NEW: Supplement course GVF
503E-S1 covers Sea Tel IMA
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.
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documents your commitment to
peers, employers, customers, and
competitors that you use industry -
endorsed best practices . It will
give you and your company a
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systems, including the MXP control
unit.
Advanced Sea Tel Training
Learn key aspects of how to install, commission, operate, and troubleshoot a Sea Tel ’09-
series 3-axis 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 SeaTel terminal details including
configuring and monitoring techniques. All equipment is explained, including the Sea Tel
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 Sea Tel marine
stabilized terminals, support staff
interacting with field technicians,
and all personnel who need a solid
understanding of Sea Tel terminals.
Learn and practice critical
balancing skills using the
realistic 3-D interactive
simulator, with integrated
dynamic inertial physics
model.
Learn about site surveys,
antenna location,
determining blockage zones
and programming them into
the controller.
Complete instruction on the
theory of operation, including
targeting, searching, and
tracking simulations.
 GVF 503E AND 503E-S1 Course Specifications

COURSES: Begin with GVF 503E, which covers the Sea Tel ‘09 series terminal. If you will be installing or maintaining an IMA -
series terminal, you should also enroll in the supplement course GVF 503E-S1.
SUMMARY: Factory-authorized training presenting the detailed knowledge required for installation of Sea Tel 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 SeaTel Hands-On–Skills-Test will receive the GVF
Marine Satcom Professional: SeaTel Specialist Certification.
PREREQUISITES: GVF 520, 561, and 562E. GVF 503E must be completed before commencing GVF 503E-S1.
DURATION: GVF 503E 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 exclusive SatProf reference materials including ACU menu
map, SeaTel configuration record sheet, a Quick Reference Guide, and a SeaTel ’09 series troubleshooting flow chart.
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 SeaTel information and course prerequisites. Know the major components of the
terminal and the role of the Above Deck Equipment and the Below Deck Equipment. Understand antenna axes of motion,
stabilization, PCU stabilization sensors, balance, targeting, searching, and tracking loop components. Understand targeting,
searching, DishScan, tracking performance, external nav/GPS and compass inputs. Be familiar with the 09 terminal block diagram
including ADE and BDE. Understand operation of DAC-2202, Tracking Receiver, Communications Interface, and PCU. Know the Tx
and Rx IF signal flow. Understand the functions of the ACU, Terminal Mounting Strip, Dual Antenna Arbitrator, dual co/cross pol,
LNB and its options, BUC and its options, radome, antenna and its options, dual-antenna option, and understand how hardware
options can be combined as building blocks. Learn which modems are compatible with the 09 series, the necessary connections to
ship’s communication equipment, how power is connected and distributed, what other connections are required including alarms
and blockage inputs, and built-in GPS capability. Learn how to select the ADE position, IFL run location, the BDE position, and how
to obtain vessel operator approvals. Understand all details of ADE, IFL and BDE installation. Understand the details associated with
connecting satellite modems, user equipment, and how to conform to regulatory requirements. Understand terminal power-up
and check out, the operation of DacRemP software, and be able to verify proper GPS, AZ drive, and EL drive operation. Understand
the ACU parameters, how to check balance, how to set up of compass and tracking, how to set up the downlink band and pol
scheme, and how to set up the tracking receiver and search parameters. Discuss blockage, home flag, system setup, Rad Hazard
zones, and system type set up. Understand terminal activation, initial satellite acquisition, auto trim, joining the network, and
lineup testing. Understand the Customer hand-off, cross-pol alignment, functional testing, configuration utilities, and using the
internal HTML page. Understand troubleshooting procedures, faults, corrective actions, maintenance and repair, balancing, and
adjusting counterweights.

CONTENTS (503E) CONTENTS (503E-S1)

1. Using the Learning System 10. Gyro Compass and Tracking 1. Course Introduction
2. Course Introduction Setup 2. Hardware and Software
3. Theory of Operation 11. Home Flag, Blockage, and System 3. External Connections
4. Hardware Setup 4. Setup and Alignment
5. Site Survey 12. Activating the Terminal
6. Installing the Above Decks 13. Cross-pol Alignment
Equipment 14. Testing
7. Installing the Below Decks 15. Balancing
Equipment 16. Configuration Utilities
8. Connecting the Satellite Modem 17. Troubleshooting
9. Power-up and Checkout 18. Maintenance

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