iDirect evolution x5 - User Manual

iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide i
iDX Release 3.3
Installation and Commissioning Guide
iDirect Satellite Routers
iDX Release 3.3
July 31, 2014

Summary

Getting Started with iDirect Routers

Site Preparation and Considerations

Part One: iSite Configuration

Connecting via LAN for iSite

Describes connecting to the router's LAN port for iSite configuration.

Loading Software Packages with iSite

Details loading board support and remote image files using iSite.

Loading Options Files via iSite

Explains how to load configuration options files via iSite.

TRANSEC Security Configuration

Antenna Pointing using iSite

Provides instructions for pointing the antenna using the iSite interface.

Part Two: Web iSite Configuration

Connecting via Web iSite

Loading Software Packages with Web iSite

Loading Options Files via Web iSite

Antenna Pointing using Web iSite

Provides instructions for pointing the antenna via the Web iSite interface.

Over-the-Air Software and Options Download

Part Three: Commissioning Procedures

Setting Geo Location for Mobile Routers

Cross-Polarization Adjustment and Measurement

Determining Compression Point and Max Power

Determining the IF drive level for 1 dB gain compression and max power.

Initial Network Acquisition Procedure

Details initial acquisition of the satellite router into the satellite network.

Setting Initial and Maximum Transmit Power

Procedures for setting initial acquisition and maximum transmit power.

Post-Acquisition Tasks and Status Recording

iDirect evolution x5 Specifications

General

Type	Satellite Router
Network Topologies	Star, Mesh
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Forward Error Correction	LDPC
Frequency Bands	C, Ku, Ka
Frequency Range	950 MHz to 2150 MHz
Interface	Ethernet, Serial
Management	SNMP
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions	1.75" x 19"