Sea Tel ST88-21 C/Ku-Band TVRO, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation ST88-21 C/Ku-Band TVRO
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terminal mounting strip, you
MUST
disconnect the GPS antenna on the antenna
pedestal.
•
RxB- and RxB+
screw terminals, which are defined as the NMEA B connection is used to
connect to the ships 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.
•
TxA-
screw terminal is used to provide a Pseudo GPS (GGA and GLL formats) output to
other system components such as a Satellite Modem.
3.12.6. Other BDE connections
Connect your other Below Decks Equipment (ie, telephone, fax machine and computer equipment) to
complete your configuration.
3.13. Final Checks
3.13.1. Visual/Electrical inspection
Do a visual inspection of your work to assure that everything is connected properly and all cables/wires are
secured.
3.13.2. Electrical - Double check wiring connections
Double check all your connections to assure that it is safe to energize the equipment.
3.14. Power-Up
Verify that all shipping straps and restrains have been removed prior to energizing the antenna.
When all equipment has been installed, turn ACU Power and Antenna power ON. The ACU will initially sequentially
display:
“SEA TEL – MASTER and DAC-2202 VER 6.xx” followed by,
“SEA TEL – RCVR and SCPC VER 5.xx” followed by,
“SEA TEL – IO MOD and COMMIF VER 1.xx” followed by,
“SEA TEL – REMOTE and INITIALIZING”. After initialization, the bottom line of the remote display will display
the antenna model number and the software version from the PCU.
Energize and check the other Below Decks Equipment to verify that all the equipment is operating. You will need to
assure that the ACU is setup correctly and that the antenna acquires the correct satellite before you will be able to
completely check all the below decks equipment for proper operation.
3.15. Cable Terminations
3.15.1. At The Radome
The TX and RX, or TVRO IF, cables must be inserted through the cable strain reliefs at the base of the radome.
Apply RTV to the strain relief joints and tighten the compression fittings to make them watertight. Attach the
pedestal cable adapters to the TX and RX, or TVRO IF, cables from below decks. Refer to the System Block
Diagram.
AC Power cable for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment is routed into the AC Power Breaker box and
connected to the breaker terminals.
Sea Tel recommends that separate, dedicated, AC Power be provided for the Marine Air Conditioner (Do NOT
combine with the AC Power provided for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment). This AC Power cable is
routed into the Marine Air Conditioner and terminated to the AC terminals inside.
3.15.2. ACU & TMS
To Connect AC Power, Gyro Compass Connection and IF Input refer to the Antenna Control Unit manual.
Installation of optional (remote) Pedestal, and /or Radio, Monitor & Control connection(s) from a PC
Computer are also contained in the ACU manual.