Systems and methods for cable loss measurement between indoor and outdoor units
US9425891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W52/248
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point.
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