User Manual - GC-SAT
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1. Asta UJU x Antenna Unit SAT RF Cable GPS RF Cable b w s tan gt te w Mounting Pipe Bolts U Bolt Washer Nut Ground Wire Installation Guide In Strict Confidence Thuraya l 3 wos eAeinyy MMM C 77 e nn 2 2 2 2 2 ee nn nn ne anna 3 2 Exploded View 3 System Configuration 3 1 Mechanical outlines C 3 Q 8 z Top View Front View Mounting Pipe Unit mm 4 Thuraya In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence Thuraya 5 Pai Thuraya 3 3 System Connection Diagram ye i THURAYA Pa lU nn WI Maritime ANT SAT GPS Wireless Handsat Telephone USB Port or DTE Port Machine 6 Thuraya In Strict Confidence 4 Description of Parts 4 1 Antenna Unit 4 1 1 Connector Interface wioo eAeinyy MMM The antenna unit has two TNC female connectors at its base One connector is the SAT signal port and the other is the GPS signal port The SAT connector is silver while the GPS connector is gold In addition labels of SAT and GPS are marked over each connector to make distinction even easier Connecting the RF cable with the SAT and GPS connectors is easy as both the colors of the SAT cable and GPS cable are silver and gold respectively and the connection can be done by simply matching the colors However if the two con2. WW a 5 a I kag so I LR INI 1160 r Ng w satellite gc sat com Thuraya Satelli lecommu 1 i il Ipli lecommu HUN LAN m AVAN 1INTRODUCTION 0 2 2 PACKAGE CONTENT 2 gt 77 EN a ve e i 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ci ah ai L 3 1 Mechanical outlines 4 a 3 2 Exploded View 5 1G 3 3 System Connection Diagram 6 3 4 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS oo 7 4 1 Antenna Unit 1 4 1 1 Connector Interface 7 4 1 2 Power Supply 8 4 2 RF Cables 9 4 2 1 SAT RF Cable 9 4 2 2 GPS RF Cable 9 4 3 Mounting Pipe and U Bolt 10 4 4 Ground Wire 10 9 MOUNTING LOCATION AND CONSIDERATIONS OO e eee 11 6 MOUNTING PROCEDURES 13 7 SAFETY DISTANCE 18 In Strict Confidence Thuraya 1 Pai Thuraya 1 Introduction This manual provides information on the installation instructions and environment as well as usage of the ThurayaMarine Omni Directional Antenna The ThurayaMarine Omni Directional Antenna is connected to the ThurayaMarine Terminal to provide stable transmission and receiving of Thuraya satellite signals and GPS signals for vessels that experience rolling pitching and yawing 2 Package Content NY The ThurayaMarine Omni Directional Antenna package includes the following parts Specifications Quantity Remarks Max EIRP gt 8dBW min G T gt 22dBk Omni Directional Antenna Uni Installation Manual 2 Thuraya In Strict Confidence
3. age to the device Tin sage yk AA KA sa 8 Thuraya In Strict Confidence 4 2 RF Cables 4 2 1 SAT RF Cable The SAT RF cable is 12M in length and is fitted with a TNC male type connector at each end wos eAeinyy MMM Optional cables of lengths of 20M 35M and 50M are available for purchase from a dealer if excess of 12M long cable is required 4 2 2 GPS RF Cable The GPS RF cable is 12M in length and is fitted with a TNC male type connector and an SMA male type connector at either end The TNC connector must be connected to the antenna unit and the SMA connector must be connected to the GPS port of the ThurayaMarine terminal If the RF cables used are non authentic and unauthorized voltage drops may occur in the RF cables due to the high electrical current approx 2 0A 2 5A consumed by the antenna unit Therefore producing and or using any non authentic unauthorized RF cable is prohibited in principle as doing so can result in severe damage to antenna performance Optional cables of lengths of 20M 35M and 50M are available for purchase from a dealer if excess of 12M long cable is required eee ee LA AAA a m a EE HL LL a a LL LL ALL LL LL LL a a AL LL HL a a a a a a LL a a LL LA AL LL ee ee ee eee Only products that are authentic and or recommended by authorized vendors should be used as RF cables directly impact antenna performance AP a a a a a a a a a a a a a tg Warning In Strict Confidence Th
4. at the antenna is placed at a sufficient distance away from any other m Avoid installing near the vessel s chimneystack The smoke and soot emitted from antenna the chimneystack can obstruct the signal level achieved by the antenna The separation distance with HF antennas and VHF antennas should be at least 5 m m The antenna unit should not be affixed to any steel panel that is wider than 190 mm ek The separation distance with a Thuraya Tracking antenna or a tracking antenna square It can cause performance degradations made by another manufacturer should be at least 8m m Keep the unit away from heat sources a The separation distance with the vessel s compass should be at least 3 m lt If the vessel is fitted with Radar refer to the following diagram and make sure to m Do not install the antenna where flammable gases are stored establish a sufficient separation distance 2 In case of proximity to the radar is inevitable ThurayaMarine Antenna unit must not 3 Install antenna above this line 6 Mounting Procedures PROHIBITED ZONE PROHIBITED ZONE The sequence of installation procedures for the ThurayaMarine Omni directional HORIZONTAL UI Antenna is as follows 1 Open the product package 2 Check to see that all contents have been included in the package 3 Decide on the location on the vessel for installation Make sure to consider the considerations listed in section 5 during the selection proce
5. er end of the ground wire to the mounting pole 11 Apply silicon sealant on the screw head UN 1 6 Thuraya In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence Thuraya 1 7 Pai Thuraya 7 Safety Distance Teh The safety levels for the ThurayaMarine Omni directional antenna units are based on the EMF Council Recommendation 1999 519 EC of ETSI European a Telecommunication Standard Institute The recommendation will be maximum 5 8 3W m2 o S Based on the above recommendations the sufficient minimum safety distance is 40cm Persons should not approach within 0 4meters of a transmitting ThurayaMarine antenna Microwave radiation can be harmful to the human body L uma m mim im wa ipin n n Ca as is a a ee TS i i m mp im ima s wa nn on eee isi ee t n iim wt im isa a ia a iss aa aaa aaa Bee eee aa ee The minimum safety distance is 40cm People should not approach within 0 4meters of a transmitting ThurayaMarine antenna Microwave radiation can be harmful to the human body Nawa mimi a a ee ee ee AY n n n n TUT TC E i i pim ias a t i i is wa daaa ee aa Warning x 1 8 Thuraya In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence Thuraya 1 9 Pai Thuraya 20 Thuraya In Strict Confidence
6. nectors are switched and connected wrongly the antenna will not operate properly Dot for Mounting pipe Gold Color Silver Color GND wire screw hole A NO Tani Dot for Mounting pipe In Strict Confidence Thuraya 7 Pai Thuraya At the base of the Antenna Unit there are two projections and six screw holes These are used when coupling with the mounting pipe eet eee ne AL LL ALLAH LL a a a a a LL LL a LL LH LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL YY LL LL LL LH LL LL AL LL LL LL LL LL LL ALL LL Make sure that the cables are not switched when connecting as doing so will result in improper l Y Warning antenna operation lt eee ee ee ee ee n YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY YY eee eee ee ee eee eee eee 4 1 2 Power Supply The antenna unit is powered by DC voltage from the ThurayaMarine terminal via the GPS RF cable The ThurayaMarine terminal supplies DC12V power to the antenna unit The DC voltage range that is operational for the antenna unit is 10Vdc 15Vdc Proper RF cable connection by the user can negate any need for concern regarding the power supply A Warnin This antenna is designed exclusively for ThurayaMarine terminal If connecting the antenna with g a terminal other than ThurayaMarine make sure that the input DC voltage is within the rating 10Vdc to 15Vdc 3 A Otherwise it may cause a fire or dam
7. ss 4 Locally prepare an antenna mast with a ground stud AA AA APA Ae e 5 After passing the RF cables SAT 4 GPS through the mounting pipe connect the m Warnin When installing the ThurayaMarine Omni directional Antenna make sure to establish sufficient connectors of the antenna unit with the RF cable connectors Make sure the lt g separation distances with any other antennas VHT HF Radar other tracking antennas etc connections are securely fastened Se lr Ta bm a pisis i a ip a imi oe ae ee ee ee m AA 1 2 Thuraya In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence Thuraya 3 Pai Thuraya 7 After fitting the mounting pipe to the slot in the base of the antenna tightly fasten the six bolts M5 x 6ea wo efenyp wA aaa Ft ft 6 After tightening the connectors wrap the connections with self bonding vinyl tape 8 Apply silicon sealant to the tops of the tightened bolts or apply silicon sealant to make them waterproof 14 Thuraya In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence Thuraya 5 Pai Thuraya 9 Use the U bolt to couple the assembled antenna with the vessel s mounting pole 12 Fix the cable to the mast with cable tie local supply diameter of two inches recommended Tighten the nut and make sure it will not become loose aaa Ft ft WU IT 10 After tightly securing the ground wire to the ground wire affixing hole at the base of the antenna via a bolt tightly secure the oth
8. uraya 9 Pai Thuraya 4 3 Mounting Pipe and U Bolt i x 5 Mounting Location and Considerations o As essential fixing accessory the mounting pipe and U bolt are coupled to the mounting KG post on which the antenna is installed on the vessel w gt The following precautions should be taken while installing the ThurayaMarine Omni C After fixing the screw at the base of the antenna to affix the mounting pipe use the U bolt to Directional Antenna to a vessel L tighten the mounting post and mounting pipe O m Placement of the antenna at the highest point of the vessel is recommended and O following installation no surrounding obstacles and or objects should obstruct the O view of the antenna 3 m To allow the antenna to maintain communication capacity when the vessel is rolling or pitching no obstacles should be in the path of the antenna from the horizontal eee 4 4 Ground Wire position to 15 in order to allow corresponding coverage This concept is illustrated TN in the image below The copper ground wire is 20 cm in length and is used to connect the antenna unit and the GND of the vessel No Obstacles reguired Horizon 1 ma h AG me m Horizon ANN Obstacles should be below shadow areas Thuraya 11 In Strict Confidence In Strict Confidence 10 Thuraya Pai Thuraya be within the radar beam aaa HAHAAHA m Make sure th
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