Norsat WAYFARER User Manual
0.8m ka-band manual fly-away antenna
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- Page 1 USER MANUAL WAYFARER 0.8M KA-BAND MANUAL FLY-AWAY ANTENNA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Troubleshooting ....................22 System Maintenance ......................23 Maintenance Schedule ..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Reflector Clip Replacement .......... Error! Bookmark not defined. Technical Specification ......................24 Appendix A – Magnetic Declination Map ...................25 ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 3: Acronyms
Acronyms Antenna Control Unit Azimuth Block Upconverter Counter clockwise Clockwise Elevation Interfacility Link Low-noise Block Downconverter Orthomode Transducer Polarization ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 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 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 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 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
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Page 6: List Of Contents
List of Contents COMPONENTS QUANTITY Leg Assembly Pedestal Assembly (Optionally integrated with BUC and LNB) Reflector Hub Reflector Petals Feed Horn Mounting Pegs Modem (Optional) IFL Cable (Optional) ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 7: Product Overview
The WAYFARER is fully automated, 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. System Overview The system consists of the terminal, BUC and LNB. -
Page 8: Hardware
Hardware 3.1 Case Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 9: Antenna Dimensions
3.2 Antenna Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters. R550 1010 ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 10: System Components
Refer to the image below for the location of the system components. Reflector Petals (x6) Feed Horn Reflector Hub Pedestal Assembly Leg Assembly ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 11: Assembly
Note: Ensure the latch remains pulled up until the pedestal is inserted into the tripod. Lock Handle 4. If this is a high wind condition, stake down or add ballast weight to the tripod legs. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... - Page 12 9. Ensure the pedestal sits flat onto the tripod. 10. Adjust the orientation so that front points to the satellite belt. 11. Push down the latch on the tripod to lock the pedestal into place. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
- Page 13 Note: When removing the reflector hub, the pin needs to be extended to allow the reflector hub to rotate. Note: If the reflector hub is stuck when disassembling, check if the latches are causing interference with the pedestal. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
- Page 14 Refer to Section 6.3 for instructions. b. Insert the locating stubs on petal into the reflector hub. c. Engage the latches on the hub to petal. d. Engage the latches between any adjacent petals. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
- Page 15 Note: The feed assembly includes two slots for LHCP and RHCP Rx polarization. Locating Pin Rx RHCP Rx LHCP 19. Assemble feed to feed mount by tightening the feed collar clockwise. Feed Collar ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
- Page 16 20. Assembly is now complete. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A...
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Page 17: Cable Connection
Modem Rx Port Rx Cable (Green End) DC Power (Optional) Power Supply for ATOM BUC DC In DC Cord AC Power (Optional) AC Outlet Power Supply for ATOM AC Cord ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 18: Operational
4. Continue adjusting the footpad heights until the bubble in the Bubble Level is centered. 5. Once the system is leveled, ensure the locking nuts are tightened on all feet. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 19: Zeroing The Azimuth Dial
3. Rotate the Pedestal Assembly so the arrow on the bubble level points towards the equator. 4. Re-engage the Lock Handle of the Leg Assembly. Bubble Level Azimuth Handwheel Azimuth Dial Lock Handle ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 20: Adjusting Antenna Position
Rotate the handwheel CCW to move the elevation to the up. 2. Use the inclinometer on the side of the pedestal to read the current elevation position. Inclinometer Elevation Handwheel Azimuth Handwheel Azimuth Dial ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 21: Manual Acquisition Procedure
4. Is the signal sufficiently strong? If not, then the antenna might be pointed to a sidelobe of the target satellite. In this case, restart from Section 6.4.1. Otherwise, the antenna has successfully pointed to the target satellite. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 22: System Troubleshooting
4. Contact the terminal manufacturer. Petals do not 1. Verify the Petals are installed onto the location matching their number assemble onto the on the Reflector Hub. Pedestal 2. Contact the terminal manufacturer. ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 23: System Maintenance
Inspect paint integrity of the antenna, touch up when Once per month required. Lubricate gears and transmissions. Once per year Clean the petal surface. Every 3 months or required when exposed to extreme conditions ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 24: Technical Specification
85.6cm (L) x 72.5cm (W) x 41.6cm (H) ≤ 22kg (Antenna and Case Only) Case Weight ENVIRONMENTAL Operational Wind Load 40 km/h Survival Wind Load 65 km/h Temperature -40°C to +60°C Humidity 0 to 95% ©Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... -
Page 25: 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 2022-12-15 DOC-002183 Rev A... - Page 26 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.