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Astra2Connect Point&Play
Setup
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Version 2.3 - January 2009
ref. nr: 26042

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  • Page 1 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 ref. nr: 26042...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 2 - Mounting the antenna pole..........12 Step 3 - Mounting the antenna............ 13 Step 4 - Fixing the antenna cabling ..........20 Step 5 - Pointing the antenna............29 ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Manual - page 2...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction About this guide This guide provides a step-by-step procedure to install the Astra2Connect terminal (consisting of the antenna and the IPmodem). Before installing Before starting to install the antenna, it is important to read the following sections:...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    This section lists the safety precautions to follow when installing the antenna. Safety precautions are grouped into warnings and cautions. Local regulations Always install the Astra2Connect antenna in accordance with applicable local regulations. Consult with a licensed electrician if in any doubt. Warnings A warning refers to an action or situation that could result in injury, long term health hazard or death if you do not follow the instructions.
  • Page 5 - Do not open the unit. Do not perform any servicing other than described in the installation instructions. Refer all other servicing to qualified service professionals. - Static electricity can damage the Astra2Connect modem. To avoid damaging the IPmodem with static electricity, always touch the...

  • Page 6: Material Provided In The Box

    Introduction Material provided in the box 16 mm 20 mm 50 mm 8 mm 6 mm GROUNDING KIT 4 mm 5 mm 16 mm ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 6 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 7 Screw 16 mm Power adapter iLNB grounding nut Parker Screw Masthead grounding nut Hex key Grounding screw 16 mm F-connectors Grounding wire Satellite dish CD and documentation Feed arm ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 7...

  • Page 8: Material You Need To Provide Yourself

    Antenna pole requirements - The antenna pole must be installed on a solid base and made of galvanised steel. - Minimum diameter: 40 mm. - Maximum diameter: 70 mm. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 8 Version 2.3 - January 2009...

  • Page 9: Installation Overview

    The image below shows the results of a typical installation as described in the following pages. Please read these pages carefully to execute the installation. Satellite Power supply with adapter iLNB IPmodem Antenna Rx cable Tx cable Ethernet cable ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 9...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Antenna

    Step 2 - Mounting the antenna pole (page 12) Step 3 - Mounting the antenna (page 13) Step 4 - Fixing the antenna cabling (page 20) Step 5 - Pointing the antenna (page 29) ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 10 Version 2.3 - January 2009...

  • Page 11: Step 1 - Choosing A Suitable Location

    30 meters long. About your Astra2Connect Terminal For more information on the Astra2Connect Terminal, refer to the section Getting to know your Astra2Connect Terminal in the Manual for Astra2Connect terminal (available on the CD included in the box).

  • Page 12: Step 2 - Mounting The Antenna Pole

    Step 2 - Mounting the antenna pole When fixing the antenna pole on the base, use a spirit level to make sure the antenna pole stands upright. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 12 Version 2.3 - January 2009...

  • Page 13: Step 3 - Mounting The Antenna

    - Do not attach the clamp too tightly as you will need to adjust it later on, but make sure the clamp is attached tightly enough to prevent it from sliding down the pole. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 13...
  • Page 14 - Make sure the masthead is already pointing in the general direction of the satellite. To do so, use the pointing data available in the Antenna Pointing Information document. - Make sure to attach the masthead upright to the pole. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 14 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 15 Setting up the antenna Attach the dish to the masthead with the appropriate screws and nuts. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 15...
  • Page 16 Setting up the antenna Insert the feed arm in the cut-away at the bottom of the dish and fix the arm with the appropriate bolts. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 16 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 17 Attach the clamp around the iLNB using the appropriate nut and bolt. Do not to attach the clamp too tightly as you will need to adjust it later on. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 17...
  • Page 18 Setting up the antenna Slide and click the iLNB clamp into the feed arm. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 18 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 19 Setting up the antenna The antenna is mounted. The result should look like the figure below. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 19...

  • Page 20: Step 4 - Fixing The Antenna Cabling

    - Adjusting iLNB polarisation (page 24) - Fixing the iLNB (page 26) - Connecting the iLNB to the IPmodem (page 27) - Connecting the IPmodem to your computer (page 28) ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 20 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 21 Fold the wire shielding backwards over the cable jacket. 0,4cm Cut away the plastic shield. The result should look like the following figure (example showing the indoor end of the cable). ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 21...
  • Page 22 Setting up the antenna Screw the F-connector to the wire by hand. 0,4cm Repeat this procedure for all F-connectors not yet attached. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 22 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 23 1. Grounding wire with minimum specifications: UL style 1007/1569, PVC insulated, 300V, 80°C (C.S.A. Type TR-64) 18AWG, Yellow/Green attached to 5 mm insulation supported ring terminals. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 23...
  • Page 24 Polarisation of the iLNB allows correct data reception and transmission. To adjust iLNB (Interactive Low Noise Block downconverter) polarisation: Identify the angle marker on the iLNB clamp as pointed out in picture below. angle marker ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 24 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 25 Lock the iLNB in the clamp by securing the bolt available on the iLNB. Your Country Satellite City 30˚ Moon City 179˚ Star City 120˚ 120˚ 179˚ 30˚ ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 25...
  • Page 26 Fix the iLNB in the iLNB clamp using the Parker screw as shown below. If you need to change the position of the iLNB later, first remove the Parker screw. Not doing so may result in damaging of the iLNB. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 26 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 27 The TX cable will have to be disconnected again later during the installation. Use an 11 mm spanner to fasten the connectors on the IPmodem. DC 15V iLNB iLNB RESET ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 27...
  • Page 28 Connect the power adapter provided in the box gently to the IPmodem and a wall outlet. The result should look like the figure below. DC 15V iLNB iLNB RESET to antenna ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 28 Version 2.3 - January 2009...

  • Page 29: Step 5 - Pointing The Antenna

    - Confirming antenna pointing in the software (page 44) Attention Do not stand in front of the iLNB or the antenna dish during pointing. Keep the space between the iLNB and the antenna dish clear. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 29...
  • Page 30 - If the status page contains a list with more than one pointing carrier, keep the preselected carrier. If pointing fails during the procedure, you will need to select the other pointing carrier in the list and restart the entire procedure. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 30 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 31 You can now start pointing the antenna. Note Whenever you redo the pointing procedure select Antenna Pointing in the menu bar. The button will be labelled Restart Pointing instead of Start pointing. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 31...
  • Page 32 The antenna points to a wrong satellite and receives the strongest signal so far. Very low uninterrupted tone The antenna is not pointing to a satellite and has not been pointing to the correct satellite yet. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 32 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 33 Connect the headphone to the appropriate port of the Point&Play Tool. ® Make sure the Point&Play Tool is turned on and the volume is high enough. DC 15V iLNB iLNB RESET ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 33...
  • Page 34 - While performing this vertical rough pointing, you will need to hold the antenna to prevent it from inadvertently losing its position. In the Antenna Pointing Information document, first check the elevation for the city closest to your location. Elevation ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 34 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 35 You can now remove the hex key from the eccentric E. Secure bolts (1) and (2). Do not secure the eccentric E (as you may damage it by doing so). ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 35...
  • Page 36 Antenna Pointing Information document. Use a compass if required. Attention For correct functioning of the compass, do not use it closer than 1.5 meter from metal parts. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 36 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 37 As soon as you hear this continuous high pitch tone, secure the bracket nuts (4). Do not secure the eccentric A (as you may damage it by doing so). ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 37...
  • Page 38 If so, you need to - repoint the antenna until you receive a signal; - perform the horizontal and vertical steps above until the antenna is pointing correctly towards the satellite. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 38 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 39 Important note The procedures relating to vertical and horizontal fine-pointing are described below in a sequential way. In reality, you will have to perform these procedures simultaneously. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 39...
  • Page 40 Rotate the eccentric (3) until the Point&Play Tool produces a continuous high pitch tone. Secure bolt (1). Place the cap (4) on bolt (2) and secure it with the appropriate nut. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 40 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 41 Loosen the horizontal lock bolt (1) and (2). ® Rotate the eccentric (3) until the Point&Play Tool produces a continuous high pitch tone. Secure the horizontal lock bolts (1) and (2). ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 41...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    If the status page does not reload, reboot your IPmodem as described in the Terminal User Manual. If you keep having problems with the installation, refer to the Terminal User Manual on the CD (Appendix - Troubleshooting Guide). ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 42 Version 2.3 - January 2009...
  • Page 43 Use tie-wraps to attach the cables to the feed arm. Make sure to leave some slack on the cables. The result should look like the figure below. ® Version 2.3 - January 2009 Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 43...
  • Page 44 Back to your computer, in the status page of the IPmodem, click the Pointing Completed button. Wait for ten minutes. You are now ready to surf the internet. ® Astra2Connect Point&Play Setup Manual - page 44 Version 2.3 - January 2009...

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