Satlink FB150 User manual

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Copyright
© Copyright 2009 Satlink S.L.
All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Satlink S.L.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written
permission of Satlink S.L.
Warranty
Satlink S.L. has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness
of the material in this document. Satlink S.L. shall not be liable for errors
contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Satlink S.L.
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Trademarks
All trademarks, marks, names, or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their
respective owners, and Satlink S.L. neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors
any such products or services referred to herein.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.
INMARSAT is a trademark of the International Mobile Satellite Organization. The Inmarsat LOGO and
the trademark BGAN are trademarks of Inmarsat (IP) Company Limited. All trademarks are licensed to
Inmarsat Limited.
All other company and product names may be the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.

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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Notice
USE CONDITIONS:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
This Device complies with FCC & IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The Antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 100cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter
FCC CAUTION:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority, which is granted by FCC, to operate this satellite FleetBroadband system.

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Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with Radio standard specification RSS -170 of Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
100cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
EC Declaration of Conformity:
Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd, 190 Changi Road, #02-02 MDIS Building, Singapore 419974
declares under our sole responsibility that the Product, brand name as Wideye and model:
SKIPPER 150 Fleetbroadband satellite communication system, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
ETSI EN 301 444, ETSI EN 301 489-1 &- 20, IEC 60945 / EN 60945, IEC 60950-1 AND EN 60950-1,
ITU-R M.1480
We hereby declare that all essential radio test suite have been carried out and that the above named
product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Conformity Assessment procedure referred to Article 10 and detailed in Annex [III] or [IV] of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with involvement of the following notified body (ies):
TIMCO ENGINEERING, INC., P.O BOX 370,NEW BERRY, FLORIDA 32669.
Identification mark: 1177 (Notified Body number)
The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment are held at:
• Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd, 190 Changi Road, #02-02 MDIS Building, Singapore 419974.
• Signed by Mr. Tan Khai Pang (Chief Technology Officer, 17July, 2009) and
• Mr. Prabakar Kuttaniseeri (Manager-Quality Engineering, 17 July, 2009).

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Safety Summary
For the sake of safety and protection, please read the user guide before you attempt to use
the Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband System. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this
safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
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 user guide violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the equipment.
Satlink S.L. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
Hazard Symbols
Avoid touching those areas of the terminal that are being marked with this symbol otherwise
it may result in injury.
Antenna Radiation Warning
During transmission the antenna in the system radiates high power levels of radio frequency.
This radiation is considered health hazardous to any personnel that come close to the
antenna.
It is important to maintain a separation distance from the transmitting antenna to any
personnel of at least 1-meter.
Distance to Other Radiation Equipment
The antenna shall not be installed near any VSAT or radar at the minimum distance and
position specified in the later chapter of the user guide. It may cause damage or interference
to the antenna.
Service
User access to the interior of the terminal is not allowed. Only a qualified personnel
authorized by its manufacturer may perform service. Failure to comply with this rule will result
in the warranty void.

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Grounding and Antenna Cables
The terminal has provided its mechanical stud, which is intended for the grounding wire to be
connected to the hull of ship.
The antenna cable between the terminal and antenna can be extended with specified
distance as long as it can meet any type of antenna’s characteristic data, which does not
exceed its required attenuation.
The antenna cable is shielded and it should not be affected by any magnetic field. It is
recommended to avoid the cable being installed in parallel with any AC wiring as it may
possibly cause malfunction of the equipment.
Ship’s Power Supply
The input voltage for Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband System is 12V DC, 8A or 24V DC, 4A. It is
recommended to use 24V DC power line, provided that it is available on the ship.
In case of unavailability of 24V DC power line provided by the ship, an external AC/DC power
supply (115/230V AC to 24V DC ) can be used. Please note that the requirements of the
AC/DC power supply should take care of high surge current of 25A at 24V DC for 1ms.
Equipment Ventilation
To ensure adequate cooling of the terminal, 5-centimeter of unobstructed space must be
maintained around all sides of the unit except the bottom side. The ambient temperature
range of the terminal is: -25°C to +55°C.
The equipment shall not be operated in the presence of flammable gases or fumes as well as
any explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operating personnel shall not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and
internal adjustment has to he handled by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not attempt to
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.
Obtaining Licensing For Inmarsat Terminals
Under rights given under ITU Radio Regulations, local telecommunications administrations
establish and enforce national rules and regulations governing types of emissions, power
levels, and other parameters that affect the purity of signal, which may be radiated in the
various frequency bands of the radio spectrum.
To legally operate Inmarsat equipment, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local
telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operating from. Using your
equipment in any country without permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the
equipment by the local authorities. The normal procedure to bring such equipment into
another country is to apply for a license before travel. If a license has not been obtained
before travel, the equipment may be put in to storage by local authorities until such time
license is obtained.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Satlink S.L.
Copyright
© 2009 Satlink S.L. All rights reserved.
Website: www.satlink.es

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Satlink FB150 User Equipment (UE) is a dedicated compact solution specifically designed to
meet the FleetBroadband services for the maritime environment providing seamless ocean
coverage from 76° North to 76° South. FleetBroadband is the marine version of the highly
successful BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) from Inmarsat.
Through a compact antenna, it provides constant, simultaneous access to voice and high-
speed data in a compact solution. Allowing you to run online operation systems, and still
having access to email, intranet and voice calls - achieving greater operational efficiencies
and significantly reducing the cost of both business and crew communications.
Listed is the range of services available for the Satlink FB150 User Equipment:
 Email and webmail
 Secure communications
 Remote intranet and internet access
 SMS and instant messaging
 Videoconferencing
 Phone services
 Store and forward video
 Large file transfer
Features
The Satlink FB150 UE offers the following features:
• Simultaneous voice and broadband data service over FleetBroadband
• Full duplex, single or multi-user, up to 150 kbps
• Standard Voice (4kbps AMBE+2)
• Send and receive text messages as per Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)
• Built-in Web Console allowing you to manage your phone book, messages and
calls, and customize the terminal to your specific needs
Interfaces
The Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband UE has the following connecting interfaces:
• Dedicated Primary Handset port

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• GPS output port
• LAN port supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) for computers, routers and
access points.
• Standard RJ11 Phone port for analog (corded or cordless) phone
• Input power: 12V DC / 24V DC
Main Units
The Satlink FB150 UE includes the following main units:
• Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband ADU (Above Deck Unit)
• Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband BDU (Below Deck Unit)
• Primary Handset
 Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband ADU (Above Deck Unit)
The Satlink FB150 ADU is a medium size, maritime FleetBroadband Class 14, 3-axis marine
antenna.
The antenna is self-tracking based on patented beam squint technology. The simple and
robust electromechanical system, with one motor per free axis, provides full coverage in
azimuth and elevation. Tracking is accomplished by measuring signals being
continuously broadcast from the satellite.
The antenna unit includes LNA (low noise amplifier), HPA (high power amplifier) and
tracking receiver circuitry to ensure communication even in adverse circumstances.
The radome covers the antenna equipments, which is composed of:
• Antenna Unit
• RF and GPS circuit
• Rotary joint
• Antenna pedestal
All signals (and power) pass through a single coaxial antenna cable, which connects the
ADU to the BDU.

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 Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband BDU (Below Deck Unit)
The BDU has been developed for maximum flexibility and is the controlling unit for the
Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband UE. It features a reliable industry standard interfacing field and
enables users to have optimal connectivity no matter what the conditions or your position
at sea.
The BDU has a built-in Web Console, which can be accessed from a computer
connected to the BDU, using an Internet browser. The Web Console provides easy
configuration of the BDU, firmware upgrade and daily use. For more information, see
Chapter 4, Using the Web Console.
Front Panel
1. Power Switch
2. DC Power Connector
3. Grounding Stud
4. Antenna (Co-Axial) Cable TNC Connector
5. LAN Port (RJ45 with PoE)
6. SIM Card Slot
7. Phone Port (RJ11)
8. GPS Output Port
9. Primary Handset Port
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