SATLINK FB250 installation Guide
FB250 INSTALLATION MANUAL
The FB250 User Equipment (UE) is a maritime broadband system, providing
simultaneous high-speed data and voice communication via satellite through the
Inmarsat FleetBroadband system
Applications include:
Internet browsing
E-mail
Phone and fax services
Large file transfers
Video conferencing and Streaming
Features and interfaces
The FB250 FleetBroadband UE offers the following features and interfaces:
Simultaneous voice and data communication over FleetBroadband
Full duplex, single or multi-user, up to 284 kbps
Support for streaming IP at: 32, 64, 128 kbps
Installation of Satlink Maritime
1 General
Standard Voice (AMBE+2, 4.0 kbps)
Fax/High Quality Voice (64kbps, A-law PCM)
4 LAN ports [with 2 ports supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE)] for computers,
routers, access points, IP handsets etc.
2 Standard RJ11 Phone/Fax ports for standard phones, fax machines or analog
modems
Expansion slot (supporting 1 voice port and 1 LAN port)
Built-in Web Console allowing you to manage your phone book, messages and calls,
and customize the terminal to your specific needs
Input power: 10.5 V - 32 V DC (14 A - 5.5 A)
CE certified
FCC certified
Operation at high temperatures
Do not touch areas of the User Equipment (UE) that are marked with this symbol when
operating very high ambient temperatures.
Installed the UE in a location where unintentional contact can be avoided if the ambient
temperature may rise above 55°C. The UE can be placed in a accessible area if the maximum
ambient temperature does not exceed 55°C.
For more information on installation, refer to the installation section of the FB250 User
Equipment User’s Guide.
Throughout the document where references are made to products or part numbers then these
part numbers are as well valid when contacting Satlink.
READ THIS MANU A L CAREFULLY !
Warranty will be void if guidelines are not followed.
When installing a Maritime FBB 250 unit on a vessel the following important guidelines must
be followed in order to ensure that the antennas will operate trouble free throughout its
service life.
1 This kit include:
On this Satlink FB 250 Equipment you can find next on the package:
1.- Satlink FB 250 Antenna (Satlink Ref: )
2.- Satlink BDU 250 Unit (Satlink Ref: )
3.- Primary Handset and Cradle (Satlink Ref: )
4.- Power cable (Satlink Ref: )
5- Antena Coaxial Cable ((Satlink Ref: )
6.- User Manual
7.- Installation Manual
8.- Quick User Guide
9.- LAN Cable
10.- Support Cable for GPS or Service
2 FB250 System Units
1.- The Satlink FB250 System is base on:
a. Main Unit (BDU= Below Deck Unit)
BDU can be place in wall or desktop installation, you
should be care about power and ventilation
requirements.
Power supply
The voltage range is 10.5 - 32 VDC; 14A - 5.5A. It is
recommended that the voltage is provided by the 24 VDC power bus on the ship. Be aware of
high start-up peak current: 20A @ 24V, 5ms.
If a 24 VDC power bus is not available, an external 115/230 VAC to 24 VDC power supply
can be used.
Equipment ventilation
To ensure adequate cooling of the terminal, 5cm of unobstructed space must be maintained
around all sides of the unit (except the bottom side).
The ambient temperature range of the terminal is: -25°C to +55°C.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety
hazard.
b. Antenna Unit (ADU Above Deck Unit)
The FB250 FleetBroadband antenna system is a
FleetBroadband Class 9 system, based on 3 axes.
Communication between BDU and ADU is through a simple
coaxial cable. Inside the Antenna we can find a GPS antenna,
RF unit and unit boards for communication and stabilized the
antenna.
c. Primary Handset + Cradle
The Satlink FB250 has a dedicated RJ-45 port for connecting the
Primary Handset, this is a special RJ-45 port to communicate the BDU
with the Handset.
Handset is based on:
• Exclusive design
• Color screen
• Send SMS from Handset
• Languages: Spanish & English
• Weight: 80 gr
• Size: 14 x 6 x 3 cm
d. Powering and Antenna Cables
The equipment is shipped with all necessary cables to start up the system.
It is provide with:
- 1 Power Cable (3 meters)
o 1 Pair consists of Red (Positive) and Black (Negative)
o 12 AWG Wire:
- 1 Antenna Cable (22-meter RG 214/U Type terminated with both N (male)
connectors)
Specification on coaxial cable for another distance:
Antenna Cable Type Max Cable Length (m) Loss @ 1.6GHz (dB/100m)
Huber+Suhner RG223/U 18 60.5
Huber+Shuner RG214 34 32.9
Belden RG8/U 50 19.1
SSB-Electronic Ecoflex 15 80 13.1
Huber+Suhner S10162B11 90 12.0
Grounding, cables and connections
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an
electrical ground. Both terminal and antenna must be grounded to the ship. For further
grounding information refers to the Installation manual.
Do not extend the cables beyond the lengths specified for the equipment.
The cable between the terminal and antenna can be extended if it complies with the specified
data concerning cable losses etc.
All cables for the FB250 FleetBroadband system are shielded and should not be affected by
magnetic fields. However, try to avoid running cables parallel to AC wiring as it might cause
malfunction of the equipment.
3 Installation Guide ANTENNA (ADU)
Installation of the 3 axis antenna on a post is done according to Annex A. The diameter of the
post shall preferably be between 35 and 50 mm using the standard clamp supplied in the kit.
Annex A is self explaining. Notice the TORQUES for bolts and nuts.
A small loop should be made on the coax cable near to the plug SPAC M00233 in order to be
able to pull the cable about 15 cm up through the Mounting Pole, when the antenna is
installed or removed.
If a long (e.g. 3m) post is used onboard a ship it is recommended that this is fastened to the
ship using standard clamps rather than welding. This will enable the post to be laid down in
case removal of the antenna is required.
3.1 Characteristics of “Pole Mount Kit”
The installation is based on a “Pole Mount Kit” supplied by Satlink. Installation using the
“Pole Mount Kit” is shown in Annex A.
The kit consists of the following components and can be purchased from Satlink:
1) 1pcs. Mounting Pole, Part No. SPAC-M00423
2) 1pcs. Rubber Gasket, Part No. SPAC-M00425
3) 6pcs. Plastic Bushings, Part No. SPAC-M00227
4) 6pcs. Washer, Part No. SPAC-M90-10062
5) 6pcs. Screw, Part No. SPAC-M90-10102
6) 2pcs. Clamp, Part No. SPAC-M00428
7) 2pcs. Clamp, Part No. SPAC-M00429
8) 8pcs. Nuts M8, Part No. SPAC-M90-10105
9) 2pcs. Flange, Part No. SPAC-M00430
10) 1pcs. Plug for Mounting Pole, Part No. SPAC-M00233
11) 1pcs. Screw M5*10, Part No. SPAC-M90-10104
These components are shipped in one separate box. The installer, upon receipt of a box is
required to check the content.
Functionality of the components:
1) Mounting Pole Part No. SPAC-M00424 is a piece of standard tube with a mounting
flange welded onto it. The component is made from a stainless steel alloy that is easy to
cut, machine and weld. It is part of the ventilating system for the dome. The standard
length is 400mm and must not be shortened in maritime application.
2) Rubber Gasket, Part No. SPAC-M00425 is used to ensure that water or dust does not
enter into the area around the centre hole in the bottom of the dome. The centre hole is
part of the ventilating system for the dome and MUST NOT BE BLOCKED. Also the
gasket will protect the N-type connector from water and dust and hence ensure long life
time.
3) Bushings, Part No. SPAC-M00227 are used to ensure NO electric contact between the
mechanical parts of the antenna (in the dome) and the Mounting Pole. This isolation is not
required in vehicle installations but is required in maritime installations, where the
antenna and coaxial cable to the antenna must be isolated from ships structure in order to
avoid any circulating DC current that could cause uncontrolled corrosion.
4) Washers, Part No. SPAC-M90-10062 are used to protect the plastic bushings SPAC-
M00227 when the screws SPAC-M90-10102 are tightened to the specified torque (refer to
Annex A). The washers MUST be used.
5) Screws, Part No. SPAC-M90-10102 are M6 (metric), 25mm long screws made from
stainless steel (A4) are used for fastening the antenna to the flange on the Mounting Pole
so that the installation will endure vibrations and heavy loads due to wind or surges from
rough sea. DO NOT CHANGE THE LENGTH OF THE SCREWS.
6) Clamps, Part No. SPAC-M00428 are used to fasten the flanges SPAC-M00430 to the
Mounting Pole, refer to Annex A.
7) Clamps, Part No. SPAC-M00429 are used to fasten the Mounting Pole to any post
with a diameter between 35 and 50 mm, refer to Annex A.
8) Nuts, Part No. SPAC-M90-10105 are M8 nut used for the clamps, refer to Annex A.
Nuts are to be tightened to 5Nm.
9) Flange, Part No. SPAC-M00430 are used for linking the clamp holding forces.
10) Plug, Part No. SPAC-M00233 is used for partly closing the bottom of the Mounting
Pole so that no surge of water will fill the tube or damage any part of the antenna. Any
condensing water within the antenna and/or tube will drop out by the plug. The plug will
also prevent the coaxial cable from vibrating in the tube.
11) Screw, M5*10, Part No. SPAC-M90-10104 is used to secure the plug.
The kit offers the following advantages:
1. Flexible and ease of installation with no or little preceding work e.g. on board a
vessel.
2. Ventilation of the antenna and at the same time makes it comply with its relevant
IP class.
3. Protects the coaxial cable going to the antenna and its N-type connector.
4. Isolating the antenna from the structure on which it is installed, this is a must in
maritime installations where no DC-current is allowed to circulate in any part of ships
body.
3.2 Vibration Conditions
The antennas (2-and 3 axis versions) are designed to meet the following operating vibration
levels in any of 3 perpendicular directions measured at the mounting base of the radome i.e. at
the flange of the standard Mounting Pole described above:
Random Vibration 1.05 Grms with the following spectral density
5-20 Hz………….0.02G2/Hz
20-150 Hz……….-3dB/octave
And further,
Single Frequency Vibration 5-10 Hz with amplitude 2.54 mm
10-15 Hz with amplitude 0.76mm
15-25 Hz with amplitude 0.40mm
25-33 Hz with amplitude 0.23mm
Vibration levels in a typical installation are usually much less than to the above mentioned
values. It is however the responsibility of the installer to verify, that the cited levels are not
exceeded in any mode of operation of the vehicle/vessel. In case of abnormal vibration,
typically at a resonance frequency, measures much be taken in order to displace the resonance
frequency or to dampen the vibration amplitude.
3.3 Alternative installation kits
Satlink can assist in designing alternative Mounting Kits in case it should be needed e.g. in
places where space is limited. Any new design should take into consideration the functional
requirements listed in 2.
3.4 Installation Details
Installation of ADU with antenna cable
The location of the ADU has to be kept away from the beam width of any search or
tracking radar, which transmits radiating power, and HF/ VHF radiating antennas;
safety compass distance is also to be take into account
Important notes to be followed before installing ADU
The following notes shall be observed:
1. The location of the ADU has to be kept away from the beam width of any
search or tracking radar, which transits radiating power.
With reference to the illustration, there are recommended mounting positions of the
ADU where they are kept away from the red region area of the beam width. This way,
the ADU will not be interfered by any transmitting radar. The angle of radar beam
width normally ranges from 10º to 25º degrees with respect to the centre of the radar
arm. However, it is worthwhile to check its manufacture’s technical specification.
Radar Power Operation Damage
0 - 10 kW d = 5 m d = 2 m
10 - 30 kW d = 9 m d = 4 m
30 - 50 kW d = 12 m d = 5 m
ADU Mounting Base
N-Type Receptacle
15°
15°
R A D A R
d
2. The line of sight to satellites of the ADU shall not be obstructed by any large
obstacle in a vessel or ship. This will result in the degradation of the satellite
signal. Examples of the large obstacles are as follow:
Size (diameter) Distance (minimum)
16 cm 3 m
26 cm 5 m
52 cm 10 m
Position 2
Recommended positions
of ADU
Radar Beam Width
Position 1
Position 3
104 cm 20 m
• Upper deck of ship and ship’s funnels
• VSAT
• Large mechanical structure mounting of any radar
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