COBHAM Sailor 900 VSAT User manual

SAILOR 900 VSAT
Technical manual
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SAILOR 900 VSAT
Technical manual
Document number: 98-133966-G1
Release date: 16 September 2013
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Disclaimer
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accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The information in this manual is
provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or
inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on
this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from www.cobham.com/satcom or from the
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Thrane & Thrane A/S trading as Cobham SATCOM.
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United States.
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GPL notification
The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL/LGPL.
The verbatim licenses can be found online at:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html
You may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of three years after our last
shipment of this product, which will be no earlier than 2021, by sending a money order or check for DKK
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Please write "source for product SAILOR 900 VSAT" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid
to anyone in receipt of this information.
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Safety summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the equipment. Cobham SATCOM assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with these requirements.
Microwave radiation hazards
During transmission the Above Deck Unit (antenna) in this
system radiates Microwave Power.This radiation may be
hazardous to humans close to the Above Deck Unit. During
transmission, make sure that nobody gets closer than the
recommended minimum safety distance.
The minimum safety distance to the Above Deck Unit
reflector on the focal line is 30 m, based on a radiation level
of 10 W/m2. No hazard exists >25° below the Above Deck Unit’s mounting plane. Refer to the
drawing below.
No-transmit zones
In order to protect personnel no-transmit zones can be programmed. For further information
see Blocking zones — azimuth and elevation on page 3-5.
Distance to other equipment
Do not move the Above Deck Unit closer to radars than the minimum safe distance specified in
section Interference on page 3-12 — it may cause damage to the Above Deck Unit.
MICROWAVE RADIATION
No personnel within safety distance
Safety distance:
30 m, 10 W/m2
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Compass Safe Distance:
SAILOR 900 VSAT antenna or ADU (Above Deck Unit): min. 130 cm (Var. A), 170 cm (Var. B)
(IEC 945).
SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU (Antenna Control Unit): min. 10 cm (IEC 945)
Service
User access to the interior of the ACU is prohibited. Only a technician authorized by Cobham
SATCOM may perform service - failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty. Access to
the interior of the Above Deck Unit is allowed. Replacement of certain modules - as described in
Service & maintenance on page 8-1 and general service may only be performed by a
technician authorized by Cobham SATCOM.
Do not service or adjust alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of rendering first
aid resuscitation, is present.
Grounding, cables and connections
To minimize shock hazard and to protect against lightning, the equipment chassis and cabinet
must be connected to an electrical ground. The ACU must be grounded to the ship. For further
grounding information refer to the Installation manual.
Do not extend the cables beyond the lengths specified for the equipment. The cable between
the ACU and Above Deck Unit can be extended if it complies with the specified data
concerning cable losses etc.
Rx and Tx cables for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system are shielded and should not be affected by
magnetic fields. However, try to avoid running cables parallel to high power and AC/RF wiring as
it might cause malfunction of the equipment.
Power supply
The voltage range for the SAILOR 900 VSAT is 20 — 32 VDC. Note that the Above Deck Unit is
powered by the ACU.
If a 24 VDC power bus is not available, an external 115/230 VAC to 28 VDC power supply can
be used, for example a SAILOR 6080 Power Supply.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components
with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge
circuits before touching them.
Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty!
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If needed to turn the Polarisation Unit manually, remove the connector (1) marked M of the
Polarisation Motor Module (2).
CAUTION! Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna, it
may cause damage to the antenna.
(1)
(2)
Remove
M
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VSAT restrictions
Note There are restrictions in use of the frequency band 13.75 to 14 GHz in the
following countries:
• Belgium
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Malta
• Slovakia
Contact VSAT modem provider for local setups.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 About this manual
1.1 Intended readers ..............................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Manual overview ...............................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Software version ...............................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Typography ...........................................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Precautions ............................................................................................................................1-2
1.5.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes .....................................................................................1-2
1.5.2 General precautions ...........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system .........................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Above Deck Unit (ADU) ...................................................................................................2-3
2.1.3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ..........................................................................................2-6
2.1.4 VSAT Modem Unit (VMU) ..............................................................................................2-8
2.1.5 Satellite type approvals ....................................................................................................2-8
2.1.6 Power supply (optional) ...................................................................................................2-8
2.1.7 Service activation ................................................................................................................2-8
2.2 Part numbers and options .........................................................................................2-9
2.2.1 Applicable Thrane & Thrane model and part numbers .....................................2-9
2.2.2 Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT .....................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 What’s in the box ................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Initial inspection ..................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.3 Tools needed .........................................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Site preparation .................................................................................................................3-3
3.2.1 General site considerations ............................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing) ....................................................................................3-4
3.2.3 Blocking zones — azimuth and elevation ...............................................................3-5
3.2.4 Safe access to the ADU: Radiation hazard ..............................................................3-6
3.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre ....................................3-7
3.2.6 ADU mast design: Foundation and height ..............................................................3-8
3.2.7 Interference ........................................................................................................................3-12
3.2.8 Other precautions ............................................................................................................3-16
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3.3 Installation of the ADU ............................................................................................3-17
3.3.1 Installing the ADU ............................................................................................................3-18
3.3.2 Opening and removing the service hatch ............................................................3-21
3.3.3 Grounding the ADU .........................................................................................................3-22
3.3.4 Alternative ADU cable ...................................................................................................3-23
3.4 Installation of the ACU ............................................................................................3-24
3.4.1 Installing the ACU ............................................................................................................3-24
3.4.2 Grounding the ACU .........................................................................................................3-25
3.5 Installation of the VMU ...........................................................................................3-25
3.5.1 General mounting considerations — VMU .........................................................3-25
3.6 Installing the dual-antenna mode (optional) ..........................................3-26
Chapter 4 Interfaces
4.1 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU .....................................................4-1
4.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad .................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 ACU connector panel — overview .............................................................................4-1
4.1.3 DC Input connector ...........................................................................................................4-2
4.1.4 ADU connector ....................................................................................................................4-3
4.1.5 Rx/Tx connectors for VMU ......................................................................................4-3
4.1.6 NMEA 0183 connector (RS-422) ................................................................................4-4
4.1.7 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors ...................................................................................4-5
4.1.8 LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 connectors ...............................................................4-6
4.2 Interfaces of the VMU .................................................................................................4-8
4.2.1 Connecting an iNFINITI® Series Satellite Router ...............................................4-8
4.2.2 Connecting an Evolution® Satellite Router ...........................................................4-9
4.2.3 Connecting a COMTECH 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem ................................4-9
4.2.4 Connecting a Satlink 2900 VSAT modem ...........................................................4-10
4.2.5 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem ....................................................4-10
Chapter 5 Connecting power
5.1 Power source ........................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Power cable selection ...................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Source impedance ..............................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Measuring the ship source impedance .....................................................................5-2
5.2.3 Power cable recommendations ....................................................................................5-3
5.3 Connecting power ............................................................................................................5-4
5.4 Power up ..................................................................................................................................5-5
5.4.1 Procedure ................................................................................................................................5-5
5.4.2 Initialisation steps in daily use ......................................................................................5-6
5.4.3 SAILOR 900 VSAT operational .....................................................................................5-6
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