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To Configure the IDU:
1. Plug in and power on the IDU.
2. Move DIP switches 1, 7, and 8 to the ON position.
3. Connect one end of the ribbon cable to the communication port on your laptop and the
other end to Port 1 on the IDU.
4. Press Enter to start the configuration process.
5. At the Choice? prompt, type the number corresponding to the correct customer/project
name, and press Enter.
6. At the prompt, type the VSAT ID for the installation and press Enter.
7. Type the inbound initial offset, printed on the ODU label.
8. Turn on the IDU. The configuration script configures the VSAT in about 45 seconds.
9. Wait while the RPP simulator runs several times, testing parameters and performing
other automated configuration tasks (about two minutes). When configuration is
complete, the Configuration Complete message displays. Do not proceed until this
message displays.
10. Turn off the IDU and disconnect the PC from it.
11. Move DIP switches 1, 7, and 8 to the OFF position and verify that all other DIP switches
are in the OFF position.
12. Press the F10 key to exit the configuration script program.
B.2 Using VACS to Commission a VSAT
Before calling VACS, complete an initial alignment of the VSAT to obtain Rx lock as
described in the Spacenet VSAT Installation Guide.
Dial the VACS access telephone number (1-800-443–5834). Use the telephone keypad
to enter your user ID and password. Be sure to follow all entries with the pound sign (#).
Press 1 to continue working on an unfinished installation. Press 2 to start a new
installation. After executing either one of the options, VACS advances to the Install
menu.
The Install Menu is the main option menu for VACS. The Install Menu options are:
� Option 1. Get Parameters Menu
� Option 2. Align Antenna Menu
� Option 3. Get Confirmation Number
� Option 4. Finish Later.
The Get Parameters Menu options are:
Dollar General Skystar Advantage VSAT Installation Guide Appendix B ii