Ground Control TOUGHSAT T-100, User Manual

Page 1: ...Toughsat T 100 Communications Trailer Users Manual TOUGHSAT T 100 COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER USERS MANUAL Ground Control V 3 June 2014...

Page 2: ...ausing it to cease functionality until the unit is returned to Ground Control s facility for repairs This damage is NOT covered under the unit s warranty If you have any questions regarding connecting...

Page 3: ..._ System Type Trailer Trailer Flyaway _______________________ Mobile System IP Address _______________________ Router IP Address _______________________ Contacting Ground Control Technical Support Gro...

Page 4: ...Page 10 Wiring Diagram Page 11 Deploying The Dish Page 12 Security Belt Page 13 Connecting To The Internet Page 14 Accessing The Wireless Router Page 14 Access The Toughsat Web Interface Page 14 Stow...

Page 5: ...s rain hail hot cold Works with any wired or wireless SIP phone Or consider our VOIP Phone service Excellent back up Internet at any location for emergency organizational use Rated to withstand wind s...

Page 6: ...tent Optional Honda EUi 1000 Watt generator 2000 watt available System uses about 90 to 150 Watts during normal usage 300 Watts Max for power up spike Two High Gain range extending antennas for half m...

Page 7: ...d generator If the tow vehicle is disconnected power to the trailer lights and flashers will be supplied by the on board trailer battery STEP 1 FIND A LEVEL AREA If the Toughsat is within three degree...

Page 8: ...om the ball STEP 4 Begin to crank up the front of the trailer so that the hitch clears the 2 ball on the tow vehicle The trailer dolly is a good way of moving the trailer to a different location Also...

Page 9: ...l the trailer STEP 7 Hand tighten the two high gain antennas into the two bulkhead connectors on top of the trailer No wireless is available unless these antennas are on STEP 8 OPEN THE GENERATOR CABI...

Page 10: ...sure to turn off the choke after the motor has started STEP 10 TURN ON ELECTRONICS Inside of the electronics case is a portable 6RU rackmount case with an 50 foot cable run that allows you to move th...

Page 11: ...own power solar DC inverters fuel powered generators WIRELESS ANTENNA NOTE If you are moving 6RU rack mount case away from the trailer up to 50 feet insert the smaller wireless antennas for a 100 wir...

Page 12: ...the Toughsat controller which will raise the system If for any reason there is any problem press the STOP button to stop the unit from deploying The dish will raise rotate and lock on satellite normal...

Page 13: ...r and from standing too close to the transmitter USING THE AC HEATER UNIT If your T 100 comes with an optional AC Heater Unit make sure the front cover is removed before operation To turn on simply pl...

Page 14: ...and the TX light is blinking green the system is still acquiring the satellite ACCESSING THE WIRELESS ROUTER You can reconfigure the wireless settings add encryption or security or even disable the w...

Page 15: ...click on Deploy Dish This dish will lock on satellite and create an Internet connection automatically Under Signal Quality are displayed current signal strength as well as the status of the dish In t...

Page 16: ...ional service from Ground Control available on the TS2 Controller The two Dual Matrix buttons Sat 1 and Sat 2 when pressed will automatically access one of two satellites for full connectivity This se...

Page 17: ...nics power BEFORE you turn off the generator This will help protect the electronics from any electrical fluctuation To turn off the generator rotate the toggle switch Finally close the AIR VENT on top...

Page 18: ...S ARE REMOVED AND STORED OPTIONAL ITEMS IN STORAGE BAY ARE SECURED WHEEL CHOCKS UNDER TIRES ARE REMOVED CABINET DOORS ARE TIGHTLY SHUT LOCKED FRONT WHEEL JACK HAS BEEN ROTATED 90 DEGREES TO CLEAR GROU...

Page 19: ...standard hours of operation are Monday Friday 8AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time If you call outside of these hours support response may be delayed and certain resources may not be available to the supp...