Users Manual

Satcube Ku User Manual v2.3-2020
SATCUBE PROPRIETARY
Criteria is set to make sure terminal has been pointed correctly before transmission.
• If OpenAMIP is configured terminal requires the permission from modem to allow
transmission with the L 1 1 criteria. For more information about the L 1 1 criteria please
consult the OpenAMIP documentation.
• Polarization value is pointed to within 0.5 degrees of target value.
• Elevation value is pointed to within 0.5 degrees of target value.
• No alarms are currently present.
• User approval of transmission. Given by turning on transmission.
During transmission the following will also on top of the above described requirements disable
transmission:
• RQ hastily dropping compared to a running average.
• RQ dropping significantly over a longer running average.
e) Prepare for Transmission
Before starting the transmission, make sure the area in front of the
terminal is clear to avoid radiation damage. Follow the safety
instructions described in chapter 3, System safety. When transmission
is turned on a hazard symbol is shown in the display, the hazard
symbol can also be seen in Figure 22.
f) Start transmission
i. via the terminal controls
Hold down the white gear button as can be seen in Figure 18.
NOTE: The radiation hazard symbol on the terminal display indicates when the terminal
transmission is turned ON.
ii. via the GUI
Go to SETTINGS. On this page
you will find a toggle button to turn the transmission ON/OFF described in Figure 31.
Multiple Beam Configuration
• OpenAMIP: Is the terminal to modem communication protocol. GPS and user commands are
sent to the modem and terminal receives satellite position and frequency information.
Figure 22 Hazard symbol,
instructing of a safety
distance of 63 ft in front
of the antenna.