iNetVu 1210 User Manual

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iNetVu
1210 Airline Checkable 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 009
March 24, 2017

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  • Page 1 ® iNetVu 1210 Airline Checkable 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 009 March 24, 2017...
  • Page 2 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 2 of 50 This page is intentionally left blank. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 3 This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Router Configuration Example ................35 6.6. Modem Independent Setup (Stand Alone)............36 6.7. Using Modem COM PORT ................37 ® iNetVu 7000 Series Controller Configuration ............38 7.1. Software Initial Configuration and Verification ........... 38 Appendix ......................... 43 8.1. Appendix 1: Default Limits and Configuration Data Tables ........ 44 8.2.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.1. About This Manual ® This manual explains the iNetVu Airline Checkable System Installation and Operation. An ® electronic version of this manual is included on the iNetVu Flash drive stick that came with your system. 1.2. System Overview ®...
  • Page 6: General

    All iNetVu Airline Checkable Systems (ACFLY-1200) have been fully tested with the iNetVu ® Controller prior to shipment. All position feedback; limit sensing, limit switches and motor speeds have been calibrated and preset prior to shipping. The wave-guide, the boom mounted Radio Transmitter cables and the Transmission/Receive coaxial cables have all pre-wired.
  • Page 7: Physical Outline

    Connection Front Stabilizing Legs (2) WARNING!!! Prior to operation you must use ballasts or anchors to weigh down the fly-away at all times, failing to do so may result in property or equipment damage. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 8: Clearance Requirements

    A clear unobstructed view of the southern sky is required for reliable satellite communication for users in the Northern Hemisphere. Vice versa for those in the Southern Hemisphere ® Fig. 2: iNetVu 1210 Air Line Checkable Clearance dimensions ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 9: Assembly And Disassembly

    3) Place top section of case carefully aside as there are parts packed in it that will be used later on. 4) Connect power to controller but do not turn it on at this point. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 10 7) Release the locking clips (4) to remove the top cover. Ensure top and bottom of the clips release before attempting to remove cover. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 11 9) Pull out the (4) balancing legs; extend out until they click into place. The two (2) shorter legs represent the back and the two (2) longer legs the front. 10) Remove rolled up cables from controller box. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 12 **Note** There are two (2) identical connectors on the platform and these are not to be confused with one another; one is used for the AZ, EL and the other is for the POL. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 13 Install Feedarm extension as shown below and tighten turning CW (clockwise) until tight. Step 1. Remove Bag from case. Step 2. Remove extension from bag. Step 3. Align pins with holes Step 4. Install extension ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 14 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 14 of 50 14) Remove POL Cage Assembly from case and connect to Feedarm extension, 15) Connect POL Cage Assembly cable to connection plate above tilt sensor. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 15 17) Connect external GPS device to controller if one exists. 18) Power on Controller and launch the iNetVu software 7.5.3 + (7.5.3 is the minimal version that is compatible with this antenna at the time of publication) ensure there are no flashing Red or Yellow fields.
  • Page 16 23) Install the Antenna reflector sections 1 through 5 following the steps below. Both bag flaps and reflector sections are numbered. Base Step1. Connect section 1 to base Step2. Connect sections 2 to 3 ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 17 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 17 of 50 Base Step3. Connect sections 2-3 to 1-base Step4. Connect section 4 to section 5 Base Step5. Connect section 4-5 to 1-base ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 18 Reflector sections will fit in the proper pouch section with the clips down on the back side. 25) Remove and assemble Feed Arm struts, (4) pieces will make (2) strut poles. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 19 Prior to operation you must use ballasts or anchors to weigh down the fly-away at all times, failing to do so may result in property or equipment damage. ® 29) Congratulations, you have successfully assembled the iNetVu Airline Checkable System! ®...
  • Page 20: Disassembly Procedure

    1) Verify that Antenna current position is as follows: EL = 20, AZ = 0 and PL = 0. 2) Grab reflector bag and lay down on flat surface. 3) Disconnect Feed Arm struts, unscrew and strap all 4 sections. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 21 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 21 of 50 4) Place Feedarm struts in the carrying case. 5) Remove reflector starting with section 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 and pack in the bag in the mentioned sequence. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 22 7) Ensure all sections have been strapped into place, flip bag over so section one (1) is now on the bottom and five (5) on top. Strap down the outer most bag straps. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 23 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 23 of 50 ® 8) Stow antenna using the (Stow Antenna) icon on the iNetVu software. Controller Keypad can also be utilized to stow (Stow Key). Stowing manually may not align the polarization cage and thus will not pack properly in the case.
  • Page 24 10) Gently release cable from Velcro strap on Feed Arm. Ensure strap remains on Feed Arm and is not misplaced. 11) Disconnect POL assembly, Main controller and all coax cables from antenna base. Ensure 7000 Series Controller is powered off prior to disconnecting Sensor and Motor cables. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 25 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 25 of 50 12) Disconnect POL Cage assembly from Feed Arm extension, rotating CCW (counter clockwise) to loosen. 13) Place POL cage in case. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 26 Page 26 of 50 14) Following the same method as the POL cage, remove Feed Arm extension. 15) Place Feed Arm extension in housing bag. 16) Close the bag and put aside or place in packing case. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 27: Packaging

    Page 27 of 50 5. Packaging ® This section will outline the ideal procedure of packaging the iNetVu 1.2 Airline checkable Antenna systems. 1) Place the reflector bag on top of the stowed antenna base; take care to line up the sides as per the base reflector curvatures and the straps facing upwards.
  • Page 28 3) Lock down the (4) clips, hook the bottom end of the case clip first and snap down into place. 4) Stand the case up with the pull handle accessible; tighten the leg (4) retaining screws. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 29 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 29 of 50 5) Ensure all cables including power and USB are tucked away in the controller case. 6) Place case top portion on top of the controller case bottom portion. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 30 C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 30 of 50 7) Hook and lock down case (2) clamps. Case clamps may be different from the one(s) shown here. ® 8) Congratulations you have successfully packaged the iNetVu Airline Checkable System. ® iNetVu...
  • Page 31: System Connectivity

    ® The iNetVu 1210 Airline Checkable Antenna has been built to operate with the iNetVu 7000 Series 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 32: Network/Web Interface Connection

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 32 of 50 6.2. Network/Web Interface Connection Combined Sensor and Motor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable ® iNetVu Airline Power Cable Checkable Platform Antenna *Ground protection External grounding connection COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE...
  • Page 33: Typical Usb Communication Interface

    Power Cable *Ground protection External grounding connection COMBINED MOTOR AND SENSOR CABLE 24 VDC USB Cable Power Input Network Cable 100 - 240VAC TX OUT Satellite Modem / VSAT Computer Fig. 5: USB Configuration Interface ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 34: System Diagram With Splitter

    *If the splitter option is used, ensure the LNB Power is disabled in the Controller. (See in the 7000 Series User Manual – “LNB Antenna Power” for more detail) ® iNetVu Airline Checkable Platform *Ground protection COMBINED MOTOR External AND SENSOR CABLE...
  • Page 35: Router Configuration Example

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 35 of 50 6.5. Router Configuration Example Combined Sensor and Motor iNetVu® Airline Cable Checkable Platform RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Antenna *Ground protection External MOTOR CONTROL grounding AND SENSOR CABLE connection PC Static: 192.168.1.2...
  • Page 36: Modem Independent Setup (Stand Alone)

    USB Cable OR a Network Cable to interface between Controller PC/Notebook. If the user does not wish to use a PC/Notebook, NO Cable is required user must configure the 7000 Series Controller from the LCD Interface. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 37: Using Modem Com Port

    If Satellite Modem / VSAT the user does not wish to use a PC/Notebook, NO Cable is required and the user must configure the 7000 Series Controller from the LCD Interface. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 38: Inetvu 7000 Series Controller Configuration

    “FRONT” are facing the direction of the Target Satellite. Override the Compass Direction on iNetVu and enter the approximate direction value that the two Shorter legs which identify the “BACK” are facing i.e. east, south, south east etc..
  • Page 39 A.B.C.D (Router/Modem IP) d. Click the “reset” button on the controller. ® Run the iNetVu 7000 Mobile Software from the shortcut located on the desktop. Advance to the “Configuration” screen, by right clicking on the “ Controls” screen, and select “Configuration”, and enter the controller IP address in the “Controller Configuration”...
  • Page 40 (HNS Users Only) Enter the Modem Frequency Symb (Ksps): (HNS Users Only) Enter the Modem Symbol Rate DN (Demod No.) (RADYNE MDX Users ONLY) Enter Demodulator No. CN (Carrier No.) (RADYNE MDX Users ONLY) Enter Carrier No. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 41 (A1210A  Airline Checkable) Always enter serial number first, then select platform type. 10) Under the “Controller” section, enter the following: Controller IP Address SUB: Controller Subnet Mask Controller Gateway DNS: Disregard RIP: Disregard ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 42 Power is DIS. If you are powering the LNB from the controller, enter the proper LNB voltage requirements. ® 12) Congratulations you have successfully configured your iNetVu Airline Checkable System. Navigate to the “Controls” menu, if there are any flashing Red, and Yellow components, stop and troubleshoot.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 43 of 50 8. Appendix ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 44: Appendix 1: Default Limits And Configuration Data Tables

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 44 of 50 8.1. Appendix 1: Default Limits and Configuration Data Tables Elevation Offset 1210 Airline Checkable 60.5 EL OFFSET  Table 1: Default Elevation Offsets. All values are + 2 after Target Calibration. AZ Potentiometer 1210 Airline Checkable 282.8...
  • Page 45: Appendix 2: Installing Buc Using Universal Mounting Kit

    This procedure describes the steps involved for installing a Block Up Converter (BUC) to ® the iNetVu Platforms using a Universal Mounting Clamp Kit. The installation procedure described below shows images for a 2W BUC that may or may not be used in your configuration, but the procedure may be utilized for any sized BUC installation that is compatible with the ACFLY-1200.
  • Page 46 4. Install one end fitting onto one side of the clamp strap using the provided truss machine screws and washers as depicted in the pictures below. Fig. 8: One Side End Fitting Installation ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 47 Ensure to make the cut between two holes on the strap. The holes should be visible through the shrink tubing. Fig. 9: Measuring length requirements for clamp strap Fig. 10: Cutting the clamp strap - midpoint between two holes ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 48 The screws of the Clamp Mounting Bracket Kit are fed through the end fittings on each side of the BUC and into the mounting plate. Ensure the provided fasteners are used. See note below for installing strap on an angle if holes do not align. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 49 9. Connect ‘TX’ Coaxial cable to the BUC. Depending on the size of the BUC, a 90 degree connector or extension cable with adapter connector may be required. 10. Congratulations! The BUC has been successfully installed. ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...
  • Page 50: Appendix 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. Page 50 of 50 8.3. Appendix 3: Declaration of Conformity ® iNetVu Airline Checkable User Manual...

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