Z12MK3 KU

KU-Band TX/RX Antenna

Serial:

Revision: 1.0

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Congratulations on becoming KNS Satellite System Owner!
 New Features and Benefits of KNS MKS Z-Series

Higher degree of performance

Simplicity

Remote Access

User Friendly

Bluetooth Connectivity

MIL-S-901D Tested and Certified

KNS MK3 Z-series Specification

MK3 Z12 Ku – Band Model

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL
1. Introduction

2. Safety

3. Basic System Overview

4. System Theory & Algorithm

5. Equipment Overview

6. Components List

INSTALLATION
1. Site Survey

2. Unpacking

3. Deck Installation

4. Hoisting the Radome and Installation

5. ADU (Above Deck Unit) Cable Connection

6. Installing BDE (Below Deck Equipment)

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OPERATION 3. Installer Mode

1. ACU Operation

2. Conguration Mode
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APPENDIX
Appendix A- BDU Installation Check List

Appendix B- Co-Pol Kit

Appendix C- ACU Compass Connector

DRAWING Pin Layout

1. MK3 – Z12 System Block Diagram Appendix D- Error Code

2. MK3 – Z12 ACU KA180 Block Diagram Appendix E- Balancing

3. MK3 – Z12 Radome Assembly

Holes Drawing

4. MK3 – Z12 Frame Assembly Drawing

5. MK3 – Z12 Cable Assembly Drawing

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Mechanical Specications

2. Antenna Stabilizations

3. Reector and Feed Systems

4. Electric Specications

5. Operation Condition

6. ACU (Antenna Control Unit)

1 GENERAL

1_ Introduction – MK3 Z series

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1 GENERAL

2_Safety
2.1 Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) Hazard

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1 GENERAL

2.2 Recommendation

2.3 Safety Precaution

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1 GENERAL

3_Basic System Overview

3.1 Broadcasting

3.2 Why Satellite Communication

3.3 How Satellite Works

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1 GENERAL

3.4 Satellite Antenna

3.5 Satellite Footprint

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1 GENERAL

3.6 Satellite Systems

3.7 Frequency

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1 GENERAL

4_ System Theory & Algorithm

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1 GENERAL

4.1 Searching Method

4.2 Tracking Method

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1 GENERAL

4.3 Searching Reference

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1 GENERAL

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1 GENERAL

4.4 Tracking Reference

4.5 Satellite Finding Method

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1 GENERAL

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1 GENERAL

4.6 Searching Standard

5_ Equipment Overview

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1 GENERAL

6_ Components List

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2 INSTALLATION

1_ Site Survey

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2 INSTALLATION

2_ Unpacking

2.1 Materials and tools required

2.2 Unpacking steps

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2 INSTALLATION

6.1 Installing the ACU

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2 INSTALLATION

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2 INSTALLATION

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3 OPERATION

1_ ACU Operation

1.1 ACU Main Display

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3 OPERATION

2.2 Ship’s Heading Info (key “2”)

2.3 Satellite Finding Method (Key “3”)

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3 OPERATION

3_ Installer Mode

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3 OPERATION

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3 OPERATION

2.13 Check the Antenna Status and ABS Protocol (Key “ ”)

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3 OPERATION

3_ Installer Mode

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3 OPERATION

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3 OPERATION

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4 DRAWING

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4 DRAWING

4. MK3 – Z12 Frame Assembly Drawing

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APPENDIX

Appendix A – BDU Installation Check List

Appendix B – Co-Pol Kit (option)

Appendix C – ACU Compass Connector Pin Layout

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