Sea Tel 5012-91 User Manual

Sea Tel, Inc.
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Concord, CA 94520
Tel: (925) 798-7979
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Web: http://www.cobham.com/seatel
Sea Tel Europe
Unit 1, Orion Industrial Centre
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Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ
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Sea Tel Inc is also doing business as Cobham SATCOM - Maritime
November 11, 2013 Document. No. 137388 Revision C
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR SEA TEL 5012-91 KU-BAND
BROADBAND-AT-SEA VSAT ANTENNA SYSTEM

Sea Tel 5012-91 Specifications

General

Brand	Sea Tel
Model	5012-91
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

1. SERIES 12 KU-BAND SYSTEM CONFIGURATION(S)

1.3. Simplified Block Diagram of a Series 12 Ku-Band System

1.5. Open Antenna-Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP™) Specification:

Details the OpenAMIP protocol for antenna controller and satellite modem communication.

2. SITE SURVEY

2.1. Site Selection Aboard The Ship

Guidelines for choosing the optimal location aboard ship for antenna mounting, considering line-of-sight and obstructions.

2.2. Antenna Shadowing (Blockage) and RF Interference

2.3. Mounting Foundation

Covers considerations for mounting the antenna, including deck/deckhouse and pedestal requirements.

3. Installation

3.2. Assembly Notes and Warnings

3.3. Installing the ADE

Details the process of installing the Above Decks Equipment (ADE) into its radome assembly.

3.5. Removing the Shipping/Stow Restraints PRIOR to Power-Up

Details the critical step of removing all shipping and stow restraints before energizing the antenna.

3.6. Installing the Below Decks Equipment

Covers the installation of below-decks equipment into racks or suitable locations.

3.7. Connecting the Below Decks Equipment

Guides on connecting all below decks equipment as per the system block diagram.

3.8. Final Checks

3.9. Setup - Media Xchange Point™ (MXP)

Covers initial setup, calibration, and commissioning of the antenna system via the MXP.

5. Setup – Using the Commission Wizard

5.1. Starting the Commission Wizard

Explains how to initiate the Commission Wizard from the system's interface.

5.2. Commissioning Wizard

Details the steps involved in filling out the Commission Wizard for system setup.

11. Configuring The Satellite Modem Interface.

11.1. Satellite Modem Interface

Outlines the initial steps for logging in and accessing the interface page to configure modem settings.

11.2. Quick Reference: Common Modem Lock & Mute Settings

12. Setup – Targeting

12.1. AUTO TRIM

Explains how the Auto Trim function automatically calculates and sets Azimuth and Elevation trim offset parameters.

12.2. Manually Optimizing Targeting

Details the process of manually optimizing targeting by tracking a satellite and adjusting Azimuth/Elevation values.

13. Setup – Satellite Configuration

13.1. Searching Patterns

Describes the different automated search patterns initiated when satellite signal is lost.

14. Quick Start Operation

14.1. If satellite signal is found AND network lock is achieved:

Describes the expected behavior when the system successfully acquires a satellite and achieves network lock.

14.2. If no signal is found:

Outlines troubleshooting steps when the system fails to automatically find a satellite from a cold start.

14.3. If satellite signal is found but network lock is NOT achieved:

Details troubleshooting steps when a satellite signal is found but network lock is not achieved.

14.4. To Target a different satellite

15. Optimizing Cross-Pol Isolation

15.1. Optimizing Cross-Pol Isolation

Details the procedure for adjusting Skew and Linear Offset values to achieve optimum cross-pol isolation.