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Kymeta U8

About

The Kymeta U8 Antenna connector enables monitoring and control of the Kymeta U8 flat-panel antenna via HTTPS. It provides access to system status, RF parameters, GPS data, orientation metrics, and hardware sensor information, as well as configuration capabilities.

Configuration

Connections

HTTP Connection – Kymeta U8 API

This connector uses an HTTP connection and requires the following input during element creation:

HTTP CONNECTION:

  • IP address/host: The IP address of the Kymeta U8 antenna.
  • IP port: The HTTP port of the device.

Initialization

After creating the element, configure the authentication credentials (username and password) on the Authentication page of the element to enable communication with the device.

How to Use

The connector is structured into multiple pages, each focusing on a specific aspect of the antenna.

General Page

The General page provides an overview of system and RF-related parameters:

  • System time
  • BUC status
  • Model and serial number
  • Firmware version
  • HPA status
  • Output power and attenuation
  • Mute status
  • Temperature and alarms
  • Input voltage and power consumption
  • Reference settings (10 MHz source)
  • Redundancy mode
  • Active RF object
  • Modem, Multi-WAN, and XDG status

Authentication

This page handles access control:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Authentication status

Orientation

This page displays the antenna alignment:

  • Pitch
  • Yaw
  • Roll

Position

This page provides GPS-based location data:

  • Last update timestamp
  • Speed and direction
  • Longitude and latitude
  • Altitude

Hardware Sensors

On the Hardware Sensors page, you can monitor detailed hardware metrics:

  • Input voltage and current
  • Aperture voltage and current
  • Quadrant temperatures (1–4)
  • Internal device temperature
  • Terminal power
  • Heater mode and status
  • LED lights mode, status, and off timer

Antenna Setup

This page allows you to configure key RF parameters:

  • RX frequency
  • TX frequency
  • Polarization type

Notes

  • Ensure HTTPS access is not blocked by firewalls or network policies.
  • Incorrect authentication credentials will prevent data retrieval.
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