Installation Manual for the Hughes Fixed Mounting
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1. yw HUGHES inmarsat Installing the Broadband Global Area Network BGAN Fixed Mount Kit Product description BGAN fixed mount kit Although the BGAN satellite modem terminal is designed for portable use the BGAN Fixed Mount Kit HNS part number 3004066 0001 allows you to permanently mount the terminal if this option is desired The fixed mount kit Figure 1 consists primarily of a tubular pole mount assembly with mounting brackets on each end The base bracket attaches to the roof or other structure and the terminal bracket attaches to the BGAN terminal Power and network cables are included This document describes how to install the BGAN Fixed Mount Kit It references the BGAN Terminal User Guide which can be downloaded from the Hughes website at www bgan Hughes com For your safety and protection read this entire manual before you attempt to use the BGAN satellite modem terminal In particular read the safety section at the end of this document carefully Figure 1 BGAN terminal with fixed mount Step A Inspecting the parts Make sure you have all parts listed on the shipment box before beginning the installation you should have following parts e Fixed Mount assembly e Tamper proof hardware e Bits and tool to install camper proof hardware e 30 m extension power cable e Grounding cable e 2 30 m Ethernet ISDN cable e Level indicator e Compass e This instruction sheet HNS 3004090 0001 The fasteners2. a distance of two meters from the front of the unit s antenna e Refer to your pacemaker product literature for information on your particular device If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place turn off your satellite terminal immediately Hearing Aids Bere A Most new models of hearing aids are immune to radio frequency interference from Satellite Terminals that are more than 2 meters away Many types of older hearing aids may be susceptible to interference making it very difficult to use them near a Terminal Should interference be experienced maintain additional separation between you and the Satellite Terminal 14 3004090 0001 Revision B 06
3. antenna is not damaged or covered with foreign material like pain or labeling When inserting the USIM SIM Do not bend or damage the contacts in any way When connecting the interface cables do not use excessive force In the vicinity of blasting work and in explosive environments AME JA Never use the satellite terminal where blasting work is in progress Observe all restrictions and follow any regulations or rules Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often but not always clearly marked Do not use the terminal while at a petrol filling station Do not use near fuel or chemicals Copyright 2005 2009 Hughes Network Systems LLC All rights reserved This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems LLC No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Hughes Network Systems LLC 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown Maryland 20876 Hughes Network Systems LLC has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document Hughes Network Systems LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice Hughes Network Systems LLC makes no 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 Trademarks Hughes and Hughes Network Syst
4. change You can then enable or disable the user SIM PIN entry from the MMI Refer to the BGAN Terminal User Guide 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 ysy om uiue jeuonoaig g aunbi4 60 60 01 retten Wwoo yesJeWwU yesuewiul oni jo upqepeae ays IIMS Jo aayuesen6 e yuasasdas you SIOP dew Syy SINES fi S4 40 Bupuonysodas sod aBesan0 gt jo suONedadxe SES gu dap dew syy OBL 09L Art D I 2001 08 09 Ay AT 0 AT OY 09 08 OL OZ Ore 091 08L aBeisA09 Nveg 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Safety information Read this safety section carefully Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary Warning symbols used in this manual AME JAN Potential radio frequency RF hazard Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury to eyes and other personal injury Ama A Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury rence A Electric Shock hazard Where you see this alert symbol and DANGER heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid electrical shock injury or death eo A A lightning strike on the terminal mounting hardware or cabling may cause death or serious injury and is likely to damage the terminal Do not employ an installation location which is likely to experience a lightning strike Warnings for satellite terminals Do not stand in front of the antenna Pro
5. al electrical codes Failure to properly ground the terminal may result in severe personal injury or death Do not attempt to ground the terminal unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with local electrical codes The terminal includes an integrated antenna For optimum performance the terminal must be accurately pointed at the satellite The instructions in this section explain how to mechanically adjust the terminal s elevation angle and azimuth These adjustments are required for pointing To point the terminal refer to Figure 3 above and locate the appropriate Antenna Angle for your location Figure 3 shows an angle of 47 for our example location of San Diego The terminal must be powered ON for pointing To adjust elevation refer to Figure 6 1 Loosen the two bolts in the curved slots on the terminal bracket 2 Read the elevation angle from the elevation scale on the terminal bracket using the red edge on the pole collar as the angle indicator View this edge through the curved slot on the terminal bracket 3 Pivot the terminal on the pole to obtain the desired elevation angle 6 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Loosen these fasteners to adjust elevation G41552 C Figure 6 Adjusting elevation To adjust azimuth refer to Figure 7 and follow these steps 1 Loosen the two bolts on the pole collar 2 Move the terminal to either side in small increments as necessary When you have maximized the signal qualit
6. cket is mounted perform the following steps 1 Insert the bubble level into the end of the pole pipe opposite the base bracket The bubble level fits into a shoulder inside the pole 2 Loosen the pole attachment fasteners at the base bracket so the pole can swivel 3 Swivel the pole until the end of the pole where the BGAN terminal will be installed is vertical as shown in Figure 1 Adjust the pipe position until the bubble is centered inside the circles on the top surface of the bubble level as shown in Figure 4 4 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 4 Tighten the pole attachment fasteners on the base bracket recs A The terminal must be grounded per local electrical codes Failure to properly ground the terminal may result in severe personal injury or death Do not attempt to ground the terminal unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with local electrical codes 5 Ground the pole according to local grounding regulations Step E Mounting the terminal bracket 1 The terminal can be mounted so its light emitting diodes LEDs and control buttons face up toward the sky or down toward the ground Orient the terminal bracket so the LEDs will face up or down depending on how they can be most easily read 2 Secure the terminal bracket to the terminal with the four provided tamper proof 20 x 1 2 inch 12 5 mm bolts A special tool with a driver bit is provided as shown in Figure 5 Note You may want to to remove t
7. ems are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 12 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Qualified service Batteries and accessories Connecting devices Pacemakers 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Ama A Do not attempt to disassemble your satellite terminal The unit does not contain consumer service components Only qualified service personnel may install or repair equipment Am A Use approved batteries and accessories only Use of non approved accessories may result in loss of performance damage to the satellite terminal fire electric shock or injury The AC power adapter is for indoor use only It has an indoor operating temperature range of 0 C to 40 C and provides an output voltage of 20 VDC Am A Never connect incompatible devices to the satellite terminal When connecting the satellite terminal to any other device read the device s User manual for detailed safety instructions rence A The various brands and models of cardiac pacemakers available exhibit a wide range of immunity levels to radio signals Therefore people who wear a cardiac pacemaker and who want to use a Satellite Terminal should seek the advice of their cardiologist If as a pacemaker user you are still concerned about interaction with the Satellite Terminal we suggest you follow these guidelines e Maintain a distance of 30 cm between the terminal and your pacemaker e Maintain
8. for securing the base bracket to the structure are not provided as part of the mounting kit Document number 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 November 16 2009 Step B Using tamper proof fasteners You can use the standard fastener hardware provided on the pole brackets or for improved security of the installation you can replace the standard fasteners with the provided tamper proof fasteners Table 1 To replace the standard fasteners with the tamper proof fasteners refer to Figure 2 1 4 20 1 4 20 x 2 25 1 4 20 1 4 20 x 2 25 Penta nut Penta screw 1 4 20 x 2 25 Penta screw at two Penta screw places to secure pole Penta nut 1 4 20 x 0 5 Penta screw at four places to secure terminal Base bracket tamper resistant fasteners Terminal bracket tamper resistant fasteners G41539 C 10 20 09 Figure 2 Tamper proof terminal and base bracket fasteners Table 1 List of tamper proof fasteners Item No Description 1 1 4 20 in Penta nut 1 4 20 x 2 25 inch Penta screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 inch Penta screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 inch Penta screw 8 1 4 Penta plus bit 1 4 Penta socket oO oO A wy N Step C Determining where to install the terminal In order for your terminal to work correctly it must be installed in a location that provides a clear unobstructed line of sight between the terminal and the satellite Any objects such as building structures or trees may degrade the quality
9. he stand by undoing the two thumb screws and take off the stand before mounting the terminal bracket Figure 5 Terminal bracket Step F Mounting the terminal bracket onto the pole 1 Slide the pole collar of the terminal bracket over the end of the pole This collar is shown in Figure 5 2 Leave the pole collar bolts loose to allow for azimuth adjustment during pointing 3 Check to make sure you can read the LEDs Step G Connecting to a network The fixed mount kit includes two 30 m RJ 45 cables for Ethernet or integrated services digital network ISDN connectivity You can also use a wireless LAN WLAN connection depending on the distance from the computer and potential interference Ground the cabling according to local grounding regulations For details see the BGAN Terminal User Guide 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Step H Connecting power 1 Use the provided 30 m extension power cable between the terminal and the AC DC adapter power provided with the terminal Connect the adapter to a power outlet Ground the cabling according to local grounding regulations 2 If you install the terminal where temperatures may be extreme less than 25 C or greater than 60 C remove the battery to prevent damage The battery is needed only for portable use If you want to use power from a compatible solar panel refer to the BGAN Terminal User Guide Step I Pointing the BGAN terminal Bere A The terminal must be grounded per loc
10. nna angle 47 Compass direction SSE 146 Signal strength 0 In pointing mode To use Inmarsat CC GC services please setup the BGAN terminal zw f inmarsat Figure 3 Using the LaunchPad tool To determine the direction from your location to the satellite that is directional aiming follow the steps below 1 2 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Refer to the Inmarsat BGAN coverage map in Figure 8 Use the LaunchPad application and find your geographical location on the map or enter the nearest city In the example shown the location is San Diego USA The compass direction of your location SSE 146 to the satellite determines the orientation of the 4 Using the compass provided align the mount so that it points in the same compass direction that you determined in step 3 above If the line of sight is clear that is no obstructions then you may use the location to attach the now aligned mount to the structure Step D Mounting the pole base bracket You may install the fixed mount on any structurally sound surface on a horizontal vertical or a sloped surface such as a roof or wall Refer to Figure 4 and follow the procedures below Base bracket Bubble level G41540 C 10 09 09 Figure 4 Base bracket and bubble level The pole is shipped attached to the base bracket Mount the base bracket of this assembly to the structure with the appropriate hardware not included Once the base bra
11. of the satellite to terminal connection To determine where to install the fixed mount and terminal you need to determine that you have both a clear unobstructed line of sight to the satellite and that your fixed mount is aimed in the approximate direction to the satellite 2 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 rece A A lightning strike on the terminal mounting hardware or cabling may cause death or serious injury and is likely to damage the terminal Do not employ an installation location which is likely to experience a lightning strike Make suitable grounding and lightning protection arrangement to minimize the possibility of injury or damage Do not employ an installation location which is likely to experience a lightning strike and make suitable grounding and lightning protection arrangements to minimize the possibility of injury or damage Professional local advice should be sought with respect to these matters Hughes accepts no liability for any injury or damage caused by lightning strikes An example of directional aiming using the BGAN LaunchPad tool is provided below in Figure 3 and a full size worksheet for your use is provide in Figure 8 Di BGAN LaunchPad 3 9 2 File Terminal BGAN services Update Help A Setup Ven 1 e up Services Support i Welcome to BGAN d d Register with network now ba Za GPS Acquiring Connectedto aan Hughes 9201 d bai Coverage Americas Ante
12. perly ground the terminal rec A This device emits radio frequency energy To avoid injury do not place head or other body parts in front of the satellite antenna when system is operational Maintain a distance of two meters or more from the front of the satellite terminal antenna Bere A The terminal must be grounded per local electrical codes Failure to properly ground the terminal may result in severe personal injury or death Do not attempt to ground the terminal unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with local electrical codes Do not operate during electrical storms 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 Bere A Operation of the satellite terminal during electrical storms may result in severe personal injury or death Disconnect the computer from the terminal and remove the power to the terminal until the storm is over General ama A Handle your satellite terminal with care The enclosure is weather resistant per IEC 60529 IP55 however do not submerge the unit Avoid exposing your satellite terminal to extreme hot or cold temperatures out the range of 25 C to 60 C Avoid placing the terminal close to cigarettes open flames or any source of heat Changes or modifications to the terminal not expressly approved by Hughes Network Systems could void your authority to operate this equipment Only use a soft damp cloth to clean the terminal To avoid impaired terminal performance please ensure the unit s
13. y as instructed in the User Guide 1 Tighten the two bolts in the curved slots on the terminal bracket to lock down the elevation adjustment Be careful not to change the terminal s orientation while tightening the bolts 2 Tighten the two bolts on the pole collar to lock down the azimuth adjustment 3 Make sure all other fasteners on both brackets are tight 3004090 0001 Revision B 06 mm SLL TTT EETA Ss G41553 C A Loosen these fasteners to adjust azimuth Figure 7 Adjusting azimuth Step J Automode If you mount the terminal where access may be difficult for example mounted high on a wall you may want the terminal to recover automatically when power is restored after a power outage To permit this set the following automatic modes after you have installed and pointed the terminal For details see the information on automatic mode in the BGAN Terminal User Guide Enable Auto ON mode so the terminal turns on automatically when power is restored after an outage Enable LED off mode so the LEDs do not light when the terminal is powered on Enable Antenna pointing bypass mode so the terminal does not need to be re pointed after power is applied Enable Automatic context activation so the terminal automatically connects to the BGAN system If the subscriber interface module SIM personal identification number PIN entry is enabled you will need to enter the PIN from the man machine interface MMI after a power
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