Sea Tel SERIES 10 User manual

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July 30, 2010 Document. No. 132054 Revision A
SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS RECORD
FOR SEA TEL SERIES 10 BROADBAND-AT-SEA
ANTENNA WITH DAC-2202 ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT
Antenna Serial Number: ____________________________
DAC-2202 Serial Number: ___________________________

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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 9001:2000 registered company. Certificate Number 19.2867 was issued
August 12, 2005. Sea Tel was originally registered on November 09, 1998.
R&TTE
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The Series 10 Family of Marine Stabilized Antenna Pedestals with DAC-2202 or DAC-2302
Antenna Control Unit complies 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. A copy of the R&TTE Declaration of Conformity for this equipment is
contained in this manual.
The Sea Tel Series 09 & 10 antennas will meet the off-axis EIRP spectral density envelope set forth in FCC 47
C.F.R. § 25.222(a)(1) when the input power density limitations, listed in our FCC Declaration, are met..
These antenna systems also contain FCC compliant supervisory software to continuously monitor the pedestal
pointing accuracy and use it to control the “Transmit Mute” function of the satellite modem to satisfy the
provisions of FCC 47 C.F.R. § 25.222(a)(l)(iii).
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1. SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. LOWEST REPLACEABLE UNIT LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3. BI-ANNUAL OPERATOR CHECKS ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1. Test GPS Auto-Update ............................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.2. Heading Following.....................................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.3. Check Tracking Receiver Settings.....................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.4. Four Quadrant Tracking Test...............................................................................................................................................1-2
1.4. BI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS............................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.4.1. Radome Inspections ................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.4.2. Cable Inspections......................................................................................................................................................................1-3
1.4.3. Wire-Rope Isolator Inspections.........................................................................................................................................1-3
1.4.4. Azimuth Drive Component Inspections........................................................................................................................1-4
1.4.5. Home Switch Sensor Inspection .......................................................................................................................................1-5
1.4.6. Cross-Level Drive Component Inspections .................................................................................................................1-5
1.4.7. Elevation Drive Component Inspections ......................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.8. Motor Junction Enclosure Inspections..........................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.9. PCU Inspections.........................................................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.10. BUC Power Supply Inspections..........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.11. BUC Inspections.........................................................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.12. Counter-Weight Inspections...............................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.13. Waveguide Inspections..........................................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.14. Feed Assembly Inspections .................................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.15. Dish Perimeter Inspections..................................................................................................................................................1-6
2. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. WARRANTY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. TROUBLESHOOTING THE ACU.................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1. ACU display is blank .................................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2.2. ACU Status displays "REMOTE NOT RESPONDING" ...............................................................................................2-1
2.3. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. INSPECTION RECORD..............................................................................................................................................................................3-1

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Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Series 10 Broadband At Sea
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1. Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
1.1. Lowest Replaceable Unit Locations
1 Radome Base and Top 8 BUC Power Supply
2 Motor Junction Enclosure 9 Pedestal Control Unit (PCU)
3 Block Up Converter (BUC) 10 Elevation Motor and Belt
4 Coax/Waveguide 11 Cross-Level Motor and Belt
5 Feed Assembly 12 Azimuth Motor
6 Dish/Reflector 13 Wire Rope Isolators
7 GPS Antenna
1.2. Maintenance Requirements
Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended lubricants as prescribed in
this manual are necessary to keep your antenna in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.

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1.3. Bi-Annual Operator Checks
Record your Inspections in the Maintenance Record pages at the end of this manual.
1.3.1.
This verifies that the GPS position information is automatically updating.
Test GPS Auto-Update
1. Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship menu. Press ENTER to access edit mode and
view the current Latitude value.
2. Press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor up under the ones digit, press UP and then hit ENTER.
The display should immediately show a latitude value one degree higher, but then will be
overwritten within several seconds (back to the previous value) by the GPS engine.
This test does not need to be repeated in the Longitude menu.
1.3.2.
Verify that the value displayed in the heading display of the ACU is consistently the same as the value
displayed on the ships Gyro Compass as the ship turns. Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship
menu.
Heading Following
1. If the boat is underway, monitor the Heading value to verify that the display changes in the correct
response to the Gyro Compass input (Heading value should always be exactly the same as the Gyro
Compass repeater value).
2. If the boat is NOT underway, loosen the mooring lines enough to allow the ship to turn a few
degrees at the pier. Monitor the Heading value to verify that the display changes in the correct
response to the Gyro Compass input (Heading value should always be exactly the same as the Gyro
Compass repeater value).
1.3.3.
Assure that the following operator settings are correct for SCPC L-Band Tracking:
Check Tracking Receiver Settings
1. Tracking Receiver is tuned to the correct MHz frequency.
2. Tracking Receiver is tuned to the correct KHz frequency.
3. Tracking Receiver FEC rate is set to SCPC.
4. Tracking Receiver Tone selection is set to OFF
5. Tracking Receiver Volt selection is set to HORIZ
6. Tracking Receiver NID setting is set to 0000
1.3.4.
This verifies that the antenna moves in the correct response to the keys, that Tracking is signaling correctly
and that the Tracking commands are being carried out (antenna drives to peak).
Four Quadrant Tracking Test
Press the NEXT key several times to display the Antenna menu.
1. Note the current peak ACG value. Press the TRACK key to toggle Tracking OFF, press the UP arrow
key repeatedly to move the antenna up in elevation until AGC falls about 100 counts. Turn Tracking
ON and verify that the antenna moves back down in elevation and that the AGC rises to its’ previous
high value.
2. Note the current peak ACG value. Press the TRACK key to toggle Tracking OFF, press the DOWN
arrow key repeatedly to move the antenna down in elevation until AGC falls about 100 counts. Turn
Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back up in elevation and that the AGC rises to its’
previous high value.
3. Note the current peak ACG value. Press the TRACK key to toggle Tracking OFF, press the RIGHT
arrow key repeatedly to move the antenna up in azimuth until AGC falls about 100 counts. Turn
Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back down in azimuth and that the AGC rises to its’
previous high value.
4. Note the current peak ACG value. Press the TRACK key to toggle Tracking OFF, press the LEFT
arrow key repeatedly to move the antenna down in azimuth until AGC falls about 100 counts. Turn
Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back up in azimuth and that the AGC rises to its’
previous high value.

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1.4. Bi-Annual Inspections
Regular inspections will assure that your antenna is in peak operating condition. Your Sea Tel authorized dealer has
trained service technicians who will perform this work using Sea Tel replacement parts.
Record your Inspections in the Maintenance Record pages at the end of this manual.
1.4.1.
Conduct a good, thorough, visual inspection of the radome. If any damage is found, notify your dealer
immediately.
Radome Inspections
1. Inspect the outside surface of the radome (top and base) looking for scrapes, cracks, mars or residue
indicating that the gel coat surface has been impacted, or in any other way, damaged. Damage to
the sealant coat, or core structure of the radome MUST be properly repaired and re-sealed
immediately. Any cracks, scratches or other damage to the surface seal of the radome must be
repaired and re-sealed by a competent “A” layered laminate (or cored deck) repair professional. If
diesel exhaust, or any other residue, is coating the outside of the radome it should be cleaned with
mild soapy water to minimize signal loss due caused by these residues.
2. Inspect the inside surface of the radome (top and base) looking for cracks, mars or white fiberglass
powder residue due to chafing in the material indicating that it has been impacted or scraped by the
dish or any other signs of wear or damage.
3. Inspect the flange mating of the radome top and base to insure that the flange is properly sealed to
prevent wind, saltwater spray and rain from being able to enter the radome.
4. If condensation, or standing water, is found inside the radome, isolate and seal the leak, and then
dry out the radome. Debris clogging the small weep holes in the recessed areas of the radome base
may need to be cleaned out to allow standing water to “weep” out. DO NOT DRILL ADDITIONAL
HOLES IN THE RADOME BASE.
5. If hardware is found in the recessed areas of the radome base try to ascertain where it may have
fallen off From. Notify your dealer immediately.
1.4.2.
Conduct a good, thorough, visual inspection of the conductors, cables and harnesses:
Cable Inspections
1. Inspect the AC power conductors inside the breaker box, from the breaker box to the power ring
and from the power ring to the AC power terminal strip.
CAUTION: Assure that ships AC power being supplied to that antenna is
turned OFF prior to touching any AC Power wiring. Hazardous voltages exist
on these wires.
a. Inspect ground wire for damage & proper termination.
b. Assure that the conductors are flexible and that the insulation is not chaffed, brittle or
burned. If any damage is found repair or replace the damaged conductors. If damage is due to
chaffing, pinching or crushing reroute the new conductors as necessary to prevent future damage.
c. If the damage is at the power ring, replace the power ring (refer to the “replacing the power
ring” procedure in the Maintenance section of this chapter),
2. Inspect the Coaxes at the bracket on the radome base, through the pedestal base and at the dual
channel rotary joint. Inspect both coaxes to assure that they are flexible and that the insulation is
not brittle, chaffed or pinched. If any damage is found repair or replace the damaged coaxes. If
damage is due to chaffing, pinching or crushing reroute the new conductors as necessary to prevent
future damage. Assure that all the connectors are properly tightened.
3. Inspect all harnesses and connections -The harnesses should not be frayed and all the connectors
should be properly fastened and retainer screws tightened.
1.4.3.
Conduct a good, thorough, visual inspection of the wire-rope isolators.
Wire-Rope Isolator Inspections
1. Wire Rope Isolators should not be frayed, completely compressed, or otherwise damaged.- The
metal bars on the top & bottom of the wire-rope isolators should not be bent or bowed in any way.
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isolators, notify your dealer immediately to obtain replacements and replace all 4 wire rope
isolators immediately (refer to the “replacing the wire-rope isolators” procedure in the Maintenance
section of this chapter).
1.4.4.
Inspect the Azimuth Motor and belt. Assure that there are no loose motor mounting hardware. Check the
motor cable for damage and that the retaining screws are tightened to keep the connector properly
terminated.
Azimuth Drive Component Inspections
CAUTION: Be EXTREMELY careful rotating the pedestal around while you
fingers are in this area to prevent pinching or crushing your fingers in the
pedestal assembly.
1. Inspect the alignment of the belt through the motor drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. Mis-
alignment will cause the belt to wear along its edges.

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2. Inspect the belt teeth for damage. Look for teeth that have de-laminated from, or been completely
torn off, of the belt.
3. Check the motor cable for damage and that the retaining screws are tightened to keep the
connector properly terminated.
1.4.5. Home Switch Sensor Inspection
1. Inspect home switch sensor proximity
to the metal home plate. When aligned
with the plate, the end of the sensor
should not be more than 0.125 inch
(0.318cm) from the metal plate (refer to
home flag sensor alignment procedure .
Assure that the home flag target ring
clamp is tight so that it does not rotate
around the pedestal spindle.
1.4.6.
1. Inspect the Cross-Level Motor and belt. Assure that there are no loose motor mounting hardware.
Check the motor cable for damage and that the retaining screws are tightened to keep the
connector properly terminated.
Cross-Level Drive Component Inspections
CAUTION: Be EXTREMELY careful rotating the pedestal around while you
fingers are in this area to prevent pinching or crushing your fingers in the
pedestal assembly.
2. Inspect the alignment of the belt through the motor drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. Mis-
alignment will cause the belt to wear along its edges (refer to pictures above).
3. Inspect the belt teeth for damage. Look for teeth that have de-laminated from, or been completely
torn off, of the belt (refer to pictures above).

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1.4.7.
1. Inspect the Elevation Motor and belt. Assure that there are no loose motor mounting hardware.
Check the motor cable for damage and that the retaining screws are tightened to keep the
connector properly terminated.
Elevation Drive Component Inspections
CAUTION: Be EXTREMELY careful rotating the pedestal around while you
fingers are in this area to prevent pinching or crushing your fingers in the
pedestal assembly.
2. Inspect the alignment of the belt through the motor drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. Mis-
alignment will cause the belt to wear along its edges (refer to pictures above).
3. Inspect the belt teeth for damage. Look for teeth that have de-laminated from, or been completely
torn off, of the belt (refer to pictures above).
1.4.8.
Inspect the Motor Junction Box to assure that all mounting hardware is secure and all the connections are
tight.
Motor Junction Enclosure Inspections
1.4.9.
Inspect the PCU to assure that all mounting hardware is secure and all the connections are tight.
PCU Inspections
1.4.10.
Inspect the BUC Power Supply to assure that all mounting hardware is secure and all the connections are
tight.
BUC Power Supply Inspections
1.4.11.
Inspect the BUC to assure that all mounting hardware is secure and all the connections are tight.
BUC Inspections
1.4.12.
Inspect all balancing counter-weight to assure that all mounting hardware is secure.
Counter-Weight Inspections
1.4.13.
Inspect waveguide sections, especially flexible sections, immediately contact your dealer to replace any
cracked, discolored/burned or broken sections. Assure that all mounting hardware is secure, however, Do NOT
use Loctite on any loose waveguide connecting hardware.
Waveguide Inspections
1.4.14.
Inspect the feed assembly on the back side of the dish to verify that none of the feed, polarization motor or
LNB hardware is loose. Check the coax connector on the end of the LNB to assure that it is properly
tightened.
Feed Assembly Inspections
1.4.15.
Inspect the perimeter of the dish for any damage that would indicate that the dish may have impacted the
inside surface of the radome top,
Dish Perimeter Inspections

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2. Operator Troubleshooting
2.1. Warranty Information
Sea Tel Inc. supports its Series 09 & 10 systems with a TWO year warranty on parts and a ONE year warranty on
Labor.
What’s Covered by the Limited Warranty?
The Sea Tel Limited Warranty is applicable for parts and labor coverage to the complete antenna system, including all
above-decks equipment (radome, pedestal, antenna, motors, electronics, wiring, etc.) and the Antenna Control Unit
(ACU).
What’s NOT Covered by the Limited Warranty?
It does not include Transmit & Receive RF Equipment, Modems, Multiplexers or other distribution equipment, whether
or not supplied by Sea Tel commonly used in Satellite Communications (TXRX) Systems. These equipments are
covered by the applicable warranties of the respective manufacturers.
Original Installation of the system must be accomplished by, or under the supervision of, an authorized Sea Tel dealer
for the Sea Tel Limited Warranty to be valid and in force.
Should technical assistance be required to repair your system, the first contact should be to the agent/dealer you
purchased the equipment from.
Please refer to the complete warranty information included with your system.
2.2. Troubleshooting The ACU
The following paragraphs list the problems you might encounter when performing the functional checkout steps in the
previous section of this manual. Following the problems are suggestions of where to start looking to solve the
problem. Refer to the Drawings section of this manual and in the Antenna manual for any/all pertinent block diagrams,
schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly drawings to aid in diagnosing any type of failure.
Try pressing RESET first and then in some cases you may want to turn Power OFF for a short period of time then turn
the ACU back ON to see if that restores normal operation. Remember, with most Gyro Compass types (Synchro and
SBS inputs) you MUST enter the beginning Heading value EVERY time you power-up the ACU, before you will be able
to retarget your desired satellite.
Verify that the SETUP PARAMETERS are set correctly (refer to the Setup section of this manual).
2.2.1.
This indicates no power to the internal electronics. Assure that the front panel Power switch is ON. Check
the AC line voltage on the Power Cord. Check the cables on the rear panel of the ACU to assure they are
properly connected. If AC Line voltage is Ok, one at a time disconnect (and check display status) the cables
plugged into J1 Gyro Compass, then J2 NMEA, then J3 M&C to see if one of these cables is shorting the ACU
Power. Call your dealer to report this failure and arrange for repair service.
ACU display is blank
2.2.2.
This indicates a problem in the Antenna Control coax cable or communications modems in the ACU and/or
Antenna PCU. Check the Antenna Control Cable connections at the J4 “Antenna” jack on the rear of the ACU
and at the antenna pedestal inside the radome. If the connections are good, call your dealer to report this
failure and arrange for repair service.
ACU Status displays "REMOTE NOT RESPONDING"
2.3. Operator Troubleshooting Flow Chart
The flow chart on the following page will help you to identify small problems that you might correct and larger
problems that you will report to your dealer to correct for you.

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