Pason G2 SatAimer User Manual

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Setting up the G2 SatAimer

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Aiming the Dish

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Parking the Dish

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Rig Moves

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Information Displays

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Quick Links

G2 SatAimer User Guide

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Table of Contents

1 G2 SatAimer Overview ...................................................................... 5

1.1 G2 SatAimer Features ................................................................................... 6

1.2 Target Satellite ............................................................................................... 7

2 Setting Up the G2 SatAimer .............................................................. 8

2.1 Position the Dish Skid .................................................................................... 8

Using an Internet tool to find skid direction .............................................................. 8

2.2 Connect the G2 SatAimer to the Pason System ............................................ 9

2.3 System Warm-Up ......................................................................................... 10

2.4 Electronics Box LEDs ................................................................................... 11

3 Using G2 SatAimer Software .......................................................... 12

3.1 Open the SatAimer User Interface ............................................................... 12

3.2 Aim the Dish ................................................................................................. 13

Aiming from the SatAimer interface ........................................................................13

Aiming from the dish skid ........................................................................................13

The aiming process ................................................................................................14

What to do if aiming fails .........................................................................................14

Re-peaking the dish ................................................................................................15

3.3 Parking the Dish ........................................................................................... 16

Parking from the SatAimer interface .......................................................................16

Parking from the dish skid ......................................................................................16

3.4 Cancelling an Aim or Park Command .......................................................... 16

4 Rig Moves ........................................................................................ 17

5 SatAimer Information Displays ....................................................... 18

5.1 SatAimer and Modem Status Displays ......................................................... 18

SatAimer Status......................................................................................................19

Front Panel Display ................................................................................................20

If you have problems opening the SatAimer home page .........................................20

Simple system checks ............................................................................................21

System Messages ..................................................................................................22

5.2 SatAimer Diagnostics Page ......................................................................... 25

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5.3 Speed Test ................................................................................................... 26

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1 G2 SatAimer Overview

The Pason G2 SatAimer is an automatically aiming satellite system that provides

Internet and network access for the wellsite. The system includes a portable skid with a

1.2 m (4 ft) satellite dish and electronics box, and a web-based user interface you can

access from Pason workstations.

This product is currently on trial on a limited number of rigs.

Figure 1: The G2 SatAimer skid and dish (Pason part number SAT115)

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1.1 G2 SatAimer Features

Pason’s automatically aiming satellite system offers a number of advantages over

manually aimed dishes. The system includes these features:

• Simple aiming and parking, using either the SatAimer software on any Pason

workstation on the rig’s network, or the aim/park switch on the electronics box

at the dish. This switch allows you to control the dish manually from the skid

(where you may not be near a computer).

• Automatic satellite signal scanning and peaking

• Easily accessible kill switch on the electronics box, to halt dish movement in

an emergency

• Integrated modem—doesn’t require routers

• Motorized stowing for rig moves

• Two-cable installation: power and data. The system doesn’t use long runs of

coax cable from the dish to the trailer.

• Eight external LEDs to indicate if the product has AC power and if the

electronics are functioning properly.

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1.2 Target Satellite

The Pason G2 SatAimer uses the Anik F2 satellite and its network. The Anik F2 is

located at 111.1° west longitude.

Figure 2: Anik F2 satellite

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2 Setting Up the G2 SatAimer

Setting up the satellite system is straightforward—you position the dish skid and connect

it to the Pason system and to AC power. Once you connect it, you aim and park the dish

from the rig manager’s computer (RMPC) or any other Pason workstation connected to

the electronics box (Using G2 SatAimer on page 12). You also have the option of using

the manual controls on the dish’s electronics box to aim and park it.

2.1 Position the Dish Skid

Follow these steps to properly position the dish skid:

1. Position the skid on a solid, level base so that the centre of the dish faces south

when it lifts up. The exact direction to point the skid depends on your rig’s

location. See Using an Internet tool to find skid direction below.

Note:

After the skid is completely installed and the system started, you can confirm the correct
skid orientation for the location by checking the Point Dish value on the SatAimer
Diagnostics tab.

2. Ensure that the skid is levelled in both the east/west and north/south directions.

Important:

A solid base may not seem important, but even slight movements of the skid can make a
difference when you’re targeting an orbiting satellite. Wobbly skids can negatively affect
your Internet performance. If you need to mount the skid in an elevated location, Pason
can supply skid support rails to help balance the skid.

Using an Internet tool to find skid direction

If you have Internet access, there are several free online positioning tools to help you

find the correct skid direction. These tools ask you to enter your coordinates (or nearest

city) and the target satellite, and will give you the proper pointing direction.

The Telesat Look Angle Calculator is reliable:

1. Go to https://www.telesat.com/tools-resources/look-angle-calculator

2. Select the Anik F2 satellite.

3. Enter your location.

4. Select Calculate.

5. Point the skid along the true azimuth value the calculator provides. Keep in mind

that east, south, and west equal 90°, 180°, and 270°.