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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Safety Summary
5
List of Figures
15
Chapter 1 About this Manual
21
Intended Readers
21
Manual Overview
21
Software Version
21
Related Documents
22
Typography
22
Precautions
23
Chapter 2 Introduction
25
SAILOR 100 Satellite TV System
25
Figure 2-1: ADU, ACU, Control Panel and Multiswitch (Optional)
26
Above Deck Unit (ADU)
27
Figure 2-2: above Deck Unit (ADU)
27
Figure 2-5: Examples of LNB lo Frequencies Used Worldwide
30
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
31
Figure 2-6: SAILOR 100 Satellite TV ACU, Connector Overview
32
Control Panel for Setup and Operation
33
Multiswitch (Optional)
33
SAILOR Transmodulator (Optional)
33
Figure 2-7: SAILOR 6004 Control Panel
33
Power Supply (Optional)
34
System Configuration Example
34
Figure 2-9: ADU, ACU, Control Panel and SAILOR Transmodulator (Optional)
34
Part Numbers and Options
35
Applicable Thrane & Thrane Model and Part Numbers
35
Options for SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
35
Chapter 3 Installation
37
Unpacking
37
What's in the Box
37
Control Panel
38
Initial Inspection
38
Tools Needed
38
Site Preparation
39
General Site Considerations
39
Obstructions (ADU Shadowing)
40
Figure 3-1: Signal Degradation Because of Obstructing Objects
40
Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
41
Figure 3-2: 2 Blocking Zones, Azimuth (Example)
41
Figure 3-3: Blocking Zone, Elevation Angle (Example)
41
Ship Motion and Offset from the Ship's Motion Centre
42
Figure 3-4: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Centre (H Max)
42
ADU Mast Design: Foundation and Height
43
Figure 3-5: ADU Mast Flange, Top and Side View
43
Figure 3-6: ADU Mast Flange, Recommended Flatness on the Mast Mount Plateau
43
Figure 3-7: ADU Mast Flange, Distance to the Welded Seam
44
Figure 3-8: ADU, Bottom View
44
Figure 3-9: Free Mast Length and Bracing for a Tall Mast
45
Interference
48
Figure 3-10: Interference with the Vessel's Radar
49
Other Precautions
52
Figure 3-12: Drain Pipe with Free Space
52
Installation of the ADU
53
Figure 3-13: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting
53
Installing the ADU
54
Figure 3-14: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch
54
Figure 3-15: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets
55
Figure 3-16: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange
55
Figure 3-17: Connecting the ADU Cable
56
Opening and Removing the Service Hatch
57
Figure 3-18: Opening the Service Hatch
57
Figure 3-19: Removing the 2 Split Pins
57
Grounding the ADU
58
Figure 3-20: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding
58
Alternative ADU Cable
59
Installation of the ACU
59
Installing the ACU
59
Grounding the ACU
60
Figure 3-21: ACU, On/Off Switch at the Back
60
Figure 3-22: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port
60
Installation of the Control Panel
61
Figure 3-23: ACU, Ground Stud
61
Figure 3-24: Connecting the Control Panel to the ACU, LAN4
61
Chapter 4 Interfaces
63
Interfaces of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV ACU
63
Leds, Display and Keypad
63
Figure 4-1: ACU, Leds, Display and Keypad
63
Connector Panel - Overview
64
DC Input Connector
64
Figure 4-2: ACU, Connector Panels, Overview
64
ADU Connector
65
Rx Connector
65
Figure 4-3: DC Input Connector with Power Cable
65
TV Output Connectors (X4)
66
DC Output Connector
66
NMEA 0183 Connector (RS-422)
67
DB9 Connector
68
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors
68
Interfaces of the Control Panel
69
Interfaces of the SAILOR Transmodulator (Optional)
69
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
71
Power Source
71
Power Cable Selection
72
Source Impedance
72
Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
72
Power Cable Recommendations
73
Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
73
Connecting Power
74
Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input
74
Power up
75
Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Port 1 Used)
75
Chapter 6 Configuration
79
Introduction to the Configuration Tools
79
Overview
79
Connecting to the Web Interface
80
Figure 6-1: LAN 3 Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
80
Figure 6-2: SAILOR 100 Satellite TV Dashboard
80
Connecting the Control Panel
81
Calibration of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
82
Heading and Calibration of Azimuth
82
Figure 6-3: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration
82
Configuration with the Web Interface
86
Overview and Navigation
86
Figure 6-4: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)
86
Figure 6-5: Sections of the Web Interface
87
Using the Dashboard
89
Figure 6-6: Web Interface: DASHBOARD
90
Satellite Profiles
92
Figure 6-7: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)
92
Figure 6-8: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
92
Figure 6-9: Signal Picked up by Linear Set LNB
94
TV Satellites
95
Figure 6-10: TV Satellite, Remove and Disable
95
Figure 6-11: Web Interface: SERVICE - TV Satellites (Example)
96
Figure 6-12: Web Interface: SETTINGS > TV Satellites - New Entry (Example)
96
Reference Satellites
97
Figure 6-13: Reference Satellite, Remove and Disable
97
Figure 6-14: Web Interface: SERVICE - Reference Satellites (Example)
98
Figure 6-15: Web Interface: SETTINGS > Satellites - New Entry (Example)
98
Azimuth Adjustment
99
Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration: Azimuth Adjustment
100
Setting up Blocking Zones
101
Figure 6-17: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
101
Figure 6-18: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
102
Figure 6-19: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees
102
Configuring the LAN Network
103
Figure 6-20: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)
103
E-Mail Setup
106
Figure 6-21: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)
106
Sending Statistics Reports
107
Figure 6-22: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Reports (Example)
107
Figure 6-23: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range
108
Sending a Diagnostics Report
110
Figure 6-24: Statistics Report (Example)
110
Upload
111
Administration
111
Figure 6-25: Web Interface: Administration
111
Figure 6-26: Web Interface: Administration, Change Administrator Logon and Password
112
Figure 6-27: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password
112
Figure 6-28: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, User Permissions
113
Figure 6-29: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
114
Figure 6-30: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default
115
Configuration with the Control Panel
116
Getting Started
116
Figure 6-31: Control Panel - Dashboard
117
Creating or Editing a Profile
118
Figure 6-32: Control Panel - Editing a Satellite Profile
118
Selecting the Active Profile
120
Figure 6-33: Examples of LNB lo Frequencies Used Worldwide
120
Deleting a Profile
121
Event List
121
Figure 6-34: Control Panel - Selecting a Satellite Profile
121
Help
122
About
122
Figure 6-35: Control Panel, Active Events
122
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
123
ACU Display and Keypad
123
Figure 6-36: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
123
Navigating the Menus
124
The Menu Tree
124
Figure 6-37: ACU Menu Tree
124
Menu Descriptions
125
Adjusting Brightness of the Display
127
Resetting the System
128
Figure 6-38: Reset the System
128
Chapter 7 Installation Check
129
Installation Check List: Antenna
129
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
131
Installation Check List: Control Panel
133
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
134
Chapter 8 Service & Maintenance
135
Getting Support: Helpdesk
136
Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
136
Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
136
Figure 8-2: Web Interface: HELPDESK, Event List
137
Software Update
139
Hardware and Software Requirements (Updating ADU and ACU)
139
Software Update (ADU and ACU)
139
Figure 8-3: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
139
Verifying the Software Update
140
Figure 8-4: Verifying Software Update
141
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
142
Leds of the ADU Modules
143
Leds in the ACU
143
Figure 8-5: Leds on the ACU
143
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
144
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
145
Figure 8-6: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch
145
Figure 8-7: Service Switch
149
Figure 8-8: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
150
Replacing the GPS Module
151
Figure 8-9: GPS Module
151
Figure 8-10: Switch off the Power to the Antenna
152
Figure 8-11: GPS Module Facing the Service Hatch
152
Figure 8-12: Connector for GPS PCB
153
Figure 8-13: Screws on GPS Module
153
Replacing the Television Interface Module (TIM)
154
Figure 8-14: Television Interface Module (TIM)
154
Figure 8-15: Switch off the Power to the Antenna
154
Figure 8-16: Replacing the TIM - Remove the F-Connector
155
Figure 8-17: Replacing the TIM - Remove N, F, SMA and SUB-D Connectors
155
Figure 8-18: Replacing the TIM - Remove 4X4 allen Screws (Thread Size M5)
156
Replacing the DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM)
157
Figure 8-19: DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM) for Cross Elevation
157
Figure 8-20: Location of the Cross Elevation DDM
158
Figure 8-21: Replacing the DDM - Remove Connectors
158
Figure 8-22: Location of the Elevation DDM
159
Figure 8-23: Elevation DDM, Connectors
160
Figure 8-24: Location of the Azimuth DDM
161
Figure 8-25: Azimuth DDM, Connectors
161
Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM)
162
Figure 8-26: Location of the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM)
162
Figure 8-27: Removing the Polarisation Motor Module
163
Figure 8-28: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Screws
163
Replacing the Pedestal Control Module (PCM)
164
Figure 8-29: Location of the PCM
164
Figure 8-30: Removing the PCM - Connectors
165
8.5.6 Replacing Motor and Encoder
166
Figure 8-31: Motors and Encoders
166
Replacing Motor and Encoder
166
Figure 8-32: Location of the Elevation Motor & Encoder
167
Removing the Elevation Motor and Encoder
167
Figure 8-34: Elevation DDM, Disconnect 2 Connectors
168
Inserting a New Elevation Motor and Encoder
168
Figure 8-35: Attach Belt
169
Removing the Azimuth Motor
169
Figure 8-36: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
170
Figure 8-37: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
170
Figure 8-38: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
171
Figure 8-39: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
171
Figure 8-40: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly
172
Inserting a New Azimuth Motor
172
Figure 8-41: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly
173
Figure 8-42: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
173
Figure 8-43: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
174
Removing the Azimuth Encoder
174
Figure 8-44: Azimuth Encoder, Remove Cover
175
Figure 8-45: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
175
Figure 8-46: Azimuth Encoder, Remove
176
Figure 8-47: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
176
Figure 8-48: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
177
Figure 8-49: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
177
Inserting a New Azimuth Encoder
177
Removing the X Elevation Motor and Encoder
178
Figure 8-51: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Belt Tension/Adjustment Screw
179
Figure 8-52: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, 4 allen Screws
179
Figure 8-53: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Do Not Tighten Screws
180
Figure 8-54: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Belt Tension/Adjustment Screw
180
Inserting a New X Elevation Motor and Encoder
180
Figure 8-55: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Tighten Screws
181
Figure 8-56: Polarisation Motor - Disconnecting Power
182
Removing the Polarisation Motor
182
Figure 8-57: Polarisation Motor - Slide off the Belt
183
Figure 8-58: Polarisation Motor, Removing 4X4 allen Screws (Thread Size M5)
183
Inserting a New Polarisation Motor
183
8.5.7 Replacing the Drive Belts
184
Default Chapter
184
Figure 8-33: Removing the Elevation Drive Belt
184
Replacing the Drive Belts
184
Figure 8-59: Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt
185
Figure 8-60: Removing the Cable Drum
186
Inserting a New X Elevation Drive Belt
186
Figure 8-61: Location of the Elevation Drive Belt
187
Figure 8-62: Elevation Drive Belt
187
Figure 8-63: Elevation Drive Belt - Removal
188
Figure 8-64: Elevation Drive Belt
188
Inserting a New Elevation Drive Belt
189
Removing the Azimuth Drive Belt
189
Figure 8-65: Azimuth Drive Modules, Remove Cover
190
Figure 8-66: Azimuth Drive Belt, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
190
Figure 8-67: Azimuth Drive Belt, Adjust Belt Tension
191
Figure 8-68: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
191
Figure 8-69: Azimuth Drive Belt
192
Inserting a New Azimuth Drive Belt
192
Removing the Polarisation Drive Belt
192
Figure 8-70: Polarisation Motor - Disconnect Power
193
Inserting a New Polarisation Drive Belt
194
Figure 8-74: Location of the Zero Reference Modules (ZRM)
195
Figure 8-75: Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
195
Replacing the Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
195
Figure 8-76: X Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
197
Figure 8-77: X Elevation ZRM, Slide out
197
Figure 8-78: Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
198
Figure 8-79: Elevation ZRM, Remove Screws
199
Figure 8-80: Azimuth ZRM, Remove Cover
200
Figure 8-81: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
200
Figure 8-82: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
201
Figure 8-83: Location of the Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
201
Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
201
Figure 8-84: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
202
Figure 8-85: Removing the ISM
203
Figure 8-86: Removing the ISM Sub D Connectors
203
Figure 8-87: Low Noise Block (LNB)
204
Replacing the Low Noise Block down Converter (LNB)
204
Figure 8-88: Location of the LNB
205
Figure 8-89: Polarisation Motor - Disconnecting Power
205
Figure 8-90: Removing the LNB - Disconnecting the Cable
206
Figure 8-91: Removing the LNB - Loosening Screws
206
Figure 8-92: Removing the LNB
206
Figure 8-93: Separate the Belt Wheel
207
Figure 8-94: Removing the LNB - Position of the Wheel
207
Figure 8-95: Removing the LNB - LNB Alone
207
Figure 8-96: Rotary Joint
208
Replacing the Rotary Joint
208
Figure 8-97: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
209
Figure 8-98: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
210
Figure 8-99: Rotary Joint (in Place)
210
Figure 8-100: Rotary Joint (Removed)
211
Figure 8-101: Updating TIM/PCM Calibration Data (Example)
212
Figure 8-102: XIM Data, Warning
212
Figure 8-103: XIM Data Not Ready
212
Updating TIM/PCM Calibration Data
212
Figure 8-104: XIM Data Valid
213
Diagnostic Report for Troubleshooting
214
Event List for Troubleshooting
214
Overview
214
Troubleshooting
214
Appendix A Technical Specifications
217
SAILOR 100 Satellite TV System Components
217
General Specifications
217
Adu
218
A.1.2 Adu
218
Acu
220
Control Panel and SAILOR Transmodulator
220
A.1.3 Acu
220
Outline Drawings
221
Adu
221
Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU
221
A.2 Outline Drawings
221
Acu
222
Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU
222
N-Connector Interface on the ADU
223
Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU
223
Appendix B Grounding and RF Protection
225
Why Is Grounding Required
225
Reasons for Grounding
225
Safety
225
ESD Protection
225
B.1 Why Is Grounding Required?
225
Grounding Recommendations
226
Grounding the ACU
226
B.2 Grounding Recommendations
226
Grounding the ADU
227
Figure B-1: Extending the Ground Plane
227
Figure B-2: Grounding the ADU
228
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls
229
Grounding the ACU
229
Grounding the ADU
229
Figure B-3: Grounding at a Dedicated RF Ground (Alternative
230
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls
231
Grounding the ACU
231
Grounding the ADU
231
Figure B-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls
232
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls
233
Grounding the ACU
233
Grounding the ADU
233
Figure B-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls
234
Separate Ground Cable
235
Ground Cable - Construction
235
Ground Cable - Connection
236
Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base
236
Figure B-7: Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base
236
Figure B-8: ADU Isolation and Grounding Cable
237
Jumper Cable for Grounding
238
Figure B-9: Jumper Cable for Grounding (Specifications
238
RF Interference
239
Recommendations
239
B.8 RF Interference
239
Appendix C System Messages
241
Event Messages - Overview
241
C.1 Event Messages — Overview
241
List of ADU Events
242
List of ACU Events
247
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Sailor 100 Specifications
General
Type
Satellite TV System
Output Impedance
75 Ohms
Polarization
Linear (H/V)
Input Level
-65 dBm to -25 dBm
LNB Power Supply
13/18 VDC
Antenna Diameter
100 cm (39.4 in)