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Installation and user manual
ANT1500
Date: 01/08/2016
NM_ANT1500_001_01082016_EN
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  • Page 1 Installation and user manual ANT1500 Date: 01/08/2016 NM_ANT1500_001_01082016_EN ~ 1 ~...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation of IDU and DVB-S / DVB-S2 receiver………….………….27 2.9. Components connecting…………………………………………………………..….28 2.9.1. Sample of connecting ANT1500 - DP (Dual Pol)………………………...28 2.9.2. Sample of connecting ANT1500 – SP (Single pol) …………………..…31 2.10. Output configuration – polarization and Ku band……………………..31 2.10.1. Output signal ANT1500 – SP…………………………………………..…31 2.10.2.
  • Page 3 Do not open or remove the cover of the receiver, antenna or IDU unit to avoid exposure of dangerous voltage. The ANT1500 system is specifically designed for use as it comes, shipped with housings and unit covers intact. Any attempt to modify or to retrofit this product or its components will void the warranty and may be hazardous.
  • Page 4 This manual is subject to change without notice. ANT1500 is innovative antenna system that provides live satellite TV to a vehicle, while in motion. This manual provides basic instructions on how to install the antenna and its basic settings.

  • Page 5: Signal Reception

    LOS again. Line of Sight – The system ANT1500 needs to have a clear line of sight (LOS) - line of sight (LOS) to the southern sky , in order to receive the satellite signal. Placing the antenna too close to other equipment on the roof, such as A/C units, may interfere with the signal reception.
  • Page 6 If you will use them, you will avoid these conditions. 1.4.System overview Antenna ANT1500 provides live satellite TV in a vehicle while in motion as well as while being stationary. Antenna is suitable for installation on any vehicle. It includes the actual roof antenna (ODU), antenna control unit (IDU), necessary cables and installation material.

  • Page 7: Antenna Components

    STB, standard 1.6. Antenna components Antenna ANT1500 is antenna for receiving of the SAT TV signal in the whole Ku band with automatic tracking of the selected satellite. Version of Uni Pol antenna provides optionally receiving of the SAT TV signal in HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL polarization and that either in LOW or HIGH band.
  • Page 8 LNB converter – changes frequency of the received signal to IF band Engine of the setting the tilting of receiving panel of antenna with geared Elevation engine/tilting belt. Coaxial TNC connectors with external thread: Connectors ANT1500 Dual Pol – has 3 TNC connectors ~ 8 ~...

  • Page 9: Interior Antenna Unit - Idu

    36. CTRL ANT1500 Uni Pol – has only one TNC connector CTRL – power supply of the antenna 30V DC, control signals and primary TV signal Rotary connector ensures the transmission of VF signal from rotating...
  • Page 10 IDU is further connected to satellite receiver (STB) in interior of the vehicle. 1.6.3. Package content ANT1500 - DP Satellite antenna for mobile application 10,70-12,75GHz; 24cm; dual polarization Pos.1 Pos.2 Name Code...
  • Page 11 Before you will install the system, check the supplied equipment and examine its content and completness after delivery. Antenna system ANT1500 has several components. Check and make sure the completness of the delivery of your system, before you start with the installation. Content of the basic set is mentioned in the chart „Package content ANT1500“.
  • Page 12 ANT1500 main system parameters Parameter Description Mechanické Antenna dimensions (ODU) 115 x 90 x 24 cm (length x width x height) Antenna weight (ODU) 32 kg IDU dimensons 18 x 23 x 7 cm (length x width x height) IDU weight...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Main dimensions Following figures shows the dimensions of the antenna ANT1500 (Dual Pol / Uni Pol). Side view Bottom view 2 Installing the Antenna on a vehicle roof For selecting the location on the rooftop consider these guidelines: Select flat surface Do not place antenna close to mechanical blockage (A/C unit etc…) to not block...

  • Page 14: Installation Of Roof Rack On Vehicle Roof

    Roof preparation for mounting can be done by customer, using a kit of bracket crossbars 0810284-xxx (xxx=width of rack in mm, optimal for this type of roof – reccomended by MOLPIR). Distance of axes „D“ is 950mm – see Fig. on page 15 2.1 Accessories / tools necessary:...

  • Page 15: Assembly Order Of Antenna´s Bracket

    Location of antenna on a vehicle´s roof  Optional  Attachment points for bracket crossbars „O“ „D“ Fig.6.3 Note: If necessary, it is possibile to place antenna across to driving direction, but still is necessary to keep facing of TNC connectors (coax cable output) to the back of vehicle! Driving direction 2.4 .Assembly order of antenna´s bracket...
  • Page 16 2.4.2 To secure position of bracket to the roof, drill hole Ø 7 mm (drill Ø 3 mm first, if necessary) through foot and insert locating pin (clench nut Ø 7). Then drill rest of holes, into this way secured foot, see Fig. 6.4.2. Fig 6.4.2.
  • Page 17 2.4.5 Scratch contacting surface of roof with antenna bracket using abrasive paper (Fig. 6.4.5.). Fig. 6.4.5. 2.4.6 Clean mounting area using pressured air. Fig. 6.4.6. 2.4.7 Clean contacting surface using degreasing agent. Clean also hole for cable entrance. (Fig. 6.4.7.). Fig 6.4.7.
  • Page 18 2.4.8 Using paper painters tape (wide min. 48mm) border contacting surface cca 10 mm from marked edge. Also make border with tape around entrance cable hole. (Fig. 6.4.8.). Fig 6.4.8. 2.4.9 Apply required quantity of glue on whole surface, which is bordered this way. (Fig. 6.4.9.).
  • Page 19 2.4.11 Put 2 additional screws M6 x 40 through holes in bracket´s foot from upside down and tight them temporarily with bottom base 0810394-M (tab.2, pos.3) see Fig. 6.4.11. Note: Use bottom base 0810394-M. Before installing, prepare acces in interior, to tight this base by screws M6x40 Bottom base 0810394-M Fig.
  • Page 20 2.4.14 Use glue to cover bracket´s foot from topside (Fig. 6.4.15.). Note: because of fastness of glue hardening, we recommend phased covering of brackets: finish first, then start second one. Obr 6.4.15. 2.4.15 Make glazed cover of glue using latex glove and WD agent, Fig. 6.4.16. Fig.
  • Page 21 2.4.17 Make a correction if necessary on glazed cover of glue using latex glove and WD agent, Fig. 6.4.19. Fig. 6.4.19. 2.4.18 Clean mounting area and cable hole from glue residues using suitable cleaning agent. Obr 5.4.19 Fig. 6.4.20. 2.4.19 Now the bracket installation and cable preparation is finished (Fig.
  • Page 22 2.5. Installing the antenna on a Bus roof This section describes procedure, how to install antenna ANT1500 on roof vehicle with fixed roof rack, coax cable installation (even 3 coax cables) from antenna on the roof to the IDU unit, or to the splitting SAT TV receivers and connection of power supply of IDU unit.
  • Page 23 2.5.2 Contens of mounting kits 2.5.1.1. Additional pack–for antenna ANT1500-SP Chart 4 – content of the additional pack AKT1000000 Code Item Coax cable RG58 with TNC connectors CBM1000010 (male / male); 12m long to connect outdoor and IDU units Coax cable RG59 with F connectors CBM0000021 (male/male);...
  • Page 24 2.5.2.3 AKT0000048 – antenna installation kit (same for ANT1500-DP and ANT1500-SP) Chart 5 – content of additional pack AKT0000048 – installation kit Code Item Figure MPP0000048 Rubber plug CCS0000002 Allen wrench Nr. 4 MMP1000197 Bottom metal washer Screw M5x45mm with...

  • Page 25: Installation Of Antenna On Bracket

    Note: Bracket crossbars 0810284 with different length can be supplied upon request 2.6. Installation of Antenna on bracket If you decide to install antenna on another type of bracket as recommended by MOLPIR comp., please make sure, that bracket is secure and can carry antenna´s weight of 28 kg in any driving condition.
  • Page 26 2.6.2. Place antenna with rubber pads on the crossbars the way, that connectors TNC on the bottom part of antenna will face to back side of vehicle, Fig. 7.6.4. 7.4.4 Location of antenna, facing of connectors Make sure, that distance between roof of vehicle and bottom of antenna is minimum 25mm.

  • Page 27: Installation On A Double Decker Bus

    2.6.5. If all brackets are properly installed, place rubber plugs into mounting holes (Fig. 7.4.8). 7.4.8 Blinding of mounting holes on top cover of antenna 2.6.6. Possible installation with spoiler (Fig. 7.4.9) 7.4.9. Air flow with spoiler Note: Spoiler is not a part of antenna accesories 2.7.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Idu And Dvb-S / Dvb-S2 Receiver

    Location of IDU unit and DVB-S / DVB-S2 receiver RF coax cable CBM1000010 (in case of antenna ANT1500-DP one or two cables CB101738) is leading from antenna into interior unit (IDU) inside of vehicle. Plan the location of IDU and SAT TV receiver (STB) on dry and protected area.
  • Page 29 2.9. Connecting the system components This section describes how to connect single components of system ANT1500 in version Dual Pol and Single Pol. 2.9.1. ANT1500-DP (Dual Pol) 2.9.1.1. Connection alternative Nr.1 (receiver FMS037-TV03 and 2 additional SAT TV receivers- 2x STB)
  • Page 30 *** outputs LB and HB are always in opposite polarisation as choosen polarisation on CTRL output 2.9.1.2. Connection alternative Nr.2: one additional SAT TV receiver (1x STB3) and HB signal leaded to second tuner of receiver FMS037-TV02 (or FMS037-TV03) Antenna ANT1500-DP (ODU unit) CTRL...
  • Page 31 TNC antenna output, is necessary to blind it with plug! *** outputs LB and HB are always in opposite polarisation as choosen polarisation on CTRL output 2.9.1.3. Connection alternative Nr.3 (3x STB) Antenna ANT1500-DP (ODU unit) CTRL...
  • Page 32 12m long, optional can be 6m in case you not use TNC antenna output, is necessary to blind it with plug! *** outputs LB and HB are always in opposite polarisation as choosen polarisation on CTRL output 2.9.2. ANT1500-SP (Uni pol) Antenna ANT1500-SP ODU unit...

  • Page 33: Output Signal Ant1500 - Sp

    2.10.2. Output signal of ANT1500-DP Antenna ANT1500 in version DUAL Pol has 3 TNC connectors, which connects antenna with IDU unit and even 3 STB (satelite receivers) following way: CTRL port – connects IDU with STB 1 (primary STB) HB port (High band) –...
  • Page 34 F / F 7.9 Cable connection on rear side of IDU unit and main switch Connect IDU unit of antenna ANT1500 according scheme. If you do not use original supplied cables for IDU unit, use please optional designed electrical wires according vehicles power voltage and suitable length.
  • Page 35 Chart 11 – position description and meaning of contact od the switching relay Pin Nr. Connection Ground Power supply switch Output voltage (to the appliance) Permanent voltage 2.11.1. Locate a suitable ground, such as a bolt attached to the vehicle´s frame and attach the negative (black) wire from IDU unit.
  • Page 36 3.1.IDU front panel controls 1. ON/Standby – allows the IDU to be in position stanby mode, without necessity to turn the unit OFF, using main switch on back side of unit. 2. WAN/WLAN indicators – way of data communication 3. TV/DATA switch and indicator LED – selection of IDU operation mode (TV and data operation mode).

  • Page 37: Configuration Of Idu Unit

    – not for ANT 1500). Used to select a satellite TV receiver for 2-way antennas (antenna for Internet Receiver connection – not ANT1500). Antenna Log Used to view alarm and error messages. Used to issue commands or verify parameters for diagnostic purposes. Only for trained Maintenance staff familiar with the ACU commands.
  • Page 38 3.2.1.1. Accessing the IDU web interface The following procedure describes how to access pages in the Web interface Buttons in the interface pages Read-only pages include a Refresh button that updates the parameters displayed to current values. Pages that allow editing values include the following buttons: ...
  • Page 39 Chart 12 : IDU interface – Montoring of IDU parameters IDU web interface – Monitor IDU parameters Description Parameter Serial Number ACU serial number. SW Version ACU firmware version. Temperature ACU internal temperature. Input Voltage Measured ACU input voltage (48V±10%). Antenna Voltage Measured antenna power voltage at the IDU TNC output terminal.

  • Page 40: Antenna Error Status

    * Manual mode * The ACU is in manual mode listening for both ACU and antenna commands. * Bypass mode * The ACU is in bypass mode – all commands are retranslated to the antenna (only the antenna commands are supported in this mode). Antenna error! Antenna communication error (the antenna is probably not connected).
  • Page 41 3.2.1.5. IDU Configuration This page enables editing of ACU parameters Chart 15: IDU web interface - IDU Configuration parameters Parameter Value range Description Ant. Protocol ASCII/Binary Protocol for connecting to the antenna. Ant. Communication 10.7 MHz/333 MHz/RS485 Antenna communication media (carrier or interface). Select RS485 Band Config Low/High/Auto...

  • Page 42: Configuring Satellite Settings

    BDC local oscillator (LO) frequency. Value ranges and entries depend on the LNB type and manufacturer. For antenna with single-band LNB: Low sub-bands:  For 10950-11200 MHz range, enter LNB LO = 10000 MHz LNB LO, (MHz)  For 11200-11700 MHz range, enter LNB LO = 10250 MHz High band: For 11700-12750 MHz, enter LNB LO = 10750 MHz.
  • Page 43  Access the Satellite Settings page – see 3.2.1.7. Configuring satellite settings,.  From the Satellite drop-down list, click Create. The Create Satellite page is displayed.  Fill the fields with the desired satellite name and other parameters.  Click Submit to save. Chart 17: IDU web interface - Satellite parameters Parameter Value range...
  • Page 44 select the specific required band, as the Auto selection may not be optimal. Lin/Circ (linear/circular) Polarization type selection. Select Lin. Type Data/TV Transponder type. Select TV. Threshold (dB) 0.0, or positive threshold in dB Satellite acquisition threshold. If set to 0, the default antenna threshold is used (suitable in most cases).
  • Page 45 When the ACU is set to DHCP Client mode (see Dynamic Network Settings), Static Network settings are not used, but are still stored in the non-volatile memory for future use. Chart 18: IDU web interface - Static Network Setting parameters Parameter Description Static IP Address...
  • Page 46 Lease Time 60 - 86400 The period of address allocation in seconds. C. Dynamic Network Parameters This page shows network parameters obtained by a DHCP server when the IDU is working in DHCP Client mode. This page can be accessed from the Dynamic Network Settings page when the selected DHCP mode is Client Chart 20: IDU web interface - Dynamic Network Parameters Parameter...
  • Page 47 Chart 21: IDU web interface - DHCP Clients Parameter Description MAC Address MAC (physical) address of given client. IP Address Allocated IP address to that client. Lease Time The remaining time of parameters allocation. E. Advanced Network Settings This page mainly concerns aspects of integrated services. It enables changing default port values as well as setting service timeouts, enabling/disabling the Telnet remote echo, and setting the working mode of the Ethernet controller Chart 22: IDU web interface - Advanced Network Settings...
  • Page 48 To erase the logs, click Erase. To update the displayed information, click Refresh Chart 23: IDU web interface – Antenna Log parameters Parameter Description Ant. Time Antenna time (working hours counter). GPS Date Date read from the GPS module at the moment of the event. GPS Time Time read from the GPS module at the moment of the event.
  • Page 49 A.Pointing the antenna and sending a command You can point the antenna to the specific satellite position and send a randomly chosen valid command directly to the antenna. To point the antenna to a specific satellite position Pointing parameters - Used to point the antenna to a specific satellite position, and to send a valid command directly to the antenna.
  • Page 50 Tx initialization failure 0x00080000 Incorrect Tx polarization position Accelerometer failure 0x00200000 0x00400000 Gyroscope failure TV mode – transmission is disabled 0x00800000 0x01000000 Circular polarization is selected Elevation motor overload 0x08000000 Configuring ANT1500 with s IDU LCD display 3.2.2. ~ 50 ~...
  • Page 51 The IDU menus are used to program antenna parameters. Buttons for IDU menu are right from LCD panel. After IDU unit is turned on, LCD display will show actual SW version, then actual status of system. To view the IDU menu options: Press the Enter button to bring up the following menus: ...
  • Page 52 Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll through the parameters To change Setup, Install, or IP Config parameters:  Scroll to the required parameter.  Press the Enter button and the parameter will begin flashing.  Press Enter to accept the change, or Esc to back out of the current parameter or selected menu. 3.2.2.1 Diagnostics LCD parameters Chart 28: IDU LCD –...
  • Page 53 Pol and Band - Displays the antenna current polarization and band. RSSI Frequency - Displays the antenna RSSI frequency. RSSI - Displays the antenna RSSI level. RSSI BW - Displays the antenna RSSI filter bandwidth. RSSI Threshold - Displays the antenna RSSI threshold. 3.2.2.2 Set up of IDU LCD parameters Chart 29: IDU LCD –...
  • Page 54 Check Switch - used to run a switch test for some TV satellite receivers. Not used for data communications. Polarization - used to select the appropriate polarization of the satellite signal (H, L, or Auto). Band - used to select the appropriate operating band (High, Low, or Auto). Data Satellite - used to select the satellite being used for two-way data communications.
  • Page 55 LCD indication Description DHCP Enable - Enables or disables the embedded DHCP feature. DHCP Mode - Sets the DHCP mode – client or server. Start Address – Shows a start address out of a range of addresses to which the DHCP server should distribute addresses. This mode is valid when the IDU is set to Dynamic settings and Server mode.
  • Page 56 Chart 33: IDU LCD - IP Config advanced network parameters LCD indication Description HTTP Port - The TCP port of the allocated HTTP service. FTP Port - The TCP port of the allocated FTP service. Telnet Port - The TCP port of the allocated Telnet service. HTTP timeout - The timeout of the HTTP session in minutes.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    3.2.2.7. Coordinates parameters Chart 36: IDU LCD – Coordinates parameters LCD indication Description When the Location feature applies and a specific location is not in the Location database, local coordinates can be set manually. This can also be done anywhere that the GPS cannot lock for an extended time. Once the GPS locks, the ACU updates those coordinates with GPS-generated ones.

  • Page 58: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Intermittent picture for Confirm clear line of sight to the satellite. short intervals. Verify that the receiver is tracking on the satellite from the Setup Menu of the receiver. Check that the radome of the antenna is free of any obstructions (water, snow, ice, or debris).
  • Page 59 Direct Current Federal Communication Commission Fixed Satellite Service For Use With Gigahertz GRND Ground Internet Protocol Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display LHCP Left-hand Circular Polarization Low Noise Amplifier Low Noise Block Local Oscillator Modem Module Megahertz MIL-SPEC Military Specifications Outdoor Unit Power Distribution Unit PSTN...
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