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  • Page 1 Ku-to-Ka Convertible Installation and Operation Manual Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System...
  • Page 3 Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Intellian, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. All other logos, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 INDEX...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION Intellian v100 Introduction Intellian v100 Features System Configuration INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Planning the Installation Antenna Installation INSTALLING THE ACU Mounting the ACU Gyrocompass Connection PC to ACU Communication Setup Wi-Fi Connection ACU Connector Guide OPERATING THE ACU...
  • Page 6 EIRP spectral density limit -16.18 dBW/ 4 KHz Intellian Technologies, Inc. declares that the above antenna will maintain a pointing error of less than or equal to 0.2 degree under specified ship motion conditions in accordance with the requirements of §25.222 (a)(1)(ii).
  • Page 7 R&TTE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) We, Intellian Technologies, Inc. located at 2F Dongik Bldg., 98 Nonhyun-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-080, Korea declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) described in the below to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment(R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC).

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Intellian v100 Introduction Intellian v100 Features System Configuration...

  • Page 10: Intellian V100 Introduction

    Intellian v100 (1.03m) is a Ku-band 3-axis stabilized VSAT maritime antenna system. The v100 provides advanced VSAT solutions for Ku-band satellite services that are also designed to be convertible to Ka-band network. v100 is equipped with a new mounting architecture of RF module consisting of BUC and LNB.

  • Page 11: Intellian V100 Features

    The v100 is designed and engineered to operate on both Ku and Ka-band. The reflector of the v100 is capable of handling either Ku or Ka-band without the need to replace the reflector when the system is converted to Ka-band. The system is supplied with a Ku-band feed chain as standard.

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components as shown in the figure below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, ship’s gyrocompass, and Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator may be required.

  • Page 13: Installing The Antenna

    INTRODUCTION INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Antenna Unit ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Installation Kit Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Configure Radiation Hazard/Block Zones System Cables Power Requirement Tools Required for Installation Antenna Installation Unpacking the Wooden Crate Antenna Dimensions Antenna Mounting Templates Position the Radome...

  • Page 14: System Package

    – Marine Satellite Communication System System Package The package of Intellian v100 consists of antenna unit, lifting straps, ACU and installation kit box. Antenna unit Installation kit box...
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Antenna Unit The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The pedestal consists of a satellite antenna main dish with RF components mounted on a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment.
  • Page 16 – Marine Satellite Communication System ACU (Antenna Control Unit) The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark. Antenna Control Unit Front panel Rear panel The functions of the ACU are as follows : •...
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. ACU box Description Q'ty Size Remarks Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 43.1 x 38 x 4.4cm Antenna Control Unit User Manual RF Hazard Sticker Radiation Safety Distance Label Mounting Tamplate Wi-Fi Antenna...
  • Page 18 – Marine Satellite Communication System Components box Description Q'ty Size Remarks ACU Bracket (Rack) ACU-19inch Rack ACU Bracket (Table) ACU-Table RG6 Cable ACU to Modem AC Power Cord (CEEE7/7) 1.5m ACU Power AC Power Cord (USA) 1.8m ACU Power...

  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance of the antenna. The 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.
  • Page 20 – Marine Satellite Communication System Configure Radiation Hazard/Block Zones It is important to set up the radiation hazard or block zones for Intellian VSAT communication systems. The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones where transmit power would endanger personnel who are frequently in that area or blockage exists.
  • Page 21 • RF Cable (Customer Furnished) Due to the voltage losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian recommends the following 50 ohm coax cable types for standard system installations.
  • Page 22 – Marine Satellite Communication System Tools Required for Installation 11 mm Wrench Power Drill 19 mm Wrench Phillips Head Screwdriver 5 mm Allen/Hex key Flat Head Screwdriver 5 mm Allen/Hex key Head Screwdriver (for Power drill) (for Power drill)

  • Page 23: Antenna Installation

    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Antenna Installation Unpacking the wooden crate of v100 Step 1. When uncrating the wooden crate, follow the procedures below. 1. Locate one of the side panels designed for fork lift. Detach this side panel by removing the fixing screw (1EA) and clips (8EA).
  • Page 24 – Marine Satellite Communication System Step 2. Remove 8 tapping screws that mount the ACU box and installation kit box to the pallet.
  • Page 25 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Step 3. Using a 19mm wrench, 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.
  • Page 26 – Marine Satellite Communication System Step 4. Open the radome hatch. Flat-Head Screwdriver (min 5mm) Radome Hatch Step 5. Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints. A. Remove shipping brackets securing the Skew, AZ axis and EL axis.
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA B. Remove the shipping brackets securing the CL axis. Remove the shipping brackets C. Re-assemble the top radome and tighten the radome retention bolt (M6) to a torque setting of 3.5 N·m. To ensure security, apply Loctite #242 or equivalent. 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...
  • Page 28 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Mounting Templates The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below. Bow direction Cable Entry Hatch Radome Bottom Radome Hatch ø44.5cm (17.5”)
  • Page 29 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 4-ø13 Holes Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern 24.75cm (9.74”) ø44.5cm (17.5”)
  • Page 30 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 Mounting plate Min. 1cm(0.4”) Max. 3cm(1.2”) Min 60cm(24”) Max 150cm(60”)
  • Page 31 Mounting the Radome Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Note: Make sure to use the Intellian supplied bolts from the accessory box when you mount the radome. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the bolt thread, and fasten it to a torque setting of 110 N·m.
  • Page 32 Modem Tx Cable Rotary #1 (From Modem) Tx Cable (From Antenna) NOTE: • Intellian recommends the following size of the input power cable for standard system installations. Cable Length Cable Cross Sectional Area AWG (American Wire Gauge) Size Up to 100m 2.62mm...

  • Page 33: Installing The Acu

    INSTALLING THE ACU Mounting the ACU 19” Rack Mount Type Table Mount Type ACU Dimensions Selection of ACU Installation Site Gyrocompass Connection Connecting the System with a Gyrocompass Connecting the System without a Gyrocompass PC to ACU Communication Setup TCP/IP Connection Wi-Fi Connection Setup Wi-Fi Connection Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi...

  • Page 34: Mounting The Acu

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Mounting the ACU Intellian supplies two types of mounting methods (a) 19” Rack Mount Type and (b) Table Mount Type to mount the ACU. 19" Rack Mount Type 19” Rack Mount Type - The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Rack Mounting Brackets which allow for a side 19”...
  • Page 35 INSTALLING THE ACU ACU Dimensions 47.5 cm (18.7") Dimension of ACU 45.5 cm (17.9") 43.1 cm (17") 4.4 cm (1.7") 46.6 cm (18.4") 48.5 cm (19.1") Selection of ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: •...

  • Page 36: Gyrocompass Connection

    Connecting the System with a Gyrocompass The ship’s gyrocompass provides true heading input to the antenna which easily allows the antenna to target and acquire the desired satellite. Intellian always recommends to connect a gyrocompass to the antenna through the gyrocompass interface on the ACU.
  • Page 37 Connecting the System without a Gyrocompass For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difficult to be connected, 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.

  • Page 38: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    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. ®...
  • Page 39 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. 3. To access Intellian Aptus , see Aptus section. ®...

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Connection

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Wi-Fi Connection Setup Wi-Fi Connection • Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi • Setting up the PC (Adhoc Mode) in order to access Wi-Fi • Remote Access Confirmation Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi 1.
  • Page 41 INSTALLING THE ACU 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.
  • Page 42 – Marine Satellite Communication System 3. Connect WIFI in Ad-hoc mode. After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on intellian-WIFI (Default) 4. Enter the Network Security Key. Key: intellian1234 (Default) 5. You can confirm the logo and version data by accessing http://192.168.1.223 Aptus Web v X.XX...

  • Page 43: Acu Connector Guide

    INSTALLING THE ACU ACU Connector Guide • Console Port ACU Console Port D-Sub 9 pin Male connector D-Sub 9 pin Female Supplied Component Signal Signal GPS OUT - GPS OUT + MODEM_SIGNAL_IN MODEM_LOCK MODEM_CTRL2 MODEM_CTRL1 (TX MUTE) GPS IN - GPS IN + NOTE: NMEA GPS IN/OUT Sentence: GPGLL (4800 Baud, 8, N, 1) •...
  • Page 44 – Marine Satellite Communication System • NMEA 2000 Connector Pins Sockets Connector Threads Connector Threads Male Connector Female Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal Shield Shield NET-S, (power supply positive, +V) NET-S, (power supply positive, +V) NET-C, (power supply common, -V)

  • Page 45: Operating The Acu

    OPERATING THE ACU OPERATING THE ACU Introduction Normal Mode Setup Mode Installation Settings Antenna Settings Manual Search Setup Antenna LNB Polarization 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...
  • Page 46 – Marine Satellite Communication System Introduction This section of the handbook describes how to setup your system after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: Mode Function Startup Normal Mode Monitoring current antenna status Installation settings Selecting satellite...
  • Page 47 OPERATING THE ACU MENU Number Keys ACU Front Keys Arrow Function BACK Power PC : PC Cable (USB) Keys Switch DN : Firmware upgrade or Log data download (USB) Management port Touch Key Functions Touch key Function MENU Enter SETUP mode In SETUP mode, returns to previous menu or option or saves the adjusted settings.

  • Page 48: Normal Mode

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Normal Mode Startup With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. Start up I N T E L L I A N T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C .
  • Page 49 OPERATING THE ACU 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 S E A R C H 1 1 3 8 .
  • Page 50 – Marine Satellite Communication System Current tracking status T R A C K I N G 1 3 8 . 0 E T E L S T _ 1 8 S I G : 3 0 1 V L A Z : 2 9 2 .
  • Page 51 OPERATING THE ACU Upgrade U P G R A D E ? system Y E S 9. Touch OK key to upgrade firmware. Refer to the error messages below if any errors occur. UPGRADE FIRMWARE - FIRMWARE FILE NOT FOUND: the system cannot find the FWP file. - INVALID FIRMWARE: the file is not in a recognizable FWP format.

  • Page 52: Setup Mode

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Setup Mode Enter the SETUP mode simply follow the instructions below. Searching / Tracking mode T R A C K I N G 1 3 8 . 0 E T E L S T _ 1 8 S I G : 3 0 1 A Z : 2 9 2 .

  • Page 53: Installation Settings

    OPERATING THE ACU Installation Settings During the first time installation, it is required to setup the installation settings. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode Installation + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 54 – Marine Satellite Communication System Gyro search mode Setting of Heading Device Existence of Heading Data NMEA/ Ground Test Device NMEA 2000 With Heading Data Search 1 Search 3 Search 3 Without Heading Data Search 1 Search 1 Search 3...
  • Page 55 OPERATING THE ACU Load L O A D ? Y E S 8. Touch BACK key to load the current setting or abort and return to the main display. Loading settings L O A D I N G . . . D O N O T T U R N O F F ! 9.

  • Page 56: Antenna Settings

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Settings Manual Search Search the desired satellite manually. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 57 OPERATING THE ACU Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. Antenna menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 58 – Marine Satellite Communication System Search Parameters Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 59 OPERATING THE ACU Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern 3° Target Satellite EL Position 2° 1° 0° -1° -2° -3° Revolution (AZ direction) Search 1 antenna motion Target EL Angle 0° Target EL Angle + 0.5° Target EL Angle 0° Target EL Angle - 0.5°...
  • Page 60 – Marine Satellite Communication System Setup Antenna Parameters These parameters should only be changed by an authorized Intellian service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1.
  • Page 61 OPERATING THE ACU Set detect & tracking NBD D E T E C T N B D T R A C K I N G N B D 0 4 0 0 2 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).
  • Page 62 – Marine Satellite Communication System Select operation O P E R A T I O N process S A V E 8. Execute the command of the selected item from OPERATION*. OPERATION* • SAVE: save and execute the current settings.
  • Page 63 OPERATING THE ACU Setup Block Zone Up to 5 block or radiation hazard zones can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. Antenna menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 64 – Marine Satellite Communication System Block zone 2 Z O N E 2 B L O C K O F F 5. ZONE 2 to ZONE 5 BLOCK setting is same as ZONE 1 BLOCK. Touch OK key to set ZONE 2 BLOCK and set next parameter.
  • Page 65 OPERATING THE ACU Antenna Diagnostic Test Refer to the diagnosis codes for the test results. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. Antenna menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 66 – Marine Satellite Communication System Diagnosis Code: CODE 101: Data communication test between the antenna and the ACU CODE 102: Azimuth motor test. CODE 103: Elevation motor test. CODE 104: Cross-level motor test. CODE 105: Azimuth encoder test. CODE 106: Cross-level encoder test.

  • Page 67: Satellite Settings

    OPERATING THE ACU Satellite Settings Load Satellite Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. Satellite menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 68 – Marine Satellite Communication System Edit Satellite Information Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 69 OPERATING THE ACU DVB verifiy method D V B V E R I F Y S K E W O F F S E T D V B D E C O D E + 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.
  • Page 70 – Marine Satellite Communication System Set DVB tracking D V B F R E Q . S Y M B O L N I D frequency 1 1 7 4 7 M H Z 2 1 3 0 0 k S p s 0 X 0 0 A D 9.
  • Page 71 OPERATING THE ACU Add Satellite Information Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. Satellite menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E + S Y S T E M...
  • Page 72 – Marine Satellite Communication System Set LNB local frequency S E L E C T L O C A L T R A C K I N G S I G N A L 1 0 0 0 0 M H Z N B D 6.
  • Page 73 OPERATING THE ACU Save S A V E ? Y E S 10. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

  • Page 74: System Settings

    – Marine Satellite Communication System System Settings Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 75 OPERATING THE ACU Set Location Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode. System menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E + S Y S T E M...
  • Page 76 – Marine Satellite Communication System Latitude & longitude L A T I T U D E L O N G I T U D E 3 7 . 0 0 N 1 2 6 . 5 0 E 5. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
  • Page 77 I D I R E C T - I /O 4. USE MEDIATOR is to enable the usage of MEDIATOR if the antenna is connected to the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator. USE MEDIATOR must be disabled if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the NOTE: ACU.
  • Page 78 EF Data Cooperation to offer common management interface for Comtech EF Data's Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server (ROSS) and ACU. VCAP is the interface between the SatLink mobile VSAT IDU and the Intellian antenna controllers for Intellian mobile antennas. ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP is a OPEN AMIP based protocol, and proceed the additional protocol.
  • Page 79 OPERATING THE ACU Use TX mute G P S O U T S E N T E N C E U S E T X M U T E G P G L L Y E S 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.
  • Page 80 – Marine Satellite Communication System Management Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 81 + I N T E L L I A N D E V I C E 3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to KEY LOCK menu and touch OK key to enter it. NOTE: INTELLIAN DEVICE menu is not operated in this ACU. Set key lock and...
  • Page 82 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 83: Aptus

    OPERATING THE ACU Aptus ® 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...

  • Page 84: Introduction To Aptus

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Introduction to Aptus ® Intellian’s new VSAT 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.

  • Page 85: Software Installation

    ® 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 files for software upgrade.
  • Page 86 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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...
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 – Marine Satellite Communication System AutoUpdate ® Intellian Aptus checks and notifies 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.

  • Page 89: Toolbar Menus

    Aptus ® 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 file backup, restoring and loading), View and Connection.
  • Page 90 – Marine Satellite Communication System Load Config. : loads the antenna configuration file (file format: *.cfg). The configuration file includes the antenna control parameters which are pre-loaded at the factory and should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
  • Page 91 • ACU Log Manager: displays the antenna log data in calendar view which is downloadable directly to a desired path. 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 92: System Property Status Dashboard

    – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 93 Aptus ® - Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite. - Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing. - Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode. TX Enable Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Enable shows “Blue”, it means the antenna TX function is enabled.
  • Page 94 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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”.
  • Page 95 OPERATING THE ACU 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 96: Work View Tabs

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Work View Tabs Aptus provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View, ® Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic/Modem and GUI to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. How to modify the settings on Work View;...
  • Page 97 (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.
  • Page 98 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 99 Aptus ® · Step 4. Press the “Restart” icon to restart the antenna. - Rate Sensor: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate sen- sors (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 ped- estal.
  • Page 100 – Marine Satellite Communication System · 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.
  • Page 101 Aptus ® 3. Satellite This view provides information on the Satellite’s Information, Tracking Common Information, DVB and NBD Tracking Transponder, LNB Local Frequency, and Sat- ellite Library. This view shows a graphic UI of the current satellite that the antenna is pointing at and the satellites that are located at a 180°...
  • Page 102 - LNB Local Frequency: Displays or sets LNB local frequency and its corre- sponding LNB voltage supplied. You may select pre-programmed LNB LO settings from the drop down list. This procedure is same for both the Intellian Global VSAT PLL LNB and any other LNB.
  • Page 103 Aptus ® 4. Graph View This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ (Azimuth), Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph formats. - Select Graph Item: shows the graphs of only the checked item(s) in a Single or Multi Graph View.
  • Page 104 – Marine Satellite Communication System 5. Monitor This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Tracking: turns on or off the dish scan function. If the dish scan function is disabled, the antenna will stop adjusting the antenna pointing angle in order to optimize the receive signal level.
  • Page 105 6. Diagnostic / Modem This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and also provides functions to set up the interface between the ACU and the Intellian VSAT Mediator or the satellite modem. - Diagnostic : select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.
  • Page 106 · LNB/ NBD: tests the LNB and NBD (narrow band detector). · Sensor Box Limit: tests the sensor box motor . - Modem: sets the interface between the ACU and the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator or the satellite modem. NOTE: Before setting this function, make sure connection of a RJ45 cable from the Ethernet connector on the ACU to the modem or conect a 9 pin serial cable from the RS232/422 connector on the ACU to the modem.
  • Page 107 Aptus ® · Use Modem Lock: selects whether or not to use external lock signal from the modem. “Use Modem Lock” will only be activated when the modem protocol is set as I/O Console. · TX Mute: TX Mute is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to dis able /mute the modem transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis- pointed 0.5 degrees from peak satellite position.
  • Page 108 – Marine Satellite Communication System 8. Work View Functions The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged in cus- tomized layouts. - Layout Formatting · Each of the Work View Tab can be separated from the rest Tabs.
  • Page 109 Aptus ® Move the selected Work View Tab to the bottom position of the Work View layout. Move the selected Work View Tab to the right position of the Work View layout. Move the selected Work View Tab to the left position of the Work View layout.
  • Page 110 – Marine Satellite Communication System You can also drag multiple Work View Tabs into a customized layout in the same manner. Click and hold left mouse button on each Work View Tab’s header and drag it onto a desired arrow on the Navigator icon. Then each Work View Tab can be placed to the desired positions as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 111 Aptus ® - 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. Fit Work View Button: fits the current view to the Work View window size. The but- ton toggles between the fit view and the previous view.
  • Page 112 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 113: Aptus ® Web

    Antenna Position & Parameters Tracking setting Modem Setting Diagnostic Library Setting Firmware & Configuration Antenna Firmware Upgrade Antenna Log Antenna Backup & Restore Administration Network Setting SNMP Setting User Management iARM Upgrade iARM Save & Reboot Antenna Event Log Intellian Network Devices...
  • Page 114 – Marine Satellite Communication System Introduction With embedded Remote Access (Aptus Web) function, the v-Series can be monitored, controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through the TCP/IP protocol. This not only can save time but also save the cost generated from the hundreds of routine maintenance activities such as operating firmware upgrades, tracking parameters resets, and system diagnostic.

  • Page 115: Main

    2. Log into the ACU by typing in User Name and Password information. If this system has not been changed from the factory default: • User Name: intellian • Password: 12345678 WARNING: The Control & Monitoring Mode will be switched to the Monitoring Only Mode in the following cases;...
  • Page 116 – Marine Satellite Communication System Top Menus Once you log in, the following information and menus are displayed. Item Description Signal Level Display current signal level. - Setup: Displays whether or not the antenna is in SETUP mode. The indicator shows “Blue” in the SETUP mode.
  • Page 117 APTUS ® Dash Board & Information On the left side of the page, Dash Board and Information menus are displayed as below to provide quick monitoring of the antenna status and settings. Other menus are displayed only in the Control & Monitoring mode and their functions will be described in the next sections.
  • Page 118 – Marine Satellite Communication System BOW Offset Display current bow offset Displays DVB tracking mode’s current tracking information. - Frequency: displays tracking frequency. - Symbol rate: displays symbol rate. DVB Information - NID: displays network ID. - Verify type: displays verification typ (AGC, DVB, DVB Decode) Displays NBD tracking mode’s current tracking information.
  • Page 119 APTUS ® Antenna Settings Ship Setting Item Description Ship Setting Set the ship information and block zone. Set GPS information. - Longitude (East/West) - Latitude (North/South) Bow Offset Set Bow Offset if needed. Set ship’s heading device (NONE, NMEA, NMEA2000, Heading Device Ground Test) and ship’s heading information Set the antenna’s block zones up to 5 by azimuth and eleva-...
  • Page 120 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Position & Parameters Item Description Set current antenna position and Search and Tracking parameters. These parameters should only be changed by Antenna Setting an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable.
  • Page 121 APTUS ® Release the elevation and cross level motor brakes while Idle Mode the antenna is in SETUP mode. The antenna can be moved manually during the mode. Reboot Reboot the system. DVB Detect and Tracking Level Threshold: display / set current detect level threshold and tracking level threshold when DVB tracking mode is chosen to be used.
  • Page 122 – Marine Satellite Communication System Tracking Setting Item Description Display or set current tracking mode and tracking Tracking Setting frequency of the target satellite. Display and set LNB’s local frequencies. Display Local Frequency Setting current LNB local frequency which is in use and (MHz) voltage.
  • Page 123 Set the modem interface. - Use Mediator: enable the usage of Mediator if the antenna is connected to the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator. Use Mediator must be set to “NO” if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the ACU. Improper setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s modem interface to work incorrectly.
  • Page 124 – Marine Satellite Communication System WARNING: Ensure to tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. Select ‘Set Modem Configuration’ to confirm the modem settings configured. Diagnostic Item Description Diagnostic Execute antenna diagnostic test. Select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.
  • Page 125 APTUS ® WARNING: Tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. Click Diagnosis button to execute diagnostic test. To clear previous diagnosis result, click Diagnosis Clear button. Select to view a current spectrum graph and to set the Spectrum spectrum display options. Displays iDirect Modem status and control connection.
  • Page 126 ACU. - Open Library from PC: open the satellite library file from the Library supplied Intellian CD or from the external hard drive/PC. (File format: *.ilf) - Upload Library to ACU: upload the satellite library file to ACU. - Save as Library to PC: save the current library setting to the PC.

  • Page 127: Firmware & Configuration

    APTUS ® Firmware & Configuration Antenna Firmware Upgrade Item Description Antenna Firmware Upgrade antenna and ACU firmware version. Upgrade Select Upgrade Method between Manual Upgrade or Auto Upgrade. With Manual Upgrade option selected, browse and New Antenna select the firmware package file to upload and click Start Firmware Upload button.
  • Page 128 – Marine Satellite Communication System Upgrade procedures: 1. Select the upgrade package file. In Auto Upgrade mode, check new firmware file automatically by clicking Check button. 2. Click on “Start Upload” button to transfer the Firmware package file (“*.fwp”) to E2S (Ethernet to serial) module.
  • Page 129 APTUS ® Upgrade complete page NOTE: To roll back to the previous firmware package version or latest package version, select Rollback Upgrade menu on the Antenna Firmware Upgrade page.
  • Page 130 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Log Item Description Antenna Log Displays antenna log data GPS Log Option Disable/Enable to save GPS information in the antenna log file. Antenna Log Download the log file. Select start download button to proceed.
  • Page 131 GPS information to third parties. Any issues regarding safety and privacy when turning on the GPS function is solely up to the user. Intellian is not responsible for information that is disclosed when the GPS function is enabled.
  • Page 132 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Backup & Restore Item Description Enter Backup & Restore page. (Setup mode is Antenna Backup & Restore required) Backup antenna information to ACU/PC or Target restore antenna by using the saved information from ACU/PC.
  • Page 133 APTUS ® Network Setting Item Description Network Setting Enter network setting page. Modify ACU’s Internal IP address and press Submit button. Go to “Save & Reboot” page and press Save & Reboot button to validate the changes. - IP Address : Factory default(Primary:192.168.0.223)/ (Secondary:10.10.1.1).
  • Page 134 Sys Log Configuration - UDP Port : Management port - Message Type : Select message type (Intellian message level) to send to management server (Lower number indicates higher emergency). - Sys log Target Level : If you select this target level, the management server receives log message equal to or less than this level.
  • Page 135 APTUS ® SNMP Setting Item Description SNMP Setting Display and Set SNMP configuration. Set SNMP mode(Use Attribution Disable, Read Only SNMP V1/V2 Status or Read Write). V1/V2 Community Name Set SNMP V2 community name. V3 Authentication Type Set SNMP V3 authentication mode. V3 Authentication Set SNMP V3 authentication encoding.
  • Page 136 – Marine Satellite Communication System User Management Item Description Change login ID and Password to access the Aptus Web. User Management This setting can be also accessed by ‘Account’ icon on the top menu. Change your login ID (user name) and password.
  • Page 137 APTUS ® iARM Upgrade Item Description iARM Upgrade Upgrade the firmware of iARM module. Select Upgrade Method between Manual Upgrade or Auto Upgrade. With Manual Upgrade option selected, browse and select the firmware file to upload and click Start Upgrade iARM Firmware button.
  • Page 138 – Marine Satellite Communication System Firmware upload in progress 4. Do not turn off the ACU power if the firmware upgrade page is displayed. Firmware upgrade in progress 5. It’ll take around 2 minutes to complete the firmware upgrade. Once the upgrade...
  • Page 139 APTUS ® iARM Save & Reboot Item Description iARM Save Save settings to the ACU and reboot or reboot the system & Reboot without saving. Save the modified settings and reboot the system. Save & Reboot Click Save & Reboot button. Reboot without Reboot the system without saving the modified settings.
  • Page 140 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Event Log Item Description Antenna Event Log Displays user's log information (Data/Time, Login ID and IP) Set the Log message option. - Severity : Set urgency level. - Category : Set target that caused the message.
  • Page 141 • Eth1 IP Configuration : ACU network Eth1 IP and subnet Configuration mask setting. • Intellian Network Port Status : not used on t-series. Add Intellian network devices, then you can browse the various information of the device. Add Network Device •...
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  • Page 143: Appendix A: Java Download And Install Guide

    APPENDIX Appendix A: Java Download and Install Guide NOTE: To run Java applications you must have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 6.0 and above installed in your PC/laptop. If JRE has not been installed in your PC/laptop, you’ll get the below message box. Click Run button to install it through online or offline download and install methods.
  • Page 144 – Marine Satellite Communication System NOTE: The JRE installation guide may vary depending on the operating system installed in your PC/laptop. Method 1. Online method for downloading and installing http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp...
  • Page 145 APPENDIX Method 2. Offline method for downloading and installing http://www.java.com/en/download/help/windows_offline_download.xml This process requires you to download an executable file that includes all the files needed for the complete installation. You do not need to remain connected to the Internet during the installation. The file can also be copied to a computer that is not connected to the Internet.
  • Page 146 – Marine Satellite Communication System 8. A few brief dialogs confirm the last steps of the installation process: click Close button on the last dialog. 9. This will complete Java installation process. NOTE: You may need to restart (close and re-open) your browser to enable the java...

  • Page 147: Appendix B: Modem Connection

    APPENDIX Appendix B: Modem Connection Integrated with iDirect INFINIT5000 • iDirect Modem interface through the Console Port Antenna Control Unit Modem Rx Modem Interface iDirect INFINITI 5000 Interface Protocol • GPS OUT + • GPS OUT - • External Lock •...
  • Page 148 – Marine Satellite Communication System Integrated with iDirect X5 • iDirect Modem interface through the Console Port Antenna Control Unit Modem Rx Modem Interface iDirect X5 Interface Protocol Router / Network Hub • GPS OUT + • GPS OUT - •...
  • Page 149 APPENDIX ACU Console Modem Console Port TX MUTE TX MUTE 5kΩ Insert 5k Ω Pin#4 & 6 RJ-45 DSUB GPS+ MALE 9 PIN GPS+ PLUG MALE RX LOCK RX LOCK NOTE: The TX Mute parameter of iDirect I/O configuration needs to be changed from Low to High.
  • Page 150 – Marine Satellite Communication System Integrated with iDirect INFINIT5000 • iDirect Modem interface through the OpenAMIP Antenna Control Unit Modem Rx Modem Interface (OpenAMIP) iDirect INFINITI 5000 OpenAMIP Protocol • GPS • Lock / Unlock • TX Mute • Auto Beam Switching...
  • Page 151 APPENDIX Integrated with iDirect X5 • iDirect Modem interface through OpenAMIP (Ethernet) Antenna Control Unit Modem Rx Modem Interface (OpenAMIP) iDirect X5 OpenAMIP Protocol Router / Network Hub • GPS • Lock / Unlock • TX Mute • Auto Beam Switching Internet / Email...
  • Page 152 – Marine Satellite Communication System Integrated with Comtech • Comtech Modem interface through the Console Port Antenna Control Unit Antenna Rx Modem Interface Comtech CDM-570/L PC Interface Internet / Email ACU Console Modem Console Port Comm DSUB DSUB 15 PIN...
  • Page 153 APPENDIX Integrated with SatLink1910 • SatLink Modem interface through Console Connector Antenna Control Unit Modem Modem Interface SatLink1910 Interface Protocol • GPS DSUB 9 Pin female connector is supplied with the antenna. Internet / Email D-Sub 9 Pin D-Sub 9 Pin ACU Modem SatLink Serial (MALE)
  • Page 154 – Marine Satellite Communication System Integrated with Hughes HX200 • Hughes Modem interface through the Console Connector Antenna Control Unit Antenna Rx HX200 Internet / Email ACU Console Modem Serial Port DSUB DSUB 15 PIN 9 PIN GPS+ FEMALE...
  • Page 155 APPENDIX Integrated with ROSS • ROSS interface Antenna Control Unit Antenna Rx PC Interface Comtech CDM-570/L RX Lock / TX Mute ROSS Device...
  • Page 156 – Marine Satellite Communication System Integrated with Elektrikom • Elektrikom interface Antenna Control Unit Antenna Rx RX Lock PC Interface Comtech CDM-570/L Elektrikom ROAM PC...
  • Page 157 APPENDIX Integrated with Gilat SkyEdge • Gilat Modem interface through Serial Port Antenna Control Unit RS 232 DB-9 Female Serial Port RJ-45 Gilat SkyEdge Modem (96000 bps.) ACU Serial Port Gilat SkyEdge 9 PIN RJ-45 FEMALE...

  • Page 158: Technical Specification

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Technical Specification General Approvals CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47: Part 15 Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 138cm x 151.4cm (54.33" x 59.63") Antenna dish diameter 103cm (41”) Antenna control unit 43.1cm x 38cm x 4.4cm (17”...

  • Page 159: Warranty

    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 TWO (2) YEARS on labor performed at Intellian Technologies, Inc. service center from the purchased date of the product.

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