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GC ZERO 70 KASAT
USER / INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Dawson 2018
 Foreword
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Thank you for purchasing the Dawson GC-ZERO KA-SAT system

Many thousands of hours research and development have resulted

in our evolutionary KA band self pointing antenna

The GC Zero 70 KA SAT is designed to align itself automatically

with the satellite it has been programmed for.

It achieves this by communicating directly with the satellite modem

and incorporates the Dawson high speed R.F. detect system to
locate the satellite quickly.

This is achieved with our “one-touch” solution,

The controller programs the modem to seek the correct spot beam
wherever you are located, It deploys, searches, and peaks on the
service carrier.

Once peaked, the controller automatically connects the modem to

the service provider.

While there is no requirement for in-depth technical knowledge

to use the system, its always useful to be aware of certain criteria
to allow alignment to be successful.

Notice
The contents of this document remain the property of Dawson and
cannot be copied without express prior consent of the manufacturer in
writing, All information contained herein is subject to change without
prior notice.

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 Unpacking
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Please check for any external damage to the packaging,

if there is damage to the shipment, please note on the shipping

documents, If damaged do not sign for as ' received in good
condition' as this will affect your ability to make a claim against the carrier.

In the event of damage please contact Dawson immediately,

Claims against the carrier needs to be made within 48 hours of
arrival to be valid. Damage reported after this period may result in
the insurance company not supporting any claim.

Dawson use packaging that may be recycled in most countries

Please try to dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible
manner and recycle where possible – thank you

The antenna positioner will be retained to the carton either with

screws or plastic retaining straps, when removing the retainers take care
not to trap fingers as parts may move when released as they
may move when the retainers are cut.

When released, carefully remove the components from the

packaging and store safely.

Parts checklist

What is in the main box ?

Antenna positioner structure with captive 5 metre cable harness
Antenna controller with lockout connector R.F. and power cable

Pack of fittings for rear cover and spares for bottom cover, Tria Rf seal,
Installation instructions (this manual) and information sheets

If ordered ( optional items )

TRIA,Dish,Modem, Dc to Dc converter.

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 Contents
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1. Explanation of parts

2. Control panel

3 Operation

4 Engineering Options / Updates

5 Troubleshooting

6. Contact details and compliance.

7. Installation (sub menu)

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Explanation of parts Controller
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The Controller tray

Page menu and setting buttons Rf indicator

OK

Display On Off switch

Controller 2U tray

M4 screws

Modem Modem securing strap Controller

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 Explanation of parts Controller
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Standard Modem

Fitting a Standard modem into the 2U chassis,

There are two straps available for both standard and professional
Viasat modem mounting.

The Standard modem strap roughly follows the modem shape.

It is placed around the modem and has M4 threaded holes in each
end. There are holes in the bottom and side of the 2U chassis to
allow for M4 screws to fix this strap.

Note, The black bracket spaces the modem from the side of the
chassis, this brings it to the same width of the professional modem
for alignment to the front panel cut out.

Standard Modem

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 Explanation of parts Controller
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Pro Modem

The professional modem has a "foot" bracket, this is attached to the left
side of the modem using its own screws.

This raises the modem up to the same height as the standard modem for
alignment to the front panel cut out.

The modem is then fixed into the 2U chassis once again via its own
screws in the right hand side of the modem through the holes in the 2U
chassis side in a similar fashion.

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Explanation of parts Cables
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Plug to controller (this10 way cable supplies
and receives data for rotation and position)

To antenna

This cable provides the 12 volt antenna power

(antenna motors and antenna PCB)

This cable comes from the antenna transmitter/receiver

(connects to ODU of controller)
I
LN

This cable connect to the antenna LNB option(if fitted) Marked

LNB (supplies T.V. signal from the dish to your TV digi-box)

Controller system power cable (this connects to your 12v

D.C.supply and powers the antenna system )

Lockout connector (this connects from the controller to your handbrake

or vehicle ECU to provide automatic stowing if the vehicle is driven)

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 Explanation of parts Connections
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At the back of the Dawson controller 2u box are the sockets that
connect the system together,

Usb port This is for Dawson engineering updates to

the overall system (nothing to do with the modem)

USB
Network

NETWORK
This connects to your router for internet connectivity
IDU (indoor unit) this connects directly to the modem

IDU
Lockout This is the socket that connects to your

L/OUT
vehicle for automatic stowing

ODU IDU
Antenna This is the 10 pole connector for the control

ANTENNA
and positioning of the antenna
ODU Connect your TRIA cable from the dish to here

12V ANT
IDU Connect the RF from the Modem to here
12V I/P

12v Power to the antenna motors etc

12V D.C. inlet to power from the vehicle to the
Dawson system
Modem connections
(depends on what type of modem you have)
Modem
All modems will have a RF in/out socket this
connects to the “RF IDU” of the Dawson controller

Modem Network socket

This connects to the Dawson controller “RJ45 IDU”

Modem power
36V DC

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 Explanation of parts Antenna
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The reflector

Tria
(transmitter receiver)

Feed Arm

Baseplate Cowling
Azimuth motor connector Azimuth end stop switch connector
Antenna
Power in (from controller) PCB

Elevation limit 10 way control signal

switch connector cable (from Dawson
controller)
Elevation motor and connector

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 Operation Overview
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GC Zero 70 KA SAT

Designed to align itself automatically with the satellite it has been

programmed for.

It achieves this by communicating directly with the satellite modem as

well as using a Dawson RF detect system to locate the satellite quickly

A “one-touch” solution where the controller programs the modem to

look for the correct spot beam wherever you are located, then deploys,
searches, and peaks on the service carrier

Once peaked the controller puts the modem into service automatically

While there is little technical knowledge required to use the system it is

worth being aware of certain factors to allow the alignment to be
successful.

When parking your vehicle ensure there are no objects that could block the
rotation of the antenna once deployed, i.e. trees, signs etc.

Keep the vehicle as level as possible, the more level you are, the quicker
the carrier will be detected. This is due to the software using the last good
elevation for the starting point of the next search.

The systems requires a “clear line of sight” to the satellite in order to find it,
If you have no idea of the direction of the satellite try and locate the vehicle
to a spot that gives maximum “clear sky” around the antenna, (when used
in Europe satellites are towards the south).

You may use third party software to help the check for actual “clear
line of sight”, i.e. the website www.dishpointer.com or a similar app for
your smart-phone, the KA-SAT finder from Eutelsat

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 Operation Deployment
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Once (and assuming) the system is set-up,
Deploying the antenna is quite straightforward
(Note a detailed explanation of each function is given later in this guide)

Lets run through the system deployment......

RF detect RF detect

Dawson GC Zero 70K

1 Dawson GC Zero 70K

Autofind/OK:Search
Stow
OK
2 Autofind/OK:Search
Stow
OK

Off On Off On

Switch the unit on Press OK

RF detect

Select Beam:

3 Blue Purple
<Orange >Green
OK

Off On

Select your beam

(Your locations correct beam can be found at http://finder.tooway-instal.com)

The antenna will now deploy, (during this sequence the antenna
goes through some system checks) As long as it has line of sight,
the controller will find the requested satellite.

RF detect

Transmission Possible

4 Snr 12.44
Installation complete!
OK

Off On

When you see “installation complete”

the system is now live!

(Logging on to the internet may depend on your computer settings)

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 Operation Stowing
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When you have completed your internet session all you have to
do is stow the device,

Follow the simple instructions below to stow the antenna.

RF detect RF detect

Dawson GC Zero 70K

1 Transmission Possible
Snr 12.44
Installation complete!
OK
2 Autofind/OK:Search
Stow
OK

Off On Off On

Switch the unit off Then Back On

RF detect

3 Stowing OK

Off On

Press Down

RF detect

Transmission Possible

4 Stowed
Snr 12.44 OK

Off On

When you see “Stowed” the system is now stowed!

Switch the unit off, Look outside to check the antenna has nicely
stowed ............. All good? The session Is now complete!
Attention!

Before driving away, do carefully check for any lowered jacks or

stray cables and don't forget to shut the rest of your system down!

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 Engineering options Manual control
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In everyday use the former information will be sufficient for most
situations,

There are more options where you can edit the system,

Before looking into these options one note of caution......

The following screen pages are for servicing, Dawson

accept no liability for changes that are made within these
pages, Please use caution, Especially with movement of
the antenna system as it is possible to permanently
damage you, your vehicle and/or the antenna.

Switch the unit on,

To access the engineering menu press the up key

RF detect

Briefly a page will appear that

1 Software version 4.6

hardware version 3
OK
notifies you of the soft/hardware
Off On
revision currently installed

RF detect

Speed Adjust Menu

Page 2 shows the speed of the 2 Set Az & El Speeds
EL: 0.10 AZ 0.050
OK

manual control Off On

Pressing left or right will alter the speed of the manual

rotation of the antenna, similarly pressing up or down will alter
the manual up and down (elevation) speed.
(this speed page is not saved when you exit the engineering menu)

See over to find out how to move the antenna manually>>>

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This screen page allows you to move the antenna manually,

Now that you have edited the manual system speed, press OK

RF detect

1 Variable-speed menu

EL: 0 AZ: 0
OK

Off On

If you press up or down left or right the antenna will move

accordingly, There is however one exception to this,

If the Antenna is stowed (or near the stow point) it will not move
anticlockwise, until it has exceeded its rotational limit switch,
from this point on all switches are functional.
Once again be very mindful of what is going on with the antenna,
You will also notice the count changing as you release the button,
This reports back to you how much distance it has moved.

RF detect

2 Variable-speed menu

EL: 123 AZ:45

OK

Off On

Once you have finished manually moving the antenna,

Press the off switch (this brings the system back to normal
operating mode, next time you switch on).

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options Elevation
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This screen page allows you to change the last known ELEVATION
that the antenna successfully deployed, Why would you want to
change this? If you moved a significant distance ( say 200 miles )
North, for example, You may wish to lower this point by a few
degrees to enable a faster “first time” point at the new location but it
really is not needed, once you have pointed at the new location the
system will remember the new elevation for you automatically!

RF detect

Deploy Elevation menu

1
Set start Elevation
Start El: 1420 OK
Press > To save&Exit

Off On

If you press up or down the “Start elevation” changes accordingly

Right click to save your new setting, This automatically saves and
moves you to the next page menu.

RF detect

EL Range menu

2 OK

Off On

Press OK if you do not wish to save

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options Elevation range
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This screen page allows you to change the lowest rotational point
that the antenna will go, Before changing this please think carefully
about obstructions to the antenna and the baseplate, If you set it
too low it may cause damage to the frame/vehicle!

RF detect

EL Range menu

1 SET LOW LIMIT

Limit EL:1100
> Save & Exit
OK

Off On

Up or down sets the lowest point that the antenna rotates and
will change accordingly, Please be careful not go too low as you
can so easily set the antenna to crash into something, i.e. the van
roof, baseplate, or any other obstruction that you may have
overlooked, Its best to leave this set “AS-IS” unless you have
accounted precisely for the new lower elevation.

Right click to save and exit your new settings

If you do not want to save CLICK OK ( either way you will be
forwarded to the next menu page )

RF detect

EL Range menu

2 SET LOW LIMIT

Limit EL:1100
> Save & Exit
OK

Off On

Reminder ...
Dawson accept no liability for changes that are made within
these pages, Please use caution, in particular with movement
of the antenna system, It is possible to permanently
damage you, your vehicle and/or the antenna.

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options RF detection
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This screen page allows you to change the RF detection level

Simply put, this sets the sensitivity of the Dawson controllers ability
to find the RF signal from the KA band satellite.
Tip....Before altering the sensitivity take a note of the current setting

RF detect

RF Detect Trim Menu

1 Set Adjustment Value

Trim Value :32
> Save and Exit
OK

Off On

A good way to set this is to point the dish away from a satellite.
Press the down key until the RF light goes on then press the up
key until the light just goes out or flickers, Then add 8 more
(pressing up) say from 22 to 30 then press right to save and exit.

Explanation, If the antenna is stopping at lots of satellites the

RF is Too sensitive, if the antenna is continually missing the KA
satellite the RF is not sensitive enough, To decrease sensitivity
press the UP key,to increase the sensitivity press the Down key

If you do not wish to save just press OK and you will be taken
back to the very start of the engineering section.

To EXIT the engineering section switch off the controller and

then back on again, this brings you back to the normal operators
page.
RF detect

Dawson GC Zero 70K

Autofind/OK:Search OK
Stow

Off On

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options Auto calibrate
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This screen page allows you to set the RF Autocal detection level

RF detect

Search with Calibration

1 Value now 32
OK

Off On

The Auto Calibrate feature trims the antennas Auto-find RF noise

rejection floor,

Firstly predict a good location, Park the vehicle sensibly so that

as the antenna lifts it is NOT pointing towards the
correct satellite, ( In Autocal mode we are initially
calibrating against the noise floor).

To auto-calibrate return to the front page (switching

the controller off then back on quickly gets you to
the first menu page)

Hold down both LEFT & RIGHT arrows, this will bring up the Auto-cal
page, Select the beam of your choice then OK. The system will
examine the noise floor and adjust the noise floor detector accordingly. It
will THEN attempt to Auto-point. If the noise floor differential is easily
distinguishable the system will eventually show “Calibrated successfully”

Note: Do not be disappointed if Auto-cal does not complete as

success is dependant on the radio environnent, Sometimes manual
calibration may be a quicker solution in these situations.

Right arrow to save, Ok to exit without saving

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options Software updates
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To update the system software, Ensure the system is switched off.
Now make sure you have the latest update from Dawson!

Plug in a Standard USB extender cable (same type as on a printer)

ODU IDU

USB NETWORK IDU L/OUT ANTENNA 12V ANT 12V I/P

TM
Plug the other end into a Windows computer, A removable disk
drive will pop up after a few seconds, you will see 3 files on your
screen e.g. Config, Mbed, AnTCP,V5.xx

The only files we are interested in is ‘AnTCP.Vx.xx’ and ‘config’

To update the system software drag the AnTCP.V.x.xx to your

recycle bin. Now drag the new file e.g. AnTCP.V5.xx that you have
obtained from Dawson (via Email) into the removable drive box,
After a few seconds the new updated software will be written to the
Dawson controller, Close the window click save and that’s it!

Note,
The ‘config’ file should only be updated under express direction
from Dawson

Explanation,
The ‘config’ file deals with the speed and configuration
parameters of the antenna.
The ‘AnTCP’ file is the whole software that makes the system run.

One very important point, TM

Whilst you have your laptop / Windows computer connected to the USB
socket it is possible to power the whole system from your computer !
Under no circumstances should you try to use your computer to drive the
system as it will cause damage!

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What to look options
for Troubleshooting
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The antenna system is very reliable however on rare

occasions the following messages may appear on the display,

Hardware Fault CT-E

Please Contact
Service Centre

Either the antenna is failing to move in Elevation,

or it is moving but no positional feedback is being received by the controller.

Hardware Fault CT-A

Please Contact
Service Centre

Either the antenna is failing to move in Azimuth,

or it is moving but no position feedback is being received by the controller.

Modem Fault
Please restart Modem
and Controller now

The controller has lost connectivity to the modem,

Try powering down the modem and restarting the auto find process
If this message continues check the Controller LAN connectivity to
the modem as per the installation manual

If this is a new installation check the modem has the latest firmware
and can be logged into from a computer (192.168.100.1/install).

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What to look options
for Troubleshooting

No Satellite Found

The raster scan has completed to its elevation limits with no carrier
found
In good weather this is nearly always a “line of sight” issue, ensure
that the satellite can be seen without obstructions
Do not assume that your compass or smart-phone is 100% accurate
as magnetic fields can corrupt them, so allow for azimuth error when
close to buildings
Heavy rain may reduce the carrier power, a combination of this
and/or water sitting on the feedhorn (clear plastic window on the
TRIA facing the dish) Try drying the feed window and try again

Signal Lost
Please Restart Modem
and Controller

The controller lost the carrier during fine pointing. This can
mean an RF calibration is required or the antenna has been jolted
whilst on a moving platform (i.e. vehicle with no jacks). If this occurs
please restart the pointing procedure.

Error AZ-stow Error EL-stow

Please contact Please contact
service centre service centre

Should either of the above appear during stowing, a time-out error has
occurred in which the stow switch should have activated.
Proceed with caution as it is possible the antenna has either jammed or
a limit switch has failed.

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What to look options
for Troubleshooting

Limit switch active

contact service centre

This occurs when the elevation limit switch is made, but the azimuth limit
switch is not made. This is a position the antenna should never be in and
not safe for the controller to move the dish.
The quick fix is to go to manual control (power on - press up), in
“Variable Speed” menu lift up the dish by holding down the UP button,
ensure nothing clashes while doing this.
Once safely up check you can move the antenna left and right (it should stop
left/ACW at the stow position).
Now try stowing the antenna, after a successful stow you should be able to
autofind again.
If problems remain contact the service centre.

Contact details Troubleshooting

Dawson Dynamic
Unit 2 Tything Park
Arden Forest Ind Estate
Alcester We are here to help you.....
Warwickshire,
B49 6ES
United Kingdom.

Sales/support
Tel: +44(1) 789 765 850

Engineering Support

[email protected]

(Normal office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30 p.m).

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When all elseoptions
fails Troubleshooting
EMERGENCY STOW

If in the very unlikely event you have lost power to your system or
cannot stow the antenna for any other reason you may need to
stow the antenna, This fix can then get you back to base to
investigate the problem properly,

Go to the plastic engine cowling and remove (and save) the 4 black
plastic retaining pins, this is best done by sliding your fingers behind
the cover, and gently pull towards you, the pins will pop free.

List up the rear of the cowling as far as possible, you will then see a
motor. this is the elevation motor.
Using a 10mm socket or spanner, remove the motor locking bolt
and pull free (retain the spacer between the motor and the housing).

You can now pull the motor off the drive shaft, then by manually
turning this shaft you can lower the dish till you can remove the
cowling completely.
Now removing the azimuth motor in the same way (no spacer).
You can now lift the feed arms and turn the antenna ACW to the stow
plate, ensure you do not pass the limit switch.

Lower the dish to the stow position via the drive shaft and you can
now replace both motors.

Replace the plastic cowling and the antenna is now manually stowed.

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Installation options Contents

1. Fitting Notes

2. Dimensions

3. Connections

4. Specifications

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Installation Fitting notes
The installation of the Dawson GC-Zero 70 K antenna onto a
vehicle is a fairly simple task, We urge to take the following
considerations into account when planning your fit,

The installation should only be carried out by suitably qualified

personnel, Care needs to be taken to ensure that all local road
traffic regulations are adhered to.
Stability
While the antenna is light and can easily be fitted onto the
smallest of vehicles, do not overlook vehicle stability, it is important
and helps maintain good data throughput speeds.

Try to account for people stepping in and out as well as

enviromental conditions.

Any stability fittings will have to be of sufficient strength

when the dish is deployed in windy conditions, And suitable for
travelling at speed in the stowed position.

Dawson recommend that the antenna is retained with stainless

steel fixings using Nylock nuts or a thread locking compound to
prevent them working loose.
Note: The bolts to adjust the azimuth are underneath the base-plate
Always allow for access when fitting!
Antenna limits
Please take the following into account when not installing the
system flush on a roof,

In all cases the software assumes that once it lifts the feed arm
above the elevation of the antenna base-plate, it has a clear 360ø
rotation capability.

The antenna stows in the following order, CCW (to a limiting switch),
then DOWN (to end-limit switch).

Note: when the dish is lifting the only immediate available manual
movement is clockwise until the antenna has passed its limit switch.

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Installation Dimensions
Note 300
Use M6 Stainless Vehicle Front
steel Bolts and 260
Nylock nuts
700

910
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nce na
ara atio

30
cle m rot
imu
min

950

180 Antenna base plate

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Installation

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You must have a extra bend so the cables
can run freely as the antenna rotates !
Cable detail
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Installation Connections

Power Requirements

It is recommended to power the antenna controller from a

technical battery, but can also be powered via a PSU rated at 15A or
more

The system runs on much less power but momentary motor start-up
surges are high and whilst a much lower rated P.S.U. will appear to
work initially, these surges may cause a software crash when lower
rated supplies are used.

All controller connectors should be connected before

power is switched on, if one needs to be disconnected it should only
be done once all power has been removed and time allowed for
residual currents to discharge (a count to ten is enough)

Network

The controller requires direct connection to the modem (IDU)

via its LAN port.

The most elegant way is to use the cable supplied, and

connect the modem to the Dawson Ka controller directly.

Do not remove this cable as the auto-point feature will be

disabled.

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At The Back of the controller....

Usb port This is for Dawson engineering updates to

the overall system (nothing to do with the modem)

USB
Network

NETWORK
This connects to your router for internet connectivity
IDU (indoor unit) this connects directly to the modem

IDU
Lockout This is the socket that connects to your

L/OUT
vehicle for automatic stowing
Antenna This is the 10 pole connector for the control

ODU IDU
ANTENNA
and positioning of the antenna

ODU Connect your TRIA from the dish to here

12V ANT
IDU Connect the RF from the Modem to here
12V I/P

12v Power to the antenna motors etc

12V D.C. inlet to power from the vehicle to the
Dawson system
Modem connections
(depends on what type of modem you have)
Modem
All modems will have a RF in/out socket this
connects to the “RF IDU” of the Dawson controller

Modem Network socket

This connects to the Dawson controller “RJ45 IDU”

Modem power

See over for more detailed explanation...

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At The Back of the controller....(cont)

USB / USB type B connector,

Connects to any PC for any Software/hardware updates and configuration

changes

NETWORK / RJ 45 connector

Connect your local network router to this connection. Your router will be
connected automatrically to the modem upon completion of an auto-find.

IDU (Bottom) RJ 45 connector

This is for the (Tooway®) Modem LAN port, A 0.5m cable is long enough
to reach this when the modem is mounted on the
Dawson 2U controller tray.

L/OUT (Lockout) 4 pole Phoenix screw connector ( supplied )

Pin 1 – N/C when stowed Pin 2 – Common

Pin 3 – N/O when stowed Pin 4 - 12v Emergency Stow

Connects to Your lockout or alarm system so you know that the antenna
is up, Can inhibit the ignition, Sound an alarm, Flash a light (Depending on
your installation configuration).Pin 4 Auto-stowes the antenna when 12v is
applied.(Controller needs normal supply for this to work).

ANTENNA 10 pole Molex style connector

10 way cable supplied with antenna system (5 metre
standard length) other lengths optional. Connects to
antenna cable (captive on antenna system)

To antenna

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At The Back of the controller (cont)

12v ANT 2 pole Molex

Connects to Antenna cable (captive on antenna system)

12v I/P (Power supply) 4 pole Molex

Connects to your 12v DC supply
(supplied with flying leads, red for 12 V and black for ground)

Pin 1 Red cable 12vDC – fuse at 10A

Pin 2 Red cable 12vDC – fuse at 10A
Pin 3 Black cable GND
Pin 4 Black cable GND

RF/ODU (Left) F-Type connector to antenna TRIA

Connects to TRIA port on antenna

IDU (right) F-Type connector to modem

Connects to Modem ' antenna ' port

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Fitting the TRIA and reflector to the antenna system

After mounting and connecting the antenna you can now manually drive the
elevation up to allow the fitting of the Viasat 70cm KaSat dish and TRIA.

Fitting them to the GC-Zero 70 K is identical to fitting it to the standard

Viasat f ixed antenna, therefore steps 3,4 and 9 on the antenna assembly
guide are relevant

Take the Viasat dish and its 5 mounting nuts and bolts and fit to the Dawson
backing structure in the same manner as the fixed installation backing
structure (STEP 9), ensure that the bolts fit into the holes correctly and
torque up firmly.

It is recommended that as this is a mobile application a locking

compound (removable type) is applied to all screw type fasteners in the
system to prevent any vibration experienced that may shake parts loose

Fitting the TRIA bracket (STEP 3) and then the TRIA to that bracket (STEP
4) are identical as the GC-Zero 70 K feed arms have been made to the
same dimensions as the fixed installation.

Again ensure that the square shank on the bolt fits firmly Into the holes
in the arms and tighten sufficiently!

Note that the bolts MUST be inserted as shown on the drawing to ensure a
correct fit and position of the TRIA, again a locking compound may be used
on all screw type fittings

The RF cable can now be connected to the TRIA, ,the connectors are
waterproof, if desired self amalgamating tape can be used to further improve
the waterproofing. (the RF cable also carries the power to the Tria).

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Installation Connections continued
Reflector securing bolts

The reflector

Tria
(transmitter receiver)

RF connector

Baseplate Cowling

Feed Arm

On your vehicle

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Installation Connections continued
Supplementary Notes for connection,

The antenna cables need to be taken from the underside of the base
plate, they are protected from water ingress by a seal on the
underside of the mount as well as a plastic cowling on the top of the
antenna

Take care that the cables are free to move and are not too tight on
the underside of the antenna system, As this can restrict the
movement of the antenna and cause possible damage to the cables

Take care also if fitting to a flat roof that the cables do not pass
through a rough or sharp hole that may also cause damage

Optional Lnb system

(Rotate for polarity
Polarity slide for azimuth
tighten with this screw)

Always adjust the position of the LNB

when the antenna is aligned on the KA
service. Its range is from 13 East (Hotbird)
to 28 East (Astra2)
Set the polarity for max signal strength

The 2U tray wiring completed

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Power requirements Prime power 12V DC (220V AC optional)

Consumption 30W (when searching)

Physical Stow height 280mm (320 with optional LNB system)

Length / Width 1150mm x 800mm

Weight System weight < 25KG (roof mount)

Indoor equipment <5KG

Operation Pointing time <110 seconds typical

Pointing system Fully automated
(manual-overide for emergency stow)

Environment Temperature (in use) -40 +50 Centigrade

Wind speed 72 Kph
Moisture / rain protected in normal use

Construction Antenna pointing system, (Aluminium / stainless Steel)

TM
Reflector Via-sat OEM part

Positioner Elevation Range 10 to 90 degrees fully motorised

Azimuth range, 360 degrees fully motorised
polarisation fully automatic.
TM

Performance Block up converter 3 Watt standard Via-sat part

Data rate TX up to 10meg / second
RX up to 20 meg / second
RF Eutelsat certified
Frequency K-A Band

Antenna size 75cm nominal

Feed Circular polarised KA-band

TM
Approval Eutelsat Type approved

Compliance WEEE (Do not dispose of in household waste)

ROHS Compliant EU Directive 2002/96/EC

REACH Compliant EU Directive (benign) 2002/98/EC

Technical authors R.Lathan R.Hollyer, Approved I.Dawson Dawson 2014

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notes Specifications
Motor wiring

(Both azimuth and elevation motors are exactly the same)

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notes Cross charger
Specifications

Vehicle battery

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notes Limit switches
(polarity is not important some cable colours may vary)

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If the antenna is stowing too high or low, this is how to calibrate.

Deloy the antenna to a good working height, do not change azimuth.

Clamp Release
Holes

With the antenna supported on the each side you will see four
bolts, Loosen two of them and remove the other two completely,
unless you have spares then just loosen all four.
Now pop the removed bolts or spares into the Extra threaded
holes provided, Tighten these bolts gradually and the frame will
begin to drop of its own accord.
(note you must do this to both sides)

Once the antenna frame has dropped you can stow the antenna,
the azimuth will not move as we left it at stow, but you will hear the
elevation motor running till the limit switch is activated internally.

Now you can re-tighten the eight bolts with the antenna in the
correct stow position. Go ahead and test.

Note, be very careful to to breaks the heads off the bolts,

lubricate if they are old, do not over tighten when re-fitting.

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