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
148 x 195 mm
Introduction
General ............................................................... 5
Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17 ................................ 5
Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module ...................... 6
Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions ..................... 9
Saturn B renter/owner Level ............................... 11
Installation of paid functions ............................. 12
Activation of paid functions ............................... 13
Introduction

Operation ...............................................................
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES ...
Call from telephone ...........................................
Terrestrial network .............................................
Priority calls ......................................................
Lease satellite positions ....................................
Configuring Lease Gateway LES .......................
Selecting Ocean Region / switching mode .........
Appendices ............................................................
Lease Mode coverage map ................................
Lease Mode azimuth map .................................
Lease Mode elevation map ................................
Normal Mode coverage map ..............................
Normal Mode azimuth map ................................
Normal Mode elevation map ..............................
Distress alarm ...................................................
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Saturn B Enhanced
Bitrate Module
Saturn B Enhanced
Bitrate Module
Installation ..............................................................
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ...........................
Comtech Modem - CDM-550T ...........................
RF installation ...................................................
Connectors on Interface Converter Unit - ICU ....
Operating modes ....................................................
Interface Converter Unit - ICU ...........................
Fixed ......................................................................
Hotline call - configuration .................................
Hotline call - activation ......................................
Manual call from ICU - configuration ..................
Manual call from ICU - activation .......................
Manual call from Handset - activation ................
Demand Assignment Services ................................
Variable Bandwidth System (VBS) and
Variable Bitrate (CN17Ext) ................................
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) ......................
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Maintenance
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Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) hotline activation ...............................................

Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) manual call setup ..............................................
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) ..................................
CN17 Extension (cn17ext) hotline activation ...............................................
CN17 Extension (cn17ext) manual call setup ..............................................
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Installation ..............................................................
Connecting up ...................................................
Antenna switchover ...........................................
Dual Antenna Switch power up ..........................
Setting up cut-out zones ...................................
Configuration .....................................................
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This manual complies with MCU software version no. 7.30

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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

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
Inmarsats spare satellites (Inmarsat I2 and spare I3 satellites),
however, Saturn B may operate on I3 Spotbeams if allocated.

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
Marine
Lease
Gateway
LES
Display
Handset
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFT
DEL
1
4
7
Path established by
Saturn B terminal via
satellite
Saturn B
MCU w/Lease software

Telephone(s)
Local PABX
Data/modem
communication (option)
Telephone
Network
PC/
modem Data
Network
Figure 1 Lease Mode communication path.

Introduction cont'd
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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 (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 Inmarsats 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.
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Saturn Bf
Saturn Bm Marine
Saturn Bt2 Transporter
Saturn B
Interface
Converter Unit
ICU
RF
Satellite
Modem
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
ON
SHIFT
NERA
DEL
Saturn
Saturn B
MCU
Router
Figure 2 Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module system.

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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 Inmarsats 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
EBM
CN17
EBM pin code
No extra pin code
Fixed
VBS
Comsat/Telenor
No extra pin code
VBS pin code
CN17Ext
Nera/Stratos
No extra pin code
Figure 3 System opening keys.
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
RF
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL. NO.+
ON
RF
LTNI+00 LAID
+.ON .LET
SHIFT
TFIHS
NERA
DEL
NERA
3
Saturn
MCU-A
NO
LED
Saturn
Control
MCU-B
Figure 4 Dual Antenna system.

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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.
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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:
Select SET USER LEVEL function (12):
Display the current level:
FUNC
ABC
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
SET USER
LEVEL
12
ON
LEVEL:
USER
ON
Key in operator level ref. number,

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

level (the default password
1
2
3
is 1 2 3 4 5 6):
ENTER
PLAY
ABC
DEF
GHI
LEVEL:
?
ON
JKL
MNO
PQR
PASSWORD
?
ON
The terminal is now set to RENTER LEVEL:
ENTER
This level is active until a new level is set or the

terminal is switched off. Therefore, set the level
back to USER when finished with your operations.
and revert to IDLE:

LEVEL:
RENTER
ON
3x
ESC
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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 installed.
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.
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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

function (89),
FUNC
TAX
VWX
LIGHT
YZ
LIST
and
ENHANCED
SETUP
89
CHARGEONTONE
PASSIVE
ON
LIST
scroll down to LEASE MODE PASSIVE:
2 Select LEASE MODE status:
ENTER
3 Assign operation access level:
ENTER
0=passive,1=active
2=operator , 3=renter, 4=owner
4 Activate the LEASE MODE function:
ABC
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
LEASE MODE
PASSIVE
STATUSON
1
SETUP OPE.
ON
2
LEASE MODE
ON
ACTIVE
ON
LIST
5 Scroll down to COMSAT_VBS PASSIVE:

6 Change the COMSAT_VBS status:
ENTER
ENTER
0=passive,1=active
8 Activate the COMSAT_VBS function:
ABC
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
COMSAT_VBS
PASSIVE
STATUSON
1
SETUP OPE.
ON
2
COMSAT
VBS
ON
ACTIVE
ON
9 Scroll down to NERA_EBM PASSIVE:
LIST
10 Change the NERA_EBM status:
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ABC
0=passive,1=active
and update level:
12 Activate the NERA_EBM function:

Revert to IDLE:
PLAY
DEF
GHI
ENTER
3x
ESC
NERA_EBM
PASSIVE
STATUSON
1
SETUP OPE.
ON
2
UPDATEONOPE.
3
NERA_EBM
ACTIVE
ON
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CONTENTS
INMARSAT LEASE
MODE CN17
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
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LEASE MODE CN17
Operation
Call through preselected Lease Gateway LES
Ready for operation:
LEASE MODE
Dial TphNO+
Lease mode signal
strength indication
ABC
PLAY
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQR
(Closed Networks will have

different numbering plans)
LES 801
123456
Call from Display

Handset
1 Key in the telephone

number, e.g.:
1
ON
ON
2 Initiate the call:
SPC
Slow beeps are heard during call setup.

The square indicator appears when LES
has accepted the call.
Ringing tone is heard until answer.
3 Clear the call when finished:
ESC
LEASE MODE
Dial TphNO+
ON
To check the Lease Gateway LES

in the current Ocean Region:
FUNC
MNO
STU
Lease Gateway
LES
57
(To modify, see

"Configuring Lease Gateway")
ENTER
AOR-E
LES 801
1
and revert:
3x
ON
ON
ESC
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Operation contd
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

Call from telephone
1 2 3 4 5 6
routes the call via the preselected Gateway LES.
For subscriber number, see the specific Closed Network numbering
plan.
Last number redialing

0
retransmits the last number*.
Short number dialing (prefix 23)

fetches and sends the telephone number stored
2 3 1 5
under short number 15*.
*Also applies when dialing from Display Handset.
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Operation contd
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
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
LEASE GATEWAY LES

PSDN NETWORK PROVIDER
PRIORITY
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Terrestrial and
Terrestrial Network and
network priority calls
Priority Calls
LEASE MODE CN17
LEASE MODE CN17
Operation contd
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.
Lease Satellite
position
Note!
Lease Mode users operating manually pointed or directly pointed
antennas must keep themselves informed about satellite position
changes.
To update satellite position data, see next page.
Current Lease Mode satellite positions
1 Select LEASE SAT POS

function (45):
ENTER list of Ocean Regions:
FUNC
JKL
ENTER
MNO
LIST
LEASE SATPOS
OceanReg
45
ON
AOR-W
98 WEST
ON
AOR-E
25 EAST
Scroll down through the list,

as required.
ON
POR
142 WEST
ON
LIST
IOR
109 EAST
ON
and revert:
20
3x
ESC
LEASE MODE CN17
Operation contd
Updating satellite positions
Procedure:
1 Select LEASE SAT POS
FUNC
function (45):
JKL
ENTER
Enter list of Ocean Regions:
MNO
LIST
LEASE SAT POS

OceanReg
45
ON
AOR-W
98 WEST
ON
AOR-E
25 EAST
Scroll down through the list,

as required.
ON
POR
142 WEST
ON
LIST
IOR
103 EAST
ON
3 At the required satellite,

key in the new data:
ENTER
ABC
LIGHT
YZ
LONGITUDE
109
ON
Select east or west, e.g.:

0=east, 1=west
ENTER
LOCATION
0
ON
ENTER
Enter the new satellite location:
IOR
103 EAST
ON
and revert:
3x
ESC
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Lease Satellite
position cont'd
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.
LEASE MODE CN17
Operation contd
Configuring Lease Gateway LES
A Lease Gateway LES must be selected for the Ocean Region prior
to initiate Lease Mode operation:
Select Lease Gateway

function (57):
FUNC
MNO
STU
LeaseGateway
LES
Selecting Ocean
Reg/Switching Mode
57
ON
Ocean Region
designation
Read the Lease Gateway LES

for e.g. Indian Ocean Region (3):
ENTER
(Scroll up/down to set the Lease

Gateway LES for another Ocean Region.)
Land Earth
Station code
IOR
LES 0
3
Ocean Region
ref. no.
ON
Entering Lease Gateway
Key in the lease LES

Code, e.g. no. 20:
ENTER
Store e.g. LES 20 as gateway:
and revert:
PLAY
DEF
ENTER
3x
ESC
LEASE GTWAY
20
3
ON
IOR
LES 20
3
ON
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.
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LEASE MODE CN17
Operation contd
Selecting Ocean Region / switching mode
0
1
2
3
Atlantic Ocean Region West:

Atlantic Ocean Region East:
Pacific Ocean Region:
Indian Ocean Region:
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Current Region
To display the selected
Ocean Region directly:
To Modify
SHIFT
LES
PTT
Ocean Region ref. no.
Enter EDIT MODE:

and scroll up/down to required region:
Note! The antenna must be connected
when selecting Ocean Region.
For land mobile terminals, the antenna
must be repointed accordingly.
The Ocean Region may also be selected
via the CURRENT OCEAN REGION
function no. 20.
ENTER
LIST
Not used
LIST
OCEAN REGION
AOR-W
0
ON
ENT=SELECT
AOR-W
0
ON
ENT=SELECT
AOR-E
1
ON
ENT=SELECT
POR
2
ON
ENT=SELECT
IOR
3
ON
Switching between Lease Mode

and Normal Mode operation
2 Toggle *-key to select (LEASE appears)

or deselect Lease Mode operation:
DATA
ENT=SELECT
IOR Lease
3
Enter selected mode:
ENTER
ON
COMMAND
ACCEPTED
SEARCHING
ON
SATELLITE(S)
ON
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Configuring Lease
Gateway LES
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.
Operation contd
LEASE MODE CN17
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 Operators 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):
Automatic
satellite search
Normal mode
Lease Mode CN17
0: NO_SEARCH
No automatic search is performed.
1: AZIMUTH_ONLY
Antenna uses the last known elevation in the
current Ocean Region, and sweeps 360
degrees horizontally for last active NCSC
frequency.
2: ACTIVE_FREQ
Recommended for initial search for Lease Mode
operation.
Antenna makes a hemispheric scan for last
NCSC frequency in the current Ocean Region.
3: REGION_FREQS
Antenna a hemispheric scan for all active NCSC
frequencies in the current Ocean Region.
4: ALL_REGIONS
Antenna a hemispheric scan for last active
NCSC frequency for all Ocean Regions.
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
position to calculate and point directly to the
satellite for current Ocean Region.
7: DIRECT_BEST
Antenna uses heading, position and satellite
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.
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Antenna uses the last elevation in

current Ocean Region, and
sweeps 360 degrees horizontally
for selected CESAL frequency.
Antenna searches for selected
CESAL frequency in the current
Ocean Region.
Same as Lease Mode for

ACTIVE_FREQ.
Same as for ACTIVE_FREQ.
Antenna uses heading, position

and satellite position to calculate
and point directly to the satellite.
Same DIRECT_SAT.
LATITUDE
60 S
140 W
120 W
Pacific Ocean
Region (POR)
East Pacific
(2F3)
5 Elevation
100 W
80 W
Southbury
Laurentides
60 W
Atlantic Ocean West

Region (AORW)
Americas
(USA)
5 Elevation
(AOR-W)
98 W
Santa Paula
(POR)
142 W
160 W
40 W
Eik
20 E
Burum
Raisting
100 E
Perth
25
Lease Mode satellite

coverage map
Indian Ocean
Region (IOR)
Asia Pacific
(ASPAC)
(IOR)
109 E
160 E
30 N
60 N
180E
Lease satellite
designations:
60 S
BT Pacific 30 S
Yamaguchi
140 E
Cape DAguilar
120 E
COMSAT Eurasia
Kuantan
Sentosa
80 E
Atlantic Ocean East

Region (AORE)
Europe Middle East & Africa
(EMEA)
60 E
5 Elevation
UAE
40 E
5 Elevation
(AOR-E)
25 E
Aussaguel
Goonhilly
LONGITUDE
20 W
LATITUDE
30 S
30 N
60 N
180 W
LEASE MODE CN17
Appendix Lease Mode coverage map
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20 W
20 E
40 E
60 E
80 E
100 E
120 E
140 E
160 E
LONGITUDE
180
160 W
140 W
120 W
100 W
80 W
60 W
40 W
20 W
20 E
LATITUDE
60 S
40
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
260
280
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
areas where two satellites overlap.
Atlantic Ocean East

Region (AORE)
(EMEA)
60
100
80
40
260
280
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
Indian Ocean
Region (IOR)
Asia Pacific
(ASPAC)
60
100
80
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
40
260
280
5 Elevation
5 Elevation
60 300
300
320
32040
20 360 340
20 360 340
100 260
80 280
Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean West

Region (POR) Region (AORW)
East Pacific
Americas
(2F3)
(USA)
60
100
80
160 180 200

160 180 200
220
220
140
140
120
240
120
240
60 S
30 S
LATITUDE
30 S
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
30 N
40 W
30 N
60 W
60 N
80 W
60 N
100 W
Lease Mode
azimuth map
Appendix Lease Mode azimuth map

LEASE MODE CN17
LATITUDE
60 S
60 W
20 W
15
100 E
60
45
30
15
60
45
30
15
120 E
Indian Ocean
Region (IOR)
Asia Pacific
(ASPAC)
5 Elevation
75
75
75
75
60
60
45
80 E
45
60 E
30
40 E
30
15
20 E
Atlantic Ocean East

Region (AORE)
(EMEA)
5 Elevation
40 W
Example:
Elevation angle for the plotted position
80 W
140 E
160 E
LONGITUDE
180
80 W
60 W
Lease Mode
elevation map
Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean West

Region (POR) Region (AORW)
East Pacific
Americas
(2F3)
(USA)
5 Elevation
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
100 W
5 Elevation
120 W
15
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
140 W
15
160 W
40 W
20 W
20 E
60 S
30 S
30 N
60 N
LATITUDE
30 S
30 N
60 N
100 W
LEASE MODE CN17
Appendix Lease Mode elevation map
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LATITUDE
60 S
120 W
Santa Paula
140 W
TEL: 872 TLX: 582

Pacific Ocean Region
POR
5 Elevation
POR
178 E
160 W
Southbury
Laurentides
60 W
5 Elevation
AOR-W
54 W
80 W
40 W
TEL: 874 TLX: 584

Atlantic Ocean West Region
AORW
100 W
Burum
Raisting
20 E
TEL: 871 TLX: 581

Atlantic Ocean East Region
AORE
5 Elevation
AOR-E
15.5 W
Aussaguel
Goonhilly
Eik
LONGITUDE
20 W
60 E
100 E
Kuantan
80 E
TEL: 873 TLX: 583

Indian Ocean Region
IOR
5 Elevation
IOR
64.5 E
UAE
40 E
Perth
5 Elevation
60 S
BT Pacific 30 S
TEL: 872 TLX: 582

POR
COMSAT Eurasia
Sentosa
30 N
60 N
180E
POR
178 E
160 E
Yamaguchi
140 E
Cape DAguilar
120 E
LATITUDE
30 S
30 N
60 N
180 W
Normal Mode
coverage map
Appendix Normal Mode coverage map

LEASE MODE CN17
20 W
20 E
40 E
60 E
80 E
100 E
120 E
140 E
160 E
LONGITUDE
180
160 W
140 W
120 W
100 W
80 W
60 W
40 W
20 W
20 E
LATITUDE
60 S
40
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
40
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
Indian Ocean Region

IOR
60
Example:
Azimuth angle for the plotted position
Atlantic Ocean Region East

AOR-E
60
260
280
100
80
260
280
100
80
40
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
260
280

POR
60
100
80
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
40
5 Elevation
300
320
20 360 340
260
280
Normal Mode
azimuth map
Atlantic Ocean Region West

AOR-W
60
100
80
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
60 S
30 S
LATITUDE
30 S
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
160 180 200

220
140
120
240
30 N
40 W
30 N
60 W
60 N
80 W
60 N
100 W
LEASE MODE CN17
Appendix Normal Mode azimuth map
29
30
LATITUDE
60 S
40 W
15
60 E
60
45
30
15
5 Elevation
45
30
15
5 Elevation
100 E
Indian Ocean Region

IOR
75
60
75
75
80 E
75
60
60
45
40 E
45
20 E
30
30
15
20 W
Atlantic Ocean Region East

AOR-E
60 W
Example:
Elevation angle for the plotted position
80 W
120 E
15
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
180
5 Elevation
160 E
160 W

POR
140 E
LONGITUDE
140 W
120 W
80 W
40 W
5 Elevation
15
30
45
60
75
75
60
45
30
15
60 W
20 W
Atlantic Ocean Region West

AOR-W
100 W
20 E
60 S
30 S
30 N
60 N
LATITUDE
30 S
30 N
60 N
100 W
Normal Mode
elevation map
Appendix Normal Mode elevation map

LEASE MODE CN17
LEASE MODE CN17
Appendix Distress alarm

Supplement to Saturn Bm Installation Manual
Distress alarm
New installations
The equipment should be installed as described in the Saturn Bm
Installation manual, with the exception of mounting and setting up of
the Distress Alarm unit.
Existing installations
For Saturn Bm installations with Distress Alarm unit(s) already included, 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 standard 4-pole connection box as indicated below.
4-POLE CONNECTION BOX
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
TB1
To MCU
EXT I/O
(J10)
TB2
To TB1 on next
Distress Alarm Unit
and/or
Message Indicator Unit
(if used)
31
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.
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E N H A N C E D B I T R AT E
CONTENTS
Saturn B Enhanced
Bitrate Module
SATURN B ENHANCED
BITRATE MODULE
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
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 Bitrate (CN17Ext) ............................ 60
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) .................. 61
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) hotline activation ............................................ 63
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) manual call setup ........................................... 68
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) .............................. 69
CN17 Extension (cn17ext) hotline activation ............................................ 69
CN17 Extension (cn17ext) manual call setup ........................................... 74
33
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 users requirements and services offered by the LES
Gateway operators. Users will be aware that lease mode operation
means that there is a strong binding between terminals and the LES
operator effectively resembling Closed User Groups.
Access procedures and sequences may be different from those of
the regular Inmarsat legacy services in normal mode.
35
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Installation cont'd
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 users 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.
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Power ON
indicator
Alarm
indicator
EXTMODEM
button & indicator
EXT. MODEM
ON
ALARM
MANUAL
Interface Converter Unit
MANUAL
button & indicator
Figure 5 Interface Converter Unit, front panel.
426 mm
245 mm
EXT. MODEM
ON
ALARM
MANUAL
44 mm
1 RU
482 mm
Figure 6 Outline dimensions of the Interface Converter Unit, ICU (19" rack unit).
36
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 Operation Manual.
Indicators
Keypad
UNIT FAULT
STORED FAULT
TRANSMIT TRAFFIC
REMOTE
RECEIVE TRAFFIC
EDMAC MODE
ON LINE
TEST MODE
ENT
CLR
COMTECH CDM-550T MODEM

S/N 0767 SW VER 1.01
426 mm
310 mm
UNIT FAULT
STORED FAULT
TRANSMIT TRAFFIC
REMOTE
RECEIVE TRAFFIC
EDMAC MODE
ON LINE
TEST MODE
ENT
CLR
COMTECH CDM-550T MODEM

S/N 0767 SW VER 1.01
OMTECH
CDM-550
SATELLITE MODEM
44 mm
1 RU
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.
37
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Figure 7 Comtech Satellite Modem CDM-550T, front panel.
Installation cont'd
RF
TNC-TNC
Saturn B BDE
(MCU)
BDE
ADE
TNC-N
ICU
Transmit IF
Receive IF
BNC-BNC
Transmit IF
Saturn B
Antenna
BNC-BNC
Receive IF
Comtech Modem
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Figure 9 System RF connections.

Basic RF procedure:
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" connector and the "Transmit IF" connector on the Comtech Modem.
6 Connect a BNC coaxial cable between the ICU Receive IF connector 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.
38
Installation cont'd
Main Control Unit - MCU
TEL.1
TEL.2
TEL.3
AUX
TEL.4
TEL.5 HANDSET
EXT I/O
5
GYRO
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PC
PRINTER
NMEA-0183
+ [11 - 34 VDC] -
DTE
13 12 11 10
OFF
5 4 3 2 1
ON
9
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
85-265V ~
47-63Hz
200mA MAX

Remote Control
Alarms
Saturn DTE
Transmit IF
Receive IF
Saturn BDE
Saturn ADE
-o
6
Pigtail
Termination Box
For grounding and wiring

details, see the Saturn Bm
Installation Manual
RF cable to/
from Antenna
100- 240 VOLTS ~

50/60 Hz
FUSES
1
0
Comtech Modem CDM-550T

25 watts, 250 mA max
115 volt operation - use T1A fuses
230 volt operation - use T0.5A fuses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530)
V.35
98
MADE IN USA BY COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
S/N
DATE
Aux Serial
Receive IF
Data Interface
Alarms
Remote Control
Figure 10 RF system connections.

Transmit IF
39
Installation cont'd
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:
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
7
25-pin DSUB, male

Pin name
GND
RXD
TXD
RTS
CTS
GND
Notes
Input
Output
Output
Input
All other pins are unconnected in the ICU.

ICU acts as a DTE.
40
Installation cont'd
ICU alarm connector

By connecting the Alarm connector to the corresponding connector
on the Comtech Modem the following additional features are provided:
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".
15-pin DSUB, female
Pin no. Pin name

1
4
5
7
8
9
13
14
GND
GND
Unit Fault
GND
Receive Traffic
External Carrier Off
GND
Transmit Traffic
Notes
Signal direction
ICU Comtech
10 kohm pullup to 5V
RS232 1

Remote Control:
Pin no. Pin name
6
5
REMOTE
GND
9-pin DSUB, female

Notes
Signal direction
ICU Saturn B
Input

ICU acts as a DTE.
41
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE Installation
Alarms:
Operating modes
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
53.5 - 87.5MHz
1542 MHz
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE operating modes
DC 10 MHz
Buffer
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 Lband 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 disturbance in the output of the Saturn B HPA.
42
Operating modes cont`d
Changing modes
Remote controlled by Saturn B MCU PC port through ICU's Re-
ENHANCED BITRATE
MODULE operating modes
mote Control port.

Manually by first pressing the ICU button "Manual" on the ICU
front panel and then "Ext. Modem".
43
Fixed
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
Fixed
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
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.
44
Fixed cont`d
Hotline call - configuration

Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - Function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE
PORTS function (70):
FUNC
STU
ENTER the list of connectors, and

scroll down to the DTE connector:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
LIST
(Default)
DTE5PRINTER
DTE
MNO
Key in high speed data

service for DTE connector:
5=high speed data (HSD),
6=DTE Port Expander (SWI),
7=Asynchronous data (ASD)
8=printer (PRN)
and revert to IDLE:
ENTER
MNO
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
ON
TERM TYPE
5
ON
ENTER
3x
ESC
DTE
HSD
ON
Note! Refer to the Saturn terminals Operators Manual for further

information.
45
Fixed cont`d
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

DATA CONFIG function (85):
FUNC
TAX
VWX
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Check
current settings:
MNO
ENTER
Auto answer
HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG
85
ON
ext. modem
ON NO 108
ON
MORE/
HELP
Auto clear
Bit rate
Select access mode:

0=external, 1=V25bis
2=manual, 3=hotline
AUTO / 64 kbs
ON
ENTER
ACCESS MODE
0
ON
Leave the remaining

parameters unchanged, e.g.:
ENTER
BIT_RATE
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
ENTER
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108
and revert to IDLE:

46
3x
ESC
ON
Fixed cont`d

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:
Select Extern. HSD CONFIG

function (87) and press ENTER:
ENTER
AT
FIXED
ON
Check
current settings:
MORE/
HELP
("hot" is relevant to Fixed Lease channels)
Select access mode:

3=hotline
4=AT
ON
ENTER
Select service:
0=vbs
1=fixed
2=cn17Ext
ENTER
Select Ocean Region:

0=Atlantic Ocean Region West - Lease
1=Atlantic Ocean East Region - Lease
2=Pacific Ocean Region - Lease
3=Indian Ocean Region - Lease
ENTER
ACCESS MODE
3
ENTER
ABC
SERVICE
1
ON
ABC
OCEANREG
1
ON
Set default levels:

0=Disabled
1=Enabled
Set Tx level, e.g. 194:
Valid value: * 0 . . 200
GHI
ON
ABC
USEDEFLEVELS
1
ON
ENTER
ABC
LIGHT
YZ
JKL
TXLEVEL
194
ON
*According to LESO directions
Set alarm level, e.g. 240:

ENTER
PLAY
DEF
JKL
ALARMLEVEL
240
ENTER
ON
and revert to IDLE:

3x
ESC
47
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
128 kbps/
fix_symm
Fixed cont`d
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).
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
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
kbps
Tx level Alarm level
128
194
172
151
133
118
104
91
80
70
62
55
49
64
32
16
48
240
223
198
176
155
138
122
108
90
85
75
66
dBW
Min
Nom
Max
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
Fixed cont`d
Hotline call - activation
DTE
108 /DTR
Saturn B
MCU
107/DSR
CallReq
232/422
level shifting
CallAck
DTE
Equipment
(PC)
TX IF
ICU
RF/DATA
RX IF
Comtech
Modem
CDM-550T
Data 104/RD
Data 103/TD
109/RSI
Figure 12a Example of Hotline interconnections.

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
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.
49
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Remote Ctrl
Data Interface
RF/DATA
Fixed cont`d
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.
ICU
Main Control Unit

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

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

Sign.name Pin No.
107/DSR
6
GND
5
Male
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
Male
6
6 7 8 9
107
108
1 2 3 4
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Figure 12b Example of Hotline wiring.
50
Fixed cont`d
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:
7
FUNC
STU

scroll down to the DTE connector:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
LIST
(Default)
DTE PRINTER
DTE
ON
Key in asynchronous data

8=printer (PRN)
and revert to IDLE:
ENTER
STU
TERM TYPE
7
ON
ENTER
3x
ESC
DTE
ASD
ON

information.
51
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
1 Select CONFIGURE
Fixed cont`d
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:
Select ASYNCH DATA

CONFIG function (86):
FUNC
TAX
VWX
PQR
Check
current settings:
ENTER
ASYNCH DATA
CONFIG
86
ON
AT
19200
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
AT command mode
Transfer rate
ON
MORE/
HELP
USE AT-CMDS
ON DTE PORT
ON
Select access mode:

2=manual
3=hotline
4=AT
ENTER
Select bit rate:

1=1200 bps, 2=2400 bps
3=4800 bps, 4=9600 bps, 5=19200 bps
JKL
ACCESS MODE
4
ON
Key in the Originating Id

provided by Inmarsat e.g. 33:
Valid value: 0 . . 99
ENTER
ENTER
JKL
BIT_RATE
4
ON
GHI
GHI
ORGTERMID
33
ON
Enter settings:
ENTER
AT
9600
ON
and revert to IDLE:
52
3x
ESC
Fixed cont`d

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 connects the EBM to antenna transceiver circuits.
Procedure:
8
FUNC
TAX
VWX
Check
current settings:
MNO
ENTER
Auto answer
HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG
85
ON
ext. modem
ON NO 108
ON
MORE/
HELP
Auto clear
Bit rate
Select access mode:

2=manual, 3=hotline
AUTO / 64 kbs
ON
ENTER
ACCESS MODE
0
ON
4 Leave the remaining

parameters unchanged, e.g.:
ENTER
BIT_RATE
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
ENTER
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108
and revert to IDLE:

3x
ESC
ON
53
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
1 Select HIGH SPEED

Fixed cont`d

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
ENTER
FIXED
ON
Check
current settings:
MORE/
HELP
("hot" is relevant to Fixed Lease channels)
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
ON
Select access mode:

3=hotline
4=AT
ENTER
ENTER
JKL
ACCESS MODE
4
ABC
SERVICE
1
ON
Select Ocean Region:

0=Atlantic Ocean Region West - Lease
1=Atlantic Ocean East Region - Lease
2=Pacific Ocean Region - Lease
3=Indian Ocean Region - Lease
ENTER
ENTER
ABC
OCEANREG
1
ON
Set default levels:

0=Disabled
1=Enabled
Set Tx level, e.g. 194:
ON
Select service:
0=vbs
1=fixed
2=cn17Ext
128 kbps/
fix_symm
USEDEFLEVELS
0
ON
ENTER
ABC
LIGHT
YZ
JKL
TXLEVEL
194
ON
*According to LESO directions
Set alarm level, e.g. 240:

ENTER
PLAY
DEF
JKL
ALARMLEVEL
240
ON
and revert to IDLE:

54
3x
ESC
Fixed cont`d
Manual call from ICU - activation

DTE
Equipment
(PC)
Saturn B
MCU
DTE
TX IF
ICU
RF/DATA
RX IF
Comtech
Modem
CDM-550T
Data
Figure 13a Manual call from ICU interconnections.

For manual call from the ICU an RS232 cable is needed to connect
the ICU Saturn DTE port to the MCU DTE port.
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).
55
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Saturn DTE
Data Interface
RF/DATA
Fixed cont`d
Main Control Unit
MCU
5

ICU
1 2 3 4 5
Saturn DTE
6 7 8 9
PC
PRINTER
0183
+ [1
DTE
13 12 11 10
Tra
5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Standard 25 to 25-pin modem cable
1 2 3 4
MCU DTE
Pin no. Sign. name
2
103/TD
3
104/RD
4
105/RTS
5
106/CTS
7
GND
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Male
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530)
V.35
1 2 3 4
Data Interface
Male
7
13 12 11 10
5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Female
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Figure 13b Example of fixed channel initiation from ICU.
56
Fixed cont`d
Manual call from Handset - activation

DTE
Equipment
(PC)
Saturn B
MCU
DTE
TX IF
ICU
RF/DATA
Comtech
Modem
CDM-550T
RX IF
Data
Figure 14a Manual call from handset interconnections.

For manual call from the Display Handset or a standard telephone an
RS232 cable is needed to connect the ICU Remote Control port to
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.
57
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Saturn DTE
Data Interface
RF/DATA 107/DSR
Fixed cont`d

ICU
Main Control Unit

MCU
5
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PC
Remote Control
PRINTER
0183
+ [1
DTE
13 12 11 10
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
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
Male
MCU DTE
Pin no. Sign. name
6
107/DSR
7
GND
20
108/DTR
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
s
ses
RS 232
RS 422
(EIA 530)
V.35
1 2 3 4
Data Interface
Male
6
ICU Remote Control

Sign.name Pin No.
107/DSR
6
GND
5
6 7 8 9
Male
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Figure 14b Example of fixed channel initiation from handset.
58
Fixed cont`d
Channel deactivation
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
flashing. With manual activation from handset, the operator must
redial to re-establish the lease channel.
59
ENHANCED BITRATE
Fixed cont'd
When clearing a hotline/manual call, the Saturn B MCU switches
Demand Assignment Services

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.
ENHANCED BITRATE
Demand Assign. Services
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.
With the vbs option Lease Gateway procedures can include
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.
60
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 subchannel 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.
Saturn B
MCU
DTE
108 /DTR
107/DSR
CallReq
232/422
level shifting
CallAck
DTE
Equipment
(PC)
Remote
PC
RF/DATA
TX IF
ICU
RF/DATA
RX IF
Remote Ctrl
Comtech
Modem
CDM-550T
ENHANCED BITRATE
Remote Ctrl
Data Interface
Note!
Data
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
61
Standard 9 to 9-pin cable, or "0-modem" cable (crossed)

MCU PC port
Pin no. Sign. name
2
RX
3
TX
5
GND
Male
1 2 3 4 5
Female
5
6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PC
+ [1
DTE
13 12 11 10

ICU
OMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
PRINTER
0183
Comtech Modem
CDM-550T
Main Control Unit

MCU
Remote Control
S/N
ux Serial
5 4 3 2 1
Remote Control
ENHANCED BITRATE
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

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

Sign.name Pin No.
107/DSR
6
GND
5
Male
6 7 8 9
DTE Equipment
e.g. PC
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Figure 15b Example of Demand Assignment wiring.
62
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) - hotline activation

Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE
FUNC
STU

scroll down to the HSD connector:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
LIST
DTE5PRINTER
DTE
MNO
ON

8=printer (PRN)
and revert to IDLE:
ENTER
MNO
TERM TYPE
5
ON
ENTER
3x
ESC
DTE
HSD
ON

information.
63
ENHANCED BITRATE
(Default)
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 antenna 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:
1 Select HIGH SPEED

FUNC
TAX
VWX
ENHANCED BITRATE
Check
current settings:
MNO
ENTER
Auto answer
HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG
85
ON
ext. modem
ON NO 108
ON
MORE/
HELP
Auto clear
Bit rate
ON
ENTER
Select access mode:

2=manual, 3=hotline
AUTO / 64 kbs
ACCESS MODE
0
ON
Accept the remaining parameter settings:
ENTER
BIT_RATE
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
ENTER
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108
and revert to IDLE:

64
3x
ESC
ON

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

and scroll down to the required function:
LIGHT
YZ
ENTER
ENHANCED
SETUP
89
ON
CHARGE TONE
PASSIVE
ON
TELEX SERVICE
ACTIVE
ENHANCED BITRATE
LIST
ON
Check settings (SETUP operations

require OPERATOR level):
MORE/
HELP
If PASSWORD PROTECTED, refer

to "renter/owner Level".
Disable the Telex option:

0=passive, 1=active
OPER.
OPER. -ON
ENTER
STATUS
0
ON
ENTER
Verify settings:
TELEX SERVICE
PASSIVE
ON
MORE/
HELP
and revert to IDLE:
3x
OPER.
OPER. -ON
ESC
65

The function no. 87 sets the parameters pertaining to the EBM
services:

ENTER
AT
FIXED
ON
Check
current settings:
MORE/
HELP
128 kbps/
fix_symm
ON
3
ENHANCED BITRATE
Select access mode:

3=hotline
4=AT
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Select signalling mode:
Select required modem:

0=Comtech Modem
Valid value: 0 . . 7
Select test loop:

0=false
1=true
Select loop back:
0=CES digital loop 2=loop C

1=loop B
3=loop D
and revert to IDLE:

66
SERVICE
0
3
BIT RATE
4
GHI
JKL
ON
ENTER
0=fixed symmetric
1=variable symmetric
2=fixed asymmetric
3=variable asymmetric
ACCESS MODE
3
ON
0=16 kbps
1=32 kbps
2=64 kbps
4=128 kbps
GHI
ON
Select service:
0=vbs
1=fixed
2=cn17ext
Select bit rate:
MODIFIER
0
ON
ENTER
MODEMFEATURE
0
ON
ENTER
TEST LOOP
0
ON
ENTER
3x
LOOP BACK
0
ON
ESC

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.
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.
67
ENHANCED BITRATE
Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) - manual call setup

Manual call setup can be initiated from the handset or a standard
phone on a TEL port.
ENHANCED BITRATE

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.
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.
68
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
107/DSR
CallReq
232/422
level shifting
CallAck
DTE
Equipment
(PC)
ENHANCED BITRATE
Saturn B
MCU
DTE
108 /DTR
Remote
PC
RF/DATA
Remote Ctrl
TX IF
ICU
RF/DATA
RX IF
Remote Ctrl
Comtech
Modem
CDM-550T
Data Interface
Note!
Data
Figure 16 Demand Assignment interconnections.
69
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - hotline activation

Selecting HSD End Terminal Service - function 70
Procedure:
1 Select CONFIGURE
FUNC
STU

scroll down to the ASD connector:
ENTER
CONFIGURE
PORTS
70
ON
HANDSET
PHONE
ON
ENHANCED BITRATE
(Default)
LIST
DTE PRINTER
DTE
ON

8=printer (PRN)
and revert to IDLE:
ENTER
MNO
TERM TYPE
5
ON
3x
ESC

information.
70
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - hotline activation cont'd

ext. modem, 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 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:
Select HIGH SPEED
FUNC
TAX
VWX
Check
current settings:
MNO
ENTER
Auto answer
HIGH SPEED
DATA CONFIG
85
ON
ext. modem
ON NO 108
ON
MORE/
HELP
Auto clear
Bit rate
Select access mode:

2=manual, 3=hotline
AUTO / 64 kbs
ON
ENTER
ACCESS MODE
0
ON
ENTER
Accept the remaining parameter settings:
BIT_RATE
7
MAX CONNECT
ON
0
ORGTERMID
ON
65
ENTER
AUTO_ANSWER
ON
2
CLEARSIGNAL
ON
1
ext. modem
ON
ON NO 108
and revert to IDLE:

3x
ESC
ON
71
ENHANCED BITRATE

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

and scroll down to the required function:
LIGHT
YZ
ENTER
ENHANCED
SETUP
89
ON
CHARGE TONE
PASSIVE
ON
ENHANCED BITRATE
LIST
TELEX SERVICE
ACTIVE
ON
Check settings (SETUP operations

require OPERATOR level):
MORE/
HELP
If PASSWORD PROTECTED, refer

to "Renter/Owner Level".
Disable the Telex option:

0=passive,1=active
OPER.
OPER. -ON
ENTER
STATUS
0
ON
Verify settings:
ENTER
TELEX SERVICE
PASSIVE
ON
MORE/
HELP
and revert to IDLE:
72
3x
OPER.
OPER. -ON
ESC

The function no. 87 sets the parameters regarding EBM services:

ENTER
AT
FIXED
ON
Check
current settings:
MORE/
HELP
128 kbps/
fix_symm
ON
Select access mode:

3=hotline
4=AT
ENTER
Select service:
0=vbs
1=fixed
2=cn17ext
ENTER
ENTER
Select bit rate:
GHI
ON
PLAY
DEF
3
BIT RATE
4
GHI
JKL
ON
ENTER
SERVICE
2
ON
0=16 kbps
1=32 kbps
2=64 kbps
4=128 kbps
and revert to IDLE:
ACCESS MODE
3
ENHANCED BITRATE
3x
HOT
CN17ext
ON
ESC
73
Variable Bitrate (cn17ext) - manual call setup

Manual call setup can be initiated from the handset or a standard
phone on a TEL port.
ENHANCED BITRATE
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.
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.
74
DUAL ANTENNA
CONTENTS

77
77
78
78
81
83
SATURN BM DUAL
ANTENNA
Installation .............................................................
Connecting up ..................................................
Antenna switchover ..........................................
Dual Antenna Switch power up .........................
Setting up cut-out zones ...................................
Configuration ....................................................
75
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
ON
ACTIVE A
IN USE
44 mm
1 RU
B
UNAVAILABLE
Dual Antenna Switch
482 mm
Power ON
indicator
ON
Indicates active
antenna
ACTIVE A
IN USE
B
UNAVAILABLE
Dual Antenna Switch
Lights when
Dual Antenna
operation is
activated
Dual antenna
installation
Figure 17 Outline dimensions of the Dual Antenna Switch (19" rack unit)
Press to
activate
Dual Antenna
operation
Lights when antenna

cannot be selected
Figure 18 Dual Antenna Switch (DAS), front panel.
77
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
Dual antenna
installation cont'd
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.
The two ports are equal, so any MCU can be connected to any port.
78
DUAL ANTENNA
Installation cont`d
Main Control Unit - A
TEL.1
TEL.2
TEL.3
AUX
TEL.4
EXT I/O
5
TEL.5 HANDSET
GYRO
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PC
PRINTER
NMEA-0183
+ [11 - 34 VDC] -
DTE
13 12 11 10
OFF
5 4 3 2 1
ON
9
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Main Control Unit - B
TEL.1
TEL.2
AUX
TEL.3
TEL.4
EXT I/O
5
TEL.5 HANDSET
GYRO
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PC
PRINTER
NMEA-0183
+ [11 - 34 VDC] -
DTE
13 12 11 10
OFF
5 4 3 2 1
ON
9
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
SER 2
MCU B
ANT B
MCU A
ANT A
-o
Pigtail
For grounding and wiring

details, see the Saturn
Bm Installation Manual
Termination Box
Pigtail
Termination Box
RF cable to/from Antenna A
Figure 19 Cabling.
RF cable to/from Antenna B
79
Dual antenna
installation cont'd
85-265 V ~
47-63 Hz
200 mA
MAX
Dual Antenna Switch

SER 1
DUAL ANTENNA
Installation cont`d
Ships heading
Satellite
10
Obstruction
ut
t-o
Cuone
z
45
ANTENNA
A
ANTENNA
B
Figure 20a Example of

cut-out zone for antenna-A.
One setting: 10 - 45o
Ships heading
Dual antenna
installation cont'd
Satellite
8
Obstruction
302
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.
from 302o to 8o).
80
ANTENNA
A
t
-ou
Cut e:
zon2-360
30
Cut-out
zone:
0-8
ANTENNA
B
DUAL ANTENNA
Installation cont`d
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:
0
1
2
enabled
disabled
enabled
Low azimuth High azimuth Elevation

110
90
350
180
110
359
20
15
28
The azimuth values are relative to the ships heading (bow as 0 degrees).
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 prompting the Dual Antenna Switch to shift the RF path of Antenna-B to
MCU-A.
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 cutout 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.
81
Dual antenna
nstallation cont'd
Zone entry Status
DUAL ANTENNA
Installation cont`d
The cut-out zone for each MCU is selected as follows:
1 Select CutOut Zones

CONFIG function (88):
FUNC
TAX
VWX
TAX
VWX
Zone entry
ENTER
Display the enabled cut-out zones:
Use up/down arrow to select
Low azimuth
zone entries.
High azimuth
Elevation
Press ENTER to select mode status:
ENTER required status:
ENTER
ENTER
Dual antenna
installation cont'd
Key in the low

azimuth value:
ENTER
ABC
ABC
MORE/
HELP
Pressing MORE/HELP shows choices:

0=disabled,
1=enabled
Key in the high

azimuth value:
ENTER
ABC
0/ENABLED
110 180 20
ON
EDIT MODE
STATUS
ON
?
0=DISABLED
ON
1=ENABLED
ON
ABC
MORE/
HELP
CutOut Zones
CONFIG
88
ON
TAX
VWX
LOW AZIMUTH
?
AZ. ANGLE
ON
0 . . 360 DEG
ON
HIGH AZIMUTH
?
ON
MORE/
HELP
Key in the elevation zone:
ENTER
PLAY
DEF
MORE/
HELP
ELEVATION
?
EL. ANGLE
ON
0 . . 90 DEG
ON
and revert:
82
3x
ESC
DUAL ANTENNA
Installation cont`d
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

function (78):
FUNC
SPECIAL
CONFIG
78
ON
STU
ENTER
Enter SILENCE MODE
MORE/
HELP
and press MORE/HELP:
SILENCE MODE
DISABLED
DualAnt ON
mode
ON
Pressing ENTER once opens

the SILENT RADIO setup function,
ENTER
and twice opens the DualAnt mode:
ENTER
EDIT MODE
SILENT RADIO
ON
0
MORE/
HELP
Enter the required mode no.:
DualAnt ON
mode
1
0=off ON
1=main (A)
2=backup (B)
(Not displayed)
0=off, normal operation.
ON
Dual Antenna option is not selected.
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
83
Dual antenna
nstallation cont'd
84
Maintenance
General
Maintenance
No regular maintenance is required.
85
86
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N-1375 Billingstad, Norway
Tel: +47 67 24 47 00
Fax: +47 67 24 46 21
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Saturn B Extended Services Supplement to Saturn B Operators Manual

Variable Bandwidth Service (vbs) hotline activation ...............................................

Saturn Bm Dual Antenna

This manual complies with MCU software version no. 7.30

Inmarsat-B Lease Mode CN17

Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions

Inmarsat Lease Mode CN17

MCU w/Lease software

Figure 1 Lease Mode communication path.

No extra additional hardware is needed, however, a Lease Mode

For operation, please note that Saturn B needs to be

If Saturn B also is commissioned for Inmarsat normal mode, the

Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module

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Saturn Bt2 Transporter

Figure 2 Saturn B Enhanced Bitrate Module system.

EBM pin code

No extra pin code

No extra pin code

VBS pin code

Figure 3 System opening keys.

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Saturn Bm Dual Antenna functions

Dual Antenna Switch

Figure 4 Dual Antenna system.

Saturn B Extended Services

Saturn B renter/owner Level

To set access level:

Select SET USER LEVEL function (12):

Display the current level:

Key in operator level ref. number,

Key in the current password for this

The terminal is now set to RENTER LEVEL:

This level is active until a new level is set or the

and revert to IDLE:

1 Select SET USER LEVEL function (12)

5 Activate the function using the ENHANCED SETUP function (89),

Saturn B Extended Services

Activation of paid functions

1 Select ENHANCED SETUP

scroll down to LEASE MODE PASSIVE:

2 Select LEASE MODE status:

3 Assign operation access level:

2=operator , 3=renter, 4=owner

4 Activate the LEASE MODE function:

5 Scroll down to COMSAT_VBS PASSIVE:

7 Assign operation access level:

8 Activate the COMSAT_VBS function:

9 Scroll down to NERA_EBM PASSIVE:

10 Change the NERA_EBM status:

11 Assign operation access level:

and update level:

12 Activate the NERA_EBM function:

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