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ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Binding - Bound in center with black comb binding. First and last page (covers) shall be clear, see-through plastic to allow viewing of title page and last page First article printed shall be page-checked for correct format and legibility by ViaSat. Additional copies shall be randomly checked for correct format and legibility by the printing service provider.
  • Page 3 SurfBeam ® Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide ViaSat Document Number 1104460 (Rev. 001) SM2 Software Release 1.0 and higher ViaSat, Inc. 6155 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699 Tel: (760) 476-2200 Fax: (760) 929-3941 www.viasat.com...
  • Page 5 ViaSat, Inc. ViaSat, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor does it make an expressed or implied warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 7 ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Revision History Revision Rationale Release Date Affected Initial Release 23 Feb., 2011 All pages Rev. 001 1104460...
  • Page 8 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Warranty Information ViaSat, Inc. does not provide a warranty to the end user for this product. Any such warranty from ViaSat, including the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is hereby disclaimed.
  • Page 9 Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes. ViaSat, Inc. declares that this Satellite Modem is cULus Listed and is in compliance with Canadian and U.S. safety standards and complies with the RoHS directive for hazardous materials reduction.
  • Page 10 This manual contains installation and configuration information about the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU). For information on installation and configuration of the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) refer to the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation and Setup Guide, 1104467-001. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Table of Contents ANTENNA ASSEMBLY – GENERAL INFORMATION ................1-1 Tools and Hardware Required ........................1-1 ASSEMBLING A MID POLE ODU ......................2-1 Unpacking the Antenna ..........................2-1 Antenna Assembly ............................2-1 ASSEMBLING A TOP POLE ODU ......................3-1 Unpacking the Antenna ..........................3-1 Antenna Assembly ............................3-1 MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON A TRI MAST ..................4-1...
  • Page 12 ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-4. Wall and Roof Mounting Options......................4-4 Figure 4-5. Sliding Mounting Bracket Canister onto Pole or Mast................4-5 Figure 5-1. TRIA Connections ..........................5-1 Figure 6-1. ODU Installed on Mid-Pole Mount......................6-1 Figure 6-2.

  • Page 13: Antenna Assembly - General Information

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide ANTENNA ASSEMBLY – GENERAL INFORMATION Tools and Hardware Required Antenna Installation will require the use of the following tools. • Ratchet driver • No 2 Pozi-drive / Philips screw driver •...

  • Page 14: Figure 1-1. Never Rest Dish On Its Edge

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-1. Never Rest Dish on its Edge Suggested Installation Environment Note: Do not install antenna in a location where the line of sight to the satellite is blocked by trees or tall buildings.

  • Page 15: Table 1-1. Reflector Assembly Box

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Table 1-1 through Table 1-3 list components required for antenna assembly. Figure 1-2 through Figure 1-5 depict the hardware lists required for antenna assembly. Table 1-1. Reflector Assembly Box Number Description Reflector Antenna Back Bracket...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-2. Tools And Additional Materials

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-2. Tools and Additional Materials Figure 1-3. Fasteners (1 of 3) Top Pole 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-4. Mid Pole Odu Az/El Box Components (2 Of 3)

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-4. Mid Pole ODU Az/El Box Components (2 of 3) Figure 1-5. TRIA (3 of 3) There are two versions of ODU elevation bracket, one mounts in the middle of a support pole, the other mounts on the top of a pole or a tri mast assembly.
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  • Page 19: Assembling A Mid Pole Odu

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide ASSEMBLING A MID POLE ODU The mid pole ODU has clamps that allow it to be mounted on a pole. Unpacking the Antenna Remove the antenna dish and set it aside while still in its protective shipping material. Do not remove the dish until ready to install it.
  • Page 20 ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 2: Fasten Antenna Back Bracket to Elevation Plate Construct the Elevation, Azimuth, and Skew Adjustment Assembly by fastening the Skew Plate to the front of the Elevation Bracket, through the Antenna Back Bracket. Ensure that you align the A arrows.

  • Page 21: Figure 2-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly Rev. 001 1104460...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-3. Setting The Skew

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-3. Setting the Skew 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 23: Figure 2-4. Assembly Of Boom Arms

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 3: Boom Arm & TRIA Support Bracket Installation Figure 2-4. Assembly of Boom Arms Rev. 001 1104460...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-5. Assembly Of Tria Support Bracket

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Position the TRIA Support Bracket onto the ends of the Boom Arms, aligning the screw holes. To fasten the TRIA Support Bracket onto the ends of the Boom Arms, insert one M8 x 45mm Carriage Bolt into each of the four square-holes in the TRIA Support Bracket, making sure that the square shoulders on the bolt are seated in the square hole.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-6. The Tria Assembly

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-6. The TRIA Assembly Insert the four M5 Pozi-Pan Screws and M5 Spring Washers (included with the TRIA, not the ODU fasteners) into the TRIA mounting holes and thread into the TRIA Mounting Bracket (Figure 2-7).

  • Page 26: Figure 2-7. Mounting Of Tria Assembly

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-7. Mounting of TRIA Assembly. 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 27: Figure 2-8. Attaching Ground Wire To Tria

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Now run the ground wire from the TRIA connection marked GND to the ground lug (Figure 2-8) on the Elevation Plate (Figure 2-9) along the boom arm. Wrap the ground wire and boom arm with UV resistant cable ties, as shown in Figure 2-9.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-9. Attaching The Ground Wire To Boom Arm And Azimuth/Elevation Plate

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-9. Attaching the Ground Wire to Boom Arm and Azimuth/Elevation Plate. Step 5: Pole Clamp Hardware Installation Position each M8 U-Bolt through the Elevation Assembly as shown in Figure 2-10. Position the closed-hole end of the Pole Clamps onto the M8 U-Bolts, allowing the open-slot end of the Pole Clamps to hang loose.

  • Page 29: Figure 2-10. Clamping Odu Assembly To Pole

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-10. Clamping ODU Assembly to Pole Rev. 001 1104460 2-11...

  • Page 30: Figure 2-11. Tightening The Clamps

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 6: Install Antenna onto Suitable Pole With the antenna dish not yet installed, position the Antenna onto a suitable Pole as shown in Figure 2-10. Rotate each Pole Clamp to engage the slotted end of the Clamp with the other side of the U-Bolt as shown in Figure 2-10.

  • Page 31: Figure 2-12 Mounting The Boom Arms

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-12 Mounting the Boom Arms. Step 8: Elliptical Dish Installation Fasten the Elliptical Dish to Antenna Back Bracket using five M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts inserted through the front of the Dish and through the five tabs located on the rim of the Antenna Back Bracket.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-13. Initial Mounting Of Receiver Dish (1)

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-13. Initial Mounting of Receiver Dish (1) Figure 2-14. Mounting of Receiver Dish (2) 2-14 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 33: Assembling A Top Pole Odu

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide ASSEMBLING A TOP POLE ODU The top pole ODU has an elevation bracket that allows it to be mounted on the top of a pole or a tri mast assembly. Figure 3-1 shows the hardware included with a top pole ODU assembly. Unpacking the Antenna Remove the antenna dish and set it aside while still in its protective shipping material.
  • Page 34 ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 2: Fasten Antenna Back Bracket to Elevation Plate Construct the Elevation, Azimuth, and Skew Adjustment Assembly by fastening the Skew Plate to the front of the Elevation Bracket, through the Antenna Back Bracket. Ensure that you align the A arrows.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly. Rev. 001 1104460...

  • Page 36: Figure 3-3. Setting The Skew

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-3. Setting the Skew. Step 3: Boom Arm & TRIA Support Bracket Installation Assemble the boom arms and TRIA support bracket as shown in Figure 3-4. 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 37: Figure 3-4. Assembly Of Boom Arms

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-4. Assembly of Boom Arms. Rev. 001 1104460...

  • Page 38: Figure 3-5. The Tria Assembly

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-5. The TRIA Assembly. Step 4: TRIA Installation Start by removing the TRIA and the mounting hardware kit from its box. The TRIA assembly is shown in Figure 3-5. Position the TRIA onto the four mounting posts on the TRIA mounting bracket (Figure 3-6).

  • Page 39: Figure 3-6. Mounting Of Tria To Support Bracket

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-6. Mounting of TRIA to Support Bracket. Rev. 001 1104460...

  • Page 40: Figure 3-7. Attaching Ground Wire To Tria

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Now run the ground wire from the TRIA connection marked GND to the ground lug (Figure 3-7) on the Elevation Plate (Figure XX) along the boom arm. Wrap the ground wire and boom arm with UV resistant cable ties.

  • Page 41: Figure 3-8. Mounting Elevation Bracket To Pole

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 5: Pole Clamp Hardware Installation The ODU sits on top of a pole (or tri mast). Loosen the six bolts on the clamping bracket until the bracket just fits onto the pole. Tighten until the bracket is firm, but loose enough that the ODU assembly can still be turned to accomplish the initial pointing to the satellite (Figure 3-8).

  • Page 42: Figure 3-9. Mounting The Boom Arms

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 7: Attaching the Boom Arms Slide the Boom Arms into the slots at the bottom of the Antenna Back Bracket, aligning the screw holes. To fasten the Boom arm to the Antenna Back Bracket, insert one M8 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt through one M8 Washer and into each of the four screw holes in the slot and tighten with a 13mm (or 1/2") wrench (Figure 3-9).

  • Page 43: Figure 3-10. Attaching The Ground Wire To Boom Arm And Elevation Bracket

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-10. Attaching the Ground Wire to Boom Arm and Elevation Bracket. Now attach the TRIA ground wire and the earth ground wire to the elevation bracket lug, as shown in Figure 3-10. Use cable ties to secure the earth ground wire to the pole. Step 8: Elliptical Dish Installation Fasten the Elliptical Dish to Antenna Back Bracket using five M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts inserted through the front of the Dish and through the five tabs located on the rim of the Antenna...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-11. Mounting The Receiver Dish

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Note: Depending on installation situation, the receiver dish might be attached prior to mounting on pole. Figure 3-11. Mounting the Receiver Dish. 3-12 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 45: Mounting The Antenna On A Tri Mast

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON A TRI MAST After the assembly is complete, use the following steps to mount the antenna to the predetermined location. The mount must be attached to a structural member, i.e. solid wall or wall studding.

  • Page 46: Figure 4-1. Tri Mast Mounting Bracket

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-1. Tri Mast Mounting Bracket. Step 2: To attach the Mount Tube to the Mount Bracket, align the bottom hole at the base of the Mount Tube to the arched slot at the bottom of the Mount Bracket right side flange. Insert a 7.94 mm x 19.05 mm (5/16”...

  • Page 47: Figure 4-3. Attaching The Stays To The Mount Tube

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Pass a 7.94 mm x 38.1 mm (5/16” x 1.5”) UNC Carriage Bolt through the hole on the adjustable Stay on the right, both Tube Collar flange holes, and the hole in the adjustable Stay on the left. Secure with a 7.94 mm (5/16”) UNC Serrated Flange Nut, as in (Figure 4-3) and tighten using a 12.7 mm (½”) socket wrench.

  • Page 48: Figure 4-4. Wall And Roof Mounting Options

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Attention: For vertical wall mounts, fill all holes with weather-grade silicon sealer before inserting bolts or screws. For sloped roof mounts, fill all holes with the appropriate asphalt- based, synthetic-rubber, or acrylic co-polymer roof sealant (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4.

  • Page 49: Figure 4-5. Sliding Mounting Bracket Canister Onto Pole Or Mast

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-5. Sliding Mounting Bracket Canister onto Pole or Mast. Rev. 001 1104460...
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  • Page 51: Recommended Cabling And Grounding

    Note : The ODU package does not provide the grounding block. For information on installation and configuration of the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) refer to the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation and Setup Guide, 1104467-001.
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  • Page 53: Summary Of Odu Mounting Options

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide SUMMARY OF ODU MOUNTING OPTIONS Mid-Pole Mounting Configurations The ODU can be installed using a mid-pole mount (Figure 6-1) or a pole mount with optional wall or roof mounting hardware (Figure 6-2). The mid-pole configuration is designed to mount to a pre-existing pole.

  • Page 54: Figure 6-2. Odu Mid Pole Mount With Optional Wall Or Roof Mounting Hardware

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 6-2. ODU Mid Pole Mount with Optional Wall or Roof Mounting Hardware. 1104460 Rev. 001...

  • Page 55: Universal Mounting Configurations

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Universal Mounting Configurations The ODU can be installed using a universal mount suitable for wall or roof locations (Figure 6-3), or installed using a universal top mount on a pole (Figure 6-4). Figure 6-3.

  • Page 56: Top Pole Mounting Configurations

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Top Pole Mounting Configurations The ODU can also be installed as a top mount on a pole configuration. Note: The mounting pole must be securely fixed so that it does not move; if secured in the ground, use at least 120 lbs (55 kg) of concrete to stabilize the pole.

  • Page 57: Figure 6-5. Optional Pole Mount Adaptor

    ® SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 6-5. Optional Pole Mount Adaptor. Rev. 001 1104460...
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