Norsat GLOBETrekker User manual

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Chapters
Preface 7
Purpose and Scope of the User Guide .................................................................................. 8
Audience ................................................................................................................................ 8
Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 8
Radio Frequency Exposure 9
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile Transmitting Devices .................. 10
D ielectric Heating ................................................................................................................. 10
Frequency Coordination — FCC 25 .203(c), 25.251, and 101.103 ........................................ 10
1 Safety Basics 11
Grounding the GLOBETrekker ............................................................................................. 12
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile Transmitting Devices .................. 12
Dielectric Heating ................................................................................................................. 13
Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy Conditions ................................................................ . 13
Unintentional Radio Interference — FCC 15. 19, 15.21 and 15.105 ...................................... 14
Frequency Coordination — FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103 ........................................ 14
Understanding Clearance Distance ..................................................................................... 14
2 Getting Started 17
Boxes Delivered ................................................................................................................... 18
What is Inside? ..................................................................................................................... 19
Contents by Backpack ......................................................................................................... 20
Parts and Assemblies Checklist ........................................................................................... 26
3 GLOBETrekker B asics 27
What is the GLOBETrekker? ................................................................................................ 28
What is the GLOBETrekker Designed to Do? ...................................................................... 29
Identifying Basic Elements of the GLOBETrekker ............................................................... 30
How Does the GLOBETrekker Work? ................................................................................. 33
Power Configuration Optio ns for the Assemblies ................................................................ 40

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4 Transporting the Backpack 43
Mounting the Backpack ........................................................................................................ 44
Dismounting the Backpack ................................................................................................... 48
Safety Tips: .......................................................................................................................... 50
5 Assembling the GLOBETrekker 51
Opening the Backpacks ....................................................................................................... 52
Deploying the Legs from the Baseband Unit ....................................................................... 52
Assembling the Main Antenna Unit ...................................................................................... 55
Assembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly .................................................................. 60
Understanding the Feed Assembly ...................................................................................... 61
Attaching the Low Noise Block to the Feed Assembly ........................................................ 62
Connecting the Waveguide to the Feed Assembly .............................................................. 63
Selecting and Connecting the Cable to the LNB .................................................................. 64
Attaching the GPS Antenna and Compass Unit .................................................................. 66
Connecting the Cables to the M ain Antenna Assembly ....................................................... 67
6 Powering the GLOBETrekker 69
AC/DC Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 70
Connecting the AC/DC Power Supply ................................................................................. 71
7Attaching Peripheral Equipment 73
Attaching the Laptop ............................................................................................................ 75
Attaching a Laptop Using Remote Desktop Application ...................................................... 75
8 Commissioning the GLOBETrekker 77
LinkControl Overview ........................................................................................................... 78
Why is the Commissioning Process Necessary? ................................................................ . 79
Commissioning Process Overview ...................................................................................... 80
Step 5: Load Modem Options File .................................................................................... 88
Step 6: Set Modem Parameters (SCPC) ......................................................................... 90
S tep 7: Exit and Restart LinkControl Application ............................................................. 91

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Operating the GLOBETrekker in Auto - Acquire Mode 93
Starting the Auto - Acq uire Session ....................................................................................... 94
Initializing the Compass ....................................................................................................... 95
Pointing the Antenna ............................................................................................................ 96
Transmitting the Signal ........................................................................................................ 98
Ending Transmission ............................................................................................................ 98
10 Satellite Access Procedures 99
Satellite Access Protocol .................................................................................................... 100
The Call .............................................................................................................................. 101
Sample Script for Telephone Conversation with a Hub or Satell ite Operator .................... 113
11 Operating the GLOBETrekker™ in Manual Mode 115
Manual Antenna Alignment Overview ................................................................................ 116
Step 1a: Launch Link Control Application .................................................................... 116
Step 1b: Choose a Profile ............................................................................................ 118
Step 2: Iden tify Location ................................................................................................ . 119
Ground Location ................................................................................................................. 120
Step 3: Verify Target Satellite ......................................................................................... 121
Step 4: Check Clearance Distance ................................................................................ 121
Step 5: Check if there is a DVB Receiver on the Target Satellite .................................. 121
Step 6: Poin t the Antenna .............................................................................................. 122
Step 7: Acquire Satellite and Peak Antenna .................................................................. 124
Viewing the Receive (Rx) Spectrum Analyzer Screen ....................................................... 124
Peaking the Antenna .......................................................................................................... 130

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12 Disassembling the GLOBETrekker 133
Powering Down the GLOBETrekker (Graceful Shutdown) ................................................ 134
Disconnecting the Laptop ................................................................................................... 134
Disconnecting the Power Supply ....................................................................................... 134
Disconnecting the Cables .................................................................................................. 135
Disconnecting the Waveguide from the Feed Assembly ................................................... 137
Detaching the LNB from the Feed Assembly ..................................................................... 138
Disassembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly ........................................................... 139
Disassembling the Main Antenna Unit ............................................................................... 140
Folding the Legs and Leg Supports into the Baseband ..................................................... 143
Repacking the GLOBETrekker Antenna/RF Backpack Bottom ......................................... 145
Repackaging the GLOBETrekker Antenna/RF Backpack Top .......................................... 146
Repackaging the GLOBETrekker Baseband Backpack Bottom ........................................ 149
13 Alarms and Troubleshooting Tips 151
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 152
Status Indicators ................................................................................................................ 159

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Purpose and Scope of the User Guide ........................................................................ 8
Audience ....................................................................................................................... 8
Revision History ............................................................................................................ 8

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Purpose and Scope of the User G uide
The user guide explain s how best to assemble, operate , transport and care for the Norsat
GLOBETrekker satellite terminal . It also provides guidance on how to interact effi ciently with a
satellite hub operator.
This user guide is specifically written for the GLOBETrekker Ku - Band Satellite Terminal
(model numbers 5200 - KuRAA - #W and 5200 -KuEAA- #W); both come equipped with an
iDirect iConnex modem. The user guide covers operatio n of the terminal in both SCPC
and TDMA modes.
Audience
The guide will be of interest to the following personnel:
• field users
• systems administrators (or IT; Lifecycle/Sustainment Managers)
Revision History
Date Nature of Revision Release
July 2006 Release 1 .0
READ THE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR OPERATE THE
GLOBETREKKER

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Radio Frequency Exposure
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information ............................................................ 10
Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields ...................................... 10
Dielectric Heating ....................................................................................................... 10
Frequency Coordination ............................................................................................. 10

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Avoid H azards Leading to Serious Injury or Possible Death
Danger
FCC Radio Frequency E xposure I nformation for M obile
T ransmitting D evices
When the power is on, maintain a distance of 8. 4 feet (2. 6 met ers) or
greater from the antenna. R adio F requency Exposure Minimum
calculated separation distance between antenna and persons
required is 2.56 meters .
Hazards of M icrowave R adiation in E lectromagnetic F ields
When the power is on, the area directly in front of the antenna is an Area of
Restricted Occupancy. Observe the safety precautions which follow :
1. Limit human exposure time to the area directly in front of the main antenna
ass embly.
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. The LinkControl application provides a screen which helps
users estimate the minimum clearance distance. Please refer to
“Understanding clearance distance” on pages 13 and 14.
4. Locate the terminal as far as possible from ungrounded metal.
Dielectric H eating
Dielectric heating is the heati ng of an insulating material caused by placing it in a
high frequency electric field. When a human enters a R adio F requency (RF) field
the body acts as the dielectric. If the power in the RF field exceeds 10 milliwatts
per centimeter, the individual will h ave a noticeable rise in body temperature.
The severity of bur ns may vary from minor to major. B urns 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 als o 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.
Frequency C oordination — FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103
Users must ensure they co - ordinate proposed frequency and power usage with
other terrestrial and satellite users prior to transmission.
Changes or Modifications to Equipment - FCC Section 15.21
Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment , not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.