Gilat SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 DC Series Quick start guide

Capricorn Pro 4 Installation Note
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This installation note is applicable for SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 DC series:
To install the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE, the installer must:
•Be trained in installing the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE
•Be familiar with the SkyEdge II-c CPE Installation Manual (DC-103322-X)
•Have the CPE configuration parameters available
The SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE is designed to be installed on a shelf in a 19-inch rack, secured to the cabinet
by the rack mount ears.
The CPE can be installed with either front or rear panel facing forward. By default, the CPE is supplied with rack-
mount front ears secured to the front panel. The installation kit includes an additional pair of rack-mount back ears for
securing to the CPE rear panel to install the CPE with the rear panel facing forward.
The CPE may contain a built-in DC Inserter.
Unpacking Guidelines
1. Unpack the Capricorn Pro 4 CPE unit and its accessories.
2. Compare with the supplied BOM and verify that all the items are supplied in good condition.
CAUTION
THE CPE MUST BE GROUNDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY ATTACHING ONE END OF THE GROUNDING
CABLE TO THE GROUNDING STUD ON THE REAR OF THE CPE, AND THE OTHER END TO THE SITE MAIN
GROUND CONNECTION.18AWG GROUNDING CABLE SHOULD BE USED.
THE CPE MUST BE CONFIGURED PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE RF CABLES.
THE POWER CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE CPE PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE RF CABLES.
General Precautions
•Do not block the ventilation openings of the CPE or place any object on top of the CPE.
•Do not place the CPE in a location that would deviate from typical ambient environmental conditions of
temperature, humidity, and moisture.
Warning
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT,VERIFY THAT THE ANTENNA IS GROUNDED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST
VOLTAGE SURGES AND STATIC CHARGES.
SECTION 810 OF THE US NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,ANSI/NFPA 70, AND SECTION 54 OF THE CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE PROVIDE INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO PROPER GROUNDING OF THE MAST AND
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE,GROUNDING OF THE LEAD-IN WIRE TO AN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT,SIZE OF
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS,LOCATION OF ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT,CONNECTION TO GROUNDING
ELECTRODES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE.
Setting the SEII-c CAPRICORN PRO Output Voltage
1. Select the power according to the BUC you intend to use before connecting the power to the VSAT.
2. The VSAT's default output voltage setting is 24V. The output voltage test must be performed (step 4).
3. Using a flat screwdriver, set the right-side output voltage to 48V, and the left side output voltage to 24V.
4. Turn on the VSAT and verify that the LED that signals the output voltage is the selected 24V or 48V
5. Turn off the VSAT and start the installation
Warning
PLEASE NOTE THAT SETTING THE VOLTAGE TO A DIFFERENT SETTING WILL CAUSE CRITICAL
DAMAGE TO THE OUT DOOR UNIT.
Connecting the Grounding Cable
Connect the grounding cable (GND) from the CPE to the approved site.

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Connecting the Power
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DISCONNECT ALL POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
The Capricorn CPE is powered with a 48VDC external power source. The CPE power connection uses the
optionally supplied Gilat power cables (CB000912) that include a 7A fuse on the “+” wire. An accessible two
pole circuit breaker (Rated 10A) must be provided in the building for the DC power feed source
In case of dual power supplies connect both inputs to the relevant power sources.
Connecting LAN Cable
Use only shielded CAT-5 type cables (approved by Gilat) to connect to the LAN port.
Use the LAN LEDs indicators to make sure that the LAN ports are operational.
Connecting RF Cable
Connect the two RF cables (from the LNB and ODU) to the RF-IN and RF-OUT connectors, respectively, as shown
below, using a recommended torque of 13 lb*ft/in (1.5 N/m).
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE RF CONNECTORS,SECURE THE CABLES TO A PERMANENT,STATIC OBJECT
SUCH AS A TABLE OR PIPE,AT A DISTANCE OF 25-60 CM (10-25 IN.) FROM THE CPE, PRIOR TO
CONNECTION.
Figure 1: Capricorn Cables
Figure 2: Capricorn MEC Rack-Mount
(Optional) Attaching Rack Mount Back Ears
To install the CPE with the rear panel facing forward:
1. Remove the screws holding the rack-mount front ears.
2. Remove the rack-mount front ears.
3. Secure the screws to the front panel.
4. Remove the screws from the rear panel.
5. Unpack the rack-mount back ears from the installation kit
6. Install the rack-mount back ears to the rear panel and tighten the screws.