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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Parts and Assemblies Checklist................... 26 GLOBETrekker Basics What is the GLOBETrekker?....................28 What is the GLOBETrekker Designed to Do?..............29 Identifying Basic Elements of the GLOBETrekker ............... 30 How Does the GLOBETrekker Work? ................. 33 Power Configuration Options for the Assemblies ..............40... - Page 4 Transporting the Backpack Mounting the Backpack......................44 Dismounting the Backpack....................48 Safety Tips: .......................... 50 Assembling the GLOBETrekker Opening the Backpacks ....................... 52 Deploying the Legs from the Baseband Unit ............... 52 Assembling the Main Antenna Unit ..................55 Assembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly..............60 Understanding the Feed Assembly ..................
- Page 5 Operating the GLOBETrekker in Auto-Acquire Mode Starting the Auto-Acquire Session ..................94 Initializing the Compass ....................... 95 Pointing the Antenna......................96 Transmitting the Signal ......................98 Ending Transmission......................98 Satellite Access Procedures Satellite Access Protocol....................100 The Call ..........................101 Sample Script for Telephone Conversation with a Hub or Satellite Operator....
- Page 6 Disassembling the GLOBETrekker Powering Down the GLOBETrekker (Graceful Shutdown) ..........134 Disconnecting the Laptop....................134 Disconnecting the Power Supply ..................134 Disconnecting the Cables ....................135 Disconnecting the Waveguide from the Feed Assembly ........... 137 Detaching the LNB from the Feed Assembly..............138 Disassembling the Boom Arm and Feed Assembly............
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Page 7: Preface
Purpose and Scope of the User Guide ................ 8 Audience........................8 Revision History......................8... -
Page 8: Purpose And Scope Of The User Guide
Purpose and Scope of the User Guide The user guide explains how best to assemble, operate, transport and care for the Norsat GLOBETrekker satellite terminal. It also provides guidance on how to interact efficiently with a satellite hub operator. This user guide is specifically written for the GLOBETrekker Ku-Band Satellite Terminal (model numbers 5200-KuRAA-#W and 5200-KuEAA-#W);... -
Page 9: Radio Frequency Exposure
Radio Frequency Exposure FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information ............10 Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields ........10 Dielectric Heating ....................... 10 Frequency Coordination ..................... 10... -
Page 10: Fcc Radio Frequency Exposure Information For Mobile Transmitting Devices
Avoid Hazards Leading to Serious Injury or Possible Death FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information for Mobile Danger Transmitting Devices When the power is on, maintain a distance of 8.4 feet (2.6 meters) or greater from the antenna. Radio Frequency Exposure Minimum calculated separation distance between antenna and persons required is 2.56 meters. -
Page 11: Safety Basics
Grounding the GLOBETrekker ................... 12 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Information ............12 Hazards of Microwave Radiation in Electromagnetic Fields ........12 Dielectric Heating ....................... 13 Electrical Hazards in Wet and Windy Conditions ............13 Unintentional Radio Interference................14 Understanding Clearance Distance................14... -
Page 12: Grounding The Globetrekker
YOU MUST READ THIS CHAPTER BEFORE OPERATING THE GLOBETREKKER Observe Electrical Codes Caution Grounding the GLOBETrekker In urban areas, ground the GLOBETrekker with a grounding conductor according to national and local electrical codes. Avoid Hazards Leading to Serious Injury or Possible Death Danger... -
Page 13: Dielectric Heating
During windy and wet weather conditions, observe the following safety precautions: 1. Check cable connectors and power cords. 2. If the GLOBETrekker is in contact with water, check for signs of electrical dangers. 3. Disconnect the GLOBETrekker from its power source before you move it. -
Page 14: Unintentional Radio Interference-Fcc 15.19, 15.21 And 15.105
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operating Regulations Warning Unintentional Radio Interference—FCC 15.19, 15.21 and 15.105 This device complies with the limits for a Class A digital device 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. - Page 15 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operating Regulations - continued Understanding Clearance Distance To access the Clearance Distance indicator screen in LinkControl: 1. Launch the LinkControl software. 2. Enter Administrator mode (this mode of operation is password-protected and is accessible to users with “administrator” level rights in LinkControl). 3.
- Page 16 Figure 1 Clearance Distance Screen Table 1 Sample Clearance Distance Calculations Types of Obstacles Clearance Distances Antenna Elevation = 33° Clearance for every 3.3 meters (10 feet) vertical 5 meters (17 feet) Clearance for one storey building 8 meters (25 feet) Clearance for three storey building 20 meters (65 feet) Human...
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Page 17: Getting Started
Boxes Delivered ......................18 What is Inside? ......................19 Contents by Backpack....................20 Parts and Assemblies Checklist ................. 26... -
Page 18: Boxes Delivered
This chapter describes what you should do when you first receive your shipment from Norsat. Boxes Delivered When your Norsat GLOBETrekker shipment arrives, it will come shipped in three boxes: Box Number: Contents: Size: Box 1 and Box 2 Contain the GLOBETrekker backpacks. -
Page 19: What Is Inside
After opening the two large white boxes, note that the GLOBETrekker is held by eight foam spacers. The spacers are used to ensure the GLOBETrekker system is not damaged during shipping. Note: It is recommended that the spacers and original boxes be stored and saved should you need to re-ship the GLOBETrekker. -
Page 20: Contents By Backpack
Refer to Table 3 Parts/Assemblies Checklist in this chapter to ensure that your shipment is complete and is not missing any parts or assemblies. Contact the factory at Norsat immediately if there are any missing parts. Backpack A – Antenna/RF... - Page 21 Backpack A – Antenna/RF Antenna Segment 4 (Figure Antenna Segment 5 (Figure Antenna Segment 6 (Figure Figure 3 Backpack A - Antenna/RF Lid with Antenna Segments...
- Page 22 Backpack A – Antenna/RF Bottom Elevation Assembly (Figure Flexible Waveguide (Figure Main antenna segment with backplate (Figure Figure 4 Backpack A - Antenna/RF Bottom...
- Page 23 Backpack B – Baseband Lid Antenna Segment 2 (Figure Antenna Segment 3 (Figure Figure 5 Backpack B - Baseband Lid...
- Page 24 Backpack B – Baseband Bottom Baseband Unit (Figure Figure 6 Backpack B – Baseband Bottom...
- Page 25 Transit Case C AC-DC Power Supply (Figure AC-DC Power Supply Cables (2) (Figure Figure 7 Transit Case C - AC-DC Power Supply...
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Page 26: Parts And Assemblies Checklist
Parts and Assemblies Checklist Table 2 Parts/Assemblies Checklist Part Name Backpack Part # A (Bottom) Main Antenna Segment with Backplate FRU-5200-ANT B (Lid) Antenna Segment 2 FRU-5200-ANT B (Lid) Antenna Segment 3 FRU-5200-ANT Antenna Segment 4 A (Lid) FRU-5200-ANT A (Lid) Antenna Segment 5 FRU-5200-ANT A (Lid) -
Page 27: Globetrekker Basics
What is the GLOBETrekker?..................28 What is the GLOBETrekker Designed to Do?............29 Identifying Basic Elements of the GLOBETrekker ............. 30 How Does the GLOBETrekker Work?................ 33 Antenna Parameters ....................36 Power Configuration Options for the Assemblies............40 Baseband Connections ....................40...