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2 Setting Up the G2 SatAimer
Setting up the satellite system is straightforward—you position the dish skid and connect
it to the Pason system and to AC power. Once you connect it, you aim and park the dish
from the rig manager’s computer (RMPC) or any other Pason workstation connected to
the electronics box (
on page 12). You also have the option of using
the manual controls on the dish’s electronics box to aim and park it.
2.1 Position the Dish Skid
Follow these steps to properly position the dish skid:
1. Position the skid on a solid, level base so that the centre of the dish faces south
when it lifts up. The exact direction to point the skid depends on your rig’s
location. See
Using an Internet tool to find skid direction
Note:
After the skid is completely installed and the system started, you can confirm the correct
skid orientation for the location by checking the
Point Dish
value on the SatAimer
Diagnostics
tab.
2. Ensure that the skid is levelled in both the east/west and north/south directions.
Important:
A solid base may not seem important, but even slight movements of the skid can make a
difference when you’re targeting an orbiting satellite. Wobbly skids can negatively affect
your Internet performance. If you need to mount the skid in an elevated location, Pason
can supply skid support rails to help balance the skid.
Using an Internet tool to find skid direction
If you have Internet access, there are several free online positioning tools to help you
find the correct skid direction. These tools ask you to enter your coordinates (or nearest
city) and the target satellite, and will give you the proper pointing direction.
The Telesat Look Angle Calculator is reliable:
1. Go to
https://www.telesat.com/tools-resources/look-angle-calculator
2. Select the Anik F2 satellite.
3. Enter your location.
4. Select
Calculate
.
5. Point the skid along the true azimuth value the calculator provides. Keep in mind
that east, south, and west equal 90°, 180°, and 270°.