Introduction
System Architecture for Standard Topology
OceanTRx
TM
4-500 Installation and Operations Manual
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System Architecture for Standard Topology
The OceanTRx™4-500 system consists of the following main elements:
Antenna system – mounted above deck as a single unit, the system is designed to
operate with a specific satellite band. It receives and transmits high-frequency signals
from and to the satellite.
Control and Communication Unit (CCU) - installed below deck in a standard rack, this
unit interfaces to the antenna system (via a single cable) and to the ship’s
communication and navigational infrastructure.
The antenna system interfaces to the CCU via a single coaxial cable. The CCU acquires
signals from the ship’s compass and satellite modem for integration with the satellite
data.
NOTE:
The illustration below provides an overview of the connections. It does not include the power
cables and other specific connections.
Figure
1-4: Single System Configuration Architecture Overview
