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SAILOR 60 Satellite TV Antenna

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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SAILOR Satellite TV Antenna

Installation and maintenance manual

SAILOR 60 satellite TV antenna including Above Deck Unit TT-3054B and Antenna Control Unit TT-3057A

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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:

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Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from the Thrane & Thrane Extranet at http://extranet.thrane.com.

Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.

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Satellite TV reception, general information, footprints ...........................1

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Functional descriptionFunctional description

Functional description

Description of operation ..................................................................... 6

Calibration ........................................................................................ 6

Satellite search ................................................................................. 6

Tracking............................................................................................ 7

Satellite identification ........................................................................ 7

Polarisation control ........................................................................... 9

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Chapter 3

InstallationInstallation

Installation

Antenna location .............................................................................. 10

Mounting......................................................................................... 12

Connections ..................................................................................... 13

SAILOR 60 pedestal mounting ........................................................... 15

Radome cable wiring ........................................................................ 17

Control unit connection .................................................................... 20

Choice of tracking and ID-receiver signals .......................................... 21

Alignment of heading indicator .......................................................... 21

Obscured sectors ............................................................................. 22

Start-up procedure ......................................................................... 22

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Menus............................................................................................ 23

Special functions ............................................................................. 23

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Main menu ...................................................................................... 31

Service menu .................................................................................. 32

Calibration menu ............................................................................. 33

Conical scan menu .......................................................................... 34

Log menu ....................................................................................... 34

Satellite menu ................................................................................. 35

Satellite identification menu ............................................................. 36

NID-tables ...................................................................................... 37

Antenna program update .................................................................. 41

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Service and repair ........................................................................... 43

Replacing CPU ................................................................................. 44

Replacing IMU ................................................................................ 45

Replacing LNB ................................................................................ 46

Replacing elevation motor belt ......................................................... 47

Replacing elevation motor ............................................................... 48

Replacing azimuth motor belt .......................................................... 49

Replacing azimuth motor ................................................................. 49

Replacing polarisation motor ........................................................... 50

Replacing polarisation motor belt ..................................................... 50

Replacing RG179 coaxial connectors .................................................. 51

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Troubleshooting chart ...................................................................... 53

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Chapter 1

System Units

General information

Satellite TV reception, general information, footprints

Satellite orbits

All TV-satellites move in so called geostationary orbit 36.000 km above the Earth's equator. At this specific altitude their angular velocity matches the Earth's exactly and make them appear motionless in the sky. When viewed from the northern hemisphere the satellites appear along an arch with the satellite due south at the top. The necessary separation between satellites depends on the frequency and the size of the antennas and is usually 3°. A large number of satellites can be colocated in the same position as long as they transmit on different frequencies. Co-located satellites are allowed to deviate 0,1 degrees within their position, which equals to a cube with a side of 73 km. At position 19.2 deg East (Astra 1) for instance, there are actually 5 satellites within the same position. The satellites get their signals from an uplink station. The satellite that receives the signal shifts the frequency down to about 1012 GHz, amplifies it and transmits it back towards earth by what is called transponders. The satellites electrical power comes from solar panels, and the satellite is kept in position by small jet-motors mastered by ground-control. The actual life-span of a satellite mainly depends on fuel left for positioning jets.

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Chapter 1: General information

Antenna and LNB

Transponders

TV-satellites that can be viewed with Satellite antennas transmit in the Ku frequency band on frequencies between 10.700 and 12.750 MHz. Each satellite typically has several transmitters or transponders that carry a number of digital TV and/or radio channels.

Antenna and LNB

When the signals reach the antenna they are focused by the dish and radiated into the feedhorn and passed along to the LNB (Low Noise Block converter). The LNB amplifies the signals and transforms them to a lower frequency within the so-called satellite IF-band. Satellite receivers use the IF band which covers 950-2150 MHz (2300 MHz in some areas).

Since the Ku-band covers 2050 MHz and the IF-band only 1200 MHz, it is necessary to divide the incoming signals into a high band and a low band with separate outputs on the LNB. Low-band IF-signals are shifted 9750 MHz down and high-band IFsignals 10600 MHz down.

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Polarisation

In order to increase the number of channels in each satellite slot the signals are transmitted with different polarisation. Two kinds of polarisation are used in TV transmissions: linear and circular.

Linearly polarised signals propagate with their wavefronts aligned either horizontally or vertically. The receiving LNB can then separate the two polarisations if it is aligned properly.

Circularly polarised signals propagate with their wavefronts rotating either clockwise or counter-clockwise

The main advantage with linear polarisation over circular is that the isolation between the two modes is better. The main advantage with circular polarisation is that the feedhorn doesn't need to be aligned.

Chapter 1: General information

Polarisation

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Footprints

The satellite footprint is a map showing a satellite’s fieldstrength or EIRP (Effective Isotopic Radiated Power). It's not a real unit, but more a practical model you can use when you graphically view the radiated area. Every satellite has it's own footprint, and by consulting the footprints and the conversion table you can estimate the antenna size needed. One satellite can transmit several beams, where every beam has it's own footprint and content regarding channels and service providers. For updated information regarding footprints, frequencies, service providers etc. we recommend you to consult websites such as www.lyngsat.com, www.satbeam.com or www.kingofsat.net.

Below you can see a few typical footprints Anik F1R (W107,3), Astra 1H (E28,2) and NSS6 (E95,0)

Chapter 1: General information

Footprints

Anik F1R Ku band EIRP (dBW) >50 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33

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Footprints

Astra 1H

NSS 6

Ku band EIRP (dBW) >50 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33

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Functional description

Description of operation

After power-up, the antenna performs a self-test and calibration lasting up to five minutes. It then enters search mode and starts searching for a satellite. The antenna automatically calculates the elevation of the selected satellite using a built-in GPSreceiver to determine the current position1. After locking on a satellite, the ID-receiver attempts to identify it and repositions the antenna if necessary. Polarisation is adjusted automatically when a satellite is identified. For a more detailed explanation a satellite identification see sections satellite ID and satellite ID menu

Calibration

Polarotor turns to counter clockwise mechanical end stop (seen from behind) Elevation goes down to mechanical end stop Azimuth turns to counter clockwise mechanical end stop Elevation goes up then down (test of elevation gyro) Azimuth goes clockwise-counter clockwise (test of azimuth gyro) Elevation goes up to 90 degrees (test of inclinometer) Antenna makes a 45 degree clockwise sweep Antenna makes a counter clockwise noise sample sweep

After this it goes into search mode, trying to locate a satellite

Satellite search

Two search patterns are used. The large pattern is used when no information is known about the satellite positions. The antenna then moves in full circles at different elevation angles. The small pattern is used to reacquire a satellite after loss of tracking. If the default tracking mode (Auto) is set in the SatID-menu then the search is made with a signal detector that receives signals from a selectable part of the satellite IFband.

Chapter 2

Functional description

If the antenna has been switched off for a long time, the GPS-receiver may take up to 20 minutes to initiate. It may then be necessary to enter the ship's position manually in the service menu.

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In some circumstances it can be useful to carry out the search using the tuner - the Tuner Tracking Mode. The antenna will then only lock on a satellite transmitting a DVB-S signal on the preset frequency with a certain symbol rate and FEC. These settings are available from the PC-program only.

Tracking

When the signal level exceeds the threshold level during a search, tracking is initiated. The antenna then uses a combination of gyroscopes and dish scan to keep it pointed at the satellite.

The dish scan continuously rotates the antenna in a small angle around its aiming point to correct for gyroscope drift. The signal is monitored either with a tuner set to a specific frequency or with a signal detector via a bandpass filter. See section Tracking mode

Signals from two of the four LNB outputs are tapped off and one fed to the tuner and the other to the detector. Vertical low is the default LNB output for the detector and horizontal high for the SatID.

Satellite identification

After locking on a satellite the ID-receiver attempts to identify it by matching the transponder's network identifier code or NID with the antenna's internal list. If the identified satellite is another one than selected, the correct position is calculated and the antenna automatically repositioned. When a correct match is made, "Confirmed" is written after the satellite name in the display. Please see section Network IDs.

If the satellite remains unidentified, the antenna tries to acquire another satellite.

Chapter 2: Functional description

Satellite identification

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Satellite identification

After identification polarisation is adjusted to match the satellite. The angles are calculated based on the ship's position and the satellite's longitude assuming a 0° angle in locations on the same longitude. Compensation for ship´s movements is also performed continuously. As some satellite’s polarisation is offset, a provision is made to fine-tune it in the SatID menu of the PC-program.

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Polarisation control

During initial NID-scanning, polarisation is set to 0°. If no identification is made, scans are executed on -15° and 15° as well.

If the satellite remains unidentified, the antenna tries to acquire another satellite.

Chapter 2: Functional description

Polarisation control

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Chapter 3

Installation

Antenna location

Choose a location that has an unhindered view of the satellite at the point of lowest elevation. Ideally, a location should be chosen as close to the vessel's centre as possible while keeping cable lengths to a minimum. If the antenna is placed on a pedestal, care must be taken that it does not flex or vibrate.

The satellite TV antenna's LNB is equipped with a radar filter but to avoid damage to the LNB it is strongly advised that it should not be placed in the path of a radar beam.

It must not be placed in the path of a VSAT antenna.

Installation

Obstacle

BOW

NOTE! VERY IMPORTANT

STERN

Drainage tube, shall be mounted facing rear end of ship/vessel (stern).

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Installation

Radar

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

However, it is possible to give a few guidelines: Since a radar radiates a fan beam with horizontal beam width of a few degrees and vertical beam width of up to +/- 15o, the worst interference can be avoid by mounting the satellite TV antenna at a different level - meaning that the antenna is installed minimum 20o above or below the radar antenna. Due to near field effects the benefit of this vertical separation could be reduced at short distance (below approx. 10 m) between radar antenna and satellite TV antenna. Therefore it is recommended to ensure as much vertical separation as possible when the satellite TV antenna has to be placed close to a radar antenna.

SAILOR

The satellite TV antenna must be mounted as far away as possible from ship’s radar and high power radio transmitters (including Inmarsat based systems), because they may compromise the antenna performance. RF emission from radars might actually damage the satellite TV antenna.

Preferred placing

Avoid if possible

Min 20

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Installation

Mounting

Rigid mounting is essential for proper function and parts of the vessel subject to heavy resonant vibrations are unsuitable for satellite TV antenna installation. If pedestals higher than 1 m are used utmost care must be taken to ensure rigidity and that the natural frequency of the pedestal/satellite TV antenna is as high as possible.

Mounting bolts should be tightened with a torque of 20 Nm, and medium or permanent strength thread-locking fluid applied.

The minimum acceptable seperation (d min.) between a radar and the satellite TV antenna 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 normaly avoided. “d min.” is defined as the shortest distance between the radar antenna (in any position) and the surface of the satellite TV antenna.

Radar distance

Compass Safe DistanceCompass Safe Distance

Compass Safe Distance: 1 m

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Connections

Three kinds of electrical connections are to be made during installation:

1. Power supply 24 V DC, min 5 A, 2 poles. Use prefabricated 25m cable enclosed in this antenna packaging (se pic 1 below).

2. Control unit, 7 poles + shield, use prefabricated 25m cable (se pic2 below).

3. Four coaxial cables, cables to be marked with ”1”, ”2”, ”3” and ”4”

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SAILOR 60 pedestal mounting

picture 1

picture 2

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SAILOR 60 pedestal mounting

F-splicer socket

Vulcanizing tape

Crimp F-connector for 7 mm coax type TELASS 110: (KTV 1.1/4.9 CV) Crimp F-connector for 10 mm coax type RG11 or 75160AF: B004, PPC-Denmark

Cable splicing

For installtions 25 metres and below between satellite TV antenna and satellite receiver a thinner type of 7 mm:s low loss cable can be used. For example TELASS 100 or TELASS 110 (KTV1 1/4.9 CV). For more information regarding these cables please visit

www.coferro.dk www.bedea.com/pdf/breitband/BK2004_18%2B19

For installations exceeding 25 metres between satellite TV antenna and receiver a thicker low loss cable must be used. For example 75160AF or Coax 6. For more information regarding this type of cable please visit www.belden.com

NOTE: Maximum loss between satellite TV antenna and SAT-receiver 15 dB

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SAILOR 60 deck mounted pedestal example

Satellite TV antenna weight including radome: 49 kg

SAILOR 60 pedestal mounting

VERY IMPORTANT!

Stability calculations (if required)

is owner/shipyard responsibilty

Radomemont-60-A5.CDR

5.0

105.0

Tube thickness

min 5 mm

175.0

500-1000

817

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Bow view

All measurements in mm

10.0

O190

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Vessel

Drainage

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Rubber drainage tube.

SAILOR

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SAILOR 60 deck mounted pedestal example

SAILOR 60 pedestal mounting

O 11.0 (4x)

O 100

200.0

Reinforcement (8x)

VERY IMPORTANT The satellite TV antenna must be mounted on the pedestal using

and thread locking fluid applied. The length of the bolts must be such that they engage into the bushings of the radome with minimum 10 mm and maximum 15 mm.

all 4

M10x20 hex bolts

Radomemont-60-1-A5.CDR

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Radome cable wiring

Chapter 3: Installation

Radome cable wiring

Filterbox power supply

Shield connection

Female F-connector bulkhead jack

Power supply connector

ACU connector

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Chapter 3: Installation

Radome cable wiring

Drainage tube

Stainless

Self tapping

screws (4x)

12x3.5 mm

Multi switch (option)

Sat reciever Sat reciever

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Cable fixing

Cables shall be fixated with 2 pcs of 368x5 mm cable tie

Use only prescribed tools to strip and crimp coax cable with F-connector.

TELASS KTV 1.1/4.9 CV

7 mm

1 mm

F-connector crimp 1.1/4.9

F-female

Use enclosed shrinking tube with glue to make a waterproof connection

Use die cast .319” size to crimp

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Radome cable wiring

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Chapter 3: Installation

Control unit connection

Control unit can be mounted with M3 screws after removing rubber pads. Screws should not extend more than 6 mm inside chassis.

See next page for cable specification

200 208

O4.5

61.5

69.5

163

Fixed mounting of control unit

Bottom view

164.5

105.0

M3 (4x)

PowerFuse

T160 mAL

Antenna

Rear panel on control unit

8-pin

NOTE! Secure all cables

inside pedestal

24V DC

25m

To PSU power supply +24V DC

To Control unit

PLT

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Choice of tracking and ID-receiver signals

The default connections are horizontal high (HH) to the ID-receiver and vertical low (VL) to the signal detector. The signal detector can be connected to any LNB output however (as long as it's not used by the ID-receiver). Another output than the default can be used to increase the signal-to-noise ratio on a specific satellite.

If the output for the ID-receiver is changed, a corresponding NID-table must be loaded. See section Satellite identification

Alignment of heading indicator

If the satellite TV antenna is aligned with the ship's bow direction in the CCW endstop, the heading indicator's offset is zero. If the antenna is positioned otherwise, the offset can be entered in the service menu. See section Service menu

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Alignment of heading indicator

PLT

25 metres

Shield/black shrink tube

M12 connector IP67 8x0.25mm Binder male cable No: 79 5066 xxx 08

M12 connector IP67 4x0.34mm Binder male cable No: 79 5401 xxx 04

Pinout

a (+24V DC) 1 (R422-) 4 (T422-) 6 (T422+) 7 (R422+) 3 (GND com) 2 (GND 24V) 5 (NC) Chassi

1 2 3 4 Chassi

Red White Yellow Pink Blue Green Brown Grey Shield

Brown, +24 V NC Blue, GND NC Shield

“ Cable CPU - ACU”

“ Cable power supply”

Pinout

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Red Brown Pink Yellow Green Blue White Grey

+24 V GND 24V T422+ T422GND R422+ R422NC

Red

Brown (+)

Black

Blue (GND)

White

Front view

Grey

Yellow

Green

Brown

Pink

Blue

White

NOTE:View front side

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Obscured sectors

A fixed object that obscures the satellite TV antenna not only precludes reception but can also cause strong reflections. To prevent the satellite TV antenna from locking on such signals, obscured sectors can be programmed in the calibration section of the service menu. See chapter 5.

Start-up procedure

1. If a satellite list with NID-codes is not preinstalled, see section 5.

2. Power up and choose a satellite from the list.

3. If GPS is not yet active, set position.

SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE

⇒⇒

⇒

SET POSITION SET POSITION

SET POSITION

4. After calibration, place satellite TV antenna in manual mode, rotate at different elevations, and adjust tracking threshold to ensure that the antenna doesn´t lock on reflections from metal structures.

SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE

⇒⇒

⇒

THRESHOLD THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD

5. Return to automatic mode.

6. If the satellite TV antenna can't maintain tracking, perform a reset. SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE

⇒⇒

⇒

RESET RESET

RESET

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Operation

Normal use

In normal operation, choosing a satellite is the only required action.

When the satellite TV antenna has locked, the message "Tracking" is displayed and when the satellite is identified "Confirmed" is shown.

If the option "Adjacent ID" is activated the message "Confirmed ?" appears if the antenna is unable to positively identify the chosen satellite.

Menus

The default menu displays a pointing error indicator, mode of operation, signal strength and chosen satellite.

To enter the main menu, press ENTER and navigate using the arrow keys.

Special functions

Manual/Auto

Allows manual control.

Operation

Hotbird E13.O Confirmed

15 dB

Tracking

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Polarization

Allows manual polarisation control.

SatID

Switching OFF the satellite identification function allows locking on satellites that do not transmit Network Identification (NID) code.

Adjacent ID

Allows the satellte TV antenna to identify a satellite that does not transmit a readable NID code by identifying a neighbouring satellite and calculating the angle between it and the selected satellite. If the function is switched OFF an NID is required. Default is off.

Set position

Position can be entered manually if the GPS receiver is inoperable.

Reset

Activating the reset function causes the antenna to recalibrate gyroscopes and commence a new satellite search.

Set threshold

Sets the signal level needed to initiate tracking of a satellite. A larger value may be needed to keep the satellite TV antenna from tracking on reflections from different metal structures and a smaller to track a weak satellite.

SET THRESHOLD

Threshold:

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Special functions

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PC-override

Makes the USB of the control unit transparent for communication directly between the satellite TV antenna and a PC.

Display contrast

Allows adjustment of the control-unit display contrast.

Status

Displays status codes for service purposes.

Regulator

Allows control of the tracking regulator amplification. Three settings, LOW/NORM/HIGH, are possible in both elevation and azimuth. A HIGH setting causes the satellite TV antenna to react more aggressively to tracking errors but may cause over-compensation. A LOW setting makes the antenna move more smoothly but may cause a pointing error.

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Special functions

Program update

Allows the operator to upload new software to the satellite TV antenna via the USB-interface using a terminal program on the PC. For more detailed information regarding the configuration and settings of the terminal program, see “Antenna program update” section in chapter 5.

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Overview of control unit commands

Chapter 4: Operation

Overview of control unit commands

CHOOSE SATELLITE

MANUAL/AUTO POLARIZATION SATID

SERVICE

ASTRA-2 E28.2 ASTRA-1 E19.2 HOTBIRD E13.0

.. ..

AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL ON OFF

SET POSITION RESET SET THRESHOLD PC OVERRIDE DISPLAY CONTRAST STATUS ADJACENT LOCK

ON OFF

N55 E013

REGULATOR

PROGRAM UPDATE

WARNING!

AUTHORIZED

PERSONNEL ONLY

ELEV AZIM

LOW LOW NORM NORM HIGH HIGH

NO YES

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PC program,

maintaining NID tables

PC program, maintaining NID-tables

PC software installation

Insert CD - installation should start automatically. If not, run file "SatTV-ver.1.6.2.EXE". Default installation folder is C:\Program\Satellite TV Install USB drivers by "clicking" on shortcut "SatelliteTV-USB driver" located on PC desktop. The USB driver for the SAILOR Satellite TV system is a standard USB Driver from Silicon Laboratories Inc. After the installation of the USB driver is finished connect the USB port of the SAILOR Satellite TV ACU to the USB port of the PC. Now investigate which COM port the ACU has been allocated by MS Windows OS. This is done by going to: CONTROL PANEL

- HARDWARE - DEVICE MANAGER and expand Ports (COM & LPT). See figure 1 below.

Chapter 5

Figure 1: USB Driver in Device Manager

On figure 1 above it can be seen that the driver was installed to use COM20.

The Satellite TV PC program only supports COM ports up to COM16. If the USB driver has chosen a COM port above COM16 it has to be changed to an unused COM port number below COM17. Otherwise just skip this part. Change the COM port number by Double-Clicking the Silicon Labs driver shown in figure 1 above and the window in figure 2 will appear:

Changing COM port for the USB Driver

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PC software Installation

Figure 2: USB Driver Properties

Now click the pane Port Settings and window will look like figure 3 below.

Figure 3: USB Driver Port Settings

Now click the Advanced button to show the window in figure 4 below.

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PC software Installation

The SatTV configuration file

Figure 4: Advanced Settings for COM20

Change the COM Port Number to an unused COM port below COM17.

Configure the port number in the file "SatTV.ini" located in the default directory C:\Program\Satellite TV or the directory chosen for the installation to correspond to the USB-port allocated to the USB driver. See figure 5 below:

[Serial] Port=1

[Controls] UserMode=1

[Month] CurrrentMonth=1

Figure 5: SatTV.ini file In addition to the COM port number, the configuration file "SatTV.ini" contains a setting called UserMode. When set to "0" some calibration features are disabled. It is recommended that UserMode is set to "0" after satellite TV antenna installation. Save the ini-file with the new setting. Switch on the SAILOR Satellite TV Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and use the keys on the front to set the ACU in PC Override mode. This is done by pressing OK button to enter the Main Menu, scroll down and select Service Menu and then select PC Override. PC Override simply connects the USB interface on the ACU to the RS-422 connection to the ADU.

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PC software Installation

Start the SatTV PC Program. If the COM port and USB driver is configured correctly the SatTV PC Program should show a screen similar to the one in figure 6 below.

Figure 6: SatTV PC Program

The SatTV PC Program is now ready to be used to configure the SAILOR Satellite TV antenna with new satellite lists etc.

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Main menu

The main menu displays general information about the system such as signal strength, pointing error and elevation. Some functions i.e. manual control are available from other menus as well.

1. Antenna elevation.

2. Status window.

3. Obscured sectors.

4. Antenna heading indicator.

5. Ship’s heading indicator. Active only after satellite has been identified.

6. Satellite indicator. Active only after a satellite has been identified.

7. Tracking error.

8. Tracking threshold.

9. Signal strength in dB above noise level.

10. Polarization control.

1 2 9 10

83 4

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Main menu

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Service menu

The service menu contains settings for calibration and setup. Some factory settings are available only if ”User mode” is set to 1.

1. Load/save settings from/to PC.

2. Restart antenna.

3. Terminal window and program update.

4. Ship's position.

5. Tracking regulator settings.

6. Tracking threshold.

7. Filter mode band selector, H, M or L.

8. Angle between bow and the antenna’s CCW end stop. This value affects indicator only.

9. Signal strength in dB above noise level.

10. Tracking error.

11. LNB offset. Difference between mechanical and electrical angle. User mode 1User mode 1

User mode 1User mode 1

User mode 1

12. IMU calibration and obscured sectors.

13. Polarization control.

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Service menu

1 2

65 7

128

11 13

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Calibration menu

The calibration panel contains factory settings for the Inertial Measurement Unit. A recalibration should be performed only if the IMU is replaced. Up to three zones can be defined in the obscured sectors panel.

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Conical scan menu

The conical scan menu displays the same tracking error indicator as in the main- and service menus, but traces are maintained for diagnostic purposes.

Log menu

The log records the operations of the antenna such as tracking, unwinding and calibrating. Data is recorded only when a PC is docked to the control unit.

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Log menu

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Satellite menu

The satellite menu contains a list of available satellites with their elevations and azimuth angles. Elevations and angles for a different position can be calculated by entering it in the field "Calculate this position". The list is not editable, see section Satellite identification menu

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Satellite menu

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Satellite identification menu

The satellite identification menu is where the satellite list is edited. New satellites can be added by entering a name and orbital position. The satellite can then be scanned for NID-codes and corresponding frequencies, see below. Tracking mode is selected for each satellite.

1. Satellite name.

2. Orbital position.

3. Polarization offset.

4. Trackable satellites. This box should be checked if the satellite is within range.

5. Satellite selection. Check marked satellites are made available in the satellite list.

6. Tracking mode.

Transponder frequency in MHz.

LNB oscillator frequency in MHz.

9. Symbol rate.

10. FEC, forward error correction.

11. Network identification code.

12.

Scan selected satellites for NID’s.

13. Scan for new satellites. Use only at standstill.

14. Edit larger satellite and transponder files.

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Satellite identification menu

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12 13614

4 5

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Tracking modes

Each satellite can be assigned a single letter code for tracking mode.

Filter Mode (F)

If the selected satellite is marked F in the NID-table, signal detection is made with a level detector sensitive for signals in the low/mid/high part of the IF-band. Default is mid-band but the setting can be changed in the tracking section of the service menu. This mode should only be used in special circumstances e.g. if a particular satellite does not have any transponders in the frequency band connected to the tuner input.

Tuner Mode (T)

In mode T, the built-in satellite tuner is used for level detection. The tuner only locks on to signals with the correct frequency, symbol rate and FEC and is suitable if the NID table contains only one or very few satellites.

Auto Mode (A)

In mode A, the Filter Mode is used during satellite searches and Tuner Mode for tracking. Provided that the NID-list contains most of the trackable satellites, this is the preferred mode.

NID-tables

The network identifier or NID-code is a number between 1 and 65535 embedded in the digital data stream. Each transponder has an NID assigned to the network provider. The satellite TV antenna uses the NID in combination with symbol rate, frequency and FEC (Forward Error Correction) to identify satellites.

Ideally all satellites in the antenna's range should be identifiable to keep search times to a minimum.

Keeping a database of all the world's satellites is possible but unpractical as scanning times would be very long. It is therefore useful to limit the number of satellites to those that are within range, either by using satellite lists specific to a geographical area or by selecting appropriate satellites in the SatID menu i.e. check marking "In View".

As many satellites have beams directed at different areas, it is possible to enter several codes and frequencies per satellite. Using a large number increases the

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probability of a correct identification under difficult reception conditions but prolongs the scanning time as well. It is recommended to limit the number of frequencies/NID's to 5 per satellite.

Scanning a satellite for NID-codes

Altering the satellite list can be done either by loading a new file or editing the existing in the SatID menu.

If the ID receiver is connected to a low-band LNB-output, set LNB frequency to 9750 MHz. If it is connected to a high-band output, set LNB frequency to 10600 MHz.

Enter a new satellite by typing name and longitude in the fields below the satellite list. Check "In view", "Usable" and select tracking mode "A", click "New". Select the satellite by clicking on its name and enter frequencies, symbol rates and NID's in the same manner. If no NID's are known, the satellite can be scanned as follows:

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1. Disable the SatID function in the SatID menu.

2. Select the satellite in the satellite menu and lock on it manually.

3. Return to the SatID menu and click "Scan Sat".

4. When scan is completed, select frequencies to be used and click "Add".

5. Enable SatID again.

To assist in frequency selection the BER or bit error rate is displayed in the list. A lower value indicates a better signal. A BER of 1E-2 (0.01) or higher is poor and a BER of 1E-3 (0.001) or lower is very good.

In most cases it is best to limit the satellite search to transponders with a symbol rate greater than 15 Msymb/s. A rate setting down to 3 Msymb/s is possible but scans will become slower with decreasing rates.

Satellite list editing

Additions and deletions in the satellite- and transponder list can be made directly in the SatID-menu. To facilitate editing of larger files an editing tool can be accessed from the "Edit Satfile" button.

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Scan-all function

A search of the entire sky for satellites can be made using the "Scan All" function. A provision for its use is that the satellite TV antenna can track one satellite using filter mode and that it can be identified. The ship also has to be at standstill during the scan. Upon activation the satellite TV antenna first scans the original satellite for NID's and then automatically proceeds to search for other satellites. When the scan is completed the resulting file can be saved and edited using the editing function.

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Antenna program update

Upload new software by clicking the ”Terminal” button in the service menu. Activate the ”Program Update” function in the ACU service menu and switch power off and on again. Select file and click ”Program”

A command line interface allows specialized diagnostics.

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Check all external cables for wear Check for corrosion of coaxial connectors

MechanicalMechanical

Mechanical Check screw tension ofCheck screw tension of

Check screw tension ofCheck screw tension of

Check screw tension of (tighten if necessary)

CPU/motordriver box Base plate Motor mounts Subreflector Belt pulleys LNB Elevation arm Azimuth bearing nut

Check belt tension Check belt tension

Check belt tension (tighten if necessary)

For correct tightening of bolts and timing belts please consult section 6.0 in this manual. We do not recommend repairing the antenna control unit on board the ship. Replace the defective unit and have it repaired at a qualified workshop on shore. Some of the modules in the SAILOR 60 satellite TV antenna can be replaced. See list below

Order no.

 CPU/steppermotor unit See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  IMU See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  LNB See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  Azimuth motor See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  Antenna control unit ACU See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  Elevation motor SAILOR 60 See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop  Polarotor motor See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop

For more detailed information see chapter 6.0 in this manual.

The SAILOR 60 satellite TV antenna systems are designed to operate without preventive routine maintenance.

Although the system is designed and built very service friendly, we strongly recommend that any acting service technician is trained specifically on the product. Repair or repair attempts performed by unqualified personnel may limit the warranty. The warranty on the system is defined and outlined by the distributor that supplied the system. For further information and downloading of manuals, you may also use the Thrane & Thrane Extranet at http://extranet.thrane.com. We recommend that your distributor who made the installation makes annual checks of below items.

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Service, mechanical drawings

Medium strength thread-locking fluid should be applied on all screws and bolts that are not mounted with nylon locking nuts.

Replacing CPU

1. Save satellite list from the SatID menu and operational settings from the service menu.

2. Disconnect cables and replace unit.

3. Reload the satellite list and settings

Signal out from detector

GPS

Signal in from LNB

+ 24 V DC in

PLT-connector

CPU

Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5

Elevation

Azimuth

Polarrotor

Control unit

IMU

Sat receiver

Cable marking

Det.

SatID

L H

2143

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Replacing IMU

1. Disconnect cable and remove lid.

2. Unscrew the hexagonal socket bolts and replace unit.

3. Calibrate the new unit as per enclosed instructions.

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Replacing IMU

Antennas with program version 6.61 and higher can be fitted with IMU type 250.919 (black label) or type 250.927 (red label). It is

criticalcritical

critical that the PCB-connector is

positioned as pictured below or the IMU will be permanently damaged.

No: 250927

IMU

Inertial measurement unit

NavSat

Naval no: 250.919

Inclinometer/gyroscope

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Replacing LNB

* Medium strength thread locking fluid

* Low strength thread locking fluid

6. Unscrew LNB mounting screws (F) and replace. Make sure the O-ring is in place.

7. Mount the LNB and bottom part of feedhorn with connectors pointing to the motor.

8. Press LNB firmly and mount locking-ring.

9. Mount subreflector and outer part of feed horn.

10. Tighten belt as shown in belttension figure and tighten screws.

11. Connect cables.

Replacing LNB

1. Note the four cables (B) mounting order and disconnect. Remove cable tie (A).

2. Loosen motor mounting plate screws (D).

3. Remove sub-reflector and outer part of feed horn.

4. Remove locking-ring (E) on feedhorn.

5. Pull out LNB and bottom part of feedhorn.

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Replacing elevation motor belt

1. Loosen motor screws.

2. Remove belt from guide pulley and replace.

3. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure and tighten screws.

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1. Disconnect cable.

2. Open cable holder and remove cable.

3. Remove motor screws and replace motor.

4. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure and tighten screws.

5. Reconnect motor and snap cable into toroid plastic cover.

6. Strap cable.

Replacing elevation motor

Min 150 Hz Max 170 Hz

Min 240 Hz Max 280 Hz

Min 120 Hz Max 150 Hz

Elevation beltAzimuth beltPolarotor belt

Belt tension

Acoustic belt tensioner The appliance is immediately ready for data collection as soon as it is switched on. After the tensioned belt has been made to vibrate, either by striking it with a finger or other object, the sensor head is to be positioned above the belt that is to be measured.

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Replacing azimuth motor belt

1. Remove inner mounting bolts.

2. Cut away old belt.

3. Loosen belt tensioner.

4. Loosen mounting bolts ”A”.

5. Slide belt under bottom plate and on to pulleys.

Replacing azimuth motor

1. Remove inner mounting bolts.

2. Disconnect cable from cable holder and CPU-box.

3. Loosen belt tensioner.

4. Remove screws marked ”A” and motor screws and replace motor.

5. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure, and tighten screws.

6. Reconnect motor and strap cable.

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Replacing azimuth motor

Inner mounting bolts (4x) inside radome should be tightened with a torque of not more than 14 Nm in order to avoid damage on the radome. Tightening these bolts are not necessary in a normal installation.

Inner mounting

bolts through here (4x)

* Medium strength thread locking fluid

6. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure, and tighten screws.

7. Tighten inner mounting bolts with a torque of 14 Nm. A higher torque can damage the radome.

”A”(4x)

Shim washer RB5.3X10.0X1.0

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Replacing polarization motor belt

1. Loosen motor mounting plate screws.

2. Replace belt.

3. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure and tighten screws.

Replacing polarization motor

1. Disconnect cable from cable holder and CPU-box.

2. Loosen motor mounting plate screws.

3. Remove motor mounting screws and replace motor.

4. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension figure and tighten screws.

5. Reconnect motor and strap cable.

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Chapter 6: Service, mechanical drawings

2. Strip cable.

3. Solder centre pin.

4. Slide the connector body under the shield.

5. Slide the crimp ferrule over the shield.

6. Crimp with a 3.25 mm (0.128 inch) crimp die.

Replacing RG179 coaxial connectors

1. Slide crimp ferrule onto cable.

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Troubleshooting

Error codes

In the control unit, error codes are presented as a four-digit hexadecimal number representing up to 11 fault conditions. I.e. 0070 = failure of all gyroscopes (codes 0010 + 0020 + 0040).

The error codes are also displayed in the PC-program service menu.

0001 Elevation motor failure 0002 Elevation motor failure, belt tension 0004 Azim uth mo tor fa ilur e 0008 Azimuth motor failure, belt tension 0010 Azimuth gyro failure 0020 Elevation gyro failure 0040 Roll gyro failure 0080 Gyro offset limits exceeded 0100 Inclinometer communication failure 0200 Inclinometer failure 0400 SatID communication failure

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Troubleshooting chart

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Technical specification

SAILOR 60 satellite TV antenna

Physical dimensions

Antenna diameter 600 mm Focal length 250 mm Radome height 817 mm Radome diameter 687 mm Weight incl. radome 49 kg

Performance data

Elevation range -10° to 120° Azimuth range 630° Azimuth angular velocity 50°/s Azimuth angular acceleration 40°/s

Elevation angular velocity 50°/s Elevation angular acceleration 40°/s

Polarrotor range ±90° LNB frequency 10.70-12.75 GHz LNB noise figure 0.3 dB Minimum EIRP level (FEC 2/3) 46 dBW Polarization Simultaneous vertical/horizontal

Ship's motions

Roll/pitch range ±30° Roll/pitch angular velocity 40°/s Roll/pitch angular acceleration 25°/s

Yaw/turn angular velocity 40°/s Yaw/turn angular acceleration 25°/s

Maximum antenna elevation 70°

Minimum antenna elevation -10°

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Technical specification

Tracking capability is progressively diminished at elevations

(satellite elevation+ship´s roll/pitch) above 70

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Electrical

Voltage 24 VDC +20%/-10% Current 3 A Starting current 6 A LNB osc. frequency, low bands 9750 MHz LNB osc. frequency, high bands 10600 MHz

Environmental

Temperature -25 to 55°C Humidity 0-100% RH Wind speed 50 m/s

EMC

EN60945

Safety

EN60950

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Approvals

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