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Saturn Bm Marine
Class 2
Operator`s Manual
148 x 195 mm
SATURN B - TELEPHONE DISTRESS CALL
TRANSMISSION
1
2
3
4
5
Saturn B
Lift telephone handset
.
Lift flap over DISTRESS BUTTON.
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Press and hold down
DISTRESS BUTTON for Reception:
at least 6 seconds.
ACKNOWLEDGE
DISTRESS
PUSH BUTTON
BUTTON
Wait for dialing tone.
ALARM INDICATOR
Press -key to initiate
ALARM BUZZER
your call. You can also
Transmission:
select LES: e.g. 4
Indicator flashes slowly, then quickly after 6 seconds
When the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) Operator answers, speak clearly, and give the following message:
• MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
• THIS IS (ship’s name and identity) CALLING ON INMARSAT FROM
• POSITION (latitude and longitude, or relative to a point of land).
• MY INMARSAT MOBILE NUMBER IS (IMN for the Saturn Bm telephone you
are calling from) USING THE (Ocean Region) SATELLITE.
• MY COURSE AND SPEED ARE (course and speed).
• NATURE OF YOUR DISTRESS, for example:
DISTRESS
>
>
>
>
6
7
Fire/explosion
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
> Listing
> Sinking
> Disabled
and adrift
> Abandoning ship
> Piracy attack
> Medical service
required
• ASSISTANCE YOU REQUIRE.
• OTHER INFORMATION to help rescue units.
End your message by saying "OVER", which is the invitation for the RCC to reply.
Follow the instructions from the RCC Operator, and when requested, replace the
handset to await further calls.
Keep the telephone line clear so that the RCC can call you back when necessary.
RECEPTION
• The ALARM BUZZER and ALARM INDICATOR are activated on all installed
Distress Alarms when a distress call is received.
• When answering the call, ALARM BUZZERS stop and ALARM INDICATORS
light steadily on all Distress Alarms.
• Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE PUSH BUTTON where the telephone rings, stops buzzers
on all Distress Alarms. Pressing the button at other sites only stops the buzzer locally.
Doc. No. QLZB911014 Rev. A1
04/2001
Note! For further information on:
• Detailed operation, see "Distress Alarm".
• Distress Alarm setup, see "Configuring Ports".
• Preferred Distress Land Earth Station, see "Selecting Default Distress LES".
• To check the operation of the Distress Alarm, see "Distress Test".
* Functions marked with a star are only accessible when Saturn B is set in OPERATOR LEVEL. See "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation.
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction ........................................................ 1.1
Handset w/Display & Keypads ........................... 1.7
Starting Up ........................................................ 1.8
Call from Display Handset ............................... 1.11
Call from Telephone ........................................ 1.12
Service Address Calls ..................................... 1.13
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls .............. 1.14
Using Telefax .................................................. 1.15
Connector Panel .............................................. 1.16
Chapter 2. Operation
Using the Display Handset ................................ 2.1
Functions ........................................................... 2.5
Selecting Ocean Region .................................... 2.8
Short Numbers .................................................. 2.9
Last Number Redialing .................................... 2.12
Active Alarms .................................................. 2.13
Info Log ........................................................... 2.14
Clear Cause Log * ........................................... 2.15
Terminal Status * ............................................. 2.16
Setting User Level ........................................... 2.17
Selecting Default LES ...................................... 2.18
System Information * ....................................... 2.19
Group Calls * ................................................... 2.20
Geographic Position * ...................................... 2.21
Satellite Search * ............................................. 2.22
Heading Input * ................................................ 2.26
Antenna Azimuth Limit ..................................... 2.27
Manual Antenna Pointing * .............................. 2.28
Message Indicator ........................................... 2.30
Distress Alarm ................................................. 2.31
1. Getting Started
2. Operation
3. Configuration
4. Maintenance
Chapter 3. Configuration
Setting Display Contrast * .................................. 3.1
Setting Ringing Volume * ................................... 3.2
Setting Date and Time * .................................... 3.3
Area Group Calls * ............................................. 3.4
LES Capabilities * .............................................. 3.5
Selecting Stand-alone LES * .............................. 3.6
Selecting Default Distress LES * ....................... 3.7
Distress Test * ................................................... 3.8
Compass Type * ................................................ 3.9
Antenna Configuration * ................................... 3.10
Configuring Ports * .......................................... 3.12
Incoming Call Route * ...................................... 3.16
Various Configurations * .................................. 3.22
Printout of Lists and Settings * ......................... 3.23
Cont`d on next page
Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual
Doc. No. QLZB911020 Rev. E
11/02
5. System
6. Appendices
Chapter 4. Maintenance
General .............................................................. 4.1
Chapter 5. System
Description ........................................................ 5.1
Communication ................................................. 5.3
Antenna Pointing ............................................... 5.8
Satellite Searching ........................................... 5.10
Chapter 6. Appendices / Index
Appendix A
Satellite Coverage Map ................................ A-1
List of Land Earth Stations ............................ A-2
Azimuth Map ................................................. A-4
Elevation Map ............................................... A-5
NAVAREA Codes ......................................... A-6
Appendix B
Telephone Country Codes ............................ B-1
Service Address Codes ................................ B-5
Appendix C
Cabling Diagram .......................................... C-1
Appendix D
List of Alarm Messages ............................... D-1
List of Start-up Messages ............................ D-5
List of Terminal Status Messages ................ D-6
List of Clear Causes .................................... D-7
Appendix E
Handset Functions ....................................... E-1
Appendix F
Configuration Tables ..................................... F-1
Appendix G
List of Terms ................................................ G-1
Appendix H
MCU Maintenance ....................................... H-1
Appendix J
Rotary Joint .................................................. J-1
0434/00
A MEMBER OF CIRM
This manual complies with MCU software version no. 5.XX
© Nera SatCom AS, 2002
Saturn Bm – Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction .................................................................................. 1.1
Handset w/Display & Keypads .................................................... 1.7
Starting Up .................................................................................. 1.8
Call from Display Handset ......................................................... 1.11
Call from Telephone .................................................................. 1.12
Service Address Calls ............................................................... 1.13
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls ........................................ 1.14
Using Telefax ............................................................................ 1.15
Connector Panel ........................................................................ 1.16
Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design
and specifications of the equipment without notice.
GETTING STARTED
Contents
General
lay t
sp e
Di nds
a
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RF-Cable (to Antenna)
Saturn Bm Marine is an Inmarsat-B terminal providing access to the
international terrestrial telephone network providing telephone, data
and telefax service.
See chapter 4. System for an overview of satellite communications
and the Inmarsat-B system.
The figure below shows the basic parts of a Below Deck Equipment
installation.
Main Con
trol
Unit
PC
(Telex)
Distress
Alarm
Nera Saturn
B
DISTRE
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
SS
Distress
Alarm
Nera Saturn
B
DISTRES
S
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Message
Messag
Indicatoe
r
Indicator
Saturn
FAX MESSAGE
TELEX
Printe
MESSAGE
DATA
Telephon
e
B
MESSAGE
RESET
r
Termin
Box ation
Powe
Supp r
ly
Telefa
x
Remo
te insta
llation
s
Figure 1.1 Example of
BDE installation.
Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started
1.1
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction Cont’d
Below Deck Equipment - BDE
Main Control Unit
The Saturn Bm Main Control Unit (MCU) - which constitutes the
major electronic part - is designed for wall or desktop installation. The
MCU power requirement is 150 W at 11 - 34 VDC.
Display Handset
The Display Handset keypad and built-in display allows dialing and
alphanumeric editing for communication and system control.
Distress Alarm
The Distress Alarm provides activation and indication of an alert
transmission.
Power Supply
220 VAC to 28 VDC with battery backup of MCU (including ACU and
RF units).
Standard Connection
Display
handset
Distress Alarm Unit
Gyro
interface
Main Control Unit MCU
Power Supply
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFT
Nera Saturn
B
DISTRE
SS
ALARM
ACKNOWLED
GE
DEL
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
0
24 VDC
Additional Connection to MCU
DISTRES
S
Saturn B
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
Extra
Distress Alarm(s)
(max 6)
Message Indicator
TELEX MESSAGE
SATURN B
FAX MESSAGE
DATA MESSAGE
RESET
Telephones
(wall or desk)
1.2
Telefax
(replacing a
telephone)
Message
Indicator(s)
(max 4)
PC (Telex)
Printer (serial)
PC (Data)
Power Supply
with stabilized DC for
Printer and PC
Radome
Above Deck Equipment - ADE
The Saturn Bm Above Deck
Equipment consists of:
• Stabilized Antenna with
RF Units and
Antenna Control Unit,
ACU
• Radome
The stabilized antenna is
mounted on the Azimuth
Post.
The ADE should be separated
as far as possible from the HF
antenna, and preferably by at
least 5 m from the antennas of
other communication or
navigation equipment.
Antenna
Dish
RF-Unit
Servo
Stabilized
Pedestal
Antenna
Control
Unit
Access
Hatch
Optional Equipment
• DTMF telephones (max 5)
• Telefax (for connection to a telephone port)
• Message Indicator, activated on reception of telex, telefax or data
traffic.
• PC (Telex)
• PC (Data)
• Serial printer
1.3
Enhanced Functions
The following Enhanced Functions are available as standard for
Saturn B:
• Charge tone, which sends a tone on selected telephone ports
when charging starts.
• Traffic log, which logs traffic data from selected telephone ports
and provides detailed printout.
• Access code, which assigns a personal 1-8 digit code to up to
100 authorized users. The code opens the system for one call.
The Enhanced Functions below are available as options for
Saturn B:
• Precharge, which allows preprogramming the Saturn B terminal
with a maximum total call duration. The maximum call duration can
be extended by the owner.
• Restricted LES, which allows the owner to lock the terminal to
one specific LES per Ocean Region.
• Restricted Dialing, which allows calls to preprogrammed short
numbers only.
• STU III and STU IIB, functions which prepare selected port(s) for
use with analogue encrypted telephone(s).
• Credit Card Phone, which prepares selected port(s) for use with
credit card telephone.
Activation of the optional functions requires individual opening keys
provided when purchasing the functions.
Refer to the "Saturn B/M Enhanced Functions, Operator’s Manual".
Telex Option
Two versions of Saturn B Telex Terminal software are available for
telex messaging:
• Normal version
• GMDSS version
The normal version can be run on a conventional PC w/printer.
The GMDSS version can only be run on a dedicated PC delivered by
NERA.
Refer to the "Saturn B Telex, Operator’s Manual".
1.4
Saturn B Data Service
The Asynchronous Data Service (ASD) offers data transmission at
9.6 kbps via the built-in modem feature of the Saturn B terminal.
Only modem communication software needs to be installed in the
associated PC to allow data transfer.
The Asynchronous Data Service is provided as standard feature.
The optional High Speed Data Service (HSD) service offers a
synchronous 56/64 kbps full duplex link with a terrestrial ISDN network:
• High speed data transfer, connection to data networks
• Video transfer, compressed store-and-forward transmission
• Video phone with hotline facility
• Multichannel audio transmission
• Multiplexed data, facsimile and voice.
With the optional Datacom Switch Unit (DSU) it is possible to have
HSD and ASD equipment connected at the same time.
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna
On some Saturn B installations the antenna cannot be mounted in a
non-obstructed area.
The Dual Antenna system remedies this by using two complete
Saturn-B installations with antennas located in positions obtaining a
combined unobstructed view. The Saturn Bm Dual Antennas are
normally fitted with Rotary Joint to provide no-rewind azimuth rotation.
The Dual Antenna function requires software version 7.12 or above.
Lease Mode operation is a mandatory requirement.
Saturn B Lease Mode
Inmarsat offers a Lease Mode of operation for parties that want to
establish closed networks.
A Saturn B terminal may be equipped with Main Control Unit software
designed for operation with leased satellite channel capacity.
Lease Mode operation must be agreed upon with the responsible Net
Service Provider.
The terminal must be commissioned to a Lease Gateway LES given
1.5
by the Net Service Provider.
The software also allows the user to operate the Saturn B terminal in
normal mode with all available functions and services, except distress.
Saturn B External Modem Option
The Saturn B External Modem Option makes it possible to set up a
dedicated carrier over Inmarsat Lease satellites. This is obtained
through an Inmarsat Lease Gateway from a Saturn B mobile terminal
equipped with an external Interface Converter Unit (ICU), a Comtech
Modem and software release 7.xx series.
When installed, the ICU allows the Saturn B to operate as an ordinary
Inmarsat terminal as well as on a leased channel . The user's DTE
equipment is connected to the Comtech Modem. Data traffic bypasses the Saturn B Main Control Unit completely. The Saturn B
terminal, however, controls the Antenna pointing and the High Power
Amplifier (HPA). Saturn B External Modem operation is based on the
following services:
• Saturn B Lease Mode, a service offered by Inmarsat for parties
that require closed network operation.
• Nera EBM, Enhanced Bandwidth Module
• Nera VBS, Variable Bandwidth Service
The above service options are enhanced functions that must be
bought, installed and activated in the Saturn B MCU (function no. 89,
Enhanced Setup) to enable external modem operations in various
configurations.
Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna with Rotary Joint
A Rotary Joint modification kit can be delivered to Saturn Bm Mk2
to provide unlimited azimuth rotation.
The standard Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna has a limited azimuth rotation
(± 270 degrees from the bow) and will cause loss of satellite synchronization due to antenna rewind.
The Rotary Joint sustains uninterrupted satellite synchronization.
Furthermore, when interrupted by an obstruction the Antenna will
maintain the direction towards the satellite.
1.6
The figure below shows all keys and indicators required for full operation and
control of Saturn B.
Handsfree
microphone
2 x 12 character
alphanumerical
LCD display.
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Auxiliary keys:
Allows entering of
short numbers,
changing Ocean
Region, selecting
Land Earth Station
etc.
Number keys:
Only the number keys
are required to call
the end subscriber.
Pressing ALPHA
selects letter entries.
Pressing SHIFT
selects secondary
functions.
SHIFT
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ON
FUNC
ON/OFF
ESC
1
4
7
ABC
2
3
PLAY
DEF
5
STU
8
VWX
0
ÄÖÜ
ØÅ.
LIST
DEL
JKL
DATA
LIST
MNO
TAX
6
9
GHI
PQR
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
Displays additional information/help.
Direct access to Default LES
selection, and Ocean Region
selection (SHIFT function).
Push-To-Talk (PTT) when loudspeaker is operative.
Turns internal loudspeaker ON/OFF.
Switches between handsfree w/PTT
and normal use.
Not in use
LIGHT
YZÆ
SPC
Toggles hook switch, or reverts to
previous position
DEL Deletes last character entry, or
complete entry.
LIST
LIST
Moves to next choice, or enters
selected one. Access to Active Alarms
list (SHIFT function).
Selects secondary functions.
LES
PTT
ESC
Figure 1.2 Keys and indicators
on Display Handset.
Selects functions and displays HELP
page if any.
Selects alphabetic key function
MORE/
HELP
ON/OFF
Handsfree
loudspeaker
Displayed when applicable:
at hook OFF
when additional info/help is
available.
when loudspeaker is ON.
when pressing SHIFT to use
secondary functions.
when pressing ALPHA to select
keypad letters.
during data calls.
when in contact with LES or NCS.
when receiving a call. Lights
steadily during communication.
flashes when receiving important
information/alarms.
when power is turned ON.
1 - 3 signal quality indicators.
Steps down/up through function
menu/choices.
LIST scrolls through choices
(SHIFT function).
Note!
The terms Mobile Earth Station (MES) and
Land Earth Station (LES) are sometimes
referred to as Ship Earth Station (SES) and
Coast Earth Station (CES) respectively.
1.7
Handset w/Display
& Keypad
Handset w/Display & Keypads
Starting Up
Starting Up
Switching ON
The POWER Switch on the back panel of the Main Control Unit
switches all basic units of the Saturn Bm terminal on/off:
• the Display Handset
• the Main Control Unit (MCU), and the Antenna Unit
See figure 1.3 for location of the POWER switch and POWER indicator.
For optional equipment, see their Operating Manuals.
The Saturn Bm should normally be switched ON at all times.
Switching ON initiates a self-test and an automatic satellite search
(which may take a few minutes), causing the following messages to
be displayed:
When
switching on:
PLEASE WAIT
ON
During initialization
and self-test:
During antenna
auto search:
When ready:
SYSTEM
INITIALIZING
SEARCHING
SATELLITE
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
ON
ON
The self-test should be ready within approximately one minute. If not,
see list of "Startup messages" in Appendix D.
The Saturn Bm retains the gyro, azimuth and elevation data when the
terminal is switched OFF. When switching ON, the antenna is automatically pointed in the same direction it had before switching OFF.
When switching ON Saturn Bm for the first time, the following must
be entered/selected:
• Ship’s heading, see next page.
• Ocean Region, see next page.
• Default Distress LES,
see "Selecting Default Distress LES" in chapter 3. Configuration.
• Distress Alarm address,
see "Configuring Ports" in chapter 3. Configuration.
• Search for satellite must be initiated, see next page
1.8
Note! Entering gyro data and initiating a satellite search require that
the Saturn Bm User Level is extended to "Operator Level", see "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation.
Checking Heading Data
Check the current heading input:
Select READ/SET
function (29):
•
• Check setting:
• and revert to IDLE:
FUNC
2
PLAY
DEF
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
ENTER
3x
READ/SET
COMPASS
29
ON
HEADING:
275 DEG
ON
ESC
To update gyro input, see "Heading
Input" in chapter 2. Operation.
Ocean Region
Check current selection:
and revert to IDLE:
To select another region, see
"Selecting Ocean Region"
in chapter 2. Operation.
SHIFT
OCEAN REGION
IOR
LES
PTT
3
ON
Ocean Region ref. no.
Initiate Satellite Searching
Start a hemispheric scan for the selected satellite/Ocean Region:
Select SEARCH FOR
FUNC
2 DEF 6 PQR SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE function (26):
SATELLITE
26
ON
•
•
Press ENTER as prompted to
activate the search function:
PLAY
ENTER
PRESS ENTER
TO SEARCH
ON
•
and revert to IDLE:
2x
•Note!
The search may take a few minutes.
Press ENTER again to actually
start the satellite search:
ENTER
ESC
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ON
1.9
Starting Up Cont’d
Signal Quality Indication
The signal quality indicators are
displayed during communication
and signal strength readout:
1 - 3 asterisks – increasing
quality of communication.
No asterisks – call may be
possible, but uncertain.
Signal quality
indication
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Observing Signal Strength
Pressing SHIFT + 7 displays
the signal strength:
SHIFT
7
STU

S/N: 254
ON
Pressing MORE/HELP displays
the "BER" value:
The lower the value the
better the signal quality.
Revert to IDLE:
MORE/
HELP
Not used in
Saturn Mm/Bm
BER :
48
SOUND OFF
ON
ESC
Note!
The signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) will vary during a
call.
The Bit Error Rate (BER) reading decreases as the quality of the
received signal improves.
1.10
Call through Default LES
• Ready for operation:
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
To check the default LES
in this Ocean Region:
LES
PTT
(To modify, see "Selecting Default LES"
in chapter 2. Operation.)
ESC
1 Key in the international
call prefix 00:
0
ÄÖÜ
0
ÄÖÜ
IOR
LES 4
3
ON
LES 004
00
ON
2 Key in the country code,
e.g. 47 (Norway):
(See appendix B for list of
4
JKL
7
STU
telephone country codes)
3 Key in subscriber
number:
LES 004
0047
ON
6
PQR
(within 45 seconds)
7
STU
4
JKL
2
PLAY
DEF
7
4
STU
JKL
0
ÄÖÜ
0
ÄÖÜ
LES 004
004767244700
ON
4
Initiate the call:
SPC
Slow beeps are heard during call setup.
The square indicator appears when LES
has accepted the call.
Ringing tone is heard until answer.
5
Clear the call when finished:
ESC
For short number and last number
dialing and other functions,
see chapter 2. Operation.
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Call through Selected LES
6
Enter the LES code:
3
DATA
GHI
ØÅ.
LES 003
Continue from step 1.
(See appendix A for Satellite Coverage Map
and list of Land Earth Stations.)
ON
1.11
Call from Display
Handset
Call from Display Handset
Call from Telephone
Call from Telephone
General
A telephone is used for basic telephone calls. Control of functions
and other facilities must be done from the Display Handset.
Call through Default LES
routes the call via
0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 0 0
the default Land Earth Station for the Ocean Region you are operating in.
Call through Selected LES
0
4
0
4
7
6
7
2
4
4
7
0
0
routes the
call via the Land Earth Station Eik (4) in Norway.
Last Number Redialing
retransmits the last number*.
0
Last Number Redialing through Selected LES
4
0
retransmits the last number via the selected LES
(Eik=4)*.
Short Number Dialing (Prefix 23)
fetches and sends the telephone number stored
2 3 1 5
under short number 15*.
Short Number Dialing (Prefix 23) through Selected LES
fetches and sends the telephone number
2 3 1 5
4
stored under short number 15 via the selected LES (Eik=4)*.
*Also applies when dialing from Display Handset.
1.12
General
The LESs support special information services accessible with 2-digit
Service Address Codes. See appendix B.
Example of obtaining assistance from the International Operator
where the default LES is situated:
Lift handset and dial: 1
1
Example of obtaining meterological information from a selected LES,
e.g. Eik:
Lift handset and dial: 4
4
1
Note! Not all LESs provide every service listed. For more information
contact technical assistance on 33 #.
1.13
Service Address Calls
Service Address Calls
Terrestrial Network
and Priority Calls
Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls
Terrestrial Network
Dialing through terrestrial network is only possible using selected
LES.
The number may be in the range of 0 to 127.
Example of call through selected LES, e.g. Eik, and network 1:
4
1
0
0
4
7
6
7
2
4
4
7
0
0
PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
NET SERVICE PROVIDER
Priority Calls
The following call priority levels are recognized by the Inmarsat
system:
0 – Routine
1 – Safety
2 – Urgent
Saturn B normally transmits calls with priority 0: Routine.
Whether you are using the Display Handset or a telephone, dialing 2
*
or 2 ahead of the ordinary call digits gives the call priority 1 or 2
*
respectively.
Assignment of priority level is only possible using selected LES and
selected network.
Example
4
1of priority
1 1 call
0 through
0 4 e.g.
7 Eik:
6 7
2
4
4
7
0
0
PRIORITY
PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
NET SERVICE PROVIDER (LES CODE)
1.14
General
Fax calls placed through the Saturn B are telefax only. Any telephone
handset connected to the telefax machine is for dialing purposes
only.
To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as when using a
telephone, either through the default LES, or a selected one:
see "Call from Telephone".
Telefax transmissions normally take 1.5 minute per standard text
page using standard resolution. Using superfine or halftone resolution
will double the transmission time. Avoid using a separate cover page.
The transmission rate is 9.6 kbps.
If a call failure should occur while sending a multi-page document, resend only the failed pages.
Limitations
Saturn B is fully compatible with the world’s leading telefax machines
and telefax software standards. However, transmission may not be
possible through some of the telefax machines available on the
market. Please check with your agent before purchasing a telefax for
use with the Saturn B.
1.15
Using Telefax
Using Telefax
Connector Panel
Connector Panel
The figure below shows the location of the power ON/OFF switch
and power indicator, as well as all connectors accessible on the rear
panel of the Main Control Unit (MCU).
For connections, refer to the Saturn Bm Installation Manual.
Saturn B
Power indicator
5
4
9
TEL.1
TEL.2
TEL.3
AUX
TEL.4
EXT I/O
5
4
3
2
1
TEL.5 HANDSET
GYRO
3
8
2
7
1 2 3 4 5
1
6 7 8 9
6
PC
PRINTER
NMEA-0183
+ [11 - 34 VDC] -
DTE
13 12 11 10
9
8
7
6
OFF
5 4 3 2 1
ON
9
8
7
6
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Auxiliary
Telephone/telefax
Extensions
Telephone display handset
Gyro
Navigator NMEA-183
PC (control/telex)
Printer
PC (data)
Power
Antenna connector
Power ON/OFF
Figure 1.3 MCU connector panel.
1.16
Using the Display Handset .......................................................... 2.1
Functions ..................................................................................... 2.5
Selecting Ocean Region .............................................................. 2.8
Short Numbers ............................................................................ 2.9
Last Number Redialing .............................................................. 2.12
Active Alarms ............................................................................. 2.13
Info Log ..................................................................................... 2.14
Clear Cause Log * ..................................................................... 2.15
Terminal Status * ....................................................................... 2.16
Setting User Level ..................................................................... 2.17
Selecting Default LES ............................................................... 2.18
System Information * ................................................................. 2.19
Group Calls * ............................................................................. 2.20
Geographic Position * ................................................................ 2.21
Satellite Search * ....................................................................... 2.22
Heading Input * .......................................................................... 2.26
Antenna Azimuth Limit ............................................................... 2.27
Manual Antenna Pointing * ........................................................ 2.28
Message Indicator ..................................................................... 2.30
Distress Alarm ........................................................................... 2.31
* Functions marked with a star are only accessible when
Saturn Bm is set in OPERATOR LEVEL.
See "Setting User Level".
OPERATION
Contents
Using the Display Handset
Idle Mode
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Hook ON/OFF
The Display Handset is secured in a desk- or wall-mounted bracket:
click!
Hook ON/OFF magnet
A magnet toggles the internal hook switch. The switch can also be
toggled with the combined HOOK ON/OFF and ESCAPE key:
ESC
DIAL NO.
Beeps in the Handset
Before contact is established with the selected LES beeps indicate
attempts.
Loudspeaker
When off-hook the loudspeaker key toggles the Display Handset
loudspeaker ON and OFF:
DIAL NO.
ON
When the loudspeaker is ON, the handset microphone is OFF and
the Push-To-Talk key must be kept pressed while talking and reLES
leased while listening:
PTT
Saturn Bm – Chapter 2. Operation
2.1
Using the Display Handset
The following message
appears in the display
when in IDLE mode:
Using the Display Handset Cont’d
Volume Control
The received volume in the Display Handset may be adjusted during a call:
LIST
Using the
Display Handset
• Reducing the volume:
• Increasing the volume:
LIST
The volume is reset when clearing the call.
Light in Display and Keys
Illumination of the display and keys is turned on and off as follows:
SHIFT
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
Indicators on the Display Handset
flashes when receiving important information or an alarm.
The indicator stops flashing once an alarm has been read:
press SHIFT+ENTER, or see "Active Alarms".
flashes when receiving a call to Saturn B Display Handset.
The indicator stops flashing when the call is established and
remains displayed until the call is cleared.
displayed steadily as long as Saturn B remains synchronized
with the Land Earth Station (LES), or Network Coordinating
Station (NCS). The indicator flashes slowly when no one is
talking from the remote end during a call.
SHIFT or ALPHA
The functions marked red on the keypad may only be activated when
the SHIFT indicator is displayed.
The keypad letters may only be activated when the ALPHA indicator
is displayed.
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFT
SHIFT
ALPHA
ALPHA
SHIFT and/or ALPHA are automatically deactivated when reverting to
IDLE mode.
2.2
Moving about in the Display
To move to next choice
or enter the selected one:
LIST
LIST
Using the
Display Handset
To scroll up/down through
functions or choices:
ENTER
To move back to previous
position or display:
Note! Entered changes
are lost when pressing ESCAPE.
ESC
Keying Letters
The letters on the keys are accessible when having pressed the
ALPHA key. Each key carries several letters that are entered successively as follows:
• Set keypad in
alphanumeric state:
ALPHA
• Press and hold the
1 ABC
required key until the
wanted letter appears
in the display:
1 ABC
1
ABC
Deleting an Entry
To delete entry (to the
left of the cursor):
DEL
Service Dialing (During Call Only)
The Display Handset can be used for keying in the numbers for e.g.
bank services, voice letters etc., using tone signalling (DTMF).
Before keying in the numbers required by the service, press:
Note! Service dialing is
SHIFT
0 ÄÖÜ
not supported by all LESs.
2.3
Call Duration
The duration of a call as it proceeds can be read in the display, as
well as the accumulated time of all calls.
Using the
Display Handset
Ongoing call duration:
(remains until next call)
SHIFT
8
TAX
VWX
Hours:minutes:seconds
ON
MORE/
HELP
Accumulated time:
(Reset with DEL key)
THIS CALL
0 : 12 : 33
TOTAL CALLS
10 : 55 : 44
ON
Call Clearing Messages
A clearing condition causes a brief message to be displayed along
with a reference number.
Alarm Messages
An alarm causes the triangle
indicator in the display to flash.
To read the alarm message:
SHIFT
ENTER
LIST
Scroll through additional alarms, if any:
ACU RAM
FAILURE
7
ON
LIST
Revert to IDLE:
3x
ESC
Alarm indicator
Table with comments is provided in appendix D.
2.4
Functions
The many functions available are explained throughout this chapter.
See list of functions in table 2.1, and appendix E.
Each menu and function is assigned a specific number.
• A function may be selected directly
by its number, for example
FUNC
1 ABC 1 ABC
LAST NUMBER LIST (11):
• or by searching with
the ARROW keys:
FUNC
ENTER
• For extended lines or help:
MORE/
HELP
• For field description:
FUNC
• To revert:
LIST
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
ESC
User Levels
The functions are accessible from the following levels, designated:
• USER level, which includes basic functions such as short number
dialing, selecting Ocean Region etc.
• OPERATOR level (marked with stars in table 2.1), which adds
more advanced functions such as date & time setting, configuring
ports etc.
• RENTER and OWNER levels (password protected):
see Operator’s Manual for "Enhanced Functions".
Saturn B is automatically set to USER level when turning on power.
For selection of OPERATOR level, see "Setting User Level" in this
chapter.
2.5
Functions
General
Functions Cont’d
1–
NUMBER LISTS AND USER LEVEL
10 SHORT NUMBER LIST
11 LAST NUMBER LIST
12 SET USER LEVEL
13 SET PASSWORD See description of "Enhanced Functions".
14 GROUP ID NUMBERS
Functions Cont'd
*
*
2–
REGION AND ANTENNA CTRL
20 CURRENT OCEAN REGION
21 GEOGRAPHIC POSITION
22 NAV AREA
23 IMO SAR AREA
24 WMO AREA
25 ICAO SAR AREA
26 SEARCH FOR SATELLITE
27 ANT. ABS. POINTING
28 ANT. REL. POINTING
29 READ/SET COMPASS
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
3–
ALARMS AND MESSAGES
30 ACTIVE ALARMS
31 INFO LOG
32 CLEAR CAUSE LOG
33 TERMINAL STATUS
*
*
4–
SYSTEM INFORMATION
40 MES ID
41 MCU PROGRAM VERSION
42 ACU TYPE / ACU/PCU VER.
43 DSP PROM VERSION
44 BOOT PROM / HANDSET VER.
*
*
*
*
*
5–
TERMINAL CONFIGURATION
50 DEFAULT LES
51 CONTRAST ADJUST
52 RING VOLUME ADJUST
53 DATE AND TIME
54 STAND-ALONE LES
55 DISTRESS LES
56 DISTRESS TEST
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
6–
BULLETIN BOARD DATA
60 LES CAPABILITIES
*
7–
INSTALLATION COMMANDS
70 CONFIGURE PORTS
71 INCOMING CALL ROUTE
72 COMMISSION STATUS
73 ANTENNA CONFIG.
74 COMPASS TYPE
77 VARIOUS CONFIG
*
*
*
*
*
*
8–
ENHANCED FUNCTIONS
89 ENHANCED SETUP
*The "Enhanced Functions" available depend
on the configuration of your Saturn Bm terminal.
* OPERATOR LEVEL
Table 2.1 List of menus and functions. See also appendix E.
2.6
Functions Cont’d
Shortcuts
Some of the functions may be entered directly from IDLE mode:
Default LES:
Alarm message
(red indicator lights):
Last number list:
- fetching latest dialed
number only:
- fetching "latest" entry from list:
- fetching "oldest" entry from list:
Enter short number list
alphabetically e.g.:
SHIFT
LES
PTT
Functions Cont'd
Ocean Region:
LES
PTT
SHIFT
0
ENTER
SPC
ÄÖÜ
LIST
LIST
ALPHA
2
PLAY
DEF
2.7
Selecting Ocean Region
General
Selecting Ocean Region
Some geographic locations allow contact with more than one Ocean
Region satellite. It is recommended to choose an Ocean Region
providing good signal quality and cost-effective communication.
Use the Satellite Coverage Map in appendix A to select the Ocean
Region at your location:
Ocean Region Ref. No.
0
1
2
3
Atlantic Ocean Region West:
Atlantic Ocean Region East:
Pacific Ocean Region:
Indian Ocean Region:
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Current Region
To display the selected
Ocean Region directly:
SHIFT
LES
PTT
OCEAN REGION
AOR-W
0
ON
To Modify
1
Enter EDIT MODE:
and scroll up/down to
required region:
ENTER
LIST
LIST
2
Enter selected region:
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
IOR
3
ON
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ON
SEARCHING
ON
Note !
The antenna must be connected when selecting Ocean Region.
The function may also be fetched using the CURRENT OCEAN REGION
function no. 20.
2.8
Short Numbers
Saturn B can store up to 99 short-number entries for abbreviated
dialing. The short number entry may include as follows:
• LES CODE – as listed in appendix A
• FULL NUMBER – maximum 22 digits including the international
call prefix 00.
• FULL NAME – maximum 12 characters
For printout of the short number list, see "Printout of Lists and
Settings" in chapter 3. Configuration.
Abbreviated Dialing
or
A Fetch short number entry by
2 DEF 3 GHI 1 ABC
using prefix 23 (e.g. no.1):
PLAY
SPC
modify using DEL if wanted,
and send the number:
or
B
Enter list alphabetically:
The search character of the short
name is uppercase, the remaining
ones lowercase.
if wanted, scroll through list:
ON
ALPHA
5
MNO
LIST
LIST
pressing MORE/HELP displays
full name, and remaining
digits (if more than 12):
select:
modify using DEL, if required,
and send the number:
LES 004
004767244700
MORE/
HELP
ALPHA
SPC
Nera Satcom
004767244700
1
ON
UK
2*0044816865
4
ON
NERA LTD
701
4
ON
LES 004
004767244700
ON
SPC
Note!
The desired number may also be fetched and sent using the SHORT
NUMBER LIST function no.10, see next page.
2.9
Short Numbers
General
Short Numbers Cont’d
Editing/entering Short Numbers
1 Select SHORT
NUMBER LIST function (10):
1
FUNC
ABC
0
ÄÖÜ
LIST
2a Scroll through list to edit existing entry:
(pressing
SPC
SPC
ENTER
LIST
sends selected number)
3
2b Key in new short number (up to 99) e.g.:
SHORT NUMBER
LIST
10
ON
NERA LTD
004481686570
2
ON
3
ON
GHI
(Short number no.1 is proposed if list is empty)
3
ENTER
Use the default LES :
ENTER
(or select another LES, e.g. Eik, no.4) :
4
Key in telephone
0
number:
ENTER
ÄÖÜ
0
ÄÖÜ
2
5 Key in
full name:
6
ENTER
5
MNO
2
PLAY
DEF
PLAY
DEF
4
JKL
7
STU
4
JKL
4
JKL
6
PQR
1
ABC
Store short number list data:
6
7
PQR
7
2.10
JKL
STU
STU
0
ÄÖÜ
0
ÄÖÜ
SPC
1
ABC
7
STU
ENTER
LES code is added when
not using default station
pressing MORE/HELP displays full name,
and remaining digits (if more than 12):
Revert to IDLE:
4
MORE/
HELP
3x
LES
?
3
ON
FULLNUMBER
004767244700
3
ON
FULLNAME
NERA SATCOM
3
ON
NERA
4*0047672447
3
ON
NERA SATCOM
00
3
ON
ESC
Erasing Short Numbers
FUNC
1
ABC
0
ÄÖÜ
LIST
2
Scroll through list:
ENTER
LIST
if required, display full name
and remaining digits:
3
MORE/
HELP
DEL
Press and hold DELete key:
9
and respond by pressing "Y":
LIGHT
SHORT NUMBER
LIST
10
ON
NERA
4*0047672447
3
ON
NERA SATCOM
00
3
ON
DELETE ?
Y = YES
3
ON
YZÆ
3
Revert to IDLE:
3x
ON
ESC
2.11
1 Select SHORT NUMBER
LIST function (10):
General
Saturn B may store a total of 10 numbers for redialing from the Display Handset. Each number may comprise up to 22 digits.
The list of last dialed numbers is cleared when turning off the equipment.
The telephone can only redial one number per port.
Direct Redialing
1 Fetch last number dialed and
modify if required, (or call
last number from telephone):
0
ÄÖÜ
SPC
2
Modify using DEL, if required,
and send number:
LES004
00476724470
0
ON
SPC
Redialing from Last Number List
1 Fetch the "last" number from
last number list:
LIST
or fetch the "latest" number from
last number list:
LIST
("TOP/END" appears when trying
to scroll passed first/last entry)
2
Select the number for dialing:
SPC
3
Modify if required, and send number:
SPC
004*00476724
4700
002*00448168
65701
LES004
004767244700
ON
Redialing through a Different LES
4 Redial with e.g.
LES 002:
2
PLAY
DEF
DATA
ØÅ.
0
ÄÖÜ
SPC
SPC
LES002
004767244700
ON
Deleting Content of Last Number List
1 Select LAST
NUMBER LIST function (11):
2
2.12
Delete content:
FUNC
1
ABC
1
ABC
DEL
LAST NUMBER
LIST
11
ON
Active Alarms
General
Procedure
1
SHIFT
Read the message:
ENTER
Active Alarms
The triangle indicator in the display flashes when an alarm condition
occurs, or when an important message has been received. The
indicator stops flashing once the alarm has been read.
ACU ALARM
FAILURE
7
ON
Message ref. no.
2
Check when it occurred:
MORE/
HELP
1997. 10. 16
11 : 41 : 19
ON
3
Several alarms may have been
activated. Scroll through the list:
(The latest message appears first)
LIST
LIST
and revert:
STAND ALONE
LES USED
11
ON
ESC
Note!
Messages may also be read using the ACTIVE ALARM function
no. 30.
Non-alarm messages are removed when deactivating the function.
For logs and listing of alarms, see next page.
Comments to the various alarms are given in appendix D.
2.13
Info Log
Info Log
General
Alarm conditions that have occurred are logged as a list of messages
that may be read out in the display. The log may also include information that has not caused the triangle alarm indicator to flash.
The log readout includes a specific reference number of the alarm
and when it occurred.
The messages are retained even when turning off power.
See appendix D for list of alarms with comments.
Info Log Readout
1 Select INFO
LOG function (31):
2 Press ENTER to
display current information:
FUNC
3
GHI
1
ABC
ENTER
Message ref. no.
3
Read additional information:
MORE/
HELP
INFO
LOG
31
ON
ACU RAM
FAILURE
7
ON
1997. 10. 16
11 : 41 : 19
ON
LIST
4
Scroll through list if any:
LIST
and revert:
2.14
STAND ALONE
LES USED
11
ON
ESC
Clear Cause Log *
Abnormal conditions that have caused the call to be cleared are
logged as they occur. The log also includes a specific reference
number of the clear cause and when it occurred.
The messages are retained even when turning off power.
Clear Cause Log Readout
1
Select CLEAR
CAUSE LOG function (32):
FUNC
3
2 Press ENTER to
display current information:
GHI
2
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
Message ref. no.
3
MORE/
HELP
CLEAR CAUSE
LOG
32
ON
12B1/21.3806
971016155302
2
ON
ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
ON
LIST
4
Scroll through list if any:
("TOP/END" appears when trying
to scroll passed first/last entry)
and revert:
LIST
3x
12B1/21.3806
971016155520
2
ON
ESC
2.15
Clear Cause Log
General
Terminal Status *
General
Function no. 33 lists system settings (for service purposes).
Readout of Settings
Terminal Status
1 Select TERMINAL
STATUS function (33):
2
FUNC
Press ENTER to display list of settings:
3
GHI
3
GHI
ENTER
Ref. no.
LIST
3
Scroll through list:
LIST
and revert:
2.16
TERMINAL
STATUS
33
ON
RX SIGNAL
ON
0
ON
TX1 LOCK
OFF
1
ON
ESC
Setting User Level
The Saturn B user program is accessible from two different levels:
• USER LEVEL (1) – the basic level set automatically at power up.
• OPERATOR LEVEL (2) – the advanced level which provides
access to all functions.
Operator level functions are marked with a star: *
To change e.g. from USER to OPERATOR level:
1 Select SET USER
LEVEL function (12):
2
FUNC
1
ABC
2
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
Display the current level:
SET USER
LEVEL
12
ON
LEVEL:
USER
ON
3
Key in operator level ref. number:
1=USER, 2=OPERATOR
ENTER
2
PLAY
DEF
LEVEL:
?
ON
4 Saturn B is now set
to OPERATOR LEVEL:
Revert when finished:
ENTER
3x
LEVEL:
OPERATOR
ON
ESC
To set to USER LEVEL, repeat above steps
now keying in ref. number 1.
The functions accessible for the two levels are given
in appendix E. See also table 2.1.
2.17
Setting User Level
General
Selecting Default LES
Selecting Default LES
General
The default Land Earth Station for an Ocean Region is automatically
used if the user does not select a specific one (see "Call from Display Handset: Call through Selected LES" in chapter 1. Getting
Started).
The default LES for each Ocean Region is selectable. Available LESs
and their Code Numbers are listed in appendix A.
Default LES
1 Read out the default Land Earth
Station, e.g Indian Ocean Region (3):
(You can also scroll up/down
to set the default LES for
another Ocean Region.)
Ocean Region
designation
LES
PTT
Land Earth
Station code
Ocean Region
ref. no.
New Default LES
2
Key in LES Code, e.g. no.4 (Eik):
3
Enter e.g. LES 004 as default:
and revert:
ENTER
4
JKL
ENTER
ESC
IOR
LES 012
3
ON
DEFAULT LES
4
3
ON
IOR
LES 04
3
ON
Note!
Saturn B must be synchronized to the satellite when selecting Default
LES (circular indicator appears in the display). Default LESs can be
programmed for all Ocean Regions as long as the indicator is on.
If the message ILLEGAL CHOICE appears, the entered
LES does not exist in the specified Ocean Region.
The default LES function may also be fetched using the DEFAULT
LES function no. 50. This entry requires that the terminal is set in
"Operator’s Level".
2.18
System Information *
The following information may be retrieved from your terminal (examples):
MES ID (function no.40)
FWD:EO1764
displays the forward transmission identification
digits (LES-to-MES direction).
The ID is specific for each MES.
MCU Program Version (function no.41)
System Information
ON
Rev.5.00
SATURN B
displays the title and the revision number of the
Main Control Unit (MCU) system program.
ON
ACU TYPE / ACU/PCU VER. (function no.42)
displays the type designation of the Antenna
Control Unit (ACU), and the ACU program version.
B
2.1 / NO PCU
ON
DSP Version (function no.43)
Rev. 5.30
SATURN B
displays the program version reference of the
Digital Signal Processing software.
ON
BOOT PROM and Handset Ver. (function no.44)
028 /1.40
s2.00
displays the boot program version and the
Display Handset program version.
ON
The above functions are activated as follows:
0, 1, 2, 3 or 4
1
Select function
(40, 41, 42, 43 or 44):
FUNC
4
JKL
Example:
MCU Program Version
2
Press ENTER to read information:
ENTER
MCU PROGRAM
VERSION
41
ON
Rev. 5.00
SATURN B
ON
3
and revert:
MORE/
HELP
29 Sep 1997
13:52:58
ON
ESC
2.19
Group Calls *
Group Calls
General
Group Calls permit broadcasting of messages to a selected group of
MESs, such as a fleet at sea.
The Group Id number function no. 14 displays the Id numbers used to
address your particular Saturn B MES. The Id number is set by LES/
NCS.
For connection of printer, see "Printout of List and Settings" in
chapter 3. Configuration.
To Check Id Numbers:
1 Select GROUP ID
NUMBERS function (14):
2
FUNC
1
ABC
4
JKL
LIST
Read Id numbers:
GROUP ID
NUMBERS
14
ON
ID F796EB
FLEET
ON
ID F701FB
FLEET
ON
LIST
ID F432FB
NATIONAL
ON
3
2.20
Revert to IDLE:
3x
ESC
Geographic Position *
The ship’s geographic position, speed and heading may be updated automatically by navigation data entered via the NMEA-183 connector. If not connected,
the position may be entered manually from the keypad as described below.
When not updated within 8 hours (or within 5 minutes after restart), the warning
"GEO POS NOT SET" is given. The warning may be suppressed by disabling the
NMEA-183 input, see "Various Configurations" in chapter 3. Configuration.
To Check and Change Position Data:
1 Select GEOGRAPHIC
POSITION function (21):
2
FUNC
PLAY
DEF
2
1
ABC
ENTER
Check the position:
d=degrees, ´=minutes.seconds
GEOGRAPHIC
POSITION
21
ON
012d20.99É
060d15.76Ń
ON
Speed and heading:
MORE/
HELP
6.0 KNOTS
198 DEG
ON
3
Update longitude manually:
ENTER
LONGITUDE
E 010´15
ON
0
E.g. to 10°29É:
* =East, #=West, degrees’minutes
ENTER
4
DATA
ØÅ.
ÄÖÜ
1
ABC
0
ÄÖÜ
2
PLAY
DEF
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
LONGITUDE
E 010´29
ON
Update latitude manually:
ENTER
LATITUDE
N 59´10
ON
5
E.g. to 60°15´ North:
* =North, #=South, degrees’minutes
ENTER
DATA
ØÅ.
MNO
5
Update speed, e.g. to 11 knots:
Range 0 . . 255 knots
6
Update course, e.g. 210°:
Range 0 . . 360 degrees
Revert to IDLE when finished:
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
5
MNO
2
PLAY
DEF
LATITUDE
N 59´52
ON
ENTER
1
ABC
1
ABC
SPEED
11
ON
ENTER
2
PLAY
DEF
1
3x
ABC
0
ÄÖÜ
ESC
COURSE
210
ON
2.21
Geographic Position
General
Satellite Search *
Automatic Satellite Searching
Satellite Search
The Saturn Bm offers two types of automatically started searches:
Initial Search performed when:
• turning on power
• restarting the equipment, or
• Ocean Region changed by user.
Auto Search performed when:
• synchronization with the satellite has been missing for more than a
preset timeout. The factory default time is 10 minutes.
For presetting of the timeout period (0 . . 1440 minutes), see
"Antenna Configuration" in chapter 3. Configuration.
Search Patterns
Azimuth Search
A 360° rotation of the antenna in azimuth at a fixed elevation angle.
CH
AR
SE LES
IC NG
ER N A
O
Hemispheric Search
A hemispheric search is made out of azimuth
HE
sweeps at elevation angles 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°,
EL MIS
50°, 60° and 70°.
80°70° EVA PH
T
60° I
The antenna searches on the
50°
active channel frequency (NCSC).
40°
30°
For more information, see
20°
"Antenna Pointing" and
10°
"Satellite Searching" in
chapter 4. System.
When finding the satellite
signal, it completes the
hemispheric search and
moves to the position where
the strongest signal was detected.
360° AZIMUTH SEARCH
The antenna then tracks the
satellite automatically.
If no signal is detected, no further automatic action occurs until an
Auto Search is activated due to the preset missing synchronization
timeout, see above.
2.22
Satellite Search * Cont’d
Fast Tracking
Direct-to-Satellite Search
The direct-to-satellite mode provides the quickest search (levels 6 or
7, see below). Saturn Bm estimates the azimuth and elevation angles
of the antenna based on the following inputs:
• The geographic position of the vessel supplied by GPS via the
NMEA-183 input.
• The heading of the vessel as updated through the gyro interface.
• Valid Bulletin Board.
Search Levels
The search level used during an Initial Search or an Auto Search is
selectable, see "Antenna Configuration" in chapter 3. Configuration.
The search level options are:
0: NO_SEARCH
No search is performed. (Manually Initiated
Search is possible, see next page.)
1: AZIMUTH_ONLY Search on the active NCSC frequency in the
current Ocean Region. One azimuth search at
last known elevation for the region.
AZIMUTH_ONLY is the default selection for
Initial Search.
2: ACTIVE_FREQ
Search on the active NCSC frequency in the
current Ocean Region. One hemispheric
search.
3: REGION_FREQS Search on all NCSC frequencies in the current
Ocean Region. Up to 4 hemispheric searches,
starting with the active NCSC frequency in the
current Ocean Region.
4: ALL_REGIONS
Search on the active NCSC frequency in all
Ocean Regions. Up to 8 hemispheric searches,
2.23
Satellite Search Cont’d
At the end of a search, Saturn Bm performs a fine-tuning of the
antenna position around the strongest detected signal.
Fast Tracking increases the accuracy of the antenna pointing towards
the satellite.
5: FULL_SEARCH Search on all NCSC frequencies in all Ocean
Regions. Up to 32 hemispheric searches,
current Ocean Region. FULL_SEARCH is the
default selection for Auto Search.
2.24
6: DIRECT_SAT
Points the antenna directly at the satellite for the
7: DIRECT_BEST
Finds the best Ocean Region by searching all
satellites above the horizon.
Manually Initiated Search
The Manually Initiated Search is recommended when entering an
Ocean Region for the first time.
1 Select SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE function (26):
2
Activate the search function:
FUNC
2
PLAY
DEF
6
PQR
ENTER
SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE
26
ON
PRESS ENTER
TO SEARCH
ON
3
Activate the search function:
ENTER
REQUESTING
ON
4
Start the search:
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
The Manually Initiated Search patON
2x
ESC
tern is fixed and equals search level
3: REGION _FREQS described on
SEARCHING
the previous page.
SATELLITE
Note! The search is independent of the
ON
options selected for the Initial Search and
Auto Search.
If no satellite is found (search was performed on
all NCSC channel frequencies in the current Ocean
Region), change Ocean Region or start a new manual search.
(Changing Ocean Region starts an Initial Search, as described previously, see "Automatic Satellite Search").
2.25
To start a search:
Heading Input *
Reading Compass Data
Heading Input
1 Select
READ/SET function (29):
2
FUNC
2
PLAY
DEF
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
ENTER
Check setting:
READ/SET
COMPASS
29
ON
HEADING:
275 DEG
ON
Entering Gyro Heading (if installed)
1
Enter current gyro heading:
0 . . 360 degrees
ENTER
3
GHI
HEADING:
3
ON
2
Verify the setting:
ENTER
HEADING:
3 DEG
ON
2.26
Antenna Azimuth Limit
Operational Area
The antenna can rotate a "distance" of maximum 530°. See below.
The antenna will normally stay inside the 60° - 470° operational area.
When in IDLE mode moving into one of the 5° - 60° or 470° - 525°
Rewind Areas (shaded), the antenna automatically rewinds 360° into
the Operational Area, resuming its steady pointing at the satellite.
When a call is in progress and the ship turns so that the antenna
enters the Rewind Area, no rewind occurs. When the call is finished,
a 360° rewind will take place automatically.
Azimuth Limit Area
If the antenna moves into the 0° - 5° or 525° - 530° Azimuth Limit
Areas, rewind will start automatically despite traffic in progress and a
call will be cleared.
N
Azimuth
angle read in
the display:
69°
Ships
heading:
322°
(Compass/
gyro)
Satellite
Antenna search
in degrees
0°
°
~5
Operational Area
Rewind Areas
The antenna will rewind 360°
if no traffic (from e.g. 1 to 2 ;
rewind time approx. 17 sec.)
Rewind despite traffic in
progress
0°
53 5°
2
~5
1
°
~470
~60
°
2
Azimuth Limit Areas
2.27
Antenna
Azimuth Limit
Rewind Area
Manual Antenna Pointing *
Relative Pointing
Manual Antenna
Pointing
Suitable for manual search of the satellite based on Signal/Noise
(S/N) ratio. The stronger the signal the higher S/N value.
The antenna is directed manually using the arrow keys.
The azimuth movement increases in speed as you hold down the key.
Procedure:
1 Select ANT.REL
POINTING function (28):
FUNC
2
2 Check current elevation and
azimuth angles:
PLAY
DEF
8
TAX
VWX
ENTER
ANT. REL
POINTING
28
ON
EL: 77/AZ:250
S/N
476
ON
3 Press and hold the up-key to
move the antenna clockwise (CW):
LIST
EL: 77/AZ:276
S/N
781
CW
Press and hold the down-key to move
the antenna counterclockwise (CCW):
The antenna movement accelerates
as you keep holding the key.
LIST
EL: 77/AZ:150
S/N
0
CCW
4 Use SHIFT to toggle from azimuth
to elevation mode (and back):
LIST
EL: 56/AZ:250
S/N
80
DWN
Press and hold the up-key to move
the antenna up:
The antenna movement accelerates
as you keep holding the key.
2.28
LIST
ON
EL: 82/AZ:250
S/N
189
UP
Enter new position:
and revert:
ON
SHIFT
5 Press and hold the down-key to
tilt the antenna down:
6
ON
ON
ENTER
3x
ESC
Manual Antenna Pointing * Cont’d
Absolute Pointing
The antenna can be directed towards the satellite by entering the
required azimuth and elevation angle data.
1 Select ANT.ABS
POINTING function (27):
FUNC
2 Check current elevation and
azimuth angles:
(the higher signal/noise value
the better communication)
3 Key in required azimuth
angle, e.g. 183°:
0 . . 360 degrees
2
PLAY
DEF
7
STU
ENTER
1
ABC
8
TAX
VWX
3
EL: 77/AZ:250
S/N
865
ON
Signal/noise ratio
ENTER
ANT. ABS
POINTING
27
ON
GHI
AZIMUTH
183
ON
4 Key in required elevation
angle, e.g. 24°:
0 . . 90 degrees
ENTER
2
PLAY
DEF
4
JKL
ELEVATION
24
ON
5
Enter the antenna pointing data:
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ON
and revert to IDLE:
3x
ESC
2.29
Manual Antenna
Pointing Cont'd
Procedure:
Message Indicator
The Message Indicator is activated on reception of telex, telefax and
data calls. See description below.
Message Indicator
DATA MESSAGE INDICATOR
Lights when receiving a data message
(provided the optional Asynchronous
Data function and/or High Speed Data
function are installed.)
FAX MESSAGE INDICATOR
Lights when receiving a telefax
message.
FAX MESSAGE
DATA MESSAGE
TELEX MESSAGE
TELEX MESSAGE
INDICATOR
Lights when receiving
a telex message
(provided the optional
Saturn B Telex function
is installed).
RESET
MESSAGE BUZZER
Sounds when receiving
either type message.
Continues until reset.
RESET BUTTON.
Resets buzzer and
all indicators.
For setting of response on the Message Indicator, see "Various
Configurations" in chapter 3. Configuration.
2.30
Distress Alarm
RED INDICATOR.
Flashes when
activating a
distress alert;
slowly for 6
seconds then
quickly.
GREEN INDICATOR.
Lights when the Alarm
is set in test mode.
All indicators will light if
the Distress Alarm has not
been configured correctly.
See "Distress Test"
in chapter 3.
Configuration.
See "Configuring Ports"
in chapter 3.
Configuration.)
Nera Saturn B
ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGE
BUTTON.
When pressed,
cancels sound in
the Alarm Buzzer.
RED ALARM INDICATOR
and ALARM BUZZER.
Flashing light and buzzer on
all Distress Alarms indicate
distress alert from shore.
When answering the call, the
red indicator lights steadily
and the buzzer stops. The
indicator goes off when
terminating the call.
Pressing the Acknowledge
Push Button where the
telephone rings, stops
buzzers on all Distress
Alarms. Pressing the button
at other sites only stops the
buzzer locally.
DISTRESS BUTTON.
Accessible when lifting
the flap.
Must be pressed and
held down for at least
6 seconds to activate
an alarm.
(Allows checking the
alert function when set
in test mode.
The Distress Alarm
automatically reverts
to normal mode after
30 seconds.
See "Distress Test" in
chapter 3.
Configuration.)
For incoming telex distress
alert, see "Saturn B Telex,
Operators Manual".
2.31
Distress Alarm
The Distress Alarm provides activation and indication of an alert
transmission and reception.
Chapter 3. Configuration
Setting Display Contrast * ........................................................... 3.1
Setting Ringing Volume * ............................................................ 3.2
Setting Date and Time * .............................................................. 3.3
Area Group Calls * ...................................................................... 3.4
LES Capabilities * ........................................................................ 3.5
Selecting Stand-alone LES * ....................................................... 3.6
Selecting Default Distress LES * ................................................. 3.7
Distress Test * ............................................................................. 3.8
Compass Type * .......................................................................... 3.9
Antenna Configuration * ............................................................ 3.10
Configuring Ports * .................................................................... 3.12
Incoming Call Route * ................................................................ 3.16
Various Configurations * ............................................................ 3.22
Printout of Lists and Settings * .................................................. 3.23
* Functions marked with a star are only accessible when
Saturn Bm is set in OPERATOR LEVEL.
See "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation.
CONFIGURATION
Contents
Setting Display Contrast *
General
The contrast in the LCD display may be adjusted using function
no. 51.
Procedure
Select CONTRAST
ADJUST function (51):
FUNC
5
2 Press ENTER to
display the present contrast level:
MNO
1
ABC
ENTER
CONTRAST
ADJUST
51
ON
CONTRAST:
Setting Display
Contrast
1
ON
3
LIST
Reduce the contrast:
CONTRAST:
ON
or
increase the contrast:
LIST
CONTRAST:
ON
4 Observe change in display contrast
and press ENTER when suitable:
Saturn Bm – Chapter 3. Configuration
ENTER
2x
ESC
3.1
Setting Ringing Volume *
General
The level of the ringing signal in the Display Handset may be adjusted using function no. 52:
Procedure
1 Select RING
VOLUME ADJUST function (52):
FUNC
5
Setting Ringing
Volume
2 Press ENTER to
display the current sound level:
MNO
2
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
RING VOLUME
ADJUST
52
ON
RING VOLUME:
ON
3
LIST
Reduce the volume:
RING VOLUME:
ON
or
increase the volume:
LIST
RING VOLUME:
ON
4 Listen to change in ringing volume
and press ENTER when suitable:
3.2
ENTER
2x
ESC
Setting Date and Time *
Time Reference
The date and time is set to UTC (GMT) at the factory. It is recommended to leave this setting if correct.
Warning!
The system is automatically restarted at SET TIME.
All calls will be disconnected.
Example
Select DATE
AND TIME function (53):
FUNC
5
MNO
2 Pressing ENTER displays
the current date & time setting:
3
GHI
ENTER
ENTER
Key in new date & time settings:
Year (1901 . . 2099):
3
1
ABC
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
9
Month (= 1 . .12):
ENTER
1
Day (= 1 . . 31):
ENTER
2
Day of week
(= 1 . . 7, 1= Sunday):
LIGHT
YZÆ
ABC
PLAY
DEF
7
STU
0
ÄÖÜ
1
ABC
ENTER
2
Hour (= 0 . . 23):
ENTER
6
PQR
Minute (= 0 . . 59):
ENTER
9
YZÆ
Second (= 0 . . 59):
ENTER
8
VWX
4
Enter the chosen settings:
The new date & time settings appear:
3
GHI
PLAY
DEF
LIGHT
TAX
ENTER
DATE
AND TIME
53
ON
1997.07.18
10:47:08
SAT ON
Setting Date
and Time
1
EDIT MODE
YEAR
1997
TUE
ON
ON
MONTH
10
TUE
DAY ON
21
TUEOFONWEEK
DAY
2
TUE
HOUR ON
6
TUE
ON
MINUTE
9
SECOND
ON
TUE
38
TUE
SET TIME
ON
?
1997.10.21
ON
06:09:38
TUE ON
3.3
Area Group Calls *
General
Area Group Calls
Reception of information/messages may be specified for the following
systems:
• Navigation Area:
NAVAREA function no. 22
• IMO Search and Rescue: IMO SAR function no. 23
• WMO Area:
WMO AREA function no. 24
• ICAO Area:
ICAO AREA function no. 25
IMO SAR, WMO AREA and ICAO AREA are set in the same way as
described in the example below for the NAVAREA function.
Note! Up to 3 areas may be preset for each system, see NAVAREA map
in appendix A.
Navarea Settings:
1 Select
NAVAREA function (22):
2
FUNC
PLAY
DEF
2
PLAY
DEF
NAV AREA
22
ON
2
Check settings:
(NAVAREAS 1, 2 and 3 set
to 3, 7 and 12 respectively.)
ENTER
LIST
LIST
3
E.g., change setting of NAVAREA
no.1 automatically according to
present geographic position:
ENTER
SPC
Automatic selection: #
Area : 0 . . 253
All areas : *
Change NAVAREA no.2 to 6:
ENTER
NAVA AREA: 1
AREA: 3
NAVA AREA:
2
ON
AREA: 7
NAVA AREA:
3
ON
AREA: 12
AREA
#
ESC
ENTER
6
PQR
ENTER
ON
AREA
6
ESC
ON
Change NAVAREA no.3 to 9:
ENTER
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
ENTER
AREA
9
ESC
ON
4
Verify changes:
ENTER
LIST
LIST
and revert to IDLE:
3.4
3x
NAVA AREA: 1
III
NAVA AREA:
2
ON
AREA: 6
NAVA AREA:
3
ON
AREA: 9
ESC
LES Capabilities *
General
Information about the capability of all LESs in all Ocean Regions is automatically stored in Saturn B. The information can only be read when synchronized with the NCS. The abbreviations signify the following capabilities:
VFD:
DI:
DT:
LD:
BU_LES:
ALONE:
Voice, fax and/or data
Distress
Distress test
Low speed data
Backup LES
Stand-alone LES
1 Select LES CAPABILITIES
function (60):
2
ENTER list of Ocean Regions:
3
Scroll to wanted Ocean Region:
6
FUNC
PQR
0
ÄÖÜ
ENTER
LIST
LIST
Ocean Region that
the LES operates in.
4
Display LES CODE and ID,
e.g. Eik, Norway:
For LES Codes, see
"List of Land Earth Stations"
in appendix A.
5
LES code
ENTER
LES ID, used by
MES/LES communication.
MORE/
HELP
Check capabilities of selected LES:
Example: EIK
6
LIST
7
MORE/
HELP
Check capabilities:
Scroll down to next LES,
or revert to IDLE:
4x
ENT = SELECT
AOR-W
0
ON
ENT = SELECT
IOR
3
ON
IOR
004 / 9
3
ON
VFD, DI, DT
3
ON
LIST
Scroll down to next LES, e.g.
Burum, Netherland, LES Code 012:
LES
CAPABILITIES
60
ON
ESC
IOR
012 / 20
3
ON
VFD, DI, DT
3
ON
3.5
LES Capabilities
Example:
Selecting Stand-alone LES *
General
In the event of an NCS (Network Coordinating Station) failure, some
LESs provide "Stand-alone" capabilities by transmission of the call
announcement and channel assignment messages normally conveyed by the NCS.
A stand-alone LES does not maintain full connectivity between MESs
and LESs for fixed-originated calls, but connectivity for mobileoriginated calls is not affected by NCS failure.
Selecting Standalone LES
The "LES Capabilities" function (60) indicates the LESs in the region
that offer "Stand-alone" capability.
Current Stand-alone LES
1
Select STANDALONE LES function (54):
FUNC
5
MNO
4
JKL
STAND-ALONE
LES
54
2 Scroll through list to select
Ocean Region:
ENTER
LIST
New stand-alone LES
3 Key in code number of
chosen Land Earth Station:
ON
IOR
LES 12
3
ON
LIST
ENTER
4
JKL
ALONE LES
4
ON
4
Enter e.g. LES 004 as standalone LES:
and revert to IDLE:
3x
ENTER
ESC
IOR
LES 4
3
ON
Saturn B must be synchronized with the satellite when selecting
Stand-alone LES (circle indicator displayed). When switching on
initially, a Stand-alone LES is preselected automatically.
Note! If the message "ILLEGAL CHOICE" appears, either the LES
does not exist or it has no stand-alone capability (see "LES Capabilities" on previous page).
3.6
Selecting Default Distress LES *
General
The "Distress LES" function (55) is used to enter the default Land
Earth Station for the reception of a Distress Alert Message. An LES
with distress capability must be selected for each Ocean Region.
When starting Saturn Bm for the first time in an Ocean Region, a
Default Distress LES is automatically selected. The triangle indicator
appears, warning that the Default Distress LES is preselected.
Selection
FUNC
5
2 Scroll through list to select
Ocean Region:
MNO
5
MNO
ENTER
LIST
DISTRESS
LES
55
ON
Selecting Distress LES
1 Select
DISTRESS LES function (55):
AOR-W
LES 2
0
ON
LIST
3
Key in number of chosen Distress LES:
ENTER
The LES must have Distress
capability, see "LES Capabilities"
in this chapter.
and revert to IDLE:
DISTRESS LES
2
ON
3x
ESC
3.7
Distress Test *
General
The "Distress Test" function (56) permits a "distress alert" to be sent
to the LES without actually initiating a distress activity.
A Default Distress LES must be entered prior to performing the test,
see "Selecting Default Distress LES".
When activating the function the Distress Alarm is set in DISTRESS
TEST mode for a period of 30 seconds. The green indicator on the
Distress Alarm lights up indicating that a DISTRESS TEST will be
initiated when pressing the DISTRESS BUTTON.
To Set the Distress Alarm in DISTRESS TEST Mode:
Distress Test
1 Select
DISTRESS TEST function (56):
2
5
FUNC
MNO
The default setting is REAL DISTRESS:
6
PQR
ENTER
DISTRESS
TEST
56
ON
REAL
DISTRESS
ON
3 Press ENTER to set the Distress Alarm
Unit in DISTRESS TEST MODE:
ENTER
Green indicator is lit on the
Distress Alarm.
4
Revert to IDLE mode:
TEST
DISTRESS
ON
3x
ESC
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
NB! The DistressTest function automatically
reverts to REAL DISTRESS mode if not
pressing the DISTRESS BUTTON on the
Distress Alarm within the 30 seconds.
3.8
Compass Type *
General
Data on the ship’s heading is needed for the antenna autotracking
system to operate, and is continuously supplied by the ship’s gyro
compass. The direction data is automatically updated as the heading
alters.
Saturn Bm uses the gyro signal for antenna tracking.
When using the Saturn Bm for the first time, the external gyro course
must be entered manually. See "Heading Input" in chapter 2. Operation.
Settings (Installation Only)
2
FUNC
7
STU
Check current setting:
4
JKL
ENTER
COMPASS
TYPE
74
ON
Compass Type
1 Select
COMPASS TYPE function (74):
COMPASS:
RATIO_1_360
ON
3
Select compass source, e.g. 1:180:
1 = gyro 1:360
2 = gyro 1:180
3 = gyro 1:90
4 = NAV (NMEA-0183 heading source)
5 = Fixed
4
ENTER
PLAY
DEF
COMPASS:
2
ON
ENTER
Check new setting:
and revert to IDLE:
2
3x
ESC
The antenna is now reinitialized:
COMPASS:
RATIO_1_180
ON
SYSTEM
INITIALIZING
ON
See also "Various Configurations" in this chapter.
3.9
Antenna Configuration *
Presettable Operating Parameters:
• Automatic satellite tracking on/off.
• Disabling/enabling of the antenna High Power Amplifier (HPA).
• Timeout limit for Auto Search initiation after missing sync.
• Antenna type selection, ordinary Antenna or Rotary Joint Antenna
• Search level for Initial Search.
• Search level for Auto Search.
For more information, see "Antenna Pointing" and "Satellite
Searching" in chapter 4. System.
Procedure (w/examples):
1
Antenna Configuration
Select ANTENNA CONFIG
function (73):
FUNC
7
STU
3
GHI
ANTENNA
CONFIG.
73
ON
Tracking status
2
ENTER
Check the current setup:
ON/ENABLED
30/OFF
HPA
status
Timeout
ON
Rotary status
MORE/
HELP
Search level (1)
INIT_SWEEP
Search level (5)
AUTO_SWEEP
3
Set the auto tracking option:
0 = OFF, 1 = ON
ENTER
1
ABC
AZIMUTH_ONLY
FULL_SEARCH
ON
TRACKING
1
ON
4
Check the status of the HPA transmitter:
0 = ENABLE, 1 = DISABLE
(for service purposes only).
5 Set time to elapse before
initiation of an Auto Search
after loss of sync:
Valid value in minutes: 3 . . 1440.
3.10
ENTER
3
ENTER
HPA_DISABLE
0
ON
GHI
0
ÄÖÜ
TIMEOUT_TIME
30
ON
Antenna Configuration * Cont’d
6
Set Antenna type:
ENTER
0
ÄÖÜ
0 = Antenna without Rotary Joint (default)
1 = Antenna with Rotary Joint
7
Set the level for the Initial Search:
Valid value: 0 . . 7
ENTER
ROTARYJOINT
0
ON
1
ABC
INIT_SWEEP
1
ON
Set thelevel for the Auto search:
Valid value: 0 . . 7
ENTER
5
MNO
AUTO_SWEEP
5
Antenna
Configuration Cont'd
8
ON
See "Satellite Search" in chapter 2. Operation.
3.11
Configuring Ports *
Default Services
The default service for the end terminals are as follows:
Display Handset
TEL.1
TEL.2
TEL.3
TEL.4
: Telephone
: Telephone
: Telefax
: Nothing
: Nothing
TEL.5
: Nothing
Each end terminal is assigned a specific 9-digit Inmarsat Mobile
Number (IMN), which is part of the called number.
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
Configuring Ports
ON
FUNC
ALPHA
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
ENTER
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
ESC
1
ABC
4
7
DEL
2
JKL
5
STU
8
DATA
ØÅ.
Display
Handset
LIST
LIST
DEF
3
MNO
6
PLAY
0
TAX
VWX
ÄÖÜ
9
GHI
PQR
LIGHT
YZÆ
SPC
HANDSET :
PHONE
(OI=1 / DI=1)
5
4
9
Telephone
Telefax
TEL.1
(J1)
TEL.1 :
PHONE
(OI=2 / DI=2)
TEL.2
(J2)
AUX
TEL.3
(J3)
TEL.4
(J4)
TEL.5 HANDSET
(J5)
(J13)
EXT I/O
5
4
3
2
GYRO
3
8
2
7
1 2 3 4 5
1
6
6 7 8 9
PC
(J8)
PRINTER
(P9)
NMEA-0183
+ [11 - 34 VDC] -
DTE
13 12 11 10
1
9
8
7
6
OFF
5 4 3 2 1
ON
(J6)
9
8
7
6
(J10)
(P12)
(J11)
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
(J7)
MCU connector panel
TEL.2 :
FAX
(OI=17 / DI=17)
TEL.3 :
Nothing
TEL.4 :
Nothing
TEL.5 :
Nothing
The service for TEL.1 through TEL.5 may be changed as needed.
A new OI/DI (Originating Id / Destination Id) is assigned for the particular port. Be aware that the OI may be different from the DI.
For other services such as telex or data communication and high
speed data transfer, see separate manuals for these settings.
Note down all settings in the blank table provided in appendix F.
The appendix also includes a table with examples.
3.12
Configuring Ports * Cont’d
Selecting End Terminal Service
Select CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70):
FUNC
7
STU
0
ÄÖÜ
("Operator level function")
2
ENTER the list of connectors, and if
required scroll down to the one to be
reprogrammed:
Pressing MORE/HELP displays the
current Originating Id for each end
terminal connector:
HANDSET:
TEL.1:
TEL.2:
TEL.3:
TEL.4:
TEL.5:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
LIST
OI = 1
OI = 2
OI = 17
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
TEL. 1
PHONE
ON
LIST
TEL. 3
NOTHING
ON
3
To select telephone service for the TEL.3
connector e.g., key in end terminal type:
ENTER
1
ABC
1 = telephone (TPH), 2 = telefax (FAX)
TERM TYPE
1
ON
4
Key in the Originating Id provided
by Inmarsat e.g. 3:
Valid value is 0 . . 99
ENTER
3
GHI
ORGTERMID
3
ON
Note!
The Originating Ids (OI) and Destination Ids
(DI) provided by Inmarsat are hexadecimal
numbers.
OI no.11, e.g., equals the decimal
no. 17 in Saturn Bm.
The table shows the correspondence:
Hexadecimal
Number
0....9
0....9
A....F
10 . . . . 15
10 . . . . 19
16 . . . . 25
1A . . . . 1F
26 . . . . 31
Programming Distress Alarm
5
Select Distress Alarm address:
ENTER
7
Decimal
Number
STU
Valid value: 0 . . 7 = the address
programmed in the Distress Alarm installed close
to the telephone (or telex). See Installation Manual.
Keying in 7 disables the Distress Alarm.
DISTRESS ID
7
ON
3.13
Configuring Ports Cont’d
1
Deleting End Terminal Service
Be aware that all incoming call routes established to a port must be
deleted (function 71) before configuration of a port is permitted.
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70):
FUNC
7
STU
0
ÄÖÜ
( *operator level function)
2
ENTER the list of connectors, and
scroll down to wanted port, e.g. TEL.2:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
3
LIST
To check assigned Originating Id:
TEL. 2
FAX
ON
MORE/
HELP
OI = 17
Originating Id
4
ON
DEL
Press and hold the DEL key:
and
press the Y-key to delete existing setup:
9
DELETE ?
Y = YES
LIGHT
ON
YZÆ
PORT EXIST
IN ROUTE
If DIs have been routed to the port:
remove route (and corresponding DI), see
"Incoming Call Route: Deleting Call Route".
ON
MORE/
HELP
DELETE ROUTE
FIRST
ON
TEL.2
NOTHING
When the configuration has been deleted:
ON
MORE/
HELP
Revert to IDLE:
3.14
3x
ESC
OI = 0
ON
Setup (Example with all Ports Configured)
Saturn B is delivered with the Handset, TEL.1, TEL.2 and PC connectors
configured with default end terminal Originating & Destination Ids. The TEL.3
through TEL.5 connectors must be configured at the installation of the equipment. Connectors TEL.1 through 5 may be reconfigured later as required.
Configuring ports:
(Originating Id)
(Distress Id)
HANDSET
(ORGTERMID=1)
(DISTRESS = 0)
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
ON
Display
Handset
SHIFT
DEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
DISTRES
S
Saturn M
Distress Alarm
(Address = 0)
Telephone
EXT I/O
Calls (examples):
(Originating Id)
(OI =1)
(DI = 1)
+ 873 682420510
(Destination Id) (Oc. (IMN)
Reg.)
TEL.1
(ORGTERMID=2)
(DISTRESS = 7)
(OI = 2)
(DI = 2)
TEL.2
(ORGTERMID=17)
(OI = 17)
(DI = 17) + 873 682420520
TEL.3
(ORGTERMID=3)
(DISTRESS = 3)
(OI = 3)
(DI = 3)
+ 873 682420512
TEL.4
(ORGTERMID=4)
(DISTRESS = 7)
(OI = 4)
(DI = 4)
+ 873 682420513
TEL.5
(ORGTERMID=18)
(DISTRESS = 7)
(OI = 18)
(DI = 18) + 873 682420521
End terminals:
+ 873 682420511
Telefax
Telephone
DISTRES
S
Saturn M
Distress Alarm
(Address = 3)
Telephone
Telefax
EXT I/O
3.15
Incoming Call Route *
General
The Incoming Call route function no. 71 is used to link a received call
to the wanted end terminal connector(s). As a default, the HANDSET,
TEL.1, and TEL.2 connectors have been set up with a standard pair
of OI/DIs, see previous page. (E.g., an incoming call with an IMN
containing DI no.17 is routed directly through to connector TEL.2).
Setting Call Route
Incoming Call Route
The connectors TEL.3 through TEL.5 have no default settings and
must be provided with the appropriate DI. Note that if changing a call
route, you may be prompted to delete the current setting first.
Example:
1 Select INCOMING
INCOMING
1
7
CALL ROUTE function (71):
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
Service
FUNC
2
ABC
STU
ENTER
ENTER list of DIs:
DI
TELEPHONY
1
ON
3
3
Key in new DI, e.g. 3 :
GHI
ENTER
0
3
ON
4
Key in service type:
ENTER
1
ABC
1=telephone (TPH), 2=telefax (FAX)
4=telex (TLX), 5=high speed data (HSD)
5
Set the routing to
e.g. TEL.3 only:
ENTER
DATA
ØÅ.
DATA
ØÅ.
DATA
ØÅ.
1
ABC
ENTER
SERVICE
1
3
ON
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
H
: Handset connector
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 : Telephone/telefax connectors
P
: Not used in Saturn B
Setting=1 : IMN with DI is routed to device
Setting=* : IMN with DI is not routed to device
Note! A call can only be routed to a connector with the same service type as
that of the call. For other services such as telex or data communication and
high speed data transfer, see separate manuals for these settings.
Note down all settings in the list provided in appendix F.
6
and revert to IDLE:
3.16
ENTER
Check entries:
3x
ESC
TELEPHONY
3
ON
Incoming Call Route * Cont’d
Deleting Call Route
When e.g. changing the service of a connector from telefax to telephone, the route established to the particular connector must be
deleted. (Be aware that the OI and DI numbers may be different).
Example:
2
7
FUNC
STU
1
ABC
ENTER
ENTER list of DIs:
INCOMING
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
TELEPHONY
1
3
LIST
Scroll down to DI e.g. no.17:
FACSIMILE
17
4
and
and revert to IDLE:
3x
DEL
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
ON
Incoming Call
Route Cont’d
1 Select INCOMING
ON
DELETE ?
Y = YES
ON
ESC
Note! Incoming calls with DI=17 (telefax call) will now be rejected.
3.17
Routing Table (Example)
The table below shows examples of routing of incoming calls (with
IMNs and Destination Ids provided by Inmarsat) to the end terminals.
As indicated, some of the incoming calls have been extended to also
call other end terminals. Note that an incoming call can be extended
to maximum three additional telephones.
A blank table is provided in appendix F, allowing the owner to fill in
the routing implemented in his particular installation. If changing the
routing later, it is recommended to update the table accordingly (the
appendix also includes a table with examples).
If a printer is connected to the MCU, a "Configuration info" printout will
provide the call route settings, see "Printout of Lists and Settings".
Incoming Call
Route Cont’d
Note!
If changing the service for an end terminal from telephone to telefax
or vice versa, all routes to the connectors involved must be deleted
first, see “Deleting Call Route”.
ROUTING OF INCOMING CALLS
3.18
662420510
1
1
662420511
2
1
662420520
17
2
662420512
3
1
662420513
4
1
662420521
18
2
The IMNs
(Inmarsat
Mobile
Number) are
examples
only.
Telephone = 1, Telefax = 2
Telex = 4, HSD = 5
Connectors on MCU
SerDI vice
HDST TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5
Destination
Identification digits
IMN
1
1
1
Calls to Handset also
routed to TEL.1, 3&4
1
No extended
routing of calls
1
Telefax calls. No ext.
routing allowed.
1
1
Comments
Calls to TEL.3 also
routed to TEL.1
1
1
Calls to TEL.4 also
routed to HANDSET
1
1
Telefax calls. No ext.
routing allowed.
RING H12345P
ON 11 11
ON
Example showing routing of DI no.1
To check the settings in the Routing Table (see preceding page)
1 Select INCOMING
7
FUNC
STU
1
ABC
(* operator level function)
Service
Read out Display Handset
service and Destination Id:
and
Scroll down to DI no.2:
and
check routing to TEL.1:
TELEPHONY
1
MORE/
HELP
RING H12345P
ON 11
DI
ON
check setting:
3
ENTER
H: Handset
connector
1, 2, 3, 4, 5:
Telephone
connectors
P: Not used
on Saturn B/M
ON
LIST
TELEPHONY
2
ON
MORE/
HELP
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
4
LIST
and
FACSIMILE
17
ON
MORE/
HELP
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
5
LIST
and
TELEPHONY
3
ON
MORE/
HELP
check routing to TEL.2 and TEL.3:
RING H12345P
ON
11
ON
6
LIST
and
TELEPHONY
4
ON
MORE/
HELP
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
7
LIST
and
ON
Revert to IDLE mode:
FACSIMILE
18
MORE/
HELP
3x
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
ESC
3.19
Incoming Call
Route Cont’d
2
INCOMING
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
Extended Routing of Incoming Calls
To route TEL.1 (DI=2) also to HANDSET (DI=1):
1 Select INCOMING
2
7
FUNC
STU
ENTER list of DIs:
1
ABC
ENTER
INCOMING
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
TELEPHONY
1
ON
Incoming Call
Route Cont’d
3
4
5
MORE/
HELP
Check current setting:
H: Handset
connector
1, 2, 3, 4, 5:
Telephone
connectors
P: Not used
on Saturn B/M
ON
LIST
ENTER
1=telephone (TPH), 2=telefax (FAX)
4=telex (TLX), 5=high speed data (HSD)
Enter the routing prompt:
Change settings:
SERVICE
1
ON
ENTER
1
TELEPHONY
2
ON
Accept service type (or key in):
6
RING H12345P
ON 1
ABC
1
ABC
ENTER
RING H12345P
ON 11
ON
and revert to IDLE:
3.20
3x
ESC
Changing Call Route from FAX to PHONE
To change the routing to TEL.2 from FAX to PHONE,
(DI=17 to DI=3):
1 Select INCOMING
2
7
FUNC
STU
1
ABC
ENTER
ENTER list of DIs:
INCOMING
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
TELEPHONY
1
3
LIST
FACSIMILE
17
ON
4
DEL
and
9
YZÆ
5
3
GHI
Key the DI assigned by Inmarsat, e.g. 3:
DELETE ?
Y = YES
LIGHT
ON
0
3
ON
6
ENTER
Change to TELEPHONE service:
1
ABC
SERVICE
0
ON
ENTER
ENTER
ØÅ. 1 ABC
ØÅ.
Change routing:
If the message "Routed to wrong type" appears,
change existing configuration of TEL.2 from FAX
to PHONE, see "Configuring Ports:
Selecting End Terminal Service".
ENTER
check entries:
7
and revert to IDLE:
DATA
DATA
3x
RING H12345P
ON
1
ON
TELEPHONY
3
ON
ESC
3.21
Incoming Call
Route Cont’d
ON
Various Configurations *
General
The "Various Config" function (77) is used to select the following
default settings:
• Routing of printouts to PRINTER or DTE port.
• Routing of Service Announcements from LES/NCS.
• Setting of response on the remote Message Indicator.
• Selection between manual update of geographic position, and
automatic update through the NMEA-0183 port.
• Enabling/disabling of low power standby detection level in the 2W telephone ports.
Various
Configurations
Setting
1 Select VARIOUS
CONFIG function (77):
2
7
FUNC
STU
STU
ENTER
Check current settings:
The example shows as follows:
• printouts routed to PRINTER.
• service announcements routed to PC.
• Message Indicator responds to telefax
and telex.
• manual course input, NMEA-183 off.
3
7
MORE/
HELP
Select routing of printouts:
ENTER
2
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
1
ABC
Set Message Indicator response:
ENTER
1
1
ABC
DATA
ABC
ØÅ.
Select position input source:
ENTER
1
ABC
ENTER
1
ABC
3x
POS.SOURCE
1
ON
ENTER
0=disabled (OFF), 1=enabled (ON)
3.22
FTD (MSGIND)
11
ON
0=manual input, 1=NMEA-0183 input
Note! When manual update has been selected,
new geographic position must be entered manually.
and revert to IDLE:
SERV.ANN PRN
1
ON
F=telefax, T=telex, D=data
(1=indication, *=no indication)
(SW version no. 2.03 and above only)
Turn on or off standby:
DEF.PRINTER
2
ON
0=no output, 1=to PC port.
2=to printer, 3=to DTE port.
7
MSGIND: 11
NO NMEA
ON
4 Select routing of
Services Announcements, e.g. to PC:
6
TO PRINTER
TO PC
ON
0=no output, 2=to printer,
3=to DTE port
5
VARIOUS
CONFIG
77
ON
COMBO LOWPWR
1
ON
ESC
Printout of Lists and Settings *
General
With a serial printer connected to the PRINTER port on the Main
control Unit, it is possible to print out lists and settings from the
Saturn B terminal.
The printer must be set as follows:
• 4800 bps
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
Printout of Lists
and Settings
See also "Various Configurations" in this chapter.
Printing a full Set of Lists:
1 Select the main menu ALARMS
AND MESSAGES (3-):
2 Press SHIFT + PLAY
to start printout:
FUNC
3
SHIFT
2
GHI
ALARMS AND
MESSAGES
3ON
PLAY
DEF
Printing Specific Lists:
Press SHIFT + PLAY when in functions as listed:
Function
(10) SHORT NUMBER LIST
(30) ACTIVE ALARMS
(31) INFO LOG
(32) CLEAR CAUSE LOG
(33) TERMINAL STATUS
(4-) SYSTEM INFORMATION
(70) CONFIGURE PORTS
(89) ENHANCED SETUP
Heading
"Short number list"
"Active alarms"
"Event log"
"Clear cause log"
"Status"
"System info"
"Configuration info"
"Enhanced configuration info"
3.23
Contents
Chapter 4. Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
General ........................................................................................ 4.1
General
General
No regular maintenance is required.
Saturn Bm – Chapter 4. Maintenance
4.1
Contents
Chapter 5. System
SYSTEM
Description ................................................................................... 5.1
Communication ............................................................................ 5.3
Antenna Pointing ......................................................................... 5.8
Satellite Searching ..................................................................... 5.10
Description
Inmarsat-B System
Inmarsat-B is a satellite communication system providing highlyreliable telephone, data and facsimile communications to and from
mobile subscribers anywhere within the coverage area of the INMARSAT system, from 70°S to 70°N.
NCS:
LES:
MES:
Network Coordinating Station
Land Earth Station
Mobile Earth station
(Saturn B terminal)
TELEPHONE
NETWORKS
TELEX
NETWORKS
LES
DATA
NETWORKS
NCS
MES
Description
MES
Figure 5.1 Overview of the Inmarsat-B system.
Saturn Bm – Chapter 5. System
5.1
Description Cont’d
System Satellites
178°E
The positions of the four system satellites are indicated in
Figure 5.2.
The satellites are positioned in a geostationary orbit above the
equator at approximately 35700 km
altitude.
35
70
0k
m
Pacific Ocean Region
OR
12 EQUAT
00
0k
EA
m
RT
H
Indian Ocean Region
°W
54
Atlantic Ocean Region (East)
64.
5°E
Atlantic Ocean Region (West)
In geostationary orbit,
each satellite moves at
the same rate as the
earth, and so remains in
the same relative position
to the earth.
15.
5°W
Figure 5.2 Satellite positions.
The satellites cover approximately 1/4 of the earth each, called
Ocean Regions:
• Atlantic Ocean East Region
• Pacific Ocean Region
• Indian Ocean Region
Description Cont’d
• Atlantic Ocean West Region
The four Ocean Regions represent areas within which Saturn B can
communicate via a selected satellite.
The coverage area of the satellites is shown on the map in
appendix A.
5.2
Communication
Saturn Bm Communication
The Saturn Bm Marine terminal provides direct telephony, telex and
data connection to the international public networks via the INMARSAT satellite system.
The digital technology used in the system ensures complete privacy
for the calls.
The Saturn Bm Marine terminal consists of only two units, the Above
Deck Equipment (ADE) and the Below Deck Equipment (BDE), with a
single cable connecting them.
The installation is very simple. The complete installation can normally
be done by one engineer in less than a day.
The basic system consists of the compact Main Control Unit (MCU)
w/Display Handset, the antenna radome containing stabilized antenna, transceiver and tracking system and a Distress Alarm Unit.
Saturn Bm
Marine
Land Earth
Station
LES
Display
Handset
Telefax
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
Public
Telephone
Network
SHIFT
DEL
1
4
7
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
Saturn B
Public
Telex
Network
Path established by
Saturn Bm terminal
via satellite
Telephone(s)
Local PABX
Telefax
Telex
Data/modem communication (option)
PC/
modem
Public
Data
Network
Figure 5.3 Communication path.
5.3
Communication
All operating functions are conducted through the telephone Display
Handset.
The Saturn Bm also offers connection of 5 telephones, telefax, Message Indicator, telex PC, and PC for data transfer via its built-in
modem (option).
Communication Cont’d
Services
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Duplex telephone calls – basic telephony services.
Simplex telephone calls – LES-to-mobile only.
Duplex telefax – CCITT Group 3 facsimile services, 9.6 kbps.
Simplex telefax calls – LES-to-mobile only.
Simplex Group ID addressing – to a selected group of mobiles.
Duplex data communication – Hayes compatible 9.6 kbps data
service.
Duplex telex communication.
Simplex telex communication.
Service Announcements.
Duplex high speed data – 56/64 kbps.
Calls from Mobiles
To initiate a call, the user dials the international call prefix 00 prior to
the telephone number for the required destination. The LES code
number is also included, either automatically when using the default
LES, or manually selected from the Display Handset.
The mobile automatically includes information to identify the MES and
the particular end terminal that originates the call. Saturn B has six
voice connections: the Display Handset and five connectors (one
internal and four external) that are normally configured for telephone
and a telefax.
The LES uses the end terminal identifying information (OI) for billing
purposes.
The mobile transmits the dialing information on a channel specially
assigned by the NCS, to the LES, which also has been instructed to
tune to the same channel.
On receiving the call, LES routes it over the public telecommunications networks to the intended destination. When the called party
responds, the call proceeds.
See simplified call initiation illustrated on the next page.
5.4
9
#
S
8
0
P
7
3
Re
6
2
5
1
4
5
8
4
7
0
2
1
ON
9
6
3
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
00 47 67 24 47 00
Saturn
B
Voice
Type
Default=no OI
Default=no OI
Default=no OI
Telex/OI=49
TEL.4
TEL.5
PC
5.5
MES Translation Table
Fax/OI=17
TEL.3
Phone/OI=2
TEL.2
TEL.1
HANDSET Phone/OI=1
Connector Service/
Originating Id
NERA
ABCDEF
Return ID
Saturn B
2
LES
Access Request
When the MES originates a call it starts
by sending a request to the LES.
This initial request for service contains
the MES Return ID and type of service.
Saturn Bm incorporates a configuration
table for originating information,
accessible through the Configure Ports
function (70). This table contains one
entry for every physical connector with
the Originating Id and type of service for
that specific connector.
Calls from Mobiles
1
OI
Commissioned
PSTN
Voice Yes
Type
LES=2
12000
8192
LES Translation Table
123456/ABCDEF
Forward/return ID
Tx ch.
Rx ch.
Fwd ID 123456
Channel assignment
S

R
0
1
P
#
2
4
Re
3
5
7
6
8
9
67 24 47 00
Calls to Mobiles
Calls are made as ordinary international (Satellite) calls where each
Ocean Region has an international country code. If an area is covered by more than one satellite, it is necessary that the caller knows
which satellite (Ocean Region) the mobile is tuned to.
See simplified call illustrated initation on the next page.
The international codes to the four Ocean Regions are as follows:
Atlantic Ocean East Region:
871
Pacific Ocean Region:
872
Indian Ocean Region:
873
Atlantic Ocean West Region:
874
5.6
P
S
Re
3
6
9
#
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
5
8
4
7
0
2
1
ON
9
6
3
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
B
When requested to call a specific IMN, LES translates
the IMN to a Forward ID and a Destination Id (DI).
The request is then sent to the MES which translates
the Forward ID and the DI to a physical line to call.
To "connect" a Destination Id to a physical line,
Saturn Bm incorporates a translation table accessible
through the Incoming call route function (71). This
table can contain up to 100 DI translations, and each DI
in use is programmed with type of call and destination.
A call is not allowed to be routed to a connector that is
configured to another type than the DI specifies.
A telephone DI can only be routed to a phone type
connector. A facsimile DI can only be routed to a fax
type connector.
5.7
MES Translation Table
381234890
LES Translation Table
Telex 381234481
Fax
123456/ABCDEF 17
123456/ABCDEF 49
Voice 381234789
123456/ABCDEF 02
Voice 381234567
IMN
Type
123456/ABCDEF 01
9
6
8
3
5
7
#
2
4
eR
R
0
1
P
S

00 870 381234567
Forward/return ID DI
LES=2
1
DI
Saturn
Voice
Type
Incoming
DI
call route
Telephone
1
Ring on handset
Telephone
2
Ring on TEL.1
Facsimile
17
Ring on TEL.2
TEL.3
No DI
TEL.4
No DI
TEL.5
No DI
PC
49
NERA
123456
Fwd ID
Voice
Type
Saturn B
2
LES
ABCDEF
Return ID
Call announcement
2
LES
Response
Calls to Mobiles
Antenna Pointing
General
The antenna is highly directive and must be pointed accurately at the
satellite to achieve optimum receiving and transmitting conditions.
During normal operation the antenna is kept pointed at the satellite by
the auto-tracking system of Saturn Bm.
However, before the auto-tracking can take over, the antenna must
be brought within a certain angle of the satellite.
For manual pointing, the following data must be available:
Ship’s Plotted Position
The plotted position is
needed to decide which
satellite can be used. See
Satellite Coverage Map in
appendix A.
E 105°
106°
107°
108°
N
11°
10°
9°
8°
Antenna Pointing
Example:
106° 10' E,
9° 40' N
09° 40' N 106° 10' E
Ship’s Heading
The ship’s heading is needed to give
correct azimuth reading in the Display
Handset.
5.8
Ships
heading
N
322°
Antenna Pointing Cont’d
Azimuth Angle
N
The azimuth angle is the angle between north and the horizontal satellite direction as seen from the ship.
Example: 259° azimuth
Satellite
Azimuth
259°°
The actual azimuth angle for the
satellites relative to the ship’s
position can be found on the
Azimuth Map in appendix A.
Elevation Angle
The elevation angle is the satellite height above the horizon as seen
from the ship.
Example: 38° elevation
The actual elevation angle for the satellites relative to the ship’s
position can be found on the Elevation Map in appendix A.
Equator
ion
at
ev
El 8×
3
Antenna Pointing Cont’d
Earth surf
ace
Ho
rizo
Satellite
n
5.9
Satellite Searching
Introduction
The Saturn Bm may find a satellite and obtain synchronization in one
of several ways:
• searching automatically when required.
• the user starts a search from the keypad.
• the user moves the antenna using the keypad.
Automatically Initiated Search
Two different “search types” are used:
Initial Search which starts automatically
• at power on/restart, or
• when changing Ocean Region
Auto Search which starts automatically
• when losing synchronization for a preset time interval.
(For setting the time interval, see "Antenna Configuration" in
chapter 3. Configuration.)
Search Patterns
The two search types above can be individually configured to perform
one of several search algorithms, called “search levels”:
Search
level
0
Satellite Searching
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Name
Description
NO_SEARCH
No search is performed.
Manually Initiated Search is still possible.
AZIMUTH_ONLY Search on the active NCSC frequency in the current
Ocean Region at last known elevation for the region.
One 360 degree search in azimuth.
ACTIVE_FREQ
Search on the active NCSC frequency in the current
Ocean Region.
One hemispheric search.
REGION_FREQS Search on all NCSCs in current Ocean Region. One or
two hemispheric searches.
ALL_REGIONS
Search on active NCSC in all Ocean Regions.
One to max eight hemispheric searches
FULL_SEARCH Search for all NCSCs in all Ocean Regions.
One to max thirty-two hemispheric searches.
DIRECT_SAT
Points the antenna directly at the satellite for the
DIRECT_BEST
Finds the best Ocean Region by searching all satellites
above the horizon.
(See chapter 2. Operation for a description of hemispheric search).
5.10
Satellite Searching Cont’d
The Saturn Bm search algorithms are designed to find a satellite as
soon as possible.
The FULL_SEARCH level, covering all NCSC frequencies for each of
the eight Ocean Regions may cause the antenna to perform up to 32
hemispheric (sky) searches.
The REGION_FREQS and ALL_REGIONS search levels may also
require several hemispheric searches before a signal is found.
The DIRECT_SEARCH and the REGION_SEARCH search levels are
recommended used when the ship’s heading and position data are
accessible.
The DIRECT_SEARCH level points the antenna directly at the satellite of the current Ocean Region.
The REGION_SEARCH steps the antenna from satellite to satellite
and finally settles on the best one.
Choosing between Initial Search and Auto Search permits a limited
search to be made with a high possibility of finding a satellite. Which
search levels to select is up to the user and should be based on
under what conditions the system is used.
The Auto Search is activated when synchronization with the satellite
has been lost for a preselected time interval. Loss of synchronization
may be caused by different situations, e.g. when:
• Moving out of the current Ocean Region.
• Moving into a “shadow” where the satellite signal is not seen,
(caused by mast, funnel etc. on your own vessel, another vessel, a
bridge, buildings, geographical obstacles etc.).
• Changing to an Ocean Region not covering your position (starting
with Initial Search and then Auto Search after timeout).
• INMARSAT changes the active NCSC frequency in your Ocean
Region.
5.11
The Initial Search is activated when the system is started or when the
user changes Ocean Region. Saturn Bm remembers the last used
Ocean Region, last used NCSC frequency and the antenna position.
Saturn Bm in fact keeps a record of these data for all Ocean Regions.
Active NCSC Frequency
The active NCSC frequency here is the frequency that Saturn Bm
assumes is the active one. Saturn Bm uses the frequency that was
active the last time the actual Ocean Region was used.
When using an Ocean Region for the first time, the active NCSC
frequency is selected as default, i.e. NCSC (0). That is why a Manually Initiated Search is recommended when using an Ocean Region
for the first time.
The Search Levels
NO_SEARCH
During Initial Search the system tunes to the last used NCSC frequency and positions the antenna directly to the last known position.
If NO_SEARCH is used for Auto Search the antenna maintains its
position even after loss of synchronization.
NO_SEARCH is recommended when the antenna is located at a
fixed geographical position. Use the Manually Initiated Search after
installation (see below) to find the satellites for the Ocean Regions
covering your position. When restarting or changing Ocean Region,
the antenna will be pointed to the satellite directly.
AZIMUTH_ONLY
Default search level for the Initial Search. The system tunes to the
last used NCSC frequency and adjusts the antenna to the last used
elevation angle, before performing a 360-degree azimuth search. The
antenna moves to the position with the best signal strength.
If no signal is detected, the antenna moves back to the last used
position.
During Auto Search the system performs a 360 degree azimuth
search.
AZIMUTH_ONLY is recommended for Initial Search when the vessel
moves in directions causing small changes in the elevation angle.
Small changes in elevation can be expected when the vessel’s course
is mainly east or west.
AZIMUTH_ONLY is not recommended for Auto Search unless the
vessel always operates within the same Ocean Region.
5.12
The difference between Initial Search and Auto Search is that Auto
Search makes a 360 degree azimuth search prior to the hemispheric
search(es):
REGION_FREQS
starts as an ACTIVE_FREQ search. But if no signal is found, hemispheric searches are tried on the other NCSC frequency assigned to
the current Ocean Region.
If a signal is found during one of the hemispheric searches, that
hemispheric search is completed, and the antenna moves to the
position where the best signal was detected.
Since there are two NCSC frequencies assigned to an Ocean Region, this search level requires one or two hemispheric searches to
complete.
REGION_FREQS can be used for Initial Search instead of ACTIVE_FREQ.
It is useful if INMARSAT changes the active NCSC frequency for your
Ocean Region. (Only one of the four NCSC frequencies assigned to
an Ocean Region is active at a time.)
REGION_FREQS is not recommended for Auto Search unless the
REGION_FREQS search algorithm equals the one used for the
Manually Initiated Search.
5.13
ACTIVE_FREQ
During Initial Search the system tunes to the last used NCSC frequency and makes one hemispheric search. The antenna moves to
the position where the best signal was detected during the search. If
no signal was detected, the antenna moves back to the last used
position.
During Auto Search the system starts an AZIMUTH_ONLY search.
But if no signal is found, a hemispheric search is performed.
ACTIVE_FREQ is recommended for Initial Search when the vessel
moves in directions that may cause significant changes in the elevation angle.
ACTIVE_FREQ is not recommended for Auto Search unless the
ALL_REGIONS
An ALL_REGIONS search starts as an ACTIVE_FREQ search. But if
no signal is found, hemispheric searches are tried on the active
NCSC frequencies for the other Ocean Regions.
If a signal is found during one of the hemispheric searches, that
hemispheric search is completed, and the antenna moves to the
position where the best signal was detected. If the signal is found in
an Ocean Region other than the initial one, the system is automatically tuned to the new Ocean Region. Since eight Ocean Regions are
defined, this search level requires from one to eight hemispheric
searches to complete.
ALL_REGIONS is probably to extensive for an Initial Search, but is
recommended for Auto Search, specially if loss of synchronization is
caused by moving out of the current Ocean Region.
FULL_SEARCH
Default search level for Auto Search, starting as an ACTIVE_FREQ
search.
The FULL_SEARCH is performed in the same way as described
above for the ALL_REGIONS search, but both NCSC frequencies in
all Ocean Regions are searched. Since eight Ocean Regions are
defined with four NCSC frequencies each, this search level requires
from one to thirty-two hemispheric searches to complete.
DIRECT_SAT
By using the ship’s current heading and position (latitude/longitude)
the exact azimuth/elevation may be calculated, allowing the
DIRECT_SAT search to point the antenna directly at any satellite of
the current Ocean Region.
An alarm is given if the attempted satellite is below the horizon.
DIRECT_BEST
The DIRECT_BEST search steps the antenna from satellite to satellite, and measures all NCSC frequencies. When all satellites above
the horizon have been measured, the antenna is pointed at the satellite providing the strongest signal. The latter is then established as
the new "current Ocean Region".
5.14
When starting Saturn Bm in an Ocean Region for the first time, and
synchronization is not obtained after start-up, check that the Ocean
Region setting is correct and start a Manually Initiated Search from
the keypad:
Starting a Search from the Keypad
The Manually Initiated Search may be useful if an Initial Search or
Auto Search fails to obtain synchronization with a satellite, or when
you enter an Ocean Region for the first time (or when the active
NCSC frequency of your current Ocean Region has been changed by
INMARSAT).
It could also be useful if you suspect that a search finds a reflected
signal rather than the true signal. This may happen in an Initial
Search because the Initial Search starts with an azimuth search in the
last known elevation for the Ocean Region.
It will be successful provided that:
• There are no obstacles between the antenna and the satellite, and
• Saturn Bm is set to an Ocean Region that covers your position.
Having to use Manually Initiated Search often may indicate that the
selected search levels for Auto Search and/or Initial Search are not
appropriate.
The antenna can also be moved manually by means of the key pad.
See "Manual Antenna Pointing" in chapter 2. Operation.
If all the search types described above fail, or you know the correct
azimuth and elevation angle of the satellite, you can use the up- and
down-keys to search for a satellite. Move the antenna until the circular sync indicator appears in the display. Then try to fine-tune the
antenna position until the strongest signal level is found.
5.15
Moving the Antenna Using the Keypad
Contents
Chapter 5. Appendices
Appendix A
Satellite Coverage Map .................................... A-1
List of Land Earth Stations ............................... A-2
Azimuth Map .................................................... A-4
Elevation Map .................................................. A-5
NAVAREA Codes ............................................. A-6
Appendix B
Telephone Country Codes ............................... B-1
Service Address Codes .................................... B-5
Appendix C
Cabling Diagram .............................................. C-1
Appendix D
List of Alarm Messages .................................... D-1
List of Start-up Messages................................. D-5
List of Terminal Status Messages..................... D-6
List of Clear Causes ......................................... D-7
Appendix E
Handset Functions ........................................... E-1
Appendix F
Configuration Tables ........................................ F-1
Appendix G
List of Terms ..................................................... G-1
Appendix H
Appendix J
Rotary Joint ....................................................... J-1
APPENDICES
MCU Maintenance ........................................... H-1
LATITUDE
Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices
A-1
TEL: 872 TLX: 582
POR
5° Elevation
120 W
Santa Paula
140 W
Satellite Coverage Map
60 S
POR
178 E
160 W
40 W
Southbury
Laurentides
60 W
5° Elevation
AOR-W
54 W
80 W
TEL: 874 TLX: 584
Atlantic Ocean West Region
AORW
100 W
0
Burum
Raisting
20 E
TEL: 871 TLX: 581
Atlantic Ocean East Region
AORE
5° Elevation
AOR-E
15.5 W
Aussaguel
Goonhilly
Eik
LONGITUDE
20 W
60 E
100 E
Kuantan
80 E
TEL: 873 TLX: 583
Indian Ocean Region
IOR
5° Elevation
IOR
64.5 E
UAE
40 E
Perth
5° Elevation
BT Pacific
TEL: 872 TLX: 582
POR
COMSAT Eurasia
Sentosa
60 S
30 S
0
30 N
60 N
180E
POR
178 E
160 E
Yamaguchi
140 E
Cape DAguilar
120 E
LATITUDE
30 S
0
30 N
60 N
180 W
Appendix A
Appendix A – Satellite Coverage Map
List of Land Earth Stations
Appendix A – List of Land Earth Stations
LES NAME
OPERATOR
LES CODE
Atlantic Ocean East Region – (AOR-E)
Aussaguel
Aussaguel
Burum
Burum
Eik
Fucino
Goonhilly
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Raisting
Southbury
Southbury
Southbury
France Telecom
Singapore Telecom
KDD (Japan)
Station 12 (Netherlands)
Telenor (Norway)
Telecom Italy
BT (UK)
Stratos (USA)
Morsviasputnik (Russia)
Hong Kong Telecom
Telstra (Australia)
T-Mobil (Germany)
Comsat (USA)
OTE (Greece)
VSNL (India)
011
210
003
012
004
555
002
013
015
118
222
111
001
005
306
Atlantic Ocean West Region – (AOR-W)
Aussaguel
Burum
Burum
Eik
Fucino
Goonhilly
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Laurentides
Southbury
Southbury
Southbury
Singapore Telecom
KDD (Japan)
Telenor (Norway)
Telecom Italy
BT (UK)
France Telecom
Stratos (USA)
T-Mobil (Germany)
Hong Kong Telecom
Telstra (Australia)
Comsat (USA)
OTE (Greece)
VSNL (India)
210
003
012
004
555
002
011
013
015
111
118
222
001
005
306
For services offered by each LES, see "LES Capabilities"
in chapter 3. Configuration.
A-2
Appendix A – List of Land Earth Stations Cont’d
Indian Ocean Region – (IOR)
Arvi
VSNL (India)
Aussaguel
France Telecom
Burum
Cape d’Aguilar Hong Kong Telecom
Eik
BT (UK)
Eik
Telenor (Norway)
Eurasia
Comsat (USA)
Fucino
Telecom Italy
Jabaton
Datastream Technology (Brunei)
Jatiluhur
Indosat (Indonesia)
Kautan
Malaysia Telecom
Kumsan
Korea Telecom
Nonthaburi
CAT (Thailand)
Perth
Stratos (USA)
Perth
Perth
Telstra (Australia)
Raisting
T-Mobil (Germany)
Sentosa
Singapore Telecom
Towi Al Saman Etisalat (UAE)
Yamaguchi
KDD (Japan)
306
011
012
118
002
004
001
555
888
007
060
006
333
013
015
222
111
210
123
003
Beijing
Cape d’Aguilar
Jabaton
Kumsan
Netley
Netley
Perth
Perth
Perth
Perth
Perth
Perth
Santa Paula
Santa Paula
Santa Paula
Santa Paula
Sentosa
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Beijing Marine (China)
Hong Kong Telecom
Datastream Technology (Brunei)
Korea Telecom
BT (UK)
Telenor (Norway)
Indosat (Indonesia)
France Telecom
Stratos (USA)
T-Mobil (Germany)
Telstra (Australia)
Comsat (USA)
OTE (Greece)
VSNL (India)
Telecom Italy
Singapore Telecom
KDD (Japan)
868
118
888
006
002
004
007
011
013
015
111
222
001
005
306
555
210
003
012
A-3
Pacific Ocean Region – (POR)
A-4
20 W
0
20 E
40 E
60 E
80 E
100 E
120 E
140 E
160 E
LONGITUDE
180
160 W
140 W
120 W
100 W
80 W
60 W
40 W
20 W
0
20 E
LATITUDE
60 S
5° Elevation
300
40
320
20 360 340
5° Elevation
300
40
320
20 360 340
Indian Ocean Region
IOR
60
Example:
Azimuth angle for the plotted position
324° for the AOR-E satellite
50° for the IOR satellite
Be careful not to read the wrong angle in
areas where two satellites overlap.
Atlantic Ocean Region East
AOR-E
60
260
280
100
80
260
280
100
80
5° Elevation
300
40
320
20 360 340
POR
60
5° Elevation
300
40
320
20 360 340
Atlantic Ocean Region West
AOR-W
60
260
280
100
80
100
80
260
280
160 180 200
220
140
120
240
160 180 200
220
140
120
240
60 S
30 S
0
LATITUDE
30 S
0
160 180 200
220
140
120
240
160 180 200
220
140
120
240
30 N
40 W
30 N
60 W
60 N
80 W
60 N
100 W
Azimuth Map
Azimuth Map
Appendix A – Azimuth Map
LATITUDE
A-5
40 W
15
60 E
60
45
30
15
5° Elevation
60
45
30
15
5° Elevation
100 E
Example:
Elevation angle for the plotted position
24° for the AOR-E satellite
17 ° for the IOR satellite
Be careful not to read the wrong angle in
areas where two satellites overlap.
Indian Ocean Region
IOR
75
75
75
80 E
75
60
60
45
40 E
45
20 E
30
0
30
15
20 W
Atlantic Ocean Region East
AOR-E
60 W
Elevation Map
60 S
80 W
120 E
15
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
180
5° Elevation
160 E
160 W
POR
140 E
LONGITUDE
140 W
120 W
80 W
40 W
5° Elevation
15
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
60 W
20 W
Atlantic Ocean Region West
AOR-W
100 W
0
20 E
60 S
30 S
0
30 N
60 N
LATITUDE
30 S
0
30 N
60 N
100 W
Elevation Map
Appendix A – Elevation Map
A-6
Z
30°
0°
A
Z
A
III
30°
VII
Z
A
Z
IX
12°
10°, 30
A
A
60°
55°
60°
30°
VIII
90°
6°
Z
90°
A
12°
120°
X
120°
H
10°
45°
150°
A
XI
XIII
A 45°
Z
150°
53°
67°
A
180°
29°
0°
150°
XII
150°
XIV
A
° A
172
50° 45°
Z
180°
180°
67°, 16
60°
A
VI
35°,50
6°
Z
71°
30°
Z
120°
60°
30°
100°
Z
XV
18°
0°
30°
60°
100°
3°, 25
XVI
Z
120°
120°
100°
60°
Z
A
V
35°
XV
A
Z
7°
II
Z
A
I
0°
63°
18°
IV
48°,27
30°
127°
XVI
3°, 25
A
Z
67°
60°
170°
30°
0°
30°
60°
100°
NAVAREA Codes
Appendix A – NAVAREA Codes
160°
95°
80°
20°
Area
Code
I
01
II
02
III
03
IV
04
V
05
VI
06
VII
07
VIII
08
IX
09
X
10
XI
11
XII
12
XIII
13
XIV
14
XV
15
XVI
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Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes
Explanation with examples:
Mobile - to - fixed subscriber, telephone call
through default LES:
00 47 67243060
Automatic call prefix
Telephone country code
See list of telephone country
codes in this appendix.
Subscriber number
To send number
Mobile - to - fixed subscriber, telephone call
through selected LES:
3
00 47 672 43060
Selection of e.g. LES 003
See list of Land Earth Stations
in appendix A.
Automatic call prefix
Telephone country code
See list of telephone country
codes in this appendix.
Subscriber number
To send number
Fixed/mobile - to - Mobile telephone call:
XX 871 685421392
International call prefix (normally 00)
To send number
Note! If the Net service provider does not support access no. 870,
call the Ocean Region directly:
871 AOR-E
872 POR
873 IOR
874 AOR-W
B-1
Telephone Country Codes
Telephone satellite (Ocean Region) code:
9-digit Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN)
Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes Cont’d
Afghanistan (Islamic State of) ........................ 93
Cuba .............................................................. 53
Albania (Republic of) ................................... 855
Cyprus (Republic of) .................................... 357
Algeria (People’s Democratic Republic of) .... 21b1) Czech Republic .............................................. 42 c)
American Samoa ......................................... 684
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ...... 850
Angola (Republic of) .................................... 244
Anguilla ............................................................ 1 a) Denmark ........................................................ 45
Antigua and Barbuda ....................................... 2 a) Diego Garda ................................................. 246
Argentine Republic ........................................ 54
Djibouti (Republic of) ................................... 253
Armenia (Republic of) ...................................... 7 d) Dominican Republic ......................................... 1 a)
Aruba ........................................................... 297
Ecuador ........................................................ 593
Ascension .................................................... 247
Atlantic Ocean East Region (AOR-E) (Inmarsat) ..... 871
Egypt (Arab Republic of) ................................ 20
Atlantic Ocean West Region (AOR-W) (Inmarsat) ... 874
El Salvador (Republic of) ............................. 503
Australia ......................................................... 61
Equatorial Guinea (Republic of) ................... 240
Australian External Territories ..................... 672
Eritrea .......................................................... 291
Austria ............................................................ 43
Estonia (Republic of) ................................... 372
Azerbaijani Republic .................................... 994
Ethiopia ........................................................ 251
Bahamas (Commonwealth of the) ................... 1 a)
Bahrain (State of) ......................................... 973
Bangladesh (People’s Republic of) ............. 380
Barbados .......................................................... 1 a)
Belarus (Republic of) ....................................... 7 d)
Belgium .......................................................... 32
Belize ........................................................... 501
Benin (Republic of) ...................................... 223
Bermuda .......................................................... 1 a)
Bhutan (Kingdom of) .................................... 975
Bolivia (Republic of) ..................................... 591
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of) ........ 887
Botswana (Republic of) ................................ 267
Brazil (Federative Republic of) ...................... 55
British Virgin Islands ........................................ 1 a)
Brunei Darussalam ...................................... 673
Bulgaria (Republic of) .................................. 859
Burkina Faso ................................................ 226
Burundi (Republic of) ................................... 257
Cambodia ..................................................... 355
Cameroon (Republic of) ............................... 237
Canada ............................................................ 1 a)
Cape Verde (Republic of) ............................ 238
Cayman Islands ............................................... 1 a)
Central African Republic .............................. 236
Chad (Republic of) ....................................... 235
Chile ............................................................... 56
China (People’s Republic of) ......................... 86 e)
Colombia (Republic of) .................................. 57
Comoros (Islamic Federal Republic of the) . 269
Congo (Republic of the) ............................... 242
Cook Islands ................................................ 682
Costa Rica ................................................... 506
Croatia (Republic of) .................................... 385
B-2
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) ......................... 500
Faroe Islands (Denmark) ............................. 298
Fiji (Republic of) ........................................... 679
Finland ......................................................... 358
France ............................................................ 33 c)
French Poiynesia ........................................... 68
Gabonese Republic ..................................... 241
Gambia (Republic of the) ............................. 220
Georgia (Republic of) ....................................... 7 d)
Germany (Federal Republic of) ..................... 49
Ghana .......................................................... 233
Gibraltar ....................................................... 350
Greece ........................................................... 30
Greenland (Denmark) .................................. 299
Grenada ........................................................... 1 a)
Guadeloupe (French Department of) ........... 590
Guam ........................................................... 671
Guatemala (Republic of) .............................. 502
Guiana (French Department of) ................... 594
Guinea (Republic of) .................................... 224
Guinea-Bissau (Republic of) ........................ 245
Guyana ........................................................ 592
Haiti (Republic of) ........................................ 509
Honduras (Republic of) ................................ 504
Hongkong ..................................................... 852
Hungary (Republic of) .................................... 36
Iceland ......................................................... 354
India (Republic of) .......................................... 91
Indian Ocean Region (IOR)(Inmarsat) ......... 873
Indonesia (Republic of) .................................. 62
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ............................... 98
Iraq (Republic of) ......................................... 964
Ireland .......................................................... 353
Israel (State of) ............................................ 972
Italy ................................................................ 39
Ivory Cost (Republic of) .............................. 225
Jamaica ............................................................ 1 a)
Japan ............................................................. 81
Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of) .................. 962
New Zealand .................................................. 64
Nicaragua...................................... ............... 505
Niger (Republic of the) ................................. 227
Nigeria (Federal Republic of) ....................... 234
Niue ........................................... .................. 683
Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth of the) ... 670
Norway ........................................................... 47
Oman (Sultanate of) ..................................... 968
Pacific Ocean Region (POR)(Inmarsat) ....... 872
Pakistan (Islamic Republic of) ...................... 92
Palau (Republic of) ...................................... 680
Panama (Republic of) .................................. 507
Papua New Guinea ............................... ...... 675
Paraguay (Republic of) ................................ 595
Peru ............................................................... 51
Philippines (Republic of the) .......................... 63
Poland (Republic of) ...................................... 48
Portugal ........................................................ 351
Lao People’s Democratic Republic .............. 856
Latvia (Republic of) ...................................... 371
Lebanon ....................................................... 961
Lesotho (Kingdom of) .................................. 266
Liberia (Republic of) ..................................... 231
Libya (Socialist People’s Ubyan Arab Jamahiriya) ... 21b2)
Liechtenstein (Principality of) ......................... 41 c) Qatar (State of) ............................................ 974
Lithuania (Republic of) ................................. 370
Reunion (French Department of) ................. 262
Luxembourg ................................................. 352
Romania ......................................................... 40
Russian Federation .......................................... 7 d)
Macau .......................................................... 853
Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of) .. 389
Rwandese Republic ..................................... 250
Madagascar (Republic of) ............................ 261
Malawi .......................................................... 265
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ................... 1 a)
Saint Luda ........................................................ 1 a)
Malaysia ......................................................... 60
Saint Kitts and Nevis ........................................ 1 a)
Maldives (Republic of) ................................. 960
Saint Helena ................................................ 290
Mali (Republic of) ......................................... 223
Saint Pierre and Miquelon (French Department of) . 508
Malta ............................................................ 356
San Marino (Republic of) ............................. 378
Marshall Islands (Republic of the) ....... ....... 692
Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Repulic of) 239
Martinique (French Department of) .............. 596
Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) ........................... 966
Mauritania (Islamic Republic of) .................. 222
Senegal (Republic of) .................................. 221
Mauritius (Republic of) ................................. 230
Seychelles (Republic of) .............................. 248
Mexico ............................................................ 52
Sierra Leone ................................................ 232
Micronesia (Federated States of) ................ 691
Singapore (Republic of) ................................. 65
Moldova (Republic of) .................................. 373
Monaco (See also code 377) ......................... 33 c) Slovak Republic ............................................. 42 c)
Mongolia ...................................................... 976
Slovenia (Republic of) .................................. 386
Montserrat ........................................................ 1 a) Solomon Islands .......................................... 677
Morocco (Kingdom of) .................................... 21b3) Somali Democratic Republic ........................ 252
South Africa (Republic of) .............................. 27
Mozambique (Republic of) ........................... 258
Spain .............................................................. 34
Myanmar (Union of) ....................................... 95
Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of) 94
Sudan (Republic of the) ............................... 249
Namibia (Republic of) .................................. 264
Suriname (Republic of) ................................ 597
Nauru (Republic of) ...................................... 674
Swaziland (Kingdom of) ............................... 268
Nepal ............................................................ 977
Sweden .......................................................... 46
Netherlands Antilles ..................................... 599
Switzerland (Confederation of) ...................... 41 c)
Netherlands (Kingdom of the) ........................ 31
Syrian Arab Republic ................................... 963
New Caledonia ............................................. 687
B-3
Kazakhstan (Republic of) ................................. 7 d)
Kenya (Republic of) ..................................... 254
Kiribati Republic of) ...................................... 686
Kuwait (State of) .......................................... 965
Kyrgyzstan (Republic of) .................................. 7 d)
Tajikistan (Republic of) .................................... 7 d)
Tanzania (United Republic of) ..................... 255
Thailand ......................................................... 66
Togolese Republic ....................................... 228
Tokelau ........................................................ 690
Tonga (Kingdom of) ..................................... 676
Trinidad and Tobago (Code actually used: +1) .. 296
Tunisia ........................................................... 21b4)
Turkey ............................................................ 90
Turkmenistan ................................................... 7 d)
Turks arid Caicos Islands ................................ 1 a)
Tuvalu .......................................................... 688
Uganda (Republic of) ................................... 256
Ukraine ............................................................. 7 d)
United Arab Emirates ................................... 971 h)
United States of America, + Puerto Rico, Virgin
Islands .............................................................. 1 a)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland ............................................................ 44
Uruguay (Eastern Republic of) .................... 598
Uzbekistan (Republic of) .................................. 7 d)
Vanuatu (Republic of) .................................. 678
Vatican City State ........................................ 379
Venezuela (Republic of) ................................ 58
Viet Nam (Socialist Republic of) .................... 84
Wallis and Futuna ........................................ 681
Western Samoa (Independent State of) ...... 685
Yemen (Republic of) .................................... 967
Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of) ................. 381
Zaire (Republic of) ....................................... 243
Zambia (Republic of) ................................... 260
Zanzibar (Tanzania) ..................................... 259
Zimbabwe (Republic of) ............................... 263
Notes
a):
b1):
b2):
b3):
b4):
c):
d):
e):
h:)
B-4
Integrated numbering area.
Integrated numbering area with subdivisions: 213, 214 and 215 for Algeria.
Integrated numbering area with subdivisions: 218 and 219 for Libya.
Integrated numbering area with subdivisions: 210, 211, 212 (212 in service) for
Morocco.
Integrated numbering area with subdivisions: 216, 217 for Tunisia.
Integrated numbering plan.
Will form part of numbering zone 7.
Code 866 has been allocated to the province of Taiwan.
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) incl: Abu Dhabi, AJmna, Dubai, Fujeirah, Ras Al,
Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al Oaiwain.
Appendix B – Service Address Codes
Abbreviated dialing ........................................ 23
Access to maritime packet assembly/
disassembly ................................................... 20
Administration specialized use ................... 6(X)
Automatic ....................................................... 00
Automatic line test ......................................... 91
Collect call ...................................................... 35
Credit card call ............................................... 36
Commissioning tests ...................................... 92
Maritime assistance ....................................... 39
Maritime enquiries .......................................... 31
Medical advice ............................................... 32
Medical assistance ........................................ 38
Meteorological reports ................................... 41
Navigational hazards and warnings ............... 42
National operator ........................................... 13
National information service .......................... 14
Person-to-person call ..................................... 34
Databases ...................................................... 70
Ship position reports ...................................... 43
Faxmail .......................................................... 26
Technical assistance ..................................... 33
Telephone call booking .................................. 17
Time and duration .......................................... 37
Time announcement ...................................... 50
B-5
Service Address Codes
International outgoing operator ...................... 11
International information service .................... 12
Cabling Diagram
Appendix C – Cabling Diagram
Saturn B
AU
Antenna Unit
(reduced scale)
Coaxial
Cable
Above Deck Equipment
Below Deck Equipment
Main Control Unit
MCU
Telephone
Display
Handset
Telephone
(option)
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
FUNC
SHIFT
ALPHA
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
ENTER
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
LIST
ESC
DEL
LIST
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQR
8
VWX
9
YZÆ
0
ÄÖÜ
7
STU
DATA
ØÅ.
PLAY
TAX
GHI
LIGHT
SPC
Message
Indicator
(option)
Distress
Alarm
DISTRES
S
ALARM
ACKNOWL
Saturn B
Message Indicato
r
SATURN B
FAX MESSAGE
TELEX MESSAGE
EDGE
DATA MESSAGE
RESET
Gyro
interface
11 - 34 VDC
C-1
Cabling Diagram
Telefax
(option)
List of Alarm Messages
Appendix D
Appendix D – List of Alarm Messages
Display
Message
Comments
Action
0
RX LOCK
FAILURE
Receiver synthesizer out of lock
Replace MCB board.
1
ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
No communication with antenna.
If also ANTENNA INIT FAILURE,
check FUNC. 33 "RX SIGNAL":
-if "OFF", check antenna cable.
-if "ON", replace antenna TX unit.
Replace antenna ACU.
Replace MCB board.
2
TERMINAL ID
CRC FAILURE
ID PROM in Main Control Unit
(MCU) defective.
Replace ID PROM.
3
TX DETECTOR
FAILURE
Illegal initial transmitter output
If also TX MONITOR FAILURE,
level detected in Antenna Control check FUNC. 33 "RX SIGNAL":
Unit (ACU).
if "OFF", replace antenna RX unit.
Replace antenna TX unit.
4
TX MONITOR
FAILURE
Illegal initial transmitter input
level detected in Antenna Control
Unit (ACU).
5
ACU 28 VOLT
FAILURE
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
input power too low.
Check 28 voltage in both ends
of cable: if missing at MCU end
with cable disconnected, replace
MCU power.
6
ACU EPROM
FAILURE
EPROM defective.
Replace antenna ACU PROM.
7
ACU RAM
FAILURE
RAM defective.
8
DSP COMM.
FAILURE
Digital Signal Processor - CPU
communication failure.
Replace DSP software.
Replace MCB board.
9
ALONE LES
PRESELECTED
Default Standalone LES
preselected.
Information only. No alarm.
10
DISTRESS LES
PRESELECTED
Default Distress LES preselected. Information only. No alarm.
11
STAND ALONE
LES USED
Standalone LES operative.
12
CALL REPEAT
TIME LONG
Due to heavy traffic. Minimum
time between call requests can
be up to 17 minutes.
The time between two call
attempts too short. No alarm.
13
EEPROM CRC
FAILURE
EEPROM in Main Control Unit
(MCU) erased or defective, or
new software loaded.
If the last record in the "INFO
LOG" (FUNC.31), then
information only. No alarm.
Replace ID PROM.
D-1
Ref
No.
Appendix D – List of Alarm Messages Cont’d
Ref
No.
Display
Message
Comments
Action
14
NVRAM CRC
FAILURE
NVRAM in Main Control Unit
(MCU) erased or defective.
If one of the two last records in
the "INFO LOG" (FUNC.31),
then information only. No alarm.
15
GROUP ID
FAILURE
Error occurred when trying to
register new group id.
16
DISTRESS UNIT
FAILURE
Distress Alarm defective or not
connected, or wrong address
programming.
Check distress ID in FUNC.70,
Check distress ID in Distress Unit.
17
ANT.RESET
FAILURE
No response to antenna reset.
18
ACU/MCU TYPE
MISMATCH
Wrong antenna type connected
to Main Control Unit (MCU).
Replace ACU software.
19
CALIBRATING
FAILURE
Fluxgate compass failure
Replace fluxgate.
Too strong magnetic field close to
the antenna.
20
TX POWER OFF
FAILURE
Main Control Unit failed to turn
off transmitter in antenna.
21
MCU CARRIER
MISSING
Main Control Unit carrier not received by transmitter in antenna.
Perform Clear RAM in MCU.
Replace MCB board.
22
HPA CARRIER
NOT SENT
Carrier not sent by antenna
transmitter.
Replace antenna TX unit
23
MCU BURST
MISSING
Main Control Unit carrier not received by transmitter in antenna.
Perform Clear RAM in MCU.
Replace MCB board.
24
HPA BURST
NOT SENT
Carrier not sent by antenna
transmitter.
Replace antenna TX unit
25
PRINTER
NO RESPONSE
Printer programmed in Main
Control Unit (MCU), but fails to
respond.
Check cable between MCU and
serial printer.
Disable printer connection to
printer port in various printer
programming.
27
PC TELEX
NOT READY
PC output programmed in Main
Control Unit (MCU), but telex
fails to respond.
Check cable between PC Telex
and MCU.
Start PC Telex program on PC
telex.
If no PC Telex connected to
MCU, set SERV.ANN=0 in
FUNC.77.
D-2
Ref
No.
Display
Message
Comments
28
GEO POSITION
NOT SET
Geographic Position is not
entered in due time.
Enter Geo position in FUNC.21.
Connect GPS to NMEA-183
connector and set GEO POSITION
to AUTO in FUNC.77.
If no GPS available, set
GEOPOSTITON to "MANUAL"
(0) in FUNC.77.
29
NEED VERSION
XX.XX
Wrong software version loaded
in Main Control Unit (MCU), or
wrong BOOT PROM version.
Check that BOOT and MCU
software match.
Enter opening key provided by
Nera.
30
FUNCTIONALTY
IS LOST
Enhanced function inconsistency
Enter opening key provided by
Nera.
31
TRAFFIC LOG
DATA LOST
Traffic log erased.
Information only. No alarm
32
ANTENNA INIT
FAILURE
No communication with antenna.
If also ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE, check FUNC.33
"RX SIGNAL":
-if "OFF", check antenna cable.
-if "ON", replace antenna TX unit.
Replace MCB board.
33
PEDESTAL CMD
NOT ACCEPTED
Communication failure between
Replace antenna PCU.
Antenna Control Board (ACB)
and Pedestal Control Unit (PCU).
34
ANTENNA CMD
NOT ACCEPTED
ACU rejects command.
35
PEDESTAL CTL
FAILURE
ACU unable to control PCU.
Replace antenna PCU.
36
AZ ENCODER
FAILURE (ANT)
Early Saturn Mm models only
Replace AZ Encoder
37
X-LEV SENSOR
FAILURE (ANT)
Omitted
38
EL RATESENSR
FAILURE (ANT)
Omitted
39
AZ RATESENSR
FAILURE (ANT)
Omitted
D-3
Action
Ref
No.
Display
Message
40
X-LEV. DRIVE
FAILURE (ANT)
Not possible to keep the level
platform assy in level in X-axis
Check operation of all step motor
phases
Replace PCU
Replace level sensor
Replace X-level rate sensor
41
AZ/EL DRIVE
FAILURE (ANT)
Elevation drive failure.
Not possible to keep the level
platform assy in level in EL-axis
Check that all phases of the step
motor are operative
Replace PCU
Replace level sensor
Replace elevation level rate sensor
42
AZ DRIVE
FAILURE (ANT)
Omitted
43
PEDESTAL PWR 12V supply from ACU to PCU
FAILURE (ANT)
faulty
Replace ACB
44
AZ POTMETER
FAILURE (ANT)
Potmeter readout faulty
Replace azimuth potmeter
45
EL POTMETER
FAILURE (ANT)
Potmeter readout faulty
Replace elevation potmeter
46
ACU DATA
OUT OF RANGE
Erroneous values from antenna
Replace ACU PROM
Replace ACU
47
ANTENNA MOVE Move, sweep or rewind failed
FAILURE
48
GYRO VALUE
ILLEGAL
If step-by-step or synchro gyro:
Check connection to Ship’s Gyr.o
gyro not connected, wrong gyro
If no gyro connected, check
cabling, illegal gyro signal voltage FLUXGATE programming
(Saturn Mm only)
49
SATELLITE
NOT VISIBLE
The selected Ocean Region is
below horizon
Select an other Ocean Region
50
NMEA GYRO
NOT RECEIVED
Digital gyro signal not detected
Check connection on NMEA plug.
51
RX SIGNAL
MISSING
Failure in the RX path
Check coax cables between RX
unit in the antenna and the MCU
52
HEADING CLRD
NEED UPDATE
Warning in case of direct pointing Key in correct heading according
of antenna
to ship’s gyro
53
PLEASE
SET HEADING
Warning in case of direct pointing Key in correct heading according
of antenna
to ship’s gyro
D-4
Comments
Action
Check movement of antenna in
azimuth direction
Replace azimuth rate sensor
Replace PCU
Appendix D – List of Start-up Messages
Ref
No.
Display
Message
Comments
0
PLEASE WAIT
Only occurs at power up or when trying to load new software.
1
CPU FLASH ID *
Cannot load new system program: problem with hardware.
2
CPU BURN ERR*
Failure when loading new system program: hardware error.
3
CPU RAM ERR
Cannot start system: hardware error.
4
DSP FLASH ID*
Cannot load new DSP program: problem with hardware.
5
DSP BURN ERR*
Failure when loading new DSP program: hardware error.
6
VERSION ERR
Illegal version of system program loaded, cannot start.
7
FLASH ERROR
Incomplete system program, cannot start.
8
BOOT PROM
TOO OLD
Illegal version of system program loaded, cannot start.
D-5
List of Start-up
Messages
*Only occurs when trying to load new software.
Appendix D – List of Terminal Status Messages
List of Terminal
Status Messages
Ref
No.
Display
Message
Comments
0
RX SIGNAL
AGC active
1
TX1 LOCK
TX1 synchronized
2
TX2 LOCK
TX2 synchronized
3
LO LOCK
Local oscillator locked
4
OSC LOCK
Oscillator locked
5
TX ENABLE
Transmitter on
6
TX INPUT
Transmitter output low
7
TX INPUT
Transmitter output high
8
NOT IN USE
D-6
Appendix D – List of Clear Causes
Display
Message
Action
Comments
0000/000
UNSPECIFlED
REASON
1021/000
OFF_HOOK
TIMEOUT
1081/000
TERMINAL ID
MISMATCH
1141/000
PRIORITY
PREEMPTION
Pre-emption by MES user instruction to establish a
higher priority call
1142/000
DISTRESS
PREEMPTION
Offered shore-call cleared, pre-empted at MES by
Distress.
1144/000
DISTRESS
PREEMPTION
Attempted ship-call cleared, pre-empted at MES by
Distress.
1145/000
PRIORITY
PREEMPTION
Attempted ship-call cleared, pre-empted at MES.
TRY AGAIN
Off Hook was not received from addressed MES
terminal within time limit.
The specified MES terminal number has not been
installed
11D1/000 UNDEFINED
REASON
TRY AGAIN
Invalid information from MES; Service-Nature,
-Type or Channel Param.
11D2/000 INCORRECT
NUMBER
TRY AGAIN
The “service address” information received from
MES is invalid
11D3/000 INCORRECT
NUMBER
TRY AGAIN
The “service address” received from MES is currently
undefined
11D4/000 CREDIT CARD
DATA INVALID
TRY AGAIN
Credit card information received from the MES is
invalid
1201/000
SIMPLEX CALL
SUCCESSFUL
MES is acknowledging the receipt of a simplex call
1261/000
SIMPLEX CALL
UNSUCCESSFUL
Acknowledge of a simplex call which is possibly
unsuccessfully received.
1262/000
DISTRESS
TEST TIMEOUT
Telephony ‘Distress Test’ call cleared after 120s
12B1/001 DIAL TIMEOUT
TRY AGAIN
MES is clearing due to timeout of timer TS011
12B1/002 UNSUCCESSFUL TRY AGAIN
CALL ATTEMPT
MES is clearing (no SCPC signal received)
CALL ATTEMPT
Channel is not tuned within allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
MES is clearing due to timeout. Waiting for assignment from NCS during shore call.
D-7
List of Clear Causes
Ref No.
Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd
Ref No.
Display
Message
Action
CALL ATTEMPT
Comments
MES is clearing due to timeout. Waiting for assignment
from NCS during distress call.
12B1/008 LES
UNDEFINED
TRY NEW LES Signal NUMBER from user carries an illegal CES access code parameter.
12B1/009 UNSPECIFIED
REASON
TRY AGAIN
Call rejected because a call set-up is already in
progress.
CALL ATTEMPT
MES is clearing due to timeout. Waiting for assignment
from NCS during ship call.
CALL ATTEMPT
Respond-channel is not tuned in time.
12B1/012 BUSY WITH
CALL
TRY LATER
Control did not grant access to terminal due to
conflicting ship call.
12B1/013 BUSY WITH
CALL
TRY LATER
Control did not grant access to terminal due to
conflicting shore call.
12B1/014 TOO FREQUENT TRY LATER
CALL ATTEMPT
Control did not grant access to terminal due to too
frequents request.
12B1/015 MES BUSY
Control did not grant access to terminal.
TRY LATER
12B1/020 TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH
System has failed. Ex. temperature alarm.
12B1/021 ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
The communication link to ACU has failed.
12B1/022 TX BURST TIME
WAS TOO LONG
The tx burst duration has exceeded the maximum limit.
12B1/023 TX POWER OUT
WAS TOO HIGH
The tx power output level has exceeded the maximum
limit.
12B1/024 TX SYNTH.
FAILURE
TX synth out of lock, call cleared or abandoned.
12B1/025 INITIALIZING
TRY LATER
System is not ready yet after start-up
12B1/026 SPOT BEAM
SELECTION
Spot beam selection is being performed
12B1/027 NETWORK DATA TRY LATER
VALIDATION
Bulletin board data (satellite channel information etc.)
is not yet verified
12B1/028 GROUP ID
DOWNLOAD
Group IDs are being updated
D-8
Ref No.
Display
Message
Action
Comments
12B1/029 ELEVATION
ESTIMATION
Calculation of elevation zone is in progress
12B1/030 OCEAN REGION
REGISTRATION
Ocean region registration is in progress
12B1/031 ANTENNA
INITIALIZING
TRY LATER
Antenna is not yet ready for use
12B1/033 NO SATELLITE
IS FOUND
REPOINT ANT. No satellite sync can be achieved
12B1/034 CONFIGURING
ANTENNA
TRY LATER
Antenna configuration is taking place
12B1/035 FAST TRACK
SATELLITE
TRY LATER
Antenna is tracking satellite
12B1/036 SEARCHING
SATELLITE(S)
TRY LATER
Antenna is searching for satellite(s)
12B1/041 PRINTER NOT
RESPONDING
Power may be turned off, cable not connected, paper
empty or printer not selected/on-line.
CALL ATTEMPT
No acknowledge
CALL ATTEMPT
No sync
CALL ATTEMPT
No rx lock
CALL ATTEMPT
No tx1 lock
No tx2 lock
CALL ATTEMPT
Missing or illegal channel
CALL ATTEMPT
No authorization
CALL ATTEMPT
Burst not sent
12B1/051 NO TIME LEFT
DIAL 230#
Precharge terminal has run out of time. Must refill before
call is possible.
CALL AGENT
12B1/052 UNACCEPTABLE
PIN CODE
Wrong PIN code entered.
D-9
Service
Ref No.
Display
Message
12B1/054 RESTRICTION
DIAL 33#
Action
CALL AGENT
Comments
Access restricted due to Enhanced Function
inconsistency.
12B1/055 ANTENNA CMD
NOT ACCEPTED
A command to the ACU was not accepted (4 times),
link restarted.
12B1/56
PEDESTAL CMD
A command to the PCU was not accepted (4 times),
link restarted.
12B1/57
ANTENNA INIT
FAILED
Antenna initializing failed.
12C1/000 UNSUCCESSFUL TRY AGAIN
CALL ATTEMPT
Scrambling Vector Ack was not received within allowed
time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Credit Card Accepted was not received within allowed
time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
LES Connect message is not received by the MES
terminal within allowed time limit.
12D1/000 UNSUCCESSFUL TRY AGAIN
CALL ATTEMPT
Invalid “spot-beam ID” information from MES
CALL ATTEMPT
The Scrambling Vector information received from MES
is invalid
1361/000
REWIND
INTERRUPTION
TRY AGAIN
Above-decks equipment is about to “cable unwrap”
1362/000
SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION
TRY AGAIN
Long term interruption in reception.
1363/000
REPOINTING
TRY LATER
ANTENNA
PFC has commanded the Above-decks equipment to
repoint to a different Ocean Region.
1451 /000 TERRESTRIAL
TRY AGAIN
CONGESTION
An appropriate terrestrial circuit is not currently
available at this LES.
1452/000
LES
CONGESTION
TRY AGAIN
An appropriate channel unit and associated terrestrial
circuit, with ‘one-to-one’ connection, are not currently
1541/000
PRIORITY
PREEMPTION
Pre-emption of LES by a higher priority call.
1551 /000 LES
CONGESTION
TRY AGAIN
An appropriate satellite channel is not currently
1552/000
TRY AGAIN
An appropriate tdm and/or tdma time-slot is not currently available.
D-10
LES
CONGESTION
1581/000
Display
Message
SERVICE NOT
PROVIDED
Action
Comments
TRY NEW LES LES is not equipped to provide the specified service.
1591/1000 SERVICE NOT
TRY AGAIN
AVAILABLE
LES is equipped to, but not currently able to provide
the service.
1592/000
CREDIT CARD
TYPE INVALID
TRY NEW LES Specified credit card type is not currently supported by
this LES.
15A1/000
MES NOT
AUTHORIZED
TRY NEW LES MES is not authorized for any service, except Distress,
via this LES.
15A2/000
SERVICE NOT
AUTHORIZED
TRY NEW LES MES is not authorized for specific requested service via
this LES.
15A3/000
CREDIT CARD
NOT ACCEPTED
Credit card data from MES rejected by the authorization
checking process.
15B1/000 UNDEFINED
CAUSE
The call is cleared or rejected for a reason not currently
defined.
CALL ATTEMPT
Channel Assignment message is not received within
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
The service-address information is not received within
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Scrambling Vector message is not received within
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Neither Scrambling Vect. nor Serv. Address is received
within time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
LES is clearing the call because the complete “credit
card data” info has not been received.
CALL ATTEMPT
Return Carrier Identifier message not received within
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
MES Connect message is not received within the
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Telegraphy call cleared; MES Answerback is not
received within time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Channel Assignment message from NCS contains
inappropriate information.
15D2/000 MES-ID USED
BY OTHER MES
MES ID and channel number is cleared in the busy lists
at LES and NCS because a new call to/from this
MES is being set up, and thus any previous call to/from
this MES must have cleared.
D-11
Ref No.
Ref No.
Display
Message
Action
15E1/000 FORCED
RELEASE
LES is attempting to clear an MES which has sent an
SCPC channel release message, but is found still to be
transmitting 5.12 s later.
1651/000
LES
TRY AGAIN
CONGESTION
LES is rejecting the call because an appropriate channel
unit is not currently available.
1661/000
SIGNAL
INTERRUPTION
TRY AGAIN
Interruption in reception of the MES carrier exceeding
allowed time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
Telegraphy call cleared; MES carrier is not received
within time limit.
CALL ATTEMPT
An appropriate SCPC MES carrier is not received by LES
(at the commencement of the call) within the time limit.
1851/000
Appropriate SCPC channel is not currently available.
SATELLITE
CONGESTION
TRY AGAIN
18A1/000 MES-ID
UNKNOWN
TRY NEW LES MES ID is not in the ‘Forward and Return MES ID’ cross
reference table.
18B1/000 CALL
REJECTED
The call is cleared or rejected for a reason not currently
defined.
18E1/000 MES-ID USED
BY OTHER MES
The specified MES ID is in the “MES busy list” at the
NCS, listed as being busy with a call through the same
LES as that now requesting a “call announcement”
addressed to that MES.
CALL ATTEMPT
Telegraphy call cleared; MES Answer back is not received
within time limit.
1F01/000 SUBSCRIBER
ON HOOK
Normal clearing due to instruction from relevant terrestrial
circuit.
1F11/000 SUBSCRIBER
BUSY
Terrestrial called party is busy.
1F21/000 NO ANSWER
Appropriate off-hook signalling from the terrestrial called
party is not received within the allowed time limit
1F61/000 SUBSCRIBER
LINE FAILURE
Comments
1F62/000 SUBSCRIBER
ON HOOK
D-12
TRY AGAIN
Failure in the relevant terrestrial circuit.
Terrestrial network cleared the call before “MES connect”
was received by the LES.
Appendix E – Handset Functions
Explanation of keys:
FUNC
ENTER
Selects FUNCTIONs,
and displays HELP
page if any
LIST
Moves to the next
choice, or enters
the selected one
LIST
Scrolls
down/
up
through
choices
Arrow in the display
indicates that more
information is available:
MORE/
HELP
ESC
Displays
additional
information
DEL
Reverts to
previous
position
Deletes
entry
Menus:
FUNC
ENTER
ESC
Short number
list
(1)0
User level
Region and
antenna ctrl
2
Current
ocean region
(2)0
Last number
list
(1)1
Active
alarms
(3)0
Geographic
position
(2)1 *
Set user
level
(1)2
Info
log
(3)1
Nav area
(4)0 H
(2)2 *
Set
password
(1)3 *
Clear
cause log
(3)2 *
IMO SAR
area
(2)3 *
Group id
numbers
(1)4 *
Terminal
status
(3)3 *
WMO area
(2)4 *
Service
announcement
(1)5 *
SCAR
list
(1)9 **
Operator level *
Alarms and
messages
3
Service level **
System
information
4 *
MES Id
(5)0 *
MCU program
version
(4)1 *
LES
capabilities
(6)0 *
Contrast
adjust
(5)1 *
ACU type
ACU/PCU ver
(4)2 *
Default LES
Terminal
config
5 *
Bulletin
board data
6 *
Configure
ports
(7)0 *
BB Status
(6)1 **
Ring volume
adjust
(5)2 *
DSP PROM
version
(4)3 *
Statistic
info
(3)5 **
ICAO SAR
area
(2)5 *
Enhanced
functions
8 *
Incoming
call route
(7)1 *
Randomize
advice
(6)2 **
Date and
time
(5)3 *
Boot PROM /
handset ver.
(4)4 *
Error
Search for
satellite
(2)6 *
Commission
status
(7)2 *
Fwd channel
advice
(6)5 **
Stand-alone
LES
(5)4 *
LEASESATPOS Restart
cause
OceanReg
(3)7 **
(4)5 *
Antenna
config.
(7)3 *
Return chnl
advice
(6)6 **
Distress
LES
(5)5 *
Ant.rel.
pointing
(2)8 *
Compass
type
(7)4 *
Sat.param.
advice
(6)7 **
Distress
test
(5)6 *
Read/set
compass
(2)9 *
Telex
config
(7)6 *
Registration
status
(6)8 **
LeaseGateway
LES
(5)7 *
Various
config
(7)7 *
Active NCS
and spot id
(6)9 **
Functions no.80 89 depend
on Saturn Bm configuration
Installation
commands
7 *
(3)6 **
Ant.abs.
pointing
(2)7 *
Special
config
(7)8 *
LIST
Enhanced
setup
(8)9 *
Erase all
NV data
(7)9 **
E-1
Handset Functions
Number lists
and user lev.
1
Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d
Procedures:
☞
FUNC
☞
MORE/
HELP
For page 2
☞
FUNC
For help
page
(Fullname
+ more digits)
NUMBER LISTS
AND USER LEV.
1Ð
☞
ENTER
☞
SHORT NUMBER
LIST
10
ON
☞
☞
☞
LIST
LAST NUMBER
LIST
11
☞
☞
☞
☞
LIST
LIST
ENTER
LIST
LIST
NERA AS
00
EIK
4✳0047044622
2
EIK JORDSTAS
50
☞
INFO
4✳0047668430
3
INFOTEMA
60
☞
SEA
210✳00657796
4
NERA SIN
161
GBC
2✳0044816865
5
NERA LTD
701
4✳0047668447
00
4✳0047668447
00
4✳0047044622
50
4✳0047668430
60
2✳3004481686
5701
☞
☞
SET
PASSWORD
13
Described in
separate manual
GROUP ID
NUMBERS
14
☞
☞
Handset Functions
LIST
ENTER
ENTER
LIST
LIST
LEVEL:
USER
☞
DEF
To revert
ERASE
MNO
5
☞
☞
ENTER
LIST
LIST
LIST
EDIT MODE
LES_CODE
210
NO VALUE =>
DEFAULT LES
(or)
ENTER
FULL NUMBER
0044816865701
ENTER FULL
NUMBER
(or)
ENTER
SHORTNAME
GBC
ENTER SHORT
NAME
(or)
ENTER
FULLNAME
NERA LTD
ENTER FULL
NAME
ENTER
(Fetches selected
number for dialling.)
AUX
SPC
PLAY >
ENTER
ESC
(Next entry e.g. no. 5)
☞
SAT
4✳0047668447
1
SET USER
LEVEL
12
☞
E-2
ENTER
☞
2
LEVEL:
2❚
1=USER
2=OPERATOR
☞
ENTER
LEVEL:
OPERATOR
ID F796EB
FLEET
ID F701FB
FLEET
(Examples)
ID F432FB
NATIONAL
☞
LIST
REGION AND
ANTENNA CTRL
2Ð
☞
ENTER
CURRENT
OCEAN REGION
20
☞
MORE/
HELP
ENTER
☞
For page 2
OCEAN REGION
AOR–E
1
☞
FUNC
For help
page
ENTER
☞
ESC
To revert
EDIT MODE
☞
ON
☞
☞
LIST
GEOGRAPHIC
POSITION
21
ENTER
IMO SAR
AREA
23
☞
ENTER
WMO AREA
☞
ENTER
☞
ENTER
22
24
LIST
ENTER
☞
NAVAREA
☞
☞
ICAO SAR
AREA
25
☞
012d20.99É
060d15.76´N
6.0 KNOTS
198 DEG
☞
ENTER
LATITUDE
N 59´10❚
DEG’MIN
✳=N, #=S
☞
ENTER
HEADING
210❚
0 . . 360 DEG
ENTER
LIST
LIST
ENT = SELECT
AOR–W
0
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
AOR–E
1
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
POR
2
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
IOR
3
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
REGION 4
4
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
REGION 5
5
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
REGION 6
6
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
ENT = SELECT
REGION 7
7
☞
ENTER
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
EDIT MODE
☞
ENTER
LONGITUDE
E 010´15❚
DEG’ MIN
✳=E, #=W
SPEED
11❚
0 . . 255 KNOTS
NAVAREA : 1
AREA: ALL
DERIVED
FROM GEO.POS
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AREA
✳❚
AREA=0 . . 253
✳=ALL
IMO AREA : 1
AREA: ALL
DERIVED
FROM GEO.POS
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AREA
✳❚
AREA=0 . . 253
✳=ALL
WMO AREA : 1 DERIVED
FROM GEO.POS
AREA: ALL
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AREA
✳❚
AREA=0 . . 253
✳=ALL
DERIVED
FROM GEO.POS
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AREA
✳❚
AREA=0 . . 253
✳=ALL
ICAO AREA : 1
AREA: ALL
E-3
Handset Functions
☞
Continued
REGION AND
ANTENNA CTRL
2Ð
☞
☞
ENTER
MORE/
HELP
SEARCH FOR
SATELLITE
26
☞
ENTER
ANT.ABS
POINTING
27
☞
ENTER
☞
For page 2
PRESS ENTER
TO SEARCH
FUNC
For help
page
ESC TOABORT
☞
☞
ESC
To revert
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
REQUESTING
*******
ENTER
ON
☞
LIST
☞
ANT.REL.
POINTING
28
☞
ENTER
Handset Functions
☞
E-4
LIST
READ/SET
COMPASS
29
SHIFT
☞
ENTER
ENTER
EL: 77/AZ:250
S/N:
86
☞
☞
EL.ZONE: 0
AZ.ZONE: 11
EL: 77/AZ:250
S/N:
86
☞
HEADING:
275 DEG
LIST
LIST
☞
ELEVATION
0❚
EL.ZONE: 0
AZ.ZONE: 11
☞
☞
☞
EL: 56/AZ:250
S/N:
86
DWN
☞
EDIT MODE
EDIT MODE
☞
EL. ANGLE
0 . . 90 DEG
EL: 77/AZ:276
S/N:
86
CW
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
LIST
LIST
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AZIMUTH
0❚
AZ. ANGLE
0 . . 360 DEG
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
EL: 77/AZ:250
S/N:
86
EL: 77/AZ:150
S/N:
86
CCW
EL: 82/AZ:250
S/N:
86
UP
HEADING:
0❚
☞
0 . . 360 DEG
ESC
☞
ENTER
HEADING:
322 DEG
☞
LIST
☞
ALARMS AND
MESSAGES
3Ð
☞
ENTER
ACTIVE
ALARMS
30
☞
ENTER
INFO
LOG
31
☞
ENTER
MORE/
HELP
For page 2
☞
For help
page
FUNC
ACU FAILED
ON
9
1993. 10. 18
11 : 41 : 19
9
ALONE LES
OK
11
1993. 10. 18
11 : 41 : 19
11
LIST
ALONE LES
UNSELECTED
11
1993. 10. 18
10 : 31 : 05
11
LIST
UPDATED LES
CAPABILITIES
200
etc.
1993. 10. 18
09 : 55 : 30
200
12B1/015.02
931114141756
6
ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
6
12B1/015.02
931114140556
5
ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
5
12B1/015.02
931114140517
4
etc.
ANTENNA LINK
FAILURE
4
☞
ESC
To revert
(Example)
ON
☞
LIST
☞
☞
☞
CLEAR
CAUSE LOG
32
ENTER
☞
☞
☞
LIST
☞
TERMINAL
STATUS
33
LIST
ENTER
☞
☞
☞
LIST
(Examples)
(Examples)
RX SIGNAL
ON
0
LIST
TX1 LOCK
ON
1
LIST
TX2 LOCK
ON
2
etc.
(Part of terminal
status list)
LIST
SYSTEM
INFORMATION
4Ð
☞
ENTER
MES ID
40
☞
ENTER
FWD: FC8884
RTN: 4567
☞
ENTER
FWDID
1❚
DEFAULT LES
EX. 001
Rev.2.03
SATURN B
29 Sep 1995
13:52:58
☞
ENTER
RETURNID
2❚
DEFAULT LES
EX. 002
ON
☞
LIST
LIST
MCU PROGRAM
VERSION
41
ENTER TO
READ
☞
ENTER
ACU TYPE
ACU/PCU VER
42
ENTER TO
READ
☞
ENTER
DSP PROM
VERSION
43
ENTER TO
READ
☞
ENTER
Rev. 3.01
SATURN B
BOOT PROM /
HANDSET VER.
44
ENTER TO
READ
☞
ENTER
028 / 1.40
s1.8
Bm
2.0 / NO PCU
1995-06-01
E-5
Handset Functions
☞
☞
LIST
TERMINAL
CONFIG
5
☞
ENTER
DEFAULT LES
50
☞
MORE/
HELP
☞
ENTER
FUNC
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
POR
LES 0
2
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
IOR
LES 0
3
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 4
LES 0
4
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 5
LES 0
5
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 6
LES 0
6
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 7
LES 0
7
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
☞
AOR W
LES 0
0
ON
☞
☞
☞
Handset Functions
☞
E-6
LIST
LIST
LIST
LIST
☞
☞
For page 2
AOR E
LES 2
1
CONTRAST
ADJUST
51
☞
ENTER
CONTRAST:
✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳
RING VOLUME
ADJUST
52
☞
ENTER
RING VOLUME:
✳✳✳✳
DATE
AND TIME
53
☞
ENTER
☞
1994.09.25
16:38:28
SUN
☞
LIST
LIST
ENTER
For help
page
ESC
To revert
DEFCES_ID
1❚
ENTER
AOR W
LES 1
0
Example
☞
(Reduces
contrast)
☞
(Reduces
sound level)
☞
EDIT MODE
☞
DEFAULT LES
EX. 001
LIST
LIST
ESC
(Increases
contrast)
☞
ENTER
(Sets
level)
(Increases
sound level)
☞
ENTER
(Sets
level)
YEAR
1994 ❚
SUN
YEAR=
1901 . . 2099
☞
ENTER
MONTH
9❚
SUN
MONTH=
1 . . 12
☞
ENTER
DAY
28 ❚
SUN
DAY=
1 . . 31
☞
ENTER
DAYOFWEEK
5❚
SUN
DAY OF WEEK=
1 . . 7, 1=SUN
☞
ENTER
HOUR
15 ❚
SUN
HOUR=
0 . . 23
☞
ENTER
MINUTE
46 ❚
SUN
MINUTE=
0 . . 59
☞
ENTER
SECOND
12 ❚
SUN
SECOND=
0 . . 59
☞
ENTER
SET TIME
?❚
PRESS ENTER
TO SET CLOCK
☞
ENTER
1994:09:28
15:46:12
☞
ENTER
CLOCK SET= ↔
SYSTEM RESTART
TERMINAL
CONFIG
5Ð
☞
ENTER
STAND-ALONE
LES
54
ON
☞
MORE/
HELP
☞
ENTER
☞
☞
☞
LIST
DISTRESS
LES
55
☞
☞
☞
☞
LIST
DISTRESS
TEST
56
☞
LIST
LIST
ENTER
LIST
LIST
ENTER
☞
☞
FUNC
AOR–W
LES 0
0
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AOR–E
LES 2
1
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
POR
LES 0
2
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
IOR
LES 0
3
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 4
LES 0
4
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 5
LES 0
5
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 6
LES 0
6
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 7
LES 0
7
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AOR–W
LES 0
0
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
AOR–E
LES 2
1
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
POR
LES 0
2
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
IOR
LES 0
3
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 4
LES 0
4
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 5
LES 0
5
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 6
LES 0
6
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
REGION 7
LES 0
7
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
For page 2
REAL
DISTRESS
For help
page
ENTER FOR
TEST DIST.
☞
ENTER
ESC
To revert
ALONE LES
0❚
STANDALONE
LES
☞
ENTER
AOR–W
LES 0
0
Example
☞
DISTRESS LES
0❚
PREFERRED
LES
☞
ESC
ENTER
AOR–W
LES 0
0
Example
☞
TEST
DISTRESS
ESC
ENTER FOR
REAL DIST.
E-7
Handset Functions
Continued
☞
LIST
BULLETIN
BOARD DATA
6Ð
☞
☞
ON
☞
MORE/
HELP
☞
ENTER
LIST
LES
CAPABILITIES
60
☞
ENT = SELECT
AOR–W
0
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
AOR–E
1
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
POR
2
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
IOR
3
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
REGION 4
4
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
REGION 5
5
☞
ENTER
ENT = SELECT
REGION 6
6
☞
ENTER
☞
ENT = SELECT
REGION 7
7
☞
ENTER
☞
For help
page
ESC
To revert
LIST
LIST
☞
LIST
LIST
IOR
001 / 4
3
VFD, DI, DT
IOR
003 / 4
3
VFD, DI, DT
IOR
004 / 9
3
VFD, DI, DT,
IOR
011 / 15
3
VFD, DI, DT
ESC
LIST
INSTALLATION
COMMANDS
7Ð
ON
☞
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
☞
☞
☞
Handset Functions
FUNC
ENTER
☞
☞
☞
☞
For page 2
ENTER
LIST
LIST
☞
E-8
HANDSET
PHONE
OI = 1
DAU ID = 0
☞
ENTER
TEL.1
PHONE
OI = 2
DAU ID = 1
☞
ENTER
TEL.2
FAX
OI = 17
☞
ENTER
TEL.3
NOTHING
OI = 0
☞
ENTER
TEL.4
NOTHING
OI = 0
☞
ENTER
TEL.5
NOTHING
OI = 0
☞
ENTER
TELEX
INSTALLED
OI= 49
☞
ENTER
ENTER
ORGTERMID
1❚
EDIT MODE
VALID VALUE
IS 0 . . 99
☞
ENTER
TERMTYPE
1❚
DISTRESS_ID
0❚
1=TPH
2=FAX
VALID VALUE
IS 0 . . 7
☞
ENTER
INSTALLATION
COMMANDS
7Ð
☞
ENTER
INCOMING
CALL ROUTE
71
ON
☞
☞
☞
MORE/
HELP
ENTER
☞
For page 2
TELEPHONY
1
LIST
TELEPHONY
2
LIST
FACSIMILE
17
FUNC
For help
page
☞
ENTER
RING H12345P
ON ✳1✳✳✳✳
2
☞
ENTER
RING H12345P
ON ✳✳1✳✳✳
17
☞
ENTER
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
☞
☞
LIST
LIST
COMMISSION
STATUS
72
☞
ENTER
ANTENNA
CONFIG
73
☞
ENTER
49
☞
1=TPH, 2=FAX
4=TLX, 5=HSD
1
SERVICE
1❚
1
To revert
ESC
RING H12345P
ON 1✳✳✳✳✳
1
TELEX
49
☞
ENTER
COMMISSION
NOT ACTIVE
ENTER TO
ACTIVATE
☞
ON/ENABLED
30
AZIMUTH_ONLY
REGION_FREQS
☞
☞
ENTER
HPA_DISABLE
0❚
0=ENABLE
1=DISABLE
☞
ENTER
☞
ENTER
INIT_SWEEP
1❚
VALID VALUE
IS 0 . . 5
☞
ENTER
COMPASS
TYPE
74
☞
ENTER
COMPASS:
RATIO_1_360
VARIOUS
CONFIG
77
☞
ENTER
TO PRINTER
TO PC
☞
ENTER
EDIT MODE
MSGIND: 111
NO NMEA
☞
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER TO
PASSIFY
COMMISSION
ACTIVE
EDIT MODE
COMPASS:
1❚
ENTER
☞
1=RING ON
H12345P
✳=NO RING
1✳✳✳✳✳ ❚
1
1
Audio ports only
TRACKING
0❚
0=OFF
1=ON
TIMEOUT_TIME
30 ❚
TIME
0 . . 1440
AUTO_SWEEP
3❚
VALID VALUE
IS 0 . . 5
1=360, 2=180
3=90, 4=NAV
EDIT MODE
☞
ENTER
COMPASS:
RATIO_1_360
DEF. PRINTER
3❚
0=NO, 2=PRINT
3=DTE PORT
☞
ENTER
SERV.ANN.PRN 0=NO, 1=TO PC
2❚
2=PRNT, 3=DTE
☞
ENTER
FTD (MSGIND)
111 ❚
F=FAX, T=TLX
D=DATA
☞
ENTER
POS.SOURCE
0❚
☞
ENTER
COMBO
1❚
1=DISABLED
2=ENABLED
0=MANUAL POS
2=NMEA INPUT
E-9
Handset Functions
☞
Continued
☞
☞
LIST
ENHANCED
FUNCTIONS
8Ð
ON
☞
☞
☞
ENTER
MORE/
HELP
For page 2
Handset Functions
FUNC
For help
page
☞
ESC
To revert
Functions no.80 Ð 88 depend
on Saturn configuration
LIST
LIST
ENHANCED
SETUP
89
☞
ENTER
CHARGE TONE
PASSIVE
☞
E-10
☞
ENTER
☞
OPER.
– –
STATUS OPER.
3❚
ENTER
EDIT MODE
2=OPERATOR
3=RENT, 4=OWN
☞
ENTER
WHICH LINES
14 ❚
0=HANDSET
1–5=TEL 1–5
CHARGE TONES
LINES 14 ❚
OPER.
– –
Appendix F
Appendix F – Configuration Tables
Blank tables
PORT CONFIGURATION
Connector Service
OI
Comments
HANDSET
TEL.1
TEL.2
TEL.3
TEL.4
TEL.5
PC
DTE
1=TPH
2=FAX
4=TLX
5=HSD
7=ASD
Originating
Identification
digits
Connectors on MCU
Comments
RING H12345P
ON 11
ON
Ringing ON: 1 / Ringing OFF:
F-1
Configuration Tables
Service
Telex = 4, HSD = 5
Inmarsat
Mobile
Number
DI
Destination
Identificati
on digits
IMN
Appendix F – Configuration Tables Cont'd
Tables filled in with examples
PORT CONFIGURATION
Connector Service
OI
Comments
HANDSET
1
01
335899810
On Bridge
TEL.1
1
02
335899811
Capt. Cab. Voice
TEL.2
2
17
335899813
Capt. Cab. Fax
TEL.3
2
18
335899814
Bridge
Fax
TEL.4
1
03
335899810
Chief Eng.
Voice
4
49
335899816
On Bridge
Telex
65
391022266
On Bridge
HSD
Voice
TEL.5
PC
5
DTE
Originating
Identification
digits
1=TPH
2=FAX
4=TLX
5=HSD
7=ASD
IMN
DI
Service
323456710
01
1
323456711
02
1
323456712
03
1
323456713
17
2
323456714
18
2
Connectors on MCU
1
Voice
1
Voice
1
1
1
Voice
323456716
49
4
Telex
391022266
65
5
HSD
Telex = 4, HSD = 5
ASD (not config)
Destination
Identificati
on digits
Configuration Tables
Voice
Voice
323456715
Inmarsat
Mobile
Number
F-2
Comments
RING H12345P
ON 11
ON
Ringing ON: 1 / Ringing OFF:
Appendix G
Appendix G – List of Terms
Downlink radio link from the satellite down to stations on Earth.
DTMF Dual-Tone Multifrequency Dialing, pulsing in which each digit
is represented by a specific pair of audio frequencies (one tone below
1000 Hz and another above 1200 Hz).
Elevation vertical angle to the satellite, e.g. the height of the satellite
above the horizon.
End terminal physical device connected to one of the MES connectors, e.g. telephone or telefax.
FleetNET™ an EGC service for commercial messages to individual
users or groups of users.
G-1
List of Terms
AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East.
AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.
AZIMUTH horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. the
direction to the satellite.
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a standard character encoding scheme widely used in computers and communications. Defined as a 7-bit code character presentation (same as
IA5 by CCITT). An industry version of 8-bit extended ASCII is often
used.
BER Bit Error Rate
BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying
Bulletin Board system status information for MES.
C Band band of radio frequencies from about 4.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz,
used by the Inmarsat-B links between fixed NCS/LES and the satellite.
CCITT The International Telephone and Telegraph Consultative
Committee, the organisation within the ITU that sets the standards for
terrestrial networks.
Centronics industry standard parallel I/O interface.
Codec speech encoder/decoder
Commissioning process following initial MES registration with Inmarsat that includes test of MES and certifies it for operation.
Deg degrees
DI/DID Destination Identification Digits, number actually used by the
system to route incoming calls to the individual Saturn B end terminals.
DNIC Data Network Identification Code.
Appendix G – List of Terms Cont’d
List of Terms
Geostationary position of satellite approximately 36,000 km above
the surface of the Earth at the equator; satellite rotates with Earth and
therefore appears fixed in space.
Group Calls an EGC service that enables many MESs to receive
same message.
HPA High Power Amplifier
ID Identification Digit(s)
IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number which identifies each end terminal of Saturn B.
Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation
IOR Indian Ocean Region.
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network, digital national and international telecommunications network.
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned to each
Saturn B station.
ITU International Telecommunications Union, international organisation that oversees and compiles standards for telecommunications.
L Band band of radio frequencies from about 1.5 GHz to 1.6 GHz,
used by the Inmarsat-B links between MES and the satellite.
Latitude distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
LED Light-Emitting Diode, semiconductor element that emits light.
LES Land Earth Station, a station that interconnects fixed telecommunications networks with the Inmarsat system; may also be called a
CES (Coast Earth Station) or a GES (Ground Earth Station).
LESA Land Earth Station Assignment Channel
LESI Land Earth Station Interstation Signalling Channel
LHCP Left Hand Circular Polarization
LONG longitude
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
Longitude distance east or west of Greenwich meridian, measured in
degrees.
MCC Mobile Country Code
MCU Main Control Unit, major part of terminal; performs all signal
processing and message handling functions.
MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system;
the Saturn M terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat-B system; MES
G-2
may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if on aircraft, AES
(Aeronautical Earth Station).
MID Maritime Identification Digits
MSI Maritime Safety Information, urgent safety-related messages
transmitted via EGC.
NCS Network Coordination Station, station that supervises all messages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system; one in each Ocean
Region.
NCSC time-division multiplex (TDM) channel used in the forward
direction to carry NCS signalling messages including Call Announcements, network Status Information (Bulletin Board) and selective
channel clearing.
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association, US industrial organisation whose activities include stipulating standards for marine navigation systems.
OCC Operation Control Centre, Inmarsat centre that monitors entire
Inmarsat system.
Ocean Region area of coverage of a single Inmarsat satellite, from
70°N to 70°S; there are four: Atlantic East, Atlantic West, Pacific,
Indian.
OI/OID Originating Identification Digits, number used by the system
to identify the end terminal making outgoing calls (for billing purposes).
O-QPSK Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying.
PC Personal Computer
POR Pacific Ocean Region
Prefix service in Inmarsat-B, two-digit prefix to number called, keyed
in to stipulate special service, such as credit-card call.
Protocol the internal rules in the system that enable communications.
PSDN Packet Switched Data Network, terrestrial network for packet
data communications.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network, terrestrial network for
telephone, telefax and data modem services.
PTT Push-To-Talk
G-3
List of Terms
NAVAREA , sea area of the world for Coastal Warnings; total of 16
(also called MSI area).
RCC Rescue Coordination Centre
RHCP Right Hand Circular Polarization
ROM Read-Only Memory, microchip memory that stores fixed programs.
Rx Receive.
SAR Search And Rescue, organisations that perform search and
rescue at sea; usually have land base that often is interconnected to
Inmarsat systems.
List of Terms
SCC Satellite Control Centre
SCPC Single Channel per Carrier
SDM (Inmarsat) System Definition Manual
Spot Beam (Inmarsat-B) service that divides each Ocean Region into
sub-regions, each “spotlighted” by a beam from the region satellite;
permits increasing capacity of system.
SU Signalling Unit, 96-bit data packets used to conduct user-to-user
system signalling.
TDM Time Division Multiplexing, method of allowing several users to
share the same channel.
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
Terrestrial Network a fixed telecommunications network, such as a
telephone network or a data network, which connects to the InmarsatB system at an LES/NCS.
TUP Telephone User Part of CCITT Signalling System No 7.
Tx Transmit
Uplink radio link from a station on Earth up to the satellite.
UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT)
UW Unique Word
WMO World Meteorological Organization
X.25 type of data network protocol, known as message switched, as
messages are transferred in packets.
X.400 type of data network protocol, known as message switches as
entire messages are compiled and transmitted as units; includes
services such as electronic mail.
G-4
Appendix H
Appendix H – MCU Maintenance
The air intake for the Main Control Unit cooling fan must be cleaned
from time to time to prevent overheating.
Use a vacuum cleaner and cloth.
H-1
MCU Maintenance
Air
in
tak
e
Saturn B
Appendix J
Appendix J – Rotary Joint
Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna with Rotary Joint
The Saturn Bm Satellite terminal Antenna is sometimes fitted with
Rotary Joint that allows unlimited azimuth rotation.
The Rotary Joint is installed in the Antenna as described in the
Saturn Bm Installation Manual.
To verify whether the present Antenna is fitted with Rotary Joint, use
function no. 42: ACU Type/ACU/PCU VER.
See "System Information" in chapter 2. Operation.
A Saturn Bm terminal with Rotary Joint should have the following
PCU software version:
• Wheelmark approved Antenna: PCU ver. 1.45
• non-Wheelmark Antenna:
PCU ver. 1.55
A Saturn Bm terminal without Rotary Joint should have the following
PCU software version:
• Wheelmark approved Antenna: PCU ver. 1.33
• non-Wheelmark Antenna:
PCU ver. 1.13
Rotary Joint
The Rotary Joint option is programmed using the ANTENNA CONFIG
function no. 73.
See "Antenna Configuration" in chapter 3. Configuration.
J-1
Index
Abbreviated dialing 2.9
Above Deck Equipment 1.3, 5.3
Absolute pointing 2.29
Access level 2.17
Active alarms 2.13
ADE 1.3, 5.3
Alarm messages
list of D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4
ALPHA function 2.2
Antenna
absolute pointing 2.29
azimuth angle 2.27
configuration 2.22, 2.23, 3.10
pointing 2.28, 5.8
Antenna Control Unit, ACU 1.3
Arrow keys 2.3
Auto
search 2.22, 3.10, 5.10
tracking 2.22, 3.10
Azimuth G-1
angle 5.9
limit area 2.27
map A-4
search 2.22
B
Bank services 2.3
Basic parts 1.1
BDE 1.1, 5.3
Below Deck Equipment
1.1, 5.3
C
Cabling diagram C-1
Call 1.11
Call duration 2.4
Call route. See Incoming call route
Capabilities of LES 3.5
CCITT G-1
Clear causes
log 2.15
Commissioning
term G-1
Communication
description 5.3
path 5.3
services 5.4, 5.6
Compass source 3.9
Configuration
tables F-1
Configuring ports
default services 3.12
deleting services 3.14
selecting services 3.13
Connector panel 1.16
Contrast 3.1
Country codes 5.6
D
Date & time
setting on handset 3.3
Default LES
selection of 2.18
selection of distress LES 3.7
Default services 3.12
Destination Id (DI) 3.12, 3.13, G-1
Direct-to-Satellite Search 2.23
Display Handset 1.2
contrast 3.1
light on/off 2.2
switches and indicators 1.7
Distress
Alarm 1.2, 2.31
programming Alarm Unit 3.13
selection of LES 3.7
test 2.31, 3.8
Duration of a call 2.4
E
Elevation G-1
angle 5.9
End terminal G-1
deleting service of 3.14
selecting service of 3.13
Entering short numbers 2.10
Escape key 2.1
F
Functions
list of 2.6
overview E-1
Functions:
Absolute pointing 2.29
Active alarms 2.13
ACU type / ACU/PCU ver. 2.19
Antenna configuration 3.10
Antenna relative pointing 2.28
Area group calls 3.4
BOOT PROM and handset ver. 2.19
Clear cause log 2.15
Compass type 3.9
Configuring ports 3.11, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15
Distress test 3.8
DSP version 2.19
Geographic position 2.21
Group calls 2.20
Heading input 2.26
Info log 2.14
Last number redialing 2.12
LES capabilities 3.5
MCU program version 2.19
MES ID 2.19
Index
A
Index Cont’d
Read/set compass 2.26
Relative pointing 2.28
Satellite search 2.22
Selecting default distress LES 3.7
Selecting default LES 2.18
Selecting Ocean Region 2.8
Selecting stand-alone LES 3.6
Setting date & time 3.3
Setting display contrast 3.1
Setting ringing volume 3.2
Setting user level 2.17
Terminal status 2.16
Various configurations 3.22
Geographic position 2.21
Geostationary orbit 5.2
Gyro 2.26
Gyro input data 1.9
Land Earth Station, LES 5.1
description G-2
list of A-2, A-3
Last number
fetching 2.12
redialing function 2.12
Latitude G-2
LES 5.1
capabilities 3.5
default distress 3.7
selecting default 2.18
selecting stand-alone 3.6
Letters, typing of 2.3
Light intensity 2.2, 3.1
List of functions 2.6
Longitude G-2
Loudspeaker 2.1
H
M
Handset version 2.19
Heading input 2.26
Hemispheric search 2.23
Hexadecimal numbers 3.13
Main Control Unit 1.2
MCU 1.2
connector panel 1.16
Menus
Display Handset 2.6
MES 5.1
description G-2
Message Indicator 2.30
configuration of 3.22
Mobile Earth Station 5.1, G-2
Mobile-to-LES Call 5.4
G
I
Index Cont’d
L
Identification numbers 2.18
Idle mode 2.1
ILLEGAL CHOICE message 2.18
Illumination
of display and keys 2.1, 2.2
IMN
Inmarsat Mobile Number G-2
Incoming call route
changing 3.21
check settings 3.19
deleting 3.17
extended 3.16
extended routing 3.20
routing table 3.18, F-1
Indicators
on display handset 1.7
Info log 2.14
Initial search 2.22, 5.10
level 3.11
Inmarsat G-2
description of 5.1
Mobile Number 3.12
overview of system 5.1
International codes 5.6
ISN G-2
K
Key light 2.2
Keying letters 2.3
Keypad 1.7
N
NCS 5.1
NCSC 2.22
frequency 5.12
Network Coordinating Station
description G-3
NMEA-0183 G-3
input selection 3.22
3.6, 5.1
O
Ocean Region 5.2, G-3
codes 5.6
current 2.8
selecting 2.8
Operational Area 2.27
Operator level 2.17
Originating Id (OI) 3.12, 3.13, G-3
P
Pointing antenna 2.28
Ports. See Configuring ports: default services
configuring 3.12
Power
Index Cont’d
ON/OFF switch 1.16
supply 1.2
Prefix service G-3
Printouts 3.23
Program version 2.19
Push-To-Talk 2.1
R
Radome 1.3
Redialing last number 2.12
Relative pointing 2.28
Rewind area 2.27
Ringing volume, setting 3.2
Routing Table 3.18
S
T
Telefax
transmission rate 1.15
Telephone 1.2
explanation of codes B-1
list of country codes B-2, B-4
special services codes B-5
Terms
list of G-1
Time and date, setting 3.3
U
User
levels 2.5
setting of level
2.17
V
Versions 2.19
Voice letters 2.3
Volume 3.2
Index Cont’d
Satellite
altitude 5.2
automatic searching 2.22, 5.10
coverage map 2.8, A-1
geostationary positions 5.2
initiate searching 1.9
manually initiated search 2.25
NCSC frequency 5.12
positions 5.2
search 2.22
search levels 2.22, 5.12
search patterns 5.10
Saturn Bm
overview 1.1
Scrolling 2.3
Search
levels 3.11, 5.12
patterns 5.10
Self-test 1.8
Service
address calls 1.13
announcements 3.22
Services 3.12, 3.13, 3.14
Setting
date & time 3.3
Ship’s
heading 5.8
plotted position 5.8
Short numbers
erasing 2.11
Shortcuts 2.5
Signal
/noise ratio 2.28
quality indication 1.10
strength 1.10
Spot beam
term G-4
Stand-alone LES 3.6
Starting Up 1.8
System
description 5.1
information menu 2.19
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