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©Norsat International Inc. 

(“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 

2021-08-06 050196 Rev E 

 

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 Hardware 

3.1 Case Dimensions 

CASE 

MODEL 

DIMENSIONS 

1 (Pedestal) 

Pelican iM2950 

 79.5 x 51.8 x 31 cm 

2 (Tripod, Feed, Reflector) 

Pelican iM3075 

 84.6 x 62 x 49 cm 

 

 

Case 1 

 

 

Case 2 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WAYFARER 1.2M KA-BAND

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL WAYFARER 1 2M KA BAND AUTO ACQUIRE FLY AWAY ANTENNA ...

Page 2: ...verview 8 System Overview 8 Hardware 9 3 1 Case Dimensions 9 3 2 Antenna Dimensions 10 Electrical 12 4 1 Power Supply 12 4 2 Antenna Control Unit 12 4 3 Antenna Control Unit 13 Quick Start 15 5 1 Antenna Assembly 15 5 2 Cable Connection 20 5 3 Auto Acquire 22 System Maintenance 26 Factory Reset 26 Technical Specification 27 Appendix A Magnetic Declination Map 28 ...

Page 3: ... 08 06 050196 Rev E 3 Acronyms ACU Antenna Control Unit AZ Azimuth BUC Block Upconverter CCW Counter clockwise CW Clockwise EL Elevation IFL Interfacility Link LNB Low noise Block Downconverter M C Monitor and Control OMT Orthomode Transducer POL Polarization ...

Page 4: ...teps may not apply depending on the BUC configuration 1 Check cable connectors and power cords for damage or tears Replace cables and cords as needed 2 Disconnect the terminal from its power source before you move it 3 Disconnect the terminal from its power source if you suspect a power malfunction Warning Hot Surfaces When transmitting do not touch the BUC as it may result in burns or injury Dang...

Page 5: ... You must not stand directly in the path of RF radiating devices Warning Unintentional Radio Interference This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy If you install and use the device according to the instruction manual the device will not cause harmful interference to radio communications If you operate the device in a residential area it is likely to cause harmful interfere...

Page 6: ... Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 6 List of Contents Case 1 COMPONENTS QUANTITY Pedestal Assembly ODU 1 Antenna Power Supply 1 Sensor Cable 1 Remote Cable 1 Modem Cable Optional 1 IFL Cable Optional 1 ...

Page 7: ...t International Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 7 Case 2 COMPONENTS QUANTITY Reflector Petals 8 Feed Horn 1 Leg Assembly 1 Footpad 3 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 BUC Power Supply Optional 1 ...

Page 8: ...here including mobile field offices field vehicles or directly on the ground A complete satellite solution the WAYFARER includes everything to meet your communication needs System Overview The system consists of an antenna control unit antenna drive unit I O unit GPS module beacon receiver DVB receiver compass inclinometer and other instruments Refer to the images below for the system block diagra...

Page 9: ...Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 9 Hardware 3 1 Case Dimensions CASE MODEL DIMENSIONS 1 Pedestal Pelican iM2950 79 5 x 51 8 x 31 cm 2 Tripod Feed Reflector Pelican iM3075 84 6 x 62 x 49 cm Case 1 Case 2 ...

Page 10: ... Norsat International Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 10 3 2 Antenna Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters 848 1295 1200 977 913 1192 1242 ...

Page 11: ... Norsat International Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 11 All dimensions are in millimeters 1295 ...

Page 12: ...re installed onto the ACU as shown below PORT DESCRIPTION Sensor Compass signal input from compass on reflector petal 1 One Button One button control for antenna resetting satellite pointing stowing and stopping motion without the handheld device 1 Press button and release after one beep antenna will reset and verify limit switches 2 Press button and release after two beeps antenna will start poin...

Page 13: ...ation motor feed assembly gearbox duplexer filter and LNB The polarization module s main functionality is to adjust the polarization angle and isolate the Tx Rx signal The installation of polarization module is optimized from factory to ensure best performance Should the polarization module be removed please mark the location of mounting screws on the slot beforehand GPS Receiver GPS module is ins...

Page 14: ...d 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 14 Modem Port The modem port is designed to be integrated with iDirect Modems The ACU outputs the GPS signal Adjustment Knobs Adjustment knobs for Azimuth and Elevation are available on the antenna for use in case of emergency ...

Page 15: ...e tripod by following the instructions below Release the pin from the Footpad Insert the Leg Joint into the Footpad from top Push in the button on the pin and insert from side Ensure pin goes through the mounting hole 4 Pull up the metal latch on the side of the tripod Note Ensure the latch remains pulled up until the pedestal is inserted into the tripod 5 If this is a high wind condition stake do...

Page 16: ...crews and handle face upwards while the azimuth connector faces downwards 8 Carry the pedestal by the handle at the top of the pedestal 9 Insert the azimuth connector into the tripod center 10 Ensure the pedestal sits flat onto the tripod 11 Adjust the orientation so that front points to the satellite belt Azimuth Connector Thumbscrews Handle ...

Page 17: ...nto place 13 Take out the feed assembly 14 Remove the feed cover by holding the feed collar and rotating the feed cover counterclockwise 15 Remove feed mount cover from top of pedestal Note Both exposed feed interfaces on the feed assembly and pedestal will have a matching slot and pin respectively Feed Collar Locating Pin Slot Feed Cover ...

Page 18: ...feed mount to the indented slot 17 Assemble feed to feed mount by tightening the feed collar clockwise Note At this stage the terminal should look like as follows 18 Unpack the reflector petals Note Each petal is labeled with a number from 1 to 8 with a corresponding position on the pedestal Thumb Screw Petal 1 ...

Page 19: ...tal c Lock the reflector petal into place by tightening the thumbscrew d Engage the latch between any adjacent petals by following the steps outlined in the sequence below Push in the center pin with metal handle parallel to top surface The latch will be facing the ground Rotate latch 90 degrees perpendicular to top surface Fold down latch to top surface and secure it so that petals are connected ...

Page 20: ...dem through a switch Refer to the next page for the connection diagram for both Open and Non OpenAMIP modem implementations SIGNAL ACU Port TO CABLE DC Power Input DC IN Power Supply Power Supply DC Cable Compass Data SENSOR Compass on Petal Sensor Cable Tx Signal Tx Modem Tx Port Tx Cable Red End Rx Signal Rx Modem Rx Port Rx Cable Green End GPS Data MODEM Modem Console Port Modem cable Remote Co...

Page 21: ... Norsat International Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 21 Connection Diagram for Non OpenAMIP Modem Connection Diagram for OpenAMIP Modem ...

Page 22: ...sing LinkControl Using Non OpenAMIP 1 Once the antenna is powered on and connected to the computer open LinkControl 2 Wait for all indicators in the Start page to show up as either OK or N A 3 Click LinkProfiles navigation button and ensure a Non OpenAMIP LinkProfile profile has been applied 4 Select and apply the LinkProfile if the LinkProfile is not already active ...

Page 23: ... Monitor the Actual Signal Level Reading reported while the antenna is auto acquiring a If the signal level reading is saturated at 9 99V the user may lower the magnification to avoid unoptimized pointing b If signal level reading is below the threshold during pointing the user may lower the signal level threshold or raise the magnification to avoid failure in pointing 8 Once Pointing is completed...

Page 24: ... will attempt to initiate an auto acquire and a pop up message will appear a Select Proceed to allow the auto acquire to initiate b Select Abort to prevent the auto acquire from initiating and to place the Antenna in User Controlled Mode Refer to Section 5 3 1 to perform a Non OpenAMIP auto acquire 6 Monitor the Actual Signal Level Reading reported while the antenna is auto acquiring a If the sign...

Page 25: ...nc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 25 7 Once Pointing is completed system status will show as Auto Acquire completed Note Refer to navigate to the Modem page for information on the current modem parameters ...

Page 26: ...n Clean up the transmission and lubricate if any noise Once per month 5 Inspect paint integrity of the antenna touch up when required Once per month 6 Inspect wear and tear of timing belt and lubricate gears and transmissions Replace when required Once per year 7 Calibrate compass to ensure correct heading Once per year 8 Clean the petal surface Every 3 months or required when exposed to extreme c...

Page 27: ... Tx Rx Isolation Port Isolation Tx 85 dB Rx 40dB Sidelobe 14 dB First Sidelobe Azimuth Range 200 Elevation Range 10 to 90 Polarization Range 90 Azimuth Speed 0 1 s to 3 s Elevation Speed 0 1 s to 3 s Polarization Speed 0 1 s to 1 s Feed Interface WR75 Power Supply AC110 230V 50 60Hz Rated 200W 550W Max MECHANICAL Case 1 Size 79 5cm L x 51 8cm W x 31cm H Case 1 Weight 32kg Case 2 Size 84 5cm L x 62...

Page 28: ...nal Inc Norsat All Rights Reserved 2021 08 06 050196 Rev E 28 Appendix A Magnetic Declination Map US UK World Magnetic Model Epoch 2015 0 Main Field Declination 2014 December Retrieved from http ngdc noaa gov geomag WMM ...

Page 29: ...g applications Norsat s products and services include customizable satellite components portable satellite terminals maritime solutions and satellite networks The company s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers emergency services and homeland security agencies military organizations health care providers and Fortune 1000 companies 110 4020 Viking Way R...

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