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  • Page 1 Satcube Ku Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 This document is a user manual for the Satcube Ku terminal. It is important to observe all safety requirements listed in this document and to operate the Satcube Ku according to the guidelines provided in this manual.
  • Page 3 Do not drop the battery packs. • Do not expose the battery packs to temperatures above 50 °C. • Only use Lithium Ion battery packs that are supplied by Satcube. In case of battery fault, contact Satcube support at www.satcube.com/customer-service/. SATCUBE PROPRIETARY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 Table of Contents 1) Introduction 2) Contents and equipment list 3) System safety a) Security notice b) Environmental limitations c) Electricity precautions d) Operational precautions e) Radiation hazard 4) Deploy and power on...
  • Page 5 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 c) Stow the terminal 10) Cleaning and maintenance guidelines General b) Cleaning the fans c) Cleaning the protective vents d) Cleaning the moving mechanical parts e) Cleaning the interfaces and connections f) Storage instructions Appendix A.
  • Page 6 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 1. Introduction The Satcube Ku provides the user with an internet connectivity anywhere on earth, by connecting to nearby geostationary satellites. It includes 3 hours transmit time standard plus optional hot- swappable batteries, iDirect or UHP Networks modem, Wi-Fi, flat antenna, amplifier (high efficiency GaN SSPA), upconverter, downconverter, heat pipe cooling system, positioning system and all necessary user interfaces (graphical and connections) in one compact package.

  • Page 7: A) Security Notice

    • Wind strength The Satcube Ku terminal should not be operated at wind speeds greater than 40mph. The highest risk for the terminal to flip over is when the wind comes straight from behind the transmission direction and the antenna is at an upright position.

  • Page 8: C) Electricity Precautions

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 Figure 1 Ingress Protection, IP, rating explanation chart. The Satcube Ku Terminal is rated IP65. c) Electricity precautions • Keep away from live circuits To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

  • Page 9: D) Operational Precautions

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 • Make sure AC power supply is grounded If the equipment is connected to an AC power supply, the power supply must be properly grounded in order to ensure safe operation. • Only connect the equipment to protected network The mains supply network to which the terminal is connected must be protected by measures such as differentials and circuit breakers.

  • Page 10: E) Radiation Hazard

    (meters) Table 2 Minimum safety distance for different angles if the Satcube Ku terminal is positioned 45 cm above Figure 2 The user must always keep outside a safety distance given by the ground and is operated by someone who is 185 ��...

  • Page 11: A) Deploy Terminal

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 4. Deploy and power on Deploy terminal • Unpack and position on a level surface. On rough terrain, the optional tripod can be used. • Ensure terminal has clear line of sight towards satellite.

  • Page 12: D) Power On

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 Figure 6 Connection ports are located on the front of the terminal. Figure 7 Battery ports are indicated with orange The DC power cable socket is located to the right. Ethernet and USB arrows where the right most spot charges the ports are located to the left.
  • Page 13 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 5. Accessing the Graphical User Interface (GUI) The GUI provides access to key functions, including starting/ending transmissions, enabling/disabling WIFI and terminal configuration. • To access the GUI, connect your computer to one of the Ethernet ports on the front left- hand side of terminal [Figure 6].

  • Page 14: A) Profile Selection

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 6. Terminal settings and configuration To function properly, the Satcube Ku terminal needs to know its own position and information about the satellite to which it will connect. All satellite details are stored in profiles which the user can switch between using the GUI or terminal display.

  • Page 15: A) Pointing Terminal

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 7. Terminal Alignment and transmission start The Satcube Ku display has an intuitive guide to ensure the terminal is aligned correctly and maximum signal strength (C/N) is obtained. Pointing Terminal • Correct pointing depends on three elements;...

  • Page 16: D) Prepare For Transmission

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 • Position the terminal to within 0.2° of the correct value for Elevation and Polarization and within 2° for Azimuth. Lock the Figure 13 Part of the POINT screen. The bump in the middle of the white dotted line indicates that a signal adjustment wheel in position.

  • Page 17: A) Enabling Wifi And Changing The Password Via The Gui

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 8. Internet access Internet can be accessed either through the built-in WIFI hotspot or by connecting a device to an ethernet port. Ethernet is always active. WIFI is enabled/disabled via the GUI. By default, the WIFI password is “satcube123”;...

  • Page 18: A) End Transmission

    Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 9. End transmission and power off End transmission • To end transmission, press and hold down the white gear wheel button, or use the GUI as described in section 6e. When the radiation hazard symbol turns white, the terminal is no longer transmitting.
  • Page 19 During cleaning and maintenance, the terminal should be inspected for damages or faults. If any harm has come to the terminal, please check in with Satcube support to assess if proper and safe handling of the terminal is still possible.
  • Page 20 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 c) Cleaning the protective vents • The protective vents should be cleaned to ensure proper functionality. There are three vents on the terminal. One close to the buttons and next to the Serial Number on the bottom part of the terminal as depicted in [Figure 18a].
  • Page 21 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 Appendix A. Manual for the terminal’s GUI The GUI has 3 main tabs: STATUS, SETTINGS, ABOUT. Functions for each tab is provided below. Figure A1 GUI STATUS page for monitoring the terminal system.
  • Page 22 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 • METHOD/GPS STATUS: Whether coordinates have been entered manually and built-in GPS is disconnected. • GPS SATELLITES: Number of visible GPS satellites. • ACTIVE WARNINGS: Indicates whether system is experiencing any errors. GPS status monitors the built-in GPS.
  • Page 23 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 • A2. SETTINGS |CONTROL Figure A3 Control page providing toggle switches for POWER, FANS, and TRANSMISSION • POWER: Use MODE to turn on the terminal or put it in Sleep (Inactive) mode. Use the Antenna-toggle to turn the antenna ON/OFF, enabling/disabling transmission.
  • Page 24 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 A3. SETTINGS | SATELLITE Figure A4 Page for editing preset satellite profiles in the GUI, which can then be accessed in the terminal display. • PRESET: To edit an existing profile, select its name in the drop-down menu. You can also add new profiles.
  • Page 25 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 Figure A5 POSITION and WIFI settings A4. SETTINGS | POSITION - WIFI • POSITION: Select format for position (Decimal or deg/min/sec). If checkbox is not checked, the terminal will calculate and fill in the current coordinates automatically. If the terminal’s GPS malfunctions, check the box and enter the latitude/longitude manually before pressing SAVE.
  • Page 26 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 SECURITY KEY: The current password required to connect to the WIFI network. The default password is satcube123. As this information is publicly available, we advise you to change the password to prevent unauthorized access to the WIFI network.
  • Page 27 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 A6. SETTINGS | GENERAL – STATUS Figure A7 GENERAL and STATUS page • GENERAL • SYSTEM PASSWORD: tick the check box to password protect access to the GUI. By default, this is admin. We advise you to change this to prevent unauthorized access to the terminal.
  • Page 28 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 A7. ABOUT Figure A8 The ABOUT page of the GUI. • SOFTWARE INFORMATION: Displays current firmware and GUI versions installed • HARDWARE INFORMATION: Displays current hardware revision and the serial number unique for each terminal.
  • Page 29 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 B. Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Action Weak signal even after correct Objects blocking line of sight Move terminal to a location alignment with free line of sight Azimuthal angle shows a large Disturbances due to the local 1.
  • Page 30 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 The C/N value is zero for all Wrong settings in satellite Try one of the following: orientations profile or modem profile 1. Check selected satellite and ensure correct frequencies and LOs set in terminal GUI and in modem 2.
  • Page 31 RQ-value turn white. If the value is not turning white make sure that the elevation angle is more than 12 degrees away from the elevation angle of the current selected satellite. For further support, contact information can be found at www.satcube.com/customer-service/. SATCUBE PROPRIETARY...
  • Page 32 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 C. Technical specifications C1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Dimensions 470 / 300 / 55 mm (18.50 / 11.81 / 2.17 inches) Total weight 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Data rate Minimum 4 Mbps full duplex,...
  • Page 33 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 C2. INTERFACES SPECIFICATIONS • Power input The power input is located at the front right side of the terminal, covered by a rubber protection. Figure C1 DC power input interface. Figure C2 DC connector pin layout (terminal view).
  • Page 34 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 • LAN interface and USB interface The LAN and USB connections are located at the front left side of the terminal, covered by a plastic protection. Figure C2 LAN and USB interfaces. Port...
  • Page 35 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 C3. BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS The supplier states that this battery meets the requirements of Battery Directives and the battery parts are RoHS compliant. Item Specification Type of battery Lithium ion battery pack with PCM safety circuit and wires.
  • Page 36 Satcube Ku Terminal CE-certified User Guide v1.6-2019 D. Declaration of Conformity SATCUBE PROPRIETARY...
  • Page 37 ACM and TLC are also both set in this menu. In your chosen profile you set the profile to be valid to allow using it and enable autorun on the different profiles you want active at the same time. The Rx and Tx frequencies, in Ku-band, with associated symbol rate and roll off is configured into the profiles.
  • Page 38 All the transmission parameters in the IQ200 modem is set by your service provider by providing option files. For the Satcube terminal to work well in an iDirect system the following parameters that the service provider will need, to prepare the option files, are listed as either essential or helpful parameters.
  • Page 39 Therefore, using OpenAMIP reduces the amount of settings the remote terminal user must configure considerably and allows for a much simpler terminal use. To utilize OpenAMIP on a Satcube Terminal the following information should be configured to the modem in order to allow for the necessary information exchange.

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