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1.

1 VSAT Technology
A type of two-way satellite that transmits both narrow and broadband data to satellites in orbit.
The data is then redirected to other remote terminals or hubs around the planet. VSATs are
mainly used for wireless transmission of real-time data.

1.2 GEO-STATIC SATELLITES

These are mainly commercial satellites which are stationed on the line of equator and are made
to move on the orbit with the same speed as that of the Earth and hence seen as to be the same
position as they are looked from the Earth.
Therefore Geo-Static satellites are used for data and internet links.
Life-time of most satellite is about 10-14 Years, and as this is highly dependable on the amount
of lubricant/oil to run the motor which is carried by the satellite. The motor is used to adjust the
satellite to be at the exactly position on the orbit as designated so that there will be no need to
re-point the antenna.

1.3 VSAT FREQUENCY BANDS

VSAT BAND DOWNLINK FREQUENCIES UPLINK FREQUENCIES


C-Band 3.625 to 4.2 GHz 5.85 to 6.425 GHz
X-Band 7.25 to 7.75 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
KU-Band 10.95 to 12.75 GHz`` 13.75 to 14.5 GHz

KA-Band 20.2 to 21.2 GHz 30.0 to 31.0 GHz


1.4 VSAT DISH SIZES

VSAT BAND DISH SIZE


C-Band 1.8m and above
X-Band
KU-Band 0.6m to 1.2m
1.8m (Use 1.8m Conversion Kit)
2.4m (Use 2.4m Conversion Kit)
3.8m (Use 3.8m Conversion Kit)
KA-Band 0.74m, 0.98m, 1.2m

Note: The lower sized dishes are mostly affected by weather conditions like rains or heavy
clouds.

2.0 TYPES OF C-BAND ANTENNA

i) Centre Feed Antenna

ii) Off-set Antenna

2.1 POLARIZATION TYPES ON C-BAND ANTENNA


Only Feedhorn is used to distinguish between these two types
i) Circular polarization
ii) Linear Polarization

Only Feedhorn is used to distinguish between these two types with the absence of circular
polarizer denotes Linear-polarized antenna whereas presence of circular polarizer denotes
the circular-polarized antenna.

2.2 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CONSTITUTE A VSAT SITE (REMOTE)

i) Modem
ii) BUC (Block-Up Convertor) i.e. Transmitter

iii) LNB (Low-Noise Block)

iv) Antenna (or Dish)


 Parabolic-shaped dish
 Canister (Interconnects parabolic dish and the pole)
 Feedhorn

v) Coaxial cables (RG6, RG11, LMR400, RG213 etc) – they can be 75-Ohm or 50-Ohm cables

vi) Pole (pipe)

vii) Mount (Penetrating or Non-Penetrating)

viii) Earthing protector

ix) Lightning Arrestor/ protector


Installation and Commissioning Guide
iDirect iNFINITI series Satellite Router
1.1 Required Equipment
You will need the following equipment and software to successfully commission the
Satellite.
1. A console cable with DB9 adapter
2. A cross over LAN cable
3. Digital (or Analog) Voltmeter plus adaptor from voltmeter to IFL "F" connector
4. A hand held GPS unit or a map that shows your current geographic location
coordinates
5. A laptop (or PC) with Windows XP or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 loaded. (512
MB RAM recommended; 1 GHz processor or more; and at least 50 MB of free disk
space) iDirect recommends disabling the firewall to ensure complete functionality.
6. The correct options file provided to you by your Service Provider.
7. The correct remote application and firmware images (or correct “package”)
provided to you by your Service Provider

1.2 When to Use this Guide


Once you have successfully commissioned an iDirect iNFINITI series Satellite Router at
a specific location it can be reset at any time. Resetting the Satellite Router will cause it
to perform its selftest startup sequence and acquire into the network.
However, if you move your iDirect iNFINITI series™ Satellite Router from one
established location to another, it must be re-commissioned by repeating the procedures
in this manual.
2 Install iSite Software and Remote Modem Images on your Laptop
3 Download the Application and Images Package to the Satellite
Router

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