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Installing ACU
System Configurations
For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the
provided components as shown in the figure below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, switch router
and ship's gyrocompass may be required.
Single Antenna System Configuration (Basic Antenna System)
The Basic system configuration consists of one VSAT antenna and one ACU. The configuration is as shown
below.
Figure: Single Antenna System Configuration (Basic Antenna System)
Above Decks
Below Decks
ACU
Antenna
Modem
(Not supplied)
TX
RX
Antenna
TX, RX, 48V DC Power
OpenAMIP
AC 100~240V
AC 100~240V
Switch Router
(Not supplied)
Ship's Gyro
(Not supplied)
LAN 1
LAN 2
NMEA Input
2000/0183(GYRO)
Modem
Tx
Modem
Rx