COBHAM EXPLORER 3075GX Installation And User Manual

EXPLORER 3075GX
Manual-Deploy Antenna System

Installation and user manual

EXPLORER 3075GX

Installation and user manual

Document number: 98-144390-A

Release date: 6 March 2015

Disclaimer

Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the
accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane A/S. The information in this manual is
provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or
inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane A/S are periodically revised and updated. Anyone
relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from

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discrepancies, the English version shall be the governing text.

Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.

Copyright

© 2015 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.

Trademark acknowledgements

• Inmarsat is a registered trademark of the International Maritime Satellite Organisation (IMSO) and is
licensed by IMSO to Inmarsat Limited and Inmarsat Ventures plc.

• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of
their respective owners.

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hazardous to human beings and the environment. Never dispose these items together with
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ensure the correct recycling of old equipment as well as the re-utilization of individual
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Contact the local distributor for information about what type of return system to use.

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Safety summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with these requirements.

Microwave radiation hazards

During transmission the antenna radiates Microwave Power.This radiation may be hazardous to
humans close to the antenna. During transmission, make sure that nobody gets closer than the
recommended minimum safety distance. The minimum safe distance in front of the antenna
reflector is 32 m when in the focal line (a straight line between the feed horn and satellite),

based on a radiation level of 10 W/m

WARNING! This device emits radio frequency energy. Do not place your head
or other body parts between transmitting feed horn and reflector when the
system is operational.

WARNING! Potentially hot surface when the system is
operated in hot environments without the possibility for ventilation.
Contact may cause burn. Allow to cool before servicing.

2

. No hazard exists at the back of the reflector.

Service

User access to the interior of the antenna is not allowed. Only a technician authorized by
Cobham SATCOM may perform service - failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty.

Power supply

The voltage range for the EXPLORER 3075GX is 100 – 240 VAC (nominal), 4 A, 50/60 Hz.

WARNING! Before disassembling or performing any maintenance or
upgrades, unplug the unit from power source.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Keep away from live circuits

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components
with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge
circuits before touching them.

WARNING! Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being positioned,
deployed or stowed.

Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty!

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FCC §15.105: Information to the User

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 About this manual

1.1 Manual overview ...............................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Intended readers .................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.2 Software version ..................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.3 Typography ............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Introduction

2.1 EXPLORER 3075GX system ........................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Global Express service .......................................................................................................2-2

2.1.3 Service activation ................................................................................................................2-2

2.2 Description of the system components .........................................................2-3

2.2.1 Antenna positioner .............................................................................................................2-3

2.2.2 RF assembly ...........................................................................................................................2-4

2.2.3 Reflector ..................................................................................................................................2-4

2.2.4 Electronics enclosure and support legs ....................................................................2-5

2.2.5 Keypad and display ............................................................................................................2-5

2.2.6 Web interface for setup and troubleshooting ......................................................2-6

2.2.7 LAN ports and WLAN .........................................................................................................2-6

2.2.8 Power Supply .........................................................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Assembly & start up

3.1 What’s in the box .............................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 To unpack ...............................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Initial inspection ..................................................................................................................3-2

3.2 To assemble the EXPLORER 3075GX .................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Prerequisites ..........................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Assembly .................................................................................................................................3-3

3.3 Start up with manual acquisition ........................................................................3-6

3.4 To stow the antenna .....................................................................................................3-8

3.5 To disassemble and pack the antenna ............................................................3-8

Chapter 4 Setup and operation

4.1 Setup using the web interface ...............................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Connection to the web interface ................................................................................4-1

4.1.3 To configure the LAN network .....................................................................................4-6

4.1.4 WLAN settings ......................................................................................................................4-8

4.1.5 Navigation ..............................................................................................................................4-9

4.1.6 Administration ......................................................................................................................4-9

4.1.7 User permissions (guest login) ...................................................................................4-11

4.1.8 Import and export of a system configuration ...................................................4-12

4.1.9 Reset to factory default ................................................................................................4-13

4.2 Keypad and display menus ....................................................................................4-15

4.2.1 Keypad and display .........................................................................................................4-15

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4.2.2 Navigating the menus ....................................................................................................4-16

4.2.3 The menu tree ...................................................................................................................4-16

4.2.4 Brightness of the display ..............................................................................................4-19

Chapter 5 Service

5.1 General support .................................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Preventative maintenance ..............................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Help desk and diagnostics report ................................................................................5-2

5.1.3 Reset ..........................................................................................................................................5-3

5.1.4 Satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles ..........................................................5-4

5.1.5 GX Modem: One Touch Commissioning ..................................................................5-6

5.1.6 LNB data update ..................................................................................................................5-7

5.1.7 Proxy server settings in your browser .......................................................................5-8

5.2 Software update ................................................................................................................5-9

5.2.1 Prerequisites ..........................................................................................................................5-9

5.2.2 Software update procedure ...........................................................................................5-9

5.3 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages ................................5-12

5.3.1 LEDs on the keypad of the EXPLORER 3075GX ................................................. 5-12

5.3.2 Status information of the modem ...........................................................................5-13

5.4 To return units for repair ........................................................................................5-14

Appendix A Technical specifications

A.1 Antenna characteristics ..............................................................................................A-1

A.2 Product Dimensions .......................................................................................................A-3

A.2.1 Side view .................................................................................................................................A-3

A.2.2 Top view ..................................................................................................................................A-4

A.2.3 Rear view .................................................................................................................................A-5

Appendix B System messages

B.1 Event messages – overview ......................................................................................B-1

B.2 List of events .......................................................................................................................B-2

Appendix C Approvals

C.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) ..............................................................................C-2

C.2 AS/NZS 22:2009 + A1:20110 ....................................................................................C-3

C.3 FCC Part 15 and ICES-003 .........................................................................................C-4

C.4 Part 15 of the FCC Rules .............................................................................................C-5

C.5 Declaration of similarity .............................................................................................C-6

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................................Glossary-1

Index ....................................................................................................................................................................Index-1

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Chapter 1

About this manual

About this manual 1

1.1 Manual overview

This manual has the following chapters:

• Introduction

• Assembly & start up

• Setup and operation

• Service

This manual has the following appendices:

• Technical specifications

• System messages

• Approvals

1.1.1 Intended readers

This is an installation and service manual for the EXPLORER 3075GX system, intended for
users of the system and service personnel. It is important that you observe all safety
requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install the system according to the
guidelines in this manual.

1.1.2 Software version

This manual is intended for EXPLORER 3075GX with software version 1.50. The GX
modem (Core module) software version is shown in its own web interface.

1.1.3 Typography

In this manual, typography is used as indicated below:

Bold is used for the following purposes:

• To emphasize words.
Example: “Do not touch the antenna”.

• To indicate what the user should select in the user interface.
Example: “Select SETTINGS > LAN”.

Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross-references.

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Precautions

1.2 Precautions

Text marked with “Warning”, “Caution”, “Note” or “Important” show the following type of
data:

• Warning: A Warning is an operation or maintenance procedure that, if not obeyed, can
cause injury or death.

• Caution: A Caution is an operation or maintenance procedure that, if not obeyed, can
cause damage to the equipment.

• Note: A Note gives information to help the reader.

• Important: A text marked Important gives information that is important to the user,
e.g. to make the system work properly. This text does not concern damage on
equipment or personal safety.

All personnel who operate equipment or do maintenance as specified in this manual must
know and follow the safety precautions. The warnings and cautions that follow apply to all
parts of this manual.

WARNING! Before using any material, refer to the manufacturers’
material safety data sheets for safety information. Some materials can be
dangerous.

CAUTION! Do not use materials that are not equivalent to materials
specified by Cobham SATCOM. Materials that are not equivalent can cause
damage to the equipment.

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Chapter 2

Introduction

Reflector & RF
assembly

Manual control
positioner

Keypad and
display in
electronics
enclosure

LAN ports, WiFi
and AC power

Introduction 2

This chapter has the following sections:

• EXPLORER 3075GX system

• Description of the system components

2.1 EXPLORER 3075GX system

2.1.1 Overview

The EXPLORER 3075GX is a manual-deploy 75 cm fly-away antenna system, designed for
operation in the Ka-band. The integrated GX modem, also known as the iDirect Core
Module, facilitates the acquisition of an operational satellite within five minutes based on
the terminal's GPS location.

All of the EXPLORER series terminals are easy to install, setup, and commission by a non­specialist technician. The system has the following major components:

1. 2-axis manual-control antenna positioner with Inter-Facility Link and cabling interface
ports for Block Up-converter (BUC) power.

2. Reflector and RF assembly including filter/polarizer, BUC, and Low Noise Block Down­converter (LNB).

3. Electronics enclosure with Antenna Control Unit and Gx Modem Unit, keypad, display
and LAN ports.

Figure 2-1: Major system components

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EXPLORER 3075GX system

The antenna provides a stable RF link and the modem provides IP services on the RF link.
The IP services are provided via a switch in the antenna subsystem, which is controlled by
the GX modem. Status information from the GX modem is provided via the antenna
subsystem. The antenna subsystem can be monitored and software upgraded from the
earth station via the GX modem.

2.1.2 Global Express service

The EXPLORER 3075GX is a unique stabilized GX antenna system operating in the Ka-band
(19.2 to 30 GHz). It is used with the Global Xpress service from Inmarsat, delivering
consistent high-performance download speeds of up to 50 Mbps and 5 Mbps over the
uplink. The following figure shows the coverage map of the GX service at global service
introduction.

2.1.3 Service activation

The EXPLORER 3075GX should be activated from the start. If there are problems with the
GX service contact your service provider for activation.

Figure 2-2: GX coverage map

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Description of the system components

Introduction

Elevation
brake

Elevation
scale

Elevation
adjustment

Azimuth angle
adjustment

Azimuth
brake

Elevation
brake

Target
azimuth angle

Target & current
elevation angle

Signal
strength

2.2 Description of the system components

2.2.1 Antenna positioner

The manual-deploy antenna positioner can accommodate -5° to 105° of angular movement
in the elevation axis and ± 90° in the azimuth axis. The mechanical assemblies rely on two
independent axes to allow for precise antenna pointing. The antenna positioner is rated at
IPX5, it can stay outside in rainy weather.

Manual control features

The features of the manual control panel include:

• Keypad and display panel with target angle coordinates and real-time signal strength
indications

• Azimuth/Elevation adjustment controls and locks

• Elevation axis scale

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Figure 2-3: Manual controls

Figure 2-4: Computer-assisted manual pointing tools

Description of the system components

Panel

Center
hub

2.2.2 RF assembly

The RF assembly includes the BUC, LNB, reflector hub, filter/polarizer, and feed horn. It also
contains brackets that are attached to mounting blocks on the elevation arms. Once the RF
assembly is mounted, the thumbscrews beneath the blocks hold the brackets securely in
place. Also, the BUC and LNB are mounted closely to the filter/polarizer to reduce the need
for wave guide. This design allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the RF assembly
from the positioner.

2.2.3 Reflector

The 75 cm reflector consists of four interchangeable panels and a center hub. The panels
are made entirely of composite with the exception of the latches. The aluminum latches are
used to secure the panels to the hub. Two smaller latches along the edge of the panels
attach the reflector panels to each other. The reflector weighs 3 kg (8.5 lbs). The reflector
has been designed to meet wind load and thermal distortion requirements; see Technical
specifications on page A-1 for more detail.

Figure 2-5: RF assembly

Figure 2-6: Assembled reflector with center hub and 4 panels

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2.2.4 Electronics enclosure and support legs

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The electronics enclosure contains many subcomponents including the Antenna Control
Unit, GX modem, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module, AC power supply,
sensors, WLAN module, in addition to environment-sensing technology that self-regulates
system temperature and atmospheric pressure equalization. Four LAN ports are available,
LAN port 1 is used for system control via the web interface.

An embedded keypad and display provide access to commonly used configuration, control,
and system monitoring tools. Additional tools are provided in the web interface. The
antenna positioner is hard-mounted to the electronics enclosure, and internal cables
running between them are protected by a water-tight cable gland. The electronics
enclosure is class IP65 protected against dust and water ingress.

Description of the system components

Figure 2-7: Electronics enclosure and support legs

2.2.5 Keypad and display

See The menu tree on page 4-16 for a full list of menus.

The menus show how the system has been configured. You can also see events (warnings,
errors and information). Signal strength indication is rendered on the display as 7 blocks on
the main display. The signal strength is also displayed as a number in the sub-menu Manual
Pointing.

Figure 2-8: Keypad and display (detailed, example)

The display has a two line menu system. The display also supports two status lines (Upper
and Lower) for compact satellite and antenna information. For a description of the LED light
indicators see LEDs on the keypad of the EXPLORER 3075GX on page 5-12.

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Description of the system components

2.2.6 Web interface for setup and troubleshooting

To fully configure the EXPLORER 3075GX, use the built-in web interface. Installation of
software is not necessary, you can use a standard Internet browser. The web interface is
mainly used for first-time setup of the LAN ports, WLAN use and administrating admin and
guest access rights. The web interface is useful when troubleshooting the EXPLORER
3075GX. The web interface can be accessed using WiFi. For details about network
configuration see To configure the LAN network on page 4-6.

Figure 2-9: Web interface, DASHBOARD (example)

2.2.7 LAN ports and WLAN

The electronics enclosure has four LAN connectors (type RJ45) for connecting a PC/lap top
or similar:

• LAN connector on the left-hand side (LAN 1) is used for system control via the web
interface.

• Three connectors (LAN 2 to LAN 4) for user ports for Internet etc., configured by the GX
modem.

The EXPLORER 3075GX has a WLAN module. Access to one of the LAN ports using WLAN
must be set up in the web interface, see To configure the LAN network on page 4-6.

2.2.8 Power Supply

The internal power supply supplies primary power to the electronics enclosure, antenna
positioner, and the BUC. Power input is specified as 100-240 VAC, 4A, 50/60 Hz.

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Chapter 3

Assembly & start up

Note

Assembly & start up 3

This chapter has the following sections:

• What’s in the box

• To assemble the EXPLORER 3075GX

• Start up with manual acquisition

• To stow the antenna

• To disassemble and pack the antenna

3.1 What’s in the box

3.1.1 To unpack

The EXPLORER 3075GX antenna system is packaged into two transit cases.

• Case with RF assembly and reflector (left)

• Case with Electronics enclosure and antenna positioner (right)

Figure 3-1: 2 transit cases

Take care when moving the RF feed assembly. Do
not grab the assembly by the feed horn. The RF
feed's subreflector can be easily damaged.

Move the RF feed as shown in the picture.

Unpack the cases and check that the following items are present:

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Note

• Antenna positioner and electronics enclosure

•Feed assembly

• Transmit (Red, Tx) & Receive (Blue, Rx) RF cables

• BUC power cable (Gray)

•Power cable

•CD with user documentation

3.1.2 Initial inspection

Inspect the cases immediately upon receipt for evidence of damage during transport. If the
shipping material is severely damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be
present when opening the cases. Save all packing material for future use.

WARNING! To avoid electric shock, do not apply power to the system
if there is any sign of shipping damage to any part of the front or rear
panel or the outer cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this
manual before installing or operating the system.

After unpacking the system, inspect it thoroughly for hidden damage and loose
components or fittings. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or
defect, or if the system does not work properly, notify your dealer.

3.2 To assemble the EXPLORER 3075GX

3.2.1 Prerequisites

• When operating on uneven surfaces, use the rotating adjustment tube to move the feet
up and down to level the base and achieve stability.

If the look angle is less than 12 degrees it is important to level the terminal.

• The terminal may be anchored to the ground to meet operational requirements in high
wind conditions. For anchoring you may add extra weight to the support legs, or insert
stakes through holes on the support feet. The recommended weight values to hold the
terminal to the ground can be provided upon request.

•Do not cover the GNSS (GPS, Glonass, etc.) module.

•Do not cover the WLAN module.

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Assembly & start up

Wind speed considerations

Important

The antenna is designed to operate under wind speeds of 48 km/h (30 mph) gusting up to
72 km/h (45 mph) while anchored and survive winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) gusting up to
128 km/h (80 mph) while anchored. Note that the antenna may point away from the
satellite in winds blowing faster than the operational wind speed limit.At higher wind speeds
drive the antenna manually to the stow position.

To assemble the EXPLORER 3075GX

Figure 3-2: Position of GNSS and WLAN

3.2.2 Assembly

The EXPLORER 3075GX antenna ships from the factory with pre-set and calibrated position
feedback. To be fully operational, you must only deploy the antenna positioner, install the
reflector, and connect the IFL and power cables between the RF assembly and the
electronics enclosure. Then you make a manual pointing to acquire the desired network.

To assemble the EXPLORER 3075GX, do as follows:

1. Unpack the electronics enclosure, place it upon level ground and deploy the two support
legs.

Do not assemble or operate the terminal at wind speeds exceeding the
operational wind speeds. In case the wind speeds exceed the operational
wind speed limit while the antenna is already assembled or operational, bring
the antenna to the stow position. In case the wind speeds exceed the survival
wind speed limit while the antenna is already assembled or operational, bring
the antenna manually back to the stow position, disassembled and packed.

Figure 3-3: Electronics enclosure and support legs

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Note

The two support legs and support feet provide additional stability and prevent
movement of the system.

2. Rotate the fine-tuning rotating adjustment tube on the support legs to move the feet up
and down to level the base and achieve stability.

3. You may have to anchor the terminal to the ground to meet operational requirements in
high wind conditions. For anchoring you may add extra weight to the support legs, or
insert stakes through holes on the feet.

4. Unpack the RF assembly, handle it carefully.

Take care when handling the feed assembly. Do not grab the assembly
by the feed horn. The feed's subreflector can be easily damaged.

Figure 3-4: To adjust the support legs

5. Retract the thumbscrews on the mounting blocks, located on the elevation arms.

6. Mount the RF assembly by inserting the brackets down into the mounting blocks

Figure 3-5: To mount the antenna positioner

7. Re-engage the thumbscrews to lock the brackets into place.

8. Unpack the four interchangeable panels.

9. Release the four locking mechanisms on the reflector hub, insert the two bottom panels
and re-secure the locking mechanism on the reflector hub.

Figure 3-6: Center hub with four latches for the 4 panels

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Note

10.Latch the two bottom panels using the two smaller latches along the edge of each panel
to carefully secure the reflector panels into place.

Figure 3-7: Latches to interconnect the four panels

11.Insert and latch the two upper panels.

12.Connect the three cables as shown in the following figure:
BUC power cable (Gray) to MIL connector
Transmit (Red, Tx) cable IFL RG-6 to the BUC Transmit port

Receive (Blue, Rx) cable IFL RG-6 to the LNB Receive port.

Figure 3-8: Transmit, Receive and BUC cables

13.Connect the AC Power Adaptor to the electronics enclosure.

Figure 3-9: AC power connection

14.Use the four RJ-45 ports for making IP-data connections. There are two separate
functions accessible:

LAN1 (leftmost): Access to the web interface (setup and troubleshooting)
LAN2 to LAN4: Internet use etc.

The web interface can only be accessed via LAN1 (leftmost). The Wi-fi
connection must be configured, see To configure the LAN network on page 4-6
and WLAN settings on page 4-8.

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3.3 Start up with manual acquisition

To bring the EXPLORER 3075GX into the network, you simply point the antenna toward the
Global Xpress satellite and follow the signal-strength indications to peak on the signal. The
manual pointing takes typically five minutes. Hand-cranks are provided for axis movement.

WARNING! Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being
positioned, deployed or stowed.

To start up the antenna, do as follows:

1. Position the antenna in one of the following orientations:
Northern hemisphere: position the antenna so the display faces North.
Southern hemisphere: position the antenna so the display faces South.

2. Press the On/Off button.

The EXPLORER 3075GX goes through an initialization procedure.

3. Make a manual acquisition using the manual controls, This procedure is described in the
following sections.

To operate the manual controls

1. You can adjust the elevation angle in two ways - coarse and fine.
For coarse adjustment of the elevation angle release the elevation brakes (3) and move
the elevation arms manually.
For fine adjustment of the elevation angle retighten the elevation brakes (3) and use the
elevation adjustment knob (4) to finely adjust the elevation angle. Turn the knob (4)
clockwise to lower the elevation angle and counterclockwise to increase the elevation

angle.

2. To adjust the azimuth angle, turn the knob (1) clockwise or counterclockwise.
Use the azimuth brake knob (2) to adjust the coarseness of the movement, i.e. release
the knob for a coarse adjustment and tighten the knob for a fine adjustment.

Figure 3-10: On/Off button

Figure 3-11: To adjust azimuth and elevation

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To acquire a satellite signal

Note

MACQ-1 NAV:G- MDM: INIT LAN:----

AZI ELE SIG:

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SAT: 062.6 E RX:--L 19.707/18.250 TX:maR

MACQ-1 NAV:G- MDM: INIT LAN:----

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SAT: 062.6 E RX:--L 19.707/18.250 TX:maR

1. When the status screen is displayed press  on the keypad to go to the page MANUAL

POINTING.

The Power and Fail/Pass LEDs are steady green, and the LED Logon is off. Make sure no
hardware failures or error codes are present, check the display for events.

2. Adjust the elevation, based on the ACU’s calculated elevation look angle by coarsely
adjusting the angle and then engage the elevation brakes (3).

3. Make fine adjustment so that the target and current elevation angles match each other
as closely as possible.

4. Adjust the azimuth angle until the GX signal is detected. The signal strength is shown in
the display. Use a compass tool to find the pointing direction.
If the terminal base is not completely level, the current elevation angle will change
during an azimuth sweep. When the angle has changed more than 0.3 degrees, adjust
the elevation angle again and continue the azimuth sweep.

Start up with manual acquisition

Figure 3-12: Target and current elevation axis angles

Figure 3-13: Current signal strength

The best method to manually locate a satellite is typically to sweep in azimuth
slowly back and forth until you peak on the signal.

5. When a strong signal is displayed, tighten the azimuth brake (2) approximately 90% of
the way.
If no signal is located, modify the elevation look angle by 1 degree above the target
elevation angle and repeat the azimuth sweep. If no signal is located, repeat azimuth
sweep with 1 degree below the target elevation angle.

6. Fine-tune the azimuth angle to get strongest possible signal strength.

7. After a peak signal is acquired, fine-tune the elevation angle until the system finds a
peak.

8. Repeat the previous two steps until you have the strongest possible signal strength.

9. Fully engage the azimuth brake (2).

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10.Press the OK button. This sends a command to the modem to allow the transmission of

11.When the connection is established, the display shows ACQUISITION OK.

12.For first-time setup connect a PC to LAN port 1 and continue with the section

13.For daily use you can use the keypad and display, read more in section Keypad and

data.

Figure 3-14: LED after start up (detailed, example)

Connection to the web interface on page 4-1.

display menus on page 4-15.

3.4 To stow the antenna

Set the antenna into the stow position before it can be packed into the transport cases.

1. Make sure the power is switched off.

2. Align the antenna positioner with the enclosure.

3. Set the elevation to 90 degrees.

3.5 To disassemble and pack the antenna

1. Press the ON/OFF button on the unit to power it off.

WARNING! The electronics enclosure may get very hot (temperatures
above 70° C) in hot weather conditions. Do not move the unit! Touching the
hot unit may cause serious bodily harm. Wait until the unit has cooled down to
temperatures below 50° C.

2. Remove all cables.

3. Dismantle the four reflector panels.

4. Remove the RF assembly from the antenna positioner.

5. Put the parts into the two transport cases.

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Setup and operation

Important

Setup and operation 4

This chapter has the following sections:

• Setup using the web interface

• Keypad and display menus

4.1 Setup using the web interface

4.1.1 Introduction

Use the built-in web interface of the EXPLORER 3075GX to set up the antenna, WLAN and
for service and troubleshooting. You can use a standard Internet browser.
with the GX Modem is already set up at the factory. No further profiles are needed.

The EXPLORER 3075GX is not designed to be connected directly to the
Internet. It must be located behind a dedicated network security device such
as a firewall.

If any ports of the EXPLORER 3075GX are exposed to the Internet you must
change the default passwords as anyone with access and malicious intent can
render the EXPLORER 3075GX inoperable.

4.1.2 Connection to the web interface

To connect to the web interface do as follows:

1. Switch on the EXPLORER 3075GX system. Wait until the LEDs on the front plate show
that the system is ready to be configured.

•Power LED: Green

• Logon LED: Off

• Fail/Pass LED: Flashing green during power-on self test, after that steady green.

2. Connect a PC to the LAN1 connector (Service port, standard, leftmost).

Use shielded LAN cables. You can configure the network according to your
requirements. See To configure the LAN network on page 4-6 for more information.

1

A satellite profile

3. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the EXPLORER 3075GX:
http://192.168.0.1 (default, shown in the display in the menu Network.).

1. If you need to enter the GX modem web interface you must use Firefox.

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When the login screen is displayed you have verified that the connection to the
EXPLORER 3075GX can be established. The web interface is ready for use. You can
continue to configure the system.

If you cannot establish a connection there might be problems with the Proxy server
settings of your PC. See Proxy server settings in your browser on page 5-8 for further
information.

4. Type in the user name admin and the password 1234 to access the Dashboard.
There is also a guest login (user name: guest, password: guest). With this login you can

protect the system from accidental changes of the configuration. A guest can only
access the functions that are allowed on the page User permissions by an
administrator. For more information see User permissions (guest login) on page 4-11.

Figure 4-1: Logon screen

5. The web interface shows the DASHBOARD page.

Acquisition process

The EXPLORER 3075GX antenna must be manually pointed after power on. See Start up
with manual acquisition on page 3-6. A satellite and modem profile has been set up at the

factory. The antenna is fully operational when the display shows ACQUISITION OK and
the field MDM: in the upper status line shows NETOK.

Figure 4-2: Web interface: DASHBOARD

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Topics in the web interface

1

2

3

5

4

The site map shows the existing menus and submenus. You can click on each menu in the
site map to go directly to the page or display the respective submenu.

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Figure 4-3: Topics in the web interface (SITE MAP)

The DASHBOARD is the first screen that is displayed when the user or administrator enters
the IP address of the web interface. It shows the properties and status of the EXPLORER
3075GX. The web interface has the following sections:

Figure 4-4: Web interface: DASHBOARD

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Note

1. The navigation pane holds the main menu. Clicking an item in the menu opens a
submenu in the navigation pane or a new page in the contents section.

2. The signal status field shows the tracking signal strength of the antenna. The signal
strength can vary during operation, depending on the current position relative to the
satellite.

3. The icon bar shows icons for active events, when relevant.

4. The host name is shown on every page of the web interface. The host name is useful for
identifying the system at remote login and when requesting reports from the system. To
change the host name see To configure the LAN network on page 4-6.

5. The contents section shows the page selected in the navigation pane. This section is
used for viewing or changing settings, or for performing actions.

The following icon may appear in the icon bar in the web interface:

Icon Explanation

An event is active. Click the icon to see a list of active events. For
explanations of the event messages, see List of events on page B-2. Note
that this icon will remain in the icon bar as long as the event is active.

To navigate the web interface

• To ex pan d a m enu , click the menu in the navigation pane.

• To access status and settings, click the relevant subject in the navigation pane or
click the relevant icon in the icon bar. The status or settings are displayed in the contents
section.

• To get an overview over the submenus available, click SITE MAP in the
navigation pane. Click on items in the site map to go directly to the relevant location.

You can give access to some configuration settings for users that are not
administrators. For information see User permissions (guest login) on page 4-

11.

To connect a PC

To connect a PC to the EXPLORER 3075GX do as follows:

1. Connect a PC to LAN1 port (Service port, standard, leftmost).
Use shielded LAN cables. You can configure the network according to your

requirements. See To configure the LAN network on page 4-6 for more information.

Table 4-1: Web interface: Event icon

2. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address: http://192.168.0.1 (default).

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Information fields on the Dashboard

DASHBOARD Description

Setup using the web interface

System status Current status of the EXPLORER 3075GX

.

Examples:

Antenna software upload
Antenna POST (Power-On Self Test)
Ready (waiting for data from the modem or no satellite profile

selected)

Deployed idle (antenna ready)
Manual pointing
Acquisition ok (signal from the GX satellite acquired)
Safe mode (error, followed by an error description)

GPS position Current position, reported by the GNSS module

Base orientation Orientation of the electronics enclosure.

Not used by this antenna.

Satellite profile Name of the currently active satellite profile.

Satellite position Position of the satellite selected in Satellite profile.

Azimuth Current value for azimuth.

Elevation Current value for elevation.

RX RF frequency Ka band receiving frequency, auto-selected by modem

Tuner signal strength Current tuner signal strength

Tuner mode GSC (GX) or Narrowband

Tracking RF frequency Current RF tracking frequency

Antenna TX allowed Not allowed or Allowed

Modem RX status Not locked or Locked

ACU part name, Antenna
part name, ACU serial

Part names, serial numbers for antenna, software version of the

EXPLORER 3075GX.
number, Antenna serial
number, Software
version

Table 4-2: Web interface: DASHBOARD

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Important

Important

4.1.3 To configure the LAN network

On this page you can set up the LAN network and enter a host name. The host name helps
identifying the EXPLORER 3075GX system. The EXPLORER 3075GX has four 10/100 Mbit
ports labelled LAN 1, 2, 3 and 4. LAN1 is the service port. LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 are
controlled by the GX modem.

The EXPLORER 3075GX system is not designed to be connected directly to
the Internet. It must be located behind a dedicated network security device
such as a firewall. If any ports of the EXPLORER 3075GX are exposed to the
Internet you must change the default passwords as anyone with access and
malicious intent can render the EXPLORER 3075GX inoperable.

To configure the LAN network, do as follows:

1. Select SETTINGS > Network.

2. Make the necessary changes on this page and click Apply.

Figure 4-5: Web interface: SETTINGS, Network (default settings)

Make sure that the networks do not use IP address ranges that overlap.

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Sections Preferred use

Important

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NETWORK
Host
name

The host name is used for identifying the EXPLORER 3075GX. The default
host name is acu. You can change the name. Letters (a-z), digits (0-9) and
hyphen (-) are allowed as legal characters.
Note: The host name must start with a letter.

LAN Port 1 LAN port 1 is dedicated as the service port. By default this port has the static

IP address http://192.168.0.1; the current value can be displayed in the
EXPLORER 3075GX display.

The service port has 3 modes:

• Static (default).

• DHCP client. Used when the antenna is on a local network.

• Switched with port 5. Used to access the GX modem. This LAN is
internal with static IP configuration (192.168.1.2).

LAN Port 2, 3
and 4

User data ports, configured automatically by the modem. The VLAN table
shows this configuration.

LAN Port 5 No connector, only internal connection.This network is connected to the

modem (iDirect GX Modem). It is set to static IP.

WLAN The wireless port can be connected to one of the other ports (service port or

one of the user data ports).
Set here which of the ports 1 to 5 you want to access with WiFi.
If LAN Port 1 is selected, you must set it to a static IP address and select
DHCP server.

Static IP or DHCP Client

The DHCP server is enabled by default.

If you select DHCP client the network IP address and sub-net mask must be provided by a
DHCP server on that network. If you select Static IP address you must specify a unique IP
address and a sub-net mask.

DHCP Server Settings

On LAN Port 1: Service you can select to run a DHCP server. The DHCP server settings are
only displayed and can be selected when LAN Port 1: Service, Mode is set to Static,
otherwise the DHCP server settings are not shown.

The DHCP start and end addresses must be on the same network as the port's static IP.

VLAN port membership table

The VLAN port membership table (Virtual LAN) is configured by the modem. The table is
useful when troubleshooting.

Table 4-3: Setup of LAN network

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4.1.4 WLAN settings

On this page you can enable and set up the WLAN access point. Do as follows:

1. Select SETTINGS > WLAN from the left navigation pane.

Figure 4-6: Web interface: SETTINGS > WLAN

2. Enable or disable the WLAN (default: Disabled).

3. Select the Country for your present location.

4. WLAN channel can be changed, channels available depend on the setting for
Country.

5. For Broadcast SSID, select Enabled (default) or Disabled.
Enabled: WLAN access point is shown to other users.
Disabled: WLAN access point is hidden.

6. Type in the SSID of your choice or accept the default SSID, which is Cobham. The
SSID is the name of the wireless local area network. It is a text with maximum 32
characters.

7. Select the Security standard. Select one of the following encryption standards:

• Disabled (default)

• WEP-64, enter the encryption key in hexadecimal format.

• WEP-128, enter the encryption key in hexadecimal format.

• WPA-PSK, enter the encryption key in hexadecimal or text format.

• WPA2-PSK, enter the encryption key in hexadecimal or text format.

8. Type in the Encryption key for the selected Security standard. This is not applicable if
you have selected Security mode None.

9. Click Apply.

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4.1.5 Navigation

On this page you can enter a fixed position or a fixed base heading. Do as follows:

1. Select SERVICE > Navigation from the left navigation pane.

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2. Set the Position:
Item Description

Position mode GPS - GNSS module is used for current position (default).

Manual - enter values from other position source. (Accuracy should

be better than 50 m.)

3. Click Apply to save the new settings.

4.1.6 Administration

In this section of the web interface you can configure the following administrative settings:

• Access to the administration settings (user name, password)

• User permissions (guest login)

• Import and export of a system configuration

• Reset to factory default

Figure 4-7: Web interface: SERVICE > Navigation

Table 4-4: Web interface: SERVICE > Navigation

Access to the administration settings (user name, password)

You can logon as an administrator or as guest (user name: guest, password: guest). The
Administration settings require an Administration user name and password. To log on as
administrator, do as follows:

1. Enter the IP address of the EXPLORER 3075GX.

2. Enter the Administration user name and password.

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The default user name is admin and the default password is 1234.

3. Click Logon.

4. Select ADMINISTRATION.
The Administration page is now updated to let you change the user name and password
or log off Administration.

To change the administrator password, do as follows:

Figure 4-8: Web interface: Logon

1. Locate the section Change Logon.

Figure 4-9: Web interface: Administration, change administrator logon and

password

2. Type in the new password and retype it on the next line.

3. Click Change. At the next logon the new password is required.

To reset the administrator password, do as follows:

1. Contact your service partner for a reset code. Report the serial number of the ACU. You
find it in the Dashboard, ACU serial number.

2. Click the link Forgot administrator password? on the LOGON page (see Figure 4-8:
Web interface: Logon).

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Figure 4-10: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset administrator password

Important

3. Type in the reset code obtained from your service partner and click Reset.

4. Type in the user name admin, the default password 1234 and click Logon.

To log off administration

If you have not entered anything for 30 minutes under ADMINISTRATION, you are
logged off automatically. To log off manually, click Logoff in the ADMINISTRATION
page.

4.1.7 User permissions (guest login)

Setup using the web interface

You can manage user access to certain functions of the EXPLORER 3075GX system. You can
allow or deny users that are not administrators (user name: guest, password: guest) access
to certain functions and make these pages read-only. This is useful if you want to protect
the system against unintended changes or tampering of the system.

Study this screen thoroughly and decide which areas of the EXPLORER
3075GX system you want to give non-administrator users (user name:
guest) access to.

To set up the user permissions for guest users, do as follows:

1. Select ADMINISTRATION > User permissions.

Figure 4-11: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION, User permissions

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2. For each item under ALLOW USERS TO: select

• Yes to allow the guest user access

• No to block the guest user access to the settings. Then the pages are read-only,

changes cannot be made by the guest user.

Change network: Locks the page SETTINGS > Network. Use this page to change IP
configuration of the LAN connectors. For further information see To configure the LAN
network on page 4-6.
Modify LNB data: Locks the page SERVICE > LNB for guest users. This page is used
when exchanging an LNB.
Control Modem: Locks the page SERVICE > Modem for guest users. This page is used
to reset or power cycle the GX modem.

3. Click Apply.

4.1.8 Import and export of a system configuration

The configuration file contains all the settings you have entered during system setup:
satellite profiles, VSAT modem profiles, LAN setup, user permissions etc. If you need to
reuse a configuration in another EXPLORER 3075GX, you can save the current configuration
to a file, which can then be loaded into another EXPLORER 3075GX. You can also use this
feature for backup purposes.

Load and save configurations can only be done when the units have the same
software version.

The configuration file contains the encryption key of the WLAN.

To save a configuration to a file, do as follows:

1. Select ADMINISTRATION > Export/import config.

Figure 4-12: Web interface: Administration, Export/import configuration

2. Click the button Export. Follow the download instructions on the screen. You can use
this configuration file for upload into another EXPLORER 3075GX,

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To load a configuration from a file, do as follows:

1. Select ADMINISTRATION > Export/import config.

2. Click the button Choose File and locate and double click the configuration file (.cfg
file).

3. In the web interface click the button Upload.

To clone a system configuration, do as follows:

1. Reset to factory default, see the following section for details.

2. Import a configuration from file, see section above.

4.1.9 Reset to factory default

When resetting EXPLORER 3075GX to factory default, the following settings are deleted or
reset to factory default:

• Navigation settings

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• All added satellite profiles

• All added VSAT modem profiles

• Changes in the network setup

• User permissions

• Display: brightness setting

To reset to factory default settings, do as follows:

1. Select ADMINISTRATION > Factory default.

Figure 4-13: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION > Factory default

2. Click Reset to factory default.

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Important

Reset to factory default - integrated GX modem

CAUTION! Administrators only. Close this page for guest users, see User

permissions (guest login) on page 4-11.

To reset the integrated modem to factory default, do as follows:

1. Select SERVICE > Modem.

Figure 4-14: Web interface: SERVICE > Modem, Factory default

2. In the drop-down box select one of the three options:

• Level 0 – Power cycle of the GX modem

• Do not use: Diagnostic Test Mode – Only connection to the GX modem is the serial
RS-232 interface, all other connections are shut down.

• Do not use: Default Factory Configuration.

The GX modem may stop working. You may have to upload new software.

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4.2.1 Keypad and display

In the display you can see the current state of the system. You can see events (warnings,
errors and information) and how the system has been configured. Use the keypad to
navigate through the menu tree.

Figure 4-15: Display and keypad of the ACU (example)

Keypad and display menus

1. Current status of the EXPLORER 3075GX (examples):

ANTENNA SOFTWARE UPLOAD
ANTENNA POST (Power-On Self Test)
READY (waiting for data from the modem or no satellite profile selected)
DEPLOYED IDLE (antenna ready)
MANUAL POINTING
ACQUISITION OK (signal from the GX satellite acquired)
SAFE MODE (error, followed by an error description)

2. Current menu, see The menu tree on page 4-16.

3. NAV: Navigational information

First letter: G (Valid position signal received from the GNSPS module) or g (No valid
GNSS fix)
Second letter: H (Valid heading data) or h (No valid heading data).

4. MDM: Current status of the modem: TEST, ERROR, READY, INIT, RXOK, ACQ,

NETOK, RESET, OFF

5. LAN: LAN connectors used, 1, 2, 3, 4, –.

6. SAT: Longitude, satellite position of the currently active satellite profile.

7. RX:

1 (Rx1 Lock, - or 1),

- (Rx2 Lock, - or 2),
L (RX polarisation of currently active satellite profile: L (left-hand) R (right-hand).

8. RF tracking frequency in GHz and LNB LO Frequency.

9. TX: <Modem TX> <ODU TX> <TX pol>

After 1 hour the display is dimmed to lowest intensity. Press any key to light up the display.

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<Modem TX> = [m,M]
<ODU TX> = [a,A]
<Tx pol>=[-,L,R]

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4.2.2 Navigating the menus

Use the keypad to navigate the menus.

• Use the arrow keys  and  to go through the menu items or enter a

number, digit by digit.

•Press OK or  to select a menu item.

• Use the arrow keys  and  to go through the settings and move

from one digit to the next.

•Press OK to select a setting.

•Press  again to move one level up. If applicable, confirm to store the new setting by

pressing OK.

4.2.3 The menu tree

In the menu tree you can see how the system has been configured. To enter satellite
information directly, use a connected PC and the web interface.

Figure 4-16: Menu tree in the display

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Top-level menu Description

MANUAL POINTING Shows current azimuth, elevation and signal strength.

MAIN View with current status of the EXPLORER 3075GX. Example when

ANTENNA Shows the current antenna parameters, position, software version

Keypad and display menus

logged on to the satellite:

This view is displayed after a time out of 10 minutes. Press any key
(except left arrow) to enter the menu at MAIN.

New events are shown in this display. If an event is displayed, press
OK to jump directly to the menu EVENTS for viewing the currently
active events.

and serial numbers of the ADU and ACU.

MODEM Modem information, including modem LED status

SATELLITE Current satellite information. This information is selected using the

NETWORK Shows the IP addresses and netmasks of the LAN connectors and

EVENTS View system events. Active events are shown as: X ACTIVE EVENTS

Menu descriptions

MANUAL POINTING Description

AZI ELE Current values for azimuth and elevation

ANTENNA Description

POINTING ANTENNA STATE: Current state of the antenna, e.g. TRACKING

web interface.

the management mask.

in the MAIN display. Press OK to update the list.

Table 4-5: Top-level menus

Table 4-6: MANUAL POINTING menu

ELEVATION: Current elevation angle of the antenna
AZIMUTH: Current azimuth of the antenna, with reference to North

GPS LATITUDE: current latitude, read from GNSS module.

COMPASS Current orientation of the antenna.

VERSIONS Current software version.

SERIAL NUMBERS Serial number of the EXPLORER 3075GX and an Inmarsat serial

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LONGITUDE: current longitude, read from GNSS module.
FIX TYPE: 2D or 3D or NONE

number.

Tab l e 4-7: AN T ENNA menu

Keypad and display menus

MODEM Description

MODEM TYPE Current modem type.

TX ENABLE On or off, information delivered by the connected GX modem.

RX LOCK On or off, information delivered by the connected GX modem.

SIGNAL LEVEL Current input signal level from the GX modem, in dB.

NET LED Modem status. Steady or flashing green/yellow/red, OFF

STAT LED

TX LED

RX1 LED

RX2 LED

PWR LED

TEMP LED

FAN LED

Table 4-8: MODEM menu

SATELLITE Description

POSITION Current satellite position.

RX FREQ Current RX frequency.

LNB LO LNB LO frequency

BUC LO BUC LO frequency

Tab l e 4-9: SA T ELLITE menu

NETWORK Description

PORT1 IP Current IP address for LAN1 (service port).

PORT1 MASK Current netmask for LAN1.

DEFAULT GATEWAY Current default gateway.

Table 4-10: NETWORK menu

EVENT Description

<EVENT> In this menu all active events are listed. Use  and 

to go through the

active events.

Events can be of the type WARNING or ERROR.

If a new event occurs or there is a change in the event list while you are in the
EVENTS menu, a * is shown in the upper left corner of the display, next to
the menu name. Press OK to update the EVENTS list, the * will be removed.

A > means the event text is longer than the display. Press > to see the
remaining text.

Table 4-11: EVENTS menu

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Example: EVENT 1/4*: This is the first event out of a list of 4 and there has been a

change in the list. EVENT 1/4 will always be shown, the * indicates that there
has been a change.

4.2.4 Brightness of the display

To adjust the brightness do the following:

1. Press and hold OK for a short moment until BRIGHTNESS XXX% is displayed (XXX is the

current brightness value).

2. Hold OK + press  to brighten or  to darken display.

3. Release OK to leave the brightness menu.

Keypad and display menus

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Chapter 5

Service

Service 5

This chapter has the following sections:

• General support

• Software update

• Status signalling with LEDs and status messages

• To return units for repair

5.1 General support

Contact for support

If this manual does not provide the remedies to solve your problem, contact your service
provider.

5.1.1 Preventative maintenance

The EXPLORER 3075GX is constructed to require a minimum amount of regular
maintenance.

WARNING! Potentially hot surface when the system is operated in
hot environments without the possibility for ventilation. Contact may cause
burn. Allow to cool before servicing.

Make the following checks on a regular basis:

• Inspect the reflector front surface for physical damage including chips and cracks. Any

substantial damage can affect antenna performance and may require a portion of the
reflector to be replaced.

• Check the feed horn for cracks or damage.

• Use low-pressure washing and soft scrubbing to rinse off grit and reduce wear.

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General support

Important

5.1.2 Help desk and diagnostics report

On this page you can enter the support contact for this installation and you can download a
diagnostics report.

Figure 5-1: Web interface: HELPDESK

1. Select HELPDESK from the left navigation pane.

2. Click the link, enter support contact information and click Apply.

3. Click Legal notice to display the licence text for the source code of the parts of the
EXPLORER 3075GX software that fall under free and open source software can be
displayed.

4. In the section Download Reports click the button Download. The report (txt file) is
downloaded to your computer.

The diagnostics report contains the encryption key of the WLAN
(cfg.net.wlan.key).

The diagnostics report contains information relevant for the service personnel. It is also
useful documentation of the current setup. The report contains all parameters set during
configuration. The main sections are:

• Software

•System

• Hardware

• Setup - System data

• Network - LAN and WLAN configuration

•Modems

• Satellites - Satellites profiles

• Operation - Current modem and navigation parameters.

• POST - results of the Power-On-Self-Test

• Active Events - lists the currently active events

• Events - List of all cleared events.

•System log

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Event list

Important

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Self test

General support

When an event is registered, the web interface shows an event icon in the icon bar as
long as the event is active. The ACU display shows also active events. To view the event list
with active events, click the event icon from the icon bar at the top of the web interface, or
select HELPDESK > Event list from the left navigation pane.

The Event list page shows a detailed list of active events and notifications including the
time of the first occurrence, ID and severity of the event message, and a short text
describing the error. Active events are cleared from the event list when the error is cleared.
They are moved to the section Notifications and are displayed for 24 hours. All entries in
the section Notifications are cleared automatically after 24 hours and after restart of the
system. For a list of all events with description, error code (ID), explanation and remedy see
System messages on page B-1.

You can start a self test of the EXPLORER 3075GX ADU and ACU.

1. Click Self test in the HELPDESK page.

2. Click the menu item

5.1.3 Reset

To reset the antenna do the following:

1. Press and hold  and  until the ACU display shuts down and the antenna reboots.

Self test.

Warning! The EXPLORER 3075GX will reboot to perform the self test.
Rebooting will terminate all existing connections.

Warning! Reset to factory default will delete all settings, including
satellite and VSAT modem profiles, network setup, user permissions
and ACU display brightness settings.

Figure 5-2: To reset the system

2. Wait until the antenna has rebooted and is operational again. The last active satellite

To reset the GX modem to factory defaults use the web interface. See Reset to factory
default - integrated GX modem on page 4-14.

Reset to factory defaults using the web interface

To reset the EXPLORER 3075GX to factory defaults via the web interface see Reset to
factory default on page 4-13.

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profile will be used.

General support

5.1.4 Satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles

A satellite profile with the GX Modem is already set up at the factory. You may add a
satellite profile with the generic modem for troubleshooting purposes.

Satellite profiles – New entry and Edit

Figure 5-3: Web interface: SETTINGS - list of satellite profiles (example)

Each satellite profile has one assigned VSAT modem profile.

Figure 5-4: Web interface: SETTINGS, Satellite profiles — new entry (example)

To add or edit a satellite profile, do as follows:

1. Go to SETTINGS or Satellite profiles and click Edit or New entry.

2. Enter or edit the Satellite profile name.

3. Select a VSAT modem profile. The page automatically displays the parameters available
for the selected VSAT modem profile. For instructions how to add a VSAT modem
profile see VSAT modem profile – New entry and Edit on page 5-5.

4. Enter the data for the satellite, if any. For satellite data see www.lyngsat.com.

5. Click Apply to save the settings for the satellite profile.

VSAT modem profiles

On the page VSAT modem profiles you create, edit or delete VSAT modem profiles. The
VSAT modem profile GX Modem is already set up at the factory. It is useful for
troubleshooting to create a VSAT modem profile with the Generic modem.

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VSAT modem profile – New entry and Edit

To add or edit a VSAT modem profile, do as follows:

1. Go to SETTINGS > VSAT modem profiles and click New entry or Edit. The
supported VSAT modem profiles are listed in the drop-down list VSAT modem.

Figure 5-5: Web interface: SETTINGS, VSAT modem profile – supported modems

2. Fill in a VSAT modem profile name of your own choice.

3. Select the Generic GX modem (for troubleshooting) from the drop down list.

4. Click Apply to add the new profile to the list of VSAT modem profiles or to accept the
edits.

General support

For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile.

Figure 5-6: Satellite profile with generic GX modem

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Important

5.1.5 GX Modem: One Touch Commissioning

You may have to make the One Touch Commissioning (OTC) for the modem.

WARNING! For your safety: Active RF transmission may occur during an
OTC procedure. Software updates may also occur, yet the system is in receive­only mode during such auto-updates.

You must use the Internet browser Firefox.

1. Connect a PC to LAN1.

2. Enter the web interface (via Firefox browser) and go to SERVICE > Modem.

Figure 5-7: Web interface: SERVICE > Modem, Factory default

3. At Modem access click the link.

4. Type the user name admin (default) and the password iDirect (default).

Figure 5-8: Unified web interface of the Core Module

5. In the menu Commissioning click One Touch Commissioning.

6. Click Start. Once commissioning is completed the antenna will search for the I5 satellite
with the highest elevation.

7. The antenna will find the satellite and perform necessary steps to enter the network
(software upgrades, if available).

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8. The Unified Web Interface of the Core Module will indicate the modem in the network
as well as the modem status in the display in the menu MODEM.

9. When commissioning is completed, test all subscribed services.

5.1.6 LNB data update

If the RF assembly or the LNB has been replaced you must update the LNB data.

WARNING! Make sure to enter the correct values for the new LNB.
Incorrect values may make the system inoperable.

To enter data of the new LNB do as follows:

1. Select SERVICE > LNB.

General support

Figure 5-9: Web interface: SERVICE > LNB

2. Enter the new values:
LNB-LPN: LNB model number
LNB-LSN: LNB serial number, in Inmarsat format
L-MID: Manufacturer ID
LNB-FID: LNB function ID (typically empty, shown with a "-")

3. Click Apply to save the new settings.

4. Restart the system and wait for Net ok in the display.

5. If you have replaced the RF assembly, you must make a One Touch Commissioning, see
GX Modem: One Touch Commissioning on page 5-6.

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General support

Note

5.1.7 Proxy server settings in your browser

If you are connecting your computer using a LAN or WLAN interface, the Proxy server
settings in your browser must be disabled before accessing the web interface. Most
browsers support disabling of the Proxy server settings for one specific IP address, so you
can disable Proxy server settings for the web interface only, if you wish. Consult your
browser help for information.

To disable the use of a Proxy server completely, do as follows:

The following description is for Microsoft Internet
Explorer. If you are using a different browser, the
procedure may be different.

1. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options > Connections >
LAN Settings.

2. Clear the box labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN.

3. Click OK.

When the proxy server settings are disabled, close and restart your browser. You may need
to change this setting back on return to your Internet connection.

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5.2 Software update

5.2.1 Prerequisites

You need the following items to make a software update:

• One computer with a standard LAN port available.

• A standard Internet browser.

• 1024×768 pixels or higher display resolution (best viewed with small fonts).

•One straight LAN cable.

• Access to the file with the new software.

5.2.2 Software update procedure

EXPLORER 3075GX (GX modem has separate software)

Software update

1. Power up the EXPLORER 3075GX system.

2. Connect a PC to LAN interface 1 (Service port, standard).

If you want to use another LAN port to access the web interface you must configure it
according to your network requirements. See To configure the LAN network on page 4­6 for more information.

3. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the EXPLORER 3075GX. The
default IP address is http://192.168.0.1.

4. Type in the user name admin and the password 1234 to access the Dashboard.

5. The web interface shows the DASHBOARD page.

6. Click SERVICE in the navigation pane. The UPLOAD SOFTWARE TO TERMINAL
page is displayed.

Figure 5-10: Software update with the web interface

7. Click Browse... and locate the new software file.

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Software update

Important

8. Click Upload.

Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the
upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.

9. You can select Enable automatic rollback on failure, then the system returns to the
previous software if the installed software fails.

10.Click Switch to this version if you want to force the system to use the alternative
software version stated in the display.

Note that the upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the ACU
automatically restarts with the new software version.

The start-up procedure after a software upload takes longer than the usual start-up time,
as the software in the antenna must also be updated. The display shows: ANTENNA

SW UPLOAD.

If software upload fails - how to recover

To recover from a failed software upload, turn off the ACU and turn it on again. Then repeat
the upload procedure as described in Software update on page 5-9.

To verify the software update

1. The software version can be viewed in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface.

2. After completing the software update procedure, the EXPLORER 3075GX will perform a
POST (Power On Self Test).

3. When the POST has finished, the green Pass/Fail LED on the keypad must become
steadily green. Verify that the Pass/Fail LED is not red nor flashing orange once every 2
seconds. Wait until the Pass/Fail LED is green.

4. Verify that the software update has been completed successfully. You find the software
version number in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface.

Figure 5-11: Verifying software update

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Software update (modem)

The modem detects automatically whether a software upgrade is needed. If yes, software
upgrade is done automatically via the satellite link. You can see the current software version
in the web interface of the GX modem (Core Module).

Software recovery (safe mode)

If the EXPLORER 3075GX has become inoperative, a software recovery update may bring it
back into an operational state.

To make a software recovery, do as follows:

1. During reboot push and hold the arrow keys  and  on the keypad. The text safe

mode is shown in the display. The network settings are reset to factory default
(http://192.168.0.1).

2. Open an Internet browser and enter the address http://192.168.0.1. A web interface is
displayed.

3. Upload new software or reset to factory default.

Software update

4. Reboot the EXPLORER 3075GX.

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Status signalling with LEDs and status messages

5.3 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages

Built-In Test Equipment

The EXPLORER 3075GX has a Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) function in order to make fault
diagnostics easy during service and installation. The BITE test is performed during:

• Power On Self Test (POST), which is automatically performed each time the system is
powered on.

• Person Activated Self Test (PAST), which is initiated by starting a self test in the web
interface HELPDESK > Self test.

For details on error messages after a POST or a self test see Event list on page 5-3.

Means of signalling

The EXPLORER 3075GX provides various methods for signalling the system status. LEDs on
the front panel of the ACU are used to signal:

• Power on/off

• Logon

•Fail/Pass

The built-in web interface of the ACU shows any events (BITE error codes) with a short
message describing each error. This is also displayed in the ACU.

In an error situation, one of the following system status messages may be shown:

• ACU POST error

• ADU POST error

• SAFE MODE (plus information about the specific error, see System messages on page B-

1).

5.3.1 LEDs on the keypad of the EXPLORER 3075GX

There are 3 LEDs: Power, Logon and Fail/Pass LED.

LED Behaviour Description

Power Steady green Power supply OK

Steady red Power supply failure

Off No power

Logon Flashing green Current status is displayed:

• Searching satellite

• Identifying satellite

• Carrier lock & TX enabled from modem

Steady green Satellite link established

Off No satellite link acquired

Table 5-1: LEDs on the ACU

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LED Behaviour Description

Fail/Pass
LED

Steady red A fault which prevents operation is present

in the system (ACU, ODU, MODEM).

Flashing green A Power On Self Test (POST) or Person

Activated Self Test (PAST) in progress. The
current status is displayed.

Flashing red Active BITE failure or warning. The event is

shown in the ACU display.

Steady green No faults.

Table 5-1: LEDs on the ACU (Continued)

5.3.2 Status information of the modem

The modem status is shown in the display of the EXPLORER 3075GX in the menu Modem
and also in short form in the upper status line. The current status is communicated by a text
string: Steady green, red or yellow, or flashing green, red or yellow.

•NET LED

•STAT LED

•TX LED

•RX1 LED

•RX2 LED

•PWR LED

•TEMP LED

•FAN LED

Figure 5-12: Modem information

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To return units for repair

5.4 To return units for repair

Should your Cobham SATCOM product fail, please contact your dealer or installer, or the
nearest Cobham SATCOM partner. You will find the partner details on

www.cobham.com/communications-and-connectivity/satcom where you also find the

Cobham SATCOM Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solve the problem.

Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will assist you whether the need is user
training, technical support, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair.

Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue.

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Appendix A

Technical specifications

Technical specifications A

This appendix has the following sections:

• Antenna characteristics

• Product Dimensions

A.1 Antenna characteristics

Ka-Band Receive Tra nsmit

Feed 2 Port Circular

Frequency range (GHz) 19.2 - 20.2 29 - 30

Gain (dBi ± 0.2) 41.0 44.5

Axial ratio (dB)  1.5  1.0

Polarization LHCP RHCP

G/T - Comm @ 30° EL, Midband (dB/°K) 17.3

EIRP @ Midband (dBW) 51.5

BUC output power (P linear) (W) 5

Reflector

Size 75 cm

Optics Axis-Symmetric

Construction 4-Piece segmented

Mechanical characteristics

Axis Drive System 2-Axis positioner

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Mount Geometry Elevation over azimuth

Travel:-Azimuth ± 45° from stow position

Travel:-Elevation 10° to 90° (±15° fine tuning)

Antenna characteristics

100-240VAC, 4A, 50/60Hz 150W (max)

Terminal 28.6 kg (63 lbs)

Transport inside 2 cases <31.7 kg (<70 lbs) per case, Airline

Wind Speed - Operational 48 km/h (30 mph) gusts up to 72 km/h (45

Temperature - Operational -25° to +55°C (-13° to +131°F)

Power requirement

Weights and measures

checkable

Environmental characteristics

mph) (anchored)

Temperature - Survival -40° to +80°C (-40° to +176°F)

Rain <100 mm/hr

Humidity 0 to 100% (condensing)

IP Class IPX5 (Electronics enclosure: IP65)

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A.2 Product Dimensions

40” / 102 cm

30” / 76 cm

The dimensions shown below reflect the space needed to accommodate the full range of
motion in elevation and azimuth.

A.2.1 Side view

Product Dimensions

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Figure A-1: EXPLORER 3075GX side view

Product Dimensions

42” / 107 cm

30” / 76 cm

A.2.2 Top view

Figure A-2: EXPLORER 3075GX top view

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A.2.3 Rear view

40” / 102 cm

42” / 107 cm

Product Dimensions

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Figure A-3: EXPLORER 3075GX rear view

Product Dimensions

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Appendix B

System messages

Note

System messages B

This appendix has the following sections:

• Event messages – overview

• List of events

B.1 Event messages – overview

The EXPLORER 3075GX detects events during

• POST (Power On Self Test) – a self test performed at every power-up.

• PAST (Person Activated Self test) – started in the web interface

• CM (Continuous Monitoring) – automatically performed while the system is in
operation.

When the EXPLORER 3075GX detects an event that requires your action, it issues an event
message and the red Fail/Pass LED in the LED panel of the ACU is lit. As long as an event is
active, it is shown in the ACU displayControl Panel the web interface (in HELPDESK > Event
list or click the event icon on the DASHBOARD).

Active events and notifications are shown. As soon as the
event is cleared, it is not displayed any longer. It is then moved
to the Notifications section. Notifications are cleared after 24
hours.

State the Event ID when contacting your service partner.

The event description might contain a number of digits in brackets, e.g. (00000005). This is
supplemental information and used for service and diagnostics purposes.

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List of events

B.2 List of events

Error code

(ID)

08065-0 ADM WARNING GNSS data Missing GPS data (fix).

08067-0 ADM ERROR PCB temperature ADM temperature too high. The ACU is not

0806A-0 ADM WARNING VMU connection The ACU has lost connection with the sat

0806C-0 ADM ERROR VMU frequency setup There is a mismatch in the frequency setup.

0806E-0 ADM ERROR VMU 10 MHz reference The VMU Rx or Tx reference signal is not

Severity Description Explanation

equipped with a fan, so make sure there is
compliance with the environmental
specifications.

modem.

Probably the sat modem is not configured
correctly to match the requirements of the
ACU and antenna. A common mismatch is
the absence of Rx or Tx LO parameter in the
VSAT modem.

present. Whether this error Rx or Tx
reference, depends on the users selection
on the modem profile page. Make sure VMU
Rx/Tx cable is connected and that the VMU
is configured to output the RX/TX reference
signal.

08078-0 ADM WARNING VMU TX frequency invalid VSAT modem unit provided a TX frequency

of zero. This may degrade tx performance.
To remove this warning re-configure the
modem to provide the correct tx frequency.

08104-0 ADM ERROR Antenna communication The ACU cannot communicate with the

antenna. Check cable and antenna.

08107-0 ADM ERROR ADM FPGA load The ADM FPGA cannot be initialised and

loaded.

0810A-0 ADM ERROR ADM production data Production data has been corrupted.

0810C-0 ADM ERROR File system integrity One or more file system partitions are

corrupt. You may have lost your settings
and collected statistics. If restarting the
system does not help, contact your service
partner.

Table B-1: Event messages

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List of events

System messages

Error code

(ID)

Severity Description Explanation

0810D-0 ADM ERROR Antenna communication Link to the ACU could not be established.

Either the ACU is malfunctioning, or - if the
system software has just been updated - the
software is too old and is not compatible
with the ACU hardware.

08800-0 ADM ERROR Internal power supply An internal power supply voltage is outside

its legal range.

08840-0 ADM WARNING Master PLL lock The master PLL has lost lock. Check the

input reference signal.

08841-0 ADM ERROR Tuner lock The internal tuner PLL was unable to lock.

08842-0 ADM WARNING GSC demodulator The GSC demodulator has reported an error.

08843-0 ADM WARNING DVBS demodulator The DVBS demodulator cannot be initialised

and loaded correctly.

08844-0 ADM WARNING BUC voltage The BUC voltage is out of range.

08845-0 ADM WARNING LNB voltage The LNB voltage is out of range. The LNB

might be switched off to protect the power
supply circuitry. Reactivate satellite profile
to try again, check LNB cable and
surroundings if the problem persists.

08880-0 ADM ERROR WLAN configuration error Configuration of WLAN module failed.

08A00-0 ADM WARNING GX Core Module fan There is a problem with the Core Module

fan. Check/clean and replace if necessary.

08A01-0 ADM WARNING GX Core Module heater There is a problem with the Core Module

heater. Check and replace if necessary.

08A02-0 ADM WARNING GX Core Module temperature The Core Module temperature is out of

range. It may affect performance, and it will
be shut down if the situation gets worse.

08A03-0 ADM ERROR GX Core Module power The Power Good signal from the Core

Module is low. Check cables.

08A04-0 ADM WARNING iDirect modem The ACU detected a warning/error in the

iDirect modem. Log into the modem for
more information. Info:
0x00000001: Temperature error
0x00000002: Test error
0x00000004: Fan error

Table B-1: Event messages (Continued)

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List of events

Error code

(ID)

Severity Description Explanation

09000-0 KDM ERROR KDM 3V3 supply Internal 3V3 voltage supply error in the

KDM.

09001-0 KDM ERROR KDM 12V supply Internal 12V voltage supply error in the

KDM.

09002-0 KDM ERROR KDM display Display hardware error in the KDM.

09010-0 KDM ERROR KDM link/SW version Link to the KDM module could not be

established. Either the KDM board is
malfunctioning, or - if the system software
has just been updated - the software is too
old and is not compatible with the KDM
hardware.

Table B-1: Event messages (Continued)

Event ID Severity Description Explanation

0C002 Error GNSS position/velocity Not detecting any GPS satellite

0C007 Error SNR communication SSI values are not being received

0C013 Error No transponder found The acquisition algorithm could not identify a

transponder

Table B-2: Event messages of the antenna

B-4 Appendix B: System messages 98-144390-A

Appendix C

Approvals

Approvals C

This appendix lists the approvals for EXPLORER 3075GX.

98-144390-A C-1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)

C.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)

C-2 Appendix C: Approvals 98-144390-A

Approvals

C.2 AS/NZS 22:2009 + A1:20110

AS/NZS 22:2009 + A1:20110

98-144390-A Appendix C: Approvals C-3

FCC Part 15 and ICES-003

C.3 FCC Part 15 and ICES-003

C-4 Appendix C: Approvals 98-144390-A

Approvals

C.4 Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

98-144390-A Appendix C: Approvals C-5

Declaration of similarity

Cobham SATCOM Land Systems

TracStar Systems Inc (dba Cobham
SATCOM Land)

4030 Nelson Av

Concord CA 94520

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

DECLARATION OF SIMILARITY

October 23, 2014

To:

Bay Area Compliance Labs Corp.
1274 Anvilwood Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.baclcorp.com

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We TracStar System Inc (dba Cobham SATCOM Land) hereby declare that product model Explorer
3075GX is electrically identical to product model Explorer 5075GX, the results of which are featured in
BACL test reports, R1408202, R1408202-12, R1408202-360 and R1408202-978 available on request.

Similarities:

1. Identical electronic enclosures with identical PCBAs

2. Identical antenna system

Differences:

1. The Explorer 5075 GX that was tested is an auto acquire motorized system

2. The Explorer 3075 GX is a manual operated antenna with no motors

Please contact me should there be need for any additional clarification or information.

Regards

C.5 Declaration of similarity

C-6 Appendix C: Approvals 98-144390-A

Glossary

Glossary

Glossary 1

A

ABS ADU Bus Slave
ADM ACU Digital Module. A main processor board in the ACU.
AMB Antenna Module Bus

B

BUC Block Up Converter. The BUC can be thought of the “transmitter”, and its actions are

effectively the direct opposite to the LNB. The BUC consists of the Up Converter and HPA.

C

CM Continuous Monitoring

D

DVB Digital Video Broadcasting, a set of standards relating to digital television.

F

FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array

G

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System, e.g. GPS.

GPS Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to

determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time
difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver.

GX Global Xpress, high-speed broadband network, a worldwide Ka-band mobile satellite

system.

I

IFL Inter-Facility Link

IMSO International Mobile Satellite Organisation. An intergovernmental organisation that

oversees certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided via
the Inmarsat satellites.

IP Ingress Protection. . An international classification system for the sealing effectiveness of

enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the equipment of foreign
bodies (i.e. tools, dust, fingers) and moisture. This classification system uses the letters "IP"
followed by two or three digits. An "x" is used for one of the digits if there is only one class
of protection; e.g. IPX4 which addresses moisture resistance only.

98-144390-A Glossary-1

Glossary

IP Internet Protocol. The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to

another on the Internet.

K

KDM Keyboard and Display Module of the ACU

L

LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode

LNB Low Noise Blockdown Converter. A device used to amplify or boost the weak received

signal without amplifying the noise signals (hence the “low noise” part of LNB) and to
convert the high frequencies of the signal into lower frequencies, a process called down
converting, for conveyance to the indoor equipment (demodulator) for processing.

P

PAST Person Activated Self Test
POST Power On Self Test. A system test that is activated each time the system is powered on.

R

RF Radio Frequency. Electromagnetic wave frequencies between about 3 kHz and about 300

GHz including the frequencies used for communications signals (radio, television, cell­phone and satellite transmissions) or radar signals.

S

SSID Service Set IDentifier. An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network (WLAN). All

wireless devices on a WLAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each
other.

V

VLAN Virtual LAN

W

WLAN Wireless LAN, wireless network

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Index

Index

Index 2

A

access

limit

, 4-11

acquisition

manual

search pattern, 4-2

activation

service

ACU display

description

admin

password

user name, 4-2

administration

settings

administrator

log off

logon, web interface, 4-9
password, 4-10
password, change, 4-10
password, reset, 4-11

antenna

anchor

warnings, B-4
antenna errors, B-4
antenna positioner, 2-3

approvals

AS/NZS 22:2009 + A1:20110

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09), C-2

FCC Part 15 and ICES-003, C-4

Part 15 of the FCC Rules, C-5

, 4-17

, 2-2

, 4-15

, 4-2

, 4-9

, 4-11

, 3-4

, C-3

center hub

panels

, 3-4

change administrator password, 4-10
change network setting, 4-12

clone

system

clonesystem, 4-13

configuration

copy

export, 4-12
import, 4-12
LAN network, 4-6
site map, 4-3
step-by-step, 4-1

Configuration program, 4-1

connect

cables

web interface, 4-1

contact information, 5-1

Country

selecting for WLAN

, 4-13

, 4-12

, 3-5

, 4-8

D

default

reset to factory settings

DHCP client, 4-7
DHCP server, 4-7
diagnostic report, 5-2

display

ACU, description

description, 2-5

, 4-15

, 4-13

B

BITE test, 5-12
Broadcast SSID, 4-8

browser settings

for web interface

, 5-6

C

cables, 3-2

connect, 3-5

calibration

satellite data

98-144390-A Index-1

, 5-4

E

encryption key, 4-8

WLAN, 4-8
error codes, B-1
error messages, 5-3, B-1, B-2

errors

antenna

events, B-1, B-2

antenna, B-4

list of active, 5-3
export configuration, 4-12

, B-4

Index

F

factory default

, 4-13

reset

factory defaults

reset to

firewall, 4-6
fixed position, 4-9

, 5-3

G

GMU web interface

GX modem

web interface

guest

password

permissions, 4-11
user name, 4-2

guest login, 4-2, 4-11

GX modem

generic

GX service

data rates

, 4-2

, 5-5

, 2-2

, 5-6

H

host name, 4-4, 4-6
hub latches, 2-4

LAN cable

shielded

LAN configuration

DHCP client

LAN network

configuration

LED, 5-12
limit access to web interface, 4-11

LNB

exchange

LO frequencies, 4-15

load

configuration

log off

administrator

login

guest

web interface, 4-2

logon

administrator, web interface

, 4-1

, 4-7

, 4-6

, 5-7

, 4-12
, 4-11

, 4-11

, 4-9

M

manual pointing, 4-17
messages, B-1
microwave radiation, -iii

modem

, 4-12

reset

I

import configuration, 4-12

IP address

for web interface

static, 4-7

IP rating, 2-3

, 4-1, 5-9

K

keypad

description

, 2-5

L

LAN

network setup

, 4-6

N

navigation, 4-4
navigation in web interface, 4-4

network

LAN setup

notifications, 5-3

, 4-6

O

One Touch Commissioning, 5-6

P

panels

attach to center hub

password

administrator

, 3-4

, 4-10

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Index

Index

PAST, 5-12

permissions

user

, 4-11

Person Activated Self Test, 5-12

pointing

manual

position

fixed

POST, 5-12
Power On Self Test, 5-12
power supply, 2-6
protect access to settings, 4-11
Proxy server, disabling, 5-6

, 4-17

, 4-9

R

radiation, -iii

recover

software update

reflector, 2-4

weight, 2-4

reset, 5-3

factory default, 4-13

password, 4-11
reset administrator password, 4-11
reset keys on ACU, 5-3
RF assembly, 2-4

, 5-10

S

shielded

LAN cable

site map, 4-3
software recovery, 5-11
software update, 5-9

recover, 5-10

software version, 1-1

verify, 5-10
specifications, A-1
SSID, 4-8
static IP, 4-1
static IP address, 4-7
status messages, 5-12

stow

antenna
support

contact information

support legs, 2-5, 3-3

system

ACU reset, keys to press

clone, 4-13

system configuration

copy

System messages, B-1

, 4-4

, 3-8

, 5-1

, 4-12

T

technical data, A-1

troubleshooting

diagnostic report

, 5-2

, 5-3

safe mode, 5-11
safety summary, -iii

satellite data

calibration

save

configuration

security

WLAN

security key

wireless network

self test, 5-3

service

new LNB, setup

service activation, 2-2

service port

IP address

setup

new LNB

user permissions, 4-11

, 5-4

, 4-12

, 4-8

, 4-8

, 5-7

, 4-1

, 5-7

U

updating software, 5-9

upload

configuration

user permissions, 4-11

setup, 4-11

, 4-12

V

VLAN port membership table, 4-7

W

warning messages, B-1

98-144390-A Index-3

Index

warnings, 5-3, B-2

antenna, B-4

warranty, 5-14

web interface

browser settings

connect, 4-1
connection, 3-5
login, 4-2
navigating, 4-4
overview, 2-6

Wifi

encryption key

name, 4-8

wireless local area network

, 4-8

name

WLAN

country code

encryption key, 4-8
security, 4-8
setup, 4-7

WLAN access point

setup

, 4-8

, 5-6

, 4-8

, 4-8

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