Sailor 100 Manual

TRAINING, INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL
SAILOR 100 Satellite TV

SAILOR 100 Satellite TV
Training, installation and service manual
Document number: 98-137654-A
Release date: 29 January 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
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Thrane & Thrane trading as Cobham SATCOM.
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United States.
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You may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of three years after
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Please write "source for product SAILOR 100 Satellite TV" in the memo line of your payment. You
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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. Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability
for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
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.
Compass Safe Distance:
SAILOR 100 Satellite TV antenna or ADU (Above Deck Unit): min. 130 cm (IEC 945).
SAILOR 100 Satellite TV 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 Thrane
& Thrane A/S 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 Thrane & Thrane A/S.
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 cables for the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV 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 100 Satellite TV 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.
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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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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 Related documents ............................................................................ 1-2
1.5 Typography ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 Precautions ....................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 SAILOR 100 Satellite TV system ......................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU) ....................................................................2-3
2.1.2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) .............................................................2-7
2.1.3 Control Panel for setup and operation .............................................2-9
2.1.4 Multiswitch (optional) .....................................................................2-9
2.1.5 SAILOR Transmodulator (optional) ..................................................2-9
2.1.6 Power supply (optional) ................................................................ 2-10
2.1.7 System configuration example ...................................................... 2-10
2.2 Part numbers and options ................................................................ 2-11
2.2.1 Applicable Thrane & Thrane model and part numbers .................... 2-11
2.2.2 Options for SAILOR 100 Satellite TV ................................................. 2-11
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Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking .........................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 What’s in the box .............................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Control Panel .................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.3 Initial inspection ............................................................................. 3-2
3.1.4 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 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre .....................3-6
3.2.5 ADU mast design: Foundation and height ....................................... 3-7
3.2.6 Interference ...................................................................................3-12
3.2.7 Other precautions ..........................................................................3-16
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 .................................................................... 3-23
3.4.1 Installing the ACU ......................................................................... 3-23
3.4.2 Grounding the ACU ....................................................................... 3-24
3.5 Installation of the Control Panel ...................................................... 3-25
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Chapter 4 Interfaces
4.1 Interfaces of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV ACU ................................... 4-1
4.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad ................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Connector panel — overview ............................................................4-2
4.1.3 DC Input connector ..........................................................................4-2
4.1.4 ADU connector ................................................................................4-3
4.1.5 Rx connector ..............................................................................4-3
4.1.6 TV output connectors (x4) ................................................................4-4
4.1.7 DC output connector ........................................................................4-4
4.1.8 NMEA 0183 connector (RS-422) .......................................................4-5
4.1.9 DB9 connector ................................................................................4-6
4.1.10 LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 connectors ..........................................4-6
4.2 Interfaces of the Control Panel ..........................................................4-7
4.3 Interfaces of the SAILOR Transmodulator (optional) ..........................4-7
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
Chapter 6 Configuration
6.1 Introduction to the configuration tools .............................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Connecting to the web interface ......................................................6-2
6.1.3 Connecting the Control Panel ..........................................................6-3
6.2 Calibration of the SAILOR 100 Satellite TV .........................................6-4
6.2.1 Heading and calibration of azimuth ................................................6-4
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6.3 Configuration with the web interface ...............................................6-8
6.3.1 Overview and navigation .................................................................6-8
6.3.2 Using the Dashboard ..................................................................... 6-11
6.3.3 Satellite profiles .............................................................................6-14
6.3.4 TV satellites ...................................................................................6-17
6.3.5 Reference satellites ........................................................................6-19
6.3.6 Azimuth adjustment .......................................................................6-21
6.3.7 Setting up Blocking zones ............................................................. 6-23
6.3.8 Configuring the LAN network ........................................................ 6-25
6.3.9 E-mail setup ................................................................................. 6-28
6.3.10 Sending statistics reports .............................................................. 6-29
6.3.11 Sending a diagnostics report ........................................................ 6-32
6.3.12 Upload .......................................................................................... 6-33
6.3.13 Administration .............................................................................. 6-33
6.4 Configuration with the Control Panel .............................................. 6-38
6.4.1 Getting started ..............................................................................6-38
6.4.2 Creating or editing a profile ..........................................................6-40
6.4.3 Selecting the active profile ............................................................ 6-42
6.4.4 Deleting a profile .......................................................................... 6-43
6.4.5 Event list ....................................................................................... 6-43
6.4.6 Help .............................................................................................. 6-44
6.4.7 About ............................................................................................ 6-44
6.5 Keypad and menus of the ACU ........................................................ 6-45
6.5.1 ACU display and keypad ............................................................... 6-45
6.5.2 Navigating the menus ................................................................... 6-46
6.5.3 The menu tree .............................................................................. 6-46
6.5.4 Adjusting brightness of the display ............................................... 6-49
6.5.5 Resetting the system .....................................................................6-50
Chapter 7 Installation check
7.1 Installation check list: Antenna ..........................................................7-1
7.2 Installation check list: ACU, connectors and wiring ........................... 7-3
7.3 Installation check list: Control Panel ................................................. 7-5
7.4 Installation check list: Functional test in harbor ................................ 7-6
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