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98-150471-A02 Appendix E: DVB-S satellites E-3

DVB-S satellites

For satellite data of other regions or transponders see www.lyngsat.com.

Example:

The above transponder has following parameters:

•Frequency: 11.038 GHz

• Polarisation: V-Vertical

• Symbol Rate: 22.000 MS/s

•NID: 1

• Coverage: Europe.

China, Japan,

Korea, Burma

Apstar 2R

(Telstar 10)

/ Apstar 7

76.5°E Vertical 11.167 GHz 45.000 MS/s 0

Osaka, Japan,

Philippines, Korea

KT 5 113°E Vertical 12.430 GHz 25.6 Ms/s 57

VSAT coverage

Satellite

name

Satellite

position

polarisation

frequency

Symbol

rate

NID

Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S satellites for azimuth calibration (Continued)

Figure E-1: Satellite data, example from www.lyngsat.com

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Default Chapter3
- Installation Manual3
- Safety Summary5
- Table of Contents9
Chapter 1 About this Manual23
- Intended Readers23
- Manual Overview23
- Software Version23
- Typography24
- Precautions24
Introduction25
- SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power System25
Chapter 2 Introduction27
- Figure 2-3: above Deck Unit Modules 1/227
- Figure 2-4: above Deck Unit Modules 2/228
- Antenna Control Unit (ACU)29
- Figure 2-5: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU, Connector Overview30
- Figure 2-6: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU30
- Satellite Type Approvals31
- Service Activation31
- VSAT Modem Unit (VMU)31
- Part Numbers and Options32
Chapter 3 Installation33
- Unpacking33
- Site Preparation35
Installation of the ADU49
- Figure 3-14: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting49
- To Install the ADU50
- Figure 3-15: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch50
- Figure 3-16: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets51
- Figure 3-17: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange51
- Figure 3-18: SAILOR 900: Connecting the ADU Cable52
- To Open and Remove the Service Hatch53
- Figure 3-19: Opening the Service Hatch53
- Figure 3-20: Removing the 2 Split Pins53
- To Ground the ADU54
- Figure 3-21: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding54
- Alternative ADU Cable55
- Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths55
Installation of the ACU56
- To Install the ACU56
- Figure 3-22: ACU, On/Off Switch56
- Figure 3-23: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port56
- To Ground the ACU57
Installation of the VMU57
- General Mounting Considerations - VMU57
- Figure 3-24: ACU, Ground Stud57
To Install the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)58
- Figure 3-25: Dual Mode Antenna, Overview58
- Figure 3-26: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)59
- Table 3-8: Dual Mode Antenna, Cabling59
Chapter 4 Interfaces61
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU61
- Leds, Display and Keypad61
- Figure 4-1: ACU - Leds, Display and Keypad61
- Figure 4-2: ACU: Leds, Display and Keypad (Detailed)61
- Figure 4-3: ACU, Connector Panel Overview61
- ADU Connector62
- Rx/Tx Connectors for VMU62
- Table 4-1: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment62
- Table 4-2: F Connector, Rx and Tx, Outline and Pin Assignment62
- NMEA 0183 Connector63
- Table 4-3: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment63
- And RS-422 Connectors64
- Table 4-4: RS-232 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment64
- Table 4-5: RS-422 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment64
- LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors65
Interfaces of the VMU65
- Figure 4-4: LAN Connectors65
- Table 4-6: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment65
Chapter 5 Connecting Power67
Power up67
- Procedure67
- Initialisation Steps in Daily Use67
- SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power Operational68
- Chapter 5 Connecting Power68
Chapter 6 Configuration69
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface69
- Overview69
- Connecting to the Web Interface69
- Figure 6-1: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU70
- Figure 6-2: Dashboard70
- Chapter 6 Configuration70
Calibration71
- Heading Mode and Position Mode71
- Figure 6-3: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Navigation (Heading and Position) (Example)72
- Table 6-1: Heading Mode Options72
- Figure 6-4: Acquisition, Search Pattern73
- Table 6-2: Position Mode Options73
- Figure 6-5: Acquisition, Search Pattern for Inclined Orbit74
- Figure 6-6: Acquisition, Search Pattern in Gyro-Free Mode74
- Table 6-3: Acquisition Time74
- Azimuth Calibration75
- Figure 6-7: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration76
- Table 6-4: Satellite Identifier and NID Values77
- Table 6-5: Possible Error Codes During Calibration77
- To Set up a Service Profile for Calibration78
- Figure 6-8: Service Profile for Calibration78
- Cable Calibration79
- Figure 6-9: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration, Cable Attenuator Margin79
- Table 6-6: Satellite Requirements for Elevation and Carrier79
Operation in Gyro-Free Mode80
- Table 6-7: Satellite Elevation and Max. Allowed Inclination81
- Flow Chart for Calibration (User Controlled)82
- Figure 6-10: Example for a Calibration (User Controlled) - Step by Step82
- To Make a Line up Procedure83
- Figure 6-11: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Ready for Activation83
- Figure 6-12: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Antenna Ready84
- Fixed TX Gain Principle85
- Figure 6-13: Fixed TX Gain Principle85
Configuration with the Web Interface86
- Overview and Dashboard86
- Figure 6-14: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)86
- Figure 6-15: Web Interface: DASHBOARD87
- Table 6-8: Web Interface: Event Icon88
- Table 6-9: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power Parameters90
- Modem Profiles and Satellite Profiles91
- Table 6-10: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING Parameter91
- Table 6-11: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, TX Parameter91
- Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profiles - List (Example)92
- Figure 6-17: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Modem Profile - Supported Modems92
- Table 6-12: Modem Configuration Data92
- Figure 6-18: Satellite Profile with Generic Modem94
- Figure 6-19: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)94
- Figure 6-20: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)95
- Table 6-13: Elevation Cutoff (in Degrees) Versus VSAT Modem Bandwidth and Power95
- To Set up Blocking Zones (RX and TX)96
- Figure 6-21: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation96
- Figure 6-22: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees97
- Figure 6-23: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees97
- To Configure the LAN Network98
- Figure 6-24: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)98
- Table 6-14: Setup of LAN Connectors99
- E-Mail Setup100
- Figure 6-25: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)100
- Reports, Syslog and SNMP Traps101
- Table 6-15: Statistics Report, Header Record102
- Table 6-16: Parameters Recorded in a Statistics Report102
- Figure 6-26: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range103
- Dual Antenna Mode (Optional)104
- Figure 6-27: Dual-Antenna Mode, Link on DASHBOARD105
- Figure 6-28: Enabling Dual-Antenna Mode in Master ACU106
- Figure 6-29: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Modem Profile for Slave ACU (Example)106
- Figure 6-30: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Satellite Profile107
- Figure 6-31: Dual-Antenna Mode, Activate107
- Figure 6-32: Dual-Antenna Mode, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation108
- Upload of New Software109
- Administration109
- Figure 6-33: Dual-Antenna Mode, Line up109
- Figure 6-34: Web Interface: Administration110
- Figure 6-35: Web Interface: Administration, Change Password110
- Figure 6-36: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password111
- Figure 6-37: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration112
- Figure 6-38: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default113
Keypad and Menus of the ACU114
- ACU Display and Keypad114
- Figure 6-39: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU114
- Navigating the Menus115
- The Menu Tree116
- Figure 6-40: Antenna Control Unit, Menu Tree116
- Table 6-17: Top-Level Menus of the ACU116
- Table 6-18: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU117
- Table 6-19: MODEM Menu of the ACU117
- Table 6-20: NETWORK Menu of the ACU118
- Table 6-21: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU118
- Table 6-22: EVENTS Menu of the ACU118
- Adjusting Brightness of the Display119
- Power Cycle of the ACU and ADU119
SNMP Support120
- Figure 6-41: Download of the MIB File120
Chapter 7 Installation Check121
Installation Check List: Antenna121
- Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna121
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring123
- Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring123
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor125
- Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour125
Chapter 8 Service127
Getting Support: Helpdesk127
- Help Desk and Diagnostic Report127
- Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK127
- Chapter 8 Service128
- Self Test129
Software Update130
- Hardware and Software Requirements130
- Software Update (ADU and ACU)130
- Figure 8-2: Recovery Procedure after Failed Software Upload131
- Figure 8-3: Upload Software to Terminal131
- To Verify the Software Update132
- Figure 8-4: Verifying Software Update132
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages133
- Leds of the ADU Modules133
- Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules133
- Leds in the ACU134
- Figure 8-5: ACU - Leds134
- Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU134
Removal and Replacement of the ACU135
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules136
- Figure 8-6: ADU Modules and Service Switch136
- Figure 8-7: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)138
Troubleshooting139
- Overview139
- Event List for Troubleshooting139
- Diagnostics Report for Troubleshooting139
- To Verify that the Antenna Can Go into Tracking Mode139
Returning Units for Repair140
Appendix A Technical Specifications143
- Adu143
- Table A-1: General Specifications143
- Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit143
- Acu145
- Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU145
- A.1.3 Acu145
- Supported VSAT Modems146
- Patents146
- Table A-4: Supported VSAT Modems146
- Table A-5: Patents146
Outline Drawings147
- Adu147
- Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU147
- A.2 Outline Drawings147
- Acu148
- Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU148
- A.2.2 Acu148
- N-Connector Interface on the ADU149
- Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU149
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB150
Technical Specifications150
- VSAT LNB User Installation and Configuration Information151
- Table A-8: 4-Band Switching151
VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended152
- Table A-10: Technical Specifications for VSAT 20 W BUC 2/3153
Appendix Bvmu Cables156
Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A156
- Figure B-1: Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A156
Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI157
- Figure B-2: Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI157
Appendix C VMU Settings159
Performance Optimization for Blockage159
- Performance of VSAT Systems Encountering Blockage, Configured with Multiple Satellites159
Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution161
- Protocol and Interfaces161
- Figure C-1: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Openamip161
- Figure C-2: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Openamip162
- Table C-1: RS-232 Console Cable for Idirect VSAT Modem162
- Figure C-3: Supported Openamip Commands163
- Table C-2: Messages Sent from the VSAT Modem to the ACU (Examples163
- Sample Options File164
- Table C-3: Messages Sent from the ACU to the VSAT Modem (Examples164
- Table C-4: Ranges for Signal Strength for Idirect Openamip VSAT Modem164
- Table C-5: Information in the VSAT Modem Option File166
- Configuration Example (Openamip167
- Figure C-4: VSAT Modem Profile, Openamip (Example167
- Figure C-5: Satellite Profile, Openamip (Example167
- Troubleshooting168
- C.2.4 Troubleshooting168
- Figure C-6: Idirect Openamip Troubleshooting169
Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution171
- Protocol and Interfaces171
- Console Port Settings171
- Figure C-7: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Serial171
- Figure C-8: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Serial171
- Table C-6: Requirements for VSAT Modem Option File, Serial172
- Configuration Example (Serial173
- Figure C-9: Modem Profile, Serial (Example173
- Figure C-10: Satellite Profile, Serial (Example174
COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box175
- Protocols and Interfaces175
- Figure C-11: Connecting COMTECH 570L and ROSS Box to the ACU (Example175
- Configuration Example (COMTECH 570L and ROSS176
- Figure C-12: Modem Profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (Example176
- Figure C-13: Satellite Profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (Example176
Comtech 570L177
- Protocol and Interfaces177
- C.5 Comtech 570L177
- Figure C-14: Connecting COMECH 570L to the ACU (Example178
- Table C-7: Communication, COMTECH 570L178
- Configuration Example (COMTECH 570L179
- Figure C-15: VSAT Modem Profile, COMTECH 570L (Example179
- Figure C-16: Satellite Profile, COMTECH 570L (Example179
STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem180
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration180
- Figure C-17: Connecting STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem to the ACU180
- Table C-8: Configuration of the STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem181
- ACU Configuration182
- C.6.2 ACU Configuration182
- Configuration Example (STM Satlink 2900183
- Figure C-18: VSAT Modem Profile, STM Satlink 2900 (Example183
- Figure C-19: Satellite Profile, STM Satlink 2900 (Example183
Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem184
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration184
- Figure C-20: Connecting Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem to the ACU184
- Figure C-21: Connecting Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem (Rack) to the ACU184
- ACU Configuration185
- Table C-9: Configuration of Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem185
- C.7.2 ACU Configuration185
- Configuration Example (Gilat Skyedge II186
- Figure C-22: VSAT Modem Profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (Example186
- Figure C-23: Satellite Profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (Example186
Inmarsat G5 Modem187
- Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration187
- Connecting a Inmarsat G5 Modem187
- Inmarsat G5 Driver187
- Table C-10: RS-232 [Set] and [Get] Commands187
- C.8 Inmarsat G5 Modem187
- ACU Configuration188
- Table C-11: LAN1 - [Get] Commands188
- Table C-12: LAN1 - [Set] Commands188
- C.8.4 ACU Configuration188
- Configuration Example (Inmarsat G5189
- LAN Setup Requirements for G5 System189
- Figure C-24: VSAT Modem Profile, Inmarsat G5 (Example189
- Figure C-25: Satellite Profile, Inmarsat G5 (Example189
Linkway S2 Modem190
- Protocols and Interfaces190
- Figure C-26: Connecting Linkway S2 Modem to the ACU190
- Figure C-27: Serial Cable between the Modem and the ACU190
- Table C-13: Linkway S2 Modem Command $TTD190
- C.9 Linkway S2 Modem190
- Table C-14: Linkway S2 Modem Command $TIPCD191
- ACU Configuration192
- C.9.2 ACU Configuration192
- Configuration Example (Linkway S2193
- Figure C-28: Modem Profile for Linkway S2193
- Figure C-29: Satellite Profile with Linkway S2 Modem Profile193
Appendix D Command Line Interface195
Introduction195
- Telnet Connection195
- Figure D-1: How to Use the Command Line Interface (Example for Telnet195
- Figure D-2: Command Line Interface, Login195
- Help196
- Conventions196
Supported Commands196
- Table D-1: Command Typography196
- D.1.2 Help196
- Config197
- Demo197
- Dual_Antenna197
- Exit197
- Table D-2: UCLI Command: Config197
- Table D-3: UCLI Command: Demo197
- Table D-5: UCLI Command: Exit197
- D.2.1 Config197
- Help198
- Modem198
- Table D-6: UCLI Command: Help198
- Table D-7: UCLI Command: Modem198
- D.2.5 Help198
- Satellite199
- D.2.7 Satellite199
- Table D-8: UCLI Command: Satellite200
- Status201
- Table D-9: UCLI Command: Status201
- D.2.8 Status201
- System202
- Track202
- Table D-10: UCLI Command: System202
- Table D-11: UCLI Command: Track202
- D.2.9 System202
- Zone203
- Table D-12: UCLI Command: Zone203
- Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S Satellites for Azimuth Calibration205
Appendix Edvb-S Satellites207
- Figure E-1: Satellite Data, Example from Www.lyngsat.com207
Appendix F Grounding and RF Protection209
Why Is Grounding Required209
- Reasons for Grounding209
- Safety209
- ESD Protection209
- F.1 Why Is Grounding Required?209
Grounding Recommendations210
- Figure F-1: Extending the Ground Plane210
- F.2 Grounding Recommendations210
- To Ground the ACU211
- To Ground the ADU211
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls211
- Figure F-2: Grounding the ADU211
- To Ground the ADU212
- Figure F-3: Grounding at a Dedicated RF Ground (Alternative212
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls213
- To Ground the ACU213
- To Ground the ADU213
- Figure F-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls213
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls214
- To Ground the ACU214
- To Ground the ADU214
- Figure F-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls214
Separate Ground Cable215
- Ground Cable - Construction215
- Figure F-6: Separate Ground Cable215
- Ground Cable - Connection216
- Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base216
- Figure F-7: Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base216
- Figure F-8: ADU Isolation and Grounding Cable216
Jumper Cable for Grounding217
- Figure F-9: Jumper Cable for Grounding (Specifications217
RF Interference218
- Recommendations218
- F.8 RF Interference218
Appendix G System Messages219
Event Messages - Overview219
- G.1 Event Messages – Overview219
List of ADU Events220
- Table G-1: ADU Event Messages220
List of ACU Events227
- Table G-2: ACU Event Messages227
Appendix H Approvals231
Overview231
Ce (R&Tte231
- H.1 Overview231
Glossary233
Index237

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