Broadcast IP Systems Avanti System User manual

Avanti System
A step-by-step Guide
Simple instructions on how to set up and test an i-Direct terminal for use on the Avanti platform

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CONTENTS:
ANTENNA SET-UP (Holkirk TP100)
Tripod Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 2
Antenna Reflector Assembly .................................................................................................. 6
Antenna Alignment (using MPAD pointing aid) ................................................................... 13
Antenna Allignment (using i-Site)......................................................................................... 16
LOADING AN OPTION FILE........................................................................................................ 22
LOADING NEW FIRMWARE ...................................................................................................... 24

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ANTENNA SET-UP (Holkirk TP100)
Tripod Assembly
Open Case 1
Reflector base petal
Antenna petal stack
Tri-pod mount
Open Case 2
L-Band cable
GPS
MPAD (cable) MPAD
(pointing aid)

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Unpack the Quick deploy mount
Insert the tripod king post into the tripod legs
Secure with 3 thumb screws at the base of the tripod
Remove tripod from case 1
TIP: Try turning the
assembly over and resting the
head on the ground
Potential finger trap as the
king post enters the tripod legs -
be careful
TIP: Ensure the tripod leg
spider is in line with under-cut on
king post

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Remove the feed arm assembly from the flight case and attach to the tripod
Secure the feed arm with Vee-clamps
Remove feed-arm assembly
from case 2.
Ensure the feed arm is
tensioned evenly

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Raise the backing structure and lock into position with the securing dowels (X2)
Extend the transceiver cartridge
Unfold the feed arm/transceiver assembly
Potential finger trap as
the feed assembly is extended
NB: These surfaces must be
parallel (as shown) for correct
antenna geometry

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Antenna Reflector Assembly
Remove the base petal and the centre petal from the antenna bag
Secure base petal to the antenna hub with latched over centre clamp
Locate antenna base petal into backing structure knife edge location

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Secure the antenna to the backing structure with thumb nut (X2)
Start to assemble the reflector petals using the reflector edge clips

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Front view of the first petal assembly
Repeat for petal 2

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Repeat for petal 3

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Repeat for petal 4
Repeat for petal 5
The antenna is now ready for pointing.
Set the elevation using the rear adjustment handle
The Inclinometer is terrain levelling and will compensate for uneven ground conditions

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The elevation can be locked off to ensure robust operation
The course azimuth can be set and locked off using the azimuth brake

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Fine adjustments to Azimuth can be made with the Azimuth fine adjust handle
Final Azimuth lock off

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Antenna Alignment (using MPAD pointing aid)
Connect L-Band RX cable from transceiver to RX connector on the Idirect X5 modem.
Connect RJ45 connector to the
CONSOLE port of the Idirect X5 modem
& the other end to the GPS module on
the feed arm.
Connect the MPAD with the interconnection cable to the GPS module on the feedarm.
Power ON the GPS & Mpad (13 amp plug)
Power ON the Modem (the modem will take 1-2 minutes for Boot up)
“Modem Booting Please Wait” will
appear whilst the modem is booting

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Once the Modem has booted then the MPAD2 will display the current AZ & EL position of
the mount & once the GPS has locked it will display a T-AZ & T-EL, the “T” standing for
target. The target AZ & EL will be the position of the satellite from your location. Where the
actual mount EL is derived from an inclinometer & therefore will be correct the AZ is derived
from a compass which will only be as accurate as the local magnetic influences allow & so
should be treated as a rough guide rather than an absolute.
Set the antenna so that the EL
& T-EL are the same.
Sweep the antenna in
azimuth in the direction of
the satellite (heading taken
from compass) until the signal
level is peaked on the MPAD
meter.
The MPAD will only lock up to the DVB-S2
outbound carrier for the HYLAS / Idirect system
Move the AZ & EL using the fine adjusters to
achieve the maximum signal strength.

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Lock off the Azimuth and adjust the elevation to ensure maximium signal level is achieved.
Once maximium signal level has been achieved, POWER OFF the modem, unplug the MPAD
controller and pack away but leave the GPS unit connected to the modem as this will give
the modem your curent location. Connect the TX cable.
Re-apply power to the modem (boot up will take 1-2 miniutes)
Once you have green lights on RX, TX & Net the modem is ready for traffic.

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Antenna Allignment (using i-Site)
1. Use http://www.dishpointer.com/ to set azimuth and elevation of antenna for HYLAS 1
(33.5°W - 23.5°el London) or HYLAS 2 (31°E - 24°el London)
2. Check that the correct TX polarity is selected on the TRIA. NB: you will need a 3mm Allen
key to change it (a hex screwdriver will not work)
3. Plug the RX cable from the X5 modem to the RX port on the TRIA and power the modem
4. Connect the Ethernet cable from the modem to a computer which has iSite installed
5. Open iSite:
You will see:

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Click on TDMA Remote# X5……... You will see:
Ensure Admin is selected. Password is P@55w0rd! (Please note that this is 0 and not O).
Occasionally, but not often, the password has been set to iDirect
You should see this:

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6. Click on the Antenna Pointing icon
(to return to loading option files section, click here)

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7. And then select Antenna Pointing: