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SkyEdgeII Modem

 

 

 

Figure 5 – Configuration Core Keyword Skyedge 

Long name 

Level  Category 

Type 

Value 

Range 

Documentation 

SkyEdgeII Com 
Port 

String 

System 

The communications port used for serial 

connection or IP address of the Serial to 

Ethernet server for Ethernet connection. 

SkyEdgeII Com 
Port Settings 

String 

System 

The computer settings for the com port, in the 

form of Baud, Data, Stop & Parity Bits (ie: 9600 8 

1 0) for serial connection, or the port number of 

the Serial to Ethernet server for Ethernet 

connection. 

SkyEdgeII Noise 
Sample Time 

Integer 

System 

0 to 

60000 

Sample time in MS for detecting signal noise 

SkyEdgeII 
Gradient Sample 
Time 

Integer 

System 

0 to 

60 

Sample time in seconds for detecting signal 

gradient 

SkyEdgeII Lat 
Long Send Time  

String 

Modules 

Amount of time in seconds between sending 

lat/long messages to the modem 

SkyEdgeII Manual 
Latitude 

String 

Modules 

The Latitude sent to the modem when SkyEdgeII 

GPS Override is 1 

SkyEdgeII Manual 
Longitude 

String 

Modules 

The Longitude sent to the modem when 

SkyEdgeII GPS Override is 1 

SkyEdgeII 
Remove Negative 
SNR 

String 

Modules 

0 = Include negative numbers from modem 

1 = Remove negative numbers from modem 

SkyEdgeII 
Override GPS 

String 

Modules 

0 = Use controller supplied GPS Coordinates 

1 = Use manual GPS Coordinates 

SkyEdgeII Poll 
Rate 

String 

Modules 

The rate at which the controller requests data 

from the modem (1-10 samples per second) 

Summary of Contents for SkyEdgeII

Page 1: ...ide and Reference Revision R11 9 0 Documentation of the interface between the SkyEdgeII modem and the AvL Technologies AAQ antenna controller reference information and troubleshooting guide Appendix R AvL Technologies 900 159 017 ...

Page 2: ... Updates for 11 8 4 19 17 R11 9 0 WL JF Updates for 11 9 and new template Contents 1 Introduction 2 2 Setup Guide 3 2 1 Hardware 3 2 2 Software 3 2 3 Hardware Connection 4 Serial Communication Connection 4 2 3 1 Ethernet Hardware Setup 4 2 3 2 3 Configuration 5 3 1 Core Configuration 5 3 2 Target Configuration 7 3 3 Signal Configuration 7 3 4 Feed Configuration 7 4 Operation 8 4 1 Functional Overv...

Page 3: ...Figure 6 Configuration Target 7 Figure 7 Sensor Output 8 Figure 8 Device Window 9 1 Introduction The SkyEdgeII Modem is a compact design two way router and modem with DVB standards extensive IP capabilities embedded TCP HTTP and VPN acceleration This document describes the concepts required to use the SkyEdgeII module as part of the AAQ Controller In addition this document covers common issues and...

Page 4: ...rdware is required for the operation of this module SkyEdge II Modem AvL AAQ Antenna System 2 2 Software Path Main Window Help Version Info Level 0 Be sure that the Remote Client ROM and device module are at or above the versions shown below Figure 1 Version Info ...

Page 5: ...tings To enable interfacing it is not required to log in to the SkyEdgeII modem Figure 2 Serial Setup Ethernet Hardware Setup 2 3 2 When setting the system to communicate by Ethernet it an Ethernet to Serial server must be used The AAQ Controller will be connected to the port labeled AAQ on the AvL CIP Controller Interface Panel The Ethernet connection from the Ethernet to Serial server will be co...

Page 6: ...een configured as a router the Gateway must be set to 192 168 129 1 Path Main Window File Settings AAQ Network Interface Options Level 1 Figure 4 Advanced Network Settings 3 Configuration 3 1 Core Configuration Path Main Window View Configuration Core Level 4 Modify the following configuration items to enable interaction of the controller to the modem The configuration varies depending upon the ph...

Page 7: ...l noise SkyEdgeII Gradient Sample Time 4 Integer System 0 to 60 Sample time in seconds for detecting signal gradient SkyEdgeII Lat Long Send Time 4 String Modules Amount of time in seconds between sending lat long messages to the modem SkyEdgeII Manual Latitude 1 String Modules The Latitude sent to the modem when SkyEdgeII GPS Override is 1 SkyEdgeII Manual Longitude 1 String Modules The Longitude...

Page 8: ...al Sources The signal source used for the initial target scan Coarse Source 1 Choice Installed Signal Sources The signal source used for the Coarse Scan process Fine Source 1 Choice Installed Signal Sources The signal source used for the Fine Scan process 3 3 Signal Configuration No Signal configuration items exist for this module 3 4 Feed Configuration No Feed configuration items exist for this m...

Page 9: ... Figure 7 Sensor Output Item Description SkyEdgeII Detected Noise Noise level as reported by the AAQ SkyEdgeII Min Lock Signal Signal Level required for the modem to declare lock For future use SkyEdgeII Min Valid Signal Signal Level required from modem for AAQ to be able to peak For future use SkyEdgeII Rx Lock Flag indicating that the modem is locked on carrier SkyEdgeII Rx Signal This is the Do...

Page 10: ...t the modem has locked on the carrier Downlink SNR This displays the Signal To Noise ratio signal strength of the locked carrier Downlink Center Frequency This displays the center frequency of the locked carrier Tx Enabled Flag indicating whether the transmit chain has been enabled by the modem Lat Long Sent Local indication of the position of the terminal to be sent to the hub equipment Logic Tab...

Page 11: ... Serial or Ethernet cables and connections Does not find Target satellite Error popup during acquire process Acquire Failed Waiting For Device Signal Check that the AAQ is communicating with the Modem Check all RF cables and connections Check that the Target satellite is correct Check that the terminal heading latitude and longitude are correct Does not Peak on Target satellite Error popup during ...

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