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Intellian i6W Installation And Operation User Manual

Intellian i6W Installation And Operation User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation User Guide Document Number: 2012G3-UM1004-V1_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

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTATION INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i6W FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i6W WARRANTY BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i6W APPENDIX : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION THE ANTENNA SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION PLANNING THE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE ACU...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Introduction Introduction to Intellian i6W With its 60cm dish and 2-axis stabilized platform, the Intellian i6W is the world’s first global satellite TV antenna that receives multi-band and multi- polarized satellite TV services as well as the latest advanced DVB-S2 programming without any antenna hardware changes each time the vessel crosses into a different satellite service region.

  • Page 5: Features Of Intellian I6W

    Features of Intellian i6W Global Satellite Services Compatibility Global Satellite Library Intellian i6W provides the ultimate convenience to connect you to The i6W includes the pre-programmed global satellite library which thousands of free TV, pay TV, Standard Definition, and High Definition allows you to select the desired satellite while travelling from region to programming all over the world.

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I6W

    (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. Note: Dish Network and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish Network MIM Installation and User Manuals.

  • Page 7: Installation The Antenna

    Installation System Components The Intellian i6W consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and antenna control unit. Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i6W 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 controls the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark.
  • Page 9 Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Antenna Power Cable PC Serial Cable 1.8m NMEA Connector AK950-2 Item Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex.Bolt Hex.Head Hex. Nut Power Connector AK950-3 Wrench Bolt Hex Bolt M8x50L ø4x16L...

  • Page 10: Tools Required For Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Tools Required for Installation Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Screwdriver 13 mm Spanner Hole Saw Allen/Hex key 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° above the antenna.
  • Page 12 You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. performance of your system. Intellian i6W 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. Ø70 cm (27.5”) Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of i6W...
  • 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. 30.4cm (12”) Figure 09 : Mounting Hole Position of i6W...
  • Page 15 Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Remove the rubber cap from RF connector. Connect the RF cable to the Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm diameter, one at each corner of a rectangle drawn as below. RF connector under the base plate through the access hole using an 11mm spanner.

  • Page 16: Installing The Acu

    M8 flat washers supplied. 22.8 cm (9”) Antenna Unit Support Deck M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer M8 Hex. Bolt 17.8 cm (7”) 13mm Spanner 5.4 cm (2.1”) 5.5 cm (2.2”) Figure 12: Mounting the Antenna Figure 13: Dimension of ACU for i6W...
  • Page 17 Selection of Installation site Installing the ACU • The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting Brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration. • Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.
  • Page 18 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Up to 4 Receivers In Universal LNB mode, RF1, RF2, RF3 and RF4 can be connected. However, when you use the system from universal LNB mode (ex. Europe) to single LNB mode (ex. US), RF3 and RF4 will not work and only RF1 and RF2 will transfer the satellite signal.
  • Page 19 Connecting the System Using a Multi-Switch When you use the multi-switch in single LNB mode, you need to connect RF1 and RF2 to the low-band (Horizontal Low and Vertical Low) outputs of the 4x8 multi-switch and disable DisEqC function while connecting to a receiver other than a European receiver.

  • Page 20: 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 ANT RF1 RECEIVER 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i6W Satellite TV System. DC 9 - 30 V FUSE...

  • Page 21: Auto Lnb Skew Angle Adjustment

    Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment Intellian i6W has an embedded auto skew angle control system. 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: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Satellite TV System after installation using the ACU or GUI PC controller program and includes the following functions : •...

  • Page 23: Normal Mode

    1. Data communication is being established INITIALIZE ACU between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU INTELLIAN i6W is initialized. Default Dual-Sat Mode 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking 2. The antenna is initialized.
  • Page 24 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-sat Mode 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 B:DTV119 SETUP 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B. TRACKING B: DTV119 DTV110# DTV101 3. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite C.
  • Page 25 Monitoring Current Status When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 1. The antenna is searching for satellite A. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are SEARCH A: DTV101 AZ : ###.# EL : ##.#...

  • Page 26: Setup Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep mode will be canceled. Enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 27 Setting the Satellite Pair You can change a satellite pair if you wish 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 28 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. SETUP MODE ? LONGITUDE ###.## E...
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. 20. Select the polarization (linear/circular) of VOLTAGE : AUTO POL : LINEAR (AUTO is recommended) satellite signals. PREV SELECT NEXT SELECT 18. Select the DISEQC Method*. 21. Press YES to save the input information. SAVE? DISEQC : AUTO (AUTO is recommended)
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 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 to use this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method*...
  • Page 35 Setting LNB Skew Angle 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Press SELECT to calibrate LNB skew angle or SETUP MODE ? SKEW : CALIBRATION PRess NEXT to enter Skew manual menu. PREV SELECT NEXT 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle 2.
  • Page 36 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 Setup mode. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown.
  • Page 37 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. EXIT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode. 6.
  • Page 38 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Remote Control 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. SELECT/ENTER - Registers a key on remote FUNC : SLEEP MODE SETUP MODE ? control. NEXT SELECT EXIT 2. Press NEXT eight times to enter set Remote 6.
  • Page 39 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. 10. Press NEXT to show next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 41 Setting Antenna Move Step The antenna can be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Move the antenna in the EL direction. SETUP MODE ? STEP EL : ##.# UP - Move the antenna up. DOWN DOWN - Move the antenna down.
  • Page 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 error codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 43 CODE * CODE 101 CODE 107 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit is Skew System is tested. tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor. CODE 102 AZ CW limit is tested. CODE 108 Antenna Input Power is tested.
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 45 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 thirteen times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode. PREV NEXT 3.

  • Page 46: Operation Using Pc Controller Program Introduction

    Introduction PC Software of Intellian i6W has been created for the user to easily set up the antenna by using personal computer. The program enables the user to easily monitor and modify the information of antenna, satellite and GPS. Additionally, detailed diagnostic methods of the antenna are provided by the PC program.

  • Page 47: Program Initialing And Serial Port Setup

    Program Initialing and Serial Port Setup The data communication between the ACU and antenna must be established as the first step in order to start setting your antenna. Baud rate setting Communication status display Serial port setting Connect/Disconnect button Figure 20 : Setup for Serial Communication Command Buttons • Baud Rate Setting – To display data communication speed.

  • Page 48: Main Menu

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Main Menu Antenna Status Monitoring • Search – Antenna is searching for the selected satellite. • Tracking – Antenna is tracking the selected satellite. Controller menu • Initialize – Antenna or the ACU is initializing. • Unwrap – Antenna is unwinding/winding the cable in the antenna. Command button • Setup – Antenna is in setup mode. • Comm. – Antenna is able to be communicated. Select & monitor target satellite pair Command Buttons • Restart – To exit setup mode and restart antenna again. Antenna status monitoring • Setup – To enter the setup mode. • Get Antenna Information – To indicate the information on display after Local frequency Signal strength receiving input from the antenna.
  • Page 49 Set Region 1. Load default: Click “Load Default” button to select satellite library (*.rif file) according to your current region. Figure 22 : Load Regional Library 2. Update default: Click “Update Default” button to open update default dialogue. Click “YES” button to update the system. Figure 23 : Confirm the Update 3.

  • Page 50: Controller Menus

    GPS is to push “Set GPS” button after keying in the latitude and longitude information on “City GPS”. Pushing “Add City” button stores the GPS information. By selecting the stored region in the list box, the GPS information of each region is displayed. The Intellian i6W satellite TV antenna system utilizes GPS data to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 51 Set Satellite Information • Satellite Information The name, longitude and confirmation method of the satellite is displayed when a satellite is selected in the list box. Push “Edit Satellite Information” Satellite name and longitude button to update the information on modifying the value. Satellite Verification method • DiSEqC When the operation method of DiSEqC is selected to “Change Band”,...
  • Page 52 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Command Buttons • Edit Satellite Information – To modify the satellite information. • Edit Satellite Information – To modify the satellite information. • Register for Sat A – To register a satellite to satellite A. • Register for Sat B – To register a satellite to satellite B.
  • Page 53 Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Primary] Satellite to be edited Tracking information for Vertical Low & RHCP band Tracking information for Horizontal Low & LHCP band Tracking information for Vertical High band Tracking information for Horizontal High band Power supplying method DiSEqC using methodvㅍ...
  • Page 54 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Command Buttons Voltage DiSEqC Discription • Edit Satellite Information – To change frequency information of the antenna. 0KHz 22KHz AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 13V & 18V and DiSEqC 0KHz & 22KHz tone to LNB • Satellite Information – Satellite information consists of frequency, symbol and...
  • Page 55 Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Secondary] Satellite to be edited Tracking information for Vertical Low & RHCP band Tracking information for Horizontal Low & LHCP band Tracking information for Vertical High band Tracking information for Horizontal High band Power status of RF2 DiSEqC using method Figure 28 : Setup the Secondary Tracking Information Command Buttons...
  • Page 56 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Move Antenna and Execute Antenna Diagnostics • Angle of Antenna Two kinds of antenna movement is available. One is to move by the target The antenna current position position and the other is to move by certain amount of angle. The current position (angle) of the antenna is displayed as “Current”...
  • Page 57 Set Antenna Parameters for Control Command Buttons It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. • Set Control Parameter – To register parameters value. • Set Flags – To set flag setting for WRS method or offset difference. • Set Offset – T o adjust the distance between band switch sensor and LNB. Product information Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Parameter Setting...
  • Page 58 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Parameter Setting - To set antenna parameter values. Scan Offset DiSEqC Level The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between the The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone. black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor.

  • Page 59: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian i6W into the original package box. NOTE : Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Appendix : Technical Specification

    Appendix : i6W 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 47 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Azimuth range 680° Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 70cm (27.5”) x 72cm(28.3”)
  • Page 62 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems APAC Americas EMEA Maritime Technical Center MTC@intelliantech.com supportAPAC@intelliantech.com supportEMEA@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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