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VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet (Extended)

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Appendix A: Technical specifications

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Output power 10 MHz ref OFF TX band, at -35 dBm ref.

dBm

-60

Gain (absolute linear)

Over output freq. range

Gain (relative)

Over 500 MHz BW

-2.5

0,0

2.5

Gain (relative)

Over 36 MHz BW

-1.0

0,0

1.0

Spurious

RX band

dBc

-60

TX band

dBc

-15

Phase noise

10 Hz

dBc/Hz

-50

100 Hz

dBc/Hz

-60

1 kHz

dBc/Hz

-70

10 kHz

dBc/Hz

-80

100 kHz

dBc/Hz

-90

1 MHz

dBc/Hz

-110

IMD3

At 2 x +33 dBm carriers

dBc

-26

External ref. freq. (input)

Nominal

MHz

10,000000

External reference freq. (input) Deviation

-100

100

Power supply voltage

20.0

50.0

Supply power

Parameter

Condition/remark

Unit

Min.

Typical

Max.

Temperature range

Operation w. external
forced cooling

°C

-30

Storage

°C

-40

Dimensions

176

170

102

Weight

Total

2790

Table A-11: Technical specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC 3/3

Parameter

Condition/remark

Unit

Min.

Typical

Max.

Table A-10: Technical specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC 2/3 (Continued)

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Summary of Contents for Sailor 900 VSAT

Page 1: ...SAILOR 900 VSAT Technical manual 98 138976 A Cover_SAILOR 900 VSAT System_407090B indd 1 15 04 2013 15 54 39 ...

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Page 3: ...SAILOR 900 VSAT Technical manual Document number 98 133966 G1 Release date 16 September 2013 SAILOR900TM book Page i Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 4: ... United States SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane Thrane A S in the European Union and the United States Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners GPL notification The software included in this product contains copyri...

Page 5: ...During transmission make sure that nobody gets closer than the recommended minimum safety distance The minimum safety distance to the Above Deck Unit reflector on the focal line is 30 m based on a radiation level of 10 W m2 No hazard exists 25 below the Above Deck Unit s mounting plane Refer to the drawing below No transmit zones In order to protect personnel no transmit zones can be programmed Fo...

Page 6: ...e Deck Unit can be extended if it complies with the specified data concerning cable losses etc Rx and Tx cables for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system are shielded and should not be affected by magnetic fields However try to avoid running cables parallel to high power and AC RF wiring as it might cause malfunction of the equipment Power supply The voltage range for the SAILOR 900 VSAT is 20 32 VDC Note th...

Page 7: ...Unit manually remove the connector 1 marked M of the Polarisation Motor Module 2 CAUTION Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna it may cause damage to the antenna 1 2 Remove M SAILOR900TM book Page v Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 8: ...e There are restrictions in use of the frequency band 13 75 to 14 GHz in the following countries Belgium Hungary Latvia Malta Slovakia Contact VSAT modem provider for local setups SAILOR900TM book Page vi Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 9: ...vice activation 2 8 2 2 Part numbers and options 2 9 2 2 1 Applicable Thrane Thrane model and part numbers 2 9 2 2 2 Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT 2 9 Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 Unpacking 3 1 3 1 1 What s in the box 3 1 3 1 2 Initial inspection 3 2 3 1 3 Tools needed 3 2 3 2 Site preparation 3 3 3 2 1 General site considerations 3 3 3 2 2 Obstructions ADU shadowing 3 4 3 2 3 Blocking zones azimuth a...

Page 10: ...Tx connectors for VMU 4 3 4 1 6 NMEA 0183 connector RS 422 4 4 4 1 7 RS 232 and RS 422 connectors 4 5 4 1 8 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 and LAN4 connectors 4 6 4 2 Interfaces of the VMU 4 8 4 2 1 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router 4 8 4 2 2 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router 4 9 4 2 3 Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem 4 9 4 2 4 Connecting a Satlink 2900 VSAT modem 4 10 4 2 5 C...

Page 11: ...ones RX and TX 6 26 6 3 4 Configuring the LAN network 6 28 6 3 5 E mail setup 6 31 6 3 6 Sending statistics reports 6 32 6 3 7 Sending a diagnostics report 6 35 6 3 8 Dual antenna mode optional 6 36 6 3 9 Upload 6 40 6 3 10 Administration 6 40 6 4 Keypad and menus of the ACU 6 46 6 4 1 ACU display and keypad 6 46 6 4 2 Navigating the menus 6 47 6 4 3 The menu tree 6 47 6 4 4 Adjusting brightness o...

Page 12: ...1 8 5 9 Replacing the Drive Belts 8 62 8 5 10 Replacing the Zero Reference Module ZRM 8 70 8 5 11 Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module ISM 8 77 8 5 12 Replacing the Polarisation Unit 8 79 8 5 13 Replacing the BUC Fan 8 83 8 5 14 Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC 8 84 8 5 15 Replacing the Low Noise Block down converter LNB 8 86 8 5 16 Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT 8 89 8 5 17 Replacing...

Page 13: ... Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem B 3 Appendix C VMU settings C 1 OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 Evolution X5 C 2 C 1 1 Protocol and interfaces C 2 C 1 2 Sample options file C 5 C 1 3 Configuration example OpenAMIP C 8 C 1 4 Troubleshooting C 9 C 2 Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 Evolution X5 C 12 C 2 1 Protocol and interfaces C 12 C 2 2 Console port settings C 13 C 2 3 Con...

Page 14: ...2 D 1 3 Conventions D 2 D 2 Supported commands D 3 D 2 1 config D 3 D 2 2 demo D 3 D 2 3 dual_antenna D 4 D 2 4 exit D 4 D 2 5 help D 4 D 2 6 modem D 5 D 2 7 satellite D 5 D 2 8 status D 7 D 2 9 system D 8 D 2 10 track D 8 D 2 11 zone D 9 Appendix E DVB S satellites Appendix F Grounding and RF protection F 1 Why is grounding required F 1 F 1 1 Reasons for grounding F 1 F 1 2 Safety F 1 F 1 3 ESD P...

Page 15: ...ound cable construction F 10 F 6 2 Ground cable connection F 11 F 6 3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base F 11 F 7 Jumper cable for grounding F 13 F 8 RF interference F 14 F 8 1 Recommendations F 14 Appendix G System messages G 1 Event messages overview G 1 G 2 List of ADU events G 2 G 3 List of ACU events G 8 Appendix H Approvals H 1 Overview H 1 H 2 CE R TTE H 1 H 3 Eutelsat S A H 3 Glos...

Page 16: ...Table of contents xiv 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page xiv Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 17: ...lateau 3 8 Figure 3 8 ADU mast flange distance to the welded seam 3 9 Figure 3 9 ADU bottom view 3 9 Figure 3 10 Free mast length and bracing for a tall mast 3 10 Figure 3 11 Interference with the vessel s radar 3 13 Figure 3 12 Recommended distance to transmitters m for frequencies below 1000 MHz 3 15 Figure 3 13 Drain pipe with free space 3 16 Figure 3 14 Use of strong sling with a belt and tag ...

Page 18: ...cable attenuator margin 6 7 Figure 6 6 Example for azimuth and cable calibration step by step 6 9 Figure 6 7 Web interface SERVICE Line up Ready for activation 6 10 Figure 6 8 Web interface SERVICE Line up Antenna ready 6 11 Figure 6 9 Fixed TX gain principle 6 12 Figure 6 10 Topics in the web interface SITE MAP 6 13 Figure 6 11 Web interface DASHBOARD 6 14 Figure 6 12 Web interface DASHBOARD TX B...

Page 19: ... 46 Figure 6 40 Antenna Control Unit menu tree 6 47 Figure 6 41 Reset the system 6 51 Chapter 7 Installation check Chapter 8 Service maintenance Figure 8 1 Web interface HELPDESK 8 2 Figure 8 2 Web interface HELPDESK Event list 8 3 Figure 8 3 LAN connector used for software update TMA 8 5 Figure 8 4 SAILOR 900 VSAT connected Software update with the TMA 8 6 Figure 8 5 LAN connector used for softwa...

Page 20: ...8 Figure 8 43 Location of the PCM 8 39 Figure 8 44 Removing the PCM connectors 8 40 Figure 8 45 Motors and encoders 8 41 Figure 8 46 Location of the Elevation Motor Encoder 8 42 Figure 8 47 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner 8 42 Figure 8 48 Elevation Motor and Encoder adjust belt tension 8 43 Figure 8 49 Elevation DDM disconnect 2 connectors 8 43 Figure 8 50 Elevation motor and...

Page 21: ...oving 8 61 Figure 8 81 Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt 8 62 Figure 8 82 Removing the cable drum 8 63 Figure 8 83 Location of the Elevation Drive Belt 8 64 Figure 8 84 Elevation Drive Belt 8 64 Figure 8 85 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner 8 65 Figure 8 86 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension 8 65 Figure 8 87 Elevation Drive Belt 8 66 Figure 8 88 Azimuth drive ...

Page 22: ...removing 4xTorx20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit 8 90 Figure 8 124 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the right hand rail of the Polarisation Unit 8 91 Figure 8 125 OMT removing 8 91 Figure 8 126 OMT removing the waveguide 8 92 Figure 8 127 Rotary joint 8 92 Figure 8 128 Azimuth motor remove cover 8 93 Figure 8 129 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel 8 94 Figure 8 130 Rot...

Page 23: ... Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU Serial C 12 Figure C 9 VSAT modem profile Serial example C 15 Figure C 10 Satellite profile Serial example C 15 Figure C 11 Connecting COMTECH 570L and ROSS box to the ACU example C 16 Figure C 12 VSAT modem profile COMTECH 570L and ROSS example C 17 Figure C 13 Satellite profile COMTECH 570L and ROSS example C 17 Figure C 14 Connecting STM SatLink 2900 ...

Page 24: ... F 4 Alternative grounding for aluminium hulls F 7 Figure F 5 Alternative grounding for fibreglass hulls F 9 Figure F 6 Separate ground cable F 10 Figure F 7 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base F 11 Figure F 8 ADU isolation and grounding cable F 12 Figure F 9 Jumper cable for grounding specifications F 13 App G System messages App H Approvals SAILOR900TM book Page xxii Monday September 16 ...

Page 25: ...connector Rx and Tx outline and pin assignment 4 3 Table 4 4 NMEA 0183 2000 connector outline and pin assignment 4 4 Table 4 5 RS 232 connector male outline and pin assignment 4 5 Table 4 6 RS 422 connector male outline and pin assignment 4 6 Table 4 7 Ethernet connector outline and pin assignment 4 7 Table 4 8 Cables to connect an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router 4 8 Table 4 9 Cables to connect a...

Page 26: ...r 8 Service maintenance Table 8 1 LEDs of the ADU modules 8 10 Table 8 2 LEDs on the ACU 8 10 App A Technical specifications Table A 1 General specifications A 1 Table A 2 Technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit A 2 Table A 3 Technical specifications for the ACU A 4 Table A 4 Supported VSAT modems A 5 Table A 5 Patents A 5 Table A 6 Technical specifications for VSAT LNB 1 2 A 9 Table A 7 ...

Page 27: ...ual_antenna D 4 Table D 5 UCLI command exit D 4 Table D 6 UCLI command help D 4 Table D 7 UCLI command modem D 5 Table D 8 UCLI command satellite D 5 Table D 9 UCLI command status D 7 Table D 10 UCLI command system D 8 Table D 11 UCLI command track D 8 Table D 12 UCLI command zone D 9 App E DVB S satellites Table E 1 Examples of DVB S satellites for azimuth calibration E 1 App F Grounding and RF p...

Page 28: ...List of tables xxvi 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page xxvi Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 29: ... the beginning of this manual and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual 1 2 Manual overview This manual has the following chapters Introduction Installation Interfaces Connecting power Configuration Installation check Service maintenance This manual has the following appendices Technical specifications VMU cables VMU settings Command line interface DVB S satellites Groundin...

Page 30: ...information to help the reader Important A text marked Important gives information that is important to the user e g to make the system work properly This text does not concern damage on equipment or personal safety 1 5 2 General precautions All personnel who operate equipment or do maintenance as specified in this manual must know and follow the safety precautions The warnings and cautions that f...

Page 31: ... both DC power data and control information The radome does not have to be removed neither before nor after the installation To protect the Above Deck Unit the built in DC motors act as brakes during transport and when the Above Deck Unit is not powered The ADU system can be accessed remotely and in depth performance analysis can be done using the built in web interface The SAILOR 900 VSAT system ...

Page 32: ...AN Remote or local simultaneous software update of ADU and ACU via PC and Internet browser Global RF configuration Full remote control and troubleshooting with built in test equipment BITE ACU with 4 x LAN NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 RS 232 and RS 422 All interfaces at the ACU no additional units required DC powered Start up voltage 22 VDC guaranteed operating range 20 32 VDC No scheduled maintenance SAIL...

Page 33: ... of a suspended antenna with a standard global RF configuration The ADU s weight is130 kg Var A or 126 5 kg Var B It is stabilized by heavy duty vibration dampers in 3 axis plus skew and can be used in environments with elevations of 25 to 125 The ADU is powered by the ACU and protected by a radome Figure 2 2 Above Deck Unit ADU SAILOR900TM book Page 3 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 34: ...Service switch 5 DC Motor Driver Module for cross elevation DDM 6 Cross elevation motor and encoder 7 Zero Reference Module x4 ZRM not visible on photo 8 DC Motor Driver Module for elevation on the bottom DDM 9 Elevation motor and encoder not visible 10 Polarisation Motor Module PMM Figure 2 3 Above Deck Unit modules 1 2 SAILOR900TM book Page 4 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 35: ...dish in a fixed position In switch off position the DC Motor Driver modules and the BUC are turned off for safe conditions during service and repair The switch must be in on position for normal ADU operation 18 DC Motor Driver Module for Azimuth DDM 19 Azimuth motor 20 Azimuth encoder 21 Rotary joint 22 Feed horn See Overview on page 8 14 in the chapter Service maintenance for a more detailed desc...

Page 36: ...d modules can be exchanged through the service hatch on site You can do remote diagnostics and service with the ADU Its built in test equipment checks constantly the ADU s components for proper functioning it monitors and logs information for all modules The ADU performs a POST Power On Self Test and you can request a self test PAST Person Activated Self Test and Continuous Monitoring CM Error cod...

Page 37: ...SAT modem control and user equipment i e for SAILOR FleetBroadband service communication line or WAN port for VSAT Internet Power connector On Off power switch The ACU has additionally a LAN connector at the front for accessing the service port from the ACU front panel 2 1 3 2 Installation friendly The ACU comes in a 19 rack version Figure 2 5 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU connector overview NMEA Rx Out RS ...

Page 38: ...ilt in web interface of the ACU 2 1 4 VSAT Modem Unit VMU SAILOR 900 VSAT is designed to be operated with third party VSAT modems For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet at cobham com satcom 2 1 5 Satellite type approvals For a list of satellite type approvals see the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet at cobham com satcom 2 1 6 Power supply optional Use the SAILOR 6080 AC D...

Page 39: ...AILOR 900 VSAT Above Deck Unit ADU Variant A 407009B 00500 TT 7009B THR SAILOR 900 VSAT Above Deck Unit ADU Variant B 407016A 00500 TT 7016A T19 SAILOR 900 VSAT Antenna Control Unit 19 inch rack Table 2 1 Model and part numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system Part number Description 406080A 00500 SAILOR 6080 AC DC Power Supply 407090A 950 Antenna cable 50 m N Conn not mounted male male 407090A 925 ...

Page 40: ...Part numbers and options 2 10 Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 10 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 41: ... SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU and check that the following items are present ADU with 4 lifting brackets already mounted Package with bolts washers and cable glands 2 sizes 3 1 1 2 ACU Unpack your SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU and check that the following items are present 1 x Ethernet cable 2 m 1 x Ethernet cable short Power connector 2 x 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m for Rx and Tx NMEA multi connector Installation man...

Page 42: ... or if the system does not work properly notify your dealer 3 1 3 Tools needed Unbraco key 5 mm included mounted on a tool holder inside the radome Other tools that may be needed during the installation Torx TX20 to open the locks of the service hatch Wrench to fasten the mounting bolts for the ADU Wrench to fasten the N connector at the ADU PC and Internet browser Crimping tools For tools needed ...

Page 43: ...nd height Interference Other precautions 3 2 1 General site considerations For optimum system performance some guidelines on where to install or mount the different components of the SAILOR 900 VSAT System must be followed It is recommended to mount the ADU in a location with as much 360 free line of sight to the satellite as possible while making sure that the support structure fulfills the requi...

Page 44: ... to allow for continuous pointing even in heavy sea conditions The ADU beam is approximately 1 m in diameter for the first 30 m from the ADU Beyond 30 m the beam gradually widens so that it is approximately 5 m in diameter at 100 m distance This beam expansion continues with increasing distance Any obstructions such as masts funnels bridge house etc within this field can cause signal degradation o...

Page 45: ...zones Each blocking zone is set up with azimuth start and stop and elevation angle The blocking zones are set up in the SAILOR 900 VSAT built in web interface of the ACU For further information see Setting up blocking zones RX and TX on page 6 26 Figure 3 2 2 blocking zones with no transmit zones azimuth example Figure 3 3 Blocking zone with no transmit zones elevation angle example QWHQQD 2EVWUXF...

Page 46: ...s up to 49 dBW EIRP This translates to a minimum safety distance of 30 m from the ADU while it is transmitting based on a radiation level of 10 W m2 Figure 3 4 Radiation hazard safety distance 30 m MICROWAVE RADIATION NO PERSONNEL within safety distance of 30 m based on 10 W m2 SAILOR900TM book Page 6 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 47: ... of the ship see Table 3 1 If the g force applied is too high performance and ADU signal stabilization may be reduced and eventually the ADU may be damaged Refer to the following table for allowed mounting heights above the ship s motion centre Figure 3 5 Maximum distance from the ship s motion centre h max Min roll period Max ADU mounting height h max Full performance Potential risk of damage 4 s...

Page 48: ... Fit the top of the ADU mast with a flange with clearance holes matching the bushings in the radome and with minimum 4 gusset plates No center hole is necessary in the flange Flange thickness Minimum 15 mm 4 gusset plates Minimum 15 mm thick must be placed close to the holes in the mounting plate and evenly distributed Recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau is below 3 0 mm Figure 3 6 ADU m...

Page 49: ...ADU mast flange distance to the welded seam CAUTION Avoid sharp edges where the flange is in direct contact with the radome Round all edges as much as possible to avoid damaging the surface of the radome Figure 3 9 ADU bottom view SAILOR900TM book Page 9 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 50: ...ended to shorten the mast length as much as possible to obtain higher frequencies Preferably mount stays or wires to stabilize the mast further The tables in the next sections give some suggested design values for the free mast length Figure 3 10 Free mast length and bracing for a tall mast Note Make sure that there is free space below the drain tube Read also Condensation and water intrusion on p...

Page 51: ...ter mm Wall Thickness mm Weight kg m 0 4a a The height of 0 4 m is not recommended to be used as it will make access through the ADU s service hatch difficult 200 5 24 0 0 6 220 5 26 5 0 8 250 5 30 2 1 270 5 32 7 Table 3 2 Mast dimensions without braces Mast with 3 braces Max free mastlength steel m Outer Diameter mm Wall Thickness mm Outer Diameter for brace mm Thickness for brace mm 1 2 140 10 5...

Page 52: ...ypically placed in the near field of the radar ADU and reflections from Mast with 2 braces Max free mast length steel m Outer Diameter mm Wall Thickness mm Outer Diameter for brace mm Thickness for brace mm 1 2 160 10 80 5 0 1 2 200 5 80 5 0 1 6 180 10 80 5 0 1 6 220 5 80 5 0 2 180 10 80 5 0 2 240 5 80 5 0 2 5 200 10 80 5 0 2 5 260 5 80 5 0 Table 3 4 Mast dimensions with 2 braces Note Do not place...

Page 53: ...ation as possible when the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU has to be placed close to a radar antenna 3 2 7 2 Radar distance The minimum acceptable separation d min between a radar and the ADU is determined by the radar wavelength frequency and the power emitted by the radar The tables below show some rule of thumb minimum separation distances as a function of radar power at X and S band If the d min separatio...

Page 54: ...ent ship movements the small extra degradation due to the radar s could cause poor connection quality The presence of S band radar s is unlikely to cause any performance degradation as long as the minimum distances d min listed in the previous section are applied It is strongly recommended that interference free operation is verified experimentally before the installation is finalized 50 kW 3 3 m ...

Page 55: ...y close to the ADU typically down to one meter outside the main beam 3 2 7 5 Other transmitters See the following figure for minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the frequency range below 1000 MHz Figure 3 12 Recommended distance to transmitters m for frequencies below 1000 MHz SAILOR900TM book Page 15 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 56: ...ADU s drain tube is open and that there it free space between the drain tube and the mounting surface so water can escape and there is ventilation for the ADU It is recommended not to use pneumatic tools for cleaning the radome especially at a short distance and directly at the split between top and bottom 3 2 8 2 Deposits Do not place the ADU close to a funnel as smoke deposits are corrosive Furt...

Page 57: ...e a strong webbed sling with a belt to lift the ADU without damaging the radome Make sure that the sling can carry the ADU s weight130 kg 287 lbs Var A or 126 5 kg 279 lbs Var B WARNING The ADU may be subject to swaying motions in windy conditions Always use tag lines to stabilise the ADU during hoisting Figure 3 14 Use of strong sling with a belt and tag lines for safe hoisting Webbed sling with ...

Page 58: ... Consider the aspect of interference read more about this in ADU mast design Foundation and height on page 3 8 Install the ADU where vibrations are limited to a minimum Always use all 4 bolts when installing the ADU To install the ADU do as follows 1 Install the mast with the mast flange and have the 4 M12 bolts ready 2 Undo all shipping buckles take off the wooden top and remove the casing 3 Unsc...

Page 59: ... the ADU on the mast flange with 4 M12 bolts and washers Read carefully and follow instructions given in Grounding the ADU on page F 3 Tightening torque value 30 Nm 8 Remove the 4 lifting brackets For safekeeping fasten the lifting brackets inside the bottom of the radome Figure 3 16 ADU installation webbed sling attached to the 4 lifting brackets Figure 3 17 Mounting the ADU on the mast flange SA...

Page 60: ...ct the N connector on the ADU Ensure that the connector assembly is properly protected against seawater and corrosion As a minimum wrap it with self amalgamating rubber 10 Put the protection plate in place and fasten the 4 bolts picture 5 11 Fasten the nut picture 6 Where the cables are exposed to mechanical wear on deck through bulkheads etc protect the cables with steel pipes Otherwise follow st...

Page 61: ...e two screws in the latches with a Torx TX20 screw driver to protect the ADU modules against unauthorised access You can remove the hatch for better mobility when servicing the antenna Do as follows to open and remove the service hatch 1 With a Torx TX20 screw driver remove the two screws locking the latches 2 Pull open the two latches and let the lid fall open 3 Remove the 2 split pins and park t...

Page 62: ...bre glass hulls on page F 8 To obtain a good ground connection the metal underneath the head of at least one bolt must be clean of insulating protective coating and a serrated washer should be used After tightening the bolts we recommend that you seal the area suitably in order to avoid corrosion of the grounding point Use stainless steel bolts and washers Optimum grounding is achieved by connecti...

Page 63: ...t within the maximum specified values ADU cable RF attenuation at 1950 MHz max 20 dB including connector ADU cable modem attenuation at 10 MHz Max 2 dB ADU cable modem attenuation at 36 and 54 MHz Max 4 dB ADU cable loop DC resistance max 0 9 Ohm Also ensure that the specified minimum bending radius is respected If this is not the case the loss in the cable will increase Check the documentation fr...

Page 64: ...it is mounted securely according to the requirements for your 19 rack 3 Connect all cables See Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU on page 4 1 for a description of the ACU connectors 4 Set the On Off switch at the back of the ACU to On Then you can use the On Off switch at the front panel For a description of the connectors see ACU connector panel overview on page 4 1 The ACU has additionally a ...

Page 65: ...le is disconnected from the ACU connect an extra ground wire from the rack to the ground stud on the ACU This ground wire must be a heavy wire or braid cable with a larger diameter than the coax cable 3 5 Installation of the VMU For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet or Figure 6 16 Web interface SETTINGS VSAT modem profile supported modems 3 5 1 General mounting con...

Page 66: ...The VSAT modem is connected to and configured in the Master ACU The Slave ACU is configured as a slave unit It is connected with an Ethernet cable to the Master ACU from which it gets all satellite information The switching from one antenna to the other is done based on the programmed blocking zones in the two antennas and takes effect whenever signal blockages occur from cranes etc To install the...

Page 67: ... LAN Master Slave control Master ACU LAN port 1 or RS 232 to VSAT modem control VSAT modem control Master ACU Rx Out to the Rx combiner input 1 Rx when Master active Slave ACU Rx Out to the Rx combiner input 2 Rx when Slave active Rx combiner output to VSAT modem Rx Rx to VSAT modem Master ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter output 1 Enabled when Master active Slave ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter output 2 ...

Page 68: ...Installing the dual antenna mode optional 3 28 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 28 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 69: ... 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 1 LEDs display and keypad 4 1 2 ACU connector panel overview Figure 4 1 ACU LEDs display and keypad Figure 4 2 ACU LEDs display and keypad detailed Figure 4 3 ACU rack version connector panel overview NMEA Rx Out RS 422 RS 232 LAN 1 Power On Off LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Tx in Modem Ctrl Service port Modem Ctrl ADU LAN Set to On SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 70: ...nput is included in the delivery Insert the power cable as shown below and plug in the connector Use the two red clamps to fasten the connector For more information about power supply and power requirements see Connecting power on page 5 1 Important Set the On Off switch at the back of the ACU to On Then you can use the On Off switch at the front panel of the ACU Connect the Ethernet cable to prov...

Page 71: ... F 1 m For step by step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem see VMU settings on page C 1 Outline on the ACU Conductor Pin function Inner DC to ADU 10 MHz clock to ADU ACU to ADU internal communication VSAT Rx Tx Outer GND Shield Table 4 2 N connector outline and pin assignment Important Do not use TNC connectors on the ADU antenna cable or on pigtails TNC connectors cannot carry the DC current...

Page 72: ...tected by the ACU the user cannot configure this interface Supported NMEA string 1 HEHDT North seeking Gyro compass 2 GPHDT GPS compass 3 HNHDT Non North seeking gyro compass 4 IIHDT Integrated Instrument 5 HCHDT Magnetic compass Outline on the ACU Pin number Pin function Wire color 1 Not connected 2 NET H NMEA 2000 White 3 NET L NMEA 2000 Blue 4 NET S NMEA 2000 Red 5 NET C NMEA 2000 Black 6 Not c...

Page 73: ...aximum 15 Twists minimum per meter 4 1 7 RS 232 and RS 422 connectors These connectors are used to access and configure the connected VSAT modem and for ACU control See the VSAT modem requirements for use of the RS 232 or RS 422 connector Outline on the ACU Pin number Pin function 1 Not connected 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Receive Signal Strength Indicator Table 4 5 RS 232 conn...

Page 74: ...used for modem control For information how to configure the LAN network see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 28 Outline on the ACU Pin number Pin function 1 Ground 2 Line A RXD 3 Line B TXD 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Not connected 7 Line A RXD 8 Line B TXD 9 Not connected Table 4 6 RS 422 connector male outline and pin assignment Figure 4 5 LAN1 LAN4 connectors 1 5 6 9 3RUW 3RUW 3RUW 3RUW 6HUYLFH SR...

Page 75: ...ed Outline Pin number Pin function Wire color 1 Tx White orange 2 Tx Orange 3 Rx White green 4 Not connected Blue 5 Not connected White blue 6 Rx Green 7 Not connected White brown 8 Not connected Brown Table 4 7 Ethernet connector outline and pin assignment SAILOR900TM book Page 7 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 76: ...AT modems see VMU cables on page B 1 For step by step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem see Appendix C VMU settings Figure 4 6 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router Note Cable 3 is only used when using OpenAMIP protocol 5 Q 7 2XW RQVROH 1 L1 1 7 6DWHOOLWH 5RXWHU 5 2XW 8 7 Q QWHQQD 56 QWHQQD 1 Cable Description Cable specifications 1 RX Out to Rx In 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m included...

Page 77: ...LWH 5RXWHU 5 2XW 8 7 Q QWHQQD 56 QWHQQD 1 5 0 7 0 5HPRWH FRQWURO ODUPV 207 DQG 6DWHOOLWH 0RGHP 5 2XW 8 7 Q QWHQQD 56 QWHQQD Note If the satellite profile is configured to use narrow band tracking recommended a standard RS 232 cable can be used to connect the ACU RS 232 port to the Remote control port of the VSAT modem If the satellite profile is configured to use modem RSSI tracking a proprietary ...

Page 78: ... Ohm coax cables F F 1m and adapter F to N 50 Ohm included 2 LAN1 to LAN Standard Ethernet cable 3 Tx In to Tx 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1 m included Table 4 10 Cables to connect a SatLink 2900 VSAT modem Figure 4 10 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT Modem 5 1 5 287 LODW 6N GJH 96 7 PRGHP 5 2XW 8 7 Q QWHQQD 56 QWHQQD 1 6 5 Cable Description Cable specifications 1 RX Out to RF IN 75 Ohm coax cables F...

Page 79: ... the power supply The 24 VDC ship supply provides power for the ACU An AC line provides power through an AC DC power supply The TT 6080A Power Supply is recommended In order to protect against short circuit in the power cable connector the ship s DC outlet must be protected by a 30 A fuse or circuit breaker Note Be aware of high start up peak current 35 A at 24 VDC 5 ms SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Mon...

Page 80: ...le recommendations on page 5 3 5 2 2 Measuring the ship source impedance Select a power outlet from the ship 24 VDC system and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described below 1 Measure the voltage without load R var disconnected 2 Set the current to e g 1 A by adjusting R var 3 Measure the corresponding voltage change Example 1 A and 50 mV Source impedance 50 mV 1 Amp 50 m...

Page 81: ...n Rsource The total impedance is made up of the following Source impedance in the ship installation Impedance of the selected power cable To calculate the maximum cable extension do as follows 1 First measure the source impedance in the ship installation as shown in Measuring the ship source impedance on page 5 2 2 Find the resistance per meter Rwire for the cable type you are going to use For 4 m...

Page 82: ...1 Connect the positive and negative input terminals to the ship s DC supply according to the recommendations in the previous sections 2 Connect the power plug to DC Input For information on pin out see DC Input connector on page 4 2 Figure 5 2 Connecting power to DC Input SAILOR900TM book Page 4 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 83: ...us indicators see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages on page 8 11 Make sure there are no hardware failures or error codes present check the display of the ACU for events For more information on error codes and events see Troubleshooting on page 8 99 and System messages on page G 1 4 Continue to get the SAILOR 900 VSAT system operational do the following Make a cable loss and an azimut...

Page 84: ...lows ACU POST ADU Initializing ADU SW upload If the software versions in the ADU and ACU are not the same a software update is done during startup ADU POST READY POINTING ANTENNA ACQUIRING SIGNAL TRACKING 5 4 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT operational When the display shows TRACKING and the LED Logon is steady green the system is operational SAILOR900TM book Page 6 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 85: ... of the ACU For quick start instructions see Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT on page 6 3 No installation of software is necessary The web interface is built into the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU You access the web interface from a computer with a standard Internet browser 6 1 2 Connecting to the web interface To connect to the web interface of the ACU do as follows 1 Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT system ...

Page 86: ... If you cannot establish a connection there might be problems with the Proxy server settings of your PC See Proxy server settings in your browser on page 6 16 for further information For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and dashboard on page 6 13 If you want to use another LAN port you must configure it according to your network requirements For information how to configur...

Page 87: ...e Overview and dashboard on page 6 13 The following sections describe the steps for a successful calibration Setup of a service profile for calibration Vessel heading calibration of azimuth and cable Flow chart for azimuth and cable calibration Line up procedure SAILOR 900 VSAT fixed TX gain principle 6 2 1 Setup of a service profile for calibration To prepare for calibration you can set up a serv...

Page 88: ...ibration Satellite requirements for successful calibration Elevation Elevation angle 5 70 degrees Not allowed for calibration Inclined orbit System encryption DVB S or DVB S2 Polarisation Horizontal or vertical polarisation Not allowed Left hand circular L or right hand circular R Symbol rate The DVB symbol rate must be 5 Ms s NID Preferably a unique NID ONID An azimuth calibration without NID can...

Page 89: ... Click Apply to save the settings for the service profile for calibration The system is ready for the azimuth and cable calibration 6 2 2 Vessel heading calibration of azimuth and cable Access the page for heading and calibration through SERVICE Calibration Figure 6 4 Web interface SERVICE Calibration Note If you do not want to enter the satellite data on the calibration page you can set up a dedi...

Page 90: ...e 2 possibilities a Select the service profile in the drop down list Satellite see Setup of a service profile for calibration on page 6 3 All profiles with the VSAT modem Service Calibration are displayed in the list b Select the satellite User defined and enter the satellite data for the reference satellite 3 Click Start in the section Azimuth calibration and wait typically 5 minutes for the cali...

Page 91: ...s on page E 1 www lyngsat com 3 Select the polarisation of a transponder and type in its frequency and symbol rate 4 Select which satellite identifier to use for identification of the signal 5 Click Start and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to finish A progress bar is shown during calibration and a message is displayed when the calibration has completed In case of failure see the tabl...

Page 92: ...a new calibration on a different satellite and verify that the resulting Azimuth calibration value differs less than one degree Error code Explanation 1 The elevation of the selected satellite is too low Select another satellite 2 The elevation of the selected satellite is too high Select another satellite 4 The calibration values could not be saved Possibly due to defective hardware 5 The antenna...

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Page 94: ...nterface on page 6 1 2 Create a VSAT modem profile and a satellite profile using the previously created VSAT modem profile See Setup of a service profile for calibration on page 6 3 3 Go to the page SERVICE Line up As soon as the antenna is in tracking mode and points to the satellite the text next to Status shows Please wait Improving tracking This may take up to 2 minutes Wait until the text sho...

Page 95: ...ucted by the service provider If needed add 90 degrees to the TX polarisation by selecting the field 7 Set the values as advised by the service provider TX polarisation Azimuth Elevation 8 To save the TX polarisation offset value click the button Save polarisation offset 9 Follow the instructions from the service provider to make a P1dB compression test VSAT modem 10 Click the button Deactivate to...

Page 96: ... frequency When installing the SAILOR 900 VSAT you make a cable calibration At that point every installation finds the same P1dB compression setting regardless of cable length The P1dB compression point is approximately 5 dBm at the ACU Tx port Additionally the SAILOR 900 VSAT system monitors the TX gain in real time You find the maximum cable loss at Maximum allowed RF loss in the ADU cable on pa...

Page 97: ...pics in the web interface Use the site map to get an overview over the existing menus submenus and topics You can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to the page or display the respective submenu Software version 1 30 is the version described in this chapter Figure 6 10 Topics in the web interface SITE MAP SAILOR900TM book Page 13 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 98: ...tus field shows the tracking signal strength of the antenna The signal strength can vary during operation depending on the current position relative to the satellite The signal strength of the VSAT modem is shown at VSAT MODEM Signal level 3 The icon bar shows icons for active events when relevant For explanations of the icons see the next section Icons in the icon bar 4 The contents section shows...

Page 99: ...ew over the submenus available click SITE MAP in the navigation pane Click on items in the site map to go directly to the relevant location Icon Explanation An event is active Click the icon to see a list of active events For explanations of the event messages see Event list on page 8 3 and Event messages overview on page G 1 Note that this icon will remain in the icon bar as long as the event is ...

Page 100: ...xplorer select Tools Internet Options Connections LAN Settings 2 Clear the box labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN 3 Click OK When the proxy server settings are disabled close and restart your browser You may need to change this setting back on return to your Internet connection 6 3 1 6 Connecting a PC To connect your PC to the ACU see Connecting to the web interface on page 6 1 If you want to...

Page 101: ...ted by the GPS module Vessel heading Ship s heading in degrees with reference to North provided by the ship s gyro Satellite profile Name of the currently active satellite profile Satellite position Position of the satellite selected in Satellite profile RX polarisation Horizontal or vertical TX polarisationa Co pol or X pol auto selected by VSAT modem RX RF frequencya Ku band receiving frequency ...

Page 102: ... out from VMU TX allowed On or Off Indicates if the VSAT modem supplies the 10 MHz reference signal on its TX connector On and if an iDirect OpenAMIP modem indicates modem Locked and Tx ON in the OpenAMIP message L L 1 1 Table 6 6 Web interface DASHBOARD VSAT MODEM parameter POINTING parameter Description Azimuth relative Current value for azimuth relative to the vessel heading Elevation relative ...

Page 103: ...for the user to be able to see short TX bursts The BUC output power indicator is very useful during installation as the service engineer knows whether the antenna is transmitting or not and that the hub should be able to monitor the transmission It is also very useful when doing line up with the hub as the service engineer can monitor the TX BUC output power level on the DASHBOARD and watch when t...

Page 104: ...ch satellite profile has one assigned VSAT modem profile Note You must add at least one VSAT modem profile before you can add a satellite profile See VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 23 Figure 6 13 Web interface SETTINGS list of satellite profiles example SAILOR900TM book Page 20 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 105: ...ile For instruction how to add a VSAT modem profile see VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 23 4 Enter the data for the satellite that you want to use For satellite data see DVB S satellites on page E 1 or www lyngsat com 5 Polarisation skew See documents from VSAT provider Figure 6 14 Web interface SETTINGS Satellite profiles new entry example Note It is helpful to assign a name conta...

Page 106: ...Nominal VSAT modem power 22 dBm 20 dBm 18 dBm 16 dBm 14 dBm 12 dBm 10 dBm 8 dBm 6 dBm Eirp 14 25 G Hza 63 4 dBm 65 4 dBm 67 4 dBm 69 4 dBm 71 4 dBm 73 4 dBm 75 4 dBm 77 4 dBm 79 4 dBm 64 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 128 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 256 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 512 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 1024 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 2048 kHz 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 8 9 4096 kHz 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8192 kHz 3 3 3 3 3 3 4...

Page 107: ... edit or delete a VSAT modem profile click Edit or Delete 6 3 2 4 VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit On the page VSAT modem profiles you create edit or delete VSAT modem profiles The supported VSAT modem profiles are listed in the drop down list VSAT modem profile To add or edit a VSAT modem profile do as follows 1 Go to SETTINGS VSAT modem profiles and click New entry or Edit 2 Fill in a VSAT ...

Page 108: ...elect the VSAT modem baud rate and whether you want to use the 10 MHz reference from the ACU or the VSAT modem For OpenAMIP IP address Make sure that you have entered this IP address also for the LAN connector that is used for the OpenAMIP modem see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 28 5 Click Apply to add the new profile to the list of VSAT modem profiles or to accept the edits Important The ...

Page 109: ... 98 133966 G1 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 25 6666 Configuration For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile Figure 6 17 Satellite profile for generic modem SAILOR900TM book Page 25 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 110: ...X zones enter azimuth values and elevation angles for each blocking zone You must select Active to enable a blocking zone To define and set a blocking zone do as follows 1 Select SETTINGS Blocking zones 2 Select Active to enable the blocking zone Figure 6 18 Web interface SETTINGS Blocking zones azimuth and elevation SAILOR900TM book Page 26 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 111: ...owed 30 to 90 degrees 5 Select No TX for zones if you don t want the system to transmit If not selected the system also transmits when pointing through areas with blocking objects The VSAT modem will shut off for TX if no signal is received 6 Click Apply to save the blocking zones Figure 6 19 Blocking zone example 315 45 degrees Figure 6 20 Blocking zone example 45 315 degrees Important You must e...

Page 112: ... ACU has four 10 100 Mbit Ethernet ports labelled LAN port 1 2 3 and 4 The ports are divided in three groups each group operating in its own network You can setup DNS and Gateway To configure the LAN network go to SETTINGS Network Figure 6 21 Web interface SETTINGS Network default settings Important Make sure that the 3 networks do not use IP address ranges that overlap SAILOR900TM book Page 28 Mo...

Page 113: ... port 1 and 2 are switched i e they share the same IP address and operate on the same network This network is usually connected to the VSAT Modem Unit LAN port 1 can be set to static IP default DHCP client or DHCP server IMPORTANT OpenAMIP IP modem Make sure that you have entered this IP address also for the VSAT modem profile of the OpenAMIP modem see VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page...

Page 114: ... Gateway setup If the ACU needs to communicate with network units outside the specified sub nets you must specify a default gateway typically a router The default gateway can be set as a static IP address Then set the default gateway source to static and enter the IP address of the default gateway To remove the default gateway set it to 0 0 0 0 Alternatively if your DHCP server is able to provide ...

Page 115: ...ure the e mail setup do the following 1 Go to SETTINGS E mail setup 2 Enter the data for Outgoing mail server SMTP SMTP port number SMTP authentication User name and password This data is typically provided by your IT department Figure 6 22 Web interface SETTINGS E mail setup example Note You must set Outgoing mail server to an IP address if DNS has not been set up in DNS setup in Configuring the ...

Page 116: ... do as follows 1 Configure e mail first see E mail setup on page 6 31 2 Go to SETTINGS Reports 3 In the section STATISTICS REPORT enter the following Email sender Email recipients comma separated Send interval Select disabled day default with 2 minute samples week with hourly samples or month with hourly samples The report contains statistics data for the selected intervals 4 Click Apply You can a...

Page 117: ...Heading Max degree Heading Min degree Heading Range degree Ship s heading sample maximum and minimum value range for the sampling interval See Figure 6 24 Statistics how to read data for a range Antenna Azi degree Antenna Azi Max degree Antenna Azi Min degree Antenna Azi Range degree Current antenna azimuth sample maximum and minimum value range for the sampling interval See Figure 6 24 Statistics...

Page 118: ...follow the instructions in the wizard When asked about the delimiter select comma Carrier rf rx GHz Carrier rf tx GHz Rx frequency of carrier for this record Tx frequency of carrier for this record Rx Lock Logon Rx locked and logon time in percent for the sampling interval Pos Ok Valid position in percent of the sampling interval VMU Connection Link with VSAT modem in percent of the sampling inter...

Page 119: ...llows 1 Go to SETTINGS Reports 2 In the section DIAGNOSTICS REPORT enter the following Email sender Email recipients comma separated Send interval Select disabled day default with 2 minute samples week with hourly samples or month with hourly samples The report contains statistics data for the selected intervals 3 Click Apply To generate a diagnostic report click Send now or go to the page HELPDES...

Page 120: ...rent ACU is active or not The dual antenna system switches between the 2 antennas in the following scenarios When in a programmed blocking zone When the signal is blocked for more than 2 minutes ADU is malfunctioning In the statistics report you can get more detailed information on the dual antenna mode see also Table 6 12 on page 33 6 3 8 1 Configuring the Master ACU The Master ACU is configured ...

Page 121: ...t to the IP address of the Master ACU that is the IP address of the LAN port at which the Master Slave communication cable is connected 1 Add a specific VSAT modem profile for dual antenna mode go to SETTINGS Satellite profiles VSAT modem profiles New entry 2 Enter the profile name for example Dual Antenna Master 3 As VSAT modem select Dual Antenna Master Figure 6 27 Enabling dual antenna mode in ...

Page 122: ...r the satellite profile name for example Dual Antenna Master 8 As VSAT modem profile select Dual Antenna Master 9 Click Apply 10 Go to SETTINGS Satellite profiles and activate the satellite profile Dual Antenna Master 6 3 8 3 Blocking zone setup It is recommended to define the following 3 blocking zones in each SAILOR 900 VSAT system 1 Actual blocking zones on the vessel No TX Figure 6 29 Dual ant...

Page 123: ...witching blocking zones TX allowed 3 Personnel safety zones No TX For instructions how to set up blocking zones see Setting up blocking zones RX and TX on page 6 26 Figure 6 31 Dual antenna mode blocking zones azimuth and elevation 1 2 3 1 3 2 SAILOR900TM book Page 39 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 124: ... Dual antenna mode 2 Set the mode to either Master active or Slave active to force the system to use that antenna until it is changed again or the Master system is rebooted After reboot the dual antenna mode will be set to Auto default 6 3 9 Upload For uploading new software to the SAILOR 900 VSAT see Software update on page 8 5 6 3 10 Administration In this section of the web interface you can co...

Page 125: ...ault password is 1234 If you have forgotten the administrator password you can reset the password For further information see the next section 3 Click Logon The Administration page is now updated to let you change the user name and password or log off Administration To change the administrator password do as follows 1 After entering the administrator user name and password in the ADMINISTRATION pa...

Page 126: ...you have not entered anything for 30 minutes under ADMINISTRATION you are logged off automatically To log off manually click Logoff under administrator logoff in the ADMINISTRATION page 6 3 10 3 Setting up user permissions You can manage user access to certain functions of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system You can allow or deny users that are not administrators access to certain functions and make these ...

Page 127: ...during service and maintenance For further information see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 8 94 3 Click Apply The settings to which access is denied are now greyed out for the non administrator user 6 3 10 4 Importing and exporting a system configuration If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR 900 VSAT system you can save the current configuration to a file which can then ...

Page 128: ...tion file cfg file you want to upload Then click the button Open 3 In the web interface click the button Upload To clone a system configuration do as follows 1 Reset to factory default see the following section for details 2 Import a configuration from file see section above 6 3 10 5 Resetting to factory default When resetting SAILOR 900 VSAT to factory default the following settings are deleted A...

Page 129: ...tings do as follows 1 From the left navigation pane select ADMINISTRATION Factory default 2 Click Reset to factory default Figure 6 38 Web interface ADMINISTRATION Factory default Note Calibration data for azimuth and cable calibration are not reset during factory default SAILOR900TM book Page 45 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 130: ...nting into a blocking zone 2 Current menu 3 TX Current transmission state ON or OFF off when in blocking zone 4 GPS GPS signal is received from the GPS module OK or 5 HDG Ship heading data received from the ship s gyro OK or 6 LAN LAN connectors used 1 2 3 4 7 SAT Satellite position of currently active satellite profile 8 RX RX polarisation of currently active satellite profile H horizontal V vert...

Page 131: ...gured To enter satellite information directly use a connected PC and the web interface Figure 6 40 Antenna Control Unit menu tree MAIN ANT ANTENNA MODEM NETWORK SATELLITE EVENTS POINTING POLARIZATION GPS HEADING VERSIONS SERIAL NUMBERS EVENT EVENT 1 EVENT 2 EVENT 3 EVENT 4 SAT POSITION RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION RX FREQUENCY LNB LO TX FREQUENCY BUC LO NET PORT 1 2 IP PORT 1 2 MASK PORT 3 IP P...

Page 132: ...pe and setup including signal level NETWORK Shows the IP addresses and netmasks of the LAN connectors of the ACU and the management mask SATELLITE Current satellite information This information is entered using the web interface EVENTS View system events Active events are shown as X ACTIVE EVENTS in the MAIN display Press OK to update the list Table 6 13 Top level menus of the ACU ANTENNA menu Des...

Page 133: ...AT modem RX LOCK On or off information delivered by the connected VSAT modem SIGNAL LEVEL Current input signal level from VSAT modem iDirect openAMIP modem PWR 0 500 delivered by the connected modem For values 250 the antenna searches after a new signal Other modem Signal level in dB Table 6 15 MODEM menu of the ACU NETWORK menu Description PORT 1 2 IP Current IP address for LAN 1 and LAN 2 MASK 1...

Page 134: ...ncy of the active satellite auto selected by VSAT modem LNB LO Auto selected by VSAT modem TX FREQUENCY Transmission frequency auto selected by VSAT modem BUC LO 12 8 GHz system parameter Table 6 17 SATELLITE menu of the ACU EVENT menu Description EVENT In this menu all active events are listed Use and to go through the active events Events can be of the type WARNING or ERROR If a new event occurs...

Page 135: ...current brightness value 2 Hold OK pressed press for lighter or for darker display 3 Release OK to leave the brightness menu 6 4 5 Resetting the system To reset the system do the following 1 Press and hold and until the ACU display shuts down and the ACU reboots 2 Wait until the system has rebooted and is operational again The last active satellite profile will be used Figure 6 41 Reset the system...

Page 136: ...AT MIB file The MIB entries are grouped as shown below System configuration Navigation coordinates Antenna pointing Dashboard and profile Tracking receiver You can acquire the ACU MIB file in two ways 1 Download the ACU MIB from Cobham eSupport web site 2 Download the ACU MIB file directly from your ACU http acu ip address mibs mib file name e g http 192 168 0 1 mibs thrane_tt7090_all_SMIv2 mib No...

Page 137: ...ccess through the service hatch See Installing the ADU on page 3 18 3 Make sure to maintain the vertical orientation of the ADU center line 4 Check that the ADU is installed where vibrations are limited to a minimum 5 Check that you programmed the blocking zones correctly See Blocking zones azimuth and elevation on page 3 5 and Setting up blocking zones RX and TX on page 6 26 6 Make sure that the ...

Page 138: ...nmarsat systems GPS receivers and other transmitters are as required See Interference on page 3 12 10 Make sure that the drain tube is open and risk for water intrusion is at a minimum See Other precautions on page 3 16 11 Check that the ADU is grounded correctly using the mounting bolts See Grounding the ADU on page 3 22 and Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 Step Task Further information Do...

Page 139: ... 3 25 4 Check that the ADU antenna N connector is properly connected with the 50 Ohm RF cable Visual inspection of the cover plate at the bottom of the ADU 5 Check that the ACU antenna N connector is properly connected with the 50 ohm RF cable Visual inspection of the connector panel of the ACU 6 Check that the ACU s Rx Out is connected to the VSAT modem s Rx in using the included 1 m F F 75 ohm c...

Page 140: ...kyEdge II VSAT modem Check that the ACU RS 232 port is connected to the SERIAL port of the VMU using the included serial cable Visual inspection of the connector panel of the ACU and the VSAT modem See also Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem on page 4 9 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router on page 4 8 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router on page 4 9 Connecting a Satlin...

Page 141: ...lues 3 Connect a user PC LAN not the service PC to the Internet LAN connector either on the LAN port 2 of the ACU only X5 VSAT modem or to the User LAN connector on the VMU Check the VSAT modem documentation for details 2 Open a DOS window and type ping 4 2 2 2 Check that you get a response 3 Open a web browser and browse to www google com Check that the web page is downloaded 4 If step 4 is succe...

Page 142: ...Installation check list Functional test in harbor 7 6 Chapter 7 Installation check 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 6 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 143: ...acing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM Replacing the Pedestal Control Module PCM Replacing motor and encoder Replacing the Drive Belts Replacing the Zero Reference Module ZRM Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module ISM Replacing the Polarisation Unit Replacing the BUC Fan Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC Replacing the Low Noise Block down converter LNB Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT Rep...

Page 144: ... open source software If you need help with ACU or ADU related issues call your service provider 8 1 1 2 Download of a diagnostic report or a statistics report You can download a diagnostic report This report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting To generate a diagnostics report click Download You can download a statistics report This report contains inform...

Page 145: ...t text describing the error Active events are cleared from the event list when the error is cleared They are moved to the section Notifications and are displayed for 24 hours All entries in the section Notifications are cleared automatically after 24 hours and after restart of the system For a list of all events with description error code ID explanation and remedy see List of events with explanat...

Page 146: ... VSAT ADU and ACU to factory defaults See Resetting to factory default on page 6 44 Important Warning Reset to factory default will delete all settings including satellite and VSAT modem profiles blocking zones network setup user permissions and ACU display brightness settings SAILOR900TM book Page 4 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 147: ...are update using the TMA Thrane Management Application 1 Download the TMA from Cobham eSupport web site Self Service Center SSC You find the SSC in the Service and Support section 24 7 Service Make sure to use version 1 03 or higher 2 Make sure that your PC is on the same network as the SAILOR 900 VSAT 3 Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT system i e switch on the ACU Wait until the SAILOR logo has disap...

Page 148: ...and select Search for software A dialog box is displayed and you can select a directory 7 To start the software update click the icon Software update and select Update The current and the new software version numbers are displayed You can also select a specific software version To do so press the icon Option on the software update screen and select Select software A list of available software vers...

Page 149: ...tails on network setup see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 28 4 The web interface opens directly with the DASHBOARD page 5 Click SERVICE from the left navigation pane The Upload page is displayed 6 Click Browse and locate the new software file 7 Click Upload Note that the upload procedure takes a couple of minutes When done the ACU automatically restarts with the new software version Figure ...

Page 150: ... software update 1 The software version can be viewed in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface 2 After completing the software update procedure the ACU will perform a POST Power On Self Test 3 When the POST has finished the green Pass Fail LED on the front of the ACU must become steadily green Verify that the Pass Fail LED is not red nor flashing orange once every 2 seconds Wait until the Pass...

Page 151: ...y starting a self test in the web interface HELPDESK Self test For details on error messages after a POST or a self test see Event list on page 8 3 8 3 1 2 Means of signalling The SAILOR 900 VSAT provides various methods for signalling the system status LEDs on the front panel of the ACU are used to signal Power on off Logon Fail Pass The built in web interface of the ACU shows any events BITE err...

Page 152: ... modules on page 8 14 8 3 3 LEDs in the ACU The ACU has 3 LEDs Power Logon and Fail Pass LED LED Behavior Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Off No power Service Steady green Module ok application running Flashing green Waiting for upload Flashing red green Uploading application Steady red Module error or loading error Table 8 1 LEDs of the ADU modules Figure 8 8 LEDs on the ACU LEDs L...

Page 153: ...lock TX enabled from modem Steady green Satellite link established Off No satellite link acquired Fail Pass LED Steady red A fault which prevents operation is present in the system ACU ADU MODEM Flashing green A Power On Self Test POST or Person Activated Self Test PAST in progress The current status is displayed Flashing red Active BITE failure or warning The event is shown in the ACU display Ste...

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Page 155: ...cuit including 10 MHz circuits PLL mixer RX signal up converter 625 Mhz to L band duplexer modem and DC feed for the ADU Local power supply Modem driver for communication between ACU and ADU Speed 115 2 kb s Keyboard Display Module KDM for front mounting LEDs included Power supply DC DC with isolation 18 32 VDC input SAILOR900TM book Page 13 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 156: ...t by a Cobham SATCOM service partner The figure below shows the modules and their position Some modules are equipped with LEDs for status information and troubleshooting For instructions on how to open and remove the service hatch see Opening and removing the service hatch on page 3 21 Figure 8 12 ADU modules and motor stop switch SAILOR900TM book Page 14 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

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Page 158: ...onsists of the following blocks Power supply block for on board circuits supply to PCM board and regulated external output to LNB with band switching and BUC DVB S S2 tracking receiver with tuner and demodulator including wide band signal detector and narrow band channel detector LNB Receive signal down converter with mixer and PLL Figure 8 13 VIM Block diagram 9 0 9VDW QWHUIDFH 0RGXOH 60 V PD 3RZ...

Page 159: ... via a VSAT interface module VIM Control of the VIM module devices via a parallel interface connector Communication master of the ADU Bus connecting to the DC motor Driver Modules DDM the Polarization Motor Module PMM and the Inertial Sensor Module ISM Communication with the GPS module Provide power to the modules connected via the ADU bus motor drivers supplies and bus interface circuits supplies...

Page 160: ...peration The switch only controls movements and prevents any transmission In Off position the DDMs PMM and BUC are turned off for safety during service and repair of the ADU 5 DC Motor Driver Module for cross elevation DDM Figure 8 15 Service switch Figure 8 16 DDM Block diagram 0 8 LJLWDO RQWURO 368 96 9P 0 DOO QFRGHU HUR UHI BVHQVH SRZHUBRIIBEUDNHBUHOHDVHG 9 9 56 6 XV UHOHDVHBSRZHUBRIIBEUDNH 0 9...

Page 161: ...coder ORE Incorporating a break function when not powered 6 Cross elevation motor and encoder 7 Zero Reference Module x4 3 in the previous figure 1 in the next figure ZRM not visible on photo In order to be able to find the predefined zero point of the antenna direction HALL sensors and corresponding magnets mount in the gearwheels Due to the magnetic hysteresis behaviour of the hall sensor the so...

Page 162: ...otation Encoder ORE 11 Polarisation motor 12 Polarisation encoder not visible on photo 13 Block Up Converter BUC behind cable screen not visible on photo The BUC converts the L band 950 to 1700 MHz Intermediate Frequency IF up to Ku band 13 75 14 50 GHz extended radio signal and amplifies it to transmit power level It receives transmit signal and power from VIM Figure 8 18 PMM Block diagram LJLWDO...

Page 163: ...nector DC power and 10 MHz external reference signal are also supplied over the IF cable The L band IF output is routed to the VSAT Interface Module VIM located on the ADU s azimuth pedestal 15 Ortho Mode Transducer OMT behind cable screen not visible on photo The OMT provides a low loss waveguide interface between the dual polarised ADU feed horn and the BUC LNB The main purpose of the OMT is to ...

Page 164: ... samples should be collected within less than 100 micro seconds High stability and accuracy 3 axis accelerometer and angular rate sensor Prepared for wide range 3 axis accelerometer Calibration of sensor offset gain and misalignment over temperature stored in non volatile memory Secure fixing to the parabolic reflector Diagnosis of board supplies sensor inputs etc 17 Elevation locking pin to lock ...

Page 165: ...to the azimuth rotating part of the ADU This is done via the rotary joint 22 Feed horn The feeder horn carries the mirror centred of the dish and in the correct distance Thereby the signal from the satellite is reflected by the dish and picked up by the mirror Then it is transported through the horn to the OMT Before contacting your service partner check the LEDs on all modules VIM DDMs PCM PMM an...

Page 166: ...elded DB9 cables connected in a chain in the following order PCM DDM azimuth DDM x elevation DDM elevation ISM PPM End modules contains signal terminations Figure 8 22 Block diagram S bus 56 6 XV 6ODYH Q GGU JQG WHUPLQDWLRQ 96 9P 56 6 XV 0DVWHU JQG WHUPLQDWLRQ 6 XV GGUHVVLQJ 6FKHPH 96 9P WHUPLQDWLRQ 6HULDO GGU 6HULDO GGU 56 6 XV 6ODYH GGU 96 9P JQG 6HULDO GGU 56 6 XV 6ODYH GGU 96 9P JQG 6HULDO GGU...

Page 167: ...s low orbit typical 10 12 are visible above the horizon On the opposite side bottom side of the GPS Module the engine is located It converts the GPS satellite signals into current position data latitude longitude and level A minimum of 4 GPS satellites should be seen by the GPS Module to produce a valid position The GPS module is identical to the ones used in Thrane Thrane SAILOR FleetBroadband pr...

Page 168: ...ntenance 98 133966 G1 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch Figure 8 24 Switch off the power to the antenna Figure 8 25 GPS module facing the service hatch SAILOR900TM book Page 26 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 169: ... the bottom side of the GPS PCB 5 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 6 Lift the complete GPS module free in the key holes from the pedestal To insert a new GPS module follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 26 Connector for GPS PCB Figure 8 27 Screws on GPS module SAILOR900TM book Page 27 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 170: ...wer LED green or Off Service LED green or red To replace the VIM do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm of the GPS module faces the service hatch Figure 8 28 VSAT Interface Module VIM Service LED Power LED green green or red Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key locate...

Page 171: ...2 N connectors one at the top and one at the bottom of the VIM the 2 F connectors note the connections on top of the VIM the SUB D connector then the small cable SMA connector at the bottom of the VIM Figure 8 30 Replacing the VIM remove 2 F connectors Figure 8 31 Replacing the VIM remove 2 N 2 F 1 SMA and 1 SUB D connectors SAILOR900TM book Page 29 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 172: ...ve the VIM To insert a new VIM follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 32 Replacing the VIM remove 4 Allen screws Important After installing a new VIM you must update the calibration data For instructions see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 8 98 SAILOR900TM book Page 30 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 173: ...orientation of the ADU The DDM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red For step by step instructions see Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 8 34 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 8 35 Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 8 34 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 8 35 Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 8 34 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 8 35 Figure...

Page 174: ...h the Cross Elevation DDM module faces the service hatch 4 Disconnect the 3 connectors at the top of the Cross Elevation DDM then the 2 SUB D connectors at the bottom of the DDM 5 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 visible when the connectors are removed and remove the Cross Elevation DDM Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver...

Page 175: ...to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the elevation DDM faces the service hatch 4 Disconnect the 3 connectors at the front of the Elevation DDM then the 2 SUB D connectors at the rear of the Elevation DDM 5 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 visible when the connectors are removed and remove the Elevation DDM Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located...

Page 176: ... follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Locate the Azimuth DDM at the front of the antenna Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver Figure 8 38 location of the A...

Page 177: ...new Azimuth DDM To insert a new Azimuth DDM follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 6 Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM 8 5 6 1 Removing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM To remove the Polarisation Motor Module do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 8 39 Azimuth DDM...

Page 178: ...osition 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 6 Rotate the Polarisation Unit so that the Polarisation Motor Module PMM can be reached 7 Disconnect the 6 connectors from the PMM 8 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 Figure 8 40 Polarisation Motor Module remove connectors SAILOR900TM book Page 36 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 179: ...low the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 Connect the 6 pin connector with the colored wires Polarization Encoder to the plug marked ORE on the PMM 2 Connect the 6 pin connector with white wires only 4 wires available Zero Reference Module to the plug marked ZRM on the PMM Figure 8 41 Polarisation Motor Module remove screws SAILOR900TM book Page 37 Mond...

Page 180: ...intenance 98 133966 G1 3 Connect the 6 pin connector with white wires all 6 wires available Ortho Mode Transducer to the plug marked OMT on the PMM Figure 8 42 Polarisation Motor Module inserting ORE ZRM OMT SAILOR900TM book Page 38 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 181: ...ecting the DDM PMM and ISM Communication to the GPS Module and power to all modules is via S bus The PCM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red To replace the PCM do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that t...

Page 182: ...Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 all become visible when the connectors are removed and remove the PCM To insert a new PCM follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 44 Removing the PCM connectors Important After installing a new PCM you must update the calibration data For instructions see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 8 98 SMA SAILOR900TM book Page 40 Monday...

Page 183: ...oving the Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 8 42 Inserting a new Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 8 44 Removing the Azimuth Motor on page 8 47 Inserting a new Azimuth Motor on page 8 50 Removing the Azimuth Encoder on page 8 52 Inserting a new Azimuth Encoder on page 8 54 Removing the X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 8 56 Inserting a new X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 8 58 Removin...

Page 184: ...power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the Antenna Pedestal so motor assembly and elevation belt faces the service hatch 4 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter Figure 8 46 Location of the Elevation Motor Encoder Figure 8 47 Elevation motor and encoder lo...

Page 185: ...5 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position 6 Disconnect the 8 pin connector and the 6 pin connector colored wires from the Elevation DDM Figure 8 48 Elevation Motor and Encoder adjust belt tension Figure 8 49 Elevation DDM disconnect 2 connectors SAILOR900TM book Page 43 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 186: ... 5 8 2 Inserting a new Elevation Motor and Encoder To insert a new Elevation Motor and Encoder follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Elevation belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and below the belt tensioner Figure 8 50 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the screws for the motor assembly SAILOR900TM book Page 44 Monday Septemb...

Page 187: ...on screw The tension of the belt is 60 80 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency measuring device or alike with the antenna disk in two positions dish elevation position 1 125 and position 2 25 Figure 8 51 Elevation motor and encoder tighten the screws for the motor assembly Figure 8 52 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension SAILOR900TM book Page 45 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 188: ...aintenance 98 133966 G1 Figure 8 53 Elevation motor and encoder check of belt tension Figure 8 54 Elevation motor and encoder check of belt tension Position 1 Position 2 Position 1 Position 2 new picture TM SAILOR900TM book Page 46 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 189: ...ervice hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 5 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces from the service hatch Figure 8 55 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensione...

Page 190: ...ger than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide 7 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 Figure 8 56 Azimuth motor remove cover Figure 8 57 Azimuth motor loosen the belt tensioner L 35 mm L 35 mm L 35 mm SAILOR900TM book Page 48 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 191: ...8 49 8888 Service maintenance 8 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position 9 Disconnect the 8 pin connector from the Azimuth DDM Figure 8 58 Azimuth motor adjust belt tension Figure 8 59 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector SAILOR900TM book Page 49 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 192: ...ssembly and remove the motor 8 5 8 4 Inserting a new Azimuth Motor To insert a new Azimuth Motor follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Azimuth belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and around the belt tensioner Figure 8 60 Azimuth motor loosen the screws for the motor assembly SAILOR900TM book Page 50 Monday September 16 2013 11...

Page 193: ... from the motor assembly 3 Adjust the belt tension using the belt tension adjustment screw The tension of the belt is 90 100 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency measuring device or alike Figure 8 61 Azimuth motor tighten the screws for the motor assembly Figure 8 62 Azimuth motor adjust belt tension SAILOR900TM book Page 51 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 194: ...he service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 5 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces from the service hatch Figure 8 63 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner Tools n...

Page 195: ...n screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide 7 Disconnect the 6 pin connector colored wires from the Azimuth DDM Figure 8 64 Azimuth encoder remove cover Figure 8 65 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector L 35 mm L 35 mm L 35 mm SAILOR900TM book Page 53 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 196: ...crew to middle position 8 5 8 6 Inserting a new Azimuth Encoder To insert a new Azimuth Encoder follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Azimuth belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and left around the encoder belt tensioner Figure 8 66 Azimuth encoder remove Figure 8 67 Azimuth encoder adjust belt tension SAILOR900TM book Page 54...

Page 197: ...90 100 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency measuring device or alike 3 Tighten the belt tension device by tightening the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 4 Check the tension of the belt again 90 100 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment Figure 8 68 Azimuth Encoder adjust belt tension Figure 8 69 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner SAILOR900TM book Page 55 Monday September 16 2013 11...

Page 198: ...dish to top position 4 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the X Elevation Motor faces the service hatch 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 6 Disconnect the 3 cables at the top of the Cross Elevation DDM 7 Loosen the Cross Elevation Drive belt tension adjustment screw Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service ...

Page 199: ...crews thread size M5 of the motor assembly 9 Lift the complete Cross Elevation Motor Encoder assembly free in the key holes from the pedestal and remove it Figure 8 71 X Elevation Motor Encoder belt tension adjustment screw Figure 8 72 Cross Elevation motor assembly 4 Allen screws SAILOR900TM book Page 57 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 200: ...the following mounting guidelines 1 Do not tighten the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 of the motor assembly 2 Adjust the belt tension using the belt tension adjustment screw The tension of the belt is 80 100 Hz on average with the cross elevation beam in 3 positions Figure 8 73 Cross Elevation motor assembly do not tighten screws Figure 8 74 X Elevation Motor Encoder adjust belt tension SAILOR...

Page 201: ...screws thread size M5 of the Cross Elevation Motor Encoder assembly 4 Check the tension of the belt again 80 100 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment Figure 8 75 Belt tension in 3 positions Figure 8 76 Cross Elevation motor assembly tighten screws Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 SAILOR900TM book Page 59 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 202: ...Motor 3 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 that hold the motor 4 Remove the Polarisation Motor 8 5 8 10 Inserting a new Polarisation Motor To insert a new Polarisation Motor follow the instructions above in reverse order Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver Figure 8 77 Polarisation Motor disconnecting power Figure 8 78 Polar...

Page 203: ...larisation Encoder 3 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws and rotate the Polarisation Encoder in the key holes 4 Free the Polarisation Encoder from the cable holders 5 Remove the Polarisation Encoder 8 5 8 12 Inserting a new Polarisation Encoder To insert a new Polarisation Motor follow the instructions above in reverse order Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU F...

Page 204: ...ting a new Azimuth Drive Belt on page 8 69 8 5 9 1 Removing the X Elevation Drive Belt To remove the X Elevation Drive Belt do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the cable drum faces the service hatch 4 Loosen the Cross Elevation Drive Belt tension adjust...

Page 205: ...ng in the cables 7 Remove the Cross Elevation Drive Belt 8 5 9 2 Inserting a new X Elevation Drive Belt To insert a new X Elevation Drive Belt the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following mounting guidelines Follow the instructions given in Inserting a new X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 8 58 Figure 8 82 Removing the cable drum SAILOR900TM book Page 63 Monday Septemb...

Page 206: ...the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the Antenna Pedestal so the Elevation Drive Belt faces the service hatch Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter Figure 8 83 Location of the Elevation Drive Belt Figure 8 84 Elevation Drive Belt SAILOR900TM book Page 64 Monday September...

Page 207: ...ked position 5 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws 6 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position 7 Cut the two plastic tie wraps on the elevation drive wheel Figure 8 85 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner Figure 8 86 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension SAILOR900TM book Page 65 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 208: ...ion Motor and Encoder on page 8 44 8 5 9 5 Removing the Azimuth Drive Belt 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch and 4 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position Figure 8 87 Elevation Drive Belt Tools needed 4 x 150 mm A...

Page 209: ...x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide 7 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 Figure 8 88 Azimuth drive modules remove cover Figure 8 89 Azimuth drive belt loosen the belt tensioner L 35 mm L 35 mm L 35 mm SAILOR900TM book Page 67 Monday Septe...

Page 210: ...F connector N type finger nut from the Rotary Joint 10 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 from the cover plate over the azimuth drive wheel 11 Remove the cover plate Figure 8 90 Azimuth drive belt adjust belt tension Figure 8 91 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel Step 8 Step 9 SAILOR900TM book Page 68 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 211: ...Drive Belt 8 5 9 6 Inserting a new Azimuth Drive Belt To insert a new Azimuth Drive Belt follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines Follow the instructions in Inserting a new Azimuth Motor on page 8 50 Figure 8 92 Azimuth Drive Belt SAILOR900TM book Page 69 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 212: ...small magnet mounted on the drive wheel The zero point signal of the ZRM is sent to the PCM to be used in the orientation of the ADU For step by step instructions see Removing the X Elevation ZRM on page 8 71 Inserting a new X Elevation ZRM on page 8 72 Removing the Elevation ZRM on page 8 72 Inserting a new Elevation ZRM on page 8 73 Removing the Azimuth ZRM on page 8 74 Figure 8 93 Zero Referenc...

Page 213: ...s with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 6 Disconnect the connector from the Zero Reference Module Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside th...

Page 214: ...ation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 10 3 Removing the Elevation ZRM 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 8 96 X Elevation ZRM slide out Important It is very important that you slide the ZRM all the way into the guide pins Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the...

Page 215: ... available to locked position 6 Disconnect the connector from the Elevation ZRM 7 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws 8 Slide out the Elevation ZRM 8 5 10 4 Inserting a new Elevation ZRM To insert a new Elevation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 97 Elevation ZRM disconnect connector Figure 8 98 Elevation ZRM remove screws Important It is very important that you slide the ZRM ...

Page 216: ...the service hatch 4 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Figure...

Page 217: ...rews 9 Slide out the Azimuth ZRM 8 5 10 6 Inserting a new Azimuth ZRM To insert a new Cross Elevation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 100 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector Figure 8 101 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector Important It is very important that you slide the ZRM all the way into the guide pins SAILOR900TM book Page 75 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 218: ...RM 3 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws 4 Slide out the Polarisation ZRM 8 5 10 8 Inserting a new Polarisation ZRM To insert a new Polarisation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver Figure 8 102 Polarisation ZRM disconnecting Figure 8 103 Polarisation ZRM loosen 2x4 mm Allen screws SAILOR90...

Page 219: ...vides the information regarding these movements This information is based on rate gyro and accelerometers mounted in the ISM The information is passed on to the PCM The ISM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red Figure 8 104 Inertial Sensor Module ISM location Figure 8 105 Inertial Sensor Module ISM Service LED Power LED green or red green SAILO...

Page 220: ... Press in and turn the elevation locking pin if available to locked position 4 Rotate the antenna so that you can reach the ISM 5 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws thread size M5 6 Slide the cable support free in the key holes and leave it hanging in the cables Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver Figure 8 106 Removing the ISM SAILOR900TM...

Page 221: ...nertial Sensor Module follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 12 Replacing the Polarisation Unit 8 5 12 1 Removing the Polarisation Unit 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 8 107 Removing the ISM Sub D connectors Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head scre...

Page 222: ...h 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin if available to locked position CAUTION Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna it may cause damage to the antenna Before turning the Polarisation Unit manually remove the connector 1 marked M of the Polarisation Motor Module 2 1 2 Remove M SAILOR900TM book Page 80 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 223: ...UB D connector from the PMM 6 Disconnect the two RF F connectors from the two LNBs Mark the LNBs after the label on the wires Co pol left and X pol right Remove also the RF N connector Figure 8 108 Removing the sub D connector of the PMM Figure 8 109 Disconnecting the LNBs SAILOR900TM book Page 81 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 224: ...ove the 4x4 Allen screws to free the cable spool attached to the PMM Let the cable spool hang freely in the cables 8 Disconnect the connector on the OMT Figure 8 110 Removing the cable spool Figure 8 111 Disconnecting the OMT connector SAILOR900TM book Page 82 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 225: ...ting a new Polarisation Unit To insert a new Polarisation Unit follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 13 Replacing the BUC Fan 8 5 13 1 Removing the BUC Fan 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 8 112 Disconnecting the OMT connector Note The Polarisation Unit is attached to the OMT collar to the feeder h...

Page 226: ...Rotate the Polarisation Unit so that you can reach the BUC fan 6 Disconnect the fan connector 7 Remove the 2x4 mm Allen screws 8 Remove the BUC fan 8 5 13 2 Inserting a new BUC Fan To insert a new BUC Fan follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 14 Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC Figure 8 113 Removing the BUC fan Figure 8 114 Block Up Converter BUC location Step 6 Step 7 SAILOR900TM...

Page 227: ... BUC receives the TX signal and power from the VIM 8 5 14 1 Removing the BUC 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on page 8 79 2 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the waveguide flange at the side of the BUC Figure 8 115 Block Up Converter BUC Power LED green Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Figure 8 116 BUC removing SAILOR900TM b...

Page 228: ...nnect the finger nut N connector from the BUC 8 5 14 2 Inserting a new BUC To insert a new BUC follow the instructions above in reverse order 8 5 15 Replacing the Low Noise Block down converter LNB Figure 8 117 BUC removing continued Important LNB for SAILOR 900 VSAT variant A 7009A 75 Ohm F connector LNB for SAILOR 900 VSAT variant B 7009B 50 Ohm SMA connector Step 3 Step 5 SAILOR900TM book Page ...

Page 229: ... Ohm F connector variant B 50 Ohm SMA connector It has DC power 10 MHz external ref Signal and a 22 kHz control signal is delivered via the IF cable The L band output is delivered to the VIM The removal and insertion procedures of the Co pol LNB and the X pol LNG are identical 8 5 15 1 Removing the LNB 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on page 8 79 Figure 8 118 Low Noise ...

Page 230: ... to the OMT 3 Remove the 4xTorx20 screws and separate the LNB from the filter Reuse the filter 8 5 15 2 Inserting a new LNB To insert a new LNB follow the instructions above in reverse order Figure 8 119 LNB removing SAILOR 900 VSAT variant A Figure 8 120 LNB removing continued SAILOR900TM book Page 88 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 231: ...z control signal is delivered via the IF cable The OMT uses the independency of the signals to split and provide isolation The OMT also detects the output power and temperature of the BUC 8 5 16 1 Removing the OMT 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on page 8 79 2 Follow the instruction in Removing the LNB on page 8 87 and remove both Co pol LNB to the left and X pol LNB to...

Page 232: ...MT 4 Remove the 4xTorx 20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit fixing the rail to the waveguide between the BUC and OMT Figure 8 122 OMT removing 2xTorx20 screws on top Figure 8 123 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit SAILOR900TM book Page 90 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 233: ...arisation Unit fixing the rail to the OMT 6 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the waveguide flange at the side of the BUC 7 The OMT and waveguide are now free to be removed from the Polarisation Unit Figure 8 124 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the right hand rail of the Polarisation Unit Figure 8 125 OMT removing SAILOR900TM book Page 91 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 234: ...ns above in reverse order 8 5 17 Replacing the rotary joint 8 5 17 1 Removing the rotary joint 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches with Torx screws 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 8 126 OMT removing the waveguide Figure 8 127 Rotary joint Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU SAILOR900TM book Page 92 Monday...

Page 235: ...tenna Dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin available in some antennas to locked position 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide Figure 8 128 Azimuth motor remove cover L 35 mm L 35 mm L 35 mm SAILOR900TM book Page 93 Monday September 16 2013 11...

Page 236: ...r plate over the azimuth drive wheel 9 Remove the cover plate 10 Loosen the 3x4 mm Allen screws 11 Rotate the rotary joint on the key holes and lift it carefully up 12 Disconnect the RF connector N type finger nut from the bottom end of the rotary joint Figure 8 129 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel Figure 8 130 Rotary joint in place Step 7 Step 8 SAILOR900TM book Page 94 Monday September ...

Page 237: ...ope isolator Replacing a wire rope isolator is a critical operation for the ADU Read the instructions below carefully before starting the procedure Do not skip any steps You may want to read about inspecting the wire rope isolators see Inspection of wire rope isolators in the section Inspection of mechanical components on page 8 100 Figure 8 131 Rotary joint removed Figure 8 132 Wire rope isolator...

Page 238: ...ce it with a new one 6 Apply Loctite 243 to the 4 x M6 hexagonal head screws and fasten the new wire rope isolator to the top and bottom plate Tools needed 4 x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 10 mm wrench Loctite 243 Important Loosen only one wire rope isolator at a time Two loose isolators will make the antenna very unstable with a high risk of damage Figure 8 133 Remo...

Page 239: ...ent of ADU modules 98 133966 G1 Chapter 8 Service maintenance 8 97 8888 Service maintenance 7 Repeat the procedure for each wire rope isolator that needs replacing SAILOR900TM book Page 97 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 240: ...ar to the one in the figure below will appear 2 The figure shows at Unit no Unit Serial Number for the PCM because this module was exchanged during service In this case the user must press the select button below the VIM module in order to copy the current calibration data to the new PCM module 3 Click Select then a warning will appear 4 Click OK to continue the data is copied into the replaced mo...

Page 241: ...tenance 8 99 8888 Service maintenance showing the status of both modules as Valid Select boxes are greyed out The XIM data are now updated and the SAILOR 900 VSAT is operational again Figure 8 137 XIM data valid SAILOR900TM book Page 99 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 242: ...enna from vibrations that could either reduce pointing accuracy or even damage some of the electronic hardware The isolators are designed to last for the entire lifetime of the ADU but under very severe conditions they might get worn down more quickly It is therefore important that they are inspected visually by a trained service technician to avoid any problems due to worn down wire rope isolator...

Page 243: ... down isolator Note the two broken wires on the second picture They indicate that this wire rope isolator must be replaced Another sign of excessive wear is illustrated in the following figure It shows a healthy wire rope isolator and a critically worn down isolator Figure 8 139 Inspection of a wire rope isolator 1 2 OK NOT OK SAILOR900TM book Page 101 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 244: ...p bar and bottom bar They indicate that this wire rope isolator must be replaced For instructions on how to replace a wire rope isolator see Replacing a wire rope isolator on page 8 95 Figure 8 140 Inspection of a wire rope isolator 2 2 OK NOT OK SAILOR900TM book Page 102 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 245: ... XIM error after exchange of modules ADU POST error hardware error ACU POST error hardware error For information on the function of the LEDs see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages on page 8 9 For a list of all the error messages and warnings see Event messages overview on page G 1 8 8 2 Event list for troubleshooting You can use the event list for troubleshooting It is described in de...

Page 246: ...will hold the outcome of the power up self test ANY FAILED POST test will cause the system to go into safe mode In the below POST the 0x00a023 Ele axis calibration has failed That will cause the 0x00a025 Antenna calibration to fail as well The events hold and show all events that have been detected during the system lifetime Severity levels sev Error means system STOP Warn means system RUN BUT nee...

Page 247: ...er 8 Service maintenance 8 105 8888 Service maintenance The system log holds a minute by minute status readout from the system The system log below holds three active ON events SAILOR900TM book Page 105 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 248: ...ooting 8 106 Chapter 8 Service maintenance 98 133966 G1 8 8 3 2 How to read system messages In the system messages you can match the ID and Description SAILOR900TM book Page 106 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

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Page 252: ...gh band 11 700 GHz Find a satellite that covers the area that you are located in Use for example LyngSat Use a DVB transponder with a good solid signal 8 8 7 1 First signal test Co Pol LNB low band 1 Set up the satellite profile as follows RX RF 11 700 GHz HOR RX LO 9 75 GHz in the below example 0 8 W and 10 747 is used TX RF 13 800z Co pol LO 12 800GHz This tests the Co Pol LNB in the low band 2 ...

Page 253: ... LO 9 75 GHz in the below example 0 8 W and 10 747 is used TX RF 13 800 GHz X pol LO 12 800 GHz This tests the X pol LNB in the low band 2 Activate the profile See that there is full or near full bar readings in the signal bar on the Dashboard and that the signal level is 200 pwr Figure 8 145 Second signal test X pol LNB low band SAILOR900TM book Page 111 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 254: ...the below example 0 8 W and 12 015 GHz is used TX RF 13 800 GHz Co pol LO 12 800 GHz This tests the Co Pol LNB in the high band 2 Activate the profile See that there is full or near full bar readings in the signal bar on the Dashboard and that the signal level is 200 pwr Figure 8 146 Third signal test Co Pol LNB high band SAILOR900TM book Page 112 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 255: ... 10 75 GHz in the below example 0 8 W and 12 015 GHz is used TX RF 13 800 GHz X pol LO 12 800 GHz This tests the X Pol LNB in the high band 2 Activate the profile See that there is full or near full bar readings in the signal bar on the Dashboard and that the signal level is 200 pwr Figure 8 147 Fourth signal test X Pol LNB high band SAILOR900TM book Page 113 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 256: ...ls on www cobham com satcom where you also find the Cobham SATCOM Self Service Center web portal which may help you solve the problem Your dealer installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will assist you whether the need is user training technical support arranging on site repair or sending the product for repair Your dealer installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue SAI...

Page 257: ...Appendices SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 258: ...SAILOR900TM book Page 2 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 259: ... with CE Maritime ETSI EN 302 340 CEI IEC 60950 1 CEI IEC 60945 CEI IEC 60950 22 ADU cable type ACU to ADU Single 50 Ohm coax cable for Rx Tx ACU ADU modem and power ADU cable connector at the ADU Female N Connector 50 Ohm ADU cable connector at the ACU Female N Connector 50 Ohm System power supply range 20 32 VDC Start up voltage 22 VDC guaranteed Total system power consumption 370 W peak 175 W t...

Page 260: ... typ 11 70 GHz excluding radome System G T 19 9 dB K typ 12 75 GHz at 30 elevation and clear sky including radome BUC output power 8 W EIRP 50 1 dBW including radome LNB 2 units multi band LNBs band selection by ACU Tracking Receiver Internal all band modulation type and VSAT modem RSSI Polarisation Linear Cross or Co Pol selected by ACU Elevation Range 25 to 125 Azimuth Range Unlimited Rotary Joi...

Page 261: ...C to 85 C Humidity 100 condensing Rain IP class IEC 60945 Exposed IP56 Wind resistance Operational 80 kt Survival 110 kt Ice Survival 25 mm 1 inch Solar radiation 1120 W m2 to MIL STD 810F 505 4 Compass safe distance 130 cm for Var A 170 cm for Var B to IEC 60945 Maintenance scheduled None Maintenance unscheduled All electronic electromechanical modules and belts can be replaced through the servic...

Page 262: ...cable loss compensation 2 x F Connectors 75 Ohm for Rx Tx to VSAT modem 4 x Ethernet 1 x RS 422 data VSAT modem control 1 x RS 232 data VSAT modem control 1 x NMEA 2000 CAN bus and NMEA 0183 RS 422 for Gyro GPS compass input 1 x DC power input 1 x Grounding bolt Input power See System power supply range and Total system power consumption on page A 1 Modem interface control iDirect openAMIP protoco...

Page 263: ...and ROSS STM SatLink 2900 Gilat SkyEdge II Inmarsat G5 For a list of supported VSAT modems see also the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet Table A 4 Supported VSAT modems Patent application number Description 11749202 5 10 2013 7008607 13 819 621 An assembly comprising a movable and brakable dampable part and a method for braking a movable part WO 2012 175705 Virtual 4 band LNB PCT EP2012 063849 Combined ...

Page 264: ...Outline drawings A 6 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 G1 A 2 Outline drawings A 2 1 ADU Figure A 1 Outline drawing ADU SAILOR900TM book Page 6 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 265: ...ne drawings 98 133966 G1 Appendix A Technical specifications A 7 AAAA Technical specifications A 2 2 ACU Figure A 2 Outline drawing ACU 19 inch rack SAILOR900TM book Page 7 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 266: ...ine drawings A 8 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 G1 A 2 3 N connector interface on the ADU Figure A 3 N Connector interface on the ADU SAILOR900TM book Page 8 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 267: ...de Output IF 2 band F 50 Ohma a 75 Ohm for TT 7009A LO type 2 band Locked to 10 MHz external reference over IF interface or ACU internal LO frequencies 2 band 9 75 10 75 GHz Table A 6 Technical specifications for VSAT LNB 1 2 Parameter Condition remark Unit Min Typical Max Input frequency range VSAT GHz 10 7 12 75 Output IF frequency range 2 band MHz 950 2150 VSWR Input 2 0 1 Output 1 7 1 Noise Fi...

Page 268: ...signals A 3 1 1 Example configuration for an iDirect i5100 L Band range 950 1700 MHz Ku Band frequency 11 7389 GHz L Band frequency 1638 9 MHz LO 10 1 GHz Since the LO frequency of 10 1 GHz is in the range of 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz this is a valid set of data The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune to 11 7389 GHz and provide the carrier on the L Band frequency 1638 9 MHz A 3 1 2 Example configuration for a spe...

Page 269: ... GHz 16 19 V Tone off 11 7 12 75 GHz 11 25 GHz 16 19 V Tone on 12 2 12 75 GHz Table A 8 4 band switching Interface Model Spec Input IF N 50 Ohm Output Ku band 8 W WR75 waveguide 39 0 dBm min Spectrum Non inverting LO type Locked to 10 MHz external reference over IF interface or ACU internal LO frequency Extended 12 80 GHz TX ON OFF 10 MHz reference ON OFF Cooling External temperature controlled fa...

Page 270: ...0 1 MHz dBc Hz 110 IMD3 At 2 x 33 dBm carriers dBc 26 External ref freq input Nominal MHz 10 000000 External reference freq input Deviation Hz 100 0 100 Power supply voltage DC V 20 0 50 0 Supply power DC W 85 Parameter Condition remark Unit Min Typical Max Temperature range Operation w external forced cooling C 30 75 Storage C 40 85 Dimensions L mm 176 W mm 170 H mm 102 Weight Total g 2790 Table ...

Page 271: ...les VMU cables B This appendix contains cable specifications for cables between the ACU and a VSAT modem Modem Cable COMTECH Serial RSSI TT7016A Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 272: ...TECH Serial RSSI TT7016A B 2 Appendix B VMU cables 98 133966 G1 B 1 Modem Cable COMTECH Serial RSSI TT7016A Figure B 1 Modem Cable COMTECH Serial RSSI TT7016A SAILOR900TM book Page 2 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 273: ...irect VSAT modem 98 133966 G1 Appendix B VMU cables B 3 BBBB VMU cables B 2 Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem Figure B 2 Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem SAILOR900TM book Page 3 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 274: ...Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem B 4 Appendix B VMU cables 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 4 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 275: ...upported VSAT modems The following VSAT modems are described OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 Evolution X5 Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 Evolution X5 COMTECH 570L and ROSS box STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem Inmarsat G5 modem SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 276: ...roller ACU and a VSAT modem VMU This protocol allows the VSAT modem to command the ACU to search and lock to a particular satellite as well as allowing exchange of information necessary to permit the VSAT modem to initiate and maintain communication via the antenna and the satellite In general OpenAMIP is not intended for any purpose except to permit a modem and the ACU to perform synchronized aut...

Page 277: ...lite Router on page 4 8 and Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router on page 4 9 for details on cable connections and pin allocation for the RS 232 Console cable Figure C 1 Connecting iDirect iNFINITI 5000 series to the ACU OpenAMIP Figure C 2 Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU OpenAMIP SAILOR900TM book Page 3 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 278: ... sent from VSAT modem Explanation S 15 000000 0 000000 0 000000 Longitude Max_lat Pol_skew H 1451 815000 1 905000 Hunt_frequency Hunt_bandwidth P H V Rx_polarity Tx_polarity B 11250 000000 12800 00000 Rx lcl_osc Tx_lcl_osc T 1403 290000 0 618000 Tx_frequency Tx_bandwidth A 15 Keepalive_interval in mS ACU s message W 300 latlong_interval in seconds ACU w message L 1 1 Modem locked K 90 000000 Max_s...

Page 279: ...Remote modem_hardware 5000 is_mesh 0 disable_options_flash_command 0 carrier_type 0 MOBILE Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem Explanation s 1 1 Functional Tx OK w 1 55 794010 12 52272 985523005 GPS valid Latitude Longitude Time Table C 2 Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem examples Note The iDirect modems only sends the satellite information once when booting If the ACU has not ...

Page 280: ...anufacturer OpenAMIP model OpenAMIP addr 172 26 81 34 port 2000 connect_timeout 30 dedicated_interface ixp1 SATELLITE min_look_angle 0 000000 tx_frequency 1300 000000 tx_bandwidth 36 000000 hunt_bandwidth 36 000000 rx_lcl_osc 11250 000000 tx_lcl_osc 12800 000000 max_skew 90 000000 name T12 channelname T12_EMEA longitude 15 000000 max_lat 0 000000 pol_skew 0 000000 hunt_frequency 1075 000000 polari...

Page 281: ...8 GHz Example tx_lcl_osc 12800 000000 Note SAILOR 900 VSAT supports any LNB frequency due to the 1 cable design MOBILE The iDirect modem must be set to mobile unit and receive the GPS information from the ACU with the command w Valid Lat Lon Time Example is_mobile 1 Tx handshake must not be enabled in the iDirect modem Example tx_handshake_enabled 0 ODU The SAILOR 900 VSAT can work either using th...

Page 282: ...onfiguration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Simple OpenAMIP protocol in iDS 8 0 2 7 is NOT supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT Full OpenAMIP protocol from iDX 2 0 and up is supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT Figure C 4 VSAT modem profile OpenAMIP example Figure C 5 Satellite profile OpenAMIP example SAILOR900TM book Page 8 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 283: ... User name admin Password P 55w0rd 2 Every time a setting is changed in the iDirect modem it must be stored in flash using the following command line command options flash 3 After changing a setting and storing the new setting the modem has to boot its application in order to read and use the new setting This is done with the command line command reset application The iDirect options file is divid...

Page 284: ... OpenAMIP options show MOBILE Check is_mobile 1 Note 2 Connect to modem with telnet and issue command options show SATELLITE Check tx_lcl_osc 12800 000000 Check tx_frequency is between 950 000000 to 1700 000000 Check rx_lcl_osc hunt_frequency is between 10 7 GHz to 12 75 GHz Figure C 6 iDirect OpenAMIP troubleshooting Use same transponder polarity with both calibrations SAILOR900TM book Page 10 Mo...

Page 285: ...ds options show MOBILE Check gps_input 2 tx power Try to increase the tx power step by step up to max 5 dBm which is around SAILOR 900 VSAT P1dB level E g tx power 10 C 1 4 1 Examples of commands options set SATELLITE tx_frequency 1450 options set MOBILE gps_input 2 options set MOBILE is_mobile 1 options set MOBILE tx_handshake_enabled 0 options set ODU odu_tx_10_mhz 1 options flash If this fails ...

Page 286: ...s offering regional VSAT service C 2 1 2 Connections Connect the ACU and iDirect modem with the following cables RS 232 console cable for control communication 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for rx and tx frequencies See Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router on page 4 8 and Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router on page 4 9 for details on cable connections Figure C 7 Connecting iDirect...

Page 287: ...m using root and user passwords The default passwords are Root P 55w0rd User iDirect C 2 2 2 Supported commands After login to the modem the ACU will issue commands to the modem every second The following commands are supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU rx snr options show FREQ_TRANS rx freq tx freq Console port DTE RJ 45 pin Color code RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter pin Console device RTS 1 Blue 8 CTS DT...

Page 288: ...ormation via a data connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT The single cable solution makes it possible to configure the VSAT modem to use any LO frequency in the range from 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune to the correct Ku Band frequency and provide the correct L Band frequency to the VSAT modem The SAILOR 900 VSAT has an extended 8 Watt BUC with LO up conversion frequency of 12 8 GHz...

Page 289: ...MU settings C 2 3 Configuration example Serial Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C 9 VSAT modem profile Serial example Figure C 10 Satellite profile Serial example SAILOR900TM book Page 15 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 290: ...CU to the ROSS box 1 30 also supports setting inclined orbit by entering user defined data C 3 1 1 Connections Connect the ACU and COMTECH 570L ROSS box and Ethernet switch with the following cables Ethernet cables for TCP IP data communication x3 RS 232 console cable 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for rx and tx frequencies See also Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem on page 4 9 an...

Page 291: ...ple COMTECH 570L and ROSS Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C 12 VSAT modem profile COMTECH 570L and ROSS example Figure C 13 Satellite profile COMTECH 570L and ROSS example SAILOR900TM book Page 17 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 292: ...Link 2900 with the following cables Ethernet cable for TCP IP data communication Connect LAN A on the VSAT modem to LAN 1 on the ACU 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for RX and TX frequencies See also Connecting a Satlink 2900 VSAT modem on page 4 10 C 4 1 2 Modem configuration requirements Type the following command in a modem console to set up the STM Satlink 2900 modem to use the SAILOR 900 VSAT...

Page 293: ...2 ACU configuration To set up the ACU to work with an STM Satlink 2900 VSAT modem do as follows 1 Add a modem profile with the STM Satlink 2900 modem See VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 23 2 Add a satellite profile using the STM Satlink modem profile just created See Satellite profiles New entry and Edit on page 6 20 3 Edit the network settings and input the IP information supplied...

Page 294: ...ple STM Satlink 2900 Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C 15 VSAT modem profile STM SatLink 2900 example Figure C 16 Satellite profile STM SatLink 2900 example SAILOR900TM book Page 20 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 295: ...P IP data communication Connect LAN A on the VSAT modem to LAN 1 on the ACU 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for RX and TX frequencies See also Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem on page 4 10 C 5 1 2 Modem configuration requirements 1 Connect a PC with an Ethernet cable to LAN port 1 of the VSAT modem 2 Set the PC to static IP address 192 168 1 2 3 Start an Internet browser e g Internet Explo...

Page 296: ...er Settings RF Downlink frequency In the section General the RF Downlink frequency is shown Write it down as it is going to be used for the selection of LNB LO Further down on the page you find the BUC and LNB LO frequencies LNB LO Depending on the RF Downlink frequency select an appropriate LNB LO of 9 75 10 25 10 75 or 11 25 GHz which will result in an L band frequency between 950 and 1650 MHz w...

Page 297: ...ion example Gilat SkyEdge II Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C 18 VSAT modem profile Gilat Sky Edge II example Figure C 19 Satellite profile Gilat Sky Edge II example SAILOR900TM book Page 23 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 298: ...Connecting a Inmarsat G5 modem Inmarsat G5 is delivered in a pre wired and fully configured 19 rack by Inmarsat C 6 3 Configuration example Inmarsat G5 Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C 20 VSAT modem profile Inmarsat G5 example Figure C 21 Satellite profile Inmarsat G5 example SAILOR900TM book Page 24 Monday September...

Page 299: ...activate the new settings in the ACU You will need to refresh the browser window before the changed settings become visible Figure D 1 How to use the command line interface example for telnet H telnet 192 168 0 1 acu login admin Password Connect to SAILOR VSAT using IP address UCLI config current_list Read or change settings Write new settings to SAILOR VSAT 1 2 3 UCLI config activate Note Every c...

Page 300: ... do as follows 1 Open a Telnet client of your choice 2 At the prompt enter the IP address of the ACU user name admin and password 1234 D 1 2 Help If you enter help directly at the prompt UCLI all available commands are listed Additionally any command will take help as first argument and display detailed information of the specific command D 1 3 Conventions The command description below uses the fo...

Page 301: ...ding_list Shows the number of pending changes config current_list Shows the values for the current satellite profile antenna and some tracking information config activate Use this command to save and activate the pending changes in the SAILOR 900 VSAT Table D 2 UCLI command config Command Description demo start Starts a demo pattern where the antenna will turn azimuth elevation and cross elevation...

Page 302: ... available including a short description help satellite Shows the sub commands and description for the command satellite help modem Shows the sub commands and a short description for the command modem help track Shows the sub commands and description for the command track help status Shows the sub commands and description for the command status help system Shows the sub commands and a short descri...

Page 303: ...st and 1 0 for east satellite skew satellite skew 3 7 Shows or sets an additional skew offset of the satellite Some satellite has additional skew because they have been placed different in the orbit E g Optus satellites in Australia are offset 45 degrees Most satellites have 0 degree skew offset Skew of the satellite 90 to 90 satellite max_inc satellite max_inc 2 5 Shows or sets the maximum inclin...

Page 304: ...5 Shows or sets the Ku band rx frequency and LNB Lo frequency RF frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz LNB Lo frequency 9 6 GHz 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT supports any LNB Lo Note Setting the Ku band rx frequency and LNB Lo automatically configures the L band rx frequency Rx L band freq rx_rf_freq LNB Lo Example 1567 890 MHz 11 567890 GHz 10 GHz satellite rx_if_freq satellite rx_if_freq 1200 123 9 75 Shows o...

Page 305: ...ing the L band tx frequency automatically configures the Ku band frequency Ku band frequency 12 8 GHz BUC Lo L band frequency Example 14 108300 GHz 12 8 GHz 1308 300000 MHz Command Description Table D 8 UCLI command satellite Continued Command Description status Shows the sub commands available including a short description status system Shows the current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT For further ...

Page 306: ...ended uses the built in 300 kHz filter of the SAILOR 900 VSAT rssi uses the RSSI signal from the VSAT modem wide uses the wide band filter to track the satellite dvb uses the built in DVB S2 receiver of the SAILOR 900 VSAT to track the satellite You must configure dvb_sym and dvb_nid track dvb_sym track dvb_sym 22 Shows or sets the current mega symbols rate for the DVB S2 receiver when in dvb mode...

Page 307: ... UCLI command track Command Description zone Shows the sub commands unit and description for the command zone zone id azimuth start angle end angle Sets the azimuth angles of the blocking zone for one zone Valid zones 0 to 7 Valid angles 0 to 360 zone id elevation start angle end angle Sets the elevation angles for a blocking zone Valid zones 0 to 7 Valid angles 0 to 360 zone id tx_off yes no Enab...

Page 308: ...Supported commands D 10 Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 10 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 309: ... GHz 20 000 MS s 20 000 MS s 4106 4106 South East Asia NSS6 Transponder Backup 95 E Horizontal Horizontal 11 676 GHz 12 729 GHz 27 500 MS s 26 400 MS s 6553 5 100 Europe Thor 5 T2 Transponder Backup 0 8 W Horizontal Vertical 11 785 GHz 12 418 GHz 30 000 MS s 28 000 MS s 70 70 Europe Astra2 Transponder Backup 28 2 E Horizontal Horizontal 11 623 GHz 12 032 GHz 27 500 MS s 27 500 MS s 32 2 China Apst...

Page 310: ...2 407 GHz 12 600 MS s 12 600 MS s 0 0 Singapore Thaicom 5 78 5 E Horizontal Vertical 12 272 GHz 12 313 GHz 30 000 MS s 30 000 MS s 88 1 Singapore Apstar 2R Telstar 10 Apstar 7 76 5 E Vertical 11 167 GHz 45 000 MS s 0 Osaka Japan KT 5 113 E Vertical 12 430 GHz 25 6 Ms s 0 VSAT coverage Satellite name Satellite position RX polarisation RX frequency Symbol rate NID Table E 1 Examples of DVB S satelli...

Page 311: ... F 1 2 Safety First of all grounding of the system is required for safety reasons In the event of a lightning strike at the ADU a proper grounding of the system will provide a low resistance path to divert the strike discharge to seawater F 1 3 ESD Protection The ESD protection circuits in the ACU rely on proper grounding of the system in order to work properly Otherwise sensitive circuits within ...

Page 312: ...some cases it may not be possible to access the hull and at the same time place the ACU in a suitable place A way to insure good grounding and at the same time make it possible to ground the coax cable is to extend the ship ground plane by means of copper foil The maximum length of the foil is determined by the width of the foil Copper foil 5 cm wide Max 50 cm Copper foil 10 cm wide Max 100 cm Cop...

Page 313: ...ternative grounding methods are suggested in the following paragraphs F 3 Alternative grounding for steel hulls The following guidelines assume a two wire isolated grounding arrangement that is no part of the circuit in particular the battery negative is connected to any ground potential or equipment F 3 1 Grounding the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded to the ship with the short cable Fur...

Page 314: ... and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion F 3 2 2 Terminal grounded at a dedicated RF ground alternative In this case the ADU is grounded with a separate ground cable The ground cable must be routed parallel and close to the shielded coax cable connecting the ADU to the ACU grounding kit A heavy gauge wire with tinned strands min 6 mm2 can be used for this purpose Important Ho...

Page 315: ...alternative QWHQQD JURXQGHG ZLWK VHSDUDWH FDEOH QWHQQD 0DVW HOHFWULFDOO ERQGHG WR WKH VWHHO KXOO DVH 3ODWH QWHQQD LVRODWHG IURP WKH WKH KXOO QWHQQD JURXQGHG ZLWK PRXQWLQJ EROWV QWHQQD 0DVW HOHFWULFDOO ERQGHG WR WKH VWHHO KXOO DVH 3ODWH HOHFWULFDOO ERQGHG WR WKH KXOO WKRXJK WKH PDVW 5HFRPPHQGHG OWHUQDWLYH SAILOR900TM book Page 5 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 316: ...the chassis grounding stud This way the isolated grounding arrangement is maintained F 4 2 Grounding the ADU If the mounting base of the ADU is electrically connected to the hull or any other ground potential than the ACU the ADU must be isolated at its mounting bolts by means of shoulder bushings and washers see F 6 3 This is done in order to prevent DC currents flowing in the hull thus causing e...

Page 317: ...ix F Grounding and RF protection F 7 FFFF Grounding and RF Figure F 4 Alternative grounding for aluminium hulls QWHQQD 7HUPLQDO HDY DXJH LUH 5 URXQG DSDFLWLYH 25 VHSHUDWH JURXQG SODWH 7HUPLQDO URXQGLQJ LW SAILOR900TM book Page 7 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 318: ...able from Thrane Thrane Further the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected The ground connection must be established at a dedicated RF ground either capacitive or electrical coupled Important Bear in mind that the ADU ground connection is to be made at the same electrical ground potential as the ACU see Grounding the ...

Page 319: ...shings and washers see section F 6 3 However a ground connection must be established via one of the mounting bolts using a separate ground cable The ground cable must be routed parallel and in close proximity to the shielded coax cable hence connecting the ADU to the ACU Grounding kit A heavy gauge wire with tinned strands min 6 mm2 can be used for this purpose Figure F 5 Alternative grounding for...

Page 320: ... separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs The ground cable is constructed using an appropriate cable with a cross section area of at least 6 mm2 AWG10 and terminated with insulated ring crimp terminals see illustration below The crimp terminals must be a marine approved type e g the DuraSeal series from Raychem Figure F 6 Separate ground cable QWHQQD 0 QVXODWHG 5LQJ 7HUPLQDO 5D F...

Page 321: ...he ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base shoulder bushings and washers must be used see figure F 7 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base on page F 11 At the other end connect the ground cable as described in Grounding the ACU on page F 2 F 6 3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base In cases where the ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base shoulder bushings and washers acces...

Page 322: ... as illustrated below Remember to seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion Figure F 8 ADU isolation and grounding cable Isolating shoulder bush Plain washer stainless steel Spring washer stainless steel Plain washer stainless steel Serrated washer stainless steel Ground cable Ground cable SAILOR900TM book Page 12 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 323: ...ing 98 133966 G1 Chapter F Grounding and RF protection F 13 FFFF Grounding and RF F 7 Jumper cable for grounding Figure F 9 Jumper cable for grounding specifications SAILOR900TM book Page 13 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 324: ...problems with interference from HF transmitters it is advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF The ferrites will have no effect on the differential mode signals but increases the impedance in relation to common mode RFI F 8 1 Recommendations Use 1 5 pcs hinged clamp cores e g the RFC or SFC series from Kitagawa mounted on the ADU cable near ...

Page 325: ...ass LED in the LED panel of the ACU is lit As long as an event is active it is shown in the ACU display and the web interface in HELPDESK Event list or click the event icon on the DASHBOARD State the Event ID when contacting your service partner The event description might contain a number of digits in brackets e g 00000005 This is supplemental information and used for service and diagnostics purp...

Page 326: ... loaded correctly 0A007 0 Antenna ERROR XIM FPGA load The VIM TIM FPGA cannot be initialised and loaded correctly 0A008 0 Antenna ERROR XIM production Production calibration data stored in the VIM TIM module is invalid 0A00A 0 Antenna ERROR GPS initialisation The GNSS device cannot be initialised Check cable and GNSS device 0A014 0 Antenna ERROR AMB device discovery Missing one or more of the foll...

Page 327: ...stops not found at expected locations Check belt zero reference module and end stops Info See 0A021 0 0A023 0 Antenna ERROR Ele axis calibration Elevation axis zero reference or end stops not found at expected locations Check belt zero reference module and end stops Info See 0A021 0 0A024 0 Antenna ERROR Pol axis calibration Polarisation axis zero reference or end stops not found at expected locat...

Page 328: ...down The azimuth motor control has detected one of the following situations Extreme temperature voltage current or velocity The motor was then shut down This is usually a temporary situation and is probably fixed by a restart of the system 0A03C 0 Antenna ERROR Xel DDM shutdown As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the cross elevation motor control 0A03D 0 Antenna ERROR Ele DDM shutdown As Azi DDM s...

Page 329: ...uired unless this is a permanent situation In this case the belt and encoder of the azimuth axis must be checked 0A04A 0 Antenna WARNING Xel encoder slip A slip of the cross elevation encoder has been detected No user interaction is required unless this is a permanent situation In this case the belt and encoder of the cross elevation axis must be checked 0A04B 0 Antenna WARNING Ele encoder slip A ...

Page 330: ... The azimuth motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A056 0 Antenna WARNING Xel DDM warning The cross elevation motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A057 0 Antenna WARNING Ele DDM...

Page 331: ...esult check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded Info See 0A059 0 0A05B 0 Antenna WARNING Ele cal limits Elevation axis calibration result check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded Info See 0A059 0 0A05C 0 Antenna WARNING Pol cal limits Polarisation axis calibration result check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded Info See 0A059 0 0A05D 0 Antenna W...

Page 332: ...G GNSS data Missing GPS data fix 08066 0 ADM WARNING Heading data Missing heading information Check cable and heading provider device 08067 0 ADM ERROR PCB temperature ADM temperature too high The ACU is not equipped with a fan so make sure there is compliance with the environmental specifications 08068 0 ADM ERROR PSM power The PSM fails to provide the requested supply voltage 08069 0 ADM WARNING...

Page 333: ...Slave connection The system is configured as a dual antenna master but no dual antenna slave is connected to it Either disable the dual antenna master in the web interface or configure a another system as a dual antenna slave 08074 0 ADM WARNING Master connection The system is configured as a dual antenna slave but it was not possible to connect to the dual antenna master Check that the IP address...

Page 334: ...e PCM or the VIM in the antenna are malfunctioning or one of them has been replaced In the latter case select which is the original device in the web interface and restart the system 0810A 0 ADM ERROR ADM production data Production data has been corrupted 0810B 0 ADM ERROR ADU software version Some error occurred during upload of software to the ADU which means that the ADU software version is not...

Page 335: ... in the PSM It should be replaced 0B001 0 PSM ERROR NMEA 2000 identifier Missing or invalid production data in the PSM It should be replaced 0B010 0 PSM ERROR PSM link SW version Link to the PSM module could not be established Either the PSM board is malfunctioning or if the system software has just been updated the software is too old and is not compatible with the PSM hardware 0B060 0 PSM WARNIN...

Page 336: ...List of ACU events G 12 Appendix G System messages 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 12 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 337: ...the approvals for SAILOR 900 VSAT CE R TTE Eutelsat S A Eutelsat S A H 2 CE R TTE The SAILOR 900 VSAT is CE certified R TTE directive as stated in the Declaration of Conformity with R TTE Directive enclosed in copy on the next page SAILOR900TM book Page 1 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 338: ...CE R TTE H 2 Appendix H Approvals 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 2 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 339: ...Eutelsat S A 98 133966 G1 Appendix H Approvals H 3 HHHH Approvals H 3 Eutelsat S A SAILOR900TM book Page 3 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 340: ...Eutelsat S A H 4 Appendix H Approvals 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 4 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 341: ...D DDM DC Motor Driver Module DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network With dynamic addressing a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network DNS Domain Name System A system translating server names URLs to server addresses DVB Digital Video Broadcasting a set of standards relating to digital telev...

Page 342: ...andards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology ISM Inertial Sensor Module K KDM Keyboard and Display Module of the ACU L LAN Local Area Network LEN Load Equivalent Number LGPL Lesser General Public License LNB Low Noise Block A device used to amplify or boost the weak received signal without amplifying the noise signals hence the low noise part of LNB and to convert the...

Page 343: ...ABS ORE Optical Reference Encoder P PAST Person Activated Self Test PCM Pedestal Control Module PMM Polarisation Motor Module POST Power On Self Test A system test that is activated each time the system is powered on PSM Power Supply Module R RF Radio Frequency Electromagnetic wave frequencies between about 3 kilohertz and about 300 gigahertz including the frequencies used for communications signa...

Page 344: ...e Interface V VIM VSAT Interface Module VMU VSAT Modem Unit VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal a two way satellite ground station or a stabilized maritime VSAT antenna with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 metres W WAN Wide Area Network X XIM Xim Interface Module term for the module that connects the PCM and the ACU X stands for one of various interface modules Z ZRM Zero Reference Module SAIL...

Page 345: ... attenuation 3 23 ADU cable loop DC resistance 3 23 ADU events G 2 aluminum hulls grounding F 6 antenna drainage 3 16 grounding recommendations F 3 installation location 3 3 isolation from mounting base F 11 mast design 3 8 obstructions 3 4 opening 3 21 radiation 3 6 stabilization 2 3 antenna cable check condition 6 7 antenna dish position fix 2 5 8 22 approvals CE R TTE H 2 Eutelsat H 3 Apstar E ...

Page 346: ...ror codes 6 8 flow chart 6 9 NID 6 4 polarisation 6 4 satellite data 6 4 6 7 6 21 E 1 service profile 6 3 calibration data 6 45 enter 6 3 reset 6 45 update 8 98 CE approval H 2 change administrator password 6 41 Change network 6 43 China satellite E 1 command line interface D 1 config D 3 demo D 3 dualantenna D 4 exit D 4 help D 2 modem D 5 satellite D 5 status D 7 supported commands D 3 system D ...

Page 347: ...block diagram 8 18 default reset to factory settings 6 44 default gateway 6 30 degradation due to the radar 3 14 Ku band connection 3 14 demo command line interface D 3 DHCP client 6 29 DHCP server 6 29 diagnostic report 6 35 8 2 display ACU description 6 46 distance antenna to GPS receiver 3 15 antenna to radar 3 12 DNS setup 6 30 drainage of antenna 3 16 drawing ACU rack version A 7 ADU A 6 dual...

Page 348: ... GPS receiver distance from antenna 3 15 grounding F 1 ACU rack version 3 25 ADU 3 22 aluminum hulls F 6 antenna F 3 cable F 10 fiberglass hulls F 8 recommendations F 2 steel hulls F 3 terminal F 2 gusset plates 3 8 gyro input 4 4 H hatch remove 3 21 heading input dual antenna mode 3 27 NMEA 4 4 help command line interface D 2 helpdesk number 8 2 changing in web interface 8 2 humidity in antenna 3...

Page 349: ...2 administrator web interface 6 41 M mail server setup 6 31 management PC connect 4 6 mast 2 braces 3 12 3 braces 3 11 design 3 8 flange thickness 3 8 flatness 3 8 foundation 3 8 gusset plates 3 8 height 3 8 without braces 3 11 mast flange 3 8 mast for antenna 3 8 mast length 3 11 master active dual antenna 6 36 Master ACU dual antenna 6 36 messages G 1 sent from VMU OpenAMIP C 4 MIB 6 52 MIB file...

Page 350: ... 5 PCM block diagram 8 17 peak current 5 1 permissions user 6 43 Person Activated Self Test 8 9 placing the antenna 3 3 PMM block diagram 8 20 polarisation skew 6 7 pole mount 3 8 POST 8 9 power BUC 6 12 sources 5 1 power cable connect 5 4 selection 5 2 Power On Self Test 8 9 power supply 2 6 protect access to settings 6 42 Proxy server disabling 6 16 R R TTE approval H 2 radar distance from anten...

Page 351: ... 8 3 send e mail diagnostic report 6 35 Serial examples C 15 setup C 12 supported commands C 13 server setup SMTP 6 31 service hatch lock 3 21 remove 3 21 service port rack version 4 2 service profile calibration 6 3 SES satellite E 1 setup diagnostic report 6 35 e mail 6 31 for statistics report 6 31 statistics report 6 32 user permissions 6 42 shadowing 3 4 ship motion centre 3 7 signal level mo...

Page 352: ... G 1 T technical data A 1 Telnet D 2 Telstar 10 E 2 terminal grounding recommendations F 2 Thaicom 5 E 2 Thor 5 T2 satellite E 1 TMA add search path 8 6 software update 8 5 software version 8 5 specific software 8 6 TMA program 8 5 TNC connector 4 3 tools needed 3 2 track command line interface D 8 troubleshooting BUC 8 107 8 108 diagnostic report 8 2 LNB 8 109 TT number 2 9 TX gain fixed 6 12 TX ...

Page 353: ...nings 8 3 warranty 8 114 web interface browser settings 6 16 connect 6 1 LAN connector 4 6 navigating 6 15 refresh 6 6 software update 8 7 web mmi LAN connector 4 6 Wiring 4 1 5 1 X XIM 8 103 XIM data 8 98 modify 6 43 Z Zeroconf 6 30 zone command line interface D 9 ZRM block diagram 8 19 SAILOR900TM book Page 9 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

Page 354: ...Index 10 Chapter Index 98 133966 G1 SAILOR900TM book Page 10 Monday September 16 2013 11 01 AM ...

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Page 356: ...98 133966 G1 www cobham com satcom 98 138976 A Cover_SAILOR 900 VSAT System_407090B indd 4 15 04 2013 15 54 40 ...

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