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4. Preparation for pointing

Before connecting the modem, it is important to check that your computer is 
configured to obtain network settings automatically.

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Summary of Contents for Tooway

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Page 2: ...A guide to installing Tooway services How to install Tooway 2 ...

Page 3: ...ipment required 2 Identifying geographical position for pointing 3 Assembly Kit 4 Preparation for pointing 5 Pointing phase I 6 Pointing phase II 7 Activating the service Cost effective two way satellite service 3 ...

Page 4: ...ready have a mount make sure it can support the weight of the new kit too Position the mount facing south Ensure there are no obstacles in the line of sight Coaxial cable RG6 cable type for distances of less than 40m between the modem and the satellite dish For longer distances use an RG11 cable 4 ...

Page 5: ...1 Equipment The Tooway Kit comprises TRIA TRIA MOUNT Bracket Ground cable Fixing Plus the modem power supply devices dish and network cable 5 ...

Page 6: ...2 Identifying geographical position for pointing To identify the spot configuration go to http finder tooway instal com and click on Coordinates 6 ...

Page 7: ...e details of The spot number which you can see in the coloured area under the image of the satellite The elevation and geographical azimuth You should print a copy of the page for reference during installation Remember to refer to the Broadsat technical support in order to have the correct parameters 7 ...

Page 8: ...3 Assembly kit You need the following tools Socket wrench set 8mm and 13mm Phillips screwdriver Spanner of 8mm and 13mm Follow the instructions supplied with the kit for assembly 8 ...

Page 9: ... adjusted at a later stage The fixing screw for the azimuth should only be tightened half way Raise the dish to the correct position according to the pointing data identified on the site http finder tooway instal com The values shown apply to a dish positioned perpendicular to the ground 9 ...

Page 10: ...4 Preparation for pointing Before connecting the modem it is important to check that your computer is configured to obtain network settings automatically 10 ...

Page 11: ...ation for pointing connect the modem connect the TX output of the Tria with the input at the back of the modem plug the modem into the power supply and switch it on connect the network cable to your computer 11 ...

Page 12: ...en your browser and type in http 192 168 100 1 check that the single light is still yellow and the other two are green Eg in this picture the modem has a yellow light the BUC receiver has a green light and the cabling a red one 12 ...

Page 13: ...4 Preparation for pointing open your browser and type in http 192 168 100 1 install choose the beam color you have received in the activation email from Broadsat 13 ...

Page 14: ...4 Preparation for pointing Stay on the same page and proceed to Pointing Make sure you don t change the page during the pointing phase When pointing is complete a NEXT button will appear 14 ...

Page 15: ...ds at 3 and 9 o clock on the disc and turn it either right or left using the bracket as a pivot Stop when you hear the coupling signal from the TRIA When the TRIA is switched on it emits a constant beep beep tone As the signal reception increases the beeps are emitted at shorter and shorter intervals During the coupling phase there is a continuous tone for a few seconds and then the beeps are prod...

Page 16: ...tified you need to attach the mount permanently while keeping it at the same elevation When the dish is fixed it is possible to adjust the elevation by gently pushing the dish upwards Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the picture below 1 2 3 4 16 ...

Page 17: ...t the geographical azimuth and elevation using only a spanner As you approach the maximum satellite signal you will hear the tone more and more frequently It is important to pass through the maximum signal several times in order to locate the best possible pointing position 17 ...

Page 18: ...5 Pointing phase 2 As soon as you obtain the maximum value of the azimuth pointing secure the dish 18 ...

Page 19: ...5 Pointing phase 2 Repeat the procedure for the elevation 19 ...

Page 20: ... Peak Rx must differ from Current Rx by a max of 0 4db IMPORTANT depending on the oscillation of the power signal the green light may switch on and off In any case when 10 db is reached proceed with the activation by clicking on the right arrow If the TRIA continues to beep even when the pointing is perfect the modem will not connect to the platform 20 ...

Page 21: ...After clicking NEXT it is possible to check the status of synchronizing the modem If the pointing is completed the 4 lights will turn green and then within the next 10 minutes the Tooway status will become online 21 ...

Page 22: ...5 Activation Check on the computer that the 4 LEDs are green Make sure that the signal is at least 10db Otherwise adjust the pointing 22 ...

Page 23: ...ivation code will be requested If the page does not automatically open type in the browser http selfact skylogic com or http 95 210 254 219 You can request the activation code either over the telephone on 39 050 3870888 or by email at tech support broadsat com Just type in the code and the terminal is ready to start 23 ...

Page 24: ...CONTACTS Email sales support broadsat com Tel 39 050 3870888 Fax 39 050 3870808 WWW BROADSAT COM 24 ...

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