ISDN

Saturn F
ALPHA

May 01 09:15
4.8 Speech

Nera F77
Service Guide
Nera F77
 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................5 MCU STATUS LEDS ............................... 20

General .............................................................. 5
Above Deck Equipment - ADE ........................... 5 LOCATION OF SOFTWARE .................... 21
Below Deck Equipment - BDE ........................... 5 SOFTWARE INFORMATION .................... 22
Communication services .................................... 6
TECHNICAL DATA .................................... 8 ANTENNA PARTS IDENTIFICATION ........ 24
General .............................................................. 8 Rf TRANSCEIVER & GPS PARTS IDENTIFI-
Standard functions ............................................. 8 CATION ................................................... 25
Optional functions and services ......................... 8
Overall dimensions and weights ......................... 8 MCU PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................27
Connections (ADE) ............................................ 8
Connections (BDE) ............................................ 9 MODEM UNIT PARTS IDENTIFICATION .. 27
Electrical interface ............................................. 9
Antenna separation (MCU - antenna) ................. 11 POWER UNIT PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..28
Power input ....................................................... 11
Power consumption ........................................... 11 ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY ......... 29
RF parameters .................................................. 11 Tools for removal of RF Transceiver ................. 29
Environmental parameters ................................ 12 Disconnecting cables ....................................... 30
Removing Tracking Module .............................. 36
COMMUNICATION SEQUENCES ........... 13 Removing Combiner/Buffer Module .................. 44
Disconnecting Combiner/Buffer Module ............ 50
FLEET TOP LEVEL BLOCK DIAGRAM .. 15 Removing left LNA Block ................................. 52
Single LNA Block ............................................ 57
MCU BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................16 Installing a single LNA ..................................... 59
ANTENNA BLOCK DIAGRAM .................17 Labels on the Main Communication Unit .......... 66

ANTENNA WIRING DIAGRAM - SEPARATE CHANGING EPROMS IN THE MCU ........ 67

LNAS ....................................................... 18 vtLite BRANDING CONFIGURATION ....... 70
ANTENNA WIRING DIAGRAM - INTE- RESETTING THE GPS ............................72
GRATED LNAS ....................................... 19
APPENDIX A - SPARE PARTS

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All specifications are subject to change without notice.

© Nera SatCom AS, 2004

A MEMBER OF CIRM

The Nera F77 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive.

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General Mast mounted antenna Deck mounted antenna

The Nera F77 satellite terminal provides 64 kbps
voice and data, and 4.8 kbps low cost voice for
transmission via the Inmarsat satellite system.
Nera F77 offers full ISDN functionality.

Above Deck Equipment - ADE

The Nera F77 Above Deck Equipment consists of:
• Servo stabilized antenna dish with RF-Transceiver
• Mast mounted radome, or
• Deck mounted radome

Below Deck Equipment - BDE

The Nera F77 Main Communication Unit (MCU) -
which constitutes the major electronic part - is de-
signed for wall or desktop installation.
The MCU mains input is 100 - 240 VAC ±10%. The
power requirement is approx. 40 W in receive/idle Nera ISDN Handset Distress Alarm Main Communication Unit
mode, and approx. 150 W in transmit mode. MCU
The MCU supplies 48 VDC power to the ADE ISDN
Nera F77

DISTRES
S
through the coaxial cable. Telenor IOR
Ready for call

OK

DEL

Nera ISDN Handset

2 abc
3 def

4 5
ghi
jkl
6 mno

7 8 9
pqrs
tuv
wyz

Nera

The ISDN Handset keypad and built-in display allows F77

dialing and control of the MCU and antenna.

Distress Alarm
The Distress Alarm Unit provides remote activation of
an alert transmission and indication of incoming Figure 1 Nera F77 satellite terminal.
distress calls.
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Communication services Internal communication

Nera F77 provides the following services: Equipment connected to the various interfaces may
communicate with each other via an internal MSN
• ISDN: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) (Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.
- 56 kbps Mobile Data Service
- 4.8 kbps speech
- 64 kbps speech Control interface
- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection
• RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) of a PC for configuration of the Nera F77 MCU.
- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides the
software to operate and configure the MCU is sup-
• RS-422: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) plied on the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows
- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS 95).
• USB - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)
- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)
• ANALOGUE - 4.8 speech / 64 speech
- 3.1 kHz (e.g. telefax Gr.3)

ISDN

Telenor IOR
Ready for call

OK

DEL

1 2 abc
3 def

4 5 6
Nera F77
ghi
jkl
mno

7 8

DISTRE
9
pqrs
tuv
wyz

SS

Additional Additional ISDN telephones Analogue telephones Telefax

ISDN Handsets Distress Alarm (wall or desk) (Group 3 or 4) PC Serial printer

Figure 2 Additional equipment.

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CD
The CD ROM supplied with Nera F77
contains: Mast mounted radome
(cutaway view)
• program for control from PC
(vtLite Marine)
• manuals Antenna dish
• application notes
Servo stabilized
• modem drivers pedestal
• and other useful information.
GPS receiver

Additional equipment Rotary joint

• Additional Nera ISDN Handsets Access hatch
• Additional Distress Alarm Unit (DA) (mast mounted
• ISDN telephones antenna only)
• Analogue DTMF telephones
• Group 3 and Group 4 telefax RF-Transceiver
• PC

Figure 3 Antenna parts - mast mounted version.

The deck mounted version houses the same parts.

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General Optional functions and services

The Nera F77 satellite terminal is Inmarsat approved "Radio Silence" function
with Certificate Number 66EB01. Small size radome (flush mounted)
The equipment is designed with priority to achieve
high reliability, maintainability and simplicity.
Overall dimensions and weights
See the Nera F77 Installation Manual.
Standard functions
• Voice 4800 kbps (mini-M speech quality) Nera ISDN Handset
• 56/64 kbps ISDN (ISDN speech, G3 and G4 • RJ-45 connector w/approx. 0.5 m spiral cable
telefax or data) • LCD display with 30 alphanumeric characters and
• MPDS (Mobile Packet Data Service) 8 symbols / indicators
• Distress alarm • 12 number keys
• L-band output (1.5 GHz) signal output for Broad- • 12 functional keys allowing short number dialing,
cast services last calls etc., and basic equipment controls and
• Storing the 10 latest numbers dialed (up to 20 monitoring such as selection of satellite & ocean
digits) region, basic MMI readout etc.
• Telephone book for 99 short numbers with alpha- • Multilanguage display
numeric names
• Restricted dialing Connections (ADE)
• Traffic logging and access code
Antenna coaxial connector
• Charge tone and restricted SIM The ADE is provided with 1 pc N-contact (female)
• Save and restore configuration for connection to the MCU.
• MMI interface (vtLite Marine) This contact is feeding DC supply (48VDC), RF
• Message Indicator signals and a number of inter-communication
signals between the MCU and ADE.

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Connections (BDE) • 4 pcs each with 2-terminals for connection to 2-wire

analogue telephones (TEL1 + TEL2 + TEL3 + TEL4)
Coaxial connectors
ADE – BDE connection • 4 pcs terminals for RS-422 connection
The MCU is provided with 1 pc N-contact (female) • 4 pcs terminals for “Radio Silence” connection
for connection to the ADE. • 2 pcs terminals for NMEA connection
This contact is feeding DC supply (48VDC), RF
signals and a number of RF inter-communication Power connectors
signals between the MCU and ADE. • 1 pc AC Mains (100 – 240 VAC) input connector
L-band output SIM Card
The MCU is provided with a TNC connector provid- The MCU is provided with SIM Card reader.
ing 1.5 GHz output for services such as: SIM program version 1.20 supports:
• Differential GPS correction • Gemplus SIM Cards
• Chart corrections SIM program version 1.30 supports:
• Audio broadcast • Gemplus SIM Cards
• G & D SIM Cards
Plug connectors
• 4 pcs RJ–45 (ISDN) connectors for Distress
Alarm, ISDN telephones, PC, G3/G4 telefax etc. Electrical interface
• 2 pcs RJ-45 connectors (TEL 3 and TEL 4) for ISDN connection
analogue telephones / telefax The ISDN connection enabling termination of up to
• 1 pc USB connector for PC / data equipment 10 ISDN circuits for following services :
• 1 pc 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232 interface • 4.8 kbps compressed speech (Mini-M voice)
• 1 pc 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232 or • 64 kbps speech
RS-422 interface • Audio 3.1 kHz (G3) Telefax
• 64 kbps telefax service (UDI-G4)
Screw terminals • 64 kbps data service (UDI)
• 4 pcs each with 4-terminals for 2 x 2 pair ISDN
connection • 56 kbps data service (V110)

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• 64 kbps audio service (3.1kHz) Ringing signal : 150vpp 25Hz (Max two
• MPDS telephones/faxes)
Maximum cable length Hook ON / Hook OFF : >20mA / < 9mA
with 0.22 mm2 : 100m Maximum cable length : 150 m, 0.22 mm2
Maximum ISDN output
power : 10W
RS-232 / RS-422 Data interface
2-wire analogue telephone/telefax Data protocol : Hayes AT
(connectors / terminals) compatible
Line impedance : 820 ohm Bit rate : 2.4 – 115.2 kb/s
Maximum line loop Parity : Odd/even/mark/space
resistance : 500 ohm (typical >1km) Data Bits : 7 or 8 bit
Return loss : >14dB Stop bit : 1 or 2 stop bits
Dialing function : Standard DTMF phone, Flow control : XON/XOFF
cordless base station,
RS-232
PABX (trunk lines) or fax Maximum cable length : 3m
machine
RS-422
Dial tone : 440 Hz -19dBm
Maximum cable length s : 100 m
DTMF minimum : Dialing: -20dBm0
Speech level : +2.5 dBm Radio Silence interface
Receive level : 9 dBm The MCU is provided with:
Line voltage : 40V DC • 2 screw terminals for connection to a “Silence
Max line current : 30mA Mode” switch which will inhibit RF radiation from
the ADE.
MES generated audible
levels : -10 dBm0 +/-5dB • 2 screw terminals for verification of “Silence
mode” status.
Ringing tone : 425 Hz +/-1Hz
Available tone : 800 Hz +/-1Hz

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NMEA Interface Transmit (global beam communication): Approx.150
The MCU is provided with 2 screw terminals for W (maximum power)
NMEA heading input.
RF parameters
Antenna separation (MCU - antenna) G/T, EIRP
Requirement for an optional cables G/T : - 4 dBK
Maximum loss -23dB at 1.6 GHz, 12.0 ohm DC: EIRP : Maximum +32 dBW
Minimum +5 dBW.
Cable type Max length Antenna dish
RG 223 30 m Antenna gain : 21 dBi
RG 214-FRNC 60 m Beamwidth (at 3dB) : ± 7o , 3 axes
S 10172 B-11 170 m Size : Flat antenna, 4 panels,
RF ½” 50 210 m x 32 patches
RF 7/8” 50 380 m x Electronic tracking : 100 Hz horizontally
x 25 Hz vertically
Coaxial cable requiring a pig-tail in each end.
Frequency
Type of operation 4.8 kbps
Technical parameters and 64 kbps : Single Channel Per
Power input Carrier (SCPC)
Mains Type of operaton MPDS : TDM / TDMA
(Fw – Rtn)
110 V or 230V ±10% (90VAC to 264 VAC),
47 - 63 Hz Transmitting : 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz
Receive : 1525.0 to 1559.0 MHz
Power consumption Channel spacing 4.8 kbps SCPC : 5 kHz
During receive / idle mode : Channel spacing 64 kbps SCPC : 40 kHz
Approx.40 W (minimum power) Channel spacing MPDS : 40 kHz (8 time slots)

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Modulation / polarization Environmental parameters

Modulation (signalling) : BPSK “Wheel-Mark” approval
• during 4k8 operation : 0-QPSK The Nera F77 antenna pedestal complies with the
• during ISDN operation : 16QAM “Wheel-mark” requirement (IEC 60945)
• during IPDS operation : 16QAM Protection
Polarization : Right Hand Circular Above Deck Unit : IP66
MCU & Handset : IP22
Electromagnetic compatibility Storage temperature : -30oC - +70oC
Radiation : EN55022 (August 1994) Operational temperature
EN 60945 (Clause 9),
January 1997 MCU : -25oC - +55oC,
40oC 95 % humidity
Conducted : EN 60945 (Clause 10) (non-condensing)
January 1997 Above Deck Unit : -25oC - +55oC,
EN 50082-2, August 1996 40oC 95% humidity,
LVD : EN 60945(2000) (non-condensing)
Infrared: : 500 W/m2,
Ultra violet: : 54 W/m2 ,
Safety distances Visible: : 1150 W/m2
Magnet compass safe Wind : Relative average velocity
distance : 1 m from the steering up to maximum 180 km/h
compass (British or Rain : 100 L/min
Norwegian vessels) Ice : Up to 25 mm
Microwave Radiation : Passengers should not Robustness survival :
be admitted in areas Vibration : EN 60945
closer than 5 m (based
on 8W/m2) Ships motion
Roll : ± 25o
Pitch : ± 15o
Yaw : ± 8o
Turning rate : 12.5o per sec
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INMARSAT Fleet F77 INMARSAT Fleet F77

MES-originated Duplex Telephone Call Fixed-originated Duplex Telephone Call

MES LES NCS MES LES NCS

Mobile Earth Station Land Earth Station Network Mobile Earth Station Land Earth Station Network
Coordination Coordination
Listens to NCS common
1 NCS Common Channel
Station
1
Station
Listens to NCS common NCS Common Channel
channel. channel.

OFF-HOOK
MES operator dials
subscriber’s international
2 LESI 3
Validates MES Adds MES to NCS
telephone number.
Re
P 7

authorization. busy list.

– 4 8

2
1 5 9
S 2 6
0 3
#
R

Transmits "Access Request" MESRQ Adds MES to LES

SU. Adds MES to LES MES number from busy list. "Request
Set-up

busy list. telephone network. for Call

"Request for Channel LESI 3 Announcement" SU.
Adds MES to NCS
Assignment" SU
4

Set-up
busy list. NCSC
"Call Announcement"
4 NCSI SU.
Transmits "Channel
5 NCSA Assignment" SU.
Transmits "MES
Sets SCPC channel in "In- NCSA:
Response" SU on the 5
SCPC In-band Signalling Mode

band Signalling" mode. Once for portable MESRP

TDMA channel.
MESs. Twice for
Transmits "Service Address" maritime and mobile 6 NCSI
SUs and "Scrambling Vector 6 MESs. Transmits "Channel
Advice" SU alternately. MES-SIG Starts C/NO 7 NCSA
Assignment" SU.
measurement. Sets SCPC channel in "In- NCSA:
7 band Signalling" mode. Once for portable
Starts C/NO measurement.
LES-SIG
Sends authentication Transmits "Scrambling
MES-SIG
8 MESs. Twice for
maritime and mobile

SCPC In-band Signalling

query SU. Vector Advice" SU. Starts C/NO
measurement. MESs.
Transmits authentication MES-SIG 8
reply SU repeatedly. RINGING 9 LES-SIG Sends authentication
9 Starts C/NO measurement. query SU.
Changes to MESV/SUB
mode.
10 Terrestrial call set-up MES-SIG 10
Transmits authentication
procedure.
Re

reply SU repeatedly.
P 7
– 4 8
1 5 9
S 2 6
0 3
#
R

11 Transmits "Ringing Ringing tone

"Ringing tones" LESV
(generated by LES)
Re
P 7

Tone".
– 4 8
1 5 9
S 2 6
0 3
#
R

12
SCPC Voice Mode

Stops C/NO measurement.

SUB Stops C/NO measurement
& sends power control SU.
11
Stops C/NO measurement. Stops C/NO measurement
Sends power control SUs. & sends power control SU.
Adjusts forward EIRP Sends power control SUs.
Adjusts return EIRP.
14 13 Adjusts return EIRP. 12
SCPC Voice Mode

SUB OFF-HOOK Adjusts forward EIRP

Transmits "MES 15
"LES Connect" SUs OFF-HOOK
Transmits "Connect" SUs
SUB 13
Connect" SUs. SUB

Power Transmits 16 SUB Power Transmits 14 SUB

conservation conservation speech Maintains burst SU
speech
disabled disabled continuously. every 5 secs to
continuously.
Maintains burst SU prevent clearing by
Maintains every 5 secs to Power Maintains MES.
Power
conservation burst every prevent clearing by conservation burst every
enabled MES. enabled 5 secs. For call release, see
5 secs. For call release, see
separate diagram separate diagram

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INMARSAT Fleet F77

MES or Fixed Call Release

MES LES NCS

Mobile Earth Station Land Earth Station Network
Coordination
Station
Voice Mode

ON-HOOK.
MES switches to "In-band
signalling" mode and sends
10 frames of "Channel MES-SIG
1
Release" SUs, Clear forward.
then turns off carrier.
Signalling Mode

Observes MES
carrier off, then turns
off LES carrier and
sends "Notification of
Channel Release" LESI
2
SU to NCS. Removes MES from
NCS busy list, and
Removes MES from updates channel
LES busy list. status table.
Voice Mode

Terrestrial side
ON-HOOK
3
–
P
Re

4
7
8
Switches to "In-band
signalling" mode and
1 5 9
S 2 6
0 3
#
R

sends channel
4 5 LES-SIG release SUs.
ON-HOOK. (Delay up to 2 min if
Signalling Mode

MES switches to "In-band called party)

signalling" mode and
sends 10 frames of MES-SIG 6
Observes MES
channel release SUs,
carrier off, then turns
then turns carrier off.
off LES carrier and
sends "Notification of
Channel Release" LESI
7
SU to NCS. Removes MES from
NCS busy list, and
Removes MES from updates channel
LES busy list. status table.

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GPS
receiver
Power Modem Unit
DC and signalling
Coaxial cable RF Tx
Transceiver Rx

Connector panel Antenna

Pedestal and
Tracking Module
Peripheral
equipment

Below Deck Equipment - BDE Above Deck Equipment - ADE

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Nera F77 MCU Block Diagram
Antenna
BROADBAND IN/OUT Unit cable
L-BAND: 1542± 17 MHz
ON/OFF SWITCH
SIM card reader O I

2x5A SLOW
Nera
F77

100-240VAC BLOW FUSES

Modem Unit Board – MUB

Combiner/ Switch
Splitter mode
support
AC DC

Internal communication 48V

SIM Tracking Transceiver Rx /Tx Modem GPS
Rx - Lo Rx=245.952 MHz
Control Modem Control Modem Modem
µcontroller 4MHz/ 10.7MHz
1296± 17MHz Tx=1643± 17MHz Power Unit
9600 Baud 2000-16000 Baud

ADE 48V

CPM DSP

ISDN 40V

Nera TA Board
Digital/ 2.5V/3.0V
RF 3.3V/5.0V
RS-422 RS-232B RS-232A USB NMEA-0183 ISDN ISDN Interface Processor
Listener Controller Module

FAN 24V
2-wire Interface

* RADIO
NMEA+

5 4 3 2 1
NMEA-

SILENCE STATUS
RS422 RS232 B RS232 A USB SW IND ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN ISDN TEL1 TEL2 TEL3 TEL4 TEL3 TEL4
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1
ID PROM TEMP
9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6
* See
Installation
Manual
Connector Interface Board – CIB
ISDN ISDN

Telenor IOR Telenor IOR

Ready for call
Nera F77 Ready for call

Nera ISDN OK OK Nera ISDN

Telephone(s)
DEL DEL

Distress
1

Telephone
2 3 1 2
abc
def abc
3 def

4 5 4 5
ghi
jkl
6 mno
ghi
jkl
6 mno

7 8 7 8
9
pqrs
9
tuv pqrs
tuv
wyz wyz

0 0

Alarm
PC PC Telefax Analogue Telefax
PC PC PC (group IV) telephone(s) (group III)

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Antenna dish circuits

LNA block R LNA block L
An
Control t. 1 Control

An

t. 2
signals from Duplexer 1 Duplexer 2 signals from
Tracking Rx Ant. 1 Tracking Rx
LNA 1 LNA 2

LNA 4 LNA 3
Duplexer 4 Duplexer 3

An
t. 4
t. 3
An

Band Stop Combiner/ Combiner/

Filter Buffer 1 Buffer 2

Rx MCU Rx Tracking
Yellow tag Yellow tag
Blue tag Blue tag

Tracking Module

Power
28V Supply&
Azimuth and 48 / 28
Tracking Modem
Elevation Motor Receiver Tx
Control Mod
Rx
Step motor
Control Microprocessor Microprocessor activity
signals to
LNA blocks

RX MCU
Tx signal

Azimuth,Tilt Azimuth Elevation Cross

& Rate Elevation
Motor Motor Motor
Sensors

Blue tag
Nera Transceiver

Transceiver
Main Board TMB 48 VDC + Rx Yellow tag
signalling
Transceiver
Front end
Board Tx Rx Lo
TFB
Transceiver Combiner GPS NMEA 5 VDC
ControlModem Splitter Modem GPS

24 VDC

Rotary joint

Fan Fan

Antenna
Unit cable

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101771/K00313
Rotary joint RF TRANSCEIVER COMBINER/ LNA&
SHTDN 1 Orange 3 SHTDN
Jumper
101746
QUFC911965 BUFFER P00304 Duplex
+6.5V 2 Red 2 +6.5V
cable Filter R
101775
Tx/Rx TNC R 101970 GND
C9
3 Black
C11
1 GND
incl. Notch Filter P2 4 Green 6 P2
P1 5 Yellow 5 P1
Blue tag -7.5V 6 Brown 4 -7.5V SMA Tx/Rx
SMA R 101772 ***101773/K00316-T 1(4)
SMA L Tx SMA
K00315 *101769/K00311-T 1(2) Yellow
Tx MCX Rx MCX ***101773/K00316-T 2(4)
SMA
*101770/K00311-T 1(2) Blue Tx/Rx
SMA R MCX Rx MCX An
Yellow tag 101774 t. 4

t. 1
An
SMA Tx SMA **101967

Ant. 1
TRACKING P00301
101768/K00308
Solder
MODULE connection Rx 101771/K00313
AS30019 SHTDN 1 Orange 3 SHTDN **101967
Rx
+6.5V 2 Red 2 +6.5V
101854 P00303 P4
MCX
4 Red 1 P4
3 Black 1 GND
GND

An
Orange

t. 3
P2 3 2 P2 C10 C12 t. 2
P2 4 Green 6 P2 An
LNA on/off 2 Green 3 LNA on/off
P1 5 Yellow 5 P1
+6.5V Purple Tx/Rx
C7 1 4 C8 +6.5V
-7.5V 6 Brown 4 -7.5V SMA
GND 8 Brown 5 GND ***101773/K00316-T 3(4)
*101769/K00311-T 2(2) Yellow
P3 7 Yellow 6 P3 MCX Rx MCX ***101773/K00316-T 4(4)
P1 6 Blue 7 P1 *101770/K00311-T 2(2) Blue SMA Tx/Rx
MCX Rx MCX
-8V 5 Black 8 -8V
101774
LNA& ***Paired
Pins 5 and 10 SMA Tx SMA Duplex
Not connected
*Paired Filter L
101767/K00307 **Paired
K00318 Tilt and rate
+5V 1 Blue 1 +5V sensor
+2.5V 2 Green 2 +2.5V P00307
TS in 3 Red 3 TS in 101969
Temp out 4 Purple 4 Temp out
+30V 5 White/Black 5 C3 +30V
GND 10 White 6 GND
RS out 11 Yellow 7 RS out
TS out 12 Black 8 TS out
Heater C4 13 Grey 9 Heater
8 Brown/Black 1
9 Red/Black 3 Elevation step Part Number:
C2 motor
17 Orange/Black 4 101747 10xxxx = Nera SatCom
18 Yellow/Black 6
Motor may have 4 or 6 wires Qxxxxx = Nera SatCom
6 Purple/Black 1
Cross elevation Kxxxxx = SpaceCom
7 Grey/Black 3
C1 step motor
15 Green/Black 4 100518
16 Blue/Black 6 R = Right side
Pin 14
Not Connected L = Left side
End stop 1 Blue Micro switch Located on
C5 antenna pedestal
GND 2 Black 101779

Az1 1 Red/White
Az2 2 Green Azimuth
C6 motor
Az3 3 Red 101749
Az4 4 Green/White

GPS GPS
RS232 type
connector

Black Fan
Red 100891
FANS
Black Fan
Red 100891

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Rotary joint RF TRANSCEIVER COMBINER/
101746
Jumper QUFC911965 BUFFER
cable
101775
Tx/Rx TNC R AS30027
incl. Notch Filter and
LNA1 & 2 Tx/Rx
Blue tag MCX
SMA R 101772 * K00324-T 1(4)
SMA L Tx SMA
K00315
Tx * K00324-T 2(4)
MCX
Tx/Rx
SMA R An
Yellow tag t. 4

t. 1
An

Ant.1
TRACKING P00301
101768 / K00308
Solder
MODULE connection Rx
AS30019 Rx
101854 P00303 P4
MCX
4 Red 1 P4

An
Orange

t. 3
P2 3 2 P2 t. 2
An
LNA on/off 2 Green 3 LNA on/off
+6.5 V Purple Tx/Rx
C7 1 4 C8 +6.5 V
MCX
GND 8 Brown 5 GND * K00324-T 3(4)
P3 7 Yellow 6 P3 * K00324-T 4(4)
P1 6 Blue 7 P1 MCX Tx/Rx
-8V Black *Paired
5 8 -8V
Pins 5 and 10
Not connected

101767 / K00307
K00318 Tilt and rate
+5 V 1 Blue 1 +5 V sensor
+2.5 V 2 Green 2 +2.5 V P00307
TS in 3 Red 3 TS in 101969
Temp out 4 Purple 4 Temp out
+30V 5 White/Black 5 C3 +30V
GND 10 White 6 GND
RS out 11 Yellow 7 RS out
TS out 12 Black 8 TS out
Heater C4 13 Grey 9 Heater
8 Brown/Black 1
9 Red/Black 3 Elevation step
C2 motor
17 Orange/Black 4 101747
18 Yellow/Black 6
Motor may have 4 or 6 wires
6 Purple/Black 1 Part Number:
7 Grey/Black 3 Cross elevation 10xxxx = Nera SatCom
C1 step motor
15 Green/Black 4 Qxxxxx = Nera SatCom
100518
16 Blue/Black 6 ASxxxxx = SpaceCom
Pin 14
Not Connected Kxxxxx = SpaceCom
End stop 1 Blue Micro switch Located on
C5 antenna pedestal
GND 2 Black 101779
R = Right side
Az 1 1 Red/White L = Left side
Az 2 2 Green Azimuth
C6 motor
Az 3 3 Red 101749
Az 4 4 Green/White

GPS GPS
RS232 type
connector

Black Fan
Red 100891
FANS
Black Fan
Red 100891

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MCU STATUS LEDS SERVICE GUIDE

1 - Voltage on the ISDN BUS – ON when OK

2 - Not in use
3 - 3V & 5V on MCU processor – ON when OK
4 - Distress Alarm Unit connected – ON when connected
5 - Processor activity – Blinking when OK

Part of Connector Interface Board - CIB

10 9 . . . . . . 2 1

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SERVICE GUIDE LOCATION OF SOFTWARE
Possible upgrades & information
• System version & Ctrl SW/Program version & DSP – To be upgraded
via RS232A port using the latest available software on the ftp server.
• Monitor / Boot program is programmed by Nera SatCom only.
• KDB / SIM located on the MUB as eproms (2 pcs).
Can be replaced by RSC’s.
• GUC - Gyro Unit Control, located on the MUB as eproms (2 pcs).
Only used by Furuno.
• RFB - Transceiver software, can be upgraded via RS232A port on
MCU.
• ATB / Tracking antenna - Tracking Control Unit software.
To be programmed by Nera SatCom.
• TA program version - Terminal adapter eprom.
To be replaced by RSCs.

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SOFTWARE INFORMATION SERVICE GUIDE

Nera F77 Software Version 1.4 • The TA have no problems redialling or handling
(March 2003) long numbers.
• vtLite Marine 5.0 • The prefix: ##0*9# is not used or needed.
• Message indicator. Handset 1.3
• Access codes on ISDN and analogue telephones • No need to upgrade Nera ISDN handset.
(also logged in Traffic Log).
TA eeprom sw version 1.3 can be ordered
• More information about GPS status.
• QRTY118003/C
• New Device Manager.
• Possible to give all telephones the same MSN
(Nera ISDN HS and analogue phones).
• Same MSN makes it possible to group incoming Nera F77 Software Version 2.0
calls. (August 2003)
• Nera HS can be labelled (e.g Captain, bridge..) • vtLite Marine 6.0
• Print out configuration from Device Manager. • SIM card reader functionality with Distress
• Save configuration and restore (will be available even when prompted for SIM PIN.
operational from release 1.3 and up). • Traffic Log: Automatically print new calls to port A
• Indicator in HS when new alarm/information or B, default 4800 bps. Dump of TL can be done
occurs. from ISDN HS.
• Improved MPDS operation. • Charge Tone menu 978, for pay phone. A tone of
• Incoming fax on Tel 4. This port will use terminal a specified duration and frequency is sent to the
ID 61 = first 3.1 kHz audio number to the ship. audio path once the called party is picked up.
• Prepare for download menu 93.
TA eeprom 1.3
• Only necessary to replace if analogue phones • Time from GPS menu 44.
need same MSN (making goups). • 9.6 kbps fax on the ISDN bus, incl. The TA for 4
analogue ports.
• If one analogue phone goes off-hook by accident,
it will not occupy other analogue lines. • Setting all service providers in all ocean-regions

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at one step. Nera F77 Software Version 2.1

• 9.6 kbps fax on the ISDN bus, incl. The TA for 4 (February 2004)
analogue ports.
• vtLite Marine 6.1
• Setting all service providers in all ocean-regions
• Marine and Land will in the future use the same
at one step
version of vtLite. Therefor the name have been
• NMEA input enabled. An external GPS can be changed from “Marine” to “Mobile”
connected
• vtLite SW: default terminal ID have been
• Ability to clear calls from another data port changed from 11(Hex) to 16(Hex). Change
• Traffic Log shows middle calls and service introduced by Inmarsat.
provider.
MPDS improved stability and throughput
• New Generic Nera USB driver for windowS
platform. • Earlier SW: call drop due to several classes of
“IPDS to slow”.
• Full RS-422 support running 64 K data, MPDS
and vtLite marine. FAX 9.6 Kbps
• When upgrading the terminal SW it is possible to • MCU SW: default terminal ID have been
save/restore port configuration and Phone Book. changed from 11(Hex) to 16(Hex). Change
• vt-Lite Marine version 6.0 is generic and supports introduced by Inmarsat.
all Fleet terminals.

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ANTENNA PARTS IDENTIFICATION SERVICE GUIDE

Combiner/
Buffer Matched TX
101970 coax cables (2) 1(2)
101771
2(2)
Matched coax
Matched coax Cog belt cable 1(4)
cable 2(4) 100776 101773
101773
Cross Elevation
Step Motor LNA & Duplex
Cog belt Filter R
LNA & Duplex 100518 100776
Filter L 101967
101967 Belt (matched w/L)
Cog belt 102032
(matched w/R) 100776 Tilt sensor,
Connectors rate sensor
Matched coax Elevation C1
Step Motor 101969
cable 3(4) C2
101773 100747 C3 Matched coax
cable 4(4)
Rotary Joint 101773
Assy incl. cable
101746
TX / RX / Control
Rotary Joint cable
Harnished cable
Fans (2)
Coax cable from Microswitch 100891
Combiner/Buffer 101779
Y (Yellow tag) RF Transceiver
L-band RX QUFC911965
GPS Assy
Cable from w/cable TX coax cable
Combiner/Buffer 100545 101772
101768
Azimuth
48V & data com Cog belt Motor Assy
to Tracking Module Connectors 100776 101868
C5
Tracking Module C6 Belt
w/coax C7 102034
101854 C4 Jumper cable to Rotary Joint
101775

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SERVICE GUIDE Rf TRANSCEIVER & GPS PARTS IDENTIFICATION

RF Transceiver
QUFC911965 (shown with fans)
Note!
Warranty voided if
seal is broken.
RF Transceiver is to
be replaced as one
module without fans.

Fans
100809 GPS Antenna Assy
100545

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MCU PARTS IDENTIFICATION SERVICE GUIDE

Main Communication Unit - MCU

100141

Power Unit
100149

Modem Unit
100148
See also next page

Connector Interface
Board - CIB Note!
100162 CIB contains the terminal ISN
(fwd ID/ret ID) and the paid
functions listed in vtLite:
Customization menu >
991 - Paid functions

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SERVICE GUIDE MODEM UNIT PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Tools required:
Torx 10 and 15

Terminal Adapter Board

Incl. base plate
102196

Main Unit Board - MUB

SIM card slot Incl. base plate
cover 102195

50W termination should be installed

when no DGPS (L-band output
device) is connected.

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POWER UNIT PARTS IDENTIFICATION SERVICE GUIDE

Note!
Power Unit to be replaced as
complete module.

Power Unit
160149
(100-240VAC 180W, 50/60Hz)

Fuses:
ZXT5A 250V

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SERVICE GUIDE ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY

Tools for removal of RF Transceiver

• Hexagon key 5mm

• Torque wrench key

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Disconnecting cables

• Disconnect cable to GPS / Fans

• Disconnect SMA to the Antenna Dish
• Disconnect TNC to Rotary joint
• Disconnect SMA to Tracking Receiver

When refit TNC shall only be finger tightened.

Use the torque wrench for loosening and

tightening SMA.

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Disconnecting cables

Disconnect the transmit cable

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Disconnecting cables

Disconnect fan cables

Avoid pulling the cables,

use a screwdriver for help

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The Transceiver
is fixed with
one hexa screw
on each side

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

When refitting, put the correct cables

into correct connectors:
• From antenna dish (yellow tag)
• To Tracking Receiver (blue tag)

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Further dismantling of Transceiver

is not allowed except for the fans.

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Removing Tracking Module

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Removing Tracking Module

Tools needed:

Cutter

Torx 10

Hexa 3mm

Suhner 100Ncm torque wrench

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Removing Tracking Module

• Disconnect SMA from the Transceiver

(use torque wrench)

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Removing Tracking Module

• Pull out the cable coming

from the antenna dish
Pull the sleeve and not the
cable itself

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Removing Tracking Module

• Remove the cable clamp

(Torx 10)

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Removing Tracking Module

Remove:
• Cable clamp (Torx 10)

Disconnect:
• AZ motor cable
• Buffer and band stop cable
• Elevation and Cross Elevation
motor and tilt/rate sensor cable
• Elevation end stop switch

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Removing Tracking Module

• Remove 4 screws
(Hexa 3 mm)

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Tracking Module

No further dismantling of the Tracking Module is necessary

Replacement part is shipped as one unit

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

The Combiner/Buffer Module is located on the antenna dish.

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Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

Tools needed:
• Suhner 100Ncm Torque wrench
• Torx 10
• Cross screw driver (pozidrive)

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Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

• Remove 2 coax cables

(to Left and Right LNA Blocks)

• Remove 1 coax cable

(Tx from Transceiver)

(Use Torque wrench)

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Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

• Remove 4 screws
(torx10)

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Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

• Disconnect power and control cable from

Tracking Module

• Disconnect 2 coax cables to LNA Blocks

(Yellow - Rx tag. For the Below Deck)

• Disconnect 2 coax cables to LNA Blocks

(Blue - Rx tag. For Tracking Module)

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Removing Combiner/Buffer Module

Observe the colours and thickness of the RF cables

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Disconnecting Combiner/Buffer Module

Upper end

Front view
Connectors to:
• Right LNA block
• Left LNA block
• Transceiver Tx

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Disconnecting Combiner/Buffer Module

Upper end

Rear view
Connectors to LNA blocks:
• Left Rx
• Right Rx
• Left tracking
• Right Tracking

Connector to Transceiver Rx
• Thick cable

Connector to Tracking Module

• Thin cable

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Removing left LNA Block

Procedure to remove the two LNA Blocks (left and

right) is the same.

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Removing left LNA Block

Tools needed:
• 100Ncm torque wrench
• Torx 10

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Removing left LNA Block

Disconnect the three coax cables:

• Use SMA torque wrench

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Removing left LNA Block

Upper end

• Remove 4 screws
(torx10)

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Removing left LNA Block

Disconnect 2 coax cables:

• blue - (Rx to Tracking module)
• yellow - (Rx to transceiver)

Disconnect power and control cable to:

• “Buffers and band stop filter”

Upper end

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Single LNA Block

Pedestal version 1.0, s. no. £ 799 Pedestal version 1.1, s. no. ³ 800

• Combiner/Buffer + 2 x LNA replaced by single LNA assembly.

• Single LNA assembly: part no. 105581.
• Single LNA modification kit for pedestal version 1.1, s. no. ³ 800: part. no. 105867
• Single LNA modification kit for pedestal version 1.0, s. no. £ 799: part. no. 104414

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Servicing antennas with pedestal Servicing antennas with pedestal

s.no. ≤ 799 s.no. ≥ 800
If a fault occurs in an antenna equipped with "Right A modification kit is available comprising the follow-
LNA" and "Left LNA", the antenna is to be updated ing parts:
with a single LNA Assembly. See Installing a • LNA Assembly, incl. 4 matched cables,
single LNA. part no.105581
A modification kit is available comprising the follow- • Cable ties & screws etc.
ing parts:
The complete set can be ordered using part no.
• LNA Assembly, incl. 4 matched cables, 105867.
part no. 105581
See Installing a single LNA.
• MCX/SMA adapters
• Cable ties & screws etc.
• Counterweight
The counterweight must be mounted on the antenna
dish to ensure proper balance after replacing two
LNAs by a single LNA. See later in this description.
The complete set can be ordered using part no.
104414.

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Installing a single LNA

First remove the old LNA and cover plate.

Save the nuts and bolts for later use.

Remove the two M3 screws just

above the antenna bracket.

Rear of F77 antenna with LNA removed.

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Installing a single LNA cont'd

The two holes must be countersunk to
eliminate contact between rear side of
antenna PCB and the screws.
If a proper countersinking tool is
unavailable an oversized drill ø6 – ø8mm
can be used with care (the drill must not
be too sharp, otherwise the PCB can be
damaged).

Two countersunk holes

Put an M3x16 bolt in each hole and screw
each bolt into the black plastic spacer.
It’s a tight fit so some torque must be
applied.

Two plastic spacers in place

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Installing a single LNA cont'd

The signal cable is secured with a cable

tie inserted through the cable anchor.
Place the cable tie just below the thick
part of the shrinking tube.

Placing the cable tie.

Place the two cylindrical aluminum

spacers over the smaller spacers.
Use two M3x12 bolts to mount the LNA.
There is a slight slack due to tolerances,
so mount the LNA in its lower position.

Mounting the LNA.

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Installing a single LNA cont'd

Fix the TX coaxial cable. The clamp on

the cable must be turned upside down
(to the previous position).

Mount the SMA connector and fasten

the cable clamp to the bracket using the
original M3x10 bolt and washer saved
from the disassembly.
Finally tighten the SMA connector using Mounting the LNA.
a torq tool. Apply a torque of approx.
1 Nm.

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Installing a single LNA cont'd

Attach the two coax cables in the
signal cable with MCX connectors.
The thinner cable to the connector
closest to the antenna.
The thicker cable to the other
connector.

There are 4 cables connected

between the LNA and the antenna.
Two cables to the right and two to
the left of the LNA – and they must
be connected correctly!
Look at the LNA - the cable closest
to the antenna goes to the upper
connector on the antenna plate.
The other cable (closest to you) goes
to lower connector on the antenna.

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Installing a single LNA cont'd

Mount the top bracket using two M3

locknuts w/washers saved from the
disassembly, and 4 pcs M2.5x6 bolts.

The 4 antenna cables are fastened

using 2 x 7 cable ties. See the photo
for location on left side.

Finally place the label with LNA serial

number on the bracket to be clearly
visible.

Before finishing check all bolts, nuts

and coax connectors for correct
tightening!!

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Installing a single LNA cont'd

Antennas with pedestal s.no. ≤ 799
The counterweight must be mounted on the antenna
dish to ensure proper balance after replacing two
LNAs by a single LNA.

Counterweight

F77 antenna dish.

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ANTENNA PARTS DISASSEMBLY cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

Labels on the Main Communication Unit

Modem Unit Power Unit Control Interface Board
Label should not be When replaced the label The label is changed with
replaced when changing on the replacement PU the board. The terminal must
the TA or ISDN board. is valid. be re-commissioned.

Unit designation
Nera part no.
ISN- Inmarsat Serial No.
Production s.no.

Warranty Warranty
seal seal

MCU label
Not to be replaced.

Unit designation

Nera part no.

Production s.no.

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SERVICE GUIDE CHANGING EPROMS IN THE MCU

Verifying EPROM versions

• To read out the SIM program version, TA version
etc., use vt-Lite Mobile menu 982 (Diagnostics
ON)
• Or use the handset (Menu>Information>Version
info>KDB) Handset does not show the TA
version.

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CHANGING EPROMS IN THE MCU cont'd SERVICE GUIDE

SIM EPROM version 1.20 / 1.30 • The new SIM program version 1.30 supports
Gemplus & G&D SIM cards.
Make sure to verify type of SIM cards your Net-
provider delivers! • F77 Terminals delivered from Nera SatCom since
Q4 2003 have SIM version 1.30 EPROMs.
• The old SIM program version 1.20 only supports
the Gemplus SIM standard. Procedure:
• The SIM/GUC EPROMs are located on
the bottom side of the MUB board.
• Remove bracket.
• Replace 2 pcs EPROMS
Both EPROMs need to be replaced!

SIM/GUC eproms

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TA EPROM version 1.3

TA improvements:
• Accepting fast dialing, long numbers & redial.
• Same MSN can be used on all analogue ports.
• If one analogue phone goes off-hook, by accident,
it will not occupy other analogue lines.

Terminal Adapter EEPROM

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vtLite BRANDING CONFIGURATION SERVICE GUIDE

Overview Additionally the help – about menu option shows the

VtliteMobile is a PC hosted application for company name while the rights reservation uses the
configuring and viewing the status of Nera Fleet, neutral term “vendor”.
Nera Voyager and Swift 64 products.
The application has been designed to cater for the
possibility to alter certain prominent display ele-
ments used with customer or third party supplied Company name
values.

Default configuration
By default the vtLite main window appears as shown
below. Branding capable display elements include
the large Nera Logo to the right of the GPS position
and the “Nera” company name preceding the model
identification in the application bar. The model
identification is obtained by interrogation of the Modifying the branding information
terminal that is being used, this is not possible to
The settings for company name and logo to use are
change as a branding option.
made in the file “vtlite.ini” which is present in the
Company name Company logo applications home directory. If the file is not present,
then the application will create it with default values.
The settings to modify are shown below for a hypo-
thetical company called Acme, the three lines below
should be present in the vtLite.ini file
If the [config] section is already present in your file
then simply add the brand and log settings directly
after it.
[config]
brand=”Acme”
logo=”acmelogo.bmp”

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The text “Acme” replaces “Nera” in the positions

indicated in section 2 of this document. The value to
describe the file to use for the logo graphic
“acmelogo.bmp” is expected to be the name of a file
present in the vtLite home directory.
If the file is not present the vtLite application will not
be able to start until either the vtlite.ini file is modi-
fied or a usable file is located in the expected
location.
The image file should be a bmp type sized to give
(width=3255 pixels, height=435 pixels).
Supported colour depths are (2,4,8,16,24,32).
If images of a different size are used the application
will attempt to ‘fit’ them into the display space
available.

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RESETTING THE GPS SERVICE GUIDE

If problems should occur with the GPS, e.g. wrong 3. Locate GPS module on the “backside” of antenna
date information, the GPS Module must be reset. and remove plastic cover (just lift it off, not neces-
The GPS Module is located at the back of the sary to unscrew).
antenna (see below). 4. Black cable from GPS is connected to trans-
The capacitor powering the GPS after Nera F77 has ceiver, remove black 9-pin DSUB located on
been switched off, must be shortcircuited to reset transceiver.
the GPS information. 5. Use good electrical material to shortcircuit the two
1. Switch off Nera F77, power switch is located next solder points shown below. Keep shortcircuited
to the 220 VAC power inlet on the below deck unit. for at least 30 seconds.
2. Enter Antenna radome. 6. Re-connect the black 9-pin DSUB on the trans-
ceiver.
7. Replace the plastic cover over the GPS Module.
8. Secure the antenna hatch.
9. Switch on Nera F77. It may take up to 20 minutes
before the GPS information is updated.

Shortcircuit
solder points
GPS Module

Black DSUB
connector Plastic
cover

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Name Nera Part No.

Rotary Joint incl. top cover 101746
Tracking Module 101854
Low Noise Amplifier (2 pcs matched LNA) 101967
Cable for gearbox (grey cable) 101767
Cable from controller to Buffer & TX Notch Unit 101768
Coaxial cable between LNA and Buffer/Notch yellow (2 pcs matched) 101769
Coaxial cable between LNA and Buffer/Notch blue (2pcs matched) 101770
Cable between LNA/buffer and TX Notch Filter 101771
TX Coaxial Cable, RG-58 (1.2m) 101772
Coaxial cable between Antenna and LNA (4 pcs matched) 101773
Coaxial cable between Antenna and LNA (2 pcs patched) 101774
Microswitch 101779
Jumper Cable RG-223/U (from Rotary Joint to ADE coax contact) 101775
Combiner/Buffer & TX Notch Filter Unit 101970
Tilt Sensor and Rate Sensor Unit 101969
Cross Elevation Step Motor 100518
Azimuth Step Motor 101749
Elevation Step Motor 101747
Belt (black) for step motors (Z=151) 100776
GPS Antenna Assembly 100545
RF Transceiver QUFC911965
Fan for Transceiver 100891
F77 Power Supply Unit complete (110/220V AC to 48V DC) 100149
MUB board incl. base plate bracket 102195
ISDN / Analogue Terminal Adapter

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Nera F77 ISDN Telephone, 101654 Power Supply Unit Complete, 100149

MUB board incl. base plate bracket, 102195 ISDN / Analogue Terminal Adapter
incl. Base Plate, 102196

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Strap for F77 FAR Radome Installation & Fan for Transceiver, 100891
Service (lifter), 102188

RF Transceiver,
QUFC911965

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Tracking Module, 101854 GPS Antenna Assembly, 100545

Combiner/Buffer, 101970 Low Noise Amplifier (2 pcs matched LNA), 101967

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Cross elevation step motor, 100518 Elevation step motor, 101747

Azimuth step motor, 101749

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A-5
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Rotary Joint incl. top cover, 101746 Tracking Module cable, 101767

Coaxial cables between Antenna and

Fuse 5 x 20 (5A Slow Blow), NGH24104/5 LNA (4 pcs matched), 101774

A-6 Nera F77

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Combiner/Buffer - LNA cable, 101769 Micro switch w/cable, 101779

(Yellow)

Combiner/Buffer - LNA cable, 101770

(Blue)

Combiner/Buffer - LNA cable, 101771

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Tracking Module - Combiner/Buffer cable, 101768 TX Coaxial cable, RG-58 (1.2 m), 101772

Jumper cable, 101775

A-8 Nera F77

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Various Screws for Nera F77 ADE, 102197 Screw M3.5 x 9.5 CNTRS, Torx, A4,
QSBF128035-0095

Screw M3.5 x 9.5 Cylinder Head,

Selftapping, Torx, A4, QSBF121035-0095
Belt (black) for step motors (Z=151), 100776

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