DeltaQuad Evo Tactical Operations Manual
  • DeltaQuad Evo Tactical Edition
  • Safety and Legal Notice
  • Abbreviations
  • Vehicle Specifications
  • Auterion Suite
    • Create an Auterion Suite Account
    • Activating Your Vehicle
    • Using the DeltaQuad Evo Simulator
  • Setup
    • DeltaQuad Evo Flight Case
    • Field Deployment Kits
    • Assembly
    • DeltaQuad Evo Battery
      • Battery Handling
      • Charging the Battery
      • Storing the Battery
      • Main Battery Placement
      • Auxiliary Battery Placement
      • Empty Payload Box
    • Powering the Vehicle
    • Ground Control Station (GCS)
      • DeltaQuad Toughbook
      • Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP
        • Attaching the Battery
        • Attaching the Antennas
        • Charging the Silvus Battery
        • Connecting the Breakout Cable
        • Storing the Silvus StreamCaster
      • Connecting the GCS to the DeltaQuad Evo
      • Optional Tripod-Mounted Sector Antenna
      • Optional Automated Tracking Antenna
        • Hardware Setup
        • Antenna Tracker GUI
        • Multivehicle Functionality
        • GCS Screen Recording
      • Silvus StreamCaster GUI
        • Changing the Radio Encryption
      • ATAK-Setup
    • Safety Features
      • Return to Home Settings
      • Low Battery Failsafe Trigger
      • Data Link Loss Failsafe Trigger
      • RC Loss Failsafe Trigger (Advanced Mode)
      • High Wind Failsafe Trigger
      • Geofence Failsafe Trigger
      • Land Mode Settings (Advanced Mode)
    • Air Unit Radio Swap
    • Connecting a Second GCS
    • ADS-B Receiver
  • Flight
    • Auterion Mission Control (AMC) Overview
      • Normal and Advanced Mode
      • AMC Top Bar
      • AMC Menu
        • Fly View
        • Plan View
        • Vehicle Overview
        • Advanced
        • Controller
        • Photos
        • Analyze
        • User Account
        • Settings
    • Planning a Mission
      • Preparing a Mission Plan
      • Best Practices and Tips
      • Mission Start Action
      • Set Intermediate Waypoints
        • Survey Pattern
        • Corridor Scan
        • Stealth Switch
      • Mission End Action
      • Geofences
    • Quick Takeoff
      • Land Approach
      • VTOL Takeoff
      • Return
    • Pre-flight Checks
    • Radio Range and Line of Sight (LOS) Operation
    • Executing and Monitoring a Mission
      • Execute the Mission - Returning the Vehicle
      • Monitoring the Mission
      • Controlling the Vehicle
      • Manual Control
      • Emergency Procedures
        • During Takeoff
        • During Transition
        • During Fixed-Wing Flight
        • During the Landing Sequence
    • Advanced Flight
      • GPS-Denied Operations
      • Offshore Operations
    • Post-flight Checks
  • Maintenance
    • Preventative maintenance
    • DeltaQuad Evo Maintenance Kit
      • VTOL Arm Replacement
      • Pusher Motor Pod Replacement
      • Wingtip Replacement
    • Elevon Replacement
    • Landing Gear Replacement
      • Landing Gear Leg Feature
    • Propeller Replacement
    • Flight Logs
      • Sharing log files via Auterion Suite
      • Downloading log files via the GCS
      • Downloading log files via USB
    • Diagnostics report
    • Firmware update
    • Compass calibration
    • Pitot Tube
  • DeltaQuad Evo Payloads
    • NextVision ISR Payloads
      • Raptor 360
      • Nighthawk2-V/UZ
      • Controlling the Camera
      • Connecting a Second Screen
      • NextVision Video Player
    • Aerial Payload Deployment Systems
    • Custom Payload Kits
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  1. Setup
  2. Ground Control Station (GCS)
  3. Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP

Storing the Silvus StreamCaster

This section provides important information on how to properly store the Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP.

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When disassembling and storing the Silvus StreamCaster, it is best practice to detach the Silvus battery from the radio modem and store both items separately in their designated flight case compartments.

Important Guidelines for Storing the Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP:

Never store the Silvus StreamCaster in the flight case while powered on and with the antennas detached. The high transmission power can cause significant damage to the radio module, particularly when the antennas are not installed.

Reflected Power and Overload: When a radio modem transmits, the energy must be radiated through the antenna. Without an antenna, the transmitted power has nowhere to go and reflects back into the radio’s circuitry, especially the transmitter. This can lead to overheating or damage to critical components, particularly the power amplifier.

Impedance Mismatch: Antennas are designed to match the radio modem's impedance. Without an antenna, a significant impedance mismatch occurs, preventing the efficient transfer of RF energy. This mismatch causes high voltage standing wave ratios (VSWR), which can result in damage to the modem.

The Silvus StreamCaster 4240-EP is equipped with advanced features like automatic power control, designed to protect the system in situations where the antennas are not properly connected. This feature, known as power throttling, reduces transmission power to prevent damage to internal components in the event of an antenna connection issue. Additionally, the device may issue warnings or errors if it detects that the antennas are not attached, further reducing the risk of damage due to reflected power.

However, even with these safeguards in place, it is still best practice to avoid powering on the radio without the antennas properly installed.

While power control features help protect the device, they are not a guarantee against potential damage if the issue persists.