Intellian OneWeb LEO OW50SL-Dac Installation & Operation User Manual
Intellian OneWeb LEO OW50SL-Dac Installation & Operation User Manual

Intellian OneWeb LEO OW50SL-Dac Installation & Operation User Manual

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  • Page 1 OW50SL-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

    Table of Contents 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 OW50SL-Dac 3.2 OW50SL-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 4.2.3 Minimizing Satellite Blockage...
  • Page 4 OW50SL-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 10. Warranty Chapter 11. Appendix 11.1 Pre-Installation Checklist 11.2 Tightening Torque Specification 11.3 Connecting power adapter for Heating Module 11.4 Using a lifting strap 11.5 Checking separately sold items 11.6 Important Notice of Waterproofing Connector 11.6.1 Introduction 11.6.2 Outline of Taping 11.6.3 Procedure...
  • Page 6 OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal List of Figures Chapter 4. Planning Installation Figure 1: Minimizing Satellite Blockage (example) Figure 2: Radome and Pedestal Figure 3: Customer Network Exchange (CNX) Chapter 5. Installing Outdoor Unit (ODU) Figure 4: Antenna Dimension Figure 5: Placing Concrete Blocks on Base Panel of NPM Figure 6: Installing Sequence of Bolts Figure 7: Installing Bolts for Mounting Antenna...
  • 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

    OW50SL-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. FRAGILE •...
  • 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

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Chapter 3. Introduction 3.1 Introduction to OW50SL-Dac The OW50SL-Dac is a single parabolic terminal with a 53 cm reflector size based on a 9 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 Pre- Installation Checklist" on page 53 CAUTION 4.1 Installation Precautions The User Terminal installation requires extreme precaution and safety measures given the installation environment.
  • Page 12: Minimizing Satellite Blockage

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 4.2.3 Minimizing Satellite Blockage The ideal antenna site should have a clear view of the horizon or of the satellite with all-around clearance. Some examples of obstacles you must avoid for the directional antenna to operate effectively are: neighbouring buildings, trees, or other obstructions and power lines.
  • 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

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 4.3 System Package 4.3.1 Outdoor Unit (ODU) The OW50SL-Dac operates in a single parabolic basic configuration. The terminal consists of a pedestal, a reflector, RF modules and antenna control modules which are enclosed in a radome. •...
  • 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. OW50SL-Dac (without Heating Module) Item Q'ty Size Description OW50SL Antenna Unit User Terminal Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Installation Manual 114.2 mm x 125 mm Customer Network Exchange (CNX)
  • Page 16: Installer/Customer Furnished Equipment

    OW50SL-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 OW50SL-Dac (with Heating Module) Item Q'ty Size Description Power Adapter (AC-DC) For To convert 100-240 V AC power to +56 V DC for Heating Module...
  • 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 sub-packages that an antenna package and an accessory package. 1. Place the package in a safe 2. Open the package and remove 3.
  • Page 18: Chapter 5. Installing Outdoor Unit (Odu)

    OW50SL-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: Placing Antenna On Npm (Non-Penetrating Mount)

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.3 Placing Antenna on NPM (Non-Penetrating Mount) 5.3.1 Assembling Base Panel of NPM Check the requirement tools before assembling the NPM FASTENERS TOOLS ITEM DESCRIPTION Q'ty 5/16"-18*3-1/8" hex-head cap screw 5/16"-18*5/8"Round flat head Square screw 5/16"-18 washer 13 mm wrench 5/16"-18 nylon nut...
  • Page 21 Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 3. Assemble 2 side supporting rods with bolt kits ① 5/16"-18*3-1/8" Hex- head cap screw (3 ea) ③ 5/16"-18 washer (5 ea), ④ 5/16"-18 Nylon nut (3 ea) Side supporting rod ⑤ Bush (Ø8.5/Ø12.5*L60) Adjust the width along with mast pole and side rods tighten 4 screws.
  • Page 22 OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 4. Assemble ground cable with bolt kits. ⑥ 5/16"-18*1/1/4" Hex- flange screw (1 ea), ⑦ 5/16"-18 kepts k-lock, nut Ground cable (2 ea) Before assembly ground cable, tear off the grounding hole sticker (2 side). Penetrating fastener option: For directly mounting using fasteners, place appropriately fasteners, at the...
  • Page 23: Placing Antenna On Fine Tune Assembly

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.3.2 Placing Antenna on Fine Tune assembly Check the requirement tools before assembling the Fine Tune assembly FASTENERS TOOLS ITEM DESCRIPTION Q'ty 5/16"-18*1" Round flat head Square screw 5/16"-18 Flange nut M12*40 hex-head cap screw 13 mm wrench M12 Spring Washer M12 Washer...
  • Page 24: Levelling The Mounting Plate

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.3.3 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 25: Measuring The North Point

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.3.4 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 26 OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 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 27: Mounting Antenna On The Mounting Plate

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.3.5 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. 3. Find the M12x40L Hex. Bolt M12 Spring and Flat washer (4 ea) from the NPM Install Kit. Position the fixings &...
  • Page 28: Aligning The Antenna To The True North

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.3.6 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 29: Placing Concrete Blocks On Base Panels

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.3.7 Placing Concrete Blocks on Base Panels 1. Place the concrete blocks on the base panel to hold the weight of the antenna. 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). The area of the assembled base panel is 200 x 90 cm (78.7 x 35.4 inches).
  • Page 30: Mounting Antenna On Surface

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.4 Mounting Antenna on Surface 1. Bring the M12 x 40L Hex Head Bolt (4 ea) for antenna-mast assembly from the antenna package box. 2. Lower the antenna onto the mast, making sure the mounting holes of the antenna are aligned with those of the mast.
  • Page 31: Connecting Cable To Antenna

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.5 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. 3.
  • Page 32: Grounding Antenna

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 5.6 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 33: 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 34: Antenna System Configuration

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 6.2 Antenna System Configuration For the proper operation of your satellite communication system, it must be connected with all the provided components as shown in the figures below. The basic antenna system consists of the antenna and CNX. The Antenna Includes the SSM Module, which is capable of controlling and managing the antenna systems simultaneously.
  • Page 35: Figure 12: Antenna System Configuration Of Ow50Sl-Dac (W/ Heating Module)

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) Antenna Includes SSM Module Outdoor Units Indoor Units RG6 (within 30m) or RG11(within 100m) Coax Cable for Heating Module RG6(or RG11) Coax Cable: Power + Data Power Adapter (AC-DC) 250 W F-type connector Adaptor *Power Adapter (AC-DC) 250 W Figure 12: Antenna System Configuration of OW50SL-Dac (w/ Heating Module) NOTE Choose between the RG6 or RG11 coax cable for connecting the CNX or heating module to antenna...
  • Page 36: Cnx Cable Connection

    OW50SL-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 13: Back Panel Connectors 6.3.2 CNX Connector Pinout Guide Reference the following connector pinout information for the connection Ports of the CNX.
  • Page 37 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 38: Chapter 7. Operating Cnx

    OW50SL-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 14: Front Panel View of CNX The following table shows status indicators on the CNX.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Turning On System

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.3 Turning On System The 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. 8.4 Accessing Webpage 8.4.1 TCP/IP Connection through LAN Port The network is automatically configured by DHCP with no additional PC IP configuration.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Home Page

    OW50SL-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 43: Setting Up Cable And Antenna

    Using Local User Interface (LUI) 8.6 Setting Up Cable and Antenna This section describes how to setup the antenna. Setting up the antenna is required before “7.7 Starting Install Menu (Install Wizard)”. 8.6.1 RF Cable Setup Choose the IF Cable Type and the IF Cable Length (m) from drop-down list. The drop-down list changes depending on the cable installed.
  • Page 44: Antenna Setup

    OW50SL-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 45: 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 46: Upload Software Bundle

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 8.7.3 Upload Software Bundle 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 47: 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 48: Autonomous States

    OW50SL-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 displayed underneath the progress bar.
  • Page 49: 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: 33.4 dBi (Wthout Radome) 9.3 dB/K (@ 11.8 GHz, @ >30deg. EL) Tx Frequency Tx: 14.0 – 14.5 GHz Tx Gain Tx: 34.9 dBi (Without Radome)
  • Page 50: Mechanical & Power Specification

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal Item Specification Antenna Subsystem Four GigE RJ-45 Ethernet Interface MoCA 2.0 Encryption E-band (400-700MHz) Input Voltage Min. 52 V, Max. 59 V Operating Power Max. 30 W Output Voltage 56 VDC Output Power Max. 220 W Reset MoCA chipset and Ethernet PHY Power:...
  • Page 51: Environmental Specification

    Specification 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 Operational Temperature (CNX) 0°C to +40°C...
  • Page 52: 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 53: Chapter 11. Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 11. Appendix 11.1 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. Date of Survey: Date of Install (If different from installation date): Installer Information Customer Information...
  • Page 54: Tightening Torque Specification

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 11.2 Tightening Torque Specification This table shows the recommended values of tightening torques. Bolt Size Tightening Torque (N m) M2.5...
  • Page 55: Connecting Power Adapter For Heating Module

    Appendix 11.3 Connecting power adapter for Heating Module There are two kinds of OW50SL-Dac versions, one is OW50SL-Dac without Heating Module. Another one is OW50SL-Dac with Heating Module version. You can purchase among them and cannot buy the Heating Module kit separately. Therefore, choose the model appropriately consider your circumstances. The below steps are described for connecting cable for Heating Module.
  • Page 56 OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 3. Connect the power adapter and the power cord that is appropriate in your country. F-type Connector Adaptor Power Adapter Power cord...
  • Page 57: Using A Lifting Strap

    Appendix 11.4 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 58: Checking Separately Sold Items

    OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 11.5 Checking separately sold items Refer to separately sold items list below table. Accessory Kit Part Number Part Description OW-NPM50-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...
  • Page 59: 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 60 OW50SL-Dac - OneWeb LEO User Terminal 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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