MSV MSAT G2 User manual

Introduction .................................................................... 1
T
ransceiver Unit (TU) ........................................................... 3
Power Port.................................................................. 4
Ethernet and Serial Ports ...................................................... 4
RJ 45 Ethernet Port........................................................... 4
Serial Port................................................................... 5
Antenna Port................................................................. 5
Handset Port................................................................. 6
External Speaker .............................................................. 6
System Power Requirements ..................................................... 7
Standard Cable Connections ..................................................... 9
Horn Alert (Blue Wire - Optional Installation) .................................... 9
Ignition Sense (Orange
Wire) .................................................... 9
Basic Installation Procedure...................................................... 10
Fixed-site Installation............................................................ 10
Choosing a Location .......................................................... 10
Lightning Arrestors . .......................................................... 11
Installing the
TU – Fixed-site and Vehicle .......................................... 11
Installation – General ......................................................... 11
Mounting Bracket Information ................................................ 11
The Antenna Unit (AU) .......................................................... 14
Antenna Cable Lengths and
Types ............................................. 14
Installing the Antenna ......................................................... 14
SpaceCom SPAC-AS-MSV220 Land-Mobile / Fixed-site Antenna .................... 15
Magnetic (T
emporary) Mounting option ........................................ 16
Permanent (Mast) Mounting ................................................... 17
SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna Pole Mount Installation .................................17
Vehicle Mounting ..............................................................18
Draining the Antenna...........................................................19
Antenna Cable ................................................................19
Cleaning ...................................................................... 20
SPAC-AS-MSV320 Maritime Antenna ............................................. 20
Pole Mount Kit ................................................................20
Pole Mount Kit Component Description ....................................... 21
SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna Installation ......................................... 22
Vibration ..................................................................... 22
Installing the Handset ........................................................... 24
Commissioning Procedure....................................................... 24
T
roubleshooting the Installation .................................................. 27
Steps to Basic
Troubleshooting ................................................ 27
T
roubleshooting Some Typically Encountered Problems: ......................... 28
MSAT-G2 Technical Specifications .................................................29
MSAT-G2 Installation Guide
Rev.23/5/07

Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to personnel installing the new MSAT-G2
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.
Installation 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.
MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio
The MSAT-G2 mobile satellite radio is comprised of three core component parts: the
transceiver unit (the small black box), the antenna system (white domes), and the handset.
Figure 1 – MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio Components
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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.
Figure 2 – System Overview
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Antenna Unit External Speaker
External Interface Handset
12 power supply
PC
Debug/Upgrade/
Future Expansion
Transceiver Unit
Antenna Cable
Serial
Ethernet Power Cable
External Speaker
Handset Cable

Transceiver Unit (TU)
The TU provides the interface for the handset and antenna unit (AU) and manages the
communications over the MSV network. It also distributes power to the handset and
Antenna Unit (AU).
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Figure 3 - Transceiver Unit w/o Mounting Bracket
FRONT
BACK

The TU is equipped with the following ports:
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, a horn alert line, and a ground line.
Figure 4 – Power Port Cable Colour Reference
Ethernet and Serial Ports
RJ 45 Ethernet Port
The RJ 45 Ethernet port is available for upgrade 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.
Figure 5 – Ethernet Port Pinout
0.25 A, 1-1/4 BY 1/4 FUSE
HORN ALERT
AWG 20, STRANDED, BLUE
IGNITION SENSE
AWG 20, STRANDED, ORANGE VIEW A
GND
AWG 16, STRANDED, BLACK
5 A, 1 1/4 BY 1/4 FUSE
12 V
AWG 16, STRANDED, RED
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Line Type Colour
+12VDC Red
Ground Black
Ignition Sense Orange
Horn Alert Blue
Pin
1 RX+
2 RX-
3 TX+
6 TX-

Serial Port
The serial port is a female DB-9F RS 232 and can be used for NMEA output (GPS) and
crossbanding.
Figure 6 – 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 permanent damage to the transceiver. Always remove power from the transceiver
before disconnecting either end of the RF cable. No modifications should be made to the
RF cable under any circumstances.
Figure 7 – Antenna Port Detail
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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)
7 RTS( Request To Send) PTT (Push To Talk)
8 CTS (Clear To Send) CTT (Clear To Transmit)
9 RI (Ring Indicator)

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:
Figure 8: Handset Connector Pin-out
External Speaker
A 3.5 mm mono connection is provided for a 4W 8Ohm speaker.
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Pin Number Signal Name
1 Audio TX + Microphone
2 Audio TX – Microphone
3 Data TX – TU Send
4 Data RX – TU Receive
5 + 12 VDC
6 Ground
7 Audio RX + Speaker
8 Audio RX - Speaker

Figure 9 – Transceiver Unit Front & Back
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:
Figure 10 – System Power Requirements
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Voltage Input Minimum 11.5 V DC
Voltage Input Maximum 15.6 V DC
Total Current for AU,TU & Handset (Max.) 3A
Required Fuse 5A

Power Cable
Figure 11 – Power Cable Details
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0.25 A, 1-1/4 BY 1/4 FUSE
10 + / - 0 . 5 INCHES
20 FEET + / - 4 INCHES
6 + / - 0 . 5 INCHES
VIEW A
HORN ALERT
AWG 20, STRANDED, BLUE
IGNITION SENSE
AWG 20, STRANDED, ORANGE VIEW A
GND
AWG 16, STRANDED, BLACK
5 A, 1 1/4 BY 1/4 FUSE
12 V
AWG 16, STRANDED, RED
IN LINE FUSE HOLDER
HOUSING : MOLEX PART NO. 39-01-2045
TERMINAL:
MOLEX PART NO. 44476-3111 (FOR AWG IG WIRE)
AND 44476-1111 (FOR 20 WIRE)