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To modify the Antenna

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Chapter 1:  Conversion to Ku-band

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Conver

sion to 

Ku

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5. Fit the Tx cable behind the reflector and connect the angled connector of the cable to 

the N-connector on the antenna. See Figure 10.

6. Take the cable harness and connect the GTC C4 connector behind the reflector.

7. Arrange the 3 cables in the cable harness together with the Tx cable and the 2 remaining 

cables from the eTRIA installation and fit them all in the protective sleeve (6 cables in 
total). The previous eTRIA cable will be reused as the Rx cable for the LNB and the GNSS 
cable is reused as is.

8. Cut some of the cable strips that hold the existing cables on the Feed arm. Leave some 

of them to hold the cables in place until the new cables are arranged.

Figure 10: Connect and arrange cables

Figure 11: Fit cables in protective sleeve

Figure 12: Cut cable strips

GTC C4 
connector

N-connector

Protective 
sleeve

Cable strips

Summary of Contents for EXPLORER 8100 Ku

Page 1: ...EXPLORER 8100 Ku Conversion Kit Hardware installation guide...

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Page 3: ...com satcom Cobham SYNC Partner Portal or from the distributor Thrane Thrane A S is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions in whole or in part of this manual...

Page 4: ...2 Tools needed 2 1 3 To modify the Antenna 3 1 3 1 To prepare the Ka eTRIA antenna 3 1 3 2 To remove the eTRIA 5 1 3 3 To connect and arrange the cables 6 1 3 4 To install the BUC 9 1 3 5 To install t...

Page 5: ...kit and check that the following items are present Ku RF assembly 8 W BUC Front and rear brackets for 8 W BUC Waveguide Flexible WR 75 60cm Cable harness for connections between antenna pedestal and...

Page 6: ...the system does not work properly notify your dealer 1 2 Prerequisites 1 2 1 Software version Before conversion update the ACU software to minimum version 1 58 1 2 2 Tools needed The following tools...

Page 7: ...te that you must stop the antenna or disconnect power as soon as the antenna is deployed before the antenna starts to scan for a satellite When you have stopped the antenna disconnect the antenna from...

Page 8: ...tenna 4 Continue to adjust the elevation until you can access all parts mounted on the Feed arm 5 Leave the hex L key in the stow lock release mechanism until you have finished conversion and stowed t...

Page 9: ...screw the four 6 mm hex screws on the eTRIA and carefully pull the eTRIA off and away from the steering pins 5 Carefully set the eTRIA aside Figure 5 Remove cable strip and tape at SMA connector for e...

Page 10: ...while supporting the reflector 2 Carefully set the reflector aside 3 Remove the dust caps on the N connector and GTC C4 connector behind the reflector 4 Arrange the Tx cable for the Ku BUC under the F...

Page 11: ...th the Tx cable and the 2 remaining cables from the eTRIA installation and fit them all in the protective sleeve 6 cables in total The previous eTRIA cable will be reused as the Rx cable for the LNB a...

Page 12: ...a final adjustment of the cables 10 Arrange the cables and work your way along the Feed arm while cutting the remaining cable strips and placing new strips loosely around all the cables Do not tighten...

Page 13: ...free end of the Feed arm 2 Mount the BUC so that the screw is facing the antenna pedestal Attach the BUC to the BUC bracket with the screw and 2 washers one large 26x5 mm and one standard M4 washer T...

Page 14: ...g screws at the front of the BUC and fit the two gaskets between bracket BUC and Waveguide bracket 6 Mount the 4 screws and tighten them to torque 2 5 Nm 7 Tighten the 4 screws for the BUC brackets to...

Page 15: ...ing away from the antenna pedestal and mount the 4 screws 2 Hex screws and 2 Torx screws 2 Connect the 4 cables for the RF assembly 2 GTC C2 connectors at the Polarization unit coded for correct place...

Page 16: ...t after tightening when the OMT and LNB are in upright position Tighten the connector to torque 1 7 Nm 4 Protect the connection with splicing tape 5 Attach the 2 cables for OMT and LNB to each other w...

Page 17: ...to make sure the cable length is sufficient 8 Attach the 2 cables for the Polarization unit with the 3 dedicated screw mount ties Use the screws already mounted on the Polarization unit to attach the...

Page 18: ...es along the way 10 Arrange any excess cable length behind the reflector 11 Cut off excess material from all the cable strips 12 Connect the free end of the Waveguide to the OMT Make sure the gasket i...

Page 19: ...tenna in the Ku system you must make the following initial configuration steps Configure the system to use the Ku feed Create and activate a satellite profile 1 4 1 Configure the system to use the Ku...

Page 20: ...te and activate your satellite profile with the web interface do as follows 1 Connect your computer to LAN 1 on the ACU start your browser and enter the IP address for the web interface default http 1...

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