INSTALLATION MANUAL

SAILOR 90 Satellite TV World

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 SAILOR 90 Satellite TV World
Installation and maintenance manual

SAILOR 90 satellite TV world including

Above Deck Unit TT-3055B and Antenna Control Unit TT-3057A

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 Table of CCon
on
ontten
entts
Chapter 1 General in
General infformat
ormatiion
Satellite TV reception, general information, footprints ........................... 1

Chapter 2 Functional description

Description of operation ..................................................................... 6
Principles of antenna calibration ......................................................... 6
Satellite search ................................................................................. 7
Tracking ............................................................................................ 8
Satellite identification ........................................................................ 8
Polarisation control ........................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 Installation
Antenna location .............................................................................. 11
Mounting ......................................................................................... 13
Connections ..................................................................................... 14
SAILOR 90 pedestal mounting ........................................................... 15
Radome cable wiring ........................................................................ 18
Mounting of radome top .................................................................. 20
Control unit connection ..................................................................... 21
Choice of tracking and ID-receiver signals ......................................... 22
Alignment of heading indicator ......................................................... 22
Obscured sectors ............................................................................. 23
Start-up procedure ......................................................................... 23

Chapter 4 Operat
atiion
Operat
Normal use .................................................................................... 24
Menus ............................................................................................ 24
Special functions ............................................................................. 24

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Table of Contents
Chapter 5 PC progr
pro am, m
gram, maain ta
inta in
tain ing NID-table
ining NID-tabless
PC software installation .................................................................... 28
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 ...................................................................................... 38
Antenna program update ................................................................. 42

Chapter 6 Servvic
Ser icee, mechan
mech ic
anical dr
ical draawing
ingss
Service and repair ........................................................................... 45
Replacing CPU ................................................................................. 46
Replacing IMU/Gyro ........................................................................ 47
Replacing LNB with automatic depolariser ........................................ 48
Replacing elevation motor belt ......................................................... 49
Replacing elevation motor ............................................................... 50
Replacing azimuth motor belt ........................................................... 51
Replacing azimuth motor .................................................................. 51
Replacing polarisation motor belt ..................................................... 52
Replacing polarisation motor ........................................................... 52
Replacing RG179 coaxial connectors ................................................. 53

Chapter 7 Troubleshoot
oubleshoot ing
shooting
Error codes ..................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting chart ...................................................................... 55

Chapter 8 Techn
echnic
hnical specif
ical ic
specific at
atiion
icat
SAILOR 90 satellite TV World antenna ............................................... 56
Chapter 9 Approvals ....................................................................................... 58
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 Chapter 1

General information

System Units
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 co-
located 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 10-
12 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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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 IF-
signals 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.

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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)

Anik F1R Ku band

EIRP
(dBW)
>50
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
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Astra 1H

NSS 6 Ku band
EIRP
(dBW)
>50
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
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Functional description
Functional description

Description of operation
After power-up, the satellite TV 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 GPS-receiver 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.
If the satellite is identified as using circular polarisation in the NID-list, the antenna
reconfigures the LNB automatically.For a more detailed explanation a satellite
identification see sections satellite ID and satellite ID menu.

Principles of antenna calibration

The IMU contains three orthogonally mounted gyroscopes and

accelerometers.

The antenna is calibrated in three ways.

1. IMU calibration
This is performed in connection with factory testing and after IMU replacement.
Its purpose is to measure the gyro rates (in °/V/s) and establish the cross axis
contributions i.e. signals arising from motions that are not in the gyroscope's sensitive plane.
These signals come from imperfections in the gyros themselves, misalignment
between gyroscopes and misalignment between the IMU and antenna.
The gyro rates are essentially temperature-independent.

2. Power-on calibration
When powered up or after a manual reset a self-test of the IMU and motors are performed.
The antenna then seeks to determine the individual gyroscopes' offset from the nominal
null voltage.
At standstill this is simply a matter of measuring the output voltages. But, as ships tend to
move it is important to separate this motion from the IMU. This is done using input from

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 the accelerometers to point the antenna in such a way as to minimise influence.
The gyro-voltages are monitored during the process and if they fluctuate due to ship's
movements the calibration is extended up to five minutes.

3. Noise calibration
Before search is initiated the antenna performs a 360° turn at 45° elevation to
establish the lowest noise level.
Scan is performed on 10 tuner frequencies and using all three bandpass filters
in detector mode.

Managing gyro offset

When a satellite is acquired dish scan is used to correct the initial gyro offset. As
offset is temperature dependent, this is a process that is always active in tracking
mode.
In order to shorten the power-on calibration a table of offset values vs.
temperature is created automatically. If a table is present when starting the
antenna the power-on calibration is omitted.
Should the antenna fail to acquire a satellite a power-on calibration is
initiated within a few minutes.

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 IF-
band.

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-S2 signal on the preset frequency
with a certain symbol rate and FEC. These settings are
available from the PC-program only.
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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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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 satellite TVantenna tries to acquire

another satellite. 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.
When receiving circularly polarised signals, no adjustment is necessary.

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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 aquire another satellite.

LNB
HL VL HH VH

SatID + 24 V DC IN
Tuner Filter

5 M Elevation

Reset CPU/ 4 M Azimuth

steppermotor unit
Analogue
2
3 M Polarisation
I C
Tuner
2 RS422
Gyroscopes
Log SPI
Decoder 1
Inclinometers
GPS SPI USB
RS232 IMU-unit

To multiswitch

Service-PC option

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 Chapter 3

Installation

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.

STERN BOW

Obstacle

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

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Radar
The satellite TV antenna must be mounted as far away as possible from ship’s
radar and high power radio transmitters, because they may
compromise the satellite TV antenna performance. RF emission from radars
might acually damage the satellite TV antenna.

Preferred placing

d
o
Min 20

o
Min 20

Avoid if possible

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 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.
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Radar distance
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.

Compass Safe Distance

Distance: 1 m

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/satellte 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.

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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. A cable area of 0.75 mm2 should
be used up to 25 m. Above 25 m 1.5mm2 is recommended.
2. Control box, 7 poles + shield
3. Four coaxial cables, cables to be marked with ”1”, ”2”, ”3” and ”4”

For installations 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

Cable splicing

Vulcanizing tape

F-splicer socket

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
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 O675
O400
VERY IMPORTANT!
Stability calculations (if required)
is owner/shipyard responsibility

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Cut-out 127

Tube thickness
min 5 mm

1174

500-1000
Satellite TV antenna weight including radome: 65 kg

SAILOR 90 pedestal mounting

SAILOR 90 deck mounted pedestal example 1

175 (8x)
Rubber drainage tube.
Vessel To be mounted before
mounting on pedestal
5 (8x) Drainage hole

Radomemont-90-2.CDR

15
1045
105 (8x)
SAILOR 90 deck mounted pedestal example 2
Satellite TV antenna weight including radome: 65 kg

O675
O190
10

Tube lengths between 600 mm

and 1200 mm use reinforcement
legs. Max tube length 1200 mm

Reinforcement legs
(4x)
Radomemont-90-4.CDR(EPS)
200 (8x)

Vessel
120 (8x) 5 (8x) Drainage hole

VERY IMPORTANT!
Stability calculations (if required)
is owner/shipyard responsibility

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581
470
Facing bow
O100

o
15 (4x)

76.2 76.2

152.4 (6”)
45o Reinforcement
(8x)

O50
Drainage hole O12 (8x)
Facing stern
76.2 76.2
152.4 (6”)
VERY IMPORTANT
The antenna must be mounted on the pedestal using all 8 M10x25 hex bolts,
spring washers, round washers and thread locking 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.
Radomemont-90-3.CDR
Facing bow
90o(4x)
on

M10 (8x)
ct i
ne
n
- co

O 581
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O 470
Box
152.4

(2x)
6”

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45
F-connectors
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50.0 (4x)
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Bottom inside
radome view Facing stern
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Radome cable wiring
Connection of junction box inside radome

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Radome cable wiring

Radome
Plate
Self tapered
screw (4x)

Drainage
tube

NOTE! Secure all cables

inside pedestal

The PG9 rubber glands allows installation with

cable diameter 5.0 mm to 11.0 mm.

Waterproof with
marine silicone paste (6x)

If coverplate is used,
it shall be waterproofed
Secure with with marine silicone
cable tie Rutaseal EPD paste.
PG9 (6x)

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Mounting of radome top

Round washer, A4
BB 24x8.4x2

MC6S M8x80, A4
Umbraco screw

4x
NOTE: Very important
The radome screws should be tightend untill gasket is compressed. It is important to avoid over
tightening as this can damage the radome. The radome top threads are fitted with friction
locking devices. Maximum tightening torque 6 Nm.

Radome top not fastened

Gasket

Radome top fastened

Gasket

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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.

Rear panel on control unit

Antenna Fuse Power
69.5 44 61.5

T160 mAL

3
200 16
208
Power supply See next page for
+24 V DC (PSU) cable specification
O4.5
Cable colours from

Junction box
To control unit

+24 V DC OUT

24 V Dc out
Shield/black

to antenna
+24 V DC IN
control unit

GND COM
M3 (4x)

R422+

T422+
R422-

T422-
GND

GND
105.0

Fixed mounting of control unit

Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

164.5 C C White/Black
Pink/Orange
Grey/Red

Yellow
Brown

Green
Blue
Shield

Antenna connection plate

VL HL VH HH

F-double con.
Chassis female (4x)

Multi switch
(option)

Sat reciever Sat reciever

Sat reciever Sat reciever

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Power supply cable inside radome

Cable: 8x0.22mm2 shielded

Choice of tracking and ID-receiver signals

The default connections are horizontal high, HH (or left hand circular high, LHCH) to
the ID-receiver and vertical high, VH (or right hand circular high, RHCH) 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 antenna is aligned with the ship's bow direction in the CCW end-stop, the heading
indicator's offset is zero.
If the satellite TV antenna is positioned otherwise, the offset can be entered in the
service menu. See section Service menu

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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 ⇒ 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 ⇒ THRESHOLD
5. Return to automatic mode.
6. If the satellite TV antenna can't maintain tracking, perform a reset.
SERVICE ⇒ RESET

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Chapter 4

Operation
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 Hotbird E13.O Confirmed
indicator, mode of operation, signal strength and Tracking
chosen satellite.

To enter the main menu, press ENTER and 15 dB

navigate using the arrow keys.

Special functions

Manual/Auto
Allows manual control.

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Polarization POLARIZATION
Allows manual selection of linear or circular Manual/Circ. -2
polarisation. In linear mode the LNB-angle can
Manual/Lin. o o o
Auto -90 90
be set between -90° and +90°. Default is Auto.

SatID
Switching OFF the satellite identification function POLARIZATION
allows locking on satellites that do not transmit Manual/Circ. -2
Network Identification (NID) code.
Manual/Lin.
Auto
CIRCULAR
Adjacent ID
Allows the satellite 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 SET THRESHOLD
keep the satellite TV antenna from tracking on
reflections from different metal structures and a
Threshold: 5 dB
smaller to track a weak satellite.

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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 antenna to react more
aggressively to tracking errors but may cause
over-compensation.
A LOW setting makes the satellite TV antenna
move more smoothly but may cause a pointing
error.

Program update
Allows the operator to upload new software to
the 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

CHOOSE SATELLITE ASTRA-2 E28.2

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

MANUAL/AUTO AUTO MANUAL

POLARIZATION AUTO
MAN.CIRC.
MAN.LIN.

SATID ON OFF

SERVICE SET POSITION N55 E013

RESET
SET THRESHOLD 05
PC OVERRIDE
DISPLAY CONTRAST 10
STATUS
ADJACENT LOCK ON OFF
REGULATOR ELEV AZIM

LOW LOW
NORM NORM
HIGH HIGH
WARNING!
AUTHORIZED PROGRAM UPDATE NO YES
PERSONNEL ONLY

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maintaining NID tables
Chapter 5

PC program, maintaining NID-tables

PC program,

PC software installation
Insert CD - installation should start automatically. If not, run file "SatTV-ver.1.7.1.EXE"
or the latest version of file “SatTV...EXE”.
Default installation folder is C:\Program\Satellite TV.
Install USB drivers by "clicking" on the 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 connect the USB port of the SAILOR Satellite TV ACU to the USB
port of the PC.

The SatTV configuration file

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.

The preferred method is to check the port number in the Windows Device Manager
(Control Panel Hardware Device Manager) and then change the port setting in the
ini-file.
See figure on next page.

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Figure 1: USB Driver in Device Manager
On figure above it can be seen that the driver was installed to use COM20.

If the port setting is wrong when the PC-program is started, the user will be asked
to allow an automatic search. If accepted the ports will be scanned and the SatTV.ini
file updated automatically.

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SatTV.ini file

[Serial]
Port=20

[Controls]
UserMode=1

[Month]
CurrrentMonth=1

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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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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 satellite has been identified.
7. Tracking error.
8. Tracking threshold.
9. Signal strength in dB above noise level.
10. Polarization indicator.

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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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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 1
12. IMU calibration and obscured sectors.
13. Polarization control.

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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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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 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1. Satellite name. 7. Transponder frequency in MHz.

2. Orbital position. 8. LNB oscillator frequency in MHz.
3. Polarization offset in degrees. 9. Symbol rate.
“C” for circular 10. FEC, forward error correction.
4. Trackable satellites. 11. Network identification code.
This box should be checked if 12. Scan selected satellites for
the satellite is within range. NID’s.
5. Satellite selection. Check marked 13. Scan for new satellites. Use
satellites are made available in the only at standstill.
satellite list. 14. Edit larger satellite and
6. Tracking mode. transponder files.

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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.

Adjacent ID
If the target satellite does not transmit any NID codes or uses modulations other than
DVB-S or DVB-S2, then the Adjacent ID function can be used.
When activated the antenna attempts to identify another satellite. It then moves to the
correct position by calculating the angle between the identified and the target
satellite.

The recommended tracking mode is A. Mode T is unavailable and if selected will

default to A.
Frequency and symbol rate should be entered in the satellite list (Satellite Identification
Menu) and dummy values för FEC and NID e.g 7/8 and 0.

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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
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.

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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:

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.

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To assist in frequency selection the BER or bit error rate is displayed in the list. A
value of 0.0E-0 or 4.2E-0 indicates an error free signal and is normally the first
choice. If other values are diplayed, a lower value indicates fewer bit errors.

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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Ser
Servv ic
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Introduction

Service, mechanical drawings

The SAILOR 90 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 home page at
http://www.extranet.thrane.com. We recommend that your distributor who made the
installation makes annual checking of below items.

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

Mechanical
Check screw tension of (tighten if necessary)
CPU/motordriver box
Motor mounts
Subreflector
Belt pulleys
LNB
Vibration absorbers
Elevation arm
Azimuth bearing nut

Check belt tension (tighten if necessary)

For correct tighten of bolts and timing belts please consult section 6.0 in this manual.
We do not recommend repairing the 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 90 satellite TV antenna can be replaced. see list below
Order no.
„ CPU/steppermotor unit See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ Gyro unit See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ IMU unit See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ LNB with automatic depolariser See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ Azimuth motor See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ Elevation motor See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
„ Polarotor motor See Thrane&Thrane Extranet Eshop
For more detailed information see chapter 6.0 in this manual.
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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

CPU
Signal out from detector Signal in from LNB

+ 24 V DC in
GPS
PLT-connector

Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5
Elevation
Azimuth
Polarrotor
Control unit
IMU

Cable marking

VL VH HL HH
SatID
HH 4
4 3 2 1
Sat receiver

Det.
VH 2
1 2 3 4

VL 1

HL 3

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Replacing gyro/IMU unit

1. Disconnect cable and remove
lid.
2. Unscrew the hexagonal socket
bolts and replace unit.
3. Calibrate the new unit as per
enclosed instructions.

Antennas with program version 6.61 and higher can be fitted with IMU type 250.919
(black label) or type 250.929 (red label). It is critical that the PCB-connector is
positioned as pictured below or the IMU will be permanently damaged.

IMU NavSat
Inertial measurement unit Inclinometer/gyroscope
Z
Z

Y
X

Y
Naval no: 250.919
X

No: 250929

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Replacing LNB with automatic depolariser

1. Note the four cables (B) 6. Replace with new unit (LNB+automatic
mounting order and disconnect. depolariser and feedhorn).
Remove cable tie (A). 7. Mount the LNB and feedhorn with
2. Loosen motor mounting plate connectors pointing to the IMU-unit.
screws (D). 8. Press LNB firmly and mount
3. Remove sub-reflector and outer locking-ring.
part of feedhorn. 9. Mount subreflector and outer
4. Remove locking-ring (E) on part of feedhorn.
feedhorn. 10. Tighten belt as shown in belt tension
5. Pull out LNB with automatic figure and tighten screws.
depolariser and bottom part of 11. Connect cables.
feedhorn.

A D (4x)
1 LNB with automatic depolariser
B
2

E
*

* Low strength thread locking fluid

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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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Replacing elevation motor

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.

Belt tension
Polarotor belt Azimuth belt

Min 120 Hz
Max 150 Hz Elevation belt
90

Min 240 Hz
Max 280 Hz
Min 160 Hz
Max 180 Hz

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. 6. Tighten belt as shown in
2. Cut away old belt. belt tension figure, and tighten
3. Loosen belt tensioner. screws.
4. Loosen mounting bolts ”A”. 7. Tighten inner mounting bolts
5. Slide belt under bottom plate with a torque of 14 Nm. A higher
and on to pulleys. torque can damage the radome.

Shim washer
RB5.3X10.0X1.0 ”A”(4x)

Shim washer
RB5.3X10.0X1.0

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 Inner mounting
screws. bolts thrue here (4x)
6. Reconnect motor and strap
cable.
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.
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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 figureand 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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Replacing RG179 coaxial connectors

1. Slide crimp ferrule onto cable.
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

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Troubleshooting
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 Azimuth motor failure
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
Technical specification

SAILOR 90W satellite TV antenna

Physical dimensions
Antenna diameter 900 mm
Radome height 1175 mm
Radome diameter 1045mm
Weight incl. radome 65 kg

Performance data
Elevation range -8° to 120°
Azimuth range 630°
Azimuth angular velocity 50°/s
Azimuth angular acceleration 40°/s2
Elevation angular velocity 50°/s
Elevation angular acceleration 40°/s2
Polarisation Linear and circular, simultaneous vertical/
horizontal or LHC/RHC
Polarrotor range ±90° in linear mode
LNB frequency 10.70-12.75 GHz
LNB noise figure 0.3 dB
Minimum EIRP level (FEC 2/3) 43 dBW

Ship's motions
Roll/pitch range ±30°
Roll/pitch angular velocity 40°/s
Roll/pitch angular acceleration 25°/s2
Yaw/turn angular velocity 40°/s
Yaw/turn angular acceleration 25°/s2
Maximum antenna elevation 70° 1)
Minimum antenna elevation -8°

1)
Tracking capability is progressively diminished at elevations
(satellite elevation+ship´s roll/pitch) above 70o
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Electrical
Voltage 24 VDC +20%/-10%
Current 3A
Starting current 6A
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
Approvals

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