Page 1 Completed by (Name/Signature): ____________________________________ Date: _________ HiSeasNet Maintenance Visit Report Ship Visited: R/V Oceanus Ship Location/Port: Woods Hole, MA Date(s) of work: September 15 – 18 , 2007 Work performed by: Karl Kapusta Visit Purpose: Ku-Band Antenna Maintenance Visit and check tracking issues. The ship had just returned from operation in the Mediterranean Ocean using a different satellite and Teleport services. The Seatel antenna tracking system was changed back to operation on Satmex 5 but was not tracking correctly. Major reported symptom was an AGC level lower than the Threshold level. DAC 2200 was due to be replaced under warranty. The original controller had a faulty on/off power switch. The ship left for the Mediterranean Ocean before a replacement could be delivered, so the change out occurred as soon as the ship returned to Woods Hole as part of the regular maintenance visit.
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Completed by (Name/Signature): ____________________________________ Date: _________
HiSeasNet Maintenance Visit Report
Ship Visited: R/V Oceanus
Ship Location/Port: Woods Hole, MA
Date(s) of work: September 15 – 18 , 2007
Work performed by: Karl Kapusta
Visit Purpose: Ku-Band Antenna Maintenance Visit and check tracking issues.
The ship had just returned from operation in the Mediterranean Ocean using a different satellite and Teleport
services. The Seatel antenna tracking system was changed back to operation on Satmex 5 but was not tracking
correctly. Major reported symptom was an AGC level lower than the Threshold level.
DAC 2200 was due to be replaced under warranty. The original controller had a faulty on/off power switch. The
ship left for the Mediterranean Ocean before a replacement could be delivered, so the change out occurred as
soon as the ship returned to Woods Hole as part of the regular maintenance visit.
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Completed by (Name/Signature): ____________________________________ Date: _________
Maintenance Checklist Antenna Equipment (ignore SeaTel/Ship-specific points with * for fixed antennas) Initials Action Notes/Discussion
KK Take photo of radome exterior * Complete
KK Verify air conditioner is in working order, repair as
needed *
N/A – no air conditioner installed
KK Confirm/Set final air conditioner temperature set point
(85 deg F) *
N/A
KK Inspect or change air conditioner filter * N/A
KK Visual inspection of radome (cracks, abrasions, caulk,
leaks, excessive grime, etc.), repair as needed *
Complete - no visible damage
KK Visual inspection of radome base, legs, and connection
to ship (rust, warping, etc.), repair as needed *
Complete – no visible damage or rust
KK Take photo of dome/hub interior Complete
KK Perform SeaTel or Vertex service bulletin
upgrades/repairs
Complete
KK Inspect reflector, repair as needed Complete – good condition
KK Check antenna balance, adjust as needed * Complete – balance OK
KK Inspect antenna equipment/frame for water or rust,
repair as needed
Complete – the isolation springs were
found to be loose. The bolts inside the
springs that hold the pedestal
mounting plate to the base plate were
loose. All bolts were checked and the
nuts were tightened. Seatel was
informed of this issue and supported
the tightening solution
KK Inspect antenna equipment/frame for loose weights and
hardware, repair as needed *
Complete – all weights & hardware
were tight and secure
KK Lube/grease/treat any joints as necessary N/A
KK Inspect antenna equipment and wiring harness for loose
cables, repair as needed
Complete
KK Verify power level to pedestal/motors Complete
KK Verify pedestal breaker works, repair as needed Complete
KK Verify acceptable antenna/controller Power-On Self
Test (POST)
Complete
KK Sweep antenna through entire Az and El ranges Complete
KK Take photo of rack gear front Complete
KK Record DAC/controller parameters Complete – see attached
KK Verify DAC parameters are accessible, correct, and
saved *
Complete
KK Verify that GPS inputs to DAC function (if GPS is
operational) *
Complete
KK Verify that gyro inputs to DAC function (if gyro is
operational) *
Complete
KK Verify correct conscan or dishscan settings, adjust as
needed *
Complete – Dishscan in operation
KK Verify reasonable blackout zone, adjust as needed * Complete – None programmed
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Completed by (Name/Signature): ____________________________________ Date: _________
Initials Action Notes/Discussion
KK Verify reasonable search limits or safety stops for given
location and satellite, adjust as needed
Complete
KK Check Az/El trim values, correct as needed to get
longitude search close *
Complete – Values reset – see
attached
KK Take photo of rack gear rear Complete
KK Inspect cabling and connectors behind and around rack
gear, repair as needed
Complete
KK Locate spares kit. Verify completeness of the kit, note
missing parts. *
Complete – No spares
KK Upgrade SeaTel/controller firmware with maintenance
releases as necessary
Complete – None required
KK Upgrade old ships with Conscan to Dishscan as needed
