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COBHAM SAILOR 900 Installation Manual (245 pages)

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Installation Manual
3
Safety Summary
5
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 About this Manual

23
- Intended Readers
  
  23
- Manual Overview
  
  23
- Software Version
  
  23
- Typography
  
  24
- Precautions
  
  24
Introduction

25
- SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power System
  
  25
Chapter 2 Introduction

27
Chapter 3 Installation

33
- Unpacking
  
  33
  - What's in the Box
    33
  - Initial Inspection
    34
  - Tools Needed
    34
  - Transport of the Antenna
    34
- Site Preparation
  
  35
Installation of the ADU

49
Installation of the ACU

56
Installation of the VMU

57
- General Mounting Considerations - VMU
  57
- Figure 3-24: ACU, Ground Stud
  57
To Install the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)

58
Chapter 4 Interfaces

61
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU

61
Interfaces of the VMU

65
- Figure 4-4: LAN Connectors
  65
- Table 4-6: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
  65
Chapter 5 Connecting Power

67
Power up

67
Chapter 6 Configuration

69
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface

69
- Overview
  69
- Connecting to the Web Interface
  69
- Figure 6-1: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU
  70
- Figure 6-2: Dashboard
  70
- Chapter 6 Configuration
  70
Calibration

71
Operation in Gyro-Free Mode

80
Configuration with the Web Interface

86
Keypad and Menus of the ACU

114
- ACU Display and Keypad
  114
- Figure 6-39: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
  114
- Navigating the Menus
  115
- The Menu Tree
  116
- Figure 6-40: Antenna Control Unit, Menu Tree
  116
- Table 6-17: Top-Level Menus of the ACU
  116
- Table 6-18: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU
  117
- Table 6-19: MODEM Menu of the ACU
  117
- Table 6-20: NETWORK Menu of the ACU
  118
- Table 6-21: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU
  118
- Table 6-22: EVENTS Menu of the ACU
  118
- Adjusting Brightness of the Display
  119
- Power Cycle of the ACU and ADU
  119
SNMP Support

120
- Figure 6-41: Download of the MIB File
  120
Chapter 7 Installation Check

121
Installation Check List: Antenna

121
- Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna
  121
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring

123
- Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
  123
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor

125
- Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour
  125
Chapter 8 Service

127
Getting Support: Helpdesk

127
- Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
  127
- Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
  127
- Chapter 8 Service
  128
- Self Test
  129
Software Update

130
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages

133
- Leds of the ADU Modules
  133
- Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules
  133
- Leds in the ACU
  134
- Figure 8-5: ACU - Leds
  134
- Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU
  134
Removal and Replacement of the ACU

135
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules

136
- Figure 8-6: ADU Modules and Service Switch
  136
- Figure 8-7: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
  138
Troubleshooting

139
Returning Units for Repair

140
Appendix A Technical Specifications

143
- Adu
  143
- Table A-1: General Specifications
  143
- Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit
  143
- Acu
  145
- Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU
  145
- A.1.3 Acu
  145
- Supported VSAT Modems
  146
- Patents
  146
- Table A-4: Supported VSAT Modems
  146
- Table A-5: Patents
  146
Outline Drawings

147
- Adu
  147
- Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU
  147
- A.2 Outline Drawings
  147
- Acu
  148
- Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU
  148
- A.2.2 Acu
  148
- N-Connector Interface on the ADU
  149
- Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU
  149
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB

150
Technical Specifications

150
- VSAT LNB User Installation and Configuration Information
  151
- Table A-8: 4-Band Switching
  151
VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended

152
- Table A-10: Technical Specifications for VSAT 20 W BUC 2/3
  153
Appendix Bvmu Cables

156
Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A

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- Figure B-1: Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A
  156
Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI

157
- Figure B-2: Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI
  157
Appendix C VMU Settings

159
Performance Optimization for Blockage

159
- Performance of VSAT Systems Encountering Blockage, Configured with Multiple Satellites
  159
Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

161
Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

171
COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box

175
Comtech 570L

177
STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem

180
Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem

184
Inmarsat G5 Modem

187
Linkway S2 Modem

190
Appendix D Command Line Interface

195
Introduction

195
- Telnet Connection
  195
- Figure D-1: How to Use the Command Line Interface (Example for Telnet
  195
- Figure D-2: Command Line Interface, Login
  195
- Help
  196
- Conventions
  196
Supported Commands

196
- Table D-1: Command Typography
  196
- D.1.2 Help
  196
- Config
  197
- Demo
  197
- Dual_Antenna
  197
- Exit
  197
- Table D-2: UCLI Command: Config
  197
- Table D-3: UCLI Command: Demo
  197
- Table D-5: UCLI Command: Exit
  197
- D.2.1 Config
  197
- Help
  198
- Modem
  198
- Table D-6: UCLI Command: Help
  198
- Table D-7: UCLI Command: Modem
  198
- D.2.5 Help
  198
- Satellite
  199
- D.2.7 Satellite
  199
- Table D-8: UCLI Command: Satellite
  200
- Status
  201
- Table D-9: UCLI Command: Status
  201
- D.2.8 Status
  201
- System
  202
- Track
  202
- Table D-10: UCLI Command: System
  202
- Table D-11: UCLI Command: Track
  202
- D.2.9 System
  202
- Zone
  203
- Table D-12: UCLI Command: Zone
  203
- Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S Satellites for Azimuth Calibration
  205
Appendix Edvb-S Satellites

207
- Figure E-1: Satellite Data, Example from Www.lyngsat.com
  207
Appendix F Grounding and RF Protection

209
Why Is Grounding Required

209
- Reasons for Grounding
  209
- Safety
  209
- ESD Protection
  209
- F.1 Why Is Grounding Required?
  209
Grounding Recommendations

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- Figure F-1: Extending the Ground Plane
  210
- F.2 Grounding Recommendations
  210
- To Ground the ACU
  211
- To Ground the ADU
  211
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls

211
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls

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- To Ground the ACU
  213
- To Ground the ADU
  213
- Figure F-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls
  213
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls

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- To Ground the ACU
  214
- To Ground the ADU
  214
- Figure F-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls
  214
Separate Ground Cable

215
Jumper Cable for Grounding

217
- Figure F-9: Jumper Cable for Grounding (Specifications
  217
RF Interference

218
- Recommendations
  218
- F.8 RF Interference
  218
Appendix G System Messages

219
Event Messages - Overview

219
- G.1 Event Messages – Overview
  219
List of ADU Events

220
- Table G-1: ADU Event Messages
  220
List of ACU Events

227
- Table G-2: ACU Event Messages
  227
Appendix H Approvals

231
Overview

231
Ce (R&Tte

231
- H.1 Overview
  231
Glossary

233
Index

237

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COBHAM SAILOR 900 Installation Manual (245 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 About this Manual

Intended Readers

Manual Overview

Software Version

Typography

Precautions

Introduction

SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power System

Chapter 2 Introduction

Part Numbers and Options

Chapter 3 Installation

Unpacking

Site Preparation

Installation of the ADU

Installation of the ACU

Installation of the VMU

To Install the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)

Chapter 4 Interfaces

Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU

Interfaces of the VMU

Chapter 5 Connecting Power

Power up

Chapter 6 Configuration

Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface

Calibration

Operation in Gyro-Free Mode

Configuration with the Web Interface

Keypad and Menus of the ACU

SNMP Support

Chapter 7 Installation Check

Installation Check List: Antenna

Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring

Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor

Chapter 8 Service

Getting Support: Helpdesk

Software Update

Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages

Removal and Replacement of the ACU

Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules

Troubleshooting

Returning Units for Repair

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Outline Drawings

VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB

Technical Specifications

VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended

Appendix Bvmu Cables

Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A

Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI

Appendix C VMU Settings

Performance Optimization for Blockage

Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box

Comtech 570L

STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem

Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem

Inmarsat G5 Modem

Linkway S2 Modem

Appendix D Command Line Interface

Introduction

Supported Commands

Appendix Edvb-S Satellites

Appendix F Grounding and RF Protection

Why Is Grounding Required

Grounding Recommendations

Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls

Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls

Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls

Separate Ground Cable

Jumper Cable for Grounding

RF Interference

Appendix G System Messages

Event Messages - Overview

List of ADU Events

List of ACU Events

Appendix H Approvals