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- Page 1 4096-745 Rev. F September 21, 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Mobile Satellite Internet System GENERAL DYNAMICS SATCOM Technologies 1500 Prodelin Drive Newton NC 28658USA Phone 828-464-4141 www.gdsatcom.com...
- Page 2 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Revised Section 3.1 and general edit. 09/21/09 Edits added from April 7 input and follow-on discussions 04/30/09 R.F. Edits and added wiring instructions and diagram 02/27/09 R.F.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS GENERAL INFORMATION TERMS & GLOSSARY SYSTEM OVERVIEW SATELLITE INTERNET OVERVIEW COMPONENTS LIST COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ISP INFORMATION FRONT & REAR PANELS INSTALLATION... -
Page 4: Introduction
Section I Introduction Introduction The General Dynamics Sentinel Auto Acquire Mobile Satellite Internet System has been built to the highest standards to provide years of reliable service. It has been designed with simplicity in mind: simple to set up, simple to use and simple to maintain. It is also designed to allow easy field repair or replacement of parts if needed. -
Page 5: Terms & Glossary
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna system architecture is PC independent). The web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) is designed to provide advanced features, remote availability of diagnostic information and the downloading of updates. Complete system status is also available without a computer, with a status light that flashes Red or Yellow error codes. -
Page 6: System Overview
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Section II System Overview Satellite Internet Overview INTERNET Router Modem Network Interface Operations User Control Center Equipment Satellite Internet is simply using a satellite link for your broadband connection to the Internet instead of a wire (Cable or DSL) or wireless (Cellular) connection. -
Page 7: Components List
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Components List Sentinel System Includes: Sentinel Reflector and Pedestal Mount Sentinel Model 7000 Interface Control Equipment (ICE) GPS Antenna 120VAC Power Supply Additional Equipment Required: (customer supplied) Modem o Hughes Network Systems Model: DW7000, DW7700 or... -
Page 8: Isp Information
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna ISP Information After your Sentinel Auto Acquire Mobile Satellite Internet System has been installed, programmed, and brought online, the following information will be available from your ISP. It is recommended that you record and keep the information available. -
Page 9: Front & Rear Panels
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Front and Rear Panels Model 7000 Controller Front Panel Front Panel Interface: There are only two buttons on the front panel. The left one is the ACQUIRE/STOW button, and the right one is the HALT/RESUME button. - Page 10 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Model 7000 Controller Rear Panel The rear panel contains six connectors and a grounding post. The function of these connectors is as follows: 1) 12 Volt DC power connection Option 1: A field wire-able 12 volt battery power connector is also supplied with the ICE unit.
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Page 11: Installation Overview
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Section III Operating Instructions Installation Overview Because of the mobility of the Sentinel Antenna System, it can be installed in a variety of locations and applications; Vehicular, Trailer-Mounted, RV, Rooftop and many others. This section is not intended to answer all installation questions but to cover the basics that apply to all installs. - Page 12 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Starting at the Sentinel Antenna base unit: 1. Locate and install the supplied GPS antenna to connector labeled “GPS” on the antenna base. Place the GPS antenna in a location that allows clear view of the sky.
- Page 13 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna 10. After installing the radio assembly (see Sections 3.4 and 3.5), locate and install the provided RG-6 Coax Receive Cable installed on the feed support of the Sentinel unit to the LNB and the RG-6 Coax Transmitter Cable to the transmitter.
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Page 14: Feed Assembly - Hughesnet
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Feed Assembly – Hughesnet Interface 1. The Hughesnet transmit/receive electronics are supplied by Hughes Network Systems with the transmitter (BUC) attached to the LNB/OMT with a section of rigid waveguide as shown in the figure below. When used with the Sentinel antenna, the rigid waveguide section must be removed and replaced with the waveguide supplied with the Sentinel unit. - Page 15 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna 3. Place the assembly from step #2 into the feed cradle with the short waveguide resting in the rear support bracket. Attach the OMT flange to the flange of the feed assembly using the o-ring and hardware provided. Tighten securely.
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Page 16: Feed Assembly - Standard
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Feed Assembly – Standard Interface 1. The Sentinel standard feed assembly ships from the factory assembled for vertical polarization receive and horizontal polarization transmit. If your application requires horizontal receive polarization, remove the five screws holding the OMT to the feed horn, rotate the OMT until the indicator aligns with the marking “HORIZ. -
Page 17: Reflector Installation
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Reflector Installation 1. It is easiest to install the reflector with the antenna pedestal raised up from the stowed position to the deployed position. To accomplish this, complete the wiring connections outlined in Section 3.2 and the feed assembly outlined in Section 3.3 or 3.4... - Page 18 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna A description of the reflector mounting hardware for each size antenna is shown in the following tables. 98cm Reflector Mounting Hardware Kit Item Part Number Description Qty. 8038-020 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2.50 8038-028 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3.50...
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Page 19: Initial Power Up & Programming
GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Initial Power Up & Programming Interface Control Equipment (ICE) Front Panel Your Sentinel will arrive with factory default satellite parameters. In order to begin to use the Sentinel Antenna, you will need to program your target Satellite parameters. - Page 20 GENERAL DYNAMICS 4096-745 SATCOM Technologies SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna connect the communications coax from the back of the controller, you may skip this step to stow and re-connect the coax at this time. 7. Deploy with New Parameters – Power cycle the controller to ensure that all changes take effect.
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