Furuno FV-110 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

KU-BAND ANTENNA

Model

FV-110

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KU-BAND ANTENNA FV-110

Quick guide

Introduction

This quick guide aims at experienced service personnel who have installed the FV-110 system and
connected power. It lists the minimum configuration tasks you have to make before the system. can be
used on-air on a satellite.

Prerequisites

1. Connect a PC to the front LAN connector or the LAN3 connector at the rear of the Antenna Control
Unit.

2. Open an Internet Browser and type the default IP address of the FV-110: http://192.168.0.1 to access
the web interface.

Configuration tasks (minimum)

Configuration task What to do and where to find more information

Heading input

Azimuth calibration

TX cable calibration

Modem connection

Modem profile

Network settings

Configure the heading input to External under SETTINGS >
Navigation. For more information see Table 5-1 on page 5-4.

Connect the ship’s heading (RS-422, NMEA0183) to the NMEA 0183
multi-connector. Pin 8 Ship Ground/Shield (connect only one end), Pin 9
Line B +, and Pin 10 Line A-. For more information see NMEA 0183
connector on page 3-3.

Make an azimuth calibration under SERVICE > Calibration to ensure
that the FV-110 can point and receive satellite signal. For more
information see Azimuth calibration on page 5-7.

Make a Tx cable calibration under SERVICE > Calibration to ensure
that Tx power is calibrated at all frequencies. For more information see
Cable calibration on page 5-11.

See Appendix E or http://www.lyngsat.com for DVB-S transponder
information.

Connect cables between the modem and the ACU. For more information
see VMU settings on page C-1.

Configure the modem profile under SETTINGS > Modem profiles. For
more information see Modem profiles on page 5-22.

Configure the network settings under SETTINGS > Network if the
modem communicates with IP to the ACU. For more information see To
configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

Satellite profile

You find a flow chart for the calibration procedure on page 5-13.

Configure the satellite profile under SETTINGS > Satellite profiles and
then activate the satellite profile and wait for the system to acquire the
satellite and start tracking. For more information see Satellite profiles on
page 5-24.

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Important notice

General

• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong
operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.

• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you
see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment
settings.

• Save this manual for future reference.

• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO
will cancel the warranty.

• The following concern acts as our importer in Europe, as defined in DECISION No 768/2008/EC.

- Name: FURUNO EUROPE B.V.

- Address: Ridderhaven 19B, 2984 BT Ridderkerk, The Netherlands

• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective holders.

How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in
the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct
method of disposal.

How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on
Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery
before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

In the European Union

The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries
must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation
and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.

In the USA

The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and
lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.

In the other countries

Ni-Cd Pb

Cd

There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.

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Safety instructions

WARNING

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

The equipment uses high
voltage that can cause electri­cal shock. Refer any repair
work to a qualified technician.

If water leaks into the equip­ment or something is
dropped into the equipment,
immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard.

Fire or electrical shock can
result.

If the equipment is giving off
smoke or fire, immediately
turn off the power at the
switchboard.

Fire or electrical shock can
result.

Indicates a condition that can cause death or
serious injury if not avoided.

Indicates a condition that can cause minor or
moderate injury if not avoided.

WARNING

WARNING

If you feel the equipment is
acting abnormally or giving
off strange noises, immedi­ately turn off the power at the
switchboard and contact a
FURUNO service technician.

Do not disassemble or modify
the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious
injury can result.

Make sure no rain or water
splash leaks into the equip­ment.

Fire or electrical shock can
result if water leaks into the
equipment.

Do not operate the equipment
in an explosive environment.

Fire or electrical shock can
result.

WARNING

CAUTION

Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action

Read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.

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WARNING WARNING

Distance

50W/m

2

30 m

Do not place liquid-filled
containers on or near the
equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can
result if a liquid spills into the
equipment.

Do not operate the equipment
with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of the wrong fuse can
cause fire or electrical shock.

Turn off the power at the
mains switchboard before
beginning the installation.
Post a sign near the switch to
indicate it should not be
turned on while the equip­ment is being installed.

Fire, electrical shock or serious
injury can result if the power is
left on or is applied while the
equipment is being installed.

Ensure the unit is properly
grounded.

Improper grounding can cause
electrical shock or interference
from/with other devices.

Use equipment with a suit­able voltage rating for ship’s
mains.

Rated voltage is directed at
each unit, and out of range
voltage may cause damage to
the equipment.

Do not approach the FV-110
antenna unit when it is trans­mitting.

The radome emits radio waves
that can be harmful to the human

body, particularly the eyes.

RF power density on
antenna aperture

100W/m

2

10W/m

2

Observe the compass safety
distances shown in the table
to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass.

CAUTIOCAUTION

Antenna Unit
Antenna

Control Unit

1.00 m

0.30 m

Unit

Standard

Do not manually turn the
polarisation unit of the
antenna.

The antenna can be damaged.

VSAT restrictions

There are restrictions in use of the
frequency band 13.75 to 14 GHz in
the following countries:
Belgium, Hungary, Latvia, Malta,

Slovakia
Connect the VSAT modem provider
for local setups.

Steering

1.70 m

0.30 m

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Table of Contents

Foreword................................................................................................................................xi

System configuration............................................................................................................xii

Equipment list......................................................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 FV-110 system ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU) ......................................................................1-2

1.1.2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ............................................................... 1-5

1.1.3 VSAT Modem Unit (VMU) ................................................................. 1-7

1.1.4 Satellite type approvals .........................................................................1-7

1.1.5 Service activation ................................................................................. 1-7

1.2 Part numbers and options .................................................................... 1-8

1.2.1 Applicable FURUNO model and part numbers ................................... 1-8

1.2.2 Options for FV-110 .............................................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Unpacking .............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 What’s in the box .................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 Initial inspection ................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.3 Tools needed ......................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.4 Transport of the antenna ....................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Site preparation .................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 General site considerations ...................................................................2-3

2.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing) ........................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 Blocking zones – azimuth and elevation .............................................. 2-5

2.2.4 Safe access to the ADU: Radiation hazard ........................................... 2-6

2.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre ......................... 2-7

2.2.6 ADU mast design: Foundation and height ...........................................2-8

2.2.7 Interference ......................................................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Other precautions ................................................................................2-17

2.3 Installation of the ADU ...................................................................... 2-18

2.3.1 To install the ADU ............................................................................. 2-19

2.3.2 To open and remove the service hatch ............................................... 2-23

2.3.3 To ground the ADU ............................................................................ 2-24

2.3.4 Alternative ADU cable ....................................................................... 2-25

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2.4 Installation of the ACU .......................................................................2-26

2.4.1 To install the ACU ..............................................................................2-26

2.4.2 To ground the ACU ............................................................................2-27

2.5 Installation of the VMU ......................................................................2-27

2.5.1 General mounting considerations — VMU ........................................2-27

2.6 To install the dual-antenna mode (optional) ....................................2-28

Chapter 3 Interfaces

3.1 Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU .............................................................3-1

3.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad .................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 ACU connector panel — overview .......................................................3-1

3.1.3 ADU connector .....................................................................................3-2

3.1.4 Rx/Tx connectors for VMU .............................................................3-2

3.1.5 NMEA 0183 connector .........................................................................3-3

3.1.6 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors ............................................................ 3-4

3.1.7 LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 connectors .......................................3-5

3.2 Interfaces of the VMU ..........................................................................3-5

Chapter 4 Connecting power

4.1 Power up ................................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Procedure ..............................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Initialisation steps in daily use ..............................................................4-2

4.1.3 FV-110 operational ...............................................................................4-2

Chapter 5 Configuration

5.1 Introduction to the built-in web interface .......................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Connecting to the web interface ...........................................................5-1

5.2 Calibration .............................................................................................5-3

5.2.1 Heading mode and position mode ........................................................ 5-3

5.2.2 Azimuth calibration ..............................................................................5-7

5.2.3 To set up a service profile for calibration .............................................5-9

5.2.4 Cable calibration .................................................................................5-11

5.2.5 Operation in gyro-free mode ...............................................................5-11

5.2.6 Flow chart for calibration (user controlled).........................................5-13

5.2.7 To make a line up procedure ...............................................................5-14

5.2.8 Fixed TX gain principle ......................................................................5-15

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5.3 Configuration with the web interface ............................................... 5-16

5.3.1 Overview and dashboard .................................................................... 5-16

5.3.2 Modem profiles and satellite profiles ................................................. 5-22

5.3.3 To set up blocking zones (RX and TX) .............................................. 5-27

5.3.4 To configure the LAN network .......................................................... 5-29

5.3.5 E-mail setup ........................................................................................ 5-31

5.3.6 Reports, syslog and SNMP traps ........................................................ 5-32

5.3.7 Dual antenna mode (optional) ............................................................ 5-36

5.3.8 Upload of new software ......................................................................5-40

5.3.9 Administration .................................................................................... 5-40

5.4 Keypad and menus of the ACU ......................................................... 5-46

5.4.1 ACU display and keypad .................................................................... 5-46

5.4.2 Navigating the menus ......................................................................... 5-47

5.4.3 The menu tree ..................................................................................... 5-48

5.4.4 Adjusting brightness of the display .................................................... 5-51

5.4.5 Power cycle of the ACU and ADU .................................................... 5-52

5.5 SNMP support ..................................................................................... 5-53

Chapter 6 Installation check

6.1 Installation check list: Antenna ........................................................... 6-1

6.2 Installation check list: ACU, connectors and wiring ......................... 6-3

6.3 Installation check list: Functional test in harbor ...............................6-5

Chapter 7 Service

7.1 Getting support: Helpdesk ................................................................... 7-1

7.1.1 Help desk and diagnostic report ...........................................................7-1

7.2 Software update .................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.1 Hardware and software requirements ................................................... 7-4

7.2.2 Software update (ADU and ACU) ........................................................ 7-4

7.2.3 To verify the software update ............................................................... 7-6

7.3 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages .............................. 7-7

7.3.1 LEDs of the ADU modules .................................................................. 7-7

7.3.2 LEDs in the ACU ................................................................................. 7-8

7.4 Removal and replacement of the ACU ............................................... 7-8

7.5 Removal and replacement of ADU modules ...................................... 7-9

7.6 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 7-12

7.6.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 7-12

7.6.2 Event list for troubleshooting ............................................................. 7-12

7.6.3 Diagnostics report for troubleshooting ............................................... 7-12

7.7 Returning units for repair ................................................................. 7-12

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Appendix A Data sheets

A.1 VSAT LNB Data Sheet (physical LNB) .............................................A-1

A.1.1 VSAT LNB user installation and configuration information ..............A-2

A.2 VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet (Extended) .......................................... A-3

Appendix B VMU cables

B.1 Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A ....................... B-2

B.2 Modem Cable iNFINITI iDirect VSAT modem ................................ B-3

Appendix C VMU settings

C.1 Performance optimization for blockage ............................................. C-1

C.1.1 Performance of VSAT systems encountering blockage,

configured with multiple satellites. ...................................................... C-1

C.2 OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution ....................... C-3

C.2.1 Protocol and interfaces ......................................................................... C-3

C.2.2 Sample options file .............................................................................. C-6

C.2.3 Configuration example (OpenAMIP) ..................................................C-9

C.2.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. C-10

C.3 Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution ............................... C-13

C.3.1 Protocol and interfaces ....................................................................... C-13

C.3.2 Console port settings ..........................................................................C-13

C.3.3 Configuration example (Serial) ......................................................... C-15

C.4 COMTECH 570L and ROSS box ..................................................... C-17

C.4.1 Protocols and interfaces ..................................................................... C-17

C.4.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L and ROSS) ....................C-18

C.5 COMTECH 570L ............................................................................... C-19

C.5.1 Protocol and interfaces ....................................................................... C-19

C.5.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L) ...................................... C-21

C.6 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem .................................................... C-22

C.6.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration ......................................C-22

C.6.2 ACU configuration ............................................................................ C-24

C.6.3 Configuration example (STM Satlink 2900) ..................................... C-25

C.7 Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem ....................................................... C-26

C.7.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration ......................................C-26

C.7.2 ACU configuration ............................................................................ C-27

C.7.3 Configuration example (Gilat SkyEdge II) ........................................ C-28

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C.8 Inmarsat G5 modem .......................................................................... C-29

C.8.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration ...................................... C-29

C.8.2 Connecting a Inmarsat G5 modem .................................................... C-29

C.8.3 Inmarsat G5 Driver ............................................................................ C-29

C.8.4 ACU configuration ............................................................................ C-30

C.8.5 Configuration example (Inmarsat G5) ............................................... C-31

C.8.6 LAN setup requirements for G5 system ............................................ C-31

C.9 Linkway S2 modem ........................................................................... C-32

C.9.1 Protocols and interfaces ..................................................................... C-32

C.9.2 ACU configuration ............................................................................ C-34

C.9.3 Configuration example (Linkway S2) ............................................... C-35

Appendix D Command line interface

D.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... D-1

D.1.1 Telnet connection ................................................................................ D-1

D.1.2 Help ..................................................................................................... D-2

D.1.3 Conventions ......................................................................................... D-2

Table of Contents

D.2 Supported commands ......................................................................... D-3

D.2.1 config ................................................................................................... D-3

D.2.2 demo .................................................................................................... D-3

D.2.3 dual_antenna ........................................................................................ D-4

D.2.4 exit ....................................................................................................... D-4

D.2.5 help ...................................................................................................... D-4

D.2.6 modem ................................................................................................. D-5

D.2.7 satellite ................................................................................................. D-5

D.2.8 status .................................................................................................... D-8

D.2.9 system .................................................................................................. D-9

D.2.10 track ..................................................................................................... D-9

D.2.11 zone .................................................................................................... D-10

Appendix E DVB-S satellites.......................................................................................E-1

Appendix F Grounding and RF protection

F.1 Why is grounding required? ................................................................F-1

F.1.1 Reasons for grounding ..........................................................................F-1

F.1.2 Safety ....................................................................................................F-1

F.1.3 ESD Protection .....................................................................................F-1

F.2 Grounding Recommendations ............................................................. F-2

F.2.1 To ground the ACU ..............................................................................F-2

F.2.2 To ground the ADU ..............................................................................F-2

F.3 Alternative grounding for steel hulls ..................................................F-3

F.3.1 To ground the ACU ................................................................................F-3

F.3.2 To ground the ADU ................................................................................F-4

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F.4 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls .........................................F-5

F.4.1 To ground the ACU ..............................................................................F-5

F.4.2 To ground the ADU ..............................................................................F-5

F.5 Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls .........................................F-6

F.5.1 To ground the ACU ..............................................................................F-6

F.5.2 To ground the ADU ..............................................................................F-6

F.6 Separate ground cable ...........................................................................F-7

F.6.1 Ground cable - construction ..................................................................F-7

F.6.2 Ground cable - connection ....................................................................F-8

F.6.3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base ....................................F-8

F.7 Jumper cable for grounding ...............................................................F-10

F.8 RF interference.....................................................................................F-11

F.8.1 Recommendations ...............................................................................F-11

Appendix G System messages

G.1 Event messages – overview .................................................................. G-1

G.2 List of ADU events ...............................................................................G-2

G.3 List of ACU events ...............................................................................G-8

Appendix H Approvals

H.1 Overview ...............................................................................................H-1

H.2 OEM declaration ..................................................................................H-2

H.3 CE (R&TTE) ........................................................................................H-3

H.4 Eutelsat S.A – ESV Summary Sheet .................................................. H-4

H.5 Russian Maritime Register of Shipping .............................................H-5

H.6 ANATEL Certificado de Homologação ............................................. H-8

Specifications.....................................................................................................................SP-1

Packing lists.......................................................................................................................PL-1

Outline drawings..............................................................................................................OD-1

Interconnection diagrams ................................................................................................ID-1

Index...............................................................................................................................Index-1

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Foreword

A word to the owner of the FV-110

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FV-110. We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive
global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained.
Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about where we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The main features of the FV-110 are as shown below.

• Single 50 Ohm coax cable for the ADU

• Support of several VSAT modems

• Gyro-free operation

• Dual antenna mode

• SNMP support

• Remote or local simultaneous software update of ADU and ACU via PC and Internet browser

• Global RF configuration

• Full remote control and troubleshooting with built-in test equipment (BITE)

• ACU with 4 x LAN, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, RS-232 and RS-422

• All interfaces at the ACU, no additional units required

• AC powered.

• No scheduled maintenance

Software version

This manual is intended for FV-110 with software version 1.57.

Software information

This product includes software to be licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL),GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL), BSD, Apache, MIT and others.The program(s) is/are free
software(s), and you can copy it and/or redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GPL or
LGPL as published by the Free Software Foundation. Please access to the following URL if you need
source codes.

https://www.furuno.co.jp/contact/cnt_oss.html

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System configuration

: Standard supply
: Optional or local supply

Antenna Unit 407009B-FUR-01

Antenna Control Unit

407016C-F19

Satellite Router

iDirectX5

Switching HUB

SRW2008

VoIP Switch

AFG200/400/800

AC Adapter

AC Adapter

AC Adapter

UPS

E11A102B001UJ/

E11A102B002UJ

100-240V AC,

1ø, 50-60Hz

Analog Telephone

Network Equipment

Gyrocompass

19” Rack Console

Equipment category

Unit Category

Antenna

Other units

Exposed to the weather

Protected from the weather

The figure below shows an example system configuration.

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Equipment list

Standard supply

Name Model Code No. Qty Remarks

Antenna Unit (ADU:
Above Deck Unit)

Antenna Control Unit
(ACU)

Installation Materials CP16-04200 000-015-931 Select

407009B-FUR-01 - 1 Installation materials

407016C-F19 - 1 Installation materials

one

CP16-04120 000-015-865 40 m 8D-FB-CV cable,

CP16-04210 000-015-932 50 m 8D-FB-CV cable,

CP16-04220 000-029-109 60 m 8D-FB-CV cable,

CP16-06100 000-029-111 Select

CP16-06110 000-029-197 For 200 ACV (See PL-4.)

one

included (See PL-1.)

included (See PL-2.)

30 m 8D-FB-CV cable,
single connector

single connector

single connector

single connector

For 100 ACV (See PL-3.)

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Optional supply

UPS E11A102B001UJ - For 100/110/115/120

Dual Antenna Mode Kit 407090-010 001-423-880

Jumper Cable 407090A-925 001-423-890

Name Model Code No. Remarks

VAC

E11A102B002UJ - For 200/220/230/240

VAC

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter is organised in the following sections:

• FV-110 system

• Part numbers and options

1.1 FV-110 system

The FV-110 is a unique stabilized maritime VSAT antenna system operating in the Ku­band (10.7 to 14.5 GHz). It provides bi-directional IP data connections both on regional
satellite beams and quasi-global Ku-band satellite networks. The system only requires a
single 50 Ohm cable to provide the Above Deck Unit with both DC power, data and
control information. The radome does not have to be removed neither before nor after the
installation. To protect the Above Deck Unit the built-in DC motors act as brakes during
transport and when the Above Deck Unit is not powered. The ADU system can be
accessed remotely and in-depth performance analysis can be done using the built-in web
interface.

The FV-110 system consists of the following units:

1

• Above Deck Unit (ADU)

• Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

The following figure shows the FV-110 system.

Above Deck Unit (ADU)

Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

Figure 1-1: Above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

1-1

FV-110 system

1.1.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU)

The FV-110 ADU is a 103 cm VSAT stabilised tracking antenna, consisting of a
suspended antenna with a standard global RF configuration. The ADU’s weight is
126,5 kg. It is stabilized by heavy duty vibration dampers in 3-axis (plus skew) and can be
used in environments with elevations of -25° to + 125°. The ADU is powered by the ACU
and protected by a radome.

Figure 1-2: Above Deck Unit (ADU)

1-2

Modules in the FV-110 ADU

FV-110 system

Figure 1-3: FV-110: Above Deck Unit modules 1/2

1. GNSS module.

2. VSAT Interface Module (VIM3).

3. Pedestal Control Module (PCM2).

4. Service switch.

5. Single Motor Driver Module for cross elevation (SMD (used “DDM” in log)).

6. Cross elevation motor and encoder.

7. Zero Reference Module (x4) (ZRM) (not visible on photo). (3 on this figure)

8. Single Motor Driver Module for elevation (on the bottom) (SMD (used “DDM” in
log)).

9. Elevation motor and encoder (not visible).

10.Polarisation Motor Module (PMM).

1-3

FV-110 system

11.Polarisation motor.

12.Polarisation encoder.

13.Block Up Converter (BUC).

14.Low Noise Block downconverter (x2), (LNB).

15.Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT) (not visible on photo).

16.Inertial Sensor Module (ISM).

17.Elevation locking pin to lock the antenna dish in a fixed position.
In switch-off position the Single Motor Driver modules (SMD (used “DDM” in log))
and the BUC are turned off for safe conditions during service and repair. The switch
must be in on position for normal ADU operation.

1-4

Figure 1-4: FV-110: Above Deck Unit modules 2/2

18.Single Motor Driver Module for Azimuth (SDM (used “DDM” in log)).

19.Azimuth motor.

20.Azimuth encoder.

21.Rotary joint.

22.Feed horn.

FV-110 ADU interface

All communication between the ADU and the ACU passes through a single standard
50 Ohm cable (with N connector) through the rotary joint. No cable work is required
inside the radome.

Installation friendly

Four lifting brackets (included in the delivery) and reuse of packing material help getting
the ADU safely into place. Satellite profile parameters are entered using the built-in web
server of the ACU, using a PC.

Service friendly

The system configuration is saved in two modules, there is no loss of data at repair. The
large service hatch of the radome gives easy access to the ADU on site. The service
switch in the ADU stops the DC Motor Driver modules and turns the BUC off. The
service tools for replacing modules are placed on a tool holder inside the radome.

All modules have a service and power LED status indicator. Each module is encapsulated
in a metal box with self-contained mounting bolts.

FV-110 system

If necessary, belts and modules can be exchanged through the service hatch on site.

You can do remote diagnostics and service with the ADU. Its built-in test equipment
checks constantly the ADU’s modules for proper functioning, it monitors and logs
information for all modules. The ADU performs a POST (Power On Self Test) and you
can request a self test (PAST, Person Activated Self Test) and Continuous Monitoring
(CM). Error codes can be read out in the web interface and in the display of the ACU.

ADU software is updated automatically when making a software update of the ACU.

1.1.2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

The ACU is the central unit in the system. It contains all user interfaces and manages all
communication between the ADU and the connected VMU, a connected PC and an
optional FleetBroadband service communication line. The ACU has a display, status
LEDs and a keypad. It provides a DHCP client. During configuration you can configure
heading offset, save satellite and VMU setups and enter No Transmit Zones (blocking
zones in which the ADU does not transmit).

The ACU provides DC power to the ADU through a single coaxial cable.

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FV-110 system

LAN3 (Service)
to front

NMEA

RS-232

RS-422

Ground

RX Out

TX In

LAN1 to 4

LAN1, 2: Modem Control

AC power

Fuse 7AT/SB

Antenna

ACU interfaces

The ACU has the following interfaces and switch:

• N-connector for ADU cable (50 Ohm).

• 2 x F connectors for Rx and Tx cables (75 Ohm) to VSAT modem.

• Multi connector for NMEA interfaces (for input from GPS compass or Gyro compass).

• RS-422 interface for modem control.

Figure 1-5: FV-110 ACU, connector overview

• RS-232 interface for modem control.

• 4 x LAN ports for VSAT modem control and user equipment.

• AC input.

• On/Off power switch

The ACU has additionally a LAN connector at the front for accessing the service port
from the ACU front panel.

Installation friendly

The ACU comes in a 19” rack version.

Service friendly

You can do remote diagnostics and service with the ACU. Its built-in test equipment
checks constantly the device for proper functioning. It performs POST (Power On Self
Test) and you can request a PAST (Person Activated Self Test). Continuous Monitoring
(CM) is also available. BITE error codes can be read out in the web interface and in the
display of the ACU.

Service port

Figure 1-6: FV-110 ACU, 19” rack version

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Software update is done via a connected PC and the built-in web interface of the ACU.

1.1.3 VSAT Modem Unit (VMU)

FV-110 is designed to be operated with third-party VSAT modems. For a list of supported
VSAT modems see SP-2.

1.1.4 Satellite type approvals

For a list of satellite type approvals see Eutelsat S.A – ESV Summary Sheet on page H-4,
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping on page H-5, and ANATEL Certificado de
Homologação on page H-8.

1.1.5 Service activation

Before you can start using the FV-110, you need to activate the system for VSAT service.
Contact your service provider for activation.

FV-110 system

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Part numbers and options

1.2 Part numbers and options

1.2.1 Applicable FURUNO model and part numbers

The following model and part numbers are available for the FV-110 system:

Part number Model number Description

407009B-27001 407009B-FUR-01 FV-110 Above Deck Unit

(ADU) Variant B

407016C-27000 407016C-F19 FV-110 Antenna Control Unit

(19 inch rack)

Table 1-1: Model and part numbers for the FV-110 system

1.2.2 Options for FV-110

The following options are available for the FV-110 system:

Part number Description

407090A-925 Pigtail Cable 1.25 m, N-Conn, female/male

407090-010 Accessory kit for dual antenna mode

Table 1-2: Model and part numbers for options of the FV-110 system

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Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter is organised in the following sections:

• Unpacking

• Site preparation

• Installation of the ADU

• Installation of the ACU

• Installation of the VMU

2.1 Unpacking

2.1.1 What’s in the box

ADU

Unpack your FV-110 ADU and check that the following items are present:

• ADU with 4 lifting brackets (already mounted)

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ACU

• Package with bolts, washers and cable glands (2 sizes)

Unpack your FV-110 ACU and check that the following items are present:

• 1 x Ethernet cable (2 m)

• 1 x Ethernet cable (short)

• Power cable (230 VAC)

• 2 x 75 Ohm coax cables F-F (1m), for Rx and Tx

• NMEA multi-connector

• Installation manual

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Unpacking

2.1.2 Initial inspection

Inspect the shipping cartons and wooden box immediately upon receipt for evidence of
damage during transport. If the shipping material is severely damaged or water stained,
request that the carrier's agent be present when opening the cartons and wooden box. Save
all box packing material for future use.

WARNING! To avoid electric shock, do not apply
power to the system if there is any sign of shipping
damage to any part of the front or rear panel or the outer
cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this
manual before installing or operating the system.

After unpacking the system, i.e. removing the top and sides of the wooden box and
opening the cartons, inspect it thoroughly for hidden damage and loose components or
fittings. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the
system does not work properly, notify your dealer.

2.1.3 Tools needed

• Unbraco key (4 mm), included, mounted on a tool holder inside the radome.

Other tools that may be needed during the installation:

• Torx TX 20 to open the locks of the service hatch

• Wrench to fasten the mounting bolts for the ADU

• Wrench to fasten the N connector at the ADU

• PC and Internet browser

• Crimping tools

2.1.4 Transport of the antenna

During transport the antenna must be able to move freely inside the radome. You must
follow the instructions below to keep a valid warranty:

CAUTION!

Do not lock the antenna dish with the elevation
locking pin during transport.

Do not strap parts of the antenna.

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These actions might cause damage to the antenna.

Damage due to actions listed above will void the
warranty.

2.2 Site preparation

The following topics have to be considered when installing the ADU:

• General site considerations

• Obstructions (ADU shadowing)

• Blocking zones – azimuth and elevation

• Safe access to the ADU: Radiation hazard

• Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre

• ADU mast design: Foundation and height

• Interference

• Other precautions

2.2.1 General site considerations

For optimum system performance, some guidelines on where to install or mount the
different components of the FV-110 System must be followed.

Site preparation

It is recommended to mount the ADU in a location with as much 360° free line of sight to
the satellite as possible while making sure that the support structure fulfills the
requirements for the mast foundation. The ADU must be mounted on stiffened structures
with a minimum of exposure to vibrations.

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Site preparation

Note

2.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing)

Place the ADU so that it has as much free line-of-sight as possible without any structures
in the beam through one full 360 degrees turn of the vessel. Do not place the ADU close
to large objects that may block the signal. To avoid obstruction elevate the ADU by
mounting it on a mast or on a mounting pedestal on a deck or deck house top.

Figure 2-1: Signal degradation because of obstructing objects

The ADU is stabilized in 3-axis (plus skew) and can be used in environments with
elevations of -25° to + 125° to allow for continuous pointing even in heavy sea
conditions.

The ADU beam is approximately 1 m in diameter for the first 30 m from the ADU.
Beyond 30 m the beam gradually widens so that it is approximately 5 m in diameter at
100 m distance. This beam expansion continues with increasing distance.

Any obstructions, such as masts, funnels, bridge house etc. within this field can cause
signal degradation or signal loss.

Please note that due to the short wavelength at Ku band and
the narrow beam width of the ADU even a 6 mm steel wire
placed within 50 m inside the beam can causes signal
degradation.

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2.2.3 Blocking zones – azimuth and elevation

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Your installation may require that you set up blocking zones for the ADU, i.e. areas where
the ADU will not transmit and areas where transmit power is potentially dangerous for
persons frequently being in these zones. You can set up 8 blocking zones. Each blocking
zone is set up with azimuth start and stop, and elevation angle.

Site preparation

Figure 2-2: 2 blocking zones with no-transmit zones, azimuth (example)

Figure 2-3: Blocking zone with no-transmit zones, elevation angle (example)

The blocking zones are set up in the built-in web interface of the ACU. For further
information see To set up blocking zones (RX and TX) on page 5-27.

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Site preparation

MICROWAVE RADIATION
NO PERSONNEL within safety
distance of 30 m, based on 10 W/m

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2.2.4 Safe access to the ADU: Radiation hazard

The FV-110 ADU radiates up to 49 dBW EIRP. This translates to a minimum safety
distance of 30 m from the ADU while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of
10 W/m

2

.

Figure 2-4: FV-110: Radiation hazard, safety distance 30 m

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2.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre

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Even though it is recommended to mount the ADU high, keep the distance between the
ADU and the ship’s motion centre as short as possible. The higher up the ADU is
mounted, the higher is the linear g force applied to the ADU. The g force also depends on
the roll period of the ship, see Table 2-1. If the g force applied is too high, performance
and ADU signal stabilization may be reduced and eventually the ADU may be damaged.
Refer to the following table for allowed mounting heights above the ship’s motion centre.

Site preparation

Figure 2-5: Maximum distance from the ship’s motion centre (h max)

Max. ADU mounting height (h max)

Min.

roll period

Full

performance

Potential risk of damage

4s 12m 16m

6s 27m 35m

8s 48m 62m

10 s 75 m 98 m

Table 2-1: Maximum distance from the ship’s motion center versus

ship’s roll period

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Site preparation

Gusset plates
(15 mm thick)

15 mm

2.2.6 ADU mast design: Foundation and height

The ADU mast must be designed to carry the weight of the ADU unit, which is 126,5 kg
(FV-110). The mast must also be able to withstand on-board vibrations and wind speeds
up to 110 knots on the radome, even in icing conditions.

ADU mast flange

Fit the top of the ADU mast with a flange with clearance holes matching the bushings in
the radome and with minimum 4 gusset plates. No center hole is necessary in the flange.

• Flange thickness: Minimum 15 mm.

• 4 gusset plates: Minimum 15 mm thick, must be placed close to the holes in the

mounting plate and evenly distributed.

Figure 2-6: FV-110: ADU mast flange, top and side view

Recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau is below 3,0 mm.

Figure 2-7: ADU mast flange, recommended flatness on the mast mount

plateau

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Site preparation

50

Welded seam

Welded seam

Gusset plate

Allow sufficient space so the
nut is free of the welded seam
and there is room for tools
(min. 50 mm).

Clearance hole
for M12 bolts

Figure 2-8:

ADU mast flange, distance to the welded seam

CAUTION! Avoid sharp edges where the flange is in
direct contact with the radome. Round all edges as much as
possible to avoid damaging the surface of the radome.

Figure 2-9: FV-110: ADU, bottom view

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Site preparation

Note

Note

Note

Mast length and diameter

The placement of the ADU must ensure a rigid structural connection to the hull or
structure of the ship. Parts of the ship with heavy resonant vibrations are not suitable
places for the ADU. A small platform or short mast shall provide rigid support for the
ADU fastening bolts and a rigid interface to the ship.

If it is necessary to use a tall mast, you must stabilise the mast with bracing. Note that the
design values given below depend on rigid ADU-ship interfaces. The cross-sectional
properties and the corresponding maximum free length give a natural frequency close to
30 Hz. It is recommended to shorten the mast length as much as possible to obtain higher
frequencies. Preferably, mount stays or wires to stabilize the mast further.

Free mast length (m)

Figure 2-10: Free mast length and bracing for a tall mast

Make sure that there is free space below the drain tube. Read
also Condensation and water intrusion on page 2-17.

The tables in the next sections give some suggested design values for the free mast length.

The tables list the values for steel masts. For aluminium
masts, the free mast length is reduced to 75% of the values
for steel.

Bracing and rigid masts can still not prevent vertical vibration
if the mast is attached to a deck plate that is not rigid. Make
every effort to mount the mast on a surface that is well
supported by ribs. If this is not possible, provide extra deck
plate propping.

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FV-110 ADU mast length

The below tables show the minimum dimensions for a FV-110 ADU mast with and
without stays or wires. Note that the values are only guidelines - always consider the
environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions.

Site preparation

Mast

without

braces

Max. free

mast length

(steel), (m)

a

0.4

Outer

Diameter

(mm)

Wall

Thickness

(mm)

200 5 24.0

Weigh t

(kg/m)

0.6 220 5 26.5

0.8 250 5 30.2

1 270 5 32.7

Table 2-2: FV-110: Mast dimensions without braces

a. The height of 0.4 m is not recommended to be used as it will

make access through the ADU’s service hatch difficult.

Mast with 3 braces

Max. free

mast length

(steel), (m)

Outer

Diameter

(mm)

Wall

Thickness

(mm)

Outer

Diameter

for brace

(mm)

Thickness

for brace

(mm)

30-40º

1.2 140 10 50 5.0

1.2 200 5 50 5.0

1.6 140 10 70 5.0

1.6 200 5 70 5.0

2 160 10 70 5.0

22205 705.0

2.5 180 10 80 5.0

2.5 220 5 80 5.0

Table 2-3: FV-110: Mast dimensions with 3 braces

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Site preparation

Mast with 2 braces

Max. free mast

length (steel),

(m)

Outer

Diameter

(mm)

Wall

Thickness

(mm)

1.2 160 10 80 5.0

1.2 200 5 80 5.0

1.6 180 10 80 5.0

1.6 220 5 80 5.0

2 180 10 80 5.0

22405805.0

2.5 200 10 80 5.0

2.5 260 5 80 5.0

Table 2-4: FV-110: Mast dimensions with 2 braces

Outer

Diameter

for brace

(mm)

Thickness

for
brace
(mm)

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2.2.7 Interference

Note

Radar

Min. 15°

Min. 15°

Do not place the ADU close to interfering signal sources or
receivers. For allowed distances to other transmitters see
Figure 2-12: Recommended distance to transmitters (m) for
frequencies below 1000 MHz on page 2-16. We recommend
testing the total system by operating all equipment
simultaneously and verifying that there is no interference.

The ADU must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship’s radar and high power
radio transmitters, because they may compromise the ADU performance. RF emission
from radars might actually damage the ADU.

The FV-110 ADU itself may also interfere with other radio systems.

Radar

It is difficult to give exact guidelines for the minimum distance between a radar and the
ADU because radar power, radiation pattern, frequency and pulse length/shape vary from
radar to radar. Further, the ADU is typically placed in the near field of the radar ADU and
reflections from masts, decks and other items in the vicinity of the radar are different from
ship to ship.

Site preparation

However, it is possible to give a few guidelines. Since a radar radiates a fan beam with a
horizontal beam width of a few degrees and a vertical beam width of up to +/- 15°, the
worst interference can be avoided by mounting the ADU at a different level – meaning
that the ADU is installed minimum 15° above or below the radar antenna. Due to near
field effects the benefit of this vertical separation could be reduced at short distances
between radar antenna and the FV-110 ADU. Therefore it is recommended to ensure as
much vertical separation as possible when the FV-110 ADU has to be placed close to a
radar antenna.

Figure 2-11: Interference with the vessel’s radar

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Site preparation

Radar distance

The minimum acceptable separation (d min.) between a radar and the ADU is determined
by the radar wavelength/frequency and the power emitted by the radar. The tables below
show some “rule of thumb” minimum separation distances as a function of radar power at
X and S band. If the d min. separation listed below is applied, antenna damage is normally
avoided.

“d min.” is defined as the shortest distance between the radar antenna (in any position)
and the surface of the FV-110 ADU.

0 – 10 kW 1.0 m 1.0 m

30 kW 2.0 m 1.0 m

Radar

power

X-band (~ 3 cm / 10 GHz) damage distance

FV-110 ADU

d min. at 15° vertical

separation

d min. at 60° vertical

separation

50 kW 3.3 m 1.7 m

Table 2-5: Minimum radar separation, X-band

S-band (~ 10 cm / 3 GHz) damage distance

FV-110 ADU

Radar
power

d min. at 15°

vertical

separation

d min. at 60°

vertical

separation

0 – 10 kW 2.0 m 1.0 m

30 kW 3.0 m 1.5 m

50 kW 5.0 m 2.5 m

Table 2-6: Minimum radar separation, S-band

The separation distance for C-band (4-8 GHz) radars should generally be the same as for
SX-band radars.

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Radar interference

Even at distances greater than “d min.” in the previous section the radar might still be able
to degrade the performance of the FV-110 system.

The presence of one or more S or X-band radars within a radius up to 100 m may cause a
minor degradation of the Ku-band connection. The degradation will be most significant at
high radar pulse repetition rates.

As long as receiving conditions are favourable, this limited degradation is without
importance. However, if receiving conditions are poor – e.g. due to objects blocking the
signal path, heavy rainfall or icing, low satellite elevation and violent ship movements –
the small extra degradation due to the radar(s) could cause poor connection quality.

The presence of S-band radar(s) is unlikely to cause any performance degradation – as
long as the minimum distances (d min.) listed in the previous section are applied.

It is strongly recommended that interference free operation is verified experimentally
before the installation is finalized.

Site preparation

CAUTION! The ADU must never be installed
closer to a radar than “d min.” - even if
experiments show that interference free
operation can be obtained at shorter distances
than “d min.” in the previous section.

GPS receivers

Good quality GPS receivers will work properly very close to the ADU - typically down to
one meter outside the main beam.

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Site preparation

Other transmitters

See the following figure for minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the
frequency range below 1000 MHz.

Figure 2-12: Recommended distance to transmitters (m) for frequencies

below 1000 MHz

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2.2.8 Other precautions

Condensation and water intrusion

If possible, install the radome such that direct spray of seawater is avoided. In some
weather conditions there may occur condensation inside the radome. The drain tube is
designed to lead any water away from inside the radome. Make sure the ADU’s drain tube
is open and that there it free space between the drain tube and the mounting surface so
water can escape and there is ventilation for the ADU.

Site preparation

Deposits

Free space

Figure 2-13: FV-110: Drain pipe with free space

It is recommended not to use pneumatic tools for cleaning the radome, especially at a
short distance and directly at the split between top and bottom.

Do not place the ADU close to a funnel, as smoke deposits are corrosive. Furthermore,
deposits on the radome can degrade performance.

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Installation of the ADU

2.3 Installation of the ADU

The ADU is shipped fully assembled. You have to install it on the mast and attach the
ADU cable.

WARNING! Use a strong webbed sling with a belt to
lift the ADU without damaging the radome. Make sure
that the sling can carry the ADU’s weight126,5 kg (FV-

110).

WARNING! The ADU may be subject to swaying
motions in windy conditions. Always use tag lines to
stabilise the ADU during hoisting.

Webbed sling with belt

Tag lines

Figure 2-14: FV-110: Use of strong sling with a belt and tag lines for safe

hoisting

Before installing the ADU read the following guidelines.

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2.3.1 To install the ADU

Make sure that there is sufficient space underneath the ADU to open the service hatch.
Through this hatch you access the ADU modules for service and maintenance.

Installation of the ADU

Provide sufficient free
space for access through
the service hatch.

Figure 2-15: FV-110: Free space for access to the service hatch

The ADU does not have to be aligned with the bow-to-stern line of the ship. When
configuring the FV-110 you make an azimuth calibration to obtain the correct azimuth of
the ADU.

• It is important to maintain vertical orientation of the ADU center line.

• Consider the aspect of interference, read more about this in Interference on page 2-13.

• Install the ADU where vibrations are limited to a minimum.

• Always use all 4 bolts when installing the ADU.

To install the ADU, do as follows:

1. Install the mast with the mast flange and have the 4 M12 bolts ready.

2. Undo all shipping buckles, take off the wooden top and remove the casing.

3. Unscrew the 4 bolts holding the ADU on the wooden platform.

4. Attach a webbed, four-part sling with a belt to all 4 lifting brackets.

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Installation of the ADU

Figure 2-16: FV-110: ADU installation, webbed sling attached to the 4 lifting

brackets

5. Attach 2 tag lines of suitable length to 2 lifting brackets and man them.

6. With a crane lift the ADU off the wooden platform and move it on top of the ADU
mast.

7. Install the ADU on the mast flange with 4 M12 bolts and washers.Read carefully and
follow instructions given in To ground the ADU on page F-2.
Tightening torque value: 30 Nm.

8. Remove the 4 lifting brackets. For safekeeping fasten the lifting brackets inside the
bottom of the radome.

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Figure 2-17: Mounting the ADU on the mast flange

9. Put the coaxial ADU cable through the protection plate as shown in the following
figure (FV-110), and connect the N connector of the ADU cable to the ADU.

Installation of the ADU

Protection plate

N connector

1

2

3

4

5

6

Select a suitable size for the cable gland: 16—20 mm diameter or 19—23 mm
diameter. See also N-connector interface on the ADU on page 2-22 for a more detailed
drawing how to connect the N-connector on the ADU.

Ensure that the connector assembly is properly protected against seawater and
corrosion. As a minimum, wrap it with self-amalgamating rubber.

10.Put the protection plate in place and fasten the 4 bolts (picture 5).

11.Fasten the nut.

Where the cables are exposed to mechanical wear — on deck, through bulkheads, etc. –
protect the cables with steel pipes. Otherwise, follow standard procedures for cabling in
ship installations.

Figure 2-18: FV-110: Connecting the ADU cable

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Installation of the ADU

N-connector interface on the ADU

Maximum allowed RF loss in the ADU cable

Maximum allowed cable loss ≤ 20 dB at 1700 MHz. This is to ensure optimum
performance of the system.

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2.3.2 To open and remove the service hatch

Open with Torx TX20

Open the hatch to access the antenna modules. The two latches of the service hatch must
be locked by fastening the two screws in the latches with a Torx TX20 screw driver to
protect the ADU modules against unauthorised access.

You can remove the hatch for better mobility when servicing the antenna. Do as follows
to open and remove the service hatch:

1. With a Torx TX20 screw driver, remove the two screws locking the latches.

2. Pull open the two latches and let the lid fall open.

Installation of the ADU

Figure 2-19: FV-110: Opening the service hatch

3. Remove the 2 split pins and park them.

Figure 2-20: Removing the 2 split pins

4. Pull the service hatch free.

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Installation of the ADU

Bolt used

for best grounding

2.3.3 To ground the ADU

The ADU must be grounded using the mounting bolts. If the ADU cannot or should not be
electrically connected directly to the mounting surface, you can use a separate grounding
cable to make the connection between the ADU and the common ground to which the
ACU is also connected. If grounding to the ship ground is impossible, for example if you
have a fibre glass hull, see.Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls on page F-6.

To obtain a good ground connection, the metal underneath the head of at least one bolt
must be clean of insulating protective coating and a serrated washer should be used. After
tightening the bolts we recommend that you seal the area suitably in order to avoid
corrosion of the grounding point. Use stainless steel bolts and washers.

Optimum grounding is achieved by connecting the ground wire to the bolt marked in the
figure below.

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Figure 2-21: FV-110: ADU, bolt for optimum grounding

For further information on grounding and RF protection see Grounding and RF protection
on page F-1.

2.3.4 Alternative ADU cable

The allowed RF loss in the antenna cable is determined by the attenuators of the PSM and
VIM modules. The electronic design guarantees that minimum 20 dB RF loss @ 1700
MHz in the antenna cable will work, but typically an RF loss of about 25 dB will be
within the limits of the cable calibration. You can verify the cable attenuation margin with
the cable calibration. See Cable calibration on page 5-11 for more details.

The DC-resistance loop of the antenna cable must be maximum 0.9 Ohm. This is to
ensure the power requirements from ACU to the antenna and to ensure the performance of
the system. Preferably choose one of the cable types listed in the table below.

Installation of the ADU

Cable Type

Absolute maximum length
(m)

Absolute maximum length
(ft)

RG223-D 25 m 80 ft

RG214/U 50 m 160 ft

S 07272B-05 95 m 310 ft

LMR-600-50 135 m 440 ft

LDF4.5-50

300 m 980 ft

Andrew

Table 2-7: ADU cable types and maximum lengths

Check the data sheet from the cable supplier that both the RF- attenuation and the DC­resistance are kept within the maximum specified values:

• ADU cable RF-attenuation at 1700 MHz: max. 20-25 dB including connector.

• ADU cable modem-attenuation at 10 MHz: Max. 2 dB
ADU cable modem-attenuation at 36 and 54 MHz: Max. 4 dB

• ADU cable loop DC-resistance max: 0.9 Ohm.

Also ensure that the specified minimum bending radius is respected. If this is not the case,
the loss in the cable will increase. Check the documentation from the cable supplier.

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Installation of the ACU

Set to ON

2.4 Installation of the ACU

The following sections describe the installation and grounding of the ACU.

When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following points:

• Locate the 19” rack where maintenance can easily be done.

• Separate the 19” rack 30 to 50 cm from a bulkhead.

2.4.1 To install the ACU

A cable relief bracket is already mounted when receiving the ACU. The cable relief is a
simple system to secure cables with cable strips. It offers a number of holders to which
you can secure the cables from the ACU. To install the 19” rack version of the ACU, do
as follows:

1. Slide the ACU into a 1U space in a 19” rack.

2. Mount the screws in each side through the holes in the front and fasten the screws to
the rack. Make sure that the unit is mounted securely using the optional support
bracket according to the requirements for your 19” rack.

3. Connect all cables. See Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU on page 3-1 for a description of
the ACU connectors.

Figure 2-22: ACU, On/off switch

4. Set the On/Off switch at the front of the ACU to On.

For a description of the connectors see ACU connector panel — overview on page 3-1.
The ACU has additionally a LAN connector at the front for accessing the service port
from the ACU front panel.

Service port

Figure 2-23: ACU, LAN connector at the front: Service port

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2.4.2 To ground the ACU

Make sure that the grounding requirements are met. See the appendix Grounding and RF
protection on page F-1 for details about grounding.

ADU cable

The ADU is connected to the ACU with the ADU cable (coax cable) with an N connector
at both ends. For information on ADU grounding, see To ground the ADU on page 2-24.

At the ACU end, it is strongly recommended to ground the ADU cable. Use a short cable
from the ACU to a grounding point in the rack and connect the short cable to the ADU
cable at this grounding point, making sure the shield of the connector is properly
connected to the rack.

Ground stud at the ACU

To ensure that the ACU is grounded – also if the ADU cable is disconnected from the
ACU, connect an extra ground wire from the rack to the ground stud on the ACU. This
ground wire must be a heavy wire or braid cable with a larger diameter than the coax
cable.

Installation of the VMU

Figure 2-24: ACU, 19” rack version, ground stud

2.5 Installation of the VMU

For a list of supported VSAT modems see Figure 5-17: Web interface: SETTINGS,
Modem profile – supported modems.

2.5.1 General mounting considerations — VMU

1. Mount the VMU close to the ACU, preferably at a distance < 1 m.

2. Connect all cables. See VMU settings on page C-1 for a description of the connectors
for supported VSAT modems.
For cable specifications see VMU cables on page B-1.

Connectors and pin-out of the VMU

For connectors and pin-out see the user documentation of the VMU and Interfaces of the
VMU on page 3-5.

Wiring Power

Provide power to the VMU, see the user documentation of the unit.

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To install the dual-antenna mode (optional)

TCP/IP Master/Slave control

ACU/Modem control

VSAT modem

2.6 To install the dual-antenna mode (optional)

You can use the FV-110 in dual antenna mode with 2 ADUs, 2 ACUs and the dual­antenna accessories kit. The kit consists of two 75 Ohm RF cables, an RF splitter and an
RF combiner. In case one antenna enters a blocking zone, the other antenna of the dual­antenna system takes over and the system continues working.

There is a Master ACU and a Slave ACU. The VSAT modem is connected to and
configured in the Master ACU. The Slave ACU is configured as a slave unit. It is
connected with an Ethernet cable to the Master ACU from which it gets all satellite
information.

The switching from one antenna to the other is done based on the programmed blocking
zones in the two antennas and takes effect whenever signal blockages occur from cranes
etc.

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Figure 2-25: Dual mode antenna, overview

To install the dual antennas, do as follows:

1. Install the master ADU, ACU, the RX combiner and the VSAT modem as shown in
figure 2-25.

2. Install the slave ADU, ACU, the TX splitter as shown below.

3. Provide vessel heading input to the master ACU and slave ACU, see NMEA 0183
connector on page 3-3.

To install the dual-antenna mode (optional)

4. Connect the cables as shown below and in the table below.

Figure 2-26: Dual mode antenna, connecting cables (example)

Connect cables Purpose

Master ACU LAN port 2 to Slave

Master/Slave control

ACU LAN port 2

Master ACU LAN port 1 or RS 232 to

VSAT

modem control

VSAT modem control

Master ACU Rx Out to the Rx

Rx when Master active

combiner input 1

Slave ACU Rx Out to the Rx combiner

Rx when Slave active

input 2

Rx combiner output to VSAT modem RxRx to VSAT modem

Master ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter
output 1

Slave ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter

Enabled when Master
active

Enabled when Slave active

output 2

Tx splitter input to VSAT modem Tx Tx from VSAT modem

Table 2-8: Dual mode antenna, cabling

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To install the dual-antenna mode (optional)

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Chapter 3

LAN3 (Service)
to front

NMEA

RS-232

RS-422

Ground

RX Out

TX In

LAN1 to 4

LAN1, 2: Modem Control

AC power

Fuse 7AT/SB

Antenna

Interfaces

This chapter is organised in the following sections:

• Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU

• Interfaces of the VMU

3.1 Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU

3.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad

Figure 3-1: ACU — LEDs, display and keypad

3

3.1.2 ACU connector panel — overview

Figure 3-2: ACU: LEDs, display and keypad (detailed)

Figure 3-3: ACU rack version, connector panel overview

The connector LAN on the front panel is typically connected to the service port at LAN3
with a straight Ethernet cable. Then you can access the service port from the front of the
ACU rack version.

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Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU

Important

3.1.3 ADU connector

There is just one cable from the ACU to the ADU. This is used to power the ADU, supply
10 MHz clock, handle all communication between ACU and ADU, and deliver the VSAT
Rx and Tx signals.

Outline

(on the ACU)

Conductor Pin function

Inner DC to ADU

Outer GND (Shield)

Table 3-1: N connector, outline and pin assignment

Do not use TNC connectors on the ADU antenna cable
or on pigtails. TNC connectors cannot carry the DC
current for operating the ADU.

3.1.4 Rx/Tx connectors for VMU

Connect the Rx and Tx channels of the VMU to the Rx and Tx connectors of the ACU
with the 2 supplied Rx/Tx cables (75 Ohm coax, F-F, 1 m).

Outline

(on the ACU)

Pin

number

10 MHz clock to ADU
ACU to ADU internal
communication
VSAT Rx/Tx

Pin function

1 Inner conductor:

10 MHz clock, VSAT Rx/Tx

2 Outer conductor: GND (Shield)

Table 3-2: F connector, Rx and Tx, outline and pin assignment

For step-by-step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem see VMU settings on page C-

1.

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3.1.5 NMEA 0183 connector

1 11

Connect the ship’s gyro to this connector.

Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU

Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function

1 Not connected –

2 NET-H (NMEA 2000) White

3 NET-L (NMEA 2000) Blue

4 NET-S (NMEA 2000) Red

5 NET-C (NMEA 2000) Black

6 Not connected –

7 Not connected / RS-232 RX NMEA

0183

8 RS-232 GND

RS-422 shield, connect only one
end.

9 RS-422 RX Line B (+) NMEA 0183

10 RS-422 RX Line A (-) NMEA 0183

11 Not connected –

Table 3-3: NMEA 0183/2000 connector, outline and pin assignment

Wire
color

–

NMEA 0183

(Hardware prepared for NMEA 2000, for future use)
NMEA 2000 power: 9-16 VDC. NMEA 2000 LEN (Load Equivalency Number): 2
(100mA)

The NMEA 0183 connection supports IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2.

• IEC 61162-1, baud rate 4800, format 8N1.

• IEC 61162-2, baud rate 38400, format 8N1.

The baud rate is auto detected by the ACU, the user cannot configure this interface.

Supported NMEA string:

1. HEHDT (North seeking Gyro compass)

2. GPHDT (GPS compass)

3. HNHDT (Non-North seeking gyro compass)

4. IIHDT (Integrated Instrument)

5. HCHDT (Magnetic compass)

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Interfaces of the FV-110 ACU

15

69

15

69

Recommended NMEA 0183 cable:

Two-wire constructed with one enclosed shield

Network signal pair:

• Size: No. 24 AWG (0.24 sq. mm) or heavier

• Characteristic impedance: 95 - 140 Ohm

• Propagation delay: 5 nanoseconds per meter, maximum

• 15 Twists (minimum) per meter

3.1.6 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors

Use these connectors to connect the ACU to the VSAT modems with serial interfaces. See
Interfaces of the VMU on page 3-5 for further details about the RS-232 or RS-422
connector.

Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function

1 Not connected

2RXD

3TXD

4DTR

5Ground

6DSR

7RTS

8CTS

9 Receive Signal Strength

Indicator

Table 3-4: RS-232 connector, male, outline and pin assignment

Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function

1Ground

2Line A RXD (+)

3Line B TXD (+)

4Ground

5Ground

3-4

6 Not connected

7 Line A RXD (-)

8Line B TXD (-)

9 Not connected

Table 3-5: RS-422 connector, male, outline and pin assignment

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Four Ethernet connectors (type RJ45) for PC/lap tops, routers, wireless access points. The
maximum cable length per connection is 100 m. Depending on the VMU connected, a
LAN connector may be used for modem control.

Figure 3-4: LAN connectors

Interfaces of the VMU

Cable type: CAT5, shielded.
For information how to configure the LAN network see To configure the LAN network on
page 5-29.

Outline Pin Pin function Wire color

1 Tx+ White/orange

2Tx- Orange

3 Rx+ White/green

4 Not connected Blue

5 Not connected White/blue

6Rx- Green

7 Not connected White/brown

8 Not connected Brown

Table 3-6: Ethernet connector, outline and pin assignment

3.2 Interfaces of the VMU

For interfaces of the VMU and how to connect a VMU correctly to the ACU the user
documentation of the VMU. For step-by-step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem
see Appendix C, VMU settings.

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Interfaces of the VMU

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Chapter 4

Steady

Green

Connecting power

This chapter is organised in the following sections:

• Power up

4.1 Power up

4.1.1 Procedure

1. Connect power to the VMU.

2. Switch on the ACU. The unit starts up and goes through an initialization procedure:

• ACU POST

• ADU Initializing

• ADU POST

• READY

This may take some time (up to a couple of minutes).

3. The FV-110 is ready to be calibrated (for first time power up) or receive data from the
VSAT modem (when in normal operation). The ACU display shows the following
message:

4

Figure 4-1: ACU display after first power on (example with LAN ports 1 and 4 used)

The LEDs Power and Fail/Pass are steady green, the LED Logon is off. For further
information on status indicators see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages
on page 7-7.

Make sure there are no hardware failures or error codes present, check the display of
the ACU for events. For more information on error codes and events see
Troubleshooting on page 7-12 and System messages on page G-1.

4. Continue to get the FV-110 system operational, do the following:

• Make a cable loss and an azimuth calibration.

• Create VSAT modem profiles.

• Create one or more satellite profiles.

For step-by-step instructions, see Introduction to the built-in web interface on page 5-1.
For installation check lists see, Installation check on page 6-1.

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Power up

4.1.2 Initialisation steps in daily use

Once the system is configured and a satellite profile is active, the startup sequence is as
follows:

• ACU POST

• ADU Initializing

• ADU SW upload (If the software versions in the ADU and ACU are not the same, a
software update is done during startup.)

• ADU POST

•READY

• POINTING ANTENNA

• ACQUIRING SIGNAL

• TRACKING

4.1.3 FV-110 operational

When the display shows TRACKING and the LED Logon is steady green, the system is
operational.

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Chapter 5

Important

Configuration

This chapter is organised in the following sections:

• Introduction to the built-in web interface

• Calibration

• Configuration with the web interface

• Keypad and menus of the ACU

• SNMP support

5.1 Introduction to the built-in web interface

5.1.1 Overview

Use the built-in web interface (installation of software is not necessary) of the FV-110
ACU to make a full configuration of the FV-110 with the correct VMU, the satellite
positions you intend to use and other parameters. You can use a standard Internet
browser.

5

For quick start instructions see Calibration on page 5-3.

The FV-110 system is not designed to be connected directly to the Internet.
It must be located behind a dedicated network security device such as a
firewall.

If any ports of the FV-110 are exposed to the Internet you must change the
default passwords as anyone with access and malicious intent can render the
FV-110 inoperable.

5.1.2 Connecting to the web interface

To connect to the web interface of the ACU do as follows:

1. Power up the FV-110 system, i.e. switch on the ACU. Wait until the LEDs on the front

plate of the ACU show that the system is ready to be configured.

• Power LED: Green

• Logon LED: Off

• Fail/Pass LED: Flashing green, during power-on self test, after that steady green.

2. Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 (Service port, standard Ethernet) of the ACU or to

the front LAN connector of the ACU.

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Introduction to the built-in web interface

Figure 5-1: LAN connector used for configuring the FV-110

3. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU. The default IP
address is http://192.168.0.1.

4. The web interface shows the DASHBOARD page.

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Figure 5-2: FV-110 Dashboard

When the Dashboard is displayed you have verified that the connection to the FV-110 can
be established. The web interface is ready for use. You can continue to configure the
system.

If you cannot establish a connection there might be problems with the Proxy server
settings of your PC. See Proxy server settings in your browser on page 5-18 for further
information. For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and dashboard
on page 5-16. If you want to use another LAN port you must configure it according to
your network requirements. For information how to configure the LAN connectors see To
configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and dashboard on page 5-

16.

5.2 Calibration

Important

Note

Before the FV-110 can be used you must select a heading input setting in order to make
an azimuth and cable calibration. The azimuth calibration is required in order for the FV­110 to determine the offset of the ADU zero direction to the bow-to-stern line of the ship.
This procedure is fully automatic. The satellite data for calibration can be entered directly
on the calibration page or you can define a Service profile to be used for the azimuth
calibration. A cable calibration is required in order to record the cable characteristics of
the antenna cable which is used in the FV-110 fixed gain feature. See Fixed TX gain
principle on page 5-15 for more information.

After the calibration you create the satellite and VSAT modem profiles you want to use
during normal operation, and you can set up blocking zones for the specific installation.

You must logon as an administrator to do a calibration.
See Administration on page 5-40.

The following sections describe the steps for a successful calibration:

• Heading mode and position mode

Calibration

• Azimuth calibration

• To set up a service profile for calibration

• Cable calibration

• Operation in gyro-free mode

• Flow chart for calibration (user controlled)

• To make a line up procedure

• Fixed TX gain principle

5.2.1 Heading mode and position mode

You must set the heading mode and the position mode before you start the calibration
procedure.

If you change the heading settings from external to fixed or vice versa you must
make a new azimuth calibration.

1. Go to the page SETTINGS > Navigation.

2. Select the desired heading input.

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Calibration

Figure 5-3: Web interface: SETTINGS, Navigation

Heading

mode

Description

External Heading input from the vessel’s gyro compass (default).

If there is no heading input due to failure, alarms are raised and the antenna
continues in gyro-free mode. When heading input is available again and a
new acquisition is made, alarms are cleared. See also Operation in gyro-free
mode on page 5-11.

Fixed Use this setting for making an azimuth and cable calibration if there is no

input from the vessel’s gyro compass and for permanent installations like
remote areas or oil rigs, or during training and test.

Important:

Do not use fixed heading mode for vessels underway.

If using fixed heading mode, set to External before leaving port.

None I

mportant: You must make an azimuth and cable calibration with Fixed
before you can use this setting. This is required in order to be able to use
blocking zones. After a successful azimuth and cable calibration you
must change the heading input setting from Fixed to None.

Select this setting after a successful azimuth calibration with Fixed heading if
the system does not have input from the vessel’s gyro compass. See also
Operation in gyro-free mode on page 5-11.

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Table 5-1: Heading mode options

3. Click Apply.

4. Select the desired position mode.

Calibration

Position

mode

Mode Select one of the following:

• GNSS (default)

•Manual

Important:

Do not use manual GPS input for vessels underway.

If using manual GPS input, set to GNSS before leaving port.

a

GNSS

Select one of the following:

• GPS (default)

•BEIDOU

• GPS + BEIDOU

• GLONASS

• GPS + GLONASS

Latitude,

Enter the values if you have set the Position Mode to Manual.
Longitude,
Altitude

Description

Table 5-2: Position mode options

a. This is only available if the antenna’s GNSS module supports GLONASS and
BeiDou.

5. Click Apply.

Acquisition process and search pattern

ith heading input or fixed heading

W

1. The FV-110 starts the acquisition, searches for 10 seconds at the expected position. If
RX lock is detected the FV-110 goes to Tracking.

2. If no RX lock is detected, a box search pattern is started and the positions where RF
power can be received are stored.

Figure 5-4: Acquisition, search pattern

3. The FV-110 checks each stored position for up to 10 seconds. If RX lock is detected
for more than 20% of the time, the FV-110 goes to Tracking.

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Calibration

With heading input or fixed heading, Inclined Orbit Satellite

1. The FV-110 starts the acquisition, searches for 10 seconds at the expected position. If
RX lock is detected the FV-110 goes to Tracking.

2. If no RX lock is detected, a box search pattern is started and the positions where RF
power can be received are stored.

Figure 5-5: Acquisition, search pattern for inclined orbit

3. The FV-110 checks each stored position for up to 10 seconds. If RX lock is detected
for more than 20% of the time, the FV-110 goes to Tracking.

Without heading input and not fixed heading (Gyro-free)

1. A box search pattern is started and the positions with reception of RF power are
checked for up to 10 seconds. If RX lock is detected for more than 20% of the time, the
FV-110 goes to Tracking.

Figure 5-6: Acquisition, search pattern in gyro-free mode

FV-110 acquisition times

Activity

Inclination0°Inclination 1°Inclination 2°Inclination 3°Inclination

4°

5-6

Initial search 10 s 10 s 10 s 10 s 10 s

Scan box pattern 5 s 10 s 15 s 25 s 30 s

Validate result

10 - 30 s 10 - 30 s 10 - 30 s 10 - 30 s 10 - 30 s

(10 s per result)

Max. total time 25 - 45 s 30 - 50 s 35 - 55 s 45 - 65 s 50 - 70 s

Table 5-3: FV-110 acquisition time

5.2.2 Azimuth calibration

Note

If the target satellite is in inclined orbit, the elevation range is extended
accordingly.

Azimuth calibration is done toward a satellite of a known position. After finding the
satellite, the system can calculate the azimuth offset of the ADU installation. The satellite
and transponder properties for the calibration can be selected from a list of service profiles
or supplied manually.

There are three ways to make an azimuth calibration:

• Automatic azimuth calibration with an active satellite profile

• Azimuth calibration (user controlled)

• Azimuth calibration with a service profile

Automatic azimuth calibration with an active satellite profile

You can enable automatic azimuth calibration, even if there is no line of sight to an
azimuth calibration satellite from the place of installation. To be able to use this feature
you must have made a valid satellite profile and have activated it. When the vessel leaves
the harbour and gets line of sight to the satellite, the system automatically finds and tracks
the satellite and makes the azimuth calibration. After a successful azimuth calibration the
ACU will automatically disable the setting Azimuth calibration (active satellite profile)
on the page SERVICE > Calibration.

Calibration

To enable automatic azimuth calibration, do as follows:

1. Create a modem profile, see Modem profiles on page 5-22.

2. Create a satellite profile, see Satellite profiles on page 5-24

3. Click SETTINGS and Activate the satellite profile.

4. Click SERVICE > Calibration.

Figure 5-7: Web interface: SERVICE, Calibration

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Calibration

Note

Important

Important

5. Select Enable in the section Azimuth calibration (active satellite profile).

6. Click Apply.

7. Switch on the modem.

Azimuth calibration (user controlled)

To make a user-controlled azimuth calibration, do as follows:

1. On the page SERVICE > Calibration, select User defined in the Satellite drop down
list.

Check that the satellite transponder is visible from the location of the installation
and that it is at an elevation angle between 10 and 70 degrees.

2. Type in the longitude and polarisation skew of the satellite. The polarisation skew is
provided by the satellite operator, it is typically 0 degrees. For satellite data see DVB-S
satellites on page E-1, www.lyngsat.com.

The calibration function is not able to verify the correctness or precision of
the supplied longitude. It is therefore important to supply the correct
longitude including the first decimal.

3. Select the polarisation of a transponder and type in its frequency and symbol rate.

4. Select which satellite identifier to use for identification of the signal.

Satellite

identifier

NID value Description

NID 0 Satellite identifier is not used.

NID 1–65535 Supplied NID is matched against Network ID broadcast

by the satellite.

Orbital position n.a. Supplied longitude is matched with orbital position

broadcast by satellite.

Not all service providers broadcast the orbital position.

Table 5-4: Satellite identifier and NID values

5. Click Start and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to finish. A progress bar is
shown during calibration and a message is displayed when the calibration has
completed. In case of failure, see the table in the following section for a description of
error codes during calibration.

It is strongly recommended to verify the result of a calibration performed
with user defined data. This can be done by making a new calibration on a
different satellite and verify that the resulting Azimuth calibration value
differs less than one degree.

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Calibration

The following table shows the error codes that might be displayed during a calibration.

Error

code

1 The elevation of the selected satellite is too low. Select another satellite.

2 The elevation of the selected satellite is too high. Select another satellite.

4 The calibration values could not be saved. Possibly due to defective hardware.

5 The antenna could not point with sufficient precision. Check that the antenna is

mounted in a stable way. Other possible causes might be electrical or
mechanical faults.

6 No signal received. Check that there is free line of sight. Try again or try with

another satellite.

7 RF setup error, e.g. missing or invalid TX frequency.

8 Invalid satellite, e.g. satellite not visible.

Table 5-5: Possible error codes during calibration

Azimuth calibration with a service profile

Explanation

1. Click SERVICE > Calibration.

2. Select the service profile in the drop down list Satellite. All profiles with the VSAT
modem Service & Calibration are displayed in the list. If there is no profile in the list
see To set up a service profile for calibration on page 5-9.

3. Click Start in the section Azimuth calibration and wait typically 5 minutes for the
calibration to finish. After finished calibration a message with the result of the
calibration is displayed.

5.2.3 To set up a service profile for calibration

If you do not want to use the automatic azimuth calibration or if you want to enter the
satellite parameters directly on the calibration page, use this calibration method. To
prepare for calibration you can set up a service profile for calibration.

To setup a service profile do as follows:

1. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU. The default IP
address is http://192.168.0.1.

2. Select SETTINGS > Satellite profiles > New entry. Enter the name of the satellite
profile for calibration (a name of your own choice).

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Calibration

3. Select the VSAT modem profile Service & Calibration from the drop-down list.

Figure 5-8: Service profile for calibration

4. Enter the data for the satellite that you want to use as a calibration reference. You can
enter the satellite data manually or select a satellite from the list of predefined satellites
(Eutelsat). For satellite information see DVB-S satellites on page E-1 or

www.lyngsat.com.

Note the following calibration requirements:

Satellite requirements for successful calibration

Elevation Elevation angle: 5 – 70 degrees

Not allowed for calibration: Inclined orbit.

System encryption DVB-S or DVB-S2

Polarisation Horizontal or vertical polarisation.

Not allowed: Left-hand circular (L) or right-hand circular (R).

Symbol rate The DVB symbol rate must be >5 Ms/s.

NID Preferably a unique NID (ONID).

An azimuth calibration without NID can be useful in regions
where the satellite operators do not broadcast NID (US, China,
Australia etc.).
For NID=0 the NID is not used when checking the satellite link.

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Table 5-6: Satellite requirements for elevation and carrier

Elevation cutoff: Not relevant for calibration.
LNB: Co-pol or X-pol, use this for test if both the LNBs and RX cables function

properly in case of issues with the reception of a signal. The polarisation must remain
the same as stated for the transponder used for the azimuth calibration. The antenna
will just turn the polarisation motor 90 degrees to use the other LNB to receive the
same signal.

5. Click Apply to save the settings for the service profile for calibration. The system is
ready for the azimuth and cable calibration.

5.2.4 Cable calibration

Important

1. On the page SERVICE > Calibration click Start in the section Cable calibration.

Figure 5-9: Web interface: SERVICE, Calibration, cable attenuator margin

Wait typically for 2 minutes for the calibration to finish. A message is displayed when the
calibration has been completed successfully.This screen shows how much attenuation
margin is left for the antenna cable. This indicates whether the antenna cable and
connectors are in good condition and well crimped.

It is recommended to make a cable calibration when servicing the system to check if the
antenna cable is still in good order. If the attenuator margin changes by 2 dB or more after
a cable calibration, it is recommended to do a P1dB compression measurement to verify
that the VSAT modem configuration is correct.

Calibration

The FV-110 is calibrated now. If the calibration failed there will be a message on the
calibration screen.

For operation when input from the vessel’s gyro compass is not available:
Change the heading input setting from Fixed to None at Heading – Input.

Fixed heading is not allowed for sailing vessels!

5.2.5 Operation in gyro-free mode

Heading input: none

If input from a gyro compass is not available, information from the GPS position is used
when searching for a satellite.

When the VSAT antenna does not have ship heading input from the vessel's gyro
compass, the azimuth direction of the satellite is not known. In this case the antenna will
start a 360 degrees sky scan and scan until it finds a satellite. The satellite search time to
find the satellite and start tracking is therefore raised considerably. If the ship is on a
steady course and sails at a speed over ground above 5 kn, the system can use an
estimated heading from the current GPS position. This will reduce the search time, but it
will still be a longer search time than with heading input.

This mode can be difficult for inclined orbit satellites and elevations <5 and >70 degrees,
see the following sections for details.

If a VSAT system loses the signal from the satellite, i.e. due to blockage, and the duration
of signal loss is longer than approximately 1 minute, a system without heading input must
do a new sky scan to find the satellite when the antenna is out of blockage.

Inclined orbit satellites

If the wanted satellite is an inclined orbit satellite, the VSAT system does not have any
information of the satellite latitude position but only information about inclination. This
means longer search times, depending on the maximum inclination. With the increased
search time for a system without heading input the search time can be so long that it will
be more or less useless in practice.

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Calibration

Tracking for satellite elevation between 5 and 75 degrees

When the VSAT system has found the satellite and is in pointing mode, the performance
of a system with heading input and a system without heading input will be very similar.
Note that this is only the case for a satellite elevation range from 5 to 75 degrees.

If the satellite is an inclined orbit satellite, the missing heading information introduces a
polarization error depending on the satellite elevation and the inclination. Normally it is
required that the polarization is controlled within 1 degree towards the satellite. This gives
the following limit for use of inclined orbit satellites (a purely physical limit), and all
systems without heading input have this limit.

Satellite

elevation

Max allowed inclination

Satellite

elevation

Max allowed inclination

<20 2.5 <70 0.3

<50 0.7 ≤75 0

Table 5-7: Satellite elevation and max. allowed inclination

Tracking for satellite elevation above 75 degrees

It is not possible to use a system without heading input from the vessel's gyro compass
with satellites at an elevation of higher than 75 degrees because the system will not have
the required polarization accuracy of the transmitted signal.

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5.2.6 Flow chart for calibration (user controlled)

The following flow chart gives an example of the steps in a calibration.

Calibration

Figure 5-10: Example for a calibration – step by step

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Note

Step 3

Step 4

5.2.7 To make a line up procedure

The ship must not move during the calibration procedure.

The FV-110 has been tested at the factory and online on a live satellite link to calibrate the
TX polarisation unit. You can fine-tune the TX polarization by doing a line up as
described below. To do the line up, do as follows:

1. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU. The default IP
address is http://192.168.0.1.

2. Create a VSAT modem profile and a satellite profile using the previously created
VSAT modem profile (See To set up a service profile for calibration on page 5-9).

3. Go to the page SERVICE > Line up. As soon as the antenna is in tracking mode and
points to the satellite, the text next to Status shows: Please wait. Improving tracking.
This may take up to 2 minutes. Wait until the text shows: Ready for activation.

Figure 5-11: Web interface: SERVICE, Line up: Ready for activation

4. Click the button Activate lineup and wait until the status field shows Antenna ready.
Follow the instructions from your service provider.

Figure 5-12: Web interface: SERVICE, Line up: Antenna ready

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FV-110 ADU

FV-110

ADU

5. Enter the Modem CW frequency (Continuous Wave) in GHz.
This is provided by the satellite operator, typically when talking to the satellite
operator on the phone before starting the line up.

6. Set the values as advised by the service provider:

• TX polarisation

•Azimuth

• Elevation

7. If needed, add 90 degrees to the TX polarisation by selecting the field.

8. To save the TX polarisation offset value, click the button Save polarisation offset.

9. Follow the instructions from the service provider to make a P1dB compression test
(VSAT modem).

10.Click the button Deactivate to finish the line up procedure.

When finished, the saved value for TX polarisation is visible the next time the line up
procedure is selected.

5.2.8 Fixed TX gain principle

The FV-110 uses a new transmitter chain concept. After calibration it provides a fixed
gain of 44 dB from the Tx-port of the ACU to the output of the BUC. Advantages of the
fixed TX gain principle are:

• Fixed TX gain over frequency and cable length

• TX gain independent of antenna cable length

• Utilization of the full 8W BUC power over frequency

• P1dB compression point the same over frequency

When installing the FV-110 you make a cable calibration. At that point every installation
finds the same P1dB compression setting regardless of cable length. The P1dB
compression point is approximately -5 dBm at the ACU Tx-port. Additionally the FV-110
system monitors the TX gain in real time.

Figure 5-13: Fixed TX gain principle (FV-110)

* You find the maximum cable loss at Maximum allowed RF loss in the ADU cable on

page 2-22.

Example: ACU Tx-port power: -5 dBm > BUC output = +39 dBm (compression)

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5.3 Configuration with the web interface

5.3.1 Overview and dashboard

Topics in the web interface

Use the site map to get an overview over the existing menus, submenus and topics. You
can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to the page or display the respective
submenu.

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Figure 5-14: Topics in the web interface (SITE MAP)

Dashboard and navigation

1

2

3

The Dashboard is the first screen that is displayed when the user or administrator enters
the IP address of the web interface of the ACU. The Dashboard is used for viewing
properties and status of the ACU and ADU.

The web interface consists of the following sections:

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Figure 5-15: Web interface: DASHBOARD of FV-110

1. The navigation pane contains the menus. You can click an item in the menu to open the
list of submenus or a new page in the contents section. The currently displayed menu is
marked by a bullet.

2. The top bar shows the following:

• RX signal strength bars: This shows the tracking signal strength of the antenna. The

signal strength can vary during operation, depending on the current position
relative to the satellite. The signal strength of the VSAT modem is shown on the
DASHBOARD in the section MODEM, at Signal level.

• BUC output power bars: This indicates if the BUC is transmitting or not. This is a

unique feature of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power antenna. A built-in power
detector in the OMT developed by Cobham SATCOM makes it possible to measure
the power within a time window to be able to catch short TX bursts. The power
within the window is averaged and shown in the BUC output power bar graph on
the DASHBOARD. Not that this indicator is an averaged signal, it is not a real-time
indicator. After measuring a signal burst the bar graph falls slowly in order for the
user to be able to see short TX bursts.
The BUC output power indicator is very useful during installation as the service
engineer knows whether the antenna is transmitting or not and that the hub should
be able to monitor the transmission. It is also very useful when doing line up with
the hub as the service engineer can monitor the TX BUC output power level on the
DASHBOARD and watch when the output power approaches the P1dB
compression point which is at 4 bars.

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Note

Note

• Current status of the antenna, see Status field in the top bar on page 5-19.

• An icon for active events is displayed, if there are any.

Icon Explanation

An event is active. Click the icon to see a list of active events. The event
time is UTC time. For explanations of the event messages, see Event list on
page 7-2 and Event messages – overview on page G-1. Note that this icon
will remain in the icon bar as long as the event is active.

• Host name: This is shown on every page. It is useful to identify the system at
remote login and in reports from the system. The host name is recommended to
contain the name of the vessel. To change the host name see To configure the LAN
network on page 5-29.

3. The contents section shows the page selected in the navigation pane. This section is
used for viewing or changing settings, or for performing actions. For a description of
the individual items in the contents section see Sections on the Dashboard on page 5-

20.

Table 5-8: Web interface: Event icon

To navigate the web interface

• To expand a menu, click the menu in the navigation pane.

• To access status and settings, click the relevant subject in the navigation pane or click
the relevant icon in the icon bar. The status or settings are displayed in the contents
section.

• To get an overview over the submenus available, click SITE MAP in the navigation
pane. Click on items in the site map to go directly to the relevant location.

You can give access to some configuration settings for users that are not
administrators. For information see To set up user permissions on page 5-42.

Proxy server settings in your browser

If you are connecting your computer using a LAN or WLAN interface, the Proxy server
settings in your browser must be disabled before accessing the web interface. Most
browsers support disabling of the Proxy server settings for one specific IP address, so you
can disable Proxy server settings for the web interface only, if you wish. Consult your
browser help for information.

To disable the use of a Proxy server completely, do as follows:

The following description is for Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you are using a
different browser, the procedure may be different.

1. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, select Too ls > Internet Options > Connections >
LAN Settings.

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2. Clear the box labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN.

3. Click OK.

When the proxy server settings are disabled, close and restart your browser.

You may need to change this setting back on return to your Internet connection.

To connect a PC

To connect your PC to the ACU do as follows:

1. Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 (Service port, standard Ethernet) of the ACU or to
the front LAN connector of the ACU.
If you want to use another LAN port than LAN 3 you must configure it according to
your network requirements. For information how to configure the LAN connectors see
To configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

2. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU. The default IP
address is http://192.168.0.1.

Status field in the top bar

The top bar shows the current status of the antenna. Examples are:

• Not ready (waiting for input from GNSS, e.g. GPS)

• Antenna initializing

• Antenna SW upload

• Antenna POST error

•XIM data error

• Unrecoverable XIM data error

• System upgrade

• Antenna POST pending

• Antenna POST

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•Safe Mode (error, followed by an error description)

• Service switch (service switch in ADU activated)

•Ready (waiting for data from the modem or no satellite profile selected)

• Pointing antenna (locating the satellite)

• Acquiring signal (acquiring the satellite signal)

• Tracking (tracks the current satellite)

•Lineup (line up is activated)

• Azimuth calibration

• TX cable calibration

•Test

•Not ready (waiting for input from GNSS, e.g. GPS)

• Not ready: Initializing

• Not ready: Need pos

• Blocking zone (antenna is pointing into a blocking zone)

•No TX zone (antenna is pointing in a no TX zone; TX is off

Sections on the Dashboard

FV-110 parameter Description

GNSS position Current position of the vessel, reported by the GPS module

Vessel heading Ship’s heading in degrees with reference to North, provided by

Satellite profile Name of the currently active satellite profile.

Satellite position Position of the satellite selected in Satellite profile.

RX polarisation Horizontal or vertical.

TX polarisation

RX RF frequency

LNB Lo
frequency

a

the ship’s gyro.

a

Co-pol or X-pol, auto-selected by VSAT modem

a

Ku band receiving frequency, auto-selected by VSAT modem

Auto-selected by VSAT modem

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a

TX RF frequency

Auto-selected by VSAT modem

BUC Lo frequency 12.8 GHz (system parameter)

Tracking RF

Current RF tracking frequency.

frequency

Table 5-9: Web interface, DASHBOARD, FV-110 parameters

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FV-110 parameter Description

ACU part name,
Antenna part name,

Part names, serial numbers for ACU and antenna, software

version of the FV-110.
ACU serial
number, Antenna
serial number,
Software version

Table 5-9: Web interface, DASHBOARD, FV-110 parameters (Continued)

a. Can be altered when using a generic modem profile.

MODEM

parameter

Description

Model VSAT modem name, entered in SETTINGS > Modem profiles.

Signal level Current input signal level from the VSAT modem.

iDirect openAMIP modem: 0-500(pwr), delivered by the
connected modem. For values <250 the antenna searches for a new
signal.

Other modem: Signal level in dB.

RX IF frequency Read out from VMU.

TX IF frequency Read out from VMU.

TX allowed On or Off. Indicates if the VSAT modem supplies the 10 MHz

reference signal on its TX connector (On) and if an iDirect
OpenAMIP modem indicates modem Locked and Tx ON in the
OpenAMIP message L (L 1 1).

Table 5-10: Web interface, DASHBOARD, VSAT MODEM parameter

POINTING

parameter

Description

Azimuth relative Current value for azimuth, relative to the vessel heading.

Elevation relative Current value for elevation, relative to the vessel.

Polarisation skew Current value for polarisation skew.

Table 5-11: Web interface, DASHBOARD, POINTING parameter

TX parameter Description

BUC TX On or Off. Shows if the FV-110 has enabled the BUC or not. It is

the same TX ON/TX OFF as shown in the display of the ACU,

see ACU display and keypad on page 5-46.

Table 5-12: Web interface, DASHBOARD, TX parameter

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DUAL ANTENNA parameter Description

DUAL ANTENNA MASTER
or DUAL ANTENNA SLAVE

Status Shows the current status for the antenna (Master or

Show master dashboard or
Show slave dashboard

BUC TX information

The BUC TX information is displayed on the DASHBOARD in the section TX. BUC
TX indicates if the FV-110 has enabled the BUC or not. It can show On or Off. This

information is also shown in the display of the ACU as TX ON or TX OFF. The FV-110
shows BUC TX On when the following conditions are met:

• The FV-110 must sense the 10 MHz Tx reference signal from the connected VSAT
modem.

• The VSAT modem must have Rx lock.

• The antenna must point correctly to the satellite.

This is the Dashboard for the master or the slave
antenna. See also Dual antenna mode (optional) on
page 5-36.

Slave)

Click here to switch to the dashboard of the other
antenna in the dual antenna system.

Table 5-13: Web interface, DASHBOARD, dual antenna (option)

• The antenna must be in tracking mode.

5.3.2 Modem profiles and satellite profiles

Modem profiles

A modem profile contains all modem settings that are necessary for a successful
connection to the satellite. The data you have to fill in are provided by your VSAT service
and modem provider. You must add at least one modem profile.

Figure 5-16: Web interface: SETTINGS, Modem profiles — list (example)

On the page Modem profiles you create, edit or delete Modem profiles. The supported
Modem profiles are listed in the drop-down list Modem.

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To add or edit a Modem profile, do as follows:

1. Go to SETTINGS > Modem profiles and click New entry or Edit. The supported
modem profiles are listed in the drop-down list Modem profile.

Figure 5-17: Web interface: SETTINGS, Modem profile – supported modems

2. Fill in a Modem profile name of your own choice.

3. Select one of the supported VSAT modems from the drop down list. Once you have
selected a VSAT modem, entry fields required for this VSAT modem are displayed.
Generic modem: If you have a modem that is not included in the list, select the generic
modem. This is mainly used for troubleshooting purposes.

4. Fill in or edit the data provided by your VSAT service provider.
The following configuration data may be needed by the modem:

Parameter Description

IP address Enter the IP address for the dual antenna master.

Port Enter the modem IP port number.

VSAT modem root password iDirect serial login. Default: P@55w0rd!

VSAT modem user password iDirect serial login. Default: iDirect

Baud rate Select the baud rate for the modem communication or

modem GPS input.

GPS output Disable GPS output or select the appropriate baud rate.

10 MHz reference Select the 10MHz reference source for the BUC/LNBs.

Recommended settings:
VMU-TX: STM Satlink 2900, Gilat SkyEdge II,
COMTECH
ACU Internal: iDirect modems, service modem,
InmarsatG5

RSSI lock type Select None (no RX lock), High (positive voltage) or

Low (negative voltage)

RSSI lock level Enter the voltage level for the modem RX lock signal.

Range: 0 - 14000 mV (-14VDC to +14VDC)

Table 5-14: Modem configuration data

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Important

Note

The FV-110 can work either using the Rx or Tx 10 MHz reference signals
provided by the modem or using its own built-in 10 MHz reference signal. It
is recommended to use the Tx 10 MHz reference signal from the modem.

For modems communicating via Ethernet: Make sure that you have entered the
correct IP address also for the LAN connector that is used for the modem, see To
configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

5. Click Apply to add the new profile to the list of VSAT modem profiles or to accept the
edits.

For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile.

Satellite profiles

On the page Satellite profiles you add, edit and delete satellite profiles. A satellite profile
contains all settings that are necessary for a successful connection to the satellite,
including a VSAT modem profile. Most of the data you have to fill in are provided by
your VSAT service provider. Each satellite profile has one assigned modem profile. You
must activate one satellite profile. You must activate one satellite profile.

Figure 5-18: Satellite profile for generic modem

You must add at least one VSAT modem profile before you can add a satellite
profile. See Modem profiles on page 5-22.

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Note

Figure 5-19: Web interface: SETTINGS - list of satellite profiles (example)

Each satellite profile has one assigned VSAT modem profile.

To add or edit a satellite profile, do as follows:

1. Go to SETTINGS or Satellite profiles and click Edit or New entry.

Figure 5-20: Web interface: SETTINGS, Satellite profiles — new entry (example)

2. Enter or edit the Satellite profile name.

It is helpful to assign a name containing the location where the Satellite
profile is to be used (e.g. Gulf of Mexico or North Sea) and possibly the
provider.

3. Select a VSAT modem profile. The page automatically displays the parameters
available for the selected VSAT modem profile.
For instruction how to add a VSAT modem profile see Modem profiles on page 5-22.

4. Enter the data for the satellite that you want to use. For satellite data see DVB-S
satellites on page E-1 or www.lyngsat.com.

5. Polarisation skew: See documents from VSAT provider.

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6. At Elevation cutoff enter the minimum elevation angle for the antenna to function in
accordance with ETSI (ETSI EN 302 340) and FCC (FCC §25.205) regulations.

• ETSI (ETSI EN 302 340): The minimum elevation angle depends on the Tx

bandwidth and the nominal power of the VSAT modem, see the table below.

Bandwidth Nominal VSAT modem power

­22 dBm-20 dBm-18 dBm-16 dBm-14 dB

­12 dBm-10 dBm

-8 dBm -6 dBm

m

[email protected]

a

GHz

63.4
dBm

65.4
dBm

67.4
dBm

69.4
dBm

71.4
dBm

73.4
dBm

75.4
dBm

77.4
dBm

79.4
dBm

64 kHz 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 10° 12°

128 kHz 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 10° 12°

256 kHz 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 10° 12°

512 kHz 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 10° 12°

1024 kHz 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 10° 12°

2048 kHz 3° 3° 3° 4° 5° 5° 6° 8° 9°

4096 kHz 3° 3° 3° 3° 4° 4° 5° 6° 7°

8192 kHz 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 3° 4° 5° 5°

16384kHz3°3°3°3°3°3°3°4°4°

32768kHz3°3°3°3°3°3°3°3°3°

Table 5-15: FV-110: Elevation cutoff (in degrees) versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power

a. Eirp = Fixed system gain 44 dB + antenna gain @ 14.25 GHz 41.4 dB + modem power

• FCC (FCC §25.205): 5 degrees

7. Click Apply to save the settings for the satellite profile.

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5.3.3 To set up blocking zones (RX and TX)

On this page you define blocking zones, i.e. NO TX and RX zones, enter azimuth values
and elevation angles for each blocking zone. You must select Active to enable a blocking
zone.

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Figure 5-21: Web interface: SETTINGS, Blocking zones — azimuth and elevation

To define and set a blocking zone, do as follows:

1. Select SETTINGS > Blocking zones.

2. Select Active to enable the blocking zone.

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Important

3. Azimuth: Enter start and stop azimuth value in degrees for the blocking zone. Values
allowed: 0 to 360 degrees. Enter clockwise.

Figure 5-22: Blocking zone, example: 315 - 45 degrees

Figure 5-23: Blocking zone, example: 45 - 315 degrees

4. Elevation: Enter the start and stop elevation angle for the blocking zone. If you enter
nothing, there will be no blocking zone. Values allowed: -90 to 90 degrees.

You must enter 2 different elevation angles to have an active blocking zone.

5. Select No TX for zones if you don’t want the system to transmit.
If not selected, the system also transmits when pointing through areas with blocking
objects. The VSAT modem will shut off for TX if no signal is received.

6. Click Apply to save the blocking zones.

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5.3.4 To configure the LAN network

Important

You can enter a host name. The host name helps identifying the FV-110 system when
sending e-mail reports. The ACU has four 10/100 Mbit Ethernet ports labelled LAN port
1, 2, 3 and 4. The ports are divided in three groups, each group operating in its own
network. You can setup DNS and Gateway.

To configure the LAN network go to SETTINGS > Network.

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Figure 5-24: Web interface: SETTINGS, Network (default settings)

Make sure that the 3 networks do not use IP address ranges that overlap.

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Sections Preferred use

NETWORK
Host name

LAN Port 1 + 2 LAN port 1 and 2 are switched, i.e. they share the same IP address

LAN Port 3 LAN port 3 is dedicated as the service port. By default this port has

LAN Port 4 LAN port 4 can be used for connection to the LAN of the vessel or

The host name is used for identifying the ACU in local networks and
in e-mail reports. The default host name is acu. You can change the
name. Letters (a-z), digits (0-9) and hyphen (-) are allowed as legal
characters.

Note: The host name must start with a letter.

and operate on the same network. This network is usually connected
to the VSAT Modem Unit.
LAN port 1 can be set to static IP (default), DHCP client or DHCP
server.

the IP address 192.168.0.1; the current value can be displayed in the
ACU display. In a 19” rack mount it is recommended to connect
LAN port 3 to the front port (via rear connector, see the figure ACU
connector panel — overview on page 3-1), for access to the service
port from the rack front.
LAN port 3 can be set to static IP, DHCP client or DHCP server
(default).

other general purpose.
LAN port 4 can be set to static IP, DHCP client (default) or DHCP
server.

Static IP or DHCP Client

If you select DHCP client the network IP address and sub-net mask must be provided by
a DHCP server on that network.

If you select Static IP address you must specify a unique IP address and a sub-net mask.

DHCP Server Settings.

On LAN ports 1,3 and 4 you can choose to run a DHCP server. Select the check box
DHCP Server. The DHCP server settings are only displayed and can be selected when
the port mode is set to Static IP, otherwise the DHCP server settings are not shown.

The DHCP start and end addresses must be on the same network as the port's static IP.

DNS setup

If you have access to a Domain Name Server (DNS) you can specify the address of the e­mail server by using the server name instead of its IP address. This can be used in
Outgoing mail server in E-mail setup on page 5-31.

You may statically specify the address of one or two DNS. Select the DNS source as static
and fill in IP address or addresses. Alternatively, if your DHCP server can provide a DNS
address and you have selected DHCP client above, then select the same LAN as your
DNS source.

Table 5-16: Setup of LAN connectors

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Gateway setup

Note

If the ACU needs to communicate with network units outside the specified sub-nets, you
must specify a default gateway (typically a router).

The default gateway can be set as a static IP address. Then set the default gateway source
to static and enter the IP address of the default gateway. To remove the default gateway
set it to 0.0.0.0.

Alternatively, if your DHCP server is able to provide a default gateway address and you
have selected DHCP client above, then select the same LAN as your default gateway
source.

Zeroconf Settings

On LAN ports 1,3 and 4 you can choose to add a zeroconf address in the network
(169.254.0.0).This zeroconf address will be in addition to the existing static or DHCP IP
address. One port at a time can be enabled.

Zeroconf allows devices to connect to a network automatically.

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5.3.5 E-mail setup

To be able to send diagnostics and statistics reports using e-mail you must set up a couple
of parameters. Contact your IT department for the specific data.

To configure the e-mail setup, do the following:

1. Go to SETTINGS > E-mail setup.

Figure 5-25: Web interface: SETTINGS, E-mail setup (example)

2. Enter the data for Outgoing mail server (SMTP), SMTP port number, SMTP
authentication, User name and password. This data is typically provided by your IT
department.

You must set Outgoing mail server to an IP address if DNS has not been set up
in DNS setup in To configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

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5.3.6 Reports, syslog and SNMP traps

The antenna can send the following reports and messages:

• Diagnostics report

• Statistics report

• Remote syslog

• SNMP traps

Diagnostics report

You can send automatically generated diagnostic reports at fixed intervals. The diagnostic
report contains information from the ADU and ACU that are relevant for the service
personnel during troubleshooting. The report contains data for the selected download
intervals.

To set up sending a statistics report, do as follows:

1. Select SETTINGS > Reporting.

2. In the section DIAGNOSTICS REPORT enter the following:

3. Click Apply.

You can generate and send the diagnostic report at any time by clicking Send now. You
can also download a diagnostics report directly to your computer, go to the page

HELPDESK and click Download. For more details see To download diagnostic and
statistics reports on page 7-2.

When getting the log data between the ACU and the modem, select the check box for
Modem on the HELPDESK > Support page. The ACU-modem communication log is
added to the diagnostics report.

Note: Be aware that ACU-modem communication will fill up the log very quickly as
status commands are sent very often.

Statistics report

FV-110 can send a statistics report at fixed intervals. This report contains historical
information from the FV-110 of up to 1 month. It is sent as a zipped attachment to an e­mail. The file format is a comma separated value file (csv). The report can then be
processed in spreadsheet applications, e.g. Microsoft Excel.

• E-mail sender.

• E-mail recipients (comma separated).

• Send interval: Select e-mail disabled, day (default, 2-minute samples), week
(hourly samples) or month (hourly samples).

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To set up sending a statistics report, do as follows:

1. Configure e-mail first, see E-mail setup on page 5-31.

2. Go to SETTINGS > Reports.

3. In the section STATISTICS REPORT enter the following:

• Email sender.

• Email recipients (comma separated).

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• Send interval: Select disabled, day (default) with 2-minute samples, week with
hourly samples or month with hourly samples. The report contains statistics data
for the selected intervals.

4. Click Apply.

You can also send the report at any time by clicking Send now. Use Send now to validate
the e-mail setup. See also Download of a diagnostic report or a statistics report on
page 7-2.

The following parameters are recorded in the statistics report:

Parameter recorded Description

Hostname Host name, entered in the web interface on the page SETTINGS

> Network.

ACU SN ACU serial number

ADU SN ADU serial number

SW ver. Software version

System FV-110

Table 5-17: Statistics report, header record

Parameter recorded Description

UTC. (s)

UTC in seconds and date format for the data set.

UTC (YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm)

RSSI.Av
RSSI.Max

Received signal strength (average, maximum and
minimum value) for the sampling interval.

RSSI.Min

POS.Lat (degree)
POS.Long (degree)
POS.Valid

Latitude value of position.
Longitude value of position.
Fix = valid position, No Fix = invalid position.

NAV.Speed (m/s) Navigation speed

Heading.Samp (degree)
Heading.Max (degree)
Heading.Min (degree)

Ship’s heading (sample, maximum and minimum
value, range) for the sampling interval. See Figure 5­26: Statistics — how to read data for a range.

Heading.Range (+/-degree)

Antenna.Azi (degree)
Antenna.Azi Max (degree)
Antenna.Azi Min (degree)
Antenna.Azi Range (+/-degree)

Current antenna azimuth (sample, maximum and
minimum value, range) for the sampling interval.
See Figure 5-26: Statistics — how to read data for a
range.

Antenna.Ele (+/-degree)
Antenna.Ele Max (+/-degree)
Antenna.Ele Min (+/-degree)

Table 5-18: Parameters recorded in a statistics report

Current antenna elevation (sample, maximum and
minimum value) for the sampling interval.

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Configuration with the web interface

Parameter recorded Description

Vsat.rx_lo_freq (GHz)
Vsat.tx_lo_freq (GHz)

Tracking.rf freq (GHz)
Tracking.type

Rx frequency of VSAT modem for this record.
Tx frequency of VSAT modem for this record.

Tracking RF frequency for this record.
Narrow filter, DVB-S2 decoder and VSAT modem
RSSI.

Sat.long (degree) Longitude position of the satellite.

Carrier rf.rx (GHz)
Carrier rf.tx (GHz)

Pol.rx

Rx frequency of carrier for this record.
Tx frequency of carrier for this record.

Current Rx and Tx polarisation modes

Pol.tx

Rx Lock (%)
Logon (%)

Rx locked and logon time, in percent, for the
sampling interval.

Pos Ok (%) Valid position, in percent of the sampling interval.

VMU Connection (%) Link with VSAT modem, in percent of the sampling

interval.

Blocking (%) Ship in blocking zone, in percent of the sampling

interval.

DualAntenna.mode
DualAntenna.logon_remote (%)
DualAntenna.active (%)

Table 5-18: Parameters recorded in a statistics report (Continued)

Figure 5-26: Statistics — how to read data for a range

Shows the current mode and the time active and
remote logon.

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Processing the statistics report in a spreadsheet application

The statistics report is in a data format that can be imported into spreadsheet applications,
e.g. Microsoft Excel, for further processing.

1. Save the zipped file to your computer and extract the text file. The file name contains
the identification of the system (example: adu-acu3_stat_20111021110901_day.csv).

2. Open the spreadsheet application, for example Microsoft Excel. On the tab Data click
the tab Import from text. Import the unzipped text file and follow the instructions in
the wizard. When asked about the delimiter, select ‘comma’.

The following figure shows an example of a statistics report in MS Excel 2007.

Remote syslog

You can set up the antenna to send each syslog message to a syslog server to advise the
system administrator of the current status of the antenna.

To set up sending syslog messages to a syslog server, do as follows:

Configuration with the web interface

SNMP traps

1. Select SETTINGS > Reporting.

2. In the section Remote syslog select On to enable remote syslog (default: Off).

3. Enter the IP address of the syslog server to which the syslog messages will be sent.

4. Click Apply.

SNMP traps, or notifications, are network packets which advise the system administrator
about significant events in the antenna, e.g. alarms and system error messages. They are
generated by the antenna and can be sent automatically to an SNMP trap
receiver/manager. The event time is UTC time.

To set up reporting SNMP traps to an SNMP server, do as follows:

1. Select SETTINGS > Reporting.

2. In the section SNMP traps select On to enable sending of SNMP traps (default: Off).

3. Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap receiver/manager to which the SNMP traps will
be sent.

4. Enter the Community name. This is the name of the SNMP trap receiver/manager.
This is needed for authentication of the SNMP trap request.

5. Click Apply.

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Configuration with the web interface

5.3.7 Dual antenna mode (optional)

The following tasks must be taken care of when setting up a dual-antenna system:

• To configure the Master ACU

• To configure the Slave ACU

• Blocking zone setup for dual antenna setup

• Line up and commissioning for dual antenna setup

At the bottom of the DASHBOARD of the web interface there is a section where you can
switch over to the other ACU dashboard. Next to Status you can see whether the current
ACU is active or not.

Figure 5-27: Dual-antenna mode, link on DASHBOARD

The dual-antenna system switches between the 2 antennas in the following scenarios:

• When in a programmed blocking zone.

• When the signal is blocked for more than 2 minutes.

• ADU is malfunctioning.

In the statistics report you can get more detailed information on the dual-antenna mode,
see also Table 5-18 on page 5-33.

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To configure the Master ACU

Dual Antenna Master

Dual Antenna Master

10 110 8 74

The Master ACU is configured exactly the same way as a stand-alone FV-110 system
with satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles. Do as follows:

1. Go to SETTINGS > Dual antenna.

2. Select Enable and click Apply.

Configuration with the web interface

The FV-110 is now ready to act as Master ACU.

To configure the Slave ACU

The Slave ACU is configured to use the Master ACU as VSAT modem profile. The
VSAT modem profile must point to the IP address of the Master ACU, that is the IP
address of the LAN port at which the Master/Slave communication cable is connected.

1. Add a specific Modem profile for dual-antenna mode, go to SETTINGS > Modem
profiles > New entry.

2. Enter the profile name, for example Dual Antenna Master.

Figure 5-28: Enabling dual-antenna mode in Master ACU

Figure 5-29: Dual-antenna mode, add Slave modem profile

3. As VSAT modem select Dual Antenna Master.

4. IP address: this is the IP address of the LAN connector at the Master ACU. See To
configure the LAN network on page 5-29.

5. Click Apply.

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Configuration with the web interface

Dual Antenna Master

Dual Antenna Master

6. Add a satellite profile that uses the VSAT modem Dual Antenna Master, go to
SETTINGS > Satellite profiles > New entry.

Figure 5-30: Dual-antenna mode, add Slave satellite profile

7. Enter the satellite profile name, for example: Dual Antenna Master.

8. As VSAT modem profile select Dual Antenna Master.

9. Click Apply.

10.Go to SETTINGS > Satellite profiles and activate the satellite profile Dual Antenna
Master.

Figure 5-31: Dual-antenna mode, Activate

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