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iNetVu
1200/1000 Flyaway User Manual
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The iNetVu
brand and logo are registered trademarks of C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc.
© Copyright 2006 C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc.
1-877-iNetVu6
www.c-comsat.com
Revision 020
March 22, 2012

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  • Page 1 ® iNetVu 1200/1000 Flyaway User Manual ® The iNetVu brand and logo are registered trademarks of C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc. © Copyright 2006 C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc. 1-877-iNetVu6 www.c-comsat.com Revision 020 March 22, 2012...
  • Page 2 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 2 of 38 This page is intentionally left blank. ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 3 Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as followed under the copyright laws. ® Both the iNetVu and C-COM names and logos are registered trademarks of C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. ® Intel Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and MapPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Appendix 1: Default Limits and Configuration Data Tables ......38 Proprietary Notice: This document contains information that is proprietary and confidential to C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc., and is intended for internal and or C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. authorized partners use only. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any way, without prior written permission of C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 5 of 38 1. Introduction 1.1. About This Manual ® This manual explains the iNetVu Flyaway System Installation and Operation. An ® electronic version of this manual is included on the iNetVu CD that came with your system.
  • Page 6 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 6 of 38 ® The iNetVu Flyaway system offers the following additional capabilities and features:  3-Axes DC motor drive system  Highly reliable linear actuator to control elevation  Satellite acquisition within 5 minutes (under normal operating conditions) ...
  • Page 7: Physical Outline

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 7 of 38 2. Physical Outline 2-piece Detachable reflector Feed Horn Polarization Assembly & Motor Feed Arm Struts Elevation Motor Feed Arm Azimuth Motor & Gear ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 8: Assembly And Disassembly

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 8 of 38 3. Assembly and Disassembly 3.1. Assembly Procedure Support Stand Assembly 1) Unfold the tripod assembly and lock the leg assemblies into place with the T-Handled threaded knob as pictured below. 2) Unlock the two (2) T-Handled threaded knobs gripping the lock plate above the pivot location of the lower reflector assembly.
  • Page 9 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 9 of 38 3) Push the lock plate towards the lower reflector assembly, and lock the two (2) threaded knobs. 4) Attach the elevation motor assembly to the tripod assembly by sliding the elevation bracket between the tripod assembly and the washers of the T-handled threaded knobs.
  • Page 10 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 10 of 38 5) Lock the elevation motor assembly into place by lining the mounting holes between the lower reflector assembly and the elevation motor assembly and inserting the quick release pin as depicted below.
  • Page 11 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 11 of 38 ) Lock the reflectors together using the three (3) latches on the back and on both sides of the reflector. ) Attach the feed arm to the lower reflector by lining the mounting holes between the feed arm and the attachment block of the lower reflector and inserting the pin.
  • Page 12 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 12 of 38 ) Snap the feed arm strut to the feed arm and reflector sides by retracting the spring- loaded barrel on the ball socket end fitting and snapping it into place 0) If the polarization assembly is not already attached to the feed arm, attach the feed polarization assembly to the feed arm assembly, and secure it with the T- Handled threaded knob located on the bottom side of the feedarm.
  • Page 13 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 13 of 38 1) Connect the RX Cable running through the feedarm to the LNB, and the TX Cable to the BUC. 2) Connect the internal Motor/Sensor cable, as well as the labelled RX, and TX coax cables running through the bottom of the feedarm to their corresponding inputs on the connector plate labelled “FEEDARM”...
  • Page 14 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 14 of 38 13) Connect the reflector (inclinometer) and elevation (elevation motor) cables to the area on the connector plate labelled “REFLECTOR” and “ELEVATION”. The cables only fit in one direction. 14) Insert the external Motor/Sensor Cable, RX and TX coax cables into the proper location on the connector plate labelled “CONTROLLER”.
  • Page 15: Disassembly Procedure

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 15 of 38 3.2. Disassembly Procedure WARNING: ENSURE THE PLATFORM IS STOWED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY Disconnecting Cables 1) Disconnect the External Sensor/Motor cable, RX, and TX coax cables from the connector plate labelled CONTROLLER on the platform.
  • Page 16 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 16 of 38 3) Disconnect the cables from the connector plate labelled “REFLECTOR” and “ELEVATION” 4) Disconnect the RX and TX Coax cables attached to the BUC and LNB ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 17 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 17 of 38 Polarization and Feed Arm Assembly Removal 5) Detach the two (2) feedarm struts on both ends by retracting the spring-loaded barrel on the ball socket end fitting and remove. 6) Gently lower the feedarm, and remove the supporting pin to detach the feedarm from the reflector.
  • Page 18 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 18 of 38 Reflector and Elevation Motor Assembly Removal 7) Unhook the three (3) latches holding the two-piece reflector together, and detach the top reflector assembly. Latch Locations ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 19 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 19 of 38 8) Remove the Quick Release T-Pin attaching the elevation motor assembly to the reflector; ensure to hold the lower reflector assembly during removal of the t-pin. 9) Unlock the two (2) T-Handle threaded knobs securing the elevation motor assembly to the tripod assembly, and slide the elevation bracket out.
  • Page 20 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 20 of 38 10) Unlock the two (2) T-Handle threaded knobs attaching the reflector to the tripod assembly. Ensure to hold the bottom reflector assembly while loosening the knobs. 11) Slide the reflector from under the lock plate, and remove from the base tripod assembly.
  • Page 21 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 21 of 38 12) Loosen the T-Handle threaded knob locking the leg assemblies, and fold in the tripod assembly. ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 22: Packaging

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 22 of 38 3.3. Packaging To avoid damaging hardware components during travel and handling, this section will ® outline the ideal procedure of packaging the iNetVu 1.2/1.0 Flyaway Antenna systems. 1) Place the feed boom and elevation assemblies into the feed case as depicted in the picture below.
  • Page 23 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 23 of 38 2) Insert the bottom and top reflector assemblies into the reflector case as depicted in the figure below. Place the top reflector assembly in the section of the case closest to the pivot joints of the top cover, facing inwards.
  • Page 24: System Connectivity

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 24 of 38 4. System Connectivity ® ® The iNetVu 1200/1000 Flyaway Antenna has been built to operate with the iNetVu 7000 Controller. The typical connection configuration for each service will be the same regardless of the Satellite Modem / VSAT. However, the configuration parameters for Satellite Modem / VSAT Communication will differ depending on service.
  • Page 25: Network/Web Interface Connection

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 25 of 38 4.2. Network/Web Interface Connection Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable ® iNetVu Flyaway Platform Power Cable COMBINED MOTOR Antenna AND SENSOR CABLE 90 - 264VAC Computer TX OUT Satellite Modem / VSAT ®...
  • Page 26: Typical Usb Communication Interface

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 26 of 38 4.3. Typical USB Communication Interface Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Antenna COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE USB Cable Network Cable 90 - 264VAC TX OUT...
  • Page 27: System Diagram With Splitter

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 27 of 38 4.4. System Diagram with Splitter Note: Using a splitter is optional. If the user does not wish to power the LNB *Please from the Controller, a splitter must be used such that power is passed to the LNB from the VSAT Modem (or alternate power source).
  • Page 28: Router Configuration Example

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 28 of 38 4.5. Router Configuration Example Combined Sensor and Motor Cable iNetVu® Flyaway RG6 Coaxial Cable Platform Network Cable Power Cable Antenna MOTOR CONTROL AND SENSOR CABLE 7000 CTRL: DHCP Static: 192.168.1.3 SUB: 255.255.255.0 90 - 264VAC GW: 192.168.1.1...
  • Page 29: Modem Independent Setup (Stand Alone)

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 29 of 38 4.6. Modem Independent Setup (Stand Alone) Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Antenna COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE Transmit Source RX IN 12VDC POWER CABLE ETHERNET...
  • Page 30: Using Modem Com Port

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 30 of 38 4.7. USING MODEM COM PORT Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Antenna COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE RX IN RX OUT 12VDC POWER PC Serial Interface +...
  • Page 31: Inetvu ® 7000 Controller Configuration

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 31 of 38 ® 5. iNetVu 7000 Controller Configuration 5.1. Software Initial Configuration and Verification ® The iNetVu 7000 Controller allows for the complete setup and configuration of the ® iNetVu system through the LCD interface, web or software using the USB or Network Interface.
  • Page 32 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 32 of 38 *Note: The controller IP should be set in the controller through the LCD interface prior to entering it into the software tool for proper PC to Controller Communication through network interface. (USB Interface users may skip...
  • Page 33 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 33 of 38 6) While on the “Configuration” screen, Enter the Satellite Longitude and Sat Offset General Case: 1.2/1.0 Flyaway –Receive Horizontal Offset = 0 --Receive Vertical  Offset = 90 The DVB Parameters (TR No., Freq, Sym, Code Rate), and the LNB_P can be left as is.
  • Page 34 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 34 of 38 (RADYNE MDX Users ONLY) Enter Demodulator No. DN (Demod No.) (RADYNE MDX Users ONLY) Enter Carrier No. CN (Carrier No.) Enter the Modem IP Address (Default: 192.168.0.1) Enter the Modem Password. If there is no password, Password: leave this field blank.
  • Page 35 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 35 of 38 10) Under the “TCP/IP Settings” section, enter the following: Controller IP Address SUB: Controller Subnet Mask Controller Gateway DNS: Disregard RIP: Disregard Note: PC IP Address must be entered and it must be the same as the controller you want to connect to.
  • Page 36 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 36 of 38 *if you are using a splitter and powering the LNB from the modem, ensure the LNB_P is DIS. If you are powering the LNB from the controller, enter the proper LNB voltage requirements.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 37 of 38 6. Appendix ® iNetVu Flyaway User Manual...
  • Page 38: Appendix 1: Default Limits And Configuration Data Tables

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 38 of 38 6.1. Appendix 1: Default Limits and Configuration Data Tables Elevation Offset 1200/1000 Flyaway EL OFFSET 31.00  Table 2: Default Elevation Offsets. All values are + 2 after Target Calibration. AZ Potentiometer...

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