Thrane&Thrane TT-3026L easyTrack Installation Manual
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Thrane & Thrane
TT-3026L easyTrack Transceiver
Installation Manual
Copyright Thrane & Thrane A/S
ALL RIGHS RESERVED
2005, Thrane & Thrane A/S
Information in this document is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Thrane & Thrane A/S.
Document number: 98-121788 Revision: A
Release Date: 16th of December 2005
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SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general safety precautions must be observed
during all phases of operation, service and repair of this
equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the
equipment.
Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these requirements.
MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARDS
During transmission this unit radiates microwaves from the
antenna. This radiation may be hazardous if exposed directly
to humans close to the antenna. Make sure that nobody is
closer than the recommended minimum safety distance of 1 ft.
(0.3 meters) during use of the transceiver.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers.
Only qualified maintenance personal must make component
replacement and internal adjustment. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.
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List of Contents:
1 Introduction ...................................... 14
1.1 Initial Inspection.......................................................14
1.2 Storage.....................................................................16
1.3 Repacking for shipment ...........................................16
1.4 Additional manuals ..................................................18
1.5 Abbreviations ..........................................................18
2 System Description ............................ 20
2.1 TT-3026L easyTrack Transceiver .............................21
2.2 TT-3616T Interconnection Box..................................23
2.3 TT-3606L Message Terminal ....................................24
2.4 EasyMail...................................................................25
2.5 Accessories..............................................................25
3 Registration ...................................... 27
4 Hardware Installation ......................... 32
4.1 Installation of TT-3026L ............................................33
4.1.1 Mounting options ..............................................33
4.1.1.1 Drilled holes on a flat surface.....................33
4.1.1.2 Pole mount 1”.............................................34
4.1.1.3 Adjustable Pole/Railing Mount...................36
4.1.2 Antenna Mounting Conditions...........................36
4.1.3 Safety Distance for Antenna Units......................38
4.2 Wiring the easyTrack System...................................39
4.2.1 Grounding.........................................................40
4.2.2 Remote on/off....................................................41
4.2.3 Power Connection.............................................41
4.2.4 Power Requirements.........................................42
4.2.5 Alarm Button......................................................42
4.2.6 General Purpose I/O Ports................................43
4.3 Installation of TT-3616T Interconnection Box ...........45
4.3.1 Mounting of transceiver cable ..........................46
4.3.2 Grounding of Interconnection Box....................49
4.3.3 Data Terminal Equipment connection...............50
4.3.4 Power & I/O Connection ...................................50
4.4 Connecting a Tacho graph.......................................52
4.5 Troubleshooting.......................................................56
4.6 DTE connection via DB9 female connector ..............58
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4.7 Technical Specification............................................60
5 Software Installation ...........................62
5.1 About easyMail .......................................................62
5.2 Before you install .....................................................62
5.3 easyMail installation ................................................63
5.3.1 CD startup.........................................................63
5.3.2 Starting the installation .....................................64
5.3.3 Start up window ................................................64
5.3.4 Welcome screen...............................................65
5.3.5 Disclaimer window ...........................................65
5.3.6 Customer information.......................................66
5.3.7 Destination folder .............................................66
5.3.8 Ready to install..................................................66
5.3.9 Install completed ..............................................66
5.3.10 Starting easyMail ..............................................66
5.4 Running easyMail for the first time ..........................66
5.5 easyMail basic setup................................................66
5.6 Getting new versions of easyMail............................66
6 Test of the system............................... 66
6.1 Link test....................................................................66
7 Maintenance guidelines ......................66
7.1 Handling Precautions...............................................66
8 Appendix A........................................ 66
8.1 Mounting stencil ......................................................66
9 Appendix B........................................ 66
9.1 Interconnection box TT-3616B .................................66
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List of Figures:
Figure 1 TT-3026L easyTrack Mini-C Transceiver .................14
Figure 2 easyTrack system example......................................20
Figure 3 TT-3026L easyTrack Transceiver……………………..14
Figure 4 TT-3616B/T Interconnection Box..............................23
Figure 5 TT-3606L Message Terminal ....................................24
Figure 6 Page 1 of the Service Activation Registration Form .30
Figure 7 Minimum easyTrack system.....................................32
Figure 8 1" Pole mounting......................................................35
Figure 9 Vertical and Horizontal adjustable pole mount........36
Figure 10 Viewing Angle to the Horizon ................................37
Figure 11 Mounting near pole (overhead view) ....................38
Figure 12 TT-3616T Interconnection box ...............................45
Figure 13 TT-3616T Interconnection Box Interior...................46
Figure 14 Alternative grounding of Interconnection Box.......50
Figure 15 Grounding scheme A.............................................54
Figure 16 Grounding scheme B .............................................55
Figure 17 Normal Tacho graph signal....................................56
Figure 18 Tacho graph signal with missing GND reference. .57
Figure 19 Tacho graph signal with correct GND reference. ..58
Figure 20 Sub-D with screw terminals ...................................59
Figure 21 easyMail with no connection to easyTrack.............66
Figure 22 easyMail connected to easyTrack, good satellite
signal and GPS fix. ..........................................................66
Figure 23 Example of Mobile number ...................................66
Figure 24 The login menu ......................................................66
Figure 25 Example when logged in to East Atlantic...............66
Figure 26 Choose your Service Provider...............................66
Figure 27 Land Earth Stations (LESs) of your Inmarsat Service
Provider ..........................................................................66
Figure 28 The link test dialog.................................................66
Figure 29 Mounting stencil.....................................................66
Figure 30 TT-3616B Interconnection box ...............................66
Figure 31 Interconnection Box Interior Arrangement............66
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List of Tables:
Table 1 Answers to selected questions in SARF.....................31
Table 2 Radiated intensity .....................................................39
Table 3 Cable pin assignment ...............................................40
Table 4 Transceiver Cable Terminal Block............................48
Table 5 Power & I/O Cable Terminal Block...........................51
Table 6 Jumper index ............................................................52
Table 7 AUX1-AUX3 input characteristics..............................53
Table 8 Sub-D wire connections ............................................59
Table 9 TT-3026L Technical Spectifications ...........................61
Table 10 Transceiver Cable Terminal Block..........................66
Table 11 Power & I/O Cable Terminal Block .........................66
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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for installing a TT-3026L
easyTrack Mini-C Transceiver for land mobile use.
A wide variety of options and accessories may be linked
together with the easyTrack transceiver. Those associated
with the installation of the TT-3026L are described in this
manual.
Figure 1 TT-3026L easyTrack Mini-C Transceiver
1.1 INITIAL INSPECTION
WARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform
electrical tests if there is any sign of shipping damage
to any portion of the outer cover. Read the safety
summary at the front of this manual before installing or
operating the TT-3026L easyTrack Transceiver.
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Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for
evidence of mishandling during the transport. If the shipping
carton is severely damaged or water stained, request the
carrier's agent to be present when opening the carton. Save
the carton packing material for future use.
Contents of the shipment should be as listed in the enclosed
packing list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is
mechanical damage or defect, or if the TT-3026L does not
work properly, notify your dealer.
After you unpack the TT-3026L please:
Inspect it thoroughly for hidden damaged, loose
components or loose fittings.
Inspect the cable harness for stress, loose or broken
wires, or broken cable ties.
Examine all the components for loose or missing
hardware.
Tighten all loose hardware.
1.2 STORAGE
The TT-3026L easyTrack may be stored or shipped in
temperatures within the limits -40° C to +80° C. It is
recommended that the TT-3026L easyTrack is unpacked
immediately on delivery.
1.3 REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT
The shipping carton for the TT-3026L easyTrack has been
carefully designed to protect the transceiver and its
accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated
packing material should be used when repackaging for
shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required,
return address, model number and full serial number. Mark
the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
If the original shipping carton is not available, the following
general instructions should be used for repackaging with
commercially available material.
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Wrap the TT-3026L easyTrack in heavy paper or
plastic. Attach a tag indicating the type of service
required, return address, model number and full
serial number.
Use a strong shipping container, e.g., a double-walled
carton made of 160 kg test material.
Seal the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure
careful handling.
1.4 ADDITIONAL MANUALS
On the easyTrack CD ROM included, you will find the
following manuals:
Ref. T&T number Title
[1] TT 98-121798 TT-3026DMS User Manual1
[2] TT 98-116080 TT-3026 Software Interface
Reference Manual.
[3] TT 98-121016 TT-3606L Installation and User
Manual.
A windows® based configuration tool is available from Thrane
& Thrane through the normal distribution channels. It can be
useful for configuration of the advanced features described in
ref. [2].
1.5 ABBREVIATIONS
AA Accounting Authority
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
GPS Global Positioning System
HPA High Power Amplifier (radio transmitter)
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number of the easyTrack
ISP Inmarsat Service Provider
LES Inmarsat-C Land Earth Station
1
Although targeted at maritime users, 95% of the information
is relevant for land mobile users as well.
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LESO Inmarsat-C Land Earth Station Operator
LNA Low Noise Amplifier (radio receiver)
MES Mobile Earth Station
NCS Inmarsat-C Network Coordination Station
Opt. Short for option
PSA Point of Service Activation
PVT Performance Verification Test
SARF Service Activation Registration Form
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
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2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The system shown in Figure 2 corresponds to a TT-3026L
easyTrack setup, where distance and speed are derived from
pulses from the tacho graph normally found in the vehicle.
The individual products are briefly introduced in this section.
For detailed information about installation please refer to the
following sections.
Figure 2 easyTrack system example
A general introduction to the Inmarsat C network is given in
the User Manual [1].
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2.1 TT-3026L EASYTRACK TRANSCEIVER
The TT-3026L easyTrack is a complete Inmarsat mini-C
transceiver with built-in LNA/HPA electronics and an omnidirectional antenna designed to operate on vehicles. The
housing is sealed and contains no user serviceable parts.
The TT-3026L easyTrack is
very compact and is designed
to operate in a corrosive
environment and in extreme
weather conditions without any
service.
The TT-3026L easyTrack is
designed to operate when the
satellite is visible over the
horizon and no signal path
blockage is present.
The TT-3026L easyTrack antenna
has an elevation angle of -15° ensuring perfect reception even
on steep slopes.
The TT-3026L easyTrack has a built-in GPS module, capable of
tracking up to 12 GPS satellites.
Figure
3 TT-3026L
easyTrack Transceiver
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2.2 TT-3616T INTERCONNECTION BOX
For connecting the TT-3026L easyTrack to peripheral
equipment, it is recommended to use the optional TT-3616T
Interconnection Breakout Box, designed to be mounted
anywhere inside a vehicle and to be located up to 20 metres
away from the easyTrack using a special connection cable
Figure 4 TT-3616B/T Interconnection Box
If the tacho graph input is not needed, the TT-3616B
Interconnection Box can be used as well.
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2.3 TT-3606L MESSAGE TERMINAL
The TT-3606L is a dedicated message terminal to be used in
conjunction with the TT-3026L transceiver in order to send
and receive messages to and from the vehicle.
Figure 5 TT-3606L Message Terminal
The TT-3606L Message Terminal is equipped with a touch
screen.
For further information concerning the installation and use of
the TT-3606L please refer to [3].
2.4 EASYMAIL
EasyMail is a PC program, which can be used to control the
TT-3026L Inmarsat-C transceiver.
With easyMail you can easily send and receive e-mail, SMS,
fax and telex messages, set up position reporting and many
other things.
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2.5 ACCESSORIES
Product
number:
Product description Picture
Opt. 101 Standard 1” pole
mount kit
Opt. 103 Adjustable
pole/railing mount kit
Opt. 940 Connection cable, 5
meters, with 90°
angular plug
Opt. 941 Connection cable, 5
meters
Opt. 942 Connection cable, 10
meters
Opt. 943 Connection cable, 20
meters
TT-3606L Message Terminal
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3 REGISTRATION
Before use of the easyTrack transceiver on the Inmarsat-C
system it must be registered to the system, which involves a
little paper work. This is done using the SARF (Service
Activation Registration Form) supplied with the easyTrack
MES. Page 1 of the SARF is shown in Figure 6.
The SARF for registration of Land Mobile MES can also be
found on www.inmarsat.org (CUSTOMER SUPPORT ->
SERVICE ACTIVATION). The site also contains notes on how
to complete the land mobile form.
The Service Activation Registration Form contains different
abbreviations that will be explained here.
The easyTrack MES must be registered at either a PSA
company or directly to the ISP. A PSA is a company handling
the activation of Inmarsat mobiles and is short for Point of
Service Activation. ISP is the company that provides the
Inmarsat service and is short for Inmarsat Service Provider. In
many cases the PSA and ISP is the same company that also
operates a Land Earth Station (LES). The local PSA or ISP can
be obtained by following the guidelines in the registration
form.
The Service Activation Registration Form also includes
information needed to find out how to pay the bill for the
Inmarsat-C service. This payment will be done directly to the
Accounting Authority. In many cases the Accounting Authority
(AA) is also the same company as the Inmarsat Service
Provider (ISP).
In addition to the general information like name, address, etc.
the ISN of the easyTrack MES must be specified. The ISN is
located on the Delivery Note and in the bottom of the
easyTrack MES.
Refer to Table 1 for answers to selected SARF questions.
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