Thuraya ATLAS IP Satellite Terminal Installation Manual Rev 1.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual LIST OF CONTENT: REGULATORY INFORMATION_________________________________________________4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________________________ 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INSTALLERS AND USERS ___________________________ 8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________ 9 1 2 ATLAS IP TERMINAL_________________________________________________________ 10 1.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS ________________________________________________ 32 A-1 ADU’s Outline Dimensions and Weight _______________________________________ 32 A-2 ADU’s Hole Pattern (Cut-out Holes) _________________________________________ 33 A-5 BDU’s Outline Dimensions _________________________________________________ 34 A-4 Primary Handset’s Outline Dimensions _______________________________________ 34 Page 3 of 34
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communication Commission Notice FCC Identifier: QO4-AVIATLASIP USE CONDITIONS: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Declaration of Conformity: Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd., 8, Tai Seng Link, Level 5 (Wing 2), Singapore 534158.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Power Supply Turn off the power at the mains switchboard before beginning of the installation. Confirm the power voltage is compatible with voltage rating of the equipment. It is highly recommended to use +24V DC power line, provided that it is available on the vessel. In case of unavailability of +24V DC power line provided by the vessel, an external AC/DC power supply of 115/230V AC with its output of +24V DC can be used.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Obtaining Licensing For Thuraya Transceivers Under rights given under ITU Radio Regulations, local telecommunications administrations establish and enforce national rules and regulations governing types of emissions, power levels, and other parameters that affect the purity of signal, which may be radiated in the various frequency bands of the radio spectrum.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INSTALLERS AND USERS General It is important that the user of this equipment read and observe all safety requirements and operate the terminal according to the descriptions published in this manual. Failure to comply may result in risk of injury or equipment failure and voids the validity of the warranty provided by equipment manufacturer.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ADU Above Deck Unit (To be installed in an exposed area) Below Deck Unit (To be installed in protected area) Wi-Fi +12V / 24V DC BDU AC/DC Power Supply Unit RS232 Serial Navigation Equipment GPS O/P (NMEA 0183) PoE (1x) LAN (3x) Router Primary Handset External Devices I/O Interface Solid line refers to the basic configuration.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 1 ATLAS IP TERMINAL 1.1 Introduction The Atlas IP terminal consists of two units; Below Deck Equipment (BDU) which is a communication unit Above Deck Equipment (ADU) which is an antenna unit 1.2 Above Deck Equipment The ADU is an active tracking antenna unit.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 1.3 Below Deck Equipment The BDU is the heart unit of the Atlas IP Terminal. It has several interface ports and handles all communication links between the ADU and the local communication devices such as analog telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc. The BDU is supplied by +12V or +24V DC power supply and it supplies to the ADU via a single RF / coaxial antenna cable. 1.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2 INSTALLATION OF ATLAS IP TERMINAL 2.1 2.1.1 Installation of ADU Overview In general, any obstructing objects like mast near the antenna unit can block reception or transmission from a satellite’s line of sight. In addition, RF radiation emitting from the antenna will affect human body. When selecting a mounting location, it is important to ensure that the antenna unit shall be free of severe vibration and shock and heat and smoke from funnel.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2.1.3 Interference The antenna unit must be mounted as far as possible away from the ship’s radars, MF/HF antennas, communication/navigation antennas, VSAT system and any high power radio transmitter (including other Inmarsat-based system). As for a ship’s radar (see below), it is difficult to provide the exact minimum distance between a radar and the antenna unit due to different type of radars in terms of power, radiation pattern and operating frequency band.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2.1.4 Obstruction The mounting position of the antenna unit especially its line-of-sight are possibly obstructed by any large obstacle in a vessel or ship. This will result in the degradation of the satellite signal. It is very important to choose the ideal installation site on the upper deck to minimise the satellite blocking.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2.1.5 Antenna Mast The ADU should be located at least 3-meter away from the ship’s mast having a diameter of less than 15cm. If the antenna mast is available on the vessel and it is free of any shock or vibration, its physical size shall support the weight and size of the ADU. An example of the antenna mast is illustrated as below and the recommendations of the antenna masts : The mast should provide the internal hole for the installation of the coaxial cable.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Clearance holes for M6 ( Recommended >φ6.5mm) Cut-hole Dimension for In case of the existing mast’s flange in a vessel or ship does not fit the ADU’s mounting base’s holes, a custom-made mechanical adaptation flange is to be designed and plate, which acts as an interface between the existing mast and the ADU. Custom-made mechanical adaptation flange 2.1.6 Installing ADU The ADU is carefully unpacked and checked for any damage.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Put the ADU on the mounting flange and use 6 sets of M6 x 20 Hex head screw bolts with flat washers into the threaded holes of ADU mounting base via the mounting flange’s holes. Tighten the flat washers and screw to the antenna unit in order to secure it to the mounting flange. Alternatively it can be mounted on the long pole. The physical dimension of a long pole shall be preferably at 2 meter height with its diameter ranges from Ø35 to Ø 50mm.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual For maintenance and checking, the BDU’s location has sufficient space at its sides and rear. The BDU can be installed on a desktop, bulkhead, top ceiling or under captain’s console where the wall thickness is required minimum 15mm. The procedure of the installing the BDU is simple as follow: Place the BDU on the desired installation area. Look for the holes of the BDU’s mounting brackets.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2.3 Installation of Primary Handset and Cradle 2.3.1 Connecting Primary Handset with a Cable Holder The procedure of the installing Primary Handset with the cable holder is simple as follow: a. Connect the handset to BDU’s handset port. b. Mount the cable holder to secure the handset connector against the BDU’s front panel. Cable Holder c. At the bottom of the BDU, use M3 x 8 mm screw to secure the cable holder and handset’s connection to the BDU’s handset port.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 2.3.2 Overview The primary handset is provided with cradle. It can be mounted on a desktop, bulkhead, top ceiling or under captain’s console as similar as the BDU. The primary handset is to be separated from its cradle so that the cradle can be fixed with the M5 x 12mm self-tapping screws. The procedure of the installing the cradle is simple as follow: a. Separate the handset from the cradle and remove the plastic cover of the cradle. b.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 3 CONNECTIONS Below is the interconnection diagram of Atlas IP Terminal with the cables. 25-meter Antenna Cable Antenna Unit (ADU) 1.5m Ethernet LAN (Category 5) Cable Computer Bolt to vessel’s hull 1.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 3.1 BDU’s Outputs Connection The additional information of the output ports of Serial and GPIO. 3.1.1 RS-232 Serial Connector The BDU has a serial connector for outputting the GPS data in NMEA0183 Navigation Equipment RS-232 Output Pinout Pin No. Signal Pin 3 TX Pin 2 RX Pin 5 GND RS-232 PINOUT Pin No.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 3.1.2 GPIO Output Port The BDU has a dedicated 12-pin phoenix connector to provide GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) interface to the external devices.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 3.1.3 Grounding Stud The BDU has a grounding stud with a locking screw for the earth cable (with its colors of green and yellow) with its lug. It is recommended to include spring washers to secure the lug to the grounding stud. Grounding Stud 4 GETTING STARTED ON THE SYSTEM 4.1 Installing the SIM card The system requires a SIM card to access the Thuraya network and it is provided by your Airtime Service Provider.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual SIM CARD Push the SIM card gently until it is being clicked and locked in place. A screwdriver can help to push the SIM card if the SIM card cannot be inserted properly. Tilt down the SIM card cover to its original position.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 4.2 Powering up the system 4.2.1 Switching on the BDU Use ON/OFF switch on the BDU’s front panel. It normally takes about 2 to 3 minutes for the whole terminal to be powered up. Wait for all LED indicators to turn green. LED Name TERMINAL ANTENNA REGISTERED DATA Status Meaning Blinking Green Steady Red Steady Green Steady Red No Light Steady Amber Steady Green Steady Red Steady Green No light (Off) BDU is functioning as the “heartbeat”.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 4.3 Settings on Web Console 4.3.1 Activating on Web Console Open the web browser (for example: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox.) and type http://192.168.2.1 in the Address field. Username and Password will be prompted. Default Username Password : admin : admin Click “Login” after entering the Username and Password.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 4.3.2 Data Connection Settings Click on the web console. Click Primary Profiles and set the following: Enable checkbox of “Set as default” and ensure “Standard” in the Profile Name. Enable radio button of “Standard” of Connection Type. Enable checkbox of “Always On (Auto PDP Context Activation)” Enable radio button of “Dynamic IP Address” of IP configuration.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual Click Settings and set the following: For the data connection, under the Ethernet mode, enable radio button of “Router Mode (Multi-User)” which is with NAT/PAT enabled for multi-user. Note: The Router settings cannot be changed while the Data connection is active. The Data session must be first disconnected. Click Update to allow the selection to take effect. Click Refresh to query the current mode.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 4.4 Selection of Data / CS Voice Mode The terminal is set as Data as the defaulted mode upon powering up the terminal. The Data mode is used for user to browse internet, email, ftp etc. The Voice mode is used for user to make a voice call via Primary Handset. There are 2 ways to switch from Data mode to Voice mode; Web Console* Select Settings>Admin>System Operation Mode, click radio button of “Voice” and then Update Settings.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual 5 GLOSSARY AC ADU BDU DC GPS GPIO Alternating Current Above Deck Equipment Below Deck Equipment Direct Current Global Position System General Purpose Input / Output Page 31 of 34
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS A-1 ADU’s Outline Dimensions and Weight Weight : 3 kg. Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual A-2 ADU’s Hole Pattern (Cut-out Holes) Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm.
Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual A-5 BDU’s Outline Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. A-4 Primary Handset’s Outline Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm.
Thuraya Atlas IP Terminal Quick Start Guide Atlas IP Antenna Unit 1. Radome Top 2. Radome Bottom 3. Antenna Connector (N-Type) 1 2 3 Atlas IP ADU Atlas IP Modem Unit 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 1. Status Indicators 8. LAN Ports 1, 2, 3 2. Antenna Connector (TNC) 9. PoE Port 3. Wi-Fi Antenna 10. Primary Handset Port 4. I/O Port 11. SIM Card Slot 5. RS-232 Serial Port 12. Circuit Breaker Reset 6. Alert Button 13. DC Input 7.
Atlas IP Terminal Simplified Block Diagram +24V/+12V DC Above Deck Unit (ADU) Installation 1 2 Connect antenna cable to ADU properly without kinking it. Ensure that there is a rubber gasket between the ADU’s base and the mounting surface of the pole mount or mast. Secure ADU to the pole mount or mast by using M6 x 25mm screws and flat washers. Below Deck Unit (BDU) Installation Graphical Representative Only. Place BDU onto the desired installation area.
Getting Start • • • • Connect the cables and accessories as show in Terminal Simplified Block Diagram. Insert a Thuraya SIM card, with the gold printed circuit facing down and switch on Atlas IP Terminal. User can access the web console when the Terminal LED turns blinking green while other LEDs turn green. System is ready for normal operation at the defaulted DATA mode.
Accessing Web Console Open the web browser. Type http://192.168.2.1 in the Address field. 3 1 Type in admin in Username field and admin in Password field. Click Login. 2 The terminal will register to the network, achieve GPS acquisition and satellite region. The terminal will register to the network, achieve GPS acquisition and satellite region. Deactivating / Activating a Data Session with the Web Console 1 Select Settings>Admin>System Operation Mode, click “Data” and then “Update Settings”.
