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Chapters
Preface
Radio Frequency Exposure
1
7
Purpose and Scope of the User Guide
Audience
Revision History
FCC Radio
D
ielectric
Frequency
Safety Basics
Grounding the GLOBETrekker
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile Transmitting Devices
Dielectric Heating
Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy Conditions
Unintentional Radio Interference—FCC 15.
Frequency Coordination—FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103
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Frequency
Heating
Coordination—FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103
Exposure Information for Mobile Transmitting Devices
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19, 15.21 and 15.105
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9
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Understanding Clearance Distance
2
Getting Started
Boxes Delivered
What is Inside?
Contents by Backpack
Parts and Assemblies Checklist
3
GLOBETrekker B
What is the GLOBETrekker?
What is the GLOBETrekker Designed to Do?
Identifying Basic Elements of the GLOBETrekker
How Does the GLOBETrekker Work?
Power Configuration Optio
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asics
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ns for the Assemblies
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27
3
4
Transporting the Backpack
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Mounting the Backpack
Dismounting the Backpack
Safety Tips:
5
Assembling the GLOBETrekker
Opening the Backpacks
Deploying the Legs from the Baseband Unit
Assembling the Main Antenna Unit
Assembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly
Understanding the Feed Assembly
Attaching the Low Noise Block to the Feed Assembly
Connecting the Waveguide to the Feed Assembly
Selecting and Connecting the Cable to the LNB
Attaching the GPS Antenna and Compass Unit
Connecting the Cables to the M
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Powering the GLOBETrekker
AC/DC Power Supply
Connecting the AC/DC Power Supply
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ain Antenna Assembly
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69
7 Attaching Peripheral Equipment
Attaching the Laptop
Attaching a Laptop Using Remote Desktop Application
8
Commissioning the GLOBETrekker
LinkControl Overview
Why is the Commissioning Process Necessary?
Commissioning Process Overview
Step 5: Load Modem Options File
Step 6: Set Modem Parameters (SCPC)
S
tep 7: Exit and Restart LinkControl Application
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77
4
Operating the GLOBETrekker in Auto-Acquire Mode
9
Starting the Auto-Acq
Initializing the Compass
Pointing the Antenna
Transmitting the Signal
Ending Transmission
10 Satellite Access Procedures
Satellite Access Protocol
The Call
Sample Script for Telephone Conversation with a Hub or Satell
11 Operating the GLOBETrekker™ in Manual Mode
Manual Antenna Alignment Overview
Step 1a: Launch Link Control Application
Step 1b: Choose a Profile
Step 2:
Ground Location
Step 3: Verify Target Satellite
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Iden
tify Location
uire Session
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ite Operator
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Step 4: Check Clearance Distance
Step 5: Check if there is a DVB Receiver on the Target Satellite
Step 6: Poin
Step 7: Acquire Satellite and Peak Antenna
Viewing the Receive (Rx) Spectrum Analyzer Screen
Peaking the Antenna
t the Antenna
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5
12 Disassembling the GLOBETrekker
Powering
Disconnecting the Laptop
Disconnecting the Power Supply
Disconnecting the Cables
Disconnecting the Waveguide from the Feed Assembly
Detaching the LNB from the Feed Assembly
Disassembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly
Disassembling the Main Antenna
Folding the Legs and Leg Supports into the Baseband
Repacking the GLOBETrekker Antenna/RF Backpack Bottom
Repackaging the GLOBETrekker Antenna/RF Backpack Top
Repackaging the GLOBETrekker Baseband Backpack Bottom
13 Alarms and Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting
Status Indicators
Down the GLOBETrekker (Graceful Shutdown)
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Purpose and Scope of the User Guide
Audience
Revision History
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8
8
Purpose and Scope of
The
user
guide explains how
GLOBETrekker
satellite hub operator.
This user guide is specifically written for the GLOBETrekker Ku-Band Satellite Terminal
(model numbers 5200-KuRAA-#W and 5200
iDirect iConnex modem. The user guide covers operatio
and TDMA modes.
Audience
The guide will be of interest to the following personnel:
•
field users
•
systems administrators (or IT; Lifecycle/Sustainment Managers)
Revision History
Date
July 2006
satellite terminal. It also provides guidance on how to interact effi
the
User Guide
best
to assemble, operate
Nature of Revision
Release
, transport and care for
-KuEAA-
1.0
#W); both come equipped with an
n of the terminal in both SCPC
Release
the
Norsat
ciently with a
READ THE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL
GLOBETREKKER
8
OR
OPERATE THE
Radio Frequency Exposure
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure
Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields
Dielectric Heating
Frequency Coordination
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Information
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9
Avoid H
Danger
Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields
Dielectric H
azards Leading to Serious Injury
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile
T
ransmitting Devices
When the power is on, maintain a distance of 8.4 feet (2.6 met
greater from the antenna. R
calculated separation distance between antenna and persons
required
When the power is on, the area directly in front of the antenna is an Area of
Restricted Occupancy. Observe the safety precautions which follow
1. Limit human exposure time to the area directly in front of the main antenna
ass
embly.
2. Never place any part of your body between the antenna and the feed horn
assembly.
3. Never place any part of your body in line with the direction of the antenna
transmission path. The LinkControl application provides a screen which helps
users estimate
“Understanding clearance distance” on
4. Locate the terminal as far as possible from ungrounded
eating
Dielectric heating is the heati
high frequency electric field. When a human enters a R
the body acts as the dielectric. If the power in the RF field exceeds 10 milliwatts
per centimeter, the individual will h
is
2.56 meters
the minimum clearance distance. Please refer to
ng of an insulating material caused by placing it in a
or Possible
adio Frequency
.
pages 13 and 14.
ave a noticeable rise in body temperature.
Death
Exposure Minimum
metal.
adio Frequency (RF)
:
ers) or
field
The severity of bur
result in long term injury, or even death. The vital organs of the body are highly
susceptible to dielectric heating. The eyes are als
heating. Do not look directly into devices radiating RF energy. You must not
stand directly in the path of RF radiating devices.
Frequency C
Users must ensure they co-ordinate proposed frequency and power usage with
other terrestrial and satellite users prior to transmission.
Changes or Modifications to Equipment - FCC Section 15.21
Caution:
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
oordination—FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103
Changes or modifications to this equipment
ns may vary from minor to major. B
o highly susceptible to dielectric
, not expressly approved by the
10
urns or other damage may
Grounding the GLOBETrekker
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Info
Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields
Dielectric Heating
Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy Conditions
Unintentional Radio Interference
Understanding Clearance Distance
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rmation
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YOU MUST READ THIS CHAPTER BEFORE OPERATING THE GLOBETREKKER
Observe Electrical Codes
Caution
Avoid Hazards Leading to Serious Injury
Danger
Grounding the G
In urban areas, ground the GLOBETrekker with a grounding conductor
according to national and local electrical codes.
FCC Ra
T
ransmitting Devices
When the power is on, maintain a distance of 8.4 feet (2.6 meters) or
greater from the antenna. Radio Frequency
calculated separation distance between antenna and persons
required
Refer also to “Understanding clearance distance” on page 13 later in
this chapter.
LOBETrekker
dio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile
is
2.56 meters
.
or Possible
Death
Exposure Minimum
Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields
When the power is on, the area directly in front of the antenna is an Area of
Restricted Occupancy. Observe the safety precautions which follow
5. Limit human exposure time to the area directly in front of
assembly.
6. Never place any part of your body between the antenna and the feed horn
assembly.
7. Never place any part of your body in line with the direction of the antenna
transmission path.
users estimate the minimum clearance distance. Please refer to
“Understanding clearance distance” on
8. Locate the terminal as far as possible from ungrounded
The LinkControl application provides a screen which
pages 13 and 14.
the main antenna
metal.
:
helps
12
Avoid Hazards Leading to Serious Injury or Possible Deat
Dielectric H
Dielectric heating is the heating of an insulating material caused by placing it in a
high frequency electric field. When a human enters a R
the body acts as
per centimeter, the individual will have a noticeable rise in body temperature.
The severity of bur
result in long term injury, or
The vital organs of the body are highly susceptible to dielectric heating.
The eyes are also highly susceptible to dielectric heating. Do not look directly into
devices radiating RF energy.
You must not stand directly in the path of RF radi
Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy C
During windy and wet weather conditions, observe the
precaut
eating
ions:
the dielectric. If the power in the RF field exceeds 10 milliwatts
ns may vary from minor to major. B
even death.
onditions
ating devices.
h -
continued
adio Frequency (RF)
urns or other damage may
following
safety
field
1. Check cable connectors and power cords.
2.
I
f the
GLOBETrekker
dangers.
3. Disconnect the
4. Disconnect the
power malfunction.
5. Shelter the base
is in contact with water, check for signs of electrical
GLOBETrekker
GLOBETrekker
band unit and its components from water.
from
from
its
power source before you move it.
its
power source if you suspect a
13
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operating Regulations
Warning
Unintentional R
This dev
according to Section 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when you operate
the equipment in a commercial environment.
This equipment generate
energy. If you install and use the device according to the instruction
manual, the device will not cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
If you operate the device in a residential area, it is likely to c
harmful interference to radio communications; you will correct the
interference at your own expense.
Frequency C
Users
usage with other terrestrial
ice complies with the limits for a Class A digital device
must ensure they co-ordinate proposed frequency and power
adio Interference—FCC 15.19, 15.21 and 15.105
s, uses, and radiates radio frequency
oordination—FCC 25.203(c), 25.251, and 101.103
and satellite users prior to transmission.
ause
Understanding Clearance Distance
There is a Clearance Distance indicator screen within the LinkControl
application that can help the user estimate the minim
front of the antenna.
It is recommended the user read this entire user guide before attempting
system assembly; powering up the system and laptop; or trying to access the
LinkControl software.
um clearance required in
14
Federal Communications Commiss
Understanding Clearance Distance
To access the Clearance Distance indicator screen in LinkControl:
1. Launch the LinkControl software.
2. Enter Administrator mode (this
and is
3. To enter Admin mode, on the Menu bar click Settings -> Enter Admin
Mode
4. Type in the Administrator password; the
“Administrator”.
changed at first use.
documented as soon as possible by the System Administrator.
NOTE
To exit Administrator mode and to enter Field mode:
1. Field mode
is only used for Auto-Acquire method of access.
2. To exist Administrator mode and enter Field mode, on the Menu bar click
Settings -> Exit Admin Mode.
accessible to users with “administrator” level rights in LinkControl).
.
This password is set at the
It is recommended this password be changed and
: Passwords are case-sensitive.
is an end-user mode that operates without elevated rights and
ion (FCC) Operating Regulations - continued
mode of operation
factory
factory and meant to be
is password-protected
default password is
To view the Clearance Distance indicator scr
the down arrow beside Clearance Distance on the right-hand side of the
window. The Clearance Distance screen opens as shown in
The Clearance Distance screen shows the distance that different types of
obstacles must be ‘away’ from the terminal when the antenna is positioned at a
given elevation.
Refer to
LinkControl Clearance Distance screen and sample calculations
Changes or Modifications to Equipme
Caution:
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Table 1
Changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by the
and
Figure1
in this chapter
nt - FCC Section 15.21
een go to Alignment tab and click
Figure 1
for more information
on
.
.
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Figure
1
Clearance Distance Screen
Table
Clearance for every 3.3 meters (10 fee
Clearance for
Cle
Human
1
arance f
Sample Clearance Distance Calculations
Types of Obstacles
one storey building
or three storey building
Antenna Elevation = 33°
Clearance Distances
t) vertical 5 meters (17 feet)
8 meters (25 feet)
20 meters (65 feet)
4 meters (13 feet)
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Boxes Delivered
What is Inside?
Contents by Bac
Parts and Assemblies Checklist
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kpack
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This chapter describes what you should do when you first receive your shipment from Norsat.
Boxes Delivered
Wh
en
your
Box
Number:
Box 1 and Box 2
(
White
)
Box 3
(
Pelican
The shipment should be checked for
any visible damage to the boxes that
may have occurred during shipping.
)
Norsat GLOBETrekker
Contents:
Contain the GLOBETrekker backpacks.
Contains the AC-DC po
shipment
arrives, it will come
wer supply.
shipped
Size:
78
cm x
(30 ¾” x 22 ¾“ x 20 ½“)
50.8cm x 20.3cm
(
20” x 8” x 16 1/3 ”
in three boxes
57.75
cm x
52cm
x
41.4cm
)
:
You should use a short, sharp object
(knife or scissors) to carefully unsea
the boxes.
l
18
After
opening the
boxes, note that the GLOBETrekker is
held by eight foam spacers.
The spacers are used to ensure the
GLOBETrekker system is
damaged during shipping.
Note:
It is recommended that th
spacers
and saved should you need to re-ship
the
and original boxes be stored
GLOB
ETrekker.
two large white
not
e
What is Inside?
Once the boxes are unpacked
will find two backpacks (A and B) and
one black transit case
B
ackpack A – Antenna/RF
Backpack B – Baseband
Transit Case C – AC/
Supply
, you
(C)
.
DC Power
A
B
C
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Contents by Backpack
Refer to Table 3 Parts/Assemblies Check
shipment is complete and
Norsat
Backp
Figure
immediately if there are any missing parts.
ack A – Antenna/RF
Lower Boom Arm
Upper Boom Arm and Feed Assembly
Global LNB Kit
GPS Antenna and Comp
Tx Termination
2
Backpack A - Antenna/RF Lid without
is not missing any parts or assemblies. Contact the factory at
(
(
ass
(
(optional)
(
list
in this chapter
Figure 2
(
Figure 2
Figure 2
Figure 2
Figure 2
to ensure
)
)
)
)
)
Antenna
that
Segments
your
20
Backp
Figure
ack A – Antenna/RF
Antenna Segment 4
Antenna Segment 5
Antenna Segment 6
3
Backpack A - Antenna/RF
(
(
(
Lid
with
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3
Antenna Segments
)
)
)
21
Backp
Figure
ack A – Antenna/RF Bottom
Elevation Assembly
Flexible Waveguide
Main antenna segment with backp
4
Backpack A - Antenna/RF Bottom
(
(
late (
Figure 4
Figure 4
Figure 4
)
)
)
22
Backp
Figure
ack
B –
Baseband
Antenna Segment
Antenna Segment
5
Backpack
Lid
2 (
3 (
B -
Baseband
Lid
Figure 5
Figure 5
)
)
23
Backp
Figure
ack B
–
Baseband
Baseband Unit
6
Backpack B – Baseband
Bottom
(
Bottom
Figure 6
)
24
Transit Case C
ACAC-DC Power Supply Cables (2)
Figure
7
DC Power Supply
Transit Case C - AC-DC Power Supply
(
(
Figure 7
Figur
e 7
)
)
25
Parts and Assemblies Checklist
Table
2
Part Name
Main Antenna Segment with Backplate
Antenna Segment 2
Antenna Segment 3
Antenna Segment 4
Antenna Segment 5
Antenna Segment 6
Lower Boom Arm
Ku-band
Assembly
LNB 1000HA
LNB 1000HB
Parts/Assemblies Checklist
Upper Boom Arm and Feed
Backpack
A (Bottom)
B (Lid)
B (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
Part #
FRU-5200
FRU-5200
FRU-5200
FRU-5200
FRU-5200
FRU-5200
FRU-5200-LBA
FRU-5200-UBA-KU
FRU-5200-LNBA
FRU-5200-LNBB
-ANT
-ANT
-ANT
-ANT
-ANT
-ANT
R
LNB 1000HC
GPS Antenna and Compass
Flexible Waveguide
Elevation Assembly
Baseband Unit
AC-DC Power Supply
Power Supply Cables (2)
Tx Termination (optional)
Spare
Part
NOTE: If you ordered additional spares, they will not appear on the list above
s Kit
C
A (Lid)
A (Lid)
A (Bottom)
A (Bottom)
B (Bottom)
C
C
C
FRU-5200-LNBC
FRU-5200-GPS
FRU-5200-FWG
FRU-5200-EVA
FRU-5200
FRU-5200-PS
FRU-5200-PSCS
FRU-5200-WR75
FRU-5200-HW
-BBI
.
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What is the GLOBETrekker?
What is the GLOBETrekker Design
Identifying Basic Elements of the GLOBETrekker
How Does the GLOBETrekker Work?
Antenna Parameters
Power Configurat
Baseband Connections
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ion Options for the Assemblies
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