Kymeta u7 Series User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Kymeta Manuals
  4. Touch terminals
  5. u7 Series
  6. User manual

Kymeta u7 Series User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for u7 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Installation Manual
Kymeta™ u7 Terminal User Manual
Includes Kymeta™ u7 Antenna
Covers u7h, u7m, and u7x versions of the u7 terminal
Document number: 700-00032-000-rev05
08 March 2019

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the u7 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Kymeta u7 Series

Summary of Contents for Kymeta u7 Series

  • Page 1 Kymeta™ u7 Terminal User Manual Includes Kymeta™ u7 Antenna Covers u7h, u7m, and u7x versions of the u7 terminal Document number: 700-00032-000-rev05 08 March 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Package contents 4.1 u7 terminal packaging (configuration 1) 4.2 u7 terminal packaging (configuration 2) 5 Package the Kymeta u7 terminal 5.1 Package the u7 terminal (configuration 1) 5.2 Package the u7 terminal (configuration 2) 5.3 Package the u7 terminal IDU...
  • Page 3 9.3 Replace the LNB 9.3.1 Remove the LNB 9.3.2 Mount the replacement LNB 9.4 Replace the diplexer 9.4.1 Remove the diplexer 9.4.2 Mount the diplexer 10 Revision history 11 Legal information Appendix A: Specification Appendix B: Accessories Appendix C: Kymeta u7 terminal configuration diagram...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    1. The weather-facing outdoor unit (ODU), which is rated for the environment and is designed for exposure to the elements. The ODU includes: Kymeta u7 antenna, which includes a combined transmit- and receive- capable aperture, control electronics assembly, mechanical enclosure system, and software.

  • Page 5: Indoor Unit

    2 Indoor unit 2.1 I/O box The I/O box is a vital component of the Kymeta u7 antenna. It is designed to operate indoors above the modem in the same rack. The I/O box performs the following key tasks in the operation of the antenna: Connects the antenna (and the BUC in the u7 terminal) to an AC power supply via a standard IEC C13 plug connection from the I/O box to your local power supply.

  • Page 6: Power

    Off, no light—no power Yellow—failed to start On, green—operational If the status light is yellow, contact your Kymeta representative. 2.1.5 Recovery button The Recovery button is a three-function pin-hole button. Use this button to reset the u7 antenna network and user configuration if the u7 antenna local network is not responding.

  • Page 7: Modem

    50° C. Refer to the modem manufacturer's installation and support guide for details regarding the iDirect x7. Refer to 2.1 I/O box for information regarding the I/O box. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 8: Physical Connection Interfaces

    3.4 LNB-to-antenna cable This cable connects the LNB to the antenna RX IN port. By default Kymeta provides a 0.3 m (12.0 in.) LMR-195 cable, with a right-angle N-type connector. The connector is hex and knurl at each end. This cable comes attached to the ODU mechanical assembly.

  • Page 9: Ethernet Cable

    10/100/1000 Ethernet. It supports multiple protocols for a web server (GUI), ACU-Modem Interface (OpenAMIP™), and an M2M (machine-to-machine) RESTful API. Installation engineers can make multiple connections with an external switch. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    (4) Short stand-off posts (8) Washers (1) Loctite (6) Cable ties (1) O-ring (1) 700-00009-001 Kymeta™ u7 terminal quick start guide (1) 700-00011-000 Kymeta™ u7 terminal limited warranty (1) 700-00008-001 Kymeta safety and handling guide Box 3: I/O box (1) I/O box...

  • Page 11: U7 Terminal Packaging (Configuration 2)

    (1) Pre-assembled ODU (ODU mounting plate (attached RF chain - BUC, diplexer, LNB) installed on antenna) (6) Cable ties (1) 700-00009-001 Kymeta™ u7 terminal quick start guide (1) 700-00008-001 Kymeta safety and handling guide (1) 700-00011-000 Kymeta™ u7 terminal limited warranty Box 2: ODU interface cable...

  • Page 12: Package The Kymeta U7 Terminal

    5 Package the Kymeta u7 terminal ✎ Kymeta recommends boxing the u7 terminal in the original packaging. If you need to return a terminal, Kymeta will provide the replacement terminal first. Use the packaging from the replacement terminal to ship the original one back.

  • Page 13: Package The U7 Terminal (Configuration 2)

    The order of steps may vary depending upon your mounting structure. Always follow safety guidelines and refer to the 700-00008-001 Kymeta safety and handling guide for best practices. 1. Power off the terminal using the power switch on the back of the I/O box.

  • Page 14: Clean The U7 Antenna

    Use a soft bristle brush and isopropyl or denatured alcohol to clean lightly oxidized screws. Replace heavily corroded or oxidized screws when possible. For information on replacing parts and components, see section 9 Component replacement . © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 15: Component Replacement Tools

    US standard driver with ball head, 7/64'' 5 mm Allen wrench M3 Allen wrench Break-over torque wrench for N-type connectors Adjustable crescent wrench Torque screwdriver 0.2 N-m (2 in.-lb.) minimum rating © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 16 Metric hex bit, 5 mm ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension M3 ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension Hex bit, M3 ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension 7/64" bit with ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 17: Component Replacement Hardware

    8 Component replacement hardware Before replacing any ODU components, take inventory to make sure you have all required hardware. Kymeta provides all hardware for any replacement component to the ODU in the field replaceable units (FRU): 400-00004-0000 8 W Universal Series BUC FRU 400-00005-000 16 W Universal Series BUC FRU...

  • Page 18: Lnb Replacement Hardware

    New Japan Radio Co. Universal LNB with N-type connector 160-00191-000 Socket head cap screw (SHCS), M4 x 10 471-00018-000 O-ring 455-00006-100 LNB mounting flange 430-00498-000 Socket head cap screw (SHCS), M4 x 8 471-00013-000 Belleville washer 495-00064-000 © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 19: Diplexer Replacement Hardware

    Kymeta™ u7 terminal user manual 8.3 Diplexer replacement hardware HW diagram Hardware description Part number Quantity Ku-band diplexer 430-00302-000 Antenna WR-75 flange protection cover 430-00518-000 O-ring 455-00006-100 © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 20: Component Replacement

    Kymeta™ u7 terminal user manual 9 Component replacement Before beginning any component replacement, refer to 700-00008-001 Kymeta safety and handling guide to get familiar with the key steps to remember during the Kymeta u7 terminal installation. General recommendations: Make sure to read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 21 ODU by the diplexer or any other part of the RF chain. Never use the diplexer or any part of the RF chain to mount the ODU. Avoid damaging the coating on the diplexer. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 22: Mount The Replacement Antenna Mounting Plate And Attached Rf Chain

    RF chain. Never use the diplexer or any part of the RF chain to mount the ODU. Avoid damaging the coating on the diplexer. 2. Remove the tape and protective cover from the WR-75 flange of the diplexer. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 23 Tools: Crescent wrench, box wrench, or spanner wrench as available 5. Loosen the BUC rear-side mounting flange. Tools: #2 Philips screwdriver 6. Loosen the BUC side mounting flange. Tools: #2 Philips screwdriver © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 24 Tighten the standoffs. Tools: Torque wrench and M16 drive socket Hardware: (4) short hex stand-off, 8M X 5/16” X ¾” (19 mm) Torque: 20.34 N- m (180 in.-lb.) © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 25 BUC rear-side mounting flange. Tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver Torque: 2.23 N- m (20 in.-lb.) 11. Tighten the BUC side mounting flanges in cross pattern. Tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver Torque: 1.52 N- m (13.5 in.-lb.) © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 26: Replace The Buc

    Depending on which configuration of the u7 terminal you have, replacement of the BUC will require either a 3 mm, 5 mm, and M3 Allen wrench or a #2 Philips head screwdriver. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 27 Tool: 3 mm ball head Allen driver 6. Remove the two BUC side mounting flanges attached to the BUC and the two BUC side support flanges. Tool: M3 Allen wrench or #2 Philips head screwdriver © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 28 Tools: Torque screwdriver 0.2 N-m (2 in.-lb.) minimum rating and metric hex bit, 2.5 mm ball head with 3 in. (minimum) extension. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 29: Mount The Replacement Buc

    3. Attach a BUC rear-side mounting flange to the mounting plate with one Phillips head screw. Tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver Hardware: (1) BUC rear side mounting flange, (1) PHS w/ lock washer, M4 X 10 Torque: Loosely © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 30 8. Attach the BUC rear-side mounting flange to the BUC with one Phillips head screw. Tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver Hardware: (1) PHS, M4 X 20 Torque: 2.23 N- m (20 in.-lb.) © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 31 9. Tighten the screw attaching the BUC rear-side mounting flange to the mounting plate. Tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver Hardware: (1) PHS w/ lock washer, M4 X 10 Torque: 1.47 N- m (13 in.-lb.) © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 32: Replace The Lnb

    3. Remove the LNB mounting flange from the mounting plate. Tools: M3 ball head Allen driver 4. Disconnect the LNB from the diplexer by removing the four socket head cap screws and the O-ring. Tools: M3 ball head Allen driver © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 33: Mount The Replacement Lnb

    Hardware: (1) LNB mounting flange, (1) SHCS, M4 x 8 Torque: 1.47 N- m (13 in.-lb.) 3. Attach the Belleville washer to the LNB. Ensure that the tapered portion is facing out of the LNB. Hardware: (1) Belleville washer © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 34: Replace The Diplexer

    WR-75 flange protective cover. Hardware: Antenna WR-75 flange protective cover 9.4.2 Mount the diplexer 1. If necessary, remove the protective cover from the antenna WR- 75 flange. Hardware: Antenna WR-75 flange protective cover © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 35 Hardware: (1) diplexer, (4) 6-32 x 1/2” socket head cap screw 4. Refer back to Section 9.2.2 Mount the replacement BUC and Section 9.3.2 Mount the replacement LNB for remounting the BUC and LNB. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 36: Revision History

    Added warning to "Replace the diplexer" section. Added replacement components list. See Section 8. Updated product names to reflect new branding guidelines. Updated the Appendix A. Specification to support u7h terminal configuration. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 37: Legal Information

    Kymeta™ u7 terminal user manual 11 Legal information © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. KYMETA, CONNECTED BY KYMETA, MTENNA, KĀLO image, and KĀLO are trademarks of Kymeta Corporation, with registrations or pending applications for these marks in Brazil, the European Union, Japan, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.

  • Page 38: Appendix A: Specification

    Scan angles Theta up to 75° off broadside; Phi 360° Accuracy <0.2° Tracking receiver type Integrated DVB-S2 Power and RF system Input power 110 VAC to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 39 W 44.5 cm × D 31.75 cm × H 9.06 cm (W 17.5 in. × D 12.5 in. × H 3.57 in.) (maximum) Indoor unit weight 6.35 kg (14.0 lb.) Environmental (outdoor unit) © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...
  • Page 40 Terminal version availability: u7x - Q3 2019; u7m - now; u7h - March 2019. A lighter version of u7m terminal will be available in Q3 2019. *Specifications are subject to change. © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Accessories

    Custom lengths are available upon request. Contact your Kymeta representative for details. To ensure performance of the system across the full operational range, Kymeta recommends using the following IF cable types for the RX cable and TX cable. The maximum attenuation levels of the table assumes 4 Ω of DC resistance and an RF attenuation of 10 MHz at 1.5 dB with a maximum valve of 12 dB RF attenuation at 950 to 2150 MHz.

  • Page 42: Appendix C: Kymeta U7 Terminal Configuration Diagram

    Kymeta™ u7 terminal user manual Appendix C: Kymeta u7 terminal configuration diagram © 2019 Kymeta Corporation and its affiliates. 08 March 2019...

This manual is also suitable for:

U7mU7xU7h

Table of Contents