KVH Industries eTrac User's Manual
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1. 4 2 Handling Precautions e Do not expose the Antenna Unit s seam the blue styling gasket or connector to high pressure water jets e Exposure to chemicals containing alkalis may result in physical degradation of the Antenna Unit e Do not expose the Antenna Unit to acid curing silicone e Avoid contact with harsh solvents KVH recommends that you do not paint the Antenna Unit as it can result in signal degradation If it is absolutely necessary to paint the Antenna Unit be sure to use water based paints or paint systems based on mild solvents 4 3 Return Authorization A Return Material Authorization RMA is required prior to returning the product to KVH Industries Please call our Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 3327 or send an e mail to techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid misunderstandings and confusion shipments without an RMA number clearly visible on the outside box will be refused and returned to you at your expense If possible use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment KVH assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed above Before returning the product be sure to obtain an RMA number from KVH s Technical Support Department and write the number on the outside of the box Shipments received without an2. AddressBook entries To Addresses Tu Cc Addresses Ce gt Dre Addresses Bez gt HSS 2 1 Click the Address Book icon on the main easyMail screen 2 Select New Entry to set up a new recipient The new recipient screen is pictured in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 The New Recipient Data Screen iojxi Name E Mail Address Destination Format f E Mail C 5bit Telex 7 bit Fax C amp bit Inm C Mobile PSTN Modem Special Access Code DNID ce Hi x 3 4 www kvh com Using the eTrac System 3 3 Co oN Gyo 10 11 12 Click the E Mail destination radio button Choose an 5 7 or 8 bit character format based on the message that will be sent 5 bit characters All characters are written using 5 bits per character which reduces the message size However some special characters will be unavailable because the 5 bit alphabet is a reduced character set 7 bit characters All characters are written using 7 bits per character This is the preferred setting because most characters are available but the message size is smaller than an 8 bit message 8 bit characters All characters are written using 8 bits per character resulting in no reduction in size This is the setting that should be used when sending messages that include HTML Enter the recipient s name in the Name field Enter the e mail address in the E Mail A
3. KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 USA Attention Warranty Registration Table of Contents 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 DEPICTION D irao aesra sists iene ara sa min Gian arache acareara acaratd a aa aata aL Global E mail and GPS Tracking cccccccecccceeaeeaeeaeeeeeeeeeneaneanes 1 1 LLI intatSatCris st Geet dds dad ies ded el geek wed Gag wl oa 1 1 1 1 2 The Global Positioning System GPS cc cece cece cence eee eens 1 2 Overview of the eTrac System cccccccce ete eee eeeeeeaeeaneaeeaeeaneaneanes 1 2 Materials Provided with the KVH eTrac System ccsecssecaeeaeeeeeeeeeneans 1 4 1 3 1 Additional Materials Required for eTrac Use cee cece eee eee 1 5 Installation cc cccuecuueuueeeeeeaneeueeeueeeueeaueeaeeaae deh Choosing the Best Location ssssssssrrrrnnnrrnnnnrnrrrrrrrsnnrrrrrnns 2 1 Mounting the Antenna Unit cccceecce cee eeeeeneeeeeeeneaneeneaeeaneags 2 3 Wiring the eTrac System wisccccccceccceeeeeeceeueeeaeeaneaneereateaneaues 2 5 2 3 1 Connecting the Antenna Data Cable ccc cece eters 2 6 2 3 2 Connecting Peripherals to the Breakout BOX ccc ccee eee ee eee nes 2 7 2 3 3 Connecting eTrac to Ship s Power 0 cece cece tenes 2 8 2 3 4 Completing the Installation 0 cc cece cece eee tee tenet ene 2 8 Preparing the eTrac System for Use with the Inmarsat C Service sceeeeneaes 2 9 2 4 1 Registering eTrac as AN MES 10 ieee cece ee
4. Department at 1 401 847 3327 or send an e mail to techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RMA number clearly visible on the outside box will be refused and returned to you at your expense If possible use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment KVH assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed above A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES GIVEN BY KVH WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER KVH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY CUSTOM OR TRADE USAGE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAID EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE ENLARGED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY TECHNICAL OR OTHER ADVICE OR SERVICE PROVIDED BY KVH IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT KVH s liability in contract tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with any product shall not exceed the price paid for the product INNO EVENT SHALL KVH BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL TORT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS OR GOODWILL INCLUDING ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DELAY IN DELIVERY OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
5. WITH THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OR POSSESSION OF ANY PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO THE PRODUCT EVEN IF KVH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES If any implied warranty including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose cannot be excluded under applicable law then such implied warranty shall be limited in duration to ONE 1 YEAR from the date of the original retail purchase of this product by the original purchaser Some states countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state country to state country www kvh com TT_98_117623_KVH D KIMIFI KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A e Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com www kvh com KVH and eTrac are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc
6. includes a CD ROM containing information on how to download the easyMail terminal software a Microsoft Windows based e mail application This application developed by Thrane amp Thrane operates in a similar manner to Microsoft Outlook but uses the Inmarsat mini C communications protocol The informational CD ROM packed with your eTrac system provides X instructions on how to download the Thrane amp Thrane easyMail e mail application While there are other mini C protocol compatible e mail applications for the purposes of this manual easyMail will be considered the installed application Figure 1 2 illustrates how these three components work together Figure 1 2 Typical eTrac System Configuration eTrac Antenna Unit Antenna Data Cable Breakout Box Ship s Power 10 5 32 vDC RS 232 Data Connection to PC or Message Terminal Peripheral Systems Serial Cable with DB9 Connectors 34 0002 Rev D 1 3 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 1 3 Materials Provided with the KVH eTrac System Your eTrac system is shipped with the following parts and materials Antenna Unit Breakout Box which also contains Three strain relief brackets Six strain relief screws Four Breakout Box mounting screws Antenna Data Cable 16 ft 5 m Installation and Operation Manual Inmarsat C Service Activation Registration Form Thrane amp Thrane informational CD ROM w
7. period will begin 30 days after the date of manufacture of the original product purchased If you discover a defect KVH will at its option repair replace or refund the purchase price of the product at no charge to you provided you return it during the warranty period transportation charges prepaid to the factory direct Please attach your name address telephone number a description of the problem and a copy of the bill of sale or sales receipt as proof of date of original retail purchase to each product returned to warranty service Alternatively you may bring the product to an Authorized KVH dealer distributor for repair During the first year and if the product was installed by an Authorized KVH dealer distributor identified with the KVH Authorized dealer distributor list KVH will cover the dealer s distributor s labor charges for warranty repairs provided the dealer distributor contacts KVH for pre approval of the charges Approval of charges is at KVH s sole discretion This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication or has been modified without the written permission of KVH if any KVH serial number has been removed or defaced or if any factory sealed part of the system has been opened without authorization Return Authorization A Return Material Authorization is required prior to returning the product to KVH Industries Please call our Technical Support
8. position reporting set up screens shown in Figure 3 6 on the next page 1 In easyMail select Options gt Configuration gt Position Report gt DNID PU Position Reporting This will display the Reporting Set up window 2 Press the New button to open the interval configuration window 3 Select the LES DNID and Member Number pair downloaded by the LES 4 Set the desired interval e g selecting 2 hours will result in a position being transmitted once every two hours 3 6 www kvh com Using the eTrac System Figure 3 6 easyMail Position Reporting Set up Screens Pota Metwork 1D DETD on 104 12345 O27 ale 5 Press the OK button to start the automatic reporting The eTrac system is now configured to send its position at regular intervals to the LES The LES will store the data in the DNID mailbox and then forward it as an attachment to your e mail account 34 0002 Rev D 3 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance When properly installed the eTrac system needs no maintenance After approximately 10 years an internal battery will need to be replaced and the antenna should be serviced 4 1 Warranty Service Information For information on KVH warranty repair and liability policies please refer to the complete KVH warranty statement provided at the end of this manual If you have any questions please call your local authorized dealer installer or contact KVH directly
9. 1 Select Options gt Configuration gt Mobile Number to display the Mobile Number dialog box 2 Enter the Mobile Number into the dialog box and press OK 3 The eTrac MES is now ready for operation 2 4 4 Manual easyMail Configuration The manual configuration process is required if you are unable to use the Windows based installation and configuration tools described in Sections 2 4 2 and 2 4 3 The interface to the eTrac MES is a text based interface compatible with earlier Thrane amp Thrane Inmarsat C MES interface protocols The DB9 serial port is default 4800 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit When connected to the eTrac MES it will respond with a 1 when Carriage Return is pressed at the PC keyboard This is the prompt and indicates that the eTrac MES is ready to accept commands 1 Use the SET command to configure the Mobile Number The SET command has the following syntax SET u lt mobile number gt 2 In the following example the Mobile Number 491234567 is configured in the eTrac MES The Mobile Number that you received from the ISP should replace this sample number SET u 491234567 3 The eTrac MES will respond with The number will now be stored permanently 4 Your eTrac system is now ready for operation 34 0002 Rev D 2 11 Using the eTrac System 3 Using the eTrac System 3 1 An Overview of the Inmarsat C Service Inmarsat C is a store and forward mailing system that enabl
10. A Guide to the KVH elrac installation amp user manual e Installation amp Configuration e System Operation e Maintenance Congratulations You have selected one of the most advanced and convenient marine communications systems available today The KVH Industries eTrac system manufactured by Thrane amp Thrane is designed to provide global e mail and GPS tracking services This manual provides instructions on the proper installation use and maintenance of your eTrac Throughout this manual important information is marked for your attention by these icons A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system An alert to important information regarding procedures product specifications or product use Information about installation maintenance troubleshooting or other mechanical issues An electrical safety warning to help identify electrical issues that can be a hazard to either this KVH product or a user gt x Px Direct questions and comments to KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 USA Tel 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com eTrac Product Information On the base of your eTrac Antenna Unit is a silver sticker with your product ID information Before installing the Antenna
11. RMA number will be returned to you at your expense 34 0002 Rev D 4 1 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 4 4 Repackaging for Shipment The eTrac shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the Antenna Unit and its accessories during shipment This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repackaging for shipment Follow the instructions provided in Section 4 3 Return Authorization Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling 4 2 www kvh com System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications General Specifications Meets all Inmarsat specifications for the Inmarsat mini C Network for Land mobile and Maritime terminals R amp TTE Transmit Frequency 1626 5 to 1660 5 MHz note 1 Receive Frequency 1525 0 to 1559 0 MHz note 1 Channel Spacing 5 2 5 1 25 kHz Modulation 1200 symbols sec BPSK Ambiguity Resolution Unique word Coding R 1 2 K 7 convolutional code interleaved code symbols RX Data Rate 600 bits sec RX Frame Length 8 64 seconds TX Signalling Access Mode Slotted ALOHA TX Message Channel TDMA amp FDMA interleaved code symbols Terminal Interface EIA TIA 232 E DTE interface CCITT Rec V 24 28 4800 115000 baud IA 5 code I O Interface Six dedicated In Out pins Open collector Sinks 25 mA each System Set up S RAM Battery backup DC Power So
12. Several eTrac systems can transmit position to the same mailbox at an LES To distinguish one eTrac s position reports from another each eTrac system also transmits a member number This is a number between 1 and 255 enabling as many as 255 eTrac systems to transmit their position data to the same mailbox at an LES Before the position reporting feature can be used the DNID must be set up by submitting a DNID order form to an LES that supports the Internet Gateway Option The LES also needs to know the e mail address to which it will forward the eTrac position reports An application such as the Thrane amp Thrane Capsat Manager fleet tracking program is required to decode the position report after it 5 has been forwarded to your e mail account The LES will then download the DNID and member number into the eTrac system via satellite To receive this data the eTrac must be powered up logged into the Inmarsat C system and have a clear view of the satellite When the DNID and member number are downloaded into the eTrac the DNID list can be displayed using easyMail by selecting Options gt Configuration gt DNID The GPS position of the eTrac s current location can be transmitted at regular intervals The following process will allow you to set up the local eTrac system configuration 3 3 1 Local eTrac Configuration for GPS Position Reports To configure easyMail and the eTrac to transmit regular position reports you will use the
13. Unit be sure to write down the following information here and on the mail in warranty registration on the following page S N Build Date YY MM DD This information will be required for all troubleshooting or service calls made regarding this product Click here to go to our state of the art Customer Support web page the fastest and easiest way to get all of your questions answered cPRTIF yy ALIT Qu ISO KVH Part 34 0002 Rev D 9001 g 2004 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved LISTED A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System KVH and eTrac are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc easyMail and Capsat are trademarks of Thrane amp Thrane www kvh com KVH eTrac Warranty Registration Form Please fill out and return this page within thirty 30 days of purchase for warranty registration KVH Industries Inc must have this information on file to validate any future warranty claims Date of Purchase Product Serial Number from sticker on base of Antenna Unit Product Build Date from sticker on base of Antenna Unit Name Company if applicable Address City State Country Phone Do you regularly access the Internet Yes E mail Address optional Vessel type product will be used on Vessel length Publications magazines read regularly Zip No O Send me investor information about KVH Industries Inc Return this form to
14. When using the pins for output it is important not to apply voltage higher than 5 VDC at the I O port as this can cause damage to the Antenna Unit The J2 terminal block is labeled by pin function as Figure 2 7 J 2 Terminal illustrated in Figure 2 7 Block Connectors Remote On Off aul DC A remote on off switch can be connected to terminals 11 3 3 V out and 12 to control the eTrac s power If the on off switch is GND off the Antenna Unit s power will be controlled by the joi system s built in sleep function ee If you are not installing a remote on off switch 03 connect terminal 11 to terminal 12 The 0 4 antenna will not power up unless these two vO5 terminals are tied together 06 Remote on off Strain Relief and Cable Protection GND As with the antenna data cable KVH recommends that Not Used you use the strain relief brackets to secure any peripheral cables to the Breakout Box In addition heat shrink sleeving should be used to protect the cables from chafing along the edge of the cable access holes 34 0002 Rev D 2 7 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 2 3 3 Connecting eTrac to Ship s Power Make certain that you have completed the wiring of the Antenna Unit and any peripheral systems e g an on off switch before connecting the Breakout Box to ship s power The eTrac system requires 10 5 to 32 Vdc floating to operate An AC DC converter will be required if the system is int
15. ace with the washers and M4 screws from underneath as illustrated in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Mounting the eTrac Side View Antenna z Mounting Surface Washer M4 Screw Data Cable 2 4 www kvh com Installation 2 3 Wiring the eTrac System The Breakout Box of the eTrac system brings together ship s power data to and from the Antenna Unit a DB9 connection for a computer or message terminal and input output connections for additional peripherals Figure 2 4 Breakout Box Interior Arrangement Top View A Data Cabl Antenna Data Cable ntenna Data Cable Access Port Strain Relief Points Antenna Cable Terminal Block J1 1 Power amp 1 0 Cable OO 0000000000000000 inal Block J2 Terminal Block 12 WFO OOO OO0O00000 1 12 AC Adapter DB9 Connector Port Indicator Power amp I O Cable Power amp 1 0 Cable LEDs Access Ports Strain Relief Points The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the eTrac system Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring e When attaching cables to the Breakout Box Figure 2 5 Proper Wire to terminal connector strips make sure the insulation Terminal Connection is stripped back approximately 6 mm as illustrated in Figure 2 5 Twist the wires gently to R ae help achieve a good connection Do not pinch NL insulation inside the connector Insulation r e After attaching the cables to the appropriate i N
16. ages or attachments can be sent via the system the process is very slow and can become expensive As a result KVH recommends that you limit your eTrac transmissions to text and data messages If you do send an image or attachment the recipient will need to rename the file with the appropriate file type the file name and file type are not transmitted Figure 3 3 The easyMail Message Window b Ix Fle Edt send 395 Dies Poston lt ptions h F E GPS Ant Signal Status a e alel A By S a RED Send Add ossbozk LoadFio Morac Fik Save Edto Prin Ecitor Lozie ry ba lt a L Bev a 4 Subject Ino Seni tens cC E mail Limitations Because of the design of the Inmarsat C service there are certain limitations to the size of the messages that can be sent e You can send messages up to 10 K in size via Inmarsat C However depending on variations in the Inmarsat C service you may be able to transmit a message that is larger than 10 K for example 11 K or 12 K The exact size can fluctuate but will never be less than 10 K e The easyMail application will inform you if the message being sent is too large to transmit 34 0002 Rev D 3 3 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 3 2 1 Entering Information in the Address Book and Sending an E mail The easyMail address book is pictured in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 The easyMail Address Book x
17. apsat version for e mail These applications use the Inmarsat mini C protocol which is compatible with the transceiver and Inmarsat services Other PC e mail applications e g Microsoft Outlook use the PPP protocol which is incompatible with the eTrac system and Inmarsat C service X You must use an e mail package that is compatible with the 34 0002 Rev D 2 9 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System When starting up the eTrac system for the first time it should be connected to a Windows based PC or laptop computer via the DB9 cable port on the Breakout Box The easyMail installation configuration application available for download from Thrane amp Thrane is compatible with Windows 3 1 95 98 2000 ME and XP If you have a different Windows operating system please refer to Section 2 4 4 Manual easyMail Configuration The easyMail and Capsat e mail applications are only compatible with Windows and DOS based computers Instructions are provided on the CD ROM that ships with the eTrac system The following procedure assumes that you have already followed the instructions provided on the CD ROM and successfully downloaded the easyMail application 1 Connect the laptop or PC to the DB9 serial port connector on the Breakout Box Leave the eTrac system powered off at the start of the easyMail installation process It will be turned on later 2 Follow the instructions on how to install easyMail 3 If th
18. ddress field Select OK to save the entry Select the recipient from the Address Book entries list and press the To gt button to enter that address in your message Press OK to close the Address Book Now select Options gt Set Default ISP to set the default Internet Service Provider that should be used when sending e mail The mail is now ready to be sent Press the Send button and the Sending window will appear Select Confirmation Request and press OK to send the mail eTrac is now transmitting the message The Sent Item field shows the current status of the transmitted mail Using the eTrac Tracking Feature The eTrac system can also be used to provide regular position reports eTrac supports standard Inmarsat defined data reporting and position reporting and is fully compatible with the Thrane amp Thrane Capsat Manager fleet tracking program When an e mail is transmitted the eTrac system is identified to the recipient by its Mobile Number When using the tracking feature the GPS position data is transmitted in a very compact format that uses a different ID and signficantly reduces the cost compared to normal messages 34 0002 Rev D 3 5 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System A position report from your eTrac is identified by the mailbox on the LES that stores the transmitted packet The correct mailbox is selected by specifying the LES and a mailbox address called Data Network IDentity DNID
19. e eee ete e tenet nes 2 9 2 4 2 Installing the easyMail Application 0 0 cc cece cece eee eeeeee ees 2 9 2 4 3 Automatic easyMail Configuration 0 ccc cect cece eee e teenies 2 11 2 4 4 ManualeasyMail Configuration ccc cc cece eee ee eee eee eaeeas 2 11 Using the eTrac System icccccse ects ee reenceeeeeeer ee eee ee ede An Overview of the Inmarsat C Service ccccecceeeceesaeeaeeaeeeneaneaues 3 1 Using eTrac to Send and Receive E mail cccccccccsevaeeaeeeeeeeeaneans 3 2 3 2 1 Entering Information in the Address Book and Sending an E mail 3 4 34 0002 Rev D 3 3 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 Using the eTrac Tracking Feature ccccceueecuceeeeeeeeeeueeeueuaeueeauas 3 5 3 3 1 Local eTrac Configuration for GPS Position Reports cece 3 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance c0ccsceeesceeeseeeeeee 4 Warranty Service Information cccecccecceecceeeaeuaeeaeeaneeeeeneaneaued 4 1 Handling Precautions sacristiri ini kinciini n ieee nee ea eas 4 1 Return Authorization cccccccccce ete eec eee ee eee eee Daa 4 1 Repackaging for Shipment ccccceeccecceceeeceeeueevaeeaneaneaneaneags 4 2 AppendixA System Specifications cccceceueee eee ee eee a A Appendix B Mounting Template ccccscceeueeeeeeeeeeeeees Dol List of Figures Figure 1 1 Inmarsat C Coverage AredS ccc cece cece cece eee eneeeeeeneneenee 1 1 Figure 1 2 Typical eTrac System Configuration ccccceueeeuaeu
20. e welcome page does not start automatically use Windows Start gt Run gt Browse to select the easyMail installation file setup exe in the easyMail folder When found press OK to install easyMail 4 If the installer needs to update some Windows files a dialog box will appear Answer Yes OK to update these files 5 If the program shows a Version Conflict dialog box it is recommended that the existing file be kept This is done by answering Yes OK to the question asked 6 When the installation is complete a shortcut to easyMail is placed in the Start Menu Program list Run the program by selecting Start gt Programs gt easyMail 7 Power up the eTrac and run the easyMail program If the eTrac system and easyMail application were installed correctly and the PC or laptop is connected to the Breakout Box the Status field in the top of the easyMail program should be green or yellow not red This indicates that the protocol between easyMail and the eTrac is up and running 2 10 www kvh com Installation If the Status field is red please select Options gt Configuration gt COM Settings and select the correct communication port and baud rate The baud rate of the eTrac has a default value of 4800 If the Status field is still red please check the installation and the power supply as described in Section 2 Installation 2 4 3 Automatic easyMail Configuration easyMail offers an easy way of entering the Mobile Number
21. eeeneeaeuaee 1 3 Figure 2 1 Optimal Viewing Angle to the Horizon ccseccaevaeeaeeeeeneaues 2 2 Figure 2 2 Positioning the Antenna to Minimize Blockage Overhead View 2 3 Figure 2 3 Mounting the eTrac Side View ccscescccceuaeuaeeaeeeneeneaneags 2 4 Figure 2 4 Breakout Box Interior Arrangement Top VieW ccceeeeeeueeaeuaee 2 5 Figure 2 5 Proper Wire to Terminal Connection ccscecscccceucecueueueananane 2 5 Figure 2 6 J1 Terminal Block Connectors sssssnannnarnnnnannnnnnnnnnrana 2 6 Figure 2 7 J2 Terminal Block Connectors sssssssssrrnnrrrrnrrrrnrrrrsrrnns 2 7 Figure 3 1 Logging in to the NCS ccccccccccccececeeesevaeeaneaneaneaneaues 3 2 Figure 3 2 Selecting the Default LES cccccccceeeeueeueeeaeeaeeaeeeneaneaues 3 2 Figure 3 3 The easyMail Message Window sssssannnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnana 3 3 Figure 3 4 The easyMail Address Book ssssssunrnnnnnnrnrnrnrnrrerrrrsns 3 4 Figure 3 5 The New Recipient Data Screen ccccccecececeeceucuseeueueananane 3 4 Figure 3 6 easyMail Position Reporting Setup Screens ssssrrrrrnnnrrrrrrao 3 7 ii www kvh com Introduction 1 Introduction 1 1 Global E mail and GPS Tracking The KVH eTrac system provides global e mail and vessel tracking capabilities via the Inmarsat C service and the Global Positioning System GPS It is brought to you in cooperation with Thrane amp Thrane the world s leading manufacturer of Inmarsat satellite communications systems 1 1 1 In
22. em GPS The eTrac antenna also contains a built in GPS receiver which is used to compute the position of the eTrac system GPS developed and controlled by the U S Department of Defense uses 24 satellites each of which orbit the earth every 12 hours At least four satellites are always visible from any point on earth at any given time Each satellite is equipped with hyper accurate atomic clocks The satellites simultaneously transmit signals towards the surface of the earth The difference in arrival time of the signals at the eTrac antenna is used to compute the position of the eTrac system 1 2 Overview of the eTrac System The eTrac system has three key components System specifications have been provided in Appendix A The eTrac Antenna Unit The eTrac Antenna Unit is a compact system built to operate in the marine or outdoor environment The Antenna Unit contains a complete Inmarsat mini C transceiver with built in LNA HPA electronics a 12 channel GPS receiver and an omni directional antenna designed to operate on vessels and vehicles The Antenna Unit s housing is sealed and contains no user serviceable parts 1 2 www kvh com Introduction The eTrac Breakout Box The Breakout Box serves as the system s hub connecting the Antenna Unit to ship s power and to the desired computer or message terminal The Breakout Box is not watertight and must be mounted below decks The eTrac E mail Application The eTrac system
23. ended to operate with AC power While the eTrac Breakout Box is equipped with a plug for a power supply KVH recommends directly wiring vessel s power to the Breakout Box 2 3 4 KVH recommends that at least 14 AWG 1mm shielded stranded marine cable be used for the connection from ship s power to the Breakout Box to allow for voltage drop Remove the cap from one of the side by side cable access holes Slide a heat shrink sleeve over the power cable Insert the power cable through the cable access hole and connect it to terminals 1 and 2 on the J2 terminal block shown in Figure 2 7 Connect positive to terminal 1 and negative to terminal 2 The power connection remains floating ungrounded After the power cable wires are secured to the proper terminals secure the power cable to the Breakout Box using one of the strain relief brackets and two screws Slide the heat shrink sleeve until it covers the portion of the power cable that is passing through the cable access hole Heat the sleeve to secure it in place and provide an additional layer of protection to the data cable Completing the Installation Secure the Breakout Box to a suitable surface using screws and the four mounting holes on the base of the Box Replace the Breakout Box cover and its two screws www kvh com Installation 2 4 Preparing the eTrac System for Use with the Inmarsat C Service Before the eTrac system can be used it MUST be regis
24. es you to send and receive data to and from mobile terminals via the Inmarsat C system Four geostationary satellites provide worldwide coverage Satellite data link coverage is excellent between 70 North and 70 South Because the polar regions cannot be seen from geostationary satellites these regions are not covered The Inmarsat C system is capable of e Transmitting data to and from a mobile unit e Broadcasting data to groups of mobile terminals e Managing position reporting from fleets of mobile units e Requesting data from the mobile units via a unique system polling application When the eTrac Antenna Unit is transmitting the electromagnetic field radiated from the antenna can be harmful To avoid danger always Stay at least 1 ft 30 cm from the transceiver The Inmarsat C system has two satellite station types that are of interest to eTrac users the Network Coordination Stations NCS and the LES The Inmarsat C system has an NCS controlling each of the four ocean regions e Atlantic Ocean Region East e Atlantic Ocean Region West e Indian Ocean Region and e Pacific Ocean Region Each ocean region is served by a single geostationary satellite Before using the Inmarsat C system eTrac must be registered in one of the four ocean regions This is done by instructing the eTrac system to login to one of the four NCSs by launching easyMail and selecting Options gt Login as illustrated in Figure 3 1 on the followin
25. g page 34 0002 Rev D 3 1 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System Figure 3 1 Logging in to the NCS Options Logout 582 Pacific hs Scan Preferred Ocean 583 Indian 584 West Atlantic Set Default LES Set Default ISP Set Preferred Ocean gt Transceiver Status Ctrl T GPS Status Ctrl G Linktest Configuration Once the eTrac is logged in to an NCS several LESes are available to transmit data You will need to select an LES prior to initiating a transmission so that the eTrac knows which LES to use A default LES can be selected by choosing Options gt Set Default LES which will open the selection screen shown in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Selecting the Default LES Default LES Selection inizi 584 West Atlantic E 581 East Atlantic 000 g 582 Pacific Ocean 000 X 583 Indian Ocean 000 E 3 2 Using eTrac to Send and Receive E mail The eTrac system is capable of sending and receiving e mail messages wherever your vessel is cruising To do so you will need to use the easyMail application or some other Inmarsat mini C protocol compatible e mail application The easyMail software developed by Thrane amp Thrane works in much the same way as the e mail applications typically found on home and office computers but uses the Inmarsat mini C communications protocol 3 2 www kvh com Using the eTrac System The Inmarsat mini C protocol is primarily a text and data system While im
26. marsat C The Inmarsat C satellite network and mini C protocol are a store and forward mailing system that enables you to send and receive data to and from mobile terminals worldwide via the Inmarsat C system Four geostationary satellites provide worldwide coverage Satellite data link coverage is excellent between 70 North and 70 South Because the polar regions cannot be seen from geostationary satellites these regions are not covered Figure 1 1 shows the coverage area offered by the Inmarsat C service Figure 1 1 Inmarsat C Coverage Areas we wis Son Inmarsat Global Beam Coverage Area KVH Dealer Distributor 34 0002 Rev D 1 1 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System The Inmarsat C system is capable of e Transmitting data to and from a mobile unit e Broadcasting data to groups of mobile terminals e Managing position reporting from fleets of mobile units e Requesting data from the mobile units via system polling The Inmarsat mini C protocol is primarily a text and data system While images or attachments can be sent via the system the process is very slow and can become expensive As a result KVH recommends that you limit your eTrac transmissions to text and data messages If you do send an image or attachment the recipient will need to rename the file with the appropriate file type the file name and file type are not transmitted 1 1 2 The Global Positioning Syst
27. ntennas gt 8 ft 2 5 m e Distance to magnetic compass gt 1 ft 0 3 m The antenna is designed to provide satellite coverage even when the vessel experiences pitch and roll of as much as 15 To maintain this coverage the antenna should be free from obstructions in the area down to 15 below the horizon as illustrated in Figure 2 1 Zenith EvH eTrac Horizon i Horizon 15 Me a w en J lt Obstructions should be below these lines Figure 2 1 Optimal Viewing Angle to the Horizon Since this may not be possible in the fore and aft directions of the vessel the clear area can be reduced to 5 below the horizon in the fore and aft directions and 15 below the horizon in the port and starboard directions Any compromise in this recommendation could degrade performance If an obstruction such as a pole or a funnel is unavoidable the antenna must be positioned in such a location that the obstruction will cover no more than a 2 arc along the horizon To calculate the minimum distance use the following formula e Safe distance 29 x Diameter of obstruction 2 2 www kvh com Installation For example a 4 10 cm diameter pole is potentially blocking the Antenna Unit s view of the horizon To ensure that the obstruction covers no greater than a 2 arc e Safe distance is 29 x 4 10 cm 116 or 9 6 feet 290 cm or 2 9 m This example is illustrated in Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Positioning the Antenna to Minimi
28. on 2 4 Plan the entire installation before proceeding Take into account component placement running cable distances between units and accessibility to the equipment after installation Installation Tools and Materials Required e Electric drill for flush mounting e 5 mm drill bit and 1 32 mm hole saw for flush mounting e Phillips screwdrivers e 14 AWG shielded stranded marine cable to connect to ship s power e Shrink wrap sleeves e Wire strippers e Windows compatible PC or laptop computer and a serial data cable with DB9 connectors male to female 2 1 Choosing the Best Location The eTrac Antenna Unit The eTrac antenna is designed to be mounted directly on a flat surface An optional pole mounting kit part number 34 3026 101 and rail mounting kit part number 34 3026 103 are available from KVH z Contact your dealer or KVH Industries for more details 34 0002 Rev D 2 1 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System When installing the eTrac Antenna Unit find a location that is as free from obstructions as possible Also maintain a certain distance to other antennas GPS receivers other Inmarsat equipment and especially radar installations Normally the best place for the antenna would be above radar scanning antennas The following safe distances should be maintained e Distance to HF antennas gt 16 ft 5 m e Distance to VHF antennas gt 13 ft 4 m e Distance to other Inmarsat C a
29. p to 4 hour 100 mm hour droplet size 0 02 to 0 18 0 5 to 4 5 mm Ice Up to 1 25 mm Velocity Up to 87 mph 140 km hour Vibration Operational Random 5 20 Hz 0 005 g2 Hz 20 150 Hz 3dB oct 0 5g RMS Vibration Survival Random 5 20 Hz 0 05 g2 Hz 20 150 Hz 3dB oct 1 7g RMS Shock Half sine 20g 11ms A 2 www kvh com SMOIOS YN 104 SBJOY WLU G Z 9814 UG Y ajoy WLU ZED GSL 2 uq 40 0 UUOD 104 Appendix B Mounting Template ww S GS 6L Z ww 28 97L j predrilled holes for use with three M4 screws These screws must be inserted no more than 0 2 5 mm into the baseplate Ty 3 ol 3R l Ga N 35 3 bN p ig gt w x X Mounting Hardware is I The eTrac baseplate has N K 3 B 1 KVH Industries Limited Warranty eTrac Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries Inc warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for and against factory labor costs for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser It is the customer s responsibility to verify the date of purchase by returning the warranty card included with the product to KVH within 30 days of purchase or by providing a copy of a dated sales receipt for the KVH product under warranty with the warranty claim If this date cannot be verified the warranty
30. t has a four pole power connection All four wires must be connected to the appropriate terminals 1 4 After all of the data cable wires are secured to the proper terminals secure the data cable to the Breakout Box using one of the strain relief brackets and two screws Make certain that the antenna data cable shield is properly grounded e g to the strain relief bracket Slide the heat shrink sleeve until it covers the portion of the data cable that is passing through the cable access hole Heat the sleeve to secure it in place Figure 2 6 J 1 Terminal Block Connectors Red Red Black Black Black Violet White Black Blue Grey Black Yellow Black Grey Brown Black Green Yellow Orange Blue Violet Green Black Red DC DC DC DC 3 3 V out GND 1 01 102 103 1 0 4 1 05 1 06 Remote On Off GND Clear to Send Request to Send Receive Transmit www kvh com Installation 2 3 2 Connecting Peripherals to the Breakout Box When using the Breakout Box the eTrac system can support multiple peripheral systems including a remote on off switch These peripherals are connected to the Breakout Box through the J2 terminal block connections KVH recommends that peripheral cables be run through the right hand cable access port as the power cable will need to be run through the left The I O connections are designed as open collector pins By default they are set to be used as input pins
31. tered as a Mobile Earth Station MES with the Inmarsat C service The e mail application must also be configured based on the information provided during the registration process 2 4 1 Registering eTrac as an MES The eTrac system is registered as an MES on the Inmarsat C system using the Service Activation Registration Form SARF supplied with your eTrac system To activate your eTrac please complete the SARF and return it to KVH Industries For up to date airtime rates visit www kvh com inmarsatairtime You can also contact another Inmarsat service provider and request its SARF to activate your account In addition to general information e g name address etc the Inmarsat Service Number ISN of the eTrac MES must be specified when filling out the SARF The ISN is located on the Delivery Note and on the bottom of the eTrac Antenna Unit You must receive a mobile number for your eTrac MES from the Inmarsat Service Provider ISP before beginning the easyMail installation and configuration process 2 4 2 installing the easyMail Application The informational CD ROM packed with your eTrac system provides instructions on how to download the Thrane amp Thrane easyMail e mail application While there are other mini C protocol compatible e mail applications for the purposes of this manual easyMail will be considered the installed application Inmarsat mini C protocol such as the Windows based easyMail application or the DOS based C
32. terminal connector strips tug gently to ensure a ETA firm connection e Make sure that the Breakout Box is disconnected from ship s power when wiring the Antenna Unit or other peripherals Connecting to ship s power should ALWAYS be the last step when wiring 34 0002 Rev D 2 5 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 2 3 1 Connecting the Antenna Data Cable The antenna data cable should now be accessible below decks Run the cable to the Breakout Box installation site and follow these steps I Dn e Ww 10 Remove the two screws that secure the top of the Breakout Box Set them aside along with the top of the Breakout Box Inside the Breakout Box you will find a small plastic bag containing the following 3 strain relief brackets 6 screws for use securing the strain relief brackets 4 screws for use securing the Breakout Box to a stable platform Set this bag aside for now Remove the single cable hole cap Slide a heat shrink sleeve over the data cable Insert the cable through the cable access hole The J1 terminal block is labeled by wire color Connect the data cable as directed by these labels The terminal numbers colors and functions are explained in Figure 2 6 If you will not be using the remote on off feature as described on the following page do not connect the yellow wire to terminal 13 connect the yellow wire to terminal 6 or 14 instead The Antenna Uni
33. urce 10 5 to 32 V floating DC Max limit 100 VA Max current 4 A Max power 32 W RX 1 8 W TX 23 W 12V supply Fuse Self recovering Poly fuse Temperature Operating 31 F to 131 F 35 C to 55 C Storage 40 F to 175 F 40 C to 80 C Dimensions 6 4 163 mm dia 5 75 143 mm high Weight 2 4 Ibs 1 1 kg Note 1 Inmarsat frequencies TX 1626 5 1646 5 MHz RX 1525 1545 MHz 34 0002 Rev D A 1 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System General Specifications continued Operating System eCosTM operating system Inmarsat C Protocol Support Message transmission and reception with IA 5 ITA 2 and binary transfer to from the following destinations Telex PSTN telephone modems and fax modems PSDN X 25 network EGC message reception with automatic geographical area selection Polling and data reporting with automatic transmission of position reports down to a recommended minimum of 1 per 5 minutes Special access codes DNID messaging Program unreserved data reporting Pre assigned data reporting Transmit message size Max 10 K Receive storage 106 K Antenna Unit Inmarsat C GPS omnidirectional antenna RHC polarised G T 23 7 dB K at 5 elevation EIRP 7 dBW dB at 5 elevation Maximum Transmission Length 10K Solar Radiation Max flux density 1200W m2 Precipitation U
34. ww kvh com Introduction 13 1 Additional Materials Required for eTrac Use To make full use of your new eTrac system you will need to provide purchase the following A Windows compatible computer or optional Thrane amp Thrane Message Terminal 14 AWG shielded stranded marine cable to connect to ship s power Serial data cable not a null modem cable with DB9 connectors male to female to connect the computer to the Breakout Box 3 M4 screws and washers Additional cables as necessary to connect peripherals to the Breakout Box Optional pole mount kit part number 34 3026 101 Optional rail mount kit part number 34 3026 103 An Inmarsat C registration and an Inmarsat mobile number You must receive a mobile number for your eTrac system from an Inmarsat Service Provider before eTrac can be configured and used Please refer to Section 2 4 1 Registering eTrac as an MES for instructions on applying for and receiving a mobile number As this process can take some time KVH recommends that you submit your application immediately upon purchasing your eTrac system 34 0002 Rev D 1 5 Installation 2 installation The KVH eTrac system is designed for simple installation and setup Simply follow these steps 1 Choose the installation locations Section 2 1 2 Mount the Antenna Unit Section 2 2 3 Wire the eTrac System Section 2 3 4 Download install and configure the easyMail application Secti
35. ze Blockage Overhead View 4 10 cm diameter obstruction eTrac Antenna 9 6 ft 2 9 m apart to ensure that obstruction covers no greater than 2 arc When the eTrac Antenna Unit is transmitting the electromagnetic field radiated from the antenna can be harmful To avoid danger always Stay at least 1 ft 30 cm from the transceiver The efrac Breakout Box The Breakout Box which is linked to the Antenna Unit via the data cable needs to be placed in an accessible location so that a computer message terminal or other peripherals can be conveniently connected to it The KVH eTrac comes equipped with a 16 5 m Antenna Unit data cable However a 33 10 m cable part number 34 3026 942 and a 65 20 m cable part number 34 3026 943 are also available Contact your dealer or KVH Industries for details 22 Mbouniing the Antenna Unit A full size mounting template has been provided in Appendix B to assist with the installation process To mount the Antenna Unit 1 Select an appropriate flat surface and using the template map out and drill the required holes 3 for the mounting screws 1 for the connector and data cable access 2 Feed the Antenna Unit data cable through the cable access hole and route below decks 34 0002 Rev D 2 3 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System 3 Connect the cable to the connector on the base of the Antenna Unit 4 Secure the Antenna Unit to the mounting surf
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