Sea Tel 6012-12w - User Manual

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ea Tel 6012-12w VSAT Antenna System
Ins
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EA
R Controlled - ECCN EAR99
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Sea
Tel, Inc.
T
hrane & Thrane A/S
(t
rading as Cobham SATCOM)
(t
rading as Cobham SATCOM)
4030 Nelson Avenue
Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D, 2800 Kgs.
C
oncord, CA 94520
Lyn
gby, Denmark
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el: +1 (925) 798-7979
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el: +45 3955 8800
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EAR Controlled - ECCN EAR99

Summary

Series 12 Ku-Band System Configuration(s)

FCC Compliance

Software and pointing error monitoring for FCC compliance.

Site Survey

Site Selection Aboard The Ship

Guidelines for choosing optimal mounting locations for the antenna assembly.

Grounding

Critical procedures for properly grounding the antenna pedestal to the ship's hull.

Installation

Installing the ADE

Instructions for mounting the Above Decks Equipment (ADE) radome assembly.

Grounding the Pedestal

Detailed steps for grounding the antenna pedestal to the ship's hull.

Final Checks

Final visual and electrical checks before system energization.

Setup - Media Xchange Point (MXP)

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

Setup - Ship’s Gyro Compass

Setting the Gyro Type

How to select the correct gyro compass interface type for accurate heading input.

Configuring The Satellite Modem Interface.

Satellite Modem Interface

Modem Type setting

Modem I;O setting

Modem I;O - Custom Settings

Manually defining driver/detector circuits and satellite ID functionality.

Setup - Targeting

AUTO TRIM

Automatic calculation and setting of Azimuth/Elevation trim offsets for accurate targeting.

Manually Optimizing Targeting

Step-by-step guide to manually adjust Azimuth and Elevation trim values.

Quick Start Operation

If satellite signal is found AND network lock is achieved:

Steps for normal operation when satellite signal and modem lock are acquired.

If no signal is found:

Troubleshooting steps when the system fails to find a satellite signal.

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

Troubleshooting steps when signal is found but modem lock is not achieved.

To Target a different satellite

Optimizing Cross-Pol Isolation

Optimizing Cross-Pol Isolation

Procedure for testing and adjusting skew to achieve optimal cross-pol isolation.

Stowing the Antenna

Installing the Stow Restraints

Removing the Shipping;Stow Restraints PRIOR to Power-Up

Essential steps to remove shipping restraints before system power-up.

Sea Tel 6012-12w Specifications

General

Frequency Band	Ku-band
Stabilization	3-axis
Antenna Size	1.5 meter
Type	VSAT
Diameter	1.5 meters
Tracking	Automatic
Mount Type	Pedestal
Environmental Rating	Marine
Compatibility	Compatible with various satellite communication systems