User manual

SM User Manual January 2004
Software Release 4.1
NOTE: The arm is molded to receive and properly aim the module relative to the aim of the
dish. Use stainless steel hose clamps for the attachment.
Stainless steel
hose clamps
Reflector dish arm
Figure 31: SM attachment to reflector arm
5. Use stainless steel hose clamps or equivalent fasteners to lock the SM into position.
6. Connect the module to an Ethernet/Power port on the computer.
7. Unlock the module from the locked down state.
8. On the computer, access the Alignment page of this module.
9. In the RF Carrier Frequency field, select the frequency that the AP transmits.
10. In the RSSI Only Mode field, ensure that the Disabled button is selected.
11. For coarse alignment of the SM, either
a. use the LEDs in the module as follows:
(1) On the computer, click Enable Aiming Mode.
NOTE: This places the module into the Normal Aiming Mode. The module
is automatically placed into the Operating Mode after 15 minutes. To
return the module to the Operating Mode before this interval has expired,
click Disable Aiming Mode. To return the module to an aiming mode after
this interval has expired, click Enable Aiming Mode.
(2) At the module, observe the six status LEDs in the module. See Figure 29 on
Page 69.
(3) Move the module slightly in the vertical plane until the largest number of LEDs is
lit. See Table 11 on Page 70.
b. use the Audible Alignment Tone feature (Release 4.0 and later) as follows:
(1) On the computer, click Disable Aiming Mode.
(2) Connect the cable from the Canopy Alignment Tool Headset kit to the RJ-11 port
of the SM.
(3) Connect the Alignment Tool Headset, and earpiece, or a small battery-powered
speaker to this RJ-11 cable.
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