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DataSAT ACU-2 Controller 

Wiring 

 Configuration - Operation 

 

 

This manual covers basic wiring, antenna controller configurations, and typical operation.  
For proper operation, wiring and configuration are very important.  Please read the 
following pages to insure a smooth startup of this Antenna System.   

 

!!! Warning !!!  

This Antenna System 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 insure that everyone 

working around this antenna is aware and alert of the dangers associated 

during installation and operation! 

 

303-ACU2-24(16) Operation Manual  

 

 

8 April 2017 

Summary of Contents for DataSAT ACU-2

Page 1: ...this Antenna System Warning This Antenna System 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 insure that everyone working around this antenna is aware and alert of the dangers associated duri...

Page 2: ...n convenience the Antenna Control Cable can be shortened to facilitate installation We recommend keeping the cable length at least 15 long if possible It is wise to keep an additional 3 feet of cable behind the antenna controller for access and service when needed 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 Elevat...

Page 3: ...ogether 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 If additional assistance is required to connect an external Modem and Router to this system you should contact your Bandwi...

Page 4: ...ot 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 Turn on the ACU 2 Controller Power Rocker Switch illuminated located on the front right side of ...

Page 5: ...ove This is the Main Page which will allow you to access a full Satellite Table in both H and V 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 User Name 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 See H V Field Detail in Detailed Configurat...

Page 8: ...eed 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 See Advanced Search Settings for additional Information and setup After all changes are completed re verify the modifications and then select the APPLY located in the top ri...

Page 9: ...ation 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 Operation HTML Move the mouse to the Search Arrow to begin Search ...

Page 10: ...ion Depending on Satellite Location Search Type and number of adjacent satellites a typical search will range from 4 to 7 minutes If there are a lot of adjacent satellites that do not have identifiable carriers search time will increase Try different search modes in Search Settings to see what is optimum for your system ...

Page 11: ... X5 Modem shown Once completed the System is ready for use Operation Front Panel Once the ACU 2 Antenna Controller has been wired and configured it can be operated from the Front Panel to Search primary satellite only Stow place dish into travel mode and through Menu functions manually move the Antenna and test Antenna Sensors ACU 2 Antenna Controller Front Panel Search Stow LCD Display Menu Volt ...

Page 12: ...ng on a signal 4 testing different satellite ID s 5 testing another satellite ID 6 no satellite ID resuming search 7 peaking on another signal 8 testing satellite ID s 9 ID ed satellite now moving to target satellite 10 peaking target satellite 11 optimizing target Main satellite 12 Peaked and Locked on Satellite Once Search has completed the Antenna should be pointed and ready to use If you are u...

Page 13: ...el Menu commands These are the Power Menu Search Up and Stow Down buttons Pressing the Power one time when the Controller is already on will enter the Menu Mode Press the Down button and step until MENU 9 is displayed Press the Power Menu button one more time to see the Controller IP Address End of Document ...

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