Intellian T80 Installing

t80 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Package

Antenna Unit
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
Installation Kit

Planning the Installation

Selection of Antenna Installation Site
System Cables
Power Requirement
Tools Required for Installation

Antenna Installation

Unpacking the t80 Package Box
Antenna Dimensions
Antenna Mounting Templates
Installing the System Cables
Mounting the Radome
RF Cable Connections
Position the Radome

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Package

The Intellian t80 consist of two major units, an antenna unit and an antenna control
unit (ACU).

Antenna Unit

The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The
pedestal consists of the satellite antenna main dish and sub-reector module with
a LNB module mounted on a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna
pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment.

Front panel

Rear panel

ACU (Antenna Control Unit)

Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the
various settings of the antenna. Additionally, VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
allows you to operate the ACU in the dark.

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Installation Kit

Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.

Antenna Q’ty Description Size Remark

5

5

5

10

Hex. Bolt M12 x 60L

Flat Washer M12

Antenna-Deck

Spring Washer M12

Hex. Nut M12

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ACU Q’ty Description Size Remark

5

10

5

Self-Tapping
Screw

Flat Head Screw M3 x 8L

Sems Bolt M3 x 12L

ø 4 x 16

Table Mount

Bracket

Rack Mount

Bracket ACU

Table Mount

Bracket ACU

Other Components

Image Q’ty Description Size Remark

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1

2 Table - ACU-Table

2 1 RG6 Cable 30m ANT - ACU RF Cable

3 1 RG6 Cable 3m ACU - IRD Cable

4 1

5 1 PC Serial Cable 1.8m ACU to PC

6 1

ACU

Bracket

AC Power Cable

Rack - ACU-19inch Rack

(CEE 7/7)

USB Cable

(A-A/M-M)

1.5m ACU Power

1.8m ACU to PC

7 1

8 1

9 1

10 2

11 2 Rubber Gland RG6 RG6 Cable-Antenna

Synchro

Connector

Step by Step

Connector

NMEA Out
Connector

Gyro NMEA / GPS

NMEA In

Connector

AK950-5 ACU (Synchro)

AK950-4 ACU (Step-by-Step)

AK950-3 ACU (NMEA Out)

AK950-2

ACU (Gyro NMEA / GPS

NMEA In Connector)

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12 5

Hex Socket

Head Cap

M6x40L Radome (Top-Bottom)

13 5 Dome Washer M6 Radome (Top-Bottom)

14 1 Installation CD - -

15 1 User Manual - -

16 1

Mounting

Template

- -

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Planning the Installation

Selection of Antenna Installation Site

Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum
performance of the antenna.

The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of
the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15 degrees above the
antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from tracking the satellite signal
(Refer to the drawing).

Do not install the antenna near by the radar especially on the same plane as their
energy levels may overload the antenna front-end circuits. It is recommended to
position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2m) above or below the level of the radar and
minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) away from the high power short wave radars.

Elevation Limit

of Obstacles

The mounting platform should be rigid enough and not subjected to excessive
vibration. The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center
of the vessel. For optimal performance of the antenna, it is not recommended to
install at any corner of the vessel, where the movement of the vessel is the greatest.
Install the bottom of the antenna parallel to the surface of the sea and x tightly to
the structure of the vessel.

When setting the antenna down, be careful not to damage the RF connector. Striking
the connectors on the bottom directly will damage the connector.

15°

Antenna Unit Obstacle

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t80 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System

System Cables

Before installing the system cables, you need to take the following points into
consideration.

1. All cables need to be well clamped and protected from physical damage and
exposure to heat and humidity.

2. Cable with a tight bend radius is not allowed.

3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight
gland or swan neck tube should be used.

RF Cable (Customer Furnished)

Due to the voltage losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian
recommends the following 75 ohm coax cable types for standard system
installations. For cables that run longer than 100 meters, please consult Intellian
Technologies.

Run Length Coax Type

Up to 35 meters RG6 or LMR-300-75

Up to 60 meters RG11 or LMR-400-75

Up to 100 meters LMR-600-75

Gyro Compass / GPS Interface Cable (Customer Furnished)

Multi-conductor, Shielded

2 conductors for NMEA

Power Requirement

Intellian t80 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 110-220 V AC.

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Tools required for Installation

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

11 mm Spanner

Flat Head

Screwdriver (Min. 5mm)

13 mm Spanner

19 mm Spanner5 mm Allen/Hex key

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t80 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System

Antenna Installation

Unpacking the t80 Package Box

Step 1.

Remove the top panel.

Step 2.

Remove ACU box and installation kit box.

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Step 3.

Remove the 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.

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Step 4.

Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints
(3 xing brackets mounted to the antenna pedestal and the azimuth axis).

M6 Dome Washer

M6 Hex Wrench Bolt

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Radome Dimensions

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Dimensions

The method of installation and mounting of antenna may vary with vessel design
but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a
secure and effective installation. Conrm the height and diameter of the antenna
before installing it.

114 cm (44.9")

113 cm (44.5" )

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30.4cm (12”)

30.4 cm (12")

Antenna Mounting Templates

The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram
below.

Bow direction

Radome Bottom

24.75 cm (9.74")

24.75 cm (9.74")

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52 cm (20.5”)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

24.75cm(9.74")

24.75cm(9.74")

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t80 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System

Installing the System Cables

The cables must be routed from the antenna through the deck and through various
space on the ship to the antenna control unit. When pulling the cables in place,
avoid sharp bends, kinking, and the use of excessive force.

Shrinkage Guide

Rubber Gland

Mounting the Radome

Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Makesure to use the Intellian
supplied blots from the accessory box when you mount the radome.

Antenna Unit

M12 Hex. Bolt

M12 Flat Washer

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Deck

M12 Flat Washer

M12 Spring Washer

M12 Hex Nut

19 mm Wrench

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

RF Cable Connections

Before installing the RF cable, ensure that the RF cable labeled with RF1 has to be
connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch box.
Connect the four RF cables to the RF connectors using an 11mm spanner. Ensure
that the power switch is off during the installation period. When all the hardware
and cables have been installed, turn on the power switch. Use RG11 rubber gland
if you’re using RG11 cable instead of RG6 cable.

RF 1 Cable

RF 2 Cable

RF 3 Cable

RF 4 Cable

Spare

Power Switch

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Reinstall the top radome.

M6 Dome Washer

M6 Hex Wrench Bolt

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Recommended size of the

support pedestal

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Position the Radome

The radome should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as closely as
possible to the ship’s centerline.

Base Panel

Min 0.8cm(0.3”)

Max 1.2cm(0.5”)

Supporting Pole

Appr Ø25.4cm(10”)

Base Panel

Min 120cm(47”)

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