Kingsat Maritime Vsat p8

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Quick Installation
Maritime VSAT P8/P8+
Standard Version 2.1

Contents www.eardatek.com
Preparation for Installation

Antenna First Installation Checklist 1
Part 1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation) 2
Part 2 ACU and Modem (BDU Preparation) 15
Installation
Step 1 Mounting Antenna 17
Step 2 Connection Diagram 18
Step 3 Confirm All Connections 19
Step 4 ACU Setting Procedure 20
Step 5 Antenna Operating Status 21
Step 6 Satellite Locking 22
Step 7 Testing Internet Link 23
Step 8 Setting Done and Surf Internet 24
Appendix
1-Antenna Status Monitor- View Mode of ACU 26
2-Upgrade 30
3-Troubleshooting Guide 35
4-Block Diagram Inside Radome 57
5-Radome Dimension 58
6-Specification-P8/P8+ 59
Antenna First Installation Checklist www.eardatek.com
For the first installation, please follow the steps below. Check each step to ensure that the antenna is installed
and used correctly.Each step after well done with mark "√".
Part1 Antenna Installation Site (Above Deck Unit Preparation)

1 Attention: Keep safe distance for radiation hazard. Page 2 Done( )
2 Check if any obstructions exist with EL range -15°~120°. Page 3 Done( )
3 Check mounting mast site . Page 4 Done( )
4 Check physical solidness of mast. Page 5 Done( )
5 Unpack carton and remove radome. Page 9 Done( )
6 Check materials list in the carton. Page 12 Done( )
7 Check connecting cables. Page 13 Done( )
8 Check connecting diagram. Page 14 Done( )
Part2 ACU and Modem (Below Deck Unit Preparation)
9 Check ACU. Page 15 Done( )
10 Check connections of ACU , Modem and Switch. Page 16 Done( )
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Part-1 Antenna Installation Site (ADU Preparation) www.eardatek.com
Step 1.Attention: When VSAT working especially transmitting signal, make sure 100% keep safe distance (15m far from ADU ) for radiation hazard.
Radiation Hazard Area
No nearing
15m
10° 10°
Safety Warning when antenna working
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Step 2. Check if any obstructions exist with EL range -15°~120°.

Make sure antenna is free of obstructions ,it can transmit and receive the satellite signal fully.
The Optimized site is that 360° free of obstruction when pointing to sky.
Range:-15°-120°
Block Area
obstruction
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Step 3.Check mounting mast site. The optimized site has

(1)Minimum vibration (better far from engine)
(2)Keep safe distance to Radar or other RF transmitter (aviod fan beam ±15°of Radar, keep distance to
Radar minimum 3m).
M
um 3
Minim
Radar 15°
15°
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Step 4.Check physical solidness of mast.

Make sure the mast has
(1)Enough height ,must be free of obstructions.
(2)Good flatness, plateau is below 3.0 mm.
(3)High solidness, it can withstand 80kg.
Mast can
withstand 80kg
Plateau<3.0mm
KG
Enough Height
(1) (2) (3)
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Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis

The following installation cases are the optimal sites. The optimal sites
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The following installation cases are not the optimal sites and can be optimized. Can be optimized
Too close to the mast, the antenna may be obstructed at mast direction.
Too close to the funnel, the radome is easy to get dust, then it will decrease RF performance of antenna. 7

The following installation cases are not the optimal sites and must be optimized. Must be optimized
Too close to the mast, antenna can not get 360° free view to sky. The site needs to be re-selected, must be far away from obstructions while
the height of mounting bracket should be made as high as possible. 8
Step 5.1：Unpack carton and take out the accessories.Remove the fixing screw on the radome bracket that secures the antenna to the pallet
using a wrench.
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Step 5.2：The antenna comes with the lifting straps pre-mounted from the factory. Take out the shackle from the bottom of the lifting straps and
unscrew it.
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Step 5.3 Remove radome. Then remove 4 red fixing bolts of safe delivery purpose. After that, fix the radome with bolts, put back the lifting straps,
and tighten up the shackle.
Bolt 1
Bolt 3
Bolt 4
Bolt 2
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Step 6.Check Material List in the carton.
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Step 7.Check connecting cables. We supply below accessories for each unit of antenna.
2 * 15 meter coaxial cable（RG6 black color）
2 * 1 meter coaxial cable（RG179 gold color）
2 * 0.4 meter network cable
4 * N-F type connecting converter
1 * 5 meter waterproof tape
RG6 coaxial cable RG179 coaxial cable Network cable Waterproof tape N-F type connecting
converter
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Step 8.Check connecting diagram.
coaxial cable 15M with RG6

network cable with RJ45 plugs
VSAT P8/P8+ Antenna If the supplied coaxial cable 15m with

RG6 can not meet requirement , We
TX RX recommend cable type according to
cable length, as follows:
TX RX
LAN1
e.g.Router
-within 20m: RG6
100-240VAC Power
LAN2
e.g.IP Cam -within 50m: RG11
Antenna Control Unit e.g.VoIP -within 100m: LMR400
-within 200m: LMR600
LAN3
TX RX LAN4
NOTE: Impedance of cable is 50ohm,
attenuation of cable is under 20dB
at 2.5GHz.
TX RX
100-240VAC Power Modem LAN

(e.g. Idirect X5, Not supplied)
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Part-2 ACU and Modem (BDU Preparation) www.eardatek.com
Step 9.Check ACU. Check each port of rear panel connection.
Front Panel of ACU
USB port,for Indicators, show 256x64 OLED display, Buttons for ACU operation
upgrading antenna shows all status and
firmware of ACU running status setting of antenna
and debug
Rear Panel of ACU
Connect to Modem Connect to Modem Ground Stud, must be well

Console & other IP device Grounding. For safety and ESD
Connect to protection.
Antenna(ADU)
Connect to Modem
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Step 10.Check connections of ACU , Modem and Switch.
network cable with RJ45 plugs
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
Antenna Control Unit
Modem TX Modem RX
Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)
Antenna RX
Antenna TX + 48V Power
Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit 16

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Step 1 Mounting Antenna www.eardatek.com
Check the condition of the lifting strap and that the shackle is tightened up. Lift the antenna above the mast using a crane and carefully put the
antenna down on the mast. Mounting antenna with below accessories.
M8 Bolt from Antenna Pedestal
M8 Flat Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Hex Nut
M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer M8 Hex Nut
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Step 2 Connection Diagram www.eardatek.com
Prepare cables and make sure connections as below diagram.

Supplied cables
2 * 15 meter coaxial cable（RG6 black color）
2 * 1 meter coaxial cable（RG179 gold color）
2 * 0.4 meter network cable with RJ45 plugs
coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)
network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP

Modem TX Modem RX

Antenna RX

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Step 3 Confirm All Connections www.eardatek.com
Review all connections.
Antenna connections ACU connections
Connectors should be sealed with waterproof tape Modem connections
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Step 4 ACU Setting Procedure www.eardatek.com
Turn on power of the ACU. ACU starts to initialize.
Error may happen as below shows. This means ACU can not communicate with antenna
correctly. Please check all cable connections(whether the TX and RX coaxial cables are
connected wrongly, or whether the F-N RF heads are tight) and restart system.
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Step 5 Antenna Operating Status www.eardatek.com
After initialization, the antenna GPS module successfully obtains longitude and latitude, and the GPS icon appears as shown in the figure below.
At the same time, the MODEM communicates with the antenna controller ACU, and the OPENAMIP icon flashes.
This icon must appear, it means antenna can capture GPS signal correctly.
This icon must be blinking , it means OPENAMIP protocol is working correctly between ACU and MODEM.
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Step 6 Satellite Locking www.eardatek.com
When the antenna lock the satellite successfully, the parameter information and tracking status“TRACKING”will be shown on display. Now VSAT
antenna is working correctly and tracking satellite as requirement.
Press UP button to display all MODEM status information.“Status: In Network”works on behalf of MODEM and can access the Internet.
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Step 7 Testing Internet Link www.eardatek.com
Connect to the PC and test whether the Internet link is connected successfully.
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
Modem TX Modem RX Antenna Control Unit

Antenna RX
PC
Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit
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Step 8 Setting Done and Surf Internet www.eardatek.com
Now you can connect all IP devices to LAN ports of ACU ,then surf internet.
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP

Antenna RX
Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit
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Step 8 Setting Done and Surf Internet www.eardatek.com
Connect as shown in the figure below, if user needs to access VOIP phones with VLAN settings.
Modem
Antenna RX Switch with VLAN
VOIP Phone
Intelligent Gateway Scalable 4G/5G Router
Scalable AP Equipment

Appendix 1
Antenna Status Monitor- View Mode of ACU www.eardatek.com
View1_RX
View2_IP
press“ ”button on ACU View Mode View3_TX

View4_Status
View5_Version Lock1_DVB
Lock2_AGC
Setup1_Lock Mode
ACU Main Menu Lock3_Modem
Lock4_Beacon
Setup2_IP IPSetting
Set1_SAT INFO Sat Setting

Set2_LNB LNB Setting
Setup3_Parameter
Set3_GPS GPS Setting
Setup Mode Set4_Time Time Setting
Set5_Reference Sat Reference Sat Setting
Set6_Console Port
Setup4_Default Default Setting
CFG_Backup
Setup5_Backup
USB Record
Wifi Upgrade
Setup6_Others CPI Mode
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Main display description:
OPENAMIP icon,Modem communicating

with ACU,only show in MODEM mode
Current lock mode: GPS locating

DVB, AGC, MOD,BEA successfully Current date and time
Longitude of satellite
Current status of the antenna(ADU):

Strength and quality of signal
1.Init.: Antenna initializing
2.Search: Antenna searching satellite
3.Tracking: Antenna tracking satellite Current longitude and latitude data in ACU setting
4.Error: Communication error, followed
by an error code, For more information,
see page 34
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View display description:Press the right button of the ACU to display the following pages page by page.
SAT Longitude of selected satellite. IP Internet Protocol address.

BC_FRQ Beacon frequency of selected satellite. SAT Longitude of satellite
IP must be same segment as Modem IP setting
L.O. Local Oscillator of LNB. TXIF Intermediate frequency of TX TXIF=TX_Frequency-BUC L.O.
RXIF Intermediate Frequency of RX. L.O. Local Oscillator of BUC.
SM Subnet mask. BW Bandwidth of TX.
RXIF=RX_Frequency-LNB L.O.
RXBW Bandwidth of RX. POL TX Polarization. H(horizontal), V(Vertical)
GW Gateway. Set the same with Modem IP.
AGCT Automatic Gain Control Threshold.
POL RX Polarization of current active satellite.
H(horizontal), V(Vertical) PORT The port that ACU communicate with Modem.
SKEW Skew offset. Default is 0 DEG. Set the same with modem.
MODE Lock mode. 4 types of lock mode: DVB,AGC,MODEM,BEACON.
ADU Voltage of Above Deck Unit(Antenna) MODEL Antenna model name

Normal value is around 24V. ID Unique Identification of the ACU
ADU Current software version of Antenna mainboard
BDU Voltage of Below Deck Unit(ACU).
BDU Current firmware version of ACU
Normal value is around 48V.
LNB Voltage of LNB. 13V(RX polarization: Vertical),
18V(RX polarization: Horizontal)
AZ Azimuth angle of ADU
EL Elevation angle of ADU
LATLONG Latitude and Longitude of current location
GPS Quantity of GPS
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ACU Software Outline View1_RX

View2_IP
View Mode View3_TX

View4_Status
View5_Version Lock1_DVB
Lock2_AGC
Setup1_Lock Mode
ACU Main Menu Lock3_Modem
Lock4_Beacon
Setup2_IP IPSetting
Set1_SAT INFO Sat Setting

Set2_LNB LNB Setting
Setup3_Parameter
Set3_GPS GPS Setting
Setup Mode Set4_Time Time Setting
Set5_Reference Sat Reference Sat Setting
Set6_Console Port
Setup4_Default Default Setting
CFG_Backup
Setup5_Backup
USB Record
Wifi Upgrade
Setup6_Others CPI Mode
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Upgrade www.eardatek.com
Reflector
B TX with DC 24V TX to BUC

Feed-horn OMT U Board
L C
N
B
RX + 13/18V
DC 24V
DC 24V
DC 48V
VSAT Main Board Part 2 Upgrade ADU for P series
Main Gyro RX TX
GNSS SK MOTOR
Sensor
SlipRing
BLDC Drivers
EL Gyro
Sensor AZ EL RO
MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR DC 48V
RotaryJoint
RX TX to Rotary Units Board

Radome Inside
RX TX with DC 48V

OLED Button USB RXin TXin
LED Board Board
100-240VAC Power ACU Main Board

Part 1 Upgrade BDU for P series
ACU Inside RXout TXout 4-PORT Switch
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
RX TX LAN
Modem
100-240VAC Power
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Part 1 Upgrade BDU for P series

Normally latest version of ACU firmware is needed, plz follow below steps to upgrade it.
Step 1. Get the up-to-date firmware from KINGSAT or official distributor.
Step 2. Copy the firmware to USB flash disk and ensure it is at root directory;
Step 3. Power off ACU and insert USB to the port on ACU front panel;
Step 4. Press ”BACK”then press“Power”,don’t release buttons until the display is lightened.
Step 5. Press“OK”and wait for upgrade(see below display);
Step 6. Done. System restart.
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Part 2 Upgrade ADU for P series

1.Download and install app ”RemoteWriter”on one Android phone from official distributor.
2.At Setup Mode, select<6. SET OTHERS> then turn on WIFI.
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3. Open the Android phone application "Remote Writer", make sure there is a network connection（4G/wifi）,wait for a few seconds, from "Updating
Resources" until "Successful Resource Acquisition" is displayed.The download of the latest firmware from the server is complete.
4. Click "Connect " to Device , it shows that wifi needs to be connected "SWD_XXXXXX", jump to the phone settings, connect to this wifi.
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5. Return to the "Remote Writer" application, enter the firmware list, and confirm the firmware version of the current device.
6. Select the appropriate firmware version and click the up icon to upgrade.
7. The upgrade is complete, and confirm whether the version is the selected upgrade version.
P8 P8
P8 P8
P8 P8
P8 P8
P8 P8
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Troubleshooting Guide www.eardatek.com
Error Code and Solutions

E01. The initialization of antenna mainboard failed, please check connections of Tx and Rx cables and N-F connectors also check the antenna
mainboard.
E02. The detection of antenna power failed, please check connections of Tx and Rx cables and N-F connectors.
E03. The detection of Skew motor failed, please check antenna mainboard, SK connector and Skew motor.
E04. The detection of antenna tuner failed, please check tuner on mainboard, cable connection from LNB to Tuner.
E05. The detection of LNB failed, please check LNB and cable connection from LNB to Tuner.
E06. The detection of Gyro sensors failed, please check Gyro sensor and cable connection of sensors.
E07. The detection of EL motor failed, please check the limited sensor, Elevation motor and belt of the EL motor.
E08. The detection of AZ motor failed, please check the limited sensor, Azimuth motor and belt of the AZ motor.
E11. The detection of beacon circuit failed, please check the beacon circuit on antenna mainboard.
E12. The detection of Cross Level motor failed, please check the limit sensor, Cross Level motor and belt of the Cross Level motor.
E90. The firmware of antenna mainboard may be damaged . Please contact the manufacturer to recovery the firmware.
The parts involved in the above error codes are shown in the figure below.
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E05 Check if the RF cable E07 Elevation motor issue.

E06 Gyro sensor issue. Check if EL motor is stuck
Check if the connection of sensor is loose. between LNB and mainboard is
loose or broken.If not, replace or belt of EL motor is
If not, replace the gyro sensor. broken.
the LNB.
E01 E02 E11 E04

Antenna mainboard
issue. Mainboard may
be damaged, should
be recovery or replaced.
E12 Cross Level motor

issue. Check if CL motor
is stuck or belt of CL
motor is broken.
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E03 Skew motor issue.

E08 Azimuth motor issue. Check if SK motor is stuck, or belt of
Check if AZ motor is stuck SK motor is broken or the connector
or belt of AZ motor is broken. of polarization switch is loose.
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E12
Check if cable of cross level motor and E06
connector is loose. Check if the connector of gyro sensor is loose.
E07
Check if cable of elevation
motor and limit sensor
connectors are loose.
E08 E03
Check if cable of azimuth motor and Check if cable of skew motor and
limit sensor connectors are loose. limit sensor connectors are loose.
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If the SATCOM link broken, it may come from below reasons ( Factors effect link stability)
A.Hardware issue. The antenna may miss pointing or have B.Installation issue. If the installation site is not optimal,
tracking error, it may come from wrong configuration of the antenna may be obstructed by the mast, deck house,
antenna or software issue or some related hardware defective funnel, boom on dock, tall building or mountain, etc, all
problem (like LNB,BUC,motor, belt, switch ,cable etc.) this blockage will more or less result in poor reception.
TX is more sensitive than RX for blockage.
C.Satellite coverage issue. The antenna cannot work out of the D.Hub station service issue. If service under the
satellite beam range. beam is not available，plz double confirm with NOC.
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If the SATCOM link broken, it may come from below reasons ( Factors effect link stability)
E.Interference issue. If not installed with safe distance from RF F.Weather issue. The rain attenuation, caused by
source like radar ,VHF Tx antenna, GPS , AIS ,etc., VSAT antenna rain or thick clouds at the location of the antenna
will get bad reception effected by RF interference. and the hub station, affects the stability of the
satellite link.
G.Low elevation issue. Because GEO satellites are all over the
equator ,when VSAT terminal is in high latitude area, the elevation
angle of VSAT pointing is low (maybe less than 20°). In this case,
antenna will easily miss pointing with high wave so link may be broken
by this reason. In high latitude area, GEO satellite VSAT may not work 40
smoothly.
Appendix 3
Basic information confirmation

1. Confirm the GPS icon and OPENAMIP icon appeared on the main page of the ACU
Make sure that the GPS icon and OPENAMIP icon appear correctly. At the same time, if the GPS module works properly, longitude and latitude
and the time must be correct.
This icon must be displayed to indicate that the antenna can obtain GPS signal.
This icon must flash, representing normal communication between the antenna's ACU and MODEM, and the OPENAMIP protocol is working properly.
（ Pic 1 ）（ Pic 2 ）
The GPS icon can be displayed to prove that the antenna GPS module is ok and to obtain longitude and latitude. Wait for five minutes, if it is
not displayed, it is proved that there is obstacle of blocking signal or that the module is not working properly, check the connection of GPS module
firstly (check connectors and GPS cable).
The OPENAMIP icon flashes to prove that the ACU and MODEM communication is normal. If not, first check the IP settings (right-click to the IP
VIEW page) to confirm the ACU settings.Whether the ACU IP and MODEM IP are same segment, whether the port number is correct, and whether it
corresponds to the OPT file. If the OPT file is not familiar, you can contact NOC or factory assistance.After setting IP correctly, it does not flash properly,
check the network cables connected by the ACU and MODEM.
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2. Confirm the antenna status displayed on the ACU View
Press the right button of the ACU to enter ACU View mode to see the overall state of the antenna.
First confirm that the antenna is in MOD mode. If not, press OK, go to Setup mode---lock mode -- select MOD and save the settings.Confirm
whether the longitude of the target satellite, LNB LO, the receiving frequency RXIF, and the polarization are matched with the OPT file. This part
if Unfamiliar, you can directly consult the hub station NOC personnel Or contact VSAT factory to assist with interpretation.
Enter the Status View and observe the antenna supply voltage first. ADU power supply requires 24V ±0.8V / BDU power supply normal at 48V ± 1.5V.
Also focus on the AGC value, which is typically higher than 37000 if locked.
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3. Confirm the MODEM baudRate
Confirm that the ACU console and MODEM console port are connected with a network cable, and then Press OK --- SET PARAM --- 6. SET
CONSOLE PORT --- BaudRate, here set the BaudRate.
If the MODEM is iDirect IQ200, set 115200.
If the MODEM is iDirect X5 or X7, set 9600.
Modem TX Modem RX
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4. View the MODEM status
Press UP button to display all MODEM status information.
The SN is the serial number of the MODEM. This is a unique identifier for VSAT terminal. This SN number is required for all kinds of business with
the hub station NOC.
SNR refers to the signal signal-to-noise ratio.Generally higher than 5. If less than 5, consider there are obstacle of blocking signal, or bad
weather , or satellite EIRP is not enough and other reasons.
Status is the current state of MODEM.

IN_NETWORK works on behalf of MODEM and can access the Internet.
IN_ACQUISITION represents the acquisition network, which is the link-up process, the antenna is aligned, and Rx and Tx are ok.
WAITING_FOR_ACQUISITION the antenna is aligned, Rx is OK, and Tx is ready to start establishing a link.
DETECTED stands for Rx ok.
WAITING_FOR_RX_LOCK the antenna Rx has not locked the star successfully, MODEM is waiting for the antenna to be aligned with the satellite.
WRONG_NETWORK on behalf of MODEM does not have authorized access to the primary station. Plz call for NOC with help.
RECOVERY_STACK on behalf of MODEM can not access the Internet. Plz call for NOC with help.
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5.1 Switch to TVRO System to confirm the SATCOM link
a.Press BACK button for three seconds, and the prompt "Switch to TVRO System" appears to switch the TVRO mode. The following picture
appears, which means that the TVRO mode has been switched to.
b.Press OK button and then press DOWN button to switch to the well-known broadcasting satellite, and make sure that the satellite signal can
cover the current position. If need to change the satellite parameters, please follow the instructions and sequence as shown below.
c.Waiting for 1-2 minutes, if the ACU shows TRACKING, it means that the antenna locks the satellite successfully at TVRO System.
Pic 1 Pic 2
Pic 3 Pic 4
Frequency and
symbol rate
Polarization mode
High and low frequency
Pic 5 Pic 6
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5.2 Satellite parameters query in TVRO mode
Click the website（http://www.lyngsat.com) to find the satellite used locally, confirm the Ku satellite and the frequency with TV program, and record
the satellite, frequency, symbol rate and polarization.
Frequency Polarization
Symbol Rate
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6. Manual search to confirm the SATCOM link
a. Download and install app "Dish Align" or similar SAT finder application.
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b. Use the SAT finder application to confirm the automatic alignment direction of the antenna.
Step 1. Positioning Step 2. Select the target satellite Step 3. Move the phone 360° t Step 4. Confirm whether the automatic
o find the strongest signal alignment direction of the antenna and
the pointing direction of the SAT finder
application are consistent
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If the direction of antenna pointing is not matched with "Dish Align" app, how can we do ?
The possible reason：

1. The antenna locks the wrong satellite by mistake;
2. The antenna is faulty and does not work properly.
If this happens, you can try to set the ACU to Manual mode
for verification.
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c. Manual Mode Test
Step1. Set ACU to Manual Test mode Step2. Moving the antenna by hand, better only move the azimuth
Setup Mode--6. Set others--Manual ON direction because AZ and SK angel already fixed by initialization.
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c. Manual Mode Test
Step3. Stop antenna at the position indicated by Dish Align to check if the VSAT terminal can setup the link. Signal quality of ACU and access of MODEM
can help to understand how is pointing.
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FQ&A
CASE 1.
The status keeps showing Init or COMM ERROR, what should I do?
First, it must be made sure that the antenna and ACU are properly connected according to page 18. If the connectors are correct, here are the steps.
a. Disconnect the coaxial cables between the antenna and ACU, and check RX and TX coaxial cables connections with the buzzer of multimeter.
If RX and TX coaxial cables are broken, contact the manufacturer to replace.
b. Connect TX coaxial cable to the ACU, keep TX coaxial cable and antenna disconnected, and turn on the ACU power. Use the multimeter to measure
TX coaxial cable near to the antenna, and the normal voltage reading is about 48V. If the 48V voltage is abnormal, check the ACU mainboard. If
the 48V voltage is normal, connect TX coaxial cable with the antenna.
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
Antenna TX Antenna RX
Connect Disconnect
Antenna RX Disconnect
Antenna TX + 48V Power Disconnect 52

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c. Connect RX coaxial cable to the antenna, keep RX coaxial cable and ACU disconnected, and use the multimeter to measure RX coaxial cable
near to the ACU. The normal voltage reading is about 5V. If the 5V voltage is abnormal, check the ACU mainboard.
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
Modem TX Modem RX
Connect Disconnect
Antenna RX Connect
Antenna TX + 48V Power Connect
d. If the voltages of Tx and Rx coaxial cable are normal, but the status still shows Init or COMM ERROR, check the ACU mainboard or the antenna
mainboard. Mainboard issues need to contact the manufacturer with help.
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FQ&A
CASE 2.
The status shows Loss, what do I do?
This status indicates a loss of signal. First, it must be made sure that the antenna does not have any obstacles to pointing range. If not,check that the
antenna AGC_T (AGC threshold) setting. This value setting is At Setup Parameter - Set SAT INFO---7. The AGCT ,sets the corresponding value. It can be
set to 20 as a test.
If the problem cannot be corrected, the antenna hardware may be faulty. Need to contact the manufacturer with help.
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FQ&A
Case 3.
The GPS icon shows normal, OPENAMIP icon shows normal, but the antenna is keeping SEARCH. What should I do?
First , it must be made sure that the antenna does not have any obstructs to pointing range. If NOT, then continue.
Step1, set the antenna to TVRO mode to verify that there is a problem with the hardware. Please follow the steps according to page 45.
If all the local broadcast satellites are still SEARCH, you need to contact the manufacturer to confirm the hardware problem. If NOT, then continue.
Step 2. Set the antenna to AGC mode to verify if there is a VSAT carrier existing.The settings are the same as the TVRO mode. Here are the steps:
a. The antenna is set to AGC mode.
b. Frequency FREQ, bandwidth BW, polarization POL ,LNB LO ，all this parameters of the VSAT RX carrier (which can be read from the OPT file or asked
directly from NOC) must be set correctly. After saving the settings, see if the antenna can track.
d. Take off the antenna radome to check. Because antenna may lock other satellites of the same frequency by mistake in AGC mode, you must check
if the pointing is correct to target satellite. If the antenna points correctly, the presence of the service VSAT carrier is demonstrated.If you point to an
error, prove that the satellite is locked incorrectly. Move the antenna to new direction by manual after turning off the power and change to a starting
position to see if antenna can lock the target satellite.If several repetitions have not been locked to the target satellite, the carrier does not exist or the
signal is too weak.If the AGC mode is still unable to TRACKING, you will need to contact NOC to confirm that the carrier parameters of Rx is incorrect.
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FQ&A
CASE 4.
GPS icon shows normal, OPENAMIP icon shows normal, status shows TRACKING, still can not access the Internet,
how to do?
First, please read page 39 carefully and understand the reasons of bad reception of antenna. Then make sure that the antenna does not have any
obstacles when pointing to sky . Continue the following tests.
a. Confirm that the antenna has been tested for Terminal Commissioning with NOC, especially if the P1dB test has been performed after wiring.
The P1dB test is to ensure that the BUC is operating in a normal state and that the Tx is transmitted with power which is sufficient or no output
saturation.If not, you will need to re-do the Terminal Commissioning with NOC.
b. Open the radome to check the BUC working status, BUC working light needs to be lit green.
c. Contact NOC to confirm that MODEM is in network.
d. Local debug. Using the USB record function, the antenna status record file ksaculog.txt is sent to the manufacturer for analysis.First insert the USB
flash to AUC and select Setup Mode ---5. SET BACKUP --- USB record,USB flash will automatically generate a file ksaculog.txt, please according to
the manufacturer's needs, record a period of time to send this log file to the manufacturer for analysis.
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Appendix 4
Block Diagram Inside Radome www.eardatek.com
Reflector
Signal cable
Feed-horn OMT
B
U
TX with DC 24V TX to BUC Power cable
Board
L
N
C
RF Coaxial cable
B
RX + 13/18V
Network cable
Motor cable
DC 24V
DC 24V
DC 48V
VSAT Main Board
Supplied Equipment
Main Gyro RX TX
Not Supplied Equipment

GNSS SK MOTOR
Sensor
SlipRing
BLDC Drivers
EL Gyro
Sensor AZ EL RO
MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR DC 48V
RotaryJoint
RX TX to Rotary Units Board

Radome Inside
RX TX with DC 48V

OLED Button USB RXin TXin
LED Board Board
100-240VAC Power ACU Main Board

ACU Inside RXout TXout 4-PORT Switch
e.g.Router
e.g.IP Cam
e.g.VoIP
RX TX LAN
Modem
100-240VAC Power
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Appendix 5
Radome Dimension www.eardatek.com
305mm
1120mm
305mm
1100mm
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Appendix 6
Specification-P8/P8+ www.eardatek.com
Mechanical Specification Operating Specification

Dish Diameter: 85 cm(33.5”) Rx Frequency: 10.70 ~ 12.75 GHz
Weight: 68KG(150lbs) (including ACU, LNB and 6W BUC) Rx Gain: 39.5dBi@12.5GHz
Radom Size: 110 X 112 cm (43.3”X 44.1”) Tx Frequency: 13.75 ~ 14.5 GHz
Radom Material: P8:ASA / P8+:Honeycomb FRP Tx Gain: 40.3dBi@14.25 GHz
Antenna Stabilization G/T: 16.5dB/K (Clear Sky, 30° Elevation)
Operating Platform: 3-Axis + Auto Skew POL: Cross-pol only
Azimuth Range: P8:690° / P8+:Unlimited Cross Pol Isolation: ≥30 dB
Elevation Range: -15° to 120° LNB: Universal, PLL LNB
Cross Level Range: ± 35° BUC: 8W (4W/6W/16W/20W option)
Skew Range: 0° to 240° Antenna Control Unit
Position Acquisition: Builtin GNSS (GPS/Glonass/Galileo/Beidou) Dimensions (WxDxH): 48.2 X 30 X 4.5 cm
Ship Motion Support: Roll: ± 20° @8~12 sec Weight: 3.55 kg
Pitch: ± 10° @6~12 sec Display: 256 X 64 OLED
Yaw: ± 8° @15~20 sec Modem Interface: Ethernet Port/RS-232C
Tracking Accuracy: Automatic tracking level ≤ 1.0dB (R.M.S) Modem Protocol: Open AMIP
Working Environment Power requirement: 100-230VAC 50-60Hz
Operating Temperature: -25° ~ 55°C Modem Support: IDirect, Gilat, Hughes,
Storage Temperature: -30° ~ 85°C UHP, SatPath, Newtec
(Other Modems can be required to match)
Humidity: Up to 100% @ 40°C
Wind Speed: 60m/sec max from any direction
Water Proof: IP56
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Standard Version 2.1

Preparation for Installation

Part1 Antenna Installation Site (Above Deck Unit Preparation)

Radiation Hazard Area

Safety Warning when antenna working

Step 2. Check if any obstructions exist with EL range -15°~120°.

Step 3.Check mounting mast site. The optimized site has

Step 4.Check physical solidness of mast.

(1) (2) (3)

Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis

Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis

Installation Site Selection and Case Analysis

Step 6.Check Material List in the carton.

Step 8.Check connecting diagram.

coaxial cable 15M with RG6

coaxial cable 1M with RG179

VSAT P8/P8+ Antenna If the supplied coaxial cable 15m with

100-240VAC Power Modem LAN

Step 9.Check ACU. Check each port of rear panel connection.

Front Panel of ACU

Rear Panel of ACU

Connect to Modem Connect to Modem Ground Stud, must be well

Step 10.Check connections of ACU , Modem and Switch.

coaxial cable 15M with RG6

coaxial cable 1M with RG179

network cable with RJ45 plugs

Antenna Control Unit

Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)

Antenna TX + 48V Power

Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit 16

M8 Bolt from Antenna Pedestal

M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer M8 Hex Nut

Prepare cables and make sure connections as below diagram.

coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)

coaxial cable 1M with RG179(supplied)

network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)

Antenna Control Unit

Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)

Antenna TX + 48V Power

Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit 18

Review all connections.

Antenna connections ACU connections

Connectors should be sealed with waterproof tape Modem connections

Turn on power of the ACU. ACU starts to initialize.

antenna is working correctly and tracking satellite as requirement.

coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)

coaxial cable 1M with RG179(supplied)

network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)

Modem TX Modem RX Antenna Control Unit

Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)

Antenna TX + 48V Power

Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit

coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)

coaxial cable 1M with RG179(supplied)

network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)

Modem TX Modem RX Antenna Control Unit

Modem(e.g. IDirect X5, Not supplied)

Antenna TX + 48V Power

Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit

coaxial cable 15M with RG6(supplied)

coaxial cable 1M with RG179(supplied)

network cable with RJ45 plugs(supplied)