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