Power on and auto-pointing
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Chapter 3: Assembly & start up
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2. Press the On/Off button and step away from the antenna. Wait for the auto-acquisition
process to finish.
The antenna is fully operational when the display shows
TRACKING
and the field
MDM:
in
the upper status line shows
NETOK.
If the system has previously been set to manual pointing, auto acquisition is disabled and
you must disable manual pointing in the keypad or the web interface, see
Auto-acquisition overview
The following points describe the typical auto-pointing algorithm. The EXPLORER 6075LX
performs the following actions:
1. Detects mechanical home position for azimuth and elevation.
2. Calculates the azimuth/elevation look angles using the inputs from GNSS (GPS, Glonass
etc.), compass, accelerometer and gyroscope.
3. Sets elevation and azimuth to the calculated look angle.
4. Proceeds to maximum value on the satellite signal and achieve LOCK status.
The modem then enters the network and begins passing user traffic.
Error situation: The azimuth gear has disengaged
To protect mechanical components from damage, the azimuth gear is designed to
disengage, if it moves /- 95 deg. This may happen when manually handling the
EXPLORER 6075LX, or if an error occurs.
Figure 3-15: On/Off button
Note
When operating the terminal in cold weather allow the terminal to reach operating
temperature. Wait for the heating event in the display to disappear.
Note
As a safety precaution, the modem is automatically inhibited from transmitting
until the unit has locked on to the satellite and acquired the network.
