Orbit OCEANTRX4-500 Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and Operations Manual

Doc P/N: MAN33-0907, Rev. X2

1.15m (45”) Linear Ku-Band

Maritime Stabilized VSAT System

Preface Material

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About this Manual

This manual is designed to guide you through the installation and operating procedures for the OceanTRxTM4-500 Linear Ku-Band Maritime Satellite Communication System. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the information and procedures contained in this manual for smooth implementation of the system.

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Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. is an ISO 9001 registered company. Registration License No. 27870, issued May 1st, 2005.

ORBIT OceanTRx™4-500 Stabilized Maritime Satellite Communication

System is in conformity with the appropriate standards:

IEC EN 60950-1; IEC EN 60950-22; UL 60950-1; UL 60950-22; CAN/CSA-C22.2

The OceanTRx™4-500 system complies with the various worldwide

SatCom regulations (FCC, ETSI, EutelSat, IntelSat, ANATEL, etc.)

Certifications

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 Only qualified and trained personnel should perform installation,

operation and maintenance of this equipment.

 Only certified electricians should perform installation procedures that

relate to the electrical system and its connections. All electrical work must be performed in accordance with the relevant standards and the instructions in this manual.

 Before entering the Radome for maintenance purposes, shut off the main

power to the system from the ship’s electrical panel. Upon entry, switch off the ADE power box.

 Take extra care when handling the ADE power box, Slip-Ring, and power

supply units and their respective cables – which may be carrying 115/230 VAC.

 Take extra care when handling the servo drivers – which are connected

to 48 VDC.

 The system conducts potentially harmful voltages when connected to the

designated power sources. Never remove equipment covers except for maintenance or internal adjustments.

 Keep clear of the moving antenna at all times. The antenna pedestal is

equipped with high-torque motors that generate considerable force.

 When units are connected to the chassis’s ground (to prevent shock and

similar hazards), the chassis’s ground conductor must not be removed.

 To prevent shock or other hazards when sub-units are open or cables are

disconnected, do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

 Avoid making unauthorized modifications to the system. Any such

changes to the system will void the warranty.

 Do not disconnect cables from the equipment while the system is

running.

 When not assembled, ensure that the system and its components are not

exposed to moisture or high humidity.

 When installing the system, ensure to use the materials and tools

recommended in this manual.

NOTE: System interfaces require high-quality connectors and cables. Use only Orbit-authorized parts for repair.

Safety Precautions

The following general precautions apply to the installation, operation and servicing of the system. Specific warnings appear throughout the manual where they apply and may not appear in this summary.

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OceanTRx™

4-500

BUC

Power

ACGIH, 10mW/cm2

Occupational/Controlled

6 minutes

Averaging Time

Minimum Distance (m)

ICNIRP, 5mW/cm2

Occupational/Controlled

6 minutes

Averaging Time

Minimum Distance (m)

ICNIRP, 1mW/cm2

General/Uncontrolled

Inapplicable

Averaging Time

Min. Distance (m)

Ku-Band

Radome

8.0

Ku-Band

16W

Radome

12.0

Ku-Band

25W

Radome

18.0

Radiation Safety

NOTE: The Minimum Distances in the table are calculated according to ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists), and ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection), which is also adopted by FCC. (See 47 CFR §§2.1091 and 2.1093 on sourcebased time-averaging requirements for mobile and portable transmitters.)

Table 1-1: Safety Distances

The following figure illustrates the safety zones for the OceanTRxTM4-500 system.

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 About Orbit .................................................................................. 1-2

1.2 About OceanTRx

1.3 OceanTRx™4 Key Features and Advantages ..................................... 1-5

1.4 System Architecture for Standard Topology ...................................... 1-7

1.5 Dual System Topologies ................................................................. 1-8

1.6 Ku-Band BUC Configurations .......................................................... 1-9

1.7 Control and Monitoring ................................................................ 1-10

2 System Description ............................................................................ 2-1

2.1 System RF Layout ......................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Above Deck Equipment (ADE) - Antenna Unit ................................... 2-3

2.3 Central Control Unit (CCU) ............................................................. 2-4

4-500 Ka Band Inherent Support ......................... 1-3

2.4 Dual System Selector (DSS) ........................................................... 2-6

3 Pre-Installation Requirements ........................................................... 3-1

3.1 System Physical Specifications ........................................................ 3-2

3.2 Overview of the Pre-installation Requirements .................................. 3-2

3.3 Location for ADE ........................................................................... 3-4

3.3.1 Surface Stability .................................................................. 3-4

3.3.2 Location Criteria ................................................................... 3-4

3.4 Radome Support (Mast) Requirements ............................................. 3-5

3.4.1 Support Structure Minimum Requirements .............................. 3-6

3.4.2 Example of Mast Design ........................................................ 3-7

3.4.3 Mounting Surface Layout ....................................................... 3-8

3.5 Crane and Harness Specifications .................................................. 3-10

3.6 Main Power Cabling and UPS Guidelines ......................................... 3-11

3.6.1 Power Requirements ........................................................... 3-11

3.6.2 Cabling Guidelines .............................................................. 3-11

3.7 Verify Tx/Rx Path Gain Budgets .................................................... 3-11

3.7.1 OceanTRx4-500 Single System Configuration ........................ 3-15

3.7.2 OceanTRx4-500 Dual System Configuration ........................... 3-19

3.8 Pre-Installation Checklist .............................................................. 3-25

4 Unpacking and Mounting .................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Unpacking the System ................................................................... 4-2

4.1.1 Crate Dimensions ................................................................. 4-2

4.1.2 Crate Inspection and Unpacking ............................................. 4-3

4.2 Mounting ADE ............................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1 Securing and Lifting Antenna System ...................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Mounting and Securing onto the Support Structure (e.g. Mast) .. 4-6

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5 Installation Procedure ....................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Required Tools .............................................................................. 5-2

5.2 ADE Physical Preparations and Connections ...................................... 5-2

5.2.1 Opening the Hatch ............................................................... 5-3

5.2.2 Unlocking the Pedestal Axes .................................................. 5-3

5.2.3 ADE to BDE LMR Coaxial RF Cable Connection ......................... 5-4

5.2.4 Power Connections and Power ON .......................................... 5-5

5.3 BDE Installation Procedure ............................................................. 5-6

5.3.1 Rack Installation Criteria ....................................................... 5-6

5.3.2 CCU Installation Procedure .................................................... 5-7

5.3.3 DSS Installation Procedure .................................................... 5-9

6 Navigating the MTSVLink ................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Opening a Session to the CCU ........................................................ 6-2

6.2 Main Screens ................................................................................ 6-4

6.2.1 Startup Screen .................................................................... 6-5

6.2.2 Basic Screen ........................................................................ 6-6

6.2.3 Operation Screen ................................................................. 6-8

6.3 Saving Configuration changes ....................................................... 6-10

6.4 Shortcuts ................................................................................... 6-11

6.5 Configuring the Display ................................................................ 6-12

7 Setup Procedure ................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 Overview of the Commissioning Procedure ....................................... 7-2

7.2 Compass Input Configuration .......................................................... 7-2

7.2.1 Selecting Compass Type ....................................................... 7-2

7.2.2 Set Compass Communication Parameters ................................ 7-3

7.2.3 Setting Ship’s Heading Manually ............................................ 7-5

7.3 Selecting a Satellite ....................................................................... 7-5

7.3.1 Loading a Satellite List File .................................................... 7-6

7.3.2 Manually Defining a Satellite .................................................. 7-7

7.3.3 Defining Channels (Tracking Signals) ...................................... 7-8

7.3.4 Selecting the Desired Satellite and Channels ......................... 7-10

7.4 Perform Compass Offset .............................................................. 7-11

7.5 Setup Blockage Zone ................................................................... 7-15

7.6 Acquire Satellite and Verify AGC ................................................... 7-18

7.7 OpenAMIP Connection – Optional for Idirect Modems ....................... 7-19

7.8 CPI and 1dBcP Compression Point Test .......................................... 7-20

7.9 Configure Modem and Verify Rx Lock ............................................. 7-21

7.9.1 Satellite Validation ............................................................. 7-21

7.9.2 Fine Adjustment (1dBc) ...................................................... 7-22

7.10 Submitting the Commissioning Checklist ........................................ 7-23

8 System Operation .............................................................................. 8-1

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8.1 System Operation Modes ............................................................... 8-2

8.1.1 Operating Modes Menu Options .............................................. 8-2

8.1.2 Acquire Mode ....................................................................... 8-3

8.1.3 Acquire Satellite Preset Mode ................................................. 8-3

8.1.4 Step-Track Mode .................................................................. 8-4

8.1.5 Peak Mode .......................................................................... 8-4

8.1.6 Point to Satellite Mode .......................................................... 8-4

8.1.7 Satellite Preset Mode ............................................................ 8-5

8.1.8 Search Mode ....................................................................... 8-5

8.1.9 Stand-by Mode .................................................................... 8-6

8.1.10 Manual Mode .................................................................... 8-6

8.1.11 Stow Mode ....................................................................... 8-7

8.1.12 Test Trajectory Mode ......................................................... 8-8

8.1.13 Program Route Mode ......................................................... 8-9

8.1.14 Acquire Program Track Mode .............................................. 8-9

Contents

8.2 Satellite Database Management ...................................................... 8-9

8.2.1 Configuring the Satellite Database .......................................... 8-9

8.2.2 Filtering the View of Available Satellite Definitions .................. 8-13

8.2.3 Managing the Satellite Database .......................................... 8-13

8.3 Manual Input to the System ......................................................... 8-16

8.3.1 Setting the AGC Threshold .................................................. 8-16

8.3.2 Setting the Ship’s Heading .................................................. 8-17

8.3.3 Setting the GPS Position ..................................................... 8-18

8.4 Rebooting the ACU ...................................................................... 8-19

8.5 Configuring Host Hardware Interfaces ............................................ 8-19

8.5.1 Host Hardware Interface Dialog ........................................... 8-19

8.5.2 Compass Configuration ....................................................... 8-20

8.5.3 Viewing Additional Modem Parameters .................................. 8-22

8.5.4 Configuring IRD Signal Lock ................................................ 8-23

8.5.5 Configuring the GPS Output Hardware Interface ..................... 8-24

8.6 Configuring the Cease Tx Function ................................................ 8-25

8.6.1 Tx Chain Windows .............................................................. 8-26

8.7 Configuring the Restart Mode ....................................................... 8-28

8.8 Configuring AGC Threshold ........................................................... 8-29

8.9 Configuring the NBR .................................................................... 8-30

8.10 System Constellation and Communication Parameters ..................... 8-31

9 Monitoring and Analysis Tools............................................................ 9-1

9.1 Spectrum Analyzer Tool ................................................................. 9-2

9.1.1 Navigating the Spectrum Analyzer Tool ................................... 9-3

9.1.2 Acquisition Criteria ............................................................... 9-5

9.1.3 Configuring the Display ......................................................... 9-6

9.1.4 Running a Measurement ....................................................... 9-7

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9.2 Graphics Data Logger .................................................................. 9-10

9.2.1 Using the Graphic Data Logger............................................. 9-10

9.2.2 Configuring the Graphic Data Logger .................................... 9-10

9.2.3 Logging Data with the Graphic Data Logger ........................... 9-11

9.2.4 Analyzing and Saving Logger Data ....................................... 9-12

9.3 Calibrating and Activating Noise Floor Correction............................. 9-14

9.3.1 Calibrating the Noise Floor .................................................. 9-14

9.3.2 Typical Noise Floor Curves ................................................... 9-16

9.3.3 Activating Noise Floor Correction .......................................... 9-18

9.4 Monitoring System Voltage and Temperature Test Points ................. 9-19

9.5 Monitoring the MtsVLink Work Session ........................................... 9-19

9.6 System Messages Log .................................................................. 9-20

9.7 Downloading the Status Dump File ................................................ 9-21

9.8 Viewing Software Version Details .................................................. 9-22

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ....................................................... A-1

Appendix B: MIB for the Antenna Control Unit ......................................... B-1

Appendix C. Status Messages .................................................................. C-1

Messages (Informative) ....................................................................... C-1

Warning Messages ............................................................................... C-2

Error Messages ................................................................................... C-4

Appendix D: BDE Equipment Pinout ......................................................... D-1

Modem M&C Connector pin-out ............................................................. D-1

SYNCHRO & SBS Compass Connector pin-out ......................................... D-1

NMEA Compass Connector pin-out ......................................................... D-3

Appendix E: Preparing the ADE-BDE Cable .............................................. E-1

Appendix F: Pre-Installation Checklist..................................................... F-4

Mechanical Stability .............................................................................. F-4

Maintenance Access .............................................................................. F-4

Line of Sight ........................................................................................ F-5

Other Considerations ............................................................................ F-5

Mounting Surface ................................................................................. F-5

Appendix G: Installation Checklist ........................................................... G-1

Please check the state of the G-Shock detectors and mark their color: ....... G-1

Crate Visual Inspection ........................................................................ G-2

Appendix H: Commissioning Checklist ..................................................... H-1

Mechanical Stability ............................................................................. H-1

Maintenance Access ............................................................................. H-1

Line of Sight ....................................................................................... H-1

Other Considerations ........................................................................... H-2

Mounting Surface ................................................................................ H-2

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1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the OceanTRx

The following information is included in this chapter:

1.1 About Orbit .................................................................................. 1-2

1.2 About OceanTRx

1.3 OceanTRx™4 Key Features and Advantages ..................................... 1-5

1.4 System Architecture for Standard Topology ...................................... 1-7

1.5 Dual System Topologies ................................................................. 1-8

1.6 Ku-Band BUC Configurations .......................................................... 1-9

1.7 Control and Monitoring ................................................................ 1-10

4-500 Ka Band Inherent Support ......................... 1-3

4-500 system.

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About Orbit Introduction

1.1 About Orbit

ORBIT is a global provider of highly engineered mission-critical communications systems and solutions for aerospace, maritime and earth observation applications in commercial, defense and homeland security markets.

ORBIT has developed, manufactured, delivered and supports thousands of mission critical systems worldwide since 1970.

Our portfolio includes Mobile Satellite Communications systems (Satcom), which are deployed on thousands of marine (over 3,500 installation worldwide), airborne and ground platforms worldwide, Communications Management Systems (CMS), and Tracking & Telemetry solutions (T&T).

ORBIT’s customers include military users from more than 30 armed forces around the

world, major integrators, communications service providers and earth observation organizations. ORBIT was selected as the Satcom providers of more than 20 leading Navies worldwide.

Figure 1-1: Orbit’s Distribution and Support Centers

ORBIT is a public company, traded in the Israeli stock exchange, with a headquarter in Israel and international sales and customer support network that includes the United States, Europe, Brazil and Singapore, in addition to its international technical service centers located around the world.

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Introduction About OceanTRxTM 4-500 Ka Band Inherent Support

1.2 About OceanTRx

OceanTRxTM4-500 is part of OceanTRx4™product family. OceanTRx™4 is a revolutionary compact, lightweight maritime antenna system. (Other typical solutions require 88% more deck space and can be up to 40% heavier).

OceanTRx™4 innovative platform supports a variety of 1.15m stabilized maritime

antenna system configurations in the Ku and Ka bands. As a common platform, it is inherently designed to accommodate the current and future needs of the maritime market. Built to empower mission and business-critical applications, OceanTRx™4 features outstanding RF performance, system availability and dynamic response under virtually any sea conditions. As such, the system is an optimal solution for the broadband communications needs of myriad maritime platforms such as frigates, container ships, offshore drilling support vessels, mega yachts, and other vessels.

The 500 Series features built-in Ka band fully compatible design to ensure smooth migration to future high-speed Ka band services - for the entire Ka band range - using GEO and MEO satellites. OceanTRx™4-500 provides multi-band frequency support for Ku, Ka and X bands*, based on field exchangeable kits.

* Field upgradable upon release and customization

4-500 Ka Band Inherent Support

Figure 1-2: OceanTRxTM4 Antenna-to-Radome

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About OceanTRxTM 4-500 Ka Band Inherent Support Introduction

This system consists of two main assemblies:

 Above Deck Equipment (ADE) - antenna system  Below Deck Equipment (BDE) - Control and management unit. Installed in a 19” rack

below deck and connected to the ship’s communication and navigational (GPS) infrastructure

Figure 1-3: OceanTRxTM4-500 Antenna-to-Radome

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Introduction OceanTRx™4 Key Features and Advantages

1.3 OceanTRx™4 Key Features and Advantages

 Designed for Reliability and Durability - designed to withstand the most

demanding sea conditions.

OceanTRx™4 features a low-intensity electro-mechanical design and complies with the most stringent environmental standards for shocks, bumps and vibrations – including MIL-STD-167-1A and DNV 2.4 Class C, as well as IEC-60721 and designed to MILSTD-901D (Grade B) standards in its enhanced configuration for defense and offshore O&G applications.

 Rapid Low-Cost Installation - OceanTRx™4 is quick and simple to install, since it

does not require balancing and uses a single cable for below-deck connectivity.

The system is shipped fully assembled and pre-tested over satellite. It can be installed in a mere matter of hours, dramatically shortening your installation time as compared to equivalent solutions.

 Balance Free System Installation/Upgrades/Maintenance - Balance Free

system both during installation and upgrades.

Lowers cost of ownership as no periodic visits are required for balancing.

 Enhanced on-board Serviceability and Platform Commonality for Cost-

Effective Operations - highly accessible pedestal design, enabling convenient

service support and field upgrade process.

As part of ORBIT’s new OceanTRx™ product line, OceanTRx™4-500 shares common electronic field-replaceable units (FRUs) with ORBIT’s OceanTRx™4 systems, allowing for lower cost of ownership, easier maintenance support, and shorter response times.

 Superior Tracking Performance - Orbit's superior tracking performance results with

better RF performance and signal stability. Tracking performance is critical parameter when operating large dish and when operating at high frequencies such as Ku and Ka bands.

For over 30 years, Orbit designs and manufactures elite tracking products with best in class tracking technology. This technology is used for its vast product portfolio such as missile and aircrafts tracking which have the most demanding tracking requirements.

 Superior Performance & Air-Time Efficiency - outstanding RF performance,

combined with the modem’s adaptive coding modulation (ACM) technology and the

superior tracking performance, improves satellite resource usage and ensures alwayson connectivity on the fringes of satellite coverage.

 High versatility and multiple configurations - built-in support for a wide range of

configurations with different RF packages (Ku, Ka*) and BUC power levels (up to 25W without cooling) facilitates field upgradability without the need for accurate balancing. The system supports dual or triple system operation and comes with either a white or gray radome.

* Field upgradable upon release and customization

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OceanTRx™4 Key Features and Advantages Introduction

 Field Upgradability – system is field upgraded between Ku-band and Ka-band*.

OceanTRx™4 is designed to simultaneously support two BUC modules for rapid field upgrade process.

Upgrades (configuration dependent) require changing a number of modules: Feed and LNB, BUC and cables. If two BUC modules are installed in the system, only the Feed+LNB needs changing.

* Field upgradable upon release and customization

 Seamless Global Coverage - OceanTRx™4 ensures worldwide connectivity by

supporting the full range of Ku or Ka band frequencies using optional RF feeds for GEO or MEO satellites.

Operating with satellites across geographical regions, OceanTRx™4 delivers seamless global coverage via automatic beam switching (ABS) achieved through the industrystandard OpenAMIP and ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocols. Electrically switchable polarization facilitates satellite switching and increases system versatility.

 Remote Connection, Monitoring, Diagnostics and Troubleshooting - advanced

remote monitoring capabilities allow complete replication of the system interface to any remote PC.

Combined with an inherent logger and spectrum analyzer, it enables off-site technicians to remotely monitor and operate the system, or carry out troubleshooting and diagnostics as if they were on the ship, thereby reducing operational costs. Open platform design supports the use of SNMP for carrying out network and system management, while enabling system integration with any network operations center (NOC). Secured remote connection is available for software upgrades.

 Strict Regulatory Compliance and Certifications

OceanTRx™4 complies with industry regulations and standards for X, Ku and Ka bands including ITU, FCC, ETSI, EutelSat, IntelSat, ANATEL regulations (for Ku & Ka Bands), as well as “STANAG 4484” and “Skynet 5-Paradigm”(for X Band).

 World-Class Customer Support - five regional service centers located around the

globe, ORBIT’s trained support engineers/technicians are available 24x7 to handle the

immediate needs of customers worldwide.

A global inventory replenishment system ensures efficient spare parts distribution across regions. By using remote connection for troubleshooting and diagnostics, ORBIT expedites service support and enhances overall cost-effectiveness for its customers.

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Introduction System Architecture for Standard Topology

1.4 System Architecture for Standard Topology

The OceanTRx™4-500 system consists of the following main elements:

 Antenna system – mounted above deck as a single unit, the system is designed to

operate with a specific satellite band. It receives and transmits high-frequency signals from and to the satellite.

 Control and Communication Unit (CCU) - installed below deck in a standard rack, this

unit interfaces to the antenna system (via a single cable) and to the ship’s communication and navigational infrastructure.

The antenna system interfaces to the CCU via a single coaxial cable. The CCU acquires signals from the ship’s compass and satellite modem for integration with the satellite data.

NOTE: The illustration below provides an overview of the connections. It does not include the power cables and other specific connections.

Figure 1-4: Single System Configuration Architecture Overview

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Dual System Topologies Introduction

1.5 Dual System Topologies

Dual system topologies are used in scenarios where installation space and line-of-sight to the sky/satellite is limited. In this type of scenario, the installation of two smaller antenna systems instead of one larger antenna system is recommended.

In a dual-system topology, two smaller antenna systems (installed above deck), are connected to the management equipment (located below deck), for single-source management.

This type of installation utilizes a Dual-System-Selector (DSS) to provide single-source management of both antenna assemblies via a single CCU.

NOTE: The illustration below provides an overview of the connections. It does not include the power cables and other specific connections.

Figure 1-5: Dual System Configuration Architecture Overview

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Introduction Ku-Band BUC Configurations

BUC/LNB

Band

Power

BUC Agilis 8W

BUC Wavestream 16W

BUC Agilis 16W

16W

BUC Wavestream 25W

BUC Agilis 25W

25W

BUC Wavestream 40W

40W

1.6 Ku-Band BUC Configurations

Specific configurations of OceanTRx™4-500 system provide support for continuous communication on global voyages via automatic beam switching between satellites. This feature supports a wide variety of configurations that cover Global-Ku Band and future Ka/X Band requirements and consists of the following components:

 Global LNB – Covers the full Ku-Band receive range via selection of one of four LO

(local oscillator) ranges.

 Cross Polarization Feed

The OceanTRxTM4-500 system is available with a wide variety of Ku-Band BUCs that work with linear RF feeds. Antenna polarization is electrically switchable for Ku-Band feeds.

The OceanTRxTM4-500 system supports a two-BUC configuration with field replaceable feeds, enabling easy switching between Ku-Feeds, and a dual system configuration (two

systems controlled from a single interface).

NOTE: The configurations below comprise fully integrated and operational systems including BUC and dual or quad-band LNB. Available with linear polarization or Co-Cross Polarization Feed. Other configurations may be available on request.

Table 1-1 BUC LNB Band Power

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Control and Monitoring Introduction

1.7 Control and Monitoring

The system can be managed by opening a local or remote session to the CCU. The CCU supports Ethernet and USB connections on the front and on the rear panel.

NOTE: Optional - foldable LCD and 1U keyboard can be ordered from Orbit.

 Local management – local connection to the CCU, where the CCU operates as the

management station and external peripherals (keyboard, mouse, screen) are connected to the CCU. Management is performed via MtsVLink management SW.

Figure 1-6: Local Management

 Remote management – opening a remote CCU session a standard MIB application or

MtsVLink: in-band (via modem), out-band (via L-band modems such as Fleetboard band, airband)

Figure 1-7: Remote Management

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2 System Description

The following information is included in this chapter:

2.1 System RF Layout ......................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Above Deck Equipment (ADE) - Antenna Unit ................................... 2-3

2.3 Central Control Unit (CCU) ............................................................. 2-4

2.4 Dual System Selector (DSS) ........................................................... 2-6

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System RF Layout System Description

2.1 System RF Layout

The following figure shows the frequencies and RF measurements at various points in the system.

Figure 2-1: OceanTRxTM4-500 RF Layout

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System Description Above Deck Equipment (ADE) - Antenna Unit

Radome

Azimuth Axis

Radome Base

Hatch in Radome Base

Tilt axis

Elevation axis

Marker location

2.2 Above Deck Equipment (ADE) - Antenna Unit

The ADE consists of the antenna system, completely covered and protected by a Radome. Maintenance access is provided by a service hatch in the Radome base.

The antenna system supports three rotary axes:

 Azimuth axis – provides continuous unlimited 360 rotation.  Tilt axis – provides ±70 of horizontal rotation.  Elevation axis – provides 150 of vertical rotation (-30 to +120).

These three axes and their range of movement allow continuous focus on the satellite

under all specified sea conditions without exceeding the system’s mechanical limits or

encountering geometrical keyholes.

In addition to the above axes, an additional Polarization Skew axis provides 230 of rotation (±115).

NOTE: The marker provides a reference to the optimal installation position – it should be (as much as possible) in line with the ship’s vertical axis.

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Figure 2-2: Above Deck Equipment (ADE)

Central Control Unit (CCU) System Description

Interface

Function

USB

General purpose USB port

LAN

Network management connection.

POWER

On/Off (soft) switch. (Main power ON/OFF switch is located on the rear panel).

2.3 Central Control Unit (CCU)

The CCU is installed below deck, in a 19” rack. It provides interfaces to the following:

 ADE - Antenna unit  Ship’s compass  Satellite modem  Communication infrastructure

The CCU implements the required IF and RF conversion functions, and supports both local and remote system management and control functionality via MtsVLink management software installed on the CCU.

NOTE: There are two CCU models: with and without 10MHz reference signal. Models without the reference signal require an external 10MHz reference signal from the ship’s modem.

2.3.1.1 CCU Front Panel

The CCU front panel contains the On/Off (soft) switch, a connection to the LAN and a USB port.

NOTE: Additional Ethernet and USB connections are available on the rear panel.

Figure 2-3: CCU Front Panel

Table 2-1: CCU Front Panel Interfaces

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System Description Central Control Unit (CCU)

Interface

Function

ADE

N-Type. Connection to ADE via ADE-BDE coaxial cable

AUX-IF1/IF2

F-Type. For CCU with 10MHz reference signal. Connection to ship’s modem.

Tx/Rx

F-Type. For CCU without 10MHz reference signal. Connection to ship’s modem.

LAN (2 ports)

General purpose Ethernet ports

USB (2 ports)

General purpose USB ports

VGA

HD15. External video monitor connection. Used in conjunction with keyboard and mouse (USB

connections) for direct management connection to the CCU.

AUX COM

D-Type (15-pin). Relevant for dual system configurations. Connects to the DSS.

MODEM

D-Type (9-pin). Modem management and control, M&C port connections.

Optional: connection to IRD, GPS output etc.

COMPASS

Compass interfaces. Connect the compass to the connector corresponding to the compass type operating on your ship:

NMEA: D-Type (9-pin) SYNCHRO or SBS: D-Type (25-pin)

POWER (inlet)

Male. Connects to the mains AC power

POWER (switch)

Power ON/OFF

ATTENUATION Rx*

Rx attenuation ON or OFF (8dB Attenuation)

ATTENUATION Tx*

Tx attenuation ON or OFF (15dB Attenuation)

2.3.1.2 CCU Rear Panel

The CCU rear panel contains interfaces to the ADE and to the ship’s communication equipment.

NOTE: BDE equipment pinouts are provided in Appendix D.

Figure 2-4: CCU Rear Panel

The following table describes the connectors and switches on the rear panel of the CCU.

Table 2-2: CCU Rear Panel Interfaces

*According to cable length.

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Dual System Selector (DSS) System Description

Interface

Function

POWER

Power switch. (Main power ON/OFF switch is located on the rear panel).

2.4 Dual System Selector (DSS)

The DSS is used to implement dual-system configurations (see section 1.5). Both systems are managed via the CCU. See section 1.5.

The DSS provides interfaces to the following:

 Second Antenna unit  CCU for single source management and interface to the ship’s modem

2.4.1.1 DSS Front Panel

The DSS front panel contains the On/Off switch.

Figure 2-5: DSS Front Panel

Table 2-3: DSS Front Panel Interfaces

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System Description Dual System Selector (DSS)

Interface

Function

ADE2

N-Type. Connects to the ADE-BDE coaxial cable on the second system

CCU - RX

F-Type. Input, connects to the CCU RX port

CCU - TX

F-Type. Output, connects to the CCU TX port

MODEM - RX

F-Type. Output, connects to the CFE modem RX port

MODEM - TX

F-Type. Input, connects to the CFE modem TX port in systems with a CCU without 10MHz and to the CCU AUX-IF2 port with a CCU with 10MHz

LAN

R-J45. Connects to one of the CCU LAN ports

AUX COM

D-Type. 15-pin - passes switching commands from CCU to the DSS.

Connects to the CCU AUX COM port

POWER

Connects to the mains AC power

POWER

Turns the power to the internal DSS power supply ON or OFF

ATTN-1

Raises or lowers attenuation of the first system (attached to the CCU) Tx signal in 1dB steps

ATTN-2

Raises or lowers attenuation of the second system (attached to the DSS) Tx signal in 1dB steps

ATTENUATION-2 RX

Turns Rx attenuation of the second system ON or OFF (8dB Attenuation)

ATTENUATION-2 TX

Turns Tx attenuation of the second system ON or OFF (15dB Attenuation)

2.4.1.2 DSS Rear Panel Interfaces

The DSS rear panel contains the power interfaces, and connections to the CCU and second antenna unit (ADE).

NOTE: BDE equipment pinouts are provided in Appendix D.

Figure 2-6: DSS Rear Panel

Table 2-4: DSS Rear panel Interfaces

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3 Pre-Installation Requirements

This chapter provides the criteria for choosing the exact installation site for the satellite and the required installation equipment.