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1038056-0001

Revision A

April 10, 2009

HX System

Satellite Router !Installation GuideModel: HX260

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Revision Date of issue Scope

A April 10, 2009 Initial release.

• Understanding safety alert messages!

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Understanding safety alert messages

Safety alert messages call attention to potential safety hazards

and tell you how to avoid them. These messages are identified by

the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or

NOTICE, as illustrated below. To avoid possible property

damage, personal injury, or in some cases possible death, read

and comply with all safety alert messages.

Messages concerning personal injury

The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION

indicate hazards that could result in personal injury or in some

cases death, as explained below. Each of these signal words

indicates the severity of the potential hazard.

Messages concerning property damage

A NOTICE concerns property damage only.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used for advisory messages concerning possible

property damage, product damage or malfunction, data loss, or

other unwanted results—but not personal injury.

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Safety symbols The generic safety alert symbol !

calls attention to a potential personal injury hazard. It appears

next to the DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words

as part of the signal word label. Other symbols may appear next

to DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION to indicate a specific

type of hazard (for example, fire or electric shock). If other

hazard symbols are used in this document, they are identified in

this section.

Additional symbols This document uses the following hazard symbols:

Indicates a safety message that concerns a potential

electric shock hazard.

Indicates a safety message that concerns a potential

fire hazard.

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Contents

Understanding safety alert messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Messages concerning personal injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Messages concerning property damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Additional symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Chapter 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Scope and audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

HX260 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

HX260 features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Multi-star mesh functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DVB-S2 compliant outroute rates and ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Transmission types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LNBs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Signal and data interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HX260 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Saturated transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Linear transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Receiver specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation and commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 2

Assembling and connecting HX260 hardware . . . . . . .11

Preparing for the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Items required for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Confirming installer laptop and site requirements . . . . . . . . .12

Installer laptop requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote site requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Conducting the site survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting the receive and transmit cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting the Ethernet and power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Serial port interface connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Powering up and observing the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Chapter 3

Commissioning the HX260 satellite router . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Commissioning Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Satellite Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

VSAT Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

LAN Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Management Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Radio Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting LNBs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting transmit radio - saturated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Other saturated radio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting transmit radio - linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Other linear radio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Radio strings for unsupported radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Gateway override for allowed inroute symbol rates. . . .31

Error checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Antenna pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Satellite-based commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Uploading the SBC configuration file to the HX260 . . . . . . .34

Commissioning the HX260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter 4

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Confirming that all files are current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Verifying mesh receive capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

HX260 Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

MRM Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

MRM Up (Demod not Locked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

MRM Up (Demod Locked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

MRM Receiving Burst Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Connecting the HX260 satellite router to a computer . . . . . . . .55

Unable to access enterprise resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Printing the System Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Creating a shortcut to the System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . .57

Chapter 5

The System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Accessing the System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

System Control Center Home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Diagnostic Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

System Status page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Reception Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Receive status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Transmission Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Transmit status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

System Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Mesh Info page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Connectivity Test page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Help page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Advanced pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Chapter 6

MRM System Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Accessing the MRM System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

MRM System Control Center Advanced Menu page . . . . . . . .82

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Health Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Clear Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Volatile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

AGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Debug/Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

TD Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

TD Debug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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Chapter 7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

HX260 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

LED appearances during normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Connectivity problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Cannot access the System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Computer is connected directly to the satellite router . . . . .104

Satellite router is connected to an Ethernet device. . . . . . . .105

Cannot access network resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Accessing the System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Accessing the MRM System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Confirming that the satellite router is commissioned. . . . . .106

Checking the receive signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Weather and signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Checking the transmit signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Checking that TCP Acceleration is operational . . . . . . . . . .107

Checking that Web Acceleration is operational . . . . . . . . . .107

Checking system gateway connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Checking enterprise network connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Checking DNS settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Checking for viruses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Spreading enabled or disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

No browsing issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Hot cable connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Slow transmission speed or intermittent operation . . . . . . . . .115

Appendix A

Verification of PC connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Configure site computer to support DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Windows 98SE and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Obtaining an IP address from the HX260 satellite router . . . .125

Appendix B

Updating the satellite router software . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Saving the utility on the installer laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Configuring the DHCP properties on the installer laptop . . . .130

Updating the fallback.bin file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Troubleshooting the update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Appendix C

Disabling a Web browser proxy connection . . . . . . . .133

Internet Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

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Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Appendix D

Conforming with standards and directives . . . . . . . . .137

TIA IPoS standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Certifications and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Safety-operating conditions for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Repairs in Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Safety, emission, and immunity standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Canada Class B warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

FCC part 15 notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

R&TTE notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Material compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

RoHS compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

RoHS compliance with exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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Figures

Chapter 1

1. HX260 satellite router (front and back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2

2. HX260 installation kit components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3. Connecting the receive and transmit cables to the satellite router . . . . . . . . . . .14

4. HX260 antenna signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter 3

5. Advanced Configuration and Statistics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6. Broadband Satellite Setup main page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7. Broadband Satellite HX260 Manual Commissioning screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

8. Satellite Parameters section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

9. VSAT Parameters section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

10. LAN Parameters section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

11. Management Parameters section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

12. LNB selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

13. Manual Commissioning - Transmit Radio - Saturated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

14. 10 MHz reference source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

15. Manual Commissioning - Transmit Radio - Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

16. Antenna pointing screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

17. Receive pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

18. Broadband Satellite Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

19. Antenna Location screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

20. Entering location manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

21. Selecting the satellite and transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

22. Entering satellite parameters manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

23. Verifying satellite parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

24. Selecting transmit radio - Saturated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

25. Selecting transmit radio - Linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

26. Receive pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

27. Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

28. Transmit Antenna Pointing (Auto Cross Pol) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

29. ACP - Manual - Warning screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

30. ACP - Manual - Test Running screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

31. ACP - Manual - Test Complete screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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32. Registration Server Selection screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

33. Accessing the registration server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

34. Accepting the security certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

35. Registering a satellite router (enterprise user) – entering site ID . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Chapter 4

36. MRM Status Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

37. MRM Status Up (Demod not locked). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

38. MRM Status Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

39. MRM status: Receiving burst verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

40. Final configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

41. Creating a shortcut to the System Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

42. Entering the System Control Center URL in the Create Shortcut window . . . .57

43. Entering the name of the shortcut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Chapter 5

44. System Control Center home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

45. System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

46. System Status indicator reporting a problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

47. System Status page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

48. Reception Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

49. Transmission Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

50. System Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

51. Mesh Info page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

52. Connectivity Test page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

53. Help page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

54. Advanced page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Chapter 6

55. MRM System Control Center - Advanced Menu - Summary page . . . . . . . . . .82

56. General - Health Status - Hardware page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

57. General - Health Status - Software page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

58. Statistics - Volatile page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

59. Statistics - Channel page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

60. Statistics - Kernel page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

61. Statistics - Acquisition General page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

62. Statistics - Frequency Histogram for Inroute Acquisitions page . . . . . . . . . . . .89

63. Statistics - AGC Histogram for Inroute Acquisitions page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

64. Configuration - System page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

65. Configuration - Acquisition page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

66. Configuration - Channel page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

67. Debug/Control - Application page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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68. Debug/Control - Kernel page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

69. Diagnosis - TD Dump page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

70. Diagnosis - TD Debug page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

71. Logs - General page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Chapter 7

72. Satellite router LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

73. Advanced page - Spreading Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

74. Sample of allowed inroute configuration and local parameters . . . . . . . . . . . .113

75. Sample of allowed inroute symbol rates with spreading enabled . . . . . . . . . .114

Appendix A

76. Network Connections - Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

77. Local Area Connection Properties - Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

78. Internet Protocol Properties - Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

79. Network and Dialup Connections - Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

80. Local Area Connection Properties - Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

81. Internet Protocol Properties - Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

82. Control Panel - Windows 98SE and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

83. Network window - Windows 98SE and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

84. TCP/IP Properties - Windows 98SE and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

85. Gateway tab - Windows 98SE and Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

86. Successful ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

87. Failed ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Appendix B

88. Saving the Fallback Updater utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

89. Entering the satellite router IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Appendix C

90. Selecting the Connections tab - IE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

91. Accessing LAN settings - IE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

92. Options Window - Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

93. Connection Settings - Firefox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Appendix D

94. IPoS symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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Tables

Chapter 1

1. Outroute rates and ratios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2. Transmission radio options (ODUs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

3. HX260 LNBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

4. HX260 satellite router specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

5. Saturated transmitter specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6. ODU control signal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

7. Linear transmitter specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

8. Outroute receiver specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

9. Mesh receiver specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 2

10. Serial port pin description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 3

11. Saturated Transmit Radio Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

12. Linear Transmit Radio Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 4

13. HX260 boot-up times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Chapter 5

14. Receive code (RxCode) messages and corrective actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

15. Transmit code (TxCode) messages and corrective actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Chapter 7

16. Satellite router front panel LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Appendix D

17. System safety, emission, and immunity standards compliance . . . . . . . . . . . .139

18. Maximum acceptable RoHS concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

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Chapter 1 • Introduction!

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter discusses the following topics:

" Scope and audience on page 1

" HX260 overview on page 1

" HX260 features on page 3

" HX260 specifications on page 5

" Installation and commissioning on page 9

" Contact information on page 10

Scope and audience This manual explains how to install, commission, and service the

Hughes HX260 satellite router.

This manual is intended for use by the following audiences:

" Professional installers

" Installer trainers, who prepare separate instructions for the

installers

" Call center operators, who respond to customers’ calls

" Call center trainers, who train call center operators

HX260 overview Similar to its predecessors (HX50/100/150/200 satellite routers),

the HX260 (Figure 1) is a high-performance satellite router

designed to provide carrier-grade IP services using dynamically

assigned high-bandwidth satellite IP connectivity. In addition to

the capabilities of the HX200, the HX260 satellite router includes

an integrated mesh receiver, providing simultaneous star and

mesh connectivity.

The HX260 provides high quality of service (QoS) features

including Min/Max CIR and adaptive constant bit rate (CBR)

bandwidth assignment that delivers high-quality, low jitter

bandwidth for real-time traffic such as voice over IP (VoIP) or

video conferencing. With integrated IP features including RIPv1,

RIPv2, BGP, NAT/PAT, and , DHCP server/relay functionality,

together with a high-performance mesh satellite modem, the

HX260 is a full-featured IP router. The HX260 enables superior

IP connectivity for a variety of applications including cellular

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backhaul, MPLS extension services, virtual leased line, mobile

services and other high-bandwidth solutions.

The HX260 provides two 10/100 LAN ports. The Ethernet LAN

port and the 10/100 LAN ports can be connected via a

straight-through or crossover Cat-5 cable to a single computer or

to an Ethernet hub/switch port.

The HX260 is completely self-contained and requires no external

PC to host any functions or software. The software is

automatically updated from the gateway.

The integrated mesh receiver is the key addition to the HX260

that differentiates it from the HX200 and allows the unit to work

within a mesh system.

Figure 1: HX260 satellite router (front and back)


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An optional rack mount kit is available for the HX260, which

allows the unit to be installed in an industry standard 19" (0.45 m)

rack.

HX260 features The HX260 includes the following features.

" Multi-star mesh functionality on page 3

" DVB-S2 compliant outroute rates and ratios on page 3

" Transmission types on page 4

" Signal and data interfaces on page 4

" Mechanical on page 5

Multi-star mesh

functionality

The multi-star mesh feature extends the HX system to support

direct, on demand, single satellite hop (as opposed to the standard

double hop via the hub) connectivity between sites.

The HX260 is capable of simultaneously receiving traffic from

both the hub and from other HX260 units. This is made possible

because the HX260 includes two types of receivers. The first is

the standard TDM receiver used to receive traffic from the hub

via a DVB-S2 outroute. The second type of receiver provides the

ability to receive one or more inbound TDMA channels, allowing

the HX260 to receive bursts transmitted by other HX260 units.

This makes it possible for the unit to support and process up to

four IPoS inroutes with an aggregate of 2 Msps.

DVB-S2 compliant outroute

rates and ratios

The HX260 receives a single DVB-S2 compliant outroute as

defined in Table 1.

Table 1: Outroute rates and ratios

Encap-

sulation

Signaling

RatesFEC Mode Modulation Rate BER/PER

Acquisi-

tion

(sec)

DVB-S2 1 – 4 Msps

(in 1 Msps

steps)

LDPC/BCH

Short and

Normal FEC

frame

• QPSK!

!

• 8-PSK

• 1/2, 3/5, 2/3,

3/4, 4/5, 5/6,

8/9, 9/10**

• 3/5, 2/3, 3/4,

5/6, 8/9,

9/10**

QEF PER < 1E-7 10

DVB-S2 5-35 Msps

(in 1 Msps

steps)

LDPC/BCH

Short and

Normal FEC

frame

• QPSK!

!

• 8-PSK

• 1/2, 3/5, 2/3,

3/4, 4/5, 5/6,

8/9, 9/10**

• 3/5, 2/3, 3/4,

5/6, 8/9,

9/10**

QEF PER < 1E-7 1

** 9/10 supported for Normal codeblock only.


The HX260 supports Constant Coding and Modulation (CCM)

and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outroute.

Transmission types The HX260 supports both saturated and linear transmit outdoor

units (ODUs).

" Transmission types:

– Linear L-band with inroute spreading for star traffic

• 256 ksps X 2

• 256 ksps X 4

• 512 ksps X 2

– Saturated Ku-band

– Saturated C-band

LNBs The HX260 satellite router supports Ku-band and C-band low

noise blocks (LNBs) listed in Table 3.

Signal and data interfaces The following signal and data interfaces are supported:

" Dual 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports with Auto-MDIX support,

configurable as a two-port switch

" EIA-232 receive and transmit ports:

– Control signaling in Maritime applications

– Communication to a global positioning system (GPS)

terminal

" 10MHz reference circuitry allows simultaneous receive and

transmit of 10MHz reference to/from the rear panel

– 10MHz reference clock output

Table 2: Transmission radio options (ODUs)

Type Band Radio

Saturated Ku-band 2W Anubis/LNB/Tria

C-band 2W Tigris (India-C)

2W (Extended-C)

Linear Ku-band 4W Linear BUC

8W Linear

C-band 5W Linear

Table 3: HX260 LNBs

Band Description

Ku-band PLL LNB LO-10GHz

PLL LNB LO-10.75GHz

PLL LNB LO-11.3GHz

C-band PLL LNB LO 5.15GHz


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– 10MHz reference clock input

" 100 to 253V AC input through detachable power cord

" 48V power supply DC voltage input port for supporting!

a > 4W Ku-band radio or a > 5W C-band radio

Mechanical The HX260 includes an industry standard 1U enclosure, which is

rack-mountable (using an optional rack mount kit). With the

optional hardware, the HX260 conforms to an EIA rack interface.

HX260 specifications Table 4 lists the physical, satellite, and mechanical specifications

of the HX260 satellite router.

Table 4: HX260 satellite router specifications

Product element Specification

Physical Interfaces

Ports Two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN RJ45 ports

One Serial Port (RS-232)

Satellite Specifications

Outbound Channel DVB-S2 with Adaptive Coding and Modulation

Outbound Rate 1-45 Msps (in 1 Msps steps)

Outbound Modulation QPSK, 8PSK (Adaptive Modulation)

Outbound Coding BCH with LDPC 3/5, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (Adaptive

Coding)

Inbound Channel IPoS (FDMA/TDMA)

Inbound Channel Rate 256, 512, 1024, 2048 ksps

Inbound Channel Modulation OQPSK

Inbound Channel Coding Rate 1/2, 2/3, 4/5 with TurboCode (Adaptive Coding)

Mesh Channel IPoS (FDMA/TDMA)

Mesh Channel Rate 256, 512, 1024, 2048 Ksps

Mesh Channel Modulation OQPSK

Mesh Channel Coding Rate 1/2, 2/3, 4/5 with TurboCode (Adaptive Coding)

Bit Error Rate (Receive - Star) 10-10 or better

Bit Error Rate (Receive -

Mesh)10-7 or better

Bit Error Rate (Transmit) 10-7 or better

Interface to ODU Industry standard BUC qualified by Hughes (L-Band) !

or Hughes saturated carrier radio

Mechanical and Environmental

Width 12.5 inches (31.75 cm)

Height 1.5 inches (3.81 cm)

Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm)


Saturated transmitter Table 5 lists the HX260 saturated transmitter specifications and

Table 6 lists the accompanying ODU control signal

characteristics.

Safe operating temperature

range

5 to 40°C (Above 5000 ft altitude, reduce maximum

temperature by 1°C per 1000 ft)

Safe operating humidity range 5% to 95% non-condensing

Safe altitude 10,000 ft

Cooling method Dual fan

Protocol support TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)

protocol suite

Table 4: HX260 satellite router specifications (Continued)

Product element Specification

Table 5: Saturated transmitter specifications

Parameter Value

Physical Interface Female F-connector

Output Frequency Ku-Band IF: 107.421875MHz to 113.28125MHz!

Extd C IF: 81.25MHz to 89.23611MHz!

India C IF: 105.078125MHz to 109.765625MHz

IF Impedance 75 Ohm

Step Size < 0.01 Hz tuning increments

Output Power -2 dBm minimum, +4 dBm maximum

Frequency Accuracy < 1 Hz at IFL output with tuner locked to outroute

Output Return Loss > 7 dB return loss into 75 ohm from 81.25 MHz to 234.375 MHz.

Transmission Format Constant Envelope Offset QPSK (CE-OQPSK), TDMA burst mode

Symbol Rate 256 ksps, 512 ksps, 1.024 Msps & 2.048 Msps

Modulation scaling at IFL Ku band IF -128, ExtdC -72 and India C -64

Note: The HX260 saturated IF F-connector connects to an ODU

via the transmit IFL. The transmit IFL will carry the following

signals and DC Power between the HX260 and the ODU.

Table 6: ODU control signal characteristics

Signal / Property Description

10.00 MHz ODU-C This is a 10.00 MHz signal which, when on, will

enable the ODU to transmit to an in-route carrier. Its

nominal level is 1 dBm +/- 4.0 dBm

ON/OFF isolation for 10MHz > 25 dBc

1.0 MHz Ku-ODU Power

Control

This is a 1.0 MHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

signal which when on, the nominal level is 1 dBm +/-

3.0 dB. The ON/OFF ratio is -25 dB minimum.

Transmit Carrier Transmit output signal at 1 dBm +/- 3.0 dB


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Linear transmitter Table 7 lists the HX260 linear transmitter specifications.

ON/OFF isolation for

Transmit Carrier

> 50 dBc

ODU DC Power 19.5V DC (Power supply to ODU through 0.1 ohm DC

resistance to IFL connector)

Maximum Current to

Saturated Radio

1.8A

Note: The 10MHz reference clock on the saturated transmitter

port can be disabled under software control.

Table 6: ODU control signal characteristics (Continued)

Signal / Property Description

Table 7: Linear transmitter specifications

Property Value


Frequency Range 950 - 1700MHz

IF Impedance 75 Ohm

Frequency Step Size 1 Hz

Frequency Accuracy < 13 Hz at TX IF Out output with

reference locked to symbol clock

Maximum RF Output Power Nominal 0 dBm +/- 0.5dB with zero dB

TX attenuation

Transmit Mute <-93 dBm

Transmit Power Control Range 40 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Transmit Power Control Accuracy +/- .5 dB

ODU Reference Frequency 10.00 MHz

The 10MHz reference clock on the

saturated transmitter port can be

disabled under software control.

IFL Cable Quality Maximum RF loss of 10dB up to

1700MHz and total DC resistance less

than 1 ohm

ODU Reference Power Level -3dBm to +5dBm

ODU Reference Stability Phase locked to external input from

GPS or recovered symbol clock

(selectable)


Receiver specifications The Satellite In port connects to an LNB. Table 8 lists the HX260

outroute receiver specifications. Table 9 lists the HX260 mesh

receiver specifications.

Output Voltage 24V

48V is output if 48V is applied to the

48V Input on the rear panel.

Maximum output current when 48V is

output is based on the 48V DC

external power supply's maximum

current rating. 48V output current

cannot exceed 3.8A.

Maximum Output Current @ 24V 2.75A

Transmission Format Constant Envelope Offset QPSK

(CE-OQPSK), TDMA burst mode

Symbol Rate 256 ksps, 512 ksps,1.024 Msps &

2.048 Msps

Table 7: Linear transmitter specifications (Continued)

Property Value

Table 8: Outroute receiver specifications

Parameter Value


Input Frequency Band 950 MHz to 2150 MHz

IF Impedance 75 Ohm

Minimum Input Level -74 dBm

Maximum Input Level -8 dBm (Composite)

Input Return Loss >8 dB (Min) from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz into 75 ohm

Symbol rates 1.25 Msps to 45 Msps

Maximum LNB Supply Current 180mA

Table 9: Mesh receiver specifications

Parameter Value


Input Frequency Band 950 MHz to 2150 MHz

IF Bandwidth 36MHz (with +/-1MHz exclusion zone near the receive

LO frequency)

IF Impedance 75 Ohm

Minimum Input Level -80 dBm


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Installation and commissioning

The installation and commissioning of the HX260 satellite router

is a multi-step process. The workflow and chapter reference

numbers for the process steps follow.

1. Preparing the satellite router for installation

Chapter 2 – on page 11

2. Assembling the HX260 satellite router

Chapter 2 on page 11

3. Commissioning the HX260 satellite router


4. Connecting the satellite router to a computer


Commissioning is the process of registering an HX260 satellite

router for service. During the commissioning process you may

use auto selection or manual entry of parameters.

" Manual Commissioning - This mode requires you to enter all

parameters manually.

" Satellite Based Commissioning - Allows you to choose the

Network Access Provider (NAP) from a list. Many of the

commissioning parameters are automatically configured for

the provider chosen. You can also select satellite transponder

information.

Maximum Input Level -8 dBm (Composite)

Input Return Loss >8 dB (Min) from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz into 75 ohm

Symbol rates 256 ksps, 512 ksps, 1.024 Msps and 2.048 Msps

Note: The HX260 requires an input frequency accuracy of +/-

35kHz (LNB and transponder combined). The LNB must be a

phase locked loop (PLL) LNB with an external or internal

reference. For internal reference LNBs, the frequency stability

should be +/- 3 ppm to maintain less than +/- 35kHz with

transponder offsets. External reference LNBs must be able to lock

to a 10MHz signal provided though the IFL cable.

Note: When using a 1.8m or larger antenna with this indoor unit

(IDU), use 100 ft minimum of RG-11 IFL cable.

Table 9: Mesh receiver specifications

Parameter Value


Contact information If you experience installation problems with the HX260 satellite

router, first try the Diagnostic Utilities on page 62.

For warranty or repair support, the contact information varies

depending on the location. If the customer needs service,

warranty or repair support, they should contact their customer

service representative in accordance with their service agreement.

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Chapter 2

Assembling and connectingHX260 hardware

This chapter explains how to assemble and make the connections

to the HX260 satellite router. It covers the following topics:

" Preparing for the installation on page 12

" Connecting the receive and transmit cables on page 14

" Connecting the Ethernet and power cables on page 15

" Serial port interface connections on page 16

" Powering up and observing the LEDs on page 18

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Preparing for the installation

Items required for

installation

To install an HX260 satellite router, first ensure that you have all

the items shown in Figure 2. These items are provided in the

HX260 installation kit.

Confirming installer laptop

and site requirements

Before installing the HX260, you must confirm that the installer

laptop and the computer at the installation site meet specific

requirements.

Installer laptop requirements The installer laptop must meet the following requirements:

" Ethernet-enabled network interface card (NIC) and Ethernet

cable.

" Operating system with graphical user interface, such as

Windows, Linux with X Windows, or Mac OS X; and with

TCP/IP protocol support and client-side DHCP enabled. See

Appendix A – Verification of PC connectivity, on page 117.

Figure 2: HX260 installation kit components


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" A web browser such as Internet Explorer with proxy settings

disabled. See Appendix C – Disabling a Web browser

proxy connection, on page 133.

" The latest version of the sbc.cfg file (if instructed to install

it).

Remote site requirements IP devices that will be connected to an HX260 satellite router

must implement the standard TCP/IP stack and provide an

Ethernet interface; otherwise there is no constraint to the

platforms and operating systems of devices attached to the

satellite routers.

For example, PCs, MACs, SPARC and Alpha workstations,

AS400 systems, and so on, can all be used on LANs connected to

an HX260 satellite router, running operating systems such as

Windows, Linux, Solaris, MAC OS X, AIX, VMS and others.

Also, a power strip or surge protector is required.

Conducting the site survey Survey the installation site to confirm that it fulfills all the

requirements for using the HX system service. This includes

confirming that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight to the

appropriate satellite.

Additionally, review the installation specification or work order

for site-specific instructions.

Note: Prior to beginning the installation, confirm that the

installer laptop is configured to support DHCP. See Appendix A –

Verification of PC connectivity for instructions on configuring

DHCP on a Windows computer.

CAUTION

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install near

heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, ovens,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

• To ensure ventilation and prevent overheating, leave six

inches of space between the front, side and rear panels

of the satellite router assembly and any adjacent

equipment or structure. Ventilation is necessary to avoid

overheating.


Connecting the receive and transmit cables

Connect the receive cable to the Sat In connector on the HX260

satellite router (Figure 3).

The HX260 offers two radio transmit options: saturated or linear.

The operator may select only one radio transmit option at any

time. Please be aware that there are potential ramifications to both

software and hardware if a cable is secured to the incorrect output

connector or if cables are connected to both outputs. For instance,

a Linear Radio transmit cable should not be connected to the Sat

Out Saturated connector on the back of the HX260 satellite

router.

Figure 3: Connecting the receive and transmit cables to the satellite router

CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect a radio cable while the IDU is

powered on; this action may result in damage to the BUC.

CAUTION

Caution: The transmit and receive cable connectors must

be securely tightened.

" Make sure each connector is properly aligned !

(not cross-threaded).

" Finger tight with no connector play is adequate.


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Selecting a radio type can be completed using either the Manual

Commissioning screen or one of the Satellite Based

Commissioning screens as described in Chapter 3 –

Commissioning the HX260 satellite router on page 19. The

operator may select only one radio transmit option at any time.

Connecting the Ethernet and power cables

Select a location for the satellite router that accommodates all

required cable connections, including the power source. Using

Figure 3 as a reference, connect the Ethernet cable:

1. Place the satellite router in the desired installation location.

2. Connect the installer PC to the satellite router with an

Ethernet cable. Make sure no Ethernet routers or switches are

currently connected between the satellite router and the

installer PC.

3. Connect the power cable.

Note: The satellite router may operate correctly when first

installed even if the transmit and receive cable connectors are not

adequately tightened. However, problems could develop later.

Therefore, correct operation of the satellite router is not an

indication that the cables are adequately tightened.

CAUTION

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not place the

satellite router near heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, ovens, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

• To ensure ventilation and prevent overheating, leave six

inches of space between the front, side and rear panels

of the satellite router assembly and any adjacent

equipment or structure. Ventilation is necessary to avoid

overheating.

Note: A surge protector is recommended.

Note: Do not connect any devices to the HX260 at this time.

Connect serial and Ethernet devices to the device only after it is

fully installed and commissioned.


Serial port interface connections

Figure 4 shows signals supported by the HX260 for the control

and status of servo actuated antenna systems.

CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect the Tx or Rx IFL cable while

the IDU is powered on; this action may result in damage to

the BUC, LNB and/or IDU.

Figure 4: HX260 antenna signals

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