EARDATEK KINGSAT Maritime VSAT P8 Original operating instructions

Standard Version 2.1
Quick Installation
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Maritime VSAT P8/P8+

Contents
Installation
Appendix
Preparation for Installation
Antenna First Installation Checklist
Part 1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation)
Part 2 ACU and Modem (BDU Preparation)
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Step 1 Mounting Antenna
Step 2 Connection Diagram
Step 3 Confirm All Connections
Step 4 ACU Setting Procedure
Step 5 Antenna Operating Status
Step 6 Satellite Locking
Step 7 Testing Internet Link
Step 8 Setting Done and Surf Internet
1-Antenna Status Monitor- View Mode of ACU
2-Upgrade
3-Troubleshooting Guide
4-Block Diagram Inside Radome
5-Radome Dimension
6-Specification-P8/P8+
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Check mounting mast site .
Check if any obstructions exist with EL range -15°~120°.
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Check physical solidness of mast.
Unpack carton and remove radome.
Check materials list in the carton.
Check connecting cables.
Check connecting diagram.
Check ACU.
Check connections of ACU , Modem and Switch.
Part1 Antenna Installation Site (Above Deck Unit Preparation)
For the first installation, please follow the steps below. Check each step to ensure that the antenna is installed
and used correctly.Each step after well done with mark "√".
Part2 ACU and Modem (Below Deck Unit Preparation)
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Preparation for Installation
Antenna First Installation Checklist
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Step 1.Attention: When VSAT working especially transmitting signal, make sure 100% keep safe distance (15m far from ADU ) for radiation hazard.
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10° 10°
Radiation Hazard Area
No nearing
15m
Safety Warning when antenna working

Step 2. Check if any obstructions exist with EL range -15°~120°.
Make sure antenna is free of obstructions ,it can transmit and receive the satellite signal fully.
The Optimized site is that 360° free of obstruction when pointing to sky.
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Range:-15°-120°
obstruction
Block Area

Step 3.Check mounting mast site. The optimized site has
(1)Minimum vibration (better far from engine)
(2)Keep safe distance to Radar or other RF transmitter (aviod fan beam ±15°of Radar, keep distance to
Radar minimum 3m).
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15°
Radar
Minimum 3M
15°

Step 4.Check physical solidness of mast.
Make sure the mast has
(1)Enough height ,must be free of obstructions.
(2)Good flatness, plateau is below 3.0 mm.
(3)High solidness, it can withstand 80kg.
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Enough Height
Plateau<3.0mm
Mast can
withstand 80kg
KG
( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 )

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Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis
The following installation cases are the optimal sites.
Preparation for Installation
Part-1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation)
The optimal sites

Too close to the mast, the antenna may be obstructed at mast direction.
Too close to the funnel, the radome is easy to get dust, then it will decrease RF performance of antenna.
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Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis
The following installation cases are not the optimal sites and can be optimized.
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Part-1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation)
Can be optimized

Too close to the mast, antenna can not get 360° free view to sky. The site needs to be re-selected, must be far away from obstructions while
the height of mounting bracket should be made as high as possible.
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Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis
The following installation cases are not the optimal sites and must be optimized.
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Part-1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation)
Must be optimized

Step 5.1： Unpack carton and take out the accessories.Remove the fixing screw on the radome bracket that secures the antenna to the pallet
using a wrench.
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Step 5.2：The antenna comes with the lifting straps pre-mounted from the factory. Take out the shackle from the bottom of the lifting straps and
unscrew it.
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Bolt 1
Bolt 2
Bolt 4
Bolt 3
Step 5.3 Remove radome. Then remove 4 red fixing bolts of safe delivery purpose. After that, fix the radome with bolts, put back the lifting straps,
and tighten up the shackle.

Step 6.Check Material List in the carton.
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RG6 coaxial cable
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Step 7.Check connecting cables. We supply below accessories for each unit of antenna.
2 * 15 meter coaxial cable （RG6 black color）
2 * 1 meter coaxial cable （RG179 gold color）
2 * 0.4 meter network cable
4 * N-F type connecting converter
1 * 5 meter waterproof tape
RG179 coaxial cable Network cable N-F type connecting
converter
Waterproof tape
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Step 8.Check connecting diagram.
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VSAT P8/P8+ Antenna
TX RX
100-240VAC
100-240VAC
TX RX
Antenna Control Unit
RXTX
Power
Power
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
Modem
(e.g. Idirect X5, Not supplied)
LAN
RXTX
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
coaxial cable 1M with RG179
coaxial cable 15M with RG6
network cable with RJ45 plugs
If the supplied coaxial cable 15m with
RG6 can not meet requirement , We
recommend cable type according to
cable length, as follows:
-within 20m: RG6
-within 50m: RG11
-within 100m: LMR400
-within 200m: LMR600
NOTE: Impedance of cable is 50ohm,
attenuation of cable is under 20dB
at 2.5GHz.

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Step 9.Check ACU. Check each port of rear panel connection.
Front Panel of ACU
Rear Panel of ACU
USB port,for
upgrading
firmware of ACU
and debug
Indicators, show
antenna
running status
256x64 OLED display,
shows all status and
setting of antenna
Connect to Modem
& other IP device
Connect to Modem
Console
Connect to Modem
Connect to
Antenna(ADU)
Ground Stud, must be well
Grounding. For safety and ESD
protection.
Buttons for ACU operation
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Step 10.Check connections of ACU , Modem and Switch.
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Antenna TX + 48V Power
Modem RX Modem TX
Antenna RX
Antenna Control Unit
Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit
Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)
coaxial cable 1M with RG179
coaxial cable 15M with RG6
network cable with RJ45 plugs
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP

Check the condition of the lifting strap and that the shackle is tightened up. Lift the antenna above the mast using a crane and carefully put the
antenna down on the mast. Mounting antenna with below accessories.
Installation
Step 1 Mounting Antenna
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M8 Flat Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Hex Nut
M8 Flat Washer M8 Hex NutM8 Spring Washer
M8 Bolt from Antenna Pedestal

Prepare cables and make sure connections as below diagram.
Supplied cables
2 * 15 meter coaxial cable （RG6 black color）
2 * 1 meter coaxial cable （RG179 gold color）
2 * 0.4 meter network cable with RJ45 plugs
Installation
Step 2 Connection Diagram
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Antenna TX + 48V Power
Modem RXModem TX
Antenna RX
Antenna Control Unit
Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)
coaxial cable 1M with RG179(supplied)
coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)
network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)
Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP