Kymeta KyWay User manual

KyWay™ Terminal User Manual
Includes mTennau7 Antenna Subsystem Module
Document number: 700-00032-000-rev02
02 August 2018

Table of contents
1 Product description 4
2 Indoor unit 5
2.1 mTenna I/O 5
2.1.1 I/O interface 5
2.1.2 Ethernet 5
2.1.3 Power 6
2.1.4 Status light 6
2.1.5 Recovery button 6
Reset 6
Restore 6
Software image restore 6
Recover 6
2.2 Modem 7
3 Physical connection interfaces 8
3.1 ODUinterface cable 8
3.2 TX cable 8
3.3 RXcable 8
3.4 LNB-to-ASMcable 8
3.5 Ethernet cable 9
4 Package contents 10
4.1 KyWay terminal packaging (configuration 1) 10
4.2 KyWay terminal packaging (configuration 2) 11
5 Package the KyWay terminal 12
5.1 Package the KyWay terminal (configuration 1) 12
5.2 Package the KyWay terminal (configuration 2) 13
5.3 Package the KyWay terminal IDU 13
6 Clean the mTennau7 ASM 14
7 Component replacement tools 15
8 Component replacement hardware 17
8.1 BUC replacement hardware 17
8.2 LNB replacement hardware 18
8.3 Diplexer replacement hardware 18
9 Component replacement 19

9.1 Replace the BUC 19
9.1.1 Remove the BUC 19
9.1.2 Mount the replacement BUC 21
9.2 Replace the LNB 24
9.2.1 Remove the LNB 24
9.2.2 Mount the replacement LNB 25
9.3 Replace the diplexer 26
9.3.1 Remove the diplexer 26
9.3.2 Mount the diplexer 26
10 Revision history 28
11 Legal information 29
Appendix A:Specification 30
Appendix B:Accessories 33
Appendix C:KyWay terminal configuration diagram 34

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1 Product description
The KyWay terminal comprises three major components:
1. The weather-facing outdoor unit (ODU), which is rated for the environment and is designed for exposure to the
elements. The ODU includes:
Kymeta mTennau7 antenna subsystem module (ASM), which includes a combined transmit- and receive-
capable aperture, control electronics assembly, mechanical enclosure system, and software.
Mounting plate with RF transceiver elements (BUC, LNB, and diplexer) attached.
✎Kymeta ships the terminal in two different configurations:
Configuration 1 includes the ODU unassembled as two components: the ASM and the ODUmounting plate
(with attached RFchain) uninstalled.
Configuration 2 includes the ODU assembled as one component:the ASMwith the ODU mounting plate
(with attached RF chain) installed.
2. The indoor unit (IDU), which is rated for use indoors. The IDU includes:
mTenna I/O
Modem
Power supplies and interfaces
3. Physical connection interfaces . ODU and IDU components interface with each other through five cables:
ODU interface cable
Transmit coaxial cable (TXcable)
Receive coaxial cable (RXcable)
LNB-to-ASMcable
Ethernet cable
The initial release of the KyWay terminal requires some installation and initialization upon commissioning it to a known
satellite network. This initialization must be performed by a trained field engineer. Once the product is installed and
commissioned, it will be ready to facilitate data communications through a satellite network. For information on
commissioning, contact Kymeta customer support at [e-mail] or 1-855-525-6638.
✎This is a transmit and receive satellite terminal; the user must comply with all applicable local, national, and
international laws and regulations regarding the installation and use of this product.

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2 Indoor unit
2.1 mTenna I/O
The mTenna I/O is a vital component of the mTennau7 ASM. It is designed to operate indoors above the modem in the
same rack.
The mTenna I/O performs the following key tasks in the operation of the ASM:
Connects the ASM (and the BUC in the KyWay™ terminal) to an AC power supply via a standard kettle plug
connection from the mTenna I/O to your local power supply.
Connects the ASM to a switch or router with an Ethernet interface.
Provides a physical remote connection to the ASM for recovery.
The mTenna I/O has a user interface comprised of the following elements:
APower switch on the back
AStatus light on the front
ARecovery button on the front
The mTenna I/O is connected to the ASM through a single ODU interface cable.
The mTenna I/O contains the following ports:
I/O interface
Ethernet
Power
2.1.1 I/O interface
The ODU interface cable uses an 18-pin locking connector.
2.1.2 Ethernet
The Ethernet port is the primary M&C port and is a standard 10/100/1000 Ethernet. It supports multiple protocols for a
web server (GUI), ACU-Modem Interface (OpenAMIP™), and an M2M (machine-to-machine) RESTful API. Installation
engineers can make multiple connections through use of an external switch.

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2.1.3 Power
The power receptacle is a universal AC IEC 320-C14 on the back of the mTenna I/O. Each mTenna I/O ships with a US
standard Type B 3-pin plug.
2.1.4 Status light
The status light has three states:
Off, no light—no power
Yellow—failed to start
On, green—operational
If the status light is yellow, contact your Kymeta representative.
2.1.5 Recovery button
The Recovery button is a three-function pin-hole button. Use this button to reset the ASM network and user
configuration if the ASM local network is not responding.
Reset
To reset the ASM network configuration to the factory default values:
1. Make sure the ASM is running.
2. Press and hold the Recovery button for four seconds.
The LED on the ASM will blink and then stay on indicating the network configuration was reset. The changes take effect
immediately; no restart is necessary.
Restore
To restore the ASM network configuration and user configuration to the factory default values:
1. Power off the ASM.
2. Press and hold the Recovery button, and then power on the ASM.
3. Release the Recovery button 30 seconds after the power is turned on.
Software image restore
To restore the ASM software image to the factory default:
1. Power off the ASM.
2. Press and hold the Recovery button, and then power on the ASM.
3. Release the Recovery button 60 seconds after the power is turned on.
✎If the ASM is reset or powered off within 3 minutes of the software image restore operation being requested, the
operation will not be completed and the original software image will remain.
Recover
If the KyWay terminal is not responding, cycle the system power to reset.

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2.2 Modem
Install the IDU in a climate-controlled environment with proper temperature and humidity control.
If the modem temperature indicator light turns yellow or red during operations, it means the air temperature is too high
for the modem and climate control measures are insufficient. The IDU shall not be operated in an environment which
allows it to heat to more than 50° C.
Refer to the modem manufacturer's installation and support guide for details regarding the iDirect x7. Refer to 2.1
mTenna I/O for information regarding the mTenna I/O.

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3 Physical connection interfaces
The Kymeta KyWay terminal includes the following physical connection interfaces:
ODU interface cable
TX cable
RX cable
LNB-to-ASM cable
Ethernet cable
Refer to Appendix A:Specification for more information.
3.1 ODUinterface cable
Kymeta requires using only the ODU Interface cable supplied by Kymeta. Standard lengths are available up to 15.2 m
(50.0 ft.).
This cable connects the mTenna I/O to the ASM and BUC. It provides power, Ethernet connectivity, and recovery
functionality for the ASM. It also provides power and communication for the BUC.
This cable has three different connectors:
31-pin connector—connects to the 31-pin receptacle on the back of the ASM
12-pin Amphenol connector—connects to the 12-pin receptacle on the BUC
18-pin connector at the end of the long tail—connects to the mTenna I/O
3.2 TX cable
This N-type IF cable connects the BUC in the ODU to the TX Out of the modem within the IDU. The TX cable works in the
frequency range from 1050 to 1700 MHz and passes a 10 MHz reference signal to the BUC. This protocol and the
cabling is dependent on the specific modem and BUC used for each solution. Kymeta provides an N-type to F-type
adapter to connect this cable to the modem.
3.3 RXcable
This N-type IF cable sends the L-Band (950 to 2150 MHz) signal from the ASM to the modem and provides DC power
for the LNB. It connects the ASM RX OUT port to the modem primary RX IN port (Rx 1). The RX cable works in the
frequency range from 950 to 2150 MHz and provides power for the LNB. Kymeta provides an N-type to F-type adapter
to connect this cable to the modem.
3.4 LNB-to-ASMcable
This cable connects the LNB to the ASM RX IN port. By default Kymeta provides a 0.3 m (12.0 in.) LMR-195 cable, with a
right-angle N-type connector. The connector is hex and knurl at each end. This cable comes attached to the ODU
mechanical assembly.

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3.5 Ethernet cable
This cable connects the modem to the mTenna I/O. The Ethernet port is the primary M&C port and is a standard
10/100/1000 Ethernet. It supports multiple protocols for a web server (GUI), ACU-Modem Interface (OpenAMIP™), and
an M2M (machine-to-machine) RESTful API. Installation engineers can make multiple connections with an external
switch.

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4 Package contents
4.1 KyWay terminal packaging (configuration 1)
Box Contents
Box 1:mTennau7 ASM (1) ASM
Box 2:ODUassembly (1) ODU mounting plate with attached RF chain - BUC, diplexer, LNB
(4) Screws
(4) Short stand-off posts
(8) Washers
(1) Loctite
(6) Cable ties
(1) O-ring
(1) KyWay™ Terminal Quick Start Guide
(1) KyWay™ Terminal Limited Warranty
(1) Kymeta Safety and Handling Guide
Box 3:mTenna I/O (1) mTenna I/O
(1) power cable
(8) screws and nuts
Box 4: ODUinterface cable (1) ODU interface cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)
Box 5:Modem (1) Modem
(1) Power cable
(8) Screws and nuts
(1) Ethernet cable
(2) N-type to F-type adapter
RF cables (accessory) (1) RX cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)
(1) TX cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)

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4.2 KyWay terminal packaging (configuration 2)
Box Contents
Box 1: KyWay terminal ODU (1) Pre-assembled ODU (ODU mounting plate (attached RF chain - BUC,
diplexer, LNB) installed on ASM)
(6) Cable ties
(1) KyWay™ Terminal Quick Start Guide
(1) Kymeta Safety and Handling Guide
(1) KyWay™ Terminal Limited Warranty
Box 2:ODUinterface cable (1) ODU interface cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)
Box 3:mTenna I/O (1) mTenna I/O
(1) Power cable
(8) Screws and nuts
Box 4:Modem (1) Modem
(1) Power cable
(8) Screws and nuts
(1) Ethernet cable
(2) N-type to F-type adapter
RF cables (accessory) (1) RX cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)
(1) TX cable (three lengths available: 3.66 m, 7.62 m, 15.24 m)

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5 Package the KyWay terminal
✎Kymeta recommends boxing the KyWay terminal in the original packaging. If you need to return a terminal,
Kymeta will provide the replacement terminal first. Use the packaging from the replacement terminal to ship the
original one back.
5.1 Package the KyWay terminal (configuration 1)
The order of steps may vary depending upon your mounting structure. Always follow safety guidelines and refer to the
Kymeta Safety and Handling Guide for best practices.
1. Power off the terminal using the power switch on the back of the mTenna I/O.
2. Carefully disconnect and cap all cables, being mindful of pins and connectors.
a. Make sure cable ends do not drop into water or dirt.
b. Dry off cables and coil them into the box, binding with cable ties.
c. Do not leave adapters on cables.
3. Remove the terminal ODU from the mounting structure and place face-down on a non-abrasive surface for safe
and easy access.
4. Dry off all equipment and remove any debris.
5. Place the terminal ODU at an angle where you can safely work on removing the mounting plate and attached RF
chain.
If the BUC is warm, cool it off before removing and packing the mounting plate with the attached RF chain .
6. Remove the four diplexer mounting screws from the ASM WR-75 flange.
7. Remove the ODU’s four connection point screws and remove the mounting plate with the attached RF chain.
8. Reattach the protective cover to the ASM WR-75 flange before packing.
✎If the protective cover is no longer available, cover the port with Electro Static Discharge (ESD) tape.

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9. Place the ODU mounting plate with the attached RF chain and the ASM back into the shipping compartments in
the original cardboard boxes.
a. Secure any loose items (e.g. screws, tools, cable ends).
b. Close the boxes.
10. Place the ODU mounting plate with the attached RF chain and the ASM original shipping boxes inside reusable
containers.
11. Close the containers and fasten the latches carefully.
5.2 Package the KyWay terminal (configuration 2)
The order of steps may vary depending upon your mounting structure. Always follow safety guidelines and refer to the
Kymeta Safety and Handling Guide for best practices.
1. Power off the terminal using the power switch on the back of the mTenna I/O.
2. Carefully disconnect and cap all cables, being mindful of pins and connectors.
a. Make sure cable ends do not drop into water or dirt.
b. Dry off cables and coil them into the box, binding with cable ties.
c. Do not leave adapters on cables.
3. Remove the terminal ODU from the mounting structure and place face-down on a non-abrasive surface for safe
and easy access.
4. Dry off all equipment and remove any debris.
5. Place the terminal ODUback into the shipping compartment in the original cardboard box.
a. Secure any loose items (e.g. screws, tools, cable ends).
b. Close the box.
6. Place the terminal ODUoriginal shipping box inside a reusable container.
7. Close the container and fasten the latches carefully.
5.3 Package the KyWay terminal IDU
1. Confirm power is off.
2. Carefully disconnect and cap all cables, being mindful of pins and connectors.
3. Coil and secure all cables with cable ties.
4. Check all fasteners to make certain they are still secure.
5. If unit is warm, cool it off.
6. Place foam inside the rack mount unit.
7. Close unit and fasten latches carefully.

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6 Clean the mTennau7 ASM
Before cleaning the ASM, ensure it is powered off.
For cleaning finger prints, smudges, and light marks, use isopropyl alcohol products: CAS Number 67-63-0. It is safe to
use isopropyl alcohol on the entire assembly.
For cleaning more difficult stains, such as oil, grease, soot, ink, and other soils, use LPS Precision Clean Multi-Purpose
Cleaner Degreaser at 10 to 1 dilution.
Blow or rinse off loose debris first, and then apply a cleaning agent and use a towel to clean the stained area. Avoid
scrubbing and do not use abrasive materials when cleaning the terminal components.

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7 Component replacement tools
Before replacing any components on the KyWay terminal, make sure you have all the required tools.
Tool diagram Tool description
3 mm ball head Allen driver
M3 ball head Allen driver
#2 Philips screwdriver
US standard driver with ball head, 7/64''
5 mm Allen wrench
M3 Allen wrench
Break-over torque wrench for N-type connectors
Adjustable crescent wrench
Torque screwdriver 0.2 N-m (2 in.-lb.) minimum rating

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Torque screwdriver 1.47 N-m (13 in.-lb.) minimum rating
Metric hex bit, 2.5 mm ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension
Metric hex bit, 5 mm ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension
M3 ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension
Hex bit, M3 ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension
7/64" bit with ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension

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8 Component replacement hardware
Before replacing any ODUcomponents, take inventory to make sure you have all required hardware.
Kymeta provides all hardware for any replacement component to the ODU.
8.1 BUC replacement hardware
HWdiagram HWdescription Quantity Part number
BUC 1 N/A
O-ring (provided with the BUC) 1 455-00006-100
BUCside mounting flange 2 430-00495-000
BUC side support flange 2 430-00496-000
BUCrear side mounting flange 1 430-00497-000
Phillips head screw (PHS) with lock washer, M4 X 10 9 471-00022-000
Phillips head screw (PHS), M4 X 20 1 471-00024-000
Button head cap screw (BHCS), M4 x 8 4 471-00016-000
Socket head cap screw (SHCS), M4 x 10 4 471-00018-000

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8.2 LNB replacement hardware
HWdiagram HWdescription Quantity Part number
LNB 1 N/A
Socket head cap screw (SHCS), M4 x 10 4 471-00018-000
O-ring 1 455-00006-100
LNBmounting flange 1 430-00498-000
Socket head cap screw (SHCS), M4 x 8 1 471-00013-000
Belleville washer 1 495-00064-000
8.3 Diplexer replacement hardware
HWdiagram HWdescription Quantity Part number
ASMWR-75 flange protection cover 1 430-00518-000
O-ring 1 455-00006-100

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9 Component replacement
Before beginning any component replacement, refer to the Kymeta Safety and Handling Guide to get familiar with the
key steps to remember during the KyWay terminal installation.
General recommendations:
Make sure to read these instructions carefully.
Read text instructions. Pictures are provided for your reference and do not replace text instructions.
Always start fasteners by hand, ensuring you do not to cross thread before tightening with a tool.
Follow torque recommendations.
Whenever tightening hardware, use a star or cross pattern and apply torque in steps. First attach all fasteners, then
tighten partially in a star or cross pattern before tightening any hardware completely when there are multiple
fasteners in an assembly.
There are some items that should not be tightened completely until instructed to do so, follow tightening steps
carefully.
9.1 Replace the BUC
Prior to replacing the BUC, power down the KyWay terminal and disconnect all power sources.
Dismount the ODU and lay it face down on a clean, flat surface.
9.1.1 Remove the BUC
✎Depending on which configuration of the KyWay terminal you have, replacement of the BUC will require either a
3 mm, 5 mm, and M3 Allen wrench or a #2 Philips head screwdriver.
1. Disconnect the 12-pin Amphenol connector from the 12-pin
receptacle on the BUC.
2. Disconnect the TX cable from the BUC.
3. Loosen the screw attaching the BUC rear-side mounting flange
to the mounting plate.
Tool: 3 mm ball head Allen driver or #2 Philips screwdriver

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4. Remove the screw attaching the BUC rear-side mounting flange
to the BUC.
Tool:5 mm Allen wrench or #2 Philips screwdriver
5. Remove the four socket head cap screws connecting the BUCto
the diplexer.
Tool: 3 mm ball head Allen driver
6. Remove the two BUC side mounting flanges attached to the BUC
and the two BUC side support flanges.
Tool:M3 Allen wrench or #2 Philips head screwdriver
7. Lift up and remove the BUC from the mounting plate.