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Setting up the antenna

Astra2Connect Point&Play

®

Setup Manual - page 22

Version 2.3 - January 2009

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Screw the F-connector to the wire by hand.

Repeat this procedure for all F-connectors not yet attached.

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Summary of Contents for Astra2Connect

Page 1: ...Version 2 3 January 2009 Astra2Connect Point Play Setup ref nr 26042...

Page 2: ...Safety precautions 4 Material provided in the box 6 Material you need to provide yourself 8 Installation overview 9 2 Setting up the antenna 10 Step 1 Choosing a suitable location 11 Step 2 Mounting t...

Page 3: ...ourself page 8 Follow the entire procedure When installing the antenna it is important that you follow the entire procedure step by step When pointing the antenna you may need to repeat the steps from...

Page 4: ...tenna reflector and the iLNB feed horn during transmission Do not place any part of your body in that zone while the system is on Take the necessary precautions to prevent access to the antenna by chi...

Page 5: ...her servicing to qualified service professionals Static electricity can damage the Astra2Connect modem To avoid damaging the IPmodem with static electricity always touch the grounded coaxial cable con...

Page 6: ...anuary 2009 Material provided in the box 50 mm 8 mm 6 mm 4 mm 5 mm 20 mm 16 mm 16 mm 1 1 x 3 2 x 2 2 x 4 1 x 5 1 x 9 1 x 14 1 x 15 4 x 13 1 x 17 1 x 18 1 x 19 1 x 22 1 x 21 1 x 26 1 x 20 1 x 12 4 x 16...

Page 7: ...adphone 1 4 iLNB clamp 1 18 Point Play Tool 1 5 iLNB Interactive Low Noise Block downconverter 1 19 IPmodem 1 6 Screw 50 mm M6 2 20 Coax cable 1 7 Screw 20 mm M6 1 21 Network ethernet cable 1 8 Screw...

Page 8: ...pole A Phillips head screwdriver PZ2 Open end spanners of 10 11 and 13mm Tie wraps A cutter A reliable compass A spirit level Geographical pointing data available in the Antenna Pointing Information...

Page 9: ...page 9 Installation overview The image below shows the results of a typical installation as described in the following pages Please read these pages carefully to execute the installation Rx cable iLNB...

Page 10: ...you already have a solid base made of concrete or firmly attached to a wall installing the antenna includes the following steps Step 1 Choosing a suitable location page 11 Step 2 Mounting the antenna...

Page 11: ...tenna to the IPmodem must not exceed 30 meters The coax cable included in the box is 30 meters long About your Astra2Connect Terminal For more information on the Astra2Connect Terminal refer to the se...

Page 12: ...ntenna Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 12 Version 2 3 January 2009 Step 2 Mounting the antenna pole When fixing the antenna pole on the base use a spirit level to make sure the antenna pole...

Page 13: ...e 2 pole clamps and nuts to attach the masthead to the pole If the pole is low enough you can first assemble the masthead brackets and clamps and slide the assembly over the antenna pole If the pole i...

Page 14: ...l page 14 Version 2 3 January 2009 Make sure the masthead is already pointing in the general direction of the satellite To do so use the pointing data available in the Antenna Pointing Information doc...

Page 15: ...Setting up the antenna Version 2 3 January 2009 Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 15 4 Attach the dish to the masthead with the appropriate screws and nuts...

Page 16: ...Setting up the antenna Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 16 Version 2 3 January 2009 5 Insert the feed arm in the cut away at the bottom of the dish and fix the arm with the appropriate bolts...

Page 17: ...a Version 2 3 January 2009 Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 17 6 Attach the clamp around the iLNB using the appropriate nut and bolt Do not to attach the clamp too tightly as you will need t...

Page 18: ...Setting up the antenna Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 18 Version 2 3 January 2009 7 Slide and click the iLNB clamp into the feed arm...

Page 19: ...Setting up the antenna Version 2 3 January 2009 Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 19 The antenna is mounted The result should look like the figure below...

Page 20: ...the antenna cabling Fixing the antenna cabling includes the following steps Connecting the F connectors on the coax cable page 21 Grounding the iLNB page 23 Adjusting iLNB polarisation page 24 Fixing...

Page 21: ...sibly pliers to connect the F connectors To connect an F connector to a cable 1 For the outdoor end of the cable first slide the rubber boots over the coax cable 2 Strip the coax cable as shown below...

Page 22: ...ing up the antenna Astra2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 22 Version 2 3 January 2009 5 Screw the F connector to the wire by hand Repeat this procedure for all F connectors not yet attached 1cm 0...

Page 23: ...Connect the wire to the grounding screw on the masthead and fix it using the second masthead grounding nut 3 The masthead needs to be grounded according to local regulations Consult with a licensed e...

Page 24: ...Polarisation of the iLNB allows correct data reception and transmission To adjust iLNB Interactive Low Noise Block downconverter polarisation 1 Identify the angle marker on the iLNB clamp as pointed...

Page 25: ...in the table below 3 Set the iLNB to the angle you have found in the document In the picture below you can see the different iLNB positions for the three different cities 4 Lock the iLNB in the clamp...

Page 26: ...anual page 26 Version 2 3 January 2009 Fixing the iLNB Fix the iLNB in the iLNB clamp using the Parker screw as shown below If you need to change the position of the iLNB later first remove the Parker...

Page 27: ...the cables every 50 cm 2 Put the TX and RX connectors in the appropriate TX and RX jacks on the iLNB Make sure to use the outdoor connectors with rubber boots for the iLNB The outdoor connections nee...

Page 28: ...r 1 Plug the network cable in the IPmodem s and your computer s ethernet ports You can use the network cable provided in the box or a cable of your choice 2 Connect the power adapter provided in the b...

Page 29: ...int Play Tool page 32 Setting up the Point Play Tool page 33 Rough pointing vertical elevation page 34 Rough pointing horizontal azimuth page 36 Fine pointing the antenna page 39 Checking the antenna...

Page 30: ...d to access the status page of the IPmodem 1 Make sure the IPmodem is turned on and properly connected to your computer with a network cable 2 On your computer start your internet browser for example...

Page 31: ...e satellite has only one pointing carrier you will see the page below 5 Click the Start Pointing button You can now start pointing the antenna Note Whenever you redo the pointing procedure select Ante...

Page 32: ...rwise damage to your hearing may occur Possible tones are Correct tone High uninterrupted tone correct tone The antenna points to the correct satellite and is receiving the strongest signal you have t...

Page 33: ...Point Play Tool To set up the Point Play Tool 1 Remove the TX connector from the iLNB and connect it to the Point Play Tool 2 Connect the headphone to the appropriate port of the Point Play Tool 3 Mak...

Page 34: ...ity you will have to perform these two procedures simultaneously Whenever the procedure tells you to loosen a securing bolt or nut slacken it just enough to allow the corresponding element to move fre...

Page 35: ...d point towards each other as shown in the figure above 4 While keeping the eccentric E in this position with the hex key set the dish to the elevation you found in the document Bolt 2 indicates the e...

Page 36: ...l the letters A on the eccentric and the masthead point towards each other as shown in the figure above 3 Secure the lock bolts 1 and 2 4 Loosen the bracket nuts 4 You can now move the antenna horizon...

Page 37: ...the dish horizontally until you hear the highest possible continuous pitch tone Make sure to position the antenna in the middle of this highest tone range 6 As soon as you hear this continuous high pi...

Page 38: ...eck if your compass is functioning correctly The pointing carrier selected in the IPmodem status page is not correct If so on the IPmodem status page on your computer Click Pointing completed Select A...

Page 39: ...hear a continuous high pitch tone after securing the bolts the antenna will probably have moved slightly You then need to fine point the antenna Important note The procedures relating to vertical and...

Page 40: ...Version 2 3 January 2009 Fine pointing vertical 1 Loosen bolt 1 2 Rotate the eccentric 3 until the Point Play Tool produces a continuous high pitch tone 3 Secure bolt 1 4 Place the cap 4 on bolt 2 an...

Page 41: ...a2Connect Point Play Setup Manual page 41 Fine pointing horizontal 1 Loosen the horizontal lock bolt 1 and 2 2 Rotate the eccentric 3 until the Point Play Tool produces a continuous high pitch tone 3...

Page 42: ...correctly you will hear the continuous high pitch tone again If not repeat the pointing procedure from the section Rough pointing horizontal azimuth page 36 until you obtain optimal signal 4 When the...

Page 43: ...ointing is completed you can turn off the Point Play Tool 2 Remove the TX cable from the Point Play Tool and connect it to the iLNB 3 Slide the rubber boots over the connectors 4 Use tie wraps to atta...

Page 44: ...y Setup Manual page 44 Version 2 3 January 2009 Confirming antenna pointing in the software 1 Back to your computer in the status page of the IPmodem click the Pointing Completed button Wait for ten m...

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