ligado NETWORKS MSATE User manual

Mobile Satellite Radio Installation Guide

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INTRODUCTION 4
TRANSCEIVER UNIT 5
Transceiver Unit Ports 6
System Power Requirements 9
Installing the TU - Fixed and Mobile 12
TU Mounting Bracket Information 13
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA UNIT 15
Antenna Cable Lengths and Types 15
Vibrations 16
Installing the 2-Axis Land Mobile Antenna 17
Mobile Installation 17
Fixed-Site Installation 22
Installing the Maritime Antenna 25
INSTALLING THE HANDSET 28
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 30
ERROR CODE DIAGNOSTICS 31
TROUBLESHOOTING THE INSTALLATION 34
MSATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 37
Contents

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Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to personnel
installing the MSATe mobile satellite radio equipment. The guide starts
off by providing installation-specific information on each component of
the radio. Installation tips are then offered for fixed-site and vehicular
scenarios. A section on commissioning instructions follows. The guide
concludes with a troubleshooting section.
INS TALL ATIO N WARNING
Warning: This product is to be installed by Authorized Service
Personnel. Damages resulting in the failure to conform to
the instructions found herein, as well as standard installation
practices, will be the responsibility of the installer. Failure to
follow the guidelines in this installation manual will void all
warranties related to the MSATe Mobile Satellite Radio.
MSATE MOBILE SATELLITE RADIO
The MSATe mobile satellite radio is comprised of three core component
parts: the transceiver unit (the small black box), the antenna system
(white dome) and the handset.
Figure 1 – MSATe Mobile Satellite Radio Components

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Transceiver Unit
The TU provides the interface for the handset and antenna unit (AU)
and manages the communications over the Ligado network. It also
distributes power to the handset and Antenna Unit (AU).
An optional external speaker may be connected to the TU for remote
monitoring. Serial and Ethernet ports are provided for external
interfacing, debugging, software upgrading and future expansion
capabilities. (See figure)
Figure 2 - System Overview

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Transceiver Unit Ports
Figure 3 - Transceiver Unit Port Diagram
POWER PORT
The power port is the connection from the power supply (vehicle
battery or some other 12 VDC power source) to the TU. The power
cable has a +12V power line, a +12V ignition sense line. (See Figure 4)

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Figure 4 – Power Port Cable Color Reference
RJ 45 ETHERNET PORT
The RJ 45 Ethernet port is available for software upgrades and future
expansion of functionality. The port supplies standard Ethernet line
levels and supports all defined control line signaling. The pinout of
the port supports a direct straight-through connection to a PC with a
standard Ethernet cable. The PC shall be supplied with a dynamic local
IP address using a standard DHCP exchange.
PIN
1RX+
2RX-
3TX+
6TX-
Table 1 - Ethernet Port Pinout

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SERIAL PORT
The serial port is a female DB-9F RS 232 and can be used for NMEA
output (GPS) and crossbanding and for dial-up data services where
subscribed.
PIN DATA (CURRENTLY NOT
SUPPORTED)
GPS CROSSBAND
1 CD (Carrier Detect) COR (Carrier
Operated
Relay)
2 RD (Receive Data) RD (Receive Data)
3 TD (Transmit Data)
4 DTR (Data Terminal
Ready)
5 GND (Signal Ground) GND (Signal Ground) GND (Signal
Ground)
6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
7RTS (Request To Send) PTT (Push To
Talk)
8 CTS (Clear To Send) CTT (Clear To
Transmit)
9RI (Ring Indicator)
Table 2 - Serial Port Pinout
ANTENNA PORT
The antenna port is a 50 Ohm female TNC. This line carries RF,
signaling, and DC power for the antenna.
Note: Grounding the center conductor while power is applied to
the transceiver can cause the transceiver’s fuse and/or a fuse in the
vehicle to blow. No modifications should be made to the RF cable
under any circumstance.

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Figure 5 - Antenna Port Detail
HANDSET PORT
The RJ45 handset port is used to connect the handset to the TU. The
connector type is a modular 8 position and 8 conductor RJ45. The
pinout is as follows:
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
1Audio TX + Microphone
2Audio TX - Microphone
3Data TX - TU Send
4Data RX - TU Receive
5+ 12 VDC
6Ground
7Audio RX + Speaker
8Audio RX - Speaker
Table 3 - Handset Connector Pin Out
EXTERNAL SPEAKER PORT
A 3.5 mm mono connection is provided for a 4W 8Ohm speaker.
System Power Requirements
There is only one power connection for the entire radio. This must be
connected to a 12 VDC power supply.
Power requirements and consumption are as follows:
POWER REQUIREMENTS VOLTAGE
Voltage Input Minimum 12 V DC
Voltage Input Maximum 15.6 V DC
Total Current for AU, TU & Handset (Max.) 6A
Required Fuse 7.5A
Table 4 - System Power Requirements

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STANDARD CABLE CONNECTIONS
In addition to the DC power connection, an optional ignition sense
connection must be made, or it will not work properly. This is done
using the three-wire power cable. In the case of a vehicle installation,
the power source is typically the vehicle battery. Cables should be
routed appropriately, and cable ties and clamps should be used as
required to ensure that vibration and/or rubbing of the cables does not
occur.
POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY
A 6m power cable with a +12V power line and a +12V ignition sense
line is included with the Transceiver Unit. The fuse is a standard 7.5A
automotive mini blade fuse.
NOTE: To protect against the risk of fire, always replace fuses with
the same type and rating.
Figure 6 – Power Port Cable Color Reference