2: INSTALLATION
14 Iridium Pilot™ Installation Guide
3. The PC should display the CD directory. Select the Site Survey Tool (SST) and double click to start the tool.
(note the tool assumes the default IP address if the address has been changed select the settings menu from
the Task bar and input the alternate IP address).
4. At this time make sure the ship’s navigation and communication systems are on and active.
5. Click on the “Start” button on the SST application to begin the test. The tool scans ~ 2.6 channels per
second requiring 97 seconds to complete a single scan. Several scans are useful in assessing the local noise
environment and to detect down link information from the Iridium constellation. Note the screen will be
updating to provide feedback the program is executing normally.
6. This test validates that you have placed the Iridium equipment in a good location. See Appendix G for more
information on the SST.
8. Installing the System
Now that a suitable location for the ADE has been veried the equipment can be permanently installed for
operation. The permanent installation is comprised of 4 steps.
1. Route the ADE/BDE interface cable.
2. Connect and mount the ADE.
3. Mount the BDE and make the connections to ADE, telephones and computer network.
4. Test and verify the installation.
Routing the ADE/BDE Interface Cable
The interface cable has a waterproof circular connector that connects to the ADE and a shielded RJ-45
connector that connects to the BDE. Since the BDE side is much smaller it makes sense to pull the cable
from the ADE towards the BDE. Once the ADE site is known a BDE location must be selected that is within
100 meters, accounting for the path thru the cable chase. Drill the necessary hole to route the cable to the
interior of the vessel. The cable should be pulled with the RJ-45 connector installed since it has been tested
in previous steps. Use care and install a pull string that attaches to the cable jacket and does not place stress
on the connector. Use electrical tape to protect the RJ-45 during the pull operation. Leave just enough service
loop at the ADE and store any excess cable in the cable chase or near the BDE.
ADE Mounting Considerations
WARNING
ADE must be properly mounted and secured to vessel. Failure to do so could result
in detachment of the unit, causing disruption in operation of the unit, or danger from
a falling unit, which could result in serious injury or death.
A suitable mounting bracket or mast needs to be procured or fabricated to support the ADE. Factors to consier
in selecting a mounting method include:
• The weight of the unit (11 kg, 24.25 lbs)
• The physical size of the unit (230 mm high by 570 mm in diameter)
• Mechanical resonance of the system excited by:
- Mechanical vibrations from the vessel
- Wind induced vibration
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