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Series 12 Ku-Band System Configuration(s) 6012-33 Installation Manual
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1. Series 12 Ku-Band System Configuration(s)
The Series 12 Ku-Band Stabilized Antenna system is to be used for Transmit/Receive (TX/RX) satellite communications. It is
comprised of two major groups of equipment: the Above Decks Equipment (ADE) and the Below Decks Equipment (BDE). There
will also be interconnecting cables between the ADE & BDE and cables to provide other inputs to the system.
It is initially equipped for Ku-Band operation; however, an optional Ka-Band upgrade kit is available for when the Ka-Band
services are available.
1.1. System Cables
AC power and coaxial cables are discussed in a separate chapter.
1.2. Other Inputs to the System
Multi-conductor cables from Ship’s Gyro Compass, GPS, phone, fax and computer equipment may be connected in the
system.
1.3. Simplified Block Diagram of a Series 12 Ku-Band System
Your Series 12 Ku-Band TXRX system consists of two major groups of equipment: an above-decks group and a below-
decks group. Each group is comprised of, but is not limited to, the items listed below. All equipment comprising the
Above Decks is incorporated inside the radome assembly and is integrated into a single operational entity. For inputs,
this system requires only an unobstructed line-of-sight view to the satellite, Gyro Compass input and AC electrical
power.
A. Above-Decks Equipment (all shown as the ADE) Group
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Stabilized antenna pedestal
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Antenna Reflector
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Feed Assembly with Cross-Pol and Co-Pol LNBs
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8W Ku-Band Solid State Block Up-Converter (BUC)
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Radome Assembly
B. Below-Decks Equipment Group
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Media Xchange Point™ (MXP)
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Customer Furnished Equipment - Satellite Modem and other below decks equipment required for the desired
communications purposes (including LAN and VOIP equipment).
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Appropriate Coax, Ethernet, and telephone cables