KACIFIC MDM2010 User manual

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Installation Guide
Satellite Modem
MDM2010 – ILB3210
with 0.75m NEWTEC Antenna
(ANT2010)

MDM2010 – ILB3210 Installation Guide
Contents
1Preparation ........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Modem MDM2010 ....................................................................................................1
1.2 Transceiver ILB3210 Setup.........................................................................................2
1.2.1Transceiver ILB3210..............................................................................................2
1.2.2 Adjustment of Transceiver Polarization (if needed).............................................3
1.3 Coaxial Cable and Connectors ...................................................................................4
2Terminal Installation ..........................................................................................................5
2.1 Azureshine Antenna ANT2010 Ka-Band 75 cm..........................................................5
2.1.1 Antenna Components...........................................................................................5
2.1.2 Step-by-Step Antenna Assembly ..........................................................................6
2.2 Coaxial Cable Installation between Modem and Transceiver ...................................8
2.2.1 Cable Preparation .................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Cable Path...........................................................................................................10
3Terminal Commissioning and Qualification.....................................................................11
3.1 Power on the Modem..............................................................................................11
3.2 Antenna Alignment Using Power and Play Apps .....................................................11
3.2.1 WiFi Router Installation......................................................................................11
3.2.2 Point&Play Application Connection ...................................................................13
3.2.3 Antenna Pointing ................................................................................................13
3.2.4 Antenna Rigidity Check.......................................................................................18
3.3 Terminal Certification ..............................................................................................19
3.4 Terminal Testing ......................................................................................................20
3.4.1 Modem to Laptop Connection ...........................................................................20
3.4.2 Satellite Network Connection Test.....................................................................22
Annex 1: List of Beams and Polarization..................................................................................23

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1 Preparation
Check the following components before site installation:
1. Modem: MDM2010 with AC power supply adaptor
2. Transceiver (TRX): ILB3210
3. Cable: Single coaxial cable (RG6 75Ohm) (Length 30m)
4. Antenna: Azureshine ANT2010 (75cm)
Modem set
TRX and Coaxial cable
Antenna set
1.1 Modem MDM2010
Manufactured by ST Engineering iDirect (formerly Newtec) and delivered with its AC power
adaptor.
Figure 1. Modem MDM2010

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Figure 2. AC power adaptor with AC power plug
1.2 Transceiver ILB3210 Setup
1.2.1 Transceiver ILB3210
The ILB3210 is a cost-efficient 2W Ka-band interactive LNB with support for
polarization selection.
Note: The modem power adaptor is delivered with a standard Australian power
plug. Kacific does not recommend using an adaptor for the power plug.
Instead, users should get a local power plug.

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1.2.2 Adjustment of Transceiver Polarization (if needed)
Refer to polarization/beam table in Annex 1. If needed, adjust the transceiver to the
right polarization – either position A or B.
The procedure to convert the transceiver to position A/B is as follows:
1. Using a 3mm hex wrench, loosen the four captive screws on the polarizer adaptor
plate, as shown in the illustrations below. Do not remove these screws; just loosen
them until the complete feed horn and polarizer assembly can rotate. There is no
need to remove the feed horn and polarizer assembly from the transceiver.
2. Rotate the complete feed horn and polarizer assembly 180 degrees until the
adaptor plate aligns with the corresponding polarization indicator (Position B is
shown in the illustration below corresponding with RHCP).
Position A
Position B

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3. Using a 3mm hex wrench, re-tighten the four captive screws shown.
1.3 Coaxial Cable and Connectors
A single 30-meter-long coaxial cable with connectors is provided.
1. 30 m single coaxial cable roll
2. F coaxial connectors (2 + 2 spare connectors)

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2 Terminal Installation
2.1 Azureshine Antenna ANT2010 Ka-Band 75 cm
2.1.1 Antenna Components
Manufactured by Azureshine, it is a metal plate antenna delivered in a box – see
pictures below:
Picture of detailed antenna components
Ka-band terminals require a rigid antenna fixation so that the antenna remains well
pointed to the satellite even during windy conditions. The pipe must not be too long
to prevent vibrations or flexibility.
Kacific recommends an easy and cheap ground installation that requires only a hot
galvanized pipe and some cement.
Mast specification:
1. Hot galvanized steel or aluminium
2. Maximum length 180 cm with 90 cm above ground
3. Outer diameter between 60 mm and maximum 70mm (3 inches)
4. Thickness 2mm or greater

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2.1.2 Step-by-Step Antenna Assembly
1. Open back structure and boom arm, then tighten the boom arm:
2. Elevation pivot assembly:

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3. Mast mounting:
4. Reflector assembly:

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5. Feed clamp assembly:
6. ILB3210 mounting to feed clamp
2.2 Coaxial Cable Installation between Modem and Transceiver
2.2.1 Cable Preparation
Tx and Rx of the iLNB are connected by a single coaxial cable.

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Cable with F-type connectors
1. Push the compression connector onto the
cable until the dielectric is flush with the
inner ring of the connector. The center pin
should stand out slightly from the front ring.
2. Select and place the correct adapter into the
compression tool. Use the gold adapter for
gold connectors and the silver adapter for
nickel connectors.
3. Place the cable
and connector
in the opened
compression
tool.
4. Compress the
cable and
connector
together.

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2.2.2 Cable Path
Kacific supplies a single coaxial cable for the Tx/Rx connection between the
transceiver and the modem.
This coaxial cable must be protected:
- Inside a covered cable tray (As indicated in (1)) OR
- Within a plastic/metal pipe (As indicated in (2))
2
1
!
Note: The length of the cable must not be more than 30 meters.
Kacific does not approve installations with more than 30 meters of L-Band cable.

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3 Terminal Commissioning and Qualification
3.1 Power on the Modem
Plug in the power supply. Check that the modem is switched on and modem LED indicators
are lit up.
3.2 Antenna Alignment Using Power and Play Apps
You need to link your smartphone to the modem via a WiFi connection. The WiFi connection
is provided by a WiFi router.
3.2.1 WiFi Router Installation
Set the router to AP mode (WiFi access point).
Note: The procedure below is given for a TPLink WiFi router. Any other WiFi router
can be used, provided it can be adjusted as an Access Point (AP) and cabled to a
RJ45 port.

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Connect the router to the power using the USB cable.
If there is no 110/220V AC available, use a Portable Power supply (for TPLink router) as
shown below:
Connect the router to any Ethernet port of the Newtec Modem with the 10-meter
Ethernet cable.
A 10m Ethernet cable is recommended to allow you to place the TP link router closer
to the antenna, providing a better WiFi signal in case the modem is far from the
antenna.

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3.2.2 Point&Play Application Connection
3.2.3 Antenna Pointing
Connect your smartphone to the WiFi router (info card provided with TPLink WiFi
SSID & password).
Note: Ensure you are connected to the
WiFi router and not to any other WiFi
network.
!
Open Newtec Point&Play®mobile application on your smartphone connected to
the modem via the WiFi router (in AP mode).
- Select “75 cm” antenna.
- Select the transceiver type.
- Select beam number (see table in Annex 1).

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Elevation Adjustment (Azureshine Antenna Only)
Loosen the dish elevation bolts and adjust the elevation to point to the satellite.
Hold the long edge of the smartphone on the line printed on the rear side of the
antenna.
Adjust the elevation by hand, slowly (+/- 0.5° each time), until the red line becomes
green. The elevation is now correct.
Azimuth Adjustment
Go behind the antenna, loosen the azimuth bolts just enough to rotate around the pole.

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Rotate the dish until it is pointed between Marker 1 and Marker 2.
Increase the volume of your smartphone to hear a tone. A low tone indicates there is
no signal from the correct satellite; a high-pitched tone indicates the modem has
received a signal from the correct satellite (antenna is aligned).
Rotate the dish slowly by hand, in small steps. Stop and wait a few seconds after each
step to check the tone and see the satellite indication (EsNo).
Marker 1
Marker 2

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Stop when you hear a high-pitched tone. The satellite signal (EsNo) indicates a correct
signal. Click on "EsNo: xx db" to open the signal chart.
Tighten the rough azimuth screws.
Further adjust the dish azimuth by fine azimuth adjustment using an Allen key, slowly
in small steps, waiting a few seconds at each step to stabilize the received signal while
monitoring the satellite signal level. Stop when it reaches maximum EsNo (Azimuth
peaking signal).

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Loosen both sides of elevation bolts by ¼ turn.
If the elevation fine adjustment screw does not actuate properly, loosen the elevation
bolts more.
Adjust elevation slowly with the smaller steps to maximize the EsNo
value displayed on
the application. Stop when it reaches maximum EsNo (
Elevation peaking signal).
When the maximum signal is reached for both Azimuth and Elevation:
Tighten the rough elevation bolts alternatively so that the signal stays at its
maximum.

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3.2.4 Antenna Rigidity Check
Check the rigidity of the fixed antenna by gently pushing and pulling the right and top
sides of the dish.
-If the signal level increases while applying pressure, the alignment is not
maximized.
-If the signal does not return to its original level, the antenna screws have not
been tightened properly.
In both cases, the antenna should be re-aligned.
The antenna is now well pointed, and the modem signal is locked in maximum EsNo.
On the Point&Play Apps, click "NEXT" to go to Terminal Certification.