Advanced SpaceTrack 4000 Training Learn key aspects of

Advanced SpaceTrack 4000 Training
GVF's award-winning program
encompasses operation,
installation, and maintenance of
VSAT, marine, and mobile/SNG
satellite terminals, in addition to
general satcom theory. GVF
training is a key part of interference
prevention.
Students learn, practice, and
demonstrate their knowledge and
skills with online, interactive,
simulator-driven training modules
developed by SatProf, Inc. Courses
are self-paced and available 24/7.
Hands-on skills testing and
supplementary classroom sessions
are supported by GVF Examiners
and Regional Training Centers
located in every major region of the
world.
The GVF curriculum can be
integrated with your organization’s
own online and classroom training
on a custom portal provided by
GVF, to serve your staff and
customers.
Learn key aspects of how to install, configure, and maintain a Harris CapRock
Communications SpaceTrack 4000-series marine stabilized antenna system through this
online, self-paced, 3-D animated, highly interactive, simulator-driven course. Topics covered
include principles of vessel motion, stabilized antenna operations, and SpaceTrack terminal
details including configuring and monitoring techniques. All equipment is explained,
including the SpaceTrack gimbaled mount, antenna and RF components, control system
components, and navigation system connections. Details on satellite acquisition and
tracking, mount balance concepts, operating modes, performing site surveys, installation and
assembly, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting are covered in depth.
Who should take this course?
This course is appropriate for engineers
and field technicians who are
responsible for installing and
commissioning SpaceTrack marine
stabilized terminals, support staff
interacting with field technicians, and
all personnel who need a solid
understanding of SpaceTrack terminals.
Learn and practice critical
balancing skills using the
realistic 3-D interactive
simulator, with integrated
dynamic inertial physics
model.
Certification demonstrates and
documents your commitment to
peers, employers, customers, and
competitors that you use industry endorsed best practices . It will
give you and your company a
competitive advantage.
Learn about commissioning
the terminal and checking
operation.
Certificate holders may appear in
the Certification Database on the
GVF training website.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND TO REGISTER
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TRAINING CONTENT AND
SERVICES BY
BR-41 (Rev Dec 2014)
Gain complete understanding
of site survey details,
blockage, and heading chart
details.
GVF503T Course Specifications
SUMMARY: Factory-authorized training presenting the detailed knowledge required for installation of Harris CapRock
Communications SpaceTrack 4000 stabilized VSAT terminals. Animation and 3-D simulator-based interactivity are used extensively
to explain concepts and provide realistic skills practice for the student.
CERTIFICATION: Students who pass this course, the prerequisites, and the SpaceTrack Hands-On–Skills-Test (HOST-T) will receive
the GVF Marine Satcom Professional: SpaceTrack Specialist Certification.
PREREQUISITES: GVF 520, 561, and 562T.
DURATION: GVF 503T contains over 200 animated & interactive pages, requiring 5-15 hours study. Includes review quizzes and
final test.
REFERENCE MATERIALS INCLUDED: Students may download and keep various reference documents for SpaceTrack 4000
installation and maintenance as well as the exclusive SatProf Field Handbook for SpaceTrack 4000.
DELIVERY: Animated & interactive HTML/Flash, self-paced, on-line format. Requires Internet access while studying the course
material. High speed access is preferred but is NOT required. Student's computer must have a current browser and the current
version of the Adobe Flash player (free) installed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand general SpaceTrack information and course prerequisites. Compare purposes of front panel and M&C interfaces, navigate front panel menu, understand
how to connect laptop to BDU, navigate M&C menu tree, know the purpose of the different M&C modes, understand Real Time Status screens, move the antenna in
MANUAL mode and DIAGNOSTIC mode. Name and describe the axes of motion, te three gimbal axes and their purposes, identify coarse az, elevation, fine az, and
polarization axis line and motor and bearing, explain proper way to set polarization, understand how system maintains polarization. Name and describe feed
systems, identify main system parts, name which signals pass through rotary joints, explain function of transceiver, BUCs, and LNBs, determine modem IF
frequencies and transceiver LO frequency settings, identify mounting locations for RF systems, name signals carried on IFL cables, explain importance of IFL coax
cable length and DC resistance, explain why extra care required if DC is present on a cable, determine the max length for IFL cables, configure older system
equipped with sliprings for 70MHz signal. Learn function, appearance, location, and connections to ADU, fuse locations and replacement procedure, function,
appearance, locations, and connections of the BDU, wiring, signals, and protocols of cross-decks cables, functions of connectors on BDU interface panel and abovedecks connection plate, purpose, appearance, locations, and mechanical connections of ADTs, function and components of motorized feed, purpose, location,
appearance and adjustments of brakes, function and location of inclinometers, function and location of ARS. Learn why the system is connected to the ship’s GPS
and compass equipment, protocol, voltage levels and physical wiring of NMEA interface, how to connect system to ship’s compass of different types. Be able to
compare and contrast modes of operation, name principle of stabilization, explain sensors and sensor feedback, explain why system needs to know vessel location,
describe calculation of pointing angles, configure system for 70MHz or L-Band operation, set the input attenuation, identify if torque parameters are correctly set.
Be able to define center of gravity and correct pivot point for a system, explain why balanced system stays pointed, why system should be accurately balanced,
identify and locate adjustable weights in system, explain purpose of gimbal motors, and how adjusting weights affects antenna movement. Be able to perform
system balance procedure, explain why unbalanced system should not be in MANUAL mode, list steps to balance system, accurately balance the system, and test
balance. Be able to name the six automatic modes and their normal sequence, name the two test modes, describe system operation in each mode, explain function
of CD signal relating to TRACK mode, connect CD signal from modem to system, set scan parameters. Be able to conduct a site survey, explain the purpose of and
prepare Eclipsing Heading Chart, identify obstructions to satellite beam, determine if objects on vessel obstruct beam, determine maximum IFL length, define
qualifications for connection AC power, describe importance of GPS compass data for system operation. Be able to explain and complete procedure for installing
system, identify correct orientation of plinth, pedestal, hatch, and ladder, describe procedure for lifting system, read moisture indicator, correctly bring cross-decks
cables into radome, define when antenna should be balanced, name connectors and wire colors used in cross-decks cables, correctly terminate cross-decks cables,
adjust AC voltage. Be able to prepare system for initial tests, check voltages and apply power, identify M&C connection points, list tracking parameters and enter
them, know how to connect and disconnect AC power to system, use MANUAL mode to check operation, adjust coarse az, identify which ADTs should be adjusted,
synchronize stepper compass with BDU, test compass and GPS operation, configure tracking receiver and set parameters. Be able to explain why system performs
spiral search, perform cross-pol check, configure transceiver and tracking receiver settings, enable and disable RTI, perform cross-pol check, test RTI, CD, imbalance
readings, and test inertial parameters. Demonstrate how to go to appropriate M&C screens, recognize system error messages, match BDU display errors with faults,
troubleshoot tracking and stepper problems, resolve BDU errors, and identify which bearings require lubrication.
CONTENTS:
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Course Introduction
Configuring and Monitoring
Hardware: Gimbaled Mount
Hardware: Antenna and RF Components
Hardware: Control System Components
Hardware: Navigation Connections
Acquisition and Tracking
Balance Concepts
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Balancing Procedure
Operating Modes
Site Survey
Installation Procedures
Commissioning (part 1)
Commissioning (part 2)
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Final Test
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