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Application Note 1182600 Rev. 001
Exede Enterpise 1.2m Auto Acquire Antenna Date:
13 December, 2013
Product(s) Affected:
Exede Auto Acquire Terminals
Hardware Release Affected:
Exede Auto Acquire modem
Summary:
Instructions on how to configure and setup the AvL AAQ antenna controller, 1.2m antenna to work with the ViaSat Auto Acquire modem.
Overview The AvL Technologies AAQ 1278K 1.2m antenna is a ViaSat Inc. approved auto acquire antenna for use with Exede Enterprise Services. This antenna should be used with 1Ru AAQ antenna controller (P/N 701-243-301) and ViaSat SurfBeam® 2 Auto Acquire modem. This application note covers proper cabling and configuration the AvL system with the ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire modem.
Service Overview The solution outlined has been tested for use with ViaSat Enterprise Service.
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Exede Enterprise Hardware ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire modem.
Note: Reference Appendix A for ViaSat technical bulletin on specifications for RG6 coax cable type. AvL Technologies Hardware The 1278K model antenna along with the Antenna Controller Unit (ACU) from AvL Technologies, P/N 701-243-301 1Ru assembly with LCD and Push button acquire and stow. The AvL antenna system comes with AAQRemote software to control the antenna and configure ACU from a computer.
Software/Firmware Modem: ViaSat, Auto Acquire Modem. UT Software 1.5.3.1.3 < (Or Higher) HWID UT_ 11 KATT_V1 (Only Version) TRIA Firmware 13.05 < (Or Higher) RG 6 >2.4GHz in compliance with ViaSat coax type technical bulletin. (See Appendix A) Note: To locate UT software and HWID open a Web browser (Google Chrome, Internet Explore) and type in the URL bar the modems IP address (192.168.100.1) and click the modem tab on the left side of the web page. In the Identification section of the modem web page you will find (Software Version) and (Hardware Version). To find TRIA Firmware Version, Click the TRIA tab on the left side of the modem web page and in the Diagnostic section you will find TRIA Firmware Version. AvL : 1278K 1.2m Antenna System (Version Release 10.0) AAQ Remote Client Application 1-1-3-187 AAQ ROM 7-096 AAQ Firmware 1-1-3-14 SurfBeam2 Module 2.3.00B-AAQ2000-2897 Consumer Off The Shelf Router (COTS Router) Tested routers. o Cisco Linksys AC-1750 o Cradle Point MBR1200B Note: Some COTS routers are not compatible with ViaSat Inc. Auto Acquire modems. Note: The router should be configured for the 192.168.1.1/24 network.
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Configuration and Operation.
Wiring of Surf Beam 2 Auto Acquire systems
Cabling 1278K 1.2m Antenna and ACU 1. Connect power cable from the base of the antenna to the "DC Out" port on that back of the 1Ru Assembly 2. Connect the Front Panel Control cable to the "Front Switch" port on the back of the 1Ru assembly 3. Connect RJ45 cable from the base of the antenna to any of the Ethernet ports on that back of the 1Ru assembly 4. Connect RG6 from the Tx port at the base of the antenna to the SurfBeam 2 modem IFL connection (NOTE: This connection is just a pass thru) 5. Connect RG6 from the TRIA to the internal connection at the base of the antenna (NOTE: This connection is just a pass thru) AvL 1Ru Assembly 1. Connect RJ45 from any of Ethernet port on the back of the 1Ru assembly to any LAN port of the router being used 2. Connect power cable on the back of the 1RU assembly to an external power source. Exede Auto Acquire Modem 1. Connect RJ45 from the Ethernet port on the modem to the WAN port of the router being used 2. Connect modem power supply to a provided power source.
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Configuring the AAQRemote Application and AvL ACU for SurfBeam2 Auto Acquire System Once you have installed the AAQRemote Client Software, connect your computer using a RJ45 cable to the LAN side of the router. Power on the AvL antenna system using the power switch on the front of the AvL 1Ru assembly. Open the AAQRemote software application and navigate to ”File” – “Settings”, to open the AAQRemote Settings window, and check the Remote IP Address. (The Remote IP Address should be 192.168.1.2) Note: The AAQRemote will need the proper IP address for the ACU to establish communication between the AAQRemote and the ACU.
The AAQRemote. Once the AAQRemote has the proper Remote IP Address, communication between the ACU and the AAQRemote should be established. The Status window in the in the AAQ Remote should populate with data from the antenna. (example: latitude and longitude) Note: If the Status window is blank the Remote and the ACU are not communicating.
In the AAQ Remote application verify you are selecting the correct satellite. Target Selection Target Profile : SB2 (SurfBeam 2) Satellite: Viasat 1 (115.10 W. Horizontal.
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Open the Device Window to ensure that the AvL ACU is communicating with the SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire modem. The information in the Device Window will change depending on the “State” the Antenna and modem are in such as Idle, Coarse Searching, or Peaking on the satellite. To Open the Device Window, open the AAQ Remote Application. In the menu bar click “View”- “Device Window”. The Device Window will open as a separate window to the AAQ Remote Application. In Device Window, insure that Device in Use: SurfBeam2
Note: If you do not see SurfBeam2 the AvL ACU is not communication with the ViaSat Auto Acquire modem. Note: If no values are shown in the Device Window, the AvL ACU is not communicating with the ViaSat Auto Acquire modem. The Antenna is now ready to Point, and Acquire the satellite by pressing “Acquire” on the AAQRemote application or using the Acquire button on the 1Ru Assembly.
Antenna Vehicle Integration and Advanced Configuration. For documentation on vehicle integration of the AvL Technologies 1278K antenna system, with the ViaSat Inc. Auto Acquire modem Reference: AvL Technologies ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro modem / AAQ2000ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro modem / AAQ Interface Guide and Reference.
Support Information. AvL Technologies Customer Support Typical telephone support (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm EST): 1-828-250-9950 Fax: 1-828-250-9938
[email protected] In the case the user experiences any problems with their Exede service they should contact the ViaSat Network Operations Center by telephone at 1-866-656-6623 or by email at
[email protected].
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Appendix A
Issue Less than optimal types of RG6 Coaxial Cables have been used in conjunction with SB2 Enterprise terminals, (Pro Portables,) and (Auto Acquire terminals.) Using coaxial cable of lesser quality then what ViaSat, Inc. recommends may degrade performance, resulting in loss of communication and possible damage to TRIA and Modem. This document describes ViaSat, Inc. Recommended RG-6/U coaxial cable specification. Coaxial Cable used with SB2 Enterprise Terminals, must meet or exceed the following cable specification.
Cable Description: RG-6/U Type, 18 AWG, 2.4GHz, Solid .040" bare copper conductor. Conductor type: 18 AWG, Solid, Bare Copper, 0.40 Inch Diameter. Impedance: 75.0 +/- 5.0 Ohms Nominal Attenuation: Per/100ft Freq. (MHz) 1.000 3.580 5.000 6.000 7.000 10.000 12.000 25.000 67.500 71.500 88.500 100.000 135.000
Nom. Attenuation: Attenuation (dB/100 ft.) 0.240 0.440 0.520 0.570 0.610 0.710 0.780 1.080 1.650 1.690 1.860 1.950 2.240
Recommended cable venders:
Belden: 1694A - Low Loss Serial Digital Coax
Vextra: V621- High Frequency Satellite Cable
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Freq. (MHz) 180.000 270.000 360.000 540.000 720.000 750.000 1000.000 1500.000 2000.000 2250.000 3000.000 4500.000
Nom. Attenuation: Attenuation (dB/100 ft.) 2.570 3.170 3.690 4.600 5.380 5.500 6.420 7.990 9.370 10.010 11.780 14.920
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Publication Information
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13 December, 2013
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