Thuraya ATLAS IP Installation Manual

Thuraya ATLAS IP
Satellite Terminal

Installation Manual
Rev 1.0

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LIST OF CONTENT:

REGULATORY INFORMATION_________________________________________________4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________________________ 5

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INSTALLERS AND USERS ___________________________ 8

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________ 9

1 ATLAS IP TERMINAL _________________________________________________________ 10

1.1 Introduction _____________________________________________________________ 10

1.2 Above Deck Equipment ____________________________________________________ 10

1.3 Below Deck Equipment ____________________________________________________ 11

1.4 Wired Primary Handset with Cradle _________________________________________ 11

2 INSTALLATION OF ATLAS IP TERMINAL ______________________________________ 12

2.1 Installation of ADU _______________________________________________________ 12

2.1.1 Overview ____________________________________________________________ 12

2.1.2 Radiation Hazard ______________________________________________________ 12

2.1.3 Interference ___________________________________________________________ 13

2.1.4 Obstruction ___________________________________________________________ 14

2.1.5 Antenna Mast _________________________________________________________ 15

2.1.6 Installing ADU ________________________________________________________ 16

2.2 Installation of BDU ________________________________________________________ 17

2.3 Installation of Primary Handset and Cradle ___________________________________ 19

2.3.1 Connecting Primary Handset with a Cable Holder ____________________________ 19

2.3.2 Overview ____________________________________________________________ 20

3 CONNECTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 21

3.1 BDU’s Outputs Connection _________________________________________________ 22

3.1.1 RS-232 Serial Connector ________________________________________________ 22

3.1.2 GPIO Output Port ______________________________________________________ 23

3.1.3 Grounding Stud _______________________________________________________ 24

4 GETTING STARTED ON THE SYSTEM __________________________________________ 24

4.1 Installing the SIM card ____________________________________________________ 24

4.2 Powering up the system ____________________________________________________ 26

4.2.1 Switching on the BDU __________________________________________________ 26

4.3 Settings on Web Console ___________________________________________________ 27

4.3.1 Activating on Web Console ______________________________________________ 27

4.3.2 Data Connection Settings ________________________________________________ 28

4.4 Selection of Data / CS Voice Mode ___________________________________________ 30

5 GLOSSARY __________________________________________________________________ 31

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APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS ________________________________________________ 32

A-1 ADU’s Outline Dimensions and Weight _______________________________________ 32

A-2 ADU’s Hole Pattern (Cut-out Holes) _________________________________________ 33

A-5 BDU’s Outline Dimensions _________________________________________________ 34

A-4 Primary Handset’s Outline Dimensions _______________________________________ 34

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Federal Communication Commission Notice

FCC Identifier: QO4-AVIATLASIP

USE CONDITIONS:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT NOTE: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION

This Device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The
Antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 100cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

FCC CAUTION:

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority, which is granted by FCC, to operate this Maritime Broadband Satellite Terminal, ATLAS IP

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Declaration of Conformity:

Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd., 8, Tai Seng Link, Level 5 (Wing 2), Singapore 534158.

declares under our sole responsibility that the Product, brand name as Thuraya and model: ATLAS IP,
Maritime Broadband Satellite Terminal to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the
following standards and/or other normative documents:

ETSI EN 301 489-1, -17, -19, -20, ETSI EN 301 444, ETSI EN 300 328, EN 60945,
IEC 60950 – 1 AND EN 60950-1,

We hereby declare that all essential radio test suite have been carried out and that the above named
product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The Conformity Assessment procedure referred to Article 10 and detailed in Annex [III] or [IV] of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with involvement of the following notified body(ies):

TIMCO ENGINEERING, INC., P.O BOX 370,NEW BERRY, FLORIDA 32669.

Identification mark: 1177 (Notified Body number)

The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment are held at:

· Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd., 8, Tai Seng Link, Level 5 (Wing 2), Singapore 534158.

·Signed by Mr. Tan Khai Pang (Chief Technology Officer, September 29, 2014) and

Mr. Prabakar Kuttaniseeri (Manager- Quality Management, September 29, 2014).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For the sake of safety and protection, read the manual before attempting to use Thuraya Atlas
IP Terminal.

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 user guide violates safety standards of intended use of the
terminal.

Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with
these requirements.

Hazard Symbols

Antenna Radiation Warning

and Distance to other

Radiation Equipment

For safety reasons, all personnel must keep at least 2
meters from the ADU.

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Power Supply

Turn off the power at the mains switchboard before
beginning of the installation.

Confirm the power voltage is compatible with voltage
rating of the equipment. It is highly recommended to use
+24V DC power line, provided that it is available on the
vessel.

In case of unavailability of +24V DC power line provided
by the vessel, an external AC/DC power supply of
115/230V AC with its output of +24V DC can be used.

Note: The requirements of the AC/DC power supply
should take care of high surge current of 25A at 24V

DC for 1ms.

Grounding, cables and

connections

The chassis of the equipment must be connected to an
electrical ground. This will minimise electric shock and
mutual interference. In short, the EQUIPMENT must be
grounded to the vessel.

Service

Do not attempt to access to the interior of the equipment.
Only qualified personnel authorized by its manufacturer
may perform service. Failure to comply with this rule will
result in the warranty void.

Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries,
always disconnect power before accessing the
equipment.

Equipment Ventilation

To ensure adequate cooling of the terminal, 5-centimeter of unobstructed space must be
maintained around all sides of the unit except the bottom side. The ambient temperature range
of the transceiver is: -25°C to +55°C.

Fire Precautions

The equipment shall not be operated in the presence of flammable gases or fumes as well as
any explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.

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Obtaining Licensing For Thuraya Transceivers

Under rights given under ITU Radio Regulations, local telecommunications administrations establish
and enforce national rules and regulations governing types of emissions, power levels, and other
parameters that affect the purity of signal, which may be radiated in the various frequency bands of the
radio spectrum.

To legally operate Thuraya equipment, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local
telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operating from. Using your
equipment in any country without permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the
equipment by the local authorities. The normal procedure to bring such equipment into another
country is to apply for a license before travel. If a license has not been obtained before travel,
the equipment may be put in to storage by local authorities until such time license is obtained.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INSTALLERS AND USERS

General

It is important that the user of this equipment read and observe all safety requirements and operate the
terminal according to the descriptions published in this manual.

Failure to comply may result in risk of injury or equipment failure and voids the validity of the warranty
provided by equipment manufacturer.

The terminal consists of 2 systems, BDU and ADU and they must be used as provided by the
manufacturer or authorized dealer. Do not substitute any one of the system which is not provided by the
manufacturer or authorized dealer. Should needs of servicing or replacement is required, always contact
the distributor or manufacturer for instructions.

Any modifications or attempts to open up the devices by not authorized personnel will void the warranty.

Contents in this manual may be subjected to change without notice, to obtain latest version, please
enquire it from product manufacturer or distributor.

Copyright

© Copyright 2012 Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd.

All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd. No
part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of
Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd.

Warranty

Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the
material in this document. Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained herein.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Trademarks

All trademarks, marks, names, or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their
respective owners, and Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such
products or services referred to herein.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.

All other company and product names may be the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Solid line refers to the basic configuration.

ADU

BDU

Router

External Devices

Above Deck Unit

(To be installed in an exposed area)

Below Deck Unit

(To be installed in protected area)

AC/DC Power

Supply Unit

+12V / 24V DC

PoE (1x)

LAN (3x)

I/O Interface

Navigation

Equipmen

t

GPS O/P (NMEA 0183)

Wi-Fi

RS232 Serial

Primary Handset

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1 ATLAS IP TERMINAL

1.1 Introduction

The Atlas IP terminal consists of two units;

 Below Deck Equipment (BDU) which is a communication unit

 Above Deck Equipment (ADU) which is an antenna unit

1.2 Above Deck Equipment

The ADU is an active tracking antenna unit.

The radome covers the antenna unit, which is comprised of

 Antenna Module

 RF and GPS Module

 Rotary Joint

 Antenna Pedestal

The antenna module includes a low noise amplifier (LNA), high power amplifier (HPA), and
tracking receiver circuitry. All the signals and power pass through a single coaxial antenna
cable, which connects the ADU to the BDU.

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1.3 Below Deck Equipment

The BDU is the heart unit of the Atlas IP Terminal. It has several interface ports and handles
all communication links between the ADU and the local communication devices such as
analog telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc.

The BDU is supplied by +12V or +24V DC power supply and it supplies to the ADU via a
single RF / coaxial antenna cable.

1.4 Wired Primary Handset with Cradle

The wired Primary Handset has a colour liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad for making
and receiving normal voice calls and sending SMS, which both are similar as any mobile
phone. The handset is provided with a cradle.

Additionally, it can serve as a remote access for an user to access various configuration
supported by the BDU.

The Primary Handset’s connector is plugged into the BDU’s primary handset port. It is
powered directly from the BDU.

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2 INSTALLATION OF ATLAS IP TERMINAL

2.1 Installation of ADU

2.1.1 Overview

In general, any obstructing objects like mast near the antenna unit can block reception or
transmission from a satellite’s line of sight. In addition, RF radiation emitting from the
antenna will affect human body. When selecting a mounting location, it is important to ensure
that the antenna unit shall be free of severe vibration and shock and heat and smoke from
funnel. More guidelines will be detailed in the next sections.

2.1.2 Radiation Hazard

Radio wave can pose hazard to human body. Safe distances are changed, subjected to
country and ship construction. There is no standard formula to calculate safe distance. The
below guidelines are to be noted.

ADU

WARNING: Keep away from the antenna radome at the mentioned

safe distance when it is transmitting. Microwave radiation can be
harmful to human body, particularly the eyes.

MICROWAVE RADIATION !

NO ADMITTANCE WITHIN SAFETY

DISTANCE

Safety distance

1m

ADU