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Technical Manuals Hard Copy Production Specifications Comb-Bound Manuals (8-1/2 x 11) Do not insert this sheet in the manual. This sheet is provided for printing and assembly instructions only.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide ViaSat Document Number 1104460 (Rev. 001) SM2 Software Release 1.0 and higher ViaSat, Inc. 6155 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699 Tel: (760) 476-2200 Fax: (760) 929-3941 www.viasat.
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE and NOTICES FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Revision History Revision 001 Rev. 001 Rationale Release Date Initial Release 23 Feb.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Warranty Information ViaSat, Inc. does not provide a warranty to the end user for this product. Any such warranty from ViaSat, including the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is hereby disclaimed. Your service provider may provide a warranty for this product. For warranty information and repairs, please contact your service provider.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Important Safety Precautions and Notices Warnings. Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangerous. The antenna surface, even in slight winds, creates strong forces. For example, a 1.0m antenna facing a wind of 32km/h (20 mph) can undergo forces of 269 N (60 lbs). Be prepared to handle those forces safely at unexpected moments.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide About This Manual This manual contains installation and configuration information about the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU). For information on installation and configuration of the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) refer to the SurfBeam 2 Satellite Modem Indoor Unit (IDU) Installation and Setup Guide, 1104467-001.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY – GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................................1-1 1.1 Tools and Hardware Required ......................................................................................................................1-1 ASSEMBLING A MID POLE ODU .............................................................................................................2-1 2.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-4. Wall and Roof Mounting Options. ...........................................................................................................4-4 Figure 4-5. Sliding Mounting Bracket Canister onto Pole or Mast. ...........................................................................4-5 Figure 5-1. TRIA Connections ......................................................................................................................
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 1 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY – GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Tools and Hardware Required Antenna Installation will require the use of the following tools.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-1. Never Rest Dish on its Edge Suggested Installation Environment Note: Do not install antenna in a location where the line of sight to the satellite is blocked by trees or tall buildings. Attempting fine pointing during periods of dense cloud cover with precipitation may not be successful. 1-2 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Table 1-1 through Table 1-3 list components required for antenna assembly. Figure 1-2 through Figure 1-5 depict the hardware lists required for antenna assembly. Table 1-1.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-2. Tools and Additional Materials Figure 1-3. Fasteners (1 of 3) Top Pole 1-4 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 1-4. Mid Pole ODU Az/El Box Components (2 of 3) Figure 1-5. TRIA (3 of 3) There are two versions of ODU elevation bracket, one mounts in the middle of a support pole, the other mounts on the top of a pole or a tri mast assembly. The assembly of these two ODU versions is covered separately on the following pages. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 1-6 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 2 ASSEMBLING A MID POLE ODU The mid pole ODU has clamps that allow it to be mounted on a pole. 2.1 Unpacking the Antenna Remove the antenna dish and set it aside while still in its protective shipping material. Do not remove the dish until ready to install it. Caution Do not rest the dish on its side or lay it flat if removed from shipping material! 2.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 2: Fasten Antenna Back Bracket to Elevation Plate Construct the Elevation, Azimuth, and Skew Adjustment Assembly by fastening the Skew Plate to the front of the Elevation Bracket, through the Antenna Back Bracket. Ensure that you align the A arrows. Pass four M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts through the skew plate, then the Antenna Back Bracket, and, finally, through the front of the Elevation Bracket.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-3. Setting the Skew 2-4 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 3: Boom Arm & TRIA Support Bracket Installation Figure 2-4. Assembly of Boom Arms Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Position the TRIA Support Bracket onto the ends of the Boom Arms, aligning the screw holes. To fasten the TRIA Support Bracket onto the ends of the Boom Arms, insert one M8 x 45mm Carriage Bolt into each of the four square-holes in the TRIA Support Bracket, making sure that the square shoulders on the bolt are seated in the square hole.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-6. The TRIA Assembly Insert the four M5 Pozi-Pan Screws and M5 Spring Washers (included with the TRIA, not the ODU fasteners) into the TRIA mounting holes and thread into the TRIA Mounting Bracket (Figure 2-7). Tighten each screw using a number 2 Pozi-drive or Phillips screw driver. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-7. Mounting of TRIA Assembly. 2-8 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Now run the ground wire from the TRIA connection marked GND to the ground lug (Figure 2-8) on the Elevation Plate (Figure 2-9) along the boom arm. Wrap the ground wire and boom arm with UV resistant cable ties, as shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-8. Attaching Ground Wire to TRIA. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-9. Attaching the Ground Wire to Boom Arm and Azimuth/Elevation Plate. Step 5: Pole Clamp Hardware Installation Position each M8 U-Bolt through the Elevation Assembly as shown in Figure 2-10. Position the closed-hole end of the Pole Clamps onto the M8 U-Bolts, allowing the open-slot end of the Pole Clamps to hang loose.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-10. Clamping ODU Assembly to Pole Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 6: Install Antenna onto Suitable Pole With the antenna dish not yet installed, position the Antenna onto a suitable Pole as shown in Figure 2-10. Rotate each Pole Clamp to engage the slotted end of the Clamp with the other side of the U-Bolt as shown in Figure 2-10.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-12 Mounting the Boom Arms. Step 8: Elliptical Dish Installation Fasten the Elliptical Dish to Antenna Back Bracket using five M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts inserted through the front of the Dish and through the five tabs located on the rim of the Antenna Back Bracket. First, support the dish using a M8 x 20mm carriage bolt that has been fastened in the upper hole of the dish (Figure Figure 2-13).
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 2-13. Initial Mounting of Receiver Dish (1) Figure 2-14. Mounting of Receiver Dish (2) 2-14 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 3 ASSEMBLING A TOP POLE ODU The top pole ODU has an elevation bracket that allows it to be mounted on the top of a pole or a tri mast assembly. Figure 3-1 shows the hardware included with a top pole ODU assembly. 3.1 Unpacking the Antenna Remove the antenna dish and set it aside while still in its protective shipping material. Do not remove the dish until ready to install it.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 2: Fasten Antenna Back Bracket to Elevation Plate Construct the Elevation, Azimuth, and Skew Adjustment Assembly by fastening the Skew Plate to the front of the Elevation Bracket, through the Antenna Back Bracket. Ensure that you align the A arrows. Pass four M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts through the skew plate, then the Antenna Back Bracket, and, finally, through the front of the Elevation Bracket.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-2. Elevation Bracket Assembly. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-3. Setting the Skew. Step 3: Boom Arm & TRIA Support Bracket Installation Assemble the boom arms and TRIA support bracket as shown in Figure 3-4. 3-4 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-4. Assembly of Boom Arms. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-5. The TRIA Assembly. Step 4: TRIA Installation Start by removing the TRIA and the mounting hardware kit from its box. The TRIA assembly is shown in Figure 3-5. Position the TRIA onto the four mounting posts on the TRIA mounting bracket (Figure 3-6). Note: The TRIA is positioned on the incorrect side if the TRIA cooling fins come into contact with the TRIA Mounting Bracket.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-6. Mounting of TRIA to Support Bracket. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Now run the ground wire from the TRIA connection marked GND to the ground lug (Figure 3-7) on the Elevation Plate (Figure XX) along the boom arm. Wrap the ground wire and boom arm with UV resistant cable ties. Figure 3-7. Attaching Ground Wire to TRIA. 3-8 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 5: Pole Clamp Hardware Installation The ODU sits on top of a pole (or tri mast). Loosen the six bolts on the clamping bracket until the bracket just fits onto the pole. Tighten until the bracket is firm, but loose enough that the ODU assembly can still be turned to accomplish the initial pointing to the satellite (Figure 3-8). Use the compass heading provided on the work order.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Step 7: Attaching the Boom Arms Slide the Boom Arms into the slots at the bottom of the Antenna Back Bracket, aligning the screw holes. To fasten the Boom arm to the Antenna Back Bracket, insert one M8 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt through one M8 Washer and into each of the four screw holes in the slot and tighten with a 13mm (or 1/2") wrench (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Mounting the Boom Arms. 3-10 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 3-10. Attaching the Ground Wire to Boom Arm and Elevation Bracket. Now attach the TRIA ground wire and the earth ground wire to the elevation bracket lug, as shown in Figure 3-10. Use cable ties to secure the earth ground wire to the pole.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Note: Depending on installation situation, the receiver dish might be attached prior to mounting on pole. Figure 3-11. Mounting the Receiver Dish. 3-12 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 4 MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON A TRI MAST After the assembly is complete, use the following steps to mount the antenna to the predetermined location. The mount must be attached to a structural member, i.e. solid wall or wall studding. Caution Do not attempt to mount the tri mast on slate, Spanish tile, or shake shingle roof materials. When mounting on a brick wall or chimney, drill the mounting hole into brick, not the mortar joints.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-1. Tri Mast Mounting Bracket. Step 2: To attach the Mount Tube to the Mount Bracket, align the bottom hole at the base of the Mount Tube to the arched slot at the bottom of the Mount Bracket right side flange. Insert a 7.94 mm x 19.05 mm (5/16” X 3/4") UNC Carriage Bolt through the right flange and wall of the Mount Tube. Secure the Carriage Bolt using a 7.94 mm (5/16”) UNC Serrated Flange Nut inside the Mount Tube.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Pass a 7.94 mm x 38.1 mm (5/16” x 1.5”) UNC Carriage Bolt through the hole on the adjustable Stay on the right, both Tube Collar flange holes, and the hole in the adjustable Stay on the left. Secure with a 7.94 mm (5/16”) UNC Serrated Flange Nut, as in (Figure 4-3) and tighten using a 12.7 mm (½”) socket wrench. Note: The lag screws and washers are not included ODU in the package. Figure 4-3. Attaching the Stays to the Mount Tube.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Attention: For vertical wall mounts, fill all holes with weather-grade silicon sealer before inserting bolts or screws. For sloped roof mounts, fill all holes with the appropriate asphaltbased, synthetic-rubber, or acrylic co-polymer roof sealant (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. Wall and Roof Mounting Options.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 4-5. Sliding Mounting Bracket Canister onto Pole or Mast. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 4-6 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 5 RECOMMENDED CABLING AND GROUNDING Connect the Transmit COAX RG6 Cable to the left connector on the TRIA, labeled “TX”. Connect the Receive COAX RG6 Cable to the right connector on the TRIA, labeled “RX” (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1. TRIA Connections After attaching the COAX RG6 Cabling to the TRIA RX and TX connectors, using cable-ties, attach the TX and RX Cables together every 18 inches to the boom arm.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 5-2 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 6 SUMMARY OF ODU MOUNTING OPTIONS 6.1 Mid-Pole Mounting Configurations The ODU can be installed using a mid-pole mount (Figure 6-1) or a pole mount with optional wall or roof mounting hardware (Figure 6-2). The mid-pole configuration is designed to mount to a pre-existing pole. The universal mounting kit remains packaged separately as an optional mounting kit. Figure 6-1. ODU Installed on Mid-Pole Mount.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 6-2. ODU Mid Pole Mount with Optional Wall or Roof Mounting Hardware. 6-2 1104460 Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 6.2 Universal Mounting Configurations The ODU can be installed using a universal mount suitable for wall or roof locations (Figure 6-3), or installed using a universal top mount on a pole (Figure 6-4). Figure 6-3. ODU Universal Mount with Optional Wall and Roof Mounting Hardware. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 6.3 Top Pole Mounting Configurations The ODU can also be installed as a top mount on a pole configuration. Note: The mounting pole must be securely fixed so that it does not move; if secured in the ground, use at least 120 lbs (55 kg) of concrete to stabilize the pole. Figure 6-4. ODU Top Mount on Pole. An optional pole mount adapter is available for mounting the system to a galvanized schedule 40 2-3/8” O.D. pole (Figure 6-5).
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide Figure 6-5. Optional Pole Mount Adaptor. Rev.
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SurfBeam® 2 Satellite Modem Outdoor Unit (ODU) Installation Guide 6-6 1104460 Rev.