Nera Saturn Bt User manual

148 x 195 mm
Saturn Bt Transporter
Operator `s Manual

SAFETY WARNING !
Electrical Safety
This equipment must be earthed via the
plug when connected to AC mains.
Non-ionising Radiation
All radio signals transmit non-ionising
radiation and the transmit power in the
Saturn B is very low. Before operating the
equipment, however, the user must ensure
that no one is closer than 10 metres in front
of the flat antenna.

Saturn Bt – Operator’s Manual
1. Getting Started
2. Operation
3. Configuration
4. System
5. Appendices
* Functions marked with a star are only accessible when Saturn B is set in OPERATOR LEVEL. See "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation.
Doc. No. QLZB 911028 Rev. D Copytema 02/99
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction ......................................................... 1.1
Location .............................................................. 1.6
Mounting the Antenna ......................................... 1.7
Connecting Up .................................................. 1.11
Handset w/Display & Keypads .......................... 1.13
Setting Up ......................................................... 1.14
Call from Display Handset ................................ 1.16
Call from Telephone .......................................... 1.17
Service Address Calls ....................................... 1.18
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls ............... 1.19
Using Telefax .................................................... 1.20
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
Message Indicator ............................................. 2.21
Chapter 3. Configuration
Setting Display Contrast * ................................... 3.1
Setting Ringing Volume * .................................... 3.2
Setting Date and Time * ...................................... 3.3
LES Capabilities * ............................................... 3.4
Selecting Stand-alone LES * ............................... 3.5
Configuring Ports * .............................................. 3.6
Incoming Call Route * ....................................... 3.10
Various Configurations * ................................... 3.16
Printout of Lists and Settings * .......................... 3.17
Chapter 4. System
Description .......................................................... 4.1
Communication ................................................... 4.3
Chapter 5. Appendices / Index
Appendix A
Satellite Coverage Map ........................... A-1
List of Land Earth Stations ...................... A-2
Azimuth Map ........................................... A-4
Elevation Map ......................................... A-5
Appendix B
Telephone Country Codes ...................... B-1
Service Address Codes ........................... B-5
Appendix C
Connection of Message Indicator ........... C-1
Appendix D
List of Alarm Messages ........................... D-1
List of Start-up Messages ....................... D-4
List of Terminal Status Messages ........... D-5
Appendix E
Handset Functions .................................. E-1
Appendix F
Configuration Tables ................................ F-1
Appendix G
List of Terms ............................................ G-1
Appendix H
MCU Maintenance .................................. H-1

This manual complies with MCU software version no. 5.XX.
Saturn Bt – Operator’s Manual

Saturn Bt – Operator’s Manual
Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction ................................................................................. 1.1
Location ...................................................................................... 1.6
Mounting the Antenna ................................................................ 1.7
Connecting Up .......................................................................... 1.11
Handset w/Display & Keypads ................................................. 1.13
Setting Up ................................................................................. 1.14
Call from Display Handset ........................................................ 1.16
Call from Telephone ................................................................. 1.17
Service Address Calls .............................................................. 1.18
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls ....................................... 1.19
Using Telefax ............................................................................ 1.20
GETTING STARTED
Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design
and specifications of the equipment without notice.

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.1
General
Saturn Bt is a transportable Inmarsat-B terminal providing access to
the international dial-up telephone, facsimile and data network.
See chapter 4. System for an overview of satellite communications
and the Inmarsat-B system.
All electronics and the sectionalized parabolic dish of Saturn Bt are
contained in a single robust and compact transport case.
The RF Transceiver part and Antenna can be mounted on the trans-
portation case or mounted on wall or roof with the mounting bracket
enclosed in the transport case.
Figure 1.1 Saturn Bt, complete.
Introduction
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Transceiver
Antenna
Display
handset
Telephone Fax
(option)
MCU Power
Supply
Introduction

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.2
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d
Figure 1.2 Location of parts in the Saturn Bt transport case.
Feeder
Antenna elements
Wheels
Antenna mounting rod
Antenna bracket
Telephone
Coax cable
(feeder to Transceiver)
Drilling template
Transceiver
MCU
Feeder reflector
Compass
Power
supply
Display
handset
Cables &
accessories
Telefax
(option)
Pivot

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.3
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d
Figure 1.3 Saturn Bt with basic and optional equipment.
Outdoor Equipment ODE
Indoor Equipment IDE
Telephone(s)
Max 5
(option)
220 VAC
Telefax
with keypad
(not supplied)
27 VDC
100-120 / 200-240 VAC
MessageIndicator
SATURNB
DATAMESSAGE
TELEXMESSAGE
FAXMESSAGE
RESET
7
4
1
3
6
9
DEL
2
5
8
0
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
ON
SHIFT
Transceiver
Transceiver
Transceiver
Antenna
mounted on
wall or roof
Antenna
mounted on
transport case
Display
Handset
Main Control Unit
MCU
SaturnB
Message
Indicator
Power Supply
Fax adapter

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.4
Introduction Cont’d
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, which prepares selected port(s) for use with
encrypted telephone.
•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".

Saturn Bt – 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
56/64 kbit/s full duplex link with a terrestrial ISDN network:
•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.
Introduction Cont’d
Introduction Cont’d

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.6
Location
General
Prior to placing/setting up Saturn Bt, find the relative position of the
satellite using the Azimuth and Elevation Angle Maps in Appendix A,
or on the enclosed Antenna Mounting/Connecting Up Instructions
enclosed in the transport case.
The antenna must be pointed at the satellite with a free line of sight
for optimum receiving and transmitting conditions. Successful recep-
tion does not automatically guarantee successful transmission.
The beam is perpendicular on the antenna. The antenna can be
aligned to any vertical angle between upright and level position. See
the assembling instructions on the succeeding pages.
Extended Antenna Cable
The antenna cable may be extended to 15 m (RG223), or to 28 m
(RG214).
The maximum length of the coax cable is limited by the DC and RF
losses through the cable:
•Maximum DC loss: R loop 0.6 ohm
•Maximum RF attenuation :12 dB at 1.5 GHz
Cables for operation at distances are available on request.
See table below for cable and connector types:
Location
N/female
*Antenna cable
at the transceiver at the antenna
max. length
for 10 dB/0.6
*Antenna cable Reference Diameter
Suitable coaxial connectors
at the MCU at the ADE
RG214 MIL-C-17 10.8 mm 25 m
06230 Ethernet 10.3 mm 40 m
12.9 mm 75 m
16.0 mm 95 m
27.5 mm 172 m
11N-50-7-5
11N-50-10-4
+ “pigtail” 11N-50-10-4
S 10172 B-10
(QTZC 502 012
11N-50-7-5
+ “pigtail”
11N-50-12-115
+ “pigtail” 11N-50-12-115RF
1
/
2
” 50
11N-50-23-101
+ “pigtail” 11N-50-23-101RF
7
/
8
” 50
TNC
Pigtail
QRPM 911077-600
N/male N/male

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.7
Mounting the Antenna
Mounting the Antenna
Transceiver
Antenna
Antenna Parts
Antenna Mounted on Transport Case
Follow instructions in step 1 - 5.
MOUNTING
ROD
COAX
CABLE
FEEDER
FEEDER
REFLECTOR
PIVOT
SIDE
SECTIONS
MID
SECTION
Transceiver
Antenna

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.8
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d
Antenna Assembling
Guide holes which lock the
antenna dish in position.
Refer to step 3.
1 Antenna rod
Insert the antenna mounting rod into the
slot in the trunk and fasten the lower
locking screw.
2 Antenna pivot
Mount the antenna pivot on the top end of
the rod as shown.
3 Dish mid section and feeder
Place the mid section with the guide holes in correct position, and
screw the antenna feeder into place by rotating the feeder rod.
4 Dish side
sections
Mount the 5 side
sections starting with
the bottom section.
Lock the sections
together with the
toggle latches.

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.9
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d
Antenna Assembling Cont’d
5 Feeder reflector
Fasten the reflector on top of the
feeder by means of the knurled
screw.
6 Remove remaining
equipment from case.
7 Close lid and tighten
upper Mounting Rod
fastening screw.
8 Place Transceiver on
case lid.
9 Continue to "Connecting
Up"on next page.
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.10
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d
Mounting Antenna on Wall or Roof
The special antenna bracket attached to the transceiver permits wall-
or roof-mounting of the antenna.
The Transceiver is mounted with four screws. Use the enclosed
template for installation.
The three fixed angles selectable for mounting of the antenna
bracket on the Transceiver are illustrated below.
Antenna bracket/mounting rod
a) Mount the Transceiver.
b) Attach the antenna mounting rod to the antenna bracket as
shown.
c) Install the bracket with the wanted angle on the Transceiver.
d) Continue with steps 2 to 5 below.
Coax cable
Antenna bracket
Transceiver
Mounting the Antenna Cont’d

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.11
Connecting Up
Antenna
mounted on
wall or roof.
Outdoor Equipment ODE
Indoor Equipment IDE
Main Control Unit
MCU
100-120 / 200-240 VAC
Telephone(s)
Max 5
TNC-connector
27 VDC
220 VAC
Message
Indicator
Display
Handset
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
13
456
789
0
ABC 2DEF
DATA
GHI
JKL MNO PQR
STU VWX
TAX LIGHT
YZÆ
SPCØÅ.
PLAY
ÄÖÜ
ESC
DEL
ON/OFF LIST
LIST
FUNC ALPHA ENTER
SHIFT MORE/
HELP LES PTT
ON
SHIFTBAT
ALPHA
Telefax
with keypad
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
(J1) (J2) (J3) (J4) (J5) (J13)
(J10)(J6) (P12) (J7)
(J11)
(J8) (P9)
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
ON
+[11 - 34 VDC] -
OFF
HANDSET
EXT I/O GYRO NMEA-0183 DTE
TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5
AUX
PC PRINTER
Power Supply
Fax
adapter
Transceiver
Transceiver
Wall or roof
Transceiver
Message Indicator
SATURNB
DATAMESSAGE
TELEXMESSAGE
FAXMESSAGE
RESET
Antenna
mounted on
Transport
case.
Connecting Up

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.12
Connecting Up Cont’d
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
OFF
+[11 - 34 VDC] -
ON
HANDSET
EXT I/O GYRO NMEA-0183 DTE
TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5
AUX
PC PRINTER
Power ON/OFF
Power indicator
Saturn B
Connector Up Cont’d
Figure 1.4 Location of Power Indicator and ON/OFF switch on Main Control Unit.
Procedure
See Connecting Up diagram on previous page.
1Connect coax cable between Antenna Feeder (underneath dish)
and Transceiver (top side)
2Connect coax cable between Transceiver (underneath) and Main
Control Unit (MCU).
3Connect appropriate equipment as shown on figure on diagram.
Power
4Connect Saturn Bt to an appropriate AC (or DC) source.
5 Switch ON External Power Supply and wait for approx. 2 seconds .
6Press the POWER switch (see below) and permit the equipment
to warm up.

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.13
Figure 1.5 Keys and indicators
on the 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 VWX
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
alphanumerical
LCD display.
Auxiliary keys:
Allows entering of
short numbers,
changing Ocean
Region, selecting
Land Earth Station
etc.
Number keys:
Only the number keys
are required to call
the end subscriber.
Pressing ALPHA
selects letter entries.
Pressing SHIFT
selects secondary
functions.
Handsfree
loudspeaker
Displayed when applicable:
• at hook OFF
• when additional info/help is
available.
• when loudspeaker is ON.
• when pressing SHIFT to use
secondary functions.
• when pressing ALPHA to select
keypad letters.
• during data calls.
• when in contact with LES or NCS.
• when receiving a call. Displayed
steadily during communication.
• flashes when receiving important
information/alarms.
• when power is turned ON.
• 1 - 3 signal quality indicators.
Selects functions and displays HELP
page if any.
Selects alphabetic key function
Moves to next choice, or enters
selected one. Access to Active Alarms
list (SHIFT function).
Selects secondary functions.
Displays additional information/help.
Direct access to Default LES
selection, and Ocean Region
selection (SHIFT function).
Push-To-Talk (PTT) when loud-
speaker is operative.
Turns internal loudspeaker ON/OFF.
Switches between handsfree w/PTT
and normal use.
Not in use
Toggles hook switch, or reverts to
previous position
Deletes last character entry, or
complete entry.
Steps down/up through function
menu/choices.
LIST scrolls through choices
(SHIFT function).
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
ESC
DEL
LIST
LIST
ON
SHIFT
ALPHA
Handset w/Display & Keypads
The figure below shows all keys and indicators required for full operation and
control of Saturn B.

Saturn Bt – Chapter 1. Getting Started1.14
Using the Compass
1Adjust the dial until the horizontal angle
coincides with the arrow mark.
E.g., using the Azimuth Map, London rela-
tive to the AOR-E satellite is approximately
200°.
(See maps in APPENDIX A or on Antenna
Mounting/Operating Instruction).
2Keeping the compass away from
possible magnetic fields, turn the compass
until the needle stabilizes towards N
(North).
3The antenna feeder should now be
pointed in the same direction as that of
the compass base plate.
Preparing for Operation
1Place Saturn Bt with free line of sight to the satellite.
2Direct the antenna horizontally towards the satellite using the
compass, and tilt the antenna to correct vertical angle.
3 To check the current Ocean Region:
To select a new one, continue as described in
"Selecting Ocean Region" in chapter 2. Operation.
Setting Up
180
210
200
ON
OCEAN REGION
IOR
3
LES
PTT
SHIFT
Ocean Region ref. no.
340
20
N
Transceiver
Setting Up