MotoSAT H3 User And Installation Manual

H3 is available in a “Stand alone”

or a 1RU Rack Mount

Mobile Satellite Antenna Controller

User and Installation Manual

Firmware Version 1.0.9

16 February 2011

The DataStorm H3 Satellite Antenna Controller

Features

Stand Alone Satellite Antenna Controller Front Panel Search, Stow, and Power Commands No Software Required on PC DVB-S2 Satellite Identification (NID) HTML Graphical User Interface SD Card Firmware Upgrades SD Card Configuration Imports Web Direct Sat Table Imports LED Status Indicators Simplified Multiple Sat Select Screen Telnet Commands for Diagnostics Import and Export Configuration Files Import and Export Satellite Tables Simple Electrical Connections HTML and Telnet Security

The DataStorm H3 Satellite Antenna Controller

The DataStorm H3 Satellite Antenna Controller is one of the most advanced Satellite Antenna Controllers available. Simple User operation combined with many advanced configurable features will allow the flexibility needed for almost any application anywhere.

Operate from the Front Panel or through a PC using an Internet Browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Sapphire, Chrome or many other Browsers.

No external software is required.

A true stand alone Satellite Antenna Controller now with SD Card Interface.

NOTE: The DataStorm H3 Satellite Antenna Controller can be used with either the

• Automatic pole mount (MESA) which stows in a “bird bath” position

or the

• Mobile automatic mount (MESSENGER) which stows in a “face

down” horizontal position.

The H3 Antenna Controller is available in either a “Stand alone” or “Rack

Mount” configuration.

This manual is written to use the “face down horizontal” mount as an example and was written to reference the Stand Alone style.

Table of Contents

Getting Started 5

Connection and Configuration 5 Using the SD Card for Setup 5 Quick Setup 5

H3 Normal Operation 8

Front Panel Operation 8 HTML Operation 10

Find a Satellite 11 Stow Dish 14

Standard Functions 15

System Status (Main Page) 15 Modem Status 17 About 18

Configuration Functions 19

Network Settings 19 Search Settings 22 RF Settings 35 Mount Settings 47

Advanced Functions 60

Manual Motor Control 60 Calibrate Dish 61 Import/Export Files 63 Upgrade Firmware 65

SD Card Functions 68

SD Autoload 68 SD H3 Files 68 SD LoadOnce 68 Manuals 68

H3 (System) Wiring 69

H3 Rear Panel 69 H3 Bottom View 70 Wiring Diagram 71 Serial Cable (Optional) 72 Power Supply 72

Specifications 73

Mechanical 73

Electrical 74

Diagnostics 75

Controller Start Up Test 75 Telnet Diagnostics 76 Telnet Screens 77

Message Codes 82

DataStorm H3 Messages Codes 82

Getting Started!

If this is a new system install or just upgrading to the new H3 Controller it is important to follow the guidelines below to insure the system functions properly.

Connection and Configuration!

Nearly all technical support calls on new installations are due to bad or improper wiring, or incorrect configurations. Please be sure to review these two items before contacting technical support for assistance.

The H3 must be configured properly before it can be used in normal operation.

Before proceeding insure that all wiring to the H3 Controller is correct. This would include any connections to the DataStorm Mount. See H3 System Wiring.

Using the SD Card for Setup

The H3 Satellite Antenna Controller includes a Front Panel SD Card Slot. This feature will allow the user to upgrade firmware, import configuration files, and import Sat Tables without being connected to a PC or Network. See SD Card Functions for setup and use.

Note: A PC with a USB Adaptor or SD slot will be needed to modify the SD Card Config files.

Quick Setup

Once the System is installed and wired the next step is to prepare the H3 Controller for the users specific requirements.

Below is a quick list to follow to insure proper operation. Please follow the steps below in the order as shown.

• Step 1 Set up a Network Connection between the H3 and the PC

Using the SD Card, LoadOnce Folder, place a modified configuration file in the LoadOnce folder.

Name the file “IPConfig.txt” and place the IP information needed to work in the existing Network (Router)

LocalAddr = 192.168.1.250 /new controller IP address SubnetMask = 255.255.255.0 /if different

ModemIp = 192.168.0.1 /modem IP address GateAddr = 192.168.1.1 /router IP address

Place the SD Card into H3 SD Card Slot, turn ON power. When controller restarts IP Info is changed.

See Network Settings page 19.

• Step 2 Upgrade Firmware (If necessary)

Using the SD Card, LoadOnce Folder, place a new H3firmware.hex file in the LoadOnce folder.

Place into H3 SD Card Slot, turn ON power. Wait for status indicators to scroll from left to right. When controller restarts the new firmware is updated.

See Upgrade Firmware page 63.

• Step 3 Calibrate Dish

See Calibrate Dish page 59.

• Step 4 Modify Configuration Functions

Open the HTML Browser and choose the Configuration Functions pages;

Search Settings (all) - Satellite System, Satellite Longitude, and RX Polarity Search Settings (HNS) - TX Polarity, Modem IF Frequency, Symbol Rate LNB Settings – As necessary

See Configuration Functions page 19.

Note: See Import/Export Files to save configuration page 61.

• Step 5 Ready for Normal Operation (Find Satellite)

Open the HTML Browser and click on the Search command.

See Find a Satellite page 11.

• Step 6 Import a current Sat Table

Once the Dish Mount is locked to the correct satellite and the Modem has come into the network you should update the Sat Table.

Import Web Sat Table allows the user to directly import the latest Satellite Table File from the MotoSAT Web Site. In Network Settings (Web Sat Table URL) is a default web address of http://www.motosat.com/sattables/world.csv. This address can be changed if future sites are available. For this import to work the user must be connected to an active modem (Network) and locked onto the Satellite.

See Import/Export Files page 61.

• Step 7 Save Configurations and Sat Tables

Once the H3 Controller and Dish Mount have been set up properly the Current Sat Table and Config Files should be exported.

See Import/Export Files page 61.

After exporting these files to the PC, remove the SD Card from the H3 Card Slot and connect the SD Card to your PC. Save the Config file and Sat Table to the H3 Files Folder on the SD Card for backup. Place SD Card back into H3 Controller.

The H3 Files Folder is used to store different Firmware versions, and different Dish Mount configuration files samples. This is just a working folder on the SD Card. The H3 Controller can not read or write any files to this folder.

H3 Normal Operation

IMPORTANT! Before the H3 is ready for normal use the system must be wired

and configured correctly. Go to Setup and Configuration for setup.

The H3 Controller can be operated through either Front Panel Controls or via the HTML Interface built into the Controller.

Front Panel Operation

Model H3

The Front Panel

The Power Button is used to turn the H3 Controller ON and OFF. When

powered ON, the Green LED to the Left of the Power Button will illuminate.

On power up the controller will take about 15 seconds to initialize. The Power, LNB, and LAN LED’s should be illuminated when controller is ready for use.

Under normal conditions the Stow LED should also be illuminated when first powered on. (After a Calibrate Dish or normal Dish Stow)

The Search Button will cause the Antenna to rise from the stowed position and search for the Default Satellite. (The Satellite Longitude entered on the Search Configuration Page.)

When the Search Button is pressed the BUSY and READY lights will start to flash.

The GPS light should be illuminated (GPS Locked) before the Antenna will start a Search (move).

If the GPS Light is blinking the Antenna will not move until the GPS Light goes solid. A blinking GPS means that a valid GPS location has not been determined. Typically GPS should acquire lock in less than 120 seconds.

NOTE: If GPS is set to Manual then the Dish will begin Search

immediately.

has three Buttons.

The Stow Button when pressed will move the Antenna to the its respective stow postition. When the Antenna is moving to the Stowed position the Busy and Stow Light will flash. When the Antenna is stowed the Stow Light will be on Solid.

The Front Panel

Power Light (Green) is illuminated when the H3 is powered ON.

LNB Light (Blue) will illuminate when a Modem is connected to the H3 and

power is applied to the Modem. If the H3 is configured to Generic Mode then the H3 will supply LNB power.

LAN Light (Blue) is illuminated when a network connection is detected.

GPS Light (Blue) will illuminate when GPS has received a valid Latitude and

Longitude location. When GPS is not locked LED will Blink.

If there is no GPS (Sensor Board) installed on the Antenna Mount then the GPS light will be off.

READY Light (Blue) will illuminate when the Target Satellite is locked and peaked.

The Ready Light will flash when the Antenna is searching for a Satellite.

BUSY Light (Red) illuminates under many conditions.

On Power Up the Busy light will flash for approximately 15 seconds while the H3 Controller is initializing the system configuration.

During Search and Stow the Busy light will flash.

STOW Light (Red) is on Solid when the Antenna is Stowed in its respective stowed position. When the Antenna is moving to the stow position the Stow Light will flash.

has seven (7) lights.

HTML (Web Browser) Operation

IMPORTANT! The LAN Light must be ON before the web browser can open.

To use the HTML Interface you must access the H3 by using a standard Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Mozilla. Open the Browser as you normally would then type into the address bar the IP Address of the H3 Controller. The default IP address of the H3 is set to 192.168.1.250. This address can be changed in the Network Settings Screen.

The System Status screen should open if the browser and H3 IP address are configured correctly. See Setup and Configuration if the page below does not open.

System Status Screen Antenna Stowed

Find a Satellite (Search)

Before the System will begin a search the LNB and LAN status indicators must be illuminated.

The GPS indicator will illuminate when valid GPS is acquired.

Clicking on the Search button will cause the Antenna to begin a search for the Default Satellite. (Also referred to as the Target Satellite.)

A Drop Down Box below the Search Button allows the user to select any Satellite Configured in the Sat Table. Highlight the desired Satellite and click the Search button.

Satellite Selector Screen Antenna Stowed

Satellite Selector Screen Drop Down Table

The arrow above is showing the current default satellite in the Drop Down box.

The Default Satellite is created in Search Settings. (Satellite Longitude)

By clicking on the Down Arrow in the Drop Down box, a list of all available satellites will Appear in the Sat Table window.

The size and order of these satellites can be configured Search Settings. See Search settings.

After highlighting the desired satellite in the Sat Table window, clicking the Search button will begin the search for the selected satellite.

The Sensors and Satellite Status located on the lower part of the screen will display the Antenna Mount position and the current Satellite information while the Search is in progress.

System Status Screen Searching Sky

Under normal search conditions the H3 Controller will search for a Reference Satellite(s) that is near the true southern part of the sky based upon the current GPS Longitude.

The H3 may find and peak several satellites before identifying a valid satellite. Once a Reference Satellite is identified the H3 will calculate and move directly to the Selected Target Satellite.

The H3 will peak the satellite for maximum Signal Quality at that location. After the peak is completed the H3 will reconfirm the Target Satellite Identification.

NOTE: There are conditions where the Antenna can peak into an adjacent Satellite because of stronger signal levels. If this happens the H3 Controller will ID that Satellite and then re-peak to the Target Satellite as described above.

NOTE: There are two types of Searches available in Search Settings. The default search is referred to as a Longitude Search. The alternative Search is referred to as Target Search. We recommend the default setting. See Setup and Configuration for details.

Search Operation completed the system is ready for use.

System Status Screen Search Complete

Stow the Dish (Stow)

Stowing the Dish puts the antenna back into its respective stowed position where the Antenna is in a Face Down or Face Up position

Clicking on the Stow button will cause the Antenna to begin the Stow routine.

The System will begin to stow and the H3 Front Panel will show Stow and Busy Lights flashing. The HTML Status Screen will show Stowing Dish.

The typical stow routine will cause the antenna to first move elevation to a full back position, then rotate Skew to a correct stow position, then rotate Azimuth fully counterclockwise, and then finish stowing to its respective stowed position.

When using the Generic mode type in Search Settings, Satellite System the antenna elevation is moved up above the Satellite Belt first to prevent any undesired transmissions from hitting any other satellites during stow.

When using specific modems such as iDirect and Hughes (HNS) the H3 Controller has the ability to disable the Transmit function of the Modem. When these modems are selected in Search Settings, Satellite System the Antenna will not need to move elevation up before stowing the antenna.

The HTML Screen will show Stow Dish Operation Completed.

System Status Screen Stow Operation Complete

Standard Functions

•

System Status Page

• Modem Status Page

• About Page

System Status Page

The System Status Page is the first screen (main index page) the H3 controller will open when using HTML. From this page all other functions can be accessed.

System Status Page

The main frame of the System Status page (white) includes the Search, Stow and Stop Commands along with status indicators. In the lower area of the Status page mount and satellite position information is displayed.

Sensors

Dish Elevation displays the current position of the Antenna in respect to it respective stowed position. Stow is approximately 0 degrees. Elevation Origin under Mount Settings will affect this value.

Dish Azimuth displays the current position of the Antenna in the horizontal travel plane (0 to 375 degrees of rotational travel) relative to the stowed position.

Dish RX Skew displays the current position of the Antenna Skew. Depending on Mount Type the Antenna or Feed Horn Assembly will rotate (roll) in a CW/CCW direction up to +/- 103 degrees. Skew stow position is different for different mount types.

GPS Longitude and Latitude is read from the GPS module located on the Antenna Mount or when Manual Location is “Enabled” in Search Settings.

Motor Current displays the power consumption of the motors on the Antenna Mount when the Antenna is moving.

Satellite

Target Elevation displays the calculated amount of Elevation travel the antenna mount will have to raise from the Stowed position to locate the selected satellite.

Target RX Skew displays the calculated Skew Angle for the selected satellite.

Satellite Longitude displays the true Longitude location of the Target Satellite above the Equator.

Sat Elevation displays the true elevation look angle of the Target Satellite from the Earth horizon (level).

Sat True Azimuth displays the actual compass direction of the Target Satellite in reference to True North.

Sat Polarization displays the true Skew Angle for the Target Satellite.

Modem Status Page

The Modem Status Page currently is available only for the Hughes (HNS) Modems. This link offers a direct connection to the HNS Status page as shown below.

Modem Status Page

About Page

The About Page offers general information about MotoSAT and the H3 Controller.

As shown below you will find MotoSAT information such as Phone Numbers, Fax Numbers, Email Accounts, and our Web Address.

You will also find H3 Controller information like Firmware Version, Modem Type, Router/Gateway IP Address and Modem or internal ESN (serial) numbers.

Occasionally check the MotoSAT Website for newer Firmware Versions.

About Page

Configuration Functions

•

Network Settings Page

• Search Settings Page

• RF Settings Page

• Mount Settings Page

The H3 Controller is compatible with two MotoSAT Antenna Mounts. These are the MESA and MESSENGER. Along with the type of mount, adjustments for Satellite Location, LNB Frequencies, Polarity and many other options need to be set for the H3 to function properly based on user application. The following pages below describe how this is done.

Network Settings Page

The Network Settings Page allows the user to configure the LAN (Local Area Network) so the H3 Controller, Satellite Modem, and the Router/Switch can all communicate with each other.

Network Settings Page Page 1 of 1

Config Name (Default)

Local Address (192.168.1.250) Setting required

The Local Address is the internal Ethernet Address of the H3 Controller. This address is set at 192.168.1.250 from the factory but can be changed based on the customer network requirements.

Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0) Setting required

Default to 255.255.255.0, see your IT manager if changes to this value are necessary.

Modem Gateway (192.168.1.1) Setting required

This value is set to the modem address. See Modem manual for more information.

Router Gateway (192.168.1.1) Setting required

This value is set to the Router address. If a LAN switch is used then setting this to the modem address is typical. See Router or Modem manuals for more information.

DNS Address (192.168.1.1) Setting required

This value is set to the modem address. See manuals or white papers for more information.

Modem Username (admin)

If required. Currently the iDirect Modem is the only Modem that requires a Modem Username to access their Telnet to read SNR (Signal Quality) and feed it GPS for mobile use. The default Username is admin but the ISP or VAR can change this. A -25 message will appear on the main status page if this name is not correct.

Modem Password (*********) (P@55w0rd!)

If required. Currently the iDirect Modem is the only Modem that requires a Modem Username and Password to access their Telnet to read SNR (Signal Quality) and feed it GPS for mobile use. The default Password is set internally but will display ******** on this screen. Contact the ISP or VAR if this requires changing. A -25 message will appear on the main status page if this password is not correct.

Web Sat Table URL (http://www.motosat.com/sattables/world.csv)

The H3 Satellite Antenna Controller is capable of downloading and upgrading the internal current Satellite Table directly from a website.

http://www.motosat.com/sattables/world.csv is the MotoSAT default

address to receive current Sat Table updates. If there are other sites that offer compatible Sat Tables you can enter that address in this location.

In addition to world.csv which is the current worldwide Satellite Table in time MotoSAT may offer other CSV (comma separated value files) for specific locations in the world.

Startup Delay ( 4 )

Startup Delay sets a time delay from H3 Power On to active LAN connection. This time period is displayed in seconds (0 to 999). This time delay is used to allow the Router and or Modem time to configure properly and communicate after AC power has been applied to these devices. The H3 will attempt to communicate with the modem after the delay time has expired.

Example; a LinkSys Router typically requires 20 seconds before it sets DHCP and accesses the WAN port. So setting the Startup Delay to 30 seconds should resolve this for the H3 to see the modem.

System Name (MotoSAT)

Allows users to name and manage several vehicles by identifying the H3 Controller through remote access.

Username ( ) not case sensitive

If security is required the H3 Satellite Antenna Controller can lock down the HTML and Telnet sessions allowing the user to only use the H3 Front Panel Controls, FIND, STOW and POWER.

Create a User name in this field.

Password ( ) not case sensitive

To complete Security after creating a Username you must create a password.

NOTE: If you forget the User Name and Password the only way to access the H3 Controller is to perform an NVClear.

Search Settings Page

The Search Settings Page allows the user to configure the H3 Satellite Antenna Controller with specific information pertaining to the modem, satellite, and polarization necessary to find, peak and track the correct satellite(s).

Each Setting is described in detail below.

Search Settings Page Page 1 of 2

Config Name (Default)

Satellite System (Generic) Setting required

When no modem is connected or does not require any external input then Generic is recommended.

Satellite System sets Modem or ISP type. Setting this value for the proper modem type will allow the H3 to integrate at different levels with specific modems.

Currently the H3 shares data with the Hughes Net and iDirect Modems allowing the H3 to confirm correct Satellite Identification, Signal Quality level, set TX ranging values, etc.

Other Modems currently displayed in the Satellite System drop down box function as Generic mode.

Important Note: It is extremely important that when using Hughes Net

mode that many of the following configurations are set correctly. Just being close will not work.

Satellite Longitude (121W) Setting required

Satellite Longitude is a numerical value followed by an E or W. This will set the Default Satellite (Target Satellite) Location. i.e. 121W

The Bandwidth Provider (VAR) will supply the Satellite Longitude required for the modem to lock to the correct RF carrier.

When inputting a Satellite Longitude in the western hemisphere you should place a W after the numerical longitude value.

When inputting a Satellite Longitude in the eastern hemisphere you must place an E after the numerical longitude value.

If you do not place a W or E after the numerical value the hemisphere will default to West (W).

Modem LNB (LNB A)

The H3 Controller has the ability to search using one LNB and then switch to a second LNB for proper Modem operation. In most cases all LNB Search settings should be set to LNB A.

See RF Configuration Settings Page for additional information on how and when to set up multiple LNB’s.

RX Polarity (Horizontal) Setting required

This is a critical setting. The Bandwidth Provider (VAR) will supply the RX polarization required for the modem to lock to the correct RF carrier.

This will be either H (horizontal) or V (vertical) polarized. This must be correct for the Modem to operate properly.

TX Polarity (Vertical) Hughes required

Hughes critical setting! The Bandwidth Provider (VAR) will supply the TX polarization required for the modem to transmit the RF signal in the correct field.

This will be either H (horizontal) or V (vertical) polarized. This must be correct for the Modem to operate properly and to not cause RF interference with other users of the Satellite.

Modem IF Frequency (0) Hughes required

Hughes critical setting! When the Satellite System type is set to HughesNet (Hughes) you must enter the Receive Frequency (950-2150 MHz) supplied by your Bandwidth Provider in this position.

When not used in Hughes mode this value should normally be set to 0.

Under conditions where a Satellite you are wanting to find (Target Satellite) is sitting between two stronger satellites (adjacent satellites) it might be necessary to input an IF frequency that will help you peak on the Target Satellite without the signals from the adjacent satellites causing the Dish to pull off and peak onto an adjacent satellite. In this situation a value other than 0 can be used. See Building a Sat Table for additional information.

Modem Symbol Rate (30) Hughes required

Hughes critical setting! The Bandwidth Provider (VAR) will supply the Symbol Rate required for the modem to lock to the correct RF carrier

The symbol rate is entered in Msps (Mega Symbols per Second).

Example; 30,000,000 symbols per second is entered as 30 Msps.

Search Frequency (1250)

The Search Frequency is the initial frequency set in the H3 Controller Tuner to find most Satellite Signals in the sky.

Depending on the general center frequencies of most of the Satellites in the viewable orbit above your GPS Longitudal position this value can be changed.

In North America most Ku Band Satellites have a many transponders that are near 1250 MHz IF. So using 1250 MHz is recommended.

Check Satellite Charts for the particular region in the world you plan to operate and make changes as needed.

Search LNB (LNB A)

The H3 Controller has the ability to search using one LNB and then switch to a second LNB for proper Modem operation. Under normal conditions the Modem LNB, Search LNB, and Target LNB will be set to LNB A.

If the Satellite you are wanting to find is not in the same RF Frequency band as most of the Satellites in the satellite arc (belt) above, then using one LNB to search and then switching to another LNB for the Modem to lock is possible with this setting.

A Dual Band LNB or multiple LNB’s are required for this configuration.

See RF Configuration Settings Page for additional information for multiple LNB’s or additional Search Paths.

Target LNB (LNB A)

It is possible to set up multiple LNB’s in the H3 Satellite Antenna Controller to help Search, ID and Lock to the correct Satellite. In certain conditions the Search and Target LNB may be different for the system to search correctly.

Peak Step (0.33)

Peak Step is the amount of distance in degrees the Antenna Mount will move to test the signal level/quality during the peaking routines.

The larger the distance between peak steps could speed up the finished Peak times but might reduce the accuracy of the peak.

The smaller the peak steps may improve the final signal peak but could slow down final peak times.

Under most conditions 0.33 degrees is a good balance.

Signal Trigger (3)

Signal Trigger is a numerical value that represents a change of Signal Strength Level during a small period of time. When this value is triggered the H3 will stop the antenna movement and begin a Signal Identification Peak.

The Signal Trigger Value is set to Default 5. It can be adjusted from 1 to

50. The lower this value can be set the wider view of the sky for a quicker search. If this value is set too low the H3 will begin to stop on false targets such as trees, lights, and buildings. The higher this value is set the narrower the sky view search angle.

Setting range is 1 to 50.

Trigger Filter (5)

Trigger Filter is the number of consecutive times the Signal Trigger must see a positive change value before the Antenna Mount will stop to initiate the peaking routines.

Setting range is 1 to 10.

Search Settings Page Page 2 of 2

Config Name (Default)

Azimuth Search Window (21)

The Azimuth Search Window sets the Satellite ID Table size with respect to the Reference (initial) Satellite Longitude and the Target Satellite Longitude.

In addition to setting the Sat Table ID size it also sets the maximum search window in degrees the Azimuth will move in either direction from the calculated Target Satellite Location.

On initial Search the H3 will choose a Satellite Longitude equal to the GPS Longitude (Reference Satellite). This causes the H3 to search for Satellites near the top (apogee) of the Satellite Arc.

Setting the Search window narrower will reduce the total number of Satellites that the Sat Table will ID. This reduces the ID time because the H3 Controller will not have to test as many Satellite DVB Carriers. The search times can be reduced if the Satellite Table is built efficiently.

If the Search Window value is set to a larger number this will allow more Satellites to be identified during the search but will require more ID Time on every unknown Satellite the system stops on.

Elevation Search Window (10)

The Elevation Search Window is the vertical search area of the Mount after a Reference Satellite has been located. The H3 will determine the calculated relative location of the Target Satellite from the Reference Satellite Location. The H3 will begin a search for the Target Satellite in the middle of the Elevation Search Window and continue to move the Dish Elevation higher and lower from this location at the end of every Azimuth pass until the total value set in this window has been searched. i.e. a value of 10 in this window will allow the elevation to search 5 degrees above and below the calculated Target location.

The Default value for Elevation Search Window is 10. This value can be narrowed if the vehicle is always very level, but not recommended. If the Mount/Dish is placed on a Skid or Pallet and the ground is not level increasing this value may be necessary.

Minimum Search Angle (17)

This is the lowest Satellite Look Angle allowed by the H3 Controller when in search mode. From the factory the H3 is set with an angle of 17 degrees.

Once the Dish is mounted on a roof or platform this value can be changed as necessary as long as full Azimuth Rotation will not cause the LNB to hit objects in this rotation. Normally 17 degrees will work for most of the US and Southern Canada.

Isolation Optimization (Low)

Isolation Optimization is used to set Cross Polarization (Cross Pol) of the antenna Transmitter to an acceptable Isolation level.

Low

When set to Low the skew (polarization) is calculated from the current GPS readings and the Feed Assembly will rotate the calculated value. There are no additional adjustments in the Low mode.

Medium

When set to Medium, Skew is initially set using the Low mode routine. Once the mount is near the correct elevation the H3 will then test the tilt sensors attached to the mount by rotating the Azimuth 180 degrees to determine the levelness of the mount. Any offset in level will be added or subtracted to the GPS calculated value and the Feed Assembly will be corrected as required.

High

When set to High mode the H3 will first perform the Medium routines. Once locked onto the Target Satellite the H3 controller will initialize a signal feedback routine using either the internal DVB Tuner in the H3 or if using a Hughes modem will initiate an ACP with the Hughes NMC Cross Pol server.

Note: TX Offset when used will influence the final Skew location. See

TX Offset for additional information.

Target Search (Disabled)

When Target Search is Disabled the H3 Satellite Antenna Controller will begin an initial search for any/all satellites in the true southern part of the sky (Longitude Search). During this search the polarization is set to H or V Field with no skew offset added. Elevation is adjusted to pass through the highest satellites in the arc. Once a satellite in the Southern part of the sky has been identified the H3 will correct the Skew for the Target Satellite and move directly to the calculated position. In most cases, this search in areas of the world where many satellite can be identified is most efficient.

When Target Search is Enabled the H3 Satellite Antenna Controller will calculate the proper Elevation and Skew and begin a direct azimuth search for the selected satellite (Target). Use this type of search when there are fewer identifiable satellites in the arc.

Dual Verification (Disabled)

Dual Verification is used in areas where high RF Reflectivity could cause the H3 to stop and peak on a reflected RF signals. This is normally in an area with multi-story steel or glass buildings. When Enabled the H3 must

verify two satellites in the proper orbital locations before completing the

Location Method allows a more flexible setup of

Search Operation.

Note: With Dual Verification Enabled it is recommended to Enable Target Search also.

Motion Stow (Disabled)

Motion Stow is initiated when the Tilt (accelerometer) Sensors detect motion other than mild rocking caused by wind. The H3 Controller must be powered ON for Motion Stow to work.

Note: Some vehicles may disable the AC power when the ignition has

been turned ON. If the DC Power Supply that runs the H3 is on this AC Power circuit then Motion Stow will not work.

Inclined Orbit (Disabled)

Inclined Orbit is used when the Target Satellite is constantly moving in a Vertical Elevation pattern from the determined Clark Orbital slot. To track this kind of Satellite this configuration must be Enabled.

This mode could also be used in areas where a mount is placed on an unstable surface such as snow or mud and minimal mount adjustments may be required.

This routine CAN NOT be used for a vehicle or platform in motion.

Inclined Orbit Angle ( 0 )

The Inclined Orbit Angle is set when the Vertical Change of an Inclined Orbit Satellite is known.

Inclined Orbit Satellites usually change less than +/- 6 degrees in a vertical direction. There is a small amount of Azimuth deviation on an Inclined Orbit Satellite which is also tracked when Inclined Orbit is Enabled.

Location Method (GPS)

GPS requirements depending on the users needs. Please study the options below to determine what fits the user application best.

GPS

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