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- Page 1 EXPLORER 5075GX Auto-Deploy Fly-Away System for Inmarsat GX User & installation manual...
- Page 2 Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane A/S are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from www.cobham.com/satcom, Service and support, or from the distributor.
- Page 3 Service User access to the interior of the antenna is not allowed. Only a technician authorized by Cobham SATCOM may perform service - failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty. Power supply The voltage range for the EXPLORER 5075GX is 100 – 240 VAC (nominal), 4 A, 50/60 Hz. Use the original power cable delivered with the equipment and make sure to apply safety ground to the terminal.
- Page 4 with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them. WARNING! Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being positioned, deployed or stowed. Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty! FCC §15.105: Information to the User NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Chapter 1 About this manual Manual overview .......................1-1 1.1.1 Intended readers .........................1-1 1.1.2 Software version ........................1-1 1.1.3 Typography ..........................1-1 Precautions ..........................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction EXPLORER 5075GX Auto-Deploy Fly-Away System for Inmarsat GX ..2-1 2.1.1 Overview ..........................2-1 2.1.2 Global Xpress (GX) service ....................2-2 2.1.3 Service activation ........................2-2... - Page 6 Table of contents 4.2.2 Navigating the menus ....................4-17 4.2.3 The menu tree ........................4-17 4.2.4 Brightness of the display ....................4-21 Web interface for tablet and smartphone ..........4-21 Chapter 5 Service General support .........................5-1 5.1.1 Preventative maintenance ....................5-1 5.1.2 Help desk and diagnostics report ................5-2 5.1.3...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 About This Manual
Chapter 1 About this manual Manual overview This manual has the following chapters: • Introduction • Assembly & start up • Setup and operation • Service This manual has the following appendices: • Technical specifications • System messages • Approvals 1.1.1 Intended readers This is a user and installation manual for the EXPLORER 5075GX system, intended for users... -
Page 8: Precautions
Some materials can be dangerous. CAUTION! Do not use materials that are not equivalent to materials specified by Cobham SATCOM. Materials that are not equivalent can cause damage to the equipment. Chapter 1: About this manual 98-143492-D... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter has the following sections: • EXPLORER 5075GX Auto-Deploy Fly-Away System for Inmarsat GX • Description of the system components EXPLORER 5075GX Auto-Deploy Fly-Away System for Inmarsat GX 2.1.1 Overview The EXPLORER 5075GX is an auto-deploy 75 cm fly-away antenna system, designed for operation in the Ka-band. -
Page 10: Global Xpress (Gx) Service
EXPLORER 5075GX Auto-Deploy Fly-Away System for Inmarsat GX The antenna provides a stable RF link and the modem provides IP services on the RF link. The IP services are provided via a switch in the antenna subsystem, which is controlled by the GX modem. -
Page 11: Description Of The System Components
Description of the system components Description of the system components 2.2.1 Antenna positioner The auto-deploy antenna positioner can accommodate 4° to 83° of angular movement in the elevation axis and ±90° in the azimuth axis. The mechanical assemblies rely on two independent axes to allow for precise antenna pointing. -
Page 12: Electronics Enclosure And Support Legs
Description of the system components Panel Center hub Figure 2-4: Assembled reflector with center hub and 4 panels 2.2.4 Electronics enclosure and support legs The electronics enclosure contains many subcomponents including the antenna control unit, GX modem, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module, AC power supply, sensors, WLAN module, in addition to environment-sensing technology that self-regulates system temperature and atmospheric pressure equalization. -
Page 13: Web Interface For Setup And Troubleshooting
Description of the system components Keypad and display The display has a two line menu system and two status lines (Upper and Lower) for compact satellite and antenna information. Using the keypad and display you can deploy, stow and stop the antenna, including monitoring the system (warnings, errors and information). -
Page 14: Lan Ports And Wlan
Description of the system components 2.2.6 LAN ports and WLAN The electronics enclosure has four LAN connectors (type RJ45) for connecting a PC/laptop or similar: • LAN connector on the left-hand side (LAN1) for system control via the web interface. •... -
Page 15: Chapter 3 Assembly & Start Up
Chapter 3 Assembly & start up This chapter has the following sections: • What’s in the box • To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX • Power on and auto-pointing • To disassemble and pack the antenna What’s in the box 3.1.1 To unpack Two transit cases contain the EXPLORER 5075GX antenna system: •... -
Page 16: Initial Inspection
What’s in the box Do not grab the RF assembly by the Note feed horn. The RF feed's subreflector can be easily damaged. Hold the RF feed as shown in the picture. The cases contain the following items: • Electronics enclosure •... -
Page 17: To Assemble The Explorer 5075Gx
To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX 3.2.1 Prerequisites If the look angle is less than 12 degrees it is important to level the terminal. Note Wind speed considerations The antenna is designed to operate under wind speeds of 48 km/h (30 mph) gusting up to 72 km/h (45 mph) while anchored and survive winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) gusting up to 129 km/h (80 mph) while anchored. - Page 18 To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX 3. Turn the adjustment screws to move the feet up and down to level the base and achieve stability. Adjustment screws Support leg Figure 3-3: Electronics enclosure and support legs 4. You may have to anchor the terminal to the ground in situations with high wind conditions.
- Page 19 To assemble the EXPLORER 5075GX 14.Connect the cables: (1) BUC power cable (Gray) to the MIL connector (2) Transmit (Red, Tx) cable IFL RG-6 to the BUC Transmit port (3) Receive (Blue, Rx) cable IFL RG-6 to the LNB Receive port. Figure 3-6: Tx, Rx RF and BUC cables 15.Connect the power cable.
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Page 20: Power On And Auto-Pointing
Power on and auto-pointing Power on and auto-pointing The system is set to automatically point and acquire a connection (default). WARNING! Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being positioned, deployed or stowed. To start up the antenna, do as follows: 1. -
Page 21: To Stow The Antenna
Power on and auto-pointing The modem then enters the network and begins passing user traffic. This pointing algorithm uses Cobham's proven technology that is currently deployed in thousands of terminals around the world. As a safety precaution, the modem is automatically inhibited from transmitting Note until the unit has locked on to the satellite and acquired the network. -
Page 22: To Disassemble And Pack The Antenna
To disassemble and pack the antenna 3. Set the elevation to 0 degrees (the angle between the electronics enclosure and the antenna positioner arms is 45 degrees). Figure 3-10: Insertion point for the hand crank To disassemble and pack the antenna 1. -
Page 23: Chapter 4 Setup And Operation
Chapter 4 Setup and operation This chapter has the following sections: • Setup with the web interface for PC • Keypad and display menus • Web interface for tablet and smartphone Setup with the web interface for PC 4.1.1 Introduction Use the built-in web interface of the EXPLORER 5075GX for antenna setup, service and troubleshooting. - Page 24 Setup with the web interface for PC When the login screen is displayed you have verified that the connection to the EXPLORER 5075GX can be established. The web interface is ready for use. You can continue to configure the system. Figure 4-1: Logon screen If you cannot establish a connection there might be problems with the Proxy server settings of your PC.
- Page 25 Setup with the web interface for PC Topics in the web interface The site map shows the existing menus and submenus. You can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to menu. Figure 4-3: Topics in the web interface (SITE MAP) The DASHBOARD is the first screen that is displayed.
- Page 26 Setup with the web interface for PC The web interface has the following sections: 1. The navigation pane holds the main menu. Clicking an item in the menu opens a submenu in the navigation pane or a new page in the contents section. 2.
- Page 27 Setup with the web interface for PC • Acquisition OK (signal from the GX satellite acquired) • Safe mode (error, followed by an error description) Sections on the Dashboard DASHBOARD Description GNSS position Current position, reported by the GNSS module Base orientation Measured compass angle of the electronics enclosure.
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Page 28: To Configure The Lan Network
Setup with the web interface for PC 4.1.3 To configure the LAN network On this page you can set up the LAN network and enter a host name. The host name helps identifying the EXPLORER 5075GX system, e.g. in a diagnostics report. There are four 10/100 Mbit ports, labelled LAN 1, 2, 3 and 4. - Page 29 Setup with the web interface for PC Sections Preferred use NETWORK The host name is used for identifying the EXPLORER 5075GX. The default Host host name is acu. You can change the name. Letters (a-z), digits (0-9) and name hyphen (-) are allowed as legal characters. Note: The host name must start with a letter.
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Page 30: Wlan Settings
Disabled: WLAN access point is hidden. 6. Type in the SSID of your choice or accept the default SSID, which is Cobham. The SSID is the name of the wireless local area network. It is a text with maximum 32 characters. -
Page 31: To Deploy, Stow, Stop Or Jog The Antenna
Setup with the web interface for PC 4.1.5 To deploy, stow, stop or jog the antenna You can deploy, stow and stop the antenna using the web interface or the keypad. You can jog the antenna using the web interface. The function Jog moves the antenna in azimuth and elevation. -
Page 32: Navigation
Setup with the web interface for PC 4. Click the arrow buttons for Azimuth or Elevation to change the offset. The current position is shown on the screen. There is also a reset button for resetting the azimuth and elevation offset. An offset of 0 corresponds to the current position. -
Page 33: Administration
Setup with the web interface for PC 2. Set the Heading, Position, Manual pointing and Fixed installation: Item Description Heading Automatic - magnetic heading is used (default). (Compass Manual - enter a value for the direction of the EXPLORER 5075GX as direction) an alternative to the magnetic heading (0 to 360 degrees, precision Mode... -
Page 34: User Permissions (Guest Login)
Setup with the web interface for PC The Administration page is now updated to let you change the user name and password or log off Administration. Figure 4-9: Web interface: Administration, change administrator logon and password To change the administrator password, do as follows: 1. -
Page 35: Import And Export Of A System Configuration
Setup with the web interface for PC To set up the user permissions for guest users, do as follows: 1. Select ADMINISTRATION > User permissions. Figure 4-10: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION, User permissions 2. For each item under ALLOW USERS TO: select •... -
Page 36: Reset To Factory Default
Setup with the web interface for PC To save a configuration to a file, do as follows: 1. Select ADMINISTRATION > Export/import config. Figure 4-11: Web interface: Administration, Export/import configuration 2. Click the button Export. Follow the download instructions on the screen. You can use this configuration file for upload into another EXPLORER 5075GX, To load a configuration from a file, do as follows: 1. - Page 37 Setup with the web interface for PC • User permissions • Display: brightness setting To reset to factory default settings, do as follows: 1. Select ADMINISTRATION > Factory default. 2. Click Reset to factory default. Reset to factory default - integrated GX modem CAUTION! Administrators only.
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Page 38: Keypad And Display Menus
Keypad and display menus Keypad and display menus 4.2.1 Keypad and display In the display you can see the current state of the system. You can also deploy, stow and stop the antenna, see events (warnings, errors and information) and how the system has been configured. -
Page 39: Navigating The Menus
Keypad and display menus 9. TX: <Modem TX> <ODU TX> <TX pol> <Modem TX> = [m,M] <ODU TX> = [a,A] <Tx pol>=[-,L,R], always R for GX After 1 hour the display is dimmed to lowest intensity. Press any key to light up the display. 4.2.2 Navigating the menus Use the keypad to navigate the menus. - Page 40 Keypad and display menus Figure 4-14: Menu tree in the display Top-level menu Top-level menu Description MAIN View with current status of the EXPLORER 5075GX. Example when logged on to the satellite: This view is displayed after a time out of 10 minutes. Press any key (except left arrow) to enter the menu at MAIN.
- Page 41 Keypad and display menus Top-level menu Description ANTENNA Shows the current antenna parameters, position, software version and serial numbers. MODEM Modem information, including modem LED status SATELLITE Current satellite information. This information is selected using the web interface. NETWORK Shows the IP addresses and netmasks of the LAN connectors and the management mask.
- Page 42 Keypad and display menus MODEM Description MODEM TYPE Current modem type. TX ENABLE On or off, information delivered by the connected GX modem. RX LOCK On or off, information delivered by the connected GX modem. NET LED Modem status. Steady or flashing green/yellow/red, OFF STAT LED TX LED RX1 LED...
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Page 43: Brightness Of The Display
Web interface for tablet and smartphone Example: EVENT 1/4*: This is the first event out of a list of 4 and there has been a change in the list. EVENT 1/4 will always be shown, the * indicates that there has been a change. - Page 44 Web interface for tablet and smartphone To access the menu, tap the icon in the top right corner. The following menus are available: Description Status Shows the system status, host name, position, heading, selected satellite profile, modem etc. Satellites Lets you select which satellite to activate, see the next section. Event list Shows a list of currently active events, if any.
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Page 45: Chapter 5 Service
Chapter 5 Service This chapter has the following sections: • General support • Software update • Status signalling with LEDs and status messages • To return units for repair General support If this manual does not provide the remedies to solve your problem, contact your service provider. -
Page 46: Help Desk And Diagnostics Report
4. To upload an updated manual to the antenna click Browse and locate the new file, then click Upload. Check for a newer version at www.cobham/satcom, Service and Support, Cobham Satcom Service and Support, Technical Downloads. 5. Click Legal notice to display the licence text for the source code of the parts of the EXPLORER 5075GX software that fall under free and open source software. -
Page 47: Self Test
General support • Modems • Satellites - Satellites profiles • Operation - Current modem and navigation parameters. • POST - results of the Power-On-Self-Test • Active Events - lists the currently active events • Events - List of all cleared events. •... -
Page 48: Manual Pointing
General support 5.1.3 Manual pointing If auto-acquisition is not possible you can use a hand crank to bring the antenna into the correct position. Do as follows: 1. Press on the keypad to go to the page MANUAL POINTING and press OK. Using the inputs from GNSS, the system calculates the azimuth and elevation look Note angles for the target GX satellite. -
Page 49: Power Cycle
General support 8. Observe the display for appearing signal strength bars. When the GX signal is detected, slowly scan the azimuth angle back and forth to maximize the signal strength (the number SIG in the display). Make sure to scan at least ±3° after the initial signal indication. - Page 50 General support Satellite profiles – New entry and Edit Figure 5-7: Web interface: SETTINGS - list of satellite profiles (example) Each satellite profile has one assigned modem profile. To add or edit a satellite profile, do as follows: 1. Go to SETTINGS > Satellite profiles and click Edit or New entry. 2.
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Page 51: Gx Modem: One Touch Commissioning (Otc)
General support 4. Click Apply to add the new profile to the list of VSAT modem profiles or to accept the edits. For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile. Figure 5-9: Satellite profile with generic GX modem 5.1.6 GX Modem: One Touch Commissioning (OTC) You may have to make the One Touch Commissioning (OTC) for the modem. -
Page 52: Lnb Data Update
General support 3. At Modem access click the link. 4. Type the user name admin (default) and the password iDirect (default). Figure 5-11: Unified web interface of the Core Module 5. In the menu Commissioning click One Touch Commissioning. 6. Click Start. Once commissioning is completed the antenna will search for the I5 satellite with the highest elevation. -
Page 53: Proxy Server Settings In Your Browser
General support 2. Enter the new values as shown on the label: LNB-LPN: LNB model number LNB-LSN: LNB serial number, in Inmarsat format L-MID: Manufacturer ID LNB-FID: LNB function ID (typically empty, shown with a "-") 3. Click Apply to save the new settings. 4. -
Page 54: Software Update
Software update Software update 5.2.1 Prerequisites You need the following items to make a software update: • One computer with a standard LAN port available. • A standard Internet browser. • 1024×768 pixels or higher display resolution (best viewed with small fonts). •... - Page 55 Software update 8. Click Upload. Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the Important upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically. 9. You can select Enable automatic rollback on failure, then the system returns to the previous software if the installed software fails.
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Page 56: Status Signalling With Leds And Status Messages
Status signalling with LEDs and status messages Software update (modem) The modem detects automatically whether a software upgrade is needed. If yes, software upgrade is done automatically via the satellite link. You can see the current software version in the web interface of the GX modem (Core Module). See GX Modem: One Touch Commissioning (OTC) on page 5-7 for information how to connect to the web interface of the GX modem. -
Page 57: Leds On The Keypad Of The Explorer 5075Gx
Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 5.3.1 LEDs on the keypad of the EXPLORER 5075GX There are 3 LEDs: Power, Logon and Fail/Pass LED. Behaviour Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Steady red Power supply failure No power Logon Flashing green Current status is displayed:... -
Page 58: To Return Units For Repair
To return units for repair To return units for repair Should your Cobham SATCOM product fail, please contact your dealer or installer, or the nearest Cobham SATCOM partner. You will find the partner details on www.cobham.com/satcom where you also find the Cobham SATCOM Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solve the problem. -
Page 59: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical specifications Specifications Ka-Band Receive Transmit Feed 2 Port Circular Frequency range (GHz) 19.2 - 20.2 29 - 30 Gain (dBi ± 0.2) 41.0 44.5 1.5 1.0 Axial ratio (dB) Polarization LHCP RHCP G/T - Comm @ 30° EL, Midband (dB/°K) 17.3 EIRP @ Midband (dBW) 51.5... - Page 60 Specifications Weights and measures RF assembly with reflector 8.5 kg (19 lbs) Transport case with RF assembly total 20.4 kg (45 lbs), Airline checkable Terminal 17.8 kg (39 lbs) Transport case with terminal 30.0 kg (66 lbs), Airline checkable Environmental characteristics Wind Speed - Operational 48 km/h (30 mph) gusts up to 72 km/h (45 mph) (anchored)
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Page 61: Appendix B System Messages
Appendix B System messages This appendix has the following sections: • Event messages – overview • List of events Event messages – overview The EXPLORER 5075GX detects events during • POST (Power On Self Test) – a self test performed at every power-up. •... -
Page 62: List Of Events
List of events List of events Error code Severity Description Explanation (ID) 08065-0 ADM WARNING GNSS data Missing GPS data (fix). 08067-0 ADM ERROR PCB temperature ADM temperature too high. The ACU is not equipped with a fan, so make sure there is compliance with the environmental specifications. - Page 63 List of events Error code Severity Description Explanation (ID) 08841-0 ADM ERROR Tuner lock The internal tuner PLL was unable to lock. 08842-0 ADM WARNING GSC demodulator The GSC demodulator has reported an error. 08843-0 ADM WARNING DVBS demodulator The DVBS demodulator cannot be initialised and loaded correctly.
- Page 64 List of events Event ID Severity Description Explanation 0C001 Error Compass/dish Not seeing the compass 0C002 Error GNSS position/velocity Not detecting any GPS satellite 0C003 Error Base angle level Antenna base angle exceeds 8°. Level the antenna 0C005 Error AZ major over travel Antenna has been driven beyond the azimuth electrical limit 0C006 Warning AZ over travel...
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Page 65: Appendix C Approvals
Appendix C Approvals This appendix lists the approvals for EXPLORER 5075GX. 98-143492-D... - Page 66 Appendix C: Approvals 98-143492-D...
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Page 67: Glossary
Glossary Glossary ADU Bus Slave ACU Digital Module. A main processor board in the ACU. Antenna Module Bus Block Up Converter. The BUC can be thought of the “transmitter”, and its actions are effectively the direct opposite to the LNB. The BUC consists of the Up Converter and HPA. Continuous Monitoring Digital Video Broadcasting, a set of standards relating to digital television. - Page 68 Glossary of protection; e.g. IPX4 which addresses moisture resistance only. Internet Protocol. The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Keyboard and Display Module of the ACU Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Low Noise Blockdown Converter.
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Page 69: Index
Index Index compass , 4-11 automatic access , 4-11 manual , 4-12 limit configuration acquisition , 4-13 copy , 4-19, 5-4 manual , 4-13 export , 4-2 search pattern , 4-13 import activate satellite profile , 4-6 LAN network , 4-22 with smartphone or tablet , 4-3 site map... - Page 70 Index factory default keypad , 4-14 , 5-4 reset description factory defaults , 5-5 reset to , 4-6 firewall , 4-11 fixed installation , 4-6 network setup , 4-10 fixed position LAN cable , 3-5, 4-1 shielded LAN configuration , 4-7 GMU web interface DHCP client GX modem...
- Page 71 Index network satellite data , 4-6 , 5-6 LAN setup calibration , 5-3 notifications satellite profile , 4-22 activate with smartphone or tablet save , 4-13 configuration , 5-7 One Touch Commissioning security , 4-8 WLAN , 5-7 TX cable exchange security key , 4-8 wireless network...
- Page 72 Index , A-1 technical data troubleshooting , 5-2 diagnostic report TX cable , 5-7 exchange, OTC , 5-10 updating software upload , 4-13 configuration , 4-13 user permissions , 4-12 setup , B-1 warning messages , 5-3, B-2 warnings , B-4 antenna , 5-14 warranty...
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