Installer compatible with:

BGAN:

• * BGAN Software [.ZIP 7 MB]
• * BGAN Firmware [.ZIP 4 MB]
• * ISAT Phone Pro Upgrade
• * Hughes HNS: 9201, 9250
• * Thrane & Thrane: Explorer 100/110, 300, 500, 527 and 700
• * ViaSat AN/PSC-14
• * Wideye: Sabre

D3 DVB Controller:

• DataStorm D3 Software v3.9.1 [.ZIP 3 MB]
• This release of DataStorm software is intended for all DataStorm F and XF system users.

HughesNet:

• Hughes 9250 User Guide [.ZIP 3.22 MB]
• DW 4.2.1.10 for the DW4000 Modems [.ZIP 29 MB]
  HughesNet software for the DW4000 modems.
• DW 4.0.21.10 for the DW4020 Modem set [.ZIP 26 MB]
  HughesNet software for the DW4020 modem set.
• DW4020 Satellite Based Commissioning Upgrade File [.ZIP 1 KB]
  DW4020 Satellite Based Commissioning upgrade file. This enables you to perform satellite
  based commissioning with you DW4020 modem set.
• LAN Client Configuration Utility

iDirect:

• iDirect iSite Software v7.1.1 [.ZIP 17 MB]
  Current iSite iDirect software for loading Option files into the iDirect modem.
• iDirect iSite Software v6.0.9.0 [.ZIP 15 MB]
  Legacy iSite iDirect software for loading Option files into the iDirect modem.
• iDirect NetModem II v6 Firmware Image Files [.ZIP 3 MB]
  iDirect v6 firmware files for the NetModemII Plus.
• iDirect iSite Software v8.0.2.1 [.zip 6 MB]
  iDirect iSite Software Files.
• iDirect Remote Firmware v8.0.2.1 [.zip 6 MB]
  iDirect Remote Firmware Files.
• How to load your option file [.pdf 128 KB]
  How to load your option file.
• Antenna Pointing Guide [.pdf 234 KB]
  Antenna Pointing Guide.

Hardware Information:

• DataStorm F1 Clearance Diagram [.PDF 119 KB]
  Physical movement clearance information for the DataStorm F1 .74.
• DataStorm F1 Bird-On-A-Wire Options [.PDF 217 KB]
  Find a Bird-On-A-Wire [satellite TV attachment] that's right for you.
• DataStorm F1 Wiring Schematic [.PDF 37 KB]
  Schematic on the control cable coming from the DataStorm F1 dish that includes color codes and Ohm test parameters.
• DataStorm F3 Wiring Schematic [.PDF 38 KB]
  Schematic on the control cable coming from the DataStorm F3 dish that includes color codes and Ohm test parameters.
• DataStorm F1 Flow Diagram [.PDF 247 KB]
  Complete electrical flow diagram of the DataStorm F1 mount [.74 Meter-old-style upper control board].
• DataStorm D1 Serial Controller Serial Cable Pin Out [.PDF 394 KB]
  Pin out diagram of the D1 serial controller's serial cable.
• DataStorm F1 vs. F3 Comparison Data Sheet [.PDF 111 KB]
  A side-by-side comparison of the DataStorm F1 [.74 Meter dish] and the DataStorm F3 [1.2 Meter dish].

Operational Information (DataStorm D3)

• DataStorm D3 User Guide v.1 [.PDF 2.5 MB]
  The current DataStorm D3 User Guide.

HughesNet Documents

• DW4000 Information [.PDF 36 KB]
  HughesNet DW4000 modem information.
• DW4020 Information [.PDF 103 KB]
  HughesNet DW4020 modem set information.
• DW4020 Satellite Based Commissioning Installation [.PDF 103 KB]
  Information on how to install the DW4020 satellite based commissioning upgrade file.
  Note: You must already be commissioned in order to install this file.
• DW6000 Information [.PDF 83 KB]
  HughesNet DW6000 modem information.
• DW4000 Setup with the DataStorm D1 Controller [.PDF 1.5 MB]
  Commissioning and setting up HughesNet DW4000 modems with a DataStorm D1 controller.
  Note: You must have a phone line in order to commission and install the DW4000 modems.
• DW6000 Setup with the DataStorm D1 Controller [.PDF 73 KB]
  Commissioning and setting up HughesNet a DW6000 modem with a DataStorm D1 controller.
  Note: You must have a phone line in order to commission and install the DW4000 modems.
• Satellite Based Commissioning with the DataStorm D1 [.PDF 14 KB]
  Satellite Based Commissioning with a DataStorm D1 controller.
• Websetup with No Phone Line with the DataStorm D1 [.PDF 384 KB]
  Performing a websetup [a commissioning type process without a phone line.

iDirect Documents

• iDirect 1 Static IP Setup [.PDF 1 MB]
  Setup guide for a D2/iDirect system with 1 Static IP.
• iDirect 5 Static IP Setup [.PDF 1.13 MB]
  Setup guide for a D2/iDirect system with 5 Static IP's.

FCC Information

• FCC Approval Documents for the DataStorm
  Official FCC approval documents done through CCL Labs ensuring the DataStorm's
  approval as a valid operational electronic component.
• FCC Approval Documents
• 73-7852 [.PDF 1.3 MB]
• 83-0893 [.PDF 3.1 MB]

Whitepapers

• DataStorm D3: Updating Firmware [.PDF 321 KB]
  Document showing how to update the firmware on the DataStorm D3 controller.
• HughesNet TX and RX Error Codes [.PDF 3.69 MB]
  Defines the TX and RX error codes in HughesNet modems [i.e. the DW4020, 6000, 7000, and 7700].
• DataStorm F1: Current UCU Wiring Diagram [.PDF 60 KB]
  Wiring diagram for the DataStorm F1 upper control board unit.
• DataStorm F1: Legacy UCU to Current UCU [.PDF 2.25 MB]
  Detailed instructions on how to change a DataStorm F1 upper control board unit to the current style upper control board unit.
• DataStorm D2/D3 Error-48 [.PDF 42 KB]
  Shows the definition, cause, and solutions for troubleshooting this DataStorm D2 error.
• DataStorm Counts to Degree [.PDF 93 KB]
  Shows how many motor counts equal one degree in azimuth, elevation, and skew for the DataStorm F1 and F3.
• DataStorm DVB NID Table [.PDF 92 KB]
  Shows a current list of satellites and transponders that relay a DVB identifier. For use with the DataStorm D2 with DVB.
• Troubleshooting No GPS [.PDF 42 KB]
  Shows troubleshooting tips and guidelines on how to reslove the issue of 'No GPS' with the DataStorm D2.
• DataStorm D2 Automatic Compass Calibration [.PDF 73 KB]
  Instructions on performing an Auto Compass Cal command. This enables users to calibrate their DataStorm dish without moving the vehicle. This command only works on DataStorm D2 v3.7.1 and higher.
• DataStorm D1 Controller vs. D2 Controller [.PDF 43 KB]
  A D1 serial controller vs. the D2 ethernet controller comparison.
• DataStorm F1 Clearance Diagram [.PDF 142 KB]
  Diagram showing the DataStorm F1 clearance parameters for physical operations.
• D2 Ping Timeout [.PDF 93 KB]
  About changing your D2's ping address to prevent a lockup. [Only for v3.6.4 or lower]
• DataStorm Control Cable Lengths [.PDF 97 KB]
  About approved lengths of DataStorm F1/F3 control cables.
• DataStorm Upper Control Board GPS Change [.PDF 154 KB]
  About a GPS module change to DataStorm upper control boards.
• DataStorm Upper Control Boards; F1 vs. F3 [.PDF 155 KB]
  About the visual difference between the F1 and F3 upper control boards.
• DataStorm D2/D3 Upper Control Board Versioning [.PDF 138 KB]
  About finding the version of upper control board you have which relates to which GPS module you have. Is done via the D2's telnet commands.
• Various Default Router Information [.PDF 56 KB]
  About the many various default router configurations from companies like: Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, and more. In an easy to follow table layout. Also includes extras like default IP address information and default user name and password logins.
• Trimble GPS Resolution [.PDF 362 KB]
  About problems with customers using the antenna Trimble GPS module. Information includes details on how to wrap the antenna around the module to eliminate GPS failure.
• Troubleshooting Automatic X-Pol [Cross-Pol] [.PDF 83 KB]
  About in-depth troubleshooting your DataStorm system if a successful x-pol cannot be obtained.

INETVU

• iNetVu Controller Software 7.2.3 A [.ZIP 16MB]
• INETVU Controller Software 7.1.9[.ZIP 16 MB]