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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Safety Summary
5
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 About this Manual
21
Intended Readers
21
Manual Overview
21
Software Version
21
Related Documents
21
Typography
22
Chapter 1 About this Manual
22
Table 1-1: List of Related Documents
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
Chapter 2 Introduction
27
Figure 2-3: ADU Modules 1/2
28
Figure 2-4: ADU Modules 2/2
29
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
Table 2-1: Model and Part Numbers for the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV System (T&T Units)
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Table 2-2: Model and Part Numbers for Options of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV System
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
Chapter 3 Installation
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
Table 3-1: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Center Versus Ship's Roll Period
42
ADU Mast Design: Foundation and Height
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
Table 3-2: Mast Dimensions Without Braces
46
Table 3-3: Mast Dimensions with 3 Braces
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Table 3-4: Mast Dimensions with 2 Braces
47
Interference
48
Figure 3-10: Interference with the Vessel's Radar
48
Table 3-5: Minimum Radar Separation, X-Band
49
Table 3-6: Minimum Radar Separation, S-Band
49
Figure 3-11: Recommended Distance to Transmitters (M) for Frequencies below 1000 Mhz
50
Other Precautions
51
Figure 3-12: Drain Pipe with Free Space
51
Installation of the ADU
52
Figure 3-13: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting
52
Installing the ADU
53
Figure 3-14: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch
53
Figure 3-15: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets
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Figure 3-16: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange
54
Figure 3-17: Connecting the ADU Cable
55
Opening and Removing the Service Hatch
56
Figure 3-18: Opening the Service Hatch
56
Figure 3-19: Removing the 2 Split Pins
56
Grounding the ADU
57
Figure 3-20: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding
57
Alternative ADU Cable
58
Installation of the ACU
58
Installing the ACU
58
Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths
58
Grounding the ACU
59
Figure 3-21: ACU, On/Off Switch at the Back
59
Figure 3-22: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port
59
Installation of the Control Panel
60
Figure 3-23: ACU, Ground Stud
60
Figure 3-24: Connecting the Control Panel to the ACU, LAN4
60
Chapter 4 Interfaces
61
Interfaces of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV ACU
61
Leds, Display and Keypad
61
Connector Panel - Overview
61
Figure 4-1: ACU, Leds, Display and Keypad
61
Figure 4-2: ACU, Connector Panels, Overview
61
DC Input Connector
62
Figure 4-3: DC Input Connector with Power Cable
62
Table 4-1: DC Input Plug, Outline and Pin Assignment
62
ADU Connector
63
Rx Connector
63
TV Output Connectors (X4)
63
DC Output Connector
63
Table 4-2: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
63
Table 4-3: F Connector, Rx, Outline and Pin Assignment
63
NMEA 0183 Connector (RS-422)
64
Table 4-4: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
64
DB9 Connector
65
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors
65
Table 4-5: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
65
Interfaces of the Control Panel
66
Interfaces of the SAILOR Transmodulator (Optional)
66
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
67
Power Source
67
Connecting Power
67
Power Cable Selection
68
Source Impedance
68
Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
68
Power Cable Recommendations
69
Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
69
Connecting Power
70
Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input
70
Power up
71
Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Port 1 Used)
71
Chapter 6 Configuration
73
Introduction to the Configuration Tools
73
Overview
73
Table 6-1: Configuration Tools: Web Interface and Control Panel
73
Connecting to the Web Interface
74
Figure 6-1: LAN 3 Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
74
Figure 6-2: SAILOR 100 Satellite TV Dashboard
74
Connecting the Control Panel
75
Calibration of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
76
Heading and Calibration of Azimuth
76
Figure 6-3: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration
76
Table 6-2: Satellite Identifier and NID Values
78
Table 6-3: Possible Error Codes During Calibration
78
Configuration with the Web Interface
80
Overview and Navigation
80
Figure 6-4: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)
80
Figure 6-5: Sections of the Web Interface
81
Table 6-4: Web Interface: Event Icon
82
Using the Dashboard
83
Figure 6-6: Web Interface: DASHBOARD
84
Table 6-5: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 100 Satellite TV Parameters
84
Table 6-6: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING Parameter
85
Satellite Profiles
86
Figure 6-7: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)
86
Figure 6-8: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
86
TV Satellites
88
Figure 6-9: TV Satellite, Remove and Disable
88
Figure 6-10: Web Interface: SERVICE - TV Satellites (Example)
89
Figure 6-11: Web Interface: SETTINGS > TV Satellites - New Entry (Example)
89
Reference Satellites
90
Figure 6-12: Reference Satellite, Remove and Disable
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Figure 6-13: Web Interface: SERVICE - Reference Satellites (Example)
91
Figure 6-14: Web Interface: SETTINGS > Satellites - New Entry (Example)
91
Azimuth Adjustment
92
Figure 6-15: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration: Azimuth Adjustment
92
Setting up Blocking Zones
93
Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
94
Figure 6-17: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
95
Figure 6-18: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees
95
Configuring the LAN Network
96
Figure 6-19: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)
96
Table 6-7: Setup of LAN Connectors
97
E-Mail Setup
99
Figure 6-20: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)
99
Sending Statistics Reports
100
Figure 6-21: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Reports (Example)
100
Figure 6-22: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range
101
Table 6-8: Statistics Report, Header Record
101
Table 6-9: Parameters Recorded in a Statistics Report
101
Sending a Diagnostics Report
103
Figure 6-23: Statistics Report (Example)
103
Upload
104
Administration
104
Figure 6-24: Web Interface: Administration
104
Figure 6-25: Web Interface: Administration, Change Administrator Logon and Password
105
Figure 6-26: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password
105
Figure 6-27: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, User Permissions
106
Figure 6-28: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
107
Figure 6-29: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default
108
Configuration with the Control Panel
109
Getting Started
109
Figure 6-30: Control Panel - Dashboard
109
Creating or Editing a Profile
110
Figure 6-31: Control Panel - Editing a Satellite Profile
111
Table 6-10: Control Panel, Create or Edit Satellite Profiles
111
Figure 6-32: Examples of LNB lo Frequencies Used Worldwide
112
Selecting the Active Profile
113
Deleting a Profile
113
Figure 6-33: Control Panel - Selecting a Satellite Profile
113
Event List
114
Help
114
Figure 6-34: Control Panel, Active Events
114
About
115
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
116
ACU Display and Keypad
116
Figure 6-35: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
116
Navigating the Menus
117
The Menu Tree
117
Figure 6-36: ACU Menu Tree
117
Table 6-11: Top-Level Menus of the ACU
118
Table 6-12: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU
118
Table 6-13: NETWORK Menu of the ACU
119
Table 6-14: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU
119
Adjusting Brightness of the Display
120
Resetting the System
120
Figure 6-37: Reset the System
120
Table 6-15: EVENTS Menu of the ACU
120
Chapter 7 Installation Check
121
Installation Check List: Antenna
121
Installation Check
122
Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna
122
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
123
Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
123
Installation Check List: Control Panel
124
Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Control Panel, Connectors and Wiring
124
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
125
Table 7-4: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour
125
Chapter 8 Service
128
Getting Support: Helpdesk
128
Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
128
Figure 8-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
128
Figure 8-2: Web Interface: HELPDESK, Event List
129
Software Update
131
Hardware and Software Requirements (Updating ADU and ACU)
131
Software Update (ADU and ACU)
131
Figure 8-3: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
131
Verifying the Software Update
132
Figure 8-4: Verifying Software Update
132
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
133
Leds of the ADU Modules
134
Leds in the ACU
134
Figure 8-5: Leds on the ACU
134
Table 8-1: Leds of the ADU Modules
134
Table 8-2: Leds on the ACU
134
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
135
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
136
Figure 8-6: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch
136
Figure 8-7: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
138
Troubleshooting
139
Overview
139
Event List for Troubleshooting
139
Diagnostic Report for Troubleshooting
139
Appendix A Technical Specifications
143
Table A-1: General Specifications
143
A.1 SAILOR 100 Satellite TV System Components
143
Adu
144
Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit
144
A.1.2 Adu
144
Acu
146
Control Panel and SAILOR Transmodulator
146
Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU
146
A.1.3 Acu
146
Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU
147
A.2 Outline Drawings
147
Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU
148
A.2.2 Acu
148
N-Connector Interface on the ADU
149
Figure A-3: N-Connector Interface on the ADU
149
Appendix B Grounding and RF Protection
151
Why Is Grounding Required
151
Reasons for Grounding
151
Safety
151
ESD Protection
151
B.1 Why Is Grounding Required?
151
Grounding Recommendations
152
Grounding the ACU
152
Figure B-1: Extending the Ground Plane
152
B.2 Grounding Recommendations
152
Grounding the ADU
153
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls
154
Grounding the ACU
154
Grounding the ADU
154
Figure B-3: Grounding at a Dedicated RF Ground (Alternative
155
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls
156
Grounding the ACU
156
Grounding the ADU
156
Figure B-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls
157
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls
158
Grounding the ACU
158
Grounding the ADU
158
Figure B-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls
158
Separate Ground Cable
159
Ground Cable - Construction
159
Ground Cable - Connection
160
Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base
160
Figure B-8: ADU Isolation and Grounding Cable
161
Jumper Cable for Grounding
162
RF Interference
163
Recommendations
163
B.8 RF Interference
163
Appendix C System Messages
165
Event Messages - Overview
165
C.1 Event Messages — Overview
165
List of ADU Events
166
Table C-1: ADU Event Messages
166
List of ACU Events
171
Table C-2: ACU Event Messages
171
Glossary
175
Index
179
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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)