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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 About this Manual
29
Intended Readers
29
Manual Overview
29
Chapter 8 Daily Use - Quick Guide
29
Chapter 2 Introduction
29
Chapter 9 Service & Maintenance
29
Software Version
30
Related Documents
30
Typography
30
Chapter 1 About this Manual
30
Table 1-1: List of Related Documents
30
Precautions
31
Chapter 2 Introduction
33
SAILOR 900 VSAT System
33
Overview
33
Figure 2-1: above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
34
Figure 2-2: above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU), 19" Rack Version
34
Chapter 2 Introduction
35
Above Deck Unit (ADU)
36
Figure 2-3: above Deck Unit (ADU)
36
Figure 2-4: above Deck Unit Modules 1/2
37
Figure 2-5: above Deck Unit Modules 2/2
38
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
40
Figure 2-6: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, Connector Overview
40
Figure 2-7: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, 19" Rack Version
41
Figure 2-8: Antenna Control Unit for Bulkhead Installation
41
Figure 2-9: Antenna Control Unit for 19" Rack Installation
41
VSAT Modem Unit (VMU)
42
Satellite Type Approvals
42
Power Supply (Optional)
42
Service Activation
42
Part Numbers and Options
43
Applicable Thrane & Thrane Model and Part Numbers
43
Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT
43
Table 2-1: Model and Part Numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT System (T&T Units)
43
Chapter 3 Installation
45
Unpacking
45
What's in the Box
45
Initial Inspection
46
Tools Needed
47
Site Preparation
47
General Site Considerations
47
Obstructions (ADU Shadowing)
48
Figure 3-1: Signal Degradation Because of Obstructing Objects
48
Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
49
Figure 3-2: 2 Blocking Zones with No-Transmit Zones, Azimuth (Example)
49
Figure 3-3: Blocking Zone with No-Transmit Zones, Elevation Angle (Example)
49
Safe Access to the ADU: Radiation Hazard
50
Figure 3-4: Radiation Hazard, Safety Distance 30 M
50
Ship Motion and Offset from the Ship's Motion Centre
51
Figure 3-5: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Centre (H Max)
51
Table 3-1: Maximum Distance from the Ship's Motion Center Versus Ship's Roll Period
51
ADU Mast Design: Foundation and Height
52
Figure 3-6: ADU Mast Flange, Top and Side View
52
Figure 3-7: ADU Mast Flange, Recommended Flatness on the Mast Mount Plateau
52
Figure 3-8: ADU Mast Flange, Distance to the Welded Seam
53
Figure 3-9: ADU, Bottom View
53
Figure 3-10: Free Mast Length and Bracing for a Tall Mast
54
Table 3-2: Mast Dimensions Without Braces
55
Table 3-3: Mast Dimensions with 3 Braces
55
Table 3-4: Mast Dimensions with 2 Braces
56
Interference
57
Figure 3-11: Interference with the Vessel's Radar
58
Table 3-5: Minimum Radar Separation, X-Band
58
Table 3-6: Minimum Radar Separation, S-Band
59
Figure 3-12: Recommended Distance to Transmitters (M) for Frequencies below 1000 Mhz
60
Other Precautions
61
Figure 3-13: Drain Pipe with Free Space
61
Installation of the ADU
62
Figure 3-14: Use of Strong Sling with a Belt and Tag Lines for Safe Hoisting
62
Installing the ADU
63
Figure 3-15: Free Space for Access to the Service Hatch
63
Figure 3-16: ADU Installation, Webbed Sling Attached to the 4 Lifting Brackets
64
Figure 3-17: Mounting the ADU on the Mast Flange
64
Figure 3-18: Connecting the ADU Cable
65
Opening and Removing the Service Hatch
66
Figure 3-19: Opening the Service Hatch
66
Figure 3-20: Removing the 2 Split Pins
66
Grounding the ADU
67
Figure 3-21: Removing the Service Hatch
67
Figure 3-22: ADU, Bolt for Optimum Grounding
68
Alternative ADU Cable
69
Table 3-7: ADU Cable Types and Maximum Lengths
69
Installation of the ACU (Bulkhead)
70
Installing the ACU (Bulkhead)
70
Figure 3-24: ACU, Connector Panel
70
Grounding the ACU (Bulkhead)
71
Figure 3-25: SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU, Bulkhead Version, Ground Stud
71
SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU (Bulkhead) with Cable Support
72
Figure 3-28: Mounting the Cable Relief 2/2
73
Installation of the 19" Rack Version of the ACU
74
Installing the 19" Rack Version of the ACU
74
Figure 3-29: ACU, 19" Rack Version, On/Off Switch at the Back
74
Grounding the 19" Rack Version of the ACU
75
Figure 3-30: ACU, LAN Connector at the Front: Service Port
75
Figure 3-31: ACU, 19" Rack Version, Ground Stud
75
Installation of the VMU
76
General Mounting Considerations - VMU
76
Installing the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)
77
Figure 3-32: Dual Mode Antenna, Overview
77
Figure 3-33: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)
78
Table 3-8: Dual Mode Antenna, Cabling
78
Chapter 4 Interfaces
79
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU
79
ACU Bulkhead - Leds, Display and Keypad
79
ACU 19" Rack Version - Leds, Display and Keypad
79
Figure 4-1: ACU Bulkhead, Leds, Display and Keypad
79
Figure 4-2: ACU Rack Version, Leds, Display and Keypad
79
ACU Bulkhead - Connector Panel - Overview
80
Figure 4-3: ACU Bulkhead, Connector Panel Overview
80
Figure 4-4: ACU Rack Version, Connector Panel Overview
80
DC Input Connector
81
Figure 4-5: DC Input Connector with Power Cable
81
Table 4-1: DC Input Plug, Outline and Pin Assignment
81
ADU Connector
82
Rx/Tx Connectors for VMU
82
Table 4-2: N Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
82
Table 4-3: F Connector, Rx and Tx, Outline and Pin Assignment
82
NMEA 0183 Connector (RS-422)
83
Table 4-4: NMEA 0183/2000 Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
83
And RS-422 Connectors
84
Table 4-5: RS-232 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
84
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 Connectors
85
Figure 4-6: LAN1 -LAN4 Connectors
85
Table 4-6: RS-422 Connector, Male, Outline and Pin Assignment
85
Table 4-7: Ethernet Connector, Outline and Pin Assignment
86
Interfaces of the VMU
87
Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
87
Figure 4-7: Connecting an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
87
Table 4-8: Cables to Connect an Infiniti® Series Satellite Router
87
Connecting an Evolution® Satellite Router
88
Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem
88
Figure 4-8: Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router
88
Figure 4-9: Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem
88
Table 4-9: Cables to Connect a Comtech 570 L-Band Satellite Modem
88
Connecting a Satlink2900 VSAT Modem
89
Figure 4-10: Connecting a Satlink 2900 Modem
89
Table 4-10: Cables to Connect a Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem
89
Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
90
Figure 4-11: Connecting a Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
90
Table 4-11: Cables to Connect a Gilat Skyedge VSAT Modem
90
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
91
Power Source
91
Power Cable Selection
92
Source Impedance
92
Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
92
Power Cable Recommendations
93
Figure 5-1: Measuring the Ship Source Impedance
93
Connecting Power
94
Figure 5-2: Connecting Power to DC Input
94
Power up
95
Figure 5-3: ACU Display after First Power on (Example with LAN Ports 1 and 4 Used)
95
Chapter 6 Configuration
97
Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface
97
Overview
97
Figure 6-1: Configuration Setup
97
Connecting to the Web Interface
98
Figure 6-2: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT
98
Figure 6-3: SAILOR 900 VSAT Dashboard
99
Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT
100
Preparing for Calibration
100
Figure 6-4: Service Profile for Calibration
101
Table 6-1: Satellite Requirements for Elevation and Carrier
101
Heading and Calibration of Azimuth and Cable
102
Figure 6-5: Web Interface: SERVICE, Calibration
102
Table 6-2: Satellite Identifier and NID Values
104
Table 6-3: Possible Error Codes During Calibration
105
Flow Chart for Azimuth and Cable Calibration
106
Figure 6-6: Example for Azimuth and Cable Calibration - Step by Step
106
Line up Procedure
107
Figure 6-7: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Ready for Activation
107
Figure 6-8: Web Interface: SERVICE, Line Up: Antenna Ready
108
SAILOR 900 VSAT Fixed TX Gain Principle
109
Figure 6-9: Fixed TX Gain Principle
109
Configuration with the Web Interface
110
Overview and Navigation
110
Figure 6-10: Topics in the Web Interface (SITE MAP)
110
Figure 6-11: Sections of the Web Interface
111
Table 6-4: Web Interface: Event Icon
112
Using the Dashboard
114
Figure 6-12: Web Interface: DASHBOARD
114
Table 6-5: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 900 VSAT Parameters
115
Table 6-6: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, VSAT MODEM Parameter
116
Table 6-7: Web Interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING Parameter
116
Satellite Profiles and VSAT Modem Profiles
117
Figure 6-13: Web Interface: SETTINGS - List of Satellite Profiles (Example)
117
Figure 6-14: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
118
Table 6-8: Elevation Cutoff (in Degrees) Versus VSAT Modem Bandwidth and Power
119
Figure 6-15: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profiles - List (Example)
120
Figure 6-16: Web Interface: SETTINGS, VSAT Modem Profiles - New Entry (Example)
121
Figure 6-18: Satellite Profile for Generic Modem
122
Setting up Blocking Zones (RX and TX)
123
Figure 6-19: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
123
Figure 6-20: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
124
Figure 6-21: Blocking Zone, Example: 45 - 315 Degrees
124
Configuring the LAN Network
125
Figure 6-22: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Network (Default Settings)
125
Table 6-9: Setup of LAN Connectors
126
E-Mail Setup
128
Figure 6-23: Web Interface: SETTINGS, E-Mail Setup (Example)
128
Sending Statistics Reports
129
Figure 6-24: Web Interface: SETTINGS, Reports (Example)
129
Figure 6-25: Statistics - How to Read Data for a Range
130
Table 6-10: Statistics Report, Header Record
130
Table 6-11: Parameters Recorded in a Statistics Report
130
Sending a Diagnostics Report
132
Figure 6-26: Statistics Report (Example)
132
Dual Antenna Mode (Optional)
133
Figure 6-27: Dual-Antenna Mode, Link on DASHBOARD
133
Figure 6-28: Enabling Dual-Antenna Mode in Master ACU
134
Figure 6-29: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Modem Profile
135
Figure 6-30: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Satellite Profile
136
Figure 6-31: Dual-Antenna Mode, Activate
136
Figure 6-32: Dual-Antenna Mode, Blocking Zones - Azimuth and Elevation
137
Upload
138
Figure 6-33: Dual-Antenna Mode, Line up
138
Administration
139
Figure 6-34: Web Interface: Administration
139
Figure 6-35: Web Interface: Administration, Change Administrator Logon and Password
140
Figure 6-36: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset Administrator Password
140
Figure 6-37: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, User Permissions
141
Figure 6-38: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
142
Figure 6-39: Web Interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory Default
144
Keypad and Menus of the ACU
145
ACU Display and Keypad
145
Figure 6-40: Display (Example) and Keypad of the ACU
145
Navigating the Menus
146
The Menu Tree
147
Figure 6-41: Antenna Control Unit, Menu Tree
147
Table 6-12: Top-Level Menus of the ACU
148
Table 6-13: ANTENNA Menu of the ACU
148
Table 6-14: MODEM Menu of the ACU
149
Table 6-15: NETWORK Menu of the ACU
149
Table 6-16: SATELLITE Menu of the ACU
149
Adjusting Brightness of the Display
150
Table 6-17: EVENTS Menu of the ACU
150
Resetting the System
151
SNMP Support
151
Figure 6-42: Reset the System
151
Chapter 3 Installation
29
Chapter 4 Interfaces
29
Chapter 5 Connecting Power
29
Chapter 6 Configuration
29
Chapter 7 Installation Check
153
Installation Check List: Antenna
153
Table 7-1: Installation Check List: Antenna
154
Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
155
Table 7-2: Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring
156
Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor
157
Table 7-3: Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbour
157
Chapter 8 Daily Use - Quick Guide
159
Figure 8-1: SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide - Web Interface and Satellite Profiles
159
Figure 8-2: SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide - Viewing System Parameters
160
Chapter 9 Service & Maintenance
161
Getting Support: Helpdesk
162
Help Desk and Diagnostic Report
162
Figure 9-1: Web Interface: HELPDESK
162
Figure 9-2: Web Interface: HELPDESK, Event List
163
Software Update
165
Hardware and Software Requirements
165
Software Update (ADU and ACU)
165
Figure 9-3: LAN Connector Used for Configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT
165
Verifying the Software Update
166
Figure 9-4: Verifying Software Update
167
Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages
168
Overview
168
Leds of the ADU Modules
169
Table 9-1: Leds of the ADU Modules
169
Leds in the ACU
170
Figure 9-5: Leds on the ACU
170
Figure 9-6: Leds on the ACU, 19" Rack Version
170
Table 9-2: Leds on the ACU
170
Removal and Replacement of the ACU
171
Figure 9-7: Removal and Replacement of the ACU Bulkhead
171
Figure 9-8: Removal and Replacement of the ACU 19" Rack
171
Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules
172
Overview
172
Figure 9-9: ADU Modules and Motor Stop Switch
172
Figure 9-10: Service Switch
176
Figure 9-11: above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
177
Replacing the GPS Module
178
Figure 9-12: GPS Module
178
Figure 9-13: Switch off the Power to the Antenna
179
Figure 9-14: GPS Module Facing the Service Hatch
179
Figure 9-15: Connector for GPS PCB
180
Figure 9-16: Screws on GPS Module
180
Replacing the VSAT Interface Module (VIM)
181
Figure 9-17: VSAT Interface Module (VIM)
181
Figure 9-18: Location of the VIM
181
Figure 9-19: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 F-Connectors
182
Figure 9-20: Replacing the VIM - Remove 2 N, 2 F, 1 SMA and 1 SUB-D Connectors
182
Figure 9-21: Replacing the VIM - Remove 4 allen Screws
183
Replacing the DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM)
184
Figure 9-22: DC-Motor Driver Module (DDM) for Cross Elevation
184
Figure 9-23: Location of the Cross Elevation DDM
185
Figure 9-24: Replacing the DDM - Remove Connectors
185
Figure 9-25: Location of the Elevation DDM
186
Figure 9-26: Elevation DDM, Connectors
186
Figure 9-27: Location of the Azimuth DDM
187
Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM)
188
Figure 9-28: Azimuth DDM, Connectors
188
Figure 9-29: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Connectors
189
Figure 9-30: Polarisation Motor Module, Remove Screws
190
Figure 9-31: Polarisation Motor Module, Inserting
191
Replacing the Pedestal Control Module (PCM)
192
Figure 9-32: Location of the PCM
192
Figure 9-33: Removing the PCM - Connectors
193
Replacing Motor and Encoder
194
Figure 9-34: Motors and Encoders
194
Figure 9-35: Location of the Elevation Motor & Encoder
195
Figure 9-36: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
195
Figure 9-37: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
196
Figure 9-38: Elevation DDM, Disconnect 2 Connectors
196
Figure 9-39: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly
197
Figure 9-40: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly
198
Figure 9-41: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
198
Figure 9-42: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Check of Belt Tension
199
Figure 9-43: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
199
Figure 9-44: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
201
Figure 9-45: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
201
Figure 9-46: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
202
Figure 9-47: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
202
Figure 9-48: Azimuth Motor, Loosen the Screws for the Motor Assembly
203
Figure 9-49: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Screws for the Motor Assembly
204
Figure 9-50: Azimuth Motor, Adjust Belt Tension
204
Figure 9-51: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
205
Figure 9-52: Azimuth Encoder, Remove Cover
206
Figure 9-53: Azimuth DDM, Disconnect Connector
206
Figure 9-54: Azimuth Encoder, Remove
207
Figure 9-55: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
207
Figure 9-56: Azimuth Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
208
Figure 9-57: Azimuth Motor, Tighten the Belt Tensioner
208
Figure 9-58: Replacement of X-Elevation Motor & Encoder 1
209
Figure 9-59: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Belt Tension/Adjustment Screw
210
Figure 9-60: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, 4 allen Screws
210
Figure 9-61: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Do Not Tighten Screws
211
Figure 9-62: X-Elevation Motor & Encoder - Adjust Belt Tension
211
Figure 9-63: Belt Tension in 3 Positions
212
Figure 9-64: Cross Elevation Motor Assembly, Tighten Screws
212
Figure 9-65: Polarisation Motor, Disconnecting Power
213
Figure 9-66: Polarisation Motor, Removing 4X4 MM allen Screws
213
Figure 9-67: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM
214
Figure 9-68: Polarisation Encoder, Removing
214
Replacing the Drive Belts
215
Figure 9-69: Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt
215
Figure 9-70: Removing the Cable Drum
216
Figure 9-71: Location of the Elevation Drive Belt
217
Figure 9-72: Elevation Drive Belt
217
Figure 9-73: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
218
Figure 9-74: Elevation Motor and Encoder, Adjust Belt Tension
218
Figure 9-75: Elevation Drive Belt
219
Figure 9-76: Azimuth Drive Modules, Remove Cover
220
Figure 9-77: Azimuth Drive Belt, Loosen the Belt Tensioner
221
Figure 9-78: Azimuth Drive Belt, Adjust Belt Tension
221
Figure 9-79: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
222
Figure 9-80: Azimuth Drive Belt
222
Replacing the Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
223
Figure 9-81: Zero Reference Modules (ZRM), Location
223
Figure 9-82: Zero Reference Module (ZRM)
223
Figure 9-83: X Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
225
Figure 9-84: X Elevation ZRM, Slide out
225
Figure 9-85: Elevation ZRM, Disconnect Connector
226
Figure 9-86: Elevation ZRM, Remove Screws
227
Figure 9-87: Azimuth ZRM, Remove Cover
228
Figure 9-88: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
228
Figure 9-89: Azimuth ZRM, Disconnect Connector
229
Figure 9-90: Polarisation ZRM, Disconnecting
229
Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
230
Figure 9-91: Polarisation ZRM, Loosen 2X4 MM allen Screws
230
Figure 9-92: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM), Location
230
Figure 9-93: Inertial Sensor Module (ISM)
231
Figure 9-94: Removing the ISM
232
Figure 9-95: Removing the ISM Sub D Connectors
232
Replacing the Polarisation Unit
233
Figure 9-96: Removing the Sub-D Connector of the PMM
234
Figure 9-97: Disconnecting the Lnbs
235
Figure 9-98: Removing the Cable Spool
235
Figure 9-99: Disconnecting the OMT Connector
236
Figure 9-100: Disconnecting the OMT Connector
236
Replacing the BUC Fan
237
Figure 9-101: Removing the BUC Fan
237
Replacing the Block up Converter (BUC)
238
Figure 9-102: Block up Converter (BUC), Location
238
Figure 9-103: Block up Converter (BUC)
238
Figure 9-104: BUC, Removing
239
Figure 9-105: BUC, Removing (Continued)
239
Replacing the Low Noise Block down Converter (LNB)
240
Figure 9-106: Low Noise Block (LNB)
240
Figure 9-107: LNB, Removing
241
Figure 9-108: LNB, Removing (Continued)
241
Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT)
242
Figure 9-109: Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT)
242
Figure 9-110: OMT, Removing 2Xtorx20 Screws on Top
243
Figure 9-113: OMT, Removing
244
Replacing the Rotary Joint
245
Figure 9-114: OMT, Removing the Waveguide
245
Figure 9-115: Rotary Joint
245
Figure 9-116: Azimuth Motor, Remove Cover
246
Figure 9-117: Getting Access to the Azimuth Drive Wheel
247
Figure 9-118: Rotary Joint (in Place)
247
Figure 9-119: Rotary Joint (Removed)
248
Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data
249
Figure 9-120: Updating VIM/PCM Calibration Data (Example)
249
Figure 9-121: XIM Data, Warning
249
Figure 9-122: XIM Data Not Ready
250
Figure 9-123: XIM Data Valid
250
Troubleshooting
251
Overview
251
Event List for Troubleshooting
251
Diagnostic Report for Troubleshooting
251
Troubleshooting - BUC
252
Figure 9-124: Troubleshooting - BUC
252
Troubleshooting - LNB
253
System Block Diagram (ADU)
253
Figure 9-125: Troubleshooting - LNB
253
Table A-1: General Specifications
257
A.1 SAILOR 900 VSAT System Components
257
Appendix A Technical Specifications
258
Adu
258
Table A-2: Technical Specifications for the above Deck Unit
258
A.1.2 Adu
258
Acu
260
Table A-3: Technical Specifications for the ACU
260
A.1.3 Acu
260
Supported VSAT Modems
261
Table A-4: Supported VSAT Modems
261
Outline Drawings
262
Adu
262
Figure A-1: Outline Drawing: ADU
262
A.2 Outline Drawings
262
ACU, Bulkhead
263
Figure A-2: Outline Drawing: ACU, Bulkhead
263
ACU, 19 Inch Rack
264
Figure A-3: Outline Drawing: ACU, 19 Inch Rack
264
N-Connector Interface on the ADU
265
Figure A-4: N-Connector Interface on the ADU
265
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB
266
VSAT LNB User Installation and Configuration Information
266
Table A-5: Technical Specifications for VSAT LNB
266
Table A-6: 4-Band Switching
267
Table
267
VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet (Extended
268
Table A-7: Technical Specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC
268
Modem Cable Comtech Serial & RSSI TT7016A
269
Figure B-1: Modem Cable Comtech Serial & RSSI TT7016A
270
Modem Cable Inifiniti Idirect VSAT Modem
271
Appendix B VMU Cable Specifications
274
Appendix Cvmu Settings Requirements
274
Open AMIP Setup for Idirect INFINITI & Evolution
274
Protocol and Interfaces
274
Figure C-1: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Openamip
275
Figure C-2: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Openamip
275
Figure C-3: Supported Openamip Commands
276
Table C-1: Messages Sent from the VSAT Modem to the ACU (Examples
276
Sample Options File
277
Table C-2: Messages Sent from the ACU to the VSAT Modem (Examples
277
Table C-3: Ranges for Signal Strength for Idirect Open AMIP VSAT Modem
277
Table C-4: Information in the VSAT Modem Option File
279
Configuration Examples (Openamip
280
Figure C-4: VSAT Modem Profile, Openamip (Example
280
Figure C-5: Satellite Profile, Openamip (Example
280
Non-Open-AMIP Setup for Idirect Infiniti 5000 & Evolution X5
281
Protocol and Interfaces
281
Figure C-6: Connecting Idirect Infiniti 5000 Series to the ACU (Non-Openamip
281
Console Port Settings
282
Figure C-7: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (Non-Openamip
282
Figure C-8: RS-232 Console Cable for Idirect Non-Openamip VSAT Modem
282
Table C-5: Requirements for VSAT Modem Option File, Non-Openamip
283
Configuration Examples (Non-Openamip
284
Figure C-9: VSAT Modem Profile, Non-Openamip (Example
284
Figure C-10: Satellite Profile, Non-Openamip (Example
285
Comtech 570L, ROSS Box & ACU
286
Protocols and Interfaces
286
Figure C-11: Connecting Comtech 570L and ROSS Box to the ACU (Example
286
STM Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem
287
Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration
287
Figure C-12: Connecting Satlink 2900 VSAT Modem to the ACU
287
ACU Configuration
288
Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
289
Interfaces and VSAT Modem Configuration
289
Figure C-13: Connecting Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem to the ACU
289
ACU Configuration
290
Table C-6: Configuration of Gilat Skyedge II VSAT Modem
290
Appendix D Command Line Interface
291
Introduction
291
Figure D-1: How to Use the Command Line Interface (Example for Telnet
291
D.1 Introduction
291
Telnet Connection
292
Help
292
Figure D-2: Command Line Interface, Login
292
D.1.1 Telnet Connection
292
Conventions
293
Table D-1: Command Typography
293
D.1.3 Conventions
293
Supported Commands
294
Config
294
Demo
294
Table D-2: UCLI Command: Config
294
Table D-3: UCLI Command: Demo
294
D.2 Supported Commands
294
Dual_Antenna
295
Exit
295
Help
295
Table D-5: UCLI Command: Exit
295
Modem
296
Satellite
296
Table D-6: UCLI Command: Help
296
Table D-7: UCLI Command: Modem
296
Table D-8: UCLI Command: Satellite
296
System
299
Table D-9: UCLI Command: Status
299
D.2.8 Status
299
Track
300
Zone
301
Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S Satellites for Azimuth Calibration
303
Appendix Edvb-S Satellites
304
Figure E-1: Satellite Data, Example from Www.lyngsat.com
304
Appendix F Grounding and RF Protection
305
Why Is Grounding Required
305
Reasons for Grounding
305
Safety
305
ESD Protection
305
F.1 Why Is Grounding Required?
305
Grounding Recommendations
306
Grounding the ACU
306
F.2 Grounding Recommendations
306
Grounding the ADU
307
Figure F-1: Extending the Ground Plane
307
Figure F-2: Grounding the ADU
307
Alternative Grounding for Steel Hulls
309
Grounding the ACU
309
Grounding the ADU
309
Figure F-3: Grounding at a Dedicated RF Ground (Alternative
310
Alternative Grounding for Aluminum Hulls
311
Grounding the ACU
311
Grounding the ADU
311
Figure F-4: Alternative Grounding for Aluminium Hulls
312
Alternative Grounding for Fibre Glass Hulls
313
Grounding the ACU
313
Grounding the ADU
314
Figure F-5: Alternative Grounding for Fibreglass Hulls
314
Separate Ground Cable
315
Ground Cable - Construction
315
Ground Cable - Connection
316
Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base
316
Figure F-7: Isolation of the ADU from the Mounting Base
316
Figure F-8: ADU Isolation and Grounding Cable
317
Jumper Cable for Grounding
318
Figure F-9: Jumper Cable for Grounding (Specifications
318
RF Interference
319
Recommendations
319
F.8 RF Interference
319
Appendix G System Messages
321
Event Messages - Overview
321
G.1 Event Messages — Overview
321
List of ADU Events
322
Table G-1: ADU Event Messages
322
List of ACU Events
329
Table G-2: ACU Event Messages
329
Appendix H Approvals
333
Satellite Approvals
333
Ce (R&Tte
333
H.1 Satellite Approvals
333
Glossary
335
Index
339
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