SENTINEL Auto Acquire Antenna Mobile Satellite Internet System

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1 Rev. F September 21, 2009 OWNER S MANUAL Mobile Satellite Internet System GENERAL DYNAMICS 1500 Prodelin Drive Newton NC 28658USA Phone

2 F Revised Section 3.1 and general edit. 09/21/09 E Edits added from April 7 input and follow-on discussions 04/30/09 R.F. D Edits and added wiring instructions and diagram 02/27/09 R.F. C Edits 02/24/09 R.F. B Added GUI screens description. 06/23/08 R.F. A Change front and rear panels, switch def, add blink codes. 10/24/07 R.E.S. - Released for review. 04/05/07 R.F. REV. DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TITLE INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS 1.3 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 TERMS & GLOSSARY II SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2.1 SATELLITE INTERNET OVERVIEW 2.2 COMPONENTS LIST 2.3 COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 2.4 ISP INFORMATION 2.5 FRONT & REAR PANELS III INSTALLATION 3.1 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3.2 MOUNTING SURFACE 3.3 WIRING OVERVIEW 3.4 FEED ASSEMBLY - HUGHESNET 3.5 FEED ASSEMBLY - STANDARD 3.6 REFLECTOR INSTALLATION 3.7 INITIAL POWER UP & PROGRAMMING IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 ANTENNA OPERATION - FRONT PANEL 4.2 FAULTS & WARNINGS 4.3 BLINK CODES 4.4 ANTENNA OPERATION USING GUI V SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 REGISTRATION / WARRANTY / SERVICE 5.2 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 5.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3

4 Section I Introduction 1.1 Introduction The General Dynamics Sentinel Auto Acquire Mobile Satellite Internet System has been built to the highest standards to provide years of reliable service. It has been designed with simplicity in mind: simple to set up, simple to use and simple to maintain. It is also designed to allow easy field repair or replacement of parts if needed. Careful attention during the assembly and programming of the Sentinel will assure maximum performance. Please read the manual completely before beginning assembly. If you have any questions about the Sentinel System, please contact our customer service department at (8:00am 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday) or visit our website at Precautions and Reminders This device emits radio frequency energy. Do not place your head or other body parts between transmitting feed horn and reflector when system is operational. Before performing any maintenance or upgrades, unplug the unit from power source. Do not try to manually move antenna or hinder antenna movement as this could result in bodily injury or damage to the unit. Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being positioned, deployed or stowed. Do not move the vehicle while the antenna is deployed. Do not attempt to deploy the unit while the vehicle is in motion. Do not attach or hang items from the antenna unit. 1.3 General Information The General Dynamics Sentinel Auto Acquire Mobile Satellite Internet System will allow you to access the World Wide Web from virtually anywhere your vehicle can take you. You just need a clear view of the southern sky. The Sentinel can be deployed from the stowed position and acquire a preselected satellite by the simple press of a button on the model 7000 Controller. Pressing the same button again stows the system and prepares it for the next acquisition. The controller allows the user s PC to be off while the antenna control system remains fully operational (i.e. the 4

5 system architecture is PC independent). The web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) is designed to provide advanced features, remote availability of diagnostic information and the downloading of updates. Complete system status is also available without a computer, with a status light that flashes Red or Yellow error codes. The Sentinel s advanced features allow users to open a web page and enter a password to gain full control of the unit. It also provides for a user level password to be set, to provide limited control for local users, if needed. Once the Sentinel is setup, it becomes a One-Button solution for connection to the Internet. It is that simple. 1.4 Terms & Glossary The following terms and acronyms may be used in the document. BUC LNB OMT ICE ACE ISP GUI GPS Block Up Converter (transmitter) Low Noise Block Converter Orthomode Transducer Interface Control Electronics Antenna Control Electronics Internet Service Provider Graphical User Interface Global Positioning System 5

6 Section II System Overview 2.1 Satellite Internet Overview INTERNET Router Rx Tx Modem End User Interface Control Equipment Network Operations Center Satellite Internet is simply using a satellite link for your broadband connection to the Internet instead of a wire (Cable or DSL) or wireless (Cellular) connection. To use Satellite Internet you have to aim your antenna at the satellite determined by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The antenna is fitted with a BUC to transmit and an LNB to receive. The BUC and LNB transmit and receive information to and from the modem. The BUC, LNB, and Modem are provided by your ISP. The Modem is connected to your computer. If you wish to connect to more than one computer simply insert an optional Ethernet Hub. The Sentinel takes care of the first and most important part of this; aiming and peaking the antenna. This is critical because without proper antenna alignment, you can never fully utilize the bandwidth from your ISP. The mobility of this system will allow you to access the World Wide Web from virtually anywhere your vehicle can take you. You just need a clear view of the southern sky. The antenna can be deployed from the stowed position and acquire the pre-selected satellite by pushing one button on the Model 7000 controller. 6

7 2.2 Components List Sentinel System Includes: Sentinel Reflector and Pedestal Mount Sentinel Model 7000 Interface Control Equipment (ICE) GPS Antenna 120VAC Power Supply Additional Equipment Required: (customer supplied) Modem o Hughes Network Systems Model: DW7000, DW7700 or DW7740 o IDirect Network Model: IDirect 3000, 5000, 7000, or NetModem II Router or Ethernet Hub CAT-5 Ethernet Cable of appropriate lengths to connect your PC or Mac, modem, and ICE to the Ethernet hub or router. (customer supplied) RG-6 Coax Cable 100 Max. (3 required; Receive, Transmit, Communications) 2.3 Computer Requirements Note: In order to properly connect to the Internet, a computer (laptop or desktop) with Internet Explorer installed is required. Operating System: PC Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Mac or higher Processor: Memory (RAM): Pentium II 333MHz or faster 64MB RAM (Windows 98SE and Windows ME) 128MB RAM (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) 300 MHz or faster 128MB Free Hard Drive Space: 100MB 150MB Networking Capability: 10/100 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet 7

8 2.4 ISP Information After your Sentinel Auto Acquire Mobile Satellite Internet System has been installed, programmed, and brought online, the following information will be available from your ISP. It is recommended that you record and keep the information available. This information is exclusive to your specific unit and therefore should be kept confidential. PLEASE RECORD AND KEEP THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Your Site Account Number (SAN Number): Your PIN Number: Registered to: Modem Type and Model: Name: Address: City: State, Zip: Country: Telephone: Service Package: Satellite Name: Service and Support Group: Installer: Name: Contact: Address: City: State, Zip: Telephone: Website: Installer Certification #: Date Installed: Date Registered: Registration Number: Hardware (ICU) Serial Number: Sentinel Serial Number: 8

9 2.5 Front and Rear Panels Model 7000 Controller Front Panel Front Panel Interface: There are only two buttons on the front panel. The left one is the ACQUIRE/STOW button, and the right one is the HALT/RESUME button. There is also a two color STATUS LED. Each switch is a momentary push-button style with a single color Green LED. Before start-up, all lights will be OFF. The antenna is stowed and the system is in sleep mode. At power up (pressing the ACQUIRE button), the LED switches on and the status light will illuminate yellow for a few seconds. The controller checks if the antenna is stowed. If the antenna is not stowed, the controller will initiate the Stow sequence before proceeding with the Acquire sequence. If the antenna is stowed, the controller will initiate the Acquire sequence. The two-color (Red/Yellow) STATUS LED will remain OFF unless a warning or fault occurs. This LED will initiate a blink code to indicate the warning number in yellow or a fault number in red. The Controller s enclosure is made from 22 Gauge steel with paint grip zinc plating. This enclosure has a baked on paint/powder coat finish for durability. The steel enclosure provides mobile environment ruggedness and EMI shielding. Size: Height - Sized to fit inside 1 Rack Height Unit (1.75"). Depth is 7.25 inches. Width is 7.0" inches. 9

10 Model 7000 Controller Rear Panel The rear panel contains six connectors and a grounding post. The function of these connectors is as follows: 1) 12 Volt DC power connection Option 1: A field wire-able 12 volt battery power connector is also supplied with the ICE unit. This connector only requires stripping two #14 AWG wires, inserting these into the connector and tightening the screws. The supply end positive wire should go to a 15 Amp fuse in a distribution block. Option 2: A 120VAC to 12VDC power supply is furnished with the system. 2) Sub-D female 9 pin connector for an RS-232 port supports a serial interface to the I-Modem and also allows HyperTerminal connection for troubleshooting. 3) RJ-45 female connector for a 10/100 full duplex Ethernet port. This Ethernet port permits remote control commands and remote updating of the system. 4) Type F female connector for the COM Link (communications). 5) Type F female connector for the RX Output (receive coax to LNB). 6) Type F female connector for the RF Input (coax from modem). 7) 8-32 Ground Stud. For best lightning protection this case ground should be attached to the nearest vehicle chassis point using tinned copper braid, heavy gauge wire, or metal bracket (i.e.: pipe hanger strap). The ground wire may be locally connected near the ICE unit. 8) 10 Amp 5x20mm Fast-Acting fuse limits the current from the 12 Volt power source. 10

11 Section III Operating Instructions 3.1 Installation Overview Because of the mobility of the Sentinel Antenna System, it can be installed in a variety of locations and applications; Vehicular, Trailer-Mounted, RV, Rooftop and many others. This section is not intended to answer all installation questions but to cover the basics that apply to all installs. 3.2 Mounting Surface When deciding where to mount your Sentinel Antenna, you should consider the following: Level The Sentinel has onboard tilt sensors and can operate on a tilt of up to 10 degrees. However, the more out of level, the longer the Satellite acquisition takes. Always try to start from the most level position available. Clearance You must allow enough clearance to permit full motion of the Azimuth and Elevation movements of the Sentinel. To avoid damage, verify this PRIOR to the permanent attachment to your mounting surface. Rigid Mounting Surface The mounting surface must be rigid enough not to flex as the mount moves in its Azimuth travel. Weight Be sure the mounting surface will support the weight and the associated wind loads that may occur during use. 3.3 Wiring Overview After your Sentinel Antenna System has been mechanically installed, the next step is to complete the wiring of the unit from the Antenna to the Interface Control Equipment (ICE), Modem, Personal Computer, GPS, Ground and Power Supply. You should also connect the supplied coax transmit and receive cables to the LNB and Transmitter at this time. Wiring for the Sentinel has been designed for simplicity in the field. Antenna connections are clearly identified and easily located at the rear of the base unit. (The picture at right shows the optional heating kit installed at the center connection) 11

12 GENERAL DYNAMICS Starting at the Sentinel Antenna base unit: 1. Locate and install the supplied GPS antenna to connector labeled GPS on the antenna base. Place the GPS antenna in a location that allows clear view of the sky. 2. Locate and install RG-6 Coax Cables of sufficient length to the Receive (Rx), Transmit (Tx) and Communications (COMM.) terminals at on the antenna base. These connections should include a generous amount of dielectric grease in the connector. 3. Following installation of the Receive, Transmit and Communications RG-6 Coax Cables to the Sentinel Antenna base unit, complete the coax cable connections to the respective ICE ports and Modem as follows: 4. Locate and install a Ground connection (standard #14 gauge vehicle wire) from the ICE unit to the vehicle frame or other approved Ground location. 5. Connect the Receive RG-6 Coax Cable to the ICE Receive Output terminal. 6. Connect the Communications RG-6 Coax Cable to the ICE Communications terminal. 7. Connect the Transmit RG-6 Coax Cable to the Modem Out terminal located on the Modem of choice. 8. Connect the Receive Input terminal on the ICE to the Modem In terminal on the Modem of choice with RG-6 Coax Cable. 9. Connect a standard CAT-5 Ethernet cable from the ICE unit directly to an Ethernet Hub or router for PC connections. (Optional) 12

13 10. After installing the radio assembly (see Sections 3.4 and 3.5), locate and install the provided RG-6 Coax Receive Cable installed on the feed support of the Sentinel unit to the LNB and the RG-6 Coax Transmitter Cable to the transmitter. 11. Connect the ICE controller unit to a 12VDC source. You may now safely power up the Sentinel Antenna Terminal (see Section 3.7). Note: A Typical System Wiring Diagram is Provided Below Installation features the use of standard RG-6, F connectors, #14 gauge vehicle wire and RS-232 and/or CAT-5 Ethernet cables. 13

14 3.4 Feed Assembly Hughesnet Interface 1. The Hughesnet transmit/receive electronics are supplied by Hughes Network Systems with the transmitter (BUC) attached to the LNB/OMT with a section of rigid waveguide as shown in the figure below. When used with the Sentinel antenna, the rigid waveguide section must be removed and replaced with the waveguide supplied with the Sentinel unit. To do this, remove the four screws attaching the waveguide to the BUC and the four screws attaching the waveguide to the LNB/OMT. Keep the screws, waveguide spacer, and the o- rings and set aside the rigid waveguide. LNB/OMT RIGID WAVEGUIDE BUC SPACER HUGHESNET TRANSMIT/RECEIVE ELECTRONICS AS SUPPLIED BY HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS 2. Locate the short waveguide supplied with the Sentinel antenna. Re-assemble the BUC and LNB/OMT as shown in the figure below using the screws, waveguide spacer, and o-rings from the original assembly. (Because of the flange interfaces, the waveguide can only be assembled in one direction/orientation.) Tighten all hardware securely. LNB/OMT SHORT WAVEGUIDE BUC SPACER HUGHESNET TRANSMIT/RECEIVE ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLED FOR SENTINEL 14

15 3. Place the assembly from step #2 into the feed cradle with the short waveguide resting in the rear support bracket. Attach the OMT flange to the flange of the feed assembly using the o-ring and hardware provided. Tighten securely. Note that the assembly must be oriented correctly. If your requirement is vertical receive polarization, orient the LNB s coax connector parallel to the feed cradle s motor arm as shown below. If your requirement is horizontal receive polarization, orient the LNB s coax connector perpendicular to the feed cradle s motor arm. VERTICAL RECEIVE ASSEMBLY - COAX PARALLEL TO MOTOR ARM HORIZONTAL RECEIVE ASSEMBLY COAX PERPENDICULAR TO MOTOR ARM 4. Secure the assembly in the feed cradle by attaching the top clamp on the rear support bracket. Tighten the two screws securely. 5. Attach the receive coax cable (labeled Rx) to the LNB s coax connector and the transmit coax cable (labeled Tx) to the coax connector on the BUC. COMPLETED HUGHESNET FEED ASSEMBLY 15

16 3.5 Feed Assembly Standard Interface 1. The Sentinel standard feed assembly ships from the factory assembled for vertical polarization receive and horizontal polarization transmit. If your application requires horizontal receive polarization, remove the five screws holding the OMT to the feed horn, rotate the OMT until the indicator aligns with the marking HORIZ. Rx, and re-install the screws. Tighten securely. FEED ASSEMBLED FOR VERTICAL RECEIVE FEED ASSEMBLED FOR HORIZONTAL RECEIVE 2. Attach the transmitter to the through port of the OMT with hardware and o- ring provided with the transmitter. Tighten securely. 3. Attach the LNB to the receive port of the OMT with hardware and o-ring provided with the LNB. Tighten securely. 4. Attach the receive coax cable (labeled Rx) to the LNB s coax connector and the transmit coax cable (labeled Tx) to the coax connector on the BUC. 16

17 3.6 Reflector Installation 1. It is easiest to install the reflector with the antenna pedestal raised up from the stowed position to the deployed position. To accomplish this, complete the wiring connections outlined in Section 3.2 and the feed assembly outlined in Section 3.3 or 3.4 and apply power to the ICE unit. With power applied, press and release the ACQUIRE/STOW button on the front panel. After completing the power-up sequence, the pedestal will rise to a vertical position. Once the pedestal is in the vertical position, press and release the HALT/RESUME button to stop any further motion while the reflector is being installed. 2. The reflector supplied with your Sentinel Antenna System is designed with offset optics and must be installed in the correct orientation (top / bottom). This is easily accomplished by observing the position and orientation of the Sentinel logo on the reflector s front face. 3. Position the reflector on the pedestal s reflector support. Align the holes of the reflector with the mating holes in the reflector support bracket. Attach the reflector with the 5/16 hardware provided. Note that there are two longer and two shorter carriage bolts. The longer bolts are for the two lower holes in the reflector and the shorter bolts are for the two upper holes. Secure each bolt with a flat washer, lock washer, and hex nut. Tighten securely. PEDESTAL IN DEPLOYED POSITION REFLECTOR INSTALLATION 4. With the reflector installed, you may press the STOW button to return the pedestal to the stowed position or press the RESUME button to continue with satellite acquisition. 17

18 A description of the reflector mounting hardware for each size antenna is shown in the following tables. 98cm Reflector Mounting Hardware Kit Item Part Number Description Qty Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x Flat Washer, 5/ Lock Washer, 5/ Hex Nut, 5/ m Reflector Mounting Hardware Kit Item Part Number Description Qty Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x Flat Washer, 5/ Lock Washer, 5/ Hex Nut, 5/

19 3.7 Initial Power Up & Programming Interface Control Equipment (ICE) Front Panel Your Sentinel will arrive with factory default satellite parameters. In order to begin to use the Sentinel Antenna, you will need to program your target Satellite parameters. The following steps outline this process. 1. Press the Acquire/Stow button This will power up the controller and start an acquisition sequence using the factory default settings. Once the antenna rises up into the deployed position, you can press the Halt/Resume button to stop further motion while satellite parameters are being entered. Alternately, you can dis-connect the Communications coax from the back of the controller while satellite parameters are entered to prevent any pedestal motion. 2. Open Web Browser With the web browser open, go to to access the controller s web GUI. See Section 4.4, Navigation to the Front Panel menu for more details. 3. Click on Access Protected Select the Access Protected tab from the Front Panel screen and enter the appropriate password. After entering the password, the GUI will return to the Front Panel screen. 4. Click on Setup Select the Setup tab from the Front Panel screen. The browser will navigate you to the Setup or Satellite Configuration screen. 5. Input Modem and Satellite Parameters Enter the modem and satellite parameters for the target satellite to be used for acquisition. Note that this information must be accurate and entered correctly for acquisition to be successful. See Section 4.4, Setup Screen for more details. 6. Stow Sentinel Press the Stow button on the controller s Front Panel or click the Stow button from the GUI Front Panel screen to return the Sentinel pedestal to the stowed position. Note that if you chose in Step #1 to dis- 19

20 connect the communications coax from the back of the controller, you may skip this step to stow and re-connect the coax at this time. 7. Deploy with New Parameters Power cycle the controller to ensure that all changes take effect. When power is re-applied, press the ACQUIRE/STOW button on the front of the controller to initiate an acquisition sequence with your new satellite parameters. 20

21 Section IV Operating Instructions 4.1 Antenna Operation Front Panel Interface Control Equipment (ICE) Front Panel Front Panel Interface: There are two buttons on the front panel (momentary push-button style). From the left side of the unit, the first button is for ACQUIRE/STOW, and the second is for HALT/RESUME. There is also a two color STATUS LED. Each switch has a single color Green LED. Before start-up, the ACQUIRE/STOW LED and the HALT/RESUME LED will be OFF. The antenna is stowed and the system is in sleep mode. To initiate service, the user momentarily presses the ACQUIRE/STOW button. The LED switches ON. An internal 24 VDC supply powers up and CPU boot-up sequence is initialized. During the boot-up, the STATUS LED will illuminate yellow for a few seconds. When the boot-up is complete, the controller checks if the antenna is locked on the target satellite or stowed. If the antenna is locked on the target satellite, the Acquire/Stow LED will turn to a solid green LED ON and no further action will take place. If the antenna is not on target and not stowed, the controller will initiate the Stow sequence before proceeding with the Acquire sequence. If the antenna is stowed, the controller will proceed directly to the Acquire sequence. The ACQUIRE/STOW button LED will continue blinking, indicating that the controller is proceeding with the command but has not yet completed the commanded action. When the auto-acquire sequence has located and peaked on the programmed target satellite, the blinking ACQUIRE/STOW LED will turn to a solid green LED ON. During the time the antenna is deploying the HALT/RESUME button will serve as a motion halt button. When this button is pressed, the antenna will stop its motion and the Halt/Resume LED will blink indicating that motion has been suspended. The user can then either press Halt/Resume again to continue the existing sequence command, or press Acquire/Stow to initiate the alternate 21

22 command. For example: Instead of continuing to acquire the satellite, change to the Stow sequence. To shut down and stow the antenna, the user presses the ACQUIRE/STOW button. The Acquire/Stow LED will start blinking. When the Stow sequence is complete, the Acquire/Stow LED will turn to a solid Green LED ON for 10 seconds and then turn OFF (all LED s are dark and the internal power and CPU systems go to a sleep mode). Modem Transmitter Safety When the controller s DC supply power is turned off, the lack of power to the LNB will cause the modem to turn off its transmitter. 22

23 4.2 Faults and Warnings The unit has a bi-color (Red/Yellow) Status LED which will remain OFF unless a warning or fault occurs. This LED will initiate a blink code to indicate the warning number in yellow or a fault number in red. Note: A fault is a failure mode which the user cannot reset under normal operation (i.e. hardware fault, connection broken). A warning indicates that operations are not working correctly or operational limits have been reached (i.e. travel limits, can't find satellite, can't lock on GPS signal, stop all motion, etc). In most cases the user can correct the condition and try again. If the fault or warning can be corrected, the user depresses the HALT/RESUME button to resume the current acquisition sequence or to initiate another sequence. 23

24 4.3 Blink Codes The bi-color (Red/Yellow) Status LED is used to display a blink code when a warning (Yellow) or fault (Red) condition exists. The Blink code is a combination of short flashes making a cycle. A short flash is 0.5 second ON and 0.5 second OFF when indicating a number. If more than one code is stored, the light will be OFF for 2.5 seconds before the next code is displayed. The cycle continues until the warning/fault is cleared. All blink codes correspond to warning or fault conditions identified on the GUI screens. Note: For multiple warnings or faults, faults have priority over warnings and the list has top-down priority. BLINK CODE WARNING (YELLOW) FAULT (RED) SOLID Warming up/not Ready 1 Invalid Satellite Configuration No Board Serial Number entered 2 No GPS Signal No communication with ACE 3 Position Has Changed No communication with Modem 4 Obstruction (AZ or EL overcurrent or no encoder pulses). No LNB signal status (min noise) 5 POL Stalled (over current) Automatic Cross-Pol Fail 6 Max Elevation Exceeded Tx not available 7 Did not acquire (time out) Stow Az fault 8 No Reference Satellite on Target Polarity Found Tilt unstable 5 minutes 9 ACE Startup error Tx DC on Fail 10 Tilt Change over threshold limit 24

25 4.4 Antenna Operation GUI Graphical User Interface (GUI) This section describes the Model 7000 Graphical User Interface or GUI. As of version of the ICE, the minimum recommended production load, the GUI consists of the following screens: 1) Front Panel Level 1, No Password Required 2) Access Protected Features Panel for input of password 3) Front Panel Level 2 for Local User, allows Setup, Manual Jog and limited Options settings. 4) Front Panel Level 3 for System Operator allows Setup, Manual Jog and Advanced Options settings that include Network Configuration, Controller Configuration, Antenna Parameters and Firmware Configuration. 5) Setup for Satellite Configuration 6) Manual Jog 7) Options 8) Advanced Options 9) Network Configuration (Advanced) 10) Controller Configuration (Advanced) 11) Update firmware (Advanced) Web browsers supported The GUI has been tested to perform as described below on Internet Explorer Version 6 and Version 7. User access levels Associated with the web interface are three levels of user access which are controlled through the use of passwords. The user-access levels determine which screens you can access, and in some cases which controls are active on a screen. 25

26 Front Panel, Level 1: No Password Required Only the Front Panel screen and Password Login (Access Protected Features) screens are available at this level. Front Panel, Level 2: Local User Includes Level 1 screens, plus the Manual Jog screen and two Advanced screens: Options and Network Configuration. Front Panel, Level 3: System Operator Includes all Level 2 screens, the Satellite Setup screen, plus the remaining Advanced screens: Advanced Options, Controller Configuration, Antenna Parameters and Firmware Configuration. Note: If the Local User password is set to blank, (as is the case with units shipped from the factory), then there is no Level 1, and the system defaults to Level 2. Only by setting a non-blank Local User password will Level 1 be enabled. Level 2 access will then require an additional password. Navigation to the Front panel menu The front panel screen or main menu is accessed before any others when you first start the web browser. To access this screen, you must be on the network that the ICE board is connected to. Most often, this will be through a router with an ICE and PC attached to it. However, the ICE can also be connected directly to the PC with an RJ-45 cable. In either case, the default way to access the main menu is through the Internet Protocol (IP) address This requires the router (if used) and PC to have the x base addresses, where x is any number from 1 to 254, except 75. Note: The x for the router and PC must be different. You can change the base x address to any available IP address, but you will have to first access the ICE through the default address and then change the network address that the ICE responds to. Next, you can change the PC and router base IP addresses as appropriate, and then repower the ICE board. Note: The default address of is always available, even after changing the ICE IP address in network configuration. However, it can t be used to access the ICE GUI unless the PC and router (if used) are on the same x local network. GUI access after power-up The GUI will be accessible approximately 30 seconds after ICE power up. If you enter the ICE network IP address in the web browser, please wait at least 30-26

27 seconds after power-up. If you already have an ICE web page screen up from a prior system operation, you must close and re-launch the browser for the GUi to become active. Navigation between screens Use the left-side menu buttons to access progressive GUI screens from the Front Panel displays. The specific items shown in that menu depend on the current user access level. For the System Operator level, the choices are Front Panel, Setup, Manual Jog, and Advanced. The Advanced menu has its own submenu, visible when you click on it. The items in that submenu are Options, Network Configuration, Controller Configuration, and Update Firmware. If you are not running at System Operator level, the Setup item is replaced with Access Protected, which gets you to the Access Protected Features screen. 27

28 Front panel screen This is the first screen you will see when you start the Model 7000 web interface. It is also called the default or main menu screen. The top part of the screen is meant to simulate the unit's physical front panel. The ACQUIRE/STOW, HALT/RESUME, and STATUS LED s are available from the Front Panel or from this GUI screen. The lower three sections of the screen display various system status information. The system status field displays messages for the state of the system, such as Jog mode, Stowing, Deploying etc. The Search Time field displays how long the system has been searching for its target satellite. Once the satellite is acquired, this field stops increasing. The DVB Lock indicator turns green when DVB lock is achieved. When the system is on the target and finished with an acquisition, the DVB lock indicator should be green, if the target contains a DVB-S carrier (as configured in the setup screen described later). The Cross polarization indicator turns green if cross polarization testing succeeds. o Note: Cross polarization testing is only performed when a Hughes modem is being used in the system, otherwise this field is always black. 28

29 The Warnings and Faults lists show messages for any system faults or warnings that the blink codes are indicating. The Faults window turns red if any faults exist. Note: Some warnings and faults cause the system to halt. To clear these types of warnings or faults, it is necessary to first remove the problem causing the fault, and then hit the halt-resume button located on the ICE front panel. If all faults and warnings have truly been cleared, warning and fault display areas of the GUI will be blank. The lower section of the screen displays the current ICE and ACE software versions as well as the current ACE board temperature. Note: The ACE board is the Antenna Control Electronics board and is located on the antenna pedestal. 29

30 Access Protected Features screen This screen allows the user to change his/her user access level. Inputting the correct password will provide access to more advanced features. To access a higher User Access Level, enter the appropriate password in the Enter Password area, then click the Log In button. If the password is validated, you will be returned to the screen from which you came to the Access Protected Features screen, but with the new User Access Level selections available in menu buttons on the left-hand side of the screen. Click the Cancel button to exit this screen without changing the current User Access Level. 30

31 Setup Screen The Setup screen or Satellite Configuration screen is used to configure modem and satellite parameters used by the controller. Modem Type The top display screen allows the operator to select the appropriate modem. After selecting the modem, enter the IP address if required by the modem s manufacturer. The Modem IP address and the Auto cross polarization checkbox in the top display are only valid for Hughes and IDirect modems. The Auto Cross Polarization checkbox allows the operator to determine whether the polarization is only checked for a pass score, or a full cross polarization procedure is performed. Note: Once the modem information is entered, click the Save Modem menu button to save your selection. Satellite Selection The second drop down menu allows you to configure a satellite, or a satellite's carrier. 31

32 The Sentinel Satellite Configuration screen allows input for 51 different satellites. Only one of the satellites, however, can be designated the Target Satellite. The rest are designated Reference Satellites. The Target Satellite is the one that the system is attempting to acquire. There can only be one Target Satellite. If Save Satellite is clicked when Target Satellite is checked, the currently selected satellite becomes the target, and any previous target selection is cleared. If the Target Satellite has a DVB carrier, it should also be selected as a reference satellite. A Reference Satellite is one that is used as a fixed position from which to find the Target satellite when necessary. Any number of satellites can be designated Reference Satellites. A reference satellite must have a DVB carrier. The drop down menu allows operators to input the name of the satellite, designate whether it is a Reference or Target satellite or both and input vital transponder information provided by the carrier. Note: all information provided in the Satellite Section must be correct to successfully locate the satellite. Important: The Sentinel system is designed for satellites whose transmit and receive polarizations are always orthogonal. Therefore, only Receive Acquisition Polarization is set and Transmit is automatically assumed to be the opposite of Receive. The acquisition polarization of the target must match one of the references. This will be automatically true if the target and reference are the same, since a satellite entry can have only one polarization at a time. To create both polarizations on one satellite, two satellite entries are needed. For example enter AMC-6 V for vertical and AMC-6 H for horizontal receiver polarizations. Only one carrier can be configured at a time. To configure another carrier on the same satellite, you must first save the current carrier settings by clicking Save Satellite. Then select a different Carrier ID, make your changes, and click Save Satellite again. The system recognizes a maximum of 8 carriers per satellite. Note: Click Save Satellite to save any satellite or carrier configuration changes. 32

33 Manual Antenna Jog screen This screen allows the operator to manually move the antenna's axes in fixed increments. The Manual Jog Screen gives the operator the ability to move the antenna manually in Azimuth, Elevation and Polarization axes. The Activate Jog/Deactivate Jog button toggles this feature on and off. To move an antenna along a specific axis, select a jog increment size, then click the appropriate axis/direction button. Select the azimuth or elevation increment via the upper dropdown box, and polarization increment via the lower dropdown box. The module at the top of the screen displays the antenna s starting Azimuth, Elevation, and Polarization positions when you first enter the jog screen. The Current display shows the antenna s position after the latest jog operation. The Signal Strength display shows the current received signal strength. The DVB Lock indicator changes to green when DVB lock is achieved. 33

34 Options screens The Options screen is used to configure various advanced settings. GPS Motion Stow and Wind Motion Sensor Overrides By default, the system will automatically stow the antenna if the terminal is moved at more than 3 miles per hour. Disabling either automatic stow operation should only be done under factory test conditions. Enable full circle sweep to avoid need for compass This mode ignores the built-in compass completely and calculates due South based on sweeping in azimuth circularly and locating where satellite signals begin and end. This is the default factory setting. Set temporary antenna heading Used for cases where the azimuth heading is known through other means, usually via a handheld compass. Check the checkbox, enter the known compass heading, and click Save. The system still adds the location magnetic variation to this compass heading when calculating the true heading. Therefore, when entering the heading manually, if the external heading device outputs a true heading, you must subtract the location magnetic variation from the true reading before entering it into the GUI. 34

35 Note: The temporary antenna heading has no meaning when using the full circle sweep method and will be ignored by the system in this case, as will the magnetic variation. Set temporary location coordinates Used for cases where the built-in GPS information isn't available, but position is known via other means. Check the checkbox, enter the antenna's geographic coordinates for latitude, longitude and altitude in decimal degrees, and click Save. South latitude is entered as a negative number, as well as West longitude. An altitude value must be entered and can be entered as 0 if necessary. Security The only security setting that can be changed is the password for accessing Local User access level. To change this password, first check the Change local user password checkbox, then enter the current Local User password in the Enter old password box, and the new password twice in the Enter new password and Confirm new password boxes. Then click Save. Note that when the system ships from the factory, the "old" password is blank, and the system defaults to the Local User access level. Setting a non-blank password here changes the default access level to No Password Required. Changing the password back to blank reverts the default access level to Local User. Note: You must click Save in order for the settings to take effect. 35

36 Network Configuration screen This screen is for configuring TCP/IP network parameters: specifically, the unit's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. First, select either "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address". The former uses the standard DHCP protocol to obtain IP addresses from the network. The latter uses the static IP addresses you enter. Note: The controller s default setting is Obtain an IP address automatically. Click Save to save your changes for the next reboot, or Reset to change all selections back to what they were when you opened this screen. Note that you must reboot the controller after saving in order for the new settings to take effect. 36

37 Controller Configuration screen This screen allows you to verify the serial number of the ICE unit or to calibrate the pedestal s tilt sensors. Tilt reference levels The unit keeps a set of zero tilt reference readings in order to know when it's level. These stored readings can be changed via this operation, which should only be attempted when the unit is known to be level. To save the current system tilt as the zero tilt reference levels, click Save Tilt Refs. Any pedestal motion will momentarily halt while the sensors are zeroed. It is recommended that the unit be stowed after the calibration and a new acquisition sequence started to ensure the new reference is used. 37

38 Firmware Configuration Screen This screen allows you to update the firmware on either the ACE or ICE unit. For the update to work, you must have an FTP server on either the Internet or local network that contains the software update files. Server IP address This is either the Internet or local IP address of the FTP server containing the ICE and ACE update files. Update ICE Press this button when you have the FTP server, with IP address setup, and need to update the ICE board. The system will look for the file loadab.bin on the server after logging in. If the update succeeds in the GUI, the new load will attempt to run only after you repower the system. You can verify the version number of the upload by checking the version information at the bottom of the Front Panel screen. Update ACE Because of the inability to easily recover from a failed ACE update, this procedure is recommended to be done by a system installer or the factory only. Press this button when you have the FTP server, with IP address setup, 38

39 and need to update the ACE board. You will have to reboot to run the updated ACE load. You can verify the version number of the upload by checking the version information at the bottom of the Front Panel screen. Update Status This field indicates the number of bytes updated and the total bytes to update when an update is in progress. Update in progress This field either displays N or Y, depending on whether an update is in progress. 39

40 Section V Service and Maintenance 5.1 Registration / Warranty / Service This section intentionally left blank. 5.2 System Maintenance Any debris, snow, ice, leaves etc. should be removed before trying to stow or deploy antenna system. Do not try to remove any build up while the antenna is transmitting. Dust and dirt is expected to gather on the antenna, but may be rinsed away with water from a hose or pail. Do not force water into gears, motors or bearing surfaces with high pressure from a hose. 40

41 5.3 Technical Specifications Technical Information Regarding 1.2 Meter Sentinel Antenna Reflector Type: 1.2m Single Offset Prime Focus Compression Molded FRP Single Piece Weight: 138 pounds (63 kg) Stowed Dimensions: 84 long x 48.5 wide x 16.5 high (213cm L x 123cm W x 42cm H) Deployed Height: 75 max. (191cm) Polarization: Feed Rotation Cross-pol Isolation 35dB min. Environmental Operational Wind Speed: Operational Wind Speed to Stow: Stowed Wind Speed: Operational Temperature: Survival Temperature: 35 mph w/0.25db max. Ku-band (56 km/h) 50mph (80 km/h) 125 mph (200 km/h) -40 F to 140 F (-40 C to 60 C) -50 F to 160 F (-46 C to 71 C) Mount Specifications Elevation Adjustment Range: 0 to 70 Look Angle Azimuth Adjustment Range: 430 (±215 ) Skew (Polarization) ±65 Adjustment Range: Global Positioning System Included (GPS): Tilt Sensors: Included Voltage / Power Motor Voltage: Cabling: Transmit (Tx): Receive (Rx): Electrical Interface: Controller: User Interface: Cable Interfaces: Dimensions: Voltage / Power: 24V DC RG6 RG6 RG6 Two-button; Acquire/Stow, Halt/Resume (1) RS-232 Serial 9 Pin (2) Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100) 7.0 Wide x 1.75 High x 7.25 Deep (17.8cm W x 4.4cm H x 18.4cm D) 12V DC (120VAC Optional) 41

42 Technical Information Regarding 98cm Sentinel Antenna Reflector Type: 98cm Single Offset Prime Focus Compression Molded FRP Single Piece Weight: 123 pounds (56 kg) Stowed Dimensions: 67.5 long x 39 wide x 15 high (171cm L x 99cm W x 38cm H) Deployed Height: 62 max. (157cm) Polarization: Feed Rotation Cross-pol Isolation 35dB min. Environmental Operational Wind Speed: Operational Wind Speed to Stow: Stowed Wind Speed: Operational Temperature: Survival Temperature: 40 mph w/0.25db max. Ku-band (64 km/h) 50mph (80 km/h) 125 mph (200 km/h) -40 F to 140 F (-40 C to 60 C) -50 F to 160 F (-46 C to 71 C) Mount Specifications Elevation Adjustment Range: 0 to 70 Look Angle Azimuth Adjustment Range: 430 (±215 ) Skew (Polarization) ±65 Adjustment Range: Global Positioning System Included (GPS): Tilt Sensors: Included Voltage / Power Motor Voltage: Cabling: Transmit (Tx): Receive (Rx): Electrical Data Interface: Controller: User Interface: Cable Interfaces: Dimensions: Voltage / Power: 24V DC RG6 RG6 RG6 Two-button; Acquire/Stow, Halt/Resume (1) RS-232 Serial 9 Pin (2) Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100) 7.0 Wide x 1.75 High x 7.25 Deep (17.8cm W x 4.4cm H x 18.4cm D) 12V DC (120V AC Optional) 42