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  • Page 1 A Guide to the TracPhone F55 & F77 installation manual...
  • Page 2 KVH accepts no responsibility if this occurs. It is the vessel owner’s responsibility to ensure that the TracPhone F55/F77 is correctly interfaced with the vessel’s computer. If you have any questions about data connections, please contact KVH Technical Support.

  • Page 3: Antenna Mounting Instructions

    These special instructions supercede the mounting information in Section 3 of the Installation Manual. The TracPhone F55 is housed in a 26" (66 cm)-diameter dome. Follow the instructions on the following page to mount the antenna. TracPhone F55 The TracPhone F77 is housed in either a standard dome or a deluxe dome, both measuring approximately 35"...
  • Page 4 TracPhone F55/F77 Installation Notes TracPhone F55 Antenna Mounting Instructions To mount the KVH TracPhone F55 antenna, follow the alternate instructions below. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines provided in this manual and taking into account the dimensions shown below.
  • Page 5 Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton and set the radome aside in a safe place. At the mounting site (or a stub mast’s mounting platform), lay out the four mounting bolt holes and cable access hole as shown below. The cable access hole must be located on the starboard side and must measure at least 2"...
  • Page 6 TracPhone F55/F77 Installation Notes Before drilling the holes in the deck or mounting platform, you need to verify that the antenna will be aligned properly when it is mounted. Position the antenna baseplate assembly in place over the hole locations, with the baseplate connector centered over the cable access hole location.
  • Page 7 If mounting the antenna unit on a stub mast: Position the foam seal on the mounting surface so that it is centered between the four mounting holes and surrounding the platform’s center hole. Clean the mounting surface where the foam seal will be placed.
  • Page 8 TracPhone F55/F77 Installation Notes 10. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes, place a ⁄ " flat washer on a ⁄ "-16 bolt (supplied in the kitpack) and insert the bolt from above, as shown below. Bolt Flat Washer...
  • Page 9 TracPhone F77 Antenna Mounting Instructions - KVH Deluxe Dome Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines provided in this manual and taking into account the dimensions shown below. 38.86" (987 mm) Access Hatch 17"...
  • Page 10 TracPhone F55/F77 Installation Notes Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton. At the mounting site, lay out the four mounting bolt holes as shown below. Also, lay out a cable access hole large enough to accommodate the antenna cable.
  • Page 11 Drill the four ⁄ " (13 mm) bolt holes and cut out the cable access hole (following the layout in Step 3). Smooth the edges of the cable access hole to protect the cable. Bring the antenna cable from belowdecks up through the cable access hole.
  • Page 12 TracPhone F55/F77 Installation Notes At each of the four baseplate mounting holes, place an M10 lock washer and flat washer on an M10 bolt (supplied in the kitpack) and insert the bolt into the hole from below, as shown below. Tighten securely (but do not overtighten) until the four feet are bottomed against the mounting surface.

  • Page 13: Installation Manual

    Thrane & Thrane A/S TT-3086A Sailor Fleet55 TT-3084A Sailor Fleet77 Installation Manual Document number: TT98-116875-E Release date: March 15, 2007...
  • Page 14 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Thrane & Thrane A/S. It is recommended that the latest version of the manual is downloaded from the Thrane Extra net or requested from the distributor.
  • Page 15 Safety and Warranty General All cables for the Fleet55/77 system are shielded and should not be affected by magnetic fields. However, if possible do not run cables parallel to AC wiring – failing to do so might cause the equipment to be faulty or working properly.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Connections of all types of equipment must be done while the unit is switched off. For further grounding information read Appendix G Grounding and RF protection on page 105. Do not extend the cables beyond those specified for the equipment – except from the cable between the BDU and ADU.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Units Introduction ............... 1 Below Deck Unit – BDU ..........1 Display Handset ............2 Distress Cradle ............2 Passive Cradle ............2 Above Deck Unit – ADU ..........2 Chapter 2 GMDSS Installations Requirements ............3 2.2 Distress call initiation ..........3 2.3 Maritime Safety Information ........3 2.4 Power Supply .............4 Chapter 3...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents 4.5 Mounting ..............22 4.6 Important notes ............22 Chapter 5 Installing the BDU Where to place the BDU ..........23 5.2 Grounding the BDU ..........24 Chapter 6 F77 Distress Cradle Introduction .............27 6.2 Distress Cradle Assembly .........28 6.3 Assembly - Default ...........28 6.4 Assembly –...
  • Page 19 Table of Contents 10.2 Analogue 2-wire Interface ........54 10.3 Cradle/Handset Interface .........55 10.4 ISDN Interface ............56 10.5 USB Interface ............57 10.6 LAN Interface ............58 10.7 RS-232 Interface ............59 10.8 NMEA 0183/2000 Interface ........60 10.9 Discrete I/O interface ..........61 Chapter 11 Service and Repair 11.1 Introduction .............63 11.2 Modules ..............63...
  • Page 20 Table of Contents A.4 Sailor Fleet55/77 Accessories ........78 A.5 Optional Sailor Fleet55 Cradle Cables .......79 A.6 Optional Sailor Fleet77 Cradle Cables .......79 A.7 Optional Sailor Fleet55/77 Cradles & handsets ..79 A.8 Sailor Fleet55/77 Spare Part Units ......80 A.9 Sailor Fleet55/77 ADU Spare Parts ......80 Appendix B F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.1 F55 Technical Specifications ........
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Appendix F Handset Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ..........103 F.2 Outline Dimensions ..........104 Appendix G Grounding and RF protection G.1 Why is grounding required? ........105 G.2 General about marine DC system ......106 G.3 General about marine grounding ......108 G.4 Grounding Recommendations .........
  • Page 22 Table of Contents...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 System Units

    Chapter 1 System Units 1.1 Introduction The basic system consists of four units: The Below Deck Unit (BDU), The Control Handset, The Cradle and The Above Deck Unit (ADU). 1.2 Below Deck Unit – BDU The Below Deck Unit (BDU) – which contains the primary electronic parts – is designed for wall or desktop installation.

  • Page 24: Display Handset

    Chapter 1: System Units 1.3 Display Handset The Display Handset allows dialling and control of the BDU and the antenna. 1.4 Distress Cradle The Distress Cradle, which holds the Display Handset, provides activation of alert transmission. The distress cradle may only be used for F77. 1.5 Passive Cradle The Passive Cradle, which holds the Display Handset, provides no activation of alert transmission.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Gmdss Installations

    Chapter 2 GMDSS Installations 2.1 Requirements (Not applicable for Fleet55 installations). The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set out requirements on how the Fleet77 should be integrated in a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) installation: IMO Resolution MSC.130(75). IMO Resolution A.888(21).

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    Chapter 2: GMDSS Installations 2.4 Power Supply For the installation to comply with IMO Resolution (MSC.130/A.5.1), a Fleet77 forming part of a GMDSS installation needs to be able to switch between two power supplies, a main and a backup source, where during main power source failure, the Backup source normally would be automatic switched in and maintain the Fleet77 system fully operational.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: GMDSS Installations Any interruptions on power sources possibly from power supply switch-over, must be cleared within 60 seconds, for the Fleet77 to enable automatic power- up and re-initialization. Furthermore, if a power interruption can be kept below 20 ms, it can be guaranteed that a call (e.g. a distress call) will not be disconnected during this.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: GMDSS Installations Power Supply...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Placing The Antenna

    Chapter 3 Placing the Antenna 3.1 Obstructions The antenna rotates 360° and down to –25° in pitch and roll to allow for continuous pointing even during the worst sea states. Any obstructions within this volume can cause signal degradation. The amount of degradation depends on the size of the obstruction and the distance from the antenna.

  • Page 30: Radiation Hazard

    Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.2 Radiation Hazard The F77 antenna radiates 32 dBW EIRP (including 20 dBi antenna gain). This translates to a minimum safety distance of 4 m from the antenna while it is transmitting. This is based on a radiation level of 0.8 mW/cm .

  • Page 31: Interference

    Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.3 Interference The ADU (antenna) must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship’s radar and high power radio transmitters (including other Inmarsat based systems), as these can compromise the ADU performance. RF emission from radars might actually damage the ADU.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.3.1 Radar It is difficult to give exact guidelines for minimum distance between a radar and the ADU – as radar power, radiation pattern, frequency and pulse length/shape varies widely from radar to radar. Further, the ADU will typically be placed in the near field of the radar antenna and reflections from masts, decks and other items present in the vicinity of the radar will be different from ship to ship.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.3.2 ADU damage The minimum acceptable separation (d min.) between a radar and the ADU is determined by the radar wavelength/frequency and the power emitted by the radar. The tables below show some “rule of thumb” minimum separation distances as a function of radar power at X and S band.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.3.3 Interference At distances further away than “d min.” given above the radar might still be able to degrade the performance of the Fleet system. The presence of one or more X-band radars within a radius up to around 100 m could cause a minor degradation of the signal to noise ratio during high speed and data calls.

  • Page 35: Other Precautions

    Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna the main beam. However, simple GPS receivers with poor frequency discrimination could be affected at longer range (typically 10 m). It is always recommended to test the GPS performance before the installation is finalized. 3.3.6 Other transmitters See Minimum Recommended Distance to Transmitters.

  • Page 36: Antenna Mast Design

    Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna 3.4 Antenna Mast Design The antenna mast must be designed to carry the weight of the antenna unit, which for F55 is approximately 18 kg and for F77 is approximately 27 kg. It must also be able to withstand wind forces up to 140 knots on the radome as well as onboard vibrations.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna Bottom View The F55/F77 value of the installation angle is defined as shown below (seen from above ship). • • F55/F77 N-type Connector Long-term, trouble free operation depends on good mast design avoiding severe shocks and vibration levels. As every ship has unique structural characteristics, it is difficult to give specific design rules.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna Max. free mast length (m) Wall Thickness OD (mm) Steel (mm) 3.75 3.25 12.5 Antenna Mast Design...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna High masts or installations on ships with high vibration levels should be further stabilized by stays from the mast flange. Note Stays and stiff masts can still not prevent vertical vibration if the mast is attached to a deck plate that is not stiff. Every effort should be made to mount the mast to an area that is well supported by ribs.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Placing the Antenna Antenna Mast Design...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Installing The Adu

    Chapter 4 Installing the ADU 4.1 Unpacking Open all boxes supplied and check the contents with the enclosed packing list. Inspect units and parts for possible transport damage. 4.2 Preparation The antenna is supplied in a cardboard box and is bolted to a pallet. Cut the straps around the sides, remove the lid and take the sides off by lifting over the radome.

  • Page 42: Adu Cables

    Chapter 4: Installing the ADU 4.4 ADU cables The coaxial cable for connection between the antenna and BDU is not part of the basic system. Make sure that a sufficient length of cable is ordered. See Appendix A Part numbers on page 77 for cable options. Select a suitable area for installation of the BDU, ADU and Cradle.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4: Installing the ADU Recommended Antenna Cables: Cable Type Absolute maximum length RG214U 25 m 02Y(st)C2YC 2.7/7.3AF 50 m SA07272 (TT-116689) 50 m SA12272 (TT-108740-060) 60 m LCF12-50J 100 m Furthermore it has to be checked in the data sheet from the cable supplier, that both the RF- attenuation and the DC-resistance are kept within the maximum specified values: •...

  • Page 44: Mounting

    Chapter 4: Installing the ADU 4.5 Mounting The radome can now be installed on the mounting plate on the ship via 4 M10 stainless steel bolts. In case of F77 the hatch must face the stern of the ship. If it is necessary to alter the mount position relative to the ship (90, 180 or 270°, and to ensure hatch accessibility), the “mounting pos”...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Installing The Bdu

    Chapter 5 Installing the BDU 5.1 Where to place the BDU The BDU must be placed in a ventilated area. To ensure adequate cooling of the BDU a 5 cm unobstructed space must be maintained around all sides of the unit (except the bottom side). Ambient temperature range is –15°...

  • Page 46: Grounding The Bdu

    Chapter 5: Installing the BDU The unit that has the largest impact on magnetic steering compasses is the distress cradle, since it contains a magnet, which holds the display handset. Minimum safe distance is 1.25 m – but if possible, place the distress cradle/handset further away from magnetic steering compasses.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Installing the BDU A way to insure good grounding and at the same time make it possible to ground the pigtail - is to extend the ship ground plan by means of copper foil. The maximum length of the foil is determined by the width of the foil. Copper foil 5 cm wide: Max 50 cm Copper foil 10 cm wide: Max 100 cm Copper foil 20 cm wide: Max 200 cm...
  • Page 48 Chapter 5: Installing the BDU Grounding the BDU...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 F77 Distress Cradle

    Chapter 6 F77 Distress Cradle 6.1 Introduction The Distress Cradle/Handset is used for F77 and can be placed anywhere onboard the ship. The only limitations are: • Maximum cable length (do not extend the cable): 40 m. • Minimum safe distance to magnetic steering compass: 1.25 m. Note that no special grounding of the Distress Cradle/Handset is required.

  • Page 50: Distress Cradle Assembly

    Chapter 6: F77 Distress Cradle 6.2 Distress Cradle Assembly Since the cable between the Distress Cradle and BDU is not part of the basic system - the Distress Cradle is not fully assembled when the system is shipped. Select a suitable cable (see Appendix A) - and assemble the Distress Cradle as described below.
  • Page 51 Chapter 6: F77 Distress Cradle Place the cable in the cable suspender and slightly tighten the screws (1). Mount the plate and tighten the screws (2). Plug the cable in J3 (3). Assembly - Default...
  • Page 52 Chapter 6: F77 Distress Cradle Finally slide the grommet into the slot in the bottom plate and mount the plate and tighten the screws (3). Assembly - Default...

  • Page 53: Assembly - Alternative

    Chapter 6: F77 Distress Cradle 6.4 Assembly – Alternative The assembly instruction described below is meant for installation, where the cable runs on a bulkhead. Cut out the area shown. Slide the grommet into the cradle slot – and finalize the assembly as described.
  • Page 54 Chapter 6: F77 Distress Cradle Assembly – Alternative...

  • Page 55: Chapter 7 F55 Passive Cradle

    Chapter 7 F55 Passive Cradle 7.1 Introduction The passive Cradle/Handset is used for F55 and can be placed anywhere on board the ship. The only limitations are: • Maximum cable length (do not extend the cable): 40 m. • Minimum safe distance to magnetic steering compass: 1.25 m. Note that no special grounding of the Cradle/Handset is required.

  • Page 56: Passive Cradle Assembly

    Chapter 7: F55 Passive Cradle 7.2 Passive Cradle Assembly With the Cradle follows an assembly kit which contains the following parts: • 4 x Screw, Sheet screw 3.5 x 25 A4 • 4 x Rubber Blind Plug, 3622A • 1 x Relieving Clamp •...
  • Page 57 Chapter 7: F55 Passive Cradle Place the Circuit board in the Cradle, connect the cable and secure the cable using the relieving clamp. Connect the speaker and insert the blind plate. Assemble the upper and lower cradle part using the self tapping screws. Mount the cradle and cover the mounting holes using the four blind plugs.
  • Page 58 Chapter 7: F55 Passive Cradle Passive Cradle Assembly...

  • Page 59: Chapter 8 Connecting Power

    Chapter 8 Connecting Power 8.1 Power cable selection The length of the BDU power cable depends on the type of cable used and the source impedance of the ship’s 24 V DC installation. It is required that the total source impedance at the BDU does not exceed 250 mΩ. Select a power outlet from the ship’s 24 V DC system, and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described in Measuring the Ship Source Impedance on page 93 in Appendix C.
  • Page 60 Chapter 8: Connecting Power 8.1.1 Old 4-port power connector (Only applicable for old 4-port power connector). To make sure that the power cable fits the power connector the dimensions of the cable must be: • Cable outer diameter max 3 mm •...
  • Page 61 Chapter 8: Connecting Power Cables with larger cross-section area than 1.5 mm may be connected to the BDU by use of the pigtail that is supplied with the system. By use of this pigtail, you may extend the cable length as long as you keep the total source impedance <...
  • Page 62 Chapter 8: Connecting Power 8.1.2 New Sub-D power connector (Only applicable for new Sub-D power connector). The BDU is delivered with a 1.5 m power cable; this can be extended according to the recommendations below: Red: + Black: - Length from source. Length from source.

  • Page 63: Power Supply Specification

    Chapter 8: Connecting Power 8.2 Power supply specification Voltage: 24 V DC -10%/+30% floating Power: 240 W Peak current: 16 A@24 V 15 ms (start up) Power supply specification...
  • Page 64 Chapter 8: Connecting Power Power supply specification...

  • Page 65: Chapter 9 Setting Up The System

    Chapter 9 Setting Up the System 9.1 Powering Up the System The power button on the Fleet55 and Fleet77 is placed on the back panel. See figure below. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds or until the green LED on the front of the terminal, and the handset display, light up.

  • Page 66: Powering Down The System

    Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 9.2 Powering Down the System Press and hold the power button for a few seconds, while the handset display shows the message shown below.  Powering Down Let go of the button when the display shows the message below, and the green LED on the front of the terminal starts flashing.
  • Page 67 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System The below drawing shows the Service User menu. Service User PIN Default LES W-Atlantic USTELEN Service User LES Config PreferredLES E-Atlantic STRATOS Allowed LES Pacific KDDI Indian Reset LES TELENOR. Spare 1 Distress LES Spare 2 Spare 3 Spare 4...
  • Page 68 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 9.3.1 LES Config Overview This menu is used to select a list of LES operators. It contains the following sub menus: • Default LES • Preferred LES • Allowed LES • Reset LES • Distress LES (Only F77) “Allowed LES”...

  • Page 69: Help Desk

    Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 6. A list of all LES’s should appear for each LES intended to be on the list press 7. Press to update allowed LES. 8. To remove a LES from the list, press and then to update the list.
  • Page 70 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 3. From the Service menu select Help desk by pressing press a list of numbers should appear. 4. To add a new number press 5. Type a Name and press 6. Type a Number and press 7.
  • Page 71 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 9.3.3 IMN Config The IMN Config menu has been divided into the different types of services available: • mini-M voice • 9.6 kbps fax (only F77) • Speech • 3.1 kHz audio • 64 kbps UDI (Universal Data Interface) •...
  • Page 72 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 9.3.4 PIN Codes Overview Access to some of the terminal functionality is restricted by a PIN code. There are two kinds of PIN codes, a Super User and a Service User PIN. Common for both PIN types is that the length must be between 4 and 8 digits long and contains digits between 0 and 9.
  • Page 73 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 6. The display should show PIN was OK saved to memory. Changing the Service User PIN 1. From the Service User menu select Pin Codes by pressing and press 2. Select SeU–PIN Chg by pressing and press 3.
  • Page 74 Chapter 9: Setting Up the System 9.3.5 Dflt. Setting 1. From the Service User menu select Dflt. Setting (Default Setting) by pressing and press 2. Select Factory Dflt. by pressing and press 3. press to confirm that you want to return to Factory default Setting 9.3.6 Calibration 1.

  • Page 75: Chapter 10 Hardware Interfaces

    Chapter 10 Hardware Interfaces 10.1 Overview X1 X2 X3 X7 X8 X13 S1 The BDU has the following additional hardware interfaces: • Analogue 2-wire (phone/fax) RJ11 number 1 (X1) • Analogue 2-wire (phone/fax) RJ11 number 2 (X2) • Analogue 2-wire (phone/fax) RJ11 number 3 (X3) •...

  • Page 76: Analogue 2-Wire Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.2 Analogue 2-wire Interface R J 1 1 The BDU has three RJ11 ports, which can be used for connection of analogue phones or fax. The connector outline and pin assignments are described in Figure 11-1 and table below.

  • Page 77: Cradle/Handset Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.3 Cradle/Handset Interface C ra d le /H a n d s e t The BDU has two 4-wire Cradle/Handset ports with RS-485 data control. The handset can be used to setup the terminal and also can be used to make or receive phone calls.

  • Page 78: Isdn Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.4 ISDN Interface IS D N This interface can be used for connection of ISDN equipment – data as well as voice/picture based equipment. The connector outline and pin assignments are described in the figure and table below.

  • Page 79: Usb Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.5 USB Interface U S B The Universal Serial Bus (USB) – is a popular technology that allows a single universal plug to connect PCs and peripherals of all kinds to each other. The USB replaces all of the different serial and parallel PC connections with one standard plug and port.

  • Page 80: Lan Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.6 LAN Interface L A N The BDU is equipped with one Ethernet LAN port. The Ethernet port is a standard IEEE 802.3 port and requires a crossed Ethernet cable to a PC. The LAN port enables the MPDS service. The connector outline and pin assignments are described in the figure and table below.

  • Page 81: Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.7 RS-232 Interface R S 2 3 2 The BDU has one RS-232 port. The RS-232 port is a standard 9-pin serial port with a maximum port speed of 115.2 kbps. It can be used for the following service types: •...

  • Page 82: Nmea 0183/2000 Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.8 NMEA 0183/2000 Interface N M E A 0 1 8 3 / 2 0 0 0 This interface is for future use. NMEA 0183/2000 Interface...

  • Page 83: Discrete I/O Interface

    Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces 10.9 Discrete I/O interface D is c r e t e I / O The BDU also has a discrete I/O interface containing four input/outputs, of the open collector type. Inputs may be used for F77/GSM operation and outputs for Tx Off, Radio Silence etc.
  • Page 84 Chapter 10: Hardware Interfaces Discrete I/O interface...

  • Page 85: Chapter 11 Service And Repair

    Chapter 11 Service and Repair 11.1 Introduction The Thrane & Thrane Fleet systems are designed to operate without preventive routine maintenance. Although the system is designed and built very service friendly, we strongly recommend that any acting service technician has been trained specifically on the product.
  • Page 86 Chapter 11: Service and Repair The electronic part of the ADU consists of a number of modules. The following modules are available as spare parts. See Appendix A. • HPA Module (High Power Amplifier) • PSM Module (Power Supply Module) •...

  • Page 87: Power Supply Module (Psm)

    Chapter 11: Service and Repair 11.3 Power Supply Module (PSM) Disconnect plug (2) and (3). Remember to release connector latches on both connectors, do not use the wires to pull out the plugs. Unscrew the four finger screws marked (1) until the PSM can be removed. Module refitting is the reverse of the removal procedure.

  • Page 88: High Power Amplifier (Hpa)

    Chapter 11: Service and Repair 11.4 High Power Amplifier (HPA) Disconnect the five plugs marked (1). Remember to release connector latches on the connectors, do not use the wires to pull out the plugs. Unscrew the eight finger screws marked (2) until the HPA can be removed.

  • Page 89: Antenna Control Unit (Acu)

    Chapter 11: Service and Repair 11.5 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Disconnect the four plugs marked (2). Remember to release connector latches on the connectors, do not use the wires to pull out the plugs. Unscrew the two finger screws marked (1) until the ACU can be removed.

  • Page 90: Sensor Unit (Su)

    Chapter 11: Service and Repair 11.6 Sensor Unit (SU) Disconnect the plug marked (1). Remember to release connector latch on the connector, do not use the wires to pull out the plug. Unscrew the two finger crews marked (2). Remove the SU module. Module refitting is the reverse of the removal procedure.

  • Page 91: End Stop Switches (Ess)

    Chapter 11: Service and Repair 11.7 End Stop Switches (ESS) Disconnect the plugs marked (1,2) the blue/black wire. Disconnect the plugs marked (3,4) the gray/red wire, do not use the wires to pull out the plugs. Unscrew the 4 screws marked (5,6,7,8) and replace the switches. End Stop Switches (ESS)
  • Page 92 Chapter 11: Service and Repair Note When the ESS are reassembled - check that the ESS are being activated by switching the antenna disc from side to side. When the antenna disc reacts the end stop a “click” should be heard. End Stop Switches (ESS)

  • Page 93: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.1 Error messages If the ADU should fail an error message will be sent to the Error log. See User Manual chapter 4 “Operation” and 2.6 “The Handset”. The error message does not pinpoint the exact location of the unit, which is causing the fault –...
  • Page 94 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Error message Possible reason Action Antenna System error Restart the system Link down Antenna cable Check cable disconnected/faulty PSM module faulty Replace PSM module HPA module faulty Replace HPA module Slip ring faulty Return the unit for repair Handset Com Error No communication...
  • Page 95 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Error message Possible reason Action Ant Power Down BDU is not able to power Replace the BDU Failed down the antenna. Is Power Supply boards. probably caused by a defective transistor (FET) on the power supply PCB. Ant Power Up Failed BDU is not able to power up the antenna.
  • Page 96 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Error message Possible reason Action MIDR Corrupt MES Identification Please contact Thrane Record (MIDR) is & Thrane Support. damaged. Checksum error in record that contains FWD ID and RTN ID. Power has dropped At some point the supply If this happens often, to below 20 V voltage has dropped to...

  • Page 97: Handset Com Error Troubleshooting Procedure

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting 12.2 Handset Com Error troubleshooting procedure Step 1: Check alarm log Check for any active/recent alarms. E.g. low voltage may cause the error and therefore look for any low voltage alarms. Step 2: Below deck (BDU, Handset, Cradle) or Above deck (ADU) error? 1.
  • Page 98 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Step 3 (if Above deck error): ACU, cable or power error? 1. Switch system off. 2. Connect the antenna cable. 3. Switch system on. 4. In antenna: • Check the DSP LED (flash). If no, check 40 V to ADU. •...

  • Page 99: Appendix A Part Numbers

    Appendix A Part numbers A.1 TT-3086A Sailor Fleet55 Item Part number Sailor Fleet55 Antenna (ADU) TT-3008F Sailor Fleet55/77 Electronics Unit (BDU) TT-3038C Sailor Fleet Cradle without Distress TT-3622E Sailor Fleet Control Handset (4 wire) TT-3620G Sailor Fleet55 Configuration Module TT-3038C-002 A.2 TT-3084A Sailor Fleet77 Item Part number...

  • Page 100: Sailor Fleet55/77 Antenna Cables

    Appendix A: Part numbers A.3 Sailor Fleet55/77 Antenna Cables Item Part number 50 meter cable, SA07272, N/N TT37-116689 60 meter cable, SA12272, N/N TT37-108740-060 0.5 meter pigtail, RG223 N/TNC TT37-107374-A Note Antenna cable is not included in the basic package. A.4 Sailor Fleet55/77 Accessories Item Part number...

  • Page 101: Optional Sailor Fleet55 Cradle Cables

    Appendix A: Part numbers A.5 Optional Sailor Fleet55 Cradle Cables Item Part number 10 m cradle cable TT37-120468-C 25 m cradle cable TT37-120469-B 40 m cradle cable TT37-120470-B a. Included in the basic TT-3084A / TT-3086A package. A.6 Optional Sailor Fleet77 Cradle Cables Item Part number 10 m cradle cable...

  • Page 102: Sailor Fleet55/77 Spare Part Units

    Appendix A: Part numbers A.8 Sailor Fleet55/77 Spare Part Units Item Part number Sailor Fleet55 Antenna (ADU) S-403008F Sailor Fleet77 Antenna (ADU) S-403008C Sailor Fleet55/77 Electronics Unit (BDU) S-403038C A.9 Sailor Fleet55/77 ADU Spare Parts Item Part number Sailor Fleet55/77 ADU HPA Pack 2.gen. S-62-122028 Sailor Fleet55/77 ADU PSM Pack S-62-116447...

  • Page 103: Appendix B F55/77 Adu Technical Specifications

    Appendix B F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.1 F55 Technical Specifications Item Specification Rx Freq. Band 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz TX Freq. Band 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz Channel Spacing 1.25 kHz Antenna element Gain (RX-band, min.): 17.2 dBi Gain (TX-band, typical): 17.5 dBi G/T ≥...
  • Page 104 Chapter B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications Item Specification Cable losses RF attenuation: max. 10 dB DC resistance (loop): max. 0.75 Ω Max. Cable length between BDU and ADU: • RG214: 25 meter • SA 07272: 50 meter • SA 12272: 60 meter ADU Input voltage 42 V ADU Power range,...

  • Page 105: F77 Technical Specifications

    Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.2 F77 Technical Specifications Item Specification Rx Freq. Band 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz TX Freq. Band 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz Channel Spacing 1.25 kHz Antenna element Gain (RX-band, typical): 19.9 dBi Gain (TX-band, typical): 20.4 dBi G/T ≥...

  • Page 106: F55/F77 Environmental Specifications

    Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.3 F55/F77 Environmental Specifications Item Specification Degree of protection IP66 according IEC-529 Ambient Temperature Operational: -25° to +55°C Storage: -40° to +80°C Vibration Frequency range: 3-100 Hz Acceleration spectral: 3-13 Hz, +12 dB/octave Density: 13-100 Hz, 0.011 g2/Hz Total RMS level: 1.0 g Icing Up to 25 mm of ice.

  • Page 107: F55 Outline Dimensions

    Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.4 F55 Outline Dimensions Weight: 17.6 g ±0.3 kg Wind force: 570 N (140 knots) Moment at base interface: <250 Nm F55 Outline Dimensions...

  • Page 108: F77 Outline Dimensions

    Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.5 F77 Outline Dimensions Weight: 27 kg ±1 kg Wind force: 570 N (140 knots) Moment at base interface: <250 Nm Ø 8 4 4 5 ° C O N N E C H e a d i n g Ø...

  • Page 109: Outline Dimensions, Flange

    Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications B.6 Outline Dimensions, Flange Outline Dimensions, Flange...
  • Page 110 Appendix B: F55/77 ADU Technical Specifications Minimum Recommended Distance to Transmitters. Frequency range below 1000 MHz. Distance to F77/F55 antenna Outline Dimensions, Flange...

  • Page 111: Appendix C F55/77 Bdu Technical Specifications

    Appendix C F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications C.1 Technical specifications Item Specification Channel modulation 5.6 kbps O-QPSK, SCPC (voice) 6 kbps BPSK, TDM 134.4 kbps 16QAM, SCPC (data) 5.6 kbps O-QPSK, SCPC (voice) 3 kbps BPSK, TDMA 134.4 kbps 16QAM, SCPC (data) Antenna Connector TNC-female Antenna Voltage...
  • Page 112 Chapter C: F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications Item Specification Antenna connector; X6 1525 to 1559 MHz: -70 dBm to -110 dBm 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz: 2.5 dBm ISDN interface; X7 Conforms with CCITT I.430, ETSI ETS300012, ANSI T1.605 USB interface; X8 USB 2.0 compliant, Full speed (12 Mbps) LAN interface;...
  • Page 113 Chapter C: F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications Item Specification X12: Output: Conforms with RS410N (open collector) DC Power supply 10-52 V Steady state current 50 mA Max. Open circuit resistance 100 KΩ Min. Closed circuit voltage Max. Input TT3038C Input voltage 7.5 V Max.

  • Page 114: Outline Dimensions

    Appendix C: F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications C.2 Outline dimensions Weight: 2.6 kg. Dimensions are in mm. Outline dimensions...

  • Page 115: Measuring The Ship Source Impedance

    Appendix C: F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications C.3 Measuring the Ship Source Impedance Select a power outlet from the ship 24 V DC system, and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described below. Measure the voltage without load (R.var disconnected). Set the current to e.g.
  • Page 116 Appendix C: F55/77 BDU Technical Specifications Measuring the Ship Source Impedance...

  • Page 117: Appendix D Distress Cradle Technical Specifications

    Appendix D Distress Cradle Technical Specifications D.1 Technical specifications Item Specification Interface to BDU Connector type: DB9HD male Connector type: M80-8881005 (female on cable), M80-8671022 (male to PCB) Audio RX, 2 wire balanced, 600 Ω Audio TX, 2 wire balanced, 600 Ω Max.
  • Page 118 Chapter D: Distress Cradle Technical Specifications Item Specification Dimensions (H x W x D) 100 mm x 145 mm x 42 mm Weight 0.25 kg excl. cable Equipment category Protected from the weather - IEC-60945 Technical specifications...

  • Page 119: Outline Dimensions

    Appendix D: Distress Cradle Technical Specifications D.2 Outline Dimensions Dimensions are in mm. Outline Dimensions...
  • Page 120 Appendix D: Distress Cradle Technical Specifications Outline Dimensions...

  • Page 121: Appendix E Passive Cradle Technical Specifications

    Appendix E Passive Cradle Technical Specifications E.1 Technical Specifications Item Specification Interface to BDU Connector type: DB9HD male Connector type: M80-8881005 (female on cable), M80-8671022 (male to PCB) Audio RX, 2 wire balanced, 600 Ω Audio TX, 2 wire balanced, 600 Ω Max.

  • Page 122: Outline Dimensions

    Chapter E: Passive Cradle Technical Specifications E.2 Outline Dimensions Dimension are in mm. Outline Dimensions...
  • Page 123 Chapter E: Passive Cradle Technical Specifications Outline Dimensions...
  • Page 124 Chapter E: Passive Cradle Technical Specifications Outline Dimensions...

  • Page 125: Appendix F Handset Technical Specifications

    Appendix F Handset Technical Specifications F.1 Technical Specifications Item Specification Display 2 * 12 Alpha, plus additional symbols. Background light. Keypad 4 * 3 Numeric Keypad 3 * 3 Function Keypad Volume Control Att.range > 20 dB Power consumption 100 mA @ 5 V supply voltage Compass safety distance 125 cm Degree of protection...

  • Page 126: Outline Dimensions

    Chapter F: Handset Technical Specifications F.2 Outline Dimensions Dimension are in mm. Outline Dimensions...

  • Page 127: Appendix G Grounding And Rf Protection

    Appendix G Grounding and RF protection G.1 Why is grounding required? G.1.1 Reasons for grounding Grounding of the Fleet77/55system is required for three reasons: • Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment • Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of equipment •...

  • Page 128: General About Marine Dc System

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.2 General about marine DC system G.2.1 Wiring systems There are two basic wiring topologies used for marine DC system grounding: Two-Wire Return System and One Pole Grounded Return System. G.2.2 Two-wire Return System This configuration implies that no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment.
  • Page 129 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.2.3 One Pole Grounded Return System This configuration implies that the battery negative is bonded to a ground potential, typically at the engine negative terminal. This is done in order to polarize the DC electrical system. BATTERY BATTERY STARTER...

  • Page 130: General About Marine Grounding

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.3 General about marine grounding G.3.1 Ground terms Great confusion exists about the different ground terms used when dealing with marine electrical installations. A distinction between the various terms is listed below for reference. G.3.2 DC Negative Actually not a ground but a current carrying conductor which carries the same current that flows in the positive conductor.
  • Page 131 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.3.6 RF Ground (Capacitive) Underwater ground potential that is capacitive coupled to seawater ground. Typically numerous pieces of bonded underwater metal parts such as keel (isolated) water tank, engine block etc. will act as a capacitive RF ground (that is;...

  • Page 132: Grounding Recommendations

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.4 Grounding Recommendations G.4.1 Grounding the BDU The BDU must be grounded to the ship/hull by means of the Antenna Pigtail Cable and the Grounding Kit (accessories, TT-403088A-930). Further, the BDU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the pigtail is disconnected.
  • Page 133 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.4.2 Grounding the ADU The ADU must be grounded to the ship/hull via at least one of its mounting bolts. Make sure to remove painting, dirt, grease etc. at the mounting holes in order to make good electrical contact to the hull. Use serrated washers when securing the mounting bolts and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion.

  • Page 134: Alternative Grounding For Steel Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.5 Alternative grounding for steel hulls The following guidelines assume a two-wire, isolated grounding arrangement; that is no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment. G.5.1 Grounding the BDU The BDU must be grounded to the ship by means of the Antenna Pigtail Cable and the Grounding Kit (accessories, TT-403088A-930).

  • Page 135: Alternative Grounding For Steel Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection Note The ADU must be electrically isolated at its mounting bolts by means of shoulder bushes and washers thus ensuring the isolated RF ground - see page 123. Recommended Alternative Base Plate Base Plate (ADU isolated (electrically bonded to from the the hull)

  • Page 136: Alternative Grounding For Aluminum Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.6 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls The following guidelines assume a two-wire, isolated grounding arrangement; that is no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment. G.6.1 Grounding the BDU The BDU must be grounded by means of the Antenna Pigtail Cable and the Grounding Kit (accessories, TT-403088A-930).

  • Page 137: Alternative Grounding For Aluminum Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls Grounding Bolt Heavy Gauge Wire BDU Grounding Kit RF Ground (Capacitive or seperate ground plate) Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls...

  • Page 138: Alternative Grounding For Fiberglass Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.7 Alternative grounding for fiberglass hulls G.7.1 Grounding the BDU The BDU must be grounded by means of the Antenna Pigtail Cable and the Grounding Kit (accessories, TT-403088A-930). Further, the BDU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the pigtail is disconnected.
  • Page 139 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for fiberglass hulls Grounding Bolt Heavy Gauge Wire BDU Grounding Kit RF Ground Plate Alternative grounding for fiberglass hulls...

  • Page 140: Alternative Grounding For Timber Hulls

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.8 Alternative grounding for timber hulls G.8.1 Grounding the BDU The BDU must be grounded by means of the Antenna Pigtail Cable and the Grounding Kit (accessories, TT-403088A-930). Further, the BDU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the pigtail is disconnected.
  • Page 141 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for timber hulls Grounding Bolt Heavy Gauge Wire BDU Grounding Kit RF Ground Alternative grounding for timber hulls...

  • Page 142: Separate Ground Cable

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.9 Separate Ground Cable G.9.1 Ground Cable - Construction When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment, all wiring must be done with double insulated, tinned, high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables. This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
  • Page 143 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection ADU: M10 Insulated Ring Terminal (Raychem, DuraSeal Series ) BDU: M4 Insulated Ring Terminal (Raychem, DuraSeal Series ) Separate Ground Cable...
  • Page 144 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.9.2 Ground Cable - Connection The ground cable must be mounted parallel (and in close proximity) to the shielded coax cable thus minimizing ground loop problems. If possible, route the coax cable and the ground cable in metal conduits bonded to the hull or within a mast (depending on the actual installation).
  • Page 145 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.9.3 Isolation of ADU from the mounting base In cases where the ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base, shoulder bushes and washers (accessories) must be used as illustrated below. Please note that the isolation has to be implemented on all four mounting bolts (including the bolt securing the ground cable).
  • Page 146 Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection The ground cable must be connected at one of the mounting/grounding bolts on the ADU as illustrated below. Remember to seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion. Grounding/Mounting Stud on ADU M10 Isolation Washer Ground Cable Mounting Base M10 Screw Insulator...

  • Page 147: Rf Interference

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.10 RF interference Interference induced from nearby RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the Fleet77/55 equipment. If problems with interference from HF transmitters are encountered , it is advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF.

  • Page 148: Electrostatic Discharge

    Appendix G: Grounding and RF protection G.11 Electrostatic Discharge In addition to the RFI attenuation, mounting ferrite clamps on the antenna cable will also slow the fast rate-of-rise of an electrostatic discharge current pulse. This might be an issue during installation (antenna cable disconnected) where different electrical potentials have had the chance to build-up between the BDU and ADU.

  • Page 149: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Antenna Control Unit Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit. BITE Built-In Test Equipment. A BITE error is a hardware error detected by the automatic error detection system. DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency. The keypad signaling technology that generates two distinct tones when each key is pressed. This system allows navigation of voice menus and other advanced calling services.
  • Page 150 Glossary Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver. Global System for Mobile communication. A European digital standard for mobile or cellular telephony.
  • Page 151 Glossary Mobile Earth Station. Inmarsat name for mobile satellite terminals. MIDR MES IDentification Record MPDS Mobile Packet Data Service Maritime Safety Information NMEA National Marine Electronics Association. NMEA 0183 is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronics and also, more generally, GPS receivers.
  • Page 152 Glossary SCPC Single Channel Per Carrier. A narrowband transmission mode used to relay a single channel of audio, video and data information over a single carrier. SOLAS Safety Of Life At Sea SU PIN Super User PIN Sensor Unit TDMA Time Division Multiple Access.

  • Page 153: Index

    Index Index Above Deck Unit cables cables, 20 Above Deck Unit, 20 grounding, 19 ground, 120 grounding recommendations, 111 power, 37 installing, 19 Calibration menu, 52 isolation from mounting base, 123 company addresses, ii short description, 2 contact information, ii spare parts, 64 cradle specifications, 81...
  • Page 154 Index Distress Cradle, 27 GPS receiver assembly, 28 distance from ADU, 12 dimensions, 97 grounding, 105 outline, 97 Above Deck Unit, 19, 111 short description, 2 aluminum hulls, 114 specifications, 95 Below Deck Unit, 24, 110 document number cable, 120 this manual, i fiberglass hulls, 116 marine, 108...
  • Page 155 Index interfaces modules, replacing analogue 2-wire Interface, 54 Antenna Control Unit, 67 cradle/handset, 55 End Stop Switches, 69 discrete I/O, 61 High Power Amplifier, 66 ISDN, 56 Power Supply Module, 65 LAN, 58 Sensor Unit, 68 NMEA 0183/2000, 60 overview, 53 RS-232, 59 USB, 57 NMEA 0183/2000 interface, 60...
  • Page 156 Index PIN, Super User specifications changing, 50 Above Deck Unit, 81 unblocking, 51 Below Deck Unit, 89 placing the Below Deck Unit, 23 Distress Cradle, 95 power handset, 103 cable, 37 Passive Cradle, 99 connecting, 37 steel hulls specification, 41 grounding, 112 switching off, 44 Super User PIN...
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