AvL Technologies SkyEdgeII Interface Manual And Reference

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Appendix R
SkyEdgeII Modem
Interface Guide and Reference
Revision R11.9.0
Documentation of the interface between the SkyEdgeII modem and the AvL
Technologies AAQ antenna controller, reference information, and troubleshooting
guide.
AvL Technologies
900-159-017

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  • Page 1 Appendix R SkyEdgeII Modem Interface Guide and Reference Revision R11.9.0 Documentation of the interface between the SkyEdgeII modem and the AvL Technologies AAQ antenna controller, reference information, and troubleshooting guide. AvL Technologies 900-159-017...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SkyEdgeII Modem Revision History Revision Approved Date Revision Revision Description 12/15/15 Initial Release for R.11.5 6/30/16 11.6.0 Change to rev sequence and updates for 11.6 11/15/16 R11.8.0 IH / WL Updates for 11.8 4/19/17 R11.9.0 Updates for 11.9 and new template Contents 1.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Figure 8 – Device Window ............................. 9 1. Introduction The SkyEdgeII Modem is a compact design, two-way router and modem with DVB standards, extensive IP capabilities, embedded TCP, HTTP, and VPN acceleration. This document describes the concepts required to use the SkyEdgeII module as part of the AAQ Controller.
  • Page 4: Setup Guide

    SkyEdgeII Modem 2. Setup Guide 2.1. Hardware The following hardware is required for the operation of this module:  SkyEdge II Modem  AvL AAQ Antenna System 2.2. Software Path Main Window → Help  Version Info. Level 0 Be sure that the Remote Client, ROM, and device module are at or above the versions shown below:...
  • Page 5: Hardware Connection

    Ethernet to Serial server will be connected to one of the LAN ports on the CIP. The Serial connection from the Ethernet to Serial server will connect to the Serial port on the back of the modem. To enable interfacing, it is not required to log in to the SkyEdgeII modem. Figure 3 – Ethernet Setup...
  • Page 6: Configuration

    SkyEdgeII Modem When setting the system to communicate by Ethernet, it is important to make sure the controller has a network path to the Ethernet to Serial server so the controller can query the modem over the network. This is done by configuring the Customer Network 1 or Customer Network 2 settings.
  • Page 7: Figure 5 - Configuration Core Keyword Skyedge

    Amount of time in seconds between sending String Modules Long Send Time lat/long messages to the modem SkyEdgeII Manual The Latitude sent to the modem when SkyEdgeII String Modules Latitude GPS Override is 1 SkyEdgeII Manual The Longitude sent to the modem when...
  • Page 8: Target Configuration

    SkyEdgeII Modem 3.2. Target Configuration Path Main Window → View  Configuration Target Level 1 Figure 6 – Configuration Target Long Name Level Type Value Range Description Installed Signal The signal source used for the initial target Scan Source Choice...
  • Page 9: Operation

    This is the Downlink SNR reported by the modem. SkyEdgeII Signal Average This is the average signal as read from AAQ Mathematical approximation of signal change over time in coordination SkyEdgeII Signal Gradient with “SkyEdgeII Gradient Sample Time” Config. Item as read from AAQ.
  • Page 10: Module Window

    SkyEdgeII Modem 4.3. Module Window 4.3.1. Device Window The Device Window can be accessed through the AAQRemote GUI through View -> Device Window. This window presents all necessary information from the modem with respect to the Transmit/Receive streams. Path Main Window → View→ Device Window Level 1 Figure 8 –...
  • Page 11: Issues And Troubleshooting

    Verify SkyEdgeII is selected as signal source. In Use. Check that the correct version of module has been installed. AAQ is not Check that the SkyEdgeII modem is configured as the Device Window is blank communicating with current signal source. modem Check all Serial or Ethernet settings.

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