COBHAM EXPLORER 5075GX User manual

Introduction
This quick guide describes the unpacking and the
assembly of the antenna. On the next page you nd
information how to get on the Internet and how to
download the full user and installation manual.
Assembly
The EXPLORER 5075GX antenna ships from the
factory with pre-set and calibrated position feedback,
limit sensing, limit switches, and motor speeds.
1. Unpack the electronics enclosure with the antenna
positioner.
2. Take the RF assembly out of the case, handle it
carefully.
Do not grab the assembly by the feed horn.
The feed’s subreector can be easily dama-
ged.
3. Place the electronics enclosure upon level ground
and deploy the two support legs.
Do not cover the GNSS (GPS, Glonass, etc.)
module located in the top of the electronics
enclosure.
Do not cover the WLAN module. It sits near
the front of the electronics enclosure.
4. Position the antenna:
Northern hemisphere - The display faces north
Southern hemisphere - The display faces south
High wind conditions: Anchor the tripod to the
ground. Add extra weight to the support legs, or
insert stakes through holes on the support feet.
5. Turn the black knobs to move the feet up and
down to level the base and achieve stability.
6. Retract the two thumbscrews on the mounting
block which are located on the elevation arms.
7. Insert the RF assembly into the mounting block.
8. Tighten the two thumbscrews.
9. Release the four locking mechanisms on the reec-
tor hub on the RF assembly.
10.Unpack the four panels.
11.Insert the two bottom panels and latch them along
the edge of each panel and secure the locking
mechanism at the center hub.
12.Insert and latch the two upper panels and secure
the locking mechanism at the center hub .
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13.Connect the cables:
BUC power (Gray) cable to MIL connector
Transmit (Red, Tx) cable IFL RG-6 to BUC Transmit port
Receive (Blue, Rx) cable IFL RG-6 to LNB Receive port
Power cable to the electronics enclosure.
Power on
1. Press the On/Off button. The system auto-acquires the
network within ve minutes.
2. When the connection is established, the display shows
ACQUISITION OK.
3. Wait until the eld MDM: in the upper status line shows
NETOK.
Internet
1. Use shielded LAN cables to connect a PC to LAN2, LAN3
or LAN4 for Internet, see documentation from the service
provider.
2. Start a browser.
User & installation manual
You can download the user & installation manual at
www.cobham.com/satcom, Service and Support, COBHAM
SATCOM SERVICE AND SUPPORT, Technical Downloads.
To download the manual from the terminal do as follows:
1. Connect a PC to LAN port 1 (shielded LAN cable).
2. Open an Internet browser and type the address
http://192.168.0.1 (default) to access the web interface.
3. Enter the user name admin and the password 1234
(default).
4. Click HELPDESK and then Support.
5. Click the link Download manual.
98-144074-B
www.cobham.com/satcom
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