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Wayfarer 1.8m ku-band manual flyaway antenna
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WAYFARER 1.8M KU-BAND
MANUAL FLY-AWAY ANTENNA

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL WAYFARER 1.8M KU-BAND MANUAL FLY-AWAY ANTENNA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright Notice ............................4 Revision History............................5 Acronyms..............................5 Safety ............................... 6 Case 1 - List of Contents .......................... 8 Case 2- List of Contents ........................... 9 1. Overview.............................. 10 2. System Overview ..........................10 3. Hardware ............................. 11 3.1.Case Dimensions ...........................

  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    Copyright © 2019. Norsat International Inc. All rights reserved. All materials contained in this user guide are the property of Norsat International Inc. except as noted here below: All materials in this user guide are protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content in this user guide is the exclusive property of Norsat.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    DESCRIPTION Date YYYY/MM/DD Release 2020/06/15 Acronyms Azimuth Block Upconverter Counter-clockwise Clockwise Elevation Interfacility Link Low-noise Block Downconverter Orthomode Transducer Polarization Radio Frequency SSPA Solid-Sate Power Amplifier Transmit Reject Filter DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 6: Safety

    3. Disconnect the terminal from its power source if you suspect a power malfunction. Warning Hot Surfaces When transmitting, do not touch the BUC as it may result in burns or injury. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7 Accessories and Devices Use of non-approved accessories or devices may lead to a degradation in performance, damage to equipment, or potential hazards Servicing the Equipment Do not service the equipment alone unless another person is present to administer first-aid DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 8: Case 1 - List Of Contents

    Monitor and Control Cable for ATOM BUC IFL Cable (Optional) Interfacility Link Cable for Tx/Rx transmission User Manual User manual for WFM180KU Pedestal Assembly ATOM BUC Power Supply Mounting Pegs Leg Assembly DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 9: Case 2- List Of Contents

    Bipod Legs Quick-release legs on Boom Assembly for high wind setup Legs Quick-release legs for staking/sandbags Leg Struts Two Solid Leg Struts and One Adjustable Leg Strut DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 10: Overview

    1. Overview The Norsat Wayfarer is an industrial strength transportable satellite communication system built strong for the most demanding users working with the most challenging applications and environments. The Wayfarer is manually operated, integrated, and versatile enough for deployment virtually anywhere, including mobile field offices, field vehicles, or directly on the ground. A complete satellite solution, the Wayfarer includes everything to meet your communication needs.

  • Page 11: Hardware

    145 cm x 77 cm x 82 cm ≤ 62 kg (excluding accessories) Case 2 (AZ Base, Legs, Boom Assembly) 166 cm x 66 cm x 59 cm ≤ 70 kg 3.2. Antenna Dimensions Top View of Antenna (in [mm]) DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12 Front View of Antenna (in [mm]) Side View of Antenna (in [mm]) DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 13: Introduction To System Components

    Feed, Azimuth Base, and Elevation Assembly. Refer to Section 5.2.1 for more on the Azimuth Adjustment Assembly. Reflector Boom Strut Feed Elevation Assembly Boom Assembly Azimuth Base Leg Strut DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14 Feed Horn Rotary Joint Quick Connect Plate Compass Azimuth Adjustment Assembly Bubble Level Rotating Platform Worm Gearbox Telescopic Rod Elevation Drive Handle DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    2. Take out the Azimuth Base from Case 2 and place it upright on the ground. Take note of the components on the Azimuth Base for future instructions. Compass Leg Attachment Pin DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16 Gently Lower the Support Leg until it rests on the ground. Do not engage the Support Leg into its mating pin on the Azimuth Base yet. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17 Slide down the hinged Support Leg onto the Mating Pin on the Azimuth Base c. Lower the Azimuth Base until its rests on the ground while ensuring the Support Leg remains engaged on the Mating Pin DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 7. Slide on the adjustable Leg Strut between Legs B and C. Adjust strut length as needed and ensure the Leg Struct is extended symmetrically. 8. Tighten the adjustable Leg Strut by increasing its length as shown below. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 19: Reflector

    3. Remove the mounting pins from the Central Petal and mount the Central Petal onto the Azimuth Base. 4. Re-insert the mounting pins to secure the Central Petal onto the Azimuth Base. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20 8. Attach the lower end of the Elevation Assembly onto the Azimuth Base and secure with the mounting pin. Inclinometer Elevation Drive Shaft Mounting Pin Hole Mounting Pin DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21 11. Rotate both the Central Petal and Elevation Assembly towards each other until the upper end of the Elevation Assembly connects to the Central Petal. 12. Secure the Elevation Assembly onto the Central Petal with the mounting pin. Mounting Pin DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22 13. Guide reflector Petal 2 onto the assembly by aligning the pins with the mating holes in the Central Petal. Then tighten screws to firmly attach. Note: The Central Petal is also known as Petal 1 Mounting Screws DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23 14. Assemble Petals 3 and 4 together with the two (2) screws as shown below. Mounting Screws 15. Then mount the assembled petals onto the reflector and tighten the four (4) remaining screws to attach. Mounting Screws 16. Repeat the above two steps with Petals 5 and 6 to complete the Reflector assembly. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 24: Boom Assembly

    3. Hold the Boom Assembly vertically with the Central Petal interface pointing towards the ground and the BUC bracket thumbwheel knobs facing the Reflector. Thumbwheel Knobs Central Petal Interface 4. Slowly lower the Boom Assembly downwards onto the flats on the Central Petal’s upper axles until the Boom Assembly rests on the Central Petal. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25 7. Remove the Lock Pin on the end of the Boom Assembly. 8. Gently lower the Boom Assembly until it rests on the ground. 9. Take out the studded Boom Strut half from Case 2. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26 12. Rotate the Boom Assembly and Boom Strut towards each other until the Boom Strut is captured in the Boom Assembly. Then secure the Boom Strut onto the Boom Assembly with the Lock Pin. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 27: Bipod (Optional For High Wind Operation)

    Adjust the length of the Bipod Legs by releasing the cam handle and sliding the Leg to the desired length. Then close the cam handle to lock. Cam Handle DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 28: Feed

    3. Insert the Feed downwards onto the Feed Mount. Locate the Feed onto the locating pin on the Feed Mount. Locating Pin 4. Tighten the thumbwheels counter-clockwise to lock the Feed into place. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 29: Buc

    3. Insert and slide the shoulder screws from the mounting bracket of the BUC into the Boom Assembly Keyholes. 4. Lock the BUC assembly by tightening the thumb screw clockwise in the center of the mounting plate. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 8. Connect the other end of the Flexible Waveguide to the Feed Assembly and tighten with four (4) captive screws on the quick connect plate. Ensure the gasket is properly installed prior to fastening the Flexible Waveguide. 9. Antenna assembly is now complete. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 31: Cable Connection

    Modem Rx Port Rx Cable (Green End) DC Power (Optional) Power Supply DC Cord for ATOM BUC AC Power (Optional) AC Outlet Power Supply AC Cord for ATOM BUC DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 32: Operation

    3. Continue adjusting the footpad heights until the bubble in the Bubble Level is within the marked circle. 4. Lower the Lock Nuts on each footpad to limit. Adjustment Handle Lock Nut Bubble Level DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Antenna Position

    9. Insert the connecting pin 10. Tighten the AZ lock nuts and lower lock knob Connecting Pin Upper Lock Knob Rear AZ Lock Nut Lower Lock Knob Front AZ Lock Nut DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 34: Elevation Adjustment

    2. Rotate the Drive Handle to raise or lower the Elevation. Refer to the label on the Elevation Assembly to indicate retraction and extension directions. 3. Use the Inclinometer on the Central Petal to read current elevation position. EL Direction Label Inclinometer EL Drive Handle DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 35: Polarization Adjustment

    3. Use the Polarization Dial on the Feed to read the current polarization position. 4. Adjust the rotating joint so the waveguide exits downwards. 5. Tighten the Polarization Lock Handle. POL Lock Handle Rotating Joint DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 36: Manual-Acquisition Flow Chart

    5.3. Manual-Acquisition Flow Chart DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 37: Disassembly

    5. Coil the Flexible Waveguide and store the Flexible Waveguide in Case 1. 6. Unlock the BUC assembly by loosening the thumb screw in the center of the mounting plate. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 7. Slide the shoulder screws of the BUC Bracket out from the mounting bracket keyhole and then downwards to fully detach the BUC assembly from the antenna. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39 I. Insert the BUC into the BUC cavity with the PSU facing downwards into the rectangular recess. II. Place cables in the open space beside the BUC DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 40: Feed

    3. Set the polarization to 0 degrees. Refer to Section 5.2.3 for polarization adjustment. 4. Store the Feed in Case 1. 5. Re-tighten the loosened thumbwheels clockwise to limit on Boom Assembly. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 41: Bipod

    Release the mounting pin from the Boom Assembly and remove the Bipod Leg. c. Reinsert the pin into the Bipod Leg. 2. Store both Bipod Legs in Case 2 DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 42: Boom Assembly

    Central Petal hook. 4. Store the remaining Boom Strut half in Case 2. 5. Reinsert the Lock Pin for the Boom Strut into the Boom Assembly. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 43 Lock Pin Locations 7. Set the Elevation angle to 50 degrees. Refer to Section 5.2.2 for elevation adjustment. 8. Rotate the Boom Assembly until it is vertical. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44 9. Gently pull the Boom Assembly upwards to release it. If the Boom Assembly does not move, attempt pulling the Boom Assembly at slightly different angles. 10. Store the Boom Assembly in Case 2. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 45: Reflector

    1. Loosen the four (4) screws that attach Petals 5 and 6 onto the reflector assembly then pulling away the petals from the Central Petal. Mounting Screws 2. Disassemble Petals 5 and 6 apart by loosening the two (2) screws on Petal 6. Mounting Screws DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 5. Disassemble Petals 3 and 4 apart by loosening the two (2) screws on Petal 4. 6. Store Petals 3 and 4 in the Reflector Petal Bag. 7. Loosen the two (2) screws on Petal 2 then lifting the petal upwards from the Central Petal. 8. Store Petal 2 in the Reflector Petal Bag. 9. Engage all the zippers on the Reflector Petal Bag. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 47 11. Gently rotate the Elevation Assembly and Central Petal away from each other until they rest on the Azimuth Base. 12. Re-insert the mounting pin into the Central Petal. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 48 14. Release the mounting pin that secures the Elevation Assembly to the Azimuth Base and remove the Elevation Assembly. 15. Store the Elevation Assembly in Case 1. 16 Re-insert the mounting pin to the Azimuth Base. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 49 19. Lift up the Central Petal to remove it from the Azimuth Base. 20. Re-insert the mounting pins to the Central Petal and store it in Case 1. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 50: Tripod Base

    2. Store the adjustable Leg Strut in Case 2 3. Slide off the two solid Leg Struts. 4. Store the two solid Leg Struts in Case 2. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 51 6. Remove the Leg attachment pin for each leg and then slide the Legs out. Leg Attachment Pin 7. Reinsert the attachment pins into the Azimuth Base. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 52 8. Store the Legs in alphabetical order and an alternating orientation in Case 2. 9. Set the Azimuth Base to 180 degrees. Refer to Section 5.2.1 for azimuth adjustment. 10. Store the Azimuth Base in Case 2. DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Inspect paint integrity of the antenna, touch up when required Once per month Lubricate gears and transmissions. Once per year Clean the Petal surface Every 3 months or required when exposed to extreme conditions DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    ENVIRONMENTAL Wind load - operational 40 km/h Wind load - survival 65 km/h Operational Temperature -40°C to +60°C Humidity 0-95% (20°C) Water ingress IP 65 (antenna only) DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Magnetic Declination Map

    Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map DOC-000840 Rev A 06/2020 © 2020 Norsat International Incorporated (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 56 ABOUT NORSAT Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite...

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