Polarsat Vsat Plus 3 2011 User Manual
Polarsat Vsat Plus 3 2011 User Manual
Polarsat Vsat Plus 3 2011 User Manual
Terminal
Installation and Operation
Guide
Revision 06, February 2011
Final
PolarSat,
549 Meloche Avenue,
Dorval QC H9P 2W2 Canada
Voice: 1-514-635-0040
Fax: 1-514-635-0044
www.polarsat.com
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Revision History
Revision and Date Changes
Revision 03, September 2009 • Added Alarms tab, Admin tab, QoS, ULPC
Abbreviations
The following are common VSATPlus 3 abbreviations.
Term Definition
A Ampere
AC Alternating Current
CW Continuous Wave
Eb/No Energy per bit (Eb) to noise power spectral density (No) ratio
EF Expedited Flow
Term Definition
IF Intermediate Frequency
IP Internet Protocol
LO Local Oscillator
PC Personal Computer
RF Radio Frequency
Rx Receive
SB Super Burst
Term Definition
Tx Transmit
UL Underwriters Laboratories
UW Unique Word
V Volt
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Figure: Example VSATPlus 3 network
Network Management
Terminal Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Satellite Modem
Advanced IP Functionality
Customer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TDMA Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Figure: TDMA Overview
Burst, Frame, and Superframe Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure: Superframe, Frame, and Burst Structure
Burst Structure
Frame Structure
Figure: Simplified Frame Structure
Table: Burst Types and Characteristics
Superframe Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Figure: Typical Superframe Structure
TDMA Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Primary Reference Node Acquisition
Figure: Primary Reference Node Acquisition
Non-Reference Node Receive Acquisition
Figure: Non-Reference Node Receive Acquisition and Synchronization
Transmit Acquisition
Figure: Transmit Acquisition
Symbol Clock Synchronization
Primary and Secondary References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure: First and Second Reference Slots
Bandwidth Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Primary Reference Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Non-Reference Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
QoS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Table: Summary of Configuration Parameters
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VSATPlus 3 >
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6
Monitor and Control from the VSATPlus 3 User Interface . . . . . . . . 56
Figure: Hierarchy of the VSATPlus 3 Web-Based User Interface
Monitoring the Terminals and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Monitoring Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Configuring the Terminals and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Controlling the Terminals and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Administering Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
User Accounts
Firmware
Time
Log Files and Configuration
Front Panel Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
During Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
During Steady-State Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Table: Front Panel LED Status Indicators – Steady-state Operation
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Your Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table: Checklist
Table: General Questions
Table: Your Background
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VSATPlus 3 > Overview
Executive Summary
VSATPlus 3 is PolarSat’s next-generation advanced satellite communications
terminal. Building upon PolarSat’s proven track record of field-deployed reliable
communications products, this latest product introduces many new features
and enhancements to address the ever-increasing Internet-centric world.
The VSATPlus 3 Terminal provides a full mesh communications solution,
optimized for IP traffic, supporting multi-service traffic for service providers,
governments, and multinational corporations.
VSATPlus 3 networks enable customers to easily and quickly deploy advanced
communications networks that are economical to own and operate and are
highly scalable to accommodate growth. As well, the architecture is robust and
upgradeable, thus providing a future-proof solution for the customer.
The VSATPlus 3 provides full-mesh, single-hop connectivity within a satellite
network leveraging PolarSat’s recognized expertise in Multiple-Frequency Time-
Division Multiple Access (MF-TDMA) systems.
This platform enables a robust mix of user services, ranging from toll-quality
voice, e-mail, and file transfers to broadband applications such as internet
access, IP video, or any high data rate application.
Features
Network The VSATPlus 3 Terminal provides high data throughput and efficient use of
Features satellite bandwidth. It provides a direct Ethernet port to a LAN, and hosts an IP
router. The router enhances satellite transport with Quality of Service (QoS)
and Performance Enhancing Proxy (PEP) features.
The VSATPlus 3 network offers the following:
• Hubless architecture
• Full-Mesh, Single-Hop Networks
• Dynamic bandwidth allocation
• Efficient use of Satellite Bandwidth
• IP Enhancements:
• QoS
• TCP/IP acceleration
• Field-proven architecture
Example VSATPlus 3 network
Network Management
Monitor and control of the VSATPlus 3 Terminal is by way of the Web-Based
Graphical User Interface. It allows access to VSATPlus 3 network information
from any node in the network.
Satellite Modem
The VSATPlus 3 Terminal is based on a software-defined modem
architecture which provides a flexible variable rate, high speed modem
utilizing advanced digital signal processing and advanced time-domain-
filtering techniques.
The burst modem can be configured in software for bit rates – including
coding – from 336 kbps up to 6.66 Mbps.
Turbo codes provide maximum coding gain with minimum overheads. The
modulation uses QPSK or 8PSK. The IF interface is 70 MHz or L-Band. The
L-Band interface supports DC power and 10 MHz outputs for cost-efficient
integration with RF Block Up-Converters (BUC) for typical remote station
configurations.
Advanced IP Functionality
The VSATPlus 3 Terminal provides the following optional IP functions:
• QoS supports multiple application class settings.
• Performance Enhancing Proxy (PeP) ensures wireline performance of
TCP applications over satellite.
Functional Description
This topic provides background information about and describes the operation
of the VSATPlus 3 network.
TDMA Overview The VSATPlus 3 system makes maximum use of satellite bandwidth by
combining Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping
(FHOP) techniques. Each station transmits short, high-speed bursts, one at a
time for a given frequency. To do this, each earth station temporarily buffers its
user information, and then it periodically transmits that information to the
satellite in a short burst. Each burst is timed, or synchronized, so the bursts
received on a given frequency by the satellite are closely spaced in time but
never overlap. This approach assures that the satellite amplifies and
retransmits bursts to all nodes.
As a result, each VSATPlus 3 Terminal can receive information from all other
earth stations with no additional hardware. This factor is significant in making
TDMA lower in cost and more flexible than other multiple-access methods.
The terms Node and Station have the following specific definitions:
• Node – Addressable point on a network that is associated with one TDMA
terminal
• Station – Geographical location of nodes including the Radio Frequency
(RF) equipment
Although a VSATPlus 3 network is hubless, it does contain primary reference
and non-reference nodes:
• The VSATPlus 3 Terminal that is the primary reference node provides the
primary timing reference signal that defines the start of the signaling
channels, the start of the first frame, and the start of the superframe.
• The VSATPlus 3 network contains a primary and a secondary reference
node that may be geographically distant from each other. The secondary
reference node transmits the reference signal when the primary node
stops transmitting the signal.
• The other VSATPlus 3 Terminals are the non-reference nodes.
• Any node can become a reference node. The terminal hardware is the
same at all nodes.
TDMA Overview
Station D
Transmit
Interleaved Information
Time Divisions
Bursts
Received from All
Stations
t
Burs
Frame
Earth Earth
Station A Station D
Earth Earth
Station B Station C
IF IF
VSATPlus 3 VSATPlus 3
Terminal Terminal
VSATPlus 3
IF IF VSATPlus 3
VSATPlus 3
Terminal
VSATPlus 3
VSATPlus 3
Ethernet Terminal Ethernet
VSATPlus 3
Ethernet
TDMA-Concept_TP0257.eps
Ethernet
Burst, Frame, This topic describes the architecture of bursts, frames, and superframes in the
and Superframe VSATPlus 3 system.
Architecture
Superframe, Frame, and Burst Structure
Superframe Structure
Superframe N Superframe N+1 Superframe N+2
Frame n Frame 0 Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame n Frame 0 Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame n Frame 0 Frame 1
40 ms*
Superframe = (NFrames X 40 ms)
Frame Structure
Carrier
Freq.
Cxr 0 NBC CSC CSC Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
Cxr 1 Traffic
Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
Bandwidth Pool
Cxr 2 Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
Cxr 3 Traffic
Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
Cxr n Traffic
Traffic Traffic Traffic Traffic
Burst Structure
Burst Structure
Each burst includes the following:
Guard – Period of time during which no node transmits
• Assures that no bursts overlap due to the imperfect timing of transmit
bursts from one node to the next
• Compensates for differences in clock frequency between nodes and the
doppler effect (satellite motion)
Preamble – Sequence of ones and zeroes providing defined transitions for
the demodulator
• Defines where information bits are located within the burst
• Used to detect the start of a burst and estimate carrier phase, carrier
level, and symbol timing
Payload – Sequence of data that begins immediately after the preamble
and contains an integral number of turbo blocks
Tail – Segment of bursts that incrementally reduces the transmit power
Frame Structure
Bursts are arranged in frames. Each terminal is allotted bursts in the frame
to transmit traffic. A frame is made up of three types of bursts:
• Network Broadcast Channel (NBC) burst – Transmitted by the
primary reference node to manage network configuration, status, and
bandwidth allocation
• Common Signaling Channel (CSC) burst – Used by each node to
transmit to the primary reference node, configure and synchronize to
the network, respond to queries, provide status, and request bandwidth
allocation. Each node has one or more CSC slots in the superframe.
• Customer information bursts – Includes information from a single
node. Information is normally contained within IP packets that are
routed to the Ethernet port of the destination terminal.
Simplified Frame Structure
Frame
Guards
Customer Can include any type of IP traffic: These bursts carry the data for the
Information • Voice over IP (VoIP), World Wide Web customers in the payload.
Bursts (WWW) sites, transaction data, data
transfers
• Forward Error Correction (FEC) may be
applied
• Quantity and size depend on usage and
the network configuration.
Superframe
NBC Primary Reference Station A transmits NBC burst.
Frame #3 A B C D
Burst Station C transmits Information Burst C in every frame.
Node #3 transmits CSC Burst in Frame #2.
Frame #4 NBC
Burst A B C D
Primary Reference Station A transmits NBC burst.
Station D transmits Information Burst D in every frame.
Node #4 transmits CSC Burst in Frame #3.
REF, NBC
Frame #0 A B C D
Burst
Information Bursts
CSC Burst
REF/NBC Burst
Station A Station D
Station B Station C
IF IF
IF IF
TDMA TDMA acquisition is the process that a node uses to join the network.
Acquisition Acquisition has two phases:
• Receive Acquisition – The node finds the reference signal that indicates
the start of a superframe and frame. During receive acquisition, the
terminal sweeps through time, frequency, and amplitude as it searches for
the reference signal.
• Transmit Acquisition – When the terminal finds the reference signal, it
starts the transmit acquisition process. The terminal determines the time
to transmit to the satellite based on the distance to the satellite. To
determine transmission timing, the terminal uses the configured locations
of the terminal and the satellite, along with the distance estimate provided
by the primary reference.
The center of a TDMA network is the satellite. Bursts must arrive at the satellite
within two symbols from their expected arrival time. Otherwise, the integrity of
the network is at risk if TDMA channels start to overlap.
All terminals, except for the primary reference node, must complete receive
acquisition and then transmit acquisition. The primary reference does not need
to complete transmit acquisition because it is the first node to start in a
network. It can start transmitting at an arbitrary time, and needs only to
perform receive acquisition on its own signal.
Primary Reference Node Acquisition
The Primary Reference Node provides network timing in the VSATPlus 3
network. The Primary Reference Node is the first node that is acquired in
the network. Any node in the network can become the primary reference
node, but only one node is the primary reference node at any time.
During acquisition and synchronization:
a The Primary Reference Node transmits and receives back its own
reference (REF) bursts.
b The Primary Reference Node measures the round-trip satellite delay
between the transmit and receipt of reference bursts. The round-trip
time is estimated from the geographic coordinates that are configured
at the terminal, and from the coordinates of the satellite. The difference
between the estimated and the measured round-trip times indicates the
distance the satellite has moved in the center of its orbit. The primary
reference node broadcasts the difference to the other nodes in the
network so that they can complete transmit acquisition more quickly.
Primary Reference Node Acquisition
REF Frame
(Reference)
Superframe
Primary
reference VSATPlus 3
node
Primary-Reference-Node-Acquisition_TP0532.eps
Superframes
VSATPlus 3 VSATPlus 3
Non-Reference-Node-Acquisition_TP0533.eps
Transmit Acquisition
During transmit acquisition, the VSATPlus 3 Terminal at a non-reference
node:
a Estimates the round-trip delay form the geographic location and adjusts
the round-trip delay with information from the Primary Reference Node.
Geographic location includes the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the
node as well as the longitude of the satellite.
b Transmits a burst during a CSC slot that is assigned to this terminal
number.
c Adjusts the timing of the transmit burst to compensate for differences
between the estimated and the measured round-trip delay.
Transmit Acquisition
CSC slot
Timing Timing
margin margin
TX Acquisition Burst
Primary and In a VSATPlus 3 network, the primary node provides the reference signal that
Secondary indicates the start of the superframe. You can configure one other node to be
References the secondary reference node. The secondary reference node monitors the
primary reference signal. If the primary reference signal stops, then the
secondary reference node starts to transmit the reference signal in the second
reference slot. The secondary reference node becomes the primary reference
node and takes control of the NBC channels.
After the secondary becomes the primary reference node, you can assign a new
secondary reference node in the network.
Super- 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
frames
First
Reference Slot
Second
Reference Slot Reference-Slots.eps
Note:
• The primary reference node provides timing for all nodes in the network.
• A secondary reference node is the backup to the primary reference node.
The reference switchover occurs automatically. No manual intervention
is needed.
• No extra equipment is needed for a node to become the primary or
secondary reference node.
Bandwidth Pool As shown in the figure, Superframe, Frame, and Burst Structure on page 17,
the timeslots from Carrier 0 to Carrier n are aligned over one another. This
bandwidth pool is managed by the Bandwidth on Demand (BoD) server that is
at the primary reference node. When you add a new carrier to the VSATPlus 3
network, it is automatically added to the bandwidth pool, and the BoD server
manages the new carrier along with the previously configured carriers.
For detailed information about the rules to follow when you allocate bandwidth,
see Configuring IP Links on page 44.
Configuration Overview
To configure a VSATPlus 3 network:
• First, you install and configure the VSATPlus 3 Terminal that will be the
primary reference node. This node provides the primary timing reference
signal that defines the start of the signaling channels, the start of the first
frame, and the start of the superframe.
• Then, you install and configure the other VSATPlus 3 Terminals that will be
the non-reference nodes. Once the network is operating, any node in the
network can become the primary reference node.
Primary On the primary reference node, you configure the parameters common to all
Reference Node nodes.
The system automatically activates and downloads parameter lists to all nodes
in the network. Nodes that are not operating during a download of new
parameters automatically receive the parameter lists when they join the
network. These parameter lists are distributed to each terminal by way of the
signaling channels – the NBC and CSC.
You can configure IP routes, IP links, and carriers when you configure the
primary reference node. Alternatively, you can configure these parameters after
you install and configure remote nodes.
• Configuring the Primary Reference Terminal on page 36
• Configuring the Global Network Parameters on page 41
Non-Reference When you configure a terminal at a non-reference node, first you configure the
Nodes node locally with the minimum number of parameters it needs to join the
network. When the terminal joins the network, it receives the global
parameters that are common to all nodes. These include the IP routes, IP links,
and carriers that are configured on the primary reference node.
• Configuring a Non-Reference Terminal on page 47
QoS VSATPlus 3 Terminals are pre-configured with a default set of QoS rules, so you
Configuration may not need need to configure QoS in order to make the VSATPlus 3 network
operational. If the default QoS rules are not suitable, you can edit the rules
after the network is operating.
• Configuring QoS Rules on page 51
Network Parameters
Terminal Parameters
IP Routes Yes No
IP Links Yes No
Carriers Yes No
Note:
• Non-reference nodes can automatically determine optional parameters from the network.
However, initial acquisition time increases.
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VSATPlus 3 > Safety Guidelines
Protecting Electro-Static Discharges (ESD) can damage the equipment. When you handle
Against Static the equipment, use the following antistatic guidelines:
Discharges
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
Always wear an antistatic grounding device such as a heel grounder or
antistatic wrist-strap when you handle, move, or touch circuit boards,
electronic modules, or all parts of the equipment.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
When you handle or ship electrostatic-sensitive devices, place the devices
in antistatic bags.
Placing the Always mount the equipment in a standard rack or place it on a clean, stable
Equipment surface. Make sure that the location is large, strong, and stable enough to
support the weight and size of the equipment. Make sure that you do not place
the equipment where you can accidentally shake, hit, or push it from the
mounting.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
Avoid water and moisture. Do not expose the equipment or a rack
containing the equipment to any liquids. Examples include flower vases,
coffee cups, or rain from open windows. If the equipment or rack is
exposed to any liquid, unplug the equipment. Contact the PolarSat
Customer Service Line to get help from qualified personnel. The
equipment or components may have been seriously damaged.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
Avoid heat. To prevent damage to internal components, install the
equipment away from all heat sources. Examples include radiators, heater
ducts, and direct sunlight.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
Avoid high humidity, excessive dust, or mechanical vibrations. These can
damage internal parts.
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
Make sure that you correctly store all power cords and cables. If you trip
over or step on cords or cables you can injure yourself or damage
equipment. Arrange power cords so that they are not constricted and
cannot be stepped on. In particular, make sure that you correctly route
cords and connections at plugs, receptacles, power strips, exit points from
the equipment, and attachments to other equipment.
Grounding When you install the equipment, make sure that the system is correctly
grounded. You must protect against voltage surges, lightning, and build-ups of
static charges.
For information about grounding standards for electrical and radio equipment,
refer to the electrical code for the country where you are installing the
equipment. For example in the United States, refer to National Electrical Code
(NEC) Article 250 for grounding information, and NEC Article 810 for radio and
television equipment.
You must use primary (gas tube) protection whenever telephone or data wiring
exits from a building.
Cleaning When you clean the equipment, use the following guidelines and warnings:
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
Before you clean the equipment, you must turn off and unplug the
equipment.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage to Equipment
Clean only the exterior surfaces of the equipment. Use only a clean, soft
cloth that is lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. To remove
the detergent, wipe the surfaces with a clean, soft cloth that is lightly
moistened with water. Make sure that no moisture remains before you
turn the equipment on again. Do not use any type of abrasive pads,
scouring powders, aerosol cleaners, or solvents such as alcohol or
benzene.
Servicing The following conditions indicate that the equipment needs to be serviced:
• One or more power cords or plugs are damaged.
• An object fell into the equipment.
• Liquid spilled into the equipment or the rack.
• The equipment or rack was exposed to rain or water.
• The equipment or rack was dropped or damaged.
• The cover is damaged.
• The equipment does not operate normally, or the performance has
changed.
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
The equipment contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not try to service
the equipment yourself. If you open or remove covers, you can contact
dangerous voltages or other hazards and void your warranty. If an object
falls into the equipment, unplug the equipment. Contact PolarSat
according to the Customer Service Line to get help from qualified
personnel.
! DANGER
Risk of Electric Shock, Fire, or Damage to Equipment
Do not touch internal parts of or insert foreign objects into the equipment.
Never put any object or your fingers through slots or openings in the
equipment. You can contact dangerous voltages, start a fire, or short-
circuit parts.
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
Install and use the equipment only in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION.
Primary 1 Install and configure the VSATPlus 3 Terminal that will be the primary
Reference Node reference node:
a Installing a VSATPlus 3 Terminal on page 32
b Connecting to the User Interface on page 35
c Configuring the Primary Reference Terminal on page 36
d Configuring the Global Network Parameters on page 41
e Configuring QoS Rules on page 51
Non-Reference 2 Install and configure the VSATPlus 3 Terminals that will be the non-reference
Nodes nodes:
a Installing a VSATPlus 3 Terminal on page 32
b Connecting to the User Interface on page 35
c Configuring a Non-Reference Terminal on page 47
d Configuring QoS Rules on page 51
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VSATPlus 3 > Installation and Configuration
1 Remove and unpack the VSATPlus 3 Terminal from the box that was used
for shipping.
2 Place the terminal in either of the following types of locations:
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
The equipment is intended to be used in a RESTRICTED ACCESS
LOCATION.
Table top
• Place the terminal on a table that is large, strong, and stable enough to
support the weight and size of the terminal. Do not place the terminal
where someone can accidentally shake, hit, or push it.
Rack mount
a Mount the terminal in a secured, standard, 19-inch rack.
b Make sure that the location in the rack provides enough space so that
the operating temperature of the terminal can be controlled by the
cooling system.
c Securely fasten the mounting screws.
Connecting the 3 Make sure that the terminal is turned off and the power cable is not
Cables connected.
! DANGER
Risk of Electric Shock or Damage to Equipment
Before you connect any cables, make sure that the terminal is turned off
and the power cable is not connected. Connect first the ground cable and
then the power cable before you connect the other cables.
AC IN VSATPlus3
J5 J4 J3 J2 J1
100-240VAC J7 J6 By PolarSat
50/60 Hz
ETHERNET SERIAL RX 10 MHz REF TX
CONSOLE USER LAN
1A/2A L-Band L-Band
Caution! Caution!
GND Auxiliary Ports DC Volts/REF DC Volts/REF
International
• 250 V AC at 6 A
• HAR approved
Terminal end:
• International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) 320 female plug
Terminal end:
• IEC 320 female plug
! CAUTION
Risk of Equipment Damage
The J3 and J1 ports of the L-Band terminal can supply 24 V DC. If you
apply electric current to Outdoor Unit (ODU) equipment that is not
equipped to accept it, you can damage that equipment. For instructions
about how to control the electric current to ODU equipment, see
Configuring Terminal Parameters at a Non-Reference Terminal on page
48.
6 Connect the receive cable from the outdoor Radio Frequency (RF) equipment
to the J3 RX port.
7 Connect the transmit cable to the outdoor RF equipment to the J1 TX port.
10 MHz Reference
8 Optionally, if ODU equipment needs a 10 MHz reference signal, connect the
BNC cable from the ODU to the J2 10 MHz REF port.
Note:
• This signal is available only for L-Band.
Switch or hub:
a Connect the Ethernet cable to the J6 USER LAN.
b Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the Ethernet
switch or hub that connects to the local LAN.
Cross-over:
a Connect an Ethernet cross-over cable to the J6 USER LAN.
b Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port on a local
computer.
Serial
10 Optionally, you can connect a DB-9 serial cable from a computer to the J7
CONSOLE port.
11 Configure the DB-9 RS-232 connection of the computer:
19200,N,8,1 (19200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop-bit)
Powering Up 12 Turn the power switch on the rear panel to the On (I) position.
the Terminal 13 The power-up cycle does not finish until after configuration is complete.
While the terminal is booting, the front panel LEDs display a “walking LED”
sequence. Each of the LEDs displays yellow in turn until the first part of the
boot process completes. Then, the web browser or the serial connection can
become active.
When the power-up cycle finishes, the LEDs on the front panel turn green.
This indicates that the terminal is configured, that it has acquired the
network, and that all global parameter lists are synchronized with the
parameters lists on the primary reference node. Typically, this takes from
2 to 3 minutes.
For detailed information about the status indications of the LEDs, see Front
Panel Status LEDs on page 61.
Next Steps
a Connecting to the User Interface on page 35
b Either:
Configure a VSATPlus 3 Terminal to be the primary reference node –
Configuring the Primary Reference Terminal on page 36.
Configure a VSATPlus 3 Terminal to be a non-reference node –
Configuring a Non-Reference Terminal on page 47.
Next Steps
Either:
• Configuring the Primary Reference Terminal on page 36
• Configuring the Global Network Parameters on page 41
• Configuring a Non-Reference Terminal on page 47
• Configuring QoS Rules on page 51
• Monitor and Control from the VSATPlus 3 User Interface on page 56
! CAUTION
Risk of Network Outage
Do not define the secondary reference node to be on the same terminal as
the primary reference node. Also, make sure that the secondary reference
node is geographically distant from the primary reference node. If the two
reference nodes are close together, interference (for example, from a
solar outage) can affect both terminals at the same time and bring down
the network. In this case, the network loses the reference signal.
TPC parameters
Turbo Product Code (TPC) parameters display detailed information about
the type of Turbo Coding that is used in data bursts. Each coding type has
trade offs between coding gain and bandwidth granularity of the bandwidth
pool.
Columns:
TPC Codec – The TPC codec (encoder-decoder) that is used for data bursts
• You cannot edit this parameter for the CSC channel. It is displayed for
information only.
• You can edit this parameter for the data bursts.
# Blocks
• The number of blocks in each burst
• For CSC only, enter 2 for symbol rates above 2.5 MegaSymbols/second.
# Bursts
For DATA bursts, the system computes the number of bursts.
For CSC only:
• The number of CSC columns or bursts at the start of each frame
• The default value is 1. You can enter a different value.
• The number of CSC bursts must be the same on every terminal.
Signal Modulation – The modulation type that is used for data traffic:
• Select QPSK or 8PSK.
Note:
• If the DATA bursts use 8PSK modulation, the signaling bursts (NBC,
CSC) continue to use QPSK.
Rows:
DATA – The Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) pool operates on all
carriers that are defined in the carrier definitions. Currently, one DAMA pool
is available.
• The DAMA pool starts immediately in the frame after the NBC and CSC
signaling channels.
• The system inserts as many data bursts as possible until the end of the
frame.
CSC Bursts
Satellite longitude
a Enter the geographic longitude for the location of the Geosynchronous
Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite, in units of Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds.
b Select E (east) or W (west) of the prime meridian.
Boot as Primary Reference Node
Select this checkbox on only one node in the network – the primary
reference node. This is the first node that starts transmitting over the
satellite link.
When this node boots as Primary, this checkbox clears. To make the node
boot as Primary again:
• Select the checkbox again.
Note:
• If the terminal is already operating, the system ignores changes to this
parameter.
Note:
• Define the VSATPlus 3 carriers only on the Primary Reference node
because the carriers are global to the VSATPlus 3 network. Configure
the ODU Frequency Offset on the local VSATPlus 3 Terminals to add to
the global value of the carrier frequency definitions and adapt to the
local ODU frequency – Configuring Terminal Parameters at a Non-
Reference Terminal on page 48.
• The 70 MHz modem filters pass frequencies only in the range from
50 MHz to 90 MHz, and cannot transmit or receive frequencies outside
of that range. If a combination of the carrier frequency plus the ODU
frequency offset falls outside of this range for any carriers, the terminal
switches to the In-Network state. In that state, the terminal releases all
bandwidth and remains manageable from the Primary VSATPlus 3
Terminal over the NBC and CSC. The operator at the Primary terminal
can detect the change on the remote terminal from the On-line to In-
Network state. Then, delete the carrier that was just added to bring the
terminal back into the On-line state. Note that when the terminal
switches to the In-Network state, you cannot manage it over the satellite
link from the browser because all bandwidth has been released.
However, the browser remains available from the Terrestrial port. When
a carrier is defined outside the frequency range, the log records the
alarm, "Carrier X is beyond limit when local ODU offset
applied."
• For a CW (continuous wave test carrier), the ODU Frequency Offset also
applies.
L-Band parameters
Only for L-Band, define the following parameters for both transmit (Tx) and
receive (Rx) directions. For a detailed description, see Assigning Carrier
Frequencies – L-Band Center Frequency on page 64.
! CAUTION
Risk of Equipment Damage
If you apply electric current to ODU equipment that is not equipped to
accept it, you can damage that equipment.
Position
Terminal Latitude
a Enter the latitude of the terminal, in units of Degrees, Minutes, and
Seconds.
b Select N (north) or S (south) of the equator.
Terminal Longitude
a Enter the longitude of the terminal, in units of Degrees, Minutes, and
Seconds.
b Select E (east) or W (west) from the prime meridian.
Terminal Elevation
Enter the altitude of the terminal, in units of meters above sea level.
Range Calibration
Defines the delay time that occurs in long cables.
• The range of values is from 0 to 32767 symbols.
• Typically, you set this value to 0.
Power Control
ULPC
When enabled, UpLink Power Control (ULPC) automatically adjusts transmit
power to overcome uplink fade in order to keep the signal power constant
at the satellite. Total fade is the sum of the uplink and downlink fades. Uplink
fade is derived from the total fade.
a Select Enable ULPC.
b Enter the Maximum Power that ULPC can transmit. Normally, the ODU
determines the maximum signal power that it can receive from the
terminal. This value must be within the range of and greater than the
nominal Transmit Power.
c Enter the Nominal Receive Level. This is the receive power level that the
terminal expects to receive from its own signaling bursts when there is
no fade. Set this value by monitoring the receive level at the local
terminal with ULPC disabled, and when the sky conditions are clear (no
fade).
TCP Accelerator
• Enable Accelerator – Select to enable Protocol Enhancing Proxy (PeP)
for optimum performance of TCP sessions over the satellite link.
• Enable Compression – Select to enable TCP compression by PeP. To
activate compression, select this Enable Compression and Enable
Accelerator. This option affects only TCP traffic.
5 Click Save the Configuration.
The changes to the parameters become effective.
6 To configure the IP routes, IP links, and carriers, see Configuring the Global
Network Parameters on page 41.
7 After the network is operating, you can edit the QoS rules. See Configuring
QoS Rules on page 51.
2.5 Mbps
VSATPlus 3 Node 15
VSATPlus 3
172.16.100.2
Ethernet
VoIP Phone
172.16.100.24
Firewalls Firewalls
H.323 Router
Gatekeeper 172.16.100.1 Workstation
172.16.100.5 172.16.100.3
Ethernet
Corporate Network Backbone
10.30.0.0/24, 10.10.1.0/24, 10.10.3.0/24 VSATPlus 3 Node 6
VSATPlus 3
Server 172.16.106.1
Router
Firewall
Ethernet
Workstation
172.16.106.5
VoIP Phone
172.16.106.2 172.16.106.24
Router
172.16.206.1
VSATPlus 3 Node 10
VSATPlus 3 Ethernet
172.16.20.1
Ethernet
In the example network, entry 1 shows the default route. Node 15 has an IP
Gateway on the terrestrial port. Entry 2, 3, and 4 show subnets that are locally
attached to each terminal. Entry 5 shows a subnet (172.16.206.x/24) that is
beyond terminal 6.
Entry Type Terminal IP Subnet Mask Gateway
2 Terminal 6 172.16.106.1 24 15
3 Terminal 10 172.16.20.1 24 15
4 Terminal 15 172.16.100.2 24 –
Or Edit an entry:
a Double-click the entry in the table or click Edit.
b Go to step 3.
Or Delete a route:
a Select a route in the table.
b Click the Delete icon (a garbage can).
c In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.
Terminal Number
• Enter the number of the terminal for the local subnet.
IP Address
• Enter the LAN IP address of the terminal.
• The IP address and mask define the IP subnet that is accessible from
the terminal.
Default Terminal
• The Default Terminal field is similar in concept to the Default Route. To
route packets to the Internet, each terminal has either a Default
Terminal (for routing over-the-air) or an explicit IP Gateway on the
terrestrial Ethernet port.
In the example network:
• Terminals 6 and 10 define Terminal #15 as the Default Terminal.
• Terminal 15 connects to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) on the
terrestrial side, so it does not have a Default Terminal (set to –).
For Route:
Terminal Number
• Enter the number of the terminal for the associated route.
In the example network:
• Entry 5 defines a subnet that is beyond Terminal 6: 172.16.206.1/24.
• Entry 1 defines the default route that goes to the Internet.
IP Address
• Enter the IP address of the subnet that is beyond the terminal.
Gateway IP Address
• The IP Gateway field indicates the IP address of the gateway that
continues the routing.
• If a packet is addressed to another subnet, then it must be forwarded
to an IP Gateway. Typically, an IP Gateway belongs to multiple subnets
and has an IP address in each subnet. In this field, you must enter the
IP address of the gateway node that belongs to the same subnet as the
terminal.
In the example network:
• Entry 5 is for a subnet, 172.16.206.x/24, that is beyond Terminal 6.
5 Click Save Route.
You return to the Route page.
! CAUTION
Risk of Loss of Connectivity
If the IP address of an existing terminal is changed, then all browser
sessions to that terminal are terminated.
Note:
• The system allocates bandwidth in units of bursts. The definition of the
bandwidth pool specifies the burst size. The MIN, CIR, and EIR are in
units of bits-per-second (bps), and the BoD server rounds up the burst
size to the nearest unit of burst.
• In a network of n terminals, a fully-meshed network can have many
connections. You do not have to define the MIN, CIR, and EIR parameters
for each of the links. Instead, you can define explicit parameters for an
IP Link, and then define default IP Link parameters for any link without
explicitly defined parameters.
• The MIN, CIR, and EIR Bandwidth are allocated in a pro-rated manner.
If the network is oversubscribed, then each link has the same percentage
of MIN, CIR, and EIR parameters.
• The CIR bandwidth is always allocated first and released last.
8 In addition to the MIN, CIR, and EIR parameters, you can configure the
following Advanced Parameters to control the bandwidth allocation and
release:
Low Bandwidth Threshold
The Low Bandwidth Threshold is a percentage of the currently allocated
bandwidth that defines when to start to release bandwidth.
• When the usage of the currently allocated bandwidth decreases below
this threshold, and during the last N seconds that you define in the
Decrease Timer, the system starts to release bandwidth.
• For example, if the Decrease Timer is 6 seconds, and the Low Bandwidth
Threshold is 35 %, the system releases bandwidth every 6 seconds
when the usage of the currently allocated bandwidth is below 35 %.
High Bandwidth Threshold
The High Bandwidth Threshold is a percentage of the currently allocated
bandwidth that defines when to allocate more bandwidth, up to the limit of
CIR + EIR.
• When the usage of the currently allocated bandwidth increases above
this threshold for a sampling interval of approximately 2 seconds, the
Bandwidth Manager requests more bandwidth.
CIR Increase Ratio and CIR Decrease Ratio
The CIR Increase Ratio and CIR Decrease Ratio together define the
percentage of CIR that gets allocated and released for every request.
• For example, in networks where the configured CIR is small – for
example, 64 kbps – the system can allocate CIR entirely to 100 %, as
soon as the first packet arrives on the link.
• Conversely, in networks where the configured CIR is large, the system
can allocate the CIR gradually until the CIR limit is reached. Then, the
system starts to allocate EIR bandwidth, if the EIR is greater than 0.
• Similarly, you can define the amount (in %) by which to release the
bandwidth.
EIR Increase Ratio and EIR Decrease Ratio
The EIR Increase Ratio and EIR Decrease Ratio together configure the
amount of bandwidth to allocate or release from the excess bandwidth in
the bandwidth pool.
• Often, IP Links can be configured with a small CIR – for example, 32 or
64 kbps – and a large EIR (as large as the carrier permits). This allows
multiple IP Links to share the excess bandwidth in the pool.
• These two parameters configure the percentage of the EIR that is
allocated and released when thresholds are crossed. Since the EIR can
represent a large amount of bandwidth, the bandwidth increase can be
small – for example, 10 % – while bandwidth decreases can be done
more rapidly – for example, 40% each time.
Decrease Timer
The Decrease Timer sets the amount of time that the bandwidth usage is
below the Low Bandwidth Threshold, before the system starts to decrease
the bandwidth.
• PolarSat recommends that you set the value to 6 seconds or more, but
no less than 6 seconds.
9 Click Save the Configuration.
The changes to the parameters become effective.
Configuring the The carrier definitions defines the frequency offset for each carrier, in the range
Carriers of +/– 20 MHz, starting from carrier 0. Define the frequency offsets of each
carrier as seen at the satellite and, for L-Band terminals, independently of the
transmit and receive spectral inversion settings for each terminal.
10 Select Configure > Carrier.
Note:
• The Carriers page displays Carrier 0 even though you cannot configure
it from this page. You configure Carrier 0 in the Signaling Carrier
Frequency on page 38 parameter.
11 Define up to 31 carriers, numbered from 1 to 31:
Either Add a carrier:
a Click the + (plus) button.
b Go to step 12.
Or Delete carriers:
a Click the Select checkbox for the carriers.
b Click the Delete icon (a garbage can).
c In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.
! CAUTION
Risk of Failed Configuration
Because the VSATPlus 3 Terminal ships from the factory with a pre-
configured IP address of 192.168.200.1, you cannot configure multiple
terminals on the same LAN. If you need to connect the terminals on an IF
loop (that is, not over the satellite link), make sure that the terminals are
on different LANs.
# Bursts
For CSC only:
• The number of CSC columns or bursts at the start of each frame
• The default value is 1. You can enter a different value.
• The number of CSC bursts must be the same on every terminal.
Satellite longitude
• Enter the geographic longitude for the location of the GEO satellite, in
units of Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds.
Boot as Primary Reference Node
! CAUTION
Risk of Failed Configuration
Do not select Boot as Primary Reference Node on a non-reference node. If
the terminal is operating, this setting is ignored. Otherwise, this setting
forces the terminal to boot as a primary reference.
IF Type
The Intermediate Frequency (IF) is defined by the modem hardware
signature.
• The possible values are 70 MHz or L-Band.
Signaling Carrier Frequency
This parameter is the IF frequency of the signaling carrier of the network.
• Enter the center frequency of the carrier. This parameter is the same
as on the primary reference terminal.
• For L-Band, the center frequency must be between 950 MHz and
1525 MHz, and must be within +/- 20 MHz of the Rx Center frequency.
• For 70 MHz, the center frequency must be between 50 MHz and
90 MHz.
ODU Frequency Offset
• For 70 MHz modems, enter a frequency offset to compensate for any
frequency offset of the local ODU. The range is from -20 MHz to
+20 MHz. The default is 0. The same offset applies to both TX and RX
directions.
Note:
• Define the VSATPlus 3 carriers only on the Primary Reference node
because the carriers are global to the VSATPlus 3 network. Configure
the ODU Frequency Offset on the local VSATPlus 3 Terminals to add to
the global value of the carrier frequency definitions and adapt to the
local ODU frequency – Configuring the Terminal Parameters at the
Primary Reference Terminal on page 38.
L-Band parameters
Only for L-Band, define the following parameters for both transmit and
receive directions. For a detailed description, see Assigning Carrier
Frequencies – L-Band Center Frequency on page 64.
! CAUTION
Risk of Equipment Damage
If you apply electric current to ODU equipment that is not equipped to
accept it, you can damage that equipment.
Position
Terminal Latitude
a Enter the latitude of the terminal, in units of Degrees, Minutes, and
Seconds.
b Select N (north) or S (south) of the equator.
Terminal Longitude
a Enter the longitude of the terminal, in units of Degrees, Minutes, and
Seconds.
b Select E (east) or W (west) from the prime meridian.
Terminal Elevation
• Enter the altitude of the terminal, in units of meters above sea level.
Range Calibration
• Enter the delay time that occurs in long cables, in units of symbols.
• The range of values is from 0 to 32767 symbols. The typical value is 0.
Power Control
ULPC
When enabled, ULPC automatically adjusts transmit power to overcome
uplink fade in order to keep the signal power constant at the satellite. Total
fade is the sum of the uplink and downlink fades. Uplink fade is derived
from the total fade.
a Select Enable ULPC.
b Enter the Maximum Power that ULPC can transmit. Normally, the
outdoor equipment determines the maximum signal power that it can
receive from the terminal.
c Enter the Nominal Receive Level. This is the receive power level that the
terminal expects when there is no fade, and the far-end terminal is
transmitting at the Nominal TX Level.
TCP Accelerator
• Enable Accelerator – Select to enable Protocol Enhancing Proxy (PeP)
for optimum performance of TCP sessions over the satellite link.
• Enable Compression – Select to enable TCP compression by PeP. To
activate compression, select this Enable Compression and Enable
Accelerator. This option affects only TCP traffic.
6 Click Save the Configuration.
The changes to the parameters become effective.
7 To configure other non-reference terminals, repeat this procedure for each
terminal.
8 After the network is operating, you can edit the QoS rules. See Configuring
QoS Rules on page 51.
Priority Description
0, 1 Alarms
• Priority 0 and 1 do not have pre-defined rules. Typically,
only alarms travel at these priorities.
2 VoIP DSCP
• All IP packets that have the Differentiated Services Code
Point (DSCP) field set to 46 (0x2E) for Expedited Flow (EF),
or 40 (0x28) for IP precedence 5, are assigned priority 2.
• The primary targets are Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
signaling and voice packets.
3 DNS UDP
• All User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets that have port 53
as a source or destination port are assigned priority 3.
• The well known port for the Domain Name System (DNS)
is 53.
5 Non-interactive TCP
• All TCP packets, other than HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH, are
assigned priority 5.
• Priority 5 is intended for non-interactive TCP applications,
such as email transfer.
6 UDP
• All UDP packets are assigned priority 6.
7 Other
• All remaining packets are assigned priority 7. For example,
all "ping" packets are assigned priority 7.
When a packet arrives at the terrestrial port, the system examines it for a
match. It examines the packet from the first rule at the top of the list of QoS
rules, then with each rule in descending order, until the packet matches the
criteria specified by a rule. When there is a match, the system assigns the
priority of the rule to the packet. If the packet passes through every rule
without having a match, then it is assigned priority 7 (lowest priority).
QoS statistics show the number of packets and number of bytes that each rule
has matched.
Parameter Description
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1 Connect to the user interface for the terminal – Connecting to the User
Interface on page 35.
The web-based user interface provides the following pages:
• Monitor – step 2
• Alarms – step 4
• Configure – step 6
• Control – step 8
• Admin – step 10
Hierarchy of the VSATPlus 3 Web-Based User Interface
Change
Terminal Latest Network Terminal
Password
Reset Modem
Terminal Manage
Filter Terminal
Bandwidth Reset Terminal Users
Enable SB/CW
Update
Network QoS
Firmware
Become Primary
Status/ Miscellaneous
Link
Statistics
Become
Secondary
Download
Carrier Log Files
Manage
Configuration
VP3_WebUI_Hierarchy.eps
! CAUTION
Risk of Network Outage
Transmit SB/CW only in the bandwidth that is
assigned by the satellite operator. If you
transmit SB/CW at the same frequency as
Carrier 0, you bring down the network.
Note:
• On 70 MHz terminals, the ODU Frequency
Offset is added to the Carrier Offset to
generate a local intermediate frequency –
Configuring the Terminal Parameters at the
Primary Reference Terminal on page 38.
c To start the carrier, click Start SB/CW.
d To disable SB or CW, click Stop and Reset
Modem.
b User accounts are not managed centrally. Repeat step a to create user
accounts on each terminal.
Firmware
13 Select Update Firmware.
14 Download and install updated firmware.
Time
15 Select Set Network Time.
16 Define the local time for the terminal.
Note:
• If you change the system time, reset the entire terminal to re-initialize
protocols to use the new system time. Otherwise, some protocols may
not function correctly after the system time changes.
Log Files and Configuration
17 Select Miscellaneous.
18 Select:
Download Log Files – The VSATPlus 3 Terminal maintains log files to help
analyze activity and troubleshoot problems:
a To extract the log files, click Download Log Files.
b Save the log to a file on your computer.
Reset configuration to factory default – Clears all previous configuration
parameters so that you can start from scratch. The only parameters retained
from the previous configuration are the Users and Passwords.
Create configuration checkpoint – In the configuration of the terminal,
you can create a checkpoint. If you need to undo configuration changes,
the undo goes to this checkpoint.
Restore configuration checkpoint – Restores the configuration to the
configuration checkpoint that you created. Before you can use this option,
you must create a checkpoint.
Save configuration – When a configuration is completed, save it on your
computer.
Restore configuration – Restores a previously saved configuration from
your computer. The Terminal reboots with the new configuration.
During Start-Up 1 During the terminal boot-up sequence as the terminal software loads, the
LEDs are green except for one, yellow walking LED.
2 After the software is loaded and while the terminal initializes, the Status LED
is yellow.
3 As the terminal acquires the network, the LEDs flash to indicate the current
operation:
a While the terminal tries to perform receive acquisition in the network,
the SATNET led flashes yellow. This can take several seconds or minutes
while the terminal sweeps frequencies for different signal amplitudes.
b While the terminal tries to perform transmit acquisition, the SATNET LED
flashes green. Normally, this takes only a few seconds.
During Steady- 4 After the terminal acquires the network, it synchronizes configuration with
State Operation the primary reference node, and starts normal operation, all LEDs are green.
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Mixed network In a mixed network, the center frequencies must be consistent between the
of 70 MHz and 70 MHz terminals and the L-Band terminals.
L-Band
terminals 1 First, determine the RF frequencies that correspond to a 70 MHz carrier. Do
this for both Rx and Tx sides.
2 The L-Band center frequencies (fCF_TX (transmit) and fCF_RX (receive) in the
following formula) for a terminal must correspond, and are calculated from
the value of the Local Oscillators (LO) for the Low Noise Block (LNB) (fLO_LNB)
and Block Up-Converter (BUC) (fLO_BUC).
If the ODU equipment is non-inverting, calculate the frequencies by:
• fCF_TX = fRF_UL – fLO_BUC
• fCF_RX = fRF_DL – fLO_LNB
If the equipment is inverting, calculate the frequencies by:
• fCF_TX = fLO_BUC – fRF_UL
• fCF_RX = fLO_LNB – fRF_DL
Where:
• fRF_UL – RF frequency of the Up Link
• fRF_DL – RF frequency of the Down Link
• fLO_BUC – LO frequency of the BUC
• fLO_LNB – LO frequency of the LNB
• fCF_TX – Center frequency for TX
• fCF_RX – Center frequency for RX
When the L-Band center frequencies are well configured, a carrier
configured with an offset of 0 MHz, appears at 70 MHz on the 70 MHz
terminals, and at the L-Band center frequency on L-Band terminals.
Note:
• The chosen RF center frequencies become a reference for the network.
All carriers are configured as offsets from this reference. Use the same
RF center frequency on all terminals in a network when you calculate
the L-Band center frequency.
For example:
• fRF_UL = 6042 MHz = RF frequency of the Up Link of the network
• fRF_DL = 3817 MHz = RF frequency of the Down Link of the network
• fLO_BUC = 4900 MHz = LO frequency of the BUC for one site
• fLO_LNB = 5150 MHz = LO frequency of the LNB (Rx spectral inversion)
The computed L-Band center frequencies are:
• fCF_TX = 1142 MHz = L-Band center frequency for Tx
• fCF_RX = 1333 MHz = L-Band center frequency for Rx
Document Conventions
Text Formats
Italic Text References to external documents • Refer to the Product Name User Guide,
01-1234-001.
Blue Italic Text • References to page numbers • See Document Conventions on page
• Hyperlinks to external 66.
documents • For detailed definitions, refer to the
Glossary.
! DANGER
Risk of Injury
This symbol and heading alert you to important safety information to
avoid personal injury or death.
! CAUTION
Risk of Damage or Loss
This symbol and heading alert you to important safety information to
avoid equipment damage, or data or signal loss.
Illustrations Illustrations in the manuals can differ from the equipment or user interfaces
that you are using because of different system configurations. The illustrations
reflect basic equipment and configurations for the majority of customers.
Double-check with the labelling on your equipment and with the screens on
your user interface.
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VSATPlus 3 -> Index
O T
Over-the-air .................... 41 Tail ............................... 17
Telephone
P support ...................... 68
Payload ......................... 17 Terminal
Power installing ..................... 32
connecting .................. 32 IP route, configuring ........ 41
safety guidelines ........... 29 non-reference, configuring . 47
Preamble ........................ 17 primary reference, configuring
Primary reference .............. 22 36
acquisition .................. 21 reset ......................... 58
configuration overview ..... 24 status LEDs .................. 61
configuring .................. 36 status, from user interface . 57
switchover .................. 58 Text formats .................... 66
Thresholds
Q bandwidth ................... 44
Time
Quality of Service (QoS)
local, setting ................ 60
configuring .................. 51 Time-Division Multiple Access (TD-
R MA)
acquisition ................... 20
Rear panel ...................... 32 overview ..................... 15
Reboot .......................... 58 Transmit
Receive acquisition ................... 20
acquisition .................. 20 Troubleshooting
References log files ...................... 58
primary and secondary ..... 22
Remote terminal ................ 47 U
Reset ............................ 58 Update, firmware ............... 59
Reset, configuration ............ 60 User accounts
Restore, configuration .......... 60
administering ............... 59
Revision, document history ...... 3
User interface, web-based ..... 56
Route non-reference terminal ..... 47
IP route, configuring ....... 41
overview ..................... 13
primary reference terminal . 36
S
Safety guidelines ............... 28 V
Satellite
VSATPlus 3
bandwidth ................... 15 executive summary ......... 12
link, connecting ............. 33 functional description ....... 15
Secondary reference ........... 22 network features ............ 13
acquisition .................. 21 network management ...... 13
configuring .................. 37 overview ..................... 11
switchover .................. 58 terminal features ............ 13
Serial port terminal, configuring ....... 31
terminal, connecting ....... 34
Service
contact information ........ 68
W
safety guidelines ........... 30 Warning
Start-up sequence, LED ........ 34 messages .................... 67
Static discharge ................ 28 safety guidelines ............ 28
Station .......................... 15 Web-based user interface ...... 56
Statistics ........................ 57 accounts, administering .... 59
Status connecting to ................ 35
from user interface ......... 57 non-reference terminal ..... 47
LEDs ......................... 61 overview ..................... 13
Status/Statistics tab ............ 57 primary reference terminal . 36
SuperBurst (SB)
enabling ..................... 58
Superframe ..................... 17
Support
Customer Service Line ..... 68
documentation .............. 66
Symbol clock
synchronization ............. 22
Synchronization
symbol clock ................ 22
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