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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ® StarBand Remote Installation Guide Introduction Getting the Cables to the Modem Step 1 – Unpacking the Boxes & Checking the Contents Step 2 – Getting the Pointing Parameters & Programming the Meter BirDog Alternatives Getting the Pointing Parameters with the Point Dish Utility Programming the BirDog or First Strike Meter Step 3 –... - Page 6 Table of Contents © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com...
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Page 7: Starband ® Remote Installation Guide
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction The objective of this document is to provide some easy guidelines and instructions for assembling your StarBand satellite system and mobility kit. Of course, you should always feel free to call, if you have questions. The following tasks will be described in this document: Unpack your boxes and check the contents. -
Page 9: Getting The Cables To The Modem
RV. Similarly, the modem and router could be place in a utility trailer, with easy access for cables. In both possibilities, the user will connect from within the RV via Wi-Fi. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 10: Step 1 - Unpacking The Boxes & Checking The Contents
Here is the list of items: • StarBand Satellite System: This includes the modem, dish, feed arm, and dual coaxial cable. • Tripod Assembly: Tripod, offset adapter, adapter hardware, and ballast strap. -
Page 11: Step 2 - Getting The Pointing Parameters & Programming The Meter
Another alternative is to use the SkyManage Telemetry page, which provides the received signal strength. The signal strength display will “go green” when you point at the satellite. These things are discussed in more detail later. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 12: Getting The Pointing Parameters With The Point Dish Utility
You can also use a First Strike meter to get your pointing parameters. But, Note you will need to mathematically adjust the azimuth and skew. How to do this is described in the document called FirstStrikeSatelliteMeter.pdf. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 13: Programming The Birdog Or First Strike Meter
• L = 121.0 W • F = 12074 • SR = 21650 • LO = 10750 • LNB = 13 • 22 KHz should be blank For details, see the document FirstStrikeSatelliteMeter.pdf. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 14: Step 3 - Assembling The Feed Arm & Setting Polarity To Horizontal
Figure B. These screws can be installed either before or after the feedhorn is attached to the arm. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... - Page 15 The fully assembled unit is shown in the larger photo. The unit is normally shipped in a vertical transmit/horizontal receive configuration. Current StarBand assignments are just the reverse: horizontal transmit/vertical receive. How to change the polarity for horizontal transmit will be covered later.
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Page 16: Installing The Alternate Transmitter
Installing the Alternate Transmitter Spacenet/StarBand began shipping a new version of the transmitter (ODU). The new transmitter is interchangeable with previous ODUs. You may get either version of transmitter for either the 1- or 2-watt transmitters. The AN7042 is a Dual Mode Compact BUC (Block Up Converter). It is capable of operating in SkyEdge II networks, as well as previous Spacenet platforms, including the SkyEdge environment that StarBand uses. -
Page 17: Comparing The Two Lnb Options
Comparing the Two LNB Options Some older StarBand equipment used an LNB model that did not have an internal Transmit Reject Filter (TRF). This meant that an external TRF was required. Later, they moved to LNB models that included an internal TRF. -
Page 18: Changing The Polarity To Horizontal
If you do not receive the feed arm pre-assembled, the feedhorn will be set to vertical polarity for shipping, because this is how it fits in the box. However, since all current StarBand assignments on both 121 and 123 are horizontal, it will be necessary to change the transmit polarity setting from vertical to horizontal. - Page 19 This can be seen in the photo, on the right. The LNB, which was on top, is now off to one side. Set the feed assembly, or feed arm, aside for now. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide...
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Page 20: Step 4 - Assembling The Tripod, Hardware Set, & Offset Adapter
Replace the extended clamp. OR: If your tripod has three extended hinge clamps, do NOT use Goop. Step 5 Simply replace all three extended hinge clamps. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 21: Assembling The Hardware Set - (May Be Pre-Installed)
In most cases, it is critical that you use a skinny jam nut at this point or the nut will interfere with the proper seating of your offset adapter, preventing your tripod and adapter from working properly. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 22: Using Your Tripod
Add a shim of some kind. A mylar disk, show above, is usually included. Step 7 This will keep your offset adapter and tripod head from galling (Figure E). Add your offset and secure with a washer and nut or a knob (Figure F). Step 8 StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 23: Orienting The Tripod And Checking For A Plumb Mast
You can plumb the mast with a mast level, as shown above. Check along the azimuth angle and at 90 degrees to it. This is the best way to assure a plumb mast! © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Attaching The Bubble Level
The T-level may become out-of-calibration with a plumb mast over time. If Note you install a bubble level, make sure you periodically check the mast plumbness with a mast level, when the bubble level indicates plumb. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 25: Step 5 - Putting The Dish Assembly Together
(female knob), as shown above on the left. Put the male knob on the other side, after removing the bolt, as shown on the right. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 26: Modifying The Elevation Jack Screw
Thread the 8 mm nylock nut onto the jack screw. Thread all the way up to the nylon ball and reinstall it as it was removed. Apply small amount of white grease if available. You can see the finished modification in this photo. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 27: Putting The Az/El Skew Cap Mount On The Dish & The Dish On The Mast
Phase III design. The newer design includes an azimuth fine-tuning adjustment feature, which isn’t really needed with tripod setups. With a tripod-mounted dish, the entire antenna assembly is swiveled on the tripod, to achieve fine-tuning of the azimuth. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 28: Adjusting The Elevation
Point Dish tool. Once you have peaked your signal, note the variation in this adjustment, from the elevation given by Point Dish. This will be helpful in future setups. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Skew Or Polarization Setting
Later, CVACS will be used to check the alignment. If your settings do not meet the criteria, the skew can be fine-tuned, with the help of CVACS, as discussed later. Skew markings are in 2 increments. Remember! © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Step 6 - Attaching The Feed Arm & Adding The Pigtail Cables
You should now check plumb on the mast again. The weight of the feed arm Step 4 will frequently change the plumb. Don't over tighten ... And, don’t forget to add ballast and then check Warning plumb yet again! StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 31: Assembling The Gcd Adapter - Nova 1500 With Linear Transmitter Only
BUCs are rated according to their output power. A Nova 500 or 1000 system will include a 1-watt transmitter; a Nova 1500 system will include a 2-watt transmitter. StarBand sometimes includes a linear 2-watt transmitter, which requires a GCD (gain control device) adapter. -
Page 32: Step 7 - Pointing The Antenna & Checking Your Alignment
In the future, it may be necessary to also adjust for Adjacent Satellite Interference (ASI), by moving the reflector slightly to the east or to the west, depending on where the closest neighboring satellite is located. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 33: Using A Satellite Meter
Searching Found . You will then know you have located the satellite! With the First Strike meter, the meter will display , when you point at the LOCKED satellite. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 34: Connecting To The Modem
• Turn on the modem or reconnect the power cable. There is no On/Off switch on the Nova modem. How to use SkyManage to find the satellite and peak the satellite is covered next. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 35: Using Skymanage To Point The Dish
There will be no green displayed until you are pointed well enough to lock onto the received satellite signal. After you lock the signal, you should continue to adjust the azimuth and elevation, until you have the largest possible EbN0 value. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 36: Step 8 - Checking Your Alignment With Cvacs
If you have not already done so, you should plan on reviewing the materials and taking the certification exams, so you will be able to use the CVACS system. For more details about this task, see Chapter 2 in the user guide. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Hints
Finder and compare them to the elevation and skew settings on the back of the dish. Take a compass reading from a location several feet away from your tripod setup and make sure the azimuth setting of the tripod and dish are consistent. © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com StarBand® Remote Installation Guide... -
Page 38: Only 3 Lights On Modem On
• Interference from external source (generators, large bodies of water, radar detectors, power lines) • Bad power brick • Bad modem • Bad LNB - This can result in Power light only or in no lights on. StarBand® Remote Installation Guide © 2004-2013, MobileInternetSatellite.com...
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