RF Mogul RFM 960 User manual

RFM 960/1200
OPERATION MANUAL

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SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical RFM 960 RFM 1200
Reflector 96cm Skyware 1.2M Prodelin
Band Ku Ku
Tx Gain 41.3 dBi 43.2 dBi
Rx Gain 39.8 dBi 41.7 dBi
Elevation 0-80° 0-80°
Stowed Height 14.5” 14.5”
Stowed Length 56” 70”
Stowed Width 39.4” 48.6”
Deployed Height (Max) 55” 68”
Weight 170 lbs 180 lbs
Operational Specs
Wind Deployed 45 mph 45 mph
Temperature -40˚ to 140˚ F -40˚ to 140˚F
Survival Specs
Wind Deployed 100 mph 100 mph
Wind Stowed 140 mph 140 mph
Temperature -60˚ to 185˚ F -60˚ to 185˚ F
Electrical
BUC Mounting Feed arm 30 lbs Max
LNB PLL Required
Control Cable 12 conductor 30’ STD
100’ Optional
AC Requirements 100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz 140W Max
GPS
Tilt ±0.1˚

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PACKAGING
Remove 14 wood screws with flat washers around the base of the cardboard box that is
attached to the wood pallet. The cardboard box will lift up and off of the Pallet.
The system ships with 2 boxes. Inside the RFM Mount Box is the Mount Assembly (1.2M or
96CM), the Mounting Pan (secured to the Pallet), the Feed Glide Plate, 30’ Antenna Control
Cable (attached to connector box), Antenna Controller Box (includes antenna controller and
power supply). Also included is the Antenna mounting hardware usually wrapped against one
of the dish mounting arms.
The Antenna Mount Assembly weighs about 150 Lbs. (68Kgs). Depending on equipment
available, keep the Mount Assembly attached to the Pallet until it is ready to attach to the Roof
or other surface. Moving the Pallet/Mount Assembly to the roof is recommended.
The second box contains the Antenna Reflector. To protect the Antenna leave it inside the box
until it is ready to be attached to the Mount Assembly that is securely attached to the roof.

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MOUNT HANDLING
This Mount Assembly has multiple PINCH and CUT points that during
installation and operation can result in severe injuries. There are
hinging and moving parts that move during installation that can fall
due to gravity. Become familiar with the antenna before installation
and ensure that everyone working around this antenna is aware and
alert of the dangers associated during installation and operation!

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INSTALLATION
It is not necessary to raise the Dish Arms when securing the Dish Mount to the Vehicle or
Trailer. The Mounting Plate comes with pre-drilled holes and slots for convenience. It is OK to
drill other holes in the mounting plate for installation.
The Dish Mount includes a Feed Stow Plate that can be placed in an ideal position to allow for
the Feed Assembly to touch and slide on the roof surface. This can be secured after the stow is
tested and the Feed slides completely on the plate.
The Mounting Plate is designed so the Connector Box can be placed on either side to simplify
wiring.
When installed on a vehicle the
dish will have a rotational radius of
about 52” for the RFM1200 and
46” for the RFM960 from the
center of the Mount Base when the
system is searching for a Satellite
that has an elevation of about 10
degrees of the horizon.
In extreme northern or southern
parts of the world the clearance
required may be even less.
The Mounting Pan is 48” x 23” (7.7
Sq. Ft Area).

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Use a Lap Sealant (Dicor 501LSG or Equiv) to help secure the Mounting Pan to the Roof.
Using a Lap Sealant (Dicor 501LSG or Equiv.) will add additional bonding to the vehicle surface.
Running a bead of this sealant lengthwise along the bottom edges of the mounting plate and 2
beads through the center lengths of the plate is recommended when possible. Remember once
this sealant has cured removal of this plate will be difficult.
Check with the vehicle Manufacture to determine recommended type of hardware to use for
securing the Dish Mount/Dish Pan to the Vehicle. Use a minimum of 6 screws on both sides of
the mounting plate in the slotted holes. Use at least four screws on both sides of the Dish
Mount AZ/EL Base. Use sealant where required (in drill/screw holes) to prevent water leaks
through the roof.
The Feed Stow Plate is used only as a protector to the roof surface. It can be secured with 4
short self-tapping screws and waterproof sealant (Dicor or similar) to prevent leaking. If putting
any sealant under the Stow Plate use it sparingly in case adjustment is necessary.

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Wiring (Dish Mount Connector Box)
Note: Before Installing the Dish Reflector (parabolic antenna) to the Antenna Mount it will be
easier to complete the system Wiring. Prewiring the Antenna will allow you to raise the Dish
Arms to make installation of the Dish easier.
The RF (Coax) cabling is wired from the Feed Assembly to the Connector Box located on the
Base Mounting Plate. The Black Coax is the Receive cable connected to the LNB and the cable is
usually labeled with RX at the Base. The White Coax is the Transmit cable connected to a BUC
(Block Up Convertor) or an HPA (High Powered Amplifier).
In addition to the Coax Cables the Mount is also prewired with a 12-conductor control cable
which connects to motors, sensors, and GPS modules.
Typical Connector Box on RFM Antenna - Roof Mounting Plate
A. Antenna Control Cable Connection. Snap together Male (33482-1201 Molex) Antenna Side and
Female (33472-1201 Molex) Control Cable to ACU-2 Antenna Controller.
B. RX Cable to ACU-2 Antenna Controller. From LNB Black RG-6 Coax Cable. Labeled RX.
C. TX Cable to Modem (if installed) or HPA Out. To BUC White RG-6 Coax Cable. Labeled TX.

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Antenna Control Cable wiring for the 12 POS Euro Style Connector
The Antenna Control Cable can be shortened to facilitate installation. We recommend keeping the cable
length at least 15’ long if possible. For future service keep an additional 3-foot cable loop behind the
antenna controller.
Run the Antenna Control Cable and the Coax Cables from the Roof though the roof entry box to the
Electronics compartment.
Place the Antenna Controller near other associated electronics (router, modem) and make necessary
connections for proper operation.
The DataSAT ACU-2 1RU Antenna Controller has five connections on the rear panel.
24 VDC Power Supply Antenna Control Cable Ethernet (LAN) RF Out RF In
Connect the External 24 Volt DC Power supply to the Antenna Controller and standard 100 to 220 VAC
outlets.
External 24 Volt DC Power Supply
12 - Tan – GPS RX Data In
11 - Pink – 15 to 18 VDC out to GPS
10 - White – GPS and Counter Input Common (Ground)
9 - Gray – Skew Count In
8 - Purple – Elevation Count In
7 - Blue – Azimuth Count In
6 - Green – Skew Motor Volts –
5 - Yellow – Skew Motor Volts +
4 - Orange – Elevation Motor Volts –
3 - Red –Elevation Motor Volts +
2 - Brown – Azimuth Motor Volts –
1 - Black – Azimuth Motor Volts +

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With Basic wiring complete you can use the DataSAT ACU-2 Antenna Controller to manually move the
Antenna Elevation into a raised position to Install the Dish Reflector.
Use the Menu, Search (Up) and Stow (Down) buttons on the front panel to access Move EL functions.
The Up Button will raise the Antenna manually when in the correct mode. Raise the Dish Arms to about
60 degrees UP direction to simplify Dish Installation.

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Installing the Dish Reflector (Antenna)
If you choose to install the Dish Reflector before completing the system wiring it is still easier to use
the supplied 30’ Antenna Control Cable that comes attached to the Dish Mount to manually raise the
Dish Arms using a tool Battery or the supplied 24 Volt DC Power Supply.
Remove the Red and Orange wires that are connected to the 12 Position Euro Style Connector. These
wires will raise and lower the Elevation Motor only.
Touch one wire to the positive and one wire to the negative sides of the battery or the 24 VDC power
supply and check the direction of the Elevation Dish Arms. If you hear the Elevation Motors stalling,
then reverse the wires and test again.
Raise the Antenna manually until the Dish Arms are about 60 degrees UP direction to simplify Dish
Installation.
With the mount tilted back at this angle, it will be easier to place the Dish Reflector onto the Dish Arms.
Dish Hardware is usually wrapped up against one of the Dish Arms.
This hardware includes:
2 each – 5/16” x 3 1/2” Button Head Socket Cap Screw
2 each – 5/16” x 2 3/4” Button Head Socket Cap Screw
4 each 5/16” Flat Washer
3 each - 1/4” x 1 1/4” Socket Head Cap Screw
3 each – 1/4” Flat Washer
1 each 1/4” x 1” Fender Washer
All Stainless Steel
Also included is an 3/8” T x 12 3/4” L Aluminum Dish Base Bracket (T Bar)
Remove the Dish Reflector (Antenna) from the Dish Box (Box #2).

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Follow the photo illustrations below to attach the Dish to the Mount.
Use a Lube Gel to hold the 4 Square nuts into the Slots in the Dish Arms. Also put some lube gel on the 4
Dish Bolts. Do not use electric drill to screw bolts into square nuts. Stainless Steel bolts will seize up.
Insert Square
Nut here
Slide Square Nut
to this position
Install Square Nut in
these 4 areas
Dish Bolts
2 – 5/16 x 2 ¾” L
2
–
5/16 x 3 ½” L
Dish T-Bar
and
Hardware
¼-20 x ¾”L Cap Screw
and 1” Dia Fender Washer
2 - ¼-20 x 1 ¼” Cap Screw
2 – ¼” Flat Washer
4 Each Flat Washer 5/16”

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With the Dish Reflector properly attached to the Antenna Mount and all procedures above completed
the system is ready for final wiring inside the Vehicle and system testing.
Use the DataSAT ACU-2 Controller Wiring-Configuration-Operation Manual to complete the installation.
After completion of system wiring before moving the Antenna automatically, one technician should
remain outside with a clear view of the Antenna and watch the Antenna Mount perform a Dish
Calibration. Check that the Antenna clears all roof objects and is secured to the roof.
When all tests are complete you should perform a final inspection of the roof installation, and then
apply the roof sealant (Dicor) on any exposed or open screws and roof holes.
Look for any loose tools or hardware before leaving the roof installation.

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RFM 960/1200 ACU-2 Controller Configuration & Operation
CONFIGURATION
Once the System is installed and wired properly the Antenna Controller is ready for setup and
configuration.
Correct configuration is the key to successful operation. You will need to connect the Antenna
Controller to a Computer to configure the system.
If you are planning on interfacing the Antenna Controller to an iDirect or Hughes Modem an
ethernet connection is required.
NOTE: If an Ethernet connection is not possible you could also set up the configurations by
removing the SD Card located on the rear of the controller and modify several configuration
files. This type of configuration is risky and could corrupt other files used in normal operation.
Please contact RF Mogul if this type of setup is necessary.

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Turn on the ACU-2 Controller Power (Rocker Switch – illuminated) located on the front right
side of the controller. The LCD display should power on as shown below.
Open a Web Browser.
Enter the Controller IP Address. The default is 192.168.1.250. If you cannot access the
Antenna Controller using this IP Address you can find the current IP Address using the Menu
Functions from the Front Panel. (see LCD Menus below for more information)
If you still have problems connecting you can bypass the router/switch by using a LAN
Crossover cable and setting your computer Network to 192.168.1.1 Once you are in the
Antenna Controller you will be able to change the controller IP Address in Network Settings.
System Status – default page when opened thru browser 192.168.1.250
The ACU2 Antenna Controller HTML pages will follow a similar format as shown above.

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This is the Main Page which will allow you to access a full Satellite Table in both Horizontal and
Vertical receive fields, manually move the antenna in all 3 axis (Elevation, Azimuth, and Skew
(polarity), check certain Modem Status configurations (Hughes and iDirect), and to
Configuration files that allow set up of Modem, LNB, and Network settings.
Configuration Options
Move the mouse to highlight Configuration then select Network Settings.
The Network Settings page, above, allows you almost full function TCP/IP Network Access.

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For typical setup, you might modify IP Address and the Default Gateway and Subnet Mask.
If you have several RF Mogul Systems, you can name each system by changing the Device
Name. The Device Name will be viewable in the Top Frame of every HTML Page under the
Satellite Antenna Controller. (see above)
If additional security is required the IT Administrator can lock this system down with Network
Name, Username and Administrator Password. Before exiting this page if a username and
password have been added you should document these changes for future requirements.
After all changes are completed re-verify the modifications and then select the APPLY located in
the top right of this page. The system should return to the Main Status Page after updating.
Move the mouse to highlight Configuration then select RF Settings.
The RF Settings page, above, must be configured correctly for the Antenna to find Satellites.
Check the LNB specifications on the LNB Label attached to the Feed Assembly of the Antenna.
You should find LNB Voltage, LO Frequency, and RF Bandwidth.

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 IF LNB Volts gives a range of 12VDC to 24VDC, use the 18 V LNB Power option
 22KHz Tone = Disabled
 DiSEqC = Disabled
 Enter LO Freq in MHz (example 10.75GHz = 10750 MHz) see above
 Enter RF Band Low Freq (example 11.70~12.20 GHz = 11700) see above
 Enter RF Band High Freq (example 11.70~12.20 GHz = 12200) see above
IMPORTANT! Polarity must stay HORIZONTAL. Do not change this setting.
After all changes are completed re-verify the modifications and then select the APPLY located in
the top right of this page. The system should return to the Main Status Page after updating.
Move the mouse to highlight Configuration then select Search Settings.
Typical Search Settings when connected to an iDirect X5 Modem.

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When using an iDirect X5 Modem your Service Provider (ISP) will be able to provide you with
the Modem Address, Username, and Password. You will also need to know the Receive
Polarity.
Enter this information into the fields above. It MUST be correct, or the Antenna Controller will
not see the Modem. Contact your ISP or IT Manager for additional support concerning the
Modem setup.
After all changes are completed re-verify the modifications and then select the APPLY located in
the top right of this page. The system should return to the Main Status Page after updating.
Move the mouse to highlight Configuration then select Dish Calibration.
Select Start. A Dish Calibration is required one time to complete installation and configuration.
Once completed the System is ready for use.