Hughes HN
9
Long Name
Level
Type
Value
Range
Description
Polarization Peaking
Enabled
4
Cho
ice
“Yes”,
“No”
If set to yes then pol will be peaked after fine
peaking.
3.4.
Feed Configuration Items
There are no Feed Configuration Items associated with this module.
4.
Operation
4.1.
Functional Overview
Definition Of Terms
DAS—Deployable Antenna System (AAQ Controller)
FCS—Final Cell Selection
NOC—Network Operation Center
SQF—Signal Quality Factor
ST—Satellite terminal (Modem/Router)
STFT—Satellite Temporary Fixed Terminal (Controller, Modem/Router & Positioner combined)
System Operational Description
The Hughes HN modem/router interfaces to the AvL AAQ controller referred to as the Deployable Antenna System or
DAS via an Ethernet-based TCP/IP connection. Communications with the modem/router employ a proprietary HTTP
protocol. The modem/router steps through a series of phases from power-up to full operation. The AAQ controller,
with the correct Hughes HN modem/router module installed, works with the modem/router as it moves through these
phases.
Following the configuration of a Hughes HN target profile (described in previous sections) the Hughes HN modem may
be used as a standard signal source with the AvL AAQ antenna system and will be integrated as part of the standard
acquisition process.
Note: For the HN modem/router to work it must be inside of the geographic area covered by the Hughes satellite
system and the end-user must have an active service contract. If the antenna is not in an acceptable geographic
location or there is not a valid service contract with Hughes, the modem/router will fail the registration part of the
commissioning process.
The first time a modem/router is commissioned after reboot, it will cycle through three phases; Boot, Commissioning,
and Operation. The specific steps required to acquire a satellite signal and establish a working connection will depend
upon both the phase of the modem/router and the progress of the acquisition process. Once the modem/router has
been commissioned, some steps will either be skipped or will proceed more quickly.
