Satlink FB250+ User manual

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Satlink FB250+
Fast and dependable satellite communications at sea
USER / INSTELLATION MANUAL

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LIST OF CONTENT:
REGULATORY INFORMATION _______________________________Error! Bookmark not defined.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________________________ 5
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________ 7
USER EQUIPMENT LISTS__________________________________________________________ 8
1FLEETBROADBAND USER EQUIPMENT ________________________________________ 9
2INSTALLATION OF THE USER EQUIPMENT____________________________________ 11
3CONNECTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 20
4GETTING STARTED ON THE SYSTEM__________________________________________ 23
5GLOSSARY __________________________________________________________________ 30
APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS________________________________________________ 31

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Communication Commission Notice
FCC Identifier: XGW-SLFB250PLUS
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 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.

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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 Inmarsat Fleet
Broadband Terminal, Satlink FB 250+
Declaration of Conformity:
Satlink A/S. Avda. de la Industria, 5328108 Alcobendas – Madrid , SPAIN
manufacturer of this OEM product, that the product, brand name as Satlink and
model: Satlink FB 250+ , Inmarsat Fleet Broadband Terminal to which this declaration
relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative
documents:
ETSI EN 301 489-1, -19, -20, ETSI EN 301 444, EN 60945, IEC 60950 – 1 AND EN
60950-1
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 Innovation Pte Ltd., 8, Tai Seng Link, Level 5 (Wing 2), Singapore 534158.
· Signed by Mr. Jens Heinsdorf, Chief Technology Officer on November 04, 2014

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the sake of safety and protection, read the manual before attempting to use the FBB User
Equipment (UE).
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 intended use of the UE.
Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with
these requirements.
Hazard Symbols
Heated Surfaces
Avoid touching those areas of the UE that are being
marked with this symbol otherwise it may result in injury.
Antenna Radiation Warning
and Distance to other
Radiation Equipment
For safety reasons, all personnel must keep at least 2 meters
from the antenna.
Power Supply
Turn off the power at the mains switchboard before
beginning of the installation.
Confirm the power voltage is compatible with voltage
rating of the UE. It is highly recommended to use +24V
DC power line, provided that it is available on the vessel.
In case of unavailability of +24V DC power line provided
by the vessel, an external AC/DC power supply of
115/230V AC with its output of +24V DC can be used.
Note: The requirements of the AC/DC power supply
should take care of high surge current of 25A at 24V DC
for 1ms.

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Grounding, cables and
connections
The chassis of the equipment must be connected to an
electrical ground. This will minimise electric shock and
mutual interference. In short, the UE must be grounded
to the vessel.
Service
Do not attempt to access to the interior of the UE. Only
qualified personnel authorized by its manufacturer may
perform service. Failure to comply with this rule will result
in the warranty void.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries,
always disconnect power before accessing the UE.
Equipment Ventilation
To ensure adequate cooling of the equipment, 5-centimeter of unobstructed space must be
maintained around all sides of the unit except the bottom side. The ambient temperature range
of the equipment is: -25°C to +55°C.
Fire Precautions
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.
Obtaining Licensing For Inmarsat Transceivers
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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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Solid line refers to the basic configuration.
FB 250+
BDU
Primary Handset
G3 Fax Machine
Analog Telephone
Non
-
SOLAS (CS
Safety) Voice
Distress Console
Router
External Devices
(External alarm)
Above Deck Unit
(To be installed in an exposed area)
Below Deck Unit
(To be installed in protected area)
BGAN Multi
-
Vo
ice
System
AC/DC Power
Supply Unit
+12V / 24V DC
PoE (2x)
RJ11 (2x)I/O Interface
Navigation
Equipment
GPS O/P (NEMA 0183)

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USER EQUIPMENT LISTS
FB 250+ Complete Standard Package
Description
Order Code
FB 250+ Terminal FX15-9TE00-01
FB 250+ Standard Accessories
Description
Order Code
FB 250+ FleetBroadband Primary Handset FX15-0PH00-02
Ethernet Cable (1.5m) FX50-0CE02-01
Telephone Cord (1.8m) FX50-0CT02-01
Handset Wall Mount Cradle SG5000/WMC
Power Cable (1.8m) FX15-0CP02-01
GPIO Cable 8
-
pin (1m)
FX50
-
0CO01
-
01
FB 250+ Optional Accessories
Description
Order Code
Antenna Pole Mount with Mounting Kit FX25-0PM00-01
Serial Port Cable for GPS O/P(1.8m) FX50-0CG02-01
Handset Ext Cable Circular 10-pins (5m) SC11-0CX05-01

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1 FLEETBROADBAND USER EQUIPMENT
1.1 Introduction
The FBB UE consists of three units;
Below Deck Unit (BDU) which is a communication unit
Above Deck Unit (ADU) which is an antenna unit
Wired Primary handset with cradle
1.2 Above Deck Unit
The ADU is a 3-axis controlled antenna unit which is self-tracking.
The radome covers the antenna unit, which is comprised of
Antenna Module
RF and GPS Module
Rotary Joint
Antenna Pedestal
The antenna module includes a low noise amplifier (LNA), high power amplifier (HPA), and
tracking receiver circuitry. All the signals and DC power pass through a single coaxial antenna
cable, which connects the ADU to the BDU.

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1.3 Below Deck Unit
The BDU is the heart unit of the FBB UE. It has several interface ports and handles all communication
links between the ADU, primary handset and the local communication devices such as analog
telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc.
The BDU is supplied by +12V or +24V DC power supply and it supplies a step-up voltage of 40V ~ 43V
DC to the ADU via a single RF / coaxial antenna cable.
1.4 Wired Primary Handset with Cradle
The wired Primary Handset has a colour liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad for making
and receiving normal voice calls and sending SMS, which both are similar as any mobile
phone. The handset is provided with a cradle.
Additionally, it can serve as a remote access for an user to access various configuration
supported by the BDU.
The Primary Handset’s connector is plugged into the BDU’s primary handset port. It is
powered directly from the BDU.

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2 INSTALLATION OF THE USER EQUIPMENT
2.1 Installation of ADU
2.1.1 Overview
In general, any obstructing objects like mast near the antenna unit can block reception or
transmission from a satellite’s line of sight. In addition, RF radiation emitting from the
antenna will affect human body. When selecting a mounting location, it is important to ensure
that the antenna unit shall be free of severe vibration and shock and heat and smoke from
funnel. More guidelines will be detailed in the next sections.
2.1.2 Radiation Hazard
Radio wave can pose hazard to human body. Safe distances are changed, subjected to
country and ship construction. There is no standard formula to calculate safe distance. The
below guidelines are to be noted.
FB 250+ ADU
WARNING: Keep away from the antenna radome at the mentioned
safe distance when it is transmitting. Microwave radiation can be
harmful to human body, particularly the eyes.
MICROWAVE RADIATION !
NO ADMITTANCE WITHIN SAFETY
DISTANCE
Safety distance
1m
Antenna Unit

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2.1.3 Interference
The antenna unit must be mounted as far as possible away from the ship’s radars, MF/HF
antennas, communication/navigation antennas, VSAT system and any high power radio
transmitter (including other Inmarsat-based system).
As for a ship’s radar (see below), it is difficult to provide the exact minimum distance between
a radar and the antenna unit due to different type of radars in terms of power, radiation
pattern and operating frequency band.
The antenna unit is recommended to be at least 5-meter away from the radar position and at
least ±15 º from the radar’s vertical beam.
Minimum Radar
Distance
5.0m
+15º
-15º
Antenna Unit
Antenna Unit

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2.1.4 Obstruction
The mounting position of the antenna unit especially its line-of-sight are possibly obstructed
by any large obstacle in a vessel or ship. This will result in the degradation of the satellite
signal. It is very important to choose the ideal installation site on the upper deck to minimise
the satellite blocking.
Examples of the large obstacles are:
Upper Deck and funnel of ship
VSAT with its radome
Large mechanical structure mounting of radars

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With the understanding of the large obstacle, it helps in the decision of the installation site
with the reduction of the physical obstruction.
2.1.5 Antenna Mast
The antenna unit should be located at least 3-meter away from the ship’s mast having a
diameter of less than 15cm.
For FX 150 ADU, if the antenna mast is available on the vessel and it is free of any shock or
vibration, its physical size shall support the weight and size of that FX 150 ADU. An example
of the antenna mast is illustrated as below.
The mast should provide the internal hole for the installation of the coaxial cable.
The flange (known as the top plate) of the mast shall meet the dimensions of the ADU’s
mounting base, where there are 6 holes.
The rubber gasket is required to be inserted between the ADU mounting base and the
flange.
A : Use M6x20 Hex Head Screw
bolts (6x) into the threaded holes
of ADU Mounting Base for
mounting the ADU.

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In case of the existing mast’s flange in a vessel or ship does not fit the ADU’s mounting
base’s holes, a mechanical adaptation flange/plate is to be designed and custom-made,
which acts as an interface between the existing mast and the ADU.
2.1.6 Installing Antenna Unit
The antenna unit is carefully unpacked and checked for any damage.
For FB 250+ Antenna Unit,
The procedure of the installing the antenna unit is as follow:
Attach the coaxial cable to the RF connector of the antenna unit’s bottom.
Position the antenna unit to the mounting location.
Ensure the connection of the coaxial cable and wrap it with self-adhesive tape for water-
proofing.
Put the antenna unit on the mounting flange and use 6 sets of M6 x 20 Hex head screw
bolts with flat washers into the threaded holes of ADU mounting base via the mounting
flange’s holes.
Cut
-
hole Dimension
for
Clearance holes for M6 ( Recommended >φ6.5mm)
Custom
-
made
mechanical adaptation
flange

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Tighten the flat washers and screw to the antenna unit in order to secure it to the
mounting flange.
Alternatively it can be mounted on the long pole. The physical dimension of a long pole shall
be preferably at 2 meter height with its diameter ranges from Ø35 to Ø 50mm. In addition,
the optional pole mount kit is available for the installation of the ADU onto the long post.
2.1.1 Antenna Cable Recommended Specifications
The table below shows the recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths.
Antenna Cable Type Maximum Cable length
TM LMR 195 18m
TM LMR 240 25m
TM LMR-400 50m
TM LMR-600 75m
Refer to the table for cable termination type.
FleetBroadband Model Cable Termination
FX 150 N-Male to TNC-Male
FX 250 / FX 500 N-Male to N-Male
Check the datasheet of the selected cable to ensure that cable meets the following
specifications.
•Antenna cable RF-attenuation between ADU and BDU at 1.6GHz does not exceed 10 dB,
including connector.
•Antenna cable loop DC-resistance max: 1 Ω.
•Impedance of the cable is 50ohms.
2.2 Installation of BDU
The BDU’s pretty box is unpacked and the following items should be checked whether they
are present:
BDU
1 meter Wired Primary Handset with cradle
1.5 meters Ethernet Cable
1.8 meters Telephone Cord
1.8 meters DC Power Cable
1 meter GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) cable
Hardcopy Quick Start Guide
CD format User manual

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The following important notes are to be followed for the selection of a location before
installing the BDU:
The unit is not water proof and it has to be kept away from water splash.
The ambient temperature and humidity in the selected location must meet the
requirements given in the unit’s specification.
Ambient Temperature -25ºC to +55ºC
Relative Humidity Up to 95% at +40ºC.
The unit shall be kept away from direct sunlight.
The unit shall be placed away from any high-vibrated and shock areas (for example,
motor engine and generator) as far as possible.
The unit shall be kept away from any equipment.
The unit has to follow the recommended compass safe distance of 1m to prevent
interference to a magnetic compass.
For maintenance and checking, the unit’s location has sufficient space at its sides and
rear.
The BDU can be installed on a desktop, bulkhead, top ceiling or under captain’s console.
The procedure of installing the BDU is simple as follow:
Place the BDU on the desired installation area.
Look for the holes of the BDU’s mounting brackets.

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Fix the holes of mounting brackets with four M4x12mm self-tapping or machined screws
so that the BDU is being secured.

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2.3 Installation of Primary Handset
The primary handset is provided with cradle. It can be mounted on a desktop, bulkhead, top
ceiling or under captain’s console as similar as the BDU.
The primary handset is to be separated from its cradle so that the cradle can be fixed with the
M5 x 12mm self-tapping screws.
The procedure of installing the cradle is simple as follow:
1. Separate the handset from the cradle and remove the plastic cover of the cradle.
2. Position the cradle on the mounting areas.
3. Fix the cradle with M5 x 12mm self-tapping screws, which are supplied.
4. Reattach the plastic cover onto the cradle.
5. Secure the handset onto the cradle.
Handset
Cradle
M5 x 12mm Screw
Plastic Cover

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3 CONNECTIONS
Below is the interconnection diagram of FB UE with the cables.
F
B
2
50
+
ADU
Primary
Handset
12V/24V DC
Vessel’s power
distributor
Bolt to
vessel’s hull
Computer
G3 Fax
Machine
BDU (FX150)
1.5m Ethernet LAN
(Category 5) Cable
1.8m Telephone Cable
1.8m DC Power Cable
1m Handset Cable