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Q-Series

Product Presentation

15

Controls

The Q-Series is operated manually either by holding the main reflector and turning it in eleva-
tion or azimuth (rough positioning), or by turning the Fine Elevation- and Azimuth Adjusters 
(for precise, fine movements). Figure 5 shows the controls on the Q-Series.

 

Figure 5: Controller Controls and Output

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Designation

1

Course Elevation Lock

2

Fine Elevation  Adjuster

3

Course Azimuth Lock

4

Fine Elevation Adjuster

5

Leveling Bubble on Tripod (not shown)

Содержание Q Series

Страница 1: ...Instructions for Use Q Series Satellite Communications Terminal Manual Version 1 6...

Страница 2: ...PDF Revision Note Revision Date Updated DataPath contact information 1 6 2023 12 01 Software updates documented added internal modem sec tion to describe iDirect 950MP Modem and Teledyne Q Lite Modem...

Страница 3: ...Q Series Instructions for Use 3 Technical support E mail csc datapath com Phone 1 866 491 0842 USA toll free...

Страница 4: ...Q Series Instructions for Use 4 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 5: ...edyne Q Lite Modem 53 Mission Checklist 59 Introduction 59 Checklist 59 Satcom Terminal IP Settings 59 System Specifications 61 General Characteristics Band Specific 61 Transceiver Models 62 User Inte...

Страница 6: ...s 6 Aluminum 91 Stainless Steel 91 Batteries 91 Cables 91 Rubber 92 Alarms 93 Introduction 93 Glossary 97 Introduction 97 Terms and Abbreviations 97 Frequency Bands Used for Satellite Communication 10...

Страница 7: ...cription of the potential hazard The design of the warning sign complies with the guidelines in EC directive 92 58 EEC following ISO directive 3864 DO STOP The safe and reliable operation of a DataPat...

Страница 8: ...neral Use of Equipment Q Series systems are intended for satellite communication use only no other use is allowed Q Series systems must be operated only by qualified personnel who have received system...

Страница 9: ...the area The calculations indicate that At the back of the antenna there is no radiation hazard but the area should be shielded to pre vent touching the reflector surface or rim To the side of the an...

Страница 10: ...g Always use care to prevent injuries during operation Safety Covers Where applicable parts or modules used in the Q Series are protected by covers both in order to reduce environmental intrusion and...

Страница 11: ...tion infrastructure is not sufficient It is designed to function both as the transmitting part uplink and the receiving part downlink of the communications system The terminal provides RF transmit and...

Страница 12: ...ance with the manufacturer s Operating Manual Special atten tion should be given to Safety starting on page 7 NOTE Failure to use your DataPath product within the conditions detailed in this document...

Страница 13: ...box and a number of smaller components The main parts of the Q Series are shown in the dia gram below together with their designations Figure 3 Q Series Main Parts Part Name Part Name 1 Main Reflector...

Страница 14: ...tput names will be LAN ETH Part Name Type Part Name Type 1 On Off Switch 10 Breathing Valve Valve 2 LAN M C RJF IP67 11 DC Power 3 Pos Panel Mount 3 Rx IFL N f 50 Ohms 12 AC Power 3 PE C16 1 Male 4 Tx...

Страница 15: ...or azimuth rough positioning or by turning the Fine Elevation and Azimuth Adjusters for precise fine movements Figure 5 shows the controls on the Q Series Figure 5 Controller Controls and Output Desig...

Страница 16: ...anical solution for adaptation of the feed system to the correct circular polarization right hand or left hand The feed horn is the link between the antenna system and the transceiver Figure 6 shows t...

Страница 17: ...echanism to adjust the correct linear polar ization offset of the RF signals The feed horn is the link between the antenna system and the Q Series Transceiver Figure 7 shows the Q Series Transceiver K...

Страница 18: ...solution for adaptation of the feed system to the correct circular polarization right hand or left hand The feed horn is the link between the antenna system and the transceiver Figure 8 shows the Q S...

Страница 19: ...a brief introduction for most knowledgeable users The touch interface has been kept intentionally uncluttered for ease of use and swift time to air Q Series GUI Screen Overview The Q Series GUI walks...

Страница 20: ...Operation Q Series 20 NOTE Screens adopt to the configuration of the system Figure 9 Q Series GUI Screen Overview Screens adopt to the configuration of the system...

Страница 21: ...is placed level to the ground It does not have to be perfectly level If the Q series is not level it might be harder to find satellites since every movement in azimuth will affect the movement in elev...

Страница 22: ...Series The Q Series will now start its boot process This process will be completed while the next steps are performed 5 Fold out the reflector side segments 6 Lock the side segments on the back of th...

Страница 23: ...on the tripod are aligned so that the Q Series is in its starting stow position 10 Once the boot process has completed the start screen will be shown Press the right navigation arrow to proceed 11 Sel...

Страница 24: ...1 to 5 minutes for the compass to calibrate The display will indicate when the process is complete Press the right navigation arrow to proceed once the calibration process has finished The compass ca...

Страница 25: ...a Observe the TX Polarization adjustment listed on the TX Screen b The polarization degree scale is indicated on the feed horn rim Press down the polarization adjustment knob to turn the feed horn ma...

Страница 26: ...ation value from inclinometer The Green arrows will tell which direction to move Lock reflector in place by tightening Coarse Elevation Lock when coarse elevation is set 17 Loosen the Coarse Azimuth L...

Страница 27: ...rning the Fine Elevation Adjuster The maximum signal attained is displayed by the dotted green line Make sure that the signal level is matching the maximum signal line before proceeding to the next st...

Страница 28: ...the level and the EIRP will be displayed The Tx Gain can be adjusted using the 4 gain adjustment buttons The Gain is normally set with guidance from the satellite operator in combination with output...

Страница 29: ...a by maximizing the received carrier signal level found in the main lobe of the antenna 3 Simple peaking the signal level might not result in pointing that is sufficiently accurate to minimize adjacen...

Страница 30: ...ries in a hard case proceed as follows 1 Mute the transmission by clicking on the Mute button in the GUI 2 Turn off the Q Series by turning the power button 3 Disconnect the power cable from the Q Ser...

Страница 31: ...r and clamp them into place on the back leg 5 Make sure the elevation and azimuth markings on the tripod are aligned so that the Q Series is in its starting stow position 6 Fold down the subreflector...

Страница 32: ...on Q Series 32 8 Unlock the side segments on the back of the reflector 9 Fold the side segments in and latch them with the elastic band attached to the back of the reflector 10 Loosen the Course Azimu...

Страница 33: ...Operation 33 11 Lift the reflector from the tripod and place it in the hard case 12 Loosen the leg locks on the tripod braces and fold the tripod Put it in the protective bag and place the bag in the...

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Страница 35: ...nd other Settings Update Software System Software Starting the Web Server Description In order to access the Q Series Web GUI based Admin Tool the Web Server on the Q Series needs to be started 1 Conn...

Страница 36: ...onnecting the Q Series to a network When connecting a computer directly to the Q Series a static IP address needs to be set To set a static IP address turn off DHCP and manually enter the desired IP a...

Страница 37: ...ries is running and connected to the network connect a computer to that same network 2 Open a web browser and go to the unit s IP address followed by port 27015 e g 192 168 138 1 27015 NOTE When using...

Страница 38: ...ystem App version number Web Server version number Unit s IP address Setups Tab The Setups tab Figure 11 lets users administrate and create setup files to be used for trans missions The screen is divi...

Страница 39: ...escription Setup files are required to be able to transmit using the Q Series Follow the steps below to create setup files with the correct parameters for the mission the Q Series is to be used for Pr...

Страница 40: ...Q Series Admin Tool Q Series 40 Figure 12 Creating a New Setup File The Select Hardware section appears in the right column...

Страница 41: ...hardware is chosen the sections for the other parameters appear 3 Fill out the required parameters General Setup Name Satellite Longitude 10 MHz reference source Transceiver Unit Parameters BUC LO Fr...

Страница 42: ...e column 5 The new setup file will now appear in the list on the left Updating Software Description The QCT Complete Software package is updated with this function Procedure 1 Go to the Update Softwar...

Страница 43: ...Software NOTE Update the Web Server browser page in order to be connect to the terminal again 3 Power off the unit and then power on To secure the correct operation after the SW upgrade the unit shou...

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Страница 45: ...Materials Tools and Equipment Vacuum cleaner with soft brush Small brush for connectors and caps Lint free cloth Torx wrench T 10 T 20 Desiccator tool Materials Vaseline spray Taerosol PR Bajol or si...

Страница 46: ...e Maintenance Before Use Preventive Maintenance Daily Under no circumstances should the system be tested with transmission indoors or near reflective surfaces such as walls Part Procedure Whole System...

Страница 47: ...or replaced Scratches on the reflectors backsides will not affect the transmission quality Cables Check that cables and connectors are intact and in good condi tions Part Procedure Transceiver Remove...

Страница 48: ...Basic Maintenance Q Series 48 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 49: ...e two currently available modem options include iDirect 950MP Modem Teledyne Q Lite Modem iDirect 950MP Modem Controller Parts Overview The Controller holds all the Q Series s electronics including th...

Страница 50: ...15 latlong_timeout 120 tx_handshake_enabled 1 Pointing To be able to use the QCT GUI for the pointing guidance and LED display in the GUI the TX handshake needs to be enabled The set up file needs to...

Страница 51: ...w is a sample tuning page Figure 17 Tuning Page Transmit Page Shown below is a sample Transmit page Figure 18 Transmit Page The transmit page LEDs are as follows LED GUI 950MP Label ST STATUS RX Recei...

Страница 52: ...nables the modem console connectivity Modem power Button makes it possible to power cycle the modem in order to follow the iDirect instructions for recovery Admin Page Shown below is the Admin Page Fi...

Страница 53: ...1 Controller Outputs 1 On Off Switch 2 LAN M C RJF IP67 3 PAYLOAD POE Q Lite LAN 4 PAYLOAD Q Lite LAN 5 GNSS Ant 2 QMA f 50 Ohm 6 GNSS Ant 1 QMA f 50 Ohm 7 Rx Monitor BNC f 50 Ohm 8 10 MHz Out BNC f 5...

Страница 54: ...CT SW supports the Cross Pole Test from the touch screen It is also possible to use the Q lite memory Configurations from the QCT screen Up to 20 memory configurations can be supported The modem can a...

Страница 55: ...P address is normally set to the default but can be changed under the Admin page Figure 25 Admin Feature Access Set Up To be able to use the QCT GUI with the integrated modem a set up file with correc...

Страница 56: ...te handbook or press help in the Web GUI for the modem The Configurations must be correctly done to be supported by the QCT Bridged M C must not be selected Figure 28 Q Lite IP Bridge Mode Setting Sel...

Страница 57: ...Q Series Modems 57 Figure 29 Q Lite BUC LNB Settings TX and RX frequencies will now be for the Satellite Carrier frequencies Figure 30 Q Lite Service Settings...

Страница 58: ...is page shows the status of the modem Demodulator and Transmitter The transmitter can be un muted and Output power can be adjusted from its setting in the set up file There is a button to load Modem c...

Страница 59: ...tion Checklist Check the configuration and any necessary adjustments before operating the system or leav ing on a mission X and Ka band polarization and polarization The feed system is mounted with re...

Страница 60: ...Mission Checklist Q Series 60 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 61: ...cal Aperture 0 9x0 59 m 35 4 23 2 in Antenna Model Designation Q Series Antenna System 90 Antenna Positioning Manual positioning assisted by GUI and hardware through inclinometer magnetic and GNSS com...

Страница 62: ...P midband 47 9 dBW Pmax lin Circular reversible Q Series Transceiver Ku 15 W Frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz Gain at midband 38 6 dBi G T at 20 elevation 17 5 dB K Frequency 13 75 14 5 GHz Gain at midband 40...

Страница 63: ...s X band Ku band Ka band RF Frequency range 7 25 7 75 GHz 10 7 12 75 GHz 20 2 21 2 GHz Local oscillator frequency 6 3 GHz 9 75 10 35 11 05 GHz 19 2 GHz IFL Frequency range 950 1450 MHz 950 1700 MHz 10...

Страница 64: ...tability over 24h 1 0 dB 0 5 dB 1 1 dB Gain stability over temp 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 2 0 dB Gain flatness full band 2 0 dB 2 0 dB 2 0 dB Tx XPD AR within 1 dB contour AR 1 0 dB XPD 30 dB AR 1 0 dB General Ch...

Страница 65: ...band max 10 m s 22 3 mph 20 m s 44 7 mph with inte grated wind stays Electronic Compass and Inclinometer Characteristics Update rate Up to 5 Hz Heading Accuracy 0 5 RMS 0 70 Resolution 0 1 Pitch Rang...

Страница 66: ...ontroller L band Characteristics Controller model designation Q Series Controller L band LAN M C RJ45 Ethernet port Rx IFL output N f connector 50 ohm Tx IFL output N f connector 50 ohm Rx monitor BNC...

Страница 67: ...Q Series System Diagrams 67 System Diagrams The Q Series system diagram is shown on the following page...

Страница 68: ...System Diagrams Q Series 68 Q Series System Diagram Figure 34 System Block Diagram Q Series L band...

Страница 69: ...ion knob and turn the LNB counterclockwise until it is in its horizontal position Only for Ku band transceivers 2 Disengage the Rx cable from the cable holder on the transceiver Only for X and Ku band...

Страница 70: ...captive screws fixing the transceiver to the feed arm 8 Fold the feed arm down again and lift out the transceiver Figure 36 Removing the Transceiver 9 When mounting the transceiver fasten the bottom l...

Страница 71: ...the Q Series Tools Hex wrench 2 5 mm and 3 mm 1 Locate the OMT Polarizer and using the Hex wrench remove the eight 8 screws fastening it to the feed system 2 Using the Hex wrench locate the eight 8 s...

Страница 72: ...r 8 Using the eight 8 screws re attach the waveguide to the RF Filter 9 Using the eight 8 screws re attach the waveguide to the BUC Changing Ka band Circular Polarization Prerequisites Find a clean wo...

Страница 73: ...it to the feed system Figure 37 Screws on OMT 2 Remove the two 2 screws from the top of the Polarizer Figure 38 Hex Screws on Top of Polarizer 3 Pull out feedhorn carefully so that waveguide located o...

Страница 74: ...igure 39 Feedhorn and Waveguide Shown Figure 40 Feedhorn Polarizer Shown Removed 4 Check the end of the feedhorn to be sure the rubber seal ring sits in the groove Do not re install the horn if the ri...

Страница 75: ...r right Figure 42 Polarizer Turned to the Proper Position Facing Up 6 Re install the Feedhorn Polarizer using the two 2 hex screws Do not overtighten 7 Re install the OMT interface using the four 4 he...

Страница 76: ...Change Transceivers Q Series 76 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 77: ...ces the Surface mounting kit is needed This is part number 107 500 Spikes Used on semi soft possibly tilted surfaces in calm weather Triangular feet and tent pins Used on soft possibly tilted surface...

Страница 78: ...ch Deploy the Q Series as usual including the support legs when using the various terminal feet Spikes Intended use Semi soft possibly tilted surfaces in calm weather Typical surfaces are asphalt conc...

Страница 79: ...aces are car rooftops Temperature range 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Figure 46 Suction Cups The suction cups shall be screwed into the mounting holes in the tripod legs To fasten the cups screw them int...

Страница 80: ...ended use Exposed positions like a table top in calm to windy condition Figure 47 Strap for Q Series The straps are used to strap the Q Series to the surface in exposed positions or on a high table or...

Страница 81: ...Q Series Surface Mounting Kit Option 81 Figure 48 Strapping the Q Series...

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Страница 83: ...his chapter provides additional details to the information in Chapter 2 Product Presentation Product Parts and Definitions Product Parts Table Part Procedure Description Q Series Gregorian dual optics...

Страница 84: ...Construction Details Q Series 84 Dimensions packed mm Dimensions operating mm Product Parts Table Part Procedure Description...

Страница 85: ...and Azimuth Heading is the direction of the baseplate It is used to calculate a relative azimuth to the satellite Azimuth is the antenna pointing direction in the horizontal plane measured in 0 360 c...

Страница 86: ...polarization The Q Series Transceiver X has a mechanical solution for adaptation of the feed system to the correct circular polarization right hand or left hand The feed horn is the link between the a...

Страница 87: ...djust the correct linear polarization offset of the RF signals The feed horn is the link between the antenna system and the Q Series Transceiver Figure 50 shows the Q Series Transceiver Ku 15W and its...

Страница 88: ...on by means of a polarizer that is posi tioned between the horn and the OMT The feed horn is the link between the antenna system and the transceiver Figure 51 shows the Q Series Transceiver Ka 8W and...

Страница 89: ...e moving in a figure of eight Polarization The electromagnetic fields of a microwave signal are oscillating perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave Oscillations can occur in all dire...

Страница 90: ...Better cross polarization discrimination A more compact geometry making it suitable for folding stowing The main antenna functions are Concentration of radiated super high frequency SHF rays into a v...

Страница 91: ...ycling company for treatment Reinforced plastic com ponents are found in Main reflector Subreflector Feed arm Copper Copper is a valuable metal and can be retrieved from the feed systems wave guides a...

Страница 92: ...Construction Details Q Series 92 Rubber The motors for positioning the Satcom terminal in elevation azimuth and polarization contain rubber sealing This is normally not retrieved...

Страница 93: ...l fully operational Resolved BUC high temperature BUC temperature is now within operational range BUC fan error BUC fan is malfunctioning Make sure it is not obstructed BUC is still fully operational...

Страница 94: ...r to lock or use another 10 MHz Reference Source and choose the appropriate setup file Resolved 10 MHz Reference Frequency Stability The 10 MHz reference is now GPS Disciplined The 10 MHz reference so...

Страница 95: ...r has occurred Please download the EventLog via the Q Series Administration Tool and send it to the DataPath Service Department Log message Controller inner fan speed error Controller inner fan speed...

Страница 96: ...Alarms Q Series 96 This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 97: ...transmission in bits per second BNC Connector type Boresight Aiming line for the RF beam from the antenna to the satellite bps bits per second BPSK Binary Phase Shift Key BUC Block Up Converter conver...

Страница 98: ...otted on this orbit should always appear at the same position in the sky In degrees towards East E or positive or West W or negative from the Greenwich meridian GHz Gigahertz 1 000 000 000 cycles per...

Страница 99: ...PEG2 MPEG4 with various compression and quality for various purposes MTBF Mean time between failures MTTR Mean time between failures MUX Multiplexing for instance combining signals to be transmitted M...

Страница 100: ...Uplink The earth to satellite signal path UTC Modern designation for Greenwich Mean Time VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current Viterbi Decoding algorithm for FEC W Watt WAN Wide Area...

Страница 101: ...sitions for Terminal Feet surface mounting kit 78 O Operating the Q Series 21 Operation 19 introduction 19 Operator product presentation 11 P Packing the Q Series 30 Parts Overview 13 Preventive Maint...

Страница 102: ...2 Transmit Characteristics 64 Transportation and Handling safety 10 Triangular Feet 79 U Updating BSP 42 procedure 42 User Interfaces system specifications 63 W Warning symbols used 7 Warranty product...

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