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WAYFARER 1.0M KU-BAND

AUTO-ACQUIRE FLY-AWAY ANTENNA

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Page 1 USER MANUAL WAYFARER 1.0M KU-BAND AUTO-ACQUIRE FLY-AWAY ANTENNA...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Antenna Control Unit ....................13 Quick Start ........................16 Antenna Assembly ......................16 Cable Connection .......................23 Auto-Acquire .......................25 System Maintenance ......................29 Factory Reset ........................29 Technical Specifications ....................30 Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map ...................31 ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 3: Acronyms
Acronyms Antenna Control Unit Azimuth Block Upconverter Counter clockwise Customer Furnished Equipment Clockwise Elevation Interfacility Link Low-noise Block Downconverter M&C Monitor and Control Orthomode Transducer Polarization ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 4: Safety
3. Never place any part of your body in line with the direction of the antenna transmission path. 4. Locate the terminal as far as possible from ungrounded metal. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 5 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 ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 6: List Of Contents
QUANTITY Pedestal Assembly (Optionally Integrated with BUC and LNB) Leg Assembly Reflector Petals Feed Horn Antenna Power Supply Sensor Cable Remote Cable Firmware Upgrade Cable BUC Power Supply (Optional) ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 8: Product Overview
Product 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 fully automated, integrated, and versatile enough for deployment virtually anywhere, including mobile field offices, field vehicles, or directly on the ground.
Page 9: Hardware
Hardware 3.1 Case Dimensions CASE MODEL DIMENSIONS WEIGHT ≤ 43 kg Pelican iM3075 846mm x 620mm x 490mm ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 12: Electrical
RJ45 port for LinkControl Client and GPS output to modem On/Off Power switch for antenna Rx signal output from LNB Not used DC IN 24V DC power input, to be connected to supplied AC power adapter ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 13: Antenna Control Unit
LinkControl. 3D Compass/Inclinometer The compass/inclinometer is mounted onto the reflector petal 1. The device provides heading and elevation angle to ACU. The heading information is updated upon system reset. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 14 TX (GPS) RX (GPS) Warning: If connecting the terminal to a computer using a straight-through ethernet cable, ensure pins 4 and 5 are not connected in the ethernet port. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 15 Adjustment Knobs Adjustment knobs for Azimuth and Elevation are available on the antenna for use in case of emergency. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 16: Quick Start
Note: Ensure the latch remains pulled up until the pedestal is inserted into the tripod. Latch Bubble Level Strap 5. If this is a high wind condition, stake down or add ballast weight to the tripod legs. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 17 6. Take out the pedestal. 7. Orientate the pedestal so its thumbscrews and handle face upwards while the azimuth connector faces downwards. Thumbscrews Handle Azimuth Connector ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 18 11. Adjust the orientation so that front (as indicated with 3D arrow on the top of the pedestal) points to the satellite belt. 3D Arrow 12. Push down the latch on the tripod to lock the pedestal into place. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 19 14. Remove the feed cover by holding the feed collar and rotating the feed cover counterclockwise. Feed Cover Feed Collar 15. Remove feed mount cover from top of pedestal. Feed Mount Cover ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 20 Locating Pin Slot 16. Align the locating pin from feed mount to the slot on feed 17. Assemble feed to feed mount by tightening the feed collar clockwise. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 23: Cable Connection
Remote Cable Remote Control Laptop Remote End Remote Cable (and Modem LAN port for OpenAMIP) BUC DC Power Input BUC DC IN BUC Power Supply Power Supply DC Cable (Optional) ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 25: Auto-Acquire
2. Wait for all indicators in the Start page to show up as either OK or N/A 3. Click LinkProfiles navigation button and ensure a LinkProfile profile has been applied. 4. Select and apply the LinkProfile if the LinkProfile is not already active. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 26 If signal level reading is below the threshold during pointing, the user may lower the signal level threshold or raise the magnification to avoid failure in pointing. 8. Once Pointing is completed, system status will show as Auto-Acquire completed. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 27 If signal level reading is below the threshold during pointing, the user may lower the signal level threshold or raise the magnification to avoid failure in pointing. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 28 7. Once Pointing is completed, system status will show as Auto-Acquire completed. Note: Refer to navigate to the Modem page for information on the current modem parameters. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 29: System Maintenance
3. Do not release ‘One Button’ until system beeps twice. 4. The system is now reset to factory settings. Note: All limit switch information and encoder calibration information will be restored. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 30: Technical Specifications
220VAC 50Hz Operational Wind Loading 11 m/s Survival Wind Loading 18 m/s Operational Temperature -20°C to +55°C Storage Temperature -30°C to +60°C Protection Grade IP65 Relative Humidity 0 to 95% ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 31: Appendix A - Magnetic Declination Map
Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map US/UK World Magnetic Model - Epoch 2015.0 Main Field Declination. (2014, December). Retrieved from http://ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/WMM ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-06-04 057199 Rev A...
Page 32 ABOUT NORSAT Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is leading provider innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for remote challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite terminals, maritime solutions and satellite networks.

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