Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System
v60G
Installation and Operation Manual
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INDEX
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INDEX
CERTIFICATIONS 6
INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction to the Intellian v60G 10
Features of the Intellian v60G 11
System Conguration 12
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 13
System Package 14
Planning the Installation 18
Antenna Installation 22
INSTALLING THE ACU 35
Mounting the ACU 36
Ship Gyrocompass Connection 38
PC to ACU Communication Setup 41
Wi-Fi Connection 43
OPERATING THE ACU 47
Introduction 48
Normal Mode 49
Setup Mode 53
Installation Settings 54
Antenna Settings 57
Satellite Settings 68
System Settings 75
ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 83
Introduction to Aptus
®
84
Software Installation 85
PC to ACU Communication Setup 86
Toolbar Menus 89
System Property Status Dashboard 92
Work View Tabs 96
APTUS WEB 113
Introduction 114
Main Page 115
Antenna Settings 119
Firmware & Conguration 127
Administration 134
WARRANTY 143
APPENDIX 144
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 148
ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATION 149
CERTIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Intellian v60G
Features of the Intellian v60G
System Conguration
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction to Intellian v60G
Intellian v60G is a 60cm (23.6”) Ku-band 3-axis stabilized maritime VSAT antenna
system. The fully integrated v60G acquires and locks onto the satellite without
requiring any extra conguration or a separate input from the ship’s gyro-compass,
thanks to Intellian’s next generation satellite search algorithm.
The v60G has an unlimited azimuth range for continuous tracking without
unwrapping the cables in the antenna. The wide elevation range from -10º to 100º
enables the v60G to have seamless signal reception while the vessel is traveling
near the Equator or polar regions. The Intellian v60G eliminates extra cables from
the ACU to the antenna by combining the 48v BUC power into the RF cable. Saving
installation time and reducing cable runs.
The v60G is an intelligent choice for vessels requiring broadband access at sea with
a quick, easy, hassle free installation and operation. With the easiest installation
design and most user-friendly interface you can nd the v60G guarantees that you
will have a whole new broadband experience at sea.
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Features of Intellian v60G
Enjoy always-on broadband connection at sea
Intellian v60G is the most modern communication system that offers a highspeed and always-on broadband connection at sea, where the atmospheric and
environmental conditions are often harsh.
Combined BUC power and TX signal
The v60G offers a single cable solution that supplies 48V DC power and the TX
signal together from its control unit via one RF cable. In general, most of the antenna
systems require a separate cable to supply an additional 48V DC power to the 8W
BUC. However, it could be very costly and complicated to install an extra cable on
the vessel. Intellian makes it simple to install or retrot.
Gyro-free satellite search capability
Intellian’s new generation gyro-free satellite search function enables the v60G to
acquire and lock onto the satellite without requiring a separate input from the ship’s
gyrocompass.
Wide elevation range
The v60G has a wide elevation range from -10° to 100°, respectively which offer
seamless signal reception while the vessel is traveling near the Equator or polar
regions.
Dedicated Management Ethernet Port
The Management Ethernet Port on the front of the ACU enables direct and simple
network connection between a PC and the ACU. The Management Port supports
DHCP network connection by default, allowing automatic IP conguration and
quick access to Intellian's remote management solution, the Aptus Web software.
Wireless Connectivity and Aptus Mobile
The built-in Wi-Fi enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected and can be turned
on or off. Any kind of wireless devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones can
be used to connect to the ACU and monitor, control and change the settings of the
system wirelessly. An Intellian Aptus Mobile App is available for download to access
to the ACU via Wi-Fi and operate the antenna from iPhone, iPad or other network
devices.
Intellian Network Device Monitoring
Connection between the Intellian LAN port on the ACU to other Intellian antenna
systems enables real time monitoring and control of the connected systems from
the v60G. This function provides an integrated control of multiple devices by a
single log-in to the Intellian Aptus Web software.
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System Conguration
For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to
be connected with all of the provided components properly, as shown in the gure
below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, ship’s gyrocompass, and Intellian
Dual VSAT Mediator are required.
Basic System
Configuration
(8W BUC)
RS232 & RS422 Ethernet USBRS232ACU1 ACU2Console
NMEA
Heading
+ -
ANT1 ANT2 MODEM
RX MODEM Interface ACU Interface PC Interface
ANT1 ANT2 MODEM
TX
Satellite Modem
(Not supplied)
Antenna Control Unit
Modem
Interface
BUC
Interface
PC
InterfaceModem Rx
Modem Tx
Antenna Tx +
8W BUC Power (+48V)
NMEA
Antenna RX
AntennaTxAntenna
Rx
AntennaTxAntenna
Rx
AC 100 ~ 240V
(50~60Hz)
Ship’s Gyrocompass
(Not supplied)
Antenna
Unit 1
Antenna
Unit 2
AC 100 ~ 240V (50~60Hz)
Satellite Modem
Antenna
Control Unit 2
Antenna
Control Unit 1
Mediator
Ship’s
Gyrocompass
(Not supplied)
TX RX Interface
PC
PC
Dual System
Configuration
(8W BUC)
CAUTION: Please ensure that the TX and RX cables are correctly terminated in the
power box inside the radome and on the ACU. Failure to connect these correctly will
cause system damage. Do not switch cables. BUC power should be also set to OFF
from the modem when you connect to an 8W BUC.
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
System Package
Antenna Unit
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
Installation Kit
Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Congure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones
System Cables
Power Requirement
Tools Required for Installation
Antenna Installation
Unpacking the Wooden Crate
Antenna Dimensions
Antenna Mounting Templates
Installing the system cables
Mounting the Radome
RF Cable Connections
Position the Radome
Mast design recommendation
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System Package
The package of the Intellian v60G consists of antenna unit, ACU and installation kit
box.
Antenna unit
ACU
Installation kit box
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Antenna Unit
The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly. The
pedestal consists of a satellite antenna main dish with RF components mounted on
a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly from the
severe marine environment.
Antenna Unit
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ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
ACU provides power to the antenna and Block Up Converter (BUC). The digital
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in
the dark.
The functions of the ACU are as follows:
• System startup
• Setting the satellite
• Editing satellite information
• Setting the antenna parameter
• Setting the antenna manual search
• Setting the LNB local frequency
• Setting radiation hazard or blockage zone
• Setting modem connections
• Setting GPS and Gyrocompass
• Display power status
• Performing diagnostic tests
• Backup and restore the system settings
• Set up the interface with a PC
• Supports Wi-Fi ACU operation
• Recording antenna activities and rmware upgrade through USB
• Built-in web-based remote control management
• Front panel Management Ethernet port
Antenna Control Unit
Front panel
Rear panel
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Installation Kit
Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.
Other Components
ACU box
Description Q'ty Size Remarks
Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 1 43.1 x 38 x 4.4cm Antenna Control Unit
User Manual 1
RF Hazard Sticker 1 Radiation Safety Distance Label
Mounting Template 1
Wi-Fi Antenna 1 110mm
USB Flash Drive 1
Components box
Description Q'ty Size Remarks
ACU Bracket (Rack) 2 ACU-19inch Rack
ACU Bracket (Table) 2 ACU-Table
RG6 Cable 2 3m ACU to Modem
AC Power Cord (CEEE7/7) 1 1.5m ACU Power
AC Power Cord (USA) 1 1.5m ACU Power
PC Serial Cable 1 1.8m ACU to PC
USB Cable (A-A) 1 1.8m ACU to PC
Ethernet Cable (RJ45/LAN) 1 1.5m ACU to PC
iDirect Interface Cable 1 1.5m ACU to Modem
D-sub 9 pin Male Connector 2 - ACU
N to F Adaptor 2 N(Male) to F(Female) Adaptor
Hex. Bolt 5 M8 x 50L
Antenna mounting 4 Sets,
Spare 1 Set
Flat Washer 5 M8
Spring Washer 5 M8
Hex Head Wrench Bolt 5 M6 x 40L
Radome (Spare Bolts)
Spring Washer and Flat Washer 5 M6
Self-Tapping Screw 5 Ø4 x 16 Table Mount Bracket
Flat Head Screw 10 M4 x 12L Rack Mount Bracket ACU
Sems Bolt 5 M3 x 12L Table Mount Bracket ACU
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Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to ensure maximum
performance of the antenna. The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon
or satellite all around. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15º above the
center of the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from transmitting and
receiving the satellite signal.
Do not install the antenna near the radar especially on the same plane as the
microwave radar transmissions as these will overload the antenna front-end circuits.
It is recommended to position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2 m) above or below the
level of the radar and minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) away from any high power short
wave radars.
The mounting platform should be robust enough and not subject to vibration.
The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center of the
vessel. If these conditions can be only partially satised, nd the best compromised
installation site between the various considerations.
Elevation Limit
of Obstacles
15°
Antenna Unit Obstacle
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Congure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones
It is important to set up the radiation hazard or blockage zones for Intellian VSAT
communication systems. The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth and
elevation sectors to create up to ve zones where transmit power could endanger
personnel who are frequently in that area or blockage exists. Several indications are
provided ewhen the antenna is within one of these zones.
1. “BLOCK” will be displayed on the ACU screen.
2. Tracking continues as long as the signal level is greater than the predened
threshold value. When the signal level drops below the threshold value the
antenna will wait “Search Wait Time” parameter amount of time and re-target the
satellite last targeted. The antenna will continue to re-target the satellite until the
satellite is re-acquired and tracking can be resumed.
3. A transmit inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmission.
RF Hazard Precautions
The antenna is designed to be used with radiation transmit equipment manufactured
by others. Exposure to RF radiation, including exposure associated with an improper
use of the transmit equipment, may be hazardous to persons close to the above
deck unit. Ensure safety of personnel who work on the system.
During transmission, ensure to keep the minimum safety distance. The recommended
minimum safety distance to the reector on the focal line is about 15m, based on a
radiation level of 5mW/ cm2 that applies under occupational/controlled environment.
No hazard exists >10° below the antenna’s mounting plane.
Safe access from radiation hazard
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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. Cables with a tight bend radius should be avoided.
3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight
gland or swan neck tube should be used.
Power Requirement
Intellian v60G has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 100-240 V AC.
• Gyro Compass / GPS Interface Cable (Customer Supplied)
Type Multi-conductor, Shielded
Number of wires
2 conductors for NMEA 0183,
5 conductors for NMEA 2000
• RF Cable (Customer Supplied)
Due to the signal losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian
recommends the following 50ohm coax cable types for standard system
installations. For cables that run longer than 150 meters, please consult Intellian
Technologies.
Recommended
RF Cables
Coaxial Cable
Type
Attenuation in
dB/100M
Attenuation in
dB/M
Recommended
Cable Length
LMR300 30.3 0.303 35M
LMR400 19.6 0.196 60M
LMR500 15.9 0.159 80M
LMR600 12.8 0.128 100M
LMR900 8.6 0.086 150M
LMR1200 6.5 0.065 200M
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Tools Required for Installation
Power Drill
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
8 mm Spanner
11 mm Spanner
13 mm Spanner
4 mm Allen/Hex key 5 mm Allen/Hex key
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Antenna Installation
Unpacking the wooden crate of v60G
Step 1.
Remove the top panel and 8 pins from the hinges of the wooden crate.
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Step 2.
Remove ACU box and installation kit box.
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Step 3.
Remove 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.
WARNING: When lifting the antenna by using the lifting strap, ensure to disassemble
the antenna and the pallet.
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Step 4.
Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints
(bracket mounted to the antenna pedestal and tie wrap xing the azimuth axis).
M6 Flat Washer
M6 Spring Washer
M6 Hex Wrench Bolt
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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. Conrm the height and diameter of the antenna
before installing it.
Radome Dimensions
78.0 cm (30.7" )
84.5 cm (33.3")
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Antenna Mounting Templates
The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram
below.
BOW direction
30.4cm (12")
45.8cm (18")
45.8cm (18")
30.4cm (12")
4-M6 Radome
Fixed Bolt
10mm Antenna
Mounting Hole
4-Drain Hole
Ø 45.8 cm (18”)
Radome Bottom
10mm Holes
30.4 cm (12")
45.8 cm (18")
45.8 cm (18")
30.4 cm (12")
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Installing the System Cables
The cables must be routed from the antenna through the deck and through various
ship spaces to the antenna control unit. When pulling the cables in place, avoid
sharp bends, kinks, and the use of excessive force.
Cable Entry
Cable Entry Base of Radome
Mounting the Radome
Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Ensure that the center hole
of the radome base should be sealed with waterproong compound if the radome
is not mounted on the support pedestal. Ensure to use the Intellian supplied bolts
from the accessory box when you mount the radome.
Mounting the Radome
Antenna Unit
Deck
M8 Flat Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Hex Bolt
13mm Spanner
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RF Cable Connections
Ensure that the power switch is off during the installation period and all the cables
are connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch
box. Using tie wraps supplied with radome, secure the RF cables connected to the
power switch box. When all the hardware and cable have been installed, turn on
the power switch.
Power
Switch
Rotary #2
Cable Interface
Rx Tx
BUCAntenna
Rotary #1
ACU Rx
ACU Tx
Cable Connections on
Power Switch Box (8W BUC)
ACU Tx Cable
(From ACU)
Power Switch
ACU Rx Cable
(From ACU)
Rotary #2
Rx Cable
(From Antenna)
Antenna
Power Cable
(From Antenna)
BUC Power
Cable
(From Antenna)
Rotary #1
Tx Cable
(From Antenna)
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System Conguration - 4W BUC
For a 4W BUC connection, please refer to the basic system conguration below.
Basic System
Configuration
(4W BUC)
Satellite Modem
(Not supplied)
Antenna Control Unit
Modem
Interface
BUC
Interface
PC
InterfaceModem Rx
Antenna TX
NMEA
Antenna RX
AC 100 ~ 240V
(50~60Hz)
Ship’s Gyrocompass
(Not supplied)
PC
RF Cable Connections-4W BUC
Ensure that the power switch is off during the installation period and all the cables
are connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch
box. Using tie wraps supplied with radome, secure the RF cables connected to the
power switch box. When all the hardware and cable have been installed, turn on
the power switch.
Power
Switch
Rotary #2
Cable Interface
Rx Tx
BUCAntenna
Rotary #1
ACU Rx
ACU Tx
Cable Connections on
Power Switch Box (4W BUC)
ACU Tx Cable
(From Modem)
Power Switch
ACU Rx Cable
(From ACU)
Rotary #2
Rx Cable
(From Antenna)
Antenna
Power Cable
(From Antenna)
BUC Power
Cable
(From Antenna)
Rotary #1
Tx Cable
(From Antenna)
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WARNING: The elevation and cross-level motor brakes prevent dish damage while the
antenna is in power off mode. However, Intellian strongly recommends to restrain the
antenna pedestal properly while underway when power is removed from the antenna.
The normal operating condition for the v60G is to remain powered up at all times.
Reinstall the top radome.
Note: Make sure to use the Intellian supplied bolts from the accessory box when
you reinstall the top radome. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the bolt thread,
and fasten it to a torque setting of 3.5Nm.
M6 Flat Washer
M6 Spring Washer
M6 Hex Wrench Bolt
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Position the Radome
The radome should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as closely as
possible to the ship’s centerline.
Recommended size of the
support pedestal
Base Panel
Min. 0.8 cm (0.3”)
Max. 1.2 cm (0.5”)
Supporting Pole
Appr Ø25.4 cm (10”)
Min 60cm(24”)
Max 120cm(47”)
BOW
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Less than
1200mm (47”)
More than
1200mm (47”)
Deck
More than
1200mm (47”)
1200mm (47”)
Deck
Mast design recommendation
Intellian strongly recommends installing the antenna less than 1200mm (47") above the
deck. If the antenna has to be installed more than 1200mm (47") above the deck, be sure
to install it in a safe place where there is enough space to set the radome aside in case of
repair. But once again, the best place for the antenna would be less than 1200mm (47")
above the deck.
WARNING: Do not install unless you secure enough space to repair. Intellian strongly
recommends installing the antenna less than 1200mm (47") above the deck.
INSTALLING THE ACU
Mounting the ACU
19” Rack Mount Type
Table Mount Type
ACU Dimensions
Selection of ACU Installation Site
Ship Gyrocompass Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyrocompass
Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyrocompass
ACU Connector Guide
PC to ACU Communication Setup
Wi-Fi Connection
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Mounting the ACU
Intellian supplies two types of mounting methods (a) 19” Rack Mount Type and (b)
Table Mount Type to mount your ACU.
19” Rack Mount Type
- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Rack Mounting Brackets
which allow for a side 19” rack mounting conguration.
- Using the Flat Head Screw supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of
the ACU.
- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.
- Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.
Table Mount Type
- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting Brackets
which allow for a top or bottom mounting conguration.
- Using the Sems Bolt supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the
ACU.
- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.
- Using a pencil to mark the 4 hole positions (2 each side), and use the appropriate
drill bit to screw down the brackets.
- Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.
WARNING: Ensure that the cables connected to the ACU are long enough to prevent
damage when the ACU is pulled out from the rack.
19" Rack Mount Type
Table Mount Type
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INSTALLING THE ACU
Selection of ACU Installation Site
The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is:
• Dry, cool, and ventilated.
• The front panel should be easy accessible to user.
ACU Dimensions
Dimension of ACU
13 cm (5.1")
20 cm (7.9")
43.1 cm (17")
45.4 cm (17.8")
47.4 cm (18.6")
4.4 cm (1.7")
38 cm (15")
48.5 cm (19.1")
46.6 cm (18.4")
3.2 cm (1.3")
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Ship Gyrocompass Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyrocompass
The ship’s gyrocompass provides true heading input to the antenna which easily
allows the antenna to target and acquire the desired satellite. Therefore, Intellian
always recommend to connect a ship’s gyrocompass to the antenna through the
gyrocompass interface on the ACU. If the ship’s gyrocompass output is other than
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000, a purchase of an NMEA converter is required.
• NMEA 0183 Gyrocompass Interface Cable (Customer supplied)
• Connector Type: 2 conductors for NMEA 0183, Mini-C 5 pin for NMEA 2000
• NMEA heading sentence: xx HDT (4800 Baud, 8, N,1) If there is no HDT
sentence then use HDM sentence instead.
• NMEA 2000 heading PGN Number = 127250 (Vessel Heading)
Ship’s Gyro Connection
Strip the cable for 5 mm (0.2")
Do not solder the cable
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INSTALLING THE ACU
Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyrocompass
For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difcult to connect,
the Intellian Gyro-Free satellite search function will be automatically enabled to
allow the antenna to lock onto the desired satellite without requiring an external
heading input.
The table below provides an example of the Gyro-Free satellite search algorithm.
The Search 1 or Search 3 satellite search pattern will be triggered according to the
existence of heading input and the setting of the heading device.
Search 1: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth
angle in CCW(Counter Clockwise) direction until the antenna receives
the lock signal from the modem or the DVB(Digital Video Broadcasting)
transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
Search 3: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle
directly to the position calculated using the ship’s heading input and lock
onto the satellite.
Quick Setup Procedure
• Set the satellite having DVB transponder as the target satellite.
• Set “No Device” to the heading device.
• The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle in CCW
direction and lock onto the satellite signal until the antenna receives a lock signal
from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded.
• Set the heading device as NMEA Enter “Manual search” menu and press
• “Function” key to save the current settings. Intellian ACU will automatically
calculate and save the BOW offset.
• Upload the real TARGET satellite pre-congured from the library.
Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data No Device
NMEA / NMEA 2000
Ground Test
w/ Heading Data
Search 1 Search 3 Search 3
w/out Heading Data
Search 1 Search 1 Search 3
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ACU Connector Guide
• Console Port
NOTE: NMEA GPS IN/OUT Sentence: GPGLL (4800 Baud, 8, N, 1)
12345
6789
54321
9876
54321
9876
54321
9876
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 6 GPS OUT -
2 GPS OUT + 7 MODEM_SIGNAL_IN
3 MODEM_LOCK 8 MODEM_CTRL2
4 MODEM_CTRL1 (TX MUTE) 9 GPS IN -
5 GPS IN +
ACU Console Port
D-Sub 9 pin Female
D-Sub 9 pin Male connector
Supplied Component
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 - 6 -
2 RXD 7 -
3 TXD 8 -
4 - 9 -
5 GND
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 - 6 -
2 RXD + 7 RXD -
3 TXD + 8 TXD -
4 - 9 -
5 GND
D-Sub 9 pin RS232
Connector
D-Sub 9 pin connector
Supplied Component
• RS232 / 422 Connector (Modem & BUC Interface)
5
4
3
2
1
Pins
Connector Threads
5
3
4
1
2
Sockets
Connector Threads
Pin Signal
1 Shield
2 NET-S, (power supply positive, +V)
3 NET-C, (power supply common, -V)
4 NET-H, (CAN-H)
5 NET-L, (CAN-L)
Pin Signal
1 Shield
2 NET-S, (power supply positive, +V)
3 NET-C, (power supply common, -V)
4 NET-H, (CAN-H)
5 NET-L, (CAN-L)
Male Connector Female Connector
• NMEA 2000 Connector
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PC to ACU Communication Setup
You can establish data communication between a PC and the ACU using one
of the following methods.
TCP/IP Connection
Connection through Front Panel Management Port
This method is most recommended. The network is automatically congured by
DHCP without the need of additional PC IP conguration.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to the Management port
on the front of the ACU.
2. Network connection is established.
3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.
• 192.168.2.1 (Default)
Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port
This method requires separate IP conguration on a PC.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to an available LAN port
of a Switch/Hub.
2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings
and right-click on the Local Area Connection then click Properties
3. Select TCP/IPv4, then click Properties.
4. Change the network settings on a PC;
• IP: 192.168. 0.222 (Secondary: 10.10.1.2)
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)
5. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.
• Default: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)
PC
Management
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
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Serial/USB Connection
Connection through Serial Port
1. Connect a 9-pin Serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the
ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC.
2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter.
Connection through USB Port
There are two USB(USB-to-Serial) ports are available on the ACU. One is on the
front and the other is on the rear.
1. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on your PC to the USB port
on the ACU.
Serial Connection
USB Connection
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Wi-Fi Connection
1. Turning on the Wi-Fi switch
Turn on the switch on the back of the ACU, and 30 seconds after enabling the
power supply, conrm if a red light appears on the switch.
Setup Wi-Fi Connection
• Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi
• Setting up the PC (AP Mode) in order to access Wi-Fi
• Aptus Web Conrmation
Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi
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2. To manually change the network settings, click on "Use the following
IP address" and use the settings listed below.
Case #1
If iARM Module’s IP is known
The iARM module’s default IP is 192.168.1.223
PC IP : 192.168.1.222
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 192.168.1.223
Case #2
iARM Module’s IP is unknown
The iARM module’s secondary IP is 10.10.10.1
PC IP : 10.10.10.2
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 10.10.10.1
Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi
1. Setting up my computer’s wireless IP address
- Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings >
Right click on the “Local Area Connection”> Click Properties
After selecting TCP/IPv4, click on the properties menu, then select "Obtain an IP
address automatically."
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3. Connect Wi-Fi in AP mode.
After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on intellian-VSAT
(Default).
4. Enter the Network Security Key.
Key: intellian1234 (Default)
Login by entering the ID / Password listed below.
Username: intellian (Default)
Password: 12345678 (Default)
6. When you login, make sure that all the data within every page is being displayed
correctly.
5. You can conrm the logo and version data by accessing http://192.168.1.223
Aptus Web v X.XX
Login intellian / 12345678
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OPERATING THE ACUOPERATING THE ACU
Introduction
Normal Mode
Setup Mode
Installation Settings
Antenna Settings
Manual Search
Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle
Search Parameters
Setup Antenna Parameters
Setup Block Zone
Antenna Diagnostic Test
Satellite Settings
Load Satellite
Edit Satellite Information
Add Satellite Information
Check NID
System Settings
Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency
Set Location
Set Modem Port
System Management
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This section of the handbook describes how to set up your system after installation
using the ACU.
Introduction
WARNING: Please ensure that your Intellian system is ALWAYS powered ON upon
leaving the dock. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damaging mechanical
parts in the antenna and/or possibly void your warranty. Intellian strongly recommends
to restrain the antenna pedestal properly while underway when power is removed from
the antenna. The normal operating condition is to remain powered up at all times.
ACU Soft Keys
Soft key Function
MENU Enter SETUP mode
BACK
In SETUP mode: returns to the previous menu / option or save
the adjusted settings.
In normal mode: returns to the rst page of the antenna's current
status.
FUNCTION Save the adjusted settings.
ARROW KEYS
Select from the alternative options to increse or decrese the
selected character to the desired value.
OK Enter the next step / menu
NUMBER KEYS Input the numbers
Soft Key Functions
Status VFD BACK FUNCTION Number Keys Power
MENUArrow Keys
PC : PC Cable (USB)
DN : Firmware upgrade or
Log data download (USB)
Management Ethernet port
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IN TE LL I AN TE CH NO LOG IE S INC .
1. The data communication is being established between the antenna and the ACU.
IN IT I AL IZ E - AN TE NN A IN FO
IN TE L LI AN V6 0
2. The ACU receives antenna information.
IN IT I AL IZ E - EL POS ITI ON
IN TE L LI AN V6 0
3. The elevation angle and cross level angle are initialized.
IN IT I AL IZ E - AZ IM UT H POS IT I ON
IN TE L LI AN V6 0
4. The azimuth angle is initialized.
IN IT I AL IZ E - SA T POS IT IO N
IN TE L LI AN V6 0
5. The antenna returns to the target satellite position.
SE AR CH 1 138 .0 E TEL ST _18 SIG :3 0 1 VL
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) E L: 48. 3 SK: - 72 .0
6. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.
TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 50 1 VL
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) E L: 48. 3 SK: - 72 .0 F n
7. The antenna has locked onto the satellite.
Startup
With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following
sequence.
Normal Mode
Start up
Initialize antenna info
Initialize elevation &
cross level angle
Initialize azimuth angle
Initialize target satellite
position
Search status
Tracking status
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SE AR CH 1 138 .0 E TEL ST _18 SIG :3 0 1 VL
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) E L: 4 8.3 SK: - 72 .0
1. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.
TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 30 1 VL
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) E L: 4 8.3 S K: - 72 .0 F n
2. The antenna has locked onto the target satellite.
Current IF signal level (SIG/AGC) is displayed. SIG will be displayed when NBD (Narrow band
detection) mode for TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used and AGC will be displayed
when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
The symbol “•” will be only displayed when the satellite signal is strong enough to locked
onto. [VL] indicates the LNB's local frequency corresponding to 13V is in use for the signal
reception.
VL: 13V + 0 kHz, HL: 18V + 0 kHz, VH: 13V + 22 kHz, HH: 18V + 22 kHz
True azimuth [292.7] position of the antenna is the sum of ships heading 090.0 [HDG] and
antenna relative [202.7].
SAV E C UR R EN T S AT IN FO ?
YE S NO
3. Press FUNCTION key to save current satellite information or abort and return to the main
display. "Fn" will be displayed only if the antenna is in tracking mode.
4. Press RIGHT arrow key to display NBD, GPS and ship's heading information.
NOTE: However, if the "GYRO TYPE" is set to "NONE" or "NMEA" but without
receiving a proper input signal, "---.-" will be displayed at "True Azimuth"
Monitoring Antenna Current Status
When the ACU power is on, it displays the status of the antenna. The current status
of the antenna is displayed as shown below.
Current search status
Current tracking status
Save current satellite info
TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 301 VL
AZ :- -- .-( 2 02. 7) E L: 4 8.3 S K: - 72 . 0 Fn
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NB D F:1 24 70 0 0 B W: 100 0 S IG :30 1
00 4. 53 E 52 .2 2N HD G: 090 .0 L: 1 00 00 Fn
5. NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information are shown.
- NBD (Narrow Band Detection) IF tracking frequency: 1247000 kHz
- Detected Band Width: 1000 kHz
- SIG (Signal Level ): 301 (When NBD mode for tracking signal is chosen)
- W (West)/E (East) Longitude: 4.53º E
- N (North)/S (South) Latitude: 52.22º N
- HDG (Ship’s Heading): 90º
- LNB local oscillator (LO) frequency: 10000 MHz
[P WR ] ANT : 26. 4V LN B: 13 V + 0kH z
ACU : 27. 1V [P OL ] TX: V R X:H
6. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the current operation voltage for antenna, ACU and
LNB. POL indicates the TX polarity (VERTICAL) and RX polarity (HORIZONTAL).
VG -6 1- B3W ANT . SE R IA L 1. 00 /1 .00
VP -T 52 8 A CU SE RI AL 1 .0 0
7. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the below information.
- Antenna part number, antenna serial number and PCU rmware version.
- ACU part number, ACU serial number, and ACU rmware version.
Press BACK Key to return to the rst page of the antenna current status.
Tracking & Heading
information
Power status
Antenna & ACU
versions
8.Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the USB FUNCTION*
This menu will be displayed automatically if a USB ash drive is plugged into the USB port
located in the front panel of the ACU.
USB FUNCTION*
• UPGRADE FIRMWARE: upgrade the system by using the rmware les
(les format: *.FWP) from the specied folder in the USB ash drive.
• COPY LOG DATA: Copy the up-to-date log data from the system to the USB ash drive.
Select
USB
functions
[U SB F UN CT I ON ] S EL EC T US B FU N CT IO N
UP GR A DE F IR MW A RE
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10. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the real-time diagnostic result.
The real-time diagnostic code will be displayed automatically if there is any error found
during the system operation. However, this page will not be displayed if there is no error
message.
11. Press FUNCTION key to erase diagnostic error message.
[ DI AGN OS TI C] SE NS O R BO X
CO DE 1 09 R E SU LT S : FA ILE D FN
ER AS E D IA GN OS T IC E RR OR L OG ?
YE S NO
Erase
Error message
Real-time
diagnostic
result
USB
9. Touch OK key to upgrade rmware.
Refer to the error messages below if any errors occur.
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
- FIRMWARE FILE NOT FOUND: the system cannot nd the FWP le.
- INVALID FIRMWARE: the le is not in a recognizable FWP format.
- MORE THAN 1 FILE EXIST: there is more than 1 rmware le that exists from the
specied folder in the USB ash drive.
- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB ash drive is not connected.
COPY LOG DATA
- COPY LOG DATA TO USB [30%]: display the copy progress in percentages.
- NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN USB: USB occupies no memory space.
- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB ash drive is not connected.
Upgrade
the system
UP GRA DE ?
YE S NO
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Setup Mode
Enter the SETUP mode simply follow the instructions below.
Searching / Tracking mode
Enter password
Setup mode
Exit setup mode
TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 30 1 V L
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) E L: 48. 3 SK: - 72 . 0 Fn
1. While the antenna is in SEARCHING / TRACKING mode, press MODE key to enter SETUP
mode.
*
indicates the key pad lock function is on (Refer to KEY LOCK menu to setup the key
pad lock function). When key pad lock function is activated press MODE key or when “Fn”
menu is activated press FUNCTION key the ENTER PASSWORD menu will be displayed.
E NT ER PAS SWO RD
- - - -
2. If the key pad lock function is on, enter the password before accessing to the SETUP
mode. If the key pad lock function is off, access to the SETUP mode directly as Step 3.
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
3. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode or
press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the
main display.
EXI T SET UP MO DE ?
YE S NO
4. While the antenna is in SETUP mode, press FUNCTION key as shortcut key to exit SETUP
mode.
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Installation Settings
During the rst time installation, it is required to setup the installation settings.
Installation
menu
Latitude & Longitude
Gyro type
Select satellite
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode
+A NT EN NA + SA TE LLI TE
+S YS TE M
+I NS T AL LA TIO N
2. Press arrow keys to move cursor to INSTALLATION menu and press OK key to enter it.
SE LE CT SA TE LL I TE
[ 1] TE LS T_ 18 1 3 8. 00 E
3. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to track and press OK
key to load the selected satellite.
L AT ITU DE LO NG IT UDE
37 .0 0N 1 2 6. 53 E
4. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys
to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
GY RO TYP E B OW OFF SET
NM EA 00 0
5. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* & BOW OFFFSET.
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which Gyro Type is selected and the
existence of the gyro input. Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly.If the ship's
gyrocompass output is other than NMEA0183 and NMEA2000, a separate purchase of an
NMEA converter is required.
A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyro input does not exist and the gyro
type is selected other than GROUND TEST.
The BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s
bow (Range: 0 – 360°).
NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated. In this case, the
antenna will need to retarget the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.
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6. Set MODEM TYPE* and LNB LOCAL.
MODEM TYPE is to select a proper data communication port on the ACU to interface with
the satellite modem.
18 V + 0k Hz 13V +2 2 kH z
107 50 MHz 11 300 MH z
18 V +2 2k H z
113 00 MHz
7. Set the LNB local oscillator frequency for each voltage power. (13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz,
13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys
to set the desired value directly.
MODEM TYPE*
USER SETTING
IDIRECT-I/O
IDIRECT-AMIP
COMTECH-I/O
COMTECH-ROSS
HUGHES
SATLINK-SEIRAL
ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
GILAT-SE-II
Modem Type & LNB Local
GYRO TYPE*
NO DEVICE
NMEA / NMEA 2000
GROUND TEST
Gyro search mode
Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data No
Device
NMEA/
NMEA2000
Ground Test
With Heading Data
Search 1 Search 3 Search 3
Without Heading Data
Search 1 Search 1 Search 3
M OD EM TY PE 13V + 0 kH z
IDI RE C T- I/ O 10 00 0MH z
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TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 30 1 V L
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) EL : 48. 3 SK: - 72 .0 Fn
10. Antenna has locked onto the target satellite.
Tracking status
LO AD IN G ...
DO NOT TU RN OF F !
9. Setting is being loaded to the system.
The ACU will restart the system automatically after uploading the setting.
DO NOT TURN OFF ACU POWER while the data is being uploaded.
Loading settings
LO AD ?
YE S NO
8. Press BACK key to load the current setting or abort and return to the main display.
Load
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Antenna Settings
Manual Search
Search the desired satellite manually.
Antenna movement
Setup mode
Save
Manual search menu
Antenna menu
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+AN TE N NA +SA TEL LI TE
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
+ MA NU AL SE AR CH + SE T POL A NG LE
+S EA RC H PAR AM +S ET PA RA ME T ER S
3. Press OK key to enter MANUAL SEARCH menu.
ST EP SI ZE AZI MU TH ELE VA TI O N AGC
# 0 0. 2 #
23 1. 7 48 .3 301 F n
4. Current IF tracking signal level (AGC) / (SIG) is displayed to assist you in manually peaking
AZIMUTH (0°-360°) and ELEVATION (0°-90°) angle for best signal level.
Press NUMBER key to change the STEP SIZE (Range: 0.1~99.9). Press LEFT and RIGHT
arrow keys to increase or decrease the azimuth angles. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to
increase or decrease the elevation angles.
Press FUNCTION key to save current settings or abort and return to the main display.
S AVE CUR RE N T SA T INF O?
YE S NO
5. If the current settings are able to locate the satellite, press FUNCTION key to save “current
satellite information”. This will help to reduce the satellite acquisition time after restarting
the system. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press the OK key to save the
settings.
NOTE: If the gyro type is not ground test or the gyro is not connected to the ACU, the information cannot
be saved.
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Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle
LNB pol angle type
Setup mode
Set pol angle menu
Antenna menu
LNB pol angle Signal
Mechanical Skew
Offset
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+AN TE N NA +SA TEL LI TE
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
+ MA NU AL SE AR CH +SE T POL A NG L E
+S EA RC H PAR AM +S ET PA RA ME T ER S
3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET POL ANGLE menu and press OK key to
enter it.
S EL E CT L NB P OL. A NG LE ME N U
CAL IB RA TIO N
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the LNB pol angle menu and press OK key to
run the selected operation 'CALIBRATION', 'MANUAL ADJUST' or 'RESET MECHANICAL
OFFSET.' Select MANUAL ADJUST to control LNB pol angle manually. If the control board,
LNB pol potentiometer or belt is replaced, select CALIBRATION to calibrate LNB pol angle.
LN B PO L AN GL E SI GN AL : 1 80
2 0. 1
5. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the LNB pol angle manually and
the correspondent SIGNAL level will be displayed next to it. Press BACK key to return to the
main display.
NOTE: LNB POL ANGLE menu will be displayed only if MANUAL ADJUST is selected.
S E LE CT L NB P OL .A N GL E ME NU
R E SE T M EC HA NIC AL O FF SET
6. Press OK keys to reset the mechanical skew offset.
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Search Parameters
Setup mode
Manual search menu
Antenna menu
Search param
Search 1 range
Search 3 range
SET UP MO DE ?
Y E S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+ AN T EN NA +S A TE LL IT E
+SY ST E M +I NS TA LLA TI ON
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
+M AN UA L S EA R CH + SE T POL A NG L E
+ SE A RC H P AR AM +S ET PA RA ME TE R S
3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to SEARCH PARAM menu and press OK key to enter it.
SEA RC H W AI T T IME IN CR EM ENT S TEP
0 30 0 .50
4. Set SEARCH WAIT TIME and INCREMENT STEP.
Set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after the signal level drops below
the predened threshold value (Range : 1 - 120 sec) and set increment step size
(Range : 0.01 – 5.00 sec)
SE AR CH1 AZ S EA RCH 1 EL
40 0 06
SE AR CH3 AZ S EA RCH 3 EL
00 3 04
4. Set SEARCH 1 and 3 AZ (Azimuth) range and EL (Elevation) range. SEARCH 2 is reserved
for future use.
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which GYRO TYPE is selected and the
existence of the gyro input.
Search 1: a search pattern 1 will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does
not exist / is failed. The antenna will go to the relative azimuth position 0º at the calculated
elevation and search in the azimuth CCW direction and search up +0.5º & down -0.5º with a
total 6º(±3º) in elevation. The search cycle will repeat until the antenna receives the lock signal
from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
If the desired signal is found and above the predened detect level, the ACU will enter to
Search 3. However, the antenna will not initiate Search 3 pattern but go into TRACKING
mode immediately if the desired signal is above the predened tracking threshold level. If the
detected signal is below the predened tracking threshold level, the search 1 will repeat and
start 3º away from the current position.
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-3°
-2°
-1°
0°
1°
2°
3°
1 5 10 15 20 3025
Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern
Search 3 pattern
Search 3: a search pattern 3 will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG falls
below the current tracking level threshold value. If the desired signal is found and
above the predened tracking level, the ACU will terminate Search 3 and go into
TRACKING mode. A search pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG
falls below the current threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been
lost). Search is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate movements
in azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) as forming expanding square indicated as below
diagram.
Target Satellite EL Position
Revolution (AZ direction)
Search 1 antenna motion
Elevation
(EL) Range
0.5˚
Azimuth (AZ) Range
Target EL Angle 0°
Turn 1
Target EL Angle 0°
Turn 3
Target EL Angle + 0.5°
Turn 2
Target EL Angle - 0.5°
Turn 4
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Password
Antenna menu
Set parameters menu
Setup mode
Set detect & tracking DVB
Setup Antenna Parameters
These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly.
SET UP MO DE ?
Y E S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+ AN T EN NA +S A TE LL IT E
+SY ST E M +I NS TA LLA TI ON
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
+MA NU A L SE AR CH + S ET PO L AN GL E
+SE AR C H PA RA M
+S ET PA RA ME TE R S
3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to SET PARAMETERS menu and press OK key to enter it.
E NT ER PAS SWO RD
- - - -
4. Press 4 digit password to enter SET PARAMETERS menu (1590).
Setup parameters is only required after installation or repairs of your antenna system.
These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable.
DET EC T D VB TR AC KIN G DV B
040 02 0
5. Set DETECT DVB and TRACKING DVB when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen
to be used (Range: 1-200).
DETECT DVB is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING DVB is to set the
satellite signal tracking level.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.
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Detect & tracking level
Set detect & tracking NBD
BOW & EL adjust
DE TE CT NBD TRA CK I NG N B D
04 0 02 0
6. Set DETECT NBD and TRACKING NBD when NBD (Narrow band detection) mode of
TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used (Range: 1-200).
DETECT NBD is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING NBD is to set the
satellite signal tracking level.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.
Noise Level
Detect Level
Tracking Level
TRACKING DVB/NDB
Peak Level
DETECT DVB/NDB
BO W O FF S ET E L. AD J US T
0 00 + 0. 0
7. Set BOW OFFSET and EL. ADJUST
BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s bow
(Range: 0 – 360°) and EL. ADJUST is to offset the angle difference between the mechanical
elevation angle and actual elevation angle (Range: ± 5°).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press the BACK key again to
save or abort and return to the main display.
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Select operation process
OP ER AT ION
SA VE
8. Set OPERATION.
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select OPERATION items.
SAVE: save and execute the current settings.
The antenna is balanced at factory. However, after disassembly for shipping, maintenance or
parts replacements, antenna balance adjustment may be required. The elevation and crosslevel motors have a brake mechanism integrated into them, therefore, antenna power and
IDLE MODE must be ON to release the motor brakes. Balancing is achieved by adding or
removing weight blocks at strategic locations to keep the antenna balanced.
IDLE MODE: Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to turn ON/ OFF IDLE MODE.
The motor brakes will be released while the IDLE MODE is ON. The antenna will restart
automatically if IDLE MODE is re-set from ON to OFF or BACK key is pressed to exit SETUP
mode.
REBOOT ANTENNA: The antenna will restart automatically if REBOOT ANTENNA is ON.
OPERATION*
SAVE
IDLE ON / OFF
REBOOT
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Setup Block Zone
Up to 5 block or radiation hazard zones can be programmed with relative azimuth
and elevation sectors.
Block zone menu
Block zone range
Block zone 1
Antenna menu
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+AN TE N NA +SA TEL LI TE
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu
+B LO CK ZON E +D IA GN OSI S
3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to BLOCK ZONE menu and press OK key to enter
it. Up to 5 block zones is allowed to be programmed.
ZON E 1 BL OC K
ON
AZ .1 ST AR T AZ .1 EN D E L. 1 LIM IT
00 0 00 0 90
4. Set ZONE 1 BLOCK
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select “ON” to setup the block zone for ZONE 1.
Press OK key to use ZONE 1 BLOCK and set zone 1 block range.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press the BACK key again to
save or abort and return to the main display.
Set the AZ.1 START, AZ.1 END and EL.1 LIMIT while ZONE 1 BLOCK is ON.
This is the clockwise of the two points. AZ.1 START is where the relative azimuth starts
and AZ.1 END is where the relative azimuth ends (Range: 0- 360°). EL.1 Limit is where the
elevation starts (Range 0- 90°).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or Press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.
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Block zone 2
Save
ZO NE 2 BL OC K
OF F
5. ZONE 2 to ZONE 5 BLOCK setting is same as ZONE 1 BLOCK.
Press OK key to set ZONE 2 BLOCK and set next parameter.
S AV E ?
Y E S NO
6. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.
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Antenna Diagnostic Test
Refer to the diagnosis codes for the test results.
Single diagnostic
test result
Full diagnostic test
Full diagnostic
test result
Diagnosis menu
Antenna menu
Setup mode
SET UP MO DE ?
Y E S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+ AN T EN NA +S A TE LL IT E
+SY ST E M +I NS TA LLA TI ON
2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
+B LO CK ZON E +D IA GN OST IC
3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to DIAGNOSIS menu and press OK key to enter it.
D IA GNO ST IC CO MM UNI CA TI ON
FU LL TE ST R EA DY
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test
and press OK key to execute the selected diagnostic test.
Menus for DIAGNOSIS are FULL TEST and CODE 101 ~ CODE 116.
DI A GN OS TI C F ULL T E ST IN G
FU L L TE ST
- -
5. A full diagnostic is successfully completed.
DIA GNO ST IC C OM MU N IC AT ION
COD E 1 01 RE S UL T : P ASS ED
6. A single diagnostic test is successfully completed.
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Diagnosis Code:
CODE 101: The data communication between the antenna and the ACU is tested.
CODE 102: The azimuth motor is tested.
CODE 103: The elevation motor is tested.
CODE 104: The cross-level motor is tested.
CODE 105: The azimuth encoder is tested.
CODE 106: The cross-level encoder is tested.
CODE 107: The rate sensor is tested.
CODE 108: The tilt sensor is tested.
CODE 109: The sensor box motor is tested.
CODE 110: The LNB/NBD is tested.
CODE 111: The LNB pol motor is tested.
CODE 112: The sub-reector is tested. (Skip for v-Series communication products)
CODE 113: The antenna power is tested.
CODE 114: The ACU power is tested.
CODE 115: The receiver power is tested.
(Skip for v-Series communication products)
CODE 116: The home sensor is tested.
An example of test result: •2
•••••••••-••-•
•
: test is passed
2: test is failed (CODE102)
–: test is skipped (TVRO products only)
?: test is in process
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Satellite Settings
Load Satellite
Load
Load sat menu
Load satellite
Satellite menu
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA +S AT E LL IT E
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
+LO AD SAT . + ED IT SA T.
+A DD SA T. + CH EC K NID
3. Press OK key to enter LOAD SAT. menu.
LO AD SA TE LL IT E
[ 1] TE LS T_ 18 1 38. 00 E
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select satellite that you wish to track.
Press OK key to load the selected satellite.
LO AD ?
YE S NO
5. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to load the selected
satellite and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO
and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.
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Edit Satellite Information
Edit satellite
Edit longitude & name
Edit sat menu
Satellite menu
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA +S AT E LL IT E
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
+L OA D SAT . +E DI T SAT .
+A DD SA T. + CH EC K NID
3. Press RIGHT arrow key and OK key to enter EDIT SAT. menu.
ED IT SA TE LL IT E
[ 1] TE LS T_ 18 1 3 8. 00 E
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to edit and press OK
key to edit the selected satellite.
LO NG IT UDE EDI T NAM E
138 .0 E TE LS T_ 18
5. Edit satellite orbit position, LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.
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DV B VER IF Y SKE W OFF SE T
DVB DE CO DE +0. 0
6. Edit satellite DVB VERIFY* method and SKEW OFFSET.
DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is
chosen to be used. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and press OK
key to set the parameter.
DVB VERIFY*
AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking.
DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking.
DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking.
DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking.
SE LE CT LO CA L TRA CK IN G SIG NA L
11 30 0MH z NB D
7. Set SELECT LOCAL* frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
R X POL TX PO L
VE RT . HO RI .
8. Set RX POL and TX POL
To select the polarity for both RX (receive ) and TX (transmit ).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
DVB verifiy method
Set polarity
Set LNB local frequency
TRACKING SIGNAL*
NBD
DVB
SELECT LOCAL*
The selectable LNB frequencies
are depended on the installed LNB
type.
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Set NBD tracking
frequency
Save
Set DVB tracking
frequency
DV B FR E Q. SY MB OL NI D
11 747 MH z 21 30 0K S ps 0X 00A D
9. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL
is chosen to be used.
45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000
to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
NB D FRE Q. BA ND WI DTH
10 70 .00 0M Hz 01. 00 0 MH z
10. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow Band Detection) mode of
TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
SA VE ?
YE S NO
11. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.
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Add Satellite Information
DVB verify method
Add sat menu
Set longitude & name
Setup mode
Satellite menu
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA +S AT E LL IT E
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
+L OA D SAT . + ED IT SA T.
+A DD SA T. +C HE CK NI D
3. Press DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter ADD SAT. menu.
LO N GI TU DE E DI T NAM E
0 00 . 00 E S AT .0 0
4. Set satellite LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.
D VB VE RI FY SKE W OFF SE T
DVB DE CO DE + 00 .0
5. Edit the satellite DVB VERIFY* and SKEW OFFSET.
DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is
chosen to be used. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and press OK
key to set the parameter.
DVB VERIFY*
AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking.
DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking.
DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking.
DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking.
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Set LNB local frequency
Set polarity
Sat NBD tracking
frequency
Set DVB tracking
frequency
SE LE CT LO CA L TRA CK IN G SIG NA L
10 000 MH z N BD
6. SELECT LOCAL* to set LNB local oscillator frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
TRACKING SIGNAL*
NBD
DVB
SELECT LOCAL*
The selectable LNB frequencies
are depended on the installed LNB
type.
R X POL TX POL
VE RT . HO RI .
7. Set RX POL and TX POL
To select the polarity for both RX (receive ) and TX (transmit ) pol.
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
DV B FR E Q. SY MB OL NID
00 000 MH z 00 00 0K S ps 0 X0 00 0
8. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING
SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000
to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
NB D FRE Q. BA ND WI DTH
00 00 .00 0M Hz 01. 00 0 MH z
9. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and detection BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow band detection)
mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
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Save
Check NID
NID verification
Check NID menu
Setup mode
Satellite menu
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA +S AT E LL IT E
+S YS TE M +IN ST A LL AT ION
2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE menu and press OK key to enter it.
+L OA D SAT . + ED IT SA T.
+AD D SAT .
+C HE C K NI D
3. Press DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter CHECK NID menu.
[C HE CK NI D] F:1 249 0 S: 27 49 0 0X0 0A D
PR ES S OK R EC E IV ED N ID [0 X0 0 00 ]
4. CHECK NID is to verify the NID (Network ID) of the current tracking transponder.
Press OK key to verify the NID [0 x 0000] only when “ PRESS OK” function is activated.
“PRESS OK” function will only be activated when DVB Lock signal is conrmed by the
antenna. However, “NO LOCK” message will be displayed if DVB Lock signal can’t be
conrmed.
SA VE ?
YE S NO
10. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.
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Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency
System Settings
System menu
Set local frequency menu
LNB info
Setup mode
Save
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA + SA TE LLI TE
+S YS T EM +IN STA LL AT I ON
2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and press OK key to enter it.
+S ET LO CA L + SE T LOC AT ION
+M OD EM PO RT +M AN AG EME NT
3. Press OK key to enter SET LOCAL menu to set the LNB local frequency.
13V + 0k Hz 1 8V + 0kH z
10 00 0M H z 11 30 0M Hz
1 3V + 22 kH z 18 V + 22 kH z
10 75 0M H z
09 75 0MH z
4. Set LNB local oscillator frequency for each correspondent voltage power.
(13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz, 13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)
Press BACK key and press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to select the parameter you wish to
edit. Press OK key to edit parameter. Or press BACK key again to return to the main display.
SA VE ?
YE S NO
5. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.
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Set Location
System menu
Set location menu
Gyro type and
Baud rate
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA + SA TE LLI TE
+S YS T EM +IN STA LL AT I ON
2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and press OK key to enter it.
+S ET LO CA L +SE T LOC AT IO N
+M OD EM PO RT +M AN AG EM E NT
3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET LOCATION and press OK key to enter it.
GY RO TY PE BA UD R AT E
N ME A
48 00
4. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* and BAUD RATE
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which GYRO TYPE is selected and the
existence of the gyro input. Set the BAUD RATE as 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 according
to your device.
A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyro input does not exist and the gyro
type is selected other than GROUND TEST.
NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated. In this case, the
antenna will need to re target the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.
Gyro search type
Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data No Device
NMEA /
NMEA2000
Ground Test
With Heading Data
Search 1 Search 3 Search 3
Without Heading Data
Search 1 Search 1 Search 3
GYRO TYPE*
NO DEVICE
NMEA
NMEA2000
GROUND TEST
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Heading
Latitude & longitude
Save
LA TI TUD E LO NG IT U DE
37 .0 0N 1 26. 50 E
5. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press the OK key to set the parameter.
HE AD IN G
09 0 .0
6. Entry of ship’s heading is not required when your system is connected to a NMEA(0813)
or NMEA2000.
Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly. If the ship's gyrocompass output is
other than NMEA0183 and NMEA2000, a purchase of an NMEA converter is required.
SA VE ?
YE S NO
7. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.
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Set Modem Port
System menu
Modem port menu
Set Mediator &
modem type
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA + SA TE LLI TE
+S YS T EM +IN STA LL AT I ON
2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
+SE T LOC AL + S ET LOC ATI ON
+MO DE M POR T + MAN AG EM ENT
3. Press DOWN arrow keys to move cursor to COM. PORT menu and press OK key to enter
it.
US E ME D IA TO R MOD EM TYP E
NO I DI RE CT- I/O
4. USE MEDIATOR is to enable the usage of MEDIATOR if the antenna is connected to the
Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator.
NOTE: USE MEDIATOR must be disabled if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the ACU. Improper
setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s modem interface working incorrectly.
MODEM TYPE* is to select a proper data communication port and protocol on the ACU to
interface with the satellite modem. The settings related to the modem interface will be set
automatically once the modem type is selected. Select "USER SETTING" if a desired modem
type is not available in the option.
The options on the next page will be displayed and required to be set if "USER SETTING" is
selected.
MODEM TYPE*
• USER SETTING
• IDIRECT-I/O
• IDIRECT-AMIP
• COMTECH-I/O
• COMTECH-ROSS
• HUGHES
• SATLINK-SERIAL
• SATLINK-VACP
• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
• GILAT-SE-II
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OPERATING THE ACU
M OD EM P OR T P ROT OC OL
ET HER NE T I /O C ON SO LE
5. MODEM PORT* is to select a proper data communication port on the ACU to interface
with the modem.
PROTOCOL*
I/O CONSOLE: is a protocol for interchanging of information (GPS Out, TX mute, and
modem lock) between the ACU (through Console port) and a modem.
OPEN AMIP: is an ASCII based protocol developed by iDirect for interchanging of
information between the ACU and a modem. OpenAMIP is not intended for any purpose
except to allow the ACU and a modem to perform synchronized automatic beam
switching (ABS).
SERIAL GPS: is a protocol for sending GPS Out information from the ACU (through
RS232/422 port) to a modem.
ROSS: ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol is developed by Comtech
EF Data Cooperation to offer common management interface for Comtech EF Data's
Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server (ROSS) and ACU.
VACP: is the interface between the SatLink mobile VSAT IDU and the Intellian antenna
controllers for Intellian mobile antennas.
ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP: is the interface using extended OpenAmip including the console
port (modem lock) between the electrikom ROAM-PC and the Intellian controller.
GILAT-SE-II: is a protocol that generates between the Gilat SkyEdge modem and the
Intellian antenna controllers two-channel interfacing based on the NMEA 0183 data
protocol. The interfacing occurs via RS232 serial port at 9600-N-8-1 baud.
6. GPS OUT SENTENCE* is to select the GPS OUT SENTENCE type USE TX MUTE is
to select whether or not to USE TX MUTE function from the satellite modem. A transmit
inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmit via a voltage whenever the
antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees from the peak satellite position.
Set modem protocol
Use TX mute
G P S O UT SE NT E N CE USE T X MUT E
G PG L L Y ES
GPS OUT SENTENCE*
GPGLL
GPGGA
SIMPLE GPGGA
MODEM PORT*
ETHERNET
RS422
RS232
PROTOCOL* is to select a proper communication protocol on the ACU to
interface with the modem.
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TX mute activation
Save
TX M UT E AC TIV E
L O W
7. TX MUTE ACTIVE is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to disable/mute the modem
transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current whenever the antenna is blocked,
searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5º from peak satellite position.
TX MUTE ACTIVE item will only be
activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.
SA VE ?
YE S NO
Use EXT.LOCK
US E EX T .L OC K E XT . LOC K AC TIV E
YE S L OW
6. USE EXT. LOCK is to select whether or not to use external lock signal from the satellite
modem. USE EXT. LOCK item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.
EXT. LOCK ACTIVE is referred that modem lock output from the modem provides a logic input
through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW). current to the ACU to identify when it is on the correct
satellite.
EXT. LOCK ACTIVE item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.
8. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.
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S E LE CT PR OC ES S TYP E
B ACK UP U SE R DA T A
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to SELECT PROCESS TYPE*
Press OK key to set the parameter and the processing message will be displayed.
SELECT PROCESS TYPE*
BACKUP USER DATA: To backup the antenna settings set by user to the ACU.
RESTORE USER DATA: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data stored
from the ACU.
DEFAULT ACU-REMOTE P/W: To change the web server module's password to default.
UPGRADE FROM USB: To upgrade the system by using rmware les (FWP)
from a specied folder in a USB ash drive.
COPY LOG TO USB: to copy the antenna log data from the system to a USB ash drive.
BACKUP TO USB: To backup the antenna settings set by user to a USB ash drive.
RESTORE FROM USB: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data from a
USB ash drive.
UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE: To upgrade the system using rmware les (FWP) from a
specied folder in a USB ash drive.
NOTE: UPGRADE FROM USB, COPY LOG TO USB, BACKUP TO USB, RESTORE
FROM USB and UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE options are displayed only if the USB flash
drive is plugged into the USB port.
System Management
System menu
Backup and restore
menu
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA + SA TE LLI TE
+S YS T EM +IN STA LL AT I ON
2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
+S ET LO CA L +SE T L OC AT IO N
+M OD EM POR T +M AN AG EME NT
3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to MANAGEMENT menu and press OK key to enter it.
Select process type
Processing
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System menu
Set key lock and
password
Key lock menu
Setup mode
S E TU P MOD E ?
YE S NO
1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
+A NT EN NA +SA TEL LI TE
+S YS T EM + IN S TA LL AT I ON
2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
+K EY LO CK +I N TE LL IA N D EV IC E
3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to KEY LOCK menu and press OK key to enter it.
K EY LO CK UNL OC K P/ W
O N 15 90
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose whether or not to use key pad lock when
entering the SETUP mode or saving the satellite information. Setup the password for entering
the key pad lock. The factory default is 1590.
TR AC KI NG 13 8. 0E TE LS T_ 1 8 SI G: 50 1 VL
AZ :2 92 .7( 2 02. 7) EL : 48. 3 SK : -72 .0 F n
When KEY LOCK function is activated, the " * "mark is displayed.
Check key lock
activation
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ANTENNA CONTROL
SOFTWARE
Introduction to Aptus
®
Requirements
Software Installation
PC to ACU Communication Setup
Starting Aptus
®
Establishing a data communication
Toolbar Menus
System Property Status Dashboard
Work View Tabs
Antenna - Basic Info.
Antenna - Advanced Info.
Satellite
Graph View
Monitor
Diagnostic/Modem
GUI
Work View Functions
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Intellian’s Antenna PC Controller Software, Aptus® is a next-generation graphically
based antenna remote control software. The Aptus® allows users to easily and
conveniently set up the antenna by using a personal computer.
The minimum PC hardware and software requirements to install and run Aptus® are
as below.
Hardware
Hardware Requirements
CPU Intel
®
Pentium® 4 or higher
Memory 512MB or higher
Video Card
DirectX9.0 or higher supported
H/W acceleration supported
Video Memory 128MB or higher
HDD 1GB or higher
Operating System and Software
Software Requirements
Operating System Windows XP SP or higher
Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher
Introduction to Aptus
®
Requirements
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ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE
Software Installation
Double click the ‘Aptus Setup.exe’ icon to install Aptus® directly onto your
computer/ laptop. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the program
setup process. The installation routine provides an icon on the desktop.
Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides patch les
for software upgrade.
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PC to ACU Communication Setup
Starting Aptus
®
Double-click the Aptus® desktop icon, then Communication Window appears
to establish the data communication between your PC and the ACU. Select
options of connection method to access your ACU either through the Serial Port
Communication or the Network Communication (TCP/IP).
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Establish a data
communication
Access ACU through Serial Communication
1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on
the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC. (Or you can use a USB cable
to setup Serial connection between a PC and the USB port on the ACU.)
2. Select Serial at communication type combo-box.
3. The baud rate of the ACU is 19200.
4. Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.
5. Click the Connect button.
Access ACU through Network Communication (TCP/IP)
1. Turn off the wireless connection while using this method.
2. Connect your PC to the Management Port.
3. Select Network at communication type combo-box.
4. Enter in the ACU’s IP address (Factory default : 192.168.2.1)
5. Enter in the ACU’s port number (Factory default : 4002)
6. Click the Connect button then the Authentication window will appear.
7. Login by using the username and password below:
- Username: intellian (Factory default)
- Password: 12345678 (Factory default)
WARNING:
- Do not plug a USB to the ACU while TCP/IP communication is in use.
Doing so will disable current PC Software Control because the USB
connection has higher priority than TCP/IP connection.
- The amount of data will increase rapidly if Network Communication is in use.
Intellian recommends using Aptus Web.
NOTE: If the remote access PC is located in the same network group with the ACU,
the ACU can be accessed through the internal IP address. But, if the remote access
PC is located outside of the network group, the ACU’s IP address should be changed
to the IP address assigned by the network service provider.
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AutoUpdate
Intellian Aptus® checks and noties the latest version when it is started to maintain
up to date software version by AutoUpdate function.
1. When Aptus
®
is started, it automatically checks the latest software version from
the server and runs AutoUpdate if new version is available.
2. Current software version information is displayed.
3. It noties new software version information.
4. When you click the “start” button, “File downloading…” message is displayed
while downloading les from the server.
5. When le downloading is nished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus
patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield.
6.Click the “Finish” button when InstallShield installation is nished, then “Run
the Aptus” message is displayed and Aptus runs and AutoUpdate is automatically
nished.
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Quick
File
Toolbar Menus
The toolbar menus at the top of the screen display command buttons of the most
commonly used functions of the Aptus®. The toolbar menus consists of 4 main
menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (for le backup, restoring and
loading), View and Connection.
Setup: enters Setup mode.
Restart: exits Setup mode and restarts the antenna.
Reboot: reboots the antenna.
Get Ant. Info: obtains the information stored in the antenna
Save Satellite: saves the current bow offset only if the antenna is tracking
onto the satellite. The satellite acquisition time can be reduced signicantly
after the antenna is restarted.
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Backup: backups the antenna information to ACU or PC.
- Select ‘To ACU’ to backup the antenna information to ACU.
The backup le (le format: *.ibf) will be stored on the ACU.
- Select ‘To PC’ to backup the antenna information to a PC.
The backup les (le format: *.rpt and *.ibf) will be generated
on the PC.
Restore: restores the antenna by using the stored information in
ACU or PC.
- Select ‘From ACU’ to restore the antenna by using the stored
information in ACU.
- Select ‘From PC’ to restore the antenna by using the stored
information in PC (le format: *.ibf).
NOTE: Both *.rpt and *.ibf les contain antenna information. However, while *.ibf le can
be used for restoring antenna information, *.rpt le is stored as plain-text for viewing
purpose only. Users can open the *.rpt using text editors such as notepad software.
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• User Layout: displays the layout list that the user has previously stored by using
Layout Manager. If you select a layout in this list, the selected layout will be
constructed in Work View screen. The ‘Basic layout’ is provided by default.
• Layout Manager: provides the user with add, delete, and save functionalities in
order to manage the user’s layouts.
- Selecting ‘Add current layout’ opens a pop up window. Type in a desired name
of current layout and click Add, then the new name of the current layout will be
saved to the list under User Layout menu.
- When changes are made to the current layout, select ‘Save current layout’ option.
The current layout will be saved with changes.
- To remove a layout, select ‘Delete layout’ option. Select a desired layout to remove
on the pop up window, then click ‘Delete’. Close the window by clicking on ‘Close’.
The selected layout is removed from the User Layout list.
• Default Layout: returns the current layout to the default layout.
Load Cong. : loads the antenna conguration le (le format: *.cfg).
The conguration le includes the antenna control parameters which are
pre-loaded at the factory and should only be changed by an authorized service
technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to
perform improperly.
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• Work View: displays a list of seven pre-constructed Work View Tabs (Satellite
View, Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View,
ACU System View, and Antenna UI View) and also provides the Activate / Close
functionalities for each view tab. Activate the work view tab by ticking the
checkbox next to it.
At any time, data communication channel can be re-established between Serial
and Network connection. Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication W
indow to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication.
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• Firmware Uploader: provides the user with the latest rmware version and
updates rmware by simple steps.
• File Manager: display the latest rmware and library le available on Aptus Server.
Select a desired rmware and download to the local PC.
• Report: provides e-mail contact to Intellian technical support team to let the user
report problems at any time.
• Information: displays the information of current Aptus
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System Property Status Dashboard
The property status dashboard on the left pane of the screen provides the antenna
status, the availability of TX transmission, signal level, GPS and heading status,
software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly.
Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.
- Search 1: A Search 1 pattern will automatically be initiated when the ship’s
heading input does not exist or if it fails. The search cycle will repeat until the
antenna receives the lock signal from the modem or until the DVB transponder
of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
- Search 2: Search 2 is reserved for future use.
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- Search 3: Search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC(DVB mode
is in use) or SIG/dB (NBD mode is in use) falls below the current tracking level
threshold value. Once the desired signal is found and above the predened
tracking threshold, the ACU will enter to tracking mode.
- Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.
- Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.
- Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.
TX Mute
Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Mute shows “Blue”,
it means the antenna TX function is enabled. If the circle shows “Red”, it means
the antenna TX function is disabled. The TX function will be enabled only if all ve
factors (Enable Mode, Blockage, Pointing, Modem Lock, and LNB Rotate) listed
below show a “Blue” circle. However, if the “Use TX Mute” function in the ‘ACU
System’ Work Tab is disabled, the TX function will be enabled regardless the above
factors.
- Enable Mode: displays whether or not the antenna is transmitting.
- Blockage: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing in a predened block
zone(s). If the antenna is pointing in the block zone, the circle next to the Blockage
will show “Gray”. If the antenna pointed outside the block zone, the circle next to
the Blockage will show “Blue”.
- Pointing: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing to the target satellite. If
the antenna is mis-pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the Pointing will
show “Gray”. If the antenna is pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the
Pointing will show “Blue”.
- Modem Lock: displays whether or not the modem is locked by receiving a
conrmation signal from the satellite modem. If the modem is not locked, the circle
next to the Modem Lock will show “Gray”. If the modem is locked, the circle next to
the Modem Lock will show “Blue”.
NOTE: If the Modem Lock shows “Gray”, check the cable connection between
the antenna system and the satellite modem as well as settings on the modem.
- LNB Rotate: displays whether or not the LNB is rotating. If the LNB is rotating, the
circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Gray”. If the LNB is not rotating, the circle
next to the LNB Rotate will show “Blue”.
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Signal Level
Shows “DVB” when DVB mode of tracking signal is in use and “NBD” when NBD
mode of tracking signal is in use. The “Red” line indicates the signal “Detect Level
Threshold” and the “Orange” line indicates the signal “Tracking Level Threshold”.
If the signal level is higher than the tracking level threshold, the signal level bar will
display “Blue” color. If the signal level is lower than the tracking level threshold, the
signal level bar will display “Orange” color and the antenna will stay in searching
mode.
NOTE: If the signal level is not higher than the tracking threshold, decrease the detect
and tracking level.
GPS and Heading
Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna and Ship’s heading information.
The status light ashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS and
Ship’s heading.
Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information.
Software Information: Displays the antenna and the ACU rmware versions, and the
library version.
Product Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, antenna model
and ACU model.
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Diagnostic Error Report
The square button next to the Diagnostic Error Report turns red when the system
receives an error. Click the button to see a Diagnostic Report.
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Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View,
Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, ACU System View, and Antenna UI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite conguration.
How to modify the settings on Work View;
1. Enter the Setup mode by clicking Setup icon.
2. Tick the checkbox next to the “Set” button to modify the settings.
3. Enter the desired value then press the Set button to save the settings.
1. Antenna – Basic Info.
This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location, Heading Device, Bow Information, Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle. This
view tab uses the Antenna’s AZ and EL information as well as the Ship’s Heading
information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface (UI).
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- GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS.
- Heading: displays and sets current ship’s heading information.
· Heading Device: None / NMEA/ NMEA 2000/Ground Test.
The baud rate (4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400) must be set if NMEA is selected.
- Bow Information: displays and sets current antenna’s bow.
- Skew: displays current antenna’s skew and skew offset.
· Pol Sensor Calibration: calibrates the sensor (potentiometer).
· Reset Mechanical Skew Offset: the mechanical skew offset is preset in the
factory with a default value (0, 1, or 2) depending on the assembly status.
Resetting of the mechanical skew offset may be required when the satellite
skew offset is unknown (Consolidated Skew Offset = satellite skew offset
+ mechanical skew offset). Due to each satellite has its own skew offset,
Intellian recommends you check with your service provider or satellite
operator to get the satellite skew offset value and input it in Satellite Work
Tab rather than resetting the mechanical skew offset directly.
- Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and relative AZ
(azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and LNB Pol angle. You can move
antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or
inputting a value to nd the desired satellite manually.
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2. Antenna – Advanced Info.
This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Conical Range, EL Adjust,
Rate Sensor, Search Parameter and Block Zone.
-Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes
in order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon. Adjust the two solid state tilt sensors to provide absolute cross-level tilt of the antenna and el
evation feedback to eliminate long-term pointing drift (error). Tilt bias
must be adjusted when the antenna control board or sensor box is
replaced. If the bubble on the button level located on the sensor box is
not centered, follow the following steps to adjust the tilt sensor bias.
· Step 1. Enter Setup mode and press the “Ready” button to bring
the elevation and cross-level to 0.
· Step 2. Select “EL” from the drop down list and press Up and
Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the
center ring of the button level.
· Step 3. Select “CL” from the drop down list and press Up and
Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the
center ring of the button level.
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· Step 4. Press the “Restart” icon to restart the antenna.
- Rate Sensor: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate sensors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used to sense antenna motion
that corresponds to the ship’s motion (roll, pitch, and yaw) for stabilizing the pedestal. The DC voltage output from each of the rate sensors may vary by an amount
which is directly proportional to the direction and rate of motion induced on it.
Before calibrating the rate sensors located in the Sensor box, make sure that the
antenna is placed on a rigid and at platform. During the calibration process, any
motion of the antenna should be avoided as it can affect the antenna’s performance. Proceed with the following steps to perform the calibration.
· Step 1. Enter Setup mode
· Step 2. Press the “Idle Mode” button to release the elevation and
cross level motor brakes while the antenna is in Setup mode.
· Step 3. Check whether or not the bubble is located at the center
of the button level. If not, move it to the center by following the
previous instruction of Tilt Sensor Bias adjus™ent.
· Step 4. Press the “Bias Check” button to calibrate the rate sensor.
A blue circle will be displayed next to the Bias Check button if the
calibration is completed. A red circle will be displayed if calibration
failed. A green circle will be displayed during the calibration
process.
- Conical Range: The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and elevation. Set the conical range while the antenna is in tracking mode.
- EL Adjust: The elevation adjus™ent is to offset the angle difference between the
mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle. If this value is not properly
adjusted, the antenna may take longer time for satellite search or tracking.
- Search Parameter:
· Wait time: set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after
the signal level drops below the pre-dened threshold value.
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· Search Step: set increment step size.
· Type 1 & Type 3 (Search 1 & 3) Range: set Search 1 & 3 search
range. Search 3 is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of
alternate movements in azimuth and elevation as it forms an
expanding square.
· Type 2 (Search 2) Range: is reserved for future use.
- Block Zone
Displays current block zones by azimuth and elevation sectors. Up to 5 block
zones can be programmed. Once the block zone is created, a blue shading area
will be displayed in the Antenna UI view on the right.
- Threshold Settings
· DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold
level when DVB tracking mode is in use.
· DVB Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold
level when DVB tracking mode is in use.
· NBD Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold
level when NBD tracking mode is in use.
· NBD Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold
level when NBD tracking mode is in use.
· TX Enable Threshold: displays and sets TX enable threshold.
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