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v60E - Maritime VSAT Antenna System
6.4 Antenna System Conguration
For the proper operation of the satellite communication system, the required components must be
connected as shown in the gure. Separate purchase of a satellite modem and ship’s gyrocompass may be
needed.
Figure 17: Antenna System Conguration
6.4.1 Single Antenna System Conguration
The basic system consists of one VSAT antenna and one ACU. Connect the cables according to the
following conguration.
Above Decks
Below Decks
ACU
Antenna
Modem
(Not supplied)
Tx Rx
Antenna
RF Connector
(Tx, Rx, 48 VDC Power)
iDirect X7 Modem
(OpenAMIP)
AC 100~240V
100~240 VAC
Ship's Gyro
(Not supplied)
LAN
NMEA Input
0183 (GYRO)
Modem
Tx
Modem
Rx
NOTE
The dual antenna system is not congurable with this system.