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Gilat SkyEdgeII - User Manual

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Gilat Generic Antenna Interface Version 3
Reference Guide
July 2010
Revision 0.2
Document Number: DC-001940(B)
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Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Introduces the SOTM platform and SkyEdgeII modem, detailing two-channel interfacing via RS232.

Generic Antenna Protocol Format

Explains the structure of messages in the Generic Antenna protocol, including syntax, fields, and checksum.

Chapter 2: Interfacing Using the Generic Antenna Protocol (Versions 2 and 3)

Protocol Sequence

Illustrates the communication flow between the antenna and SkyEdgeII modem for protocol versions 2 and 3.

Generic Antenna Commands

Details the commands sent by the antenna to the SkyEdgeII modem in the Generic Antenna protocol.

Modem (VSAT) Response Commands

Describes messages sent by the SkyEdgeII modem (VSAT) back to the antenna for protocol versions 2 and 3.

Chapter 3: Interfacing Using the Generic Antenna Protocol (Version 3)

Protocol Sequence

Illustrates the protocol (Version 3) sequence between the antenna and Gilat SkyEdgeII modem.

Recovery from Modem Reset

Explains how the antenna should handle modem resets and re-negotiate configuration.

Recovery from Link Reset

Details the recommended actions for fast link recovery when the return link is down.

Generic Antenna Commands

Lists and describes messages sent by the antenna to the VSAT modem for protocol version 3.

Modem (VSAT) Response Commands

Describes messages sent by the VSAT modem in response to antenna commands in protocol version 3.

Gilat SkyEdgeII Specifications

General IconGeneral
Antenna Diameter0.98m to 3.8m (depending on the specific model)
PolarizationLinear or Circular
Wind SurvivalUp to 200 km/h
WeightVaries by model
Frequency RangeKu-Band, C-Band, Ka-Band (depending on the specific model and configuration)
G/TVaries by model and frequency band
EIRPVaries by model and frequency band