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COBHAM SAILOR 900 Ka User Manual

COBHAM SAILOR 900 Ka
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SAILOR 900 Ka
Installation manual

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COBHAM SAILOR 900 Ka Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCOBHAM
ModelSAILOR 900 Ka
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Guide

Configuration tasks (minimum)

Lists minimum configuration steps for the SAILOR 900 Ka system.

About this manual

Intended readers

Defines the target audience for the installation and service manual.

Manual overview

Provides a summary of the manual's chapters and appendices.

Software version

Specifies the manual's applicability to a particular software version.

Introduction

SAILOR 900 Ka system

Overview of the SAILOR 900 Ka VSAT antenna system.

Above Deck Unit (ADU)

Details about the ADU, its specifications, and protection.

Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

Description of the ACU as the central control unit for the system.

iDirect X7 Modem

Information on the iDirect X7 modem used in the system.

Part numbers and options

Lists available part numbers and optional components for the SAILOR 900 Ka system.

Installation

What's in the box

Lists the components included in the SAILOR 900 Ka system package.

Site preparation

Covers essential considerations for preparing the installation site for the ADU.

Installation of the ADU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Above Deck Unit (ADU).

Installation of the ACU

Instructions for installing the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) in a rack.

To connect the ADU, ACU and modem

Details the procedure for connecting the ADU, ACU, and modem components.

Interfaces

Interfaces of the ACU

Describes the various interfaces and connectors available on the ACU.

DC Input connector

Details the DC power input connector for the ACU.

ADU connector

Describes the N-connector used for the ADU cable.

Rx In and Tx Out connectors

Explains the Rx Out and Tx In connectors on the ACU.

NMEA 0183 connector

Details the NMEA 0183 connector for ship's gyro input.

RS-232 and RS-422 connectors

Describes the RS-232 and RS-422 connectors for modem control.

LAN1 – 4 connectors

Details the four Ethernet LAN connectors on the ACU.

Power and startup

Power source

Discusses the DC power supply options for the ACU.

Power cable

Provides information on power cable recommendations and source impedance.

Power up

Outlines the step-by-step procedure for powering up the system.

Configuration

Introduction to the built-in web interface

Explains how to access and use the system's web interface for configuration.

Calibration

Details the process for calibrating the antenna system.

Configuration with the web interface

Covers overview and dashboard features of the web interface.

Satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles

Guides on setting up satellite and VSAT modem profiles.

Keypad and menus of the ACU

Explains the ACU's keypad and menu structure for system navigation.

Installation check

Installation check list: Antenna

Provides a checklist for verifying the antenna installation.

Installation check list: ACU and modem, connectors and wiring

Checklist for verifying ACU, modem, connectors, and wiring.

Installation check list: Functional test in harbor

Checklist for performing a functional test in harbor.

Service

To get support

Information on how to obtain technical support and help.

Software update

Instructions for updating the system's software.

Status signalling with LEDs and status messages

Explains the meaning of LEDs and status messages for system monitoring.

Troubleshooting

Provides guidelines and initial checks for troubleshooting system issues.

Appendix A Technical specifications

SAILOR 900 Ka system components

Lists the components of the SAILOR 900 Ka system.

ADU

Presents the technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit (ADU).

ACU

Presents the technical specifications for the Antenna Control Unit (ACU).

Appendix B Ground and RF protection

Why is a ground connection required?

Explains the necessity of grounding for safety and ESD protection.

Recommendations

Provides recommendations for grounding the ACU and ADU.

Alternative ground for steel hulls

Details grounding methods for steel-hulled vessels.

Alternative ground for aluminum hulls

Details grounding methods for aluminum-hulled vessels.

Alternative ground for fibre glass hulls

Details grounding methods for fiber glass-hulled vessels.

Separate ground cable

Instructions for constructing and connecting a separate ground cable.

RF interference

Discusses how to mitigate RF interference issues.

Appendix C System messages

Event messages – overview

Provides an overview of system events and their handling.

List of ADU events

Lists and explains ADU-specific error codes and events.

List of ACU events

Lists and explains ACU-specific error codes and events.

Appendix D Command line interface

Introduction

Introduces the command line interface for system configuration.

Telnet connection

Details how to establish a Telnet connection to the system.

Supported commands

Lists and describes the available command-line interface commands.

Appendix E Approvals

CE (R&TTE)

States the CE certification of the SAILOR 900 Ka under the R&TTE directive.

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