Page 1: Table Of Contents
G2 SatAimer User Guide Revision 7 of DOCU292 Revised July 27, 2017 Quick Links Setting up the G2 SatAimer Aiming the Dish Parking the Dish Rig Moves Information Displays...
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Page 3 Setting Up the G2 SatAimer .............. 8 2.1 Position the Dish Skid ..................8 Using an Internet tool to find skid direction .............. 8 2.2 Connect the G2 SatAimer to the Pason System ..........9 2.3 System Warm-Up ..................10 2.4 Electronics Box LEDs ................... 11 Using G2 SatAimer Software ............
Page 5: G2 Sataimer Overview
G2 SatAimer Overview The Pason G2 SatAimer is an automatically aiming satellite system that provides Internet and network access for the wellsite. The system includes a portable skid with a 1.2 m (4 ft) satellite dish and electronics box, and a web-based user interface you can access from Pason workstations.
Page 6: G2 Sataimer Features
Pason’s automatically aiming satellite system offers a number of advantages over manually aimed dishes. The system includes these features: Simple aiming and parking, using either the SatAimer software on any Pason • workstation on the rig’s network, or the aim/park switch on the electronics box at the dish.
Page 7: Target Satellite
Target Satellite The Pason G2 SatAimer uses the Anik F2 satellite and its network. The Anik F2 is located at 111.1° west longitude. Figure 2: Anik F2 satellite Revised: July 27, 2017 Revision 7 of DOCU292, © Copyright Page 7 of 26...
Page 8: Setting Up The G2 Sataimer
Setting up the satellite system is straightforward—you position the dish skid and connect it to the Pason system and to AC power. Once you connect it, you aim and park the dish from the rig manager’s computer (RMPC) or any other Pason workstation connected to...
Page 9: Connect The G2 Sataimer To The Pason System
After you’ve positioned and levelled the dish skid, connect the power and data cables: 1. Connect the power cable to a 120 VAC rig power supply. 2. Run the Pason-supplied 15-pin Ethernet cable (shown below) from the Network 100 terminal on the dish’s electronics box to the Wide Area Network 2 terminal at the bottom of the VSP network panel.
Page 10: System Warm-Up
This is important to keep in mind—you don’t necessary have a network connection just because you’re able to open the SatAimer interface. The G2 SatAimer warms up significantly faster than our previous SatAimers. The expected modem warm-up time depends on the external temperature as follows:...
Page 11: Electronics Box Leds
Electronics Box LEDs The dish skid’s electronics box has LEDs that provide system information. State Description Network 100 No Ethernet connection Green Connected to Ethernet Flashing Data traffic on the connection Network 10 No Ethernet connection Green Connected to Ethernet Flashing Data traffic on the connection Satellite Locked...
Page 12: Using G2 Sataimer Software
Using G2 SatAimer Software The G2 SatAimer includes software you use to control the satellite system. The SatAimer home page is your portal to the system. Use this screen to: Aim and park the satellite dish • View system information •...
Page 13: Aiming The Dish
Figure 5: SatAimer home page Aim the Dish Whenever you move or reposition the dish skid, or after you’ve parked (lowered) it, you need to aim it to re-establish a satellite connection. You can aim from the SatAimer interface, or from the dish skid. In most cases, it takes about 8-10 minutes to complete aiming and acquire Internet access.
Page 14: The Aiming Process
3. Verify that the dish has a clear view of the sky. 4. Check the electronics box cables for loose connections or damage. 5. Try aiming again. 6. If you experience repeated failures, contact a Pason field technician or Pason Technical Support for assistance. Revised: July 27, 2017 Revision 7 of DOCU292, ©...
Page 15: Re-Peaking The Dish
Re-peaking the dish The software includes a manual re-peaking feature that makes minor adjustments to the dish’s aim to “re-peak” the signal. This is useful if you experience a drop in network performance and you think the dish has moved slightly because of a bump, or because a trailer or skid has sunk.
Page 16: Parking The Dish
Parking the Dish You need to park (lower) the dish before you can transport or relocate it. You can park from the SatAimer interface, or from the dish skid. You can cancel a park command by clicking Stop, or by moving the electronics box Kill switch to the down position.
Page 17: Rig Moves
Rig Moves When you want to transport the dish skid for a rig move, follow these steps: 1. Park the dish. See Parking the Dish on page 16. 2. Disconnect the dish from AC power and disconnect and coil the Ethernet cable as required (you can skip this step if your rig’s dish installation is designed for permanent cabling, e.g., trailer mounted).
Page 18: Information Displays
SatAimer Information Displays SatAimer and Modem Status Displays The SatAimer home page contains several sections that provide information about the satellite skid, the SatAimer software, and the modem. Modem Status The Modem status section provides useful information about system’s modem. The fields are explained in the table below.
Page 19: Sataimer Status
Field Explanation Serial # The serial number of the modem (also written on the outside of the electronics box) Temp The temperature of the modem. The normal operating range is 15º C–70º C. IP address of the modem Table 3: Modem status fields and descriptions SatAimer Status The SatAimer status section provides useful information about the dish and the aiming program.
Page 20: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display The Front Panel display on the SatAimer home page replicates the LEDs on the electronics box and indicates their status. Table 2 on page 11 for a description of the states. Figure 13: The SatAimer LEDs section of the home page If you have problems opening the SatAimer home page If there is a network problem between your workstation and the G2 satellite system, you won’t be able to open the SatAimer home page.
Page 21: Simple System Checks
Ensure that all power cables are properly connected and that the skid’s • electronics box is receiving power. Wait for the G2 SatAimer software to complete its startup. This usually takes • under a minute. If these troubleshooting tips do not help, contact your Pason field technician or Pason Technical Support at 1-877-255-3158 for assistance.
Page 22: System Messages
System Messages The Messages section, located across the bottom of the home page, provides status and activity information for users. If the G2 SatAimer isn’t working, check here for information. Figure 16: The system messages section on the home page There are three types of messages: •...
Page 23 Message Explanation/Required Action Electronics Box Messages Warning Electronics box nearing high Contact a Pason field technician or temperature limit. Pason Technical Support for assistance. Information Electronics box warming up. No action required. Please wait.
Page 24 Pason Technical Support for assistance. Warning Modem not responding. Please The modem is restarting. wait approx. 3 min. If the message persists, contact a Pason field technician or Pason Technical Support for assistance. Modem nearing high temperature Contact a Pason field technician or limit.
Page 25: Sataimer Diagnostics Page
SatAimer Diagnostics Page The SatAimer Diagnostics page provides information that’s useful when you’re troubleshooting the G2 SatAimer with Pason Technical Support. In addition to troubleshooting information, this page’s Point Skid value tells you the direction the dish skid should be pointed. GPS Latitude and Longitude tell you the coordinates of the dish.
Page 26 Speed Test If you want to confirm that you are receiving the service level expected, you can run a test to find out the speed the network is running at. You may also be asked to run a speed test to help with troubleshooting network problems. To run the SatAimer speed test, click the Speed Test button at the top of the home page.