The document summarizes the startup log of a KVH TracPhone V11 satellite antenna. It shows:
1) The antenna running self-tests of its power systems, sensors and limit switches before entering normal operating mode.
2) Details reported include the antenna model, software versions, and serial number.
3) The antenna's ICM Linux operating system is initializing and preparing the RAM disk for use.
The document summarizes the startup log of a KVH TracPhone V11 satellite antenna. It shows:
1) The antenna running self-tests of its power systems, sensors and limit switches before entering normal operating mode.
2) Details reported include the antenna model, software versions, and serial number.
3) The antenna's ICM Linux operating system is initializing and preparing the RAM disk for use.
The document summarizes the startup log of a KVH TracPhone V11 satellite antenna. It shows:
1) The antenna running self-tests of its power systems, sensors and limit switches before entering normal operating mode.
2) Details reported include the antenna model, software versions, and serial number.
3) The antenna's ICM Linux operating system is initializing and preparing the RAM disk for use.
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing Power Thermal *** PT: VERSION,04-0818,1.6,A,b6b8c4a1,121009876 Status of BUC and LNB power controls PT: PWRCNTRL,1,1 • Format: PWRCNTRL,<BUC (24V)>,<LNB (15V)> PT: VOLTAGE,47.2,47.0,23.8,0.7,15.0,0.0,3.3 • 1 = Off PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,1,0 0 = On PT: TEMP,41.8,-67.3,-67.1,-67.1 • During its initialization, the power/thermal PT: FAN,1,1 module will apply power to the LNB, then to the PT: PWRCNTRL,1,0 BUC PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,0,1 PT: PWRCNTRL,0,0 PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,0,1,0,1 +PT: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing Power Thermal *** PT: VERSION,04-0818,1.6,A,b6b8c4a1,121009876 Status of power/thermal module power PT: PWRCNTRL,1,1 circuits PT: VOLTAGE,47.2,47.0,23.8,0.7,15.0,0.0,3.3 PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,1,0 • Format: PWRSTATUS,<48V OC>,<48V PG>,<24V OC>, <24V PG>,<15V OC>,<15V PG> PT: TEMP,41.8,-67.3,-67.1,-67.1 PT: FAN,1,1 • OC = Open circuit PG = Power good PT: PWRCNTRL,1,0 PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,0,1 • “1” = Condition is present PT: PWRCNTRL,0,0 • In the first message, the 48V circuit is OK, but the 24V PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,0,1,0,1 and 15V circuits are open (because the power/thermal module is not yet supplying these voltages) +PT: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing Power Thermal *** PT: VERSION,04-0818,1.6,A,b6b8c4a1,121009876 Temperatures measured at the power/thermal PT: PWRCNTRL,1,1 module, BUC, LNB, and SSPA PT: VOLTAGE,47.2,47.0,23.8,0.7,15.0,0.0,3.3 • Format: TEMP,<P/T board>,<BUC>,<LNB>,<SSPA> PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,1,0 • Reported in degrees C PT: TEMP,41.8,-67.3,-67.1,-67.1 • Only valid if component is powered up PT: FAN,1,1 • In this example, the temperature measured at the PT: PWRCNTRL,1,0 power/thermal module is 41.8 degrees C. However, the PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,0,1 temperatures of the BUC, LNB, and SSPA are invalid – PT: PWRCNTRL,0,0 power is not applied to them yet. PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,0,1,0,1 +PT: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing Power Thermal *** PT: VERSION,04-0818,1.6,A,b6b8c4a1,121009876 Status of the power/thermal module’s fan PT: PWRCNTRL,1,1 controls PT: VOLTAGE,47.2,47.0,23.8,0.7,15.0,0.0,3.3 • Format: FAN,<BUC>,<SSPA> PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,1,0 • 1 = On PT: TEMP,41.8,-67.3,-67.1,-67.1 0 = Off PT: FAN,1,1 • In this example, the fans cooling the BUC and SSPA PT: PWRCNTRL,1,0 are both turned on PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,1,0,0,1 PT: PWRCNTRL,0,0 PT: PWRSTATUS,0,1,0,1,0,1 +PT: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing LNB *** PT: ~LNBVER2.00 LNB attenuator values PT: ~LNBMODE,C • KU = Ku band PT: ~LNBATTEN,KU,8 C = C band PT: ~LNBATTEN,C,4 • 0-15 dB range PT: ~LNBPOL,R • Short RF cable runs require more attenuation PT: ~LNBMODE,KU Long RF cable runs require less attenuation +LNB: PASS • KVH can set these values over the air +*** Initializing BUC *** BUC: BUCVER,2.00 BUC: BUCMODE,C BUC: BUCATTEN,KU,8 BUC: BUCATTEN,C,4 BUC: BUCPWRAMP,OFF BUC: BUCPOL,L BUC: BUCMODE,KU +BUC: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Initializing LNB *** PT: ~LNBVER2.00 PT: ~LNBMODE,C PT: ~LNBATTEN,KU,8 PT: ~LNBATTEN,C,4 PT: ~LNBPOL,R PT: ~LNBMODE,KU +LNB: PASS +*** Initializing BUC *** BUC: BUCVER,2.00 BUC attenuator values BUC: BUCMODE,C • KU = Ku band BUC: BUCATTEN,KU,8 C = C band BUC: BUCATTEN,C,4 • 0-15 dB range BUC: BUCPWRAMP,OFF • Short RF cable runs require more attenuation BUC: BUCPOL,L Long RF cable runs require less attenuation BUC: BUCMODE,KU • KVH can set these values over the air +BUC: PASS
Operational Log – Highlights >AZOFFSET +AZOFFSET,-0.00,V +*** Waiting for ACU/Modem *** Antenna is now ready for the >>V11SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C satellite data from the modem SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C +SATCONFIG,HSAT01,-6400,9000,R,K +SATCONFIG,HSAT02,-6400,9000,R,K +SATCONFIG,HSAT03,-6400,9000,R,K +SATCONFIG,HSAT04,-6400,9000,R,K +RF: S,HSAT01,V,D,V +@DEBUGON +@DEBUGOFF RF: DEBUGON SATCONFIG,DONE Using Real Modem Sat RF: DEBUGOFF Using Default Helper Sat(s)
Operational Log – Highlights >AZOFFSET +AZOFFSET,-0.00,V Satellite data from the modem +*** Waiting for ACU/Modem *** • Format: SATCONFIG,<satellite name>, >>V11SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C <longitude>,<pre-skew cant>, SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C <polarization>,<band> +SATCONFIG,HSAT01,-6400,9000,R,K • Longitude: +SATCONFIG,HSAT02,-6400,9000,R,K Negative value = West +SATCONFIG,HSAT03,-6400,9000,R,K Positive value = East +SATCONFIG,HSAT04,-6400,9000,R,K Example: -5300 = 53 degrees W +RF: S,HSAT01,V,D,V • Polarization: +@DEBUGON R = RHCP L = LHCP +@DEBUGOFF RF: DEBUGON • Band: C = C band SATCONFIG,DONE K = Ku band Using Real Modem Sat RF: DEBUGOFF Using Default Helper Sat(s)
Operational Log – Highlights >AZOFFSET +AZOFFSET,-0.00,V +*** Waiting for ACU/Modem *** >>V11SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C SATCONFIG,MSAT01,-5300,0,R,C +SATCONFIG,HSAT01,-6400,9000,R,K Ignore this legacy data; helper +SATCONFIG,HSAT02,-6400,9000,R,K satellites are no longer used +SATCONFIG,HSAT03,-6400,9000,R,K +SATCONFIG,HSAT04,-6400,9000,R,K +RF: S,HSAT01,V,D,V +@DEBUGON +@DEBUGOFF RF: DEBUGON SATCONFIG,DONE Using Real Modem Sat RF: DEBUGOFF Using Default Helper Sat(s)
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Entering Search Mode 0 *** Searching for the selected satellite Current : X 1372.33 Y 1369.67 Z 1372.49 38 deg C Searching for MSAT01, Threshold = 800 • Threshold = Minimum RF level +SEARCHM Search modes: AZ Move Complete: AZ = 173.67, EL = 38.84, RSSI = -32767 +POS: 175.8 37.6 19.6 2.0 500 -327.67 • 0 = Tight spiral centered around the saved BRST: 174.4 36.9 0.0 azimuth and elevation >voltage,2 • 1 = 360-degree azimuth sweeps at the +VOLTAGE,2,ANT 13.24 VDC,13.3 saved elevation (x 3) >hours • 2 = 360-degree azimuth sweeps starting at Operational Hours = 709.0 the saved elevation, then expanding in elevation in ±0.7-degree increments until a +*** Modem Search *** total of ±5 degrees in elevation have been Current : X 1372.33 Y 1369.67 Z 1372.49 38 deg C searched Searching for MSAT01, Threshold = 800 • 3 = 360-degree azimuth sweeps from +POS: 154.3 39.5 19.6 0.9 500 -327.67 minimum to maximum elevation (entire sky) BRST: 153.5 38.8 0.0 RF: Normalize ~ First Lock Satellite Found: AZ = 126.2, EL = 39.4, RF = 2554
Operational Log – Highlights +*** Entering Search Mode 0 *** Current : X 1372.33 Y 1369.67 Z 1372.49 38 deg C Searching for MSAT01, Threshold = 800 +SEARCHM Antenna slows down its search AZ Move Complete: AZ = 173.67, EL = 38.84, RSSI = -32767 speed +POS: 175.8 37.6 19.6 2.0 500 -327.67 • Extra time needed to allow modem to BRST: 174.4 36.9 0.0 lock on the satellite >voltage,2 +VOLTAGE,2,ANT 13.24 VDC,13.3 >hours Operational Hours = 709.0 +*** Modem Search *** Current : X 1372.33 Y 1369.67 Z 1372.49 38 deg C Searching for MSAT01, Threshold = 800 +POS: 154.3 39.5 19.6 0.9 500 -327.67 BRST: 153.5 38.8 0.0 RF: Normalize ~ First Lock Satellite Found: AZ = 126.2, EL = 39.4, RF = 2554
Operational Log – Highlights >voltage,3 +VOLTAGE,3,ANT 12 VDC,12.1 Eb/No +*** Entering Tracking *** >MODEM STATE$FORWARD LINK LOCKED • Eb/No = Energy per bit/noise power per Hertz >EB/NO$01.0dB • Indicates signal quality MODEM,2 • Depending on the waveform of the satellite +*** Entering Check SideLobe *** signal, even a negative number might be Waiting For Bias Trim acceptable BUC: BUCPWRAMP,OFF +POS: 125.0 38.9 19.6 0.1 2621 34.25 BRST: 125.4 38.6 -0.2 >MODEM STATE$WAIT FOR BB MESSAGE >EB/NO$02.5dB MODEM,4 >MODEM STATE$WAIT RANDOM TIME >EB/NO$02.9dB MODEM,5
Operational Log – Highlights >voltage,3 +VOLTAGE,3,ANT 12 VDC,12.1 +*** Entering Tracking *** >MODEM STATE$FORWARD LINK LOCKED Ensuring antenna is not tracking >EB/NO$01.0dB on a side lobe MODEM,2 +*** Entering Check SideLobe *** • Looks for a stronger signal as it sweeps across the satellite area Waiting For Bias Trim BUC: BUCPWRAMP,OFF +POS: 125.0 38.9 19.6 0.1 2621 34.25 BRST: 125.4 38.6 -0.2 >MODEM STATE$WAIT FOR BB MESSAGE >EB/NO$02.5dB MODEM,4 >MODEM STATE$WAIT RANDOM TIME >EB/NO$02.9dB MODEM,5
Operational Log – Highlights >voltage,3 +VOLTAGE,3,ANT 12 VDC,12.1 +*** Entering Tracking *** >MODEM STATE$FORWARD LINK LOCKED >EB/NO$01.0dB MODEM,2 +*** Entering Check SideLobe *** Waiting For Bias Trim BUC: BUCPWRAMP,OFF +POS: 125.0 38.9 19.6 0.1 2621 34.25 BRST: 125.4 38.6 -0.2 >MODEM STATE$WAIT FOR BB MESSAGE >EB/NO$02.5dB Modem is waiting a few seconds before MODEM,4 attempting to log into the mini-VSAT >MODEM STATE$WAIT RANDOM TIME Broadband service >EB/NO$02.9dB MODEM,5 • Modem is now receiving bulletin board messages • Reported by the ICM
Operational Log – Highlights Current Sat: 53.0W Avg: 38.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 >voltage,5 +VOLTAGE,5,ANT 2.5 VDC,2.5 >MODEM STATE$ONLINE >EB/NO$03.1dB MODEM,8 Modem confirms that the antenna is tracking LOGIN OK the correct satellite >AZOFFSET +AZOFFSET,-0.00,V Saved Sat Pos: AZ = 124.49, EL = 38.52
Operational Log – Highlights Current Sat: 53.0W Avg: 38.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 >voltage,5 +VOLTAGE,5,ANT 2.5 VDC,2.5 >MODEM STATE$ONLINE >EB/NO$03.1dB MODEM,8 LOGIN OK >AZOFFSET +AZOFFSET,-0.00,V Saving the current satellite position Saved Sat Pos: AZ = 124.49, EL = 38.52 • On restart, the antenna will attempt to regain a lock on the satellite at this position