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Vislink Mantis Motorised MSAT ACU User Manual

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Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 ● Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 ● Email: sales@vislink.com ● Website: www.vislink.com
Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169
Registered Office: Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK

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  • Page 1 Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 ● Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 ● Email: sales@vislink.com ● Website: www.vislink.com Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this manual remains the property of Vislink and may not be used, disclosed or reproduced in any other form whatsoever without the prior written permission of Vislink. Vislink reserves the right to alter the equipment and specification appertaining to the equipment described in this manual without notification.
  • Page 3 Moved the Stow procedure from Section 3.4 to Section 4.8. 5/12/2018 Updated Section 5 to reflect new web pages. Updated Warranty information to refer to the Vislink Website. Issue No: 3 Page: iii Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..........................17 5.1.1. Unit Ethernet Settings ......................17 5.1.2. Web Page Setup Notes ......................17 5.1.2.1. For Internet Explorer: ......................17 5.1.2.2. For Mozilla Firefox: ....................... 17 Issue No: 3 Page: iv Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 5 5.9.5. License Page ..........................45 5.9.6. Control Page ..........................46 5.9.7. Upgrade Page ........................... 47 Software Release Notes ................... 49 Supplemental Documentation ................. 51 Warranty Information ....................53 Issue No: 3 Page: v Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 6 Control Page ........................ 46 Figure 5-28 Upgrade Page ......................47 Table 4-1 Display Function Overview Table ................13 Table 5-1 Web Page Shortcut Buttons ..................18 Issue No: 3 Page: vi Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 7: General Information

    (council/authority) environmental waste site. For details, contact your local authority/recycling center. NOTE: In Europe dispose of all equipment in accordance with the European Environmental directive. Issue No: 3 Page: 1 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 8: Health & Safety

    It is important to note that the guidelines adopted differ throughout the world and are from time-to-time re-issued with revised guidelines. For Vislink use, a maximum power density limit (w) of 1w/m² is to be applied when calculating minimum safe working distances. Appendix A refers.

  • Page 9: Maximum Rf Power Density Limits

    Template Operators Manual General Information The RF Radiation Power Density limit figure recommended by Vislink is based upon guideline levels published in: a. IEEE standard C95.1 1999 - IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
  • Page 10 Template Operators Manual General Information This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 4 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    If the MSAT is being used with an iDirect modem, it is possible to use the RX lock signal from the iDirect to drive the front panel ‘Lock’ display. Issue No: 3 Page: 5 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 12 Template Operators Manual Introduction This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 6 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 13: Mantis Motorized Msat Quick Start Guide

    This includes the size of the antenna and whether it is a linear polarisation feed. Other basic general adjustment like the satellite signal strength volume and the front panel LCD contrast can also be made. Issue No: 3 Page: 7 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 14: Database Entry

    Enter the latitude and longitude values in either DMS or decimal notation. In decimal notation, southern latitudes and western longitudes are negative. NOTE: The new location database must be uploaded into the unit by clicking Upload To Unit. Issue No: 3 Page: 8 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 15: Satellites

    Section 3.2.1, then click ‘Next >’. Click ‘Submit’. NOTE: The new satellite database must then be uploaded into the unit by clicking the ‘Upload To Unit’ button. Issue No: 3 Page: 9 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 16: Set Default Satellite And Location

    To set the default satellite (see Section 5.4.1): 1. Select the required satellite from the drop down list. 2. Click the ‘Set’ button to confirm the settings. Issue No: 3 Page: 10 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Control And Display

    WARNING: Resetting the network IP settings enables the SSPA Transmit function. Always disconnect the SSPA to ensure the unit does not transmit whenever you reset the Network IP Settings enables the SSPA. Issue No: 3 Page: 11 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 18: Tx On/Off Button

    Use the Select button to select key movements like stowing, and deploying, and tracking different satellites. Figure 4-6 Play Button The Play button allows you to select a function. Issue No: 3 Page: 12 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 19: Display Function

    A DVB receiver module is a licensed option. This will enable the positive confirmation of the correct satellite by using the characteristics of a known DVB signal on the satellite. Issue No: 3 Page: 13 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 20: Satellite Acquisition Procedure Using Front Panel

    If this is successful, then the screen displays “Passed user confirmation tests”. 9. Press PLAY to confirm the satellite. If the confirmation tests are unsuccessful, then the MSAT will disregard the satellite and continue its search. Issue No: 3 Page: 14 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 21: Stow Procedure Using Front Panel

    5. When the above point is done, press PLAY, the positioner will move back to its final stow position. 6. Pack The MSAT into the backpack. Issue No: 3 Page: 15 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 22 Template Operators Manual Front Panel Control and Display This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 16 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 23: Web Browser Remote Control

    Opera 10 and Safari. However, we have no control over the timing or content of updates for any browser. We do not guarantee the future performance. Issue No: 3 Page: 17 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 24 PEAK The antenna will peak on a locked beacon signal. Begin to track a peaked beacon signal (future option). TRACK Table 5-1 Web Page Shortcut Buttons Issue No: 3 Page: 18 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 25 If you enable the DVB confirmation for the chosen satellite in the satellite database, the confirmation state displays. Use the On/Off webpage control to enable/disable the SSPA transmit. Issue No: 3 Page: 19 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 26 To turn the signal strength tone on, select from the drop down menu. NOTE: If required, adjust the signal-strength tone volume up to the maximum level of 20. Issue No: 3 Page: 20 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 27 Figure 5-3 Modem Page The Modem page shows the type of modem fitted. If the MSAT does not have an internal modem fitted, the page reports: “none”. Issue No: 3 Page: 21 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 28 The Location page shows the current GPS position data and current Compass heading data. You can set a default location by selecting Override GPS > YES. Then select the required state and city from the drop-down lists. Issue No: 3 Page: 22 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 29 The Alarms page reports active alarms sent from the MSAT system. Use the ‘Clear Alarms’ function to clear latched alarms. NOTE: Latched Alarms are old, non-active alarms. Issue No: 3 Page: 23 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 30 The About MSAT page displays the serial number and software version. Here, you can change the tone volume as well as reboot the unit by selecting YES. Issue No: 3 Page: 24 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 31 2. Click UPGRADE to start the upgrade. NOTE: After the upgrade file is loaded, the system prompts you to power cycle the unit to complete the upgrade. Issue No: 3 Page: 25 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 32 If the DVB confirmation is enabled in the satellite database for the chosen satellite, the confirmation state is shown. Issue No: 3 Page: 26 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 33 Template Operators Manual Web Browser Remote Control Figure 5-9 SSPA Tab The SSPA page allows you to enable/disable transmit using the On/Off parameters. Issue No: 3 Page: 27 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 34 The System page also provides the azimuth, elevation and polarisation of the antenna relative to the local ground base (GB) and relative the antenna base (AB). Issue No: 3 Page: 28 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 35 The Location page shows the current GPS position data and current Compass heading data. Set a default location by selecting Override GPS then YES and then selecting the required state and city from the drop-down lists. Issue No: 3 Page: 29 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 36 Use the Reboot option to restart the MSAT acquisition process. This replaces the need to power cycle the unit. To reboot, select ‘Yes’ from the drop down box, then click ‘Set’. Issue No: 3 Page: 30 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 37 Az and El search range is a +/- number i.e. searched for on either side of the expected satellite position. NOTE: The default settings are Az – 20 degrees, El – 6 degrees. Issue No: 3 Page: 31 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 38 Template Operators Manual Web Browser Remote Control Figure 5-14 DVB Page Use the DVB page to set the DVB capture range from 1 – 5 MHz. Issue No: 3 Page: 32 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 39 Loads a complete database from a previously saved file. 4. Add From File:  Adds the database entries from a previously saved file to the current database. 5. Save To File: Issue No: 3 Page: 33 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 40 NOTE: The ‘Delete Item’ option deletes that entry from the database. 9. Clear All Items  This option removes all items in the currently selected database. Issue No: 3 Page: 34 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 41 To select a database entry, click on the entries text line in the dialog box. See Section 3.2.2 for brief descriptions of the button option functions. Issue No: 3 Page: 35 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 42 To select a database entry, click on the entries text line in the dialog box. See Section 3.2.1 for brief descriptions of the button option functions. Issue No: 3 Page: 36 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 43 The values used are set to match the LNB required for the pre-set satellite in use, as entered in the satellite and LNB databases. Use the LNB page to alter LNB values for fault investigations. Issue No: 3 Page: 37 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 44 The DVB page displays the current settings and data reported by the internal DVB module. If required, manually change the parameters to lock another to DVB signal from the satellite. Issue No: 3 Page: 38 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 45 DVB carrier. The lock threshold determines the power level required for a BRX lock. We recommend setting the threshold to 5dB below the expected signal power with the antenna aligned correctly. Issue No: 3 Page: 39 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 46 Use the arrow keys at the bottom of the page to request the axis rate movement. The speed depends on the button selected (FAST, MEDIUM or SLOW). Use the ‘STOP’ button to stop any antenna movement. Issue No: 3 Page: 40 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 47 Template Operators Manual Web Browser Remote Control Figure 5-22 Alarms Page The Alarms page reports any active system alarms. ‘Clear Alarms’ removes any latched alarms. Issue No: 3 Page: 41 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 48 Clear log row. Click on an individual Log to show the details. To save a log to your PC, right-click over a log file, and select Save. Issue No: 3 Page: 42 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 49 The Versions page displays the USB Software version and unit serial number. This page also shows the ACU diagnostic details, such as various voltage rails and internal temperature. Issue No: 3 Page: 43 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 50 Figure 5-25 Modem Page The Modem page shows the fitted modem type. If the MSAT is not fitted with an internal modem then “none” is displayed. Issue No: 3 Page: 44 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 51 License Page The License page enables license entry. Contact IMT Vislink support for new license requests. Please pre-prepare and contact us with the unit Serial Number, Unit ESN Number and Licence required. After uploading a new licence, reboot the MSAT to save the changes.
  • Page 52 Web Browser Remote Control Figure 5-27 Control Page The Control page displays the unit’s current IP network settings. NOTE: The SoE (Serial-over-Ethernet) port is used by development software. Issue No: 3 Page: 46 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 53 Click Browse to choose an upgrade file. Click Upgrade to begin the upgrade. After completing the upgrade, complete the upgrade by following the prompt to power cycle the unit. Issue No: 3 Page: 47 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 54 Template Operators Manual Web Browser Remote Control This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 48 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 55 Added scheme to create backups for config and persistent files, check for proper files if not there use the backups..Fix random changes of 24/02/14 satellite in MSAT. Issue No: 3 Page: 49 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 56 Template Operators Manual Software Release Notes This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 50 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 57 MSAT ACU Software Upgrade Procedure RD001366 Q-LITE SATELLITE MODEM INSTALLATION & OPERATING HANDBOOK RADYNE DMD1050 SATELLITE MODEM BOARD MN-DMD1050 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL ELBIT SHIRON MODEM-USER MANUAL Issue No: 3 Page: 51 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 58 Template Operators Manual Supplemental Documentation This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 52 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 59 Template Operators Manual Warranty Information Please refer to www.vislink.com for warranty information. Issue No: 3 Page: 53 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 60 Template Operators Manual Warranty Information This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 3 Page: 54 Ref:MMSAT-ASUM-700x Copyright © 2018 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

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