Technical VSAT

Overview:

This course has been designed for Technicians who are entering into the satellite communications industry from another area of electronics engineering or for VSAT installers who want to better understand the system that they are installing. It provides a basic understanding of the component parts of a VSAT system and how the terminal is installed, commissioned and maintained.

The detailed content of the session:

• The Geostationary orbit.
• Regulatory matters.
• System block diagram.
• System  topology.
• BUCs vs Transceivers.
• LNBs.
• Waveguide components.
• Antenna types.
• Antenna mounts.
• Indoor equipmen.
• Routine maintenance.
• Fault diagnosis.
• Decommissioning.
• Site survey.
• Electrical requirements.
• Documentation.
• Preparation.
• Antenna installation.
• Lightning protection.
• Cabling.
• Antenna alignment.
• Activation procedure.