iNetVu 7000 Series User Manual

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May 27, 2015

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FCC and INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION TO THE USER:

The FCC and Industry Canada have imposed the following conditions when operating, installing and deploying iNetVu® Mobile Earth Stations and is mandatory for all installations made within the Continental United States and Canada as well as Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. Territories. The FCC requires that a certified installer perform the installation. It is also strongly recommended that a qualified professional RV dealer/installer mount the system on your vehicle. These conditions are also required by C-COM for all other installed locations.

All iNetVu® Mobile earth station installers must be C-COM Certified, and must have specifically acknowledged the requirements for iNetVu® Mobile installations, which are as follows:

1. “Installation” is the physical mounting and wiring of the Satellite provider’s earth station on a vehicle or other stationary site in order to prepare for correct operation. Only Certified C-COM iNetVu installers may perform the installation and removal of an iNetVu® Mobile system.

2. “Deployment” means the raising, pointing and orienting of the earth station to the communicating satellite, every time it is raised from a stowed position for use. The deployment of an iNetVu® Mobile system must only be done by a trained installer or by a consumer using the deployment software.

3. Installers shall install the iNetVu® systems only in locations that are not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potential radiation hazards.

4. For large vehicles with roof mounts, the height of the bottom lip of the earth station when fully deployed must be at least six feet above the ground at all times, or six feet above a surrounding surface which a person may easily access.

5. If a roof access ladder or any other means of access to the roof is installed on the vehicle, then the ladder or access must be blocked by a suitable rope or other barrier while the earth station is deployed or in operation. The installer must provide this rope or barrier directly to the end user at the time of installation and advise the user to use it at all times when the earth station is deployed or in operation. Warning signs shall also be provided by the installer to the end user to be posted on the improper installation or due to the failure to provide required information to the end user.

6. Installers and end users will be deemed directly liable for any damages resulting from either of their failure to comply with the above rules. These rules are meant to ensure that extraordinary precautions and measures are used to prevent satellite interference or exposure to harmful radiation. C-COM reserves the rights to immediately suspend without liability or previous notice the operation of the earth station upon detection of a deviation from its installation or operational requirements until the deviation is corrected. In addition, C-COM reserves the right to suspend or cancel the Installer Certificate of any installer that has not fully complied with these installation requirements.

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7. Further, the installer and end user may be directly liable for any damages resulting from any change undertaken by either of them. Including but not limited to, any modification of any part of the hardware, software, specific operational frequencies, the authorized satellite, or the size or other characteristics of the earth station supplied to them by C-COM or C-COM’s authorized representatives. Warning signs shall be posted at prominent locations on the earth station informing all persons of the danger of harmful radiation from the earth station while it is deployed or while in operation.

8. The iNetVu® Mobile system may only be operated when the vehicle is stationary.

9. The installer must inform the end user that the vehicle must be stabilized during the transmission, to prevent movement of the vehicle for any reason, including movement of persons on or off the vehicle, or high winds. The installer shall advise the end user how to appropriately stabilize their vehicle.

10. Installers shall be liable for all damages if they fail to comply with the above mandatory conditions. This includes, but is not limited to damages caused by improper installation or due to the failure to provide required information to the end user.

Note 1:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Note 2: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 9

2. Specifications ....................................................................................................... 10

3. Minimum Recommended PC Requirements....................................................... 10

4. Physical ................................................................................................................ 11

5. Typical Connection Configuration ...................................................................... 12

5.1. Typical Network Interface Connection ............................................................. 13

5.2. Typical USB Communication Interface ............................................................ 14

5.3. Typical Serial Communication Port Interface ................................................... 15

5.4. Typical Connection – PC Free......................................................................... 16

5.5. System Diagram with Splitter .......................................................................... 17

6. Installation ............................................................................................................ 18

6.1. Rack Installation .............................................................................................. 18

6.2. iNetVu® Software – Software and USB Driver Installation ............................... 18

6.3. iNetVu Setup Wizard ....................................................................................... 22

6.4. Setup .............................................................................................................. 24

6.5. Serial RS232 Setup ......................................................................................... 24

6.6. Existing iNetVu® Mobile Platform Installation ................................................... 25

7. iNetVu® Front Panel Operation ............................................................................ 27

7.1. LED Definition ................................................................................................. 27

7.2. Manual and Automatic Controls Button Operation ........................................... 28

7.3. LCD Screen and Navigator Keypad Operation ................................................ 29

7.4. Front Panel Menu Navigation Tree .................................................................. 30

7.5. Opening Screen .............................................................................................. 31

7.6. Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 31

7.6.1. MONITOR ................................................................................................ 32

7.6.1.1. MAIN ................................................................................................. 33

7.6.1.2. EL ..................................................................................................... 35

7.6.1.3. AZ ..................................................................................................... 36

7.6.1.4. PL ..................................................................................................... 37

7.6.1.5. GP .................................................................................................... 38

7.6.1.6. SM .................................................................................................... 38

7.6.1.7. S1 ..................................................................................................... 40

7.6.1.8. S2 ..................................................................................................... 41

7.6.1.9. MB .................................................................................................... 42

7.6.1.10. IP ...................................................................................................... 43

7.6.1.11. GW ................................................................................................... 43

7.6.2. OPERATION ............................................................................................ 44

7.6.3. CONF1 ..................................................................................................... 48

7.6.3.1. Password Protection ......................................................................... 48

7.6.3.2. Configuration Menu (CONF1) ........................................................... 48

7.6.3.3. S1 ..................................................................................................... 49

7.6.3.4. SM1 .................................................................................................. 51

7.6.3.5. SM2 .................................................................................................. 52

7.6.4. CONF2 ..................................................................................................... 52

7.6.4.1. Configuration Menu (CONF2) ........................................................... 53

7.6.4.2. S2 ..................................................................................................... 54

7.6.4.3. MB .................................................................................................... 56

7.6.4.4. EL ..................................................................................................... 57

7.6.4.5. AZ ..................................................................................................... 59

7.6.4.6. PL ..................................................................................................... 61

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7.6.4.7. GP .................................................................................................... 62

7.6.4.8. C1 ..................................................................................................... 63

7.6.4.9. C2 ..................................................................................................... 66

7.6.4.10. C3 ..................................................................................................... 69

7.6.4.11. SG .................................................................................................... 70

7.6.4.12. IP ...................................................................................................... 70

7.6.4.13. SR ..................................................................................................... 71

7.6.5. TST .......................................................................................................... 72

7.6.5.1. E&A&P .............................................................................................. 73

7.6.5.2. DPY .................................................................................................. 74

7.6.5.3. DPYQ ............................................................................................... 75

7.6.5.4. DPY_C .............................................................................................. 75

7.6.5.5. CP ..................................................................................................... 76

7.6.5.6. A_ACP .............................................................................................. 77

7.6.5.7. M_ACP ............................................................................................. 77

7.6.5.8. S_ACP .............................................................................................. 77

7.6.6. INFO ........................................................................................................ 77

7.6.6.1. CC1 .................................................................................................. 78

7.6.6.2. CC2 .................................................................................................. 78

7.6.6.3. DVB_D .............................................................................................. 79

7.6.6.4. DVB_P .............................................................................................. 79

7.6.6.5. MOD ................................................................................................. 79

7.6.6.6. SYS1 ................................................................................................ 80

7.6.6.7. ERR .................................................................................................. 80

8. iNetVu® 7000 Series Software .............................................................................. 81

8.1. Setup Wizard .................................................................................................. 81

8.2. Navigating Menus ........................................................................................... 82

8.2.1. iNetVu Controls ........................................................................................ 82

8.2.2. Maintenance ............................................................................................ 94

8.2.2.1. Platform Parameters ......................................................................... 95

8.2.2.2. GPS and Compass ........................................................................... 96

8.2.2.3. Elevation Parameters ...................................................................... 100

8.2.2.4. Azimuth Parameters ........................................................................ 102

8.2.2.5. Polarization Parameters .................................................................. 104

8.2.2.6. PC Application ................................................................................ 106

8.2.2.7. Site Name and Controller Beep ....................................................... 106

8.2.2.8. Maintenance Menu Buttons ............................................................. 107

8.2.3. Configuration .......................................................................................... 109

8.2.3.1. Target Satellite Parameters ............................................................. 110

8.2.3.2. Reference Satellite Parameters ...................................................... 113

8.2.3.3. Modem Parameters......................................................................... 114

8.2.3.4. Beacon receiver .............................................................................. 117

8.2.3.5. Controller Parameters ..................................................................... 118

8.2.3.6. Search Parameters ......................................................................... 119

8.2.3.7. Controller Feature ........................................................................... 123

8.2.3.8. Advanced Search Configuration ...................................................... 125

8.2.3.9. LNB LO & 22KHz Tone ................................................................... 126

8.2.3.10. COM Port Interface ......................................................................... 127

8.2.3.11. Configuration Menu Buttons ............................................................ 127

8.2.3.12. Maintenance Test ........................................................................... 128

8.2.4. About ..................................................................................................... 130

8.2.5. Language ............................................................................................... 133

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8.2.6. Exit ......................................................................................................... 133

9. iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller Web Interface.................................................. 134

9.1. Navigating Menus ......................................................................................... 134

9.2. Controls ........................................................................................................ 136

9.3. Configuration ................................................................................................. 137

9.4. System Test .................................................................................................. 138

9.5. About ............................................................................................................ 139

9.6. Firmware/Satellite Table Update ................................................................... 140

9.6.1. Firmware Update ................................................................................... 141

9.6.2. Satellite Table Update ............................................................................ 142

10. Controller Connectivity .................................................................................. 143

10.1. Network Configuration Example ................................................................ 144

10.2. How to Set Network Configurations on your PC ......................................... 145

11. Integrations and Compatibility Features ....................................................... 146

11.1. GLONASS Navigation System ................................................................... 146

11.2. Uplogix Remote Management ................................................................... 146

12. APPENDICES .................................................................................................. 147

12.1. Appendix 1: Default Limits and Configuration Data Tables ........................ 148

12.2. Appendix 2: Compass Direction and System Ref. AZ Table ...................... 151

12.3. Appendix 3: LCD Table Summary .............................................................. 152

12.4. Appendix 4: Router Configuration Example ............................................... 156

12.5. Appendix 5: Tooway Look-up Table ........................................................... 157

12.6. Appendix 6: DC Input Power Cable Connectivity ....................................... 161

12.7. Appendix 7: Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... 163

Proprietary Notice: This document contains information that is proprietary and confidential to C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc., and is intended for internal and or C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. authorized partners use only. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any way, without prior written permission of C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc.

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1. Introduction

The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller is a one-box, one-touch solution for satellite autoacquisition. Designed to interface with a number of Satellite Modems, iNetVu® VSATs, and DVB-S/DVB-S2ACM Receivers, the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller is an easily configurable and operated antenna controller unit which now comes with the combined GPS/GLONASS Satellite Navigation System.

Fig. 1: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller

The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers are fully functional and configurable straight out of the box solution. No PC or monitor required. An I/O GLONASS/GPS Module inside and the capability to connect an external GLONASS/GPS device via serial port, a DVBS2ACM/CCM Tuner, an onboard LCD displaying real-time system status, and a Keypad Navigator, makes using the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller extremely simple.

The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers along with any iNetVu® platform can work as a complete stand-alone unit. No modem or RF splitters are required for satellite acquisition. The LNB can be powered straight from the controller.

Equipped with a 32-Bit Micro-Controller, the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers obtain extremely precise readings from all axes resulting in quicker and more reliable satellite acquisition time. The 7000 Series Controllers are compatible with iNetVu® legacy systems in the field. Existing users can easily upgrade to this new line of controllers.

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2. Specifications

Dimensions: Width: 17.1” x Depth: 11.0” Height: 2.0” Weight: 9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg) Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C Elevation Output: 12VDC, 15A (Max.)/24 VDC, 8A Azimuth Output: 12VDC, 10A (Max.)/24 VDC, 6A Polarization Output: 12VDC, 3A (Max.)/24 VDC, 2A Power Consumption (Idle): 12VDC @ 1A /24 VDC @ 0.5A Universal AC Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 2.2 – 1.1 A, 50/60 Hz Motor Control Connector: 9 Position Circular AMP Connector Signal Input: Female DB26 Connector GPS Connector: SMA (Sub-Miniature Version A) Rx Connector: Type F RG6 PC Interface: USB Interface

Network Interface Serial Interface Web Interface Front Panel Interface: Automatic and Manual Control Keypad

LCD Screen and Keypad Navigator

Tuner Specifications

RF Input Range: 950MHz to 2150MHz Input Signal Level: -65dBm to –25dBm Input/Output Impedance: 75 Ω Symbol Rate: ~1 to 45Msps

**NOTE** Controller specifications include/cover model 7000B, 7000C, 7024A, 7024B and 7024C

3. Minimum Recommended PC Requirements

Operating System Windows XP, Vista, W7 and W8 CPU 2.0 GHZ Memory (RAM) 1.0GB MSN.Net Framework 3.5 installed

GPS

GPS Antenna Interface

LCD Screen

Automatic

Control

Buttons

Manual Control

Buttons

Front Panel

LEDs

Keypad Navigator

Reset

Button

LAN

Network Interface

SENSORS

26-pin Interface for Sensor Cable

MOTOR

POWER

9-Position Interface for Motor Control Cable

Power Input

90-264 VAC Power Input and Switch

USB

USB Interface

RX OUT

Additional Receive Signal output

RX IN

Receive Signal from iNetVu Mobile Platform

12/24 VDC Power Input

External VDC Power Input

Ground protection

External grounding connection

Serial port

Serial Port Interface

COOLING FANS

Air Ventilation

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4. Physical

Fig. 2: iNetVu® 7000 Series Front and Rear Panel

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable connectivity wiring.

This situation or practice might result in property or equipment damage. Ensure Sensor and Motor cables are connected prior to powering on 7000 Series Controller. Do not connect or disconnect cables once

controller has been powered on. It is recommended

that controller is properly grounded at all times

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5. Typical Connection Configuration

The typical connection configuration for each service will be the same regardless of the Satellite Modem / VSAT. However, the configuration parameters for Satellite Modem / VSAT Communication will differ depending on service. See iNetVu® System Manual for configuration procedures corresponding to the service used.

NOTE: The 7000C/7024C controllers must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that

was shipped with the system for optimal GPS signal reception.

RX IN

GPS/Glonass

Antenna

1201 iNetVu™

Mobile Platform

MOTOR CONTROL

Satellite Modem / VSAT

100 - 260VAC

TX OUT

RX IN

SENSOR CABLE

RX OUT

* Ground Connection

RG6 Coaxial Cable

Network Cable

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

Motor Control Cable

* Ground Connection

*Ground

protection

External grounding connection

12/24 VDC

Power Input

7000C/7024C must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that was shipped with the controller.

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5.1. Typical Network Interface Connection

Fig. 3: iNetVu® 7000 Controller Typical Connection Configuration

*Recommended for proper grounding of iNetVu® systems.

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable wiring.

GPS

Antenna

MOTOR CONTROL

Satellite Modem / VSAT

TX OUT

RX IN

SENSOR CABLE

100 – 260VAC

Network Cable

USB Cable

RX OUT

*Ground

protection

External grounding

iNetVu™ Mobile

Platform

RG6 Coaxial Cable

Network Cable

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

Motor Control Cable

USB Cable

* Ground Connection

12/24 VDC

Power input

7000C/7024C must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that was shipped with the controller.

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5.2. Typical USB Communication Interface

Fig. 4: USB Configuration Interface

*Recommended for proper grounding of iNetVu® systems.

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable wiring.

Satellite Modem / VSAT

iNetVu™ Mobile

Platform

SENSOR CABLE

MOTOR CABLE

100 - 260VAC

RX IN

RX OUT

Serial Port

RS232

TX Out

RX IN

GPS/Glonass

Antenna

Network Cable

*Ground

protection

External grounding connection

RG6 Coaxial Cable

Network Cable

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

Motor Control Cable

Serial Cable

* Ground Connection

12/24 VDC

Power input

7000C/7024C must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that was shipped with the controller.

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5.3. Typical Serial Communication Port Interface

Fig. 5: Serial RS232 Configuration Interface

*Recommended for proper grounding of iNetVu® systems.

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable wiring.

100 - 260VAC

GPS/Glonass

Antenna

MOTOR CONTROL

SENSOR CABLE

Satellite Modem / VSAT

RX OUT

Network Cable

RX IN

TX OUT

RX IN

*Ground

protection

External grounding connection

iNetVu™ Mobile

Platform

12/24 VDC

Power input

7000C/7024C must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that was shipped with the controller.

Motor Control Cable

RG6 Coaxial Cable

Network Cable

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

* Ground Connection

Motor Control Cable

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5.4. Typical Connection – PC Free

Fig. 6: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller PC Free Connection Configuration

*Recommended for proper grounding of iNetVu® systems.

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable wiring.

GPS /Glonass

Antenna

iNetVu™ Mobile

Platform

MOTOR CONTROL

Satellite Modem / VSAT

100 - 260VAC

TX OUT

SENSOR CABLE

**If the splitter option is used, ensure the LNB Power is disabled in the 7000 Series Controller. (See section 8.1.3.1 – “LNB Power” for more detail)

RX IN

*Ground

protection

External grounding connection

12/24 VDC

Power input

7000C/7024C must use the GLONASS/GPS antenna that was shipped with the controller.

RG6 Coaxial Cable

Network Cable

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

Motor Control Cable

* Ground Connection

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5.5. System Diagram with Splitter

**Please Note: Using a splitter is optional. If the user does not wish to power the LNB

from the Controller, a splitter must be used such that power is passed to the LNB from the VSAT Modem (or alternate power source).

Fig. 7: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller with Splitter Configuration

*Recommended for proper grounding of iNetVu® systems.

Note: VDC Power Input feature is available in the 7000C and 7024C Models Only. See Appendix for VDC power input external cable wiring.

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6. Installation

The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers are shipped pre-configured and calibrated with the iNetVu® Mobile Platform and service which you plan to use. Only configuration of the Satellite Modem / VSAT Communication parameters and the satellite you wish to find is required.

***Note: controllers may have 4 or 5 digit serial number which is required to be entered

for correct default configuration values.

6.1. Rack Installation

The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers include attachable “ears” which make the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controllers configurable for rack-mounted installation.

If you are installing the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller onto a rack, ensure that you use supporting rails or a shelf to support the weight of the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller, and use the provided “ears/brackets” to fasten the unit to the rack face.

6.2. iNetVu

It is recommended that the previous software be uninstalled before installing latest software version if upgrading. See minimum recommended pc requirements for most favorable working system.

Note: The application will exit if controller communication is via USB and Modem Configuration Type is set to HN_KA during any power recycle or loss of communication (cable unplugged) without warning. This will NOT hold true if controller is in Firmware update mode. More info under Maintenance Menu Buttons section.

Software – Software and USB Driver Installation

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Please Note: Do not connect the Controller via USB until the drivers and software have been installed

1. Install the software from the Memory Stick or from a downloaded file by double clicking on iNetVuSetup.exe and follow the installation wizard.

Note: The Driver installation will be done in two stages. FTDI CDM Drivers and,

USB Drivers.

2. Install the iNetVu 7000 Software and close when complete.

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3. Install the FTDI USB Drivers and iNetVu USB Drivers. Both are required.

Click “Extract”

Click “Next” Click “Finish”

4. Click Next on “Device Driver installation Wizard” window. Two windows may

appear one for FTDI and one for Legacy click Next on both.

Click “Next” Click “Finish”

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5. Now that the drivers and software package has been installed, connect the iNetVu 7000 Controller via USB to your PC.

6. Windows XP users will have to follow the new hardware wizard and let windows automatically install the drivers.

Select “No, not this time” Select “Install the software automatically”

Click “Continue Anyway” Click “Finish”

7. Now that the drivers and software package has been installed, connect the iNetVu 7000 Controller via USB to your PC.

8. Windows Vista and 7 users, the drivers should install automatically without any further user action when the controller is powered up.

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6.3. iNetVu Setup Wizard

1. The first screen you will see is the new iNetVu Setup Wizard. You can choose to continue using the wizard or click NO to proceed to the iNetVu Mobile 7000 software.

NOTE: It is recommended that you continue to the iNetVu Setup Wizard and confirm all required information is correct. Please select “Do not show this message again” so this pop-up will not appear after you have completed the

initial Controller setup.

2. If the controller firmware does not match you will be prompted to update.

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3. Follow the on screen instructions to update the controller firmware. Once complete the wizard will resume.

4. You may wish to continue through the wizard to complete the controller configuration or verify the settings. You can switch to the iNetVu software at any time by right clicking and selecting Controls.

C: PC---9600 T__O: +0.0 N985A—2.X-12209

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6.4. Setup

1. Connect all of the cables and components as depicted by the previous section (setup Diagrams). Select connections that are best suited for your application.

2. Power on the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller.

3. Set your external PC IP on the same subnet as the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller (Default controller IP Address of the 7000 is 192.168.0.2)

4. Refer to the appropriate User Manual for service based system configuration

5. Controller should be power cycled after each and every configuration change.

6.5. Serial RS232 Setup

1. Power ON the controller and connect the RS232 cable from the PC to the Controller.

2. Refer to section 5.3 (RS232 setup diagram) before continuing with the RS232 serial port connection.

3. Set the C2 option in the controller to PC---9600, to do this advance to CONF2 option on the controller key pad and depress ENTER button; in the password field enter the password, if this was changed from the default. If default password has not been changed press up ↑ arrow followed by the ENTER button.

4. Navigate to the C2 menu option and press the ENTER button.

5. Using the up ↑ arrow button change the C: option to read C: PC---9600 press ENTER.

Fig. 8: C2 Screen from Configuration for RS232 Communication

Press the EXIT button 2 times, you will receive a prompt to save the configuration select Y for yes and press ENTER. The setting change has been completed on the controller side which will automatically update within the software.

6. Launch the Application Software from your computer.

7. Advance to the Configuration window, browse down to the COM Port Interface section and ensure that the Interface option is set to PC, the BAUD rate is set to

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9600 and the COM Port is set to COM1 in PC Application section On the Maintenance window.

Fig. 9: Configuration for controller RS232 serial options

8. The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller is now set to communicate via RS232 serial connection.

**Note: as a rule of thumb you should always be running the latest iNetVu Firmware

version (version 7.5.8.0+ or greater) to get full functionality of the features. In some cases the latest boot loader (7.6.1.0 at time of document creation) is also required to compliment the software features.

6.6. Existing iNetVu

Mobile Platform Installation

If you are replacing an existing iNetVu® Controller with Newer iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller, you will need to perform an Azimuth and Polarization Calibration (PL Calibration NOT required on platforms with Tilt Sensors 980/1200 version 3.0+ or 1800 version 2.0+ and all new generation platforms) and set the iNetVu® Mobile Platform Serial Number prior to searching for satellite.

LCD Method

1. Advance to the Operations menu using the ‘←’ and ‘→’ arrows on the keypad.

2. Advance to “AZC” using the ‘←’ and ‘→’ arrows and press the “Enter” key on the keypad. IMS will begin the Azimuth Calibration Function. Verify that there are no obstructions that would impede a full Azimuth sweep.

3. After this is complete, go back to the Operations menu by pressing the “Exit” button to navigate backwards.

4. Advance to “PLC” using the arrows and select the “Enter” key on the keypad. IMS will begin the Polarization Calibration Function. Verify that there are no obstructions that would impede a full Polarization sweep. “PLC” is not valid with some iNetVu® Mobile Platform and thus may be skipped.

5. After this is complete, navigate to the “Conf2” menu from the keypad. The “Exit” button on the keypad can be used to navigate back to the original menu, and the

“Enter” button will allow the user to enter into a menu. (default Conf1 menu access password “password”)

C: PC---9600 T__O: +0.0

A12B—2.X-10351

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6. Navigate to “C2” in the configuration menu and select the “Enter” button on the keypad.

7. A screen containing Console Port, Platform Type, Platform Version and Serial Number Data will appear. Navigate to the far bottom right section of the screen where the platform description appears (i.e. A12B for 1.2 mobile unit), and click on the ‘↑’ arrow once. This action will allow you to make modifications to that section.

Fig. 10: C2 Screen from Configuration

8. Next to the dish size (i.e. A12B, etc.), there exists a platform hardware version followed by 4/5-digit platform serial number as outlined in the figure above. Change version number and the iNetVu® Platform Serial Numbers by using the ‘→’ to advance between digits, and the ‘↑’ or ‘↓’ to change the value of the digit. The iNetVu® Mobile Platform Serial Number and Hardware Version will be found on your iNetVu® Mobile Platform ONLY the LAST 5 DIGITS need be entered for the Serial No. Older systems may have ONLY 4 DIGITS.

Note: When configuring iNetVu

system you must enter serial number first then select platform type, not following this priority order may result in inaccurate values.

9. Click the “Enter” button on the keypad once the serial number has been entered,

and exit the configuration menu by click the “Exit” button twice. One time to

return to the configuration screen and one more time to exit the configuration screen.

10. Once prompted if you would like to save the configuration, press the ‘↑’ button

such that ‘Y’ is selected for “yes”, and press, “Enter”.

That’s it. You have successfully completed the installation and setup of the iNetVu®

7000 Series Controller and are ready to find satellite.

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7. iNetVu® Front Panel Operation

7.1. LED Definition

Fig. 11: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller Front Panel LED Panel

POWER

Solid light indicates power is ON.

MOTOR

Flashes when any of the three motors are instructed to move.

COMM / LOCK

Indicates Communication between Controller and Modem, it also indicates communication between GPS and controller. NA must be selected when checking GPS communication status.

Slow blinking (2 sec. intervals) indicates no communication.

Slow blinking (1 sec. intervals) indicates idle communication.

TX EN

Solid Light indicates transmitter has been enabled.

STOW

Light indicates iNetVu® Mobile Platform Elevation Axis (EL) is in the stowed position.

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7.2. Manual and Automatic Controls Button Operation

Fig. 12: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller Front Panel Buttons

How to Find Satellite

Press “FIND SAT” Button. iNetVu® Mobile Platform will automatically attempt to locate, lock, peak and enable the system onto the configured satellite or last satellite to lock/enable system. Pressing the FIND SAT button for 1 second or less will initiate satellite searching routine (on SAT0, default) or last satellite searched. Holding down the FIND SAT for 3 seconds or more will bring up the satellite menu and display choice of 5 satellites or 4 Beam Colors to select from. Once in the satellite menu pressing the FIND SAT will search on the selected Satellite, Beam or Beam Color. The LCD keypad can also be used to maneuver to the required satellite, use the arrow keys (right or left) to move over to the required selection and press FIND SAT will launch satellite search routine on that selection.

Search routine will ignore GPS and RF status until after compass heading has been read to reduce search time. If GPS and RF conditions not met after 60 seconds the search will fail and a message will be displayed.

How to Stow the Antenna

Press “STOP/STOW” Button, and hold for 2 seconds. iNetVu® Mobile Platform will automatically re-center itself and lower into the stow position.

How to Stop

Press “STOP/STOW” Button (do not hold). Stops all ongoing operations such as motor

movements and automatic functions, like Find Satellite and Stow.

How to Manually Move the Mobile Platform

Press “SELECT” to select the axis of motion you wish to move. The LED corresponding to the axes chosen will light up. Press “SPEED H/L” to select the speed (LED ON – HI, LED OFF - LOW). Press and release “+” and “–“for short duration movement & angle readings. Press and hold “+” and “–“for long duration movement. Warning: User must watch antenna limit sensors

(EL UP/ST, AZ ST, PL ST) when using manual controls. See LCD ‘Monitor’ section explanation for more details.

← → ↑

↓

ENTER

EXIT

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How to Turn ON/OFF the Controller

Turn off the AC power switch on the back panel of the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller. When using DC external power source, the DC input power ON/OFF is controlled by the external source.

How to Reset the Controller

Press “RESET” Button Power-cycles the iNetVu® Controller DOES NOT reset default values

7.3. LCD Screen and Navigator Keypad Operation

Fig. 13: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller LCD and Keypad Navigator

Used to move the cursor position.

Used to select a displayed function

Used back out of a selection and return the display to the previous selection

MONITOR

OPERATION

CONF2

TEST (TST)

INFO

iNetVu® 7000 Controller LCD Menu

 MAIN  EL  AZ  PL  GP  SM  S1  S2  MB  IP  GW

*Common *Tooway *HN_KA

 SS0 BLU BM  SS1 ORG ----  SS2 PRP ----  SS3 GRN -----  SS4 SS4 -----  TE TE TE  TD TD TD  AZ AZ AZ  PL PL PL  CM CM CM  CA CA CA  CR CR CR

 S2  MB  EL  AZ  PL  GP  C1  C2  C3  SG  IP  SR

 E&A&P  DPY  DPYQ  DPY_C  CP  A_ACP  M_ACP  S_ACP

 CC1  CC2  DVB_D  DVB_P  MOD  SYS1  ERR

CONF1

 S1  SM1  SM2

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7.4. Front Panel Menu Navigation Tree

The following is a tree consisting of a list of the menu options available with the LCD interface.

Fig. 14: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller LCD Menu Options

*Note: These are not sub-menus and do not exist under the OPERATION menu.

They are merely used to identify the different sub menu options under the OPERATION menu depending on the modem service that is configured.

Note: In order for the user to make changes to configuration data in a sub-

category of the “CONF1 or CONF2” menu, or apply changes to data in a subcategory of the “TEST” menu, the ‘↑’ button on the keypad must be pressed above

the data portion in the sub-category before changes can be made.

For example, if the user wishes to change the longitudinal value of the target satellite position in the S1 subcategory of the “CONF1” menu. The steps involved include:

1) Navigating to the ‘CONF1’ menu on the main screen using the ‘→’ button.

2) Press the “ENTER” button once the cursor is above the ‘CONF1’ menu.

3) At this point, the user should be in the ‘CONF1’ menu after entering password and can select any of the sub-categories available. Press the “ENTER” button once the cursor is above the ‘S1’ sub-category.

4) To change the longitudinal coordinate of the target satellite, navigate to the area of where this information is located, and press the ‘↑’ button once to enable modification.

5) At this point, the user can change the character values of the longitudinal coordinate

by using the ‘↑’ and ‘↓’ buttons. The ‘→’ and the ‘←’ buttons can be used to navigate

between characters.

6) Press the “ENTER” button once complete.

MONITOR

This menu branch allows the user to monitor the status of the iNetVu Mobile Platform, its components, and displays information concerning the iNetVu 7000 Series Controller and the Satellite Modem / VSAT.

OPERATION

This menu branch allows the user to perform miscellaneous functions, such as enabling/disabling the transmitter, Find Satellite, Stow, and perform axes calibrations, etc.

CONF1

This menu branch allows the user to configure and save the 5 Satellite parameters with 5 Beacon settings as well as other configurable options for satellite searching.

CONF2

This menu branch allows the user to configure the iNetVu ® System, including platform, modem parameters, and controller.

TST

This menu branch allows the user to run demo test on all three axes, as well as check/test compass, deploy the antenna, and ACP testing.

INFO

This menu branch allows the user to verify the 7000 Series controller / modem settings, such as software versions, hardware versions, DVB module, and error codes.

iNetVu 7000 Control BY C-COM

MONITOR OPERATION CONF1 CONF2 TST INFO

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7.5. Opening Screen

When powering the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller, the LCD will display one of the following during the initial boot-up sequence.

Fig. 15: LCD Opening Screen

7.6. Main Menu

The iNetVu® controller is ready for usage when the following is displayed on the LCD.

There are Six (6) Main Menu items to select from: MONITOR, OPERATION, CONF1, CONF2, TST, and INFO.

Fig. 16: LCD Main Menu

MAIN

Displays real-time system status and receive signal.

(Elevation) Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the elevation motor, as well as real-time elevation angle and limits, offset, window size, and Elevation adjustment gap.

(Azimuth) Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the azimuth motor, as well as real-time azimuth angle and limits, window size, and AZ zero.

(Polarization) Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the polarization motor, as well as real-time polarization angle and limits, window size, and PL zero.

Displays GPS Status and coordinates.

(Search Mode) Displays compass status, Search Mode (RF status).

(Satellite) Displays Target Satellite longitude and the antennas target coordinates. This branch also contains the DVB Carrier programmed and the LNB Power

(Satellite) Displays Reference Satellite longitude and the DVB Carrier programmed for the reference satellite along with the LNB Power

(Modem and Beacon Receiver) Displays Modem status as well as the Beacon Receiver frequency and signal (if a beacon receiver is used)

Displays IP of iNetVu 7000 Series Ethernet Port, and the VSAT modem IP.

(Gateway) Displays Subnet, and Gateway IP.

MAIN EL AZ PL GP SM S1 S2 MB IP GW

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7.6.1. MONITOR

This section describes briefly what each item and menu represents. For a more detailed explanation of each menu, see the configuration section of this manual. (Section 7.6.4)

Fig. 17: Monitor Menu

E-90.0 U D S A -45.7 S VV ST P-34.6 S 30N M140D 0U

5 6 4

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7.6.1.1. MAIN

This branch menu displays the real-time Elevation, Azimuth, Polarization Angles, their respective limits (Up, Down, Stow), the RF Receive Signal, Signal Strength, and the System Status.

Fig. 18: “MAIN” (Main) Display

1 – Elevation Angle and Limit Indicators

740/750/950/980 Mobile Platform Range: -90 to 65+ 981/985/755 Drive-away Platform Range: -90 to 93+ 1200/1500/1800 Mobile Platform Range: -90 to 76+ Flyaway Antenna (1200Q) 5 to 78+ Airline Checkable (1210A) 9 to 99+ 1201 Drive-away -90 to 93+ Elevation Angle will be –90.0 when the Elevation Stow Indicator is ON for mobile/drive-away units

U Elevation up Limit has been reached.

Typically set above 75 for 1200/1500/1800 Mobile Platforms, above 65 for 740/950/980 Mobile Platforms, and above 90 for the 1201/985/755 Drive-away Platforms. The Flyaway is set above 78.

D Elevation down Limit has been reached. Typically set between 5 and 10 for 1200/1500/1800 Mobile Platforms and between 0

and 10 for 740/950/980 Mobile Platforms.

S Elevation Stow Limit has been reached.

2 – Azimuth Angle and Stow Limit Indicator

Range: -200 to +200 Flyaway Range: -180 to +180 Airline Checkable: -195 to +195

S Azimuth Stow Limit has been reached. Mobile Platform should be physically centered on the Azimuth axis.

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3 – Polarization Angle and Stow Limit Indicator

740/950/980 Mobile Platform Range: -70 to 70 1500/1800 Mobile/Flyaway Platform Range: -90 to 90 1200 Mobile Platform Range -90 to 90(ST at +65˚) 981/1201 Drive-away Platform Range: -90 to 90 (ST at +/-50˚ for 981) Ka75/ka98 1800 Circular Band Signals will have the Polarization Angle disabled, and will display “DDD” Stow Limit will also be disabled and display “STF”.

S Polarization Stow Limit has been reached. Mobile Platform should be physically centered on the Polarization axis.

The New Gen 981 and 1201 platforms will stow at angle +/-50 (981) and angle +/-90 (1201) based on last PL target angle.

4 – GPS Status Flag and Compass Status Flag

The first letter represents the GPS status, and the second letter represents the Compass status (i.e. VV, FF, OO, FO, OF, OV, VO).

V GPS/Compass Status is Valid/Normal F GPS/Compass Status has failed O GPS/Compass Coordinates have been overridden

5 – System Status (status meanings explained in the software section of this report)

AC Azimuth Calibration AT ACP Testing CC Compass Calibration DT Dish Testing II Idle MM Manual Movement PC Polarization Calibration PK Peaking (PA/PE) PS Positioning SR Searching ST Stowed

6 – Receive RF/DVB Signal

Receive RF Signal as measured from the LNB. The letter ‘N’ next to the RF Value indicates the

LNB is not being powered properly and there is an issue with the RF connection, whereas no letter next to the RF value indicates the LNB is powered properly. When the system is not in RF search Mode, and is searching via DVB carrier, the value represents the DVB signal, and the letter “L” next to the value indicates a DVB signal LOCK.

7 – Modem Status

Displays the receive strength of the satellite, and the Modem/Transmitter Status.

D Transmitter Disabled E Transmitter Enabled U Unknown (Communication with Satellite Modem / VSAT has failed)

(E.g. M140D represents modem signal strength of 140, and transmitter is disabled)

E0.0 D U S I/S: 0-6 U D S: 5 AD: 3 C:32 O: 31

5 4 6

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8 – Beacon Receiver Signal

This section represents the strength of the Beacon Receiver Signal (if used). The letter ‘U’ next to the Beacon Signal indicates an unlocked status, whereas the letter ‘L’ next to the Beacon Signal indicates a Locked on satellite status.

7.6.1.2. EL

Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the elevation motor, as well as real-time elevation angle and limits, offset, window size, and Elevation adjustment gap.

Fig. 19: “EL” (Elevation) Display

1 – Real-Time Elevation Angle

E (Elevation) The number value after the “E” represents the real time elevation angle.

D The letter “D” will appear to indicate Down Limit has been reached on the elevation axis U The letter “U” will appear to indicate UP Limit has been reached on the elevation axis

S The letter S will appear to indicate the Elevation angle has reached the stow position

(Antenna Stowed).

The inclinometer used to read the elevation angle will compensate for an incline up to +/-

15º. For example if a user is on a 10º slope and the system is searching along the azimuth, if the elevation reading changes due to a horizontal incline, the elevation will adjust to maintain the correct elevation angle while searching along the azimuth.

2 – Current and Speed Settings

I/S Real-Time current of the elevation motor is to the left of the dash, and speed constant of

the elevation movement is to the right of the dash (i.e. 0-6 represents current of 0 at a set speed of 6).

U The letter “U” will appear if there is an up movement on the elevation axis.

D The letter “D” will appear if there is a down movement on the elevation axis.

3 - Search Window Elevation Limit

This value represents the amount of degrees the antenna will point above and below the calculated

target elevation coordinate when searching for satellite. (S: 5 – implies elevation search window is 5º)

A0.0 S I/S:0-6 L R W: 60 Z: 346.1

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4 – Advanced Search Elevation Gap (El Adjustment)

When parked on an incline, azimuth movement can affect the Elevation angle. This happens because the azimuth is on a fixed plane parallel to the roof of the vehicle and the Elevation angle is relative to gravity. For example, at a very high incline, moving 20 degrees of azimuth could gradually drop (or raise) the elevation 3 degrees from the calculated target. Since this could cause you to miss the satellite, we stop the azimuth movement, re-position the Elevation to the target, then continue the azimuth sweep. The default value is 3 degrees of elevation change allowed before adjustment. Since these adjustments will increase the amount of time it takes to find the satellite, we recommend to park the vehicle on the most level surface available.

5 - Elevation Offset

The number of degrees at which the iNetVu® Mobile Software will offset the reading from the Inclinometer in order to produce an accurate (+/- 2°) Elevation Angle (e.g. O: 31 implies elevation offset of 31). These values initially default, and are set after target calibration is performed.

6 – Elevation of Compass Reading Status

Number of degrees that the Antenna requires to be elevated to ensure that the compass is level and is able to acquire an accurate compass reading (see Appendix 1 for default values).

7.6.1.3. AZ

Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the azimuth motor, as well as real-time azimuth angle and limits, search window size, and AZ zero.

Fig. 20: “EL” (Elevation) Display

1 – Real-Time Azimuth Angle

A (Azimuth) – Real time Azimuth angle reading, down to the tenth of a decimal. S The letter “S” will appear to indicate the stow Limit has been reached on the azimuth axis

2 – Current and Speed Settings

I/S Real-Time current of the azimuth motor is to the left of the dash, and speed constant of

the azimuth movement is to the right of the dash (i.e. 0-6 represents current of 0 at a set speed of 6).

L The letter “L” will appear if there is a ‘left’ movement on the azimuth axis.

R The letter “R” will appear if there is a ‘right’ movement on the azimuth axis.

(See Appendix for detail on default speed and current settings)

P0.0 S I/S:0.0-7 L R O:0.0 Z: 90

1 2 3

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3 - Search Window Azimuth Limit

This value represents the amount of degrees the antenna will search for satellite along the azimuth

axis to the left and right of the calculated target antenna azimuth coordinate when searching for satellite. (I.e. W: 60 implies 60º search to the left and right of the target antenna azimuth angle, totally 120º)

Note: system may overshoot by 10º from the set window limits and thus the

displayed value will be off 10º on either side of the target angle.

4 – Z (AZ Zero)

AZ Zero is an A/D value from the potentiometer which physically determines where the iNetVu® Mobile Software places Azimuth Angle 0°. The AZ Zero may vary approximately +/-15% from the Default values (see Appendix).

AZ Zero is calculated during the Azimuth Calibration process.

7.6.1.4. PL

Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the polarization motor, as well as real-time polarization angle and limits, offset, and PL zero.

Fig. 21: “PL” (Polarization) Display

1 – Real-Time Polarization Angle

P (Polarization) – Indicates the real time polarization angle of the iNetVu® Antenna. S The letter “S” will appear to indicate the stow Limit has been reached on the polarization

axis

2 – Current and Speed Settings

I/S Real-Time current of the polarization motor is to the left of the dash, and speed constant

of the polarization movement is to the right of the dash (i.e. 0.0-7 represents real-time current of 0.0 and a set speed of 7).

L The letter “L” will appear if there is a ‘left’ movement on the polarization axis.

R The letter “R” will appear if there is a ‘right’ movement on the polarization axis.

See Appendix 1 for default speed and current values.

3 - Polarization Offset

This value represents the offset in the polarization angle.

GPS: V V0 LA: 45.4N LG: 75.6W

1 1 2

RF :N-N-55-30N CP:V-000 AZ_W :60

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4 – Z (PL Zero)

PL Zero is a converted A/D value from the potentiometer and or a software generated fixed value from inclinometer that physically determines where the iNetVu® Mobile Software places Polarization Angle 0°. The PL Zero may vary approximately +15% from the default values for the potentiometer (see Appendix

1) while the inclinometer will provide a more accurate reading with minimal variances. The PL Zero is used to convert the A/D calculated value during the polarization calibration process. Polarization calibration is not valid for platforms (980 and 1200 version 3.0+) and all platforms equipped with the inclinometer tilt sensor. PL Zero value is set to 90° ± 2 for all tilt sensor equipped units.

7.6.1.5. GP

Displays GPS Status and current GPS Heading.

Fig. 22: “GP” GPS Display

1 – GPS Status

V V GPS Status is Valid, second V is for Velocity Status F GPS Status has failed O GPS Coordinates have been overridden

2 – GPS Coordinates

LA Current Latitude Coordinate rounded to one decimal place in degree format. LG Current Longitude Coordinate rounded to one decimal place in degree format.

7.6.1.6. SM

Displays Search Modes Status, Compass Status, Compass Heading and AZ Window.

Fig. 23: “SM” Search Mode and Compass Display

(See Compass Configuration section under CONF1----SM1 (CP))

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1 – RF Search Mode Status

N RF Mode is disabled; Y will be displayed when enabled. N RF override mode is disabled; O will be displayed when enabled.

RF Threshold (55) Value will be displayed here, this value is configurable. RF/DVB signal value (30N) – If in RF search mode this will represent RF signal value, if in DVB

Mode it will display DVB carrier signal. The letter ‘N’ next to the RF Value indicates the LNB is not being powered properly. The letter “L” next to the value indicates a DVB signal LOCK.

2 – CP (Compass) Status

V Valid – The compass reading is functioning properly O Override – the compass has been overridden, and direction entered manually

considered

FS Full Search – searches a full 360º search window.

3 – Compass Heading/ Calibrate/Check Compass Routine

Displays Compass Heading after Compass has been read.

Approximate Headings: North 354

East 87 South 176 West 265

Antenna will rotate 90° to each of the following positions and read the compass at each: 0°, 90°, 180°, -90°, 0° and display the compass headings. Vehicle front end (windshield window) must be pointed North during these routines to achieve proper compass headings and a software pop-up will be displayed on the pc screen to ensure this Platform is properly orientated.

4 - AZ Search Window Status

The Search Window is the area of the sky which the iNetVu® Mobile System will search for the desired Satellite. It uses a rectangular window and searches for the Satellite using smaller concentric windows until the desired Satellite is found.

3 63W E0 A0 P0 3 0990 30000 DB-7 18

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7.6.1.7. S1

This menu displays the Target Satellite Number and Longitude, Target Antenna Coordinates, DVB Transponder (Frequency, Symbol Rate, and Code Rate) and LNB Power.

Fig. 24: “S1” (Target Satellite) Display

1 - Target satellite number 2 - Target Satellite Longitude and Hemisphere

3 - Target Satellite Antenna Elevation, Azimuth (within reference to true north), and

Polarization coordinates respectively.

4 - Transponder Number

There are usually six (6) transponders for each satellite stored into the controller memory, 0 – 2 are horizontal receive, and 3-5 are vertical receive, the user may overwrite the transponder data with his/her own (see configuration section).

5 - DVB Transponder Frequency (MHz)

6 – Transponder Symbol Rate (Ksps)

7 –Transponder Code Rate.

DB-1 = 1/2 DB-2 = 2/3 DB-3 = 3/4 DB-5 = 5/6 DB-7 = 7/8 AUTO (DVB-S2 ACM SELECTION)

8 – Power Supplied to LNB from the 7000 Series Controller for the Target Satellite

E 63W E0 A0 P0 0 0990 30000 DB-7 DD

6 2 5

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7.6.1.8. S2

This menu displays the Reference Satellite Status, Longitude, Target Antenna Coordinates, DVB Transponder (Frequency, Symbol Rate, and Code Rate) and LNB Power. The reference satellite is another search option that could be utilized by the user. If this option is disabled, you may disregard all this information.

Fig. 25: “S2” (Reference Satellite) Display

1 – Reference Satellite Longitude, Hemisphere, and Status

Status “D”: implies the reference satellite option is disabled Status “E”: implies the target satellite option is enabled

2 – Reference Satellite Antenna Elevation, Azimuth, and Polarization coordinates

respectively.

3 - Transponder Number (for reference satellite)

There are six (6) transponders for each satellite stored into the controller memory) 0 – 2 are horizontal receive, and 3-5 are vertical receive. The user may overwrite the transponder data.

4 – Reference Satellite DVB Transponder Frequency (MHz)

5 – Reference Satellite Transponder Symbol Rate (Ksps)

6 – Reference Satellite Transponder Code Rate. (DVBS1 requirement)

DB-1 = 1/2 DB-2 = 2/3 DB-3 = 3/4 DB-5 = 5/6 DB-7 = 7/8

7 – Power Supplied to LNB from the 7000 Series Controller for the Reference Satellite

MODEM : INIT BR :1448.05 0/0dB

SQ : 15 TC :24 RC :6 A :D BR :1448.05 0/0dB

3 1 2

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7.6.1.9. MB

This menu displays the modem status, beacon frequency and signal strength.

Fig. 26: Modem and Beacon Receiver

1 – Modem Communication Status

INIT will appear if still initializing communication. NA will appear if no modem selected. SQ: with value will appear if modem is communicating with controller.

2 – Beacon Receiver Frequency and Signal Strength

The Beacon Receiver is an optional unit that could be used to acquire satellite with the 7000 Series Controller. See “iNetVu User Manual – Beacon Receiver” (7000 Controller section) for details

7.6.1.9.1 Hughes Modem Status (Only)

1 – Modem Communication Status.

INIT will appear if still initializing or no communication NA will appear if no modem selected. SQ will appear with after modem communication is establish (Modem TX Disabled).

2 – Displays the status of the (TX) satellite receiver transmit state.

3 – Displays the status of the (RX) Satellite receiver receive state.

4 – ACP status enables or disables the ACP routine after locking on signal.

D Disables the ACP after locking on signal

C_IP : 70.232.247.50 M_IP: 70.232.247.49

S_IP : 255.255.255.0 G_IP: 70.232.247.49

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E enables the ACP after locking on signal in which an isolation value is displayed after successfully

passing the 2 tests.

A_ST ACP has started

A_SP ACP has passed

5 – Beacon Receiver Frequency and Signal Strength

The Beacon Receiver is an optional unit that could be used to acquire satellite with the 7000 Series Controller. See “iNetVu User Manual – Beacon Receiver” (7000 Controller section) for details

7.6.1.10. IP

This menu displays the IP address of the user configured iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller and Modem. (Ensure the IP address of the modem configured is the actual IP address of the modem, and that the 7000 Controller is operating on the same network as the modem)

Fig. 27: “IP” (Controller and Modem IP) Display

1 – C_IP: iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller’s IP Address – Default 192.168.0.2

2 – M_IP: The Modem IP configured in the 7000 Series Controller.

7.6.1.11. GW

1 – S_IP (iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller’s Subnet Mask IP Address – Default

255.255.255.0)

1. Gateway IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.32 or 192.168.100.1 depends on Modem

Type/Service)

SS0

(Find Satellite 0) Performs automatic satellite acquisition for configured satellite 0.

(Find Satellite BLU) Performs automatic satellite acquisition on the Blue Beam.

(Find Satellite BEAM ID) Performs automatic satellite acquisition on the Beam ID selected.

BLU

BM01

SS1

(Find Satellite 1) Performs automatic satellite acquisition for configured satellite 1. (Find Satellite ORG) Performs automatic satellite acquisition on the Orange Beam.

ORG

SS2

(Find Satellite 2) Performs automatic satellite acquisition for configured satellite 2. (Find Satellite PRP) Performs automatic satellite acquisition on the Purple Beam.

PRP

SS3

(Find Satellite 3) Performs automatic satellite acquisition for configured satellite 3.

SS0 SS1 SS2 SS3 SS4 TE TD AZ PL CM CA CR

4 2 5

BLU ORG PRP GRN SS4 TE TD AZ PL CM CA CR

BM01 TE TD AZ PL CM CA CR

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7.6.2. OPERATION

Fig. 28: Default Operation Menu

Note: The OPERATION sub menu items may differ for Ka services. The satellite numbers (SS0, SS2, etc...) will be replaced with GPS location Beam Colors for Tooway or Beam ID for HN_KA.

Fig. 29: Operation Menu, Tooway service on left and HN_KA service on right

GRN

(Find Satellite GRN) Performs automatic satellite acquisition on the Green Beam.

SS4

(Find Satellite 4) Performs automatic satellite acquisition for configured satellite 4.

(Transmitter Enable) Enables the transmitter after locking onto the designated satellite.

(Transmitter Disable) Disables the transmitter after locking onto the designated satellite.

(Azimuth Calibration) Performs a complete Azimuth Calibration.

(Polarization Calibration) Performs a complete Polarization Calibration.

Allows Manual Compass Calibration at specified angles.

Performs automatic compass calibration.

Restores Compass to factory calibrated defaults.

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1 – Find Satellite

Automatically finds and locks onto the satellite signal by communicating with the

Satellite Modem and using the GPS coordinates, the compass heading and

internal parameters of the Satellite Modem. Typically, it takes approximately 3-5

minutes to find satellite. The “Service Type” must be selected and “Update Beam

Table” button applied for the correct Beam ID information to propagate when

using HN_KA Modem Type.

If the Antenna is already pointed on the satellite, clicking Find Satellite will re-

peak or re-deploy the Antenna onto the last satellite signal found. There are 5

configurable satellites in the 7000 Series Controller (S0-S4) and each is now

capable of having 5 configurable beacon settings. Press “Enter” onto the

corresponding satellite, Beam Color or Beam ID to begin search.

Note: The Tooway service will display Beam Colors while the HN_KA and iDirect Dual Beam Ka service will display Beam ID number.

2–Transmitter Enable (TE)

Enables the Transmitter once locked onto satellite.

3 –Transmitter Disable (TD)

Disables the Transmitter once locked onto satellite.

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4 –Azimuth Calibration (AZ)

This feature will only be available on Legacy mounts. All new generation platforms (i.e. Ka-75V, 98H/98G/98V, 1201 etc...) will have this option disabled by default.

Performs a complete Azimuth Calibration.

 Antenna will move CW to a set point.

 Antenna will move back in the opposite direction to locate Stow switch.

 Antenna will attempt to locate the cut-off edges of the Azimuth Stow Switch and center itself.

 After detecting at which angles the ST Switch turns OFF, the Azimuth zero position is

calculated and the AZ Zero(Pot) is set at the zeroed A/D value.

5 – Polarization Calibration (PL)

Performs a complete polarization calibration. On platforms with tilt sensors the

system will complete a PL Zero point calibration and set the Zero point value. Tilt

sensor must be levelled prior to running the Calibrate PL routine on system with

Polarization tilt sensors.

 Antenna will completely rotate counter-clockwise to the physical limit and temporarily record

the A/D value from the Potentiometer.

 Antenna will completely rotate clockwise to the physical limit and temporarily record the A/D

value from the Potentiometer.

 Based on the A/D values of the two (2) physical limits and the maximum range of motion for

the Mobile Platform, the center angle is determined.

 Antenna will center itself and attempt to locate the cut-off edges of the Polarization Stow

Switch.

 After detecting at which angles the ST Switch turns OFF, the Polarization zero position is

calculated and the PL Zero is set at the zeroed A/D value.

6 – Manual Compass Calibration (CM)

Ensure platform is oriented to point North (see Fig 30. below) this compass

calibration is performed manually. It is intended to calibrate the compass by

moving to three angle positions (0, 90, and 180). The compass is manually

calibrated at each angle and then followed by a compass check to validate the

angle readings. Manual Calibration procedure may require to be performed

multiple times before angle readings are acceptable.

7 – Automatic Compass Calibration (CA)

Ensure that there are no metallic objects that could interfere with the Compass,

and that the Mobile Platform is on level surroundings.

Orient the Mobile Platform as depicted in the following figure. If Platform is

vehicle mounted ensure front end (windshield window) is pointed north. It is

This end faces North

(Front of Vehicle)

This end faces South

North - 354 N West - 265 South - 176 East - 87 W E

This end faces North

(Front of Vehicle)

This end faces South

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recommended that you use an external compass to be as accurate as possible

with the orientation.

Note: The New Generation Platforms (these include and not limited to ka-

75V, 98H/98G/98V and 1201A) are equipped with newer versions of the

compasses which are factory calibrated and do not require calibration in

the field unless performed by C-COM support authorization only. Restore

CP replaces the compass calibration on systems equipped with the newer

compass version, these systems are identified by platform version. Please

consult with C-COM Technical support before running the compass

calibration.

Fig. 30: Compass Orientation and Approximate Values

Software will display a pop-up on the pc screen asking end user to verify correct

orientation of platform after Compass Calibration is selected within software.

The Antenna will now rotate in 90 intervals and attempt to calibrate the

compass. The LCD Screen will indicate that the Compass Calibration has been

completed successfully or not.

S1 SM1 SM2

PWD:: ******** RST :: *********

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8 – Compass Restore (CR)

Restores the compass to the factory calibrated default state as was shipped from

the manufacturer. Use this button only after consulting with C-COM Support.

7.6.3. CONF1

This Menu will allow the user to configure and save all 5 Satellites with 5 beacon settings as well as other configurable Search Modes of the iNetVu® System. A description of each menu and their purpose is outlined below. This section explains the different submenus of the configuration (CONF1) menu, and what each field parameter means.

7.6.3.1. Password Protection

The LCD Configuration Interface is password protected.

Fig. 31: Password screen

The default password is “password” (case sensitive).Use the “↑” or “↓” button to select the characters, and the “←” or “→” to navigate through the character fields. Press

on the “ENTER” button of the front panel when the password has been completely

entered.

If the password has been changed, and the user does not know the password, entering a specific reset ID in the bottom row will reset the password to the default (“password”).

The Reset ID (RST) is “123456789”

7.6.3.2. Configuration Menu (CONF1)

Fig. 32: CONF1 (Configuration) Menu

Allows the user to configure and save the Orbital slot / Longitude of the desired Target Satellite (0-4 satellites), along with the corresponding DVB Transponder and LNB Power Requirement. 5 satellites can be configured and saved with different search parameters

SM1

Allows the user to configure and save the search mode (RF Search or DVB mode), Compass, RF Threshold and AZ search window.

SM2

Allows Modem Beam ID configuration and Beacon configuration for each Satellite. 5 configurable Beacon settings can be configured to work with 5 satellites. Beam ID for Dual or Multiple Beam search can also be set.

0 093.0W S11/S2A O: 090.0 0 0999 09999 DB-7 18

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7.6.3.3. S1

This menu allows for the configuration of the target satellite(s) (5 satellites maybe configured and saved) and the satellite polarization offset. If the user is using DVB as a search option, the transponder information must be entered along with the LNB power requirements.

Fig. 33: “S1” (Target Satellite) Configuration Display

1 – Target Satellite

Satellite Number and Orbital slot / Longitude of the desired Satellite. The Find

Satellite command will use this value when attempting to find and lock onto a

satellite signal. The user can configure and save up to 5 satellites (0 to 4).

2 – DVB Configuration

The user can configure the type of carrier to search for either DVB-S1 or DVB-

S2ACM. The DVB-S2 ACM carrier requires controller model 7000B Rev 1.0 or

greater.

3 – Satellite Transmit Polarization Offset (range: -180 to +180)

In North America and not limited to the rest of the world

1201/1200/1800/1500/1.2 Flyaway –Horizontal Receive (Offset = 0, with

feed/OMT position standing up),

Vertical Receive (Offset = 90, with feed/OMT position flat). Polarization is based

on the Receive (RX) Polarity.

Vertical RX and Horizontal TX (VH) requires Pol Offset be set to 90.

Horizontal RX and Vertical TX (HV) requires Pol Offset be set to 0.

Therefore: VV requires Offset to be set to 90 and HH to 0.

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Eutelsat configuration will automatically propagate the offset value after entering

0 or 90.

980/740 – Offset = 0 (considering OMT is adjusted manually).

4 – DVB Transponder Information.

0 – Transponder Number (0-2 are for Horizontal Receive, 3-5 are for Vertical Receive)

0999 – Transponder Frequency (MHz) 09999 – Transponder Symbol Rate (Ksps) DB-7 – Transponder Code Rate (DVBS1 requirement)

DB-1 = 1/2

DB-2 = 2/3

DB-3 = 3/4

DB-5 = 5/6

DB-7 = 7/8

5 – LNB Power (Target Satellite)

In cases where the LNB requires more power than the modem can provide, or if

the user would like to power LNB from the controller, or if the user would like to

find satellite without the use of a modem, this option allows for power from the

controller to be supplied to the LNB through the RX IN cable from the controller

to the platform itself.

DD – will disable this option, and provide power to the LNB straight from the

modem. In this case, a splitter must be used for the RF connection as depicted in

the figure below.

Fig. 34: RF Cable Setup for DIS selection

7000 Series Controller Power Output Range Option Capabilities: 13, 14, 18, 19,

V @ 500mA (max). If the user chooses to power the LNB from the controller,

he/she should verify the power/voltage range requirements of the LNB in use,

and configure the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller according to those

power/voltage requirements.

RF:N-O- 50 CP :N- 000 AZ_W :060

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7.6.3.4. SM1

This menu allows for the configuration and saving of the Satellite Search Modes with a total of 5 different configurable satellites, each can be configured with different RF Search Mode parameters.

Fig. 35: “SM1” Search Mode Configuration Display

1 – RF Search Mode

N RF Mode is disabled; Y will be displayed when enabled. N RF override mode (second digit) is disabled; O will be displayed when enabled.

RF Threshold (50) Value will be displayed here, this value is configurable.

2 – CP (Compass)

V Valid – The compass reading is functioning properly

N Normal – Full Search NOT selected, (nor is compass overridden).

O Override – the compass has been overridden, and direction entered manually considered

F Full Search – searches a full 360º search window, Fly-away systems (70 º), Full search

also overrides compass.

3 – Compass Heading

Compass Heading after Compass has been read.

Approximate Headings: North 354

East 87 South 176 West 265

Calibrate/Check Compass Routine see CPC under OPERATION or CP under

TST.

4 - AZ Search Window

The Search Window is the area of the sky which the iNetVu® Mobile System will

search for the desired Satellite. It uses a rectangular window and searches for

the Satellite using smaller concentric windows until the desired Satellite is found.

The window value represents the amount of degrees the antenna will search for

MID:0008 B :0952.00/22.0

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satellite along the azimuth axis. Window will be expanded from 60 to 90 degrees

if satellite not found during the first run.

Note: system may overshoot by 10º from the set window size limits.

7.6.3.5. SM2

This Menu allows the user to set the modem Beam ID (dual or multi beam modems) for the desired Satellite search as well as set the Beacon and ACQ Attenuation with different values for 5 Configurable Satellites. 5 different Beacon settings can be configured and saved.

Fig. 36: “SM2” Modem Beam ID and Beacon Configuration Display

1 – Modem Beam ID

Modem Beam ID number can be entered from the front panel. Used with

modems that support dual or multi beam search ( iDirect and HN). Beam

switching will depend on the currently set Beam ID in the modem and the

required ID for existing location, switching occurs and modem reboots if different

beam ID is required from the current one set in the modem. Modem will remain

on the last active Beam ID that locked on signal. The Multi-Sat Search option

must be enabled and the different Sat No. configured with the proper Beam ID for

the beam switching to toggle to the next Beam in the list.

2 – BR (Beacon Receiver Frequency and Power Level – Optional)

If the Optional Beacon Receiver is used to acquire satellite, the user may enter

the beacon frequency of the satellite that he/she wishes to lock onto, also the

Power level for peaking on the Beacon Signal. See “iNetVu User Manual –

Beacon Receiver” (7000 Series Controller section) for details

7.6.4. CONF2

This menu will allow the user to select and set the configuration of the iNetVu® System as well as the Reference satellite option. The target satellite(s) S1 is configured in the CONF1 menu. A description of each menu and their purpose is outlined below. This section explains the different options of the configuration menu, and what each component means. A step-by-step procedure of how to configure the system is

explained in the corresponding Service Provider Based Quick Start User Manuals. Please refer to the manual based on the service you are using with the 7000 Series Controller.

(Reference Satellite Option Use Only) Allows the user to configure the Orbital slot / Longitude of a reference satellite, along with the corresponding DVB Transponder and LNB Power Requirement.

Allows the user to configure the Modem parameters such as transmit and receive polarization, as well as frequency and symbol rate (if required). New Beacon Reference search added.

(Elevation) Allows configuration of the elevation current, limits, slow speed, window size, and adjustment gap.

(Azimuth) Allows configuration of the azimuth zero, stow limit, speed, search window size, and current limits.

(Polarization) Allows configuration of the polarization zero, skew adjustment, stow limit, polarization offset, speed, and current limits.

(GPS and Compass) Configuration of GPS coordinates and Compass parameters.

Contains Multi-Sat Search option, controller configuration feature information such, Motion Protection, ES/NO, Inclined Orbit etc...

Contains configuration of the platform type, serial number, and the controller console port.

Contains the password information. The user may change the password in this screen.

(Gateway and Subnet) Allows for the configuration of the controller subnet IP address, as well as the controller gateway IP address.

Configuration screen of the controller IP address, and the VSAT modem’s IP address.

The user may configure the service type, as well as the interface used to establish communication between the controller and modem (telnet, console, etc.) Ka services (HN_KA) will have the ability to change Beam ID.

S2 MB EL AZ PL GP C1 C2 C3 SG IP SR

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7.6.4.1. Configuration Menu (CONF2)

Password must be entered before accessing CONF2 menu and submenu.

Fig. 37: CONFIG2 (Configuration) Menu

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7.6.4.2. S2

This menu allows for the configuration of the reference satellite parameters. If the user is using the Reference Satellite Search option, the transponder information must be entered along with the LNB power requirements of the reference satellite used. The controller will lock onto the Reference satellite DVB carrier, and will pivot to the target satellite position to peak on the modem signal. Users acquiring Satellite signal using RF Search or direct DVB search with the Target satellite DO NOT require this option, and should ensure that this method is disabled (as will be explained below) . Reference Satellite Search option will only work with DVB search method. The Max ES/NO is automatically disabled and reverted back to default value of 255 when Ref Sat is enabled.

Fig. 38: “S2” (Reference Satellite) Configuration Display

1 – Reference Satellite

Orbital slot / Longitude of the Reference Satellite. If the reference satellite option

is enabled, the Find Satellite command will use this value when attempting to

find and lock onto the reference satellite signal then pivot to the target satellite

position. Only works with DVB search mode.

“D” – The user should select “D” if he/she does not wish to use this option. “E” – If the user wishes to use the reference satellite, “E” should be selected.

2- DVB Configuration

The user can configure the type of carrier to search for either DVB-S1 or DVB-

S2A. The DVB-S2 ACM carrier requires controller model 7000B Rev 1.0+ or

greater. DVBS2 carriers are recommended.

3 – Satellite Transmit Polarization Offset (range: -180 to +180)

In North America and not limited to the rest of the world

981/1201/1200/1800/1500/1.2 Flyaway – Horizontal Receive (Offset = 0) with

feed/OMT standing up.

Vertical Receive (Offset = 90) with feed/OMT position flat. 980/740 – Offset = 0 (considering OMT is adjusted manually)

Only RX Polarity is referenced for the Pol Offset field allowing both Cross-Pol and Co-Pol to work with setting the Pol Offset to 90 or 0 depending on the Receive

Polarity required. Rx = V = 90 (feed/OMT position flat) and Rx = H = 0

(feed/OMT position standing up) for Cross-Pol and Co-Pol.

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4 – DVB Transponder Information for the reference satellite.

0 – Transponder Number (0-2 are for Horizontal Receive and 3-5 are for Vertical Receive) 0999 – Transponder Frequency (MHz) 09999 – Transponder Symbol Rate (Ksps) DB-7 – Transponder Code Rate (DVBS1 requirement) DB-1 = 1/2

DB-2 = 2/3

DB-3 = 3/4

DB-5 = 5/6

DB-7 = 7/8

5 – LNB Power (Reference Satellite)

In cases where the LNB requires more power than the modem can provide, or if

the user would like to power LNB from the controller, or if the user would like to

find satellite without the use of a modem, this option allows for power from the

controller to be supplied to the LNB through the RX IN cable from the controller

to the platform itself.

DD – will disable this option, and provide power to the LNB straight from the

modem. In this case, a splitter must be used for the RF connection as depicted in

the figure below.

Fig. 39: RF Cable Setup for DIS selection

7000 Series Controller Power Output Range Option Capabilities: 13, 14, 18, 19,

V @ 500mA (max)

If the user chooses to power the LNB from the controller, he/she should verify the

power/voltage range requirements of the LNB in use, and configure the iNetVu®

7000 Series controller according to those power/voltage requirements.

0990.0 30000000 HV W/E Y N BRR :1210.99/22.0

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7.6.4.3. MB

Fig. 40: “S2” (Reference Satellite) Configuration Display

1 – Configured Satellite Modem Receive Frequency in MHz with no decimals. (HNS Only) 2 – Configured Satellite Modem Symbol Rate in sps. (HNS Only)

1Msps = 1000 Ksps = 1 000 000 sps

3 – Receive and Transmit Polarization.

HH – Horizontal Receive, Horizontal Transmit

HV – Horizontal Receive, Vertical Transmit VH – Vertical Receive, Horizontal Transmit VV – Vertical Receive, Vertical Transmit

Receive polarity is represented by the first character, while Transmit polarity is

represented by the second character

4 – Hemisphere of location of modem.

This is typically used for the HNS modem; other service providers may not need

this requirement.

E – East

W – West

Modems operating in the eastern hemisphere require E to be selected, while

modems operating in the western hemisphere require W to be selected.

5 – Auto Transmit Disable

N: If “N” is selected, the controller will leave the modem status as is if a reset is pushed to the

modem from the NOC or for any other reasons after communication between controller and modem

is re-established.

Y: If “Y” is selected, the controller will automatically disable the modem transmit if a reset occurs

once communication is re-established between the controller and the modem.

6 – ACP Enable / Disable

N: If “N” is selected, ACP will be enabled and the controller will try to perform ACP for HNS

integrated modems after peaking on satellite and before enabling the transmitter.

O: 31 A: 03 L: EEE W: 05 C:32 S: 6 I:07.0

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Y: If “Y” is selected, ACP will be disabled and the controller will not perform ACP for HNS

integrated modems after peaking on satellite, and will try to enable transmitter.

7 – Beacon Reference Search

This new feature allows operator to use the Beacon as a reference for satellite search.

7.6.4.4. EL

The EL menu allows for the Configuration of the elevation axis. Options include configuring the elevation offset, the satellite search window, the elevation adjustment gap, the mechanical elevation limits, the slow speed, and the current limits.

Fig. 41: “EL” (Elevation Configuration) Display

1 – Elevation Offset

The Elevation Offset is specific to each type of platform. See Appendix 1 for a list

of all the elevation offset default values. It is the number of degrees at which the

iNetVu® Mobile Software will offset the reading from the Inclinometer in order to

produce an accurate (+/- 2°) Elevation Angle. The user may set the offset with

the range of 15º-55º, although altering this number from its default value may

give an inaccurate offset reading. This should not be tampered with without first

consulting a C-COM Technical Support Representative.

2 –Speed Setting

S The user may configure the slow speed of the elevation movement. The slow speed is a

basis for the satellite searching procedure.

3 - Advanced Search Elevation Gap (EL Adjustment)

With a configurable range of (2º-20º) this parameter is used to determine the

small incremental adjustments required for a more accurate satellite search.

Decreasing this value will add accuracy to the Search Window, but will increase

the search time. This value is used while searching on an inclined surface. For

instance A: 03 means the elevation angle will adjust if 3º gap from the calculated

angle. This value is set by default for optimum performance.

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4 – Limit Switches (L: EEE)

Allows the enabling and disabling of the UP, DOWN, and STOW limits

respectively.

The first character (EEE) represents the UP limit. The second character (EEE)

represents the DOWN limit and the third character (EEE) represents the STOW

limit. The user my change the limit configuration between:

D - Disable Limit

This option disables UP, DN, and ST limits for testing and troubleshooting (i.e. DEE – represents

disabled up limit, and enabled down and stow limit).

E – Enable Limit

Once enabled, the up, down and stow limits will be activated whenever the up, down, and stow

sensors have been triggered on the iNetVu® Mobile platform.

5 – Elevation Search Window

The Search Window is the area of the sky which the iNetVu® Mobile System will

search for the desired Satellite. It uses a rectangular window and searches for

the Satellite using smaller concentric windows until the desired Satellite is found.

The Search Window range is pre-set by default for optimum performance;

however this offset may be manually changed in the range of 2º-20º.

The default Elevation (Vertical) range is 3° on each side of the Target Point.

Increasing the size of the Search Window will increase the ability to find the

desired Satellite, although increasing the Search Window will lengthen the

search time. The search window will expand from 3 to 5 if first search run fails to

lock on satellite.

6 – Current Settings

A software controlled current protection for the Mobile Platform’s elevation

motors. When any of the Mobile Platform’s motors are moving at the associated

speed, the current drawn to move the motor is monitored and should it exceed

the Current Limit, an error message will appear. For Motor Speeds that are not

listed (Speed 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8), the Current Limit for those speeds is calculated

using a percentage of the Current Limit above it. See Appendix 1 for the default

current limits for all iNetVu® Mobile Platforms.

• Current Limit 8 – 90% of Current Limit 9

Fig. 42: Elevation Coverage of search window

Z: 346.9 CP_O:+00 E

S: 6 I: 07.0

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• Current Limit 7 – 80% of Current Limit 9

• Current Limit 5 – 90% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 4 – 80% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 2 – 90% of Current Limit 3

• Current Limit 1 – 80% of Current Limit 3

I - Configurable Current Limit for Slow Speed (6) which is displayed by the S: field (#2 speed

setting) movement is set to 7.0.

(i.e. I:07.0 and S: 6 Represents Current Limit of 7 A @ speed 6.

7 – Elevation of Compass Reading

Number of degrees that the Antenna requires to be elevated to ensure that the

compass is level and is able to acquire an accurate compass reading for finding

satellite (see Appendix 1 for default values).

7.6.4.5. AZ

The AZ menu allows configuration of the Azimuth axis, including AZ zero and stow limit, azimuth search window size, slow speed movements, and current limits at high and slow speeds.

Fig. 43: “AZ” (Azimuth) Display

1 – Configurable AZ Zero (Pot)

AZ Zero is an A/D value from the potentiometer calculated upon azimuth

calibration which physically determines where the iNetVu® Mobile Software

places Azimuth Angle 0°. The AZ Zero may vary approximately +15% from the

Default values (see Appendix 1). The user may edit these values through this

window; however any changes may result in failure to recognize the correct 0°

angle. This parameter has a configurable range of (150-700).

2 – Compass Offset

A fixed offset could be used to adjust the compass heading. This value would be

added to the calculated compass heading to compensate for any consistent

inaccuracy of the compass reading.

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3 - Stow Limit

Enabling this function allows for the iNetVu® system to trigger the stow limit when

the mechanical stow range of the azimuth is reached. Disabling this limit, may

result in failure to initiate the automatic stow command.

E – Enable Stow Limit

D – Disable Stow Limit

4 –Speed Setting

S The user may configure the slow speed of the azimuth movement. The

slow speed is a basis for the satellite searching procedure.

5 – Current Settings

A software controlled current protection for the Mobile Platform’s azimuth motors.

When any of the Mobile Platform’s motors are moving at the associated speed,

the current drawn to move the motor is monitored and should it exceed the

Current Limit, an error message will appear. For Motor Speeds that are not listed

(Speed 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8), the Current Limit for those speeds is calculated using a

percentage of the Current Limit above it. See Appendix 1 for the default current

limits for all iNetVu® Mobile Platforms.

• Current Limit 8 – 90% of Current Limit 9

• Current Limit 7 – 80% of Current Limit 9

• Current Limit 5 – 90% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 4 – 80% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 2 – 90% of Current Limit 3

• Current Limit 1 – 80% of Current Limit 3

I - Configurable Current Limit for Slow Speed (6) movement is displayed under the I: while the speed under S: (i.e. I: 07.0 Represents Current Limit of 7 A @ speed 6)

Z: 090.0 DE O: +0 S: 6 I: 1.5

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7.6.4.6. PL

The PL menu allows for the configuration of the polarization axis. Options include the setting of the PL zero, as well as the skew adjustment and stow limit functionality, the polarization offset, slow speed, and current limits for fast and slow speeds.

Fig. 44: “PL (Polarization ) Configuration

1 – PL Zero

PL Zero is used to convert the A/D value from the potentiometer that physically

determines where the iNetVu® Mobile Software places Polarization Angle 0. The

potentiometer PL Zero may vary approximately +15% from the default values

(see Appendix 1). The PL Zero is calculated during the Polarization Calibration

process. All New Generation platforms (981, 1201, 1200 Fly-Away and 1210 AC)

and some legacy units are equipped with Tilt Sensors. PL Zero point calibration

calculates and sets the Zero value for all platforms. The user may edit these

values through this window, however any changes may result in failure to

recognize the correct 0° angle. This parameter has a configurable range of (50-

500).

2 – Skew Adjustment and Stow Limit Function

Allows the enabling and disabling of the skew adjustment and polarization stow

limit respectively.

The first character (EE) represents the skew adjustment. The second character

(EE) represents the Polarization ST limit. The user my change the limit

configuration between:

EE – Enable Skew Adjustment, Enable Polarization Stow limit

DE – Disable Skew Adjustment, Enable Polarization Stow limit

ED – Enable Skew Adjustment, Disable Polarization Stow limit DD – Disable Skew Adjustment, Disable Polarization Stow limit

For an iNetVu® 1200/1500/1800 Ku Mobile Platforms, the Polarization Stow Limit

is constantly ON. The Skew Adjustment will rotate the antenna on the azimuth

axis 90° on each side of the peaked signal and then re-position on signal with an

adjustment to the polarization for any inclined surface.

For 2 axial (movement on El and AZ) Ka Mobile Platforms DD the Skew and the

Polarization Stow limit will always be disabled.

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3 - Polarization Offset

By default this polarization-offset value is set to +0°. If there happens to be a

requirement for a polarization offset in the satellite position, the user may

manually enter this value in this area. This area is also updated automatically if

the skew adjustment procedure recognizes inaccuracy in the target polarization

angle. Misconfiguring this field will result in undesirable results.

4 –Speed Setting

S The user may configure the slow speed of the polarization movement. The slow speed is a

basis for the satellite searching procedure. See Appendix 1 for details.

5 – Current Settings

A software controlled current protection for the Mobile Platform’s polarization

motors. When any of the Mobile Platform’s motors are moving at the associated

speed, the current drawn to move the motor is monitored and should it exceed

the Current Limit, an error message will appear. For Motor Speeds that are not

listed (Speed 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8), the Current Limit for those speeds is calculated

using a percentage of the Current Limit above it. See Appendix 1 for the default

current limits for all iNetVu® Mobile Platforms.

• Current Limit 8 – 90% of Current Limit 9

• Current Limit 7 – 80% of Current Limit 9

• Current Limit 5 – 90% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 4 – 80% of Current Limit 6

• Current Limit 2 – 90% of Current Limit 3

• Current Limit 1 – 80% of Current Limit 3

I - Configurable Current Limit for Slow Speed (6) movement is displayed under the I:

while the speed under S: (i.e. I: 1.5 Represents Current Limit of 1.5 A @ speed 6)

7.6.4.7. GP

Allows for the Configuration of the GPS parameters and settings,

Fig. 45: “GP (GPS ) Configuration

Indicates a situation or practice that might result in property or equipment damage.

B :D E S: 130 MS : E DH : D UN : D IN : D MP : E BP : L

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1 – GPS Status Configuration

N Use Coordinates from GPS Antenna

O Override GPS and use the coordinates entered (2) and (3). Enables the GPS coordinates

to be manually overridden. This should only be enabled in the event that the GPS Antenna is malfunctioning and the user has a reliable, alternate source for coordinates.

Note 1: If you have overridden the GPS coordinates, they will have to be updated if the Mobile Platform has moved to a new location since the overridden values will no longer be accurate.

Note 2: Overriding the GPS will affect movement protection on all mobile platforms preventing them from automatically stowing if vehicle movement and/or severe motion are detected. If the vehicle drives off with the platform deployed, it will not stow as it should because the GPS is overridden. Moving vehicle GPS speed and location must reach min 5km/h and or Elevation angle changes by 2 or more degrees in order for the movement protection feature to trigger.

2 – GPS Latitude Coordinate

3 – GPS Longitude Coordinate

7.6.4.8. C1

This menu allows for the configuration of the controller input settings as well as the platform type.

Fig. 46: “C1” Controller Display Screen 1

1 – B (iDirect TX Broadcast)

The 7000 Series Controllers can be configured to broadcast with iDirect service.

This allows iDirect users with broadcast configured modems, to lock onto a DVB

carrier, and enable the transmitter in the iDirect modem automatically after

peaking through the 7000 Series Controller.

D – Disabled

E – Enabled

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2 – ES

The Maximum energy to noise of a modem or SNR signal that can be configured to save time during the satellite peaking routine. If Maximum ES/NO value reached the system will stop the peaking routine otherwise routine continues with the complete peaking process. Modifying this parameter may inhibit satellite searching sequence and stop the peaking before the highest possible receiving signal is reached. Only change this value if the highest Maximum ES/NO value is known otherwise leave at default value of 255 to achieve highest MAX ES/NO signal. This option will be disabled when Ref Sat is enabled.

3 – Multiple Satellite Search

The multiple satellite search when enabled will search on the selected satellite when the “FIND SAT” (SAT0/1/2), command is triggered, if the search fails to lock on the first selected satellite, the search continues on the next and eventually onto the last; if the search fails on all three satellites a failed status will be displayed. All 3 satellite settings will default to the first configured satellite in the list, each satellite has to be manually set in the order that the operator prefers the search to begin on.

D – Disabled

E – Enabled

4 - Unattended Operation

This option is used for remote operations where system is left unattended as the

name indicates, mainly for unmanned sites. This feature must not be used when the iNetVu system is being moved around or in transport mode. In this case, the system should be powered off completely. Otherwise, there is a risk of the antenna attempting to deploy while vehicle is moving. Please ensure this feature is turned off when vehicle is in transit from one location to another.

The user may disable, or set the unattended re-deploy delay time to 5, 10, or 15 minutes. If the system detects motion it will wait 1min, if dish still on signal the system will re-acquire satellite, otherwise the dish will stow due to motion or movement, the system will automatically re-acquire satellite depending on the user entered delay time after stow. Initial stow will only wait 30 seconds no matter what the selected delay time is set to before re-acquiring satellite. For example, if the user selects 5 minutes from the drop down menu, and the system stows due to motion or movement while operational, on first stow it will only wait 30 seconds before re-acquiring satellite.

The second stow, system waits Five (5) minutes + 30 seconds before automatically re-acquire the satellite signal. The routine uses the following formula: Waiting Time for re-acquire == 30S+ (retry times*selected delay time) default retry time at first stow is 0, second stow is 1, etc… until one (1) hour (3600 seconds) reached. If after (1) hour system does not find satellite it will continue to try on every hour thereafter. The retry time will be reset 0 after each time the system locks on satellite.

DIS: Disabled 1: Re-acquire Satellite in 5 minutes 2: Re- acquire Satellite in 10 minutes

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3: Re- acquire Satellite in 15 minutes

DANGER: The system may try to deploy if this option is selected and vehicle

becomes in motion. Unattended option must be disabled when vehicle is moving and system is NOT powered off.

5 – Inclined Orbit (Sat_Inc)

Enabling this option will allow the system to maintain signal with an inclined

orbital satellite. The user may select the time difference between each re-peak

on the inclined orbital satellite without disabling the transmitter and maximizing

on the signal strength. If signal strength drops before the re-peaking time is due,

the system will automatically re-peak to maintain signal strength. Feature

enhanced and will be used with regular Ka services to maintain strong signal

when platform shifts. This option will not work properly if Motion Protection is

enabled at the same time, disable Motion Protection when inclined option is

enabled.

DIS: Disabled 1: Re-peak every 10 minutes 2: Re-peak every 30 minutes 3: Re-peak every 1 hours 4: Re-peak every 2 hours 5: Re-peak every 3 hours 6: Re-peak every 4 hours 7: Re-peak every 6 hours 8: Re-peak every 8 hours 9: Re-peak every 12 hours

6 – Motion Protection

iNetVu

Platform will automatically stow if the antenna detects extreme motion, such as severe shaking caused by poor weather conditions. If the shaking/shift is in small increments the system will not stow assuming signal is not lost. If the small motion/movement count (12 small movements in 30 seconds) logged in a specific time window exceeds the set threshold the system will re-peak if signal exists or stow if signal lost. System will redeploy if stowed due to environment condition and “unattended Operation” is enabled, system will try to redeploy according to configured unattended time.

D - Disabled E - Enabled

7 – DHCP Status

The 7000 Series Controllers can be programmed to obtain an IP address from a

DHCP Server (i.e. modem, router, etc.)

D – DHCP Disabled (IP must be entered statically) E – DHCP Enabled (Controller will dynamically obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server)

C :MDM--9600 TO :+0.0 A98A—2.X--3103

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8 – Beep

This option allows for enabling and disabling the Beeping sound when navigating the LCD screen through the front panel keypad.

D – Beep Disabled, the sound will be completely removed. L – Beep Enabled, a beeping sound will occur every 2 seconds.

M – Beep Enabled, a beeping sound will occur every 1 seconds. H – Beep Enabled, a beeping sound will occur every 500 milliseconds.

7.6.4.9. C2

Fig. 47: Controller Configuration (Screen 2)

1 – Console Port Configuration

Used for the configuration of the console port of the 7000 Series Controllers. The

Console port could be used for the following:

1) MDM (Modem Communication)

If the COM port is used to establish communication between the Controller and the VSAT Modem (i.e. iDirect, Viasat, etc.), then MDM must be selected in this field, along with the Baud Rate the Modem operates on, prior to configuring the Service, and Communication Interface.

MDM--4800 MDM--9600 MDM--38400

2) B_R (Beacon Receiver)

The Beacon Receiver is a satellite acquisition lock controller that could be used alongside the 7000 Series Controller as an option. The Beacon Receiver will lock on the Beacon Frequency of a satellite based on the power density of the signal. If the optional Beacon Receiver is used, B_R must be selected for the console. The default baud rate is 2400.

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3) DBUG-19200 (internal use only)

4) GLOS (GLONASS GPS)

This option allows for external GLONASS GPS communication between the Controller and the external GPS device via COM Port. The default baud rate is 9600.

5) PC

If COM port communication is desired between the 7000 Series Controller and the IMS software application. The default baud rate is 9600, and COM1 through COM9 can be selected.

6) GPS

This option allows the user to communicate and output GPS readings/values from the 7000 series Controller via COM Port (RS232) connection. The default baud rate is 9600.

2- Platform Type

The user is capable of configuring the platform type using iNetVu LCD panel, as

well as entering the serial number of the platform located next to the connector plate or on the elevation arm on the platform itself (only the last four or five digits need be entered). Location of serial number will differ between Legacy and New Generation platforms. Note the displayed names on the LCD will differ slightly from the names displayed in the software application.

A75A - iNetVu® A750 Mobile Platform (Ku – Band) N755A - iNetVu® 75cm New Gen Drive-away Platform (Ka - Band Circular) A98A - iNetVu® .98cm Mobile Platform (Ku – Band) N981A - iNetVu® .98cm New Gen Drive-away Platform (Ku – Band) N985A - iNetVu® .98cm New Gen Drive-away Platform (2 Axis Ka – Band Circular)

 Ka-98G (Skyware Global Feed boom)  Ka-98H (HNS Feed boom)  Ka-98V (Viasat Feed boom)

N985B - iNetVu® .98cm New Gen Drive-away Platform (3 Axis Ka – Band Circular)

 Ka-98G (Skyware Global Feed boom)  Ka-98H (Spaceway Transceiver)

N987A - iNetVu® .98cm New Gen Drive-away Platform with SMC reflector ((2 Axis Ka – Band Circular)

A12B - iNetVu® 1.2m Mobile Platform (Ku – Band) A12P - iNetVu® 1.2m Flyaway Platform (Ku – Band) A12Q - iNetVu® 1.2m Flyaway Platform (Ku – Band) N121A - iNetVu Q12A - iNetVu A15A - iNetVu® 1.5m Mobile Platform (Ku – Band) A15B/E - iNetVu A15C - iNetVu® 1.5m Mobile Platform (C – Band Circular) A18A - iNetVu® 1.8m Mobile Platform (Ku – Band) A18C - iNetVu® 1.8m Mobile Platform (C – Band Circular) A18B/E - iNetVu® 1.8m Mobile Platform (C – Band Standard Linear/INSAT) P18A - iNetVu® 1.8m Flyaway (KU - Band) P18B/E - iNetVu® 1.8m Flyaway (C – Band Standard Linear/INSAT) P18C - iNetVu® 1.8m Flyaway (C – Band Circular) M18A - iNetVu® 1.8m Fixed Motorized (Ku – Band) M18B/E - iNetVu® 1.8m Fixed Motorized (C – Band Standard Linear/INSAT)

1.2m New Gen Drive-away Platform (Ku – Band)

1.2m Airline Checkable Platform (Ku – Band)

1.5m Mobile Platform (C – Band Standard Linear/INSAT)

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M18C - iNetVu® 1.8m Fixed Motorized (C – Band circular) M18D - iNetVu® 1.8m Fixed Motorized (X – Band circular) M12A - iNetVu® 1.2m Fixed Motorized (Ku – Band) M121A - iNetVu® 1.2m Fixed Motorized C-COM version (Ku – Band) M125A - iNetVu® 1.2m Fixed Motorized C-COM version (Ka – Band) N18A - iNetVu® 1.8m Drive-away Platform (Ku– Band) N18B/E - iNetVu® 1.8m Drive-away (C – Band Standard Linear/INSAT) N18C - iNetVu® 1.8m Drive-away (C – Band Circular)

3 - TO (Mechanical Offset in Polarization Assembly)

This field allows the user to place a fixed offset for the target polarization angle.

This value could make up for any noticeable mechanical offsets in the polarization assembly of the iNetVu platform between -5º to +5º.

e.g. 1) Calculated Target Polarization Angle = 10º TX_O = +3º

The iNetVu system will position @ 7º when pointing

e.g. 2) Calculated Target Polarization Angle = 10º TX_O = -3º

The iNetVu system will position @ 13º when pointing

4 - Platform Serial Number

The user must enter the last four or five-digits of the platform serial number located next to the connector plate on the iNetVu® Mobile Platform. If platform and controller were purchased as a set, the number has been preconfigured for you.

Fig. 48: iNetVu® Platform Identification Tag

5 – Platform Version Number

The user must select the platform version type to ensure the correct configuration parameters and settings are referenced when operating the system. The platform version when selected will differentiate the sensor and other hardware configuration on New Generation platforms which may affect the operation.

PWD :: password LO :0—10.75 D 9999

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7.6.4.10. C3

Fig. 49: Controller C3 Configuration

1- Current LCD and Web Interface Password

The user may change this password by using the “↓” and “↑” buttons on the front panel of the 7000 Series controller and the “→” and “←” buttons to navigate through the character fields. This password must be remembered in order for the user to re-enter the LCD screen configuration interface, or the web interface.

2- LO – (LNB)

Configurable to allow satellite accusation when frequency changes, values range from

10.75, 9.75, 10.00, 10.60 and 11.30. The default value should be set to 10.75, the user is not required to change this value unless necessary, otherwise select the carrier from the table or enter one if not listed.

3- 22 KHz Tone (Enable/Disable)

This feature allows users to enable/disable the 22 KHz tone for supporting LNB’s.

E – Enabled D – Disabled

4- DISABLE STOW

The system can be configured to disable the STOW by changing the ID.

8755 – Disables the STOW 8955 – Enables the STOW

S_IP : 255.255.255.0 G_IP: 192.168.0.1

C_IP : 192.168.0.3 M_IP: 192.168.0.1

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7.6.4.11. SG

This menu will allow the user to configure the subnet mask IP address and the Gateway IP address of the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller.

Fig. 50: “GW” (Gateway) Configuration

1 – S_IP (iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller’s Subnet Mask IP Address – Default is (255.255.255.0)

2 – Gateway IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.1) this can be

changed to support the network you are on.

7.6.4.12. IP

This menu will allow the user to configure the controller IP address, as well as the Modem IP address.

Fig. 51: “IP” Configuration

1 – iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller’s IP Address

2 – Modem IP Address

ID_TL - 0 PWD :

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7.6.4.13. SR

This menu will allow the user to configure the controller to the service used (select modem type) for 2-way satellite communication.

Fig. 52: “SR” (Service) Configuration

1 – Two-Way Mobile Service Selection

Before communication is established with the modem, the user must define the service in use. The iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller supports several services, including:

ID – iDirect Service IS – iPSTAR Service VA – ViaSat Service VA – TW – Viasat Tooway Ka Service V_SBS2 – Viasat SurfBeam2 CT – Comtech Service RD – Radyne Service SF – Surfbeam Service GL – Gilat Service TY – Tachyon Service ST – STM Service PD – Paradise Service HN – Hughes Service HN_95 – Hughes Services HN9500 Modem HN_KA – Hughes Ka Service ET – Romantis/Eastar Service AV – EMS/Advent NT – Newtec

NA - Stand Alone service - Used to locate and lock onto a manually configured satellite using the

DVB receiver unit inside of the controller independent of the modem. The manual configuration requires:

 Orbital Slot of Satellite  Receive Polarization  DVB Type  L-Band or Ku-Band Rx Frequency (kHz)  Symbol Rate (ksps)  FEC Code Rate

2 – Modem Communication Interface

TL - Telnet Interface CM - Console Port Interface TP – TCP Interface

E&A&P

Will allow for Demo Testing on all axes (elevation, azimuth, and polarization) for a user specified angle range.

DPY

Deploys the antenna to a user specified azimuth, elevation, and polarization position.

DPY_C

Will read the compass heading at a user specified elevation, azimuth, and polarization target point.

DPYQ

Deploys the antenna to a user specified azimuth, elevation, and polarization position without moving EL to 30˚ first, and without the extra steps that exist in DPY.

Tests the compass’ heading and accuracy by rotating the antenna at 90° intervals and comparing the compass readings with the actual

antenna’s movement.

A_ACP

Performs an automatic ACP test for Hughes service.

E&A&P DPY DPYQ DPY_C CP A_ACP M_ACP S_ACP

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HT - HTTP Interface SN – SNMP Interface UD – UDP Interface NA - No modem interface applicable, this option is generally selected with the stand-alone service.

Locking and peaking onto satellite is based on the DVB Signal and not on the modem SNR value.

3 – Modem Delay Time

This allows users to delay Controller communication to allow slower modems to catch up. The default setting is 0 – 1s user has option for a 10s delay.

4 – Modem Password/CD-KEY

If necessary, the user must enter the modem password into this area for

communication to be properly established. The default password is “P@55w0rd!”

which is based on most iDirect modem requirements. If no password is required, this area should be left blank.

CD – Key must be entered instead of the password if iPSTAR Service is selected.

7.6.5. TST

Fig. 53: Test Menu

M_ACP

Performs a manual ACP test for Hughes service.

S_ACP

This operation will stop the ACP test from continuing.

E +20:70:7 P-60: 60:7 A-180: 180:7 DD: D TST

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7.6.5.1. E&A&P

Fig. 54: Test/Demo EL,AZ, PL Configuration

1 – Elevation Range

Allows the user to set the start and stop angle of the elevation axis, as well as set the specific speed for elevation movement. (E +20:70:7 –implies from angle 20 to 70 at speed 7)

2 – Polarization Range

Allows the user to set the start and stop angle of the polarization axis, as well as set the specific speed for polarization movement. (P -60:60:7 –implies from angle

-60 to 60 at speed 7)

3 – Azimuth Range

Allows the user to set the start and stop angle of the azimuth axis, as well as set the specific speed for azimuth movement. (A -180:180:7 –implies from angle 180 to 180 at speed 7)

4 – Axis Selection and looping option

The first two characters refer to the axis selection (i.e. DD: D).

DD Disable Test for all axes

EL Perform test on the Elevation axis only

AZ Perform test on the Azimuth axis only PL Perform test on the Polarization axis only AA Perform tests on all the axes.

The third character refers to the looping intervals between tests (i.e. DD: D).

D Disables looping, test will only be performed once.

1 Infinitely loops with 3-seconds interval between tests.

2 Infinitely loops with 6-seconds interval between tests. 3 Infinitely loops with 9-seconds interval between tests. 4 Infinitely loops with 12-seconds interval between tests.

E: +20 P+60 A +180 DPLY

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5 Infinitely loops with 15-seconds interval between tests. 6 Infinitely loops with 18-seconds interval between tests. 7 Infinitely loops with 21-seconds interval between tests. 8 Infinitely loops with 24-seconds interval between tests. 9 Infinitely loops with 27-seconds interval between tests.

5 – Test Selection

Initiates the test on the specified axes according to the specified ranges, and

speeds.

7.6.5.2. DPY

Deploy antenna to the specified angles.

Fig. 55: Deploy Configuration

1 – Elevation Movement

User-defined elevation angle of deploy.

2 – Polarization Movement

User-defined polarization angle of deploy.

3 – Azimuth Movement

User-defined azimuth angle of deploy.

4 – Deploy

Automatically moves antenna to the manually entered Elevation, Azimuth and

Polarization angles.

E: +20 P+60 A +180 CP_T

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E: +20 P+60 A +180 DPLY

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7.6.5.3. DPYQ

DPYQ deploys to the set angles excluding the fine tuning and pre-condition movement of EL to 30˚ as a first step. Note: See DPY for parameter functions and meanings as they are identical.

Fig. 56: Quick Deploy Configuration

7.6.5.4. DPY_C

This is the compass test feature. A compass check is performed at the set angles.

1 – Elevation Movement

User-defined target elevation angle offset for compass reading.

2 – Polarization Movement

User-defined target polarization angle for compass reading.

3 – Azimuth Movement

User-defined target azimuth angle for compass reading.

4 – Check Compass at specified target point.

Tests the compass’ heading and accuracy at the user defined Elevation,

Polarization, and Azimuth angles, by rotating the antenna at 90 intervals and comparing the compass readings with the actual antenna’s movement. This function is mainly used for testing purposes. Ensure proper orientation (front of vehicle is point north). Popup (see below) displayed in Software application.

RF :N-N-55-30N CP:V-0 AZ_W :60

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Antenna will move to the target Elevation, Polarization, and Azimuth for reading the compass heading such that the user can determine if the compass reading is accurate at that point.

7.6.5.5. CP

1 – RF Search Mode Status (values displayed but not used for CP tests/calibrations)

N RF Mode is disabled; Y will be displayed when enabled. N RF override mode is disabled; O will be displayed when enabled.

RF Threshold (55) Value will be displayed here, this value is configurable.

RF/DVB signal value (30N) – If in RF search mode this will represent RF signal value, if in DVB

Mode it will display DVB carrier signal. The letter ‘N’ next to the RF Value indicates the LNB is not being powered properly.

The letter “L” next to the value indicates a DVB signal LOCK.

2 – Compass Status

V – Valid

O – Override F - Failed

3 – Compass Heading

Compass Heading after Compass has been read.

Approximate Headings: North 354

East 87 South 176 West 265

Compass Accuracy Readings

Tests the compass’ heading and accuracy by rotating the antenna at 90

intervals and comparing the compass readings with the actual antenna’s

movement.

CC1

CC2

Contains information pertaining to the iNetVu ® 7000 Controller hardware version, Controller ID, firmware version, boot loader version, Signal

Threshold, MAC address and configuration ID.

DVB_D

Contains information pertaining to the type of DVB Module in use.

DVB_P

Contains information pertaining to the DVB lock status, as well as the real-time DVB data such as type, modulation, frequency, code rate, and symbol rate.

CC1 CC2 DVB_D DVB_P MOD SYS1 ERR

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i. Antenna will center itself; move to the proper Elevation for reading the compass, then read

the compass heading.

ii. Antenna will rotate 90 to each of the following positions and read the compass at each: 0,

90, 180, -90, and 0.

iii. iNetVu® Mobile Software will compare the compass heading values read at each position,

and determine if they differ by approximately 90.

iv. The Compass Check will display a message regarding the accuracy of the compass with a

“PASS” or “FAIL”.

4 - AZ Search Window Status (value displayed but not used)

7.6.5.6. A_ACP

Initiates an automatic cross-pol test.

7.6.5.7. M_ACP

Initiates a Manual cross-pol test.

7.6.5.8. S_ACP

Stops the cross-pol testing instantly.

7.6.6. INFO

Displays information regarding the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller’s firmware and software versions installed, the Mobile Platform it is configured to, and also any Error Codes detected.

Fig. 57: “INFO” (Information) Display

MOD

Contains information pertaining to the modem ID, serial number, and version.

SYS1

Contains information pertaining to the Platform Type, Serial Number.

ERR

Contains information pertaining to the error code if an error occurs.

ID: 2014 SQ_T: 31 H:0 FBV: 7.5.8.0—7.6.1.0

3 4

MA:00-40-05-56-3F-C8 CONF_ID:75

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7.6.6.1. CC1

This branch menu displays the controller ID (serial number), Hardware Version, Firmware, and Boot loader Version

Fig. 58: “CC1” (Controller Info 1) Display

1 – Controller ID Number

The iNetVu® Controller Serial Number is located on the base of the controller. The ID displays the last 4 or 5 digits of the Serial Number.

2 – Signal Quality Threshold

Minimum SNR Value required for the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller to validate signal.

3 – 7000 Series Controller Board Hardware Type Version

4 – 7000 Series Controller Firmware and Boot loader version

The firmware version is to the left of the dash (i.e. 7.5.8.0 - 7.6.1.0), and the boot loader version is

to the right of the dash (i.e. 7.5.8.0 - 7.6.1.0).

7.6.6.2. CC2

This branch menu displays the controller MAC address and Configuration ID.

Fig. 59: “CC2” (Controller Info) Display

DVB-S2 (EA) – 0X3C

SN: 3863 S: 2 A:D V: 6.0.9.0

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1 – iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller MAC address

2 – iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller Configuration ID (for internal use).

7.6.6.3. DVB_D

This branch menu displays the controller DVB Module Type and ID.

Fig. 60: “DVB” (DVB Module) Display

1 – The DVB Module (Tuner) and ID currently embedded into the iNetVu® 7000 Series Controller.

7.6.6.4. DVB_P

This menu displays the real time DVB module information. If there is no lock on DVB, it will simply indicate “No Lock”, otherwise it will display real time DVB information such as DVB type, modulation, code rate (if applicable), symbol rate, and frequency.

7.6.6.5. MOD

This branch menu displays the VSAT Modems ID, Serial Number, and software version number if proper controller/modem communication is established.

Fig. 61: “MOD” (Modem) Display

1 – VSAT Modem Serial number

2 – Modem Status

1 - Modem Initializing Status 2 - Modem Normal Status 16 - ACP in progress

3 – Satellite Modem’s Model and Firmware Version

Error INFO

A12B--1234 R:15754

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4 – Auto ACP Status (Hughes modems only)

7.6.6.6. SYS1

1 – Indicates platform type and serial number.

2 – Data recording information(C-COM internal use)

7.6.6.7. ERR

This branch menu displays the error code if an error occurs. The top line represents the latest error; the bottom line will represent any previous errors.

Fig. 62: “ERR” (ERROR) Display

1 – iNetVu® Error code display

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8. iNetVu® 7000 Series Software

The iNetVu® Mobile Software plays an integral role in connecting you and iNetVu® Mobile System. The new addition of the iNetVu Setup Wizard will guide first time users and users that are already familiar with the software application to configure the system upon first launch. This new feature allows the user to configure the system upon launching the application with guided information and tips. The iNetVu software has the ability to communicate with the satellite modem and iNetVu controller automatically finding and locking onto a satellite; stowing the antenna when use of system is completed. The user has the option to search for satellite using the following methods, DVB search; RF search and Beacon receiver with the highest precision. Existing features such as the ability to configure and save 5 satellites with 5 different Beacon settings. The user can also monitor real-time system parameters such as Signal Strength, GPS Coordinates, motor currents, as well as allowing the user the capability of manually moving the antenna and performing any maintenance tests and calibration tasks. The user has a choice of languages, currently English, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese, Russian, Spanish and newly added Swedish to select from on the fly. Application windows can be resized on your screen or run in full screen mode given the user the optimized viewing.

8.1. Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard has been implemented to aid first time users in configuring their system after the software has been installed. A Pop-up window will show at first launch allowing the user to use the Setup Wizard (select Yes) or to bypass it (select No) and use it at a later time. Selecting “Cancel” will exit the Setup Wizard. This window will show every time the iNetVuMobile7000 software is executed, select “Do not show this message again” to allow software to go straight to the Controls Window when the software is launched. The Wizard can be launched at any time as it will be added as a menu option. See appendix for complete instructional steps on using the Setup Wizard.

Improper use of iNetVu Controls menu can render the iNetVu® Mobile System inoperable and may be in violation of FCC regulations. The user can halt any operation at any time by clicking STOP button located in the Automatic Controls or on the Controller front panel.

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The Wizard will check Firmware and Software versions if “Yes” is selected to validate the versions are the same and prompt the user to update the Firmware if they are different.

The wizard will automatically resume after the Firmware update has completed, follow onscreen prompts. The wizard will not continue and go back to the previous window if “No” is selected.

8.2. Navigating Menus

To navigate the iNetVu® Mobile Software, right-click the iNetVu® swirl icon located in the System Tray.

There are 7 options available:

 Controls  Maintenance  Configuration  About  Setup Wizard  Language  Exit

8.2.1. iNetVu Controls

The Controls menu allows users to monitor system parameters and manually move the antenna, as well as conduct automatic processes and functions.

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Fig. 63: Controls Window

Signal Strength

A real-time Signal Quality Factor (SQF). A value obtained from the Satellite Modem when locked onto a signal. Using a red/yellow/green color-coated system, it denotes the strength of the received signal from the current satellite.

Should the Signal Strength be lower than 29 when locked on satellite, click Find Satellite again to re-acquire the signal.

Fig. 64: Signal Strength Display

Select Satellite Find Satellite Stow Antenna Stop Operation

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Isolation Value

Denotes isolation to the current satellite transponder. This value is not an indication of signal strength when transmitting a signal. The Isolation Value will correspond to the transmit quality of an HNS system. Otherwise, this field is not applicable.

Fig. 65: Isolation Value Display

Date/Time

Current date and time as received from the GPS Antenna. Should the GPS experience any problems, the alternate source is your PC internal date and time.

Fig. 66: Date/Time Display

Automatic Control

Select Satellite

Choice of 5 Satellites that user can select from by simply clicking on the drop down arrow. Satellites 0 to 4 can be preconfigured and saved to allow user to search for desired satellite. Sat 0 is default satellite and will be the one searched on if no other is selected from the drop down list. Selected Beams will be displayed in the drop down list for some services.

Find Satellite

Automatically finds and locks onto the satellite signal by communicating with the Satellite Modem and using the GPS coordinates, the compass heading, and internal parameters of the Satellite Modem. Typically, it takes approximately 3-5 minutes to find satellite. If the Antenna is already pointed on the satellite, clicking Find Satellite will re-peak the Antenna onto the signal.

Stow Antenna

Re-centers the antenna and lowers it into the stowed position. Note: The stow command for the Fly-Away(s) moves the Platform to a home

Fig. 67: Automatic Control Buttons

Elevation UP Limit Indicator

Elevation DOWN Limit Indicator

Elevation STOW Limit Indicator

Azimuth STOW (Left/Right) Limit Indicator

Polarization STOW Limit Indicator

Elevation Angle

Azimuth Angle

Polarization Angle

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position.

Stop Operation

Halts all motor movements and disrupts all communication between iNetVu® Mobile System components.

Orbital Slot Location of Configured Satellites

The target and Reference satellites section displays the satellite longitude for each configured satellite. If no satellites are configured, the default is SAT0. The Beam and or Carrier will be displayed after the SAT 4 field.

Angle and Limit Switch Indicators

Displays real-time angles and Limit Switch status

Fig. 68: Angle and Limit Switch Indicators

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 When the Elevation STOW Limit Indicator is ON, the Elevation Angle will change

to “–90”, to denote that the iNetVu® Mobile Platform is now stowed. It will remain “-90” until the indicator turns OFF.

 For iNetVu® 1200/1500/1800 KU Mobile Platforms, the Polarization Stow

Indicator will ALWAYS be ON.

 981 and 1201 Ku systems will stow the Polarizer on the same side that the PL

target angle was last positioned at. 981 will stow at ±50 degrees from the center. 1201 will stow at ±90 from the center.

 The ACFLY-1200 (Airline Checkable) will display L for AZ Left limit, R for AZ

Right limit and ST for AZ Stow.

 The 981 and 1201 KU Drive-away Platforms will display “AW” at the +/-180˚ ±5

degree limits.

 A YELLOW colour “STF” will appear if a Limit Switch has been disabled in the

Maintenance Menu (Ka-75V, Ka-98H, Ka-98G and Ka-98V Ka platforms).

 LHCP or RHCP will display in the PL Angle field for 3rd axis polarization to

indicate right hand or left polarizer position (Ka-98G third axis).

 If the Polarization is disabled (for circular signal frequency bands such as Ka-

Band or X-Band) the Polarization Stow Switch must be closed and may display “DDD”.

Manual Movement

Elevation Up / Elevation Down

Azimuth Left/ Azimuth Right

Polarization Counter-Clockwise / Polarization Clockwise

Using the Duration and Speed parameters, the Manual Movement Buttons allow you to move the antenna in six (6) directions. For the correct point of reference for the directional movements, you must be facing the Mobile Platform’s Reflector.

Face Reflector this direction for correct Azimuth and Polarization Orientation

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Fig. 69: Orientation Reference for Azimuth and Polarization

Enable/Disable Transmitter

Automatically Enables or Disables the Transmission process. Background will turn grey when transmitter is disabled and green when the transmitter is

enabled.

Enable/Disable ACP

Enables or Disables the ACP (Automatic Cross-Pol Testing), and Manual Cross-Pol Testing.

Fig. 70: ACP Option Selection

To Enable ACP, select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” from the ACP drop down list and click on the ‘Enable/Disable ACP’ Button to initiate.

To Stop ACP testing, select “STOP” from the ACP drop down list, and click on

the Enable/Disable ACP Button to initiate.

Deploy Antenna

Automatically moves antenna to the manually entered Elevation, Azimuth and Polarization angles.

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Fig. 71: Deploy Antenna Input Values

Quick Deploy

Automatically moves antenna to the manually entered Elevation, Azimuth and Polarization angles without first moving to 30˚ on Elevation. This process moves to the set angles without the extra angle tuning that occurs with the

Deploy Antenna button.

Duration Length of time of Manual Movement using increments of 30ms

Speed

Motor Speed of Manual Movement

3 = Slowest, 9 = Highest

Fig. 72: Duration and Speed Input for Manual Movements

DVB Signal (0-255)

DVB Signal received from the DVB Tuner. A “U” next to the value indicates an “unlocked” status. An “L” next to the DVB value indicates locked signal.

Beacon Signal (0-100)

If the optional beacon receiver is used, the Beacon Signal will appear in this area along with the power density received from the satellite. This will only appear when a lock status occurs which is indicated by an “L” next to the beacon signal value.

RF Signal (30-120)

Displays the real time RF Signal throughout the acquisition process. A value of 30 that is flashing Red and or Yellow indicates the LNB is not being powered sufficiently, or there is an issue with the coax cable connection. Some Ka services will display 70 if threshold is overridden (i.e. Tooway & SurfBeam2).

RF Threshold (30-75)

Used in RF mode search for determining proper satellite frequency. This can be

Target Elevation Angle

Target Antenna Azimuth Angle

Target Real Azimuth Angle

Target Polarization Angle

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configured and viewed on the Configuration screen.

Antenna Latitude/Longitude

GPS Coordinates acquired from the GPS Antenna or manually overridden values.

EL Motor Current

Current drawn for Elevation Motor (in Milliamps mA)

AZ Motor Current

Current drawn for Azimuth Motor (in Milliamps mA)

PL Motor Current Current drawn for Polarization Motor (in Milliamps mA)

Target Satellite parameters

Fig. 73: Satellite Target Angles

Target Elevation (Target EL)

Calculated Elevation Angle that the Antenna must point in order to locate the desired Satellite.

Target Real Azimuth (Target AZ) Calculated Azimuth Angle that the Antenna must point in order to locate the desired Satellite in reference to True North.

Target Antenna Azimuth (System Ref. AZ)

Calculated Azimuth Angle that the Antenna must point in order to locate the desired Satellite in reference to the Mobile Platform’s center position.

This end faces South

This end is the reference for Vehicle

Orientation, this end faces North

This end faces South

North - 354 N West - 265 South - 176 East - 87 W E

This end faces North

(Front of Vehicle)

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Target Polarization (Target PL)

Calculated Polarization Angle that the Antenna must be in order to find the desired Satellite.

Compass Heading

Orientation of the Mobile Platform.

This value is only read during the Find Satellite, Check Compass, and Calibrate Compass processes.

Fig. 74: Compass Orientation and Approximate Values

System Status Satellite Modem Status GPS Status

Controller Status Motor Status Antenna Sensor Status

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Message Panel Displays real-time status updates, system messages, and error codes.

Fig. 75: Message Panel

Status Panel

The Status Panel describes system operations that are either imminent, taking place, or the current status of that component. The Status Panel is located at the bottom of the Basic Controls and Advanced Controls menus, and has a set of four and six message blocks, respectively.

Fig. 76: Advanced Controls - Status Panel

The indicators notify the user of any actions taking place with a combination of colorcoded messages.

 Solid “GREEN” messages indicate a stable and normal condition for that

component.

 Flashing or solid “LIGHT BLUE” messages indicate a change in status occurring

that the user should be aware of.

 Flashing “RED” and “YELLOW” messages indicates a problem with that

component.

Should the entire Status Panel flash “RED” and or “YELLOW”, a communication failure between the PC and the iNetVu® Controller has occurred. Ensure that the Controller is powered, and that all USB drivers and cables (USB, LAN or Serial) are installed properly.

System Status

Displays current system environment

 System Idle

No operations are currently being performed.

 ACP Testing

ACP Testing is being performed.

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 Skew Adjusting

Polarization adjustment to adjust the polarization axis for any vehicle inclination. The Azimuth Axis will rotate 90º on both sides of the peaked azimuth angle, then return to the satellite position, and adjust the polarization axes to compensate for any recognized mount inclination.

 Manual Operation

Manually controlled movement via Controls menu has been detected.

 Mount Testing

System test or demo being performed via System Test and Demo menu.

 Peaking on Satellite

System makes minor adjustments in positioning in order to receive optimal Signal Strength.

 AZ Calibration

Azimuth Calibration is being performed.

 PL Calibration

Polarization Calibration is being performed.

 CP Calibration

Compass Calibration is being performed.

 Positioning

An automatic movement command has been initiated (i.e. Find Satellite or Deploy Antenna) and the antenna is moving into the designated position.

 Searching Satellite

Antenna is performing a search pattern to locate the satellite.

 Stowing Antenna

Antenna is being stowed.

 Unknown Status

Satellite Modem Communication Status

Indicates the Transmitter status and displays any issues in communication with the Satellite Modem

 Modem TX Enabled

Indicates that the transmitter has been enabled.

 Modem TX Disabled

Indicates that the transmitter has not been enabled.

 No Modem Communication

The controller is trying to establish communication with the modem and or No power is applied to the modem.

GPS Status

Displays condition of the GPS signal

 GPS Normal

GPS signal is being received from the GPS Antenna.

 GPS Failed

GPS signal is not being received from the GPS Antenna.

 GPS Override

GPS coordinates have been manually overridden from the Maintenance menu.

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Controller Status

Displays communication status between the PC and the iNetVu® Controller

 Controller Normal

Indicates normal communication status between the Controller and the PC

 Controller Failed

A failure in communication between the Controller and the PC has been detected.

Motor Status

Displays the movement of the 3-axis motors: Elevation, Azimuth, and Polarization

 EL Moving UP / DN

Elevation Motor is moving in the respective direction (UP = Up, DN = Down)

 AZ Moving Left / Right

Azimuth Motor is moving in the respective direction

 PL Moving CCW / CW

Polarization Motor is moving in the respective direction (CCW = Counter Clock-Wise, CW = Clock-Wise)

 Motor Unknown

Motor Status cannot be detected.

Antenna Status

Displays any relevant information regarding the Limit Switches, Potentiometers and/or Inclinometers.

 Antenna Normal

Limit Switches are ON/OFF in the correct relation to the Elevation, Azimuth and Polarization Angles.

 Sensor Error

This status is an indication of problem with cabling or hardware and/or controller setup. Stop and troubleshoot before proceeding.

 Antenna Unknown

Mobile Platform cannot be found. Ensure that the iNetVu® Controller is functioning and that all cables are connected should this indicator appear.

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8.2.2. Maintenance

The Maintenance menu has been re-organized to allow the configurable parameters to exist together on the same window. The Maintenance allows users to configure the communication between the controller and platform type, as well as various system parameters for optimal performance. Separate tabs have been added to isolate the 3 axis as well as GPS and Compass for easier configuration. The Maintenance menu allows users to conduct maintenance tests/processes, override parameters, and troubleshoot.

Note: It is recommended to power cycle the controller after firmware upgrades or configuration changes have been saved. Recycling Controller power will confirm and validate settings to ensure correct values are propagated and displayed on all screens, this is important especially for Ka platforms.

Click SAVE ALL when any modifications are made, and before power recycling the controller to ensure data will be saved on controller side.

Fig. 77: iNetVu® 7000 Maintenance Window

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8.2.2.1. Platform Parameters

Fig. 78: Maintenance Platform Parameters

Type

The user is capable of configuring the platform in use.

A0750A - iNetVu® A750A (.75m) Mobile Platform (Ku Band) A0755A - iNetVu® A0755A - New Gen Drive-Away (Ka Band circular) A0980A - iNetVu® A980A (.98m) Mobile Platform (Ku Band) A0981A - iNetVu® A981A (.98m) New Gen Drive-Away Platform (Ku Band) A0985A - iNetVu® .98m New Gen Drive-Away (2 Axis Ka Band circular)

 Ka-98G (Skyware Global Feed boom)  Ka-98H (HNS Feed boom)  Ka-98V (Viasat Feed boom)

A0985B - iNetVu® .98m New Gen Drive-Away (3 Axis Ka Band circular)

 Ka-98G (Skyware Global Feed boom)  Ka-98H (Spaceway Transceiver)

A0987A - iNetVu® .98m New Gen Drive-Away w/SMC Reflector (2 Axis Ka Band)

A1200B/C - iNetVu® A1200B/C (1.2m) Mobile Platform (Ku Band) A1200P - iNetVu® A1200P (1.2m) Flyaway Platform (Ku Band) A1200Q - iNetVu® A1200Q (1.2m) Flyaway Platform (Ku Band) A1201A - iNetVu® A1201A (1.2m) New Gen Drive-Away Platform (Ku Band) A1210A - iNetVu

A0120A - iNetVu

A0121A - iNetVu A0125A - iNetVu A1500A - iNetVu® A1500A Mobile Platform (Ku Band) A1500B/E - iNetVu® A1500B Mobile Platform (Standard C Band Linear/INSAT) A1500C - iNetVu® A1500C Mobile Platform (C Band Circular) A1800A - iNetVu® A1800A Mobile Platform (Ku Band) A1800B/E - iNetVu® A1800B Mobile Platform (C Band Standard Linear/INSAT) A1800C - iNetVu® A1800C Mobile Platform (C Band Circular) A0180A - iNetVu® A0180A - 1.8 Fixed Motorized (Ku Band) A0180B/E - iNetVu® A0180B/E - 1.8 Fixed Motorized (Standard C Linear/INSAT) A0180C - iNetVu A0180D - iNetVu A1801A - iNetVu A1801B/E - iNetVu A1801C - iNetVu A1810A - iNetVu A1810B/E - iNetVu A1810C - iNetVu

A1210A Airline Checkable Carbon Fibre Reflector (Ku Band)

A0120A – 1.2 Fixed Motorized (Ku Band)

A0121A – 1.2 New Gen Fixed Motorized (Ku Band)

A0125A – 1.2 New Gen Fixed Motorized (Ka Band)

A0180C - 1.8 Fixed Motorized (C Band Circular)

A0180D - 1.8 Fixed Motorized (X Band Circular)

A1801A - 1.8 Drive-Away (Ku Band)

A1801B - 1.8 Drive-Away (C Band Standard Linear/INSAT)

A1801C - 1.8 Drive-Away (C Band Circular)

A1810A - 1.8 Flyaway (Ku Band)

A1810B/E - 1.8 Flyaway (C Band Standard Linear/INSAT)

A1810C - 1.8 Flyaway (C Band Circular)

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Platform Serial Number

The user will be required to enter the last four or five-digits of the platform serial number located next to the connector plate on the iNetVu® Mobile Platform.

Fig. 79: Platform Identification

Platform Hardware Version

This field identifies hardware changes in the New Generation platform types.

PL (Skew) Offset for OMT

This field allows the user to place a fixed offset for the target polarization angle.

This value could make up for any noticeable mechanical offsets in the polarization assembly of the iNetVu platform between -5º to +5º.

e.g. 1) Calculated Target Polarization Angle = 10º TX_O = +3º The iNetVu system will position @ 7º when pointing

e.g. 2) Calculated Target Polarization Angle = 10º TX_O = -3º The iNetVu system will position @ 13º when pointing

8.2.2.2. GPS and Compass

Fig. 80: Maintenance – GPS Parameters

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GPS Override Checkbox

Enables the GPS coordinates to be manually overridden. This should only be enabled in the event that the GPS Antenna is malfunctioning and the user has a reliable, alternate source for coordinates. If this box is checked, the GPS coordinates should be manually entered in the ‘GPS Latitude’, and the ‘GPS Longitude’ fields described.

**Note: If you have overridden the GPS coordinates, they will have to be updated if

the Mobile Platform has moved to a new location since the overridden values will no longer be accurate.

Warning: Overriding the GPS prevents the movement protection feature from

working properly, and will not stow the antenna if vehicle drives off, as neither speed nor GPS relocation can be detected. Moving vehicle speed must reach min 5km/h plus Elevation angle change of 2 degrees or more with GPS coordinates change in order for the movement protection feature to trigger.

GPS Latitude

This field represents the Latitudinal GPS coordinates of the iNetVu® system.

GPS Longitude

This field represents the Longitudinal GPS coordinates of the iNetVu® system.

Fig. 81: Maintenance – Compass Parameters

Compass Reading Elevation Angle

Number of degrees that the Antenna requires to be elevated to ensure that the compass is level and is able to acquire an accurate compass reading.

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Disable Auto Calibrate Compass Offset

If this option is unchecked the following will take place. Auto Calibration on compass occurs when the angle difference of 20 degrees or more is detected between AZ angle and System AZ Ref when the system finishes the satellite search routine and locks on signal. A compass offset value is than automatically entered and is used the next time a Find Satellite command is triggered. When this option is checked, it will NOT Auto Calibrate the compass offset.

Tips and Recommendations

Compass Issues?

If you are in an area where there is magnetic interference or the compass readings are incorrect, it is recommended to run “Calibrate Compass or Restore CP” function. The routines may require to be run multiple times to achieve acceptable angle readings. Contact C-COM SUPPORT for more information.

Manual Compass Calibration

Performs a three point calibration. This is a manual calibration process, where the platform will be moved to 0, 90 and 180 degrees. The Manual CP Cal button will be depressed at each angle before moving to the next position.

Restore Compass

Restores the compass to its factory calibrated state.

Calibrate Compass

Automatically calibrates compass.

i. The mount and or mobile platform vehicle must be pointed North

(vehicle front windshield). The software will present a pop-up to confirm this orientation prior to proceeding with the calibration. Refer to Fig.86 for orientation.

ii. Ensure that there are no metallic objects that could interfere with

the Compass, and that the Mobile Platform is on level surroundings.

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iii. Orient the Mobile Platform as depicted in any of the orientation

figures within this manual. It is recommended that you use an external compass to be as accurate with the orientation as possible.

iv. The Antenna will now rotate in 90 intervals and attempt to

calibrate the compass.

v. A message prompt will appear to notify you whether the Compass

Calibration has been completed successfully or not.

Check CP

Tests the compass’ heading and accuracy by rotating the antenna at 90

intervals and comparing the compass readings with the actual antenna’s movement.

i. The mount and or Mobile Platform Vehicle must be pointed North

(Vehicle front windshield). The software will have a pop-up to confirm this orientation prior to proceeding with the calibration. Refer to Fig.85 for orientation.

ii. Antenna will center itself; move to the proper Elevation for reading

the compass, then read the compass heading.

iii. Antenna will rotate 90 to each of the following positions and read

the compass at each: 0, 90, 180, -90, 0

iv. iNetVu® Mobile Software will compare the compass heading

values read at each position, and determine if they differ by approximately 90.

v. The Compass Check will display a message regarding the

accuracy of the compass.

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8.2.2.3. Elevation Parameters

The Elevation menu allows for the configuration of the elevation axis. Options include the elevation offset, as well as the axis limit functionality, slow speed setting and current limits for slow speeds. The re-organization of the search parameters prompted some fields to be moved under the axis tabs.

Fig. 82: Maintenance - Elevation Parameters

The inclinometer used to read the elevation angle will compensate for an incline up to +/15º. For example if a user is on a 10º slope and the system is searching along the azimuth, if the elevation reading changes due to a horizontal incline, the elevation will adjust to maintain the correct elevation angle while searching along the azimuth Offset.

The Elevation Offset is specific to each type of platform. It is the number of degrees at

which the iNetVu® Mobile Software will offset the reading from the Inclinometer in order to produce an accurate (+/- 2°) Elevation Angle.

Slow Speed

The iNetVu® software basis the default elevation motor slow speed on the platform size and type. See Appendix 1 for details. The user may change this value, however changing such value could result in difficulty accessing satellite acquisition.

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