Motorola MSAT-G2 Installation Manual

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Introduction .................................................................... 1 T ransceiver Unit (TU) ........................................................... 3 P ower Port .................................................................. 4 ...

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Introduction The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to personnel installing the new MSAT-G2 mobile satellite radio equipment. The guide starts off by providing installation-specific information on each component of the radio. Installation...

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An optional external speaker may be connected to the TU for remote monitoring. Serial and ethernet ports are provided for external interfacing, debugging, software upgrading and future expansion capabilities. Figure 2 – System Overview MSAT-G2 Inst...

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Transceiver Unit (TU) The TU provides the interface for the handset and antenna unit (AU) and manages the communications over the MSV network. It also distributes power to the handset and Antenna Unit (AU). MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 3 Figure...

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The TU is equipped with the following ports: Power Port The power port is the connection from the power supply (vehicle battery or some other 12 VDC power source) to the TU. The power cable has a +12V power line, a +12V ignition sense line, a horn al...

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Serial Port The serial port is a female DB-9F RS 232 and can be used for NMEA output (GPS) and crossbanding. Figure 6 – Serial Port Pinout Antenna Port The antenna port is a 50 Ohm female TNC. This line carries RF, signaling, and DC power for the a...

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Handset Port The RJ45 handset port is used to connect the handset to the TU. The connector type is a modular 8 position and 8 conductor RJ45. The pinout is as follows Figure 8: Handset Connector Pin-out External Speaker A 3.5 mm mono connection is p...

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Figure 9 – Transceiver Unit Front & Back System Power Requirements There is only one power connection for the entire radio. This must be connected to a 12 VDC power supply. Power requirements and consumption are as follows: Figure 10 – Sys...

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Power Cable Figure 11 – Power Cable Details MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 8 0.25 A, 1-1/4 BY 1/4 FUSE 10 + / - 0 . 5 INCHES 20 FEET + / - 4 INCHES 6 + / - 0 . 5 INCHES VIEW A HORN ALERT AWG 20, STRANDED, BLUE ...

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Standard Cable Connections In addition to the DC power connection, optional horn alert and ignition sense connections may be made. These are all done using the four wire power cable. In the case of a vehicle installation, the power source is typicall...

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Basic Installation Procedure While the installation of the MSAT-G2 mobile satellite radio is straightforward, it is essential that the installation be done correctly. The basic installation procedure is as follows: 1. Decide where you are going to in...

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Lightning Arrestors The applicable electrical code(s) may require that lightning arrestors capable of supporting L- band transmissions be installed on all cabling between the fixed-site antenna and the structure which the equipment is housed in. It i...

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Instructions for the installer: 1. The mounting bracket should be used for mounting the TU. 2. Mount the mounting bracket onto a flat surface using at least four (4) screws (not supplied). Use screws with diameter between 3 to 4.5 mm. Vibration resis...

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MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 13 HANDSET SERIAL PORT ETHERNET SERIAL PORT ETHERNETHANDSET 176.83 5 33.6 DIMENSIONS WITH MOUNTING BRACKET MSV TRANSCEIVER UNIT Figure 14 - Transceiver Unit w/ Mounting Bracket Dimensions are in mm ...

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The Antenna Unit (AU) The antenna unit is composed of the antenna element array, necessary high power and low noise amplifier systems and a tracking system. Two AU versions exist: a 2-axis unit intended for land-mobile and fixed-site installations an...

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Do not locate the antenna close to interfering signal sources or receivers. It is recommended that no other antennas be located within three (3) meters of the MSAT-G2 antenna. If there is other equipment installed near the MSAT-G2 satellite radio it ...

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Magnetic Mount Installation The Magnet Mount consists of (3) three individual high intensity magnets with rubber coating. Each magnet has a stainless steel M5 center bolt. First attach the magnets to the antenna. There are (3) three “legs” on th...

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Permanent (Mast) Mounting For permanent mounting of the SPAC-AS-MSV220, a special Pole Mount Installation Kit is available. SpaceCom part no.: SPAC-AC-1017. Designed for easy installation, it ensures proper drainage of the antenna, galvanic insulatio...

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Figure 19 – SPAC-AS-MSV220 2-axis Antenna W/ Optional Pole Mount SPAC-AS-MSV320 Maritime Antenna When installing a SpaceCom Maritime Antenna on a vessel the following important guidelines must be followed in order to ensure that the antenna will op...

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2pcs. Clamp, Part No. SPAC-M00428 2pcs. Clamp, Part No. SPAC-M00429 8pcs. Nuts M8, Part No. SPAC-M90-10105 2pcs. Flange, Part No. SPAC-M00430 1pcs. Plug for Mounting Pole, Part No. SPAC-M00233 1pcs. Screw M5*10, Part No. SPAC-M90-10104 These compone...

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Bushings, Part No. SPAC-M00227 are used to ensure NO electrical contact between the mechanical parts of the antenna (in the dome) and the mounting pole. This isolation is not required in vehicle installations but is required in maritime installations...

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SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna Installation Installation of the 3-axis antenna on the mast is done according to FIG 21. The diameter of the post shall preferably be between 35 and 50 mm using the standard clamp supplied in the kit. Note the TORQUES for bol...

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Figure 21 – SPAC-AS-MSV320 3-axis Antenna Installation Details MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 22 Plug for mounting pole Part No.: SPAC- MO0233 (1 0NLY) Coax cable With TNC type Connector Plastic bushing Part No.: SPAC-M00227 (6 ONLY). Screw Part No.:...

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Installing the Handset The handset can be mounted using a standard-sized microphone clip mount (included). Select a mounting position for the handset. The handset should be placed in a location which is easy for the user to see and reach (arm’s len...

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Error Code Diagnostics The following error messages may be displayed on the handset. MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 24 Error Condition SHUTDOWN, SEE DEALER COM: NO RESP - RETRY? COM: FAILURE - RETRY? INVALID SASK SEARCHING… WAIT… PTT FAIL PRES...

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Figure 22 – Error Codes MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 25 INVALID DN NO TG BLOCKED X-OVER FAILURE RF POWER FAILURE ANTENNA FAILURE WARNING! OVERHEAT INVALID PASSWORD WRONG LOCK CODE Signifies the user has entered a Directory Number (DN) that is no...

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Troubleshooting the Installation Steps to Basic Troubleshooting When troubleshooting, always record as much information as possible at all times. Start by asking the person who encountered the problem to describe the problem, the events leading up t...

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5) Troubleshoot by component Does the problem sound TU-related, antenna-related, handset-related or external equipment-related? Swap out a suspect component into a known working system (i.e. if the TU is suspect, try it out with a known working ante...

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MSAT-G2 Technical Specifications Figure 23 – Technical Specifications MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 28 Weight HUGHES 2100 TU = 0.8 lbs DT-200 Handset = 0.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna = 4.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna = 10.3 lbs Dimensions HUGHES 2100...

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MSAT-G2 Installation Guide 29 Mobile Satellite Ventures Customer Service 1-800-216-6728 [email protected] Copyright © 2005 MSV All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Mobile Satellite Ventures, LP. No part of t...