Thales VesseLINK, Руководство по установке

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Installation Guide 84464 Rev. B
Installation
The following information covers the installation and set-up of the VesseLINK
™
Above Deck
Unit (ADU) / Antenna and the Below Deck Unit (BDU).
To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts.
NOTE
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting,
always check first to see what is on the other side of surface. If
you experience difficulty with the installation, contact Thales or
seek the assistance of a professional installer.
Standard installation will be accomplished with the following installation hardware kits:
•
ADU / Antenna Mounting Kit PN 1100791-501
•
BDU Mounting Hardware Kit PN 1100789-501
NOTE
In the event of a new installation, pole mount brackets are
available as an option. Templates are provided for any custom
plates that need to be fabricated.
Mounting The Above Deck Unit (Antenna)
The VesseLINK
™
antenna is designed to fit the optional Thales stainless steel antenna mounting
plate. If replacing an existing L-band system, it may be possible to use the same mounting plate
and hardware that is already in place. The VesseLINK
™
has two sets of industry standard
mounting configurations, each with four mounting points. Included in each kit are mounting
templates if custom mounting hardware is necessary for your application.
It is important to note that the coaxial cable provided in the VesseLINK
™
kit, or the Thales
approved accessory coaxial cables, must be installed for proper operation of the VesseLINK
™
system. Otherwise, the system may not calibrate correctly and will result in a failure at start-up.
Install the cable using best practices for cable bend radius and to avoid pinching the cable. It is
also important to ensure the cable does not get cut by or rub on nearby sharp objects. If an
accessory cable is needed, refer to Table 1-3.
Keys to successful installation of the VesseLINK
™
Antenna:
•
Mount where antenna is at least the minimum safety distance away from vessel
personnel (1.5 m).
•
Mount antenna with unobstructed (Full View) of the sky (Figure 2-1). Any blockage to
part of the sky by metal objects could result in loss of connection and/or poor data
speeds.
•
Mount antenna level (parallel) to Main Deck.