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Keypad and display menus

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Chapter 4: Setup and operation

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The menu tree

The menu tree below shows the available menus in the Base Unit display menu system.

Figure 4-8: Menu tree in the display

ANTENNA

POINTING

POLARIZATION

GNSS

HEADING

POINTING

ANTENNA STATE

ELEVATION

AZIMUTH

SERIAL NUMBERS

VERSIONS

MODEM

TX ENABLE

RX LOCK

MODEM TYPE

PROFILE

SERIAL NUMBERS

ACU

ANTENNA

POLARIZATION

RX POLARIZATION

TX POLARIZATION

SATELLITE

POSITION

RX FREQUENCY

LNB LO

BUC LO

RX POLARIZATION

TX POLARIZATION

TX FREQUENCY

EVENTS

GNSS

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

FIX TYPE

OPERATION

DEPLOY

STOW

STOP

START

NET LED

STAT LED

TX LED

RX1 LED

RX2 LED

PWR LED

TEMP LED

FAN LED

REGULATORY INFO

MANUAL POINTING

MAIN

PROFILE

ANTENNA

MODEM

EVENTS

OPERATION

SATELLITE

NETWORK

MANUAL POINTING

AZI ELE SIG

ENALBLE/DISABLE

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION

REGULARORY INFO

FCC ID

IC ID

PORT 4 IP

PORT 4 MASK

NETWORK

PORT 1 IP

PORT 1 MASK

DEFAULT GATEWAY

HOST NAME

HVIN

Summary of Contents for 406616C-50114

Page 1: ...Cobham Public EXPLORER 6075LX User installation manual...

Page 2: ...e A S is trading as Cobham SATCOM Copyright 2020 Thrane Thrane A S All rights reserved Manufacturer address Thrane Thrane A S Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D DK 2800 Kgs Lyngby Denmark Trademark acknowledgmen...

Page 3: ...rical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers Component replacement and internal adjustm...

Page 4: ...t of the antenna reflector is 32 m when in the focal line a straight line between the feed horn and satellite based on a radiation level of 10 W m2 No hazard exists at the back of the reflector Failur...

Page 5: ...armful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te...

Page 6: ...75LX 3 3 3 3 Power on and auto pointing 3 10 3 4 To disassemble and pack the antenna 3 13 Chapter 4 Setup and operation 4 1 The web interface 4 1 4 2 Antenna mode 4 7 4 3 Local IP and WLAN 4 8 4 4 To...

Page 7: ...hnical specifications A 1 General specifications A 2 A 2 Outline drawings A 3 Appendix B System messages B 1 Event messages overview B 1 B 2 List of events B 2 Appendix C Approvals C 1 CE C 1 C 2 FCC...

Page 8: ...ure 3 14 DC power cable connector pinout 3 9 Figure 3 15 On Off button 3 11 Figure 3 16 To stow the antenna using the web interface 3 12 Figure 4 1 Web interface Dashboard 4 3 Figure 4 2 Top bar in Da...

Page 9: ...5 15 Figure 5 14 Manual pointing azimuth adjustment 5 15 Figure 5 15 Adjustment tool for azimuth and elevation adjustment 5 15 Figure 5 16 Manual pointing elevation adjustment 5 16 Figure 5 17 Display...

Page 10: ...afety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual 1 1 2 Software version This manual is intended for the EXPLORER 6075LX with...

Page 11: ...nt gives information that is important to the user e g to make the system work properly This text does not concern damage on equipment or personal safety All personnel who operate equipment or do main...

Page 12: ...nd is configured specifically for operation on the Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka band network Its user friendly design allows operators with little satellite experience to access the Inmarsat Land Xpress...

Page 13: ...ntrol unit GX modem unit keypad display and local IP ports The antenna provides a stable RF link and the built in modem provides IP services on the RF link The IP services are provided via a switch in...

Page 14: ...r in GX coverage map GX profile Automatic selection Manual 62 6E GX I 5 F1 62 6 E Green Manual 55 0W GX I 5 F2 55 0 W Light blue Manual 179 6E GX I 5 F3 179 6 E Dark blue Manual 56 5E GX I 5 F4 56 5 E...

Page 15: ...embly The RF assembly for EXPLORER 6075LX includes the BUC LNB reflector hub filter polarizer and Ka feed horn It also contains brackets that are attached to mounting blocks on the elevation arms Once...

Page 16: ...s including the antenna control unit GX modem GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System module DC power supply sensors and WLAN module in addition to environment sensing technology that self regulates s...

Page 17: ...e 4 1 Computer web interface used for configuration line up troubleshooting extended status information etc Accessed from a computer connected to Port 1 on the Base Unit For details see Configuration...

Page 18: ...rt 4 e g for system control from a PC on a corporate network Port 4 is configured as DHCP client by default The EXPLORER 6075LX has a WLAN module Access to one of the Local IP ports using WLAN must be...

Page 19: ...from Cobham SATCOM 2 3 3 Spare parts For information on available spare parts log into https sync cobham com and select the top menu Spare Parts Part number Description 403160P EXPLORER 6000 Series Po...

Page 20: ...1 What s in the box 3 1 1 To unpack Two transit cases contain the EXPLORER 6075LX Case with RF assembly and reflector petals left Case with Base Unit and antenna positioner right Figure 3 1 Transit c...

Page 21: ...ing transport If the shipping material is severely damaged or water stained request that the carrier s agent be present when opening the cases Save all packing material for future use After unpacking...

Page 22: ...PLORER 6075LX do as follows 1 Unpack the Base Unit and place it upon level ground 2 Deploy the two support legs Make sure they are far apart to obtain more stability 3 Turn the adjustment screws to mo...

Page 23: ...ets of the RF assembly down into the mounting blocks on the elevation arms 7 Re engage the thumb screws and work the RF assembly slightly back and forth until the brackets engage completely while tigh...

Page 24: ...11 Re secure the locking mechanism for each petal on the reflector hub 12 Insert latch and lock the two upper petals 13 Unpack the feed horn and screw it onto the reflector hub Figure 3 6 Locking mec...

Page 25: ...e connections Connector overview The EXPLORER 6075LX has the following connectors Figure 3 10 Connectors on antenna positioner Figure 3 11 Connectors on Base Unit front Tx connects to BUC Rx connects...

Page 26: ...power supply to the DC Power connector on the front of the Base Unit as described in the next section To connect power 3 Connect the Ethernet cables as described below Cable type Use shielded LAN cabl...

Page 27: ...ct the black wire to GND and the red wire to V from the DC power supply 3 If you are not using the supplied cable or you need to extend the cable use minimum AWG14 for the power supply wires Note By d...

Page 28: ...e to GND pin 2 This means you can only switch the EXPLORER 6075LX on and off using the Power switch on the Base Unit Connect a remote on off switch between pin 2 Enable and pin 2 GND This means that w...

Page 29: ...display faces North Southern hemisphere position the antenna so the display faces South WARNING Stay clear of the antenna Be aware of movements and pinch points especially while the antenna is being p...

Page 30: ...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 Pro...

Page 31: ...for 5 seconds Otherwise 1 Press OK and scroll to the OPERATION menu 2 Press OK again to access the menu 3 Press until STOW is selected and press OK 4 Wait until the status shows STOWED To stow the ant...

Page 32: ...orn from the Rf assembly and place it carefully in the dedicated cutout in the transport case for the RF assembly 5 Loosen the thumb screws and remove the RF assembly from the antenna positioner 6 Put...

Page 33: ...face used for configuration line up troubleshooting extended status information etc Accessed from a computer 4 1 1 Mobile web interface When you access the web interface from a smartphone or tablet yo...

Page 34: ...n page 4 11 To access the menu tap the icon in the top right corner Menu Status shows information such as system status host name position heading base orientation selected satellite profile modem etc...

Page 35: ...ce if configured 3 Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the Base Unit The default IP address is http 192 168 0 1 When the login page is displayed you know that the connection to the...

Page 36: ...and hold the left arrow key for 5 seconds 2 Wait for the very short display of Local administration followed by the event text 0807F 0 WARNING Local administration enabled This will give you temporar...

Page 37: ...functions see To deploy stow or stop the antenna on page 4 11 Examples of system status Antenna SW upload Antenna POST Power On Self Test Ready waiting for data from the modem or no satellite profile...

Page 38: ...art name Antenna part name ACU serial number Antenna serial number Software version Part names serial numbers for Base Unit and antenna software version of the VSAT system POINTING Description Azimuth...

Page 39: ...nting See Manual pointing on page 5 15 3 If you want to leave the antenna in a fixed installation select Fixed installation and click Apply This means the EXPLORER 6075LX automatically logs on to the...

Page 40: ...lows 1 Select SETTINGS Network 2 Make the necessary changes on this page and click Apply For available options for the network configuration see the table on the next page Figure 4 4 Web interface SET...

Page 41: ...b interface By default this port is configured as DHCP server and has the static IP address http 192 168 0 1 the current value can be shown in the Base Unit display NETWORK PORT 1 IP If you want a dif...

Page 42: ...al LAN port membership table The VLAN port membership table is configured by the service provider via the modem The table is useful when troubleshooting 4 3 2 To configure WLAN On the WLAN page you ca...

Page 43: ...nna using the web interface Do as follows 1 Click the button Deploy Stow or Stop in the top bar of the Configuration web interface or in the start screen of the Mobile web interface Deploy Prepare the...

Page 44: ...at fixed intervals The diagnostic report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting To set up sending a diagnostics report do as follows 1 Select SETTINGS Reportin...

Page 45: ...traps or notifications are network packets which advise the system administrator about significant events in the antenna e g alarms and system error messages They are generated by the antenna and can...

Page 46: ...gate to the page SERVICE Jog and click Activate Jog 5 When the status field shows Jogging click the arrow buttons for Azimuth or Elevation to change the offset or type in specific values and change th...

Page 47: ...t between a number of different positioning systems Do as follows 1 Select SETTINGS Navigation from the left navigation pane 2 Set the Heading Compass direction mode Figure 4 6 Web interface SERVICE N...

Page 48: ...sition mode Description GNSS GNSS module is used for current position default At GNSS select one of the following from the drop down list GPS default BEIDOU GPS BEIDOU GLONASS GPS GLONASS Manual Allow...

Page 49: ...browser and type the IP address default http 192 168 0 1 2 Enter the Administration user name and password If you do not know the password see New installation or forgotten password on page 4 4 3 Clic...

Page 50: ...No to block the guest user access to the settings Then the pages are read only changes cannot be made by the guest user Most of the items in the list are self explaining others are explained in the ta...

Page 51: ...o as follows 1 Select ADMINISTRATION Export import config 2 Click the button Browse and locate the configuration file cfg file you want to upload Then click the button Open 3 In the web interface clic...

Page 52: ...g for software recovery 2 Current menu see The menu tree on page 4 22 3 NAV Navigational information First letter G Valid position signal received from the GNSS module or g No valid GNSS fix Second l...

Page 53: ...e 2 Hold OK press to brighten or to darken display 3 Release OK to leave the brightness menu 4 9 3 Navigating the menus Use the keypad to navigate the menus Press OK or to select a menu item Use the a...

Page 54: ...le 3 SERIAL NUMBERS ACU ANTENNA POLARIZATION RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION SATELLITE POSITION RX FREQUENCY LNB LO BUC LO RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION TX FREQUENCY EVENTS EVENT 1 EVENT N GNSS LATI...

Page 55: ...em information including modem type and status for TX enable and Rx Lock Also status for the modem LEDs NETWORK Shows the IP addresses and netmasks of the local IP ports on the Base Unit and the defau...

Page 56: ...ase in relation to estimated North base orientation VERSIONS Current software version of the antenna SERIAL NUMBERS Serial numbers of the antenna and the Base Unit REGULATORY INFO Regulatory informati...

Page 57: ...address for Port 4 PORT 4 MASK Current netmask for Port 4 DEFAULT GATEWAY Current default gateway SATELLITE Description POSITION Current satellite position EVENTS Description EVENT In this menu all ac...

Page 58: ...es Detailed documentation about supported OIDs can be found in the MIB file for your VSAT system The MIB entries are grouped as shown below System configuration Navigation coordinates Antenna pointing...

Page 59: ...to require a minimum amount of regular maintenance Make the following checks on a regular basis Inspect the reflector front surface for physical damage including chips and cracks Any substantial dama...

Page 60: ...heck for a newer version at www cobham satcom Service and Support Cobham Satcom Service and Support Technical Downloads 5 Click Legal notices to display the license text for the source code of the par...

Page 61: ...list page shows a detailed list of active events and notifications including the time of the first occurrence ID and severity of the event message and a short text describing the error Active events...

Page 62: ...atically displays the parameters available for the selected VSAT modem profile For instructions how to add a modem profile see the following sections 4 Enter the data for the satellite if any 5 Click...

Page 63: ...P1dB compression on multiple frequencies and then register with the Inmarsat network During the P1dB compression the antenna will point away from the satellite and transmit on 29 GHz to 30 GHz The EX...

Page 64: ...is completed the antenna will search for the I 5 satellite with the highest elevation 8 When the antenna finds the satellite the modem will perform the necessary steps to enter the network software u...

Page 65: ...interface select SERVICE 2 Select Modem 3 Select one of the following methods to access the modem HTTP tunnel to modem port 8080 HTTPS tunnel to modem port 8443 this is the HTTPS tunnel to the iDirect...

Page 66: ...settings 4 Restart the system and wait for MDM NETOK in the display 5 1 7 Self test You can start a self test of the antenna alone or of the complete VSAT system 1 Select SERVICE Self test 2 Select Re...

Page 67: ...s for the web interface only if you wish Consult your browser help for information To disable the use of a Proxy server completely do as follows 1 In Microsoft Internet Explorer select Tools Internet...

Page 68: ...XPLORER 6075LX 1 Power up the EXPLORER 6075LX 2 Connect a PC to Port 1 Service port standard 3 Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the EXPLORER 6075LX The default IP address is http...

Page 69: ...ecover To recover from a failed software upload turn off the Base Unit and turn it on again Then repeat the upload procedure as described in Software update on page 5 10 To verify the software update...

Page 70: ...o connect to the web interface of the GX modem Software recovery safe mode If the EXPLORER 6075LX has become inoperative a software recovery update may bring it back into an operational state To make...

Page 71: ...us methods for signaling the system status There are LEDs on the front panel of the Base Unit to signal Power on off Logon and Fail Pass There is also the built in web interface of the Base Unit which...

Page 72: ...reen red or yellow or flashing green red or yellow NET LED STAT LED TX LED RX1 LED RX2 LED PWR LED TEMP LED FAN LED Fail Pass LED Steady red A fault which prevents operation is present in the system A...

Page 73: ...ely towards the satellite by turning the base of the antenna Make sure the antenna is level after movement Use a compass to find the pointing direction 4 Unscrew the cover for the azimuth adjustment p...

Page 74: ...mechanic scale on the side of the antenna positioner 12 Observe the display for appearing signal strength bars When the signal is detected slowly scan the azimuth angle back and forth to maximize the...

Page 75: ...he next section Important Leave the adjustment tool inserted in the azimuth adjustment port until you have finished using the antenna with manual pointing It keeps the antenna positioner in place hold...

Page 76: ...e adjustment tool and remount the cover 5 5 To return units for repair Should your Cobham SATCOM product fail please contact your dealer or installer or the nearest Cobham SATCOM partner You will find...

Page 77: ...98 165591 B A 1 Appendix A AAAA Technical specifications A This appendix has the following sections General specifications Outline drawings...

Page 78: ...ystem 2 Axis Positioner Mount Geometry Elevation over Azimuth Travel Azimuth Elevation 95 from stow position 0 to 88 Electrical RF Rx Type TNC 50 Ohm Tx Type N 50 Ohm Nominel Power Consumption 130W Ma...

Page 79: ...Outline drawings 98 165591 B Appendix A Technical specifications A 3 AAAA A 2 Outline drawings Figure A 1 Rear view EXPLORER 6075LX 945 753 792...

Page 80: ...Outline drawings 98 165591 B Appendix A Technical specifications A 4 AAAA Figure A 2 Side view EXPLORER 6075LX 945 634 753...

Page 81: ...Outline drawings 98 165591 B Appendix A Technical specifications A 5 AAAA Figure A 3 Top view EXPLORER 6075LX 753 634...

Page 82: ...is lit As long as an event is active it is shown in the Base Unit display and in the web interface in HELPDESK Event list or click the event icon on the DASHBOARD State the Event ID when contacting yo...

Page 83: ...tenna has entered a blocking zone 0806A 0 WARNING VMU connection The ACU has lost connection to the satellite modem 0806C 0 ERROR VMU frequency setup There is a mismatch in the frequency setup Probabl...

Page 84: ...s are different they must be identical xxxxxxx2 Master or Slave hardware does not support dual mode operation xxxxxxx3 Software version on master and slave are different they must be identical 08078 0...

Page 85: ...est 0 Azi 1 XEL 2 EL and tttt timeout type Info 0xaaaa0001 Axis aaaa did not get ready for test in time Info 0xaaaa0002 Axis aaaa test did not finish in time 08100 0 ERROR PSM low voltage 22 V The ADM...

Page 86: ...ct your service partner 0810E 0 ERROR RF calibration The RF calibration is not valid 08800 0 ERROR Internal power supply An internal power supply voltage is outside its allowed range 08801 0 ERROR Inp...

Page 87: ...s been manually switched off on the front panel Only on systems with GMU 08A04 0 WARNING iDirect modem The ACU detected a warning error in the iDirect modem Log into the modem for more information Inf...

Page 88: ...0B060 0 WARNING NMEA 0183 parse error Parse errors detected on the NMEA 0183 interface Check NMEA 0183 cable signal levels etc 0B061 0 WARNING Power supply temperature ACU Power supply temperature is...

Page 89: ...initialisation The GNSS device cannot be initialised Check cable and GNSS device 0A014 0 ERROR AMB device discovery Missing one or more of the following devices ISM DDM DMD FDM and PMM Check cables 0A...

Page 90: ...tion axis 0x00000080 Polarisation axis 0A028 0 ERROR Demodulator load The second receiver demodulator cannot be initialised and loaded correctly 0A029 0 ERROR XIM PLL lock The PLL on the VIM does not...

Page 91: ...functioning VIM or LNB 0A044 0 WARNING LNB voltage high The voltage for the LNB is too high probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM 0A047 0 ERROR VIM PLL lock The PLL of the VIM is out of lock Check t...

Page 92: ...y observed an unusual situation for temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A058 0 WARNING PMM warning The polarisation motor controller has temporarily observed an unusu...

Page 93: ...on error between PCM and BCM Check SUB D connectors and cables 0A065 0 ERROR Deploy Stow Deploy stow error The antenna did not properly unlock deploy or the stow switch never closed stow 0A066 0 ERROR...

Page 94: ...ential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu...

Page 95: ...pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire...

Page 96: ...on An independent agency of the United States government created by Congressional statute to regulate interstate communications by radio television wire satellite and cable in all 50 states the Distri...

Page 97: ...ting Diode LNB Low Noise Blockdown Converter A device used to amplify or boost the weak received signal without amplifying the noise signals hence the low noise part of LNB and to convert the high fre...

Page 98: ...that it connects via a secure channel over an insecure network SSID Service Set IDentifier An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network WLAN All wireless devices on a WLAN must use the same SS...

Page 99: ...4 3 copy 4 19 export 4 19 import 4 19 connect cables 3 7 mobile web interface 4 2 web interface 4 3 connectors 3 6 contact information 5 1 Country selecting for WLAN 4 10 D deploy manually 5 15 DHCP...

Page 100: ...ing manual 5 15 position fixed 4 15 position mode GNSS 4 16 manual 4 16 POST 5 13 Power On Self Test 5 13 power supply 2 7 protect access to settings 4 18 R radiation iv recover software update 5 11 r...

Page 101: ...t 5 2 U updating software 5 10 upload configuration 4 19 user permissions setup 4 18 W warning messages B 1 warnings 5 3 B 2 warranty 5 18 web interface connect 4 3 for smartphone or tablet 4 2 mobile...

Page 102: ...98 165591 B www cobham com satcom Cobham Public...

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