C-Com iNetVu 1.0 Flyaway, User Manual

Page 1: ...0 1000 Flyaway User Manual The iNetVu brand and logo are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Copyright 2006 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 1 877 iNetVu6 www c comsat com Revision 020 Mar...

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Page 3: ...owed under the copyright laws Both the iNetVu and C COM names and logos are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Intel Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft...

Page 4: ...Splitter 27 4 5 Router Configuration Example 28 4 6 Modem Independent Setup Stand Alone 29 4 7 USING MODEM COM PORT 30 5 iNetVu 7000 Controller Configuration 31 5 1 Software Initial Configuration and...

Page 5: ...duct for automatic satellite acquisition This lightweight antenna is a rapidly deployable unit that is ideal for applications that require satellite communication over Ku Band The Flyaway empowers use...

Page 6: ...sition within 5 minutes under normal operating conditions Compatible with any configured satellite over the Ku Band Fully automatic software controlled satellite acquisition Optimized signal reception...

Page 7: ...atellite Systems Inc Page 7 of 38 2 Physical Outline 2 piece Detachable reflector Feed Horn Polarization Assembly Motor Feed Arm Struts Elevation Motor Feed Arm Azimuth Motor Gear iNetVu Flyaway User...

Page 8: ...d lock the leg assemblies into place with the T Handled threaded knob as pictured below 2 Unlock the two 2 T Handled threaded knobs gripping the lock plate above the pivot location of the lower reflec...

Page 9: ...d assembly and the washers of the T handled threaded knobs You may have to loosen the knobs before insertion When the elevation bracket is locked into place tighten the two 2 T handled threaded knobs...

Page 10: ...ning the mounting holes between the lower reflector assembly and the elevation motor assembly and inserting the quick release pin as depicted below 6 Attach the upper reflector assembly to the lower r...

Page 11: ...Lock the reflectors together using the three 3 latches on the back and on both sides 7 of the reflector Attach the feed arm to the lower reflector by lining the mounting holes between the 8 feed arm a...

Page 12: ...es by retracting the spring 9 loaded barrel on the ball socket end fitting and snapping it into place 0 If the polarization assembly is not already attached to the feed arm attach the 1 feed polarizat...

Page 13: ...le running through the feedarm to the LNB and the TX Cable to 1 the BUC 2 Connect the internal Motor Sensor cable as well as the labelled RX and TX coax 1 cables running through the bottom of the feed...

Page 14: ...ternal Motor Sensor Cable RX and TX coax cables into the proper location on the connector plate labelled CONTROLLER 15 Follow the Installing BUC with the Universal Mounting Clamp kit for mounting the...

Page 15: ...DISASSEMBLY Disconnecting Cables 1 Disconnect the External Sensor Motor cable RX and TX coax cables from the connector plate labelled CONTROLLER on the platform 2 Disconnect the internal Motor Sensor...

Page 16: ...ellite Systems Inc Page 16 of 38 3 Disconnect the cables from the connector plate labelled REFLECTOR and ELEVATION 4 Disconnect the RX and TX Coax cables attached to the BUC and LNB iNetVu Flyaway Use...

Page 17: ...ssembly Removal 5 Detach the two 2 feedarm struts on both ends by retracting the spring loaded barrel on the ball socket end fitting and remove 6 Gently lower the feedarm and remove the supporting pin...

Page 18: ...ems Inc Page 18 of 38 Reflector and Elevation Motor Assembly Removal 7 Unhook the three 3 latches holding the two piece reflector together and detach the top reflector assembly iNetVu Flyaway User Man...

Page 19: ...sure to hold the lower reflector assembly during removal of the t pin 9 Unlock the two 2 T Handle threaded knobs securing the elevation motor assembly to the tripod assembly and slide the elevation br...

Page 20: ...2 T Handle threaded knobs attaching the reflector to the tripod assembly Ensure to hold the bottom reflector assembly while loosening the knobs 11 Slide the reflector from under the lock plate and rem...

Page 21: ...C COM Satellite Systems Inc Page 21 of 38 12 Loosen the T Handle threaded knob locking the leg assemblies and fold in the tripod assembly iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...

Page 22: ...hardware components during travel and handling this section will outline the ideal procedure of packaging the iNetVu 1 2 1 0 Flyaway Antenna systems 1 Place the feed boom and elevation assemblies into...

Page 23: ...ce the top reflector assembly in the section of the case closest to the pivot joints of the top cover facing inwards Top Reflector Assembly Bottom Reflector Assembly 3 Place the tripod assembly into t...

Page 24: ...on parameters for Satellite Modem VSAT Communication will differ depending on service The user may select the connection that corresponds to his her preferred system setup prior to configuration 4 1 T...

Page 25: ...ed Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable iNetVu Flyaway User Manual RX GPS Antenna iNetVu Flyaway Platform RX Satellite Modem VSAT 90 264VAC TX OUT RX COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE TX Power Cable...

Page 26: ...Interface iNetVu Flyaway User Manual GPS Antenna TX Satellite Modem VSAT 90 264VAC TX OUT RX COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE Network Cable Power Cable Network Cable Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG...

Page 27: ...he splitter option is used ensure the LNB Power is disabled in the 7000 Controller See section 7 2 2 1 in the 7000 User Manual LNB Power for more detail iNetVu Flyaway Platform TX 90 264VAC TX OUT RX...

Page 28: ...OL AND SENSOR CABLE 7000 CTRL DHCP OR Static IP 192 168 1 3 SUB 255 255 255 0 GW 192 168 1 1 WAN Port Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Power Cable Network Cable Computer PC DHCP OR St...

Page 29: ...l Transmit Source RX TX COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE RX IN 90 264VAC OR USB CABLE 12VDC POWER CABLE GPS Antenna ETHERNET CABLE NOTE The user may use a USB Cable OR a Network Cable to interface betw...

Page 30: ...AND SENSOR CABLE 12VDC POWER CABLE GPS Antenna SAT OUT PC Serial Interface NULL MODEM COM PORT RX OUT SAT IN NOTE The user may use a USB Cable OR a Network Cable to interface between the 7000 Controll...

Page 31: ...ot labeled The legs labeled FRONT cover the search window If you are located in the Northern Hemisphere your GPS Latitude is North the leg not labeled should be pointed north If you are located in the...

Page 32: ...ENTER button once the change is complete For example if the Modem Router IP is 192 168 0 1 then the controller IP could be set to 192 168 0 2 c Press the Exit button twice to exit out of the configura...

Page 33: ...ilat STM Paradise Tachyon NA is used for stand alone modem independent satellite acquisition INF Interface HTTP for HNS Only TELNET iDirect Viasat Comtech Telnet Interface COM iDirect Viasat Comtech R...

Page 34: ...y Enter Beacon Frequency BR_DB BR300L users Only Beacon attenuation level 0dB max gain 22K Enable if 22KHz tone is required for LNB 8 If and only if the user chooses to search and peak using RF not DV...

Page 35: ...See 7000 Manual details for other options In the COM port Configuration Enter the following COM Modem SPEED Depending on the modem baud rate 11 Click SEND ALL This will send all configured parameters...

Page 36: ...r iNetVu Flyaway System Navigate to the Advanced Controls menu if there are any flashing Red and Yellow components stop and troubleshoot Otherwise click Find Satellite You should be online within 2 5...

Page 37: ...C COM Satellite Systems Inc Page 37 of 38 iNetVu Flyaway User Manual 6 Appendix...

Page 38: ...ration AZ Potentiometer 1200 1000 Flyaway AZ ZERO 140 5 Table 3 Azimuth Potentiometer Default Values PL Potentiometer 1200 1000 Flyaway PL ZERO 190 7 Table 4 Polarization Potentiometer Default Values...