Sea Tel 9711QOR-86 User manual

Sea Tel, Inc.
4030 Nelson Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
Tel: [phone]
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Web: http://www.cobham.com/seatel
Sea Tel Europe
Unit 1, Orion Industrial Centre
Wide Lane, Swaythling
Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ
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Web: http://www.cobham.com/seatel
Sea Tel Inc is also doing business as Cobham SATCOM - Maritime
December 18, 2013 Document. No. 136801 Revision A1
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
FOR SEA TEL MODEL
9711QOR-86 C & KU-BAND TX/RX ANTENNA
WARNING: RF RADIATION HAZARD
This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment
manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer which
will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with the
improper use of the transmit/receive equipment. Note that the transmit/receive
equipment will operate independently of the stabilized antenna system. Prior to work on
the stabilized antenna system, the power to the transmit/receive system must be locked
out and tagged.
When the transmit/receive system is in operation, no one should be allowed anywhere
within the radiated beam being emitted from the reflector.
The ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the facility operator and the
individuals who work on the system.

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These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United
States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion
contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
Sea Tel Marine Stabilized Antenna systems are manufactured in the United
States of America.
Sea Tel is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company.
Certificate Number 13690 issued March 14, 2011.
R&TTE
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The Series 97 Family of Marine Stabilized Antenna Pedestals with DAC-97 Antenna Control
Unit complied with the requirements of European Norms and European Standards EN 60945
(1997) and prETS 300 339 (1998-03) on July 20, 1999. Sea Tel document number 119360
European Union Declaration of Conformity for Marine Navigational Equipment is available on
request.
This Sea Tel C Band antenna will meet the spectral density, stabilization accuracy and, when properly connected
to the modem, the automatic cessation of transmission requirements of the 2005 version of FCC 47 C.F.R. §
25.221. Please refer to the declaration included in this manual.
This Sea Tel Ku Band antenna will meet the spectral density, stabilization accuracy and, when properly
connected to the modem, the automatic cessation of transmission requirements of the 2009 version of FCC 47
C.F.R. § 25.222. Please refer to the declaration included in this manual.
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Document Number 128482 Revision D
Sea Tel Inc.
4030 Nelson Ave., Concord
California, 94520, USA
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
R&TTE Declaration of Conformity
Sea Tel Inc. declares under our sole responsibility that the products identified below are in conformity
with the requirements of:
DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on Radio
equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
Product Names: 9797 C Band Tx/Rx Maritime Satellite Earth Stations.
9711 C Band Tx/Rx Maritime Satellite Earth Stations.
6006 C Band Tx/Rx Maritime satellite Earth Stations.
6009 C Band Tx/Rx Maritime satellite Earth Stations.
6012 C Band Tx/Rx Maritime satellite Earth Stations.
The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedures, Annex IV, of the above Directive by
application of the following standard(s):
EMC:
EMC standard for Radio Equipment (Maritime) ETSI EN 301 843-1 V1.4.1 (2004-06)
EMC standard for Radio Equipment (Common) ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
EMC standard for Radio Equipment (General) ETSI EN 300 339 (1998-03)
Marine Navigational and Radio Communications
Equipment –General Requirements: IEC EN 60945:1997
Satellite Earth Stations and System (SES):
Harmonized EN for Very Small Apperature
Terminals (VSAT): ETSI EN 301 443-1 V1.3.1 (2006-02)
Harmonized EN for satellite Earth Stations
on board Vessels (ESVs) ETSI EN 301 447 V1.1.1 (2007-08)
Safety:
Safety of information technology equipment: IEC EN 60950-1:2001 (1st Edition)
Certificates of Assessment were completed and are on file at NEMKO USA Inc, San Diego, CA
Sea Tel, Inc
Concord, CA
Peter Blaney, Chief Engineer Date

Document Number 130449 Revision F
Sea Tel Inc.
4030 Nelson Ave., Concord
California, 94520, USA
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
FCC Declaration of Conformity
1. Sea Tel, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and services marine stabilized antenna systems for
satellite communication at sea. These products are in turn used by our customers as part of their C-
band Earth Station on Vessels (ESV) networks.
2. FCC regulation 47 C.F.R. § 25.221 defines the provisions for blanket licensing of ESV antennas
operating in the C Band. This declaration covers the requirements for meeting § 25.221 (a)(1) by the
demonstrations outlined in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (b)(1)(iii). The requirements for meeting §
25.221 (a)(3)-(a)(7) are left to the applicant. The paragraph numbers in this declaration refer to the
2009 version of FCC 47 C.F.R. § 25.221.
3. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas listed below will meet the off-axis EIRP spectral density
requirements of § 25.221 (a)(1)(i) with and N value of 1, when the following Input Power spectral
density limitations are met:
1.5 Meter C Band, Models 6006, 6009, and 6012 are limited to -10 dBW/4kHz
2.4 Meter C Band, Models 9797, 9707 and 9711 are limited to -7 dBW/4kHz
4. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas referenced in paragraph 3 above, will maintain a
stabilization pointing accuracy of better than 0.2 degrees under specified ship motion conditions,
thus meeting the requirements of § 25.221 (a)(1)(ii)(A).
5. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas referenced in paragraph 3 above, will automatically cease
transmission within 100 milliseconds if the pointing error should exceed 0.5 degrees and will not
resume transmission until the error drops below 0.2 degrees, thus meeting the requirements of §
25.221 (a)(1)(iii).
6. Sea Tel maintains all relevant test data, which is available upon request, to verify these declarations.
4/16/2013
Peter Blaney, Chief Engineer Date
Cobham – SATCOM
Sea Tel Products.

Document Number 130445 Revision J
24-Jan-2013
Sea Tel Inc.
4030 Nelson Ave., Concord
California, 94520, USA
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
FCC Declaration of Conformity
1. Sea Tel, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and services marine stabilized antenna systems for
satellite communication at sea. These products are in turn used by our customers as part of their Ku-
band Earth Station on Vessels (ESV) networks.
2. FCC regulation 47 C.F.R. § 25.222 defines the provisions for blanket licensing of ESV antennas
operating in the Ku Band. This declaration covers the requirements for meeting § 25.222 (a)(1) by
the demonstrations outlined in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (b)(1)(iii). The requirements for meeting §
25.222 (a)(3)-(a)(7) are left to the applicant. The paragraph numbers in this declaration refer to the
2009 version of FCC 47 C.F.R. § 25.222.
3. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas listed below will meet the off-axis EIRP spectral density
requirements of § 25.222 (a)(1)(i) with an N value of 1, when the following Input Power spectral
density limitations are met:
*0.6 Meter Ku Band, Models 2406 and USAT-24 are limited to -21.6 dBW/4kHz
*0.75 Meter Ku Band, Models 3011 and USAT-30 are limited to -21.6 dBW/4kHz
0.9 Meter Ku Band, Model 3612 is limited to -20.3 dBW/4kHz
1.0 Meter Ku Band, Models 4003/4006/4009/4010 are limited to -16.3 dBW/4kHz
1.0 Meter Ku Band Model 4012 is limited to -16.6 dBW/4kHz
1.2 Meter Ku Band, Models 4996/5009/5010/5012 are limited to -14.0 dBW/4kHz
1.5 Meter Ku Band, Models 6006/6009/6012 are limited to -14.0 dBW/4kHz
2.4 Meter Ku Band, Models 9797 and 9711QOR are limited to -14.0 dBW/4kHz
4. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas referenced in paragraph 3 above, will maintain a
stabilization pointing accuracy of better than 0.2 degrees under specified ship motion conditions,
thus meeting the requirements of § 25.222 (a)(1)(ii)(A). Those antennas marked with * will
maintain a stabilization pointing accuracy of better than 0.3 degrees. The Input Power spectral
density limits for these antenna have been adjusted to meet the requirements of§ 25.222 (a)(1)(ii)(B).
5. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas referenced in paragraph 3 above, will automatically cease
transmission within 100 milliseconds if the pointing error should exceed 0.5 degrees and will not
resume transmission until the error drops below 0.2 degrees, thus meeting the requirements of §
25.222 (a)(1)(iii).
6. Sea Tel maintains all relevant test data, which is available upon request, to verify these declarations.
Peter Blaney, Chief Engineer
Sea Tel, Inc
Concord, CA

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1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2. PURPOSE ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.3. OTHER INPUTS TO THE SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.4. SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.5. DUAL ANTENNA CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.6. DUAL ANTENNA ARBITRATOR.....................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.7. OPEN ANTENNA-MODEM INTERFACE PROTOCOL (OPENAMIP™) SPECIFICATION:........................................................................ 1-3
1.7.1. Overview: ........................................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.7.2. Interface requirements:.........................................................................................................................................................1-4
1.7.3. Utilized OpenAMIPTM Commands: ...................................................................................................................................1-4
2. SITE SURVEY..................................................................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. SITE SELECTION ABOARD THE SHIP .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. ANTENNA SHADOWING (BLOCKAGE)AND RF INTERFERENCE .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3. MOUNTING FOUNDATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-2
2.3.1. Mounting on Deck or Deckhouse......................................................................................................................................2-2
2.3.2. ADE Mounting Considerations...........................................................................................................................................2-2
2.3.3. Sizing of the support pedestal............................................................................................................................................2-2
2.4. MOUNTING HEIGHT AND FORE-AFT LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5. MAST CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.5.1. Vertical Masts ..............................................................................................................................................................................2-4
2.5.2. Raked Masts..................................................................................................................................................................................2-4
2.5.3. Girder Masts .................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.5.4. Truss Mast .....................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
2.6. SAFE ACCESS TO THE ADE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.7. BELOW DECKS EQUIPMENT LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.8. CABLES.............................................................................................................................................................................................................2-6
2.8.1. ADE/BDE Coaxial Cables........................................................................................................................................................2-6
2.8.2. Antenna Power Cable ..............................................................................................................................................................2-6
2.8.3. Air Conditioner Power Cable ...............................................................................................................................................2-6
2.8.4. ACU Power Cable/Outlet........................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.8.5. Gyro Compass Cable................................................................................................................................................................2-7
3. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1. GENERAL CAUTIONS &WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3. OPENING YOUR CRATES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1. Location of Items inside the Crates.................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.2. Base Frame and Reflector Crate........................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.3. Pedestal Crate .............................................................................................................................................................................3-4
3.3.4. Radome Crate:.............................................................................................................................................................................3-5
3.4. UNPACKING THE BASE FRAME AND REFLECTOR CRATE ......................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5. UNPACKING THE PEDESTAL CRATE ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.6. UNPACKING THE RADOME CRATE: ...........................................................................................................................................................3-11
3.7. ASSEMBLING THE ADE...............................................................................................................................................................................3-12
3.7.1. Preparing for Assembly of the ADE ..............................................................................................................................3-12
3.7.2. Sub-assemble the Base Frame Assembly...................................................................................................................3-12
3.7.3. Sub-assemble the bottom panels of the 144” Radome Assembly................................................................3-13
3.7.4. Sub-assemble the upper panels of the 144” Radome Assembly ...................................................................3-17

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3.7.5. Sub-assemble the bottom panels onto the base frame..................................................................................... 3-21
3.7.6. Installing the Marine Air Conditioner ......................................................................................................................... 3-22
3.7.7. Installing the Linear/Circular Selectable Feed Assembly ................................................................................. 3-23
3.7.8. Sub-assemble the Antenna Pedestal ........................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.7.9. Close the 144” Radome Assembly ................................................................................................................................ 3-31
3.7.10. Prepare the 144” Radome ADE for Lift....................................................................................................................... 3-33
3.8. INSTALLING THE ADE................................................................................................................................................................................3-34
3.8.1. Hoist..............................................................................................................................................................................................3-34
3.8.2. Install Antenna/Radome/Baseframe............................................................................................................................ 3-34
3.9. INSTALLING THE BELOW DECKS EQUIPMENT. .......................................................................................................................................3-34
3.9.1. General Cautions & Warnings..........................................................................................................................................3-34
3.9.2. Preparing BDE Location...................................................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.9.3. System Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................3-35
3.9.4. Installing the Below Deck Equipment......................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.10. CONNECTING THE BELOW DECKS EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................................................3-35
3.10.1. Connecting the ADE AC Power Cable......................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.10.2. Connecting the BDE AC Power Cables....................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.10.3. Connecting the ADE IF Coaxes...................................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.10.4. Connect the Modem TXIF Coax.................................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.10.5. Antenna Control Unit Connections..............................................................................................................................3-36
3.10.6. Radio Control Serial Cable................................................................................................................................................. 3-37
3.10.7. Terminal Mounting Strip (TMS) Connections ......................................................................................................... 3-37
3.10.8. Other BDE connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-40
3.11. FINAL CHECKS..............................................................................................................................................................................................3-40
3.11.1. Visual/Electrical inspection...............................................................................................................................................3-40
3.11.2. Electrical - Double check wiring connections......................................................................................................... 3-40
3.12. POWER-UP...................................................................................................................................................................................................3-40
3.13. CABLE TERMINATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................3-40
3.13.1. At The Radome........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-40
3.13.2. ACU & TMS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-40
3.13.3. Other BDE Equipment .........................................................................................................................................................3-40
3.14. FINAL ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................................................................3-41
3.14.1. Remove Stow Braces/Restraints..................................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.14.2. Verify all assembly and Wiring connections............................................................................................................ 3-41
3.15.1. Initialization.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3-41
3.15.2. Home Flag Position...............................................................................................................................................................3-41
3.15.3. BDE ................................................................................................................................................................................................3-41
3.15.4. Balancing the Antenna........................................................................................................................................................3-41
3.15.5. Fine Balance and Monitoring Motor Drive Torque .............................................................................................. 3-42
3.16. SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................................3-43
4. BASIC SETUP OF THE ACU ..................................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1. OPERATOR SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2. SETUP PARAMETER DISPLAY AND ENTRY MENUS...................................................................................................................................4-1
4.3. DEFAULT SETUP PARAMETERS FOR YOUR ANTENNA...............................................................................................................................4-1
4.4. TRACK DISP .................................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.5. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS......................................................................................................................................................................4-3
5. SETUP – SETTING UP THE DUAL REFLECTORS .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1. OPTIMIZING C-BAND (REFLECTOR A).......................................................................................................................................................5-1

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5.2. OPTIMIZING KU-BAND (REFLECTOR B)..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
6. SETUP – SHIPS GYRO COMPASS ......................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1. GYRO TYPE...................................................................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2. UPDATING THE GYRO TYPE PARAMETER................................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3. IF THERE IS NO SHIPS GYRO COMPASS.................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
7. SETUP - BAND & REFLECTOR SELECT........................................................................................................................................7-1
7.1. TRACK DISP.................................................................................................................................................................................................7-1
8. SETUP – TRACKING RECEIVER - VSAT ........................................................................................................................................8-1
8.1. DETERMINING THE IF TRACKING FREQUENCY (MHZ)........................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2. KHZ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.3. FEC ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.3.1. L-Band SCPC Receiver .............................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.4. TONE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.4.1. VSAT Application........................................................................................................................................................................8-1
8.5. VOLT.................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-2
8.5.1. VSAT Application........................................................................................................................................................................8-2
8.6. SAT SKEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................8-2
8.7. NID..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-2
9. SETUP – HOME FLAG OFFSET.............................................................................................................................................................9-1
9.1. ELECTRONIC CALIBRATION OF RELATIVE ANTENNA POSITION (HOME FLAG OFFSET) ................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1. You Found a Large AZ TRIM value: ..................................................................................................................................9-1
9.1.2. You Observe “Home” Pointing is LEFT of the Bow-line: .........................................................................................9-2
9.1.3. You Observe “Home” Pointing is RIGHT of the Bow-line: .....................................................................................9-2
9.1.4. To Enter the HFO value in the DAC_2202:...................................................................................................................9-3
10. SETUP – TARGETING.............................................................................................................................................................................10-1
10.1. OPTIMIZING QOR DUAL REFLECTOR TARGETING ................................................................................................................................10-1
10.1.1. Optimizing C-Band (Reflector A) Targeting ..............................................................................................................10-1
10.1.2. Optimizing Ku-Band (Reflector B) Targeting............................................................................................................10-1
10.2. AUTO TRIM...............................................................................................................................................................................................10-2
10.3. MANUALLY OPTIMIZING TARGETING......................................................................................................................................................10-2
10.4. EL TRIM .......................................................................................................................................................................................................10-3
10.5. AZ TRIM......................................................................................................................................................................................................10-3
10.6. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................................................................10-3
11. SETUP – SEARCHING.............................................................................................................................................................................11-1
11.1. SEARCHING OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................................11-1
11.1.1. Default Standard (Box) Search Pattern.......................................................................................................................11-1
11.1.2. Inclined Orbit Search Pattern..........................................................................................................................................11-2
11.1.3. No Gyro Search Pattern ......................................................................................................................................................11-3
11.2. CHANGING THE SEARCH PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................................................................11-4
11.2.1. AUTO THRES .............................................................................................................................................................................11-4
11.2.2. EL STEP SIZE ............................................................................................................................................................................11-4
11.2.3. AZ STEP SIZE ...........................................................................................................................................................................11-4
11.2.4. STEP INTEGRAL.......................................................................................................................................................................11-4
11.2.5. SEARCH INC..............................................................................................................................................................................11-5
11.2.6. SEARCH LIMIT.........................................................................................................................................................................11-5
11.2.7. SEARCH DELAY ........................................................................................................................................................................11-5
11.2.8. SWEEP INC ................................................................................................................................................................................11-5
11.3. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................................................................11-5

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12. SETUP – BLOCKAGE & RF RADIATION HAZARD ZONES.............................................................................................. 12-1
12.1. RADIATION HAZARD AND BLOCKAGE MAPPING (AZ LIMIT PARAMETERS) .................................................................................. 12-1
12.2. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................................................12-4
13. SETUP – MODEM CONNECTIONS, SETUP AND TEST ..................................................................................................... 13-1
13.1. JUMPER SELECTION.....................................................................................................................................................................................13-1
13.2. IDIRECT MODEMS......................................................................................................................................................................................13-2
13.3. COMTECH MODEMS ..................................................................................................................................................................................13-2
13.4. HUGHES MODEMS .....................................................................................................................................................................................13-3
13.5. STM MODEMS...........................................................................................................................................................................................13-3
13.6. CONNECTIONS (ACU TO SATELLITE MODEM) .....................................................................................................................................13-3
13.6.1. iDirect Modems.......................................................................................................................................................................13-3
13.6.3. Hughes Modems.....................................................................................................................................................................13-3
13.6.4. STM Modems..........................................................................................................................................................................13-4
13.7. SYSTEM TYPE PARAMETER ....................................................................................................................................................................13-4
13.8. BLOCKAGE SIMULATION TEST -DAC-2202......................................................................................................................................13-5
13.9. TESTING THE SATELLITE MODEM LOCK INPUT -DAC-2202.........................................................................................................13-6
13.10. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................................................13-6
14. SETUP – OPTIMIZING POLARITY & CROSS-POL ISOLATION................................................................................... 14-1
14.1. POLARITY ANGLE (POLANG) PARAMETERS ..........................................................................................................................................14-1
14.2. OPTIMIZING AUTO-POLARIZATION ON RECEIVE SIGNAL................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.3. OPTIMIZING AUTO-POLARIZATION CROSS-POL ISOLATION .............................................................................................................14-1
14.4. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................................................14-2
15. SETUP – OTHER PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 15-1
15.1. SETUP PARAMETER DISPLAY AND ENTRY MENUS................................................................................................................................ 15-1
15.2. 5V OFFSET &SCALE..............................................................................................................................................................................15-1
15.3. REMOTE COMMAND............................................................................................................................................................................15-1
15.4. REMOTE MONITOR...............................................................................................................................................................................15-1
15.5. TO DISABLE/ENABLE DISHSCAN®..........................................................................................................................................................15-1
15.6. SATELLITE REFERENCE MODE ...................................................................................................................................................................15-1
15.7. REMOTE PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................................................................................15-2
16. ANTENNA SPECIFIC OPERATION................................................................................................................................................16-1
16.1. SYSTEM POWER-UP ....................................................................................................................................................................................16-1
16.3. REFLECTOR A/REFLECTOR BSELECTION ...............................................................................................................................................16-2
16.4. TRACKING /BAND SELECTION..................................................................................................................................................................16-2
16.5. OPERATING THE C-BAND LINEAR/CIRCULAR FEED ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................... 16-2
16.6. MANUALLY TARGETING ADIFFERENT SATELLITE ................................................................................................................................16-2
16.7. TARGET A C-BAND SATELLITE..................................................................................................................................................................16-4
17. FUNCTIONAL TESTING .......................................................................................................................................................................17-1
17.1. ACU /ANTENNA SYSTEM CHECK ...........................................................................................................................................................17-1
17.2. LATITUDE/LONGITUDE AUTO-UPDATE CHECK .....................................................................................................................................17-1
17.3. HEADING FOLLOWING................................................................................................................................................................................17-1
17.4. AZIMUTH &ELEVATION DRIVE................................................................................................................................................................17-1
17.5. FOUR QUADRANT TRACKING TEST..........................................................................................................................................................17-2
17.6. BLOCKAGE SIMULATION TEST..................................................................................................................................................................17-3
17.7. TEST BROADBAND OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................17-3
17.8. TEST VOICE OVER IP (VOIP) OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................17-3
18. INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................ 18-1
18.1. TROUBLESHOOTING THE ACU.................................................................................................................................................................18-1

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18.1.1. ACU display is blank ..............................................................................................................................................................18-1
18.1.2. ACU Status displays "REMOTE NOT RESPONDING" ............................................................................................18-1
18.2. TROUBLESHOOTING SHIPS GYRO COMPASS PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................................18-2
18.2.1. STEP-BY-STEP ...........................................................................................................................................................................18-2
18.2.2. 1:1 SYNCHRO ............................................................................................................................................................................18-2
18.2.3. 360:1 Synchro...........................................................................................................................................................................18-2
18.3. TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................................................................18-3
18.3.1. Theory Of Stabilization Operation.................................................................................................................................18-3
18.3.2. Series 9711QOR Antenna Initialization......................................................................................................................18-3
18.3.3. Troubleshooting using DacRemP...................................................................................................................................18-4
18.3.4. Antenna Loop Error Monitoring......................................................................................................................................18-5
18.3.5. Reference Sensor Monitoring ..........................................................................................................................................18-6
18.3.6. Open Loop Rate Sensor Monitoring..............................................................................................................................18-8
18.3.7. Fine Balance and Monitoring Motor Drive Torque...............................................................................................18-9
18.3.8. Open Loop Motor Test......................................................................................................................................................18-10
18.3.9. To Disable/Enable DishScan® ......................................................................................................................................18-11
18.3.10. Satellite Reference Mode ................................................................................................................................................18-11
18.3.11. To Read/Decode an ACU Error Code 0008 (Pedestal Function Error):...................................................18-11
18.3.12. Remote GPS LAT/LON Position:....................................................................................................................................18-14
19. MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................................................................19-1
19.1. WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................19-1
19.2. TORQUE AND LOCTITE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3. RECOMMENDED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.1. Check ACU Parameters........................................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.2. Latitude/Longitude Auto-Update check......................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.3. Heading Following..................................................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.4. Azimuth & Elevation Drive .................................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.5. Test Tracking.............................................................................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.6. Visual Inspection -Radome & Pedestal....................................................................................................................19-2
19.3.7. Mechanical Checks ................................................................................................................................................................19-3
19.3.8. Check Balance ..........................................................................................................................................................................19-3
19.3.9. Observe Antenna Initialization........................................................................................................................................19-3
19.4. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................................................................19-3
19.4.1. Balancing the Antenna.........................................................................................................................................................19-3
19.4.2. Fine Balance and Monitoring Motor Drive Torque...............................................................................................19-4
19.4.3. To Reset/Reinitialize the Antenna:.................................................................................................................................19-5
19.5. 400MHZ MODEM CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................................................19-6
19.6. 400 MHZ LED INDICATORS.....................................................................................................................................................................19-7
19.7. 400 MHZ MODEM SIGNALS ....................................................................................................................................................................19-7
19.7.1. Pedestal M&C ...........................................................................................................................................................................19-7
19.7.2. Radio M&C..................................................................................................................................................................................19-8
19.7.3. Channel Identification.........................................................................................................................................................19-8
19.8. TROUBLESHOOTING 400MHZ MODEM COMMUNICATION FAULTS................................................................................................19-9
19.8.1. 400MHz Modem Queries: ..................................................................................................................................................19-9
19.8.2. Modem Query Methods...................................................................................................................................................19-10
19.8.3. Isolating a 400 MHz Modem Fault Procedure:....................................................................................................19-11
19.8.4. Installing the Linear/Circular Selectable Feed Assembly...............................................................................19-14
19.9. FIELD REPAIR &CALIBRATION OF THE C-BAND CIRCULAR/LINEAR SELECTABLE FEED..............................................................19-17

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19.9.1. Components of the feed: .................................................................................................................................................19-17
19.9.2. Tools Required:......................................................................................................................................................................19-17
19.9.3. PC Computer Setup (ProgTerm):.................................................................................................................................19-18
19.9.4. Circular Feed Drive Test Procedure: ..........................................................................................................................19-19
19.9.5. Linear Feed Drive Test Procedure:..............................................................................................................................19-19
19.9.6. Circular Feed Calibration Procedure: ........................................................................................................................19-20
19.9.7. Linear Feed Calibration Procedure:............................................................................................................................19-23
19.9.8. Circular Pot Replacement Procedure:.......................................................................................................................19-26
19.9.9. Circular Motor Replacement Procedure:.................................................................................................................19-27
19.9.10. Circular Limit Switch Replacement Procedure: ....................................................................................................19-28
19.9.11. Linear Pot Replacement Procedure:...........................................................................................................................19-29
19.9.12. Linear Motor Replacement Procedure:.....................................................................................................................19-29
19.9.13. Linear Limit Switch Replacement Procedure:........................................................................................................19-31
19.10. PEDESTAL CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION (MK2)........................................................................................................................ 19-32
19.10.1. To configure the PCU;........................................................................................................................................................19-32
19.10.2. Model Configuration Numbers.....................................................................................................................................19-32
20.1. INSTALLING THE STOW RESTRAINTS.......................................................................................................................................................19-1
21. BLUETOOTH INSTALLATION & OPERATION........................................................................................................................ 21-1
21.1. PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................................................................................................21-1
21.2. INSTALLING THE ADE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE ...................................................................................................................................21-1
21.3. INSTALLING THE BDE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE....................................................................................................................................21-2
21.4. DIAGNOSTIC MODE....................................................................................................................................................................................21-2
21.5. REMOVING THE ADE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE.....................................................................................................................................21-3
21.6. REMOVING THE BDE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE .....................................................................................................................................21-3
21.7. INSTALLING SOFTWARE VIA BLUETOOTH...............................................................................................................................................21-3
21.8. NORMAL OPERATION MODE.....................................................................................................................................................................21-4
22. 9711QOR-86 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................ 22-1
22.1. ANTENNA REFLECTOR.................................................................................................................................................................................22-1
22.2. FEED ASSEMBLIES .......................................................................................................................................................................................22-1
22.2.1. Linear/Circular Selectable C-Band TXRX Feed Assembly.................................................................................. 22-1
22.2.2. Ku-Band TXRX Feed Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 22-1
22.3. 9711QOR-86 RF EQUIPMENT..............................................................................................................................................................22-1
22.4. NORSAT 3000 SERIES C-BAND LNB ....................................................................................................................................................22-2
22.5. SMW QUAD BAND LNB...........................................................................................................................................................................22-2
22.6. MK 2MOTOR DRIVER ENCLOSURE (MDE)..........................................................................................................................................22-3
22.7. MK 2PEDESTAL CONTROL UNIT (PCU)...............................................................................................................................................22-3
22.8. 400 MHZ BASE &PEDESTAL UNLIMITED AZIMUTH MODEMS (4 CHANNEL)..............................................................................22-4
22.9. 144” RADOME ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................................................22-4
22.10. STABILIZED ANTENNA PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................................22-5
22.11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (ADE) ..................................................................................................................................................22-6
22.12. CABLES ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................22-6
22.12.1. Antenna Control Cable (Provided from ACU-MUX) ............................................................................................. 22-6
22.12.2. Antenna Transmit & Receive IF Coax Cables (Customer Furnished)......................................................... 22-6
22.12.3. Multi-conductor Cables (Customer Furnished) ..................................................................................................... 22-7
22.12.4. AC Power Cable (Pedestal & Rf Equipment) ............................................................................................................ 22-7
22.12.5. AC Power Cable (Optional Marine Air Conditioner)............................................................................................. 22-7
22.12.6. Gyro Compass Interface Cable (Customer Furnished)...................................................................................... 22-7
23. DRAWINGS...................................................................................................................................................................................................23-1

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23.1. 9711QOR-86 MODEL SPECIFIC DRAWINGS.......................................................................................................................................23-1
23.2. 9711 GENERAL DRAWINGS ......................................................................................................................................................................23-1

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1. Introduction
WARNING: RF Radiation Hazard -This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with
transmit/receive equipment manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the
manufacturer which will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with
the improper use of the transmit/receive equipment. Note that the transmit/receive equipment will
operate independently of the stabilized antenna system.
The ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the facility operator and the individuals who
work on the system.
1.1. General System Description
Your system includes a fully stabilized antenna that has been designed and manufactured so as to be inherently
reliable, easy to maintain, and simple to operate. The equipment essentially permits unattended operation except for
start-ups or when changing to different transponders, or satellites.
1.2. Purpose
This shipboard Transmit-Receive (TXRX) system provides you with two-way satellite voice/data broadband
communications while underway on an ocean-going vessel. This can be used to provide a wide variety of telephone,
fax and high speed data applications. Your antenna system can transmit to and receive from any desired C-band
satellite which has adequate signal coverage in your current geographic area. This input will be distributed to your
satellite modem and then to all of your other below decks computer, fax and telephone equipment.
1.3. Other Inputs to the System
Multi-conductor cables from Ships Gyro Compass, GPS, phone, fax and Computer equipment may also be connected
in the system.
1.4. System Components
The Series 11 TXRX system consists of two major groups of equipment; an above-decks group and a below-decks
group. Each group is comprised of, but is not limited to, the items listed below. All equipment comprising the Above
Decks is incorporated inside the radome assembly and is integrated into a single operational entity. For inputs, this
system requires only an unobstructed line-of-sight view to the satellite, Gyro Compass input and AC electrical power.
For more information about these components, refer to the Basic System Information section of this manual.
A. Above-Decks Equipment (ADE) Group
1. Stabilized antenna pedestal
2. C-Band Antenna Reflector and Feed Assembly with LNB
3. Ku-Band Antenna Reflector and Feed Assembly with Co-Pol and Cross-Pol LNB(s)
4. C-Band RF Equipment which may include C-Band High Power Amplifier(s)
5. Ku-Band RF Equipment which may include C-Band High Power Amplifier(s)
6. Radome Assembly
B. Below-Decks Equipment Group
1. Antenna Control Unit
2. Splitter with desired number of outputs (one output to the ACU and one output to the Satellite Modem are
required).
3. Satellite Modem and other below decks equipment required for the desired communications purposes.
4. Spectrum Analyzer (Optional)
5. Control, RF and Other cable connections

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Figure 1 -1 Series 11QOR TXRX Simplified Block Diagram
1.5. Dual Antenna Configuration
Sometimes, due to very large blockage conditions, you may need to install a dual antenna configuration to provide
uninterrupted services. Two full antenna systems are installed and the ACU control outputs are connected to an
arbitrator switch panel which then is connected to the below decks equipment. NOTE: The RXIF from EACH antenna
MUST be connected to the RF IN (J6) on the rear panel of its respective ACU then RFOUT (J7) is connected to the RXIF
input of the Dual Antenna Arbitrator. This connection scheme is required for ACU “A” to be able to control Antenna
“A” (and ONLY Antenna “A”) AND ACU “B” to be able to control Antenna “B” (and ONLY Antenna “B”).
You will program the blockage zone(s) for each of the two antennas (refer to Setup – Blockage Zones). The blockage
output from the ACU is fed to the Terminal Mounting Strip so that the output of each ACU can be connected to the
arbitrator panel to control it. The blockage output is available on SW2 terminal of the Terminal Mounting Strip to
provide a transistor “short” to ground when the antenna is within a blockage zone programmed into the ACU. When
not blocked the SW2 terminal will be an “open”.
When one antenna is blocked, its blockage output will command the arbitrator panel to switch services to the modem
from that antenna to the other antenna. The arbitrator panel provides a logic latch to prevent excess switching when
the ship heading is yawing, therefore, causing if the antenna to be repeatedly blocked – unblocked – blocked.

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Figure 1 -2 Dual Series 11QOR TXRX Simplified Block Diagram
1.6. Dual Antenna Arbitrator
The Dual Antenna Arbitrator panel can pass LNB voltages (and handle 250-400 ma of current) and the RXIF signals on
the RX connections. TXIF, Reference and BUC supply voltage can be passed through this arbitrator panel to the
antenna, but it is not recommended that BUC power be supplied through the dual channel rotary joint of the antenna
(a BUC power supply is provided on all Series 09 Antenna Pedestals).
The blockage (SW2) output, GPS output and Modem lock input from the two terminal mounting strips (antenna “A”
and antenna “B”) are wired through the arbitrator panel to the satellite modem. When antenna “A” is blocked, the
arbitrator PCB will toggle the coax switches so that antenna “B” provides signal to the BDE distribution (multi-switch or
modem). When antenna “A” is no longer blocked the arbitrator will do nothing (because it is a latch circuit). When
antenna “B” is blocked the panel will switch so that antenna “A” is again providing signal the BDE distribution.
To provide a seamless switching transition, refer to the arbitrator installation instructions to balance the TX & RX signal
levels between the two antennas.
1.7. Open Antenna-Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP™) Specification:
1.7.1. Overview:
OpenAMIPTM, an ASCII message based protocol invented and Trademarked by iDirect is a specification for
the interchange of information between an antenna controller and a satellite modem. This protocol allows
the satellite modem to command the ACU (via TCP port 2002) to seek a particular satellite as well as allowing
exchange of information necessary to permit the modem to initiate and maintain communication via the
antenna and the satellite. In general, OpenAMIPTM is not intended for any purpose except to permit a
modem and the ACU to perform synchronized automatic beam switching. It is NOT a status logging system
or a diagnostic system. In addition, OpenAMIPTM is intended for a typical installation whereby a specific
satellite modem and Antenna system are properly configured to work together. The protocol does not make
specific provisions for auto-discovery or parameter negotiation. It is still the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that the parameters of both the satellite modem (proper option files) and the ACU/PCU (setup
parameters) are actually compatible for the intended satellite(s).

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1.7.2. Interface requirements:
1.7.2.1. Hardware
Sea Tel Antenna Control Units Model DAC-2202 or DAC-2302.
Any Satellite modem manufacturer that is compatible with OpenAMIPTM
CAT5 Patch cable
1.7.2.2. Software
Sea Tel model DAC-2202:
ACU software version 6.06 or greater
CommIF module software version 1.10f or greater
Sea Tel model DAC-2302:
ACU software version 7.06 or greater
CommIF module software version 1.10f or greater
1.7.3. Utilized OpenAMIPTM Commands:
1.7.3.1. Antenna Commands:
Command
Description
Example
S f1 f2 f3 Satellite Longitude, 3 parameters:
Degrees E/W (-value equals West), Latitude Variance (Inclined
Orbit), Sat Skew Offset
“S -20.1 1.0 3.5”
P c1 c2 Polarization, 2 parameters:
H,V,L,, or R
“P L R”
H f1 f2 Tracking Frequency: 2 Parameters:
Center Frequency and Bandwidth in MHz
“H 1100.500 0.256”
B f1 f2 Down Conversion Offset: 2 parameters:
LNB (Receive) Local Oscillator and BUC (TX) L.O.
“B 10750”
F Find,
Target satellite using existing S, P,R, and H Parameters
A i
Set keep alive in seconds (0 = off)
“A 5”
L b1 b2 Modem Lock and free to transmit. 2 parameters:
b1 indicates Rx lock and b2 (not utilized) enables/disables Tx
Mute to BUC
“L 1 1”
W i GPS Update:
Sets GPS Update period in seconds (0 = Off)
“W 300”
I s1 s2
Set modem vendor (s1) and device (s2) 2 parameters:
“I iDirect 5100”
1.7.3.2. Modem Commands:
Command
Description
Example
a i
Set keep alive in seconds (0 = off)
“a 5”
i s1 s2
Set Antenna Vendor (s1) and device (s2) 2 parameters:
“i Sea Tel DAC-2202”
s b1 b2 Antenna Status: 2 parameters:
b1 is functional status and b2 is Tx allowed
“s 1 1”
w b1 f1 f2 t1 Set GPS Position: 4 parameters:
b1 is validity flag, f1 is latitude, f2 is longitude, and t1 is
timestamp
“w 1 38.222 122.123
0”

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2. Site Survey
The objective of the Site survey is to find the best place to mount the antenna & the below decks equipment, the length and
routing of the cables and any other items or materials that are required to install the system and identify any other issues that
must be resolved before or during the installation.
2.1. Site Selection Aboard The Ship
The radome assembly should be installed at a location aboard ship where:
•The antenna has a clear line-of-sight to view as much of the sky (horizon to zenith at all bearings) as is
practical.
•X-Band (3cm) Navigational Radars:
•The ADE should be mounted more than 0.6 meters/2 feet from 2kW (24 km) radars
•The ADE should be mounted more than 2 meters/8 feet from 10kW (72 km) radars
•The ADE should be mounted more than 4 meters/12 feet from 160kW (250km) radars
•S-Band (10cm) Navigational Radars:
•If the ADE is/has C-Band it should be mounted more than 4 meters/12 feet from the S-band Radar.
•The ADE should not be mounted on the same plane as the ship's Radar, so that it is not directly in the Radar
beam path.
•The ADE should be mounted more than 2.5 meters/8 feet from any high power MF/HF antennas (<400W).
•The ADE should be mounted more than 4 meters/12 feet from any high power MF/HF antennas (1000W).
•The ADE should also be mounted more than 4 meters/12 feet from any short range (VHF/UHF) antennae.
•The ADE should be mounted more than 2.5 meters/8 feet away from any L-band satellite antenna.
•The ADE should be mounted more than 3 meters/10 feet away from any magnetic compass installations.
•The ADE should be mounted more than 2.5 meters/8 feet away from any GPS receiver antennae.
•Another consideration for any satellite antenna mounting is multi-path signals (reflection of the satellite
signal off of nearby surfaces arriving out of phase with the direct signal from the satellite) to the antenna.
This is particularly a problem for the onboard GPS, and/or the GPS based Satellite Compass.
•The Above Decks Equipment (ADE) and the Below Decks Equipment (BDE) should be positioned as close to
one another as possible. This is necessary to reduce the losses associated with long cable runs.
•This mounting platform must also be robust enough to withstand the forces exerted by full rated wind load
on the radome.
•The mounting location is robust enough that it will not flex or sway in ships motion and be sufficiently well
re-enforced to prevent flex and vibration forces from being exerted on the antenna and radome.
•If the radome is to be mounted on a raised pedestal, it MUST have adequate size, wall thickness and gussets
to prevent flexing or swaying in ships motion. In simple terms it must be robust.
If these conditions cannot be entirely satisfied, the site selection will inevitably be a “best” compromise between the
various considerations.
2.2. Antenna Shadowing (Blockage) and RF Interference
At the transmission frequencies of C and Ku band satellite antenna systems, any substantial structures in the way of
the beam path will cause significant degradation of the signal. Care should be taken to locate the ADE so that the ADE
has direct line-of-sight with the satellite without any structures in the beam path through the full 360 degree ships
turn. Wire rope stays, lifelines, small diameter handrails and other accessories may pass through the beam path in
limited numbers; however, even these relatively insignificant shadows can produce measurable signal loss at these
frequencies.

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2.3. Mounting Foundation
2.3.1. Mounting on Deck or Deckhouse
While mounting the ADE on a mast is a common solution to elevate the ADE far enough above the various
obstructions which create signal blockages, sometimes the best mounting position is on a deck or deckhouse
top. These installations are inherently stiffer than a mast installation, if for no other reason than the design of
the deck/deckhouse structure is prescribed by the ship’s classification society. In the deck/deckhouse design
rules, the minimum plating and stiffener guidelines are chosen to preclude high local vibration amplitudes.
Most installations will have a base frame with multiple attachment points around the perimeter of the base
frame to mount the Above Deck Equipment (ADE) onto a deck or deckhouse structure of the ship. The base
frame may be mounted using the supplied legs & braces to raise the ADE above the deck for radome hatch
access allow access into the radome. The base frame may be directly attached to the deck, in which case the
access panel in the floor of the base frame cannot be utilized. In this case the installation must allow acces
into the radome through a door in one of the side panels or an access opening directly under the hacth.
Some care must be taken to ensure the mounting pedestal is properly aligned with the stiffeners under the
deck plating.
Alternately, a specifically designed and stiffened mast may be used to mount the base frame above the deck;
this should only be attempted if sufficient deck space high on the ship is not available.
2.3.2. ADE Mounting Considerations
Mounting the radome directly on the deck, or platform prevents access to the hatch in the base of the
radome unless an opening is designed into the mounting surface to allow such entry. If there is no access to
the hatch the only way to service the antenna is to remove the radome top.
Ladder rungs must be provided on all mounting stanchions greater than 3-4 feet tall to allow footing for
personnel safety when entering the hatch of the radome.
The recommended cable passage is through the bottom (near center) of the radome base, down through the
ADE support pedestal (if used), through the deck and into the interior of the ship.
2.3.3. Sizing of the support pedestal
The following should be taken into account when choosing the height of a mounting support stand:
1. The height of the pedestal should be kept as short as possible, taking into account recommendations
given in other Sea Tel Guidelines.
2. The minimum height of the pedestal above a flat deck or platform to allow access into the radome
for maintenance should be 0.6 meters (24 inches).
3. The connection of the ADE mounting plate to the stanchion and the connection of the pedestal to
the ship should be properly braced with triangular gussets (see graphic above). Care should be taken
to align the pedestal gussets to the ship’s stiffeners as much as possible. Doublers or other
reinforcing plates should be considered to distribute the forces when under-deck stiffeners are
inadequate.
4. The diameter of the pedestal stanchion shall not be smaller than 100 millimeters (4 inches). Where
the ADE base diameter exceeds 1.5 meters (60 inches), additional stanchions (quantity greater than
3) should be placed rather than a single large stanchion.
5. Shear and bending should be taken into account in sizing the ADE mounting plate and associated
gussets.
6. Shear and bending must be taken into account when sizing the pedestal to ship connection.
7. All welding should be full penetration welds –V-groove welds with additional fillet welds – with
throats equivalent to the thickness of the thinnest base material.
8. For an ADE mounted greater than 0.6 meters (24 inches) above the ship’s structure, at least one (1)
foot rung should be added. Additional rungs should be added for every 0.3 meter (12 inches) of
pedestal height above the ship’s structure.
9. For an ADE mounted greater than 3 meters (9 feet) above the ship’s structure, a fully enclosing cage
should be included in way of the access ladder, starting 2.3 meters (7 feet) above the ship’s
structure.