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Ground Control Toughsat User Manual

Ground Control Toughsat
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Toughsat
Users Manual
TOUGHSAT USERS MANUAL
Ground Control
v5.0
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Ground Control Toughsat Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGround Control
ModelToughsat
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TOUGHSAT Owner Information

Ground Control Support Contact

Provides contact details for technical support.

Basic System Troubleshooting

Cable Testing Procedures

Contacting Ground Control Support

Toughsat Features

Toughsat TS2 Controller Features

Web Accessible Interface

Interface for accessing ACU and router settings via browser.

Diagnostics & Firmware Updates

System diagnostics and automatic firmware updates.

Toughsat Standard Included Equipment

Using The Toughsat

Finding A Level Area

Importance of a level surface for satellite acquisition.

Toughsat Online Status

Connecting To The Internet

How to connect to the network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Areas To Physically Avoid

Toughsat Wiring Diagram

Accessing System Interfaces

Main Page Overview

Overview of the main status and input data screen.

Stowing The Dish

Satellite Location and Alignment

Vehicle Level Considerations

Importance of vehicle leveling for signal acquisition.

GPS Input Override

Manually entering GPS coordinates if acquisition fails.

Satellite Settings Configuration

Configuring reference and target satellites for optimal signal lock.

Advanced Operation

Gateway Agnostic Setup

Deploying the Toughsat without a connected modem.

Web Interface Password Protection

Securing the web interface with passwords.

Remote Control Configuration

Enabling remote access and control of the Toughsat system.

Updating the Toughsat FLASH file

Adjusting Reference Satellite Settings

Satellite Settings Selection

Selecting the correct satellite and transponder settings.

Manual Control Operations

System Motor Control

Manually adjusting antenna axes using software controls.

Upper Control Board Manual Control

UCB Button Navigation

Using SELECT and MOVE buttons on the UCB.

Final Walk-Around Checklist

Toughsat Facts and Weather

Weather Impacts on Connectivity

How weather conditions affect satellite connection.

iDirect Modem LED Indicators

Troubleshooting Indicator Lights

Basic System Troubleshooting

Search Issue Diagnosis

Diagnosing problems with satellite search and lock.

Internet Browsing Problems

Resolving issues when the dish is online but internet access fails.

On Signal But TX Light Not Blinking

Troubleshooting when the transmitter light is not active.

Modem Network Enablement Issues

Verifying modem network enablement with technical support.

Network Access and IP Settings

Networking Fundamentals and Configuration

Physical Network Configuration

Checking physical connections between system components.

Software Network Configuration

Verifying IP configuration for router and dish.

Satellite Dish Search Failures

BUC Power LED Troubleshooting

Coaxial Cable Testing and Management

Voltmeter Cable Testing

Using a voltmeter to test coaxial cable continuity.

Cable Bypassing Procedures

Temporarily replacing installed coaxial cables.

Cable Rolling for Diagnosis

Switching transmit and receive cables to diagnose issues.

Toughsat Specifications

Contacting Ground Control Support