Installation & Commissioning Guide
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1. ANCE OBSOLETE 4 COMMI SI ONI NG Peak amp Pole Process A Carrier Wave CW must be activated in order to complete the antenna peak amp poll procedures Note This must only be done under the Satellite providers supervision Following the completion of the provider test a pressure test will be done the NOC agent and the installer will continue to talk and go through the commissioning The primary objective of commissioning is to get the new remote location into the appropriate network and optimized for that particular network CW From the iSite menu select configuration antenna alignment cross polarization Enable Status Disable Status Cross Polarization Specify Transmit Frequency RF Uplink Frequency E 3765 T _ _ _ _ BEUC LO Frequency L Band T Frequent Abszolute aloe Adjust Transmit Power Stark i 25 9 Tes Transmit Power I dE m Sherer Close Achieve the extraordinary M 4 AFRICA iDIREcT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE When confirmed to start press the start button You will be instructed to tie down the antenna or to make some small adjustments if needed to the antenna Once an acceptable isolation level is achieved the NOC will advice you to lock down the antenna Compression Test When confirmed to start press the start button and change the power setting as directed from the NOC Once the saturation level is2. AW aK MWEB AFRICA IDIRECT WE VE JUST MAD E DISTANCE OBSOLETE Installation amp Commissioning Guide DIe INFINITI series Achieve the extraordinary M E AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE 1 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE This manual provides the procedures required for an installation of the MWEB VSAT terminal on customer premises Each installer should have received a copy of the MWEB Field Service Manual prior to installation PRE INSTALL e Site Survey Tools e Site selection e Inventory e Test equipment amp Tools STANDARD INSTALLATION e Dish Installation e Dish Pointing e IFL Installation e MODEM Installation amp Configuration COMMISIONING e System Commissioning e Peak amp Pole Process e Compression Test Achieve the extraordinary M E AFRICA IDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE 2 PRE INSTALL It must be stressed that the site survey is usually the first appearance of MWEB Representatives at a customer s site The Representative is cautioned to present a neat and professional demeanor at all times Site Survey Tools In order to properly perform a site survey the following tools are necessary in addition to the Site Survey Form e Compass e Inclinometer e Digital Camera e Tape Measure Site Selection Some things to consider when performing a site survey include e Line of sight to the satellite Azimuth Elevation e Typ
3. MT 21056 admin serial gt 10 Set the PC card to one digit above the modem IP and prove connectivity by the PING command 11 Start iSite software go to file New then Modem iSite File View Help 6 3 m a E a ea laumm eeas e e 7 P f H ff 12 Right click on the modem and select Login Enter the IP of the unit from the laninfo command and enter the default password log in as Admin Achieve the extraordinary M 4 DIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE iDirect Ins MWEB Achieve the extraordinary 13 From the top menu select option file load from disc navigate to the option file sent from MWEB Africa NOC Copyright 2005 Direct Technologies Inc All Right Reserved This program is protected by copyright laws and international reatiee as described in Help About 14 After loading the option file reset the unit The unit assumes the configuration and IP s supplied by MWEB and the password will be eutelsat Check the back of the unit and ensure the RX light is green Re log into the unit and check the signal strength Ensure that the TX cable is not connected Achieve the extraordinary M lt iDirecr WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE 15 When signal is confirmed stop the Antenna Pointing program Disconnect the RX cable and reconnect the TX cable Achieve the extraordinary M 4 MWEB AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DIST
4. achieved then the NOC will reset the max power of the terminal Stop the compression test when directed by the NOC de power the modem then re power with TX and TX cables connected Ensure the RX light goes green after restarting The NOC will then multicast to the modem the latest version of software after which the modem will reset After reset the modem the following lights should be green Status RX TX once the unit locks to the network the Net light will go green on the front of the unit and the rear The unit is then ready for use Please keep the option file safe in case of a need to reload and please use iSite software to perform local checks on the unit Achieve the extraordinary Mt 4 MWEB AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE 5 FAULT FINDING e Contact vsatsupport mwebafrica com or 27 21 596 8728 e Ensure that all the necessary above mentioned steps have been thoroughly completed and have all information retrieved handy e Have a technical person on site that can assist the MWEB NOC with troubleshooting if necessary Achieve the extraordinary
5. antenna e Low Noise Block LNB Receive radio signal e TX amp RX IFL cable RG6 30m RG11 100m RG213 100m e Connectors F type N Type Equipment dependent e IDU Indoor unit e IDU mounting brackets Optional Achieve the extraordinary AW aK MWEB l AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE Test equipment and tools Make sure that you have the necessary tools and test equipment e Multi meter Voltage continuity etc e Satellite meter Spectrum Analyzer 950 1750 MHz e Two way splitter with one DC Block Pass e DC Power supply Optional e Cable Termination Tool Kit Crimping tool for RG connectors and Cable stripper e Assorted adapters F type BNC and N type e Water proofing tape Scotch Self fusing e GPS for Lat Long e Assortment of Sockets Spanners Wrenches Screw driver Allen keys etc e Laptop PC e Standard LAN Ethernet X Cable e Standard LAN Ethernet Straight Cable Achieve the extraordinary M E AFRICA IDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE 3 STANDARD INSTALLATION A standard installation will consist of the following e Assembly and installation of mount on customer premises e Provision and installation of appropriate ballast e Assembly of 1 2M 1 8M or 2 4M antenna as required on mount e Assembly and installation of outdoor electronics on antenna e Installation and termination of up to121 9M of IFL cable e Pointing peaking and co
6. e of mount to be used Non penetrating pole etc e Roof type access e FL route and length e FL Point of Entry POE e Landlord approval e Permit requirements e Hours of access e Power requirements e Conduit requirements e Grounding requirements e Location of modem e Possible civil works required Be on the look out for possible terrestrial interference especially on C Band Achieve the extraordinary M A AFRICA IDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE Inventory Perform Inventory check to verify all equipment has been received and that it is of the correct type KU Band e Antenna e Antenna Mounting Mast e Feed Horn the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT and the Transmit Reject Filter TRF e Block Up Converter BUC This is a cylinder like device with ridges that generates the transmit radio signal e BUC Bracket This is a metal unit that holds the BUC and is attached to the feed arm of the antenna e Low Noise Block LNB Receive radio signal e TX amp RX IFL cable RG6 30m RG11 100m RG213 100m e Connectors F type N Type Equipment dependent e IDU Indoor unit e IDU mounting brackets Optional C Band e Antenna e Antenna Mounting Mast e Feed Horn Circular or Linear e Block Up Converter BUC This is a cylinder like device with ridges that generates the transmit radio signal e BUC Bracket This is a metal unit that holds the BUC and is attached to the feed arm of the
7. he process and must be done with care Most of the reported problems with satellite service result from cable damage or improperly terminated cables DO NOT penetrate any roof for cable entry Use approved entry points as identified in the Site Survey Achieve the extraordinary Mt ud MWEB AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE Modem Configuration Connect an RJ 45 cable from LAN port on modem to a your PC 2 Connect the DB9 connector to the com port on your PC then RJ 45 to the console port on the Modem 3 If using XP firewall disable during installation as this stops some broadcast messages from the unit during commissioning 4 Start HyperTerminal with the following settings bits per second Em Data bits 8 ly Parity None ae Stopbits 1 x Flow control None Iv 5 Press Enter twice 6 The default user is admin and the default password is iDirect 7 On the 3000 series the username is root and the password is iDirect 8 Then type telnet 0 to get to the Laninfo prompt 9 Once logged in type the command laninfo to confirm the default IP of the modem Achieve the extraordinary M E DIRECT w E VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE AA wee Achieve the extraordinary RMT 210561 admin serial gt laninfo Address 217 10 191 113 Netmask 255 255 255 248 RMT 21056 admin serial gt RHT 21056 admin serial gt RMT 21056 admin serial gt R
8. mmissioning of the VSAT system e Verification of operation with the relevant NOC e Application testing as required by the customer e Site cleanup e Completion of the installation sheet Dish Installation Install dish as per manufacturer s instructions e Ensure level surface mount at 90 degrees e Ensure direct Line Of Sight to Satellite No obstructions Achieve the extraordinary M A AFRICA IDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE Dish Pointing e Itis assumed that the dish has been properly mounted facing the right direction with no obstruction and that the Installer has a known beacon frequency Symbol rate or a plot of the Satellites signature e Tighten all bolts on Az El slightly to allow for movement without being loose e Adjust the dish to general azimuth direction Taking magnetic declination into account e Adjust the dish to the correct elevation angle Taking the Dishes offset into account e Rotate the Feedhorn to the correct polarisation Looking towards Satellite means Clockwise During cross polarisation checks fine tuning will be made in coordination with the Hub operator e Connect Satellite meter with voltage selected to 13V e If using a Spectrum Analyser make sure to set it up as in Fig 1 Insert correct diagram Make sure the 2 way splitter blocks the DC voltage from entering the spectrum analyser e Tune the Satellite meter Spectrum analyzer to the required Beaco
9. n frequency Symbol rate of the Satellite e While observing the spectrum analyser adjust the azimuth in 2 3 degrees increments Span up to 15 degrees each side of the azimuth heading If no signals is found raise or lower the elevation and repeat scan through azimuth e Once a frequency is found confirm it is the correct satellite using the supplied beacon frequency or signature e Make fine azimuth adjustments to peak the signal tighten all azimuth bolts while verifying that the signal strength stays the same e Make fine elevation adjustments to further peak the signal tighten all elevation bolts while verifying that the signal strength stays the same Achieve the extraordinary M 4 MWEB AFRICA iDIRECT WE VE JUST MADE DISTANCE OBSOLETE Inter Facility Link IFL Cable Installation Required Tools Wire Cutters Appropriate Crimp Tools for each type of connector Scotch Brand Water Proof Tape Black UV Resistant Cable Tiers Flashlight a g 2 Philip Screw Driver F Connector Crimper RG 6 Coax Stripper 4 Coax Cable Cutter IFL Considerations The IFL cable connects the modem with the antenna A path for the IFL should have been identified and prepared during the Site Survey In some cases an easy path already exists from the roof to the data center or wherever the modem is located In other cases finding an appropriate path can be difficult In either case this is an important step in t
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