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Table of contents
Chapter 5 About this manual
5.1 Intended readers ..............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Manual overview ...............................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Software version ...............................................................................................................5-1
5.4 Typography ...........................................................................................................................5-1
5.5 Precautions ............................................................................................................................5-2
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 SAILOR 60 GX system ...................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Above Deck Unit (ADU) ...................................................................................................1-3
1.1.3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ..........................................................................................1-6
1.1.4 GX Modem Unit (modem) ..............................................................................................1-7
1.1.5 Satellite type approvals ....................................................................................................1-7
1.1.6 Service activation ................................................................................................................1-7
1.2 Part numbers and options .........................................................................................1-8
1.2.1 Applicable model and part numbers ..........................................................................1-8
1.2.2 Options for SAILOR 60 GX ..............................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 What’s in the box .............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 To unpack ...............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Initial inspection ..................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Tools needed .........................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.4 Transport of the antenna ................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Site preparation .................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 General site considerations ............................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing) ....................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Blocking zones with azimuth and elevation ...........................................................2-5
2.2.4 Safe access to the ADU (radiation hazard) .............................................................2-6
2.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre ....................................2-6
2.2.6 ADU mast design: Mast foundation and height ...................................................2-7
2.2.7 Interference from radar, GPS, L-band and other transmitters ....................2-13
2.2.8 Condensation, water intrusion and deposits ......................................................2-16
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