Glomex SATURN, V9104S2U, V9104SKEWS2U, MARS, V9804S2U User And Installation Manual

SATURN V9104S2U V9104SKEWS2U

MARS V9804S2U V9804SKEWS2U

RHINE R9804S2U R9804SERS2U

MARINE AND FLUVIAL SATELLITE TV

ANTENNAS WITH USB CONTROL UNIT

SERIES MK3

USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

SATURN MARS RHINE

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INDEX

1. FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

1.1 DELIVERY LETTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

1.2 ANTENNA IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

1.3 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

1.4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

1.5 ENVIRONMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.1 SATURN V9104S2U - V9104SKEWS2U - MARS V9804S2U - V9804SKEWS2U . . . . 46

2.2 RHINE R9804S2U - R9804SERS2U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

3. CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED) TO USE GLOMEX ANTENNAS. . . . . 50

4. NECESSARY TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY (NOT PROVIDED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6. ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.1 LOWER RADOME CUTTING TEMPLATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6.2 CONTROL UNIT CUTTING TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION

ON A VERTICAL WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.3 SKEW CALIBRATION (MANUAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.4 SKEW ADJUSTMENT GRID FOR EUROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7. USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8. TIPS FOR CORRECT USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

8.1 FOOTPRINTS: SATELLITE TRANSMISSION AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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9. MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

9.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

9.2 SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

9.3 SOFTWARE UPDATE BY FLASH USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

10. TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

11. RESHIPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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1. FOREWORD

1.1 DELIVERY LETTER

Welcome: with the installation of this antenna, the
world of satellite television comes on board your
boat.

This manual has been drafted in order to help you
with the correct installation and operation of the
antenna.

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1.2 ANTENNA IDENTIFICATION

When calling GLOMEX or an authorized Service
Centre, always provide the serial number and the
model of the antenna, shown on the second page
of the manual, on the packaging, on the backside
of the dish, under the control unit and under the
power supply.

1.3 WARRANTY

GLOMEX guarantees the satellite antennas series
SATURN4 V9104S2U and V9104SKEWS2U,
MARS4 V9804S2U, V9804SKEWS2U and
RHINE R9804S2U, R9804SERS2U against con­formity defects for a period of 24 (twenty-four)
months from the date of sales.

Warranty is intended as the repair or replacement
of the equipment showing conformity defects when
entering the sales contract, with no charge for the
materials.

In case of conformity defects, the customer is enti­tled to the replacement of the goods with no
charge.

The warranty is only valid if the product comes with
a valid proof of purchase (receipt or invoice).

The non-conforming product must be sent back to
a Service Centre or authorized retailer, who will for­ward it to:

GLOMEX S.r.l.

Via Faentina 165/G

48124, Ravenna (Italy)

along with all the accessories supplied at pur­chase.

The serial number must neither be erased nor
made illegible, otherwise the warranty will be
voided.

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Conserve the installation and user manual with
care! Losing the serial number makes the warranty
null and void!

The warranty does not apply in case of damage
due to carelessness, use or installation not compli­ant with the instructions given, tampering, product
or serial number modification, damage due to acci­dental causes or to the buyer’s negligence.

Moreover, warranty does not apply in case of dam­age consequent to connections of the equipment to
different voltages than those indicated or to sudden
voltage variations of the network the equipment is
connected to, as well as in case of damage caused
by leakage, fire, inductive/electrostatic discharges
or discharges due to lightning, use of cables differ­ent to those provided, overvoltages or other phe­nomena not related to the equipment.

The parts subject to wear consequent to use such
as connection cables, driving belts, connectors,
external parts and plastic supports are covered by
a one-year period warranty.

The following are not covered by warranty: periodic
monitoring, software updates, settings of the prod­uct, maintenance.

After the expiration of the warranty period, the tech­nical support activities will be carried out charging
the customer for the replaced parts, the labour
costs and freight charges, according to current
rates.

The equipment will be replaced or repaired
under warranty only and exclusively on Glomex
quality department’s approval.

Should any dispute rise, the place of jurisdiction will
exclusively be Ravenna (Italy).

WARNING

The warranty is provided by:

GLOMEX S.r.l.

Via Faentina 165/G

48124 Ravenna (Italy)

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1.4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Fig. 1

Carefully read the instructions given and follow the
precautions indicated to prevent potential hazards
and to safeguard your health and safety, before
carrying out any installation and maintenance oper­ation.

This manual contains the following indications:

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This symbol warns against potential damage to the
equipment which could involve the operator’s
safety.

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With specific warnings against potential dangers
for the safety of the operator or other directly
involved persons.

Failure to comply with the instructions preceded by
the above-mentioned keywords (WARNING and
DANGER) can cause serious accidents or even
the death of the persons involved.

Moreover, in this Manual, some instructions are
given with text in italics, preceded by the word
NOTE.

The information and specifications given in this
manual are based upon the information available at
the moment it is written.

In case of doubts, do not hesitate to contact
GLOMEX S.r.l.

WARNING

DANGER

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1.5 ENVIRONMENT

Do not throw the appliance away with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official point for recycling. By doing this, you
will help preserve the environment.

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 SATURN V9104S2U - V9104SKEWS2U

- MARS V9804S2U - V9804SKEWS2U

They are satellite antennas equipped with the
DVB-S2 technology in order to be able to receive
channels in FULL HD and 4K andensure high
standards in the acquisition and maintenance of
the satellite signal both when cruising and when

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riding the anchor or at the dock. They enable con­nection of up to 16 independent decoders on the
same boat. These satellite TV antenna models are
equipped with the new control unit with USB input
for faster and easier software update. The new
control unit also has a built-in power supply to
simplify installation and reduce wiring.

They are provided with the HPD (High-Perfor­mance Dish) parabolic dish, combined with the
innovative STO (Silent Tracking Operation) noise
reduction system. They are equipped with an effi­cient compensation system of the boat’s rolling and
pitching movements consisting of electronic gyro­stabilizers (EGS), a multiple coaxial rotating joint
(MCRJ) and a multiswitch box for the connection of
more independent decoders (4 outputs for multi­switch, up to a maximum quantity of 16 per
antenna).

The antenna can turn infinitely around its axis,
since no coaxial cable winding and no interruption
of TV reception are needed. They are equipped
with a control unit which can be embedded into the
on-board electric panel.

In the SKEW version, they are provided with the
innovative compensation system which, according
to the geographic position, directly operates on the
LNB, automatically changing its inclination and
optimizing polarization to obtain the best possible
signal quality.

8 satellites are already available on the control unit
and are recognized through the NIT (Network Iden­tification Table) system. They are prearranged for
future updating.

2.2 RHINE R9804S2U - R9804SERS2U

Rhine R9804S2U/R9804SERS2U is the best satel­lite TV antenna for river boats designed by Glomex
and is equipped with the DVB-S2 technology in
order to be able to receive channels in FULL HD
and 4K and ensure high standards in the acquisi­tion and maintenance of the satellite signal. Identi­cal in dimensions to Mars V9804S2U (dish
diameter 600 mm), it allows the connection of up to
16 independent decoders on the same boat. This
antenna is equipped with a multiple coaxial rotating
joint (MCRJ) and with a multiswitch box for the con­nection of more independent decoders (4 outputs
for multiswitch, up to a maximum quantity of 16 per
antenna).

Rhine R9804S2U is equipped with the new control
unit with USB input for faster and easier software
update. The new control unit also has a built-in
power supply to simplify installation and reduce
wiring. Rhine has been designed to obtain an out­standing performance in fluvial navigation thanks to
the new hardware and software of mobile inspira­tion, which prevent losing the satellite TV signal
even in the presence of bridges and obstacles
along the banks. These characteristics make Rhine
the ideal choice to watch TV in river boats and in
case of bad weather conditions.

It is prearranged for future updating.

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3. CONTENTS

The satellite antenna is sent packed in a cardboard
box and sealed with the GLOMEX “SAFETY SEAL”
hoop, which has the function of CONTENT WAR­RANTY seal.

Upon receipt, check that:

- the packaging is whole and the warranty hoop is
present;

- the supply matches the order specifications;

- the antenna and its accessories are not dam­aged.

In case of damage or missing parts, immediately
inform the Retailer, if possible with appropriate
photos.

The following tables list the components contained
in the package, indicating the quantities and the
GLOMEX code (if provided).

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Fig. 1C

Satellite receiver (not
provided)

SATURN V9104S2U - MARS V9804S2U - SATURN V9104SKEWS2U - MARS V9804SKEWS2U ­RHINE R9804S2U

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SATURN V9104S2U and V9104SKEWS2U - MARS V9804S2U and V9804SKEWS2U - RHINE R9804S2U Fig. 1C

Component GLOMEX code

V9104S2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0018
V9104SKEWS2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0019
V9804S2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0020
V9804SKEWS2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0021
R9804S2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0020
Base seal (2) 4.010.0415A
M8 x 100 threaded bars (4 pcs) (3) 4.100.0118
Fastening reinforcements (4 pcs) (4) 4.020.0247
M8 self-locking nuts (4 pcs) (5) 4.100.0019
USB DVB-S2 control unit (6) 4.120.0268
Multiswitch (7) V9191
Vimar support for control unit fastening (8) 4.010.0153
Frame for built-in installation (9) 4.010.0154
10 m cables for antenna - control unit and antenna - multiswitch connection (10) (4 pcs) V9139/10

1.5 m cable for control unit - multiswitch connection (11) V9143

1.5 m cable for multiswitch - decoder connection (12) V9143
Connection cable for control unit - magneto-thermal switch on the on-board panel (13) 4.070.0101
Brackets for fastening the control unit on a horizontal surface (14) 4.020.0611

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RHINE R9804SERS2U

Fig. 1D

Satellite receiver (not
provided)

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RHINE R9804SERS2U Fig. 1D

Component GLOMEX code

R9804SERS2U antenna unit (1) 3.010.0023
Base seal (2) 4.010.0415A
M8 x 100 threaded bars (4 pcs) (3) 4.100.0118
Fastening reinforcements (4 pcs) (4) 4.020.0247
M8 self-locking nuts (4 pcs) (5) 4.100.0019
USB DVB-S2 control unit (6) 4.120.0268
Multiswitch (7) V9191
Vimar support for control unit fastening (8) 4.010.0153
Frame for built-in installation (9) 4.010.0154
10 m cables for antenna - control unit and antenna - multiswitch

connection (10) (4 pcs)

1.5 m cable for control unit - multiswitch connection (11) V9143

1.5 m cable for multiswitch - decoder connection (12) V9143
Connection cable for control unit - magneto-thermal switch on the on-

board panel (13)
Brackets for fastening the control unit on a horizontal surface (14) 4.020.0611

V9139/10

4.070.0101

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Upper radome

Lower radome

3.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT

INCLUDED) TO USE GLOMEX
ANTENNAS

To be able to use your new GLOMEX satellite
antenna for boats, you will have to procure or buy
also:

- a TV set;

- a satellite receiver for channel selection.

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The table below lists all the GLOMEX optional
components, with relevant code.

Optional accessory GLOMEX code

Stainless steel support 0°- 5° V9500
Twin radome V9... TWIN - R9804 TWIN

4. NECESSARY TOOLS FOR

ASSEMBLY (NOT PROVIDED)

Procure all tools and materials listed below. They
will be necessary to complete installation.

- Electric drill (1).

- 8.5 mm drill tip for radome assembly (2).

- 28 mm hollow mill for drilling the passage hole
for the antenna connector cable (3).

- Phillips screwdriver (with adequate dimensions
for control unit installation) (4).

- 11 mm wrench (for the installation of the coaxial
cable connectors) (5).

- Reciprocating saw (to create the compartment
in case of wall built-in installation of the control
unit; use the template provided on page 62) (6).

- LOCTITE ® 638 (7)

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Plan the whole installation before proceeding!
Please consider the lay-out of the various compo­nents, the distance between them, the length of the
various cables and the accessibility to the equip­ment once it is installed.

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Always lift the antenna from the lower radome and
never from the upper radome or any part inside it.

WARNING

WARNING

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5. INSTALLATION

Roll-bar

Fig. 4

TV antenna

Obstructed signal!

 = lifting angle

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Before proceeding with the installation, please
respect the following guidelines:

- please remember that the best position for the

satellite TV antenna is in the middle of the boat,
in the lowest possible position.

- minimize obstruction. The antenna requires a

clear view of the sky in order to receive satellite
TV signals. The fewer the obstacles, the better
the system operation.
Any foreign body (flags, antennas, radar anten­nas, sailboat masts, cranes, bridges, etc.)
between the antenna and the satellite obstructs
the signal and prevents correct receipt.

- make sure that the mounting surface is wide

enough for the antenna base to be installed.

- make sure that the mounting surface is resistant
and rigid enough to support the weight of the
antenna and the vibrations which could occur.

- do not install the antenna near speakers or mag­netic sources. In case it is not possible, it is nec­essary to compensate the magnetic source,
paying attention not to interfere with the on-board
compass.

- the antenna requires a lifting angle
and 90° to receive satellite signals (Fig. 4).

 between 5°

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Fig. 5

NORTHERN EUROPE (~ 15°) CENTRAL EUROPE (~ 35°) SOUTHERN EUROPE (~ 50°)

Fig. 6

OK NO

Typical radar vertical
irradiation angle

Typical antenna lifting

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- please also consider the position of the antenna
with respect to the position of all various attach­ments or wiring harnesses inside the boat.

- the control unit should be mounted in a conveni­ent position for the adjusting operations. It should
be near the receiver/TV-set unit, so that the TV
screen may be watched while carrying out the
operations on the control unit.

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The radio frequency beam transmitted by the radar
may damage the inner electronics of the antenna,
especially the LNB.

WARNING

We recommend not to install the antenna at the
same level of the radar, as the radar’s energy
could damage the antenna. The antenna should
be positioned at a distance of at least 1.5 m from
the other transmitting antennas (VHF, radar) (Fig.

6).

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