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SAILOR 900 VSAT

Technical manual

Document number: 98-133966-G1

Release date: 16 September 2013

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Default Chapter5
- Safety Summary5
- Table of Contents9
- List of Figures17
Chapter 1 About this Manual29
- Intended Readers29
- Manual Overview29
- Software Version29
Technical Specifications29
- Typography30
- Precautions30
Chapter 2 Introduction31
- Figure 2-1: above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU), 19" Rack Version31
- Overview31
- SAILOR 900 VSAT System31
- Part Numbers and Options39
- Unpacking41
  - What's in the Box41
Chapter 3 Installation42
- Initial Inspection42
- Tools Needed42
- General Site Considerations43
- Site Preparation43
Installation of the ADU57
- Figure 3-15: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch58
- Installing the ADU58
- Figure 3-16: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets59
- Figure 3-17: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange59
- Figure 3-18: Connecting the ADU Cable60
- Figure 3-19: Opening the Service Hatch61
- Figure 3-20: Removing the 2 Split Pins61
- Opening and Removing the Service Hatch61
- Figure 3-21: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding62
- Grounding the ADU62
- Alternative ADU Cable63
- Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths63
- Figure 3-22: ACU, On/Off Switch at the Back64
- Figure 3-23: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port64
Installation of the ACU64
- Installing the ACU64
- Figure 3-24: ACU, 19" Rack Version, Ground Stud65
- General Mounting Considerations - VMU65
- Grounding the ACU65
Installation of the VMU65
- Figure 3-25: Dual Mode Antenna, Overview66
Installing the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)66
- Figure 3-26: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)67
- Table 3-8: Dual Mode Antenna, Cabling67
- ACU Connector Panel - Overview69
- Figure 4-1: ACU - Leds, Display and Keypad69
- Figure 4-2: ACU: Leds, Display and Keypad (Detailed)69
- Figure 4-3: ACU Rack Version, Connector Panel Overview69
- Interfaces69
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU69
- Leds, Display and Keypad69
Chapter 4 Interfaces70
- DC Input Connector70
- Figure 4-4: DC Input Connector with Power Cable70
- Table 4-1: DC Input Plug, Outline and Pin Assignment70
- ADU Connector71
- Rx/Tx Connectors for VMU71
- Table 4-2: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment71
- Table 4-3: F Connector, Rx and Tx, Outline and Pin Assignment71
- NMEA 0183 Connector (RS-422)72
- Table 4-4: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment72
- And RS-422 Connectors73
- Table 4-5: RS-232 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment73
- Figure 4-5: LAN1 -LAN4 Connectors74
- LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors74
- Table 4-6: RS-422 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment74
- Table 4-7: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment75
- Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router76
- Figure 4-6: Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router76
Interfaces of the VMU76
- Table 4-8: Cables to Connect an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router76
- Connecting an Evolution® Satellite Router77
- Figure 4-7: Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router77
- Figure 4-8: Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem77
- Table 4-9: Cables to Connect a COMTECH 570 L-Band Satellite Modem77
- Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem78
- Connecting a Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem78
- Figure 4-10: Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem78
- Figure 4-9: Connecting a Satlink 2900 Modem78
- Table 4-10: Cables to Connect a Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem78
- Table 4-11: Cables to Connect a Gilat Skyedge VSAT Modem78
Chapter 5 Connecting Power79
Power Source79
- Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance80
- Measuring the Ship Source Impedance80
Power Cable Selection80
- Source Impedance80
- Chapter 5 Connecting Power81
- Power Cable Recommendations81
Connecting Power82
- Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input82
- Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Ports 1 and 4 Used)83
Power up83
- Procedure83
- Initialisation Steps in Daily Use84
- SAILOR 900 VSAT Operational84
Chapter 6 Configuration85
- Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface85
- Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT87
- Configuration with the Web Interface97
- Keypad and Menus of the ACU130
- SNMP Support136
Chapter 7 Installation Check137
- Installation Check List: Antenna137
  - Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna137
- Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring139
  - Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring139
- Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor141
  - Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour141
Chapter 8 Service & Maintenance143
- Getting Support: Helpdesk144
Software Update147
- Software Update (ADU and ACU)147
- Figure 8-4: SAILOR 900 VSAT Connected: Software Update with the TMA148
- Figure 8-5: LAN Connector Used for Software Update (Web Interface)149
- Figure 8-6: Software Update with the Web Interface149
- Figure 8-7: Verifying Software Update150
- Verifying the Software Update150
- Overview151
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages151
- Figure 8-8: Leds on the ACU152
- Leds in the ACU152
- Leds of the ADU Modules152
- Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules152
- Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU152
- Figure 8-9: Removal and Replacement of the ACU153
Removal and Replacement of the ACU153
- Figure 8-11: ACU - Digital and RF Module154
- Figure 8-12: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch156
- Overview156
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules156
- System Block Diagram of the ADU157
- Figure 8-13: VIM - Block Diagram158
- Figure 8-14: PCM - Block Diagram159
- Figure 8-15: Service Switch160
- Figure 8-16: DDM - Block Diagram160
- Figure 8-17: ZRM - Block Diagram161
- Figure 8-18: PMM - Block Diagram162
- Figure 8-19: OMT - Block Diagram163
- Figure 8-20: ISM - Block Diagram164
- Figure 8-21: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)165
- Figure 8-22: Block Diagram - S-Bus166
- Figure 8-23: GPS Module167
- Replacing the GPS Module167
- Figure 8-24: Switch off the Power to the Antenna168
- Figure 8-25: GPS Module Facing the Service Hatch168
- Figure 8-26: Connector for GPS PCB169
- Figure 8-27: Screws on GPS Module169
- Figure 8-28: VSAT Interface Module (VIM)170
- Figure 8-29: Location of the VIM170
- Replacing the VSAT Interface Module (VIM)170
- Figure 8-30: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 F-Connectors171
- Figure 8-31: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 N, 2 F, 1 SMA and 1 SUB-D Connectors171
- Figure 8-32: Replacing the VIM - Remove 4 allen Screws172
- Figure 8-33: DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM) for Cross Elevation173
- Replacing the DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM)173
- Figure 8-34: Location of the Cross Elevation DDM174
- Figure 8-35: Replacing the DDM - Remove Connectors174
- Figure 8-36: Location of the Elevation DDM175
- Figure 8-37: Elevation DDM, Connectors175
- Figure 8-38: Location of the Azimuth DDM176
- Figure 8-39: Azimuth DDM, Connectors177
- Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM)177
- Figure 8-40: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Connectors178
- Figure 8-41: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Screws179
- Figure 8-42: Polarisation Motor Module, Inserting180
- Figure 8-43: Location of the PCM181
- Replacing the Pedestal Control Module (PCM)181
- Figure 8-44: Removing the PCM - Connectors182
- Figure 8-45: Motors and Encoders183
- Replacing Motor and Encoder183
- Figure 8-46: Location of the Elevation Motor & Encoder184
- Figure 8-47: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner184
- Figure 8-48: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension185
- Figure 8-49: Elevation DDM, Disconnect 2 Connectors185
- Figure 8-50: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly186
- Figure 8-51: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly187
- Figure 8-52: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension187
- Figure 8-53: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Check of Belt Tension188
- Figure 8-54: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Check of Belt Tension188
- Figure 8-55: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner189
- Figure 8-56: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover190
- Figure 8-57: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Belt Tensioner190
- Figure 8-58: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension191
- Figure 8-59: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector191
- Figure 8-60: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly192
- Figure 8-61: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly193
- Figure 8-62: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension193
- Figure 8-63: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner194
- Figure 8-64: Azimuth Encoder, Remove Cover195
- Figure 8-65: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector195
- Figure 8-66: Azimuth Encoder, Remove196
- Figure 8-67: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension196
- Figure 8-68: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension197
- Figure 8-69: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner197
- Figure 8-71: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Belt Tension/Adjustment Screw199
- Figure 8-72: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, 4 allen Screws199
- Figure 8-73: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Do Not Tighten Screws200
- Figure 8-74: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Adjust Belt Tension200
- Figure 8-75: Belt Tension in 3 Positions201
- Figure 8-76: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Tighten Screws201
- Figure 8-77: Polarisation Motor, Disconnecting Power202
- Figure 8-78: Polarisation Motor, Removing 4X4 MM allen Screws202
- Figure 8-79: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM203
- Figure 8-80: Polarisation Encoder, Removing203
- Figure 8-81: Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt204
- Replacing the Drive Belts204
- Figure 8-82: Removing the Cable Drum205
- Figure 8-83: Location of the Elevation Drive Belt206
- Figure 8-84: Elevation Drive Belt206
- Figure 8-85: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner207
- Figure 8-86: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension207
- Figure 8-87: Elevation Drive Belt208
- Figure 8-88: Azimuth Drive Modules, Remove Cover209
- Figure 8-89: Azimuth Drive Belt, Loosen the Belt Tensioner209
- Figure 8-90: Azimuth Drive Belt, Adjust Belt Tension210
- Figure 8-91: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel210
- Figure 8-92: Azimuth Drive Belt211
- Figure 8-93: Zero Reference Modules (ZRM), Location212
- Figure 8-94: Zero Reference Module (ZRM)212
- Replacing the Zero Reference Module (ZRM)212
- Figure 8-95: X Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector213
- Figure 8-96: X Elevation ZRM, Slide out214
- Figure 8-97: Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector215
- Figure 8-98: Elevation ZRM, Remove Screws215
- Figure 8-99: Azimuth ZRM, Remove Cover216
- Figure 8-100: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector217
- Figure 8-101: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector217
- Figure 8-102: Polarisation ZRM, Disconnecting218
- Figure 8-103: Polarisation ZRM, Loosen 2X4 MM allen Screws218
- Figure 8-104: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM), Location219
- Figure 8-105: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)219
- Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)219
- Figure 8-106: Removing the ISM220
- Figure 8-107: Removing the ISM Sub D Connectors221
- Replacing the Polarisation Unit221
- Figure 8-108: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM223
- Figure 8-109: Disconnecting the Lnbs223
- Figure 8-110: Removing the Cable Spool224
- Figure 8-111: Disconnecting the OMT Connector224
- Figure 8-112: Disconnecting the OMT Connector225
- Replacing the BUC Fan225
- Figure 8-113: Removing the BUC Fan226
- Figure 8-114: Block up Converter (BUC), Location226
- Replacing the Block up Converter (BUC)226
- Figure 8-115: Block up Converter (BUC)227
- Figure 8-116: BUC, Removing227
- 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 Top232
- Figure 8-124: OMT, Removing 4Xtorx20 Screws on the Right-Hand Rail of the Polarisation Unit233
- Figure 8-126: OMT, Removing the Waveguide234
- Figure 8-127: Rotary Joint234
- Replacing the Rotary Joint234
- Figure 8-128: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover235
- Figure 8-129: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel236
- Figure 8-130: Rotary Joint (in Place)236
- Figure 8-131: Rotary Joint (Removed)237
- Figure 8-132: Wire-Rope Isolator in Good Condition237
- Replacing a Wire-Rope Isolator237
- Figure 8-133: Removing a Wire-Rope Isolator238
- Figure 8-134: Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data (Example)240
- Figure 8-135: XIM Data, Warning240
- Figure 8-136: XIM Data Not Ready240
Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data240
- Figure 8-137: XIM Data Valid241
- Figure 8-138: Location of the 4 Wire-Rope Isolators242
- Inspection for Critical Wear242
Inspection of Mechanical Components242
- Inspection of Wire-Rope Isolators242
- Diagnostic Report for Troubleshooting245
- Event List for Troubleshooting245
- Overview245
Troubleshooting245
- Figure 8-141: Troubleshooting - VSAT249
- Troubleshooting - VSAT249
- Figure 8-142: Troubleshooting - BUC250
- Troubleshooting - BUC250
- Figure 8-143: Troubleshooting - LNB251
- Troubleshooting - LNB251
- Figure 8-144: First Signal Test: Co-Pol LNB / Low Band252
- LNB Test252
- Figure 8-145: Second Signal Test: X-Pol LNB / Low Band253
- Figure 8-146: Third Signal Test: Co-Pol LNB / High Band254
- Figure 8-147: Fourth Signal Test: X-Pol LNB / High Band255
Returning Units for Repair256
Appendix A Technical Specifications259
- General Specifications259
  - Table A-1: General Specifications259
SAILOR 900 VSAT System Components259
- A.1.2 Adu260
- Adu260
  - Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit260
- A.1.3 Acu262
- Acu262
  - Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU262
- Patents263
  - Table A-4: Supported VSAT Modems263
  - Table A-5: Patents263
- Supported VSAT Modems263
- A.2 Outline Drawings264
- Adu264
- Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU264
- A.2.2 Acu265
- Acu265
- Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU, 19 Inch Rack265
- Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU266
- N-Connector Interface on the ADU266
- A.3 VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB)267
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB268
- VSAT LNB User Installation and Configuration Information268
  - Table A-7: Technical Specifications for VSAT LNB 2/2268
VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet (Extended269
- Table A-8: 4-Band Switching269
- Table A-10: Technical Specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC 2/3270
Appendix Bvmu Cables272
- Figure B-1: Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A272
Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A272
- Figure B-2: Modem Cable Infiniti Idirect VSAT Modem273
Modem Cable Infiniti Idirect VSAT Modem273
Appendix Cvmu Settings276
Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti 5000 & Evolution X5276
- Protocol and Interfaces276
- Sample Options File279
- Configuration Example (Openamip282
- Figure C-4: VSAT Modem Profile, Openamip (Example282
- Figure C-5: Satellite Profile, Openamip (Example282
- C.1.4 Troubleshooting283
- Troubleshooting283
- Figure C-6: Idirect Openamip Troubleshooting284
- Figure C-7: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Serial286
- Figure C-8: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Serial286
- Protocol and Interfaces286
Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti 5000 & Evolution X5286
- Console Port Settings287
  - Table C-5: RS-232 Console Cable for Idirect Serial VSAT Modem287
  - Table C-6: Requirements for VSAT Modem Option File, Serial288
- Configuration Example (Serial289
- Figure C-10: Satellite Profile, Serial (Example289
- Figure C-9: VSAT Modem Profile, Serial (Example289
COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box290
- Figure C-11: Connecting COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box to the ACU (Example290
- Protocols and Interfaces290
- Configuration Example (COMTECH 570L and ROSS291
- Figure C-12: VSAT Modem Profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (Example291
- Figure C-13: Satellite Profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (Example291
- Figure C-14: Connecting STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem to the ACU292
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration292
STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem292
- ACU Configuration293
- C.4.2 ACU Configuration293
- Configuration Example (STM Satlink 2900294
- Figure C-15: VSAT Modem Profile, STM Satlink 2900 (Example294
- Figure C-16: Satellite Profile, STM Satlink 2900 (Example294
- Figure C-17: Connecting Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem to the ACU295
Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem295
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration295
- ACU Configuration296
  - Table C-7: Configuration of Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem296
- C.5.2 ACU Configuration296
- Configuration Example (Gilat Skyedge II297
- Figure C-18: VSAT Modem Profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (Example297
- Figure C-19: Satellite Profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (Example297
- C.6 Inmarsat G5 Modem298
- Configuration Example (Inmarsat G5298
- Connecting a Inmarsat G5 Modem298
- Figure C-20: VSAT Modem Profile, Inmarsat G5 (Example298
- Figure C-21: Satellite Profile, Inmarsat G5 (Example298
Inmarsat G5 Modem298
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration298
Appendix D Command Line Interface299
- D.1 Introduction299
- Figure D-1: How to Use the Command Line Interface (Example for Telnet299
Introduction299
- Conventions300
  - Figure D-2: Command Line Interface, Login300
  - Table D-1: Command Typography300
- Help300
- Telnet Connection300
- Config301
- D.2 Supported Commands301
- Demo301
  - Table D-2: UCLI Command: Config301
  - Table D-3: UCLI Command: Demo301
Supported Commands301
- Dual_Antenna302
- Exit302
- Help302
  - Table D-5: UCLI Command: Exit302
  - Table D-6: UCLI Command: Help302
- Modem303
- Satellite303
  - Table D-7: UCLI Command: Modem303
  - Table D-8: UCLI Command: Satellite304
- Status305
  - Table D-9: UCLI Command: Status305
- System306
- Track306
  - Table D-10: UCLI Command: System306
  - Table D-11: UCLI Command: Track306
- Zone307
  - Table D-12: UCLI Command: Zone307
  - Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S Satellites for Azimuth Calibration309
Appendix Edvb-S Satellites310
- Figure E-1: Satellite Data, Example from Www.lyngsat.com310
Appendix F Grounding and RF Protection311
- ESD Protection311
- F.1 Why Is Grounding Required?311
- Reasons for Grounding311
- Safety311
Why Is Grounding Required311
- F.2 Grounding Recommendations312
- Figure F-1: Extending the Ground Plane312
Grounding Recommendations312
- Grounding the ACU312
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls313
- Grounding the ACU313
- Grounding the ADU313
- Grounding the ADU314
- Figure F-3: Grounding at a Dedicated RF Ground (Alternative315
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls316
- Grounding the ACU316
- Grounding the ADU316
- Figure F-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls317
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls318
- Grounding the ACU318
- Figure F-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls319
- Grounding the ADU319
- Figure F-6: Separate Ground Cable320
- Ground Cable - Construction320
Separate Ground Cable320
- Figure F-7: Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base321
- Ground Cable - Connection321
- Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base321
- Figure F-8: ADU Isolation and Grounding Cable322
- Figure F-9: Jumper Cable for Grounding (Specifications323
Jumper Cable for Grounding323
- F.8 RF Interference324
- Recommendations324
RF Interference324
Appendix G System Messages325
Event Messages - Overview325
- G.1 Event Messages – Overview325
List of ADU Events326
- Table G-1: ADU Event Messages326
List of ACU Events332
- Table G-2: ACU Event Messages332
Appendix H Approvals337
Overview337
Ce (R&Tte337
- H.1 Overview337
Eutelsat S.A339
- H.3 Eutelsat S.A339
Glossary341
Index345

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