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Document Number: 2014H0-UM0213-V2_0

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Document Number: 2014H0-UM0213-V2_0...
  • Page 2 ® Technologies, Inc., and the information contained in this manual is the property of Intellian Technologies, Inc. Any and all parts of this manual shall not be reproduced and distributed in any form without prior written consent by Intellian Technologies, Inc. The information contained in this manual shall be subject to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i9P INTRODUCTION TO APTUS ® FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i9P SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i9P PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION THE ANTENNA AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLBAR MENUS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The i9P has a built-in GPS system which enhances the speed of satellite signals acquisitions. In addition, the i9P provides the embedded auto...

  • Page 5: Features Of Intellian I9P

    Built-in GPS The Intellian i9P has an embedded GPS, which allows for the upload of GPS data automatically for an even faster and stable system. Built-in automatic skew angle control system...

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I9P

    (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. IRD 2 (Not supplied) (Optional) Note: Dish Network and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish Network MIM Installation and User Manuals. IRD 3 (Not supplied) (Optional)

  • Page 7: Installation The Antenna

    Installation the Antenna System Components The Intellian i9P consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and antenna control unit. Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i9P is manufactured with the following components for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and con- trols the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluores- cent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark.
  • Page 9 Installation Kit Other Components Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Antenna Components Size ACU Bracket Item (Antenna - ACU RF Cable) RG6 (ACU - IRD Cable) Spring Washer Hex.Bolt Flat Washer Hex. Nut Power Cable PC Serial Cable 1.8m...

  • Page 10: Tools Required For Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Tools Required for Installation Phillips Head Flat Head Screwdriver Screwdriver (Min. 5mm) 5 mm Allen/Hex key 11 mm Spanner 13 mm Spanner 19 mm Spanner Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 11: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance. The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15° 15°...

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. Intellian i9P has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12V / 24 V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC).

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Note: Before installing the antenna open the radome and remove the shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the radome is open. 113 cm (44.6”) Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of i9P...
  • Page 14 RF connector from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks. An exposed cable may cause electric shock and cause serious damage to the equipment. 24.75 cm (9.74") Figure 09 : Mounting Hole Position of i9P...
  • Page 15 Connection of the Cable Connect the RF cable through the cable glands under the radome bottom. Figure 10 : Cable Glands on Radome Bottom...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Antenna

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M12X80L), M12 spring washers, and M12 flat washers supplied. Antenna Unit M12 Hex. Bolt M12 Flat Washer Deck M12 Flat Washer M12 Spring Washer...

  • Page 17: Installing The Acu

    • Using a pencil to mark the 4 hole positions (2 each side), and use the appropriate drill bit to drill them. Figure 12 : Dimension of ACU for i9P • Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.

  • Page 18: Connecting The System Cables

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the IRD 2 (Not supplied) antenna. Refer to the drawing on the right to connect cables. (Optional) • Connect the RF cable (30m) from the RF1 connector on the...

  • Page 19: Connecting The System To A Gps

    ACU’s external GPS connector. To do this you will need a suitable cable to connect your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i9P Satellite TV System. 1. Strip back the insulation of each conductor and connect each...

  • Page 20: Dc Out Port

    Intellian ACU provides DC OUT port for direct connection of MIM(Multi- satellite Interface Multi-switch) or SDM (Shaw Decoder Module) which requires DC power input. Intellian MIM or SDM can be connected to the i-series ACU without AC-DC Adaptor. Figure 16 : DC out MIM Figure 17 : DC out SDM Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM and SDM.

  • Page 21: Auto Lnb Skew Angle Adjustment

    Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment Intellian i9P has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Skew sensor Therefore, manual adjustment of the skew angle is not required. The skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically through calculations of the optimum angle by using the information of a targeted satellite and the GPS position.

  • Page 22: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC. 2. By default, the connection security is opened. 2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter. 3. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® • Default: 192.168.1.223...
  • Page 23 4. Change the network settings on a PC; • IP Address: 192.168. 0.222 Figure 21 : ACU to PC TCP/IP Connection • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: 192.168.0.223 5. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® • Default: 192.168.0.223...

  • Page 24: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System startup •...

  • Page 25: Normal Mode

    1. Data communication is being established INITIALIZE ACU between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU INTELLIAN i9P is initialized. Default Dual-Sat Mode 2. The antenna is initialized. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking...
  • Page 26 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-sat Mode With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 DTV119 DTV110# 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.
  • Page 27 Monitoring Current Status When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are 1. The antenna is searching for satellite A. AZ : ###.# EL : ##.# SEARCH A: DTV101...

  • Page 28: Setup Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Begin Setup Mode Sleep Mode To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep mode will be canceled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 29 Setting the Satellite Pair You can change the satellite pair if you decide to receive satellite television service from a different service provider. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Set satellite B SETUP MODE ? SAT B : DTV119 Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. LONGITUDE ###.## E SETUP MODE ? Press BACK to move to previous screen.
  • Page 31 Edit Satellite Information It is possible to modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information into the ACU as well. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5.
  • Page 32 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical high 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical low band. VER LOW NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol 10.
  • Page 33 Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. VOLTAGE : AUTO SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking (AUTO is recommended) PREV SELECT NEXT DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking DVB DECODE - verify satellite using DVB decoding method for tracking DSS DECODE - decode only DSS Lock signal for tracking AGC AFTER DECODE - for tracking Ka-Band satellite Voltage Supply Method*...
  • Page 34 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Antenna Parameters It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the WRS LEVEL.
  • Page 35 PARAM* Scan Offset The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between the DiSEqC Level The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone. black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor. Track Scale Offset RH-LH The track scale is to control the tracking speed while antenna The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference between is tracking the satellite.
  • Page 36 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Case1. Single band LNB is used.
  • Page 37 Case 2. Universal LNB is used (Low band local frequency-9750 MHz/ High band local frequency 10600 MHz). 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the LNB Type* - UNIVERSAL. SETUP MODE ? LNB TYPE : UNIVERSAL PREV - Shows previous LNB type. PREV SELECT NEXT...
  • Page 38 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method*...
  • Page 39 Setting the Use of DiSEqC 1.2 If DiSEqC 1.2 protocol is in use on your IRD, enable the DiSEqC 1.2 setting on the ACU to process the DiSEqC 1.2 command. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Set the USE DiSEqC 1.2 to a desired option*. SETUP MODE ? USE DISEQC 1.2 : NO PREV - Shows previous option (YES/NO)
  • Page 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Skew 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle SETUP MODE ? SKEW : MANUAL manually. PREV SELECT NEXT 2. Press NEXT seven times to enter the Set LNB 6.
  • Page 41 Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU software are installed on your system. 1. Press YES to enter Display Version. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown. DISPLAY VERSION? ANT S/W VER : 4.00 Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna input voltage is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press center soft key to view IRD Voltage and EXIT frequency. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 43 Setting Remote Control 5. SELECT/ENTER - Registers a key on remote 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. FUNC : SLEEP MODE SETUP MODE ? control. NEXT SELECT EXIT 6. Point remote control to ACU. 2. Press NEXT ten times to enter remote control SET SAT PAIR ? PRESS A REMOTE KEY setting mode .
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Function* 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key REMOTE KEY REGISTED CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. has been properly registered. SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode. CLEAR REGISTERED KEY - Clear registered key.
  • Page 45 Setting Antenna Go Position The antenna can be controlled manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input position value for elevation (EL) axis. SETUP MODE ? GO TO EL : ##.# + increases the value. - decreases the value. INPUT Change the underscored digit using the +/- buttons.
  • Page 46 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Antenna Move Step The antenna can be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Move the antenna in the AZ axis. SETUP MODE ? STEP AZ : ###.# CW - Move the antenna clockwise.
  • Page 47 Executing Antenna Diagnosis The antenna status can be checked by reviewing the results of the diagnostic self-test of the antenna. Refer to the following codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. CODE 101 is being tested. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 TESTING Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 48 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems CODE* CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit is CODE 107 Skew System is tested. tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor.
  • Page 49 Setting Region 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Select the Region*. SETUP MODE ? REGION : LOS_ANGELES PREV - Shows previous region. PREV SELECT NEXT SELECT - Set the displayed region. NEXT - Shows next region. 2. Press NEXT twelve times to enter load region 6.
  • Page 50 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Factory Default Parameters This will restore the antenna back to factory default settings. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode.

  • Page 51: Antenna Control Software

    1GB or higher Operating System and Software Software Requirements Operating System Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides Windows XP SP or higher patch files for software upgrade. Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher...

  • Page 52: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems PC to ACU Communication Setup Establish a data communication Access ACU through Serial Communication ® Starting Aptus 1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on ® Double-click the Aptus desktop icon, then Communication Window the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC.

  • Page 53: Auto Update

    Auto Update ® Intellian Aptus checks and notifies the latest version when it is started to maintain up to date software version by AutoUpdate function. 5. When file downloading is finished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield.

  • Page 54: Toolbar Menus

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on i-series), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(not used on i-series) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 55 File : Not used on i-Series. View • 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. •...
  • Page 56 Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication Window to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication. Utill : Not used on i-Series. Help • 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...

  • Page 57: System Property Status Dashboard

    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 status, software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly. Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna. Antenna Status: - Search: Antenna is searching the selected satellite.
  • Page 58 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna information. GPS: The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS. Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information. Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions...
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Work View Tabs

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Work View Tabs Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Satellite ViewMonitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic /Network View, and GUI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. How to modify the settings on Work View;...
  • Page 61 - Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and -Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and polarization - Rate Sensor: not used on i-series (between Linear and Circular). You can move antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a - Antenna Parameter: used to set the antenna parameter settings.
  • Page 62 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 3. Satellite (Satellite View) - Threshold Setting • Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining tracking. The name, longitude, verification method of the satellite and LNB local • Set Verify Time:Set the time of verifying whether the signal detected is frequency are displayed.
  • Page 63 - Dual Satellite Mode/ Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the target satellite. - Edit Satellite Information: push the “Edit Satellite Information” button to update the information after modifying values. • Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to register A or B in Dual Satellite Mode.
  • Page 64 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 4. Graph - Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log. The data This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ log which stores the information displayed in the graphs can be later...
  • Page 65 5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on i-series. This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. - Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.
  • Page 66 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 6. Diagnostic / Network • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network Settings. is within the nominal operating range. • Power (ACU): tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
  • Page 67 • Network Setting: • Wifi Setting: the network IP address. Power select to turn on or off Wifi network function. Subnet Mask the network subnet mask. SSID the SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless net- work.
  • Page 68 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 7. GUI 8. Work View Functions This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged is aligned properly to the target satellite or is in a block zone.
  • Page 69 Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position of Move the selected Work View Tab the Work View layout. to the bottom position of the Work View layout. - Horizontal or Vertical Tab Group The Work View Tabs can be also aligned horizontally or vertically. Without dragging them out, right-click the mouse button on a desired Move the selected Work View Tab Tab header and select ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’...
  • Page 70 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Zoom Tool Using the Zoom tool, you can easily select the magnification you want by using Zoom In and Zoom Out bar, and Fit in Work View button. View Name Button: displays the current Work View name.

  • Page 71: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Insert the cable ties to tight up the azimuth axis and the elevation axis. Cable Tie 6. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector Shipping Foam when assembling upper part of radome. Figure 23 : Preparation for Transportation 7. Pack Intellian i9P into the original package box.

  • Page 72: Warranty

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Warranty This product is warranted by Intellian Technologies Inc., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of Three (3) YEARS on parts and ONE (1) YEAR on labor performed at Intellian Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 73: Appendix : I9P Technical Specification

    Appendix : i9P Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC Minimum EIRP 44 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Azimuth range 680° Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 113cm (44.6”) x 121cm(47.5”)
  • Page 74 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems EMEA APAC Americas Maritime Technical Center supportAPAC@intelliantech.com supportEMEA@intelliantech.com MTC@intelliantech.com supportAMERICAS@intelliantech.com Headquarters Irvine Office Rotterdam Office Busan Office Intellian Technologies, Inc. Intellian Technologies USA, Inc. Intellian B.V. Intellian Technologies, Inc. 348-5 Chungho-Ri, Jinwi-Myeon 9004 Research Drive...

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