Thrane&Thrane TT-3000LRIT mini-C User manual

TT-3000LRIT mini-C Installation Manual
SAILOR®
by Thrane & Thrane
TT-3000LRIT mini-C
Installation Manual
Copyright©Thrane & Thrane A/S
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2008, Thrane & Thrane A/S
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of Thrane & Thrane A/S.
Document number: 98-127659 Revision: A
Release Date: 23rd of June 2008
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REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Date Section Description / Remarks
A 23-6-2008 All Initial revision
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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 assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to
comply with these requirements.
MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARDS
During transmission this unit radiates microwaves from the antenna.
This radiation may be hazardous if exposed directly to humans close to
the antenna. Make sure that nobody is closer than the recommended
minimum safety distance of 0.3 meter (1 ft.) during use of the
transceiver.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personal must not remove equipment covers. Only qualified
maintenance personal must make component replacement and internal
adjustment. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect
power and discharge circuits before touching them.
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List of Contents:
1 Introduction .............................................................. 8
1.1 Important information for TT-3000LRIT system ................. 8
1.2 Initial Inspection ................................................................... 9
1.3 Storage.................................................................................. 9
1.4 Repacking for shipment........................................................ 9
1.5 Abbreviations...................................................................... 10
2 System description.................................................. 11
3 Installation.............................................................. 13
3.1 Installation of transceiver.................................................... 13
3.1.1 Mounting options........................................................ 13
3.1.1.1 Pole mount 1”...................................................... 13
3.1.1.2 Adjustable Pole/Railing Mount........................... 14
3.1.2 Antenna Mounting Conditions.................................... 15
3.1.3 Safety Distance for Antenna Units.............................. 17
3.1.4 Connecting power to TT-3000LRIT........................... 18
4 Registration............................................................. 20
5 Testing of the TT-3000LRIT.................................. 23
5.1 Trouble Shooting ................................................................ 23
6 Technical Specification.......................................... 24
7 Maintenance guidelines.......................................... 26
7.1 Handling Precautions.......................................................... 26
8 Appendix A – Mounting the Antenna.................... 27
8.1 Mounting guide................................................................... 27
9 Appendix B - Interconnection Box......................... 28
9.1.1 Mounting of TT-3616D............................................... 30
9.1.2 Handling of wire terminals in TT-3616D.................... 32
9.1.3 Connecting power to TT-3616D................................. 32
9.1.4 Connecting TT-3026M to TT-3616D ......................... 34
List of Figures:
Figure 1 TT-3026M Mini-C Transceiver............................................ 12
Figure 2 TT-3000LRIT Installation.................................................... 13
Figure 3 1" Pole mounting.................................................................. 14
Figure 4 Vertical and Horizontal adjustable pole mount .................... 15
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Figure 5 Viewing Angle to the Horizon ..............................................16
Figure 6 Mounting near pole or funnel (overhead view).....................17
Figure 7 Transceiver cable preparation. ..............................................18
Figure 8 Preparation for grounding of the cable screen.......................18
Figure 9 Page 1 of the Service Activation Registration Form.............21
Figure 10 Outside view of TT-3616D .................................................29
Figure 11 Inside view of TT-3616D....................................................30
Figure 12 Recommended free space around TT-3616D......................30
Figure 13 Drill template. All measures in mm. ...................................31
Figure 15 Power cable connections.....................................................33
Figure 16 Transceiver cable preparation. ............................................34
Figure 17 Preparation for grounding of the cable screen.....................34
Figure 18 Fixation of the transceiver cable in TT-3616D. ..................35
Figure 19 Mounting of transceiver cable wires. ..................................35
List of Tables:
Table 1 Antenna Safe Distance............................................................15
Table 2 Radiated intensity...................................................................17
Table 3 Transceiver-cable colour coding.............................................19
Table 4 Trouble shooting.....................................................................23
Table 5 Technical Specifications.........................................................25
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1INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the TT-3000LRIT mini-C and provides
instructions for installation.
The TT-3000LRIT consists of following parts:
One Inmarsat mini-C Maritime Transceiver
One connection cable
One pole mount kit
One installation manual
Note. The installation does not require a TT-3616D Interconnection
Box. However the TT-3616D may be purchased separately if you
would like to have a more flexible installation.
1.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TT-3000LRIT SYSTEM
A ship owner selling a vessel is responsible for informing the
Accounting Authority that the TT-3000LRIT must be
decommissioned. Not doing so means that he is still obligated to pay
the fees.
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1.2 INITIAL INSPECTION
WARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests if
there is any sign of shipping damage to any portion of the outer cover.
Read the safety summary at the front of this manual before installing or
operating the TT-3000LRIT
Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of
mishandling during the transport. If the shipping carton is severely
damaged or water stained, request the carrier's agent to be present
when opening the carton. Save the carton packing material for future
use.
Contents of the shipment should be as listed in the enclosed packing
list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or
defect, or if the TT-3000LRIT does not work properly, notify your
dealer.
1.3 STORAGE
The TT-3000LRIT may be stored or shipped in temperatures within the
limits -40° C to +80° C. It is recommended that the TT-3000LRIT is
unpacked immediately on delivery.
1.4 REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT
The shipping carton for the TT-3000LRIT has been carefully designed
to protect the transceiver and its accessories during shipment. This
carton and its associated packing material should be used when
repackaging for shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of service
required; return address, model number and full serial number. Mark
the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general
instructions should be used for repackaging with commercially
available material.
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•Wrap the TT-3000LRIT in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a
tag indicating the type of service required; return address,
model number and full serial number.
•Use a strong shipping container, e.g., a double-walled carton
made of 160 kg test material.
•Seal the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful
handling.
1.5 ABBREVIATIONS
AA Accounting Authority
AORE Atlantic Ocean Region East
AORW Atlantic Ocean Region West
CES Costal Earth Station
COMSAR Sub-Committee on Radio communications and
Search and Rescue
DNID Data Network Identification number
GPS The Global Positioning System
IMO The International Maritime Organisation
IOR Indian Ocean Region
ISP Inmarsat Service Provider
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number of the TT-3026M
LES Inmarsat-C Land Earth Station
LESO Inmarsat-C Land Earth Station Operator
LRIT Long Range Identification and Tracking
MES Mobile Earth Station (the TT-3026M)
MRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
MSC The Maritime Safety Committee
NCS Inmarsat-C Network Coordination Station
Opt. Short for option
POR Pacific Ocean Region
PSA Point of Service Activation
PVT Performance Verification Test
SAC Special Access Code
SARF Service Activation Registration Form
SSA Message Covert alert based on messaging protocol
SSAS Ship Security Alert System (Requirement of SOLAS
regulation XI-2)
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2SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The standard activation mode TT-3000LRIT consists of
TT-3026M Inmarsat mini-C Maritime Transceiver
Opt. 943 Connection Cable, 20 meters
Opt. 101 Pole Mount Kit
TT-3000LRIT Installation Manual
A TT-3026M is a complete Inmarsat mini-C transceiver with built-in
LNA/HPA and GPS electronics and an omni-directional antenna
designed to operate on vessels. The housing is sealed and contains no
user serviceable parts.
The TT-3026M is very compact and is designed to operate in a
corrosive environment, and in extreme weather conditions without any
service.
The TT-3026M is equipped with an 18-pole female connector and is
intended for pole mounting using the Opt. 101 or Opt. 103 Pole Mount
Kit. See section 3.1.1.
The TT-3026M has a built-in GPS module, capable of tracking up to
12 GPS satellites.
The TT-3026M is designed to operate when the satellite is visible over
the horizon and no signal path blockage is present.
The TT-3026M antenna has an elevation angel of -15° ensuring perfect
reception in sea area A3 (Inmarsat) even when the vessel has pitch and
roll movements due to rough weather.
The TT-3026M performs regular scanning of the Inmarsat satellite
network and will automatically perform ocean region changeover if an
ocean region is found with a stronger signal.
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Figure 1 TT-3026M Mini-C Transceiver
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3INSTALLATION
The figure below shows the TT-3000LRIT system configuration. The
transceiver is pre-configured for LRIT.
Power Suppy
10,5 -32 V DC
Figure 2 TT-3000LRIT Installation
3.1 INSTALLATION OF TRANSCEIVER
This chapter describes the physical mounting of the TT-3000LRIT.
Refer to sections 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 for guidelines on choosing the most
effective and safe mounting location for the antenna.
3.1.1 MOUNTING OPTIONS
The TT-3026M transceiver is designed for mounting on one of two
pole mount adapters.
3.1.1.1 POLE MOUNT 1”
Opt. 101 is a standard 1” pole mount, illustrated in Figure 3.
•Pull the cable in the pole and adapter.
•Connect the cable to the transceiver.
•Mount the adapter on the transceiver using screws.
•Tighten the adapter to the pole.
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Figure 3 1" Pole mounting
Important note: When mounting the mini-C transceiver in very harsh
environments i.e. directly exposed to exhaust fumes, it is
recommended that the Adjustable Pole/Railing Mount described below
is used!
3.1.1.2 ADJUSTABLE POLE/RAILING MOUNT
Opt. 103 is an adjustable pole/railing mount, illustrated in Figure 4.
•Attach the pole mount to the transceiver using the 3 screws.
•Mount the device to the pole in one of the 2 directions.
•Connect the cable.
•Adjustable between 20 - 35 millimetres
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Figure 4 Vertical and Horizontal adjustable pole mount
3.1.2 ANTENNA MOUNTING CONDITIONS
When installing the TT-3026M easyTrack, find a location that is as
free as possible from obstructions. Also maintain a certain distance to
other antennas, especially radar installations. Normally the best place
for the antenna would be above radar scanning antennas. The following
safe distances should be maintained:
Distance to HF antennas > 5 meter
Distance to VHF antennas > 4 meter
Distance to other Inmarsat transceiver > 0.5 meter
Distance to magnetic compass > 0.3 meter
Table 1 Antenna Safe Distance
The antenna is designed to provide satellite coverage even when the
vessel has pitch and roll movements up to 15°. To maintain this
coverage the antenna should be free from obstructions in the area down
to 15° below the horizon (see Figure 5). Since this may not be possible
in the fore and aft directions of the vessel, the clear area can be reduced
to 5° below the horizon in the fore and aft directions and 15° below the
horizon in the port and starboard directions. Any compromise in this
recommendation could degrade performance.
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Horizon
15
Horizon
Zenith
Obstructions should be below these lines
o
o
Figure 5 Viewing Angle to the Horizon
If an obstruction such as a pole or a funnel is unavoidable, the
transceiver must be positioned in such a location that the obstruction
covers no more than a 2° arc along the horizon. To calculate the
minimum distance, use the following formula:
Safe distance = 29 * Diameter of obstruction
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Example:
Obstruction is a 4" pole (Diameter = 0.1 meter)
Safe distance is 29 * 0.1 meter = 2.9 meter
Figure 6 Mounting near pole or funnel (overhead view)
3.1.3 SAFETY DISTANCE FOR ANTENNA UNITS
When transmitting, the electromagnetic field radiated from the antenna
can be harmful. To avoid danger, keep a safety distance of 0.3 meter (1
ft.) from the transceiver.
To be sure that this distance is respected, the TT-3026M is provided
with a label declaring a minimum safety distance of 0.3 meter (1 ft.) on
the antenna.
The relation between the power intensity and distance is as follows:
Distance (m) from antenna Radiated intensity (W/m2)
0.20 10
0.13 25
0.07 100
Table 2 Radiated intensity
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3.1.4 CONNECTING POWER TO TT-3000LRIT
The TT-3000LRIT system is designed to operate on floating DC in the
range 10.5 - 32 V when using 20-meter transceiver connection cable
and 16 - 32 V when using 50-meter transceiver connection cable,
which makes an AC/DC converter needed, in case the system works in
an AC environment.
NOTE the requirement for floating DC of minimum 16V when
using a transceiver connection cable longer than 20 meters. This is
important for the operation of the TT-3000LRIT system.
In order to prepare the transceiver cable for mounting, start by
removing approx 20 cm. of isolation as shown in the figure below.
Figure 7 Transceiver cable preparation.
Then wind the tinned wire around the isolation as shown below in
order to prepare for a proper grounding of the cable screen.
Figure 8 Preparation for grounding of the cable screen.
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Wire colour in transceiver
cable Function
Red DC+
Red DC+
Black DC-
Black DC-
Black/Violet 3V3 out
White GND
Black/Blue I/O 1
Grey I/O 2
Black/Yellow I/O 3
Black/Grey I/O 4
Brown I/O 5
Black/Green I/O 6
Yellow Remote On/Off
Orange GND
Blue CTS
Violet RTS
Green RD
Black/Red TD
Cable shield GND
Table 3 Transceiver-cable colour coding
1. Connect the cable screen to the ship chassis for grounding.
2. Connect the Ships negative supply wire to the two thick black
wires (DC-) of the transceiver cable.
3. Connect the Orange wire (GND) to the Yellow wire (Remote
On/Off).
4. Connect the Ships positive supply wire to the two thick red
wires (DC+) of the transceiver cable.
It is recommended to insert an on/off switch to be able to
switch the power to the terminal off and on.
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5. To verify that the terminal is operational, measure the voltage
between the Black/Violet wire (3V3 out) and White wire
(GND). The voltage should be 3.3Volts. If not, the terminal is
not operational.
6. Cut off or terminate all other wires to avoid any short
circuiting.
4REGISTRATION
Before use of the TT-3000LRIT system on the Inmarsat-C system, it
must be registered with Inmarsat. This involves a little paper work and
is done using the SARF (Service Activation Registration Form)
supplied with the TT-3000LRIT.
The SARF for registration of Maritime MES can also be found on
www.inmarsat.org (CUSTOMER SUPPORT -> SERVICE
ACTIVATION). The site also contains notes on how to complete the
maritime form.
The TT-3000LRIT includes a registration form for Maritime Mobile
Earth Stations. The Service Activation Registration Form contains
different abbreviations that will be explained here.
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