Settings
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Chapter 4: Setup of the antenna
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Generic Modem
To set up the modem type Generic, do as follows:
Use the generic modem profile with any type of single beam VSAT modem.
1. Select the
BUC reference
. The setting is: TX 50 MHz
2. Use the
Predefined satellites
drop down list to select the VSAT service satellite or
enter the satellite position and polarization skew manually.
3. Enter the
Maximum inclination
for the VSAT service satellite. Normally 0° but older
satellites might have an inclination where it moves in a larger area in the sky.
4. Configure
Elevation TX cutoff
according to the country regulation. It is the low
elevation level according to the horizon where the antenna will seize transmission.
5. Configure all the data for the frequency setup and polarization for the VSAT service
satellite.
6. Select
Tracking type
for the antenna. Recommended setting is
Narrow band
and
check
Modem
at
RX frequency
.
7. Select
GNSS output
and appropriate baud rate if the modem need GPS input. GPS
NMEA strings are available on the RS-232 connector of the BDU.
8. Select
RSSI lock type
and
RSSI lock level
if the modem can supply analog RX lock
information. Input the RSSI lock to the RS-232 connector of the BDU.
9. Click the Save icon to save the VSAT profile.
Elevation TX cutoff versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power
1. At
Elevation TX cutoff
enter the minimum elevation angle for the antenna to
function in accordance with ETSI (ETSI EN 302 340) and FCC (FCC §25.205)
regulations.
Figure 4-9: Setup of Generic Modem
