Saab TransponderTech

INSTALLATION MANUAL
R40 AIS Base Station
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manual, Saab TransponderTech AB shall incur no liability
whatsoever based on the contents or lack of contents in the manual.

iii VALIDITY OF THIS DOCUMENT

This manual is valid for R40 SW ver 0.28 or later.

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CONTENTS

I COPYRIGHT I
II DISCLAIMER I
III VALIDITY OF THIS DOCUMENT I
IV CONTACT INFORMATION I
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3
2.1 General 3
2.2 R40 BASE STATION 4
3 INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5
4 INSTALLATION 6
4.1 Installing the GPS-antenna 6
4.2 Installing the VHF antenna 7
4.3 Installing the Base Station 8
4.4 VHF antenna installation 8
4.5 Power-up 8
4.6 Configuring the Base Station 8
5 FRONT PANEL 9
6 REAR PANEL 10
7 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 12
7.1 Serial ports electrical interface 12
7.2 Presentation System Serial Port (DISPLAY) 13
7.3 Auxiliary Serial Ports (AUX 1, 2*) 13
7.4 Configuration Serial Port (CONFIG 1.) 13
7.5 AUX 3 port 13
7.6 BSC 1 Serial port 13
7.7 BSC 2 Serial port 13
7.8 1PPS input port 14
7.9 Ethernet port 14
7.10 DC inlet 14
8 MAINTENANCE 15
8.1 Replacing fuse 15
8.2 Service and repairs 15
9 CONFIGURING IP PARAMETERS 16
9.1 Configuration of TCP/IP parameters 16
10 APPENDICES 18
Appendix A.1 - Reference documents 19
Appendix A.2 - Technical Data 20
Appendix A.3 - GPS-Cable Selection Guide 21
Appendix A.4 - VHF-cable selection table 22
Appendix A.5 – External Port Overview 23
Appendix A.6 - Global Product Support 24

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual provides together with the R40 AIS Base Station User
Manual [Ref. 1], all information you need to install and configure
your R40-Base Station. In addition to step-by-step procedures, you
will find valuable information on how to avoid problems and best
ensure trouble-free operation. The instructions in this manual
follow the order in which you are likely to use them. It is
recommended that you read this manual through before proceeding
with the installation. This will help you to understand the
installation requirements and avoid potential problems.

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2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2.1 General
The R40 consists of the following main sub systems: Power supply,
12 channel Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
receiver (optional), VHF transceiver and BSC (Base Station
Controller).
The Base Station can be connected to a network (LAN/WAN) or
work as a stand-alone unit to provide different services such as:
VTS services
Repeater/Echo of other targets (radar targets)
Receiving position/nav. reports from vessels
Binary messages (safety related messages)
Operational control of mobile transponders

Figure 2-1 AIS system overview

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2.2 R40 BASE STATION

Figure 2-2 R40-Base Station

Size: (WxDxH) 485 × 415 × 133mm
19 inch rack mount, 3 HE
Weight: 10 kg
Power: AC: 100-240V; 50/60 Hz
DC: +24V; 2.5A ( Rx: 0.7 A Tx: 2.5 A )
Operating temp: -15 C +55 C (Ambient)

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3 INSTALLATION PREPARATION

When installing the Base Station there are some details to think
about. If you plan the installation carefully, you will save time,
effort and materials. More important, you will prepare for a
trouble-free operation.
Here are the most important items to consider before and during
installation. These are described in more detail further on in this
manual.
VHF/GPS antennas
Proper length and routing of cables.
Safe distance to high–power transmitters and antennas.
Appropriate height and mounting surface, providing a 360-
degree view of horizon.
Correctly tuned antenna (VSWR)
External equipment
Cable length
Do you need special cables?
Power
Cabling
AC power source
DC power source
Environment
Ambient temperature
Airflow
Moisture

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 Installing the GPS-antenna

Antenna location
Installing the antenna is a crucial part of the system installation.
How and where you install your antenna, with its cabling and
integral preamplifier can greatly affect its sensing efficiency.
Note: When using the DGPS data broadcast option provided
in R40-D, the position of the GPS antenna must be
surveyed using appropriate surveying methods or
equipment. The position shall then be programmed into
the Base Station. Any error in the GPS antenna position
will be reflected in the roving mobiles computed
position.
Interference
Stay safely away from interfering high-power RF energy sources
like radar and other transmitting radio antennas. Locate the antenna
away (> 3m, if possible) from and out of the radiation beam of
high-power transmitting antennas.
Avoid Vertical Obstructions
The GPS receiver uses satellites that can be just above the horizon,
so nothing should block the sky. Ensure that the bottom of the
antenna is at least 5 inches above the surface it’s mounted on.
Note: Small diameter obstructions, such as masts and booms
do not seriously degrade signal reception, but such
objects must not eclipse more than a few degrees of any
given bearing.
Reflecting elements
To minimize the risk for multipath interference the antenna should
be located as far away as possible from reflecting elements.
Cable Lengths
The coaxial cable between the GPS antenna and the Base Station is
of prime importance for proper performance of the system.
The attenuation (length) of the cable shall match the antenna gain
to achieve best performance of the GPS installation.
Recommendations of cable types and lengths can be found in
Appendix A.3 - GPS-Cable Selection Guide
Avoiding EMI Effects
Try to route the coaxial cable to the antenna as direct as possible,
direct paths reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects.
Avoid running the cable close to high-power cables, such as radar
or radio-transmitter cables. Use preferable double-shielded cable.

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4.2 Installing the VHF antenna

How and where you install your antenna, with its cabling, greatly
affect its efficiency. The communication range will depend on the
following parameters:
Height
Terrain/obstructions
Cable attenuation
Antenna Gain
Antenna location
Find a location for the antenna, which is free from obstructing
objects. Stay safely away from interfering high-power transmitting
antennas. (Preferably locate the antenna at least 3 meters away
from and out of the transmitting beam of high-power transmitters.)
Avoid Vertical Obstructions
You should not install the antenna close to any large vertical
obstruction. The objective is for the VHF antenna to see the
horizon freely through 360 degrees. The larger distance to such
objects the less potential risk for interference.
Cable Lengths
Try to keep the cable as short as possible to minimize attenuation
of the signal (Tx and Rx). Cables equal or better than RG214 are
recommended; refer to Appendix A.4 - VHF-cable selection table.
Avoiding EMI Effects
Preferably, use double shielded coaxial cable to minimize radiation
of EMI.

Warning: The safety distance to the

equipment antenna is 1 m while transmitting
Do not work in close vicinity of the antenna
while the equipment is operating!

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4.3 Installing the Base Station

The Base Station should preferably be installed in a 19-inch
equipment rack. The height of the unit is 3 U (133 mm).
Installation environment
The Base Station (IEC 529: IP20) should be installed indoors in a
temperature-controlled area.
Ensure there is enough airflow to avoid high ambient temperatures.
Operating temperature
The Base Station is designed to operate in a –15º to +55ºC ambient
temperature environment.

4.4 VHF antenna installation

When installing the VHF antenna, use an adapter cable (10 cm of
RG223) if the thickness or bending radius of the antenna cable
makes it difficult to attach the cable.
GPS antenna installation
The Base Station is equipped with a TNC GPS connector. Mind the
+5V DC output to supply the GPS antenna amplifier if the GPS
antenna is shared with other equipment.
Presentation system (VTS, etc.)
The presentation system shall be connected to the DISPLAY RS-
232, the RS-422 port or to the Ethernet port.

4.5 Power-up
When the installation is finalized it is time to power-up.
If AC-power is used the main switch on the rear panel of the Base
Station must be turned on.
Press the ON/OFF button on the front and hold it down until the
power LED lights up.
When the Base Station has finished booting, the B.I.T indicator
should be flashing green.
If both AC and 24 volts DC are connected to the Base Station a
quick test can be performed by switching the AC mains on and off.
The AC LED should indicate that no AC is present, but otherwise
the Base Station should continue operating.

4.6 Configuring the Base Station

Once powered-up the Base Station uses default parameters. If the
Base Station is a part of a network or is located near other Base
Station stations it needs to be configured. Refer to the User Manual
[Ref. 1].
In case the R40 should connect via Ethernet, the IP parameters may
need to be changed. This is done as described in section 9.

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5 FRONT PANEL

The information provided by the front panel is briefly described in this section. More
detailed information can be found in the User’s Manual [Ref. 1].

Figure 5-1 R40 front panel

Item Description
1 This RS-232 Config port is intended to be connected to a computer to enable
temporary control and maintenance. For fixed access to the Base Station, use
the ports located on the rear panel. Default baud rate is 38400 baud.
2 This green LED indicates if AC mains power is applied to the unit regardless of
the ON/OFF state. To turn off the AC power, use the mains switch located on
the back of the Base Station
3 Indicates if +24V DC power is applied to the unit with a green LED regardless
of the ON/OFF state. To turn off the DC primary power, remove the DC power
supply cable.
4 This two-colour LED indicates the status of the built-in test of the Base Station
as:
Steady Green: No errors detected
Flashing Red: Internal errors detected
5 This green LED indicates if the R40 is used as a master unit in a hot standby
redundancy pair.
6 The two-colour status LED indicates:
Green: No operational errors detected
Red: Operational errors or active alarms detected
7 Indicates when the unit is transmitting on the VHF data link with a brief green
light.
8 The green RX LED indicates each reception of a message on the VHF data link.
9 This green LED indicates when the unit is transmitting or receiving data on the
Ethernet port.
10 Indicates when the unit is turned on with a steady green light.
11 Press and hold the ON/OFF key down for 2 seconds in order to control the state
of the Base Station. The Power LED will indicate when the desired state is
reached.
Note: The ON/OFF button is a secondary power switch. A
small amount of current will still be consumed by the
unit when connected to AC or DC power.

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6 REAR PANEL

The rear panel accommodates all ports except for the Config1 port located on the front
panel. The ports and their usage are briefly described in this section. For more detailed
information refer to the following sections of this manual.

AC mains
primary switch
Unit data in- Cooling fan
VHF antenna GPS antenna formation label outlet
connector connector DC fuse

AC fuse
External inter-
face ports

DC inlet

AC mains
Ethernet port inlet

Earthing
connector screw

Figure 6-1: R40 AIS rear panel

Item Description
VHF VHF antenna connector. N-type, 50
GPS GPS antenna connector. TNC-type, 50
Product label This label provides unit-specific information such as product, part and
serial number.
Cooling fan The cooling fan is temperature controlled. It will only run if the internal
temperature exceeds a certain level.
DC inlet +24V DC power supply. Use a DC cable of at least 2x0.75 mm2.
Note: The Base Station is designed to be used with
negative grounded power supplies.
Connecting the unit to -24V will short-circuit
the DC supply of the installation.
DC fuse Replaceable fuse for the DC supply. Use: T5A 250V, 5x20 mm
AC inlet Mains supply standard (IEC 320) inlet. 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. Use the
supplied AC cable or an IEC 320 compatible cable of at least 3x0.75
mm2.
AC fuse Replaceable fuses for AC mains supply. Use a pair of T2A 250V, 5x20
mm fuses.
Mains switch Primary mains supply switch. Use this in order to fully turn off the Base
Station. Remember to also remove the DC power cable.
Earthing screw Connect the earthing screw to the site ground to fully utilize the lightning
protection of the Base Station. The earthing screw is internally connected
to the AC supply protective ground pin.

Display port RS-232 presentation system interface. Default rate 38400 baud.

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Aux 1 port RS-232 RTCM port for connection to external equipment to enhance Base
Station functionality. Default rate 4800 baud.
Aux 2 port RS-232 NMEA Input reserved for future use.
BSC 2 port Used for connecting to the internal BSC. The electrical interface is RS-
232. Default rate is 38400 baud.
Digital IO port The input is reserved for future use.
The output goes active when an alarm is present.
1PPS input Enables the Base Station to use an external AIS frame synchronization
port source (option).
Aux 3 port RS-232 presentation system interface. Default rate 38400 baud. The
electrical interface is RS-422 to support long serial cabling.
BSC 1 port Used to connect to another R40 when in a hot standby configuration. The
electrical interface is RS-422.
Ethernet port The Ethernet port is to connect to external equipment such as PC’s or IP
network.

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7 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

External equipment can be connected to the ports on the rear panel

of the Base Station. Use the front Config1 port for temporary
maintenance operations only.

7.1 Serial ports electrical interface

Two types of electrical interfaces are used for serial communication:
RS-232: For communication over short distances between equipment on the
same site that uses the same power system. The serial communication cable
can be as long as 15 m (50 ft), but short cables within the same cabinet is
preferred to avoid malfunction.
RS-422, V11: Enables serial communication over longer distances. The ports
are isolated to 1 kV, so that equipment with different power systems can be
connected to the Base Station. Cabling can be as long as 800 m (0.5 miles), but
the performance is dependent on the cable type and its routing.
The R40 9-pin DSUB pinouts are as follows:

Figure 7-1: 9-pin DSUB connector

Pin No. Signal RS-232

2 Receive Data Rx Data
3 Transmit Data Tx Data
5 Ground GND
Table 7-1 RS-232 ports pinout

Pin No. Signal RS-422

1 Isolated signal ground C
2 R40 receive data (-) RxA
3 R40 transmit data (-) TxA
5 System ground (chassis) GND*
7 R40 transmit data (+) TxB
8 R40 receive data (+) RxB
Table 7-2 RS422 ports pinout
(*) Not necessary for communication. Enables connection to the chassis ground just like
the GND-pin for the RS-232 interface.

Note: The RS-232 electrical interface standard does not

provide isolated connection between devices. Use
only fixed RS-232 connections between units on
the same power supply.

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7.2 Presentation System Serial Port (DISPLAY)

This port is used to interface external presentation and
communication systems (i.e. VTS), and is configurable to 4800,
9600, 19200 or 38400 baud serial communication (38400 baud
default) Input/Output .
The presentation port can be configured by a proprietary Saab
TransponderTech NMEA command for operation as a
configuration port. This is to facilitate remote configuration using a
single communication line connected to the presentation port
(suitable for network applications).

7.3 Auxiliary Serial Ports (AUX 1, 2*)

These ports are used to interface external equipment using NMEA
0183 or RTCM 104 format (ex. Differential corrections) These
ports are configurable for 4800 to 57600 baud serial
communication (4 800 baud default) Input/Output .
(*) Not used in R40 standard version

7.4 Configuration Serial Port (CONFIG 1.)

The configuration port on the front of the Base Station is used
together with the Saab TransponderTech AB Configuration
program to set-up and when needed reconfigure the transponder for
correct operation. The port is also used for downloading new
software releases. It is also possible to monitor the transponder
through this port. The port is configured for 38 400-baud serial
communication Input/Output .

7.5 AUX 3 port

This port has the same function as the presentation system
(DISPLAY) port, but has the RS422 electrical interface. It enables
longer wiring of the serial cables and the use of multi port serial
networks. The default bit-rate is 38400 baud.

7.6 BSC 1 Serial port

This port is only used in a hot standby configuration. Connect this
port to the BSC 1 port of the other R40. The default baud-rate is
38400 baud and it uses the RS-422 electrical interface.

7.7 BSC 2 Serial port

This port handles BSC specific messages.
The default baud-rate is 38400 baud and it uses the RS-232
electrical interface.

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7.8 1PPS input port

The optional 1PPS input port enables external synchronisation of
the Base Station. If this port is left unconnected, the Base Station
will use its internal GPS receiver as source for synchronisation to
UTC.
The 1PPS input port support TTL input levels. The 1PPS 9-pin
DSUB port pinout is as follows:
Connector Signal
Pin No.
2 1PPS in (TTL)
5 Ground
Table 7-3 1PPS port pinout

7.9 Ethernet port

The Ethernet port enables control, monitoring and AIS services just
like any other port, and support the same configuration tools. The
electrical interface conforms to the Ethernet standard.

7.10 DC inlet
The Base Station can be operated on +24V DC supply alone or
together with mains supply. If mains supply is available the R40
will not consume any DC power, but use the DC source as back-up
power only. Thus, the Base Station will continue operating without
disruption if the mains supply should fail.
In order to avoid external battery damage, the Base Station will
turn itself off if the DC supply voltage should drop significantly
below 21.6V.
The DC Connector (Figure 6-1: R40 AIS rear panel) is an AMP
CPC 4-pin connector (AMP product no: 182917-1) with pin
assignment described by the following figure and table.

1
3 Pin Assignment
1 Plus 21.6 – 31.2 V DC
2 2 0V
3 0V
4 4 Plus 21.6 – 31.2 V DC

Figure 7-2: DC Connector Table 7-4: DC connector pin assignment

Note: The Base Station is designed to be used with

negative grounded power supplies. Connecting the
unit to -24V will short-circuit the DC supply

Mating cable connector AMP (Tyco Electronics) order numbers:

Part Order number
Plug 182647-1
Cable clamp 182658-1
Sockets 163092-2

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8 MAINTENANCE

8.1 Replacing fuse

The Base Station has three accessible fuses, located on the rear
panel of the Base Station.

Warning! Disconnect the mains supply before you replace any

fuse.

AC FUSES: Mains power T2A 250V, 5x20 mm.

Symptom: The AC power indicator does not light up when
power is applied and the mains switch is in the on
position.
DC FUSE: +24V volts. Use T5A 250 V; 5x20 mm.
Symptom: The DC power indicator does not light up when
DC power is applied.

8.2 Service and repairs

All service of the Base Station shall be performed of a by Saab
TransponderTech AB authorized service organization.
Unauthorized service results in unnecessary risks of exposing
personnel to hazardous voltages, electromagnetic radiation and
materials that may affect the health. It will also result in
discontinuance of the warranty of the Base Station.

Hazardous voltage

Warning! Do not remove the cover!

The Base Station contains equipment with touchable
parts, which operates with hazardous power levels. If the
cover is removed these parts will be accessible.

Beryllium

Warning! Do not disassemble!

The power amplifier inside the Base Station transceiver
contains beryllium oxide. Inhaling the dust from a dis-
assembled power amplifier is hazardous.

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9 CONFIGURING IP PARAMETERS

It is necessary to configure the R40 TCP/IP communication

parameters for the R40 to work properly in the IP network. The
configuration tool used to set the parameters in the R40 is the PSS-
tool software program. Instructions on how to set all other
parameters using this program can be found in the R40 User
manual [Ref. 1].
The default IP parameters are:

Parameter Value
IP address 192.168.73.73
Net mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway address 0.0.0.0
DHCP Disabled
Transparent AIS base Port 8230
station connection. (Up to six simultaneous
clients)
Table 9-1 IP default parameters

9.1 Configuration of TCP/IP parameters

Use the R40 PSS Tool to configure the R40 Base Station. Follow the step as described
below to configure the Ethernet IP settings.
1. Power up the Base Station.
2. Connect to the R40 Ethernet port on the rear panel of the R40 or the Config
Port on the front (RS232). Note: Use only one connection at the time!
3. Start the PSS Tool.

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4. Choose Connect – TCP/IP Connection or serial. The following view should

appear:

5. Choose Configure BSC / Update SW and enter the default IP address as

defined in Table 9-1. Use the password “Config”, and press “OK”. Note that
the password entry is case-sensitive.
6. When a connection has been established with the R40 Base Station the
controller parameters are automatically read.
7. Choose Controller Config – General Settings. The following view should
appear:

8. Enter the correct Network settings and press Write Configuration. The R40
will automatically re-boot.
9. The parameters have now been set and the R40 Base Station is ready to use the
Ethernet connection for receiving and transmitting data.

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10 APPENDICES

APPENDIX A.1 - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

APPENDIX A.2 - TECHNICAL DATA
APPENDIX A.3 - GPS-CABLE SELECTION GUIDE
APPENDIX A.4 - VHF-CABLE SELECTION TABLE
APPENDIX A.5 – EXTERNAL PORT OVERVIEW
APPENDIX A.6 - GLOBAL PRODUCT SUPPORT

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APPENDIX A.1 - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

[Ref. 1] R40 AIS Base Station User Manual, 7000 100-626

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APPENDIX A.2 - TECHNICAL DATA

PHYSICAL DATA
Type 19” rack mount. Unit height: 3H
Dimensions
Height: 133 millimeters
Width: 485 millimeters
Depth: 415 millimetres
Weight: 10 kilograms

DC-POWER
Power input requirements 21.6-31.2 V
Grounding The negative DC feed is connected to the chassis.
Current need (typical): @ +24 V
During transmission
- with 12.5W VHF output power setting 2.5 A
- with 2W VHF output power setting 1.4 A
Operating (except during transmission) 0.7 A
Off, but supplied with DC only 25 mA
Normal operation 0.8 A (5 BTU)
Recommended fuse size 5 A (T5A 250V )

AC-POWER
Power input requirements 100-240 volts @ 50/60 Hz
Grounding Chassis ground.
Power consumption (typical):
During transmission:
- with 12.5W VHF output power setting 80 W
- with 2W VHF output power setting 55 W
Operating (except during transmission) 35 W
Off, but supplied with AC. 13 W
Normal operation 37 W (11 BTU)
Recommended fuse size 2 A ( T2A 250V )

VHF TRANSCEIVER
Frequency 156 – 162.5 MHz
Channel Bandwidth 25/12.5 kHz selectable
Channel Selection Channel numbers as in ITU-R M. 1084-4
Output power 2, 12.5 Watts (Selectable)
Bite rate (Tx/Rx) 9600 bps
Modulation GMSK/FM

ELECTRICAL INTERFACES
Data Ports RS-232/422 V11. Bit-rate up to 57 600 bps
TCP/IP Port Ethernet
GPS-Antenna TNC-Female
Power feeding to Preamplifier 5 Volts@ 40mA load
VHF-Antenna N-Female
AC-power IEC 320 connector
DC-power AMP CPC Type III+
Serial data 9-pin D-sub (male)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Temperature: -15 C to +55 C (Operational)
-55 C to +85 C (Storage)

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
General R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, annex IV

Electromagnetic Compatibility ETS 301 489-5

FCC part 15, subpart B

Radio performance IEC 61993-2

EN 300 113-2
IALA recommendation on AIS shore stations and networking aspects
Electrical safety UL 60 950-1
EN 60 950

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APPENDIX A.3 - GPS-CABLE SELECTION GUIDE

The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used

for the GPS-antenna connections. Due to the high frequency it’s
important that the attenuation in the cable is low for the specific
frequency (1.5 GHz).
Type Attenuation @ 1.5 (mm) Weight (kg/100m)
GHz (dB/m)
RG 400 0,6 4,95 6,3
RG 223 0,6 5,40 5,5
RG 214 0,35 10,8 18,5
RG 225 0,3 10.9 23,3
Table 10-1 GPS cable selection guide

For optimum performance of the internal GPS equipment a

resulting gain of approximately +10dB should be available when
the cable attenuation has been subtracted from the GPS-antenna
preamplifier gain.
Example:
Cable type Preamplifier Gain Recommended min Recommended max.
(dB) cable length (m) cable length (m)
RG 223 12 0 20
RG 223 26 20 45
RG 223 36 45 60
RG 214 12 0 35
RG 214 26 35 70
RG 214 36 70 100
Table 10-2 Example of GPS cable and cable attenuation

Min. length = (Preamp. Gain – 10 dB)/Cable attenuation per meter

Max length = Preamp. Gain/Cable attenuation per meter

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APPENDIX A.4 - VHF-CABLE SELECTION TABLE

The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used

for the VHF-antenna connections. The cable attenuation shall be
kept as low as possible; a 3 dB loss is the same as a reduction of the
input and output signal power to a half.
Type Attenuation @ 150 (mm) Weight (kg/100m)
MHz (dB/100m)
RG 214 7 10,8 18,5
RG 217 5 13,8 30,1
RG 225 8 10.9 23,3
Table 10-3 VHF cable selection table

Ex: A cable length of 40 meters RG 214 attenuates 2,8dB.

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APPENDIX A.5 – EXTERNAL PORT OVERVIEW

Name: DISPLAY AUX 1, 2, BSC 2 CONFIG 1 BSC 1 AUX 3 TCP/IP
Presentation System Port Auxiliary Ports Located on front panel Hot standby status port Presentation System Port Presentation System Port

ELECTRICAL INTERFACES
IN RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-422, V11 RS-422, V11 Ethernet

OUT RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-422, V11 RS-422, V11 Ethernet

DATA FORMATS
IN NMEA(*) NMEA or NMEA(*) NMEA(*) NMEA(*) NMEA(*)
NMEA RTCM NMEA NMEA
IP
OUT NMEA (*) NMEA or NMEA (*) NMEA(*) NMEA (*) NMEA (*)
RTCM IP

APPLICATION
IN Position, Navigation static Position or Configuration data Hot standby status Position, Navigation static data, Position, Navigation static
data, Text and Binary Diff.correction or BSC SW-download. information Text and Binary messages and data, Text and Binary
messages and specific messages(*) Application SW updates. configuration commands messages and configuration
configuration commands commands.

OUT Position, Diff.correction BSC specific messages(*) Configuration data Hot standby status Position, Diff.correction Text Position, Diff.correction Text
Text and Binary System data for service information and Binary messages (**) and Binary messages (**)
messages (**)

(*) Saab TransponderTech AB proprietary

(**) See User Manual [Ref. 1]

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APPENDIX A.6 - GLOBAL PRODUCT SUPPORT

Saab TransponderTech AB customer support team can be reached
through the following:
Mail
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Internet
Saab TransponderTech AB customer support:
Mail: PO BOX 4113
SE-171 04 Solna
Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 627 49 20
Fax: +46 8 627 49 49
E-mail: helpdesk@transpondertech.se
Internet: www.transpondertech.se

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