User guide

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WHAT TO EXPECT
The antenna has a self-calibration and
startup routine. User intervention is not
required after the initiation of this process.
Under normal operating conditions the
antenna will determine its absolute location,
find its predetermined reference satellite,
then find and lock onto the desired data
satellite. Satellite LOCK can be determined by
a message on the display unit showing LOCK
XXX.X with XXX.X being the desired satellite.
PERFORMANCE TIPS
If after a number of unsuccessful scans or
several minutes have passed and no “LOCK”
indication is present on the display:
 Turn off power and check cable and
power connections to all equipment,
being careful to observe all warnings.
Ensure the satellite modem is connected
properly. Reapply Power.
 Ensure there is a clear, unobstructed
view towards the equator relative to the
antenna’s position.
 Check leveling of antenna. Auto-
correction software will accommodate
up to ±10
o
of error in the mounting
plane of the antenna. Begin the process
again.
 If the controller display shows “LOCK”
and Voice is available and Internet
access is not available, check IP
addressing of your computer and set to
“DHCP”.
50-60 Hz
110-220V AC
Single Phase
RX – (BLUE)
IFL
(Inter Facility Link Cable)
DISPLAY
UNIT
ACU
ODU
PWR
IDD
ANT
TX – (RED)
BUC
GPS
COMPASS
LNB
P
E
D
E
S
T
A
L
BASE
SAT MODEM SERIAL
TX RX
MOD
PC
Controller / Power
IDU
LAN
EQUIPMENT
NOTE THE FOLLOWING WARNING
Do NOT connect or disconnect the RG6 Coaxial cables or antenna controller cable while power is
applied to any connected equipment. Turn off all power before connecting or removing cables.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the system.
TURN KEY OPERATION
 Deploy
 Connect antenna as shown above. (The MOD-SERIAL cable is required for modems using GPS
input. It may be a DB9-DB9 or a DB9-RJ45 w/a RJ45 jumper cable, depending on modem style.)
 Apply power from the tabletop power supply or the 1U rack mount power supply (whichever
applies).
 Once the control panel interface displays “READY”, press “+” and hold for 2 seconds.
 Stow
 Press the MAIN button until the display reads “READY”.
 Observe green LEDs on the controller interface panel. If necessary, push “Run” once for
“Ready/Idle” to be displayed.
 Press the “-” button and hold for 2 seconds; allow antenna to fully stow.
 Remove power from the antenna by turning off power to the power supply or the 1U rack
mount panel (whichever applies).
 Once power is removed, disconnect any cables necessary for transporting the antenna.