Andrew Universal VSAT Transceiver
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1. Modem obstructed located indoors less than 3m from VIM or FReD INDOORS Coax Cable to Transceiver Transceiver Coax Cable to Modem OUTDOORS Antenna 14 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 4 1 ViM With the switches setup according to the requirements Installation replace the rubber boot The configured VIM may now be connected to the transceiver and modem if appropriate at this point and installation of the terminal may now be continued VIM has two connectors Figure 13 VIM and 2 labelled ports MODEM and RX Identify these ports and ensure that RX is connected only to the outdoor unit and that MODEM is connected only to the indoor unit or modem Figure 13 VIM and the 2 labelled ports and RX Installation of the electronics is now complete switch on the modem and continue with the satellite terminal setup process When power is applied to the VIM module trom the modem a red LED will light to show the operation On continuously indicates VIM is in frequency conversion mode Double flash indicates VIM is in transparent mode Single flash indicates VIM is not operating correctly 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 4 2 FReD Fitting the FReD ancillary is extremely simple There are Installation no contiguration switches The FReD device is fitted in the outbound receive path between the ODU trans ceiver and the IDU2. 4 1 VIM The switches allocated to band LO selection are Installation setup according to the table Example on left is configured for Internal Reference R is Up EEE Co Polar P is Up Universal Low 15 Up Down 2 amp 3 are Down RP123 ae RF Input GHz LO GHz IF Output MHz Position Inversion High High 1 2 3 US Domestic 11 70 12 20 13 15 950 1450 down down up Yes Euro Low 10 95 1 45 1240 950 1450 down up down Yes 11 70 12 45 13 40 950 1700 down up up Yes Universal Low 10 70 1170 975 950 1950 up down down Universal High 11 70 12 75 10 60 1100 2150 up down up No 11 20 11 70 12 65 950 1450 up up down Euro High 12 25 12 75 13 70 950 1450 up wp up Yes 10 95 1 70 12 65 950 1700 up down Yes In order to find IF output from UVT receiver ANB the following formula may be used T pA Where Tig intermediate frequency from VIM output to modem Jrrans outbound transponder frequency Jro local oscillator frequency setting on VIM Worked Examples Transponder frequency is 12 03 GHz e Using the Universal High band LO 10 60 GHz the transponder be found at 12 03 10 60 1 43 GHz e Using the US Domestic band LO 13 15 GHz the transponder can be found at 12 03 13 15 1 12 GHz 1 12 GHz 13 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation VIM or FReD located indoors Must be less than 3 m from Modem Must not be gt
3. modem Identify from the FReD module which is the MODEM modem IDU port and which is the RX RX port See Figure 14 Illustration of FReD with two labelled ports for an explanation Connect the FReD unit in line between the modem RX port and the transceiver RX port FReD Figure 14 Illustration of FReD with two labelled ports Installation of the electronics is now complete Switch on the modem and continue with the satellite terminal setup process When power is applied to the FReD module a blue LED will light to show the operation 5 Operation amp Maintenance The UVT transceiver operation is controlled by the modem No operational intervention is necessary after installation is complete If the network or system becomes unusable it is unlikely that the transceiver is the source of the problem Consult your network operator or service provider or modem indoor unit operating guide for instructions The UVT transceiver is maintenance free In the unlikely event of failure the transceiver shall be professionally removed replaced and disposed of There are no user serviceable parts or components inside Do not open the transceiver 6 Site Owner Information Ensure that the site owner information sheet is handed over to those responsible for the installation site It is important for the health and safety of the owner and for the continued high performance of the sy
4. ANDREW Andrew Corporation Earth Station Electronics Universal VSAT Transceiver UVT a nS O User and Installation Guide August 2007 Version 2 0 Table of Contents AR WW NNN ND 16 17 17 1 Introduction 11 Scope 1 2 Warnings 13 Disclaimers 2 The Universal VSAT Transceiver 2 1 Description 3 Transceiver amp Feedhorn Assembly 3 1 Assembly 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation VIM installation 4 2 Installing FReD 5 Operation amp Maintenance 6 Site Owner Information Proprietary Notice The technical data contained herein is proprietary to Andrew Corporation It is intended for use in installation and maintenance of Andrew supplied equipment This data shall not be disclosed or duplicated in whole or in part without the express written consent of Andrew Corporation 1 Introduction 1 1 Scope 1 2 Warnings 1 3 Disclaimers This document is intended to provide information of a general nature to the supplier installer and end user of the Andrew Universal VSAT Integrated Transceiver It is highly recommended that this document is fully read and understood before installation and use of the transceiver The Andrew transceiver is a professional product which should only be specitied and installed by professionals It should not be relocated from its installed position except under the supe
5. ceiver electronics to the dish antenna a feedhorn and if necessary adaptor must be attached to the transceiver Check the parts for damage especially to the 3 interfaces 2 connectors and OMT port Figure Removal of the protective connector amp port covers Removal of the adaptor kit trom its plastic wrapper completes the preparation process 3 Transceiver amp Feedhorn Assembly UVT Type TX Power RX polarization RX Polarization X Polar to TX Co Polar to TX Series 2 3 and 4 Watt Versions DRS Series 3 4 and 5 Watt Versions Yes Yes DR7 Series 6 7 8 Watt Versions Yes Yes 3 1 Assembly The adaptor transceiver interface may now be assembled 622 Figure 5 Transceiver amp adaptor showing correctly located adaptor ring With the adaptor sealing ring secured in the correct position use the four screws supplied to connect the adaptor to the transceiver as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Connecting the adaptor to the transceiver Care should be taken not fo overtighten hardware 3 Transceiver amp Feedhorn Assembly 3 1 Assembly The final task is to attach teedhorn At this point it is important to note two things e The integrity of the sealing ring e The position of the skew angle indicator which is cast into the teedhorn body itself and used to ensure polarization alignment with the satellite Figure 7 The teedhorn adaptor interface with adaptor ring Ens
6. e Kell Indoor Outdoor 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 4 1 VIM Installation and setup may be achieved in a few Installation simple steps Note that your equipment provider may have already setup the correct configuration prior to shipping of the unit in which case only the physical installation is required VIM may be installed only in the outbound receive path Note also that both VIM and FRED form a permanent part of the installation Removal of any or either of the devices after installation will alter the tunctionality of the receive path and unless properly supervised will likely result in the discontinuance of the terminal service Refer to Figure 9 ViM enabled terminal concept ee Transceiver gt Polarization Co 10 70 11 70 2 Cross 10 95 11 45 10 95 11 70 Reference 11 20 11 70 Internal 11 70 12 75 External 11 70 12 20 Outdoor 11 70 12 45 12 25 12 75 Figure 9 ViM enabled terminal concept 4 1 VIM Installation sae Select the 10 MHz Rx reference SOUICE y Select the equicd gt band LO Select required Only polarization P applies Co or X when used with Vv DR series END Universal Transceivers XR series are X polar only Select band by configuring 3 switches 1 2 and 3 See the lookup table Cross reference the switch position Versus requ
7. ired LO Some bands are spectrally inverted Consult your modem user guide to see how the modem should be configured 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation The first step in the VIM installation process is to identify the correct switch positions for the application If the modem has a reference available on the RX port it is recommended that this is used Consult your modem specification Figure 10 Flow chart describing the VIM switch setup IMPORTANT e Polarization setting for series must always be X polar e VIM supply voltage for DRS series must always be Soon e On cable runs of more than meters premium coax cable must be used with a solid copper center conductor 11 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 4 1 VIM On the under side of the VIM unit there is a rubber Installation boot Removal of this rubber boot allows access to the configuration switches Figure 11 locating the VIM configuration switches rubber boot removed re own RP123 Position Label Description Down Sets the VIM Modem source of the 10 MHz reference p Sels the Co polar Cross polar Applies only polarization to DR series Selects the See the band 3 LO band selection table For all XR series installations the P switch should be set down Figure 12 Switch layout and function table 12 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation
8. lector or modem IDU being used Included in the box set are the following items e F16X integrated VSAT transceiver e VIMIO VSAT installation module FReD10 Frequency reference device e UFAK Universal feed adaptor kit FL cable User Manual The installation of the UVT is summarized in the flow chart A more detailed breakdown of the installation sequence is provided in the following sections Select Select and correct Where VIM Coane attach interface is installed appropriate gt VIM FReD D gt set up gt feed horn or neither correct installation adaptor according switch and feed fo modem configuration horn type END Figure 1 Flow chart illustrating the UVT based ODU setup process User Manual F16X Transceiver iil FReD10 IFL Cable 3 Transceiver amp Feedhorn Assembly IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the power source the cables from the modem indoor unit before assembly of the transceiver and antenna is complete The UVT box kit contains a UFAK Universal Feed Adaptor Kit pictured Adapter Kit 3112 297 5427 0000 ANDREW Figure 2 UFAK the Universal Feed Adaptor Kit By way of example the installation sequence below demonstrates the set up of the UVT with Andrew teedhom and adaptor The principal can be easily extended to the fitting of Prodelin or Patriot feed horns and adaptors Before assembly of the trans
9. m No Yes No Advantech No Yes Yes 2 Shiron iRG Series NDSatCom hlPerion 1 iDirect 3000 5000 amp 7000 Series NDSatCom Yes No No SkyWAN Comtech EF Radyne Yes No Yes 1 Radyne Comtech EF Yes Yes No 1 Yes Yes Yes 3 STM 1910 HNS HX 200 Configuration 1 TX IFL Cable I Supplied ___ RX IFL IFL Cable io Cable hilt i Indoor z Outdoor i Configuration 2 TX IFL Cable I Supplied RXIFL IFL Cable 101111 Cable i itll I I Indoor i Outdoor I 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 10 MHz 959 9150 SatLabs IFL Reference Switching MHz RX IF Available input Protocol Modem pan hie idth DC Level RX If Port amp 22 KHz Tone Configuration Example Modem Gilat SkyEDGE XR Series Only No No Yes 1 N 7 N 1 HNS HX 150 ViaSat Linkstar amp Surfbeam a Advantech No Yes Yes 2 Shiron iRG Series NDSatCom hlPerion N N 1 iDirect 3000 5000 amp 7000 Series NDSatCom SkyWAN Comtech EF Radyne Yes No Yes 1 Radyne Comtech EF Yes Yes No 1 Yes Yes Yes 3 STM 1910 HNS HX 200 Configuration 3 TX IFL Cable i RX IFL Cable Indoor i Outdoor Configuration 4 XR Series Only IFL TXIL cobie FReD ll Supplied _____ RX IFL IFL Cable Cabl
10. rvision of a professional Observing these instructions will ensure that the Andrew transceiver offer many years of reliable service This Andrew Corporation transceiver is a professional product It contains an RF transmitter It is therefore a source of nonionizing radio frequency radiation Qualified professionals with professional equipment are required to install and contigure this unit In case of emergency disconnect the source of power for the transceiver Usually this means disconnection of the indoor unit modem from the power outlet In addition to the risk of damage or degradation to the equipment failure to observe any or all of the following instructions may result in bodily harm serious injury or even death For further safety information see the chapter entitled Site Owner Information ANDREW Corporation disclaims any liability or responsibility for damage caused as the results of misprints in this manual ANDREW Corporation disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation and maintenance practices ANDREW Corporation disclaims any liability or responsibility for violation of any legal ETSI FCC or regulatory system homologation requirements caused by the use of the UVT system components 2 2 The Universal VSAT Transceiver 2 1 Description The Universal VSAT Transceiver patent pending allows the construction of a VSAT terminal regardless of the antenna ref
11. stem that the information sheet is read and understood The site owner satety sheet is depicted on the following pages 6 Site Owner Information Take precautions to keep children and pets away from the installation site Inspect from a safe distance the installation after instances of severe weather strong winds or extreme temperatures or impact It damage is suspected disconnect the indoor unit or modem from the power outlet and seek professional advice DO NOT Look into the feedhorn or DO NOT Modify the approved feed waveguide horn and adaptor setup DO NOT DO NOT Operate the device without a feedhorn Operate the device when not securely attached to the intended antenna installation 18 6 Site Owner Information DO NOT DO NOT Use a non matched Obstruct the area antenna feedhorn between the antenna adaptor combination and the transceiver DO NOT DO NOT Attempt to dismantle Attempt to service the unit there are no or modity the user serviceable parts installation inside DO NOT Attach any objects heavy or otherwise to any part of the installation AVOID continued operation of the installation if damage to the antenna or transceiver has occurred or is suspected 19 Il 102147 EN ANDREW Corporation 2007
12. ure that the sealing ring is in place Orient the feed horn so that the zero degree skew indicator is aligned with the transmit polarization Polarization is marked on the transceiver Attach the feedhorn to the adap tor transceiver assembly 3 Transceiver amp Feedhorn Assembly 3 1 Assembly Figure 8 Connecting the to the adaptor Care should be taken not to overtighten hardware Depending on the particular modem and VSAT network setup requirements assembly of the transceiver and feed is now complete and is ready for integration with the antenna 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation Included with the UVT are two system configuration devices Deciding which to install depends on the modem being used iil Some common modems and manufacturers are listed in the following table Use the table to identity which configuration should be used then refer to the installation sections for more detailed information on how to setup and connect the device In the event that the specific modem is not listed use VIM as the default installation device 7 4 VIM FReD Selection amp Installation 10 MHz 959 9150 SatLabs IFL Reference Switching MHz RX IF Available incur Protocol On Modem DC Level RX If Port Bandwidth amp 22 KHz Configuration Example Modem Tone No Gilat SkyEDGE XR Series Only No No Yes 1 1 HNS HX 150 ViaSat Linkstar amp Surfbea
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