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Intellian OW70L-Dac Installation & Operation User Manual

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  • Page 1 OW70L-Dac OneWeb LEO User Terminal Installation & Operation User Guide...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Intellian is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Precautions 1.1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1.2 General Precautions Chapter 2. Certifications Chapter 3. Introduction 3.1 Introduction to OW70L-Dac 3.2 OW70L-Dac Features Chapter 4. Planning Installation 4.1 Installation Precautions 4.2 Selecting Installation Site 4.2.1 Installation Location for Antenna 4.2.2 Installation Location for CNX...
  • Page 4 OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Chapter 6. Installing Indoor Unit (IDU) 6.1 CNX Dimensions 6.2 Antenna System Configuration 6.3 CNX Cable Connection 6.3.1 CNX Back Panel Connectors 6.3.2 CNX Connector Pinout Guide Chapter 7. Operating CNX 7.1 CNX Front Panel View Chapter 8.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter 11. Appendix 11.1 Appendix A. Pre-Installation Checklist 11.2 Appendix B. Tightening Torque Specification 11.3 Appendix C. Connecting power adapter for Heating Module 11.4 Appendix D. Using a lifting strap 11.5 Appendix E. Checking separately sold items 11.6 Appendix F.
  • Page 6 Figure 10: Grounding Antenna Chapter 6. Installing Indoor Unit (IDU) Figure 11: CNX Dimensions Figure 12: Dual Antenna System Configuration of OW70L-Dac (Standard) Figure 13: Dual Antenna System Configuration of OW70LH-Dac (w/ Heating Module) Figure 14: Back Panel Connectors Chapter 7. Operating CNX Figure 15: Front Panel View of CNX Chapter 8.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Precautions

    Precautions Chapter 1. Precautions Prior to installation, read this Installation Guide carefully including the safety warnings and information. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or inoperability of the terminal. Antenna installation must be provided by a suitably trained professional installation technician or by a qualified antenna installation service.

  • Page 8: General Precautions

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 1.2 General Precautions Before you use the antenna, make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements. THIS WAY UP • Place the boxes/crates on the floor with the arrow pointing up.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Certifications

    Certifications Chapter 2. Certifications This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3. Introduction

    Chapter 3. Introduction 3.1 Introduction to OW70L-Dac The OW70L-Dac is a dual parabolic terminal with a 73 cm reflector size based on a 12.3 dB/K G/T which can be operated in the OneWeb low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The OneWeb communications network comprises terrestrial gateways positioned around the globe communicating with OneWeb user terminals.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4. Planning Installation

    Planning Installation Chapter 4. Planning Installation CAUTION Be sure to complete the pre-installation checklist before you begin installing the antenna. Refer to “11.1 Appendix A. Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 56 CAUTION 4.1 Installation Precautions The User Terminal installation requires extreme precaution and safety measures given the installation environment.

  • Page 12: Minimizing Satellite Blockage

    Mount the antenna as high as possible above the ground to free up space. In open areas, the ground is the actual surface of the earth. • To use the basic antenna system you need to install two antennas. Intellian recommended Installing the antenna at least 1.6 m (62.99") away from the other antenna.

  • Page 13: Rf Hazard Precautions

    Planning Installation 4.2.4 RF Hazard Precautions The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy, which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits. To comply with current FCC RF Exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or exceeding the minimum safe distance as guided by the antenna manufacturer or supplier.

  • Page 14: System Package

    4.3 System Package 4.3.1 Outdoor Unit (ODU) The OW70L-Dac operates in a dual parabolic primary and secondary configuration. Each terminal consists of a pedestal, a reflector, RF modules and antenna control modules which are enclosed in a radome. • Pedestal: 3-axial stabilized platform for the position compensation of the antennas •...

  • Page 15: Packing List

    Planning Installation 4.3.3 Packing List Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. The User Terminal (UT) is composed of the following components. OW70L-Dac (without Heating Module) Primary Antenna Package (Box 1) Item Q'ty Size Description Primary Antenna Unit...

  • Page 16: Installer/Customer Furnished Equipment

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Before starting installation, make sure you have all the included components. The following components are added to (with Heating Module) each package. Heating Module Accessories for OW70LH-Dac (with Heating Module) Primary Antenna Package (Box 1)

  • Page 17: Unpacking System Package

    Planning Installation 4.5 Unpacking System Package Follow the steps for easy and safe unpacking. The system package consists of two packages containing the Primary Antenna Package (Box 1) and Secondary Antenna Package (Box 2). 1. Locate System Packages 2. Remove the top cover and 3.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5. Installing Outdoor Unit (Odu)

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Chapter 5. Installing Outdoor Unit (ODU) 5.1 General Requirements 5.1.1 Antenna Mounting Requirements You need to procure or fabricate a suitable mounting plate and pole to support the ODU (Outdoor Unit). Consider the following factors to select the mounting method: •...

  • Page 19: Antenna Dimensions

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.2 Antenna Dimensions Before installing the antenna unit, confirm its height and diameter (see figure below). The mounting surface and overall space occupied by the radome must be sufficient for the height and diameter of the fully constructed radome on top of its mounting base.

  • Page 20: Installing In The Vicinity Of Cellular Communications Towers

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.3 Installing in the Vicinity of Cellular Communications Towers The Intermediate frequency (IF) range of the receiver of the User Terminal is 1850-2100MHz. Therefore, should a User Terminal be installed in the vicinity of a Cellular Communications Tower operating on those frequencies, the performance of the User Terminal may by impacted by RF interference from that tower.

  • Page 21: Placing Antenna On Npm (Non-Penetrating Mount)

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.4 Placing Antenna on NPM (Non-Penetrating Mount) 5.4.1 Assembling Base Panel of NPM Check the requirement tools before assembling the NPM FASTENERS TOOLS HARDWARE IT EM DESCRIPT ION DESCRIPT ION DESCRIPT ION DESCRIPT ION M ounting Base(#A) Side Supporting Rods(# C) Ground M ounting Base(#E) DESCRIPT ION...
  • Page 22 OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 3. Assemble 2 mast poles with bolt kits. Mast pole Adjust the width along with mast pole and tighten 5/16"-18*3-1/8" Hex- the screws. head cap screw (4 ea), 5/16"- Suggest torque: 12.5 N-m 18 washer (8 ea), Max torque: 21.4 N-m...
  • Page 23 Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5. Assemble ground cable with bolt kits. Before assembly ground cable, tear off the grounding hole sticker (2 sides) 5/16"-18*1/1/4" Hex- flange screw (2 ea), 5/16"-18 kepts k-lock, nut (2 ea) Ground cable Penetrating fastener option: For directly mounting using fasteners, place appropriately fasteners, at the locations circled in the below diagram...

  • Page 24: Placing Antenna On Fine Tune Assembly

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal FAST ENERS T OOLS ITEM DESCRIPT ION 5.4.2 Placing Antenna on Fine Tune assembly Check the requirement tools before assembling the Fine Tune assembly T OOLS FAST ENERS HAR DWARE ITEM DESCRIPT ION DE SCRIPT ION...

  • Page 25: Levelling The Mounting Plate

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.4.3 Levelling the Mounting Plate 1. Put a Levelling tool on the centre of the mounting plate. Levelling tool Mounting Plate 2. Rotate and adjust up & down the plates until they are perfectly parallel to the ground using the Levelling tool.

  • Page 26: Measuring The North Point

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.4.4 Measuring the North point It needs to calibrate declination angle due to the difference between Magnetic North and True North. It is recommended to perform with antenna mounting at the same time. A. When using a magnetic compass 1.
  • Page 27 Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) C. When using a LUI 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN Port on the front panel of CNX to a LAN Port of PC. The Data LED indicator will turn Green if CNX is connected. 2.

  • Page 28: Mounting Antenna On The Mounting Plate

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.4.5 Mounting antenna on the Mounting Plate 1. Place the antenna on the mounting plate softly. 2. Locate the antenna mounting holes and roughly position the “Red triangle” on the radome towards *Magnetic North.

  • Page 29: Aligning The Antenna To The True North

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.4.6 Aligning the Antenna to the True North 1. Confirm the red triangle on the bottom of the radome and rotate the antenna to align with middle strut of base. Magnetic North 2. Mark the true north point on the mounting plate by including the declination angle using a True North indicator.

  • Page 30: Placing Concrete Blocks On Base Panels

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.4.7 Placing Concrete Blocks on Base Panels 1. Place the concrete blocks on the base panel to hold the weight of the antennas. One concrete block is 39 x 19 x 19 cm (15.3 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches) /17.56 kg (38.7 lbs).

  • Page 31: Mounting Antenna On Surface

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.5 Mounting Antenna on Surface 1. Bring the M12 x 40L hex bolts from (8 ea for Primary and Secondary). 2. Lower the antenna onto the mast, making sure the mounting holes of the antenna are aligned with those of the mast.

  • Page 32: Connecting Cable To Antenna

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.6 Connecting Cable to Antenna NOTE Make sure of the following before installing system cables. 1. All cables with connectors need to be fully secured and protected from physical damage. NOTE 2. Don’t acutely bend any cables during installation.

  • Page 33: Connecting Primary Antenna To Secondary Antenna

    NOTE Intellian recommends using included two 5M RF Cables, one 5M Ethernet Cable and one 5M Signal Cable to connect two antennas. If you need a longer cable than included, contact Intellian to purchase 10M or 20M NOTE Inter-dome cables kit.

  • Page 34: Grounding Antenna

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.7 Grounding Antenna Direct grounding for the antenna is very important for safety. Your radio hardware must be protected from lightning strikes or static electricity by grounding. When establishing your grounding system, it must comply with the safety standards in your country.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6. Installing Indoor Unit (Idu)

    • This equipment design typically applies to commercial or industrial equipment expected to be installed in locations where only adults are normally present. • This product is intended to be supplied from Intellian by a Listed Power Adapter, rated 56 V DC, 4.48 A CAUTION minimum, if need further assistance, please contact OneWeb for further information.

  • Page 36: Antenna System Configuration

    RG6(or RG11) Coax Cable: Power + Data Power Adapter (AC-DC) 250 W Figure 12: Dual Antenna System Configuration of OW70L-Dac (Standard) NOTE To connect the primary antenna to CNX, use the RG11 Coaxial Cable or better cable. The maximum cable length recommended 100 meters for RG11.

  • Page 37: Figure 13: Dual Antenna System Configuration Of Ow70Lh-Dac (W/ Heating Module)

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) Primary Antenna Secondary Antenna Includes SSM Module Outdoor Units RG6 (within 30m) or Indoor Units RG11(within 100m) Coax Cable for Heating Module RF (Rx) Cable: for Rx + Power RG6 (within 30m) or RF (Tx) Cable: for Tx F-type connector RG11(within 100m) Adaptor...

  • Page 38: Cnx Cable Connection

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 6.3 CNX Cable Connection 6.3.1 CNX Back Panel Connectors The following figure shows the CNX back panel connectors. LAN (CAT5) Coax (RG6 or RG11) Reset Power Figure 14: Back Panel Connectors 6.3.2 CNX Connector Pinout Guide Reference the following connector pinout information for the connection Ports of the CNX.
  • Page 39 Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) Coax Connectors RF F Type Female Conductor Function Inner Power + Data Outer Power Connector 6 Contact Power Plug Male Signal Return Return +56V DC +56V DC...

  • Page 40: Chapter 7. Operating Cnx

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Chapter 7. Operating CNX 7.1 CNX Front Panel View Check the connection status with the LED indicators on the front panel of CNX. POWER Indicator ETHERNET Indicator INTERNET Indicator Figure 15: Front Panel View of CNX The following table shows status indicators on the CNX.

  • Page 41: Chapter 8. Using Local User Interface (Lui)

    8.2 Requirements to Access OneWeb Web Interface The LUI can be accessible by Chrome web browser. NOTE LUI works on Chrome web browsers. (Intellian recommended using Chrome web browser when operating LUI .) NOTE...

  • Page 42: Turning On System

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.3 Turning On System The primary antenna has to be connected to the CNX and powered up in order to access the webpage. The CNX should be connected to a power adapter before connecting between the antenna and CNX.

  • Page 43: Webpage Layout

    Using Local User Interface (LUI) 8.5 Webpage Layout Once you log in, the following information and menus are displayed. 8.5.1 Navigation bar The navigation bar as shown below is the primary way being able to navigate the LUI. The navigation bar is persistent across all LUI pages.

  • Page 44: Home Page

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.5.2 Home Page The home page consists of several cards that display a high-level overview of certain components such as the UT System, Antenna, or UT Network Management. Each card has a border that, depending on the status of the subsystem, changes colour.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Cable And Antenna

    8.6.1 RF Cable Setup Intellian provides the Antenna RF Cables (LMR400, 5 m) as default. Choose the LMR 400 on the IF Cable Type and the 5 on the IF Cable Length (m) from the drop-down list. Click on Submit.

  • Page 46: Antenna Setup

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.6.3 Antenna Setup This section can be skipped if this is first time setting up the antenna. Only if the antenna is moved to a different location, select Start for Auto Pointing Assistant and click on Submit.

  • Page 47: Starting Install Menu (Install Wizard)

    Using Local User Interface (LUI) 8.7 Starting Install Menu (Install Wizard) The Install Wizard will give you a guide by going through the steps of setup for the antenna system commissioning. We highly recommend using this wizard to complete your installation and commissioning of the system.

  • Page 48: Upload Software Bundle

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.7.3 Upload Software Bundle 1.0.0 1.00 00001 SSM_1.0.0 The Upload Software Bundle page displays the current software versions running on each component. Clicking on the empty text box or the Browse button allows the upload of a Software Bundle. Until a bundle has been uploaded, the Upload button is greyed out.

  • Page 49: Upload Ephemeris Data

    Using Local User Interface (LUI) 8.7.5 Upload Ephemeris Data The Upload Ephemeris Data page is a simple file upload page. Simply click on the empty text box or the Browse button to upload an Ephemeris file. Until a file has been uploaded, the upload button is greyed out. Upon a successful upload, a success status message will be displayed, and the state can be advanced.

  • Page 50: Autonomous States

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.7.7 Autonomous States Autonomous states all display a progress bar of its progress. The following states require no action from the user aside from proceeding to the next state. All installation state is displayed, or some installation status is...

  • Page 51: Chapter 9. Specification

    Specification Chapter 9. Specification 9.1 Technical Specification 9.1.1 RF Specification Item Specification Rx Frequency Rx : 10.7 – 12.7 GHz Rx Gain Rx: 36.0 dBi (Wthout Radome) 12.2 dB/K (@ 11.8 GHz, @ >30deg. EL) Tx Frequency Tx: 14.0 – 14.5 GHz Tx Gain Tx: 38.4dBi (Without Radome)
  • Page 52 OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Item Specification GPS L1 Frequency 1574.397 – 1576.443 MHz GLONASS Frequency 1597.5515 – 1605.886 MHz Communication NMEA 0183 Protocol Reference Clock 10MHz sinusoidal reference clock output to the MIM Frequency Supply Voltage Min. 5.2 V, Max. 5.8 V Power Consumption Max.

  • Page 53: Mechanical Specification

    Specification 9.1.3 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Radome Height 770 mm (30.3") Radome Diameter Ø845 mm (33.3") Reflector Size 73 cm (28.7") Radome Color White Antenna Safety Gap 15 mm < 34 kg (75.0 lbs) with Radome Antenna Weight 33.6 kg (74.1 lbs) for Primary, 32.5 kg (71.7 lbs) for Secondary Primary Secondary 900 mm x 900 mm x 1070 mm...

  • Page 54: Environmental Specification

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 9.1.4 Environmental Specification Item Specification Operational Temperature - 40°C to + 55°C (w/ optional heating device) - 25°C to + 55°C (w/o heating device) Survival Temperature -40°C to +80°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Environment ETSI EN 300 019 Class 1.1...

  • Page 55: Chapter 10. Warranty

    Warranty periods commence from the date of shipment from Intellian facility or date of installation, whichever is sooner. Intellian Technologies warranty does not apply to a product that has been damaged and subjected to accident, abuse, misuse, non-authorized modification, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or to a product on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed.

  • Page 56: Chapter 11. Appendix

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Chapter 11. Appendix 11.1 Appendix A. Pre-Installation Checklist This pre-installation checklist describes important considerations before installing the UT. It must be completed by the certified installer to install in a safe location. Please fill out the general information below.

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Tightening Torque Specification

    Appendix 11.2 Appendix B. Tightening Torque Specification This table shows the recommended values of tightening torques. Bolt Size Tightening Torque (N m) M2.5...

  • Page 58: Appendix C. Connecting Power Adapter For Heating Module

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 11.3 Appendix C. Connecting power adapter for Heating Module There are two kinds of OW70L-Dac versions, one is OW70L-Dac without Heating Module. Another one is OW70LH-Dac pre-fitted Heating Module version. You can purchase among them and cannot buy the Heating Module kit separately.
  • Page 59 Appendix 3. Connect the power adapter and the power cord that is appropriate in your country. F-type Connector Adaptor Power Adapter Power cord...

  • Page 60: Appendix D. Using A Lifting Strap

    OW70L-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 11.4 Appendix D. Using a lifting strap When you install the antenna unit to the mounting plate (or other surfaces), you can use the lifting strap. To use the lifting strap, Refer to pictures below. (A separate purchase of the lifting strap is required.) Make sure that before installing the lifting strap on the antenna, has plenty of room.

  • Page 61: Appendix E. Checking Separately Sold Items

    Appendix 11.5 Appendix E. Checking separately sold items Refer to separately sold items list below table. Accessory Kit Part Number Part Description OW-NPM-Kit None-Penetrating Mount Kit OW-GB-1050-Kit Ground Braid Kit Accessories Part Number Part Description OW-TK-1008 Toolkit, Compression Connector OW-CIK-1010 Connector Installation Kit OW-RG11-1009 1000’...

  • Page 62: Appendix F. Important Notice Of Waterproofing Connector

    During antenna installation, it is important to ensure that once the cable is connected to the antenna, proper waterproofing of the connector must b e done with a self-amalgamating tape. If you need any assistance, please contact Intellian Technical Support (support@intelliantech.com). 11.6.2 Outline of Taping...
  • Page 63 Appendix WARNING • Note that you cannot use ordinary electrical tape to waterproof the RF connector. Only self-amalgamating tape is able to waterproof the connector properly. • Failure to do so will result in rust and corrosion to the cable and its connector and this might end up WARNING damaging the antenna.

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