Broadcast IP Systems Holkirk TP100 User manual

Telenor System
A step-by-step Guide
Simple instructions on how to set up and test an i-Direct terminal for use on the Thor 7 satellite

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Contents
ANTENNA SET-UP (Holkirk TP100) ............................................................................................. 2
Tripod Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 2
Antenna Reflector Assembly .................................................................................................. 6
Antenna Alignment (using MPAD pointing aid) ................................................................... 13
Antenna Alignment (using i-Site) .......................................................................................... 19
RUNNING A SPEEDTEST ............................................................................................................ 24
a) Downloading iperf: ........................................................................................................ 24
c) Discover the IP address of the ‘receive’ computer ......................................................... 24
d) Mapping the port number to the ‘receive’ computer: .................................................. 27
e) Discovering the destination IP address: ........................................................................ 32
Performing the Speed Test ................................................................................................... 34
LOADING AN OPTION ILE ........................................................................................................ 37
LOADING NEW IRMWARE ...................................................................................................... 39

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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
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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Secure with 3 thumb screws at the base of the tripod
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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ront 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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ine adjustments to Azimuth can be made with the Azimuth fine adjust handle
inal 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.

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Connect the MPAD with the interconnection cable to the GPS module on the feed arm.
Power ON the GPS & Mpad (13 amp plug) Check the MPAD is set for Thor 7 @1W. The
desired satellite can be
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
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. THOR 7 is at 1 degree West. 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.

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The MPAD will only lock up to the DVB-S2 outbound carrier for the Thor
7 / iDirect system
Move the AZ & EL using the fine adjusters to achieve the maximum signal strength.
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 current location. Connect the TX cable.
Re-apply power to the modem (boot up will take 1-2 miniutes)

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Once you have green lights on RX, TX & Net the modem is ready for traffic.
Ruggedised Modem Configuration for Use with iSite
The ruggedised version of the modem may be fitted with a WI I router. If this is the case
then by default, the Ethernet connector on the modem will be connected to the LAN side of
the router and the modem will be connected to the WAN side. In this configuration, iSite
discovery and antenna pointing described below will not work on a PC connected to the
Ethernet connector unless it has been specifically set up. To avoid having to setup the router
and PC for use with iSite, it is possible to bypass the router and connect the Ethernet
connector directly to the modem.
To set the modem to bypass mode, remove the acrylic screen at the rear of the modem by
removing the 10 M3 screws.
This will reveal 8 DIP switches. In the normal position (Connection via Router), the external
Ethernet interface is connected to a router LAN port and the modem interface is connected
to the router WAN port. In the bypass position (Direct Connection), the external Ethernet
interface is connected to the modem interface. All 8 switches should always be in the same
position, either normal or bypass.
Bypass Switch Positions Normal Switch Positions
There is a label inside the acrylic screen which shows these switch positions.
In the bypass position, it is possible to use iSite as if the PC was directly connected to the
modem.
In the normal position, IP packets used by iSite for discovery and antenna pointing are
blocked by the router by default. Without discovery packets, a connected modem will not
appear in the list of devices in iSite. To connect to a modem which is not listed, click
ile>New to add a new device to the list. Right click the new “Unknown” device, select Login
and enter the IP address of the modem and the password.

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To use iSite Antenna Pointing, it is necessary to set up port forwarding to the PC running
iSite on the LAN side of the modem. The port required is UPD port 2860. Log in to the router
by browsing to the IP address on the label on the underside of the modem using the
credentials also printed there.
Click Advanced, Advanced Setup, Port orwarding / Port Triggering and then Add Custom
Service.

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Enter iSite for the Service Name, UDP for the Protocol, 2860 for the External Starting Port,
2860 for the External Ending Port, check Use the same port range for the internal port and
enter the IP address of the PC running iSite. inally click Apply
Antenna Alignment (using i Site)
1. Use http://www.dishpointer.com/ to set azimuth and elevation of antenna for Thor 7 at
1W.
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: