Maritime Capsat Transceiver TT-3020C Installation Manual

Maritime Capsat Transceiver
TT-3020C
Installation Manual
Thrane & Thrane
Maritime Capsat Transceiver

TT-3020C
Installation Manual
Copyright Thrane & Thrane A/S

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Thrane & Thrane A/S.
2005 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All right reserved. Printed in Denmark.
Document Number TT98-107880-E.

Release Date: 1. November 2005
REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Date App. Section Description / Remarks
D 22-Oct--2003 0 NMEA IEC61162-1

E 01-Nov-2005 3.8.2 Remote Incoming Mail LED
Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and
repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere
in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with these require-
ments.
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT

To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical
ground
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the
power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power
cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching
them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of rendering first aid
resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the equipment.
SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT

Minimum safety distance of 2 feet (61 cm) from the Antenna.
Radiated intensity at 0.56m is 10 W/m2
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE

Minimum safety distance of 50 cm from the TT-3020C transceiver
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Initial Inspection 1
1.2 Storage 1
1.3 Repackaging for shipment 2
2 Installation - TT-3020C 1
2.1 Technical specifications 1
2.2 Compass Safe Distance 3
2.3 Power requirements 3
2.3.1 Fuse 3
2.4 Functional description 3
2.4.1 On/Off features 4
2.4.2 Front indicators and buttons 4
2.5 Connectors 5
2.5.1 Power connector 5
2.5.2 DTE Communication port 6
2.5.3 I/O Connector 7
2.5.4 Printer port 12
2.5.5 Grounding 14
2.6 Built-in GPS (optional) 14
2.6.1 GPS specifications 15
2.7 Mounting bracket 15
3 System Installation 1
3.1 Power requirements 1
3.1.1 Fuses 2
3.2 Compass Safe Distance 3
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3.3 Antennas 4
3.3.1 TT-3005M Maritime Antenna 4
3.3.2 TT-3005A Maritime Antenna 7
3.3.3 TT-3001B Maritime Antenna 12
3.3.4 Antenna Mounting Considerations 14
3.3.5 Safety Distance for Antenna Units 16
3.4 TT-3606E Message Terminal 17
3.4.1 Connectors 17
3.4.2 TT-3601E keyboard 18
3.4.3 Specifications 19
3.4.4 Mounting 19
3.5 TT-3680B Power Supply 21
3.5.1 Mounting 21
3.6 TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer 23
3.6.1 Mounting plate 23
3.6.2 Roll Paper Stand 24
3.6.3 Mounting 25
3.7 TT-3608G Printer Unit 26
3.7.1 Configuration. 26
3.7.2 Installation 27
3.7.3 Connectors 28
3.7.4 Cable 28
3.8TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box (optional) 30
3.8.1 Mounting 33
3.8.2 Remote Incoming Mail Indication 35
3.9 TT-3042D Remote Alarm / Printer Unit 35
3.9.1 Configuration. 36
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3.9.2 Installation 37
3.9.3 Connectors 38
3.9.4 Cable 39
3.10 Distress Button Test 40
3.10.1 TT-3020C Transceiver 41
3.10.2 TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box 41
3.10.3 TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box 41
3.11 General interconnect information 41
4 System Generation 1
4.1 Terminal Mode 1
4.1.1 TT-3606E Message Terminal 1
4.1.2Computerised equipment/handheld terminals 1
4.2 Initialise System Parameters 1
4.2.1 Entering your mobile number 2
4.2.2Altering baudrate and protocol settings 2
4.2.3 Antenna voltage settings 2
5 Commissioning 1
5.1 Introduction 1
5.2 The first Login 1
5.3 Link Test 1
5.4 Details of a Link Test 1
6 Index 1
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T A B L E O F F I G U R E S
Table of Figures
Figure 1 TT-3020C Maritime Capsat Transceiver................................................................................................ 1
Figure 2TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver rear panel................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3 TT-3020C NMEA receiver and drive schematic.................................................................................. 9
Figure 4 TT3020C Connector type and part number of NMEA receiver and drive schematic................... 9
Figure 5 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver mounting plate...................................................................................16
Figure 6 Front panel of the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver with mounting bracket....................................16
Figure 7 TT-3005M Maritime Antenna ................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 8 TT-3005M 1 Tube Mounting ................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 9 TT-3005A Maritime Antenna .................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 10 TT-3005A 1.5 tube mounting............................................................................................................11
Figure 11 TT-3001B opt. 001 Maritime Antenna ..............................................................................................12
Figure 12 TT-3001B-opt. 001 1.5 Tube mounting ..........................................................................................14
Figure 13 Inmarsat-C Antenna Mounting ...........................................................................................................15
Figure 14 Inmarsat-C Antenna mounting near pole or funnel ........................................................................16
Figure 15 TT-3606E Message Terminal ..............................................................................................................17
Figure 16 TT-3606E Rear Connectors.................................................................................................................17
Figure 17 Mounting holes for TT-3606E............................................................................................................20
Figure 18 TT-3606E Mounting Bracket ..............................................................................................................20
Figure 19 TT-3680B - 200W power supply.........................................................................................................21
Figure 20 Mounting holes for TT-3680B ............................................................................................................22
Figure 21 TT-3608A Hard copy printer ..............................................................................................................23
Figure 22 TT-3608A Paper Roll Stand.................................................................................................................24
Figure 23 Mounting holes for TT-3608A............................................................................................................25
Figure 24 TT-3608G Remote Printer Unit..........................................................................................................26
Figure 25 TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box ...........................................................................................31
Figure 26 TT-3042C Outline drawing..................................................................................................................33
Figure 27 TT-3042C Outline drawing with console bracket ............................................................................34
Figure 28 TT-3042C Mounting stencil.................................................................................................................35
Figure 29 TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box / Local Printer ................................................................36
Figure 30 Interconnection diagram ......................................................................................................................42
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T A B L E O F T A B L E S
Table of Tables
Table 1 TT-3020C technical specifications. .......................................................................................................... 2
Table 2 Inmarsat-C Protocol support. ................................................................................................................... 3
Table 3 TT-3020C power requirements................................................................................................................. 3
Table 4 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver ON/OFF overview.............................................................................. 4
Table 5 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver DC Power Connector pin assignment .............................................. 6
Table 6 Automatic baudrate settings...................................................................................................................... 6
Table 7 TT-3020C X3 pin assignment................................................................................................................... 7
Table 8 TT-3020C X4 pin assignment................................................................................................................... 8
Table 9 Printer port (X5) pin assignment............................................................................................................13
Table 10 GPS Specifications..................................................................................................................................15
Table 11 Capsat System component power requirements.................................................................................. 1
Table 12 Capsat System Fuses................................................................................................................................. 3
Table 13 Compass Safe Distance............................................................................................................................ 3
Table 14 TT-3005M technical specifications. ....................................................................................................... 5
Table 15 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (TNC - TNC) for TT-3005M. .................... 6
Table 16 TT-3005A technical specifications. ........................................................................................................ 9
Table 17 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (TNC - TNC) for TT-3005A antenna.....10
Table 18 TT-3001B opt. 001 Technical Specifications......................................................................................13
Table 19 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (N - TNC) for TT-3001B opt. 001. .........13
Table 20 Radiated intensity ....................................................................................................................................16
Table 21 TT-3606E Power Connector ................................................................................................................18
Table 22 TT-3606E Message Terminal Specifications ......................................................................................19
Table 23 TT-3608G DIP switch settings. ...........................................................................................................27
Table 24 TT-3608G Power Connector................................................................................................................28
Table 25 TT-3608G I/O Connector....................................................................................................................28
Table 26 TT-3608G Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................30
Table 27 TT-3042C and Satellite Communication Unit inter-connection .....................................................31
Table 28 TT-3042C Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................32
Table 29 TT-3042D DIP switch settings. ...........................................................................................................37
Table 30 TT-3042D Power Connector................................................................................................................38
Table 31 TT-3042D I/O Connector....................................................................................................................38
Table 32 TT-3042D Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................40
Table 33 Antenna voltage configuration................................................................................................................ 2
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I N I T I A L I N S P E C T I O N I N T R O D U C T I O N
Introduction
This manual provides instructions for installing, configuring and testing of a TT-3000C Integrated
Capsat System that includes a TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver.
A wide variety of options and accessories may be linked together with the Capsat Transceiver, the
specific installation and configuring of these are to be found in their respective Reference Manuals.
Figure 1 TT-3020C Maritime Capsat Transceiver
Initial Inspection
WARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests if
there is any sign of shipping damage to any portion of the front or rear
panel or the outer cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this
manual before installing or operating the TT-3020C Transceiver.
Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for evidence of mishandling during the transit. If
the shipping carton is severely damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when
opening the carton. Save the carton packing material for future use.
Contents of the shipment should be as listed in the enclosed packing list. If the contents are incomplete,
if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver does not work properly,
notify your dealer.
After you unpack the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver, inspect it thoroughly for hidden damage and loose
components or fittings.
Inspect the cable harness for stress, loose or broken wires, or broken cable tires.
Examine all the components for loose or missing hardware. Tighten all loose
hardware.
Storage
The TT-3020C may be stored or shipped in temperatures within the limits -40 C to
+80 C. It is advisable to protect the TT-3020C from extreme temperature variation
which can cause excessive condensation. It is recommended that the TT-3020C is un-
packed immediately on delivery.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Repackaging for shipment

The shipping carton for the TT-3020C has been carefully designed to protect the transceiver and its
accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing material should be used when
repackaging for shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model
number and full serial number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general instructions should be used for
repackaging with commercially available material.
1. Wrap the TT-3020C in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag indicating the type of
service required, return address, model number and full serial number.
2. Use a strong shipping container, e.g. a double walled carton of 160 kg test material.
3. Protect the front- and rear panel with cardboard and insert a 7 cm to 10 cm layer of
shock absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the sides of the
container.
4. Seal the shipping container securely.
5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
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R E P A C K A G I N G F O R S H I P M E N T I N T R O D U C T I O N
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I N S T A L L A T I O N - T T - 3 0 2 0 C
Installation - TT-3020C
This chapter provides specific information enabling you to install the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver into
your own system, with a minimal effort. The default, or factory configuration is described, together with
procedures for altering this configuration.
Technical specifications
Model TT-3020C
General Specifications Meets or exceeds all INMARSAT specifications
for the Inmarsat-C Network for SOLAS with
distress call functions. (CN114 and IEC 60945
requirements).
EEC EMC, CE and Wheel Mark

Transmit Frequency 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz.
Receive Frequency 1525.0 to 1559.0 MHz.
Channel Spacing 5 / 2.5 / 1.25 kHz.
Modulation 1200 symbols/sec BPSK.
Ambiguity Resolution Unique word.
Coding R 1/2 K=7 convolutional code, (interleaved
code symbols RX).
Data Rate 600 bit/sec.
RX Frame Length 8.64 seconds.
TX Signalling Access Mode Slotted ALOHA.
TX Message Channel TDMA & FDMA, interleaved code symbol.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Antenna Interface Standard 50 Ohm female TNC-connector.

Max 70m cable with TT-3005A antenna or max
100m cable with TT-3001B or TT-3005M
antenna.
Terminal Interface EIA/TIA-232-E DTE interface. CCITT
Rec.V.24/28, 110-38400 Baud IA-5 code, DB-9F
connector.
Printer Interface Standard parallel Centronics, DB-25F connector.
IEEE P1284-I
I/O Interface: NMEA-0183 version 2.1 interface and multidrop
addressing, max.100 meter cable.
ArcNet 156Kbit token based I/O, max 100
meter cable (ATA/ANSI 878.1)
Four dedicated In/Out pins and two Inputs

pins to the TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress
Box.
DB-15F connector
System Set-up Flash memory
DC Power Source 10.5 to 32 V floating DC
RX: 3.8 W with GPS 4.4W
TX: Typ. 80 W max. 90W
Fuse 12A T
Ambient Temperature -25C to 55C operating
-40C to 80C storage.
Electronic Unit Mounting Mounting bracket.
Dimensions H x W x D 50mm x 180mm x 165mm. ( car radio standard
ISO7736 )
Weight 1.3 kg
Table 1 TT-3020C technical specifications.
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Inmarsat-C Protocol support Message transmission and reception with IA-

5, ITA-2 and binary transfer to/from the
following destinations:
Telex
PSTN (telephone modems and fax modems)
PSDN (X.25 network)
EGC message reception with automatic
geographical area selection
Polling and data reporting with automatic
transmission of position reports down to a
recommended minimum of 1 per 5 minutes.
Special Access Codes
DNID Messaging
Program Unreserved Data reporting
Pre-assigned Data reporting
Transmit message size: Max 32Kbyte
Receive storage: 106 Kbyte
SOLAS distress calling facilities.
Table 2 Inmarsat-C Protocol support.
Compass Safe Distance

The compass safe distance of the TT-3020C transceiver has been measured in accordance with the
standards specified in ISO/R 694, Method B. The safe distance found is 50 cm.
Power requirements
The TT-3020C Maritime Capsat transceiver is designed to operate on floating DC in the range 10 - 32
V, which makes an AC/DC converter needed, in case the system is to work in an AC environment.
The total power consumption varies with the particular system in question. As a guide-line, please note
the power consumption of the following equipment:
Power requirements Receive Transmit

mode mode
TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver incl. TT-3005M 3.8W 80W Max.
Antenna. 90W
Floating DC (10-32V).
TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver incl. TT-3005M 4..4W 80W Max.
Antenna & GPS. 90W
Table 3 TT-3020C power requirements
Fuse
The TT-3020C has a single fuse, which can be found on the rear panel. In case it needs replacement a 12
A T type must be used.
Functional description
This section describes the functions of the TT-3020C Maritime Capsat transceiver.
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D E S C R I P T I O N
On/Off features
The TT-3020C Transceiver/GPS is powered from a DC source (10-32V). The system is switched ON
by the ON/OFF switch S1 placed on the rear panel of the TT-3020C Transceiver, and the remote
on/off wire (white) in the DC input cable. Please see Table 5 for more information about remote
on/off. The priority of the different functions are defined in Table 4.
Master on/off Remote on/off by the input TT-3020C

switch S1 DC cable (pin 6, white) Transceiver
on/off
0 x Off
1 0 Off
1 1 On
Table 4 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver ON/OFF overview
1 - feature active
0 - feature disable
x - dont care
Front indicators and buttons
The functions of the five indicators, the Stop and Alarm buttons are as follows.
The Power indicator will always be on when there is DC-power on the Transceiver.
The Stop button is used to set the serial port to the default values. If this button is pressed at power-on
the serial port is set to 4800 baud, 8 databits, no parity, 1 stopbit. If the button is pressed after the
Transceiver is turned on, nothing will happen. The Stop button can also be used for switching off the
Distress indicator when the distress acknowledge has been received. Finally the Stop button can be used
for initiating a manual positioning report if the transceiver is configured for this operation.
The Login indicator will be on when the Transceiver is logged into an ocean area. If the Transceiver is
in synchronisation but hasn't been logged into an ocean area the indicator will flash. If the Transceiver is
unable to get synchronisation the indicator will be off. Please notice that the TT-3020C during power-up
will attempt to auto-login to a preferred ocean region if currently logged out of the network.
The Send indicator will be flashing when the Transceiver enters the Transmit protocol. When the
Transceiver is transmitting the indicator will be on. When the transmission is completed the indicator
will flash until an acknowledgement is received from the Land Earth Station (LES) .
The Mail indicator will flash if the Transceiver is receiving a Non-EGC message. When the message has
been received the indicator will be on. The indicator will be on until the message has been read. If the
Capsat program is used the message will be read immediately by Capsat. Because of this the user will see
the Mail indicator flash when a message is being received and then turns off when the message is
received.
The Distress button is used to send Distress Alerts. Pressing the Distress button will make the
equipment beep and the Distress LED flash. If the button is pressed for at least 5 seconds and the
Distress LED becomes steady the equipment will send a Distress Alert. The Distress Alert, with current
position of the ship, will be sent to the land station used for your latest transmissions except when
another destination is specified in the Distress Generator. After you have sent a maritime Distress Alert,
you may then send a detailed distress message, please see software operators guide.
The Distress indicator. When a Distress Alert has been sent the Distress LED will be constantly on.
The Distress indicator can be switched off when an acknowledgement is received from the LES by
pressing the Stop button.
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C O N N E C T O R S I N S T A L L A T I O N - T T - 3 0 2 0 C
Connectors
This section defines the functions and pin assignments of the TT-3020C connectors.
Figure 2TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver rear panel
Power connector
The battery connector is a standard DB-15 male, located on the rear panel of the TT-3020C at X1.
Regardless whether the unit is designed to work on floating DC or modified to match your DC
requirements the pin assignment of the DC/Battery power connector and DC cable matches the
description given in Table 5.
X1 Pins Name Signal Description DC Cable 37-

107881-A
1,2,9,10 SUP+ 10-32 VDC (Battery Positive Red 2.5mm2
input)
3 NC
4,5,12,13 SUP- DC RN (Battery Negative Black 2.5mm2
input)
6 ON/OFF Remote ON/OFF1 White 0.25mm2
7,8 SGND Chassis (Secondary GND)
11 NC
14,15 9V out Floating +9V out max 400mA
on pin 14 & 15. Ref. to Secondary GND
Chassis (Secondary GND) Yellow/green wire
1 This wire has to be connected to battery negative (black wire), to be able to turn on.
Please see section 0, On/Off features.
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Note: Max. load (400mA) is a with Transparent

combination of this output connector
and X4 pin 5.
Ground GND Ground shield
Table 5 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver DC Power Connector pin assignment
Pin 6 is a unique feature for the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver. When this pin is left floating the
Transceiver is turned off, but if pin 6 is shorted to the negative terminal of the battery or DC-supply, the
Transceiver will be switched on. This makes it possible for external equipment to perform remote power
control of the TT-3020C.
The remote power control can be controlled by an external relay or solid state switch.
The battery connection input is floating, i.e. there is no galvanic connection from any of the battery
poles to the cabinet frame.
DTE Communication port
The TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver communicates with a controller device via the standard EIA/TIA-
232E ports on a female 9 pole Sub-D connector, located on the rear panel at X3.
BAUDRATE AND PROTOCOL SETTINGS
The TT-3020C accepts the following:
Baud rates Protocol settings Handshake

110 Baud 7/8 databits Hardware
150 Baud No/Even/Odd parity Using DTR and CTS
300 Baud 1/2 stopbits
600 Baud Software
1200 Baud Using XON and XOFF
2400 Baud
4800 Baud
9600 Baud
19200 Baud
38400 Baud
Table 6 Automatic baudrate settings
The serial port communication parameters are factory programmed to:

4800 Baud, 8 databits, no parity, 1 stopbit
Please see section 0 to alter baudrate and protocol settings.
DTE CONNECTOR INTERFACE
The TT-3020C which is a DCE uses the signals listed in Table 7 (marked with a 9 in the Used
column).Please notice that DTE pin naming is used.
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Name Signal description 9-Pin Used Levels Direction

DCD Data Carrier Detect 1 EIA/TIA-232-E
RxD Received Data 2 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
TxD Transmitted Data 3 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
DTR Data Terminal Ready 4 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
GND Ground 5 9
DSR Data Set Ready 6 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
RTS Request To Send 7
CTS Clear To Send 8 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
RI1 Ring Indicator 9 9 EIA/TIA-232-E
Table 7 TT-3020C X3 pin assignment
The symbol means that the signal is generated by the Transceiver.

For full operating specifications for the serial interface, you are kindly requested to refer to the CCITT
Rec. V24 and the EIA/TIA-232-E specifications.
INTERFACING TO PERIPHERALS
To Interface the TT-3020C to a TT-3606E Message Terminal, simply use the communication cable
enclosed in the delivery.
An extended serial communication cable should not exceed 100 meters as the TT-3606E works on 4800
Baud using the EIA-423 standard.
The TT-3020C optionally uses either hardware or software flow control.
Hardware flow control is accomplished by using the DTR and CTS signals.
Software flow control is accomplished by connecting the DTR and CTS, allowing both TT-3020C and
the peripheral to control data flow by means XON XOFF. ENQ/ACK cannot be used.
I/O Connector
The I/O connector X4 on the back panel of the TT-3020C Transceiver can be used for
ArcNet 156Kbit communication to control the TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress
Box with additional printer or the TT-3608G Printer Unit.
The International NMEA 0183 version 2.1 communication standard input and out-
put when connecting to a commercial available navigator device or using the built-
in GPS in navigation mode.
This interface also fully comply with the European standard IEC61162-1 approved
at 2001-05-04. IEC61162-1 is supported from software version 3.32.
Four parallel In/Out RS-410N pins and two RS-410N input pins
to control the TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress box.
1 The RI indicator goes high (approximately 8 Volts), when a message or an EGC is
received. RI is reset to low when the message/EGC has been printed and/or routed to
external printer/DTE equipment.
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Signal X4 pin Specification general purpose I/O

I/O0 (IO) 1 Digital open collector output with pull-up/input
with pull-up (RS-410N).
9Vdc (O) 5 DC +9V, 10%. Max. 400mA. Floating Supply
voltage for external devices.
Note: Max. load (400mA) is a combination of
this output and X1 pin 14,15.
Ground 6,9 Ground reference.
ArcNet A/B (IO) 7/8 ArcNet signal wires A/B (ATA/ANSI 878.1;
ARCNET/TB).
NMEA Out A/B 10/11 NMEA 0183 output signal wires A/B (NMEA
(Talker) 0183 version 2.1).
Outputdrive capability loads 12 units of 100
impedance.
NMEA In A/B 12/13 NMEA 0183 input signal wires A/B (NMEA
(Listener) 0183 version 2.1).
Load requirements as listener : Difference
voltage of A/B (ABVoltage) 2V@1mA
I4 (I) 14 Digital input with pull-up (RS-410N).
I5 (I) 15 Digital input with pull-up (RS-410N).
Table 8 TT-3020C X4 pin assignment
The I/O connector, a standard DB-15 female connector, is located on the rear panel of the transceiver
and is marked X4.
SCHEMATIC OF NMEA RECEIVER AND DRIVER
Below figure show a schematic of NMEA receiver and talker driver part for TT3020C. Transmit (TX) is
based on a half-duplex transceivers MAX 483. This driver loads 32 unit-loads of 12k impedance or
unit-loads 12 listener of 100 impedance. Listener voltage (ABVoltage) are specified as ABVoltage
2V@1mA. Receive (RX) is based on Opto-Coupler IL207. All input and output are connected by (J4)
DB15F.
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Figure 3 TT-3020C NMEA receiver and drive schematic.
Bill Of Materials
Quantity Reference Part

1 CR6 SMBJ12.0A
2 CR7,CR8 SMBJ5.0A
4 C206,C207,C228,C230 10n
1 C208 1n
4 C274,C275,C276,C277 100p
1 J4 DB15F
1 R189 1K
1 R190 470K
1 R191 10K
1 R192 560R
2 R208,R206 33R
1 U47 MAX483
1 U50 IL207
Figure 4 TT3020C Connector type and part number of NMEA receiver and drive schematic.
NMEA 0183 RECEPTION
The NMEA 0183 Standard uses a reduced ASCII alphabet to send strings containing fx. navigational
data. This data can be read by the Transceiver via the I/O NMEA interface connector X4.
The following is a list of the NMEA codes that the Transceiver will recognise with or without a built-in
GPS (only values read by the 3020C are described):
Water speed and heading:
$GPVHW, x.x(1), T, x.x, M, x.x(2), N, x.x, K*hh<CR><LF>
Values:
1: Heading, degrees true - variable number (leading
and trailing zeros are optional).
2: Speed, knots - variable number.
Transducer measurements:
$GPXDR, a(1), x.x(2), a(3), c--c(4), ......... a(n-3), x.x(n-2), a(n-1), c--c(n)*hh<CR><LF>
Values: The sentence (from 1 to n) is registered without being parsed (used for special
transmission).
Wind speed and angle:
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$GPMWV, x.x(1), a(2), x.x(3), a(4), A(5)*hh<CR><LF>

Values: 1: Wind angle in degrees - variable number.
2: Reference, (R) relative or (T) true.
3: Wind speed - variable number.
4: Wind speed units, (K) km/h, (M) m/s, (N) knots.
5: Status indicator - if 'N' (invalid), sentence is ignored.
Water temperature:
$GPMTW, x.x(1), C*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: Temperature, degrees C - variable number.
The following is a list of the NMEA codes that the Transceiver will recognise, if you do not have a built-
in GPS or the built-in GPS is in acquisition mode.
Global positioning system (GPS) fix data:
$GPGGA, hhmmss.ss(1), llll.ll(2), a(3), yyyyy.yy(4), a(5), x(6), xx, x.x, x.x(7), M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: Time - fixed length (decimal fraction of second
optional).
2: Latitude - fixed length(dec. fraction of min. optional).
3: Latitude N/S - fixed length.
4: Longitude-fixed length(dec. fraction of min. optional).
5: Longitude E/W - fixed length.
6: GPS quality indicator - if 0, sentence is ignored.
7: Antenna altitude above/below mean sea lvl (geoid).
Geographic position, latitude and longitude:

$GPGLL, llll.ll(1), a(2), yyyyy.yy(3), a(4), hhmmss.ss(5), A(6), a(7)*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: Latitude - fixed length (dec. fraction of min. optional).
3: Longitude-fixed length (dec. fraction of min. optional).
5: Time - fixed length (dec. fraction of second optional).
6: Status indicator - if V (invalid), sentence is ignored.
7: Mode indicator - if N (invalid), sentence is ignored.
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Course over ground and ground speed:

$GPVTG, x.x(1), T, x.x, M, x.x(2), N, x.x, K, a(3)*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: Course over ground, degrees true - variable number.
2: Speed over ground in knots - variable number.
3: Mode indicator - if N (invalid), sentence is ignored.
Heading true:
$GPHDT, x.x(1), T*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: Heading degrees, true - variable number.
UTC Time and date:

$GPZDA, hhmmss.ss(1), xx(2), xx(3), xxxx(4), xx(5), xx(6)*hh<CR><LF>
Values: 1: UTC time - fixed length (dec. fraction of sec. optional). 2:
UTC Day - fixed length.
3: UTC Month - fixed length.
4: UTC Year - fixed length.
5: Local zone hours - fixed length.
6: Local zone minutes - fixed length.
GNSS fix data:

$GPGNS, hhmmss.ss(1), llll.ll(2), a(3), yyyyy.yy(4), a(5), c--c(6), xx ,x.x, x.x, x.x(7), x.x, x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Values 1: UTC time - fixed length (dec. fraction of sec. optional). 2: Latitude -
fixed length (dec. fraction of min. optional).
4: Longitude-fixed length (dec. fraction of min. optional).
6: Mode indicator - if first character is 'N' (GPS no fix),
sentence is ignored.
7: Antenna altitude - variable number.
Note, no data fields of the above NMEA sentences are required - e.g. sentences are accepted as long as
the talker identifier is GP, the sentence format is one of the above mentioned and checksum is correct.
NMEA 0183 NAVIGATIONAL INTERFACE
A large number of Navigators will provide suitable NMEA 0183 strings to the Capsat Transceiver.
NMEA 0183 TRANSMISSION
When your Transceiver has a built-in GPS, it sends out NMEA 0183 navigational data to the device
connected to the Transceiver, via the I/O NMEA connector X4.
The following four strings:
VTG Heading and speed information
GLL Geographic position, latitude and longitude
GGA Global Positioning System fix data (includes time of position)
ZDA Time and date
are sent out when the Transceiver/GPS is in navigation mode. The time in the position strings and the
Time-and-date string are always the same. The spacing between each block of data is 2 seconds and 0.5
seconds between GLL, GGA and ZDA strings when they are present. All strings transmitted are
labelled with talker ID mnemonic GP (Global Positioning System - GPS).
Data field GGA/Geoidal Separation, GGA/age of differential GPS data, GGA/differential reference
station ID, ZDA/local zone hours and ZDA/local zone minutes are never transmitted - e.g. part of
transmitted sentences. Time fields in GGA and GLL can under certain circumstances be left out.
An example is:
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$GPVTG,000.,T,000.,M,00.0,N,00.0,K,A*23
$GPGLL,5547.60,N,01231.40,E,185219,A,A*41
$GPGGA,185219,5547.60,N,01231.40,E,1,07,1,0,M,,M,,*5C
$GPZDA,185219,13,10,2003,,*4C
The following three strings: VTG, GLL and GGA are sent out when the Transceiver/GPS is in
acquisition mode and the currently stored position is less than 30 seconds old. The time indicates that of
the last known position. The course and speed are 8 second mean values.
An example is:
$GPVTG,000.,T,000.,M,00.0,N,00.0,K,N*2C
$GPGLL,5547.60,N,01231.40,E,,V,N*5F
$GPGGA,,5547.60,N,01231.40,E,0,07,3,0,M,,M,,*59
An empty GLL string is sent out when there is no built-in GPS or before the GPS module has been
started by the Transceiver.
$GPGLL,,,,,,*64
$GPGLL,,,,,,*64
$GPGLL,,,,,,*64
Printer port
The printer port connector X5 is located on the rear panel.
This parallel interface conforms to the standard Centronics interface used e.g. on IBM compatible PC's.
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Pin Name Signal Description

1 STRB Strobe
2 DAT0 Data Bit 0
3 DAT1 Data Bit 1
4 DAT2 Data Bit 2
5 DAT3 Data Bit 3
6 DAT4 Data Bit 4
7 DAT5 Data Bit 5
8 DAT6 Data Bit 6
9 DAT7 Data Bit 7
10 ACKN Acknowledge
11 BUSY Printer Busy
12 PE Paper End (out of paper)
13 SEL Printer Selected
14 ALFD Auto Line Feed
15 ERR Printer Error
16 INIT Initialise Printer
17 SLCT Select Printer
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground
Table 9 Printer port (X5) pin assignment
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I N S T A L L A T I O N - T T - 3 0 2 0 C B U I L T - I N G P S
( O P T I O N A L )
Grounding
RF-grounding of an Integrated Capsat System requires special attention. Each unit shall have its own
individual low-inductance earth connection. The use of a common bus bar for grounding is not
recommended as this can lead to unwanted common-mode coupling effects. The ground should be
connected to the cabinets metal frame to provide a return path for fault currents due to equipment
malfunction or external faults such as lightning. Interconnecting cables must be well screened.
Built-in GPS (optional)
GPS means Global Positioning System.
The GPS module is installed from the factory and you need not to perform any installation to use it.
If you have ordered your Capsat Transceiver without a built-in GPS and you later need to install a GPS
module, then you should contact your dealer to obtain instructions on how to accomplish this.
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M O U N T I N G B R A C K E T I N S T A L L A T I O N - T T - 3 0 2 0 C
GPS specifications
The GPS receiver module tracks 12 GPS satellites . The following power-up time estimates are available,
from field test.
Start state GPS 25

All data known 15 sec
Position, time and almanac known 45 sec
Almanac known 90 sec
No data known 5 min
Field test cold start same position after 8
hours off
Update rate 1 second (typical)
Position accuracy 15m RMS (100m with Selective
Availability on)
Typical velocity accuracy 0.2m/s RMS
Table 10 GPS Specifications
Mounting bracket
The TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver is supplied with an universal mounting plate (41-107093-A) which
allows mounting to e.g. a table.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N - T T - 3 0 2 0 C M O U N T I N G B R A C K E T
Figure 5 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver mounting plate.
All dimensions are in mm
Figure 6 Front panel of the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver with mounting bracket
All dimensions are in mm
It is recommended that the Transceiver is mounted in an open air location.
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S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N
System Installation
This chapter provides specific information enabling you to install the TT-3020C Maritime Capsat system
with a minimal effort. The default, or factory configuration is described, together with procedures for
altering this configuration.
The TT-3000C Integrated Capsat system consists of the following components:
TT-3020C Inmarsat-C Maritime Transceiver with GPS option.
TT-3001B Opt. 001 Maritime Antenna Unit or
TT-3005A Maritime Antenna Unit. or
TT-3005M Maritime Antenna Unit
TT-3606E Message Terminal
TT-3601E Keyboard
TT-3680B Power Supply
TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer or
TT-3042D Local Printer
TT-3042C (optional) Remote Alarm Distress Box
TT-3042D (optional) Remote Alarm Distress Box with Printer
TT-3608G (optional) Remote Printer Unit
Power requirements
A TT-3000C Integrated Capsat System operates on either 115 VAC, 220 VAC or a 24 V floating DC
(nominal value), with an absolute minimum of 15 V DC at the input terminal of the TT-3680B AC/DC
converter. The TT-3680B provides automatic switch over to the DC supply in case a drop out occurs on
the mains.
The total power consumption varies with the particular system in question. As a guide-line, please note
the power consumption of the following equipment:
Power requirements Receive Transmit

mode mode
TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver incl. TT-3005M 3.8W 80W Max.
antenna. 90W
TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Incl. TT-3005M 4.4W 80W Max.
Antenna & GPS. Floating DC (10-32V). 90W
TT-3606E Message Terminal, incl. Keyboard. 13 W 20 W
Floating DC (10.5 - 32V) average peak
TT-3608A Printer 220AC or option 010 DC supply 33W
floating (10.5 - 32V)
TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box with printer 2.5 W 7W
standby printing
TT-3608G Remote Printer Unit 2.5 W 7W
standby printing
Table 11 Capsat System component power requirements
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S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N P O W E R R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Fuses
In case you experience that a fuse needs replacement, please check that the equipment has not been
exposed to physical damage before fuse replacement takes place.
WARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests if there is any
sign of shipping damage to any portion of the front or rear panel or the outer
cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this manual before installing or
operating the TT-3020C Transceiver
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C O M P A S S S A F E D I S T A N C E S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N
As a guide-line, please note the equipment fuse location given in Table 12.
Equipment Location Fuse size

TT-3020C Capsat Externally accessed, located 12A T.
Transceiver incl. Antenna. on the rear panel.
TT-3606E Message Internal automatic
Terminal recovering poly fuse
TT-3042C Remote No fuse
Alarm/Distress box
TT-3042D Remote Alarm Internally accessed, remove 1 A mT
Distress Box with printer top cover
TT-3608A Hard Copy Internally accessed, remove 1.5A mT.
Printer top cover
TT-3608G Remote Printer Internally accessed, remove 1 A mT
Unit top cover
TT-3680B Power Supply Internally accessed, remove 4 A mT
(200 Watt) top cover. 3 x 16A T
5 x 10A T
Table 12 Capsat System Fuses
The TT-3680B Power Supply may blow an internal fuse in case you power up the entire Integrated
System with all DC units turned on. It is therefore recommended to power up the DC units one by one.
Compass Safe Distance
The compass safe distance of the individual devices in the TT-3000C Maritime Capsat system has been
measured in accordance with the standards specified in ISO/R 694, Method B. The safe distances found
are:
Model Compass Safe Distance
TT-3020C, Transceiver 0.5 m

TT-3606E Message Terminal 0.5 m
TT-3601E Keyboard 0.3 m
TT-3042C, Remote Alarm Distress Box 0.5 m
TT-3601A, Keyboard 0.5 m
TT-3608A, Hard copy printer 2.0 m
TT-3680B, Power supply 2.0 m
TT-3005M Maritime Antenna 0.3 m
Table 13 Compass Safe Distance
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S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N A N T E N N A S
Antennas
This section describes the different antennas types, which can be delivered with the TT-3000C Maritime
Capsat system. The mounting consideration regarding the antennas and the choice of antenna cable are
also described.
TT-3005M Maritime Antenna
Figure 7 TT-3005M Maritime Antenna
The TT-3005M is an omni-directional antenna with built-in LNA/HPA electronics designed to operate
on vessels. The antenna housing is sealed and contains no user serviceable parts.
The antenna is very compact and is designed to operate in a corrosive environment and in extreme
weather conditions without any service. It has a modular construction that allows easy exchange of
antenna elements.
The antenna is designed to work with the Capsat transceivers TT-3020C, TT-3022D and TT-3022C.
The TT-3005M antenna is fully compatible with the Inmarsat-C GMDSS (General Maritime Distress
and Safety System) specifications, , and can also receive GPS signals while not transmitting. This
antenna can handle up to 32 Kbytes transmission length and up to 100 meter coax cable.
The TT-3005M antenna is designed to operate when the satellite is visible over the horizon and no
signal path blockage is present.
The TT-3005M antenna is equipped with a TNC female connector and with 1 tube mounting. Please
see section 0.
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A N T E N N A S S Y S T E M I N S T A L L A T I O N
TT-3005M Inmarsat-C/GPS omnidirectional antenna,

Maritime Antenna RHC polarised.
G/T: -23 dB/K at 5 elevation
EIRP: 14 dBW 2dB at 5 elevation.
Temperature: -35C to 55C operating,
Dimensions (H x D): 178 mm x 122 mm.
Weight: 0.90 kg.
Maximum transmission length 32 Kbyte.
Solar Radiation Max. flux density 1200W/m2.
Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing at 40C.
Precipitation Up to 100 mm/hour, droplet size 0.5 to 4.5 mm
Ice Up to 25 mm.
Wind Up to 200 km/hour.
Vibration Operational Random 5-20 Hz: 0.005 g2/Hz
20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (0.5g RMS).
Vibration Survival Random 5-20 Hz: 0.05 g2/Hz
20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.7g RMS).
Shock Half sine 20g/11ms
Antenna Mounting 1 tube mounting
Transceiver coax cable 0.7Ohm max DC resistance (shield + inner
conductor)
17dB max RF insertion loss at 1.6GHz.
100 meter max cable length. TNC connectors.
Table 14 TT-3005M technical specifications.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
"N" and TNC type connectors are available from manufacturers like:
Suhner, Radial, Omnispectra, Kings, etc.
ANTENNA CABLE
The TT-3005M Antenna specifications requires that the total maximal attenuation at 1.65 GHz must be
less than 17 dB, and the maximal total (short-circuited in one end) DC resistance must not exceed 0.7
Ohms.
In case the antenna cable is to be produced on site, the cable type should match the below listed
guidelines:
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Range (m) Cable type no. Connector type no. (Suhners)

1 - 10 RG-223U, 5.5 mm 11TNC-50-3-14c and 11N-50-3-
29c
11 - 40 RG-214U, 10.8 mm 11TNC-50-7-2c and 11N-50-7-44c
41 - 80 Suhner: The SA7272 cable with N
SA7272, 10.0 mm connectors (11N-50-7-35) and one
adapters N female to TNC male
(33TNC-N-50-51)
Nokia: TNC male / N male
02Y(st)C2YC 2,7/7,3AF
81 - 100 SA12272, 15.0 mm The SA12272 cable with N
connectors (11N-50-12-35C) and
one adapter N female to TNC
male (33TNC-N-50-51)
Table 15 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (TNC - TNC) for TT-3005M.
All antenna cables types are double shielded.

The antenna cable may run together with radar or navigator cables. Separate cable ditch is not required.
If you install your system in a permanent location, we recommend that you, after the installation of the
antenna, wrap the connector with the enclosed self-bonding tape, disabling water from penetrating the
connection.
MOUNTING
The TT-3005M maritime antenna is constructed for 1 tube mount-

ing.
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Figure 8 TT-3005M 1 Tube Mounting
It is important to notice that the pole mount device has to be disconnected from the antenna body
when the antenna cable should be mounted. It is not possible to mount the cable without dismantling
the pole mount.
TRANSCEIVER CONFIGURATION
This new antenna is designed to use a very low amount of power. To ensure that the transceiver detects
the antenna as connected the voltage output of the transceiver has to be reduced. Issuing the following
command in the transceiver shell does this:
Se f 0
If this command is not run the transceiver will probably set-up a warning box stating that the antenna is
not connected.
Please refer to section 0 for a detailed description.
TT-3005A Maritime Antenna
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Figure 9 TT-3005A Maritime Antenna
This is an omni-directional antenna with built-in LNA/HPA electronics designed to operate on vessels.
The antenna housing is sealed and contains no user serviceable parts.
antenna elements.
The TT-3005A antenna is fully compatible with the Inmarsat-C GMDSS (General Maritime Distress
and Safety System) specifications, , and can also receive GPS signals while not transmitting. This
antenna can handle up to 10Kbyte transmission length and up to 70 meter coax cable.
The TT-3005A antenna is designed to operate when the satellite is visible over the horizon and no signal
path blockage is present.
The TT-3005A antenna is equipped with a TNC female connector and with 1.5 tube mounting. Please
see section 0.
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TT-3005A Inmarsat-C/GPS omnidirectional antenna,

G/T: -23 dB/K at 5 elevation
Dimensions (H x G): 120 mm x 146 mm
conical excl. gasket. Weight: 0.75 kg.
Maximum transmission length 10 Kbyte, depending on wind temperature.
Solar Radiation Max. flux density 1200W/m2.
Precipitation Up to 50 mm/hour, droplet size 0.5 to 4.5 mm
Ice Up to 25 mm.
Wind Up to 200 km/hour.
20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.0g RMS).
20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.7g RMS).
Antenna Mounting 1.5 tube
Transceiver coax cable 0.7Ohm max DC resistance (shield + inner
conductor)
10dB max RF insertion loss at 1.6GHz.
70 meter max cable length. TNC connectors.
Table 16 TT-3005A technical specifications.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
ANTENNA CABLE
The TT-3005A Antenna specifications requires that the total maximal attenuation at 1.65 GHz must be
less than 10 dB, and the maximal total (short-circuited in one end) DC resistance must not exceed 0.7
Ohms.
In case the antenna cable is to be produced on site, the cable type should match the below listed guide-
lines:
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1 - 10 RG-223U, 5.5 mm 11TNC-50-3-14c
11 - 25 RG-214U, 10.8 mm 11TNC-50-7-2c
SA7272, 10.0 mm connectors (11N-50-7-35) and two
(33TNC-N-50-51)
Nokia: TNC male / TNC male
02Y(st)C2YC 2,7/7,3AF
two adapters N female to TNC
Table 17 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (TNC - TNC) for TT-
3005A antenna.
All antenna cables are double shielded.
connection.
MOUNTING
The TT-3005A maritime antenna is constructed for 1.5 tube mounting.
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Figure 10 TT-3005A 1.5 tube mounting
LOW ANTENNA POWER IN RX MODE
The TT-3005A Antenna Rx power can be reduced from 1.1W with (14V) to 0.7W with (9V).
For information on how to reduce the antenna power, please refer to section 0.
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TT-3001B Maritime Antenna
Figure 11 TT-3001B opt. 001 Maritime Antenna
This is an omni-directional antenna with built-in LNA/HPA electronics designed to operate on vessels.
The antenna housing is sealed and contains no user serviceable parts.
antenna elements. The antenna housing is sealed with tamper-resistant TORX screws, so that it can only
be disassembled by Thrane & Thrane approved technicians.
The antenna is fully compatible with the Inmarsat-C GMDSS (General Maritime Distress and Safety
System) specifications, and can also receive GPS signals while not transmitting and operate with up to
100 meter antenna cable.
The TT-3001B opt. 001 antenna is equipped with a N female connector and constructed for 1.5 tube
mounting. Please see section 0.
TT-3001B Opt. 001 Inmarsat-C/GPS omnidirectional antenna,

G/T: -23 dB/K
Dimensions (H x G): 237 mm x 150 mm
conical ex. mounting.
Weight 2.2 Kg.
Maximum transmission length 32 Kbyte, which is Inmarsat maximum
Solar Radiation Infra-red radiation 500W/m2 (EME).
Precipitation Up to 50 mm/hour, droplet size 0.5 to 4.5
mm (EME).
Ice Up to 25 mm (EME).
Wind Up to 200 km/hour
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20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.0g RMS).
20-150 Hz: -3dB/oct. (1.7g RMS).
Antenna Mounting (Maritime) Standard 1.5" tube mounting.
Table 18 TT-3001B opt. 001 Technical Specifications
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
ANTENNA CABLE
If you are using the TT-3020C Transceiver with a TT-3001B opt. 001 antenna with N connector, use
cable with N and TNC connectors. The specification of this antenna requires that the total maximum
attenuation at 1.65 GHz must be less than 16 dB, and the maximal total (short-circuited in one end) DC
resistance must not exceed 0.7 Ohms.
In case the antenna cable is to be produced on site, the cable type should match the below listed guide-
lines:

1 - 10 RG-223U, 5.5 mm 11TNC-50-3-14c and 11N-50-3-
29c
11 - 40 RG-214U, 10.8 mm 11TNC-50-7-2c and 11N-50-7-44c
SA7272, 10.0 mm connectors (11N-50-7-35) and one
(33TNC-N-50-51)
Nokia: TNC male / N male
02Y(st)C2YC 2,7/7,3AF
one adapter N female to TNC
Table 19 TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver Antenna Cable types (N - TNC) for TT-3001B opt. 001.
All antenna cables types are double shielded.

connection.
MOUNTING
The TT-3001B opt. 001 maritime antenna is constructed for 1.5 tube mounting.
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Capsat
Figure 12 TT-3001B-opt. 001 1.5 Tube mounting
Antenna Mounting Considerations

When installing the a Maritime Antenna you should find a location on the vessel that is as free from
obstructions as possible. Also you should maintain a certain distance to other antennas, especially radar
installations. Normally the best place for the antenna would be above radar scanning antennas. The
following safe distances should be maintained:
Distance to HF antennas >5m
Distance to VHF antennas >4m
Distance to magnetic compass >3m
The antenna is designed to provide satellite coverage even when the vessel has pitch and roll movements
up to 15. To maintain this coverage the antenna should be free from obstructions in the area down to
15 below the horizon. Since this may not be possible in the fore and aft directions of the vessel, the
clear area can be reduced to 5 below the horizon in the fore and aft directions and 15 below the
horizon in the port and starboard directions. Any compromise in this recommendation will degrade
performance.
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Zenith
Horizon Horizon
15 15
Obstructions should be below these
Figure 13 Inmarsat-C Antenna Mounting
If an obstruction such as a pole or a funnel is unavoidable, the following guidelines apply:

According to IMO resolution 807 the distance to the obstruction should be so large, that the
obstruction only covers 2 degrees. This means that the safe distance is:
Safe distance = 29 * Diameter of obstruction
Example:
Obstruction is a 4" pole. Diameter = 0.1 m. Safe distance is 29 * 0.1 m = 2.9 m
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Max obstruction angle 2 degree
Figure 14 Inmarsat-C Antenna mounting near pole or funnel
Safety Distance for Antenna Units

The safety levels for the Thrane & Thrane INMARSAT-C Antenna Units are based on the ANSI
standard C95.1-1982 "American National Standard Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 300 kHz to 100 GHz"
This standard recommends the maximum power density at 1.6 GHz exposed to human beings not to
exceed 5 mW/cm.
At the maximum radiated output power from the INMARSAT-C Antenna (16 dBW EIRP) this
corresponds to a minimum safety distance of 30 cm.
In the standards from the European Telecommunication Standard Institute (ETSI) concerning 1.5/1.6
GHz Satellite Earth Stations the recommendation will be maximum 8W/m (0.8 mW/cm). This tighter
recommendation correspond to a minimum safety distance of 60 cm at 16 dBW.
To be sure that this distance is respected the Thrane & Thrane INMARSAT-C Antenna Units are
provided with a label declaring a minimum safety distance on 2 feet (61 cm).
The relation between the power intensity are as follows:
Radiated intensity (W/m2) Distance (m)

10 0.56
25 0.36
100 0.18
Table 20 Radiated intensity
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T T - 3 6 0 6 E M E S S A G E T E R M I N A L S Y S T E M
I N S T A L L A T I O N

The TT-3606E is a GMDSS approved Message Terminal for the TT-3020C Transceiver.
Figure 15 TT-3606E Message Terminal
In the following sections the interface to the 3606E Message Terminal are described.
Please be advised that a special Reference Manual for the TT-3606E Message Terminal is available.
Connectors
An illustration of the rear connectors is in Figure 16.
Figure 16 TT-3606E Rear Connectors
POWER CONNECTOR
The power input connector is a standard 15 pin SubD male connector, located on the rear panel of the
TT-3606E and the pin assignments are as indicated below. The Remote ON/OFF input makes it
possible to place an eventual on/off switch at any location.
Pin Name Signal Description

1,2,9,10 + supply 10-32 VDC (Battery Positive input)
4,5,12,13 - supply DC Return (Battery Negative input)
6 Remote ON/OFF ON if connected to - supply
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OFF if floating
7,8 SGND Chassis (Secondary GND)
Ground GND Shield
3,11,14,15 NC
Table 21 TT-3606E Power Connector
COMMUNICATION PORT
The TT-3606E Message Terminal communicates with the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver via one of the
two standard RS-423 ports, located on the rear panel.
The communication parameters are factory programmed to:
COM1, speed 4800 Baud, 8 databits, no parity, 1
stopbit
Alternatively these settings may be customer defined.
The CTS and DTR hardware handshake signals are used as default.
The pin assignment for the two communication ports are identical.
PRINTER PORT
The TT-3606E Message Terminal has a standard Centronics printer port. Please note that in the
GMDSS system the TT-3608A Hard Copy printer must be connected to the Transceiver.
The printer port connector is located on the rear panel.
TT-3601E keyboard
The TT-3601E Keyboard plugs into the Keyboard connector on the rear panel of the TT-3606E. The
keyboard connector is a standard connector but please be aware that only the TT-3601E keyboard is
approved for GMDSS purposes.
Power: The keyboard is powered from TT-3606E Message Terminal.
Grounding: TT-3601E Keyboard does normally not require any separate grounding.
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Specifications
Processor 386SX-40MHz
RAM 4 MB
Flash DISK 2 MB
Display 10.4 Color TFT flatpanel, 640x480
Floppy drive 3.5
Keyboard i/f 5-pin mini-DIN
Parallel printer port 25 pin SubD female connector
Serial port COM1 9 pin SubD male connector, DTE type
Serial port COM2 9 pin SubD male connector, DTE type
Environmental Meets or exceeds all INMARSAT specifications for
the Inmarsat-C Network for SOLAS with distress call
functions. (CN114 and IEC 60945 requirements).
Meets CE-marking (1997) requirements. Wheel Mark
approved
Power Source 10 to 32 V floating DC, 15 pin SubD female
Power Consumption App. 20 Watts, maximum
App. 13 Watts, typical
Fuse Internal automatic recovering poly fuse
Ambient Temperature -20C to 55C operating
Compass safe distance 50 cm
(measured in accordance with the standards specified
in ISO/R 694, Method B)
Dimensions H x W x D 221x 297 x 114.5 mm w/o bracket
256 x 297 x 114.5 mm w bracket at vertical position
Weight 3.1 kg (including mounting bracket)
Table 22 TT-3606E Message Terminal Specifications
Mounting
Figure 17 llustrates the dimension of the panel cut-out and position of mounting holes when mounting
the TT-3606E Message Terminal in a console.
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Figure 17 Mounting holes for TT-3606E
Figure 18 illustrates the position of the mounting holes for the mounting bracket.
Figure 18 TT-3606E Mounting Bracket
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TT-3680B Power Supply

The TT-3680B Power Supply operates on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC internally selectable. The
maximum power supplied is 200 W.
The TT-3680B Power Supply has a connection for emergency batteries and offers automatic switch-
over in case of a drop-out of the mains. In the TT-3000C GMDSS system the emergency voltage must
be 24 V floating DC (nominal value), with an absolute minimum of 15 V DC at the input terminal of the
TT-3680B AC/DC converter.
Each of the five different DC outputs are separately fused. It is therefore recommended to distribute the
load on the different outputs.
Due to the heat TT-3680B develops during operation it is recommended that this unit is mounted
separately.
Separate installation manual for TT-3680B, is available.
Figure 19 TT-3680B - 200W power supply.
Mounting
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Figure 20 Mounting holes for TT-3680B
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TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer
Figure 21 TT-3608A Hard copy printer
Connecting the TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer to the Transceiver offers the highest security for hard
copies of incoming messages even if the TT-3606E is turned off.
The Integrated Capsat System is designed to allow the operator to guide incoming messages to the
TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer and/or the TT-3606E Message Terminal for floppy disk storage.
In case both TT-3608A and TT-3606E are turned off, the Transceiver will hold the incoming messages
in the internal memory for at approximately 48 hours for later Hard Coping.
The enclosed standard cable allows the printer to be located up to 1.5 meters from the Transceiver.
A special low-impedance cable is available for printer locations up to 20 meters from Transceiver.
The TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer is supplied with a mounting frame, offering horizontally oriented
secured mounting.
The printer connector is located on the rear panel. The interface conforms to a standard Centronics type
interface found on most personal computers today.
Mounting plate
A mounting plate is supplied with the TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer, for horizontally oriented secured
mounting see section 0.
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P R I N T E R
Roll Paper Stand
Figure 22 TT-3608A Paper Roll Stand
A roll paper stand is available for the TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer. This enables the printer to signal an
advanced warning of a paper low condition, when the paper roll is almost empty. The printer continues
to print the job, but an information is given by the transceiver and a "Printer almost out of paper"
message is displayed by the message terminal. When "Printer almost out of paper" condition occurs the
audio alarm in the transceiver will sound and the FAULT LED on any Remote Alarm/Distress Box will
be turned on. When the printer is set off-line or powered off the audio alarm and the FAULT LED in
any Remote Alarm/Distress Box will be turned off. If the "Printer almost out of paper" condition has
not been fixed when the printer is set online again the fault indication will reappear. If the STOP button
is pressed while FAULT LED/relay is turned on the FAULT LED/relay will be turned off but the
FAULT LED/relay will be turned on again soon after if the fault condition has not been fixed
The DIP switch 8 ROLL PAPER STAND in the printer, must be set to OFF, which selects roll paper
stand, and the roll paper stand connector must be attached to the back of the printer before the
advanced paper low option is enabled. The DIP switch can be accessed by removing the switch cover
from the back of the printer.
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Mounting
Figure 23 Mounting holes for TT-3608A
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TT-3608G Printer Unit

The TT-3608G printer unit is an optional remote printer unit.
Please be advised that a dedicated Reference Manual for the TT-3608G Printer Unit is available
TT-3608G
Printer Unit
Power
Login
Paper Mail
Feed OK
Figure 24 TT-3608G Remote Printer Unit
The TT-3608G printer unit is printing on 112 mm (4.4") width thermal paper rolls. The printer can be
configured for 40 or 80 chars/line and automatic word wrapping is performed on long lines. A built-in
paper detector indicates when paper is low. The printer is temperature compensated to give equal
printing quality over a wide temperature range.
The TT-3608G displays receive mail indication and login status.
Up to 7 TT-3608G printer units with different address setting can be placed on various locations
onboard a ship, all connected to one TT-3020C transceiver.
The TT-3608G is equipped with remote turn-on for power saving configurations. Remote turn-on is
enabled by jumper setting.
Configuration.
Before installation of the TT-3608G, configuration of Arcnet address should take place.
It is important to observe that all devices connected to the same transceiver must have different address
settings. If this is ignored, the Arcnet will not operate properly. Please notice that if a network
problem info box is displayed on the message terminal the Arcnet is not configured properly.
The Printer Unit Arcnet address is configured by setting an 8 position DIP switch located under the
paper inlet. To set operating parameters remove paper and turn off power. In Table 23 the possible DIP
switch settings are listed.
Note: Operating parameters are only read at power-up or softreset so changes in operating parameters
will not change operation until a power-cycling or softreset is performed.
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Position Setting Fact.

Address
1-3 off,off,off: 1 1
off,off,on: 2
off,on,off: 3
off,on,on: 4
on,off,off: 5
on,off,on: 6
on,on,off: 7
on,on,on: 8
Printing Direction
4 on: Reverse off
off: Normal
5 Not Used
NMEA/Aux.Port
6 on: NMEA 01831 NMEA
off: Serial data2
Dot Energy
7 on: High High
off: Normal
Printing Width
8 on: 40 Chars per line 80
off: 80 Chars per line
Table 23 TT-3608G DIP switch settings.
Installation
To following brief outline may be used to get the TT-3608G up and running as a printer together with a
Thrane & Thrane transceiver which supports Arcnet - hardware as well as software wise.
1. Set an unique Arcnet address as described in section 0.

2. Connect the 3608G to the transceiver by means of the accompanying interconnec-
tion cable (15 pole SubD connectors).
3. Connect the 3608G to a DC power source by means of the accompanying power
cable. For security reasons take care to connect the ground/chassis wire properly to
ground.
When power is applied it should now be possible for the transceiver to print on the TT-3608G when
needed or initiated by the user.
1 Jumper W2 and W9 should be in position 1-2 (low) in Rx mode to achieve optical
isolation, else position 2-3 (high).
2 Jumper W2 and W9 must be in position 2-3 (high).
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Connectors
The connectors for the TT-3608G are placed on the rear panel of the printer unit.
X1 POWER IN
The pinout of the power supply input is as listed in Table 24.
Pin Function
1 Battery Positive
2 Battery Negative
3 Ground
4 Remote turn-on
Table 24 TT-3608G Power Connector
X2 I/O
The pinout of the I/O connector (15 pole SubD) is listed in Table 25.
Pin Function
1 Distress/Urgent, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
2 Safety, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
3 Routine, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
4 Not Connected
5 +5V DC, 39 ohm
6 GND
7 Arcnet A
8 Arcnet B
9 GND
10 NMEA OUT A or Ready/busy (Controlled by W9)
11 NMEA OUT B
12 NMEA IN A or Serial input
13 NMEA IN B or GND (Controlled by W2)
14 Not Connected
15 Not Connected
Table 25 TT-3608G I/O Connector
Cable
In case the accompanying Arcnet interconnection cable is not suitable and another cabling has to be
made please observe the guidelines given in the following regarding establishment of an Arcnet. Please
note that the Arcnet system supported is a twisted pair in bus topology.
The Arcnet bus should be wired as a bus meaning that there must be no branches
or stubs. The Arcnet devices attached should be placed like pearls on a string.
The Arcnet bus will have two ends and both of these should be terminated with a
100 Ohm resistor ( 1%). The TT-3608G does NOT contain any termination-
resistor. If needed the termination resistor could be placed in the 15 pole SubD
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connector connected to the twisted pair cable. This is the case for the accompany-
ing cable.
Always use shielded twisted pair cables and shielded connectors (otherwise the
EMC specifications are not guarantied to be fulfilled).
The length of the cable making up the Arcnet bus should be no longer than 100
meters.
Minimum spacing between devices connected to the Arcnet bus is 2 meter of ca-
ble.
No more than 8 Arcnet devices (including transceiver) must be connected to the
Arcnet bus.
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Specifications
Indication Visual: LED indicators with dim function. Text

back-light with dim function.
Call reset OK button
Arcnet/serial port DB 15M conn: Arcnet: Twisted pair/bus topology, max
100 meter cable.
Serial port: NMEA 0183 receiver input
optically isolated, NMEA 0183 generator
output or Serial print input with
Ready/Busy control
Printer Type: 112 mm thermal printer with two motors.
Width: 40 char/line normal.
80 char/line compressed.
Speed: 1 l/sec (normal).
Character size: 9 dot high x 7 dot wide.
Print direction: Normal/Reverse, logic seek, word wrap.
Paper roll: Width 112 mm, diam. 48 mm, length 25
m.
Supply Voltage: 10.5-32 V floating DC.
Power: 2.5W standby, 7W printing.
Temperature Operating: -10 to +50 Deg.C
Storage: -20 to +70 Deg.C
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing.
Vibration 2-15.8 Hz: 1.0 mm peak.
15.8-100 Hz: 1.0 g peak.
Dimensions HxWxD: 117.5 mm x 213.9 mm x 57.5 mm.
Weight: 1.3 kg.
Table 26 TT-3608G Technical Specifications
TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box (optional)

The TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box is connected to the TT-3020C by means of the Transceiv-
ers X4 I/O connector, through which it is also powered.
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Figure 25 TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box
From the Remote Alarm/Distress Box TT-3042C Distress Alerts can be initiated. The TT-3042C also
has an indicator for reception of EGC messages with distress/urgent priority. A Distress Alert can be
initiated by pressing the Distress button for five seconds.
Included in the box is a Distress Relay, which makes it possible to control an external alarm panel. The
function of the relay can be selected by setting two internal jumpers according to the specifications in
Table 28 TT-3042C Technical Specifications. In case jumper W1 is set to enable the Distress Relay, it
will be activated by an initiation of a distress alert and upon a reception of a message with distress
priority.
The light intensity of the Power indicator can be adjusted by a knob below it.
J1 PIN TT-3042C Description X4 PIN Satellite Communication

Unit
1 + 7.5 - 12 Volt 5 +9Volt for ext. devices
2 GND + Safety GND 6 GND
3 Distress button-lamp 1 In/Out 0
4 Buzzer/Buzzer knob 2 In/Out 1
5 To Distress Relay 3 In/Out 2
6 To Fault Relay 4 In/Out 3
7 Distress button 14 In 4
8 GND 15 In 5
9 Distress Relay contact pole 1
10 Distress Relay contact pole 2
11 Fault Relay contact pole 1
12 Fault Relay contact pole 2
Table 27 TT-3042C and Satellite Communication Unit inter-connection
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The cable used for the connection between the TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box and the TT-
3020C Transceiver, has to be chosen in accordance with the specifications in Table 28 TT-3042C
Technical Specifications.
The Remote Alarm/Distress Box is in full compliance with the Inmarsat CN114, IEC 60945 and Wheel
Mark specifications.
Model emote Alarm/Distress Box
General Specifications The unit is in full compliance with the Inmarsat
CN114, IEC 60945 and Wheel Mark specifica-
tions.
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm x 99 mm
Weight
Mountings g, 4 holes 4.0 mm
Mounting bracket for console, 4 holes 4.0 mm
Power requirements 7.5V - 12V DC, Standby: 0.1W/@9V, Max.:
0.5W/@9V
Cable length / Type Max. 100m / 8 leaders, screened signal cable
Connector Internal screw terminals
Distress/MES Fault Relay Max. switching: 2A or 60W or 220V DC
Distress Relay jumpers Enable; W1: 1-2, Dis-
able; W1: 2-3
Activated: Shorted; W2: 1-2 ,
Open; W2: 2-3
MES Fault Relay jumpers Enable; W3: 1-2, Dis-
able; W3: 2-3
Activated: Open; W4: 1-2 ,
Shorted; W4: 2-3
Temperature -25C to 55C operating,
-40C to 80C storage
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing at 40C
Vibration operational Random vibrations: 5-20 Hz:0.005 g/Hz
20-150 Hz:-3 dB/oct
(0.5 g rms.)
Sinusoidal vibrations: 2-15.8 Hz: 2.54 mm
peak ampl.
10-100 Hz:1.0 g
peak acceleration
Vibration survival Random vibrations: 5-20 Hz:0.05g/Hz
20-150 Hz:-3 dB/oct
(1.7g rms.)
Sinusoidal vibrations: 2-15.8 Hz:2.54 mm
peak ampl.
10-100 Hz:1.0g
peak acceleration
Shock Half sine: 20g/11ms
Table 28 TT-3042C Technical Specifications
: Leader resistance < 160/km.

: Factory setting
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Mounting
49
35
95
Remote Alarm/ Distress

TT- 3042C
Power Distress
MSG
Buzzer reset/ Test

99
Distress
Press key
for 5 seconds
to send alarm
Figure 26 TT-3042C Outline drawing
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33 123
Remote Alarm/ Distress

TT- 3042C
Power Distress
MSG
11 Buzzer reset/ Test
Distress
Press key
for 5 seconds
to send alarm
Figure 27 TT-3042C Outline drawing with console bracket
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9.5 76 9.5
6 5
9.5
B B
A A
Console mounting
A: Screwholes for wall mounting,

B: Screwholes for console mounting,
All dimensions are in

80 10 10
3 5
25.5
2
7
Alternativ cable
18
A A
9.5 B B
6 5
5 113 5
11 101 11
Figure 28 TT-3042C Mounting stencil.
Fasten the TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box from the inside or by using the mounting bracket,
which makes console mounting possible.
If required, the cable relief are easily moved from the end of the TT-3042C to the bottom feed hole for
hidden cable installation.
It is possible to connect 2 TT-3042Cs in parallel to the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver, from which they
are supplied with power and control signals in one cable. The used cable has to be in compliance with
the specifications in Table 28 TT-3042C Technical Specifications.
Remote Incoming Mail Indication
The transceiver can be configured to indicate incoming mail on the TT-3042C panel. This is done using
the RU M command (see the Software Interface Reference Manual).
When the transceiver is configured for remote incoming mail indication, the MES Fault LED will show
incoming mail instead. Therefore, the enclosed Mail label must be attached to the 3042C panel so that
it covers the MES Fault text completely.
When the transceiver is configured for remote mail indication, the TT-3042C will no longer have any
indication for MES Fault.
TT-3042D Remote Alarm / Printer Unit
The TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box with additional printer unit is an optional unit unless it is
used as main printer in a GMDSS system.
Please be advised that a dedicated Reference Manual for the TT-3042D Remote Alarm is available
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TT-3042D
Remote Alarm Distress
Press key
for 5 seconds
to send alarm
Urgent
Power Safety
Login Routine
Paper Mail
Feed OK
Figure 29 TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box / Local Printer
The TT-3042D Remote Alarm fulfil all GMDSS requirements for remote indication and printout of
EGC SafetyNet messages, initiation of distress transmissions, and general system status display.
The TT-3042D Remote Alarm can be configured as Local Printer in a GMDSS system and will then
fulfil all GMDSS requirements for Local Printers or it can be configured as Remote Alarm with
additional printer and will then fulfil all GMDSS requirements for Remote Alarms.
The TT-3042D additional printer unit is printing on 112 mm (4.4") width thermal paper rolls. The
printer can be configured for 40 or 80 chars/line and automatic word wrapping is performed on long
lines. A built-in paper detector indicates when paper is low. The printer is temperature compensated to
give equal printing quality over a wide temperature range.
The TT-3042D displays receive mail indication and login status.
Up to six Remote Alarm units and one Local Printer unit all with different Arcnet address setting can be
placed on various locations onboard ship, all connected to one TT-3020C Capsat transceiver with
Arcnet.
The TT-3042D is equipped with remote turn-on for power saving configurations. Remote turn-on is
enabled by jumper setting.
Configuration.
Before installation of the TT-3042D, configuration of Arcnet address should take place.
It is important to observe that all devices connected to the same transceiver must have different address
settings. If this is ignored, the Arcnet will not operate properly. Please notice that if a network
problem info box is displayed on the message terminal the Arcnet is not configured properly.
The Printer Unit Arcnet address is configured by setting an 8 position DIP switch located under the
paper inlet. To set operating parameters remove paper and turn off power. In Table 29 the possible DIP
switch settings are listed.
It is through the address setting that the TT-3042D is configured as either Remote Alarm or Local
Printer. If the address is configured to 8 (1,1,1) the TT-3042D is configured as Local Printer. All other
addresses are used for Remote Alarm configuration. If the TT-3042D is configured as Local Printer and
the Transceiver has a printer connected locally on its printer port the transceiver printer is considered as
the only Local Printer and the TT-3042D will be treated as Remote Alarm with additional printer unit.
Note: Operating parameters are only read at power-up or softreset so changes in operating parameters
will not change operation until a power-cycling or softreset is performed.
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Position Setting Fact.

Address
1-3 off,off,off: 1 1
off,off,on: 2
off,on,off: 3
off,on,on: 4
on,off,off: 5
on,off,on: 6
on,on,off: 7
on,on,on: 81
Printing Direction
4 on: Reverse off
off: Normal
Sounder Timeout
5 on 10 sec. Timeout
off no timeout off
NMEA/Aux.Port
6 on: NMEA 01832 NMEA
off: Serial data3
Dot Energy
7 on: High High
off: Normal
Printing Width
8 on: 40 Chars per line 80
off: 80 Chars per line
Table 29 TT-3042D DIP switch settings.
Installation
To following brief outline may be used to get the TT-3042D up and running as a printer together with a
Thrane & Thrane transceiver which supports Arcnet - hardware as well as software wise.
1. Set an unique Arcnet address as described in section 0.
1 When this address is selected the TT-3042D is configured as local printer. This address
should not be used if a TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer is connected to the TT-3020C
transceiver.
2 Jumper W2 and W9 should be in position 1-2 (low) in Rx mode to achieve optical
isolation, else position 2-3 (high).
3 Jumper W2 and W9 must be in position 2-3 (high).
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2. Connect the 3042D to the transceiver by means of the accompanying interconnec-

tion cable (15 pole SubD connectors).
3. Connect the 3042D to a DC power source by means of the accompanying power
cable. For security reasons take care to connect the ground/chassis wire properly to
ground.
When power is applied it should now be possible for the transceiver to print on the TT-3042D when
needed or initiated by the user.
Connectors
The connectors for the TT-3042D are placed on the rear panel of the printer unit.
X1 POWER IN
The pinout of the power supply input is as listed in Table 30.
Pin Function
1 Battery Positive
2 Battery Negative
3 Ground
4 Remote turn-on
Table 30 TT-3042D Power Connector
X2 I/O
The pinout of the I/O connector (15 pole SubD) is listed in Table 31.
Pin Function
1 Distress/Urgent, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
2 Safety, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
3 Routine, 100 Ohm, Open Collector
4 Not Connected
5 +5V DC, 39 ohm
6 GND
7 Arcnet A
8 Arcnet B
9 GND
10 NMEA OUT A or Ready/busy (Controlled by W9)
11 NMEA OUT B
12 NMEA IN A or Serial input
13 NMEA IN B or GND (Controlled by W2)
14 Not Connected
15 Not Connected
Table 31 TT-3042D I/O Connector
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Cable
In case the accompanying Arcnet interconnection cable is not suitable and another cabling has to be
made please observe the guidelines given in the following regarding establishment of an Arcnet. Please
note that the Arcnet system supported is a twisted pair in bus topology.
The Arcnet bus should be wired as a bus meaning that there must be no branches
or stubs. The Arcnet devices attached should be placed like pearls on a string.
The Arcnet bus will have two ends and both of these should be terminated with a
100 Ohm resistor ( 1%). The TT-3042D does NOT contain any termination-
resistor. If needed the termination resistor could be placed in the 15 pole SubD
connector connected to the twisted pair cable. This is the case for the accompany-
ing cable.
Always use shielded twisted pair cables and shielded connectors (otherwise the
EMC specifications are not guarantied to be fulfilled).
The length of the cable making up the Arcnet bus should be no longer than 100
meters.
Minimum spacing between devices connected to the Arcnet bus is 2 meter of ca-
ble.
No more than 8 Arcnet devices (including transceiver) must be connected to the
Arcnet bus.
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Specifications
Indication Visual: LED indicators with dim function. Text

back-light with dim function.
Call reset OK button
Arcnet/serial port DB 15M conn: Arcnet: Twisted pair/bus topology, max
100 meter cable.
Serial port: NMEA 0183 receiver input
optically isolated, NMEA 0183 generator
output or Serial print input with
Ready/Busy control
Printer Type: 112 mm thermal printer with two motors.
Width: 40 char/line normal.
80 char/line compressed.
Speed: 1 l/sec (normal).
Character size: 9 dot high x 7 dot wide.
Print direction: Normal/Reverse, logic seek, word wrap.
Paper roll: Width 112 mm, diam. 48 mm, length 25
m.
Supply Voltage: 10.5-32 V floating DC.
Power: 2.5W standby, 7W printing.
Temperature Operating: -25 to +55 Deg.C
Storage: -30 to +70 Deg.C
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing.
Vibration 2-15.8 Hz: 1.0 mm peak.
15.8-100 Hz: 1.0 g peak.
Dimensions HxWxD: 117.5 mm x 213.9 mm x 57.5 mm.
Weight: 1.3 kg.
Table 32 TT-3042D Technical Specifications
Distress Button Test

When the TT-3000C Maritime system is fully installed, it is recommended to do a distress button test.
The Distress Test Mode facility in the TT-3606E Message terminal (Alt, O, E) allows test of the Distress
Buttons, Distress LED's and wiring. When Distress Test Mode option is selected the Distress Test
Mode message is displayed:

Test Mode

Yes No

Distress buttons are under test.
Cancel the test mode if a real distress alert
needs to be sent.
Cancel?

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Please notice that the message displayed by the Message Terminal asks the operator if distress test mode
should be cancelled. Do not answer yes to this question unless you are absolutely sure that you have
completed distress testing.
In Distress Test Mode the Distress Buttons can be activated and tested without issuing Distress Alerts.
Distress Test Mode is cancelled by pressing the Esc key. After Distress Test Mode is terminated
activating the Distress Buttons will again result in a Distress Alert being send.
TT-3020C Transceiver
Test of the Distress facility on the Transceiver:
Please note that the transceiver has to be in Distress Test Mode before this test is performed.
Otherwise a real Distress Alert is transmitted.
Pressing the Distress button will make the Distress LED flash and will activate an in-
termediate acoustic signal. If the Distress button is held for at least 5 seconds the acous-
tic signal will stop and the Distress LED will light constantly to indicate that a Distress
Alert is send. Please see Figure 1.
TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box
When Distress Test mode is initiated the Remote Alarm Box starts a test sequence. In this sequence the
Distress Msg LED, the buzzer and the MES Fault LED are activated one at a time until the user presses
the buzzer reset button. After that only the buzzer is activated until the Distress Test mode is stopped.
See also 0 Remote Incoming Mail Indication.
Test of the Distress Button on the Remote Alarm Box:
Pressing the Distress button will make the Distress LED flash and will activate an intermediate acoustic
signal. If the Distress button is held for at least 5 seconds the acoustic signal will stop and the Distress
LED will light constantly to indicate that a Distress Alert is send. Observe that the transceiver reacts by
flashing the Alarm LED when the Distress Button has been activated. Figure 25.
TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box
When Distress Test mode is initiated the TT-3042D Remote Alarm Box starts a test sequence. In this
sequence first the Distress/Urgent LED is activated for a few seconds and then all the Safety, Routine
and Mail LEDs are activated for a few seconds. This sequence continues until Distress Test mode is
stopped. While in Distress Test mode the buzzer will generate an intermediate acoustic signal.
Test of the Distress Button on the Remote Alarm Box:
Pressing the Distress button will make the Distress LED flash and will activate an intermediate acoustic
signal. If the Distress button is held for at least 5 seconds the acoustic signal will stop and the Distress
LED will light constantly to indicate that a Distress Alert is send. Observe that the transceiver reacts by
flashing the Alarm LED when the Distress Button has been activated. Please see Figure 29.
General interconnect information
In Figure 30 is an example of the TT-3000C Maritime Capsat System for GMDSS use.
An Integrated Capsat System is delivered with all necessary interconnecting cables, except the cable
between the TT-3020C Transceiver and the TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
TT-3005M
Antenna Unit
Capsat
Alarm I/O
ArcNet
NMEA in/out TT-3042C

Remote Alarm Box
x2
NMEA
TT-3608G x4 ArcNet TT-3608A DC
OKI Printer
Printer Unit TT-3020C I/O
with DC option
Solas GMDSS
Transeiver
Centronics
Floating x5
DC
x3 EIA-232 DC
TT-3606E
x1 Message Terminal
DC
TT-3601E
Keyboard
220V/110VAC
TT-3680B
Power Supply DC
AC/DC
24V DC 225W
Figure 30 Interconnection diagram
The TT-3608A printer can be substituted with the compact printer/alarm panel TT-3042D (please see
section 0) if special requirement exist for a compact solution.
For applications where cables will be handmade by the dealer or the customer it is important to note
that the cable screen should be soldered to the connector frame to prevent static electric shocks. A
complete set of connectors are delivered together with an Integrated Capsat System.
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System Generation
Terminal Mode
The TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver parameters may be accomplished by means of:
TT-3606E Message Terminal.
Computerised equipment.
Handheld terminals, etc.
Please follow the below listed guide lines to set up the connected equipment in a direct terminal
emulating manner.
In terminal emulation mode a ':' prompt appears.
The commands are executed by pressing the <CR> key.
Enter the terminal emulation mode by selecting:
OPTIONS - CONFIGURATION - TERMINAL
Computerised equipment/handheld terminals
Your computer/terminal should display the ASCII characters as they appear being send from the TT-
3020C Capsat Transceiver.
No alphabet or protocol conversion should take place.
Initialise System Parameters

The System Parameters are initialised using the 'set -b' command.
After issuing this command a menu appears with a number of initialisation options.
:set - b<CR>
Init system parameters menu

0 Quit
1 All
2 Basic system parameters
3 EGC Network ID's
4 Data Network ID's
5 LES Network Table
6 Link Test Results
Enter number >
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P A R A M E T E R S
Entering your mobile number

The Mobile Number in the Transceiver is entered using the 'set -u' command.
:set -u ?<CR>
Mobile Number : 492380049
Enter new number >
An Inmarsat-C mobile number is always in the range:

400000000 to 499999999
If you type a number outside this range the Transceiver will ignore it.
You should not attempt to use your equipment before, you have received a mobile number, because the
Mobile Number means that you have been registered in the database for the Inmarsat-C Network.
The Transceiver only uses the mobile number when sending Message Position Reports (see the Message
Handling Software Operators Guide), to indicate which Transceiver originated the position message.
Altering baudrate and protocol settings
The baudrate and protocol settings can be changed by the command :
: se -c
Console-status : 4800,N,8,1
Software handshake : no
:
: se -c ?
Enter parameters as baudrate,parity,databits,
stopbits > 4800,N,8,1
Software handshake Y/N > n
Factory settings is obtained by pressing the Stop button at power-on.
Please notice that changing the baudrate or other protocol settings in terminal mode only changes the
transceiver configuration. It is therefore necessary also to change the Message Terminal serial port
settings to the identical configuration otherwise the system will not function properly.
On the Message Terminal this is done in the Application - System Option Serial Ports menu.
Antenna voltage settings
The available antenna voltage shall be configured depending on
which antenna that is used together with the transceiver. It Table 33 the
configuration based on selected antenna is listed.
Antenna type Transceiver voltage setting
TT-3001B High antenna voltage = 14V DC

TT-3005A High or low antenna voltage
TT-3005M Low antenna voltage = 9 V DC
Table 33 Antenna voltage configuration
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When the Transceiver is transmitting there will be +28 V DC on the antenna connector. When the
Transceiver is receiving there will be either +9 V DC or +14 V DC on the antenna connector.
If a TT-3001B opt.001 Antenna type is used, and it is supplied with +9 V DC, it will not be operational.
The antenna will however not be damaged by this.
In general will a low antenna voltage will lead to a lower power consumption of the antenna.
Low antenna voltage is selected by issuing the command:
se f 0
in the transceiver terminal mode (described in section 0) and high antenna voltage is selected by issuing
the command
se f 1
in the transceiver terminal mode.
If the TT-3005M antenna is used and the antenna voltage is set to high run the transceiver will probably
set-up a warning box stating that the antenna is not connected.
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P A R A M E T E R S
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Commissioning
Introduction
Before attempting to use the equipment, the commissioning papers should be send to the relevant
authority.
It is recommended that a Link Test (or Performance Verification Test in Inmarsat terminology) is run
before using the equipment.
The Link Test automatically verifies that the TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver is capable of both receiving
and transmitting information according to Inmarsat-C specifications. No other tests are required.
The Inmarsat Mobile Number is needed to run the Link Test.
When a new unit is being installed, it is the responsibility of the service technician to verify that the unit
is functioning properly, and that the unit is commissioned and logged into the Inmarsat-C System, at the
end of installation.
You should only attempt to start one Link Test yourself as you have only three commissioning attempts,
and these will be used up if you are not cautious.
The first Login
Your first Login attempt will be recognised by the Network Co-ordinating Station (NCS) and served
normally, (downloading a Land Earth Station (LES) network table into the Transceiver) and inform the
Network Database that the new unit is present and being commissioned.
The TT-3020C Capsat Transceiver is now logged in and ready to work.
Link Test
The Link Test consist of three parts:
Message Reception Test
Message Transmission Test and
Distress Test.
The TT-3020C will automatically perform a distress test without any user intervention.
In the end of the test the Transceiver will receive the link test results.
Details of a Link Test

You should try to start one link test yourself to verify the unit
After a while you will see a message on your screen and on your printer saying:
- Link Test started
and when the MAIL indicator on the TT-3020C front panel starts flashing, the receive test has
commenced.
A test message is then received from the LES by the Transceiver.
After the MAIL indicator has turned OFF, the transmission test begins.
The SEND indicator starts flashing and after a while it will light continuously (the data is being
transmitted) and then starts flashing again.
The SEND indicator will turn OFF when the protocol has finished.
The Transceiver now automatically sends a Distress Alert test.
The printer will give an acknowledgement when the Alert has been sent.
The Transceiver now will wait for the test results to arrive from the LES, and acknowledge the reception
of these by a short transmission (burst).
When receiving the results the screen will display:
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- Link Test finished
and the results will be printed out.

The results of the test can also be viewed with:
- OPTION - LINK TEST
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Index
A
Antenna not connected ................................... 4-5
Distress button ................................................ 2-6
Antenna cable ........................................ 3-8, 3-13
Antenna safe distance ......................... 3-18, 3-21
ArcNet 2-2, 2-11
B
Baudrate ................................................... 2-9, 4-3
C
Cable loss ...................................... 3-8, 3-13, 3-17
Compass safe Distance............................ 2-3, 3-3
D
Distress alert ................................................. 3-42
Distress button .............................................. 3-42
Distress button test....................................... 3-56
Distress indicator ............................................ 2-6
DTE connector................................................. 2-9
DTR and CTS signals ..................................... 2-11
F
Flow control .................................................. 2-11
Fuse 2-4, 3-2
G
Galvanic isolation............................................ 2-9
GMDSS 3-6, 3-11, 3-15
GPS 2-20
I
I/O connector ................................................. 2-11
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L
LES 2-6
Link test ................................................... 5-1, 5-2
Login indicator ................................................ 2-6
M
Mail indicator .................................................. 2-6
Mobile number ......................................... 4-2, 5-1
N
NCS 5-1
NMEA 0183 communication.......................... 2-11
O
On/off features ................................................ 2-4
Operating temperature .......................... 2-2, 3-26
P
Power connector............................................. 2-7
Power indicator............................................... 2-5
Printer port.................................................... 2-18
R
Radar or navigator cables .............3-8, 3-13, 3-17
Remote Alarm/Distress Box.......................... 3-42
Remote power control ............................. 2-5, 2-8
RF grounding ................................................. 2-20
RS-423 ports.................................................. 3-24
S
SafetyNet EGC messages ............................. 3-42
Send indicator................................................. 2-6
Serial communication cable length.............. 2-11
Serial port communication ............................. 2-9
Shipping carton............................................... 1-2
Stop button ..................................................... 2-5
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Storage temperature ....................................... 1-2
T
Technical specifications, TT-3020C ...... 2-1, 3-26
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GROUND THE EQUIPMENT

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT

SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT

COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE

1.1 Initial Inspection 1

1.3 Repackaging for shipment 2

2.1 Technical specifications 1

2.2 Compass Safe Distance 3

2.3 Power requirements 3

2.4 Functional description 3

2.4.1 On/Off features 4

2.4.2 Front indicators and buttons 4

2.5.1 Power connector 5

2.5.2 DTE Communication port 6

2.5.3 I/O Connector 7

2.5.4 Printer port 12

2.6 Built-in GPS (optional) 14

2.6.1 GPS specifications 15

2.7 Mounting bracket 15

3.1 Power requirements 1

3.2 Compass Safe Distance 3

3.3.1 TT-3005M Maritime Antenna 4

3.3.2 TT-3005A Maritime Antenna 7

3.3.3 TT-3001B Maritime Antenna 12

3.3.4 Antenna Mounting Considerations 14

3.3.5 Safety Distance for Antenna Units 16

3.4 TT-3606E Message Terminal 17

3.4.2 TT-3601E keyboard 18

3.5 TT-3680B Power Supply 21

3.6 TT-3608A Hard Copy Printer 23

3.6.1 Mounting plate 23

3.6.2 Roll Paper Stand 24

3.7 TT-3608G Printer Unit 26

3.8TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box (optional) 30

3.8.2 Remote Incoming Mail Indication 35

3.9 TT-3042D Remote Alarm / Printer Unit 35

3.10 Distress Button Test 40

3.10.1 TT-3020C Transceiver 41

3.10.2 TT-3042C Remote Alarm/Distress Box 41

3.10.3 TT-3042D Remote Alarm Distress Box 41

3.11 General interconnect information 41

4.1 Terminal Mode 1

4.1.1 TT-3606E Message Terminal 1

4.1.2Computerised equipment/handheld terminals 1

4.2 Initialise System Parameters 1

4.2.1 Entering your mobile number 2

4.2.2Altering baudrate and protocol settings 2

4.2.3 Antenna voltage settings 2

5.2 The first Login 1

5.3 Link Test 1

5.4 Details of a Link Test 1

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Figure 1 TT-3020C Maritime Capsat Transceiver