Thrane&Thrane TT-3020B Installation Manual

TTT-3020B

aMaritime

a t ra s i eCapsat Transceiver

for the

Inmarsat-C Network

I t lla aInstallation Manual

Version 2.20

© Copyright Thrane & Thrane A/S. May 1995

Tobaksvejen 23, DK-2860 Soeborg. Denmark

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Equipment installation 2

2.1 Introduction 2

2.1.1 Initial inspection 2

2.1.2 Packing list 3

2.1.3 Storage 4

2.1.4 Repacking for shipment 4

2.2 Technical specifications 5

2.3 Power requirements 7

2.3.1 AC mains operation 7

2.3.1.1 Integrated Capsat System 7

2.3.1.2 Power connector 8

2.3.2 Fuses 9

2.3.3 Grounding 9

2.4 TT-3001 Antennas 11

2.4.1 Antenna types 11

2.4.1.1 TT-3001B Option 001 Maritime Antenna 11

2.4.2 Mounting bracket 12

2.4.3 Antenna connector 12

2.4.4 Antenna cable 12

2.4.5 Mounting considerations 13

2.4.5.1 TT-3001B-opt. 001 Maritime Antenna 13

2.4.6 Safety Distance for Antenna Units 15

2.5 TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver 16

2.5.1 Mounting bracket 16

2.5.2 Communication port 16

2.5.2.1 Baudrate and protocol settings 16

2.5.2.2 X4 Connector interface 17

2.5.2.3 Interfacing to peripherals 17

2.5.2.3.1 TT-3606A Message Terminal 18

2.5.2.3.2 IBM Compatible PC (Personal Computer) 18

2.5.2.3.3 Computerized equipment 18

2.5.2.3.4 Flow control 19

2.5.3 T-Bus Connector 19

2.5.3.1 Changing port X5 to input NMEA 0183 data 20

2.5.3.2 Changing port X5 to output NMEA 0183 data 20

2.5.3.3 Changing port X5 to T-Bus communication 20

2.5.4 Switch settings 21

2.5.5 Jumper configurations 22

2.5.5.1 Default configuration 22

2.5.6 Clock battery back-up 22

2.5.7 NMEA 0183 Navigational Interface 23

2.5.7.1 NMEA 0183 Reception 23

2.5.7.2 NMEA 0183 Transmission 24

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2.6 TT-3606A Message Terminal (optional) 26

2.6.1 Communication port 26

2.6.2 Printer port 26

2.6.3 VDU Interface 27

2.6.3.1 TT-3602D SVGA Monitor 27

2.6.3.2 TT-3680M DC to DC Converter (70Watt) 28

2.6.4 TT-3601A keyboard 28

2.7 TT-3680A/B Power Supply (optional) 29

2.7.1 TT-3680A Power Supply (80 Watt) 29

2.7.2 TT-3680B Power Supply (200 Watt) 29

2.8 TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer 30

2.8.1 Mounting plate 30

2.9 TT-3042B Remote Alarm 32

2.10 Built-in GPS (optional) 32

2.11 General interconnect information 34

3. System Generation 35

3.1 Introduction 35

3.2 Terminal preparation 36

3.2.1 TT-3606A Message Terminal 36

3.2.2 IBM Compatible PC 36

3.2.3 Computerized equipment/handheld terminals 36

3.3 Entering the System Generation 37

3.4 The system generation menu 37

3.4.1 Entering your mobile type and number 38

3.4.1.1 Fast access to the Mobile Type 38

3.5 Leaving the system generation 40

4. Commissioning of the equipment 41

4.1 Introduction 41

4.2 The first login (commissioning) 42

4.3 Overview of a Link Test 42

4.4 Details of a Link Test 43

4.5 Commissioned status 44

4.6 Uncommissioned status 44

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1. t tioIntroduction

This manual provides instructions for installing, configuring and testing of a TT-3000
Integrated Capsat System that includes a model TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver.

The various Capsat Systems available from Thrane & Thrane are decribed in the manual
Integrated Capsat Systems. Please consult this manual if your uncertain what kind of
system you will be installing.

A wide variety of options and accessories may be linked together with the Capsat
Transceiver, and the specific installation and configuring of these are to be found in
their respective Reference Manuals.

The relevant cabinet drawings and mounting information illustrations are found in the
back of this manual.

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2.2. ui all ioEquipment installation

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides specific information enabling you to install the Model TT-3020B
Capsat Transceiver into your own system, with minimal effort. The default, or factory
configuration is described, together with procedures for altering this configuration.

2.1.1 Initial inspection

R NWARNING

To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical

tests if there is any sign of shipping damage to any portion 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 TT-3020B Transceiver.

Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of mishandling
during the transit. If the shipping carton is severely damaged or waterstained request
that the carrier's agent be present when opening the carton. Save the carton packing
material for future use.

Contents of the shipment should be as listed in the packing list below. If the contents
are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the TT-3020B Capsat
Transceiver does not work properly, notify your dealer.

After you unpack the TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver , inspect it thoroughly for hidden
damage and loose components or fittings.

² Inspect the cable harness for stress, loose or broken wires, or broken cable tires.
² Examine all the components for loose or missing hardware. Tighten all loose

hardware.

² Remove loose debris from the cabinet interior.

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2.1.2 Packing list

Your Transceiver unit comes in a box with the following parts:

t u bPart number tItem

s

t aPart Name UseUse

403022-001 1 TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver
52-200145-048 12 HCF 1876 screw, pozi,

mushroom, 4x8mm

Fitting the angle or distance

mountings
33-200192-120 2 Fuse, 12A mT Spare
31-200098-009 1 Connector, D 9-pin male Spare
31-200100-009 1 House, D 9-pin Spare
31-200472-058 1 Connector, BNC Solder,

Male

Spare
37-101098 1 Battery Cable, 2m, 1.5mm

2

Connecting Transceiver to

Power Supply
61-100823 1 PC Cable 9-9 Pin, 2m Connecting Transceiver to PC

or Message Terminal
37-201237-925 1 PC-Adaptor 9/25 pin Connecting Transceiver to PC
41-100742 2 Distance, Mounting Fitting Message Terminal to

Transceiver
41-100562 2 Angle, Mounting Fiiting Transceiver or

Message Terminal to desk or

console
40-10202-002 1 Diskette, 3½": TT-10202B

Capsat Program

For PC
98-403020-002 1 TT-3000 Capsat System

Reference Manual including
the following:

Integrated Capsat Systems
Operators Guide

This manual
1 Transceiver Test Sheet
1 Inmarsat-C Commissioning

Application Form

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The Antenna is shipped in a separate box.

69-102881 1 TT-3001B Antenna Unit
51-200833-003 1 Unbraco Key, Steel N3 For antenna mounting
51-200834-006 1 Unbraco Key, Steel N6 For antenna mounting

1 Self-bonding tape, 30cm For sealing the antenna

connector

1 Description for fitting self-

bonding tape

403020-941 1 Antenna cable, 5m
Table 1: Packing list.

2.1.3 Storage

The TT-3020B may be stored or shipped in temperatures within the limits -40° C to +80°
C. It is advisable to protect the TT-3020B from extreme temperature variation which can
cause excessive condensation. It is recommended that the TT-3020B is unpacked
immediately on delivery.

2.1.4 Repacking for shipment

The shipping carton for the TT-3020B has been carefully designed to protect the
transceiver and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing
material should be used if repacking for shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of
service required, a failure description, return address, model number and full serial
number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.

If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general instructions should
be used for repacking with commercially available material.

1. Wrap the TT-3020B in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag indicating the type of
service required, return address, model number and full serial number.

2. Use a strong shipping container, e.g. a double walled carton of 160 kg test material.

3. Protect the front- and rear panel with cardboard and insert a 7 cm to 10 cm layer of
shock absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the sides of the
container.

4. Seal the shipping container securely.

5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.

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2.2 Technical specifications

Model TT-3020B
General Specifications Meets or exceeds all INMARSAT

specifications for the Inmarsat-C

Network and GMDSS requirements.
Transmit Frequency 1626.5 to 1646.5 MHz.
Receive Frequency 1530.0 to 1545.0 MHz.
Channel Spacing 5 kHz.
Modulation 1200 symbols/sec BPSK.
Ambiquity Resolution Unique word.
Coding R 1/2 K=7 convolutional code,

(interleaved code symbols RX).
DataRate 600 bit/sec.
RX Frame Length 8.64 seconds.
TX Signalling Access Mode Slotted ALOHA.
TX Message Channel TDMA & FDMA,interleaved code

symbol.
Antenna Interface Standard 50 Ohm female N-connnector,

max 100 meter cable.
GPS Interface 50 dB antenna amplification, 50 Ohm

female SMA-connector output for GPS

antenna
Terminal Interface CCITT Rec.V.24/28, 100-9600 Baud IA-5

code, DB-9F connector.
Printer Interface Standard parallel Centronics, DB-25F

connector.
Navigator and Alarm Interface CCITT Rec. V.10 Special with NMEA-

0183 interface and multidrop

addressing, female BNC-connector,

max.100 meter cable.
System Setup EEPROM programming from operator

terminal
DC Power Source 10.5 to 32 V floating DC

RX: 9.5 W

TX: 80 W
Ambient Temperature -25°C to 55°C operating

-40°C to 80°C storage.

Electronic Unit Mounting Flange mounting with optional 19" rack

bracket.
Dimensions H x W x D 62mm x 214mm x 279mm.
Weight 3.2 Kg

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Maritime Antenna
TT-3001B Opt. 001

Inmarsat-C/GPS omnidirectional
antenna, RHC polarized.
G/T: -23 dB/K
EIRP: 14 dBW ± 2dB at 5° elevation.
Temperature: -35°C to55°C operating,

-40°C to 80°C storage.
Dimensions (H x G): 237 mm x 150 mm
conical ex. mounting.

Weight 2.2 Kg.
Solar Radiation Infra-red radiation 500W/m2 (EME).
Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing at 40°C.
Precipitation Up to 50 mm/hour, droplet size 0.5 to

4.5 mm (EME).
Ice Up to 25 mm (EME).
Wind Up to 200 km/hour (maritime antenna).
Vibration Operational Random 5-20 Hz: 0.02 g2/Hz

20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.0g RMS).

Vibration Survival Random 5-20 Hz: 0.05 g2/Hz

20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.7g RMS).
Shock Half sine 20g/11ms
Antenna Mounting (Maritime) Standard 1.5" tube mounting.
Other Antennas Please refer to dedicated brochures.
Inmarsat-C Protocol support Message transmission and reception

with IA-5, ITA-2 and binary transfer

to/from the following destinations:

Telex

PSTN (telephone modems and fax

modems)

PSDN (X.25 network)

EGC message reception with

automatical geographical area selection

Polling and datareporting with

automatic transmission of position

reports down to 1 per minute.

Special Access Codes

Basic X.400

DNID Messaging

Program Unreserved Datareporting

Pre-assigned Datareporting

GMDSS facilities.

Transmit message size: Max 32Kbyte

Receive storage: 128 Kbyte
Table 2: Technical specifications.

As our products are under continuous research and development, any information may
change without prior notice.

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2.3 Power requirements

Depending on your particular TT-3000 System you will need AC supply or a DC supply.
A TT-3000 Integrated Capsat System operates on either 115 VAC, 220 VAC or floating

DC in the range from 10.5-32 Volt. The total power consumption varies with the
particular system in question.

As a guide-line, please note the power consumption of the following equipment:

TT-1542B Call Alarm 0.6 W
TT-3022A Capsat Transceiver incl. antenna 9.5W RX 80W TX
TT-3602D SVGA Monitor 60 W
TT-3606A Message Terminal, incl keyboard. 8W
TT-3608A Printer 33W
TT-3042B Remote Alarm 2.5W 7W Print
Option 005 Built-in GPS 2W

Table 3: Capsat System component power requirements.

2.3.1 AC mains operation

As the TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver is designed to work on floating DC ranging from

10.5 - 32 Volt, an AC/DC converter is needed in case the Transceiver is subject to work
in AC environments.

2.3.1.1 Integrated Capsat System

For a TT-3000 Integrated Capsat System with an IBM compatible PC we recommend the
TT-3680A Power Supply.

The TT-3680A Power Supply operates on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC. (internally
selectable) and supplies 24 VDC/96 Watt as a maximum.

The TT-3680A will adjust the DC output level (10.5 - 32 Volt) according to the total load.
The TT-3680A Power Supply may be connected to the emergency batteries offering

automatic switch-over to DC in case of a mains line drop-out.
For a TT-3000 Integrated Capsat System with a TT-3608A Message Terminal we

recommend the TT-3680B Power Supply.

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The TT-3680B Power Supply operates on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC. (internally
selectable) and supplies 24 VDC/200 Watt as a maximum.

The TT-3680B will adjust the DC output level (10.5 - 32 Volt) according to the total load.
The TT-3680B Power Supply may be connected to the emergency batteries offering

automatic switch-over to DC in case of a mains line drop-out.

2.3.1.2 Power connector

The battery connector matches the Thrane & Thrane standards for battery connectors.
Regardless whether the unit is designed to work on floating DC or modified to match

your DC requirements the pin assignment of the DC/Battery power connector looks like
this:

PPin eName i sc tSignal Description

1 SGND Safety Ground
2 SUP+ Supply Voltage, positive terminal
3 SUP- Supply Voltage, negative terminal
4 ON/OFF Remote ON/OFF Switch

Table 4: TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver DC Power Connector pin assignment
Pin 4 is a unique feature for the TT-3020B Capsat Transceiver.
When this pin is left floating the Transceiver is turned off, but if pin 4 is shorted to the

negative terminal of the battery or DC-supply the Transceiver will switch on. This
makes it possible for other equipment to perform remote power control of the TT-3020B.

The remote power control can be triggered by an external relay or solid state switch.
The battery connection is floating, i.e. there is no galvanic connection from any of the

battery poles to the cabinet frame.

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2.3.2 Fuses

In case you experience that a fuse needs replacement, please check that the equipment
has not been exposed to physical damage before fuse replacement takes place.

WWARNING

To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical

tests if there is any sign of shipping damage to any portion 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 TT-3020B Transceiver.

As a guide-line, please note the fuse location of the following equipment:

mEquipment Location zFuse size

TT-1542B Call Alarm No fuse available.
TT-3020B Capsat
Transceiver incl. antenna

Externally accessed,
located on the rear panel.

12A mT.

TT-3602D SVGA Monitor External accessed,

located on the rear panel

3.15A mT.

TT-3680M DC to DC
converter

External accessed,
located on the front and
the rear panel

Input 10A mT.
Output 1A mT.

TT-3606A Message
Terminal, incl keyboard.

Externally accessed,
located on the rear panel.

3.15A mT.

TT-3608A Printer Internally accessed,

remove topcover.

1.5A mT.

TT-3680A Power Supply
(80 Watt)

Internally accessed,
remove topcover.

1A mT.

TT-3680B Power Supply
(200 Watt)

Internally accessed,
remove topcover.

3.15A mT.

TT-3042B Remote Alarm Externally accessed,

located on the rear panel.

1A mT.

Table 5: Capsat System fuses

The TT-3680A/B Power Supply may blow an internal fuse in case you power up the
entire Integrated System with all DC units turned on. It is therefore recommended to
power up the DC units one by one.

2.3.3 Grounding

RF-grounding of an Integrated Capsat System requires special attention.

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Each unit shall have its own individual low-inductance earth connection. The use of a
common busbar for grounding is not recommended as this can lead to unwanted
common-mode coupling effects.

The ground should be connected to the cabinets metal frame to provide a return path
for fault currents due to equipment malfunction or external faults such as lightning faults.

Interconnecting cables must be well screened.

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