Samyung SUPERTRACK SDA-390 Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
FOR SUPERTRACK MODEL SDA-390
Ku-BAND TV-RO ANTENNAS

SAMYUNG ENC.

Tel)[phone]~2
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28.03. 2011

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SAMYUNG ENC SuperTrack systems are manufactured
in the Republic of South Korea.

Copyright Notice

All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is proprietary to
SAMYUNG ENC. This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form
without the consent of SAMYUNG ENC. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice.

Copyright 2011 SAMYUNG ENC.

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Revision History

Revision Date Description By Remarks

1.0 14. 01. 2011 Initial Release(PCU Ver. K1.000 &
ACU Ver. 1.00)

Hong

1.1 28. 03. 2011 PCU version is updated(PCU Ver.
K1.040 & ACU Ver. 1.00)

Hong

1.2 16. 06. 2011 Change the photo of packing
box(PCU Ver. K1.050 & ACU Ver.

1.10)

Hong

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Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................... 1

1.1. Purpose ....................................................................................... 1

2. Installation ........................................................................... 2

2.1. Site Selection .............................................................................. 2

2.2. Unpacking the Unit ..................................................................... 4

2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation .............................................. 5

2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting ............................................................... 6

2.5. ACU Mounting ............................................................................. 9

2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional) ....................................................... 10

2.7. Cable Connection ...................................................................... 13

3. Operation ........................................................................... 16

3.1. Front Panel Functions .............................................................. 16

3.2. ACU Display Operation ............................................................. 19

3.3. Set-up Mode .............................................................................. 22

4. How to Operate SCS .......................................................... 31

4.1. Connect to PC ........................................................................... 31

4.2. Setting the parameters of the satellite ..................................... 33

4.3. Skew Control ............................................................................. 40

4.4. Antenna State ............................................................................ 42

4.5. Installer ...................................................................................... 45

Appendix A: Example of Setting the Satellite’s Parameters

Using SCS ............................................................................... 50

Appendix B: Error Code Definition ........................................ 55

Appendix C: Specifications .................................................... 59

Appendix D: Satellite Information .......................................... 60

Appendix E: Radome and Antenna Mounting Holes Layout . 64

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1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information required by the
end user, customer and installer to successfully install the SDA-390 antenna and
controller and to program the KA-80 for operation.

It is recommended that all personnel responsible for operating SDA-390 systems
should know which type of system they have, read and understand the basic terms,
and be familiar with the operation of these systems.

Although installations may be completed by the customer’s preferred personnel, it is
also recommended that personnel be trained in the SAMYUNG ENC suite of
equipment installation procedures and trained by the relevant SAMYUNG ENC.
experts.

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2. Installation

2.1. Site Selection

Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radome assembly. It
should be installed where:

1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view of as much of the sky as is practical.
Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal
from the dish as the boat turns.

2. The antenna is situated at least 5m away from other transmitting antennae (HF,
VHF and radar) that may generate signals that may interfere with the SuperTrack
SDA series antenna. The further away the SuperTrack SDA Series antenna is from
other such antennae, the less impact their operation will have on it.

The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted on the boat. If necessary,
reinforce the mounting area to ensure that it does not flex due to the boat’s motion
or vibration.

Figure 2-1 Best Location I

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Figure 2-2 Best Location II

Figure 2-3 Antenna Blockages

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2.2. Unpacking the Unit

Cut the band and remove the items of antenna equipment. Do not turn the box on its
side to tip or roll out the product, or turn the box upside down to remove it.

Figure 2-4 Unpack the Antenna

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2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation

The coax connector bracket beneath the radome is labeled. The functional
assignment of these labels is as follows:
SDA-390 Connectors
RF1: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical Low).
RF2: Connect to the multi-switch (Horizontal Low).
RF3: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical High).
RF4/ACU: Connect to the ACU.

NOTE

: Unused coax connections (on the connector bracket) MUST be terminated

with a 75ohm terminator.

NOTE

: We recommend the following cable types for cable lengths:

-within 20m: RG6

-within 50m: RG11

-within 100m: LMR400

-within 200m: LMR600

NOTE

: Impedance of cable is 75ohm. Also you can select the other cable types.
You have to keep in mind that we recommend all attenuation of cable is under
20dB at 2.5GHz.

Figure 2-5 RF Connector Bracket

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2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting

Drill four bolt holes and cut out a cable access hole on the mounting site. (See

reference appendix.)

Position the base plate over the mounting holes and the cable access hole, and
then align the radome base plate’s “Bow” label (shown in Figure 2-6) with the
ship’s bow.

Figure 2-6 “BOW” Label of the Radome Base

1. Connect the data/power and the RF cables from below decks to the base plate
with a 7/16” wrench, applying 30 pounds of torque. Check the label on both ends
of each RF cable to match its antenna base-plate connector. Do NOT use Teflon
gel on the cable fittings as it reduces signal strength at high frequencies.

2. Install flat washers and spring washers and a mounting bolt to each mounting hole of
the radome base from the underside of the mounting surface. Apply Loctite 241 to the
threads of the mounting bolt up near the mounting surface and tighten each of the 4
bolts to 24 in-lb (21 kg-cm) of torque [finger tight, then about 1/4 turn tighter] with a
wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. You have to install mounting bolts of the proper
length. If a bolt is too long, the extra length of threaded rod that extends above the
radome base should be cut off.

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Figure 2-7 Tighten the nuts from below

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3.

Remove the screw and wire tie holding the Antenna.

Please refer to Figures 2-8

below.

Figure 2-8 Fixed the Forms and Wire Ties

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2.5. ACU Mounting

The ACU may be mounted either horizontally or vertically.

1. The ACU should be placed in a dry location that is convenient for the user.

2. It must be situated in a place that is not susceptible to magnetic interference; nor
must it be situated on a level surface.

3. It should be placed so that the LCD display is visible and the buttons are easily
accessible.

Figure 2-9 KA-80 ACU

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2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional)

The SuperTrack SDA-390 accepts NMEA-type gyro via NMEA port of the ACU
back panel. Connect the NMEA port with a ship’s gyro using a 9-pin connector
(female type).

Figure 2-10 NMEA Connector

Figure 2-11 Female-type 9-pin Connector

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Gyro Cable Connection

The cable connection differs according to the type of NMEA. Connect the NMEA
port with the ship’s gyro, as indicated in Figures 2-12 and 2-13 below.

Pin No. Pin Name

1 RX­2 RX+
3 TXD
4 Dummy
5 GND
6 Dummy
7 Dummy
8 Dummy
9 Dummy

Table 2-1 Using the pin number of the ACU Connector for the NMEA type

Figure 2-12 Cable Connection NMEA 422/485

Figure 2-13 Cable Connection NMEA 232

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NOTE

: KA-80 ACU can accept the various format of NMEA, as follow: HDT; HDG;

HDM.

NOTE

: SuperTrack SDA-390 will be initializing when NMEA signal is accepted via
NMEA. Installer doesn’t need any setting on the ACU and antenna when connects
the NMEA signal.

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2.7. Cable Connection

For the SuperTrack SDA-390 to work, you must connect the RF cables to your
satellite TV receiver(s). Each RF cable must be an RF (75 ohms) cable fitted with F­type connectors. The RF cables should already be connected to the antenna base
plate. There should be one ~ four coax cables routed from the ACU to the Antenna
unit according to your configurations. Note that Data and Power are transmitted
through a single coax cable.

This cable should be connected to the RF4/ACU
labeled “RF connector of the antenna base plate” and the connector of the ACU
labeled “ANTENNA.”

The remaining coax cable routing depends on your
configuration. Due to the signal polarization of the satellites, it is possible for the
SuperTrack SDA-390 to support more than two satellite TV receivers aboard a boat.
To install more than two satellite TV receivers/TV pairs, an active multi-switch is
placed between the Antenna Unit and the Satellite TV receivers. The following
sections provide details for the installation of both a single satellite TV receiver and
multiple satellite TV receivers.

To connect the SuperTrack SDA-390 to your satellite TV receiver(s), choose one of
the following configurations (based on the number of satellite TV receivers you will
connect to the antenna):

Option 1 - Connecting one satellite TV receiver for one satellite
Option 2 - Connecting multi satellite TV receivers

Connecting one satellite TV receiver for one satellite (Only use the ‘HH’
polarity of the satellite)

One satellite TV receiver for one satellite is the simplest type of cable installation.
Only two coaxial cables should be connected between the antenna unit and the
satellite TV receiver, as shown in Figure 2-14. One end of the RF cable should already
be connected to the connector labeled “RF4” on the base of the SuperTrack SDA-390
antenna. Connect the other end of the RECEIVER cable to the satellite TV receiver
connector labeled “LNB,” “ANT/SAT,” or “satellite IN.” And, the “RF4/ACU” connector of
the antenna base plate must also be connected to the “ANTENNA” connector of the
ACU. In this configuration, every satellite should be selected manually using the ACU.

NOTE

: Before you connect an RF cable to a satellite TV receiver, turn on the satellite

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TV receiver and TV and verify that there is no AC voltage on the satellite TV receiver’s
input connector, as measured between the center conductor and the shield. If AC
voltage is present on the connector, DO NOT connect the RF cable until you have
corrected the problem. This is a potentially dangerous condition that will damage the
antenna’s electronics.

Figure 2-14 One Satellite TV Receiver Installation

Connecting multi satellite TV receivers (Use of the all polarity of satellite)

In European systems that come with a Quattro LNB (optional Quad LNB), all four
RF outputs from the SuperTrack SDA-390 antenna should be connected to the
multi-switch. Connect each of the satellite TV receiver’s inputs to the output
connectors on the multi-switch. Connect the multi-switch unit in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Figure 2-15 shows an example of a European

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multi-switch (4 inputs and 4 outputs) configuration.

RF1: Low Band Vertical

RF2: Low Band Horizontal

RF3: High Band Vertical

RF4: High Band Horizontal

RF1 RF2 RF3

RF4/
ACU

IRD #4IRD #3IRD #2

110~220VAC

50~60Hz

PC

Diagnostics

ANTENNA

Antenna Control Unit

(ACU)

RECEIVER

Vertical

/Low

Horizontal

/Low

Horizontal

/High

Vertical

/High

OUT1 OUT2

OUT3

OUT4

4X4

Multiswitch

RF

RF RF RF

Master IRD

SAT IN TV

Figure 2-15 Four Satellites TV Receivers Installation with European LNB

NOTE: If you want use more satellite TV receivers than four, you can choose 8

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outputs or 16 outputs.

3. Operation

3.1. Front Panel Functions

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. MENU

button – Press the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the
set-up mode. When you want to escape from the set-up mode, press MENU again
for more than 3 seconds. Another function of the MENU button is that of checking
the error message when the SDA-390 makes an error. When the error LED is on,
press the MENU button briefly. Then, you will be able to see the hexadecimal error
message. Please press the NEXT button for about 2 seconds to clear the error. If
you press MENU briefly again, you can go back to normal operation.

NOTE

: KA-80 ACU can display the error message as binary. Press the MENU
button and press NEXT button for 3 seconds. Then, you will be able to see the
binary error message.

NOTE

: Operator can make sure the communication status of ACU and antenna as
below when press MENU and press SEARCH shortly again. Packet means the
number of command from ACU, loss means the number of loss on the PCU. The
more loss this display, communication status is not good.

Figure 3- 1 Packet Loss

2.

SLEEP

button – Press the SLEEP button to enter the sleep mode when antenna
is tracking the satellite. The antenna does not conical scan when the TRACK
button is pressed. It function can reduce the noise of motor when vessel is
anchored at the dock or calm shore. This button is also used to scroll left (◀) in
the menu.

3.

NEXT

button – Press the NEXT button to select your preprogrammed next
satellite. When your desired satellite is displayed, stop pressing NEXT, and then,
after 3 seconds, the antenna automatically searches for your desired satellite.

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Use this button when you want to scroll right (▶) in the menu.

4.

M/C

button – Press M/C for more than 3 seconds to enter computer link via RS

232. When you want to escape from computer link, press M/C for more than 3
seconds. This button is also used to scroll up (▲) in the menu.

5.

SEARCH button

– Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds to re-search for the

current satellite. This button is also used to scroll down (▼) in the menu.

6.

PWR

button (Power button) – Use this button when you want to turn on/off the

antenna unit power.

7.

TRACK LED

–

Blinking

indicates that the antenna is searching for the satellite.

ON indicates that the antenna is tracking the satellite.

OFF

indicates that the antenna is in the stall mode or initializing.

8.

GPS LED

–

Blinking

indicates that the antenna has distinguished the GSP but that

the GPS data is invalid.

ON indicates that the antenna is receiving valid GPS data.

OFF

indicates that the GPS antenna is not installed or is malfunctioning.

9.

DiSEqC LED

–

Blinking

indicates that DiSEqC option is selected as 22KHz

tone.

ON

indicates that the DiSEqC option is selected as DiSEqC 1.2 to switch satellites

automatically.

OFF

indicates that the DiSEqC option is disabled. Press the NEXT button to select

the next satellite manually.

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. ERROR LED

– ON indicates that one or more discrete system errors have occurred.

(Refer to Error Code)

OFF

indicates that no errors have occurred.

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Figure 3-2 Antenna Control Unit Front Panel

Figure 3-3 Antenna Control Unit Back Panel

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3.2. ACU Display Operation

If you turn on the power switch of the antenna control unit, you can view the steps
shown in Figure 3-4 below.

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41: Satellite Index Number
ASTRA1. : SAT name
625 : Signal Strength
180 : Calculated Heading Angle
INIT, SRCH, TRACK, SFAIL :

Antenna state

N:049.4 : Latitude Value
E:006.3 : Longitude Value
PI : Pitch Angle
RO : Roll Angle
YA : Yaw Angle

Figure 3-4 Display Flow on the ACU LCD

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Display of the Antenna State

INIT (Initializing)

: The ACU displays ‘INIT’ on the LCD when the antenna is

initializing.

SRCH(Searching)

: The ACU displays ‘SRCH’ on the LCD when the antenna is

searching for the satellite.

TRCK(Tracking):

The ACU displays ‘TRCK’ on the LCD when the antenna is

tracking the satellite.

SFAIL(Searching Fail):

The ACU displays ‘SFAIL’ on the LCD when antenna isn’t

searching for the satellite for 3 minutes or you select a different area from your area.

E:006.3, N:049.4(GPS data)

: The ACU continuously displays the GPS data on the
LCD. If KA-80 ACU is connected with ship’s gyro, the ACU displays the ship’s heading
instead of the roll and pitch, yaw angle, as shown in Fig 3-5 below.

PI(Pitch angle)

: The ACU displays ‘PI:000.0’ on the LCD. It is calculated pitch angle

of vessel by PCU

RO(Roll angle)

: The ACU displays ‘RO:000.0’ on the LCD. It is calculated roll angle

of vessel by PCU

YA(Yaw angle)

: The ACU displays ‘YA:000.0’ on the LCD. It is calculated yaw angle

of vessel by PCU

HALT

: If the antenna experiences the same control error twice within 3 minutes, the
PCU isn’t supplying the torque to all motors to protect the antenna. In this case,
the ACU will display ‘HALT’ on the LCD. The antenna continues in ‘halt’ mode until
the ACU power has been reset.

Figure 3-5 Display of tracking on gyro mode

NOTE

: For the first power-on of the GPS antenna, it will take about 5 minutes to

calculate your location from the GPS satellites’ signals and configure the database.

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NOTE

: Do not push any buttons during the self-diagnosis sequence.

NOTE

: If operator selects the ‘SLEE MODE ON’, the ACU displays the ‘#’ between

satellite name and status of antenna as shown in Fig 3-6 below.

Figure 3-6 Display on the sleep mode

NOTE

: You can see the initial time on the LCD panel as shown in Fig 3-7 below
during initializing. Please don’t be rotated vessel during or antenna may be not
searching for satellite.

Figure 3-7 Display the Initializing Time

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3.3. Set-up Mode

Initial set-up is accomplished by the installer or operator using the SETUP Mode to
configure the system parameters.
Press and hold the “MENU” button for more than 3 seconds to enter the SETUP
mode. To navigate the menu, press the UP or DOWN button. The set-up mode has
10 sub-menus.

Upgrade

The installer or operator can change and configure the current parameters of the
SDA-390 by computer.
Connect the M&C port of the ACU to the serial port or the USB port of the
computer with an RS-232 cable (Cross: Female to Female), as shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 Connection ACU with Computer

If you want to connect to the PC, follow Figure 3-9 or Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-9 Computer Link step 1

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Press MENU
and hold for 3 seconds

Press MENU Press MENU

Press MENU
and hold for 3 seconds

Figure 3-10 Computer Link step 2

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Set Latitude and Longitude

In the event of invalid GPS data or GPS breakdown, you can input the desired
latitude and longitude. Refer to Figure 3-11. This data will be changed if the GPS
data is valid or if the ACU power is reset.

Figure 3-11 Set Latitude & Longitude step

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Program Area

Before you select your satellites, you have to select the service area from among

Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds
And select ‘Program Area’

Press MENU

Select area
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’

Press MENU

Press M/C
for 3 seconds

Figure 3-12 Program Area Setting Step

NOTE

: The SDA-390 has 80 satellite IDs, and each area has the parameters of

20 satellites, as shown below.

North America: Sat ID 1~20
South America: Sat ID 21~40
Europe: Sat ID 41~60
Asia: Sat ID 61~80

NOTE

: If you select a different area from your area, the ACU will display SFAIL
(Searching Fail) on the LCD and the antenna will point toward the appointed
position after initialization.

NOTE

: All satellites on the same area share the LNB local frequency.

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Program Satellite

The user can select up to 5 desired satellites on KA-80 ACU. The user has to
select the DiSEqC mode from among either DiSEqC off or the DiSEqC 1.2 or 22
KHz tones before selecting the satellites.

If DiSEqC off is selected, the user can change the desired satellite using the

▶

(Next) button. After selecting the satellites from A to E, the KA-80 ACU changes

the satellite when the user presses the ▶(Next) button.

In the case of 22 KHz, firstly, the ACU commands the antenna to search for the
‘SAT_A’ and then, if the ACU receives the 22 KHz tone via the ‘receiver’ port of the
AUC back panel, the ACU commands the antenna to search for ‘SAT_B’. But this
function requires the 22 KHz tone from the satellite TV receiver.

NOTE

: If DiSEqC 1.2 is selected, the DiSEqC LED will turn on. Also, the satellite

cannot be changed using the ‘▶(Next)’ button.

Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds
Select ‘Program Satellite’

Press MENU

Select DiSEqC mode
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’

Press M/C
for 3 seconds

Press MENU

Select satellite
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ and Press MENU

Select satellite
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ and Press MENU

Select satellite
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ and Press MENU

Select satellite
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ and Press MENU

Select satellite
by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’ and Press MENU

Figure 3-13 Program Satellite Setting Step

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Skew Angle Setting

The SDA-390 calculates the skew angle automatically. However, if the user wants
to change the skew angle, he/she can change the skew angle using the ‘Manual
Mode’. The user can also optimize the skew angle when desired satellite has
polarity offset.

Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds
And select ‘Skew Angle Setting’

Press MENU

Select mode
by ‘►’ or ‘◄’

Press M/C
for 3 seconds

Figure 3-14 Setting the Skew Mode

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a. Auto Mode

In the Auto mode, the ACU displays the skew angle calculated by the PCU. The
SDA-390’s default skew mode is auto. The SDA-390 automatically changes the
skew angle when the satellite is changed.

b. Manual Mode

The Installer or Operator can change the skew angle to the desired skew angle,
as shown below.

Figure 3-15 Setting the Skew Angle in Manual Mode

NOTE

: ‘C:’ refers to the current skew angle. ‘A:’ refers to signal strength. ‘S:’

refers to the user setting the skew angle.

c. Trim

User can optimize the default skew angle to find a higher signal level, when
desired satellite has polarity offset. First of all, change the skew angle where
antenna can get higher signal than before using manual mode. And then select
the ‘TRIM’ and press the ‘MENU’. Lastly, select the ‘SAVE’ and press the ‘MENU’.
After save, the skew angle of desired satellite will be changed to new position.

NOTE

: Polarity reference of satellite is the equator. However some satellite’s
polarity is other position not the equator for various reasons. And there is polarity
offset between calculated skew angle by PCU and true skew angle on the satellite

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that polarity reference is not the equator. Therefore installer and user should check
whether there is polarity offset or not. If there is skew offset, skew angle should be
changed to get a higher signal.

Figure 3-16 Steps of TRIM function

d. Reset

Reset is selected when it delete the inputted skew angle. The skew angle on
desired satellite will be changed to initial skew angle after selecting the ‘RESET’
mode.

e. Save

Press ‘MENU’ after selecting the ‘SAVE’ mode, if you want to save the trim angle

is saved.

f. Exit

Press ‘EXIT’ to escape to upper menu.

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Satellite Edit

Operator can edit the 5 satellites that be selected satellite on the ‘SAA’ to ‘SAE’. If

you select ‘Satellite Edit’, you can change the 5 satellites’ name.

Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds
Select ‘Satellite Name Edit’

Press MENU

Change the name by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’

Press M/C
for 3 seconds

Change the name by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Press MENU

Change the name by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Change the name by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Press MENU

Figure 3-17 Edit User-Settable Satellite Name

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Satellite Parameter Edit

Operator can edit parameters like frequency and symbol rate, searching standard.
This function is useful when desired transponder’s parameters are no longer
available.

Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds
Select ‘Sat Parameter Edit’

Press MENU

Press M/C
for 3 seconds

Press MENU

Change the parameter by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Change the parameter by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Change the parameter by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’
Press MENU

Select ‘YES’ by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’

Select ‘YES’ by ‘▲’ or ‘▼’

Figure 3-18 Edit the Satellite Parameters

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4. How to Operate SCS

Installer or operator can change parameters by SCS(SuperTrack Control Software)
Version 1.8.1. Also SCS can show the current status of SDA-390.

4.1. Connect to PC

After connects to the PC like Figure 3-8, runs the SCS. Press M/C and hold 3

seconds or select ‘Upgrade’ in setup mode.

And then select the COM port of your computer, select baud rate 19200. Lastly
click the ‘DISCONNECT’, then SDA-390 is connected with computer.

You can see that ‘CONNECT’ LED of status panel is on like Figure 4-2. Also, you
can see the current display of ACU LCD. State of antenna is one among ‘Initialize’,
‘Searching’ ‘Searching Fail’, and ‘Tracking’, ‘HALT’.

1. Select the COM port 2. Select the Baudrate

3. Click the ‘DISCONNECT’

Figure 4-1 Connection SDA-390 with PC

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Connection Staus

Display of LCD

Figure 4-2 Connection Status SDA-390 with PC

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4.2. Setting the parameters of the satellite

Satellite Select

You can select area and satellite by SCS. Refer to below step and Figure 4-3.

a. Click the ‘Sat Select(F3)’ or press F3.
b. Select area in ‘Zone Select’.
c. Select desired satellite in ‘Satellite Select’.
d. Press ‘Send’ to upload to PCU.

Figure 4-3 Select Area and Satellite Step

NOTE

: SDA-390 has 4 areas(Europe, Asia, North America, and South America).

SDA-390 has parameters of 80 satellites; there are 20 satellites on each area.

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Satellite List Update

You can modify the satellite name and longitude in SCS. SCS program
folder(\Program Files\SuperTrackV3_3) has on text file. The text file’s name is
SatIDMatch. If you want change the satellite name or longitude, you can modify
this text file and click the ‘List Update’, select the changed text file. Then satellite
name or longitude is changed in satellite list. But changed satellite is only changed
the display name and longitude on the SCS. If you want to change the satellite
parameters, you have to change the satellite parameters in ‘Sat Setting(F4)’.

Click

Figure 4-4 Satellite List Update Step 1

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Figure 4-5 Satellite List Update Step 2

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Edit Satellite Parameters

If select user settable satellite or desired satellite’s parameters are not correct,
you can change the select satellite’s parameters. Refer to below step and Figure 4-

6.

a. Click the ‘Sat Setting(F4)’ or press F4 after select the desired satellite.
b. Click the ‘Sat Info Request’ to update from PCU. Then target satellite’s

parameters are uploading to parameters panel from PCU.

c. If you want to change the LNB local frequency, input the new local frequency

and click the ‘OK’ button to upload to PCU.

d. Change the satellite parameter and click each ‘OK’ button to upload to PCU. (If

not click after change the parameters, changed parameters are not upload to
PCU)

e. Press ‘Save’ to save changed parameters.

1.Click

2.LNB Local
Frequency

3. Satellite

Parameters

4. ‘OK’

Buttons

5. Click to
Save

Figure 4-6 Edit Satellite Parameters
NOTE: LNB local frequency is same in same area.
NOTE: Should click the ‘Save’ to save the changed parameters to PCU.

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SAT ID means satellite index like below.
ID 1~20: North America
ID 21~40: South America
ID 41~60: Europe
ID 61~80: Asia

NOTE: There are no some satellites on the satellite list of SCS. However you can
select other satellites as below method.

a. Input the SAT ID(1~80), and click the ‘OK’.
b. Click the ‘Sat Info Request’, and then the parameters of desired SAT ID will

be uploading to parameter panel.

Figure 4-7 Edit Satellite Parameters

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Search Ref means SDA-390’s searching reference that used reference during the
search the satellite.
AGC THD: Search higher AGC level than preset AGC threshold level in PCU.
C/N THD: Search higher C/N level than preset C/N threshold level in PCU.

CLock: Search the target DVB Carrier lock(Default).

Track Ref means SDA-390’s tracking reference that used reference during the
track the satellite.
AGC: Track the highest AGC level(Default).
C/N: Track the highest C/N level.
RSSD(Receive Signal Detector): Track the highest RSSD value(It is currently
not available).

RX Polarity means RX polarity of satellite.
Horizontal/Vertical

THRD Level means threshold level if searching reference is AGC THD or C/N THD.

Polarity means voltage and tone of LNB. SDA-390’s default is ‘HH’
Linear LNB(Horizontal/Vertical, High/Low)

HH(18V, 22KHz)
HL(18V, 0KHz)
VH(13V, 22KHz)
VL(13V, 0KHz)

Circular LNB(Left Handed/Right Handed, High/Low)

LH(18V, 22KHz)
LL(18V, 0KHz)
RH(13V, 22KHz)
RL(13V, 0KHz)

SCH STD means Searching standard.
Auto: PCU automatically search the carrier.
DVB S1: search the DVB S1 carrier.
DVB S2: Search the DVB S2 carrier.
DSS(Digital Satellite System): US standard

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LNB Freq means RX frequency of satellite.

Symbol means symbol rate of satellite.

NOTE: In case of tracking reference is AGC, adjacent satellite’s carrier can affect
desired satellite’s carrier as below Figure 4-8. Some satellites have the adjacent
satellite interferences the same reason as above. So should set the tracking
reference to ‘C/N’ in these satellites.

SUM

Desired

Satellite

Carrier

Adjacent

Satellite

Carrier

Distortion of

Satellite Carrier

Figure 4-8 Affection of neighborhood satellite

NOTE: If select the ‘Auto’ in ‘SCH STD’, SDA-390’s searching time is slower than

select the ‘DVB S1’ or ‘DVB S2’.

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4.3. Skew Control

You can select skew mode(‘Auto’ or ‘Manual’) by SCS. Also change the skew

angle at desired skew angle using ‘Manual’ mode.

Change the skew angle on manual mode

a. Input the desired skew angle in ‘Desired Manual Angle’.
b. Click the ‘Skew Manual’, then skew move to desired angle.

Skew Mode Setting

Input The Desired

Skew Angle

Figure 4-9 Change the Skew Angle on Manual Mode

NOTE: In case of SDA-390’s skew is manual mode, SDA-390’s skew is not

changed when switch the satellite or change the vessel position(longitude, latitude).

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Set the peak trim

Skew angle automatically calculated by PCU, but sometimes satellite has skew offset.
In this case, you have to set the peak to track a higher quality. Refer to below step and
Figure 4-10. This function is same with ‘TRIM’ on the ACU.

a. Change the skew angle on skew manual mode after select the desired satellite

that has skew offset.
b. Look at the Quality, then search higher quality by change of skew.
c. Click the ‘Set To Peak’, after search a higher quality.
d. Click the “Peak Save’ to save changed peak.
e. Then, SDA-390’s skew is moving to changed skew angle when select this

satellite.

Current Skew Angle

Current Signal Level(Quality)

Figure 4-10 Setting Peak Trim

NOTE: If you want reset the peak, click the ‘Peak Reset’ and click the ‘Peak Save’.

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4.4. Antenna State

You can see the current state of SDA-390 by SCS like below. Click the ‘Antenna State’

or press F6.

Figure 4-11 Antenna State

Current Status of antenna

User can check the status of antenna, which are status of run and sleep, carrier
lock, tracking and searching and tracking reference, GPS state, searching standard,
searching method.

Target Satellite

User can look at the SAT ID and longitude of target satellite.

Signal Level

User can see the signal level of target satellite as AGC and C/N when antenna is
tracking the satellite. In case of satellite with weak signal, AGC is about 1700 and

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C/N is about 3500. Also in normal signal level, AGC is about 1800 and C/N is
about 3600. However these values can be changed by a weather condition or other
reasons.

GPS Data

User can check the current GPS data.

Heading Angle

SCS displays the ship’s heading angle when ACU accepts the NMEA signal from
ship’s gyro via NMEA port.

AHRS Data

SDA-390 has IMU(Inertial Measurement Unit) to measure the roll and pitch, yaw
angle. These values are used to search for and track the satellite. Also skew angle
is automatically changing using these values when vessel is rolling.
AHRS math roll and pitch, yaw are calculated by inverse kinematics when
antenna is tracking the satellite. Also this AHRS math yaw angle is displayed on
the ACU when antenna is tracking the satellite as below. This value is reliable to
use the heading angel of vessel when gyro compass is broken.

Figure 4-12 AHRS math yaw

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C/N Graph

You can see the graph of C/N on ‘Antenna State’.

Figure 4-13 C/N Graph

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4.5. Installer

Installer and operator can monitor the status of antenna using installer panel. Also
they can select the searching mode, which are manual pointing and manual
searching, auto searching. And can set the skew trim. Click the ‘Installer’ or press
F7.

NOTE: After change the skew trim angle and reset the skew trim angle, you must click
the ‘SAVE’ to save to PCU.

Figure 4-14 Saving the Initial Value

Skew Setting

Method of skew trim is same with ‘Skew Control(F5)’ panel.

Set GPS

SCS is set the GPS data, when GPS data is not valid or breakdown.

a. Input the latitude and longitude.
b. If change the ‘North’ or ‘South’ and ‘East’ or ‘West’, click the ‘ North’ or

‘South’ and ‘East’ or ‘West’

c. Click the ‘Set GPS’

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Figure 4-15 Setting the GPS Data

NOTE

: If click the ‘Cur Value’, current GPS data is displayed in GSP panel when

GPS is available.

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Manual Pointing

Antenna is pointing toward desired position where is inputted by user. Antenna
realizes the ‘BOW’ mark on the Radome base when ACU is not connected with
ship’s gyro.

a. Press the ‘Manual Point’ to stop the searching.
b. Input the desired elevation and azimuth angle.
c. Press the ‘Pointing’ to move to desired position.

Figure 4-16 Manual Pointing

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Manual Searching

Antenna starts the searching from desired position where is inputted by user.

a. Press the ‘Manual Search’ to stop the searching.
b. Input the desired elevation and azimuth angle.
c. Press the ‘Searching’ to move to desired position.

Figure 4-17 Manual Searching

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Graph

You can see the antenna parameters graph by SCS. Refer to below step.
a. Select item(‘Reference’, ‘CurSate’, ‘Error’, ‘Voltage’),
b. Select sub menus (1~9), then click the ‘on’ button of selected submenus.
c. Click the “Axis Set’ to set the axis set, then change maximum and minimum

value of graph.
d. Click the ‘Data OFF’ to see the graph.
e. Click the ‘Data ON’ to stop the graph.

Figure 4-18 Graph View

NOTE: Click the ‘HELP’ button, then you can see the index of graph.

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Appendix A: Example of Setting the
Satellite’s Parameters Using SCS

The SDA-390 has 80 satellite parameters. You can input or change the satellite
parameters if there is no desired satellite.
If you want to input the desired satellite parameters in User 1, please follow the
steps outlined below.

Satellite Longitude RF Frequency Symbol Rate Polarity
Astra1 E19.2 12,692MHz 22,000KHz Horizontal

Table A-1 Default Satellite Parameters in Astra1(Sat ID : 41)

Satellite Longitude RF Frequency Symbol Rate Polarity
Astra1 E19.2 12,266MHz 27,500KHz Horizontal

Table A-2 Desired Satellite Parameters

Connect ACU with PC and press and hold 2~3 seconds the ‘M/C’ of ACU front
panel
Run the SCS Ver. 1.8.1
Click the ‘DISCONNECT’

Click the ‘Sat Select’ or press ‘F3’
Select the ‘EUROPE’ in ‘Zone Select’
Select the ‘(S:58)023.5E Astra2ConLow/User1’ in ‘Satellite Select’
Click the ‘Send’ to upload to PCU.

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Click the ‘Sat Setting’ or press the ‘F4’
Click the ‘Sat Info Request’ to request the desired satellite’s parameters, then sat
ID 59 satellite’s parameters is updating in ‘Satellite Setting Panel’

Change the ‘LNB Freq’, ‘Symbol’ like below Figure.
Click the ‘OK’ in right side of changed parameters to upload to PCU.

1. Change the RX Frequency

2. Change the Symbol Rate

3. Click

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Click the ‘SAVE’ to save to PCU.

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Click the ‘Auto Search’ to search the satellite

Then SDA-390 search and track the desired satellite.

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Appendix B: Error Code Definition

If there is a problem with the antenna, you can check the error code on the ACU
and SCS. Press the ‘MENU’ button on the front panel of the ACU when the error
LED is on. Then, you will see the hexadecimal error code, as shown in Fig B-1
below. Also, you can see the binary error code when press the ‘NEXT’ button and
hold for 3 seconds

Figure B-1 Error Code on ACU

You will also be able to see the hexadecimal error code on the SCS V 1.8.1, as

shown in Figure B-2 below.

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Figure B-2 Error Code on SCS

Table C-1 shows the error code definition, but this is a binary code. Thus, you

must convert the hexadecimal code to a binary code to confirm the error.

EX 1) Hexadecimal error code: ‘0X 50 00 00 00’
Convert to binary error code: 0X 01010000 00000000 00000000 00



15 error of

FF

(1)

means that the satellite information is not acceptable (i.e.
the satellite longitude or current antenna latitude and longitude information
is not acceptable).



17 error of

FF

(1)

refers to searching fail.

EX 2) The hexadecimal error code: ‘0X 20 00 00 07’
Convert to the binary error code: 0X 00100000 00000000 00000000 07



Error refers to the 7th error of the DBS tuner error.



07 means the

LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity range. This
could indicate that the LNB voltage is not switching or that the LNB voltage is
shorted

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Error Code Define

PCU Version: after K 1.00

Syntax: 0x: FF

(1)

FF

(2)

FF

(3)

FF

(4)

0x FF

(1)

=18171615 14131211b

11: Not used
12: Not used
13: Not used
14 Not used
15: Satellite information is not acceptable (satellite longitude or current
antenna latitude, longitude information)(clear if normal state)
16: DBS tuner error
17: Searching fail
18: Not used

0x FF

(2)

=18171615 14131211b

11: PCU DSP EEPROM reading or writing error
12: Roll acceleration sensor not in valid range
13: Pitch acceleration sensor not in valid range
14: Roll gyro scope not in valid range
15: Pitch gyro scope not in valid range
16: yaw gyro scope not in valid range
17: Ship Rotate over 50degree during initialization
18: Not used

0x FF

(3)

=18171615 14131211b

11: Elevation Min Limit Switch error during initialize
12: Skew Max Limit Switch error during initialize
13: Skew Min Limit Switch error during initialize
14: Azimuth Max Limit Switch error during initialize
15: Azimuth Min Limit Switch error during initialize
16: Not used
17: Not used
1

8

: Not used

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0x FF

(4)

0x01: System has restarted
0x02: Not used
0x03: Not used
0x04: Not used.
0x05: Not used
0x06: A tuner I2C bus failure has occurred.
0x07: The LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity range. This
could indicate that the LNB voltage is not switching or that the LNB
voltage is shorted
0x08: The LNB signal level is below a valid range. Or this could indicate
no LNB connected

Table B-1 Error Code Definition

NOTE

: To clear the error by perforce after checking the error, press the ‘NEXT’

button on the ACU.

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Appendix C: Specifications

Above Deck

Antenna Dish Diameter 39cm (15”) Antenna Dimensions 50cm(H) x 47cm(D))

Antenna Weight 9Kg Radome Material Plastic

Minimum EIRP 49 dBW Azimuth Range 690°

Skew Control Automatic LNB

Quattro/Quad,

Circular(Option)

Ship's Motion Roll & Pitch ±25° Tracking Speed More than 50°/ sec

Platform 3-axis Elevation Angle +7° to +85°

GPS Yes Vibration Damper N/A

DiSEqC DiSEqC 1.2 Temperature -25°C to +55°C

Humidity Up to 100% @ 40°C

Below Deck

ACU Size 290 x 160 x 44mm External I/O RS232C

Input Power 110/220 VAC Gyro Compass Input NMEA

Packing

Size 52 x 52 x 67cm Gross Weight 22Kg

Packed by Paper carton

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Appendix D: Satellite Information

North America

Sat ID

Satellite

Longitude

Satellite Name

Polarity &

LO Band

NID

FEC

Mode

FEC

Rate

Frequency

(KHz)

Symbol

Rate(KHz)

Beam

01 061.5-W EchoStar3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,574,000 21,500,000 Conus

02 072.5-W DirecTV 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,239,000 20,000,000

03 082.0-W Nimiq 4 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,428,000 20,000,000

04 091.0-W Nimiq 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,341,000 20,000,000 Canada

05 101.0-W DirecTV1R RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

06 110.0-W Echo810/Direc 5 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,486,000 20,000,000 -

07 119.0-W Echo7/Direc 7S RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,370,000 20,000,000 Conus

08 121.0-W Echostar9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,972,000 20,000,000 Ku

09 129.0-W Ciel2 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,457,000 21,500,000 Conus

10 072.0-W AMC-6 VH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,148,000 2,573,000 Ku

11 101.0-W AMC4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,060,000 26,700,000

North&

Central America

12 97.0-W Galaxy19 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,152,000 20,000,000 North America KU

13 89.0-W Galaxy28 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,787,000 15,915,000 North America KU

14 101.0-W User 4 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

15 101.0-W User 5 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

16 101.0-W User 6 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

17 101.0-W User 7 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

18 101.0-W User 8 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

19 101.0-W User 9 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

20 101.0-W User 10 RH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,224,000 20,000,000

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South America

Sat ID

Satellite

Longitude

Satellite Name

Polarity &

LO Band

NID

FEC

Mode

FEC

Rate

Frequency

(KHz)

Symbol

Rate(KHz)

Beam

21 095.0-W Galaxy3C LL 0 DSSQ Auto 11,690,000 20000000 Latin America

22 113.0-W SatMex6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,080,000 25,645,000 Ku2

23 058.0-W Intelsat9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,160,000 30,000,000 Mexico

24 058.0-W User 1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

25 058.0-W User 2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

26 058.0-W User 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

27 058.0-W User 4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

28 058.0-W User 5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

29 058.0-W User 6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

30 058.0-W User 7 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

31 058.0-W User 8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

32 058.0-W User 9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

33 058.0-W User 10 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

34 058.0-W User 11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

35 058.0-W User 12 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

36 058.0-W User 13 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

37 058.0-W User 14 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

38 058.0-W User 15 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

39 058.0-W User 16 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

40 058.0-W User 17 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

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Europe

Sat ID

Satellite

Longitude

Satellite Name

Polarity &

LO Band

NID

FEC

Mode

FEC

Rate

Frequency

(KHz)

Symbol

Rate(KHz)

Beam

41 19.2E Astra1H HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,692,000 22,000,000 1H

42 28.2E Astra2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,836,000 27,500,000 2A North

43 28.2.0E Astra2B HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,032,000 27,500,000 2B South

44 30.0W Hispasat 1C HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,931,000 27,500,000 Europe

45 13.0E Hotbird9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,654,000 27,500,000 Europe

46 13.0E Hotbird8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,015,000 27,500,000 Europe

47 4.8E SiriuSDA-390 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,919,000 27,500,000 Nordic BSS

48 0.8W Thor3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,476,000 28,000,000

Nordic & Central,

Eastern Europe

49 26.0E Bard6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,843,000 27,500,000 BSS

50 7.0W Nilesat102 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,996,000 27,500,000 Middle East

51 42.0E Turksat2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,015,000 27,500,000 East

52 7.0E Eutelsat W3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,690,000 2,894,00 Europe B

53 15.8E Eutelsat Seasat1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,525,000 30,000,00 Fixed

54 10.0E Eutelsat W2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,522,000 2,893,000 Europe

55 39.0E Hellasat2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,524,000 30,000,000 F1

56 5.0W Atlantic Bird 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,543,000 27,500,000 Super

57 4.0W Amos3 HL 0 DVBQ Auto

11,389,000 27,500,000 Europe H

58 23.5E Astra2ConL HL 0 DVBQ Auto

10,803,000 22,000,000 1E H FSS

59 23.5E Astra2ConH HH 0 DVBQ Auto

10,983,600 8,052,000 F2

60 39.0E Ipcopter HL 0 DVBQ Auto

11,514,000 3,000,000 F2

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Asia

Sat ID

Satellite

Longitude

Satellite Name

Polarity &

LO Band

NID

FEC

Mode

FEC

Rate

Frequency

(KHz)

Symbol

Rate(KHz)

Beam

61 116.0E KOR3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

11,747,000 21,300,000 South Korea

62 110.0E N-Sat 110 LH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,551,000 29,915,000 Japan

63 75.0E ABS1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,579,000 22,000,000 South

64 128.0E JCSAT3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,408,000 21,096,000

65 124.0E JCSAT4A HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,432,000 21,096,000 Japan

66 166.0E Intelsat8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,462,000 2,222,000 NE Asia

67 144.0E Superbird C2 VH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,508,000 21,096,000 Japan

68 95.0E NSSDA-390 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,647,000 27,500,000 India

69 156.0E Optus C1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,689,000 27,800,000 NB

70 160.0E Optus D1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,613,000 14,294,000 NB

71 152.0E Optus D2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,644,000 22,500,000 NANZ

72 95.0E NSSDA-390 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,729,000 26,400,00 NE Asia

73 95.0E NSSDA-390 HL 0 DVBQ Auto

11,676,000 27,500,000 SE Asia

74 108.2E NSS11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,431,000 30,000,000 NE Asia

75 88.0E ST1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,642,000 24,000,000 K1

76 78.5E Thaicom5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,720,000 30,000,000 Thailand

77 146.0E ABS5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,581,000 25,600,000 Ku

78 91.5E Measat3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,523,000 27,500,000 South Asia

79 105.5E Asiasat 3S VH 0 DVBQ Auto

12,683,000 5,800,000 South Asia

80 132.0E Vinasat1 H

ㅣ

0 DVBQ Auto

11,090,000 28,125,000 Ku

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Appendix E: Radome and Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure E-1 SDA-390 Plastic Radome Layout