Thrane&Thrane TT-3084A Sailor Fleet77 User manual

Thrane & Thrane A/S
SAILOR Fleet77
TT-3084A
&
SAILOR Fleet55
TT-3086A
User Manual
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Document no. TT98—116874-F.
Release date: 26 May 2005.

Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases
of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with
these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates
safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
Thrane & Thrane A/S assume no liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
Microwave Radiation Hazards
During transmission the antenna in this system radiates Microwave Power.
This radiation may be hazardous if exposed directly to humans, close to the
antenna. During transmission, make sure that nobody gets closer than the
recommended minimum safety distance. The minimum safety distance to the
antenna on the focal line, is 4m.
4.0m (Fleet77)
2,0m (Fleet55)
25°
MICROWAVE RADIATION
NO PERSONNEL WITHIN 4 m (Fleet 77)
NO PERSONNEL WITHIN 2 m (Fleet 55)
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical ground.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable
connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power
and discharge circuits before touching them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person,
capable of rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1About the Manual...................................................... 1
2Introduction ............................................................. 3
2.1 Abbreviations..................................................... 3
2.2 The Inmarsat Fleet Service .................................. 5
2.3 The SAILOR Fleet77 system ................................. 9
2.4 The SAILOR Fleet55 system ............................... 12
2.5 Hardware Interfaces.......................................... 15
2.5.1 Two Cradle/Handset interfaces.................. 16
2.5.2 Three Analogue RJ11 interfaces ................ 16
2.5.3 ISDN interface........................................ 17
2.5.4 RS-232 interface..................................... 19
2.5.5 NMEA 0183/2000 interface....................... 19
2.5.6 Discrete I/O interface .............................. 20
2.5.7 USB Interface......................................... 20
2.5.8 Ethernet Interface................................... 21
2.5.9 Power Connector..................................... 21
2.6 The Handset .................................................... 22
2.6.1 LCD/LED................................................ 23
2.6.2 Function Buttons..................................... 26
2.6.3 Alpha-Numeric Buttons............................ 30
2.7 Distress Cradle................................................. 32
3Getting started ....................................................... 35
3.1 Get ready to make a call.................................... 35
3.1.1 How to power on the system. ................... 35
3.1.2 How to power down the system. ............... 38
3.2 Use of PIN codes. ............................................. 39
3.3 Normal calls..................................................... 40
3.3.1 Call from handset.................................... 40
3.3.2 Calling the terminal................................. 41
3.4 Distress call ..................................................... 42
3.4.1 How to make a Distress call...................... 42
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3.4.2 Distress call failure...................................43
3.4.3 Distress and Priority call to the ship............43
3.5 MPDS connection...............................................44
3.5.1 Call waiting.............................................45
3.6 ISDN Connection...............................................46
4Operation................................................................49
4.1 Menu System....................................................49
4.1.1 Phonebook..............................................50
4.1.2 Area.......................................................52
4.1.3 LES........................................................53
4.1.4 Mailbox ..................................................54
4.1.5 Help Desk...............................................55
4.1.6 Alarm Log...............................................56
4.1.7 Status....................................................57
4.2 Call functions....................................................59
4.2.1 Call using phone book ..............................59
4.2.2 Call from handset connected to RJ11 ..........60
4.2.3 Call from an ISDN phone ..........................60
4.2.4 Fax call ..................................................61
4.2.5 Priority calls............................................62
4.2.6 Internal calls...........................................63
4.3 Super User functions..........................................64
4.3.1 Call Logs ................................................64
4.3.2 Routing ..................................................66
4.3.3 Data setup..............................................68
4.3.4 Contrast .................................................69
4.3.5 Ring setup ..............................................70
4.3.6 Key Beep................................................70
4.3.7 Set UTC Time..........................................71
4.3.8 Set UTC Date ..........................................71
4.3.9 Disclose Pos............................................72
4.3.10 NMEA.....................................................72
4.3.11 Allowed Dial............................................73
4.3.12 Ph.Book Dial ...........................................74
4.3.13 Auto Prefix..............................................75
4.3.14 BarServiceIn ...........................................75
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4.3.15 BarServiceOut ........................................ 76
4.3.16 LED Dimm ............................................. 77
4.3.17 Antenna Setup........................................ 77
4.3.18 DistressTest ........................................... 79
4.3.19 Alarm log............................................... 80
4.3.20 Warning Log........................................... 81
4.3.21 Help Desk.............................................. 81
4.3.22 PIN codes .............................................. 82
4.3.23 Mailbox.................................................. 83
4.3.24 RJ11 Setup ............................................ 84
4.3.25 LES Configuration ................................... 85
4.3.26 Additional Features ................................. 87
4.3.27 Data Limits ............................................ 88
4.3.28 Call Waiting Notification ........................... 89
5PC programs .......................................................... 93
5.1 System Set-up using FleetCP.............................. 93
5.1.1 The Map ................................................ 94
5.1.2 Pin Codes .............................................. 95
5.1.3 Phonebook............................................. 96
5.1.4 Satellite Setup........................................ 97
5.1.5 Routing ................................................. 98
5.1.6 Setting up Time and Date......................... 99
5.1.7 Barring Services ....................................100
5.1.8 Settings................................................101
5.1.9 Antenna ...............................................102
5.2 Set-up of data equipment .................................103
5.2.1 Set-up for MPDS over RS-232..................103
5.2.2 Set-up for ISDN.....................................109
5.2.3 Set-up for 64 kbit/s UDI using USB ..........114
5.3 Set-up using Ethernet/PPPoE.............................125
5.3.1 Windows XP with Built-in PPPoE Client ......125
5.3.2 Windows 2000 WinPoET PPPoE Client........127
6Troubleshooting.....................................................131
6.1 List of Error messages......................................131
6.1.1 Inmarsat defined alarms .........................131
6.1.2 Non Inmarsat Alarms..............................145
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7Index ...................................................................151
Appendix A - Menu Tree.................................................153
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Abbreviations About the Manual
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1 About the Manual
Congratulations on purchasing your SAILOR Fleet product.
Whether you have chosen a TT-3084A SAILOR Fleet77 or a
TT-3086A SAILOR Fleet55, the system makes it possible for
you to communicate from virtually any ocean region in the
world using the Inmarsat Fleet service established by
Inmarsat. Both systems supports high-speed data (64
kbit/s circuit switched and packet data) and high quality
voice as well as inexpensive voice services. In addition the
SAILOR Fleet77 optionally supports 128 kbit/s data service.
This manual has the following chapters:
Chapter 2 Introduction - an overview of the Inmarsat
Fleet system and its services.
Chapter 3 Getting started- a description of how to make
and receive calls and the use of PIN codes.
Chapter 4 Operation- a detailed description of the menu
system in the terminal.
Chapter 5 PC programs- a description of how to use the
accompanying configuration PC software (FleetCP) and to
setup the PC for data connections.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting – a description of the most
common errors, how to deal with them and how to get
further help if necessary.
Chapter 7 Index- a subject index
Appendix A - Menu Tree
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Abbreviations Introduction
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2 Introduction
2.1 Abbreviations
ACU Antenna Control Unit
ADU Above Deck Unit
AORE Atlantic Ocean Region East
AORW Atlantic Ocean Region West
BDU Below Deck Unit
FEU Front End Unit
GPS Global Positioning System
IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number
IOR Indian Ocean Region
ISP Inmarsat Service Provider
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LES Land Earth Stations
MES Mobile Earth Station
MMI Man Machine Interface
MPDS Mobile Packet Data Service
MSN Multiple Subscriber Number
NCS Network Co-ordination Station
NSR Network Status Record
PIN Personal Identification Number
PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange
PUK Personal Unblocking Key
POR Pacific Ocean Region
PSTN Public Services Telephone Network
RCC Rescue Co-ordination Center
STE Secure Telephone Equipment
STU Secure Telephone Unit
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T&T Thrane & Thrane A/S
TNID Terrestrial Network ID
UDI Unrestricted Digital Information
USB Universal Serial Bus
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2.2 The Inmarsat Fleet Service
The Inmarsat Fleet service is based on 4 Geo-stationary 3rd
generation satellites situated above the equator. Geo-
stationary means that the satellites are always located in
the same position, i.e. they rotate at the same speed as
that of the earth. Each satellite covers a certain area
(footprint) and supports a number of powerful spot-beams
making the service available in virtually all ocean regions
on the earth between approximately 70°N and 70°S.
The 4 Geo-Stationary Inmarsat Satellites
The satellites are your connection to the worldwide
networks, and they are managed by the Network Co-
ordination Stations (NCSs), run by Inmarsat. The primary
functions of the NCSs are to constantly keep track of which
terminals are logged on to the system, and assign a free
channel whenever a call is made.
The gateway between the public network and the satellites
are operated by Land Earth Stations (LES). The LES are run
by different operators around the world.
The Fleet services are prepared for operation with the next
generation of Inmarsat satellites (Inm-IV) expected in
2005.
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The services supported by the Inmarsat Fleet encompass:
• High speed services
• 2 x 64 / 2 x 56 kbit/s data1
• 64 kbit/s data
• 56 kbit/s data
• Speech
• 3.1 kHz audio
• MPDS
• Low speed services
• mini-M voice
• 9.6 kbit fax
For a detailed description of each service see the last
section of this chapter. The above-mentioned services
allow for a wide range of applications. Examples are shown
below.
1128 kbit/s is only available on new F77 systems
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Important notice: Before a terminal can be used on the
network, it has to be commissioned by one of the Inmarsat
Service Providers (ISP’s). In order to use the different
Inmarsat Fleet services it is necessary to have at least one
Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN) for each of the above
mentioned services. In case all 8 services are
commissioned on your terminal, you will have 8 IMN
numbers.
Calling an Inmarsat Fleet terminal corresponds to making
international calls. If the satellite region/area is not known
for the terminal the “country” code for a terminal is 870.
When you dial up to an Inmarsat Fleet terminal through
the public network, you have to dial the IMN number in
addition to the international access code for Inmarsat, e.g.:
[phone]
Making calls from an Inmarsat Fleet terminal corresponds
to making international calls as the country code always
has to be dialed.
Service explanation:
The low speed services have a lower tariff than the high
speed services, as these are high quality audio or high
speed data services and thus require more bandwidth.
The 128 kbit/s UDI (Unrestricted Digital Information)
service enables 2 x 64 kbit/s or 2 x 56 kbit/s bi-directional
transmission of data to and from terrestrial ISDN networks
The 64 kbit/s UDI (Unrestricted Digital Information)
service enables the bi-directional transmission of data to
and from terrestrial 64 kbit/s ISDN networks. The 56
kbit/s UDI service is similarly used to make a connection
to 56 kbit/s ISDN networks, which are primarily used in
North America.
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The Speech and 3.1 kHz audio services make it possible
to establish high quality analogue connections with quality
equal to terrestrial analogue connections via digital
networks/switches. The Speech service is used for high
quality voice connections, whereas 3.1 kHz audio can be
used to transfer analogue signals between fax machines
and modems with an analogue 2-wire interface. The 3.1
kHz audio service is transparent, and is suitable for all
analogue applications including secure telephones.
The MPDS service is a packet data service where the tariff
depends on the amount of data sent and received. This
service is a more cost-effective solution for web browsing,
and other applications where there is no need for constant
transmission of data in both directions. It is also suitable
for applications where a constant connection is required,
because the user is no longer charged the “per minute
rate”.
The mini-M voice service is only for voice transmission.
The voice transmitted over the satellite is subject to a
compression process that reduces the bandwidth to 4.8
kbit/s and subsequently the cost.
The 9.6 kbit Fax allows you to send and receive faxes
using a standard office fax machine. This service replaces
the previous Mini-M fax service. Using this service is
usually more cost effective compared to the 3.1 kHz audio
service.
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2.3 The SAILOR Fleet77 system
The SAILOR Fleet77 System includes the following system
components:
• TT-3008C SAILOR Fleet77 Antenna (ADU)
• TT-3038C SAILOR Fleet77 Electronics Unit (BDU)
• TT-3622B SAILOR Fleet77 Distress Cradle
• TT-3620F SAILOR Fleet Control Handset (4 wire)
Accessories (manual, software, etc.)
Instructions on how to assemble the system, wiring and
specification, can be found in the Installation Manual.
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TT-3008C Antenna
The TT-3008C antenna or ADU (Above Deck Unit) is a
stabilized high-gain antenna. The antenna has built-in all
functions for satellite tracking including a GPS system.
TT-3038C-128 SAILOR Fleet77 Electronics Unit (BDU)
All connectors for external equipment are placed on the
rear of the terminal (BDU). On the front a configuration
module is attached. This module stores all system
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configuration data. It contains all necessary data to recover
the system after a replacement of the BDU.
TT-3622B SAILOR Fleet Cradle with Distress and
TT-3620F SAILOR Fleet Control Handset (4 wire)
The Handset is primary used to make telephone calls.
Furthermore it can be used to configure the system. For a
detailed description of the handset see section 2.6.
The Cradle has a distress button, a stop button and three
LED's. The distress button, which is protected by plastic
glass, is used to initiate a distress call. The stop button can
be used to abort a distress call. The three LED's indicates,
power, distress test and priority calls. For a detailed
description of the cradle see section 2.7.
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2.4 The SAILOR Fleet55 system
The SAILOR Fleet55 System includes the following system
components:
• TT-3008F SAILOR Fleet55 Antenna (ADU)
• TT-3038C SAILOR Fleet55 Electronics Unit (BDU)
• TT-3622C SAILOR Fleet Cradle without Distress
• TT-3620F SAILOR Fleet Control Handset (4 wire)
Accessories (manual, software, etc.)
Instructions on how to assemble the system, wiring and
specification, can be found in the Installation Manual.
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