Norsat WFM180KU User manual

WAYFARER 1.8M KU-BAND
MANUAL FLY-AWAY ANTENNA
USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright Notice....................................................................................................................................... 4
Revision History........................................................................................................................................ 5
Acronyms.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Case 1 - List of Contents.......................................................................................................................... 8
Case 2- List of Contents........................................................................................................................... 9
1. Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 10
2. System Overview................................................................................................................................ 10
3. Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.Case Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.Antenna Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Introduction to System Components ............................................................................................. 13
4. Assembly............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1. Site Selection ................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2. High Wind Setup ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Antenna Assembly......................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.1. Tripod Base.......................................................................................................................... 15
  4.3.2.Reector ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3. Boom Assembly................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.4. Bipod (Optional for High Wind Operation) ........................................................................... 27
4.3.5. Feed..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.6. BUC ..................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4. Cable Connection.......................................................................................................................... 31
5. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 32
5.1.Levelling ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2. Adjusting Antenna Position............................................................................................................ 33
5.2.1. Azimuth Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.1.1. Fine Adjustment................................................................................................................ 33
5.2.1.2. Rough Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 33
5.2.2.Elevation Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 34
5.2.3.Polarization Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 35
5.3. Manual-Acquisition Flow Chart ..................................................................................................... 36
6. Disassembly ....................................................................................................................................... 37
6.1. Preparation.................................................................................................................................... 37
6.2. BUC............................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3. Feed .............................................................................................................................................. 40
6.4. Bipod ............................................................................................................................................. 41
6.5. Boom Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 42
 6.6.Reector........................................................................................................................................ 45
6.7. Tripod Base ................................................................................................................................... 50
7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 53
8. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 53
9. Technical Specications.................................................................................................................... 54
Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map.............................................................................................. 55

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Copyright Notice
NOTICE: Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may
appear in this publication. Norsat reserves the right to change this publication at any time, without notice.
Copyright © 2019. Norsat International Inc. All rights reserved.
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compilation of all content in this user guide is the exclusive property of Norsat.
RUGGED, ULTRA-
PORTABLE HIGH-
PERFORMANCE
SATELLITE TERMINALS
FOR COMMERCIAL
APPLICATIONS

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REVISION DESCRIPTION Date YYYY/MM/DD
ARelease 2020/06/15
Revision History
Acronyms
AZ Azimuth
BUC Block Upconverter
CCW Counter-clockwise
CW Clockwise
EL Elevation
IFL Interfacility Link
LNB Low-noise Block Downconverter
OMT Orthomode Transducer
POL Polarization
RF Radio Frequency
SSPA Solid-SatePowerAmplier
TRF Transmit Reject Filter

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Safety
Caution Grounding the Terminal
In urban areas, ground the terminal with a grounding conductor in accordance to national
and local electrical codes.
Danger FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile Transmitting Devices
When the power is on, maintain an off-axis safety distance of 0.7 meters (2.3 feet), where
“off axis” means 0.9 meters (3 feet) from the center of the beam, and maintain an on-axis
safety distance of 7 meters (23 feet).
Danger Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy Conditions
While the terminal is designed for outdoor use (e.g. optional waterproof power supply),
observe the following safety precautions during windy and wet weather conditions. Some
stepsmaynotapplydependingontheBUCconguration.
1. Check cable connectors and power cords for damage or tears. Replace cables and
cords as needed.
2. Disconnect the terminal from its power source before you move it.
3. Disconnect the terminal from its power source if you suspect a power malfunction.
Warning Hot Surfaces
When transmitting, do not touch the BUC as it may result in burns or injury.

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Danger Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields
When the power is on, the area directly in front of the antenna is an Area of Restricted
Occupancy. Observe the following safety precautions:
1. Limit human exposure time to the area directly in front of the main antenna assembly.
2. Never place any part of your body between the antenna and the Feed Horn assembly.
3. Never place any part of your body in line with the direction of the antenna transmission path.
4. Locate the terminal as far as possible from ungrounded metal.
Dielectric Heating
Dielectric heating is the heating of an insulating material caused by placing it in a high
frequencyelectriceld.WhenahumanentersaRadioFrequency(RF)eld,thebody
actsasdielectric.IfthepowerintheRFeldexceeds10milliwattspercentimeter,the
individual will have a noticeable rise in body temperature.
The severity of burns may vary from minor to major. Burns or other damage may result
in long term injury or even death.
The vital organs of the body are highly susceptible to dielectric heating.
The eyes are also highly susceptible to dielectric heating. Do not look directly into
devices radiating RF energy.
You must not stand directly in the path of RF radiating devices
Warning Unintentional Radio Interference
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy. If you install and
use the device according to the instruction manual, the device will not cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
If you operate the device in a residential area, it is likely to cause harmful interference
to radio communications; you will correct the interference at your own expense.
Warning Changes or Modications to Equipment
Changesormodicationstothisequipment,notexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Accessories and Devices
Use of non-approved accessories or devices may lead to a degradation in performance,
damage to equipment, or potential hazards
Servicing the Equipment
Donotservicetheequipmentaloneunlessanotherpersonispresenttoadministerrst-aid

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Case 1 - List of Contents
ANTENNA COMPONENTS QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
Central Petal 1 ReectorPetalandBoomAssemblymountingbase
ReectorPetalBag 1Stores5disassembledantennareectorpetals
Feed 1 Feed with integrated LNB
Flexible Waveguide 1 Quick-release waveguide between BUC and Feed
Elevation Assembly 1 Telescopic rod for controlling elevation position
Elevation Drive Handle 1 Hand-powered crank for Elevation Assembly
BUC 1Up to 100W ATOM BUC
BUC Power Supply (Optional) 1Up to 600W ATOM BUC PSU
BUC M&C Cable (Optional) 1Monitor and Control Cable for ATOM BUC
IFL Cable (Optional) 1Interfacility Link Cable for Tx/Rx transmission
User Manual 1User manual for WFM180KU
Pedestal Assembly
ATOM BUC
Power Supply
Leg Assembly
Mounting Pegs

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ANTENNA COMPONENTS QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
Azimuth Base 1 Antenna main pedestal and mounting base
Boom Assembly 1 Foldable boom arm for mounting Feed
Boom Strut Halves 2 Support strut between Central Petal and Boom Assembly
Bipod Legs 2 Quick-release legs on Boom Assembly for high wind setup
Legs 3 Quick-release legs for staking/sandbags
Leg Struts 3 Two Solid Leg Struts and One Adjustable Leg Strut
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1. Overview
The Norsat Wayfarer is an industrial strength transportable satellite communication system built strong for the most
demanding users working with the most challenging applications and environments. The Wayfarer is manually
operated,integrated,andversatileenoughfordeploymentvirtuallyanywhere,includingmobileeldofces,eld
vehicles, or directly on the ground. A complete satellite solution, the Wayfarer includes everything to meet your
communication needs.
2. System Overview
The system consists of the terminal, the BUC, the LNB, and no other electronics. The antenna is equipped with two
dials and an inclinometer to read its azimuth, polarization, and elevation position. In addition, the antenna has an
analog compass to orientate the system.
On the transmit side, the terminal contains a BUC and SSPA to convert the L-Band Tx signals from the modem
toKu-BandRFsignalsandamplifythemtothespeciedpowerlevels.Theampliedsignalsarepassedthrough
theexiblewaveguidetotheOMTbeforeenteringthefeed.ThefeedprojectstheRFenergyontotheparabolic
reectoruptoasatellite.
Onthe receive side,thereceiveRF energyisgatheredby thereectorandfocusedon thefeed,whichdirects
the energy to the OMT. The OMT then splits the receive signal and passes it to the TRF and then the LNB, which
outputs L-Band Rx signals to the modem.
RefertothegurebelowforthesystemblockdiagramandthecompleteRFchainoftheantennawhenconnected
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3. Hardware
3.1. Case Dimensions
CASE NUMBER DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
Case1(Reector,Feed) 145 cm x 77 cm x 82 cm ≤62kg(excludingaccessories)
Case 2 (AZ Base, Legs, Boom Assembly) 166 cm x 66 cm x 59 cm ≤70kg
3.2. Antenna Dimensions
Top View of Antenna (in [mm])

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Front View of Antenna (in [mm])
Side View of Antenna (in [mm])

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3.3. Introduction to System Components
TheAzimuthBaseconsistsofarotatingplatformaboutaxedbase.TheAzimuthBaseincludesaBubbleLeveland
Compass to level and orientate the system. The azimuth angle is controlled by locking the position of the rotating
platform with the Azimuth Adjustment Assembly. The Azimuth Adjustment Assembly can be mounted onto different
locatingholesacrosstheAzimuthBaseforroughazimuthadjustmentandnetunedwithitslocknuts.TheLegsattach
ontotheAzimuthBaseandaresecuredinplacebytheLegStruts.TheReectormountsatoptheAzimuthBaseand
is supported by the Azimuth Elevation Assembly.
The Elevation Assembly consists of a telescopic rod connected to a worm gearbox. The Elevation Assembly controls
theangleoftheReectorrelativetotheAzimuthBase.ItiscontrolledbyadjustingthelengthoftheElevationAssembly.
The elevation movement is mechanically self-locking and can be manually controlled by attaching the Elevation Handle
to the worm gearbox. The upper section of the Elevation Assembly can also be rotated by hand for quick extension and
retraction during assembly and disassembly.
TheFeedconsistsofthehorn,duplexer,lter,andLNB.ItsmainfunctionalityistoisolatetheTxandRxsignalsand
adjust the polarization of the system. The polarization angle can be adjusted by rotating the feed by hand and locked
into place by tightening the polarization lock knob. The Feed mounts onto the Boom Assembly, which mounts onto the
ReectorandissupportedbytheBoomStrut.
Refer to the image below for the location of the system components. Refer to the next page for component labelling on
the Feed, Azimuth Base, and Elevation Assembly. Refer to Section 5.2.1 for more on the Azimuth Adjustment Assembly.
Reector
Boom Strut
Elevation Assembly
Leg Strut
Leg
Feed
Boom Assembly
Azimuth Base

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Feed Horn
LNB
TRF
OMT
Rotary Joint
Quick Connect Plate
Azimuth Adjustment Assembly Compass
Bubble Level
Worm Gearbox
Telescopic Rod
Elevation Drive Handle
Rotating Platform

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4. Assembly
Please follow the procedure below to set up the antenna for a typical satellite acquisition.
4.1. Site Selection
Followtheguidelinesbelowtoensureoptimalperformanceoftheyawayterminal:
1. Find a clear level area. The terminal can handle up to 3° offset.
2. Ensure that there is line of sight towards the equator and target satellite.
3. Ensure that you can provide a safe clearance area or prevent people from walking in the way of transmission
4.2. High Wind Setup
Ifthesystemistobeusedinahighwindsituation,followtheguidelinesbelowtoensureyouhavesufcientballastor
equivalent tie downs to secure the base of the terminal. For increased rigidity, refer to Section 4.3.4 for bipod setup.
WIND SPEED (km/h) 50 70 100
BALLAST (kg) 20 65 95
Note: Thespeciedballastsareperleg.Ballastshouldbelocateddirectlyoverfootpadifpossible.
4.3. Antenna Assembly
Fully read each step and any accompanying notes before performing the step.
4.3.1. Tripod Base
1. Open Case 2.
2. Take out the Azimuth Base from Case 2 and place it upright on the ground. Take note of the components on the
Azimuth Base for future instructions.
Leg Attachment Pin
Compass

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3. Rotate the Azimuth Base without adjusting the azimuth position until the reading from both the Compass and
Azimuth Dial are equal.
For example, if the Azimuth Dial reads 180 degrees, rotate the Azimuth Base until the Compass reads 180 degrees.
Azimuth Dial Reading
Compass Reading
4. Attach the three (3) Legs onto the Azimuth Base in alphabetical order by following the steps below:
a. Take out a Leg from Case 2.
b. Identify the corresponding Leg Attachment Pin for the current Leg. Each Leg and Leg Attachment Pin is
labelled with matching letters.
c. Remove the Leg Attachment Pin from the Azimuth Base.
d. While holding the Support Leg and Tube together, insert the Tube into the mating slot for the Leg Attachment Pin.
Note: The Support Leg has a plastic “U” shaped block to support the Tube when it is collapsed against the
Support Leg.
Support Leg
Support Block
Matching Letter Labels
Leg Attachment Pin
Tube
a. Ensure the Tube is fully inserted to align the pin holes.
b. Slide the Leg Attachment Pin to secure the Tube onto the Azimuth Base.
c. Gently Lower the Support Leg until it rests on the ground. Do not engage the Support Leg into its mating pin
on the Azimuth Base yet.

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4. Secure the three (3) Legs onto the Azimuth Base in alphabetical order by following the steps below:
a. Tilt up the Azimuth Base along the target Leg
b. Slide down the hinged Support Leg onto the Mating Pin on the Azimuth Base
c. Lower the Azimuth Base until its rests on the ground while ensuring the Support Leg remains engaged on
the Mating Pin
Support Leg
Mating Pin

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6. Take out the two (2) solid Leg Struts from Case 1 and slide them between the following Legs onto the Leg Pins
Each Leg Strut is labelled to indicate between which legs it is to be installed in.
a. Legs A and B
b. Legs C and A
7. Slide on the adjustable Leg Strut between Legs B and C. Adjust strut length as needed and ensure the Leg Struct
is extended symmetrically.
8. Tighten the adjustable Leg Strut by increasing its length as shown below.
Leg Pin

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4.3.2.Reector
1. Open Case 1.
2. Take out the Central Petal from Case 1.
3. Remove the mounting pins from the Central Petal and mount the Central Petal onto the Azimuth Base.
4. Re-insert the mounting pins to secure the Central Petal onto the Azimuth Base.

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5. Slowly lower the Central Petal towards the front to limit.
6. Take out the Elevation Assembly from Case 1.
7. Orientate the Elevation Assembly so the Elevation Drive Shaft is on the same side as inclinometer on the Central Petal.
8. Attach the lower end of the Elevation Assembly onto the Azimuth Base and secure with the mounting pin.
Inclinometer
Elevation Drive Shaft
Mounting Pin Hole
Mounting Pin