Page 2 - Troll Systems Corporation
NOTICE The information in this document incorporates proprietary rights of Troll Systems Corporation 24950 Anza Avenue Valencia, CA 91355, U.S.A. Any party accepting this document acknowledges that it contains proprietary confidential information and agrees that it shall not be duplicated in whole o...
Page 3 - VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE; Cautions; Table of Contents
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 -1 Summary ...................................................................................................................................1 VanLink Equipment Components ......
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Installation Guide; SUMMARY; Required Hardware
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Introduction Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 P-1 INTRODUCTION This Installation Guide is intended for use with the VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology designed and fabricated by Troll Systems Corpo...
Page 6 - User Manual; Term
INTRODUCTION User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation P-2 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, TERMS Listing of general abbreviations, acronyms, and terms that may be used throughout this document are defined in the following list. Term...
Page 7 - Introduction
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, TERMS VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Introduction Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 P-3 LAT Latitude LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode LNA Low-Noise Amplifier LNG Longitude MICOWV Microwave NEMA National Electrical Ma...
Page 8 - PACKAGING
INTRODUCTION User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation P-4 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 PACKAGING Use the original packaging material used for your TNS3000 network Server if available and in good condition. If you must return your product to Troll System...
Page 9 - CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT; VanLink Component Set-up and Operation; Arial Rounded MT Bold; Warnings; This format is used for general warnings.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Introduction Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 P-5 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT VanLink Component Set-up and Operation The Troll Systems V750 Remote Site Controller and its innovative capabi...
Page 10 - This format is used for warnings which include the risk
INTRODUCTION User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation P-6 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 Cautions Cautions are included to alert the user that damage to the equipment is possible if the instructions in the operational or procedural task are not followed p...
Page 11 - CONTACT INFORMATION; Troll Systems
CONTACT INFORMATION VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Introduction Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 P-7 CONTACT INFORMATION Troll Systems Corporation is committed to providing its customers with quick and friendly service. If you have questions regarding your Tr...
Page 12 - NOTES
INTRODUCTION User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation P-8 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 NOTES
Page 13 - SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS; GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Hazard Advisory Placards/Signs
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Safety Considerations Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 S-1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following general safety precautions are not related to any specific procedures and therefore d...
Page 14 - VanLink Safety Considerations
User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation S-2 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 VanLink Safety Considerations For safety reasons Troll Systems does not offer control of masts. There are, however, methods for implementing safety measures to prevent any damage ...
Page 15 - Safety Considerations; Be Familiar With Resuscitation Techniques
VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Safety Considerations Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 S-3 Be Familiar With Resuscitation Techniques Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation. It is beneficial to ensur...
Page 16 - Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) Components; Figure S–1
User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation S-4 Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) Components Computers, microprocessors, and other solid state components (circuit cards, I/O boards, etc.) which are not clearly marked wit...
Page 19 - SECTION 1; SYSTEM OVERVIEW; through; Figure 1–1. VanLink System ENG Vehicle Configuration
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Overview Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 1-1 SECTION 1 VANLINK SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Troll Systems VanLink remote broadcast van control interface is a comprehensive and dynami...
Page 20 - VanLink System Features; GPS; IMU; Figure 1–2. VanLink IMU Configuration
SYSTEM OVERVIEW User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 1-2 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 1.1.1 VanLink System Features This system enables several operations of the ENG vehicle to be controlled remotely from the broadcast studio including such key functi...
Page 21 - VanLink System Overview; Remote Control from the Studio or Control Center; WAN; Figure 1–3. VanLink Remote Studio Configuration
SYSTEM OVERVIEW VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Overview Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 1-3 1.1.1.1 Remote Control from the Studio or Control Center Comprehensive remote control of ancillary vehicle functions including pan and tilt, vehicle trac...
Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS; Required System Components; Hardware Requirements
SPECIFICATIONS User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 1-4 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 Required System Components 1.2.1.1 Hardware Requirements The VanLink system of comprised of the following hardware components: • V750 - Troll...
Page 23 - SECTION 2
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Requirements Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2-1 SECTION 2 VANLINK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 INTRODUCTION This section provides information detailing the system requirements and theory of operati...
Page 24 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Power Requirements; Rack Space Requirements; Cable Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 2-2 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The Vanlink System components install easily in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Physical characteristics of the Vanlink Sy...
Page 25 - VanLink System Requirements; Running Cables; The V750 cable and connector requirements are as follows:
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Requirements Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2-3 2.3.3.1 Running Cables Cables should only be installed by qualified personnel who are familiar with the electrical requirements and safety ...
Page 26 - Pan and Tilt Cabling and Connector Requirements; on whether or not the model has feedback capability.; Figure 2–2. Typical Network Configuration
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 2-4 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2.3.3.3 Pan and Tilt Cabling and Connector Requirements The pan and tilt cable and connector requirements are as follows (refer to Figure 2–2 ): Twelve (12...
Page 27 - IP Connectivity; Master Controller(s) and TNS Accessibility
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Requirements Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2-5 2.3.3.4 GPS/IMU Connectivity • Cabling consisting of six (6) wires will need to run from the V750 to the GPS/IMU. — It is possible to use e...
Page 28 - Figure 2–3. Typical VanLink Network Configuration
Troll Systems TNS3000 Network Server Studio Network Router INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 2-6 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 Figure 2–3. Typical VanLink Network Configuration NOTE: Port 80 is not required if the EVDO/3G r...
Page 29 - Typical Network Configuration for VanLink; GPS/IMU Mounting Considerations; ) is to provide continuously accurate heading
GPS/IMU ASSEMBLY VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Requirements Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2-7 2.3.5 Typical Network Configuration for VanLink 2.3.5.1 GPS/IMU Mounting Considerations In order for the GPS/IMU to continually provide accurate hea...
Page 30 - VanLink GPS
GPS/IMU ASSEMBLY User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 2-8 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 Figure 2–4. GPS/IMU Assembly 2.4.2 VanLink GPS One of the key functional features of VanLink is its ability to utilize the vehicles current location (Latitude/Longi...
Page 31 - CALIBRATION; Magnetometer Calibration; REMOTE AND LOCAL CONTROL
CALIBRATION VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation VanLink System Requirements Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2-9 2.5 CALIBRATION There are two components of VanLink requiring calibration that need to be performed prior to successful operation of the VanLink operatio...
Page 32 - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS; Transmitter Control / Available Options
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 2-10 Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 2.7 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS In order for VanLink to be effective there has to be GPS coverage and a clear microwave path for ENG operations from where the veh...
Page 33 - SECTION 3
VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE Vanlink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Engineering Drawings Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 3-1 SECTION 3 ENGINEERING DRAWINGS 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section contains top level engineering drawings, such as assembly drawings, schematics, and interc...
