ST6100

Installation Guide

Version 1.0
Issue November 2018
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Configuration Page

ST6100 Installation Guide

Document No: PS_SIG_ST6100_V1.0
Issue No: V1.0
Date: 20 November 2018
Summary: Installation guide for the Pole Star ST6100 transceiver
Author: Charles Canham

Author: Philip Lane 20th November 2018

Technical Review: Moe Ceylan 21st November 2018
Quality Review:

Amendment Record
ISSUE DATE UPDATES AUTHOR

0.1 November 2018 Initial release Charles Canham

1.0 November 2018 Updated diagrams and released Charles Canham

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Table of Contents

CONFIGURATION PAGE - i i
1. EQUIPMENT LIST 1
2. SAFETY NOTICE 1
3. UNIT DESCRIPTION 1
4. INSTALLATION 2
5. SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 4
6. SATELLITE TRANSCEIVER LED AND MOBILE ID 4
7. ST6100 SPECIFICATIONS 5
8. MOUNTING BRACKET 6

List of Figures
1
FIGURE 1: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
2
FIGURE 2: TRANSCEIVER MOUNTING AND LOOK ANGLES
3
FIGURE 3: CONNECTIONS TO TRANSCEIVER
4
FIGURE 4: TRANSCEIVER LED AND MOBILE ID
6
FIGURE 5: TRANSCEIVER MOUNTING BRACKET DIMENSIONS

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ST6100 Installation Guide

Installation of this unit should be undertaken in conjunction with your Fleet Operations
Manager.

1. Equipment List

• 1 x Pole Star ST6100 satellite transceiver

• 1 x 10 core cable, 20AWG with halogen-free, flame resistant PVC jacket
• 1 x stainless steel mounting bracket
• 4 x M4 screws and self locking nuts
• 1 x 2 A fuse and fuse holder
• 1 x 1 g Chemplex 825® silicon grease

You will need to supply:

• 24V dc supply
• Self-amalgamating tape

2. Safety Notice

The procedures in this guide must be observed during installation, operation, service and repair
of this equipment. Failure to comply with these procedures violates safety standards of design,
manufacture and intended use of this equipment. Pole Star Space Applications Limited assumes
no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these procedures.

3. Unit Description

The Pole Star ST6100 is a satellite transceiver with integral GPS receiver. In normal operation, it
sends periodic position reports via the Inmarsat satellite constellation to Pole Star’s web server.

Figure 1 - Schematic Diagram

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4. Installation

For reference, the dimensions of the mounting bracket are shown in Figure 5.

1. Select a suitable location for the transceiver installation, taking into consideration the
following:

• The transceiver requires a clear and unobstructed view of the sky in order to
communicate with the Inmarsat and GPS satellite constellations.

• Obstructions within the look angle range (see Figure 2) are unavoidable in most
marine installations. To minimise obstruction, apply the following rule:

Safe distance = 29 x diameter of obstruction

Example:
For a pole of 10cm diameter, the safe distance is 29 x 0.1 = 2.9 metres.
This rule ensures that the obstruction covers no greater than 2 degrees arc.

• The transceiver must be a minimum of 2 metres from any other communication

system and further if possible.

• The transceiver should NOT be in the line of sight of any high-powered

transmission equipment such as radar scanners.

• Do not install the transceiver in any area designated as a ‘hazardous zone’.

• If supplied transceiver cable is extended the total length should not exceed 30m.

Figure 2 - Transceiver mounting and look angles

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2. Select a suitable 24V dc power source.

3. Remove the 2 A fuse from the fuse holder on the cable (store in a safe place).

4. Securely fasten the mounting bracket to the vessel superstructure and mount the transceiver
on the bracket using the 4 screws and nylock nuts provided. Use silicon grease to protect
the connector pins, attach the connector to the base of the transceiver and seal it with self
amalgamating tape.

5. Run the 10-core cable from the transceiver to the 24V dc power source as shown in Figure 1.

6. Connect the cable to the 24V dc power supply as shown in Figure 1.

7. Replace the 2 Amp fuse in the fuse holder to power the unit up.

8. When the transceiver is powered up the LED will briefly flash (see Figure 4).

Figure 3 - Connections to transceiver

9. Once installed, allow approximately 10 minutes for the first position report to arrive.

10. Confirm that your Fleet Operations Manager (or Pole Star distributor/person responsible for
the operation of the system) has received the position report.

Please Note:
When the vessel is in port there is an increased probability of communication problems as
there is likely to be a high concentration of interference sources from both land and vessel-
based communications equipment. High power VHF, UHF and microwave equipment can all
cause interference problems. Buildings, gantries and other large structures can also cause
problems in port by blocking the line of sight to the satellite.

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5. System Operation and Maintenance

The ST6100 operates automatically and does not require any user intervention in normal
operation.

• When it is powered up, the LED will briefly flash (see Figure 4).

• If the LED is flashing, please check your power supply is providing a constant
24V DC output.

• If you have any problems with the ST6100, please contact your Fleet Operations
Manager (or Pole Star distributor/person responsible for the operation of the
system) giving details of the vessel name, ship owner/company, transceiver
Mobile ID (see Figure 4) and the nature of the problem.

Note:
The ST6100 must NOT be painted as this may inhibit transmission/reception of satellite signals.

6. Satellite Transceiver LED and Mobile ID

Figure 4 - Transceiver LED and Mobile ID

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7. ST6100 Specifications
Physical
Transceiver Dimensions Length: 125.8 mm x Width: 125.8 mm x Height: 48.8 mm
Transceiver Weight 315g

Environmental
Operating Temperature Range –40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature Range –40ºC to +85ºC
Humidity 90% Relative Humidity at 85°C
SAE J1455 (Sec 4.9, 4.2)
Vibration
MIL-STD-810G (Sec 514.6)
Shock (survival) MIL-STD-810G (Sec 516.6)
Transceiver Environmental Rating IP67
Load Dump Protection SAE J1455 (Sec 4.13)

Electrical
Input Voltage 9 to 32V DC
Receive: 59 mA
Power Consumption (Typical. @ 12V DC) Transmit: 652 mA
Sleep:100 uA
Mating Connector ST100030-001

Satellite
Coverage Global
Rx: 1518.0 to 1559.0 MHz
Frequency Range
Tx: 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz
Aquisition: –148 dBm
Sensitivity
Tracking: – 163 dBm
EIRP < 7.0 dBW
Elevation Angle Range -5% to +90%

GPS
Frequency 1575.42 MHz
Channels 16 parallel

Certifications
Inmarsat, FCC, CE Mark, ROHS, IEC 60945, IC, Anatel,
RCM Mark, Mexico
Pending: FFA, MSS Russia, SRRC, Philipines, Korea,
C1D2

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8. Mounting Bracket

Figure 5 - Transceiver mounting bracket dimensions

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