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DAC-2202 Antenna Control Unit

Functional Testing

6-3

6.7.

Check ACU Parameters

Assure that the parameters are set correctly (you may wish to record them). Refer to the Antenna manual for factory
default parameters.

PARAMETER My

Parameters

EL TRIM

AZ TRIM

AUTO THRES

EL STEP SIZE

AZ STEP SIZE

STEP INTEGRAL

SEARCH INC

SEARCH LIMIT

SEARCH DELAY

SWEEP INC

SYSTEM TYPE

GYRO TYPE

POL TYPE

POL OFFSET

POL SCALE

AZ LIMIT 1

AZ LIMIT 2

EL LIMIT 12

AZ LIMIT 3

AZ LIMIT 4

EL LIMIT 34

AZ LIMIT 5

AZ LIMIT 6

EL LIMIT 56

AZ LIMIT 7 / 5V OFFSET

AZ LIMIT 8 / 5V SCALE

EL LIMIT 78 / (Blank)

TX POLARITY

TRACK DISP

Summary of Contents for DAC-2202

Page 1: ...pe Unit 1 Orion Industrial Centre Wide Lane Swaythling Southampton UK S0 18 2HJ Tel 44 0 23 80 671155 Fax 44 0 23 80 671166 Email seatel cobham com Web www cobham com seatel Sea Tel Inc doing business as Cobham SATCOM August 26 2010 Document No 126523 Revision G2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR SEA TEL MODEL DAC 2202 ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT ...

Page 2: ...Manual for your system Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved The information contained in this document is proprietary to Sea Tel Inc This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without the consent of Sea Tel Inc The information in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright 2007 Sea Tel Inc Revision History REV ECO Date Description By A N A May 23 2007 Production...

Page 3: ...o Gyro Search Pattern 2 15 2 2 AUTO POLARIZATION OPERATION 2 16 2 3 RADOME ASSEMBLY OPERATION 2 16 3 BASIC CONFIGURATION INFORMATION 3 1 3 1 OPEN ANTENNA MODEM INTERFACE PROTOCOL OPENAMIP SPECIFICATION 3 1 3 1 1 Overview 3 1 3 1 2 Interface requirements 3 1 3 1 3 Utilized OpenAMIP Commands 3 1 3 2 COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 2 3 2 1 Positive Satellite ID 3 2 3 2 2 Below Decks AC Power...

Page 4: ... 5 5 16 SYSTEM TYPE PARAMETER 5 5 5 17 GYRO TYPE 5 7 5 18 POLANG TYPE 5 7 5 19 POL OFFSET 5 7 5 20 POL SCALE 5 7 5 21 RADIATION HAZARD AND BLOCKAGE MAPPING AZ LIMIT PARAMETERS 5 7 5 22 5V OFFSET MAY NOT BE IN YOUR SOFTWARE 5 11 5 23 5V SCALE MAY NOT BE IN YOUR SOFTWARE 5 12 5 24 TX POLARITY 5 12 5 25 TRACK DISP 5 12 5 26 SAVE NEW PARAMETERS 5 12 5 27 REMOTE COMMAND 5 12 5 28 REMOTE MONITOR 5 13 5 ...

Page 5: ...ptop LAN to ACU 7 25 7 16 1 PC Laptop Native 9 Pin Serial Port to ACU 7 25 7 16 2 PC Laptop USB Port to ACU 7 26 7 17 PC DACREMP TO ACU COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION 7 26 7 17 1 TCP IP Based 7 26 7 17 2 Serial Based 7 27 7 18 DACREMP FIND DAC S 7 28 7 19 PARAMETER DUMP USING DACREMP 7 28 7 20 PARAMETER UPLOAD USING DACREMP 7 29 7 21 SHD COMMIF UPLOAD UTILITY SOFTWARE 7 30 7 22 SHD UPDATE UTILITY INS...

Page 6: ...Interface 9 1 9 1 5 J4B Antenna Pedestal M C Interface 9 2 9 1 6 J3 M C Aux Serial Interface 9 2 9 1 7 J2 NMEA A Interface 9 2 9 1 8 J2 NMEA B Interface 9 2 9 1 9 Ethernet 9 2 9 1 10 DVB Compliant Tracking Receiver 9 3 9 1 11 L Band SCPC Narrow Band Tracking Receiver 9 3 9 1 12 L Band NBIF Narrow Band Tracking Receiver 9 3 9 1 13 Narrow Band SCPC receiver DAC 2302 ONLY 9 3 9 2 TERMINAL MOUNTING ST...

Page 7: ...llite signal It is normally connected to an Antenna and other equipment to form a system The system consists of two major groups of equipment an above decks group and a below decks group Each group is comprised of but 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 opera...

Page 8: ...Introduction DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit 1 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 9: ...longitude as was used last Press ENTER then the LEFT or RIGHT arrow and then ENTER to target the same satellite If you are targeting a different satellite you will need to change the tracking parameters and then target the desired satellite refer to the operation section for the Satellite menu below A If no signal is found The Tracking LED will flash for a short period of time per the SEARCH DELAY...

Page 10: ...P DOWN to increment decrement the selected character This steps the selected entry one increment per sequential key press or rapidly increments the selected entry when pressed held At any main menu level press ENTER to access the sub menu items When viewing one of the sub menus pressing the ENTER key will step down through the sub menu items like the DOWN arrow does When editing the cursor is visi...

Page 11: ...Error Code information menu to determine which error s have occurred OFF indicates that no errors have occurred 2 5 Display Entry Operation Menus The operation menus are arranged in four groups Use the NEXT key to cycle through the groups use the ENTER key to access the sub menu of a selected group and then use the UP DOWN arrow keys to move up and down the sub menu items 2 6 Overview Operation Fl...

Page 12: ...cally updated manually set the correct position value and Hemisphere To Execute To EXIT LON 122 0 W OR Set to the Heading value of the Gyro Compass NMEA 0183 SBS or Synchro To Execute To EXIT HDG 000 0 000 0 OR Set to the desired Azimuth value that you want to target the antenna to To Execute To EXIT AZ 123 4 AGC 1234 OR Set to the desired Elevation value that you want to target the antenna to To ...

Page 13: ...OWN arrow to increment decrement this character Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow again to select another digit or the East West character to edit Press ENTER when you are finished editing the Longitude position HDG 000 0 000 0 The displayed heading is comprised of two values The left is the integrated response from the antenna pedestal and right is the local input from the gyrocompass Press DOWN or E...

Page 14: ...d Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character Range of acceptable latitude values is 000 0 East to 180 0 East West to 000 0 West however longitude may be entered as 000 0 359 9 East if you prefer 181 0 East is the same as 179 0 West Tenths may be entered and will be used internally but the display will round off to nearest whole degree When the hemisphere charact...

Page 15: ... ENTER to access the Sat ID Receiver Baud entry mode This is used to input the numeric value of Baud Rate symbol rate OR of the KHz value of the desired the Intermediate Frequency 950 2150 you want to use for Tracking This setting of the Satellite Identification tracking receiver and the current signal level AGC will be displayed In DVB Mode BAUD 20000 AGC 1234 In SCPC Mode KHz AGC 1234 To manuall...

Page 16: ... have any one of the SCPC narrow band receivers installed in your ACU L Band SCPC 70MHz SCPC or 140MHZ SCPC To manually update press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to bring the cursor up under the current setting Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available FEC selections Press ENTER to set the desired selection OR Press NEXT to abort and return to the main Satellite display SKEW 000...

Page 17: ...eturn to the main Satellite display 2 6 3 Antenna Information Menus Display Meaning AZ 123 4 EL 056 7 REL 234 5 AGC 1234 Press the NEXT key until the Antenna main menu is displayed This is the display of the current Antenna information While in the antenna main menu pressing the UP DOWN LEFT or RIGHT arrows moves the antenna in those respective directions Quick pres release the desired arrow key w...

Page 18: ...cted to a LIMITED azimuth antenna has cable UNWRAP the value displayed here is the antenna position relative to the bow of the ship ranging from 020 0 700 0 with 360 0 indicating when antenna is pointed in line with the bow UNWRAP should occur at REL 023 0 697 0 If this ACU is connected to a UNLIMITED azimuth antenna no mechanical stops in azimuth rotation the value displayed here is the antenna p...

Page 19: ...ribed blockage zone s This Tracking condition controls the local logic output state of SW2 output terminal on the 25 pin Terminal Mounting Strip PCB If the Antenna Pedestal during normal operation fails to meet FCC stabilization compliance MUTE will be appear in the place of the ON OFF tracking status Whenever in the BLOCKED or MUTE tracking condition the SW2 output will be shorted or open if SYST...

Page 20: ...ation or repair of your antenna system These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician CAUTION Improper setting s of these parameters can and will cause your system not to perform properly Refer to the SETUP information in the Installation section of this manual 2 7 Tracking Operation Tracking which is controlled by the ACU is fine pointing angle adjustments to the ante...

Page 21: ...tern for your antenna model and the frequency band being used The dimensions and timing of the search pattern are determined by the SETUP parameters SEARCH INC SEARCH LIMIT SEARCH DELAY and SWEEP INC Search is also affected by the Threshold and the internal receiver settings under the Satellite menu To change any one of these parameters refer to Changing the Search Parameters procedures below All ...

Page 22: ...ARCH INC set to the default value for the frequency band that your antenna model is currently being used for typically 15 counts for Ku Band antennas and 30 for C Band antennas SEARCH LIMIT leave this set to the default value for your antenna model typically 100 counts for Ku Band antennas and 200 for C Band antennas SEARCH DELAY default or any number of seconds from 1 255 that you would prefer th...

Page 23: ... have slower speeds set to 0047 5 degrees second for 2 4M to 3 6M antenna systems Mid size antennas can be driven a little faster set to 0063 8 degrees second for 2M antennas models Smaller antennas should have faster speeds set to 0079 18 degrees second for all 0 8M to 1 5M antenna models GYRO TYPE MUST be set to zero for this search pattern SAT REF mode MUST be ON for this search pattern Target ...

Page 24: ...U will send a command to the PCU to drive the 24V DC motor drive on the feed to peak the polarization There is no other operation required when the system is in auto polarization mode Polang Type 72 2 3 Radome Assembly Operation When operating the system it is necessary that the radome access hatch or door be closed and secured in place at all times This prevents rain salt water and wind from ente...

Page 25: ... whereby a specific satellite modem and Antenna system are properly configured to work together The protocol does not make specific provisions for auto discovery or parameter negotiation It is still the responsibility of the installer to assure the parameters of both the satellite modem proper option files and the ACU PCU setup parameters are actually compatible for the intended satellite s 3 1 2 ...

Page 26: ... for best satellite reception Transmit Receive RF equipment will be mounted on the Antenna pedestal inside the radome The Below Decks Equipment BDE comprises of an Antenna Control Unit a satellite modem Multiplexer and all other ancillary communications equipment mounted in various locations throughout the interior of the ship 3 2 1 Positive Satellite ID The ACU has the means of positively identif...

Page 27: ...e plenty of air space between units to allow heat to vent off of the equipment If the mounting location is a closed space assure that the equipment will not be damaged by trapped heat install vents and or fans to evacuate the heat Refer to the Specifications of the equipment installed for acceptable operating temperature 4 3 Preparing For The Installation Always prepare for the installation before...

Page 28: ... Electrical Shock Potentials exist on the Gyro Compass output lines Assure that the Gyro Compass output is turned OFF when handling and connecting wiring to the Terminal Mounting Strip DO NOT HOTPLUG THIS CONNECTION 4 7 1 1 Jumper Selection JP1 JP4 are to couple in pull up resistors for the below listed functions JP5 selects the DC voltage output on TS4 JP1 SW1 This output would be used for below ...

Page 29: ...ts Be sure to properly retune the receiver frequency when you are finished testing the external input Operation In NORMAL operation AGC must be above Threshold AND external MODEM Lock input must be locked to Track the satellite If you are tracking a satellite signal and the AGC is above threshold Tracking light on solid but the external AGC signal rises above 2 5 volts for more than 20 seconds ext...

Page 30: ...ips Gyro Compass Heading The NMEA0183 compliant inputs are then connected via a 9 pin ribbon cable to the ACU s J2 NMEA communications port A GPS Latitude and Longitude input may also be connected but is not required because there is a GPS device already installed in your antenna NOTE If you connect a ships GPS to the terminal mounting strip you MUST disconnect the GPS antenna on the antenna pedes...

Page 31: ...urable static IP address with 2 TCP IP connections for diagnostic software connections and a UPD Port for an Authorized Sea Tel Dealer to perform a software upload to the Comm IF Module For operating a ABS VSAT system this Ethernet port must be connected via a CAT5 patch cable to an available LAN port of an OpenAMIP compatible satellite modem i e an iDirect 5000 Series satellite modem 4 11 Install...

Page 32: ...Installation DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit 4 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 33: ... your antenna manual for the Default Setup Parameters which were entered into your ACU at the Factory When your system was installed your dealer will have changed some of these parameters so that the ACU will read your Gyro compass input properly optimize azimuth and elevation targeting optimize polarization and to assure that Tracking is in DishScan mode In normal operation you should NOT need to...

Page 34: ...and then press the ENTER key to save the parameters Parameters Saved will be displayed To Execute To EXIT SETUP SAVE NEW PARAMETERS OR To EXIT SETUP OR This parameter is used to issue engineering level commands to the PCU under the direction of the Service department ONLY To Execute To EXIT REMOTE COMMAND 0000 OR This parameter displays results for monitor commands issued in the Remote Commands me...

Page 35: ... and The ACU must NOT be set for Inclined Orbit Search 5 6 Manually Optimizing Targeting First assure that all of your Ship Satellite settings in the ACU are correct 1 Target the desired satellite immediately turn Tracking OFF and record the Azimuth and Elevation positions in the ANTENNA display of the ACU these are the Calculated positions 2 Turn Tracking ON allow the antenna to Search for the ta...

Page 36: ...se Floor AGC value Calculate the Difference between Peak AGC and Noise Floor AGC AUTO THRES should be set to 1 3 to of the Difference This will usually be around 100 counts 3 dB for a typical antenna configuration Changes to this parameter may be required based on carrier tracking frequency possible adjacent satellite or ambient interference with desired satellite To manually update press the LEFT...

Page 37: ... or RIGHT arrow key to move the cursor left or right to select other characters to modify When you are finished modifying press ENTER to execute the new value OR press NEXT to abort and exit setup mode 5 15 SWEEP INC This parameter should be set for the desired azimuth sweep speed of a No Gyro search or the Sweep Increment dimension of an Inclined Orbit search refer to the search pattern informati...

Page 38: ... Series 09 systems because they ALL provide the LNB voltage at the pedestal 32 Display Relative in the Azimuth entry display Enabling this function causes REL position to take the place of the DishScan signaling in the Azimuth entry display Relative position of the antenna is RARELY more desirable than the DishScan signaling 16 Reverse blockage output logic SW2 logic hi blocked If you know that th...

Page 39: ...gnment purposes OR if you desire to manually adjust the polarization of the feed as the ship travels Refer to your antenna manual Set to 0072 for default Auto Pol mode Set to 0073 for C Band Circular systems which will be used at high elevation look angles above 83 degrees To change this parameter value press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the least significant character Continue to ...

Page 40: ... any one of the blockage hazard zones or the system is searching targeting unwrapping or is mis pointed by 0 5 degrees or more FCC TX Mute function for Transmit Receive systems only The contact closure is a transistor switch with a current sinking capability of 0 5 Amp Refer to Functional Testing for instructions on how to simulate a manual BLOCKED condition to test SW2 logic output When used as s...

Page 41: ...ive positions by 10 Enter AZ LIMIT 3 value of 0820 and AZ LIMIT 4 value of 1060 In this case the Inmarsat antenna height only causes blockage up to an elevation of 12 degrees so we set EL LIMIT 34 to 0120 If the antenna is between these two AZ Limit points but the elevation is greater than 12 degrees the antenna will no longer be blocked ZONE 3 begins AZ LIMIT 5 at 156 degrees Relative and ends AZ...

Page 42: ... the mast height only causes blockage up to an elevation of 41 degrees so we set EL LIMIT 56 to 0410 If the antenna is between these two AZ Limit points but the elevation is greater than 12 degrees the antenna will no longer be blocked ZONE 4 is not needed Enter AZ LIMIT 7 value of 0000 and AZ LIMIT 8 value of 0000 Set EL LIMIT 78 to 0000 If your ACU software includes 5 volt polarization you will ...

Page 43: ...grees Relative and ends AZ LIMIT 6 at 205 degrees Relative Multiply these Relative positions by 10 Enter AZ LIMIT 5 value of 1550 and AZ LIMIT 6 value of 2050 In this case the mast height only causes blockage up to an elevation of 30 degrees so we set EL LIMIT 56 to 0300 If the antenna is between these two AZ Limit points but the elevation is greater than 30 degrees the antenna will no longer be b...

Page 44: ...estal Refer to your antenna manual for the proper default value and the associated displayed ACU selections and the remote Tone Band Voltage controls that will be set as the band selection is toggled by the operator When the SW1 output is shorted to ground a current sink of 0 5 amps max is provided to control below decks band selection tone generators or coax switches When SW1 output is open it is...

Page 45: ... antenna based entirely on the azimuth rate sensor loop and the tracking information from DishScan This will keep the azimuth rate sensor position from eventually drifting away at a rate faster than the tracking loop can correct by using the tracking errors to regulate the rate sensor bias Satellite Reference Mode can be used as a diagnostic mode to determine if tracking errors are caused by fault...

Page 46: ...d at the end of the Remote Parameters and hit the RIGHT arrow to initiate The screen should now display REMOTE BALANCE ON 3 Perform the physical antenna balancing procedure as required 4 Once the antenna balance is finished press the ENTER key or any other main menu key to exit remote tilt mode and re enable antenna motor gain 5 33 REMOTE PARAMETERS Allows any remote parameters that have been chan...

Page 47: ... Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship menu If the boat is underway monitor the Heading value to verify that the display changes in the correct response to the Gyro Compass input Heading value should always be exactly the same as the Gyro Compass repeater value 2 If the ship is NOT underway most ships will turn 1 2 degrees at the pier monitor the Heading value to verify that the displa...

Page 48: ...ation Hazard logic output for a single Sea Tel TX RX antenna this output could be used to suppress RF transmissions while the antenna is pointed where people would be harmed by the transmitted microwave RF power output The SW2 output would be interfaced to the satellite modem to disable the TX output signal from the Satellite TXRX Modem whenever the antenna is within the RF Radiation Hazard zone s...

Page 49: ...default parameters PARAMETER My Parameters EL TRIM AZ TRIM AUTO THRES EL STEP SIZE AZ STEP SIZE STEP INTEGRAL SEARCH INC SEARCH LIMIT SEARCH DELAY SWEEP INC SYSTEM TYPE GYRO TYPE POL TYPE POL OFFSET POL SCALE AZ LIMIT 1 AZ LIMIT 2 EL LIMIT 12 AZ LIMIT 3 AZ LIMIT 4 EL LIMIT 34 AZ LIMIT 5 AZ LIMIT 6 EL LIMIT 56 AZ LIMIT 7 5V OFFSET AZ LIMIT 8 5V SCALE EL LIMIT 78 Blank TX POLARITY TRACK DISP ...

Page 50: ...Functional Testing DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit 6 4 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ...

Page 51: ...re updates to above decks or below decks equipment Aid in communication fault diagnostics Auto Discover all local and remote systems that are on the same network as client computer The following text describes the installation and use of this program NOTE It is highly recommended that only a qualified technician perform any of the below procedures as an incorrectly set value may render your system...

Page 52: ... on your Desktop as well as in the All Programs SeaTel folder in your windows Start Menu 7 3 ProgTerm Electrical Hookup TCP IP Based ProgTerm Diagnostic Software may be run in one of two modes Serial based or TCP IP Based TCPIP electrical hookup is as follows 7 3 1 PC Laptop Direct to ACU Connect a Cross Over CAT5 cable from your computers Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of the ACU Figure 2 DAC...

Page 53: ...p is as follows 7 4 1 PC Laptop Native 9 Pin Serial Port to ACU Connect a Straight 9 Pin Serial cable from your computers Native 9 Pin Serial Port to the M C port of the ACU Figure 6 DAC 2202 ACU Figure 7 DAC 2302 ACU 7 4 2 PC Laptop USB Port to ACU Connect the USB connector of your CFE USB adapter to an available USB Port of your computer Connect the 9 Pin Serial D Sub connector of your CFE USB A...

Page 54: ...Number If desired turn Echo On Not required Click On OK to submit and save these communication settings If prompted enter in username and password information If this system has not been changed from Factory Default Username seatel Password 1234 Verify a Green Communications LED in the upper right hand corner of the ProgTerm program Note If you experience a communications fault as evidenced by a R...

Page 55: ...er verify the Com Port number assigned to it is set correctly ProgTerm restricts comport selections to up to COM20 if your adapter has assigned a higher value you are required to reconfigure your port Refer to your computer and or USB to Serial Adapter manufacturers manual for detailed information on how to do this 7 6 Parameter Dump Using ProgTerm ProgTerm versions 1 50 or later provides a means ...

Page 56: ...esents the individual parameter command and value in the two left columns followed by the decoded parameter description and value in the two right columns For purposes of reading the file all text following the character is commented out and as such is ignored by the system during a parameter upload This allows an operator to decipher the set parameter description and values without the need of an...

Page 57: ...agnostic M C Software Installation Use 7 7 Under the Tools Menu select ACU TOOLS Under the ACU TOOLS Menu Select ACU Param Dump Browse to a location of your choice on the PC or memory stick type in the desired filename and click Open ...

Page 58: ... will log all of the ACU parameters to a text file while simultaneously displaying on Screen PARAMETER DUMP PCU Module Only Applicable to All Model PCU s connected via a DAC2x02 Antenna Control Units Under the Tools Menu select PCU TOOLS Under the ACU TOOLS Menu Select PCU Param Dump ...

Page 59: ...ory stick type in the desired filename and click Open ProgTerm will log all of the PCU parameters to a text file while simultaneously displaying on Screen PARAMETER DUMP COMM IF Module Only Applicable to DAC22 2302 Antenna Control Units Under the Tools Menu select Comm IF Tools Under the ACU TOOLS Menu Select Comm IF Param Dump ...

Page 60: ...ick Open ProgTerm will log all of the PCU parameters to a text file while simultaneously displaying on Screen 7 7 Parameter Upload Using ProgTerm Under the Tools Menu select Parameter Upload In the Send Text File dialog box browse to the location where the previously uploaded text file is stored and then double click on the file or single click on the filename and hit open ...

Page 61: ...ntrol Units installed with COMMIF Ver 1 12 or later software versions installed give the user the ability to require authentication for the TCP 0 and or TCP 1 port s to allow remote access to the system It also gives you the ability to change the factory default username and password required for login access on the internal HTML Page The following procedure may only be done via the M C port Seria...

Page 62: ...p tool and verify the port you want to require authentication now reads ON in the Secured column as shown in the example to the right Changing the Username and Password The factory default username for remote access is seatel If you wish to change this type in Xssssssss where sssssss is any alphanumeric string 4 8 characters long then hit ENTER ProgTerm will display Username changed as an indicati...

Page 63: ...etermine the appropriate software program files to use during the process of uploading software to your Below Decks and Above Decks Equipment NOTE Choosing the incorrect Translation Mode or Software Filename may render your system inoperable contact the Sea Tel Service Department if your intended Target Module is not listed below or if you need additional assistance ACU Model Target Module Softwar...

Page 64: ...py of the ACU s19 file and save in a copy in the same directory as the ProgTerm files Programming Operation ACU Software Upload Power on ACU From the CommPort menu Select the correct programming mode I e for a DAC2200 2202 2302 Click the Dac 2k to ACU to set the ProgTerm program parameters for updating the below decks Antenna Control Unit ACU It is very important to be sure that you have selected ...

Page 65: ...will be the Status and Version of the ACU such as DAC 2202 VER x xx Both of these data requests must function properly before you can continue If the ACU does not respond to a status request Paper Clip button the module may have been erased by a previous action It can still be programmed but you need to contact the Sea Tel service department for instructions Click on the AUTO UPLOAD button Browse ...

Page 66: ...s the upload process it is recommended that you verify all parameters to ensure that they are properly set to values that is compatible with your antenna and antenna control unit 7 10 ACU DVB PCB Software Update Instructions Obtain a Copy of the ACU s19 file and save in a copy in the same directory as the ProgTerm files Programming Operation ACU Software Upload Power on ACU From the CommPort menu ...

Page 67: ...Ball button in the tool bar This queries the Module Status and Module Version The responses will be the Status and Version of the DVB Receiver such as DVB VER 4 xx Both of these data requests must function properly before you can continue If the DVB does not respond to the Software Query Eyeball Button the module may have been erased by a previous action It can still be programmed but you need to ...

Page 68: ...l hex line of code as an indication that the upload is completed Click on the ACU Reset 0090 to send a soft reset to the system This completes the upload process it is recommended that you verify all parameters to ensure that they are properly set to values that is compatible with your antenna and antenna control unit 7 11 PCU Software Upload Instructions Obtain a Copy of the PCU s19 file and save...

Page 69: ...elected serial interface baud rate and port the operating mode DAC Style and program destination ACU PCU or DVB Verify the LED on the right side of the program is GREEN indicating the port is open and functional Click on the LED or select Port Open from the Comm Port menu to change the active state of the port and the LED Click on the Paper Clip button and then click on the EyeBall button in the t...

Page 70: ...le or single click the desired file and click Open Confirm that ProgTerm is in the correct translation mode DAC 2K Translation ACU and then click on Yes to continue ProgTerm will go through the process of verifying communications with the ACU PCU Starting the Remote Upload process erasing the module and then finally uploading the s19 file itself to the PCU ...

Page 71: ... with your antenna and antenna control unit 7 12 Motor Driver PCB Software Update Instructions Obtain a Copy of the MDE s19 file and save in a copy in the same directory as the ProgTerm files Programming Operation MDE Software Upload Apply power to both Above and Below Decks equipment and allow time for the system to initialize From the CommPort menu Select the DAC2K to MDE translation mode to con...

Page 72: ...s must function properly before you can continue Click on the AUTO UPLOAD button Browse to the appropriate file location and either double click on the desired file or single click the desired file and click Open Confirm that ProgTerm is in the correct translation mode DAC 2K Translation Motor Driver and then click on Yes to continue ProgTerm will go through the process of verifying communications...

Page 73: ...ication fault diagnostics Auto Discover all local and remote systems that are on the same network as client computer The following text describes the installation and some use of this program for additional help with program tools select the Help tab or select the tool button you need help with and press F1 NOTE It is highly recommended that only a qualified technician perform any of the below pro...

Page 74: ...s The WinRaR dialog box will display the installation progress If you have a previous version of DacRemP installed you may be prompted to Confirm File Replacement Click on Yes to All to continue When the installation process has completed the WinRaR Dialog box will disappear You will find a shortcut to open DacRemP both on your Desktop as well as in the All Programs SeaTel folder located in your w...

Page 75: ...hernet port to an available LAN port of a Switch Hub Connect a CAT5 patch cable from the Ethernet port of the ACU to an available LAN port of a Switch Hub Figure 12 DAC 2202 ACU Figure 13 DAC 2302 ACU 7 16 DacRemP Electrical Hookup Serial Based DacRemP Diagnostic Software may be run in one of two modes Serial based or TCP IP Based Serial electrical hookup is as follows 7 16 1 PC Laptop Native 9 Pi...

Page 76: ...SB adapter to an available USB Port of your computer Connect the 9 Pin Serial D Sub connector of your CFE USB Adapter to the M C port of the ACU Figure 16 DAC 2202 ACU Figure 17 DAC 2302 ACU 7 17 PC DacRemP to ACU Communication Configuration 7 17 1 TCP IP Based If not already apply power to the ACU Click on the DacRemP icon to open the DacRemP program Under the Comm Port Menu select Properties ...

Page 77: ...ork subnet as that of your ACU If all settings and cable connections have been verified and you still are not able to establish a connection Authentication may have been turned on and will not allow a TCP IP based DacRemP remote connection Refer to TCP IP Security text for instructions on how to turn security off 7 17 2 Serial Based If not already apply power to the ACU Click on the DacRemP icon t...

Page 78: ...r PC s keyboard to bring up the Find DAC s utility tool With the Port Number set to 3000 click on Find All local DAC s All of the discovered ACU s will display their respective IP addresses the display window With the Port Number set to 3000 and the IP address set to a known ACU IP address click on Find Specific DAC If properly connected the IP address will be shown as available in the display win...

Page 79: ...t columns All text following the character is commented out and as such is ignored by the system during a parameter upload This allows an operator to decipher the set parameter description and values without the need of any reference documents i e ACU PCU command set 7 20 Parameter Upload using DacRemP DacRemP versions 1 00 or later provides a means to upload a parameter dump text file This text f...

Page 80: ...normal operation then save all parameters to memory 7 21 SHD CommIF Upload Utility Software SHD Upload Utility is a 3rd party Network Utility program used to perform updates to the COMMIF Module The following text describes the installation and use of this program NOTE It is highly recommended that only a qualified technician perform any of the below procedures as an incorrectly set value may rend...

Page 81: ...tracting archive dialog box Although not recommended click on the Browse button to bring up a dialog box to browse through you computer and select a different Destination folder in which you wish to have the program installed Once the desired Destination folder has been selected click on Install to begin the installation process The WinRaR dialog box will display the installation progress If you h...

Page 82: ...HD Utility Software must be connected using the TCP IP Based electrical hookup is as follows 7 23 1 PC Laptop Direct to ACU Connect a Cross Over CAT5 cable from your computers Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of the ACU Figure 18 DAC 2202 ACU Figure 19 DAC 2302 ACU 7 23 2 PC Laptop LAN to ACU Connect a CAT5 patch cable from your computers Ethernet port to an available LAN port of a Switch Hub Co...

Page 83: ... displays the file location is current software version Select the icon Browse to the location where the bin file is stored Select the icon Click on Ping Config then UDP Port and enter 3000 Press Reset key on front panel of ACU Click on Ping Config then Ping Specific IP and enter the address of the DAC2202 then click OK One time only Verify Search Ping Response from 192 168 30 195 port 3000 DAC 22...

Page 84: ... mask of 255 255 255 248 Check Verify RAM Loader and User Program parameters entered are properly loaded Possible Failure Laptop Ethernet Port settings not configured correctly Check Verify computer LAN port has been configured with a static IP address on the same Subnet as DAC2x02 Verify ability to Ping ACU Ethernet Port using windows Command Prompt Click on Download in the upper right hand corne...

Page 85: ...l Lock Out Procedure Using ProgTerm Open up ProgTerm and establish a DAC2K to ACU translation mode communication session to the ACU Type in the Remote Panel Lockout command L and hit enter ProgTerm will display Ports Locked by PORTNAME as a visual indication that the command was properly accepted by all currently opened ports Where PORTNAME is the name of the PORT name that locked the panel i e th...

Page 86: ...ation remotely from the DacRemP In the Remote Command Entry window type in the Remote Panel Lockout command Z and then hit ENTER Wait at least 5 8 seconds then under the COMM Diagnostics windows ACU AUX Sub menu select the 0090 Reboot ACU button or in the Remote Command entry window type in 0090 then hit ENTER or The system is now back in standard operation mode 7 25 5 To restore operation locally...

Page 87: ...mber with most Gyro Compass types Synchro and SBS inputs you MUST enter the beginning Heading value EVERY time you power up the ACU before you will be able to retarget your desired satellite Verify that the SETUP PARAMETERS are set correctly refer to the Setup section of this manual 8 2 1 ACU display is blank This indicates no power to the internal electronics Assure that the front panel Power swi...

Page 88: ...ng Strip 1 The Ships Heading display does not change when the ship changes direction Using a multimeter read between R1 and R2 It should read 115 VAC If it does not then a fuse is blown at the gyro repeater or there is an open between the repeater and the ACU Read between S1 and S2 S2 and S3 and finally S3 and S1 They should all read between 0 and 90 VAC The voltage level will change as the ship t...

Page 89: ...tenna pedestal manual 8 5 Pedestal Control Unit Configuration If the power up display of the ACU says SEA TEL REMOTE xx97 VER 1 xx the PCU is not configured for a specific Series 96 97 or 00 MODEL number The configuration information that is unique to each pedestal type is stored in a Non Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM in the PCU enclosure If the PCU is replaced or the NVRAM in the PCU should...

Page 90: ...r to what s shown 6 Mouse click on the Eyeball icon and verify response to ACU software version query 7 To View Communication settings type in That s left bracket question mark carriage return Typed characters will not display unless Echo is turned on in the Comm Port Properties DAC2202 Comm IF Commands Innn nnn nnn nnn Set IP address Nnnn nnn nnn nnn Set Net mask Gnnn nnn nnn nnn Set Gateway addr...

Page 91: ...t B J2 Baud Rate Factory Default 4800 NMEA A is the NMEA RS232 Port A J2 Baud Rate Factory Default 4800 8 To change Communication Settings Type Control Codennn cr That s left bracket control code alpha numeric digit parameter carriage return No Spaces Example Change ACU IP address to 192 168 30 195 type I192 168 30 195տ Example Change J2 NMEA Port B Baud Rate to 9600 type B9600տ 9 To save paramete...

Page 92: ... existing LAN firewall purposes 1 Connect the ETHERNET port of the rear panel of the ACU to a Local Area Network LAN Connection or directly to an available Ethernet port on a Laptop Desktop using a standard CAT5 cable 2 If not done so previously apply Power to the ACU 3 Configure the connected LAN connection with a static IP address that is on the same sub net as the ACU 4 Start up your Internet B...

Page 93: ...rites Page This page displays an editable list of 5 Preset satellites and their respective tracking parameters 5 Click to select to the Status page This page displays current system status including Tracking condition Antenna Position Vessel Location Orientation and decoded error conditions 6 The ACU Model field displays the software version currently installed in the ACU M B 7 Click to refresh th...

Page 94: ...esirable operation click on the SAVE button to store value to Flash This address must conform to the nnn nnn nnn nnn format where nnn is a number between 0 and 255 4 The TCP Port 0 field displays the Transmission Control Protocol Port 0 value currently stored in the Comm IF Module To change the Port value to match an existing LAN info structure type in the desired value and click on the SUBMIT but...

Page 95: ... Band 2 is selected for tracking purposes 13 The LO Band 3 field displays a drop down selection list for the Local Oscillator value to be used when Band 3 is selected for tracking purposes 14 The LO Band 4 field displays a drop down selection list for the Local Oscillator value to be used when Band 4 is selected for tracking purposes 15 The NMEA Heading ID displays a drop down selection list for N...

Page 96: ...ld displays the sum of the numeric values currently set in RAM This List box below the displayed parameter displays the decoded System Type parameter currently stored in Flash The applicable ACU system options are highlighted in blue when the System Type value is entered Changes to this list box itself is possible Select the desired options and the correlating parameter value for System Type will ...

Page 97: ...The SATELLITE field s present longitudinal position of the currently stored or last targeted satellite 2 The Frequency MHZ field displays the numeric value currently stored in RAM 3 The Baudrate field displays the numeric value currently stored in RAM 4 The FEC field displays the selected value currently stored in RAM 5 The Tone field displays the selected state currently stored in RAM 6 The VOLT ...

Page 98: ...rrent ACU parameter values 22 Click the SAVE button to store all currently displayed parameters to memory NVRAM 8 12 Status Page Number Description 1 These fields present the current antenna status as reported by the ACU 2 These fields present the current DishScan and Satellite Reference mode status as reported by the ACU and PCU 3 The Control field buttons allow the user to Toggle the antennas cu...

Page 99: ...y field that displays Pedestal reported errors currently triggered 17 The ACU Errors box is a read only field that displays the decoded ACU reported errors currently triggered 18 The Refresh field allows the user to adjust the page refresh settings AUTO is selected by default which refreshes the displayed page every 5 seconds 8 13 Favorite Satellites Page Number Description 1 These NAME fields pre...

Page 100: ...etwork Identification value for each respective Favorite Satellite Column 9 The Band fields present a drop down listing of the available LNB Band selection for each respective Favorite Satellite Column 10 The Tx Pol fields present the transmit for each respective Favorite Satellite Column 11 The Sat Skew fields present the satellite Polarization Offset value for each respective Favorite Satellite ...

Page 101: ...Cycles display between Ship Satellite Antenna and Status 4 Position Keypad Cycles cursor Up Down Left Right Enter Button Reset Button Controls AC Power On Off 9 1 3 Rear Panel Connectors J1 Ship Gyro 25 pin female D Subminiature J2 NMEA RS 422 Serial I O 9 pin male D Subminiature J3 M C RS 422 Serial I O 9 pin female D Subminiature J4A Antenna RS 422 9 pin female D Subminiature Pedestal M C J4B An...

Page 102: ...ations Parameters Selectable 4800 Baud 8 N 1 Interface Protocol Optically isolated RS 422 Receive RS 232 Transmit Pseudo GGA echo sentence Interface Connector DE9P NMEA GPS Sentence xxGLL typically GPGLL or LCGLL NMEA Heading Sentence xxHDT or xxHDM typically HCHDM or HCHDT 9 1 8 J2 NMEA B Interface Communications Parameters Selectable 4800 Baud 8 N 1 Interface Protocol Optically isolated RS 422 R...

Page 103: ...ompatible 9 1 11 L Band SCPC Narrow Band Tracking Receiver Internal Satellite Identification Receiver Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz in 1 KHz increments Input RF Level 85 to 25 dBm typical Output RF Level Input level 1 dB typical Sensitivity 30 mV dB typical Bandwidth 300 KHz Voltage switching 13 VDC 18 VDC output for Band and or Polarity Switching Tone Switching 22kHz continuous tone output to for ...

Page 104: ...Control Low Level 1 25Vdc Modem Lock High Level 1 25Vdc Modem Unlock The logic sense of the external Satellite Modem Lock input can be reversed by adding 128 to the SYSTEM TYPE Parameter 9 2 3 2 SW1 Local Band Select Output Control local BDE band select switch s or tone generator s Connections 1 screw terminal connection SW1 Control Level Low Band OPEN circuit High Band SHORT to ground Controlled ...

Page 105: ...otected locations Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C Humidity Up to 100 40 degrees C Non condensing 9 4 Cables 9 4 1 DAC 2200 AC Power Cable Voltage 100 240 VAC 1 Phase Cycle 47 63Hz Power 160 Watts max 9 4 2 Antenna Control Cable Refer to your antenna manual for connection to J4A using a multi conductor cable assembly or to J4B using a coax cable 9 4 3 IF Signal Cables Please refer to the Antenna L Ba...

Page 106: ...Technical Specifications DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit 9 6 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ...

Page 107: ...wings listed below are provided as a part of this manual for use as a diagnostic reference 10 1 DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit Drawings Drawing Title 125411 1_K DAC 2202 w DVB Rackmount General Assembly 10 3 125411 3_K DAC 2202 w SCPC Rackmount General Assembly 10 5 ...

Page 108: ...Drawings DAC 2202 Antenna Control Unit 10 2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ...

Page 109: ...40 A CABLE ASS Y DVB RECEIVER 30 1 EA 123070 DECAL HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING 41 8 EA 110941 3 B SCREW JACK 4 40 X 312 LG 42 1 EA 114587 106 SCREW RND HD PHIL 4 40X1 4 S S 44 7 EA 114588 144 SCREW PAN HD PHIL 6 32 x 1 4 S S 45 6 EA 114576 106 SCREW FLAT HD PHIL 4 40 x 1 4 S S 46 1 EA 114588 146 SCREW PAN HD PHIL 6 32 x 3 8 S S 47 1 EA 114580 007 WASHER FLAT 6 S S 49 4 EA 119967 A NUT HEX PANEL 3 8 32 50...

Page 110: ...10V AC NOT SHOWN 77 1 EA 109752 3 POWER CORD 220V AC NOT SHOWN 78 1 EA 110959 1 C2 DECAL SERIAL NUMBER PATENT SMALL 79 5 EA 115697 2 B CABLE TIE MOUNT 75 X 75 X 18 ABM 80 5 EA 119801 012 B CABLE TIE NYLON 4 IN NATURAL 81 3 EA 110924 1 A JUMPER 100 SPACING 2 POS CLOSED 2 SHT 2 OF DAC 2202 DVB RCVR COAX IF PROD FAMILY COMMON EFF DATE 4 27 2010 DRAWING NUMBER 125411 1 REV K ...

Page 111: ...40 A CABLE ASS Y DVB RECEIVER 30 1 EA 123070 DECAL HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING 41 8 EA 110941 3 B SCREW JACK 4 40 X 312 LG 42 1 EA 114587 106 SCREW RND HD PHIL 4 40X1 4 S S 44 7 EA 114588 144 SCREW PAN HD PHIL 6 32 x 1 4 S S 45 6 EA 114576 106 SCREW FLAT HD PHIL 4 40 x 1 4 S S 46 1 EA 114588 146 SCREW PAN HD PHIL 6 32 x 3 8 S S 47 1 EA 114580 007 WASHER FLAT 6 S S 49 4 EA 119967 A NUT HEX PANEL 3 8 32 50...

Page 112: ...V AC NOT SHOWN 77 1 EA 109752 3 POWER CORD 220V AC NOT SHOWN 78 1 EA 110959 1 C2 DECAL SERIAL NUMBER PATENT SMALL 79 5 EA 115697 2 B CABLE TIE MOUNT 75 X 75 X 18 ABM 80 5 EA 119801 012 B CABLE TIE NYLON 4 IN NATURAL 81 3 EA 110924 1 A JUMPER 100 SPACING 2 POS CLOSED 2 SHT 2 OF DAC 2202 SCPC RCVR 9 WIRE IF PROD FAMILY COMMON EFF DATE 4 27 2010 DRAWING NUMBER 125411 3 REV K ...

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