Module 1

Remote Equipment Description

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Module Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module the student should be able to answer
questions on the HN remote equipment, including the following topics
Identify the different types of indoor units supported by the HN System and the
characteristics of each
Determine length limitations or restrictions of IFL cables
Select the appropriate outdoor equipment
Identify the different types of antennas supported by the HN System
Be able to correctly cable a remote site so that communication is established
between the NOC and the remote and the remote and the configuration PC

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HN System Topology

NOC

Remotes

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HN System Topology
The HN System offers high-speed IP satellite connectivity between the HN
NOC and multiple HN remote terminals
The HN System has two types of remote terminals
Remote types
o HN9260 and HN9460
An HN remote is a satellite router with its own embedded software
Multiple IP devices can connect to an HN remote for Internet/intranet access
The HN remote is independent of any IP devices connected to it
o Computers connecting to the remote LAN may run any operation system, such as Windows,
Unix, and Linux
An HN remote has an embedded Web sever providing access to its system
information and status monitoring
Basic Web access provides configuration information and status/statistics
Advanced Web access provides additional status/statistics as well as a
commissioning utility

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 Remote Site Equipment
The remote equipment consists of
REFLECTOR the following items
Antenna
o Parabolic and rectangular antennas
o Multiple sizes available
o 74 cm, 98 cm, 1.2 meter, 1.8 meter, etc.
RF HEAD (ODU)
Outdoor Unit (ODU)
o Also known as RF Unit or Radio
ANTENNA Interfacility Link (IFL) cables
MOUNT
o TX IFL cable
o RX IFL cable
INDOOR UNIT Indoor Unit (IDU)
INTERFACILITY LINK (IFL) CABLES
o Two-way, high performance satellite router
G-16028P 03/24/99

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HN9260 Low cost, two-way indoor unit that supports
high speed TCP/IP applications
Its software is updatable from the NOC
HN9260 will support IPv6
User Interfaces
One 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN RJ45 port
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
Weight (IDU): 1.6 lbs (2.18 kg)
Dimension (IDU): 8.05" W x 1.55" H x 8.95" D
Input Power: 90-264 Vac; 50-60 Hz
Satellite Specification
Receiving
o DVB-S2
o 1- 45 Msps (up to 121 Mbps)
Transmitting
o OQPSK, Turbo Code
o 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 ksps (up to 3.2 Mbps)
Radio
o 1 or 2 watt Ka-band

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HN9260 Front Panel Indicators
LAN LED Solid blue = LAN is connected and usable
Flashing blue = TX or RX activity on the LAN

TRANSMIT LED Solid blue = OK

Flashing blue = transmitting frames
Off = condition preventing transmission
RECEIVE LED Solid blue = OK
Flashing blue = receiving frames
LAN
Off = condition preventing acquisition of outroute
Transmit
SYSTEM LED Solid blue = system operational
Flashing blue = System operating normally Receive
Off = condition preventing full operation
System
POWER LED Solid blue = power is on and unit is running main.bin
software
Power
Blinking = power is on and unit is running
fallback.bin software
Off = no power
Off with some other LED flashing = fatal error

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HN9260 Rear Interfaces

LAN1
To customer computer
or Ethernet device

DC IN
To AC/DC Adapter

SAT IN
Receive cable
from ODU

SAT OUT
Transmit cable
to ODU

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HN9260 Remote Site Interfaces
110/220 Vac DCV
AC ADAPTER
Hughes ODU
IFL 1 SAT IN
F POWER
LNB F

SAT OUT
F IFL 2
UPC/HPA F

RJ-45 To Remote LAN

Power is provided by a DC power supply

The transmit and receive signals are interfaced to the indoor equipment using 2 RG-6 IFLs
The outroute is interfaced to the remote from the ODU (LNB) on IFL 1
The inroute is interfaced to the ODU from the remote (transmitter) on IFL 2
Customer PCs connect to the Ethernet ports
One Ethernet port supporting 10BaseT or 100BaseT operation
Installer PC is interfaced to the remote through the remote LAN
Access the remote through the Web user interface

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HN9460 Low cost, two-way indoor unit that supports high
speed TCP/IP applications
Its software is updatable from the NOC
HN9460 will support IPv6
User Interfaces
Two 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN RJ45 ports
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
Weight (IDU): 1.6 lbs (2.18 kg)
Dimension (IDU): 8.05" W x 1.55" H x 8.95" D
Input Power: 90-264 Vac; 50-60 Hz
Satellite Specification
Receiving
o DVB-S2
o 1- 45 Msps (up to 121 Mbps )
Transmitting
o OQPSK, Turbo Code or LDPC
o 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 ksps (up to 3.6 Mbps)
Radio
o 1 or 2 watt Ka-band

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 HN9460 Front Panel Indicators
LAN LED Solid blue = LAN is connected and usable
Flashing blue = TX or RX activity on the LAN

TRANSMIT Solid blue = OK

LED Flashing blue = transmitting frames
Off = condition preventing transmission
RECEIVE LED Solid blue = OK
Flashing blue = receiving frames
LAN
Off = condition preventing acquisition of
outroute Transmit
SYSTEM LED Solid blue = system operational
Flashing blue = System operating normally Receive
Off = condition preventing full operation
POWER LED Solid blue = power is on and unit is running
System
main.bin software
Blinking = power is on and unit is running
Power
fallback.bin software
Off = no power
Off with some other LED flashing = fatal error

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HN9460 Rear Interfaces

LAN1 and LAN2

DC IN
To AC/DC Adapter

SAT IN
Receive cable from
ODU

SAT OUT
Transmit cable to
ODU

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HN9460 Remote Site Interfaces
110/220 VAC DCV
AC ADAPTER
Hughes ODU
F IFL 1 SAT IN
LNB F POWER

F IFL 2 SAT OUT

UPC/HPA F

RJ-45 To Remote LAN

RJ-45 To Remote LAN

Power is provided by a DC power supply

The transmit and receive signals are interfaced to the indoor equipment using 2 RG-6 IFLs
The outroute is interfaced to the remote from the ODU (LNB) on IFL 1
The inroute is interfaced to the ODU from the remote (transmitter) on IFL 2
Customer PCs connect to the Ethernet ports
Two Ethernet ports supporting 10BaseT or 100BaseT operation
Installer PC is interfaced to the remote through the remote LAN
Access the remote through the Web user interface

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 Interfacility Link Cable

Vendor P/N Cable Type Max Length

PerfectVision CX64-3B RG-6 Dual run/w messenger / solid copper conductor 264 ft.

CommScope 5729 RG-6 with solid copper center conductor 276 ft.

CommScope 5781 RG-6 with solid copper center conductor & quad shield 276 ft.

CommScope 5906 RG-11 with solid copper center conductor 393 ft.

CommScope 2287K RG-11 with solid copper center conductor (plenum rated) 310 ft.

Andrew LDF4-75A 1/2" Heliax Cable 1217 ft.

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Antenna

Azimuth
Adjustment

The purpose of the antenna is to reflect the signal from the ODU to the satellite and to
gather the signal from the satellite and reflect it into the ODU
The remotes support different size antennas and different shapes
Rectangular and circular antennas
74 cm (rectangular), 98 cm, 1.2 meter, 1.8 meter antennas, etc.

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Outdoor Equipment Installation
NONPENETRATING
MOUNTS

WALL MOUNTS

MISCELLANEOUS
MOUNTS

G-15750P FRAME POLE

3/1/99

Antenna should have line of sight to the satellite at installation and in the future
The mount and underlying structure must hold the antenna pointed
toward the satellite even during severe conditions
The site should be easy to access for installation and routine maintenance

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Outdoor Equipment Installation
Antenna Placement Considerations
The site survey report recommends an antenna location that meets these
criteria
o Aesthetics Antenna placement must be relatively inconspicuous to building
visitors and compatible with the appearance of the building and surrounding
community
o View Antenna's view of the satellite must be guaranteed currently as well as in
the future
o Strength The mount and underlying structure must hold the antenna pointed
toward the satellite under all normal conditions and support the antenna under the
most severe conditions
o Safety The site must allow installation, routine maintenance, and operation
without jeopardizing people or the building
o Ground When selecting a site, must be accessible and close to the cable path.

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Module Summary
The HN System has a high-speed outroute and an unlimited number of return
channels
The HN remote site equipment consist of a digital indoor unit, IFL cable, outdoor unit,
and an antenna
HN9xxx
The remotes supports TCP/IP applications and optional Serial to IP or VoIP
conversions
The HN remote outdoor unit uses Hughes ODU
The remotes use offset feed antennas and come in different shapes
and sizes
74 cm rectangular
98 cm, 1.2, and 1.8 meter round antenna
Antenna placement considerations include aesthetics, view, safety, and ground

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 Module 1 Quizzes

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1. What position is the RX LED on the HN9260? 5. Hughes remote site antennas can be either rectangular or
a. 1st from the top circular.
b. 2nd from the top a. True
c. 3rd from the top b. False
d. 4th from the top
6. What does a flashing power LED indicate on the remote?
2. HN9460 has a telco interface. a. There is no power
a. True b. The remote is running main.bin
b. False c. There is a fatal error
d. The remote is running fallback.bin
3. When deciding on where to locate your antenna you
should consider: 7. Which frequency band is TX/RX to/from the remote on the
a. Ground IFL?
b. View a. Ka-band
c. Safety b. Ku-band
d. All of the above c. L-band
d. IF
4. Which of the following is NOT a remote type?
a. HN9100 8. The SAT OUT cable carries which type of remote space
link signal?
b. HN9260
a. Outroute
c. HN9460
b. Inroute
c. Timing
d. None of the above

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