9205 - Quick Guide

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Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Fugro Seastar 9200/9205 DGPS Receiver Quick guide
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Fugro Seastar
9200/9205
DGPS Receiver
Quick Guides
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Table of Contents
Seastar 9200/9205 Quick Guide (Receiver & Fugro webpage)

I. To Check Serial number of the 9205
II. To view Satellite set & Signal strength of 9205
III. To change Satellite for 9205
IV. To check signal expiry for 9205
Seastar 9200/9205 Receiver Basic Information
Fugro Satellite Coverage Map & Worldwide L-Band Services List
Fugro Android APP – Fugro Beam
Troubleshooting Guide
Antenna & Cable Installation Guide
Setup Procedure to Connect 9205 to your PC/ Laptop
Fugro Contact Information

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A) Receiver
1) To Check Serial number of the 9205
- On the main display, press arrow down to scroll to the Serial Number menu to view the serial number of
the 9205 receiver.
- Press arrow right once to view the internal serial number (Omnistar S/N) for signal activation
- Press Esc a few times to back to main display.

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2) To view Satellite set & Signal strength of 9205
Main display of receiver Signal strength for the

satellite set. Ensure it is
between 40 ~ 50 which
is ideal.
Satellite set for 9205
3) To change Satellite for 9205

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4) To check signal expiry for 9205
- On the main display, press arrow down to scroll to the Expiry menu to view the Expiry date of the 9205
receiver.
- Press Esc a few times to back to main display.

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B) FUGRO Webpage
1) To Check Serial number of the 9205
- On the Fugro Webpage top left/right corner, you can view the serial number of the 9205 receiver.
- Click Fugro follow by subscription to view the internal serial number (Omnistar S/N) for signal activation
Internal Serial number

(Omnistar S/N)
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2) To view Satellite set & Signal strength of 9205
- On the Fugro Webpage, click Fugro to view the satellite set and signal strength of the satellite set.
Satellite set
Signal Strength
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3) To change Satellite for 9205
- On the Fugro Webpage, click Fugro follow by configuration to change the satellite under “SV name”.
- Click the dropdown list under the SV name and select the desired satellite to change.
- Once satellite is set, click OK.
Select from the dropdown

list from “SV name” to
change satellite
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4) To check signal expiry for 9205
- On the Fugro Webpage, click Fugro follow by subscription to view the signal expiry for HP/XP and VBS
subscription.
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Guide to check Basic Information on the Seastar 9200/9205 receiver
The Receiver Home screen
Upon booting successfully, the receiver will show the main screen. The top row of the main screen will show the
current operation. (Subscription & GPS/GLN Satellites)
The second row of the main display indicates the accuracy status indicator and the Fugro L band satellite which the
unit is set with its corresponding signal power. (Refer to sample below)
Indicates type of subscription: No of GPS Satellites tracked. No of Glonass Satellites tracked.

HP, XP, G2 (if Glonass option (It needs 3 to 4 satellites to (0 means that Glonass option is
installed) and VBS calculate position. 4> is good. not installed/enabled)
Accuracy Indicator: Fugro Geostationary Satellite

H0.147 means 0.147m, and Signal Strength: 40>
which is 14.7cm means good signal
If Glonass option is enabled
If Glonass option is enabled, the

Subscription shows G2,
receiver will track GLN satellites
meaning GPS+ GLN
(It needs 3 to 4 satellites to
calculations.
calculate position. 4> is good.
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If subscription is expired
Upon expiry, the main display will still show subscription signal (G2, XP, HP, VBS) for approximate 5 minutes. After
that, subscription will turn to Auto, meaning Raw GPS, and states EXPIRD beside it.
GPS/GLN Satellites will not be

shown anymore. Instead, it will be
Subscription will turn to showing a blinking (EXPIRD)
Auto from G2, XP, HP, VBS
Accuracy indictor will

be very high as there is
no more correction.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES OF POOR SIGNAL STRENGTH / SIGNAL LOST

On Fugro Receivers
1. Problem on AERIAL SIDE (antenna cable and antenna)
a. Poor & Deteriorated condition or Defective RF antenna cable, connector and connector joints
During installation, antenna connections and joints are tight and sealed with rubber tape to maintain watertight integrity.
Due to passage of time, cable connection can be loosen due to vibration, water starts to sip inside the cable, corrosion
builds up and problem of poor or lost signal starts. Sometimes problem can be intermittent. This is noticeable when the
receiver works them suddenly will lose signal after it rains.
b. Defective antenna
Remedy:
1) Check Antenna and antenna cable as an assembly using a Multimeter
• Disconnect the antenna cable connection from the back of the receiver. (Note: Turn-OFF the receiver first)
Disconnect power cable
Disconnect Antenna cable from receiver
Using a multimeter, put the Red test lead on the center pin and the black test lead to shell.
The resistance reading will be increasing. Reverse the test lead position, the reading will be
decreasing. This is a capacitance effect inside the antenna and this shows a good antenna.
Some antenna resistance reading has

a fix resistance when measure with a
multimeter.
• If the resistance reading is shorted (zero ohms) or open (infinity ohms), there could be a problem on the cable, cable
connection and/or antenna is defective
Additional Info: Fugro receiver’s antenna connector has a DC voltage to provide power to the antenna LNA amplifier.
If voltage is not present, RF section circuit of the receiver is defective and receiver will not receive GPS and DGPS
signals.
Using a multimeter, measure the voltage (VDC) of the antenna output at the back of the receiver.
RED test lead on the center pin, Black test lead on the shell: Measured dc voltage varies on the receiver model.
Standard is about 5vdc, 9vd or 12vdc
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2) Check Antenna and antenna cable as an assembly by swapping
• If Antenna cable and joints are suspected to be the cause, isolation of the cause can be easily pinpointed when the
vessel have dual system.
• Swap the aerial from working receiver to the problem receiver. If the problem receiver works, it’s confirmed that the
problem can be the antenna cable, joints or the antenna.
3) Checking of Antenna cable and connectors
• Check cable connector joints and antenna connector joints for corrosion or water ingress. Clean as necessary.
Picture 1 show a heliax type cable where water sipped inside due to deteriorated rubber tape sealing
causing loss of signal and needs replacement.
• While connectors are disconnected from the antenna, using a multimeter, check if cable center pin and shell is open
and not shorted.
• Using a multimeter, check continuity of the cable by shorting the center pin and the shell at one end and measure the
shell and center pin at the other end. Result should be a “short”
4) Checking of Antenna only

• Use a multimeter, measure the resistance of the antenna at the antenna connector. IT IS DEFECTIVE if
measurement is “shorted” or “open”.
• Put the Red test lead on the center pin and the black test lead to shell. The resistance reading will be increasing.
Reverse the test lead position, the reading will be decreasing. This is a capacitance effect and this shows a good
antenna.
• Some antenna resistance reading has a fix resistance when measure with a multimeter.
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2. ANTENNA IS BLOCKED – NO DGPS SIGNAL (No correction)

When the vessel is near a platform or tall structure, there is a tendency that the geo-stationary satellite broadcasting
Fugro correction is blocked.
Signal power indication of the Fugro receiver could be showing very low or 0 percentage. If this happen, the receiver
loose lock to the satellite and correction signal will not be received.
Remedy
If blockage is suspected, try to use other geo-stationary satellite available in the area. Then check the signal strength.
In worst case scenario where the area has only two available satellites and the other satellite is blocked, TEMPORARY
use only one satellite for both receivers, at least, two receivers are still working.
There are three high power beam satellites where coverage is overlapping in Asia Pacific Region: AUSAT (location:
143° 30’ E), IOR (location: 064° 00’E) and POR (location: 178° 00’ E).
In pictures 2 & 3 below: The Vessel is near the platform. Onboard, two Fugro receivers. One unit is locked to IOR and
the other unit is on POR. The one on POR could have problem receiving the correction since the antenna is blocked
by structure. For this instance, it is best to use other available satellite like AUSAT.
Picture 1: POR is blocked by rig
Picture 2: Since POR is blocked, use AUSAT instead

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3. ANTENNA IS BLOCKED – NO GPS SIGNAL
A minimum of four satellites is required to calculate a 3-dimensional position. In general it can be said that every
increase in the number of visible satellites will result in an increase in the systems’ accuracy.
As the GPS satellites orbit the earth the number of visible satellites will change in time.
The GPS constellation has been designed to provide a minimum of 4 visible satellites at any location at all times.
The number of visible GPS satellites can be decreased due to blockage by objects such as Oil rigs and tall structures.
Less than 4, there will be no position fix.
If there is no position fix, GPS correction is no use. Receiver will not work….. No position to correct.
Since there are many visible GPS satellites at any location at all times, blockage of ALL GPS satellite from platform or
tall structure in the middle of the ocean is seldom. Unless the vessel is between two tall structures on both sides of the
vessel especially when it is in shipyard or in port, then it may track less than 4 GPS satellites.
Actually, it helps to check if the aerial is good or bad. If the receiver is receiving GPS satellites, means the aerial is
working.
Picture 3: Only Two GPS satellites are in view. Not enough GPS satellites. No position fix.
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4. Signal Interference
Although the Fugro receiver and antenna has been designed to provide optimal system performance under most
circumstances, due to the nature of radio communications it is possible, that the system performance degrades as a
result of local signal interference sources.
When interference levels are too high, the receiver may even lose lock to either or both the Fugro geo-stationary
satellite (L-band signal) or the GPS satellites (L1 and L2 Bands).
Interference sources include radio and television transmitters, radars, microwave ovens, poorly shielded spark plugs
and aeronautical radio navigation systems, in short: any device producing electromagnetic energy (directly or through
harmonic frequencies) in the 1525 - 1580 MHz band.
Signal interference problem is intermittent and very tricky to troubleshoot. Sources can be internal or external.
Internal sources can be from Mini M, Vsat, satellite phones. Most likely to happen when a new sat phone is install
onboard and transmitting near a GPS/DGPS antenna. This interference can cause total knock-off of both GPS and
DGPS signals.
External Source can be transmission from other vessels or rig nearby or telecommunication installation on shore.
Suggested remedy:
For internal source: monitor if the interference happen when any satellite transmitter is transmitting.
For external source: Monitor if GPS/DGPS signals on both Fugro receivers and other GPS receivers like Furuno,
Magnavox … are knock-off. Move away from the area and monitor if the receivers works again.
Picture 4: Signal transmissions from outside sources. Example below:

Vessel is currently on berth, other vessels around the area are possible sources of signal interference from
transmitting equipment. GPS and DGPS signal can be knocked off by the interference signal.
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5. Erratic Operation of the Receiver
a. Power ON and OFF the receiver just like a normal computer that hangs-up.
b. Clear the unit’s memory ram by doing a factory default setting. Refer to Receiver Manuals for factory default
procedure. Note: before doing the factory default, the configuration settings of the Fugro receiver must be recorded.
This will be used as reference to restore original setting. Contact Fugro customer support for assistance.
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Guide on Ideal Antenna Location
1. Antenna should ideally be located on top of the mast / or highest practical point that will give a good
view of the horizon with no other obstructions.
2. Antenna must be mounted away from transmitting antennas of any frequency. Closer
positioning may cause interference
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Guide for RF cable installation
1. When connecting RF pigtail cable (short cable) to the main RF cable (long cable) ensure that after
connecting the cable cover with Rubber tape to protect from water ingress.
2. When connecting the RF pigtail cable (short cable) to the Antenna connector ensure that it is
properly sealed with rubber tape to avoid water ingress.
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Setting up Procedure for Interfacing

Seastar 9200/9205 to your PC/ Laptop
Check if you have VPN Secure client you must disable it first.
On the lower right side of your PC or LAPTOP right click the Secure client icon and
Go to TOOLS and tick DISABLE SECURE POLICY (as seen below)
CLICK YES
On your Pc go to network connections and on the local area connection click the icon
And double click the internet protocol (TCP/IP)

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Type in the following Ip address, subnet mask, and gateway
Click ok
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Connect Cat5 cable between PC LAN port and 9200-G2 unit’s Ethernet port.
Note: Switch OFF and Power “ON” again the 9200 unit.
This should appear on the lower right side of your PC.

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OPEN MOZILLA FIREFOX OR INTERNET EXPLORER
a. IF using MOZILLA FIREFOX. Make sure you check the following:
Click TOOLS, Click options, click Advanced and click NETWORK you can see below.
Click on SETTINGS.
Makes sure you follow the settings above.

Tick NO PROXY.
CLICK OK…
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b. IF YOU ARE USING INTERNET EXPLORER:

Click tools, click internet options,
Click connections
Click on LAN Settings.
Follow above settings make sure that nothing is ticked. Click OK

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IF YOU ARE USING INTERNET EXPLORER

Type this address http://169.254.1.0
On the Username type: admin

Password: password
IF YOU ARE USING MOZILLA FIREFOX

Type this address http://169.254.1.0
On the Username type: admin

Password: password
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Click OK.
NOTE: If you are still unable to connect or you still cannot see the
The above authentication
Reboot the 9200 unit and connect again by typing the address on the web
browser http://169.254.1.0
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You are now connected to the Seastar 9200 Fugro Webpage….

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Fugro Contacts information
Contact us
CUSTOMER SUPPORT Singapore Office:
Phone: +65 65425001

Technical Support Email: fsp.support@fugro.com.sg
Technical Support 24h Duty Phone +65 82237098
Support Engineers:
Yeo Lee Yip email: YeoLY@fugro.com.sg contact number: +6596448094

Adib Adam email: a.adib@fugro.com.sg contact number: +6598354687
Brian Garcia email: b.garcia@fugro.com.sg contact number: +6597289811
CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND 24HR HELP LINE
NCC PERTH AUSTRALIA

Phone: +618 93229138 or +61 (0)8 9445 0000
E-mail: perth.ncc@fugro.com
Fugro Seastar Norway: + 47 21 50 14 20

Email: seastarservice@fugro.no

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Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Seastar 9200/9205 Quick Guide (Receiver & Fugro webpage)

Seastar 9200/9205 Receiver Basic Information

Fugro Satellite Coverage Map & Worldwide L-Band Services List

Fugro Android APP – Fugro Beam

Antenna & Cable Installation Guide

Setup Procedure to Connect 9205 to your PC/ Laptop

Fugro Contact Information

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

1) To Check Serial number of the 9205

- Press Esc a few times to back to main display.

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

2) To view Satellite set & Signal strength of 9205

Main display of receiver Signal strength for the

Satellite set for 9205

3) To change Satellite for 9205

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

4) To check signal expiry for 9205

- Press Esc a few times to back to main display.

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

1) To Check Serial number of the 9205

Internal Serial number

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

2) To view Satellite set & Signal strength of 9205

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

3) To change Satellite for 9205

- Once satellite is set, click OK.

Select from the dropdown

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

4) To check signal expiry for 9205

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Guide to check Basic Information on the Seastar 9200/9205 receiver

The Receiver Home screen

Indicates type of subscription: No of GPS Satellites tracked. No of Glonass Satellites tracked.

Accuracy Indicator: Fugro Geostationary Satellite

If Glonass option is enabled

If Glonass option is enabled, the

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

GPS/GLN Satellites will not be

Accuracy indictor will

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF POOR SIGNAL STRENGTH / SIGNAL LOST

1. Problem on AERIAL SIDE (antenna cable and antenna)

1) Check Antenna and antenna cable as an assembly using a Multimeter

Disconnect power cable

Disconnect Antenna cable from receiver

Some antenna resistance reading has

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

2) Check Antenna and antenna cable as an assembly by swapping

3) Checking of Antenna cable and connectors

4) Checking of Antenna only

Fugro Satellite Positioning Pte Ltd

2. ANTENNA IS BLOCKED – NO DGPS SIGNAL (No correction)

Picture 1: POR is blocked by rig

Picture 2: Since POR is blocked, use AUSAT instead