COBHAM EXPLORER 8100 - Page 30

To install the EXPLORER 8000 series
98-145510-E Chapter 3: Installation 3-6
Ku-band, connections
Connect the cables as described below:
1. If you are using LAN to connect the VSAT modem to the system, connect any LAN port
on the VSAT modem to the LAN 5 control port on the ACU.
2. Connect the VSAT modem's Tx Out port to the ACU's Tx In port.
3. Connect the VSAT modem's Rx In port to the ACU's Rx Out port.
4. If applicable, connect the VSAT modem's RS-232 port to the ACU’s RS-232 port.
5. If applicable, connect the VSAT modem's RS-422 port to the ACU's RS-422 port.
6. Connect the LNB Rx port on the antenna pedestal to the ACU’s LNB Rx port. Seal the
connection at the pedestal with splicing tape.
7. Connect the BUC Tx port on the antenna pedestal to the ACU's BUC Tx port. Seal the
connection at the pedestal with splicing tape.
8. Connect the ODU Power & comm. port on the antenna pedestal to the ACU's ODU
Power & comm. port.
9. If applicable, connect the BUC Power & comm. port on the antenna pedestal to the
ACU's BUC Power & comm. port.
10.Connect the ACU to an AC power source (Standard IEC320 on ACU).
11.Connect the VSAT modem to an AC power source.
Figure 3: Ku-Band: Connection between antenna, ACU and VSAT modem
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Important
If you replace antenna cables you must make a cable calibration. See Ku-Band
version only: Cable calibration on page 6-22.
Note
The cables 6, 7, 8 and 14 are delivered as a cable bundle.
Note
Remember to set up the system with the correct BUC interface. See
antenna_data buc on page D-4.