Sat B Extended Services

• Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17
• Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module

• Saturn Bm Dual Antenna
Saturn B Extended Services

Operator`s Manual
Supplement to
Saturn B Operator`s Manual
Introduction 5
General ............................................................... 5
Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 ................................ 5
Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module ...................... 6 Introduction
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions ..................... 9
Saturn B renter/owner Level ............................... 11
Installation of paid functions ............................. 12
Activation of paid functions ............................... 13
Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 17

Operation ............................................................... 17
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES ... 17
Call from telephone ................................................ 18
Terrestrial network ............................................. 19 Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17
Priority calls ...................................................... 19
Lease satellite positions .................................... 20
Configuring Lease Gateway LES ....................... 22
Selecting Ocean Region / switching mode ......... 23
Appendices ............................................................ 25
Lease Mode coverage map ................................ 25
Lease Mode azimuth map ................................. 26
Lease Mode elevation map ................................ 27
Normal Mode coverage map .............................. 28
Normal Mode azimuth map ................................ 29 Saturn B Enhanced
Normal Mode elevation map .............................. 30 Bitrate Module
Distress alarm ................................................... 31
Saturn B Enhanced
Bitrate Module 35
Installation .............................................................. 35
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ........................... 36
Comtech Modem - CDM-550T ........................... 37
RF installation ................................................... 37
Connectors on Interface Converter Unit - ICU .... 40 Saturn Bm Dual Antenna
Operating modes .................................................... 42
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ........................... 42
Fixed ...................................................................... 44
Hotline call - configuration ................................. 45
Hotline call - activation ...................................... 49
Manual call from ICU - configuration .................. 51
Manual call from ICU - activation ....................... 55
Manual call from Handset - activation ................ 57
Demand Assignment Services ................................ 60
Variable Bandwidth System (VBS) and Maintenance
Variable Bitrate (CN17Ext) ................................ 60
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) ...................... 61
Cont`d on next page
Saturn B Extended Services – Supplement to Saturn B Operator’s Manual

Doc. No. 105530 Rev. 1.03 09/04
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) -
hotline activation ............................................... 63
manual call setup .............................................. 68
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) .................................. 69
CN17 Extension (cn17ext) -
hotline activation ............................................... 69
manual call setup .............................................. 74
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna 77

Installation .............................................................. 77
Connecting up ................................................... 77
Antenna switchover ........................................... 78
Dual Antenna Switch power up .......................... 78
Setting up cut-out zones ................................... 81
Configuration ..................................................... 83
Maintenance 85
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This manual complies with MCU software version no. 7.30
© Nera SatCom AS, 2004

Saturn B Extended Services
Introduction
Introduction
General
In addition to regular Inmarsat-B services, Saturn B equipment with
software for Extended Services provides as follows:
• Inmarsat-B Lease Mode CN17
• Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module
Inmarsat-B Lease Mode and Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module
are special services provided by some LESOs.
• Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions
The services are generally operated through global beam of
Inmarsat’s spare satellites (Inmarsat I2 and spare I3 satellites),
however, Saturn B may operate on I3 Spotbeams if allocated.
Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17

Inmarsat offers operation for parties who want to establish closed
network services. CN17 is a system for long term communication.
The Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 offers the same service (less
Distress) as with Saturn B in Inmarsat Normal Mode.
The Lease Gateway LES generally only offers 16 kbps Voice and
64 kbps High Speed Data services.
Example:
Saturn Bm Lease
Marine Gateway
LES
Display
Handset
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
SHIFT
ON
1
4
DEL
2
5
3
6
Telephone
Network
7 8 9
0
Saturn B
Path established by
Saturn B terminal via
satellite
MCU w/Lease software PC/
modem Data
Telephone(s) Network
Local PABX
Data/modem
communication (option)
Figure 1 Lease Mode communication path.
Saturn B Extended Services 5

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
• Saturn B equipment provided with software capability for Inmarsat

Lease Mode Services.
• No extra additional hardware is needed, however, a Lease Mode
Opening Key is required.
• For operation, please note that Saturn B needs to be
commissioned for this service.
• If Saturn B also is commissioned for Inmarsat normal mode, the
IMN Numbers registered for the terminal remain unchanged for
use in normal mode.
Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module

Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module (EBM) requires installation of
an Interface Converter Unit (ICU) and an External Modem unit.
EBM is a system for long term communication over a leased satellite
channel. Initiation of lease service is by selection of speed, type of
modulation and channel (frequency) both at the MES and LES.
The system is open for operation through Inmarsat’s lease satellites
only.
• For operation, please note that Saturn B needs to be
commissioned for this service.
• If Saturn B is commissioned for Inmarsat normal mode, the IMN
Numbers registered for the terminal remain unchanged for use in
normal mode.
Saturn B with Enhanced Bitrate Module (EBM) offers three different
services:
• Fixed
• Variable Bandwidth System (VBS)
• Variable Bit Rate (CN17Ext)
Fixed
The Fixed service is a manual operation where frequency, speed etc.
is agreed upon with the Lease Gateway LES and set up manually
each time you initiate a connection.
6 Saturn B Extended Services
Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Saturn Bf Saturn Bm Marine Saturn Bt2 Transporter
Saturn B
RF
Interface
Converter Unit Satellite
ICU Modem
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
SHIFT
ON
NERA
DEL
1 2 3
4 5 6 Saturn
B
7 8 9
0
Saturn B Router
MCU
Figure 2 Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module system.

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Variable Bandwidth System (VBS), and

Variable Bit Rate (CN17Ext)
VBS is a Telenor/COMSAT LES system implementation, whereas
CN17Ext is a Nera/Stratos system implementation. They provide
ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship dial-up service. Selection of speed,
channel etc. is automatic, based on request and available service
(channel/speed).
The systems include frequency management at the LES for optimum
use of leased channel(s). The VBS and CN17Ext systems are based
on extended Inmarsat signalling.
The services are open for operation through Inmarsat’s lease
satellites only.
Opening Keys
The opening keys required to activate the Lease Mode modules are
indicated below:
S.W. Rev. 7.30
Lease mode pin code
Lease Mode
Saturn B
CN17 EBM EBM pin code
No extra pin code
Fixed VBS CN17Ext

Comsat/Telenor Nera/Stratos
No extra pin code VBS pin code No extra pin code
Figure 3 System opening keys.

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions
Saturn Bm equipment with Antenna ADE Mk2 version (with electronic
sensors) and CTRL SW Series 7.12 and up, may be modified for
Dual Antenna operation.
Opening Keys
• Opening Key for Inmarsat Lease Mode is required for operation in
Inmarsat Lease Mode and Dual Antenna operation.
• No Opening Key is required for Dual Antenna Operation.
System
A Dual Antenna system comprises two separate Saturn Bm
installations and a Dual Antenna Switch (DAS).
A Rotary Joint Kit, part 101210 is required for both Saturn Bm
Antennas. The Dual Antenna system is only functional for Inmarsat
Lease Mode operations.
Antenna-A Antenna-B
Saturn B Saturn B
Dual Antenna Switch

DAS
DIAL 00+INTL
RF RF LTNI+00 LAID
TEL. NO.+ +.ON .LET
SHIFT TFIHS
ON NO
DEL
NERA NERA LED
1 2 3 3 2 1
4 Saturn 4
Control
5 6 Saturn 6 5
B B
7 8 9 9 8 7
0 0
MCU-A MCU-B
Figure 4 Dual Antenna system.

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
The Dual Antenna Switch allows the MCU-A (dedicated as MASTER)

to select one of the two antennas for satellite communication.
For further details, see Dual Antenna description later in this manual.

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Saturn B renter/owner Level
The Saturn B terminals provide the following access levels in addition
to USER (1) level and OPERATOR (2) level:
• RENTER (3), and
• OWNER (4)
The RENTER and OWNER levels are protected by passwords.
The default password for both levels is 1 2 3 4 5 6.
Password protection can be used to restrict operative functions to
different parameter levels, e.g.:
• level 4 (OWNER) allowed to change setup.
• level 3 (RENTER) allowed to read data.
• level 2 (OPERATOR) given no access to reading or setup.
• level 1 (USER) has standard minimum operational functions.
These restrictions can be applied according to function, e.g.:
the RENTER level can be allowed to configure the ASD function, but
restricted to reading only in the access code function.
An individual password may be assigned to level 3 and 4 using the "SET
PASSWORD" function no.13, see the Saturn B Data Service manual.
To set access level:
SET USER
1 Select SET USER LEVEL function (12): FUNC 1 ABC 2 PLAY
DEF
LEVEL
12 ON
LEVEL:
2 Display the current level: ENTER
USER
ON
3 Key in operator level ref. number,

LEVEL:
e.g. 3 (RENTER): ENTER 3 GHI
?
3=RENTER, 4=OWNER
4 Key in the current password for this
ON
level (the default password

1 2 3 PASSWORD
is 1 2 3 4 5 6): ENTER
ABC
PLAY
DEF GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 PQR
?
ON
LEVEL:
5 The terminal is now set to RENTER LEVEL: ENTER
RENTER
This level is active until a new level is set or the
terminal is switched off. Therefore, set the level ON
back to USER when finished with your operations.
and revert to IDLE: 3x ESC

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Installation of paid functions

When purchasing one or a set of Optional Enhanced Functions, an
"Opening Key" will be provided that cause the function(s) to be in-
stalled.
Proceed as under "To set access level":
1 Select SET USER LEVEL function (12)
2 Display current level
3 At the "LEVEL" prompt, key in 5 9 6.
4 At the "PASSWORD" prompt, key in the "Opening Key" provided by
the agent.
The function(s) are now installed.
5 Activate the function using the ENHANCED SETUP function (89),
see next page.

Introduction cont`d
Introduction cont'd
Activation of paid functions
The Inmarsat-B Lease Mode CN17, Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module and Variable
Bandwidth System must be activated to allow operation and configuration:
1 Select ENHANCED SETUP FUNC 8 TAX
9 LIGHT ENHANCED
function (89), VWX YZÆ
SETUP
LIST 89
CHARGEONTONE
PASSIVE
and
ON
LIST LEASE MODE

scroll down to LEASE MODE PASSIVE: PASSIVE
2 Select LEASE MODE status: ENTER

1 STATUSON
0=passive,1=active
ABC
1
SETUP OPE.
3 Assign operation access level: ENTER 2 PLAY
DEF
2
ON
2=operator , 3=renter, 4=owner

LEASE MODE
4 Activate the LEASE MODE function: ENTER
ACTIVE
ON
ON
LIST COMSAT_VBS
5 Scroll down to COMSAT_VBS PASSIVE: PASSIVE
STATUSON
6 Change the COMSAT_VBS status: ENTER
1 ABC
1
0=passive,1=active
SETUP OPE.
7 Assign operation access level: ENTER 2 PLAY
DEF
2
ON
COMSAT VBS
8 Activate the COMSAT_VBS function: ENTER
ACTIVE
ON
ON
NERA_EBM
9 Scroll down to NERA_EBM PASSIVE: LIST
PASSIVE
STATUSON
10 Change the NERA_EBM status: ENTER
1 ABC
1
0=passive,1=active
2 SETUP OPE.
11 Assign operation access level: ENTER
PLAY
DEF
2 ON
UPDATEONOPE.
and update level: ENTER 3 GHI
3
NERA_EBM
12 Activate the NERA_EBM function: ENTER
ACTIVE
Revert to IDLE: 3x ESC

ON

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LEASE MODE CN17 CONTENTS
INMARSAT LEASE
MODE CN17
Operation ............................................................ 17
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES17
Call from telephone ............................................ 18
Terrestrial network ......................................... 19
Priority calls ................................................... 19
Lease satellite positions ................................. 20
Configuring Lease Gateway LES ................... 22
Selecting Ocean Region / switching mode ..... 23
Appendices ......................................................... 25
Lease Mode coverage map ........................... 25
Lease Mode azimuth map ............................. 26
Lease Mode elevation map ............................ 27
Normal Mode coverage map ......................... 28
Normal Mode azimuth map ............................ 29
Normal Mode elevation map .......................... 30
Distress alarm ............................................... 31

LEASE MODE CN17 Operation
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES
• Ready for operation: LEASE MODE

Dial TphNO+
Lease mode signal ON
strength indication
1 Key in the telephone LES 801

1 2 3 4 5 6
Call from Display

PLAY
number, e.g.: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR
123456
(Closed Networks will have
different numbering plans) ON
2 Initiate the call: SPC
Handset
Slow beeps are heard during call setup.
The square indicator appears when LES
has accepted the call.
Ringing tone is heard until answer.
LEASE MODE
3 Clear the call when finished: ESC
Dial TphNO+
ON
To check the Lease Gateway LES

FUNC 5 7 Lease Gateway
in the current Ocean Region: MNO STU
LES
57 ON
(To modify, see
"Configuring Lease Gateway")
ENTER
AOR-E
LES 801
1 ON
and revert: 3x ESC

Operation cont’d LEASE MODE CN17
Call from telephone
A telephone is used for basic telephone calls. Control of functions
and other facilities must be done from the Display Handset.
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES
1 2 3 4 5 6 routes the call via the preselected Gate-

Call from telephone
way LES.
For subscriber number, see the specific Closed Network numbering
plan.
Last number redialing
0 retransmits the last number*.
Short number dialing (prefix 23)
2 3 1 5 fetches and sends the telephone number stored

under short number 15*.
*Also applies when dialing from Display Handset.
18 Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17

LEASE MODE CN17
Terrestrial Network and

Operation cont’d
Priority Calls
Terrestrial network
Dialing through a selected terrestrial network is only possible using
the preselected Lease Gateway LES.
The selected network number may be in the range 0 to 127.
Example of call through preselected Lease Gateway, and network 1:
8 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
network priority calls

Terrestrial and
LEASE GATEWAY LES
PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
CLOSED NETWORK NUMBER
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 1
or 2 ahead of the ordinary call digits gives the call priority 1 or 2
*
*
respectively.
Assignment of priority level is only possible using preselected Lease
Gateway LES and selected network.
Example of priority 1 call through the Lease Gateway LES, e.g. 801:
8 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
LEASE GATEWAY LES

PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
PRIORITY

Lease satellite positions
The System Information subfunction no. 45 provides the position of
the present Lease Mode satellites.
See also Appendix, Lease Mode Satellite Coverage Map.
Note!
Lease Mode users operating manually pointed or directly pointed
antennas must keep themselves informed about satellite position
changes.
Lease Satellite
To update satellite position data, see next page.

position
Current Lease Mode satellite positions

1 Select LEASE SAT POS LEASE SATPOS
function (45): FUNC 4 JKL 5 MNO
OceanReg
45 ON
LIST AOR-W
2 ENTER list of Ocean Regions: ENTER
98 WEST
ON
AOR-E
Scroll down through the list, 25 EAST
as required.
ON
POR
142 WEST
ON
IOR
LIST
109 EAST
ON
and revert: 3x ESC

LEASE MODE CN17 Operation cont’d
Updating satellite positions
The System Information subfunction no. 45 provides the position of
the present Lease Mode satellites.
Since satellite data are not updated automatically, new positions and/
or satellites must be keyed in manually. Only required when using
direct pointing satellite search.
Procedure:
position cont'd
Lease Satellite
1 Select LEASE SAT POS LEASE SAT POS
function (45):
FUNC 4 JKL 5 MNO
OceanReg
45 ON
LIST AOR-W
2 Enter list of Ocean Regions: ENTER
98 WEST
ON
AOR-E
Scroll down through the list, 25 EAST
as required.
ON
POR
142 WEST
ON
IOR
LIST
103 EAST
ON
3 At the required satellite, LONGITUDE

ENTER 1 0 9 LIGHT
key in the new data: ABC ÄÖÜ YZÆ

109
ON
LOCATION
4 Select east or west, e.g.: ENTER 0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=east, 1=west
ON
IOR
5 Enter the new satellite location:
ENTER
103 EAST
ON
and revert: 3x ESC

Configuring Lease Gateway LES
A Lease Gateway LES must be selected for the Ocean Region prior
to initiate Lease Mode operation:
1 Select Lease Gateway

LeaseGateway
function (57): FUNC 5 7
LES
MNO STU
57 ON
Reg/Switching Mode
Selecting Ocean
Ocean Region
designation
2 Read the Lease Gateway LES IOR
for e.g. Indian Ocean Region (3): ENTER
LES 0
(Scroll up/down to set the Lease Land Earth
Gateway LES for another Ocean Region.) Station code 3 ON
Ocean Region
ref. no.
Entering Lease Gateway

3 Key in the lease LES LEASE GTWAY
Code, e.g. no. 20: ENTER 2 PLAY
DEF 0 ÄÖÜ
20
3 ON
IOR
4 Store e.g. LES 20 as gateway: ENTER
LES 20
3 ON
and revert: 3x ESC
Note!
If the message ILLEGAL CHOICE appears, the entered LES does not
exist in the specified Ocean Region.
The existing Lease Gateway LESs may be obtained using the LES
CAPABILITIES function no. 60.
After selection of Lease Gateway LES, select Ocean Region
(SHIFT+LES) to take the new Lease Gateway LES in use.

LEASE MODE CN17 Operation cont’d
Selecting Ocean Region / switching mode
A Lease Gateway LES must be preselected for the Ocean Region
prior to selecting Lease mode operation, see next page.
Use the Satellite Coverage Map in the appendix to select the Ocean
Region at your location:
Ocean Region Ref. No.
0 Atlantic Ocean Region West: AOR-W
Configuring Lease
1 Atlantic Ocean Region East: AOR-E
2 Pacific Ocean Region: POR
3 Indian Ocean Region: IOR
Gateway LES
Current Region
To display the selected
LES
OCEAN REGION
Ocean Region directly: SHIFT
PTT
AOR-W
0 ON
To Modify Ocean Region ref. no.

ENT=SELECT
1 Enter EDIT MODE: ENTER
AOR-W
LIST
and scroll up/down to required region:
0 ON
ENT=SELECT
Note! The antenna must be connected AOR-E
when selecting Ocean Region. 1 ON
For land mobile terminals, the antenna ENT=SELECT

must be repointed accordingly. Not used
POR
The Ocean Region may also be selected 2 ON
via the CURRENT OCEAN REGION ENT=SELECT

function no. 20. LIST
IOR
3 ON
Switching between Lease Mode

and Normal Mode operation
2 Toggle *-key to select (LEASE appears) DATA ENT=SELECT
or deselect Lease Mode operation: ØÅ.
IOR Lease
3 ON
COMMAND
3 Enter selected mode: ENTER
ACCEPTED
SEARCHING
ON
SATELLITE(S)
ON

Satellite search levels – Saturn Bm Marine only
The search level used during an Initial Search or an Auto Search is
described in the Saturn Bm Operator’s Manual, see "Satellite
Search" in chapter 2. operation.
The table below describes the search level patterns when operating
in Lease Mode (0,1,2,6 and 7 are optional):
Normal mode Lease Mode CN17

satellite search
0: NO_SEARCH
No automatic search is performed.
Automatic
1: AZIMUTH_ONLY
Antenna uses the last known elevation in the Antenna uses the last elevation in
current Ocean Region, and sweeps 360 current Ocean Region, and
degrees horizontally for last active NCSC sweeps 360 degrees horizontally
frequency. for selected CESAL frequency.
2: ACTIVE_FREQ
Recommended for initial search for Lease Mode Antenna searches for selected
operation. CESAL frequency in the current
Antenna makes a hemispheric scan for last Ocean Region.
NCSC frequency in the current Ocean Region.
3: REGION_FREQS
Antenna a hemispheric scan for all active NCSC Same as Lease Mode for
frequencies in the current Ocean Region. ACTIVE_FREQ.
4: ALL_REGIONS
Antenna a hemispheric scan for last active
NCSC frequency for all Ocean Regions.
Same as for ACTIVE_FREQ.
5: FULL_SEARCH
Antenna searches whole hemisphere for all
active NCSC frequencies for all Ocean Regions.
6: DIRECT_SAT
Antenna uses heading, position and satellite Antenna uses heading, position
position to calculate and point directly to the and satellite position to calculate
satellite for current Ocean Region. and point directly to the satellite.
7: DIRECT_BEST
Antenna uses heading, position and satellite Same DIRECT_SAT.
position to calculate and point directly to the
satellite for each Ocean Region, determining
and selecting the best Ocean Region to use,
searching all possible NCSC frequencies.

180 W 160 W 140 W 120 W 100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W 20 W 0 20 E 40 E 60 E 80 E 100 E 120 E 140 E 160 E 180E
LONGITUDE
Eik 60 N
60 N
Laurentides Goonhilly Burum

Raisting
Southbury Aussaguel

Santa Paula Yamaguchi
30 N 30 N
LEASE MODE CN17
UAE
Cape DAguilar
Kuantan COMSAT Eurasia

Sentosa
0 0
(POR) (AOR-W) (AOR-E) (IOR)
142 W 98 W 25 E 109 E
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
30 S BT Pacific 30 S
Perth
60 S 60 S
5° Elevation 5° Elevation 5° Elevation 5° Elevation
Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean West Atlantic Ocean East Indian Ocean
Region (POR) Region (AORW) Region (AORE) Region (IOR)
East Pacific Americas Europe Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific Lease satellite
Appendix – Lease Mode coverage map
(2F3) (USA) (EMEA) (ASPAC) designations:
25
Lease Mode satellite
coverage map
Lease Mode
azimuth map
26
LONGITUDE
100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W 20 W 0 20 E 40 E 60 E 80 E 100 E 120 E 140 E 160 E 180 160 W 140 W 120 W 100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W 20 W 0 20 E
60 N 60 N
30 N 30 N
160 180 200 160 180 200 160 180 200 160 180 200
140 220 140 220 140 220140 220
120 240 120 240 120 120
240 240
0
100 260 100 260 100 100 260 260 0
80 280 80 280 80 80 280 280
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
60 300 60 300 60 60 300 300
40 320 40 320 40 32040 320
30 S
20 360 340 20 360 340 20 360 340 20 360 340 30 S
Appendix – Lease Mode azimuth map
60 S 60 S
Atlantic Ocean East Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean West
Region (AORE) Region (IOR) Region (POR) Region (AORW)
Europe Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific East Pacific Americas
(EMEA) (ASPAC) (2F3) (USA)
Example:
Azimuth angle for the plotted position
320° for the AOR-E satellite
43° for the IOR satellite
Be careful not to read the wrong angle in
LEASE MODE CN17
areas where two satellites overlap.

LONGITUDE
15 15 15 15
60 N 60 N
30 30 30 30
45 45 45 45
30 N 30 N
60 60 60 60

75 75 75 75
LEASE MODE CN17
0 0
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
75 75 75 75
30 S
60 60 60 60 30 S
45 45 45 45
30 30 30 30
60 S 60 S
15 15 15 15
Atlantic Ocean East Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean West
Region (AORE) Region (IOR) Region (POR) Region (AORW)
Europe Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific East Pacific Americas
(EMEA) (ASPAC) (2F3) (USA)
Example:
Elevation angle for the plotted position
15 ° for the IOR satellite
Appendix – Lease Mode elevation map
27
Lease Mode
elevation map
Normal Mode
coverage map
28
180 W 160 W 140 W 120 W 100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W 20 W 0 20 E 40 E 60 E 80 E 100 E 120 E 140 E 160 E 180E
LONGITUDE
Eik 60 N
60 N
Laurentides Goonhilly Burum

Raisting
Southbury Aussaguel
Santa Paula Yamaguchi

30 N 30 N
UAE
Cape DAguilar
Kuantan COMSAT Eurasia

0 POR AOR-W AOR-E IOR Sentosa POR 0
178 E 54 W 15.5 W 64.5 E 178 E
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
Appendix – Normal Mode coverage map
30 S BT Pacific 30 S
Perth
60 S 60 S
5° Elevation 5° Elevation 5° Elevation 5° Elevation 5° Elevation
TEL: 872 TLX: 582 TEL: 874 TLX: 584 TEL: 871 TLX: 581 TEL: 873 TLX: 583 TEL: 872 TLX: 582
Pacific Ocean Region Atlantic Ocean West Region Atlantic Ocean East Region Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region
POR AORW AORE IOR POR
LEASE MODE CN17

LONGITUDE
60 N 60 N
30 N 30 N
160 180 200 160 180 200 160 180 200 160 180 200
140 220 140 220 140 220 140 220

120 240 120 240 120 240 120 240
0
100 260 100 260 100 260 100 260 0
LEASE MODE CN17
80 280 80 280 80 280 80 280

LATITUDE
LATITUDE
60 300 60 300 60 300 60 300
40 320 40 320 40 320 40 320
30 S
20 360 340 20 360 340 20 360 340 20 360 340 30 S
60 S 60 S
Atlantic Ocean Region East Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region Atlantic Ocean Region West
AOR-E IOR POR AOR-W
Example:
Azimuth angle for the plotted position
50° for the IOR satellite
Appendix – Normal Mode azimuth map
29
Normal Mode
azimuth map
Normal Mode
elevation map
30
LONGITUDE
15 15 15 15
60 N 60 N
30 30 30 30
45 45 45 45
30 N 30 N
60 60 60 60
75 75 75 75
0 0
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
75 75 75 75
30 S
60 60 60 60 30 S
45 45 45 45
Appendix – Normal Mode elevation map
30 30 30 30
60 S 60 S
15 15 15 15
Atlantic Ocean Region East Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region Atlantic Ocean Region West
AOR-E IOR POR AOR-W
Example:
Elevation angle for the plotted position
17 ° for the IOR satellite
LEASE MODE CN17

LEASE MODE CN17 Appendix – Distress alarm
Supplement to Saturn Bm Installation Manual
Distress alarm
On a Saturn Bm Marine terminal with MCU lease mode software, the
Distress Alarm function is not available even when operating in
normal mode.
New installations
The equipment should be installed as described in the Saturn Bm
Installation manual, with the exception of mounting and setting up of
Distress alarm
the Distress Alarm unit.
Existing installations
For Saturn Bm installations with Distress Alarm unit(s) already includ-
ed, the unit(s) must be disconnected and removed.
A common "serial" cable connects both Distress Alarm units and
Message Indicator units to the Main Control Unit. When removing a
Distress Alarm unit, the cables should be interconnected in a stand-
ard 4-pole connection box as indicated below.
4-POLE CONNECTION BOX
Red Red
Blue Blue
Green Green
Yellow Yellow
TB1 TB2
To TB1 on next
Distress Alarm Unit
To MCU and/or
EXT I/O Message Indicator Unit
(J10) (if used)


E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E CONTENTS
Saturn B Enhanced
Bitrate Module 35
Installation .......................................................... 35
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ....................... 36
Comtech Modem - CDM-550T ....................... 37
RF installation ................................................ 37
Connectors on Interface Converter Unit - ICU 40
Operating modes ................................................ 42
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ....................... 42
Fixed .................................................................. 44
SATURN B ENHANCED
Hotline call - configuration ............................. 45
Hotline call - activation ................................... 49
BITRATE MODULE
Manual call from ICU - configuration .............. 51
Manual call from ICU - activation ................... 55
Manual call from Handset - activation ............ 57
Demand Assignment Services ........................... 60
Variable Bandwidth System (VBS) and
Variable Bitrate (CN17Ext) ............................ 60
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) .................. 61
hotline activation ............................................ 63
manual call setup ........................................... 68
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) .............................. 69
hotline activation ............................................ 69
manual call setup ........................................... 74
Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module 33

E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E Installation
Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module (EBM) offers three different
external high speed data service options. The services are only
available over lease mode satellites:
• Fixed
• Variable Bandwidth System (VBS)
• Variable Bitrate (CN17Ext)
Within each service both manual and hot-line access modes are
supported for channel activation.
In addition to the standard Saturn B installation, the Enhanced Bitrate
Module (EBM) consists of an Interface Converter Unit (ICU), and an
external modem unit (Comtech CDM-550T).
For activation, see Introduction > Activation of paid functions.
The system can be used in several different configurations to suite
the various user’s requirements and services offered by the LES
Gateway operators. Users will be aware that lease mode operation
ENHANCED BITRATE
means that there is a strong binding between terminals and the LES
MODULE Installation
operator effectively resembling Closed User Groups.
Access procedures and sequences may be different from those of
the regular Inmarsat legacy services in normal mode.

Installation cont'd E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
Interface Converter Unit - ICU
The ICU is either in normal mode (regular Inmarsat-B or Inmarsat
CN17), or in EBM mode.
In normal mode the Saturn B MCU is directly connected to the antenna
RX and TX paths, and the Comtech CDM-550T Modem is
disconnected.
In EBM mode the Comtech Modem is connected to the antenna RX and
TX paths while the MCU is only receiving and tracking the satellite.
The user’s DTE equipment is connected to the Comtech DTE port.
When a call/channel has been set up the data traffic bypasses the
MCU completely. During a call the MCU will remain tuned to, and
receive, the CESAL channel of the selected Lease Gateway.
Power ON Alarm EXTMODEM

indicator indicator button & indicator
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MODULE Installation
EXT. MODEM
ON ALARM
Interface Converter Unit MANUAL
MANUAL
button & indicator
Figure 5 Interface Converter Unit, front panel.
426 mm
245 mm
EXT. MODEM
ON ALARM 44 mm
MANUAL
1 RU
Interface Converter Unit
482 mm
Figure 6 Outline dimensions of the Interface Converter Unit, ICU (19" rack unit).
36 Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module

E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E Installation cont'd
Comtech Modem - CDM-550T
The EBM system is operated with the satellite modem type
Comtech 550-T.
For setup and operation, see the CDM-550T Installation and Opera-
tion Manual.
Indicators Keypad
UNIT FAULT STORED FAULT

ENT
TRANSMIT TRAFFIC REMOTE COMTECH CDM-550T MODEM
RECEIVE TRAFFIC EDMAC MODE S/N 0767 SW VER 1.01
CLR
ON LINE TEST MODE
Figure 7 Comtech Satellite Modem CDM-550T, front panel.
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
426 mm
310 mm
UNIT FAULT STORED FAULT
T OMTECH 44 mm
ENT
TRANSMIT TRAFFIC REMOTE COMTECH CDM-550T MODEM
RECEIVE TRAFFIC
ON LINE
EDMAC MODE
TEST MODE
CLR
S/N 0767 SW VER 1.01
CDM-550 1 RU
SATELLITE MODEM
482 mm
Figure 8 Outline dimensions of the Comtech Modem (19" rack unit).
RF installation
Items (see figure 9 and 10):
• Saturn B terminal (marine or land mobile)
• ICU
• Comtech Satellite Modem
• BNC 50 ohm 0.5m coaxial cable (2 pcs)
• TNC 50 ohm 1m coaxial cable (1 pcs)
• TNC 50 ohm to N-connector cable.

TNC-TNC TNC-N
RF BDE ADE
Saturn B BDE ICU Saturn B
(MCU) Antenna
Transmit IF Receive IF
BNC-BNC BNC-BNC
Transmit IF Receive IF
Comtech Modem
Figure 9 System RF connections.

ENHANCED BITRATE
Basic RF procedure:
MODULE Installation
See figures 9 and 10.

From a standard Saturn B installaton:
1 Turn off the Saturn B terminal.
2 At the Saturn B MCU, disconnect the coaxial cable between the
Saturn B MCU and the Antenna.
3 Connect the coaxial cable from the Saturn B Antenna to the ICU
connector marked “Saturn ADE”.
4 Connect the 1 m long TNC coaxial cable between the Saturn MCU
and the ICU connector marked "Saturn BDE".
5 Connect a BNC coaxial cable between the ICU "Transmit IF" con-
nector and the "Transmit IF" connector on the Comtech Modem.
6 Connect a BNC coaxial cable between the ICU “Receive IF” connec-
tor and the "Receive IF" connector on the Comtech Modem.
7 Turn ON the Saturn B terminal, the ICU and the Comtech Modem.
8 Verify that the power indicators on the Saturn B MCU, the ICU and
the Comtech Modem are lit.
Note! The Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module (EBM) option can only
be used with a Saturn B MCU prepared for Lease Mode operation,
see Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 earlier in this manual.

Main Control Unit - MCU
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5 HANDSET PC PRINTER
+ [11 - 34 VDC] - OFF

AUX EXT I/O GYRO NMEA-0183 DTE
5 4 3 2 1 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
9 8 7 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
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Remote Control Alarms Saturn DTE Transmit IF Receive IF Saturn BDE Saturn ADE
200mA MAX
85-265V ~
-o
47-63Hz
5 6 3
Pigtail
Termination Box
For grounding and wiring
details, see the Saturn Bm
Installation Manual
RF cable to/
from Antenna
Comtech Modem CDM-550T

100- 240 VOLTS ~
25 watts, 250 mA max

115 volt operation - use T1A fuses RS 422 V.35 98 MADE IN USA BY COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION S/N DATE
RS 232 (EIA 530)
230 volt operation - use T0.5A fuses
50/60 Hz
FUSES
Aux Serial
0
1
Receive IF Data Interface Alarms Remote Control Transmit IF
Figure 10 RF system connections.

Connectors on Interface Converter Unit - ICU
RF connectors
Saturn ADE: TNC 50 ohm, female
Saturn BDE: TNC 50 ohm, female
Receive IF: BNC 50 ohm, female
Transmit IF: BNC 50 ohm, female
Input level: 0 dBm
Data connectors
Saturn DTE: 25-pin DSUB, male
Pin number Pin name Notes
1 GND
2 RXD Input
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MODULE Installation
3 TXD Output
4 RTS Output
5 CTS Input
7 GND
All other pins are unconnected in the ICU.
ICU acts as a DTE.

ICU alarm connector
By connecting the Alarm connector to the corresponding connector
on the Comtech Modem the following additional features are pro-
vided:
1. The ICU will disable the RFtransmit signal towards the antenna if
"Unit Fault" (pin no. 5) is detected from the Comtech Modem, and
acknowledges by returning an "External Carrier Off" signal.
2. An "External Carrier Off" signal is also sent to the Comtech Modem
if an internal error should occur in the ICU.
3. An "External Carrier Off" signal is given when the ICU is in "normal
mode".
Alarms: 15-pin DSUB, female

Pin no. Pin name Notes Signal direction
ICU Comtech
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MODULE Installation
1 GND
4 GND
5 Unit Fault 10 kohm pullup to 5V
7 GND
8 Receive Traffic 10 kohm pullup to 5V
9 External Carrier Off RS232 1
13 GND
14 Transmit Traffic 10 kohm pullup to 5V
Remote Control: 9-pin DSUB, female

Pin no. Pin name Notes Signal direction
ICU Saturn B
6 REMOTE Input
5 GND

ICU acts as a DTE.

Operating modes E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
The ICU has two main operating modes, Normal mode and EBM
mode. See figure below.
ADE
TXLO
1573 MHz
TXIF
53.5 - 87.5MHz
1643.5 MHz
RXIF
1542 MHz 53.5 - 87.5MHz
DC -
10 MHz Buffer
MODULE operating modes
ENHANCED BITRATE
RXLO
1471.5 MHz
BDE
Figure 11 Interface Converter Unit, functional block diagram.
Normal mode
(regular Inmarsat B or Inmarsat Lease CN17 mode)
In Normal mode the ICU is transparent to the signals from the Saturn
B terminal, allowing ordinary Inmarsat traffic.
EBM mode
In EBM mode, the ICU acts as a frequency conversion unit between
the Comtech Modem 70 MHz IF signals and the Saturn B ADE L-
band signals. The TX converter frequency is 1573 MHz and the RX
converter frequency 1471.5 MHz. In this mode regular Inmarsat traffic
is not possible. The ICU is in EBM mode when the indicator next to
the EXT MODEM button is lit.
When configuring the Comtech Modem, make sure that the output
level is set to 0 dBm. A lower output level setting will cause a distur-
bance in the output of the Saturn B HPA.

E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E Operating modes cont`d
Changing modes
• Remote controlled by Saturn B MCU PC port through ICU's Re-
mote Control port.
• Manually by first pressing the ICU button "Manual" on the ICU
front panel and then "Ext. Modem".
MODULE operating modes

ENHANCED BITRATE

Fixed E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
Enhanced Bitrate Module (EBM)
General
The Fixed service option, which is supported from software version
7.12 and above, requires that the Comtech Modem is
preprogrammed with fixed channels and data rates. Since channels
and data rates are pre-defined there is no exchange of parameter
information between the Saturn B terminal and the Gateway LES.
In the Fixed service option a call is always initiated from mobile.
• Installation must include opening keys for high_speed_data (see
the Saturn B Data Service manual), lease_mode, and nera_ebm.
• For activation of Lease Mode and EBM, using the ENHANCED
SETUP function (89), see Activation of paid functions in the
Introduction section.
• Program preferred Lease Gateway in corresponding ocean region
in menu LEASE GATEWAY LES function (57).
ENHANCED BITRATE
• Select correct current ocean region and lease mode with

CURRENT OCEAN REGION function (20). Terminal will tune to
the CESAL TDM channel of the selected Lease Gateway, and
display ‘LeaseMode’ in handset display when ready for call.
Note that the pre-defined fixed lease channels (RX/TX) apply to one
Fixed
particular ocean region only. Users should avoid activating a lease

channel in the wrong ocean region as this may disturb other
connections.
Activating the Enhanced Bitrate Module

When purchasing the Enhanced Bitrate Module, an "Opening Key"
will be provided that allows the function to be installed in the Saturn B
Main Control Unit.
1 Select SET USER LEVEL function (12)
2 Display current level.
3 Key in 5 9 6 at the "LEVEL" prompt.
4 Key in the "Opening Key" provided by the agent/Nera SatCom.
The Enhanced Bitrate Module is now installed.

E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E Fixed cont`d
Hotline call - configuration
Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - Function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE FUNC 7 0 CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70): STU ÄÖÜ
PORTS
70 ON
2 ENTER the list of connectors, and

ENTER
HANDSET
scroll down to the DTE connector: PHONE
ON
LIST DTE5PRINTER
MNO
(Default) DTE
ON
ENHANCED BITRATE
3 Key in high speed data TERM TYPE
service for DTE connector:
ENTER 5 MNO
5
Fixed cont'd
5=high speed data (HSD),
ON
6=DTE Port Expander (SWI),
7=Asynchronous data (ASD)
8=printer (PRN) ENTER
DTE
HSD
ON
Note! Refer to the Saturn terminal’s Operator’s Manual for further

information.

Fixed cont`d E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
Hotline call - configuration cont'd
Access mode type - Function 85
When the HIGH SPEED DATA CONFIG function (85) is set to
ext. modem, EBM is used for all HSD channel connections. The Saturn B
terminal remains tuned to the selected CESAL channel even for the
duration of a HSD call. The Main Control Unit (MCU) controls the antenna
and maintains the high-power amplifier (HPA) ON for the duration of the
call. The ICU performs frequency conversion and effectively connects the
extemal modem to antenna transceiver circuits.
Procedure:
1 Select HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG function (85): FUNC 8 TAX
VWX 5 MNO
DATA CONFIG
85 ON
2 Check ext. modem

ENHANCED BITRATE
ON NO 108
ENTER
current settings:
Auto answer
ON
Fixed cont'd
MORE/
AUTO / 64 kbs
HELP
Auto clear ON
Bit rate
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode: ENTER 0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=external, 1=V25bis
ON
2=manual, 3=hotline
4 Leave the remaining
ENTER
BIT_RATE
parameters unchanged, e.g.: 7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
ENTER
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108

ON

External High Speed Data - Function 87
Only accessible when the HIGH SPEED DATA CONFIG function (85) is set to 0=external.
The function sets the parameters pertaining to the EBM services:
1 Select Extern. HSD CONFIG
AT
function (87) and press ENTER: ENTER
FIXED
ON
2 Check
MORE/
128 kbps/
current settings: HELP
fix_symm
("hot" is relevant to Fixed Lease channels) ON
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode: ENTER 3 GHI
3
ENHANCED BITRATE
3=hotline
4=AT ON
SERVICE
1
Fixed cont'd
4 Select service: ENTER
ABC
1
0=vbs
1=fixed ON
2=cn17Ext
1 OCEANREG
5 Select Ocean Region: ENTER
ABC
1
0=Atlantic Ocean Region West - Lease
1=Atlantic Ocean East Region - Lease ON
2=Pacific Ocean Region - Lease

3=Indian Ocean Region - Lease
1 USEDEFLEVELS
6 Set default levels:
ENTER
ABC
1
0=Disabled
1=Enabled ON
1 9 4 TXLEVEL
7 Set Tx level, e.g. 194: ENTER
ABC
LIGHT
YZÆ JKL
194
Valid value: * 0 . . 200
ON
*According to LESO directions

2 4 0 ALARMLEVEL
8 Set alarm level, e.g. 240: ENTER
PLAY
DEF JKL ÄÖÜ
240
Valid value: * 0 . . 255 ENTER
ON

Notes to function 87
The ‘operating ocean region’ in the Extern. HSD CONFIG function
(87) must match the ocean region set in the CURRENT OCEAN
REGION function (20).
The DefaultTxLevel specifies the nominal radiated output power and
should be obtained from the table below depending on the operating
data rate of the leased channel and LESO directions.
Data speed Digital power setting dBW

kbps Tx level Alarm level Min Nom Max
128 194 240 31 33 34
172 223 30 32 33
151 198 29 31 32
ENHANCED BITRATE
64 133 176 28 30 31
118 155 27 29 30
104 138 26 28 29
32 91 122 25 27 28
Fixed cont'd
80 108 24 26 27
70 90 23 25 26
16 62 85 22 24 25
55 75 21 23 24
49 66 20 22 23

Hotline call - activation
108 /DTR CallReq

DTE
Saturn B 232/422 Equipment
DTE
MCU 107/DSR level shifting CallAck
(PC)
RF/DATA
Remote Ctrl TX IF Data 104/RD
Data Interface
Comtech
ICU Modem Data 103/TD
CDM-550T 109/RSI
RF/DATA RX IF
Figure 12a Example of Hotline interconnections.
ENHANCED BITRATE
The 107 and 108 are control circuits on the Saturn B MCU DTE port
connected to similar circuits on the DTE equipment. An adapter may
Fixed cont'd
be required to convert between different electrical signal levels. The
107 is split (Y-cable) and extended to pin 6 on the ICU Remote port.
The Comtech Modem provides data and timing signals, and a
Receive Signal Indicator (RSI) status for the DTE (circuit 109).
The RSI signal indicates that the connection is established and
receive data is delivered to the DTE equipment via circuit 104 (RD).
To set up a satellite connection:
• Verify that the MANUAL button on the ICU has not been pressed.
• Let the DTE turn the CallReq control circuit ON. Saturn B detects
a transition on its 108 input.
• If the request is accepted Saturn B turns ON circuit 107 and
signals CallAck to the DTE. The circuit 107 switches the ICU to
EBM mode and connects the Comtech Modem into the RF path.
• At the same time Saturn B turns the antenna high power amplifier
ON establishing the satellite circuit.
• The pre-programmed Comtech Modem is now connected to a
similar modem at the Gateway LES end. Data can be transported
as soon as the modems are synchronised.
• If the call request cannot be accepted 107 will remain OFF. The DTE
equipment will have to cycle the CallReq signal and try again later.
• The DTE equipment can clear a connection by turning CallReq OFF.
Hotline call - activation cont'd
• Saturn B clears a connection by turning 107 OFF, thus switching
the ICU back to Normal mode.
• A high-priority event (like cable rewind, radio silence) will cause
the Saturn B to switch OFF the high power amplifier and turn 107
OFF. The DTE equipment must then cycle the CallReq signal to
re-establish the satellite connection.
Main Control Unit Interface Converter Unit

MCU ICU
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
PC PRINTER Remote Control
+ [1 -
0183 DTE
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
ENHANCED BITRATE
Standard 25 to 9-pin RS232 modem cable

1 2 3 4 5
Fixed cont'd
MCU DTE
6 7 8 9
ICU Remote Control

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Pin no. Sign. name Sign.name Pin No.
6 107/DSR 107/DSR 6
7 GND GND 5
Male
20 108/DTR
Male
108
107
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530) V.35 Male
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Data Interface
Figure 12b Example of Hotline wiring.

Manual call from ICU - configuration
To enable Saturn B to decode the AT commands applied by ICU, the
DTE port on the MCU must be set to Asynchronous Data service
(ASD).
Selecting ASD End Terminal Service - function 70

Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70): FUNC 7 STU 0 ÄÖÜ
PORTS
70 ON

ENTER
HANDSET
scroll down to the DTE connector: PHONE
ON
ENHANCED BITRATE
LIST DTE PRINTER
(Default) DTE
Fixed cont'd
ON
3 Key in asynchronous data TERM TYPE

service for DTE connector: ENTER 7 STU
7
ON
DTE
ASD

ON

information.

Manual call from ICU - configuration cont'd
Asynchronous data - function 86
To allow the ICU to communicate with the MCU the MCU DTE port
must be set to 9600 bps.
Procedure:
1 Select ASYNCH DATA ASYNCH DATA

CONFIG function (86): FUNC 8 TAX
VWX 6 PQR
CONFIG
86 ON
2 Check AT
ENTER
current settings: 19200
AT command mode
ON
Transfer rate
ENHANCED BITRATE
MORE/
USE AT-CMDS
HELP
ON DTE PORT
Fixed cont'd
ON
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode: ENTER 4 JKL
4
2=manual
3=hotline ON
4=AT
4 BIT_RATE
Select bit rate: ENTER 4 JKL
4
1=1200 bps, 2=2400 bps
3=4800 bps, 4=9600 bps, 5=19200 bps ON
5 Key in the Originating Id

ORGTERMID
provided by Inmarsat e.g. 33: ENTER 3 GHI 3 GHI
33
Valid value: 0 . . 99
ON
6 Enter settings: ENTER

AT
9600
ON

Access mode type - function 85
When the HIGH SPEED DATA CONFIG function no. 85 is set to
ext. modem, the EBM is used for all HSD channel connections. The
Saturn Bm terminal remains tuned to the selected CESAL channel even
for the duration of a HSD call. The Main Control Unit (MCU) controls the
antenna and maintains the high-power amplifier (HPA) ON for the duration
of the call. The ICU performs frequency conversion and effectively con-
nects the EBM to antenna transceiver circuits.
Procedure:
1 Select HIGH SPEED 8 TAX
5
HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG
FUNC VWX MNO
DATA CONFIG function (85):
85 ON
2 Check ext. modem
ENHANCED BITRATE
ON NO 108
ENTER
current settings:
Auto answer
ON
Fixed cont'd
MORE/
AUTO / 64 kbs
HELP
Auto clear ON
Bit rate
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode:
ENTER 0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=external, 1=V25bis
ON
2=manual, 3=hotline
4 Leave the remaining ENTER
BIT_RATE
parameters unchanged, e.g.: 7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
ENTER
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108

ON

External High Speed Data - function 87
Only accessible when the HIGH SPEED DATA CONFIG function (85) is set to 0=external.
The function sets the parameters pertaining to the EBM services:
1 Select Extern. HSD CONFIG AT
FIXED
ENTER
function (87) and press ENTER:
ON
2 Check MORE/
128 kbps/
fix_symm
("hot" is relevant to Fixed Lease channels) ON
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode: ENTER 4 JKL
4
3=hotline
ENHANCED BITRATE
4=AT ON
SERVICE
4 Select service: ENTER 1 ABC
1
Fixed cont'd
0=vbs
1=fixed ON
2=cn17Ext
1 OCEANREG
5 Select Ocean Region: ENTER
ABC
1
0=Atlantic Ocean Region West - Lease
1=Atlantic Ocean East Region - Lease ON
2=Pacific Ocean Region - Lease
3=Indian Ocean Region - Lease
0 USEDEFLEVELS
6 Set default levels:
ENTER
ÄÖÜ
0
0=Disabled
1=Enabled ON
1 9 4 TXLEVEL
7
LIGHT
ENTER
Set Tx level, e.g. 194: ABC YZÆ JKL
194
ON
*According to LESO directions

2 4 0 ALARMLEVEL
8 Set alarm level, e.g. 240: ENTER
PLAY
DEF JKL ÄÖÜ
240
ON

Manual call from ICU - activation
Saturn B DTE
MCU Equipment
(PC)
DTE
RF/DATA
Saturn DTE TX IF
Data Interface
Comtech Data
ICU Modem
CDM-550T
RF/DATA RX IF
Figure 13a Manual call from ICU interconnections.
ENHANCED BITRATE
For manual call from the ICU an RS232 cable is needed to connect
the ICU Saturn DTE port to the MCU DTE port.
Fixed cont'd
• Verify that the MANUAL button on the ICU is pressed (locking
switch). The indicator lights.
• Press the EXT.MODEM button (non-locking switch) on the ICU to
make a call request.
The ICU starts to transmit an AT command string to Saturn B
periodically (the EXT.MODEM indicator flashes).
• When Saturn B acknowledges the command, the ICU switches
the Comtech Modem into the RF path. The indicator lights
steadily.
• At the same time Saturn B turns the antenna high power amplifier
ON establishing the satellite circuit.
• The pre-programmed Comtech Modem is now connected to a
similar modem at the LES end. Data can be transported as soon
as the modems are synchronised.
• If Saturn B rejects the call request from ICU, the AT command
from ICU will be repeated automatically as long as the MANUAL
button remains pressed.
• Release the MANUAL button to clear a connection.
Activation of radio silence will immediately disconnect the satellite
channel. The repeat command mechanism will re-establish the
channel when the terminal is ready (radio silence disabled).

MCU ICU
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
Saturn DTE Tra
PC PRINTER
+ [1 -
0183 DTE
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Standard 25 to 25-pin modem cable
MCU DTE
Pin no. Sign. name
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 103/TD 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
3 104/RD
4 105/RTS
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Male Female
5 106/CTS
ENHANCED BITRATE
7 GND
Fixed cont'd
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530) V.35 Male
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Data Interface
Figure 13b Example of fixed channel initiation from ICU.

Manual call from Handset - activation
Saturn B DTE
MCU Equipment
(PC)
DTE
RF/DATA 107/DSR
Saturn DTE TX IF
Data Interface
Comtech Data
ICU Modem
CDM-550T
RF/DATA RX IF
Figure 14a Manual call from handset interconnections.
ENHANCED BITRATE
For manual call from the Display Handset or a standard telephone an
RS232 cable is needed to connect the ICU Remote Control port to
Fixed cont'd
the MCU DTE port.
• Set the handset/phone in data call mode by lifting the handset/
phone and dialling *25*64#. Replace the handset/phone.
• The equipment will remain in this mode until the operator reverts
to voice mode by dialing *25*#.
• To call lift the handset/phone, hear the data dial tone, and dial a
random number the regular way omitting the LES id, e.g.
1 2 3 4 #.
• Saturn B turns ON circuit 107 (DSR) which switches the ICU to
EBM mode and connects the Comtech Modem into the RF path.
• The satellite circuit is now established over the Comtech Modem.
Let the handset/phone remain off-hook for the duration of the call.
• To clear the call place the handset/phone on-hook. Saturn B will
clear the channel and disconnect the ICU by turning 107 OFF.
• A high-priority event (like cable rewind) will cause Saturn B to
clear the assigned channel by transmitting ‘Channel Release’ to
the Lease Gateway, and turn 107 OFF.
Activation of radio silence will immediately disconnect the satellite
channel. The call attempt must then be repeated to re-establish
the connection.

MCU ICU
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
Remote Control
PC PRINTER
+ [1 -
0183 DTE
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
MCU DTE ICU Remote Control 6 7 8 9
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Pin no. Sign. name Sign.name Pin No.
6 107/DSR 107/DSR 6
7 GND GND 5
Male
20 108/DTR
Male
ENHANCED BITRATE
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
DTE Equipment
Fixed cont'd
e.g. PC
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530) V.35 Male
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Data Interface
Figure 14b Example of fixed channel initiation from handset.

Channel deactivation
• When clearing a hotline/manual call, the Saturn B MCU switches
circuit 107 to OFF.
• During a manual call from ICU, an event such as rewind forces the
Saturn B terminal to clear the channel causes the MCU to issue a
‘NO CARRIER’ result code to the ICU.
The ICU then immediately disconnects the Comtech Modem from the
antenna and reverts back to normal mode.
If the MCU is power cycled the MCU will search for a satellite
according to pre-selected procedures and re-aquire the CESAL
channel of the selected Lease Gateway LES.
With hotline based connections the DTE equipment must cycle the
hotline circuit (CallReq) to re-establish the lease channel. With
manual activation from ICU, the ICU will attempt to re-aquire the
lease channel automatically as long as the EXT.MODEM indicator is
ENHANCED BITRATE
flashing. With manual activation from handset, the operator must
redial to re-establish the lease channel.
Fixed cont'd

Demand Assignment Services E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
Variable Bandwidth System (VBS) and
Variable Bitrate (CN17Ext)
General
The vbs and cn17ext are automatic demand assignment services
available from some LES operators. The two service options have
many similarities. The Comtech Modem is programmed with a default
configuration, but channels and data rates are set on a per call basis.
The channels and data rates are negotiated through signalling
sequences between the MES and the Lease Gateway.
The Comtech Modem setup is concluded by setting the modem in
remote mode. The modem will then accept subsequent configuration
command strings on its RS232 Remote Control port. This is achieved
by connecting an RS232 cable between this port and the Saturn B
PC port. The Saturn B reprograms the modem with channel numbers
and data rates every time a satellite connection is being established.
Demand Assign. Services
With the vbs option Lease Gateway procedures can include

ENHANCED BITRATE
transferring selection information (destination address). For the hot

dial access mode short number position 97 has been reserved for
this purpose. VBS users should consult Lease Gateway personell on
destination address requirements and program short number 97
accordingly. Users are advised not to include an LES id and let the
terminals use the default settings.
Calls can initiated both from fixed and mobile.

E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E Demand Assignment Services cont'd
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs)
Special extensions to the Inmarsat signalling system enable the
Lease Gateway LES to assign a different data rate than requested by
the terminal. This introduces added flexibility in RF frequency pool
management. Also, the in-band signalling supports an EDMAC sub-
channel in the Comtech Modem which is used for transferring
selection information. Consequently a Lease Gateway can support
circuit switching based on a destination address from the terminal.
108 /DTR CallReq

DTE
Saturn B DTE 232/422 Equipment
MCU 107/DSR level shifting CallAck (PC)
Remote
PC
RF/DATA Note!

ENHANCED BITRATE
Remote Ctrl TX IF Remote Ctrl
Data Interface
Comtech Data
ICU Modem
CDM-550T
RF/DATA RX IF
Note! Controls the Comtech Modem setup based on information

received from the Lease Gateway LES (frequencies, levels etc.).
Figure 15a Demand Assignment interconnections.
The vbs option requires the following opening keys:

• high_speed_data
• lease_mode
• nera_ebm
• comsat_vbs

Demand Assignment Services cont'd E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
Standard 9 to 9-pin cable, or "0-modem" cable (crossed)
MCU PC port
Pin no. Sign. name
Male Female
2 RX
1 2 3 4 5
3 TX 5 4 3 2 1
5 GND
6 7 8 9
9 8 7 6
Main Control Unit Comtech Modem Interface Converter Unit

5 4 3 2 1 MCU 1 2 3 4 5
CDM-550T ICU
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
OMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION S/N Remote Control
PC PRINTER
+ [1 - ux Serial
0183 DTE
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Remote Control
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
ENHANCED BITRATE

1 2 3 4 5
Male
MCU DTE ICU Remote Control
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7 8 9
Male
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pin no. Sign. name Sign.name Pin No.
Male 6 107/DSR 107/DSR 6
7 GND GND 5
20 108/DTR
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530) V.35
Male
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Data Interface 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Figure 15b Example of Demand Assignment wiring.

Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) - hotline activation
Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70): FUNC 7 0 CONFIGURE
STU ÄÖÜ
PORTS
70 ON

scroll down to the HSD connector: ENTER
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
LIST DTE5PRINTER
MNO
(Default) DTE

ENHANCED BITRATE
ON
3 Key in asynchronous data

ENTER 5
TERM TYPE
service for DTE connector: MNO
5
ON
DTE
HSD
and revert to IDLE:
ON
3x ESC

information.

Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) - hotline activation cont'd
ext. modem, the EBM is used for all HSD channel connections. The
terminal remains tuned to the selected CESAL channel even for the
duration of a HSD call. The Main Control Unit (MCU) controls the an-
tenna and maintains the high-power amplifier (HPA) ON for the duration
of the call. The ICU performs frequency conversion and effectively
connects the EBM to antenna transceiver circuits.
Procedure:
VWX 5 MNO
DATA CONFIG
85 ON
2 Check ext. modem

ENHANCED BITRATE
ON NO 108
ENTER
current settings:
Auto answer
ON
MORE/
AUTO / 64 kbs
HELP
Auto clear ON
Bit rate
ACCESS MODE
ENTER 0
3 Select access mode: ÄÖÜ
0
0=external, 1=V25bis ON
2=manual, 3=hotline
BIT_RATE
4 Accept the remaining parameter settings: ENTER
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
ENTER
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108

ON

Disabling the Telex function - function 89
The telex function must be disabled during operation of the Saturn B
Enhanced Bitrate Module:
1 Select ENHANCED ENHANCED
FUNC 8 TAX
9 LIGHT
SETUP function (89): VWX YZÆ

SETUP
89 ON
2 ENTER list of enhanced functions, CHARGE TONE

PASSIVE
ENTER
and scroll down to the required function:
ON
LIST TELEX SERVICE

ACTIVE

ON
ENHANCED BITRATE
Check settings (SETUP operations
OPER.
require OPERATOR level): MORE/
HELP
OPER. --
If PASSWORD PROTECTED, refer ON
to "renter/owner Level".
0 STATUS
3 Disable the Telex option: ENTER
ÄÖÜ
0
0=passive, 1=active ON
ENTER
TELEX SERVICE
4 Verify settings: PASSIVE
ON
MORE/ OPER.
HELP
OPER. --
ON

The function no. 87 sets the parameters pertaining to the EBM
services:
FIXED
ENTER
function (87) and press ENTER:
ON
2 Check
128 kbps/
current settings: MORE/
HELP
fix_symm
ON
ACCESS MODE
3
3=hotline
ENHANCED BITRATE
ON
4=AT
0 SERVICE
4 Select service: ENTER
ÄÖÜ
0
0=vbs
ON
1=fixed
2=cn17ext
3
BIT RATE
4
GHI
5 Select bit rate: ENTER

JKL
4
0=16 kbps
1=32 kbps ON
2=64 kbps
4=128 kbps
0 MODIFIER
6 Select signalling mode: ENTER
ÄÖÜ
0
0=fixed symmetric
1=variable symmetric ON
2=fixed asymmetric
3=variable asymmetric
MODEMFEATURE
7 Select required modem: ENTER
0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=Comtech Modem
ON
Valid value: 0 . . 7
TEST LOOP
8 Select test loop: ENTER
0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=false
ON
1=true
LOOP BACK
9 Select loop back: ENTER
0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=CES digital loop 2=loop C
1=loop B 3=loop D ON

• Verify that the MANUAL button on the ICU has not been pressed
• Let the DTE turn the CallReq control circuit ON. Saturn B detects
a transition on its 108 input and sends ‘Assignment Request’ to
the Lease Gateway.
• When receiving a ‘Channel Assignment’ from the Lease Gateway,
Saturn B prompts the Comtech Modem to load data from
register 1 and modify this with parameters received from the
Lease Gateway LES. Saturn B then turns circuit 107 ON, which
will connect the ICU into the RF path and turn on the CallAck
circuit for the DTE.
• The reprogrammed Comtech Modem is now connected to a
similar modem at the LES end. Data can be transported as soon
as the modems are synchronised.

ENHANCED BITRATE
• If the call request cannot be accepted 107 will remain OFF. The
DTE will have to cycle the CallReq signal and try again later.
• The DTE can clear a connection by turning CallReq OFF.
• Saturn B clears a connection by turning 107 OFF.
the Saturn B to clear the assigned channel by transmitting
‘Channel Release’ to the Lease Gateway LES, and turn 107 OFF.
The DTE equipment must then cycle the CallReq signal and make
a new call request in order to re-establish the satellite circuit.

Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) - manual call setup
Manual call setup can be initiated from the handset or a standard
phone on a TEL port.
• Set the handset/analogue phone in data call mode by lifting the
handset/phone and dialing *25*64#. Replace the handset/phone.
to voice mode by dialing *25*#.
• To call, lift the handset/phone, hear the data dial tone, and dial a
number the regular way omitting the LES id.
• Terminate number with the ‘#’ key.
• If the call is made from the handset HSD RINGING and HSD
CONNECTED will in turn be displayed.
ENHANCED BITRATE
clear the channel and revert the ICU to normal mode by turning
107 OFF.
‘Channel Release’ to the Lease Gateway, and turn 107 OFF. The
call attempt must then be repeated to re-establish the circuit.

Variable Bitrate (cn17ext)
The Variable Bitrate option (cn17ext) provides a service similar to the
Variable Bandwidth service option (vbs).
The Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) uses the Inmarsat signalling system to
set up and clear a channel. There is no transfer of remote subscriber
number information. Calls can initiated both from fixed and mobile.
The cn17ext service option requires the following opening keys:
• high_speed_data
• lease_mode
• nera_ebm
108 /DTR CallReq

DTE
Saturn B 232/422 Equipment
DTE
MCU 107/DSR level shifting CallAck (PC)

ENHANCED BITRATE
Remote
PC
RF/DATA Note!
Remote Ctrl TX IF Remote Ctrl

Data Interface
Comtech Data
ICU Modem
CDM-550T
RF/DATA RX IF
Figure 16 Demand Assignment interconnections.

Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - hotline activation
Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70): FUNC 7 STU 0 ÄÖÜ
PORTS
70 ON

HANDSET
scroll down to the ASD connector: ENTER
PHONE
ON
LIST DTE PRINTER

(Default) DTE
ENHANCED BITRATE
ON
3 Key in asynchronous data

TERM TYPE
service for DTE connector: ENTER 5 MNO
5
6=DTE Port Expander (SWI), ON

8=printer (PRN)

information.

Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - hotline activation cont'd
ext. modem, EBM is used for all HSD channel connections. The termi-
nal remains tuned to the selected CESAL channel even for the duration
of a HSD call. The Main Control Unit (MCU) controls the antenna and
maintains the high-power amplifier (HPA) ON for the duration of the call.
The ICU performs frequency conversion and effectively connects EBM
to antenna transceiver circuits.
Procedure:
VWX 5 MNO
DATA CONFIG
85 ON
2 Check ext. modem

ENHANCED BITRATE
ON NO 108
ENTER
current settings:
Auto answer
ON
MORE/
AUTO / 64 kbs
HELP
Auto clear ON
Bit rate
ACCESS MODE
3 Select access mode:
ENTER 0 ÄÖÜ
0
0=external, 1=V25bis ON
2=manual, 3=hotline
BIT_RATE
4 Accept the remaining parameter settings: ENTER
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
ENTER
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108

ON

Disabling the Telex function - function 89
The telex function must be disabled during operation of the Saturn B
Enhanced Bitrate Module:
1 Select ENHANCED
ENHANCED
SETUP function (89): FUNC 8 TAX
9 LIGHT
VWX YZÆ
SETUP
89 ON
2 ENTER list of enhanced functions, CHARGE TONE

and scroll down to the required function: ENTER
PASSIVE
ON
LIST TELEX SERVICE

ACTIVE
ENHANCED BITRATE
ON
Check settings (SETUP operations

require OPERATOR level): MORE/
OPER.
HELP
OPER. --
If PASSWORD PROTECTED, refer
ON
to "Renter/Owner Level".
3 Disable the Telex option: ENTER 0 STATUS
ÄÖÜ
0
0=passive,1=active
ON
TELEX SERVICE
4 Verify settings: ENTER
PASSIVE
ON
MORE/ OPER.
HELP
OPER. --
ON

The function no. 87 sets the parameters regarding EBM services:
function (87) and press ENTER: ENTER
FIXED
ON
2 Check
MORE/
128 kbps/
fix_symm
ON
ACCESS MODE
3
3=hotline
4=AT ON

ENHANCED BITRATE
2 PLAY SERVICE
4 Select service:
ENTER DEF
2
0=vbs
ON
1=fixed
2=cn17ext
3
BIT RATEGHI
5 Select bit rate: ENTER

4 JKL
4
0=16 kbps
1=32 kbps ON
2=64 kbps
4=128 kbps
ENTER
HOT
CN17ext
ON

Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - manual call setup
Manual call setup can be initiated from the handset or a standard
phone on a TEL port.

• Set the handset/analogu phone in data call mode by lifting the
handset/phone and dialing *25*64#. Replace the handset/phone.
to voice mode by dialing *25*#, e.g. 1234#.
• To call lift the handset/phone, hear the data dial tone, and dial a
random number the regular way omitting the LES id.
• Terminate number with the ‘#’ key.
• If the call is made from the handset HSD RINGING and HSD
CONNECTED will in turn be displayed.
ENHANCED BITRATE

clear the channel and disconnect the ICU by turning 107 OFF.
‘Channel Release’ to the Lease Gateway, and turn 107 OFF. The
call attempt must then be repeated to re-establish the circuit.

DUAL ANTENNA CONTENTS
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna

Installation ............................................................. 77
Connecting up .................................................. 77
Antenna switchover .......................................... 78
Dual Antenna Switch power up ......................... 78
Setting up cut-out zones ................................... 81
Configuration .................................................... 83
SATURN BM DUAL
ANTENNA

DUAL ANTENNA Installation
Connecting up
The Dual Antenna Switch (DAS) is connected to the antenna ports
of MCU A and MCU B. Control information from DAS is exchanged
over the RS-485 bus SER1 and SER2 to the EXT_IO ports of both
MCUs. See next page.
The following is required:
• Opening Key for Inmarsat Lease Mode for both Saturn B terminals.
• Each MCU to be configured with:
- cut-out zones, using the Cutout Zones CONFIG function (88).
- main or backup status, using the SPECIAL CONFIG function (78)
426 mm
245 mm
IN USE
ON ACTIVE A B
44 mm
UNAVAILABLE
1 RU
Dual Antenna Switch
482 mm
Figure 17 Outline dimensions of the Dual Antenna Switch (19" rack unit)
Dual antenna
Power ON Indicates active
installation
indicator antenna
IN USE
ON ACTIVE A B
UNAVAILABLE
Dual Antenna Switch
Lights when Press to Lights when antenna

Dual Antenna activate cannot be selected
operation is Dual Antenna
activated operation
Figure 18 Dual Antenna Switch (DAS), front panel.

Installation cont`d DUAL ANTENNA
Antenna switchover
The MCU-A L-band signals (Rx/Tx) can be routed to Antenna-A or to
Antenna-B. Switchover from one antenna to the other is achieved
through the serial port of the Dual Antenna Switch. Only the L-band
signals are switched.
The DC and control signals for tracking are always routed between
MCU-A and Antenna-A and between MCU-B and Antenna-B.
When MCU-A is using Antenna-B, MCU B will still receive L-band
signals from Antenna-B for tracking.
Both Saturn Bm terminals can in principle be used separately when
the Dual Antenna function is disabled.
Dual Antenna Switch power up

When the mains to the DAS is turned ON and the ACTIVE button is
in its released state (ACTIVE indicator off), the DAS is set so that
MCU-A uses Antenna-A and MCU-B uses Antenna-B.
Only the ON indicator will light in this state.
The two Saturn B installations will work as two separate independent
systems.
When DAS is activated, the switch position is controlled through one of
the DAS serial ports.
The two serial ports are connected in parallel when DAS is activated.
installation cont'd
The two ports are equal, so any MCU can be connected to any port.
Dual antenna
78 Saturn Bm Dual Antenna

DUAL ANTENNA Installation cont`d
Main Control Unit - A
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
+ [11 - 34 VDC] - OFF

5 4 3 2 1 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
9 8 7 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Main Control Unit - B
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9
+ [11 - 34 VDC] - OFF

5 4 3 2 1 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
9 8 7 6 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Dual Antenna Switch

SER 1 SER 2 MCU B ANT B MCU A ANT A
85-265 V ~
47-63 Hz
-o
200 mA
MAX
installation cont'd
Dual antenna
Pigtail Pigtail
For grounding and wiring Termination Box Termination Box

details, see the Saturn
Bm Installation Manual
RF cable to/from Antenna A

Figure 19 Cabling. RF cable to/from Antenna B

Ships heading
Satellite
10° Obstruction
ut
t-o
Cuone
z
45°
Figure 20a Example of
ANTENNA ANTENNA cut-out zone for antenna-A.
A B
One setting: 10 - 45o
Ships heading
Satellite
installation cont'd
Dual antenna
8°
Obstruction
302° Cut-out
t
-ou zone:
Cut e: ° 0-8°
zon2-360
30
Figure 20b Example of cut-out

zone for antenna-B combining
two settings: 0-8o and 302-360o
(a total cut-out zone of 68o, i.e. ANTENNA ANTENNA
A B
from 302o to 8o).

Setting up cut-out zones
A special menu (Cut-Out Zones config function 88) on the Display
Handset allows defining sectors in which the antenna view is blocked.
There are three separate zone entries. Each zone is specified by low
azimuth, high azimuth, and elevation values along with enable/disable
status.
Azimuth values range from 0 through 360. Low azimuth value must
always be less than the high azimuth (a zone cannot span the 360/0
discontinuity). The elevation range is 0 through 90.
See Setting up cut-out zones on the next page.
Examples of cut-out zone combinations:
Zone entry Status Low azimuth High azimuth Elevation
0 enabled 110 180 20
1 disabled 90 110 15
2 enabled 350 359 28
The azimuth values are relative to the ship’s heading (bow as 0 de-
grees).
The elevation cut-out zones start at 0 degrees up to the defined
elevation values.
When the Antenna-A is tracking a satellite the antenna position is
checked against the defined cut-out zones. When the antenna is
inside a defined cut-out zone a signal is passed from MCU-A prompt-
nstallation cont'd
ing the Dual Antenna Switch to shift the RF path of Antenna-B to
MCU-A.
Dual antenna
MCU-A now receives channel signals through Antenna-B. MCU-A
then uses the antenna position information received from MCU-B to
hold Antenna-A in position towards the satellite when inside the cut-
out zone (antenna is blocked). Make sure that both MCUs have the
same and correct heading programmed in the READ/SET COMPASS
function (29).
Antenna-A will be reconnected to MCU-A when MCU-A decides that
Antenna-A again is outside the defined cut-out zone.
The situation is reversed when Antenna-B enters a cut-out zone.
MCU-B will now use antenna position information from MCU-A to hold
Antenna-B in position for the duration of the blocking.

The cut-out zone for each MCU is selected as follows:
1 Select CutOut Zones CutOut Zones

CONFIG function (88): FUNC 8 TAX
VWX 8 TAX
VWX
CONFIG
88 ON
Zone entry
2 Display the enabled cut-out zones: ENTER
0/ENABLED
110 180 20
Use up/down arrow to select
Low azimuth
zone entries. ON
High azimuth
Elevation
3 Press ENTER to select mode status: ENTER

EDIT MODE
1 STATUS
4 ENTER required status: ENTER
ABC
? ON
MORE/ 0=DISABLED
ON
Pressing MORE/HELP shows choices: HELP
1=ENABLED
0=disabled,
1=enabled ON
5 Key in the low

LOW AZIMUTH
azimuth value: ENTER 1 1 0
ABC ABC ÄÖÜ
?
AZ. ANGLE
installation cont'd
MORE/ ON
HELP
0 . . 360 DEG
6 Key in the high
Dual antenna
1 8 HIGH AZIMUTH
ON
azimuth value: ENTER ABC
TAX
VWX 0 ÄÖÜ
?
ON
MORE/
HELP
7 ELEVATION
Key in the elevation zone: ENTER 2 PLAY
DEF 0 ÄÖÜ
?
MORE/ EL. ANGLEON
HELP
0 . . 90 DEG
ON
and revert: 3x ESC

Configuration
The DualAnt mode is set using function 78 "Special Configuration".
The "main" MCU controls all communication on the EXT_IO bus.
The "backup" MCU assumes a passive role on the EXT_IO bus
responding only to polling signals.
Tracking must be enabled in function 73, Antenna Configuration.
The DualAnt mode function is selected as follows:

1 Select SPECIAL CONFIG SPECIAL
function (78):
FUNC 7 STU
CONFIG
78 ON
SILENCE MODE
2 Enter SILENCE MODE
ENTER
DISABLED
MORE/ DualAnt ON
mode
and press MORE/HELP: HELP
ON
EDIT MODE
3 Pressing ENTER once opens ENTER
the SILENT RADIO setup function, SILENT RADIO
nstallation cont'd
0 ON
Dual antenna
ENTER
DualAnt ON
mode
and twice opens the DualAnt mode: 1
5 Enter the required mode no.: MORE/ 0=off ON
HELP
1=main (A)
0=off, normal operation. (Not displayed) 2=backup (B)
Dual Antenna option is not selected. ON
1=main (A). The terminal is configured as

MCU-A and carries all traffic.
2=backup (B). The terminal is configured as MCU-B and provides an
alternative antenna for MCU-A.
and revert: 3x ESC


Maintenance
General
No regular maintenance is required.
Maintenance


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Saturn B Extended Services – Supplement to Saturn B Operator’s Manual

Saturn Bm Dual Antenna 77

A MEMBER OF CIRM 0434/00

This manual complies with MCU software version no. 7.30

© Nera SatCom AS, 2004

Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17

Figure 1 Lease Mode communication path.

Saturn B Extended Services 5

• Saturn B equipment provided with software capability for Inmarsat

Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module

Figure 2 Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module system.

Saturn B Extended Services 7

Variable Bandwidth System (VBS), and

No extra pin code

Fixed VBS CN17Ext

No extra pin code VBS pin code No extra pin code

Figure 3 System opening keys.

8 Saturn B Extended Services

Dual Antenna Switch

Figure 4 Dual Antenna system.

Saturn B Extended Services 9

The Dual Antenna Switch allows the MCU-A (dedicated as MASTER)

10 Saturn B Extended Services

3 Key in operator level ref. number,

level (the default password

back to USER when finished with your operations.

and revert to IDLE: 3x ESC

Saturn B Extended Services 11

Installation of paid functions

12 Saturn B Extended Services

LIST LEASE MODE

2 Select LEASE MODE status: ENTER

2=operator , 3=renter, 4=owner

Revert to IDLE: 3x ESC

Saturn B Extended Services 13

14 Saturn B Extended Services

Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 15

• Ready for operation: LEASE MODE

1 Key in the telephone LES 801

Call from Display

2 Initiate the call: SPC

To check the Lease Gateway LES

and revert: 3x ESC

Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 17

Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES

1 2 3 4 5 6 routes the call via the preselected Gate-

Last number redialing

0 retransmits the last number*.

Short number dialing (prefix 23)

2 3 1 5 fetches and sends the telephone number stored

*Also applies when dialing from Display Handset.

18 Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17

Terrestrial Network and

network priority calls

LEASE GATEWAY LES

Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 19

To update satellite position data, see next page.

Current Lease Mode satellite positions

and revert: 3x ESC