Vector 3,000,000 Power Series User Manual

Nautel NDB Systemsfor theOffshore MarketGary Galbraith, P.Eng.Technical Sales Representative,Navigational Products

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Standard ProductsAMFMNavigationIndustrial RFJ1000 XR3 & XR6 XR12 NX50 NX100-NX800NV3.5, NV5, NV7.5, NV10, NV15, NV20, NV30, NV40Vector Series NDB/

NDB OverviewNon-Directional Radiobeacon Transmitters:Operate in MW band between 190-1250 kHz and 1600-1800 kHzTransmit (AM) beacon/airport identificat

NDB Overview• Used to guide helicopters to offshore platforms and vessels• Helipad antenna provides reasonably efficient radiation, with no vertical o

NDB OverviewADF Receiver:• Located in an airplane or helicopter; consists of a simple frequency selectable receiver, indicator, and rotating antenna•

NDB OverviewAs helicopter approaches NDB, the signal strength increases and the needle indicates the direction of the platform or vessel

NDB Overview• In almost all cases, radiation is omnidirectional• Structures can cause reflections and false readings on cockpit instruments

NDB OverviewNon-Directional Radiobeacon TransmitterAutomatic Antenna Tuning UnitBattery BankBattery ChargerRemote Control/ MonitoringAntenna50 ohm Coa

Corporate History• Design, manufacture, sales and support of 3 product linesNavigational ProductsAM and FM transmitters for radio stationsIndustrial R

Offshore NDB System ComponentsAXESSVector125125 W Beacon125 W BeaconRemote Control/Monitor ApplicationRemote Control/Monitor ApplicationATU500SR125 W

Product ApplicationVECTOR 125• 125 watt transmitter used to guide helicopters to offshore oil drilling platforms or vessels with a bearing via ADF (co

Product ApplicationECMP2 (Extended Control/Monitoring Panel)• used to provide extended remote control and monitoring of the NDB system with connection

Product ApplicationNRB4 (Beacon Monitor Receiver)• used to provide “off-air” monitoring of the NDB system by receiving and monitoring key parameters o

Enhanced Features - Vector System• Patented solution to maintain system coverage regardless of undesirable antenna effects such as salt build-up on in

Enhanced Features - Vector System• Built in Diagnostics allows the user to easily identify fault toLowest Repairable Unit locally or remotely• Non ope

Vector 125W/250W TransmitterExciter/Monitor• Available with Single or Dual Direct Digital Synthesizer, LVPS, modulator driver, keyer, monitor• Analog

Vector 125W/250W Front and Rear ViewAnalog MeterDiagnostic Display and Graphical User InterfaceUser configurable Harmonic FilterDC Power InputAC Power

Vector 125W/250W Power ModuleHighly Efficient Pulse Duration Modulator (PDM)PDM FilterHighly Efficient Class D Power AmplifierImpedance Matching RF Tr

Vector 125W/250W ExciterExciter/Monitor/GeneratorMonitors critical ICAO parameters and contains microprocessor controlled keyer for ease of programmin

40 Year History of Innovation1969Dennis CovillFounds Nautel1994-1996 – Nautel launches super efficient 12 kW - 60 kW FM Transmitters2002 - DRM and IBO

Vector 125W/250W Control/MonitorSonalertProvides user capability to configure alarms to be audibleControl/Display PwbPerforms most of the operations a

Vector Graphical User Interface and DisplayAnalog MeterUser configurable display including, but not limited to, any one of the following parameters: F

Carrier Frequency and Emission Modes• Standard NDB carrier frequency band (190 kHz – 535 kHz) or Extended band (536 kHz – 1250 kHz and 1600 kHz - 1800

Monitor Failure ThresholdsAdjustable threshold normally set so that changeover can occur if:• Carrier power reduces more than 3 dB• Carrier power incr

Harmonics, Hum & Noise, Distortion• Harmonic Levels not exceeding -70 dB relative to carrier when used in conjunction with an ATU500SR or ATU-LP i

Reliability and Repair TimeMTBF Transmitter• Greater than or equal to 12,590 hours for single and 17,640 hours for dual using MIL_HDBK 217E calculatio

Environmental, Climate, and AltitudeEnvironmental LimitsOperating: -10ºC to +55 ºC0% to 95% relative humidityStorage: -30ºC to +70 ºC0% to 95% relativ

Input Power RequirementsVector 125 Single phase 90 V ac to 270 V ac, 50/60 Hz, 500 VA maximum,dc 24V dc @ 12.6A max or dc 48V dc @ 6.3A max

Compliances• Designed with intent to comply with Safety Code 6, IEEE C95.1-1999• Compliance with Industry Canada RSS117• ICAO Annex 10, Volume 1, Part

Options• Dual operation• + 48 V dc back-up operation for Vector 125/250• + 24 V dc back-up operation for Vector 125• External Battery chargers• Extend

Product Lines• MF AM radio broadcast transmitters (both analog and digital)• VHF FM radio broadcast transmitters (both analog and digital)• LF/MF Navi

ATU500SR 125W Antenna Tuning UnitBandwidth Optimization to minimize VSWR, sideband attenuation and distortion as compromise between bandwidth and rang

ATU500SR 125W ATU FeaturesRemote Control/Monitor• Limited capability to be controlled and monitored at the Vector transmitter and remotely via the Vec

ATU500SR 125W ATU FeaturesMTBF ATU500• Greater than or equal to 99,844 hours using MIL_HDBK 217E calculation methods• Field experience indicates MTBF

Vector ATU-LP OverviewFixed Resistive Matching TransformerHigh Voltage Output Insulator and Adjustable Graphite Spark BallsAutomatic Servo Controlled,

Automatic Resistive MatcherServo ControlledMutually Coupled Inductors±2:1 change in resistive load (or 4:1) overall

ATU-LP Enhanced Features• Automatic resistive matcher allows resistive changes in the antenna system such as salt build up on the antenna to be automa

ECMP2 – Extended Control/Monitor• Extended control and monitor functions within a maximum distance of 152 m (500 ft) from the Vector NDB.• 7 visual sy

Vector NDB & ECMP2 InterconnectVector NDBSiteControl/Monitor PWB ECMP2Direct Parallel Wires Connection(max. 152 meters)

Vector NDB RCMS via VR-Link• Economical means of remote control/monitor of one Vector NDB system.• Standard VR-LINK connections to the NDB include RS2

VR-Link - Web Based RCMS• Web based remote monitoring and control of Nautel Vector NDB system • Remote access to alarm/information logs • Email report

Installed Base…over 10,000 transmitters shipped to date!…over 10,000 transmitters shipped to date!• Solid State NDB and DGPS Transmitters+4,200 units

Vector NDB & VR-Link ConfigurationsVector NDBModem (Optional)Modem (Optional)RS232(15 meters max.)VR-LinkWired/Wireless Serial Server (Optional)RS

RCMS via VR-LinkVR- LinkPC(Not Supplied by Nautel)PC(Not Supplied by Nautel)EthernetWired/Wireless Internet Connection (Optional)* ECMP2 (Optional)*In

Typical Offshore RCMS ConfigurationNDBVR-LINKECMP2RS485TCP/IPOffshore VesselOn ShoreRS232orRS422orDial-up/leased line( requires modems)ECMP2Heli-tower

Vector NDB RCMS ApplicationAXESS software - centralized control/monitoring of multiple NDB sites at a NOC

Vector NDB RCMS ApplicationNDB Site #1 NDB Site #2 NDB Site #3NDB Site #4 NDB Site #5 NDB Site #nEthernet/ Dial-upEthernet/ Dial-upEthernet/ Dial-upEt

Vector NDB RCMS ApplicationAxess software used tocontrol/monitor multipleNDB sites

NRB4 & NLA/2 “OFF AIR” MonitorBeacon Monitor ReceiverBeacon Monitor ReceiverNRB4NLA/2Receiving Loop AntennaReceiving Loop Antenna

NRB4 & NLA/2 “OFF AIR” MonitorNRB4 Beacon Monitor ReceiverMonitors:• Presence of Carrier• Presence of Keyed ToneProvides visible alarm if either c

NRB4 & NLA/2 “OFF AIR” MonitorNRB4 Beacon Monitor ReceiverProvides:• Transformer coupled audio output sample• Contact closures for external carrie

NRB4 & NLA/2 FeaturesPrecise and Frequency Agile• Direct Digital Synthesizer • No additional parts required for change of frequency• Excellent sel

Worldwide Navigation CustomersInstalled Nautel Navigation SystemsFAAUSCG USAFUS FHWACCGNAV CanadaAIRSERVICESAUSTRALIAWorld Wide Civil Aviation Authori

Offshore NDB AntennasProduct Antenna TypeWhip Antennas 8 m (26 ft.) - 10.7 m (35 ft.)Nautel CL-HD Helideck Longwire antenna

Whip Antennas• 8 m (26 ft.) - 10.7 m (35 ft.) high• Low Cost• Frequency Agile• Narrow Band can result in problems due to sidebandattenuation and VSWR

CL-HD Helideck Antenna• Designed to suit a variety of Helideck configurations• Designed for Compliance to CAP437• Frequency Agile• Approx. 7.54 pF/m (

Whip Antenna Performance35 ft.(10.7m) whip antenna, 130 pFTransmitter RF Power: 125 wattsATU: ATU500SRRequired Signal Strength: 70 uV/mConductivity ov

CL-HD Helideck Antenna PerformanceCL-HD: 100 - 300 ft (30.5 - 91.5 m), 2.3 pF/ft, 200 ft (61 m) used for estimateTransmitter RF Power: 125 wattsATU: A

Antenna Performance Notes• The minimum bandwidth required for 400 Hz modulation should be in excess of 800 Hz and for 1020 Hz modulation should be in

Offshore NDB System Interconnection Diagram

Key NDB System Configuration Parameters• Carrier frequency (kHz)• Modulation frequency (400 Hz or 1020 Hz)• Identification (Morse) Code• Maximum carri

Other Considerations• Training• Nautel factory• Nautel representative/distributor premises• end user premises• Installation Supervision• end user tech

Contacts - NDB ProductsGary Galbraith, P.Eng.Technical Sales Representative, Navigational [email protected]: +1 902 823 5144Hilary Chis

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