VSAT Maritime Installation Manual Seatel DAC 2202 - V1 - 0

VSAT Maritime
Installation Manual for Seatel

installing DAC modem & router
24/08/2010
Version 1.0
Installation Manual for Seatel installing DAC modem & router VSAT Maritime
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table of contents
1 Installing BDE 4
1.1 Installing DAC 2202 or ACU 4
1.2 BDE Installing I-Direct Modem 5
1.3 BDE Installing Cisco Router 5
1.4 Overall connections diagram 7
1.5 BDE Heading Sensor : Ship’s Gyro Compass connection 7
1.6 Power-Up 9
2 Operation 10
2.1 Quick Start Operation 10
2.2 Basic Function of Front Panel Keys 10
2.3 Basic Description of Front Panel Status LEDs 11
2.4 Display & Entry Operation Menus 12
3 Functional Testing 13
3.1 ACU / Antenna System Check 13
3.2 Latitude/Longitude Auto-Update check 13
3.3 Ship Heading – Gyro Compass Following Check 13
3.4 Azimuth & Elevation Drive 13
3.5 Four Quadrant Tracking Test 14
3.6 Blockage Simulation Test 14
3.7 Check ACU Parameters 15
4 Setup 17
4.1 Operator Settings 17
4.2 Default Setup Parameters For Your Antenna 17
4.3 SETUP Parameter display and entry menus. 17
4.4 Setup – Home Flag Offset 18
4.4.1 Electronic Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset) 18
4.4.2 Mechanical Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset) 21
4.5 EL TRIM 22
4.6 AZ TRIM 22
4.7 AUTO THRES 23
4.8 EL STEP SIZE 23
4.9 AZ STEP SIZE 23
4.10 STEP INTEGRAL 23
4.11 SEARCH INC 24
4.12 SEARCH LIMIT 24
4.13 SWEEP INC 24
4.14 SYSTEM TYPE 25
4.15 GYRO TYPE 25
4.16 POLANG TYPE 25
4.17 POL OFFSET 26
4.18 POL SCALE 26
5 Setup configuration examples 27
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1 Installing BDE
1.1 Installing DAC 2202 or ACU
Install the ACU in the front of the standard 19” equipment rack or other suitable location.
DAC 2202 front view
DAC 2202 rear view
Install the Terminal Mounting Strip (TMS) as shown on th epicture below
Install the TMS in the rear of the standard 19” equipment rack or other suitable location.
Connect the TMS to the ACU.
RF L-Band Tx
RF L-Band Rx
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1.2 BDE Installing I-Direct Modem

Please make sure that the modem does not transmit a signal until it has been properly
connected and set up for authorized frequencies and power levels.
Please keep in mind the following value to ensure proper running of the i-Direct netmodem X5 series
• TX Out: Type-F, 950–1700 MHz, Composite Power +7dBm/-35dBm

• RX In: Type-F, 950–2150 MHz, Composite Power -5dBm/-65dBm
• i-Direct satellite modem series X5series
I-Direct modems new X5 can fit into the rack mount tray 2U as shown
below. In order to ensure proper installation we recommend to use the option “Rack Mount Tray”
provided by i-Direct manufacturer, this will perfectly integrate Modem and its power supply into the 19”
rack; see pictures below:
Front view Rear view
1.3 BDE Installing Cisco Router

Cisco router 1841 integrated services (1 U) or similar ex Cisco 2811
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Before powering up the installation, please connect all the cables as mentioned or shown below:
• Connect the 25 pin ribbon cable from the Terminal Mounting Strip to J1 “Ships Gyro” DB25 on
the rear panel of the ACU.
• Connect the 9 pin ribbon cable (or NMEA serial cable) from the Terminal Mounting Strip to J2
“NMEA” DB9 on the rear panel of the ACU.
Then connect all the other cables as shown on the picture below and according to the instruction
manual of Seatel .
First connect the 2 coaxial cables as shown
• Then cable ref: 115384-3 and adapter ref:111003-18
• Then cable ref: 116298-1
• Then cable ref: 111115-6 coaxial cable with type F connectors
• Then cable ref: 116700-6 coaxial cable with type N & F connectors
• Then cable ref: 119478-5 cable for I Direct modem
BDE Data traffic connections

Data traffic cable is Eth RJ 45 straight through cable connected between LAN port on I-Direct modem
and Cisco router LAN port , the router has to be connected either on customer LAN or switch.
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1.4 Overall connections diagram
Seatel DAC 2202
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111
112
130
Cable to
Ship Gyro
Compass
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Tx Cable
to ADE
Rx Cable
to ADE
Seatel TMS
Modem I-Direct
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To Cisco Router
1.5 BDE Heading Sensor : Ship’s Gyro Compass connection

VSAT Marine installation needs specific connections in order for the Net modem to know the ship location. The
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 standard defines an electrical interface and data protocol
fro communications between marine instrumentation. The NMEA 0183 standard is 4800 baud and consists of
several different ASCII sentences. For wiring we recommend to use a shielded twisted pair cable, with the shield
grounded only at the talker side.
The Ship's Gyro compass should be NMEA0183 compliant and provide "True Heading" by the
HEHDT-sentence. This connection is done into the ACU
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Connect the two NMEA wires from the
Heading Sensor (below deck) to the
Connection box.
The wire for ”NMEA 0183 high (A)” should be
connected to NMEA OUT +
The wire for ”NMEA 0183 low (B)” should be
connected to NMEA OUT –
RxA- and RxA+ are used with Ground
The Ship’s Gyro Compass interface

is often located at the bridge.
Here are the recommended references for cables to connect gyro compass:
flexible cable shield twisted pair type:
MPRXCX 3 x 0,75 mm2 screened with the shieldgrounded only on the talker side.
1.6 Power-Up
When all equipment have been installed, turn ACU Power ON. If the ACU does not provide power to
theantenna, turn antenna power ON. The ACU will initially display “SEA TEL – MASTER and DAC-
2202 VER6.xx”. If the Antenna is energized, approx. 10 seconds later the display will change to “SEA
TEL – REMOTEand INITIALIZING”. After initialization, the bottom line of the remote display will
display the antenna model number and the software version from the PCU.
Energize and check the other Below Decks Equipment to verify that all the equipment is operating.
You will need to assure that the ACU is setup correctly and that the antenna acquires the correct
satellite before youwill be able to completely check all the satellite receivers for proper operation
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2.1 Quick Start Operation
Press NEXT until the Ship menu is displayed to check the Latitude, Longitude and Heading
values.
Latitude and Longitude should still be correct, but may be updated if necessary.
Heading in most cases will be 000.0 and you will have to enter the initial value of the ships current
heading. Entry of ships heading is not required when your system is connected to a 1:1 Synchro or
NMEA 0183
Heading Gyro Compass output. Press ENTER 3 times to select ship's heading (HDG) entry mode.
Use the LEFT arrow to bring the cursor up under the ones digit, then if desired, increment/decrement
it using the UP/DOWN arrow keys. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to select other digits to modify
and the UP/DOWN arrow key to modify them as needed to enter the current ships gyro heading.
Press ENTER to save the value. Press NEXT to return to the Ship display menu.
If System Type parameter includes value 1, the ACU should automatically target the last satellite
that was used. If it does not, press NEXT to the Satellite display menu so you can manually target
the satellite. If you are targeting the SAME satellite longitude as was used last; Press ENTER, then
the LEFT (or RIGHT) arrow and then ENTER to target the same satellite. If you are targeting a
different satellite you will need to change the tracking parameters and then target the desired
satellite, refer to the operation section for the Satellite menu below.
• If no signal is found: The Tracking LED will flash for a short period of time (per the SEARCH
DELAY parameter) followed by the Search LED coming ON. The ACU will automatically move
the antenna in a spiral SEARCH pattern until the ACU receives a signal (AGC) value that is
greater than the threshold value. Tracking will take over (Tracking LED ON) and automatically
peak the antenna position for highest receive signal level from the satellite which has been
acquired.
• If a satellite signal is found: The received signal level (AGC) will be higher than the
threshold value. Tracking will take over (Tracking LED ON) and automatically peak the
antenna position for highest receive signal level from the satellite.
Upon completion of the above, the system will continue to operate automatically indefinitely until;
ACpower to the system is interrupted OR The satellite signal is blocked OR The ship sails into an area
of insufficient satellite signal level.
2.2 Basic Function of Front Panel Keys

Keyboard operation is very simple and straightforward. Basic function of each key is:
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2.3 Basic Description of Front Panel Status LEDs

The basic description of the front panel LED states are:
Tracking - (Green LED)

• ON indicates that the ACU has identified and is actively tracking the desired satellite to
optimizethe signal level (AGC).
• Blinking indicates that the ACU is in search delay or is analyzing a satellite signal.
• OFF indicates that Tracking is OFF.
Searching - (Yellow LED)
• ON indicates that the ACU is actively searching for your satellite signal.
• OFF indicates that SEARCH is OFF.
Target - (Yellow LED)
• ON indicates that the antenna is TARGETING (driving) to the specified Azimuth and/or
Elevation position(s).
• ON also indicates UNWRAP in limited azimuth antennae.
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Power - (Green LED)
ON indicates that the Antenna Control Unit is energized.
Initializing - (Green LED)
ON indicates that the Antenna is initializing. Initialization of the antenna will take approximately
two minutes.
Error - (Red LED)
ON indicates that one, or more, discrete system errors have occurred. Refer to Status – Error Code
information menu to determine which error(s) have occurred.
OFF indicates that no errors have occurred.
2.4 Display & Entry Operation Menus

The operation menus are arranged in four groups. Use the NEXT key to cycle through the groups, use
the ENTER key to access the sub-menu of a selected group and then use the UP/DOWN arrow keys
to move up and down the sub-menu items.
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3 Functional Testing
If not already ON, Turn ON the Power switch on the front panel of the ACU.
3.1 ACU / Antenna System Check
Press RESET on the ACU front panel to initialize the system. Verify the display shows "SEA TEL INC-
MASTER" and the ACU software version number. Wait 10 seconds for the display to change to
"SEA TEL INC - REMOTE" and the PCU software version number.
If the display shows "REMOTE INITIALIZING” wait for approximately 2 minutes for the antenna to
complete initialization and report the Antenna Model and PCU software version. If “REMOTE NOT
RESPONDING" is displayed, refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this manual.
Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship, Satellite, Antenna and Status menu displays.
This verifies that the displays change in the correct response to the keys.
3.2 Latitude/Longitude Auto-Update check
This verifies that the GPS position information is automatically updating…
Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship menu. Press ENTER to access edit mode and
view the current Latitude value.
Press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor up under the ones digit, press UP and then hit ENTER.
The display should immediately show a latitude value one degree higher, but then will be
overwritten within several seconds (back to the previous value) by the GPS engine.
This test does not need to be repeated in the Longitude menu.
3.3 Ship Heading – Gyro Compass Following Check

This verifies that the Heading display is actually following the Ships Gyro Compass.
Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display the Ship menu. If the boat is underway, monitor the
Heading value to verify that the display changes in the correct response to the Gyro Compass input
(Heading value should always be exactly the same as the Gyro Compass repeater value).
If the ship is NOT underway, most ships will turn +/- 1-2 degrees at the pier, monitor the Heading
value to verify that the display changes in the correct response to the Gyro Compass input (Heading
value should always be exactly the same as the Gyro Compass repeater value).
3.4 Azimuth & Elevation Drive
This verifies that the antenna moves in the correct response to the keys.
• Press the NEXT key several times to display the Antenna menu.
• Press the TRACK key to toggle Tracking OFF. Press the UP arrow key repeatedly and verify
that the antenna moves up in elevation.
• Press the DOWN arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna moves down in elevation.
• Press the RIGHT arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna moves up (CW) in azimuth.
• Press the LEFT arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna moves down (CCW) in
azimuth.
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3.5 Four Quadrant Tracking Test
This verifies that the antenna moves in the correct response to the keys, that Tracking is signaling
correctly and that the Tracking commands are being carried out (antenna drives to peak).
• Verify antenna is locked onto and tracking a satellite

• Press the NEXT key several times to display the Antenna menu.
• Note the current peak AGC value. Press the Tracking key to toggle Tracking OFF, press the
UParrow key repeatedly to move the antenna up in elevation until AGC falls about 100 counts.
TurnTracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back down in elevation and that the AGC
rises to its’previous high value.
DOWN arrow key repeatedly to move the antenna down in elevation until AGC falls about 100
counts.Turn Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back up in elevation and that the
AGC rises to its’ previous high value.
RIGHTarrow key repeatedly to move the antenna up in azimuth until AGC falls about 100
counts. Turn Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back down in azimuth and that
the AGC rises to its’previous high value.
LEFT arrow key repeatedly to move the antenna down in azimuth until AGC falls about 100
counts. Turn Tracking ON and verify that the antenna moves back up in azimuth and that the
AGC rises to its’previous high value.
3.6 Blockage Simulation Test

Blockage output function is used to modify the behavior of Tracking and Searching when there is a
known blockage zone. The ACU provides a contact closure to ground on the SW2 terminal of the
Terminal Mounting Strip when the antenna is pointed within any one of the blockage/hazard zones or
the system is searching, targeting, unwrapping or is mis-pointed by 0.5 degrees or more (FCC TX
Mute function for Transmit/Receive systems only). The contact closure is a transistor switch with a
current sinking capability of 0.5 Amp. This logic output control signal is used for:
• When used as simple “BLOCKED” logic output for a single Sea Tel antenna, this output could be
used to light a remote LED and/or sound a buzzer to alert someone that the antenna is blocked, and
signal is lost.
• In a “Dual Antenna” installation, this logic output(s) is used to control Dual Antenna Arbitrator panel
of coax switches to switch the source inputs to the matrix switch from Antenna “A” to Antenna “B”,
and vice versa.
• When used as simple “RF Radiation Hazard” logic output for a single Sea Tel TX/RX antenna, this
output could be used to suppress RF transmissions while the antenna is pointed where people
would be harmed by the transmitted microwave RF power output. The SW2 output would be
interfaced to the satellite modem to disable the TX output signal from the Satellite TXRX Modem
whenever the antenna is within the RF Radiation Hazard zone(s).
• When used for “FCC TX Mute” logic output for a single Sea Tel TX/RX antenna, this output could
be used to suppress RF transmissions whenever the antenna is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees or more, is
blocked, searching, targeting or unwrapping. The SW2 output would be interfaced to the satellite
modem to disable/mute the TX output signal from the Satellite TX/RX Modem. When the mute
condition is due to antenna mis-pointing, it will not un-mute until the pointing error of the
antenna is within 0.2 degrees. The default output is contact closure to ground when the antenna is
mis-pointed, therefore provides a ground to “Mute” the satellite modem on the SW2 terminal of
the Terminal Mounting Strip. If your satellite modem requires an open to “Mute”, refer to SYSTEM
TYPE parameter 16 value to reverse the output logic from the ACU.
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To Test the blockage function:
• Press the NEXT key until you are at the Status menu. Press ENTER to access the Tracking
menu.
• Press the RIGHT arrow key to bring up and move the cursor to the far right. Press the UP
arrow to simulate a manual BLOCKED condition. BLOCKED will appear in the Tracking
display.
• Verify that SW2 terminal shorts to ground (or open circuit if you have SYSTEM TYPE
configured to reverse the output logic) and that the external alarms actuate OR the Dual
Antenna Arbitrator coax switches toggle (if antenna B is not blocked) OR the Satellite Modem
TX is disabled/muted.
• Press the LEFT arrow key and then press the UP arrow key to turn the simulated blocked
condition OFF. BLOCKED will disappear from the Tracking display.
• Verify that SW2 terminal is open circuit (or ground if you have logic reversed) and that the
external alarms deactivate OR the Satellite Modem TX is un-muted. The Dual Antenna
Arbitrator coax switches should not toggle until you manually block Antenna B ACU.
3.7 Check ACU Parameters
Assure that the parameters are set correctly (you may wish to record them). Refer to the Antenna
manual for factory default parameters
For your personal records on the installation you are working on, please use the following table.
First this can be used to record the factory data, then according to the network you will work on, you
can record the data set and use the form for the final installation report.
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4 Setup
Below are basic steps to guide you in setting up the ACU. Assure that the Antenna Pedestal (ADE)
has been properly installed.
4.1 Operator Settings
Refer to the Operation chapter of this manual to set the Ship information. Latitude and Longitude
should automatically update when the GPS engine mounted on the antenna pedestal triangulates an
accurate location, but you may enter this information manually to begin. Except when integrating
NMEA-0183 Gyro source, you will have to enter the initial Heading of the ship, subsequently the ACU
will then increment/decrement as the Gyro Compass updates.
Next, set the Satellite information. Longitude of the desired satellite you wish to use and the receiver
settings for it are especially important.
At this point you should be able to target the desired satellite. Continue with the setup steps below to
optimize the parameters for your installation.
4.2 Default Setup Parameters For Your Antenna
Refer to the Setup section of your antenna manual for the Default Setup Parameters which were
entered into your ACU at the Factory. When your system was installed, your dealer will have changed
some of these parameters so that the ACU will read your Gyro compass input properly, optimize
azimuth and elevation targeting, optimize polarization and to assure that Tracking is in DishScan
mode. In normal operation you should NOT need to change these parameters.
CAUTION: Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to not perform properly.
If you need to set, or change, a parameter refer to the Flow-Charts and individual parameter setting
information below to optimize you settings.
4.3 SETUP Parameter display and entry menus.
Press and hold BOTH the LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys for 6
seconds to access to the system setup parameters (at the EL TRIM selection). Press BOTH the
LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys momentarily to access to the SAVE NEW PARAMETERS
parameter.
Access is only required after installation or repairs of your antenna system. These parameters should
only be changed by an authorized service technician.
CAUTION: Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to not perform properly. Also
refer to the SETUP section of your Antenna manual.
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4.4 Setup – Home Flag Offset

Home Flag Offset is used to calibrate the relative azimuth value of the antenna to the bow line of the
ship. This assures that the encoder input increments/decrements from this initialization value so that
the encoder does not have to be precision aligned. When the antenna is pointed in-line with the bow
(parallel to the bow) the “Relative” display value should be 000.0 Relative (360.0 = 000.0). Good
calibration is especially important if blockage mapping is used, because the values entered into the AZ
LIMIT parameters are entered in Relative Azimuth. The default Home Flag Offset value saved in the
PCU is 000.
The Home Flag Sensor mounted on the pedestal is actuated by a metal tab mounted on the azimuth
spindle which causes it to produce the “Home Flag” signal.
The default mounting of the radome is with its bow reference in-line with the bow and the base hatch
in-line with the stern (aft reference of the radome). There are valid reasons for mounting the ADE in a
different orientation than the default. One of these would be that the hatch of radome needs to be
oriented inboard of the ship for safe entry into the dome (ie ADE is mounted on the Port, or Starboard,
edge of the ship and safe entry is only available from inboard deck or inboard mast rungs).
Observe initialization of the antenna. When Azimuth drives CW and then stops at “Home” position,
VISUALLY compare the antennas pointing, while at Home position, to the bow-line of the ship (parallel
to the Bow).
If it appears to be very close to being parallel to the bow, you will not need to change the HFO and
should proceed with Optimizing Targeting. When “Optimizing Targeting” small variations (up to +/- 5.0
degrees) in Azimuth can be easily corrected using the AZ TRIM parameter.
Antenna stops in line with Bow
If it is NOT close (stops before the bow or continues to drive past the bow) HFO needs to be
adjusted.
If the antenna is pointing to the LEFT of the bow line: If the antenna stops driving before the bow
line, when targeting a satellite it will fall short of the desired satellite by exactly the same number of
degrees that it fell short of the bow line. You must calibrate HFO using either of the methods below.
If the antenna is pointing to the RIGHT of the bow line: If the antenna continues to drive past the
bow line, when targeting a satellite it will overshoot the desired satellite by exactly the same number of
degrees that it went past the bow line. You must calibrate HFO using either of the methods below.
If you find that a large value of AZ TRIM parameter has been used to calibrate the antenna, This
indicates that the Relative position is incorrect and should be “calibrated” using the correct HFO value
instead of an Azimuth Trim offset.
If the radome was purposely rotated, has a large value of AZ TRIM or was inaccurately installed
(greater than +/- 5 degrees), there are twos way of setting Home Flag to compensate for the mounting
error. They are:
4.4.1 Electronic Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset)
Above, you VISUALLY compared the antenna pointing, while at “Home” position, to the bow-line of the
ship and found that the antenna pointing was NOT close to being parallel to the bow-line. It stopped
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before the bow or went past the bow OR you found AZ TRIM has been set to a large value, therefore,
HFO needs to be adjusted.
Ascertain the exact amount of error using the appropriate procedure below, enter the HFO to calibrate
the antenna to the ship, save the value and re-initialize the antenna to begin using the new value.
• You Found a Large AZ TRIM value:

If Targeting has been optimized by entering a large value of AZ TRIM; First, verify that you are able to
repeatably accurately target a desired satellite (within +/- 1.0 degrees). Then you can use the AZ
TRIM value to calculate the value of HFO you should use (so you can set AZ TRIM to zero). AZ Trim
is entered as the number of tenths of degrees. You will have to convert the AZ TRIM value to the
nearest whole degree (round up or down as needed). Calculated HFO value is also rounded to the
nearest whole number.
If AZ TRIM was a plus value: HFO = (TRIM / 360) x 255 Example: AZ TRIM was 0200 (plus 20
degrees). HFO = (20/360) x 255 = (0.0556) x 255 = 14.16 round off to 14. Set, and Save, HFO to 014
using the “To Enter the HFO value” procedure below.
If AZ TRIM was a negative value: HFO = ((360-TRIM) / 360)) x 255 Example: AZ TRIM = -0450
(minus 45 degrees). HFO = ((360 – 45) / 360)) x 255 = (315 / 360) x 255 = 0.875 x 255 = 223.125
round of to 223. Set, and Save, HFO to 223 using the “To Enter the HFO value” procedure below.
• You Observe “Home” Pointing is LEFT of the Bow-line:
In this example, I observe that the Home position is short of the bow line.
1. I estimate that it is about 45 degrees.

2. I target my desired satellite and record the Calculated Azimuth to be 180.5.
3. I drive UP (I estimated that I will need to go UP about 45 degrees) and finally find my desired
satellite.
4. Turn tracking ON to let the ACU peak the signal up. When peaked, the Azimuth is 227.0
degrees.
5. I subtract Calculated from Peak (227 – 0180.5 = 46.5) and difference is 46.5 degrees.
6. I can calculate what the correct value for the Home position of the antenna by subtracting
(because “home” was to the left of bow) this difference of 46.5 from the bow line position
360.0. Therefore“home” should be 313.5 Relative.
7. I now calculate the HFO = (313.5 / 360) x 255 = 0.87 x 255 = 222.06 which I round off to 222.
8. I set, and Save, HFO to 222 using the “To Enter the HFO value” procedure below. After I re-
initialize the relative position of the antenna is now calibrated.
9. If there is a small amount of error remaining, use AZ TRIM in the Optimizing Targeting
procedure to correct it.
Antenna stops before the Bow
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• You Observe “Home” Pointing is RIGHT of the Bow-line:

In this example, I observe that the Home position is past the bow line.
1. I estimate that it is about 90 degrees.
2. I target my desired satellite and record the Calculated Azimuth to be 180.0.
3. I drive DOWN (I estimated that I will need to go DOWN about 89 degrees) and finally
find mydesired satellite.
4. Turn tracking ON to let the ACU peak the signal up. When peaked, the Azimuth is
90.0 degrees.
5. I subtract Calculated from Peak (180.0 – 90.0 = 90.0) and difference is 90.0 degrees.
6. I can calculate what the correct value for the Home position of the antenna by adding
(because “home” was to the right of bow) this difference of 09.0 to the bow line
position 000.0. Therefore “home” should be 90.0 Relative.
7. I now calculate the HFO = = ((90.0) / 360)) x 255 = 0.25 x 255 = 63.75 which I round
off to 64.
8. I set, and Save, HFO to 222 using the “To Enter the HFO value” procedure below.
After I re-initialize the relative position of the antenna is now calibrated.
9. If there is a small amount of error remaining, I will use AZ TRIM in the Optimizing
Targeting procedure to correct it.
Antenna stops past the Bow
• To Enter the HFO value in the DAC_2202:
To enter the calculated HFO value, press & hold both LEFT and RIGHT arrows for six seconds to
enter the parameter menu at the EL TRIM parameter window. Press DOWN arrow key numerous
times (about 21) until you have selected the REMOTE COMMAND window.
In the REMOTE COMMAND window, press the LEFT arrow key until you have underscored the left
most character in the displayed value (ie the A in "A0000"). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to
increment/decrement the underscored character until it is upper case N (“N0000” should appear in the
command window). Press the RIGHT arrow key to move the cursor under the most significant digit,
then use the UP arrow key to increment it to a value of 6 (the display is now “N6000”). Set the three
digits to the right of the 6 to the three digit HFO value from 000 to 255 (corresponding to 0 to 360
degrees) that you calculated above. Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys to underscore the desired digit(s) then
use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to increment/decrement the underscored value. When you have
finished editing the display value, press ENTER to send the HFO value command to the PCU (but it is
not save yet).
If you want to find out what the current HFO value is key in N6999 and hit ENTER.
When completed, you must save the desired HFO value. Press ENTER several times to select the
REMOTE PARAMETERS display. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to enter writing mode and then
press the ENTER to save the HFO value in the PCUs NVRAM.
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EXAMPLE: In the “You Observe “Home” Pointing is LEFT of the Bow-line” example above, the HFO
calculated was 222. To enter this value:
1. Set the Remote Command value to "N6222".

2. Press ENTER to send this HFO to the PCU. The display should now show "N0222".
3. When completed, you must save the desired HFO value. Press ENTER several times to select
the REMOTE PARAMETERS display. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to enter writing
mode and then press the ENTER to save the HFO value in the PCUs NVRAM.
You must drive the antenna CW in azimuth until the home switch is actuated, or re-initialize the
antenna to begin using the new HFO value you have entered and saved. To re-initialize the antenna
from the REMOTE COMMAND window of the ACU;
1. Press UP arrow key several times to return to the REMOTE COMMAND display.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to enter edit mode. Use the LEFT/RIGHT and UP/DOWN
arrow keys to set the character and digits to "^0090" and then press the ENTER key.
This resets the PCU on the antenna. The antenna will reinitialize with this command (Performs a
similar function as a power reset of the antenna) and the new home flag offset value will be used to
calibrate the Relative position of the antenna.
4.4.2 Mechanical Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset)
During initialization, azimuth drives the antenna CW until the Home Flag Switch senses the trailing
edge of the metal tab (as shown in the left picture above). The sensor will appear to go past the
metal tab, then come back to the trailing edge of the metal tab and stay there. This “home” position
orients the pedestal to the “BOW” reference in the radome which is directly forward of the entry hatch
in the radome base. The Home Flag signal into the PCU “presets” the relative position counter to the
value stored in the Home Flag Offset (default value saved in the PCUs is 000).
This assures that the encoder input increments and decrements from this initialization value, therefore,
does not have to be precision aligned.
The metal Home Flag tab is mounted in a nylon clamp assembly. The nylon bolt/nut can be loosened
to rotate the clamp around underneath the power ring. (as shown in the center picture above).
In the simplest scenario, if you could rotate the antenna pedestal to be in-line with the bow and then
rotate the home flag clamp assembly around until the trailing edge is centered on the body of the
home flag sensor, and tighten the clamp HFO would be set close enough for “Optimizing Targeting”
procedure to be effective. Unfortunately, rarely is the equipment going to align where the clamp and
sensor will be easy to access, reach and see, to align it this way.
The hex bolt heads in the plate below the Home Flag Clamp assembly are 60 degrees apart (as
shown in the picture on the right above) and allow multiple points of view to calibrate rotation of the
clamp to.
If you installed the ADE with the “Bow” reference of the radome oriented in-line with the bow, the
antenna pedestal will be pointed in-line with the ships bow when stopped at the Home Flag position on
completion of initialization (before it targets a satellite) as shown in Figure 1 in the Electrical
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Calibration Procedure above. In this case, when the antenna stops at the home flag and is pointed in-
line with the Bow, Home Flag Offset (HFO) should be set to zero and mechanical position of the metal
Home Flag tab should be left at the 0° (default) position. Any small mechanical mount error will be
compensated when “Optimizing Targeting” is accomplished to correct for small variations of up to +/-
5.0 degrees.
If the ADE is installed with the “Bow” reference of the radome oriented 45° to starboard the pedestal,
when at home flag position, will be pointed 45° CCW of the bow (at relative 315° as shown in Figure 2
in the Electrical Calibration Procedure above). To compensate for this, loosen the home flag clamp,
rotate the trailing edge of the metal home flag tab CW 45° and tighten the clamp bolt (use caution
not to tighten too much and strip the nylon hardware).. You will have to estimate this 45° rotation
based on the 60° spacing of the hex bolt centers. Re-initialize the antenna and verify that when at
home flag position it is pointed in-line with the ships bow. Do NOT change the Home Flag Offset
value saved in the PCU, small variations will be compensated for when “Optimizing Targeting” is
accomplished.
If the ADE is installed with the “Bow” reference of the radome oriented 90° to port, the pedestal when
at home flag position, will be pointed 90° CW of the bow (at relative 090° as shown in Figure 3 in the
Electrical Calibration Procedure above). To compensate for this, loosen the home flag clamp, rotate
the trailing edge of the metal home flag tab CCW 90° and tighten the clamp bolt (use caution not to
tighten too much and strip the nylon hardware).. You will have to estimate this 90° rotation based
on the 60° spacing of the hex bolt centers. Re-initialize the antenna and verify that when at home flag
position it is pointed in-line with the ships bow. Do NOT change the Home Flag Offset value saved
in the PCU, small variations will be compensated for when “Optimizing Targeting” is accomplished.
4.5 EL TRIM
Elevation trim offset parameter is entered in tenths of degrees. Adjusts display to correct for antenna
alignment errors or imbalances in the antenna system. Increase number to increase display. Refer to
“Optimizing Targeting” in the Setup section of your antenna manual.
To update: While in the EL TRIM sub-menu, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the
ones digit. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to increment or decrement the selected digit. Minus
values are entered by decrementing below zero. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to move the
cursor left or right to select other characters to modify. When you are finished modifying press ENTER
to execute the new value OR press NEXT to abort and exit setup mode.
Continue with Azimuth trim, then re-target the satellite several times to verify that targeting is now
driving the antenna to a position that is within +/- 1.0 degrees of where the satellite signal is located.
4.6 AZ TRIM
Azimuth trim offset parameter is entered in tenths of degrees. Offsets true azimuth angle display to
compensate for installation alignment errors when used with Ships Gyro Compass input reference.
Azimuth Trim does not affect REL azimuth reading. Increase number to increase displayed value.
Refer to “Optimizing Targeting” in the Setup section of your antenna manual.
To update: While in the AZ TRIM sub-menu, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the
ones digit. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to increment or decrement the selected digit. Minus
values are entered by decrementing below zero. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to move the
cursor left or right to select other characters to modify. When you are finished modifying press ENTER
to execute the new value OR press NEXT to abort and exit setup mode.
Then re-target the satellite several times to verify that targeting is now driving the antenna to a position
that is within +/- 1.0 degrees of where the satellite signal is located.
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4.7 AUTO THRES

Sets offset of AGC tracking threshold above the average noise floor. Units are in A/D counts,
approximately 20 counts/dB. A setting of 0 disables auto threshold, therefore, the operator would have
to manually enter a threshold value.
When AUTO THRESHOLD is enabled, the ACU automatically re-sets the AGC tracking threshold
whenever the antenna Targets (AZ, EL or SAT), Searches or Unwraps. The new AGC threshold is set
to the average signal level input (approximate background noise level) plus the AUTO THRES offset
value. EXAMPLE: If the Noise Floor off satellite is 1000 counts of AGC and Auto Threshold is set to
100, Threshold will be set to approximately 1100 after the antenna has finished targeting, Searching or
Unwrapping. If you wish to change this parameter, refer to the Setup Flowchart to key in and save the
desired value.
To change the Automatic Threshold value OR manually set threshold; Note the Peak “on satellite”
AGC value, move EL and note the “off satellite” (Noise Floor) AGC value. Calculate the Difference
between Peak AGC and Noise Floor AGC. AUTO THRES should be set to 1/3 (to ½) of the Difference.
This will usually be around 100 counts (3 dB) for a typical antenna configuration. Changes to this
parameter may be required based on carrier tracking frequency, possible adjacent satellite, or ambient
interference with desired satellite.
To manually update, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor up under the least significant
character.
Continue to move the cursor until the desired character to be edited is underscored (selected). Use
the UP or DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to move the cursor left or right to select other characters to modify.
When you are finished modifying press ENTER to execute the new value OR press NEXT to abort and
exit setup mode.
4.8 EL STEP SIZE

Sets elevation sensitivity for DishScan Tracking Mode. Units are in pedestal step resolution. For
proper DishScan operation this parameter must be set to factory default value of 0000. If not
already set to the correct value for your antenna, key in the value and press ENTER.
character. Continue to move the cursor until the desired character to be edited is underscored
(selected). Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character.
exit setup mode.
4.9 AZ STEP SIZE

Sets azimuth sensitivity for DishScan Tracking Mode. Units are in pedestal step resolution. For proper
DishScan operation this parameter must be set to factory default value of 0000. If not already set to
the correct value for your antenna, key in the value and press ENTER.
character. Continue to move the cursor until the desired character to be edited is underscored
(selected). Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character.
exit setup mode.
4.10 STEP INTEGRAL
Sets the integration time for Tracking Mode. Units are in processor timing cycles and should be left at
your antennas’ default value of 0000 for DishScan Tracking Mode. Refer to your antenna manual.
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To manually update, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the least significant
character.
exit setup mode.
4.11 SEARCH INC
Sets size of search pattern increment. Units are in pedestal step resolution. The suggested setting is
equal to 1/2 the 3dB beamwidth of your antenna. Refer to your antenna manual.
character.
exit setup mode.
4.12 SEARCH LIMIT

Sets the overall peak to peak size of the search pattern. Units are in pedestal step resolution. After
you have optimized your Targeting (TRIM settings above) and have verified that you are able to
accurately Target you may wish to reduce the size of the Search pattern to avoid Tracking on an
adjacent satellite (ie set to 50% of its default value to only search half as far from your targeted
position). Refer to your antenna manual.
character.
exit setup mode.
4.13 SWEEP INC
This parameter should be set for the desired azimuth sweep speed of a No Gyro search or the Sweep
Increment dimension of an Inclined Orbit search (refer to the search pattern information in paragraph
2.7).
When the GYRO TYPE parameter is 0000 the ACU is in “No Gyro” mode (no heading input is
available for the ACU). A SWEEP INC setting of 0040 = 9 degrees/second, 0060 = 13 degrees/second
or 0080 = 18 degrees/second. Larger antennas should have slower speeds and smaller antennas
should have faster speeds. Refer to your antenna manual for factory default setting for your antenna.
If Gyro Type is set to 0000, you must set SWEEP INC correctly and SATELLITE REFERENCE MODE
MUST also be turned ON.
If you want the ACU to conduct an Inclined Orbit search pattern you must set SWEEP INC to 192 if
yourantenna is a Series 04 or Series 06. Set to 193 if your antenna is a Series 97, Series 00 or Series
07. This parameter sets the sweep increment dimension of the search pattern.
character.
exit setup mode.
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4.14 SYSTEM TYPE

Selects system options according to the following table. Add together all the desired options to
determine the proper entry. Refer to your antenna manual.
128 Reverse External Modem Lock input polarity (logic hi = lock)

64 Enables LNB voltage output
32 Display Relative in the Azimuth entry display
16 Reverse blockage output logic (SW2 logic hi = blocked)
8 -- Reserved --
4 Auto SAT load after SEARCH failure
2 Enable External Modem Lock Input (logic low = lock)
1 Auto SAT load on “hot” RESET and ACU Power-Up
character.
the UPor DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character.
exitsetup mode.
4.15 GYRO TYPE
Selects the type of gyro compass interface for ship turning compensation.
362 for 360:1 Synchro with S/D Converter

360 for 360:1 Synchro with SBS Converter
2 for Step-By-Step gyro or NMEA gyro
0 for No Gyro linear AZ Search Mode (No Heading input available)
If Gyro Type will be set to 0000, you must set SWEEP INC correctly and SATELLITE REFERENCE
MODE MUST also be turned ON.
character.
exit setup mode.
4.16 POLANG TYPE
Default setting is 0072 for Auto-Polarization mode. This automatically adjusts the polarization of the
feed by calculating the required polarization angle for the feed every 2 seconds based on ship's
Latitude,
Longitude and the Satellite Longitude. If the feed is not properly oriented, the ACU will send a
command tothe PCU to adjust the feed. The system will function with all 24V DC motor driven feeds
assemblies.
Set to 0009 (Manual Polarization) for troubleshooting or polarization alignment purposes OR if you
desire to manually adjust the polarization of the feed as the ship travels. Refer to your antenna
manual.
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character.
exit setup mode.
4.17 POL OFFSET
CCW 24V Polang pot position reference. May be incremented to adjust polarization while in Auto-Pol
mode to optimize cross-pol isolation. Each increment equals one degree of polarization rotation (0038
= +8 degrees), decrement below 30 for minus polarization (0022 = -8 degrees). Refer to Optimizing
Auto-Polarization in the setup section of your antenna manual.
character.
exit setup mode.
4.18 POL SCALE
90 degree 24V Polang pot motion scale factor. Leave at factory default (0090).
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5 Setup configuration examples

Here below is the excel spreadsheet which summarize the settings to be applied on Seatel
4006/4009 for ABS GNMS use according to the satellite used
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Zone Mediterranea Africa Caraibes
Satellite W3A T11N T11N
Hub Bercenay / Voyager 8 Bercenay / Voyager 8 Bercenay / Voyager 8
Downlink Freq 12548.953 11035.44 11731.6
SMW Q-PLL Type G HB LO=11.3 GHz HC LO=10 GHz Out of freq range
SMW Q-PLL Type O B4 LO = 11.25 GHz B1 LO = 9.75 GHz B3 LO = 10.75 GHz
Tx Polarization Vertical Vertical Horizontal
Rx Polarization Horizontal Horizontal Vertical
TDM or DVB-S2 (Downstream) DVB-S2 DVB-S2 DVB-S2
Hub version iDX2.0.1 iDX2.0.1 iDX2.0.1
SATELLITE MENU
SAT SET BY THE NETMODEM (SAT) 7E 37.5 W 37,5 W
MHz (Q-PLL Type G) SET BY THE NETMODEM (MHz) 1248 1035 Out of Freq range
MHz (Q-PLL Type O) SET BY THE NETMODEM (MHz) 1298 1285 0981
KHz (Q-PLL Type G) SET BY THE NETMODEM (KHz) 0953 0440 Out of Freq range
KHz (Q-PLL Type O) SET BY THE NETMODEM (KHz) 0953 0440 0600
RZx-33: Tone is managed by the not relevant on RZx-33
TONE PCU not relevant on RZx-33 system system not relevant on RZx-33 system
RZx-33: Tone is managed by the not relevant on RZx-33
VOLT PCU not relevant on RZx-33 system system not relevant on RZx-33 system
FEC SCPC SCPC SCPC
SKEW SET BY THE NETMODEM (Skew) initial set while commissionning set while commissionning set while commissionning
NID 0000 0000 0000
STATUS MENU
TRACKING (Q-PLL Type SET BY THE NETMODEM
G) (LO + TxPol + RxPol) Xp B3 ON Xp B1 ON Out of Freq range
O) (LO + TxPol + RxPol) Xp B4 ON Xp B1 ON Xp B3 ON
SETUP MENU
AUTO TRIM ON ON ON
EL TRIM 0000 0000 0000
AZ TRIM 0000 0000 0000
AUTO THRES 0060 0060 0060
EL STEP SIZE 0000 0000 0000
AZ STEP SIZE 0000 0000 0000
STEP INTEGRAL 0000 0000 0000
SEARCH INC 0010 0010 0010
SEARCH LIMIT 0100 0100 0100

SEARCH DELAY 0030 0030 0030
SWEEP INC 0000 0000 0000
SYSTEM TYPE 0087 0087 0087
GYRO TYPE 0002 0002 0002
POLANG TYPE 0072 0072 0072
POL OFFSET 0040 0040 0040
POL SCALE 0090 0090 0090
AZ Limit 1 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 2 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 12 0900 0900 0900
AZ Limit 3 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 4 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 34 0900 0900 0900
AZ Limit 5 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 6 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 56 0900 0900 0900
5v Offset 0000 0000 0000
5v Scale 0000 0000 0000
TX POLARITY SET BY THE NETMODEM (TxPol) 4 4 2
TRACK DISP 130 130 130
HFO set during installation set during installation set during installation
DISHSCAN ON ON ON
SAT REF OFF OFF OFF
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Zone Brazil India Indonesia China

Satellite IS906 NSS6 AS3S
Hub Manassas Bercenay / Voyager 8 SpeedCast SpeedCast
Downlink Freq
SMW Q-PLL Type G HC LO=10 GHz HC LO=10 GHz HB LO=11.3 GHz
SMW Q-PLL Type O
Tx Polarization V H
Rx Polarization
TDM or DVB-S2 (Downstream) TDM TDM TDM
Hub version iDX2.0.1 iDX2.0.1 7.0.5 7.0.5
SATELLITE MENU
SAT SET BY THE NETMODEM (SAT) 64 E 95 E 105.5 E
MHz (Q-PLL Type G) SET BY THE NETMODEM (MHz) not yet definded not yet definded 1604 1005
MHz (Q-PLL Type O) SET BY THE NETMODEM (MHz)
KHz (Q-PLL Type G) SET BY THE NETMODEM (KHz) not yet definded not yet definded 0800 0930
KHz (Q-PLL Type O) SET BY THE NETMODEM (KHz)
RZx-33: Tone is managed by the
TONE PCU OFF OFF OFF OFF
only if SYSTEM TYPE=69 : only if SYSTEM TYPE=69 : only if SYSTEM TYPE=69 : only if SYSTEM TYPE=69 :
(RHCP or VERT for (RHCP or VERT for (RHCP or VERT for (RHCP or VERT for
RZx-33: Tone is managed by the 13VDC) (LHCP or HORZ 13VDC) (LHCP or HORZ 13VDC) (LHCP or HORZ 13VDC) (LHCP or HORZ
VOLT PCU for 18 VDC) for 18 VDC) for 18 VDC) for 18 VDC)
FEC SCPC SCPC SCPC AUTO
set while set while set while set while
SKEW SET BY THE NETMODEM (Skew) commissionning commissionning commissionning commissionning
NID 0000 0000 1234 0000
STATUS MENU
G) (LO + TxPol + RxPol) not yet definded Xp B1 ON Xp B1 ON Xp B3 ON
O) (LO + TxPol + RxPol)
SETUP MENU
AUTO TRIM ON ON ON ON
EL TRIM 0000 0000 0000 0000
AZ TRIM 0000 0000 0000 0000
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AUTO THRES 0060 0060 0060 0060

EL STEP SIZE 0000 0000 0000 0000
AZ STEP SIZE 0000 0000 0000 0000
STEP INTEGRAL 0000 0000 0000 0000
SEARCH INC 0010 0010 0010 0010
SEARCH LIMIT 0100 0100 0100 0100
SEARCH DELAY 0030 0030 0030 0030
SWEEP INC 0000 0000 0000 0000
SYSTEM TYPE 0087 0087 0087 0087
GYRO TYPE 0002 0002 0002 0002
POLANG TYPE 0072 0072 0072 0072
POL OFFSET 0040 0040 0040 0040
POL SCALE 0090 0090 0090 0090
AZ Limit 1 0000 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 2 0000 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 12 0900 0900 0900 0900
AZ Limit 3 0000 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 4 0000 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 34 0900 0900 0900 0900
AZ Limit 5 0000 0000 0000 0000
AZ Limit 6 0000 0000 0000 0000
EL Limit 56 0900 0900 0900 0900
5v Offset 0000 0000 0000 0000
5v Scale 0000 0000 0000 0000
TX POLARITY SET BY THE NETMODEM (TxPol) 2 2 4 4
TRACK DISP 130 130 130 130
HFO set during installation set during installation set during installation set during installation
DISHSCAN ON ON ON ON
SAT REF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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DAC 2202 front view

DAC 2202 rear view

Install the Terminal Mounting Strip (TMS) as shown on th epicture below

1.2 BDE Installing I-Direct Modem

• TX Out: Type-F, 950–1700 MHz, Composite Power +7dBm/-35dBm

• i-Direct satellite modem series X5series

Front view Rear view

1.3 BDE Installing Cisco Router

First connect the 2 coaxial cables as shown

• Then cable ref: 115384-3 and adapter ref:111003-18

• Then cable ref: 116298-1

• Then cable ref: 111115-6 coaxial cable with type F connectors

• Then cable ref: 119478-5 cable for I Direct modem

BDE Data traffic connections

1.4 Overall connections diagram

Seatel DAC 2202

1.5 BDE Heading Sensor : Ship’s Gyro Compass connection

The wire for ”NMEA 0183 high (A)” should be

connected to NMEA OUT +

The wire for ”NMEA 0183 low (B)” should be

connected to NMEA OUT –

RxA- and RxA+ are used with Ground

The Ship’s Gyro Compass interface

2.2 Basic Function of Front Panel Keys

2.3 Basic Description of Front Panel Status LEDs

Tracking - (Green LED)

Searching - (Yellow LED)

Target - (Yellow LED)

Power - (Green LED)

ON indicates that the Antenna Control Unit is energized.

Initializing - (Green LED)

Error - (Red LED)

2.4 Display & Entry Operation Menus

3.1 ACU / Antenna System Check

3.2 Latitude/Longitude Auto-Update check

This verifies that the GPS position information is automatically updating…

3.3 Ship Heading – Gyro Compass Following Check

3.4 Azimuth & Elevation Drive

3.5 Four Quadrant Tracking Test

• Verify antenna is locked onto and tracking a satellite

3.6 Blockage Simulation Test

To Test the blockage function:

3.7 Check ACU Parameters

4.1 Operator Settings

4.2 Default Setup Parameters For Your Antenna

4.3 SETUP Parameter display and entry menus.

4.4 Setup – Home Flag Offset

Antenna stops in line with Bow

4.4.1 Electronic Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset)

• You Found a Large AZ TRIM value:

• You Observe “Home” Pointing is LEFT of the Bow-line:

1. I estimate that it is about 45 degrees.

Antenna stops before the Bow

• You Observe “Home” Pointing is RIGHT of the Bow-line:

Antenna stops past the Bow

• To Enter the HFO value in the DAC_2202:

1. Set the Remote Command value to "N6222".

4.4.2 Mechanical Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset)

4.7 AUTO THRES