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COBHAM Sailor 900 VSAT Technical Manual (356 pages)
advanced maritime stabilised Ku-band antenna system
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COBHAM
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Table of Contents
Safety Summary
5
Table of Contents
9
List of Figures
17
Chapter 1 About this Manual
29
Intended Readers
29
Manual Overview
29
Software Version
29
Technical Specifications
29
Typography
30
Precautions
30
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
30
General Precautions
30
Chapter 1 About this Manual
30
Chapter 2 Introduction
31
Figure 2-1: above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU), 19" Rack Version
31
Overview
31
SAILOR 900 VSAT System
31
Above Deck Unit (ADU)
33
Figure 2-2: above Deck Unit (ADU)
33
Chapter 2 Introduction
35
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
36
Figure 2-5: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, Connector Overview
37
Figure 2-6: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, 19" Rack Version
37
Figure 2-7: Antenna Control Unit for 19" Rack Installation
38
Power Supply (Optional)
38
Satellite Type Approvals
38
Service Activation
38
VSAT Modem Unit (VMU)
38
Applicable Thrane & Thrane Model and Part Numbers
39
Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT
39
Part Numbers and Options
39
Table 2-1: Model and Part Numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT System
39
Table 2-2: Model and Part Numbers for Options of the SAILOR 900 VSAT System
39
Installation
41
Unpacking
41
What's in the Box
41
Chapter 3 Installation
42
Initial Inspection
42
Tools Needed
42
General Site Considerations
43
Site Preparation
43
Figure 3-1: Signal Degradation Because of Obstructing Objects
44
Obstructions (ADU Shadowing)
44
Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
45
Figure 3-2: 2 Blocking Zones with No-Transmit Zones, Azimuth (Example)
45
Figure 3-3: Blocking Zone with No-Transmit Zones, Elevation Angle (Example)
45
Figure 3-4: Radiation Hazard, Safety Distance 30 M
46
Safe Access to the ADU: Radiation Hazard
46
Figure 3-5: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Centre (H Max)
47
Ship Motion and Offset from the Ship's Motion Centre
47
Table 3-1: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Center Versus Ship's Roll Period
47
ADU Mast Design: Foundation and Height
48
Figure 3-6: ADU Mast Flange, Top and Side View
48
Figure 3-8: ADU Mast Flange, Distance to the Welded Seam
49
Figure 3-9: ADU, Bottom View
49
Figure 3-10: Free Mast Length and Bracing for a Tall Mast
50
Table 3-2: Mast Dimensions Without Braces
51
Table 3-3: Mast Dimensions with 3 Braces
51
Interference
52
Table 3-4: Mast Dimensions with 2 Braces
52
Figure 3-11: Interference with the Vessel's Radar
53
Table 3-5: Minimum Radar Separation, X-Band
53
Radar Interference
54
Table 3-6: Minimum Radar Separation, S-Band
54
Figure 3-12: Recommended Distance to Transmitters (M) for Frequencies below 1000 Mhz
55
Figure 3-13: Drain Pipe with Free Space
56
Other Precautions
56
Figure 3-14: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting
57
Installation of the ADU
57
Figure 3-15: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch
58
Installing the ADU
58
Figure 3-16: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets
59
Figure 3-17: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange
59
Figure 3-18: Connecting the ADU Cable
60
Figure 3-19: Opening the Service Hatch
61
Figure 3-20: Removing the 2 Split Pins
61
Opening and Removing the Service Hatch
61
Figure 3-21: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding
62
Grounding the ADU
62
Alternative ADU Cable
63
Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths
63
Figure 3-22: ACU, On/Off Switch at the Back
64
Figure 3-23: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port
64
Installation of the ACU
64
Installing the ACU
64
Figure 3-24: ACU, 19" Rack Version, Ground Stud
65
General Mounting Considerations - VMU
65
Grounding the ACU
65
Installation of the VMU
65
Figure 3-25: Dual Mode Antenna, Overview
66
Installing the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)
66
Figure 3-26: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)
67
Table 3-8: Dual Mode Antenna, Cabling
67
ACU Connector Panel - Overview
69
Figure 4-1: ACU - Leds, Display and Keypad
69
Figure 4-2: ACU: Leds, Display and Keypad (Detailed)
69
Figure 4-3: ACU Rack Version, Connector Panel Overview
69
Interfaces
69
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU
69
Leds, Display and Keypad
69
Chapter 4 Interfaces
70
DC Input Connector
70
Figure 4-4: DC Input Connector with Power Cable
70
Table 4-1: DC Input Plug, Outline and Pin Assignment
70
ADU Connector
71
Rx/Tx Connectors for VMU
71
Table 4-2: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
71
Table 4-3: F Connector, Rx and Tx, Outline and Pin Assignment
71
NMEA 0183 Connector (RS-422)
72
Table 4-4: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
72
And RS-422 Connectors
73
Table 4-5: RS-232 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
73
Figure 4-5: LAN1 -LAN4 Connectors
74
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors
74
Table 4-6: RS-422 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
74
Table 4-7: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
75
Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
76
Figure 4-6: Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
76
Interfaces of the VMU
76
Table 4-8: Cables to Connect an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
76
Connecting an Evolution® Satellite Router
77
Figure 4-7: Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router
77
Figure 4-8: Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem
77
Table 4-9: Cables to Connect a COMTECH 570 L-Band Satellite Modem
77
Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
78
Connecting a Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem
78
Figure 4-10: Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
78
Figure 4-9: Connecting a Satlink 2900 Modem
78
Table 4-10: Cables to Connect a Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem
78
Table 4-11: Cables to Connect a Gilat Skyedge VSAT Modem
78
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
79
Power Source
79
Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
80
Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
80
Power Cable Selection
80
Source Impedance
80
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
81
Power Cable Recommendations
81
Connecting Power
82
Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input
82
Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Ports 1 and 4 Used)
83
Power up
83
Procedure
83
Initialisation Steps in Daily Use
84
SAILOR 900 VSAT Operational
84
Chapter 6 Configuration
85
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface
85
Overview
85
Connecting to the Web Interface
85
Figure 6-1: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT
86
Figure 6-2: SAILOR 900 VSAT Dashboard
86
Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT
87
Setup of a Service Profile for Calibration
87
Figure 6-3: Service Profile for Calibration
88
Table 6-1: Satellite Requirements for Elevation and Carrier
88
Vessel Heading & Calibration of Azimuth and Cable
89
Figure 6-4: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration
89
Figure 6-5: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration, Cable Attenuator Margin
91
Table 6-2: Satellite Identifier and NID Values
91
Table 6-3: Possible Error Codes During Calibration
92
Flow Chart for Azimuth and Cable Calibration
93
Figure 6-6: Example for Azimuth and Cable Calibration - Step by Step
93
Line up Procedure
94
Figure 6-7: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Ready for Activation
94
Figure 6-8: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Antenna Ready
95
SAILOR 900 VSAT Fixed TX Gain Principle
96
Figure 6-9: Fixed TX Gain Principle
96
Configuration with the Web Interface
97
Overview and Dashboard
97
Figure 6-10: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)
97
Figure 6-11: Web Interface: DASHBOARD
98
Table 6-4: Web Interface: Event Icon
99
Table 6-5: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 900 VSAT Parameters
101
Table 6-6: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, VSAT MODEM Parameter
102
Table 6-7: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING Parameter
102
Table 6-8: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, TX Parameter
102
Satellite Profiles and VSAT Modem Profiles
103
Figure 6-12: Web Interface: DASHBOARD, TX - BUC Output Power (Example)
103
Figure 6-13: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)
104
Figure 6-14: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
105
Table 6-9: Elevation Cutoff (in Degrees) Versus VSAT Modem Bandwidth and Power
106
Figure 6-15: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profiles - List (Example)
107
Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profile - Supported Modems
107
Figure 6-17: Satellite Profile for Generic Modem
109
Setting up Blocking Zones (RX and TX)
110
Figure 6-18: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
110
Figure 6-19: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
111
Figure 6-20: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees
111
Configuring the LAN Network
112
Figure 6-21: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)
112
Table 6-10: Setup of LAN Connectors
113
E-Mail Setup
115
Figure 6-22: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)
115
Sending Statistics Reports
116
Figure 6-23: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Reports (Example)
116
Table 6-11: Statistics Report, Header Record
117
Table 6-12: Parameters Recorded in a Statistics Report
117
Figure 6-24: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range
118
Sending a Diagnostics Report
119
Figure 6-25: Statistics Report (Example)
119
Dual Antenna Mode (Optional)
120
Figure 6-26: Dual-Antenna Mode, Link on DASHBOARD
120
Figure 6-27: Enabling Dual-Antenna Mode in Master ACU
121
Figure 6-28: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Modem Profile
121
Figure 6-29: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Satellite Profile
122
Figure 6-30: Dual-Antenna Mode, Activate
122
Figure 6-31: Dual-Antenna Mode, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
123
Upload
124
Administration
124
Figure 6-32: Dual-Antenna Mode, Line up
124
Figure 6-33: Web Interface: Administration
125
Figure 6-34: Web Interface: Administration, Change Administrator Logon and Password
125
Figure 6-35: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password
126
Setting up User Permissions
126
Figure 6-36: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, User Permissions
127
Figure 6-37: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
128
Figure 6-38: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default
129
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
130
ACU Display and Keypad
130
Figure 6-39: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
130
Navigating the Menus
131
The Menu Tree
131
Figure 6-40: Antenna Control Unit, Menu Tree
131
Table 6-13: Top-Level Menus of the ACU
132
Table 6-14: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU
132
Table 6-15: MODEM Menu of the ACU
133
Table 6-16: NETWORK Menu of the ACU
133
Table 6-17: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU
134
Table 6-18: EVENTS Menu of the ACU
134
Adjusting Brightness of the Display
135
Resetting the System
135
Figure 6-41: Reset the System
135
SNMP Support
136
Chapter 7 Installation Check
137
Installation Check List: Antenna
137
Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna
137
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
139
Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
139
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
141
Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour
141
Chapter 8 Service & Maintenance
143
Getting Support: Helpdesk
144
Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
144
Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
144
Figure 8-2: Web Interface: HELPDESK, Event List
145
Self Test
145
Figure 8-3: LAN Connector Used for Software Update (TMA)
147
Hardware and Software Requirements
147
Software Update
147
Software Update (ADU and ACU)
147
Figure 8-4: SAILOR 900 VSAT Connected: Software Update with the TMA
148
Figure 8-5: LAN Connector Used for Software Update (Web Interface)
149
Figure 8-6: Software Update with the Web Interface
149
Figure 8-7: Verifying Software Update
150
Verifying the Software Update
150
Overview
151
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
151
Figure 8-8: Leds on the ACU
152
Leds in the ACU
152
Leds of the ADU Modules
152
Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules
152
Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU
152
Figure 8-9: Removal and Replacement of the ACU
153
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
153
Figure 8-11: ACU - Digital and RF Module
154
Figure 8-12: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch
156
Overview
156
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
156
System Block Diagram of the ADU
157
Figure 8-13: VIM - Block Diagram
158
Figure 8-14: PCM - Block Diagram
159
Figure 8-15: Service Switch
160
Figure 8-16: DDM - Block Diagram
160
Figure 8-17: ZRM - Block Diagram
161
Figure 8-18: PMM - Block Diagram
162
Figure 8-19: OMT - Block Diagram
163
Figure 8-20: ISM - Block Diagram
164
Figure 8-21: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
165
Figure 8-22: Block Diagram - S-Bus
166
Figure 8-23: GPS Module
167
Replacing the GPS Module
167
Figure 8-24: Switch off the Power to the Antenna
168
Figure 8-25: GPS Module Facing the Service Hatch
168
Figure 8-26: Connector for GPS PCB
169
Figure 8-27: Screws on GPS Module
169
Figure 8-28: VSAT Interface Module (VIM)
170
Figure 8-29: Location of the VIM
170
Replacing the VSAT Interface Module (VIM)
170
Figure 8-30: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 F-Connectors
171
Figure 8-31: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 N, 2 F, 1 SMA and 1 SUB-D Connectors
171
Figure 8-32: Replacing the VIM - Remove 4 allen Screws
172
Figure 8-33: DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM) for Cross Elevation
173
Replacing the DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM)
173
Figure 8-34: Location of the Cross Elevation DDM
174
Figure 8-35: Replacing the DDM - Remove Connectors
174
Figure 8-36: Location of the Elevation DDM
175
Figure 8-37: Elevation DDM, Connectors
175
Figure 8-38: Location of the Azimuth DDM
176
Figure 8-39: Azimuth DDM, Connectors
177
Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM)
177
Figure 8-40: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Connectors
178
Figure 8-41: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Screws
179
Figure 8-42: Polarisation Motor Module, Inserting
180
Figure 8-43: Location of the PCM
181
Replacing the Pedestal Control Module (PCM)
181
Figure 8-44: Removing the PCM - Connectors
182
Figure 8-45: Motors and Encoders
183
Replacing Motor and Encoder
183
Figure 8-46: Location of the Elevation Motor & Encoder
184
Figure 8-47: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
184
Figure 8-48: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
185
Figure 8-49: Elevation DDM, Disconnect 2 Connectors
185
Figure 8-50: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly
186
Figure 8-51: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly
187
Figure 8-52: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
187
Figure 8-53: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Check of Belt Tension
188
Figure 8-54: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Check of Belt Tension
188
Figure 8-55: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
189
Figure 8-56: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
190
Figure 8-57: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
190
Figure 8-58: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
191
Figure 8-59: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
191
Figure 8-60: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly
192
Figure 8-61: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly
193
Figure 8-62: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
193
Figure 8-63: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
194
Figure 8-64: Azimuth Encoder, Remove Cover
195
Figure 8-65: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
195
Figure 8-66: Azimuth Encoder, Remove
196
Figure 8-67: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
196
Figure 8-68: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
197
Figure 8-69: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
197
Figure 8-71: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Belt Tension/Adjustment Screw
199
Figure 8-72: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, 4 allen Screws
199
Figure 8-73: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Do Not Tighten Screws
200
Figure 8-74: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Adjust Belt Tension
200
Figure 8-75: Belt Tension in 3 Positions
201
Figure 8-76: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Tighten Screws
201
Figure 8-77: Polarisation Motor, Disconnecting Power
202
Figure 8-78: Polarisation Motor, Removing 4X4 MM allen Screws
202
Figure 8-79: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM
203
Figure 8-80: Polarisation Encoder, Removing
203
Figure 8-81: Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt
204
Replacing the Drive Belts
204
Figure 8-82: Removing the Cable Drum
205
Figure 8-83: Location of the Elevation Drive Belt
206
Figure 8-84: Elevation Drive Belt
206
Figure 8-85: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
207
Figure 8-86: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
207
Figure 8-87: Elevation Drive Belt
208
Figure 8-88: Azimuth Drive Modules, Remove Cover
209
Figure 8-89: Azimuth Drive Belt, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
209
Figure 8-90: Azimuth Drive Belt, Adjust Belt Tension
210
Figure 8-91: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
210
Figure 8-92: Azimuth Drive Belt
211
Figure 8-93: Zero Reference Modules (ZRM), Location
212
Figure 8-94: Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
212
Replacing the Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
212
Figure 8-95: X Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
213
Figure 8-96: X Elevation ZRM, Slide out
214
Figure 8-97: Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
215
Figure 8-98: Elevation ZRM, Remove Screws
215
Figure 8-99: Azimuth ZRM, Remove Cover
216
Figure 8-100: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
217
Figure 8-101: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
217
Figure 8-102: Polarisation ZRM, Disconnecting
218
Figure 8-103: Polarisation ZRM, Loosen 2X4 MM allen Screws
218
Figure 8-104: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM), Location
219
Figure 8-105: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
219
Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
219
Figure 8-106: Removing the ISM
220
Figure 8-107: Removing the ISM Sub D Connectors
221
Replacing the Polarisation Unit
221
Figure 8-108: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM
223
Figure 8-109: Disconnecting the Lnbs
223
Figure 8-110: Removing the Cable Spool
224
Figure 8-111: Disconnecting the OMT Connector
224
Figure 8-112: Disconnecting the OMT Connector
225
Replacing the BUC Fan
225
Figure 8-113: Removing the BUC Fan
226
Figure 8-114: Block up Converter (BUC), Location
226
Replacing the Block up Converter (BUC)
226
Figure 8-115: Block up Converter (BUC)
227
Figure 8-116: BUC, Removing
227
Figure 8-117: BUC, Removing (Continued)
228
Replacing the Low Noise Block down Converter (LNB)
228
Figure 8-118: Low Noise Block (LNB) (SAILOR 900 VSAT Var. A)
229
Figure 8-119: LNB, Removing (SAILOR 900 VSAT Variant A)
230
Figure 8-120: LNB, Removing (Continued)
230
Figure 8-121: Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT)
231
Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT)
231
Figure 8-122: OMT, Removing 2Xtorx20 Screws on Top
232
Figure 8-124: OMT, Removing 4Xtorx20 Screws on the Right-Hand Rail of the Polarisation Unit
233
Figure 8-126: OMT, Removing the Waveguide
234
Figure 8-127: Rotary Joint
234
Replacing the Rotary Joint
234
Figure 8-128: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
235
Figure 8-129: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
236
Figure 8-130: Rotary Joint (in Place)
236
Figure 8-131: Rotary Joint (Removed)
237
Figure 8-132: Wire-Rope Isolator in Good Condition
237
Replacing a Wire-Rope Isolator
237
Figure 8-133: Removing a Wire-Rope Isolator
238
Figure 8-134: Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data (Example)
240
Figure 8-135: XIM Data, Warning
240
Figure 8-136: XIM Data Not Ready
240
Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data
240
Figure 8-137: XIM Data Valid
241
Figure 8-138: Location of the 4 Wire-Rope Isolators
242
Inspection for Critical Wear
242
Inspection of Mechanical Components
242
Inspection of Wire-Rope Isolators
242
Diagnostic Report for Troubleshooting
245
Event List for Troubleshooting
245
Overview
245
Troubleshooting
245
Figure 8-141: Troubleshooting - VSAT
249
Troubleshooting - VSAT
249
Figure 8-142: Troubleshooting - BUC
250
Troubleshooting - BUC
250
Figure 8-143: Troubleshooting - LNB
251
Troubleshooting - LNB
251
Figure 8-144: First Signal Test: Co-Pol LNB / Low Band
252
LNB Test
252
Figure 8-145: Second Signal Test: X-Pol LNB / Low Band
253
Figure 8-146: Third Signal Test: Co-Pol LNB / High Band
254
Figure 8-147: Fourth Signal Test: X-Pol LNB / High Band
255
Returning Units for Repair
256
Appendix A Technical Specifications
259
General Specifications
259
Table A-1: General Specifications
259
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Table of Contents
Installation Manual
5
Safety Summary
7
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 About this Manual
25
Intended Readers
25
Manual Overview
25
Software Version
25
Typography
26
Precautions
26
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
26
General Precautions
26
Chapter 1 About this Manual
26
Chapter 2 Introduction
27
SAILOR 900 VSAT System
27
Figure 2-1: above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
27
Above Deck Unit (ADU)
28
Figure 2-2: above Deck Unit (ADU)
28
Figure 2-3: SAILOR 900: above Deck Unit Modules 1/2
29
Figure 2-4: SAILOR 900: above Deck Unit Modules 2/2
30
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
31
Figure 2-5: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, Connector Overview
32
Figure 2-6: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, 19" Rack Version
32
Chapter 2 Introduction
32
Chapter 3 Installation
32
VSAT Modem Unit (VMU)
33
Satellite Type Approvals
33
Power Supply (Optional)
33
Service Activation
33
Figure 2-7: Antenna Control Unit for 19" Rack Installation
33
Part Numbers and Options
34
Applicable Thrane & Thrane Model and Part Numbers
34
Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT
34
Table 2-1: Model and Part Numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT System
34
Table 2-2: Model and Part Numbers for Options of the SAILOR 900 VSAT System
34
Installation
35
Unpacking
35
What's in the Box
35
Initial Inspection
36
Tools Needed
36
Site Preparation
37
General Site Considerations
37
Obstructions (ADU Shadowing)
38
Figure 3-1: Signal Degradation Because of Obstructing Objects
38
Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
39
Figure 3-2: 2 Blocking Zones with No-Transmit Zones, Azimuth (Example)
39
Figure 3-3: Blocking Zone with No-Transmit Zones, Elevation Angle (Example)
39
Safe Access to the ADU: Radiation Hazard
40
Figure 3-4: SAILOR 900: Radiation Hazard, Safety Distance 30 M
40
Ship Motion and Offset from the Ship's Motion Centre
41
Figure 3-5: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Centre (H Max)
41
Table 3-1: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Center Versus Ship's Roll Period
41
ADU Mast Design: Foundation and Height
42
Figure 3-7: ADU Mast Flange, Recommended Flatness on the Mast Mount Plateau
42
Figure 3-8: ADU Mast Flange, Distance to the Welded Seam
43
Figure 3-9: SAILOR 900: ADU, Bottom View
43
Figure 3-10: Free Mast Length and Bracing for a Tall Mast
44
Table 3-2: SAILOR 900: Mast Dimensions Without Braces
45
Table 3-3: SAILOR 900: Mast Dimensions with 3 Braces
45
Table 3-4: SAILOR 900: Mast Dimensions with 2 Braces
46
Interference
47
Figure 3-11: Interference with the Vessel's Radar
47
Table 3-5: Minimum Radar Separation, X-Band
48
Table 3-6: Minimum Radar Separation, S-Band
48
Radar Interference
49
Figure 3-12: Recommended Distance to Transmitters (M) for Frequencies below 1000 Mhz
50
Other Precautions
51
Figure 3-13: SAILOR 900: Drain Pipe with Free Space
51
Installation of the ADU
52
Figure 3-14: SAILOR 900: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting
52
To Install the ADU
53
Figure 3-15: SAILOR 900: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch
53
Figure 3-17: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange
54
Figure 3-18: SAILOR 900: Connecting the ADU Cable
55
To Open and Remove the Service Hatch
56
Figure 3-19: SAILOR 900: Opening the Service Hatch
56
Figure 3-20: Removing the 2 Split Pins
56
To Ground the ADU
57
Figure 3-21: SAILOR 900: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding
57
Alternative ADU Cable
58
Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths
58
Installation of the ACU
59
To Install the ACU
59
Figure 3-22: ACU, On/Off Switch at the Back
59
Figure 3-23: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port
59
To Ground the ACU
60
Installation of the VMU
60
General Mounting Considerations - VMU
60
Figure 3-24: ACU, 19" Rack Version, Ground Stud
60
To Install the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)
61
Figure 3-25: Dual Mode Antenna, Overview
61
Figure 3-26: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)
62
Table 3-8: Dual Mode Antenna, Cabling
62
Chapter 4 Interfaces
63
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU
63
Leds, Display and Keypad
63
ACU Connector Panel - Overview
63
Figure 4-1: ACU - Leds, Display and Keypad
63
Figure 4-2: ACU: Leds, Display and Keypad (Detailed)
63
Figure 4-3: ACU Rack Version, Connector Panel Overview
63
DC Input Connector
64
Figure 4-4: DC Input Connector with Power Cable
64
Table 4-1: DC Input Plug, Outline and Pin Assignment
64
ADU Connector
65
Rx/Tx Connectors for VMU
65
Table 4-2: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
65
Table 4-3: F Connector, Rx and Tx, Outline and Pin Assignment
65
NMEA 0183 Connector
66
Table 4-4: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
66
And RS-422 Connectors
67
Table 4-5: RS-232 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
67
Table 4-6: RS-422 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
67
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors
68
Interfaces of the VMU
68
Figure 4-5: LAN Connectors
68
Table 4-7: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
68
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
69
Power Source
69
Power Cable Selection
69
Source Impedance
69
Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
70
Power Cable Recommendations
70
Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
70
Connecting Power
71
Power up
71
Procedure
71
Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input
71
Initialisation Steps in Daily Use
72
SAILOR 900 VSAT Operational
72
Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Ports 1 and 4 Used)
72
Chapter 6 Configuration
73
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface
73
Overview
73
Connecting to the Web Interface
73
Figure 6-1: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT
73
Figure 6-2: SAILOR 900 Dashboard
74
Chapter 6 Configuration
74
Calibration
75
To Set up a Service Profile for Calibration
75
Figure 6-3: Service Profile for Calibration
76
Table 6-1: Satellite Requirements for Elevation and Carrier
76
Heading Input
77
Figure 6-4: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration
77
Figure 6-5: Acquisition, Search Pattern
78
Table 6-2: Heading Input Options
78
Figure 6-6: Acquisition, Search Pattern for Inclined Orbit
79
Figure 6-7: Acquisition, Search Pattern in Gyro-Free Mode
79
Table 6-3: SAILOR VSAT Acquisition Time
79
Table 6-4: Satellite Identifier and NID Values
80
Table 6-5: Possible Error Codes During Calibration
81
Cable Calibration
82
Operation in Gyro-Free Mode
82
Figure 6-8: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration, Cable Attenuator Margin
82
Table 6-6: Satellite Elevation and Max. Allowed Inclination
83
Flow Chart for Calibration
84
Figure 6-9: Example for a Calibration - Step by Step
84
To Make a Line up Procedure
85
Figure 6-10: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Ready for Activation
85
Figure 6-11: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Antenna Ready
86
SAILOR 900 VSAT Fixed TX Gain Principle
87
Figure 6-12: Fixed TX Gain Principle (SAILOR 900 VSAT)
87
Configuration with the Web Interface
88
Overview and Dashboard
88
Figure 6-13: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)
88
Figure 6-14: Web Interface: DASHBOARD of SAILOR 900 VSAT
89
Table 6-7: Web Interface: Event Icon
90
Table 6-8: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 900 VSAT Parameters
92
Table 6-9: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, VSAT MODEM Parameter
93
Table 6-10: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING Parameter
93
Table 6-11: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, TX Parameter
93
Satellite Profiles and VSAT Modem Profiles
94
Figure 6-15: Web Interface: DASHBOARD, TX - BUC Output Power (Example)
94
Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)
95
Figure 6-17: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
95
Table 6-12: SAILOR 900: Elevation Cutoff (in Degrees) Versus VSAT Modem Bandwidth and Power
96
Figure 6-18: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profiles - List (Example)
97
Figure 6-19: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profile - Supported Modems
97
Figure 6-20: Satellite Profile for Generic Modem
98
To Set up Blocking Zones (RX and TX)
99
Figure 6-21: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
99
Figure 6-22: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
100
Figure 6-23: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees
100
To Configure the LAN Network
101
Figure 6-24: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)
101
Table 6-13: Setup of LAN Connectors
102
E-Mail Setup
103
Figure 6-25: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)
103
To Send Statistics Reports
104
Figure 6-26: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Reports (Example)
104
Table 6-14: Statistics Report, Header Record
105
Table 6-15: Parameters Recorded in a Statistics Report
105
Figure 6-27: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range
106
To Send a Diagnostics Report
107
Figure 6-28: Statistics Report (Example)
107
Dual Antenna Mode (Optional)
108
Figure 6-29: Dual-Antenna Mode, Link on DASHBOARD
108
Figure 6-30: Enabling Dual-Antenna Mode in Master ACU
109
Figure 6-31: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Modem Profile
109
Figure 6-32: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Satellite Profile
110
Figure 6-33: Dual-Antenna Mode, Activate
110
Figure 6-34: Dual-Antenna Mode, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
111
Upload
112
Administration
112
Figure 6-35: Dual-Antenna Mode, Line up
112
Figure 6-36: Web Interface: Administration
113
Figure 6-37: Web Interface: Administration, Change Administrator Logon and Password
113
Figure 6-38: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password
114
Figure 6-39: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, User Permissions
115
Figure 6-40: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
116
Figure 6-41: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default
117
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
118
ACU Display and Keypad
118
Figure 6-42: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
118
Navigating the Menus
119
The Menu Tree
119
Figure 6-43: Antenna Control Unit, Menu Tree
119
Table 6-16: Top-Level Menus of the ACU
120
Table 6-17: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU
120
Table 6-18: MODEM Menu of the ACU
121
Table 6-19: NETWORK Menu of the ACU
121
Table 6-20: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU
122
Table 6-21: EVENTS Menu of the ACU
122
Adjusting Brightness of the Display
123
Resetting the System
123
Figure 6-44: Reset the System
123
SNMP Support
124
Figure 6-45: Download of MIB File
124
Chapter 7 Installation Check
125
Installation Check List: Antenna
125
Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna
125
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
127
Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
127
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
129
Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour
129
Chapter 8 Service
131
Getting Support: Helpdesk
131
Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
131
Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
131
Figure 8-2: Web Interface: HELPDESK, Event List
132
Software Update
133
Hardware and Software Requirements
133
Software Update (ADU and ACU)
133
Figure 8-3: LAN Connector Used for Software Update (TMA)
134
Figure 8-4: SAILOR 900 VSAT Connected: Software Update with the TMA
134
Figure 8-5: LAN Connector Used for Software Update (Web Interface)
135
Figure 8-6: Software Update with the Web Interface
135
To Verify the Software Update
136
Figure 8-7: Verifying Software Update, SAILOR 900 VSAT
136
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
137
Leds of the ADU Modules
137
Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules
137
Leds in the ACU
138
Figure 8-8: Leds on the ACU
138
Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU
138
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
139
Figure 8-9: Removal and Replacement of the ACU
139
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
140
Figure 8-10: SAILOR 900: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch
140
Figure 8-11: SAILOR 900: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
142
Troubleshooting
143
Overview
143
Event List for Troubleshooting
143
Diagnostics Report for Troubleshooting
143
To Verify that the VSAT Antenna Can Go into Tracking Mode
143
X-Elevation Bearing Test
144
Returning Units for Repair
144
Figure 8-12: X-Elevation Bearing Test (Service)
144
Appendix A Technical Specifications
147
SAILOR 900 VSAT System Components
147
General Specifications
147
Adu
147
Table A-1: General Specifications
147
Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit
147
Acu
149
Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU
149
A.1.3 Acu
149
Supported VSAT Modems
150
Patents
150
Table A-4: Supported VSAT Modems
150
Table A-5: Patents
150
Outline Drawings
151
Adu
151
Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU
151
A.2 Outline Drawings
151
Acu
152
Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU, 19 Inch Rack
152
A.2.2 Acu
152
N-Connector Interface on the ADU
153
Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU
153
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB
154
VSAT LNB User Installation and Configuration Information
155
Table A-7: Technical Specifications for VSAT LNB 2/2
155
VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet (Extended
156
Table A-8: 4-Band Switching
156
Table A-10: Technical Specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC 2/3
157
Appendix Bvmu Cables
160
Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A
160
Figure B-1: Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A
160
Modem Cable Infiniti Idirect VSAT Modem
161
Figure B-2: Modem Cable Infiniti Idirect VSAT Modem
161
Appendix C VMU Settings
163
Performance Optimization for Blockage
163
Performance of VSAT Systems Encountering Blockage, Configured with Multiple Satellites
163
Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution
165
Protocol and Interfaces
165
Figure C-1: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Openamip
165
Figure C-2: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Openamip
166
Table C-1: RS-232 Console Cable for Idirect VSAT Modem
166
Figure C-3: Supported Openamip Commands
167
Table C-2: Messages Sent from the VSAT Modem to the ACU (Examples
167
Sample Options File
168
Table C-3: Messages Sent from the ACU to the VSAT Modem (Examples
168
Table C-4: Ranges for Signal Strength for Idirect Openamip VSAT Modem
168
Table C-5: Information in the VSAT Modem Option File
170
Configuration Example (Openamip
171
Figure C-4: VSAT Modem Profile, Openamip (Example
171
Figure C-5: Satellite Profile, Openamip (Example
171
Troubleshooting
172
C.2.4 Troubleshooting
172
Figure C-6: Idirect Openamip Troubleshooting
173
Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution
175
Protocol and Interfaces
175
Console Port Settings
175
Figure C-7: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Serial
175
Figure C-8: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Serial
175
Table C-6: Requirements for VSAT Modem Option File, Serial
176
Configuration Example (Serial
177
Figure C-9: VSAT Modem Profile, Serial (Example
177
Figure C-10: Satellite Profile, Serial (Example
178
COBHAM Sailor 900 VSAT Installation Manual (192 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1 About this Manual
14
Intended Readers
14
Manual Overview
14
Software Version
14
Typography
15
Precautions
15
Chapter 2 Introduction
16
SAILOR 600 VSAT Ka System
16
Overview
16
Above Deck Unit (ADU)
18
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
21
VSAT Modem
22
Satellite Type Approvals
23
Service Activation
23
Part Numbers and Options
23
Chapter 3 Installation
24
What's in the Box
24
To Unpack
24
Initial Inspection
24
Tools Needed
25
Transport of the Antenna
25
Site Preparation
26
General Site Considerations
26
Obstructions (ADU Shadowing)
27
Blocking Zones with Azimuth and Elevation
28
Safe Access to the ADU (Radiation Hazard)
29
Ship Motion and Offset from the Ship's Motion Centre
29
ADU Mast Design: Mast Foundation and Height
30
Interference from Radar, GPS, L-Band and Other Transmitters
36
Condensation, Water Intrusion and Deposits
39
Installation of the ADU
40
Prerequisites
40
Overview
40
To Install the ADU
42
To Ground the ADU
44
Alternative ADU Cable
45
Installation of the ACU
46
To Install the ACU
46
To Ground the ACU
46
Installation of the Modem
47
To Connect the ADU, ACU and Modem
47
ACU with AC Power (SAILOR 7016C)
47
Chapter 4 Interfaces
49
Interfaces of the ACU
49
Leds, Display, Keypad and Connectors
49
AC Input Connector
49
ADU Connector
50
Rx in and Tx out Connectors
50
NET-H (NMEA 0183 Connector, for Future Use)
51
And RS-422 Connectors
52
LAN1 - 4 Connectors
53
Chapter 5 Power and Start up
54
Power-Up Procedure
54
Initialisation Steps in Daily Use
55
SAILOR 600 VSAT Ka Operational
55
Chapter 6 Configuration
56
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface
56
Overview
56
Connecting to the Web Interface
56
Heading Input and Position System
59
Calibration
62
Azimuth Calibration
62
Service Profile for Calibration
65
Cable Calibration
66
Manual OTC (BUC Calibration) GX and Modem Access
67
Operation in Gyro-Free Mode
70
Fixed TX if Principle
70
Configuration with the Web Interface
71
Overview and Dashboard
71
Satellite Profiles and Modem Profiles
76
Satellite Profiles
76
Modem Profiles
77
To Set up Blocking Zones (RX and TX)
78
To Configure the LAN Network
81
E-Mail Setup
84
Setup of Reports, Syslog and SNMP Traps
85
Administration
91
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
95
ACU Display and Keypad
95
Navigating the Menus
96
The Menu Tree
96
Brightness of the Display
100
Power-Cycle of the ACU and ADU
100
SNMP Support
101
Chapter 7 Installation Check
102
Installation Check List: Antenna
102
Installation Check List: ACU, Modem, Connectors and Wiring
103
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
104
Chapter 8 Service
105
To Get Support
106
Options for Support
106
Reset to Factory Default and Clear Event History
110
Line up Procedure (Idirect X7 Modem)
111
Software Update
113
Prerequisites
113
Software Update (ADU, ACU)
113
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
117
Built-In Test Equipment
117
Means of Signalling
117
Leds of the ADU Modules
117
Leds in the ACU
118
Leds of the Modem
118
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
119
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
120
Troubleshooting Basics
122
Overview
122
Event List for Troubleshooting
122
Diagnostics Report for Troubleshooting
122
To Return Units for Repair
122
Appendix A Technical Specifications
123
SAILOR 600 VSAT Ka System Components
123
General Specifications
123
Adu
124
Acu
126
Patents
127
Outline Drawings
128
Adu
128
Acu
129
X7 Modem BUC & Console to ACU Cable
130
Appendix B Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS)
131
Introduction
131
Installation of the Dual-Antenna Mode
132
Configuration of the Dual Antenna Mode
135
Dual Antenna Mode
135
To Configure the Master ACU
136
To Configure the Slave ACU
137
To Set up Blocking Zones for Dual Antenna Setup
138
To Make an OTC for ADS Systems
139
Flow Chart for Dual Antenna Mode
140
Cable for Antenna Diversity System
141
Appendix C Ground and RF Protection
142
Why Is a Ground Connection Required
142
Safety
142
ESD Protection
142
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