Gilat Satellite Networks | Confidential and Proprietary Information | iii
Contents
Safety .................................................................................................................. 1
Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 1
Notices ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
About the Gilat SR1500 ............................................................................................................. 3
Signal Reception ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Satellite Coverage ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Azimuth and Elevation ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Line of Sight (LOS) Interruption ................................................................................................................................. 4
Standing Water Interference ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Set Top Box (STB) Compatibility ............................................................................................................................... 4
Document Objective ................................................................................................................... 5
Target Audience ......................................................................................................................... 5
Gilat Support Services ............................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 5
Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 5
System Overview ............................................................................................... 6
Power Requirements .................................................................................................................. 7
Antenna Components ................................................................................................................ 8
System Description ...................................................................................................................12
Unpacking, Inspection, and Installation Planning ......................................... 13
Serial Numbers .........................................................................................................................13
Unpacking and Inspection .........................................................................................................14
Installation Sequence ................................................................................................................14
Installing the Antenna on a Vehicle Roof ....................................................... 15
Before You Start ........................................................................................................................15
Selecting the Location on the Rooftop ..................................................................................................................... 15
Notes About Clamp Installation .................................................................................................16
Installation on a Vehicle Roof Rack ...........................................................................................19
Installation on a Bus ..................................................................................................................21
Installation on a Double Decker Bus .........................................................................................25
Indoor Back-of-Bus Installation ................................................................................................................................ 25
Outdoor Trailer Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Installation on a Train ................................................................................................................27