Microspace Velocity DataBridge Installation / Validation Manual

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Version – May 1, 2018

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Page 1 Interactive Satellite Terminal Installation / Validation Manual Version – May 1, 2018...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Interactive Satellite Terminal Index INTERACTIVE SATELLITE TERMINAL FCC COMPLIANCE ....................... 3 TECHNICAL FEATURES .................4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...............5 ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE TERMINAL ........6 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ..............6 ANTENNA SYSTEM .................7 6.1. Technical features ................8 6.2. Setting up the antenna ..............9 OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) ................ 24 INDOOR UNIT (IDU) ................
Page 3: Fcc Compliance
Interactive Satellite Terminal INTERACTIVE SATELLITE TERMINAL. FCC COMPLIANCE The VELOCITY DataBridge Terminal complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4: Technical Features
Interactive Satellite Terminal TECHNICAL FEATURES. General Composition……………………………….. Antenna, Outdoor Unit, Indoor Unit. Antenna…………………………………….. Satellite dish. Diameter 75 cm. ODU Dimensions (without LNB)………..127 x 144 x 77 mm. (L x W x D) IDU Dimensions…………………………… 30 x 150 x 110 mm. (L x W x D) Outdoor Unit.
Page 5: General Description
Interactive Satellite Terminal GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The VELOCITY DataBridge Terminal is comprised of the following components:  Antenna System. Satellite dish.  ODU: Outdoor unit. Installed at the antenna’s arm.  IDU: Indoor unit. Located inside the building. Fig.1. General Diagram.
Page 6: Installation Overview
Interactive Satellite Terminal COMPONENTS CONTAINED IN THE PACKAGE. The package contains:  Dish Antenna.  Feed arm and fasteners.  Indoor unit.  Outdoor unit (with LNB). INSTALLATION OVERVIEW. The image below shows a typical installation. Fig.2. Installation Overview. Page 6...
Page 7: Antenna System
Interactive Satellite Terminal ANTENNA SYSTEM. Satellite antenna with a diameter of 75cm and a masthead assembly, including an Outdoor Unit. Antenna components Page 7...
Page 8: Technical Features
Interactive Satellite Terminal 6.1. Technical features. DOWNLINK Interactive Services Satellite Reception Broadcast Services Standard DVB-S/S2 High Band: 11.7 Ghz … 12.75 GHz Ku Band UPLINK Satellite Transmission IP Data for interactive applications. Standard F-SIM 13.75 Ghz … 14.5 GHz. Ku Band Maximum output Power 31.5 dBm GENERAL...
Page 9 Interactive Satellite Terminal Ku Dish. Antenna Parameters Type Offset Offset 20,8º Reflector Diameter 750 x 802 mm Focal Distance 585 mm F/D Ratio 0,78 RX: 10,7 - 12,75 GHz Frequency Range (GHz) TX: 13,75 – 14,5 GHz Reflector material Galvanized Steel Reflector Thickness 0,65 mm Polarization...
Page 10: Setting Up The Antenna
Interactive Satellite Terminal 6.2. Setting up the antenna. Installation of the antenna includes the following steps: Step 1: Choosing a suitable location. Step 2: Mounting the antenna pole. Step 3: Mounting the antenna. Step 4: Pointing the antenna. Do not stand in front of the LNB or the antenna dish during pointing. Keep the space between the LNB and the antenna dish clear.
Page 11 Interactive Satellite Terminal To aid in choosing a suitable location for the antenna, it may be helpful to know the antenna pointing information for the DataBridge satellite. That pointing information can be found in the “Smart LNB” App. The next several steps show how to get that info based on your current GPS location.
Page 12 Interactive Satellite Terminal Based upon the GPS site coordinates provided by the mobile device, scroll down for the Elevation, Azimuth and Skew (Polarization) as shown below the graph on this screen. Scroll down for the pointing information including the Elevation, Azimuth and Skew (Polarization.) Page 12...
Page 13 Interactive Satellite Terminal 6.2.2. Step 2: Mounting the antenna pole. When mounting the antenna pole on the base, use a level to make sure the antenna pole stands upright. The antenna pole should be made of galvanized steel. Mast pipe interface: between 1.25 inches and 2.36 inches. (Antenna’s pole diameter).
Page 14 Interactive Satellite Terminal Place the fine elevation bolt and gears as shown below (1, E, J). The elevation bolt includes: Two adjustment gears and a nut. Tightening: 11 foot pounds. Fig.5. Elevation bolt. Identification Description Units Arm (Part 1) M8 Nut Elevation bolt ( w/2 adjustment gears &...
Page 15 Interactive Satellite Terminal Screw the junction of the arm as shown below. (1, 2, C, E). Tightening: A – 7.5 foot pounds. C – 11 foot pounds. Screw the part of the arm (3) that holds the Outdoor unit. (1, 2, 3, A, E). Tightening: B –...
Page 16 Interactive Satellite Terminal Insert two squares U-bolt in the masthead (4). Use the Pole Clamps (H) and washers (E) to attach antenna to the antenna pole (4). Tightening: E – 1.5 foot pounds. Fig.7. Pieces to attach the antenna to the masthead. Identification Description Units...
Page 17 Interactive Satellite Terminal Attach the LNB holder to the antenna’s arm. (3, 5, A, D, E, G). ↑ Fig.8. LNB and Outdoor Unit holder. Identification Description Units Arm (Part 2). LNB clamp (2 pieces) M8 x 45 mm oval head, short neck M 6 x 12 total M8 nut M6 nut...
Page 18 Interactive Satellite Terminal Identification Description Units Antenna’s dish. Diameter: 75 cm M 6 x 12 total M6 nut Attach the Outdoor Unit to the feed horn. (7, 8, 9, J, K). Fig.10. Outdoor Unit & LNB. Identification Description Units Outdoor Unit. ODU O-ring (MU1551) Feed horn.
Page 19 Interactive Satellite Terminal Identification Description Units Outdoor Unit. ODU M 6 x 12 total M6 nut At this point, the antenna is mounted. Fig.12. Antenna, ODU and LNB. Page 19...
Page 20 Interactive Satellite Terminal Elevation. (Vertical) Fig.13. Pointing the antenna. Elevation.  Loosen securing bolts.  Rotate the elevation bolt to move the antenna to the required elevation. See the elevation scale drawn in the antenna to fix the desired elevation. (Up - Down). ...
Page 21: Outdoor Unit. Odu
Interactive Satellite Terminal OUTDOOR UNIT. ODU. The ODU, Outdoor Unit, is housed in a waterproof case located at the antenna’s arm. Fig.15. Outdoor Unit. ODU.  Interfaces: F type connector for connection to the Indoor Unit (IDU.) Fig.16. ODU Interfaces. (Not Used) Page 21...
Page 22: Indoor Unit. Idu
Interactive Satellite Terminal INDOOR UNIT. IDU. The IDU, Indoor Unit, is located inside the building. Its design is based on a compact and easy-to-use terminal that features the latest Home Plug-AV (HPAV) technology. Indoor Unit. IDU. ig.17.  Signaling lights: Light Color Description...
Page 23: Overall Connections
Interactive Satellite Terminal OVERALL CONNECTIONS. General Diagram. ig.19. ** Ensure items are connected in the order listed below. 1. Connect the ODU to the IDU via RG-6 coax cable. 2. Power the IDU, then wait approximately 5 minutes for the ODU initialization. 3.
Page 24 Interactive Satellite Terminal ODU – IDU Connection 9.1. – Connect to the Outdoor Unit (ODU) Step 1 When pointing is completed, connect the Tx/Rx coaxial cable between the ODU and the IDU.  Coaxial Cable.  Connectors: F (M). ODU – IDU Interconnection. ig.20.
Page 25 Interactive Satellite Terminal 9.2. IDU Connection Step 2 – Connect the Indoor Unit to a wall outlet through the Power Adapter provided: AC/DC Adapter, +30V / 2A. * Wait 5 minutes for the device to boot properly before making any other connections.
Page 26 Interactive Satellite Terminal If you have not already done so, install “SmartLNB” App on mobile phone from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. (The IOS version requires IOS8.0 or later version. The Android version requires Android 4.0 or later version.) ** Launch the App for the first time while connected to the internet (cellular or other means) to allow for updates.
Page 27 Interactive Satellite Terminal Step 4 - On your smart phone, connect WiFi to wireless SSID of installer supplied router ** Disable Cellular Data on smartphone. (This makes sure the smartphone does not revert to cellular network during the installation process.) Verify Link Icon in upper right is green.
Page 28 Interactive Satellite Terminal Step 5 – Use App to Commission TO COMMISSION TERMINAL: Select E113WA (113° West) on SmartLNB App Select SmartLNB type: Egatel or Egatel_VLAN depending on customer’s requirements for that site’s installation. Page 28...
Page 29 Interactive Satellite Terminal Select Platform: EBIS__EAS_1. Wait for GPS. It may take one minute or longer. Be patient. Enter Your Installer Name and Site Info (The “Site Info” field needs to be the Customer Name) Page 29...
Page 30 Interactive Satellite Terminal Press “Apply Settings” Button at the bottom of the page. (App will update the DataBridge firmware, if needed.) Page 30...
Page 31 Interactive Satellite Terminal Select “Pointing” icon Select “Start” Based upon the GPS site coordinates from the previous screen, scroll down for the Elevation, Azimuth and Skew (Polarization) These are shown below the graph on this screen. Use graph and audio cues to peak antenna The Audio peaking tone will begin when you are locked on the correct satellite signal.
Page 32 Interactive Satellite Terminal Once status is obtained, on the SmartLNB Status line look for “Tx_ready” (If you do not get the SmartLNB Status of “Tx_ready” then go back to the previous step and peak the antenna.) When the antenna is peaked properly and you have the “Tx_ready” status, then press the right arrow (>) to proceed.
Page 33: Interactive Satellite Terminal Validation
Interactive Satellite Terminal INTERACTIVE SATELLITE TERMINAL VALIDATION On “Commissioning” screen, select “Validate” to commission terminal. * This page has the Google Homepage included to verify the terminal is commissioned. Once Validation is performed, the DataBridge is ready for the Customer’s data. 1.