Nera Saturn BM Marine User manual

148 x 195 mm
Saturn Bm Marine
Class 2
Operator `s Manual

Note! For further information on:
• Detailed operation, see "Distress Alarm".
• Distress Alarm setup, see "Configuring Ports".
•
Preferred Distress Land Earth Station, see "Selecting Default Distress LES".
• To check the operation of the Distress Alarm, see "Distress Test".
DISTRESS
Saturn B
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
DISTRESS
BUTTON
ACKNOWLEDGE
PUSH BUTTON
ALARM INDICATOR
ALARM BUZZER
Indicator flashes slowly, then quickly after 6 seconds
Reception:
Transmission:
TRANSMISSION
1Lift telephone handset .
2Lift flap over DISTRESS BUTTON.
Press and hold down
DISTRESS BUTTON for
at least 6 seconds.
3Wait for dialing tone.
4Press -key to initiate
your call. You can also
select LES: e.g.
4
5When the Rescue Co-
ordination Centre (RCC) Operator answers, speak clearly, and give the following message:
•MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
•THIS IS (ship’s name and identity) CALLING ON INMARSAT FROM
•POSITION (latitude and longitude, or relative to a point of land).
•MY INMARSAT MOBILE NUMBER IS (IMN for the Saturn Bm telephone you
are calling from) USING THE (Ocean Region) SATELLITE.
•MY COURSE AND SPEED ARE (course and speed).
•NATURE OF YOUR DISTRESS, for example:
> Fire/explosion > Listing > Abandoning ship
> Flooding > Sinking > Piracy attack
> Collision > Disabled > Medical service
> Grounding and adrift required
•ASSISTANCE YOU REQUIRE.
•OTHER INFORMATION to help rescue units.
End your message by saying "OVER", which is the invitation for the RCC to reply.
6Follow the instructions from the RCC Operator, and when requested, replace the
handset to await further calls.
7Keep the telephone line clear so that the RCC can call you back when necessary.
RECEPTION
•The ALARM BUZZER and ALARM INDICATOR are activated on all installed
Distress Alarms when a distress call is received.
•When answering the call, ALARM BUZZERS stop and ALARM INDICATORS
light steadily on all Distress Alarms.
•Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE PUSH BUTTON where the telephone rings, stops buzzers
on all Distress Alarms. Pressing the button at other sites only stops the buzzer locally.
SATURN B - TELEPHONE DISTRESS CALL
Doc. No. QLZB911014 Rev. A1 04/2001

* Functions marked with a star are only accessible when Saturn B is set in OPERATOR LEVEL. See "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation.
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction........................................................ 1.1
Handset w/Display & Keypads........................... 1.7
Starting Up ........................................................ 1.8
Call from Display Handset ............................... 1.11
Call from Telephone ........................................ 1.12
Service Address Calls ..................................... 1.13
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls .............. 1.14
Using Telefax .................................................. 1.15
Connector Panel.............................................. 1.16
Chapter 2. Operation
Using the Display Handset ................................ 2.1
Functions........................................................... 2.5
Selecting Ocean Region .................................... 2.8
Short Numbers .................................................. 2.9
Last Number Redialing .................................... 2.12
Active Alarms .................................................. 2.13
Info Log ........................................................... 2.14
Clear Cause Log * ........................................... 2.15
Terminal Status *............................................. 2.16
Setting User Level ........................................... 2.17
Selecting Default LES...................................... 2.18
System Information * ....................................... 2.19
Group Calls * ................................................... 2.20
Geographic Position * ...................................... 2.21
Satellite Search * ............................................. 2.22
Heading Input *................................................ 2.26
Antenna Azimuth Limit..................................... 2.27
Manual Antenna Pointing * .............................. 2.28
Message Indicator ........................................... 2.30
Distress Alarm ................................................. 2.31
Chapter 3. Configuration
Setting Display Contrast *.................................. 3.1
Setting Ringing Volume *................................... 3.2
Setting Date and Time * .................................... 3.3
Area Group Calls *............................................. 3.4
LES Capabilities *.............................................. 3.5
Selecting Stand-alone LES *.............................. 3.6
Selecting Default Distress LES * ....................... 3.7
Distress Test *................................................... 3.8
Compass Type *................................................ 3.9
Antenna Configuration *................................... 3.10
Configuring Ports * .......................................... 3.12
Incoming Call Route *...................................... 3.16
Various Configurations * .................................. 3.22
Printout of Lists and Settings *......................... 3.23
Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual
Doc. No. QLZB911020 Rev. E 11/02
1. Getting Started
2. Operation
3. Configuration
4. Maintenance
5. System
6. Appendices
Cont`d on next page

Saturn Bm – Operator’s Manual
© Nera SatCom AS, 2002
This manual complies with MCU software version no. 5.XX
Chapter 4. Maintenance
General.............................................................. 4.1
Chapter 5. System
Description ........................................................ 5.1
Communication ................................................. 5.3
AntennaPointing ............................................... 5.8
SatelliteSearching........................................... 5.10
Chapter 6. Appendices / Index
Appendix A
Satellite Coverage Map ................................A-1
List of Land Earth Stations............................A-2
AzimuthMap.................................................A-4
ElevationMap...............................................A-5
NAVAREA Codes .........................................A-6
Appendix B
Telephone Country Codes ............................B-1
Service Address Codes ................................B-5
Appendix C
Cabling Diagram.......................................... C-1
Appendix D
List of Alarm Messages ............................... D-1
List of Start-up Messages ............................ D-5
List of Terminal Status Messages ................ D-6
List of Clear Causes .................................... D-7
Appendix E
Handset Functions .......................................E-1
Appendix F
ConfigurationTables.....................................F-1
Appendix G
List of Terms ................................................ G-1
Appendix H
MCUMaintenance ....................................... H-1
Appendix J
Rotary Joint .................................................. J-1
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Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual
Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction..................................................................................1.1
Handset w/Display & Keypads ....................................................1.7
Starting Up ..................................................................................1.8
Call from Display Handset.........................................................1.11
Call from Telephone ..................................................................1.12
Service Address Calls ...............................................................1.13
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls........................................1.14
Using Telefax ............................................................................1.15
Connector Panel........................................................................1.16
GETTING STARTED
Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design
and specifications of the equipment without notice.

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.1
Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1. Getting Started
General Saturn Bm Marine is an Inmarsat-B terminal providing access to the
international terrestrial telephone network providing telephone, data
and telefax service.
See chapter 4. System for an overview of satellite communications
and the Inmarsat-B system.
The figure below shows the basic parts of a Below Deck Equipment
installation.
Figure 1.1 Example of
BDE installation.
Display
Handset
Telefax
Main Control
Unit
Power
Supply
Distress
Alarm
Telephone
Distress
Alarm
Message
Indicator
PC
Telex)
Termination
Box
Remote installations
RF-Cable to Antenna)
DISTRESS
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Nera Saturn B
Printer
Message Indicator
Saturn B
DATA MESSAGE
TELEX MESSAGE
FAX MESSAGE
RESET
DISTRESS
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Nera Saturn B

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.2
Introduction Cont’d
Below Deck Equipment - BDE
Main Control Unit
The Saturn Bm Main Control Unit (MCU) - which constitutes the
major electronic part - is designed for wall or desktop installation. The
MCU power requirement is 150 W at 11 - 34 VDC.
Display Handset
The Display Handset keypad and built-in display allows dialing and
alphanumeric editing for communication and system control.
Distress Alarm
The Distress Alarm provides activation and indication of an alert
transmission.
Power Supply
220 VAC to 28 VDC with battery backup of MCU (including ACU and
RF units).
Display
handset Main Control Unit  MC
Gyro
interface
7
4
1
3
6
9
DEL
2
5
8
0
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFT
Standard Connection
Additional Connection to MC
Telephones
wall or desk)
Distress Alarm Unit Power Supply
PC Data)
Message
Indicator s)
max 4)
Power Supply
with stabilized DC for
Printer and PC
PC Telex) Printer serial)
Telefax
replacing a
telephone)
Message Indicator
SAT RN B
DATA MESSAGE
TELEX MESSAGE
FAX MESSAGE
RESET
24 VDC
Extra
Distress Alarm s)
max6)
DISTRESS
Saturn B
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
DISTRESS
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Nera Saturn B
Introduction Cont’d

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.3
Radome
Antenna
Dish
Antenna
Control
Unit
RF-Unit
Access
Hatch
Servo
Stabilized
Pedestal
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d
Above Deck Equipment - ADE
The Saturn Bm Above Deck
Equipment consists of:
•Stabilized Antenna with
RF Units and
Antenna Control Unit,
ACU
•Radome
The stabilized antenna is
mounted on the Azimuth
Post.
The ADE should be separated
as far as possible from the HF
antenna, and preferably by at
least 5 m from the antennas of
other communication or
navigation equipment.
Optional Equipment
•DTMF telephones (max 5)
•Telefax (for connection to a telephone port)
•Message Indicator, activated on reception of telex, telefax or data
traffic.
•PC (Telex)
•PC (Data)
•Serial printer

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.4
Introduction Cont’d
Enhanced Functions
The following Enhanced Functions are available as standard for
Saturn B:
•Charge tone, which sends a tone on selected telephone ports
when charging starts.
•Traffic log, which logs traffic data from selected telephone ports
and provides detailed printout.
•Access code, which assigns a personal 1-8 digit code to up to
100 authorized users. The code opens the system for one call.
The Enhanced Functions below are available as options for
Saturn B:
•Precharge, which allows preprogramming the Saturn B terminal
with a maximum total call duration. The maximum call duration can
be extended by the owner.
•Restricted LES, which allows the owner to lock the terminal to
one specific LES per Ocean Region.
•Restricted Dialing, which allows calls to preprogrammed short
numbers only.
•STU III and STU IIB, functions which prepare selected port(s) for
use with analogue encrypted telephone(s).
•Credit Card Phone, which prepares selected port(s) for use with
credit card telephone.
Activation of the optional functions requires individual opening keys
provided when purchasing the functions.
Refer to the "Saturn B/M Enhanced Functions, Operator’s Manual".
Telex Option
Two versions of Saturn B Telex Terminal software are available for
telex messaging:
•Normal version
•GMDSS version
The normal version can be run on a conventional PC w/printer.
The GMDSS version can only be run on a dedicated PC delivered by
NERA.
Refer to the "Saturn B Telex, Operator’s Manual".
Introduction Cont’d

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.5
Saturn B Data Service
The Asynchronous Data Service (ASD) offers data transmission at
9.6 kbps via the built-in modem feature of the Saturn B terminal.
Only modem communication software needs to be installed in the
associated PC to allow data transfer.
The Asynchronous Data Service is provided as standard feature.
The optional High Speed Data Service (HSD) service offers a
synchronous 56/64 kbps full duplex link with a terrestrial ISDN net-
work:
•High speed data transfer, connection to data networks
•Video transfer, compressed store-and-forward transmission
•Video phone with hotline facility
•Multichannel audio transmission
•Multiplexed data, facsimile and voice.
With the optional Datacom Switch Unit (DSU) it is possible to have
HSD and ASD equipment connected at the same time.
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna
On some Saturn B installations the antenna cannot be mounted in a
non-obstructed area.
The Dual Antenna system remedies this by using two complete
Saturn-B installations with antennas located in positions obtaining a
combined unobstructed view. The Saturn Bm Dual Antennas are
normally fitted with Rotary Joint to provide no-rewind azimuth rotation.
The Dual Antenna function requires software version 7.12 or above.
Lease Mode operation is a mandatory requirement.
Saturn B Lease Mode
Inmarsat offers a Lease Mode of operation for parties that want to
establish closed networks.
A Saturn B terminal may be equipped with Main Control Unit software
designed for operation with leased satellite channel capacity.
Lease Mode operation must be agreed upon with the responsible Net
Service Provider.
The terminal must be commissioned to a Lease Gateway LES given
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.6
by the Net Service Provider.
The software also allows the user to operate the Saturn B terminal in
normal mode with all available functions and services, except dis-
tress.
Saturn B External Modem Option
The Saturn B External Modem Option makes it possible to set up a
dedicated carrier over Inmarsat Lease satellites. This is obtained
through an Inmarsat Lease Gateway from a Saturn B mobile terminal
equipped with an external Interface Converter Unit (ICU), a Comtech
Modem and software release 7.xx series.
When installed, the ICU allows the Saturn B to operate as an ordinary
Inmarsat terminal as well as on a leased channel . The user's DTE
equipment is connected to the Comtech Modem. Data traffic by-
passes the Saturn B Main Control Unit completely. The Saturn B
terminal, however, controls the Antenna pointing and the High Power
Amplifier (HPA). Saturn B External Modem operation is based on the
following services:
•Saturn B Lease Mode, a service offered by Inmarsat for parties
that require closed network operation.
•Nera EBM, Enhanced Bandwidth Module
•Nera VBS, Variable Bandwidth Service
The above service options are enhanced functions that must be
bought, installed and activated in the Saturn B MCU (function no. 89,
Enhanced Setup) to enable external modem operations in various
configurations.
Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna with Rotary Joint
A Rotary Joint modification kit can be delivered to Saturn Bm Mk2
to provide unlimited azimuth rotation.
The standard Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna has a limited azimuth rotation
(± 270 degrees from the bow) and will cause loss of satellite synchro-
nization due to antenna rewind.
The Rotary Joint sustains uninterrupted satellite synchronization.
Furthermore, when interrupted by an obstruction the Antenna will
maintain the direction towards the satellite.
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.7
Figure 1.2 Keys and indicators
on Display Handset.
Note!
The terms Mobile Earth Station (MES) and
Land Earth Station (LES) are sometimes
referred to as Ship Earth Station (SES) and
Coast Earth Station (CES) respectively.
Handset w/Display
& Keypad
13
456
789
0
ABC
2
DEF
DATA
GHI
JKL MNO PQR
STU WX
TAX LIGHT
YZÆ
SPCØÅ.
PLAY
ÄÖÜ
ESC
DEL
ON/OFF LIST
LIST
FUNC ALPHA ENTER
SHIFT MORE/
HELP LES PTT
ON
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
Handsfree
microphone
2 x 12 character
alphan merical
LCD display.
Auxiliary keys:
Allows entering of
short n mbers,
changing Ocean
Region, selecting
Land Earth Station
etc.
Number keys:
Only the n mber keys
are req ired to call
the end s bscriber.
Pressing ALPHA
selects letter entries.
Pressing SHIFT
selects secondary
f nctions.
Handsfree
lo dspeaker
Displayed when applicable:
 at hook OFF
 when additional info/help is
available.
 when lo dspeaker is ON.
 when pressing SHIFT to se
secondary f nctions.
 when pressing ALPHA to select
keypad letters.
 d ring data calls.
 when in contact with LES or NCS.
 when receiving a call. Lights
steadily d ring comm nication.
 flashes when receiving important
information/alarms.
 when power is t rned ON.
 1 - 3 signal q ality indicators.
Selects f nctions and displays HELP
page if any.
Selects alphabetic key f nction
Moves to next choice, or enters
selected one. Access to Active Alarms
list (SHIFT f nction).
Selects secondary f nctions.
Displays additional information/help.
Direct access to Defa lt LES
selection, and Ocean Region
selection (SHIFT f nction).
P sh-To-Talk (PTT) when lo ds-
peaker is operative.
T rns internal lo dspeaker ON/OFF.
Switches between handsfree w/PTT
and normal se.
Not in se
Toggles hook switch, or reverts to
previo s position
Deletes last character entry, or
complete entry.
Steps down/ p thro gh f nction
men /choices.
LIST scrolls thro gh choices
(SHIFT f nction).
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
ESC
DEL
LIST
LIST
ON
SHIFT
Handset w/Display & Keypads
The figure below shows all keys and indicators required for full operation and
control of Saturn B.

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.8
Starting Up
Switching ON
The POWER Switch on the back panel of the Main Control Unit
switches all basic units of the Saturn Bm terminal on/off:
•the Display Handset
•the Main Control Unit (MCU), and the Antenna Unit
See figure 1.3 for location of the POWER switch and POWER indicator.
For optional equipment, see their Operating Manuals.
The Saturn Bm should normally be switched ON at all times.
Switching ON initiates a self-test and an automatic satellite search
(which may take a few minutes), causing the following messages to
be displayed:
The self-test should be ready within approximately one minute. If not,
see list of "Startup messages" in Appendix D.
The Saturn Bm retains the gyro, azimuth and elevation data when the
terminal is switched OFF. When switching ON, the antenna is auto-
matically pointed in the same direction it had before switching OFF.
When switching ON Saturn Bm for the first time, the following must
be entered/selected:
•Ship’s heading, see next page.
•Ocean Region, see next page.
•Default Distress LES,
see "Selecting Default Distress LES" in chapter 3. Configuration.
•Distress Alarm address,
see "Configuring Ports" in chapter 3. Configuration.
•Search for satellite must be initiated, see next page
During initialization
and self-test: When ready:
During antenna
auto search:
When
switching on:
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
PLEASE WAIT
ON
SYSTEM
INITIALIZING
ON
SEARCHING
SATELLITE
ON
Starting Up

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.9
Note! Entering gyro data and initiating a satellite search require that
the Saturn Bm User Level is extended to "Operator Level", see "Set-
ting User Level"in chapter 2. Operation.
Checking Heading Data
Check the current heading input:
•Select READ/SET
function (29):
•Check setting:
•and revert to IDLE:
To update gyro input, see "Heading
Input" in chapter 2. Operation.
Ocean Region
Check current selection:
and revert to IDLE:
To select another region, see
"Selecting Ocean Region"
in chapter 2. Operation.
Initiate Satellite Searching
Start a hemispheric scan for the selected satellite/Ocean Region:
•Select SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE function (26):
•Press ENTER as prompted to
activate the search function:
•Press ENTER again to actually
start the satellite search:
•and revert to IDLE:
Note! The search may take a few minutes.
Starting Up Cont’d
Starting Up Cont’d
ENTER
ON
READ/SET
COMPASS
29
ON
HEADING:
275 DEG
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
2
DEF
PLAY
ESC
3x
FUNC
ON
OCEAN REGION
IOR
3
LES
PTT
SHIFT
Ocean Region ref. no.
FUNC
6
PQR
2
DEF
PLAY
ON
SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE
26
ON
PRESS ENTER
TO SEARCH
ON
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENTER
ENTER
ESC
2x

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.10
Starting Up Cont’d
Signal Quality Indication
The signal quality indicators are
displayed during communication
and signal strength readout:
1 - 3 asterisks – increasing
quality of communication.
No asterisks – call may be
possible, but uncertain.
Observing Signal Strength
Pressing SHIFT + 7 displays
the signal strength:
Pressing MORE/HELP displays
the "BER" value:
The lower the value the
better the signal quality.
Revert to IDLE:
Note!
The signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) will vary during a
call.
The Bit Error Rate (BER) reading decreases as the quality of the
received signal improves.
ON
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
MORE/
HELP
   
S/N: 254
ON
BER : 48
SOUND OFF
SHIFT
7
STU
ON
Signal quality
indication
Not used in
Saturn m/Bm
ESC
Starting Up Cont’d

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.11
SPC
0
ÄÖÜ
7
STU
4
JKL
0
ÄÖÜ
3
GHI
DATA
ØÅ.
LES
PTT
7
STU
2
DEF
PLAY
7
STU
ON
IOR
LES 4
3
ON
LES 004
00
ON
LES 004
0047
4
JKL
0
ÄÖÜ
0
ÄÖÜ
6
PQ
4
JKL
ON
LES 004
004767244700
ON
ESC
ESC
ON
LES 003
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Call through Default LES
•Ready for operation:
To check the default LES
in this Ocean Region:
( To modify, see "Selecting Default LES"
in chapter 2. Operation.)
1Key in the international
call prefix 00:
2Key in the country code,
e.g. 47 (Norway):
(See appendix B for list of
telephone country codes)
3Key in subscriber
number:
(within 45 seconds)
4Initiate the call:
Slow beeps are heard during call setup.
The square indicator appears when LES
has accepted the call.
Ringing tone is heard until answer.
5Clear the call when finished:
For short number and last number
dialing and other functions,
see chapter 2. Operation.
Call through Selected LES
6Enter the LES code:
Continue from step 1.
(See appendix A for Satellite Coverage Map
and list of Land Earth Stations.)
Call from Display
Handset
Call from Display Handset

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.12
General
A telephone is used for basic telephone calls. Control of functions
and other facilities must be done from the Display Handset.
Call through Default LES
004767244700
routes the call via
the default Land Earth Station for the Ocean Region you are operat-
ing in.
Call through Selected LES
004767244700
4
routes the
call via the Land Earth Station Eik (4) in Norway.
Last Number Redialing
0
retransmits the last number*.
Last Number Redialing through Selected LES
0
4
retransmits the last number via the selected LES
(Eik=4)
* .
Short Number Dialing (Prefix 23)
2 3 1 5
fetches and sends the telephone number stored
under short number 15*.
Short Number Dialing (Prefix 23) through Selected LES
2315
4
fetches and sends the telephone number
stored under short number 15 via the selected LES (Eik=4)*.
*Also applies when dialing from Display Handset.
Call from Telephone
Call from Telephone

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.13
General
The LESs support special information services accessible with 2-digit
Service Address Codes. See appendix B.
Example of obtaining assistance from the International Operator
where the default LES is situated:
Lift handset and dial:
11
Example of obtaining meterological information from a selected LES,
e.g. Eik:
Lift handset and dial:
4
41
Note! Not all LESs provide every service listed. For more information
contact technical assistance on 33 #.
Service Address Calls
Service Address Calls

Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.14
Terrestrial Network
and Priority Calls
Terrestrial Network
Dialing through terrestrial network is only possible using selected
LES.
The number may be in the range of 0 to 127.
Example of call through selected LES, e.g. Eik, and network 1:
0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 0 014
PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
NET SERVICE PROVIDER
Priority Calls
The following call priority levels are recognized by the Inmarsat
system: 0–Routine
1–Safety
2–Urgent
Saturn B normally transmits calls with priority 0: Routine.
Whether you are using the Display Handset or a telephone, dialing *2
or *2ahead of the ordinary call digits gives the call priority 1 or 2
respectively.
Assignment of priority level is only possible using selected LES and
selected network.
Example of priority 1 call through e.g. Eik:
0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 0 0114
PRIORITY
PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
NET SERVICE PROVIDER (LES CODE)
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls