Advanced Marine Engineering Department
Introduction to Satellite Communications & Marine VSAT
CC’s professional marine engineering training develops practical expertise in satellite communication, digital communications, marine VSAT systems, stabilized antennas and maritime connectivity.
TCM 140 - Introduction to Satellite Communications & Marine VSAT
Course Reference
TCM 140
Duration
5 Days
Venue
Marriott Islamabad
Course Description
This training course will introduce the basics of digital communication and VSAT systems, explaining the particularities of Marine VSAT Systems and Stabilized Antennas. It will focus in operation of Marine VSAT systems with hands-on labs and exercises and in troubleshooting using real Marine VSAT antennas and equipment. The use of the Spectrum Analyzer will be shown for a better faultfinding.
Course Objectives
- Describe VSAT service characteristics and manage the service using Custom Support Portal.
- Describe and compare the parameters that characterize a VSAT service.
- Predict the operation of a marine VSAT system under normal conditions.
- Identify the hazards involved when working with marine VSAT systems.
- Perform a basic site survey and evaluate existing installations conditions.
- Configure and operate marine VSAT systems.
Who should Attend?
- Practising engineers
- Information technologists
- Operation staff
- Anyone who needs a technical introduction to SATCOM and VSAT
Course Syllabus
Day 1
- VSAT Fundamentals
- Digital communication techniques
- Radio frequency link
- Satellites for VSAT networks
- VSAT Networks
- VSAT network earth station
- Networking essentials
- Ethernet LAN
- IP Networking
- WAN
- Networking tools
- Other network services
Day 2
- Broadbeam VSAT
- OmniAccess network
- Quality of Service
- Customer Support Portal
- OmniAccess NOC
- Plexus UNITY
- Marine VSAT Stations
- VSAT Stabilized antennas
- Navigational systems
- Modem
- Antenna-Modem interface protocols
- Dual antenna configuration
Day 3
- Marine VSAT Systems Introduction
- Marine VSAT system ADU and BDU
- Marine VSAT operating theory
- Safety in Marine VSAT
- Marine VSAT system installation basics
- Marine VSAT Systems Operation
- System settings
- Satellite settings
- Commissioning process
- Dual systems operation & balancing
- BUC access
Day 4
- Cabling
- Coaxial cables
- RF cables performance
- Ethernet cabling
- Spectrum analyzer measurements
- Functional tests and health checks
- Functional tests
- Preventive maintenance
- Dual systems
- Software upgrades
- Sea trials
Day 5
- Marine VSAT System troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Troubleshooting tools
- Troubleshooting dual systems
- Replacing components