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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation User Guide Global Leader in Marine Satellite Antenna Systems...
  • Page 3 This serial number will be required for the all troubleshooting or service inquiries. © 2017 Intellian Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Intellian and the Intellian logo are trademarks of Intellian Technologies, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The t-Series and the t240CK are trademarks of Intellian Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 4 INDEX...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION Intellian t240CK Introduction Intellian t240CK Features Basic System Configurations INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Planning the Installation Installation Recommendation Antenna Installation INSTALLING THE ACU Mounting the ACU Ship Gyro Connection PC to ACU Communication Setup Wi-Fi Connection OPERATING THE ACU...
  • Page 6 CE & FCC 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 requirements of the EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B when the methods, as described in EN 60945: 2002, ANSI 63.4: 2003 and EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011,...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: Intellian T240Ck Introduction

    LNB inside the antenna dome each time a vessel crosses into a different satellite service region.  The t240CK is easy to operate, and simple to upgrade and manage. Each unit comes preloaded with a ready-to-use, client-customized global satellite library that can be conveniently updated via Intellian’s Aptus PC interface software...

  • Page 9: Intellian T240Ck Features

    Easy Installation, Setup and Operation With the t240CK, installation and setup are easier than ever. Once a satellite’s signal peak position is acquired during the first-time setup, the antenna system will re-adjust all the parameters (bow adjust, home sensor offset, azimuth and elevation position) automatically even after it reboots to save a tremendous amount of time and effort for the operators.
  • Page 10 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Intellian Network Devices Intellian Aptus Web enables connection to the t240CK to monitor the real time status of the connected system. This function provides users with direct connection to network devices allowing an integrated control solution for linking...

  • Page 11: Basic System Configurations

    INTRODUCTION Basic System Configurations For your satellite TV system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components properly as shown in the figure below (Refer to next chapter ‘Installation’ in this manual for more detailed connection instructions). Dual C-band Linear only Configuration For C-band Linear Polarized satellite signal reception, a multi-switch is required to be connected between the antenna and C-band receivers.
  • Page 12 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Dual C-band & Ku-band Arbitrary Signal (Any Pol / Local) Configuration For C-band and Ku-band Linear with any programmed LO satellite signal receptions, a multi- switch is required to be connected between the antenna and C-band and Ku-band receivers.
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION Ku-band Arbitrary Signal (Any Pol / Local) Configuration For simultaneous Ku-band Linear & Circular with any programmed LO except Universal Quad satellite signal receptions, a multi-switch is required to be connected between the antenna and Ku-band receivers. Antenna AC100 ~ 240V Ku-Hor/LHCP RF 2 Ku-Ver/RHCP...
  • Page 14 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System...

  • Page 15: 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 System Cable Installation Guide RF Cables Power Requirements Installation and Mounting of Antenna Confirmation of Size Prior to installation Installation Recommendation Antenna Installation...

  • Page 16: System Package

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System System Package Antenna Unit The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The pedestal consists of the satellite antenna's main dish and sub-reflector module with a WorldView™ Ku-band LNB and two C-band LNBs mounted on a stabilized pedestal.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ACU (Antenna Control Unit) The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and touch keypad panel allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark. ACU Back ACU Front The functions of the ACU are as follows: •...
  • Page 18 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Installation Kit Installation Kit includes three boxes (ACU box, Cable box, and Bolt box). Each box contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. ACU Box Cable Box...

  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    60 Meters LMR-500-75 15.9 0.159 80 Meters LMR-600-75 12.8 0.128 100 Meters Power Requirements You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. Intellian t240CK is designed to work on a power supply between 100 ~ 240V AC.
  • Page 20 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Installation and mounting of antenna 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 secure and effective installation.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 8-ø14 Antenna Install Hole 1 x Cable Gland PG36 8 x Base Latch 2 x Radome Base Hatch 6 x Cable Gland M32 756mm 1797mm...
  • Page 22 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Tools required for Installation Phillips Head 10 mm Wrench Screwdriver 19 mm Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver 6 mm Allen/Hex key 24 mm Wrench...
  • Page 23 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Sillicon (Supplied) Sillicon Gun (Supplied) 10/19/24mm Box Socket Box Adaptor Ratchet Handle Monkey Wrench Long Socket Impact Drill...

  • Page 24: Installation Recommendation

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Installation Recommendation Working Hall Space • Space: 50m • Height: 7m • Hall gate height : 4.5m Machinery/Equipment • An overhead crane in the working hall, using the 4 lifting straps (4m) or web lifting strap(11.5) for lifting.

  • Page 25: Antenna Installation

    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Antenna Installation The t240CK is packed in two crates, Crate A (Radome Package) and Crate B (Antenna Package). Crate A contains: -Radome Panels -Antenna Base Frame Assembly -Air Conditioner (Optional) Crate B contains: -Main Reflector Assembly -Pedestal Post -Installation Kits •...
  • Page 26 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 1.Dismantling the Antenna Packaging To secure the safe installation process, please make sure to have enough space(10m x 10m x10m)around the unit. Crate A (W x L x H): 2300mm x 2720mm x 2220mm...
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 2. Dismantling the Radome Package On the picture shown on left, boxed-side of wooden assembly needs to be dismantled. There are nails on the circled parts of the packaging. The packaing will be taken apart using an Impact Drill.
  • Page 28 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Remove the wall as shown left.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 3. Dismantling The Radome panels Cut all the ties around the radome panels. Carefully remove the radome panels. After complete removal of radome panels, packaging should be as shown right.
  • Page 30 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 4. Removal of Radome Panel Supports and Base Frame Remove the wooden bar that supported radome panels using an Impact Drill. After complete removal of the wooden bar in section A directly above, the packaging should be seen as shown left.
  • Page 31 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 5. Attach buckles to the Base Frame Now prepare to attach buckles to base frame in order to lift the base frame from wooden crate. As shown left, all buckle ropes should be applied to all 4 joints of base frame.
  • Page 32 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Attachment of buckle ropes and lifting ropes should look as shown left. A = 4000mm Lifting strap, B = Buckle Rope Base Frame ready to be lifted up should be seen as shown left.
  • Page 33 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 6. Dismantle Radome Base Frame Now prepare to attach buckles to base frame in order to lift the base frame from wooden crate. Secure the strap tightly as shown left for a safe removal. Make sure that the center of Base Frame is located right below of hook of Crane to create a good...
  • Page 34 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Very slowly lift up the base frame and watch as the base frame lifts up to prevent big interference with wooden crate. Lower the base frame onto the floor and remove the lifting assembly.
  • Page 35 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 7. Dismantle the Antenna Package and Free the CL Arm Dismantle the wooden assembly of the antenna package using an impact drill. Remove the vinyl layer from the antenna. Under the wooden support, there is a post laying.
  • Page 36 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Locate the 2 brackets on the rear of the CL Arm. Take out 8mm pieces (8EA) securing the brackets to the wooden support bar. Take out all brackets on the rear of the CL ARM...
  • Page 37 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 8. Remove Bolts on EL Arm Locate the M12 Hex Bolts (4EA) on both sides of the EL Arm. Remove the total 4 M12 Hex Bolts securing each side of the EL Arm.
  • Page 38 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 9. Free the Upper Antenna Locate the M16 bolts that secure the pedestal assembly to the crate. Remove the M16 Hex Bolts and Nuts using a wrench as shown left.
  • Page 39 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 10. Assembly of Base Frame and Post With the direction of the bow in mind, place the post on the top of the base frame. Check to confirm the orientation of the pedestal support with regards to the bow.
  • Page 40 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Please note the bow direction as shown left. Secure the lower pedestal to the base frame with the 8 M12 x 65 bolts supplied. Lock the bolts by installing double nuts onto the bolts. Make...
  • Page 41 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 11. Detachment of the Upper Antenna In order to attach lifting straps, the following steps must be performed. This is the initial position of the EL Arm fixture bolt. The initial position should be moved to the middle tap as indicated on left.
  • Page 42 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System In a different view, this is the original position (as is in section B). Lifting straps cannot be attached the CL arm in this position. As shown in Section C, 30° Turn when the tap is moved, lifting strap can be attached to the CL arm.
  • Page 43 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Securely hook the lifting straps as shown. (On the both side of the CL arm) Securely hook the lifting straps as shown. (On the both side of the CL arm)
  • Page 44 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Hook the straps to the crane as slowly lift up the system as shown. Do not place the antenna onto the post just yet. Follow the next steps in section 12, securing Cables.
  • Page 45 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 12. Securing Cables Locate the power and RF cables as shown. Pull the cables through the center of the pedestal middle plate as shown on left. The cables need to be inserted through the center of the pedestal support as indicated...
  • Page 46 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Place the cables through the center hole of the Post as shown in C. Cables should come out of the bottom of the post as shown left.
  • Page 47 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 13. Assembly of Upper Antenna and Post Locate the power and RF cables as shown. BOW Direction Insert the 3 M16 x 40 bolts to secure the BOW Direction antenna assembly to the pedestal. Make sure to apply Loctite 262 to securely tighten the assembly.
  • Page 48 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 14. Assembly Lower Radome panels and Base Frame Now assemble the lower radome panels. M6x35L bolts are used for the connection between panels, and M6x30L bolts are used for connection between panels and base frame.
  • Page 49 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Apply the bolts as shown right with corresponding sizes Make sure to apply bolt and nut as shown. It is recommended that the max torque be 15Nm.
  • Page 50 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 15. Assembly of Lower Radome Assemble 5 radome panels as indicated in previous section. Make sure to tighten all the joints before proceeding to next step. plus, make sure to clean out the silicon mess to give a smooth finish.
  • Page 51 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 16. Applying Sillicon to Lower Radome Panels Apply the silicon between the radome panels from the outside. Make sure to clean out the silicon for smooth finish Finished lower radome should look as shown.
  • Page 52 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 17. Assembly of Upper Radome Panels The assembly of the upper radome panels should now be completed, using the M6 x 35 bolts supplied. Apply silicon (Sikaflex-291) to side of radome panels before fastening bolts.
  • Page 53 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 18. Assembly of Upper Radome Cap and Finishing Assemble 4 upper radome panels as shown left. You are now ready to install the radome cap. Fix the cap in place with a layer of silicon and loosely fasten the M6 bolts but do not tighten them at this time.
  • Page 54 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System After the attachment of the cap, the last panel of the radome should be installed to finish the assembly. The final section is completed with a person inside the radome so a provision...
  • Page 55 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 19. Applying Silicon to Upper Radome Panels Apply the silicon from the outside between the radome panels. Remove excess sealant and smooth to complete the radome top section.
  • Page 56 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 20. Final Assembly of Radome There are 4 sets of M6x35 Hex Bolts and Nuts that should be applied to 4 locations of the upper radome. The assembly shown on right should be constructed on each of 4 locations.
  • Page 57 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Apply silicon to the top lip of the lower section of the radome then slowly place the upper radome on to the lower radome half. Slowly place the upper radome on top of the lower radome assembly. Once placed onto the lower half fasten with the supplied nuts and bolts.
  • Page 58 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Power Box Connect the power cable to the power box and then connect the other end into a power supply rated from 100-240V.

  • Page 59: Installing The Acu

    INSTALLING THE ACU Mounting the ACU 19” Rack Mount Type Table Mount Type ACU Dimensions Selection of ACU Installation Site Ship Gyro Connection Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyro Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyro PC to ACU Communication Setup Wi-Fi Connection...

  • Page 60: Mounting The Acu

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Mounting the ACU Intellian supplies two types of mounting methods (a) 19” Rack Mount Type and (b) Table Mount Type to mount your 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 61 INSTALLING THE ACU ACU Dimensions 47.5Cm (18.7") Dimension of ACU 45.5Cm (17.9") 43.1Cm (17") 4.4Cm (1.7") 46.6Cm (18.4") 48.6Cm (19.1") Selection of ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. •...

  • Page 62: Ship Gyro Connection

    Connecting the System with a Ship’s 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 ship’s gyro to the antenna through the gyro interface on the ACU.
  • Page 63 Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyrocompass For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difficult to connect, 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 64: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to the Management port on the front of the ACU. Network connection is established. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page. • 192.168.2.1 (Default) Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port This method requires separate IP configuration on a PC.
  • Page 65 1. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on your PC to the USB port on the ACU. Note: The t240CK also supports Wi-Fi connection between a PC and the ACU and Bluetooth connection between a PC and the antenna.

  • Page 66: Wi-Fi Connection

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Wi-Fi Connection Setup Wi-Fi Connection • Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi • Setting up the PC (AP Mode) in order to access Wi-Fi • Remote Aptus Web Confirmation Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi Turning on the Wi-Fi switch.
  • Page 67 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 “Bluetooth Wireless Connection”> Click Properties After selecting TCP/IPv4, click on the properties menu.
  • Page 68 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 3. Connect Wi-Fi in AP mode. After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on intellian-TVRO (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 69: Operating The Acu

    OPERATING THE ACU OPERATING THE ACU Introduction Normal Mode Startup Monitoring Current Status Setup Mode Installation Settings Antenna Settings Manual Search Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle Search Parameters Setting Parameters Antenna Diagnostic Tests Satellite Settings Load Satellite Library Edit Satellite Library Add Satellite Library Check NID System Settings...

  • Page 70: Introduction

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 71 OPERATING THE ACU MENU Number Keys ACU Front Keys Arrow Function BACK Power PC : PC Cable (USB) Keys Switch DN : Firmware download (USB) Management port Touch Key Functions Touch key Function MODE Enter SETUP mode In SETUP mode, returns to previous menu or option or saves the adjusted settings.

  • Page 72: Normal Mode

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 73 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 2 5 .
  • Page 74 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 1 1 6 . 0 E K U _ K O R E A A G C : 2 0 1 D V B _ D F : 1 2 4 9 0 S : 2 7 4 9 0 X 0 0 A D L : 1 1 3 0 0 5.
  • Page 75 OPERATING THE ACU U P G R A D E ? Y E S 9. Press OK key to upgrade firmware / copy antenna log data. Refer to the error messages below if any errors occur. UPGRADE FIRMWARE • FIRMWARE FILE NOT FOUND: The system cannot find the FWP file. •...

  • Page 76: Setup Mode

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Setup Mode Enter the SETUP mode simply follow the instructions below. Searching / Tracking mode T R A C K I N G 1 2 5 . 0 E K U H O R A G C : 2 0 1 A Z : 1 8 1 .

  • Page 77: Installation Settings

    A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which Gyro Type is selected and the existence of the gyro input. Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly. For t240CK, if the ship’s gyrocompass output is Step-by-Step (SBS) or Synchro, separate purchase of a gyro converter is required.
  • Page 78 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Gyro search mode Setting of Heading Device NMEA Existence of Heading Data No Device Ground Test / NMEA 2000 With Heading Data Search 1 Search 3 Search 3 Without Heading Data Search 1...

  • Page 79: Antenna Settings

    OPERATING THE ACU Antenna Settings Manual Search Search the desired satellite manually. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press 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 80 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 81 OPERATING THE ACU Search Parameters Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode. Antenna menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E + S Y S T E M...
  • Page 82 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System REMARKS: A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which GYRO TYPE is selected and the existence of the gyro input. Search 1: a search pattern 1 will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does not exist / is failed.
  • Page 83 OPERATING THE ACU Search 1 antenna motion Target EL Angle 0° Target EL Angle + 0.5° Target EL Angle 0° Target EL Angle - 0.5° Turn 1 Turn 2 Turn 3 Turn 4 Search 3: a search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG falls below the current tracking level threshold value.
  • Page 84 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Setting Parameters Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 85 OPERATING THE ACU D E T E C T C T R A C K I N G C 0 4 0 0 2 0 6. Set DETECT C and TRACKING C (Range : 1-200) when C-band Satellite is selected for SAT.
  • Page 86 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Select operation O P E R A T I O N process S A V E 8. Set OPERATION Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select OPERATION* items. OPERATION* • SAVE: save and execute the current settings.
  • Page 87 OPERATING THE ACU Perform Antenna Diagnostic Tests It is possible to see the antenna's status by reviewing the diagnostic results of the antenna. Refer to the following codes, to understand the diagnosis results. Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1.
  • Page 88 CODE 103: The elevation motor is tested. CODE 104: The cross-level motor is tested. CODE 105: The azimuth encoder is tested. CODE 106: The cross-level encoder is tested. (skip for t240CK) CODE 107: The rate sensor is tested. CODE 108: The tilt sensor is tested.

  • Page 89: Satellite Settings

    OPERATING THE ACU Satellite Settings Load Satellite Library Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press 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 90 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Edit Satellite Library Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 91 OPERATING THE ACU KU LOCAL* 10500 / 10600 / 10678 / 10700 / 10750 / 10800 / 11000 / 11050 / 11200 / 11300 / 9750 MHz C LOCAL* 5150 MHz Set polarity P O L A R I TY T R A C K B A N D L I N E A R 1 3 V + 0 k H z...
  • Page 92 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Save S A V E ? Y E S 11. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort...
  • Page 93 OPERATING THE ACU Add Satellite Library Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press 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 94 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Set polarity P O L A R I T Y T R A C K B A N D L I N E A R 1 3 V + 0 K H z 7.
  • Page 95 OPERATING THE ACU Save S A V E ? Y E S 10. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.

  • Page 96: System Settings

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System System Settings Setting Current Location Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 97 6. Entry of ship’s heading is not required when your system is connected to a NMEA 0813 or NMEA 2000 heading gyrocompass output. Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly. For t240CK, if the ship’s gyrocompass output is Step-by-Step (SBS) or Synchro, separate purchase of a gyro converter is required.
  • Page 98 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System System Management Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
  • Page 99 OPERATING THE ACU Setting Key Lock Setup mode S E T U P M O D E ? Y E S 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press 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 100 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System...

  • Page 101: Aptus

    OPERATING THE ACU Aptus ® Introduction to Aptus ® Requirements Software Installation PC to ACU Communication Setup Starting Aptus ® Establishing a data communication AutoUpdate Toolbar Menus System Property Status Dashboard Work View Tabs Antenna - Basic Info. Antenna - Advanced Info. Satellite (Satellite View) Graph View Monitor...
  • Page 102 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Introduction to Aptus ® Intellian’s new 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 103: 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 104: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 105 Serial connection between a PC and the USB port on the ACU.) Select Serial at communication type combo-box. The baud rate of the ACU is 57600 for the t240CK. Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.
  • Page 106 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 107: 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 6 main ® menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (for file backup, restoring and loading), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(for firmware uploading and spectrum view) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 108 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 109 • Spectrum: displays current spectrum graph and allows to set spectrum data view options. 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 110 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System How to set up Spectrum Analyzer 1. Spectrum Analyzer Function • Display that a spectrum analyzer measures an input Rx signal frequency within the full frequency range and sets spectrum data view. • The disconnect fault can be checked and solved through spectrum analyzer results.
  • Page 111 Aptus ® 3) Current Spectrum Display the current Spectrum settings. 4) Set Spectrum • Reference/Scale: Set Amplitude Reference Level and Scale. Press the Reference Level submenu key and use the arrow keys, or the keypad to change the reference level (2000 to -2000). Select the Scale number (1, 2, 5, or 10 dB) in the drop down list to enter the desired scale.
  • Page 112 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 4. Change Zoom in Spectrum Graph (Example) For example, 1550 MHz is the default frequency in the spectrum graph. If you wish to base the spectrum graph on 1824 MHz, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 113: 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. T240CK T3-246AC Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.
  • Page 114 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System - Search 3: Search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC falls below the current tracking level threshold value. Once the desired signal is found and above the predefined tracking threshold, the ACU will enter to tracking mode.

  • Page 115: Work View Tabs

    This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location, Head- ing Device, Bow Information, Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle. This view tab uses the Antenna’s AZ and EL information as well as the Ship’s Heading information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface (UI). T240CK T3-246AC...
  • Page 116 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System - GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS. - Heading: displays and sets current ship’s heading information. · Heading Device: None / NMEA/ NMEA 2000/Ground Test. The baud rate (4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400) must be set if NMEA is selected.
  • Page 117 2. Antenna – Advanced Info. This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Rate Sensor, Conical Range, Parameter Setting, Threshold Setting, Search Parameter and Flag Setting. T240CK T3-246AC -Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes in order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon.
  • Page 118 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System · 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-...
  • Page 119 Aptus ® - Threshold Setting: set the threshold level for detecting and tracking the satellite signal. · DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold level when DVB tracking mode is in use. · DVB Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold level when DVB tracking mode is in use.
  • Page 120 - 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 121 Aptus ® - Pol & Band Control: The “Pol” controls 13V (Vertical/RHCP band) or 18V (Horizontal/ LHCP band). The “Band” controls DiSEqC 0KHz tone (Low band) and 22KHz tone (High band). After modifying information, press ‘Edit Satellite Informa- tion’ button, then new information is updated in the antenna. - Triple Satellite Mode: To select between Dual-Sat mode and Triple-Sat mode, tick the 'Dual Satellite Mode' box or 'Triple Satellite Mode' box at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 122 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 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 123 Aptus ® - Set Pos.: sets the current position as center value of each Graph Item. - Current Pos.: moves to the location according to values of each Graph Item. - Span: sets the Display Range(s) of each corresponding Graph Item. - Period: displays and sets the signal sampling rate.
  • Page 124 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System - Rate Sensor Bias: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate sensors (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 pedestal.
  • Page 125 Aptus ® 6. ACU System This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing. - Diagnostic : select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test. "Green" indicator is displayed for the test under progress. "Blue" indicates the test result as Pass while "Red" indicates the result as Fail. "Yellow"...
  • Page 126 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 7. 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 127 Aptus ® Move the selected Work View Tab to the left position of the Work View layout. Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position of the Work View layout.
  • Page 128 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System - Horizontal or Vertical Tab Group The Work View Tabs can be also aligned horizontally or vertically. Without dragging them out, right-click the mouse button on a desired Tab header and select ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’ or ‘New Vertical Tab Group’...
  • Page 129 Aptus ® View Name Button: displays the current Work View name. Close View Button: closes the current view.
  • Page 130 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System...

  • Page 131: Aptus Web

    Ship setting Antenna Position & Parameters Tracking setting Diagnostic 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 132: Introduction

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Introduction With embedded Aptus Web, the t240CK 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 routine maintenance activities such as operating firmware upgrades, tracking parameters resets, and system diagnostic.

  • Page 133: Main

    Monitor the ACU (Monitoring Only). 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 t240CK WARNING: The Control & Monitoring Mode will be switched to the Monitoring Only Mode in the following cases;...
  • Page 134 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 135 Aptus WEB 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 136 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System BOW Offset Display current bow offset Triple Satellite Mode: Select between Dual-Sat mode and Triple Sat mode. Mode Satellite Displays the satellite name, longitude, polarity and LNB local Information frequency of the current satellite.

  • Page 137: Antenna Settings

    Aptus WEB Antenna Settings Ship Setting Item Description Ship Setting Set the ship information and find antenna angle. 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 Find the current antenna angles and skew angle in relation to...
  • Page 138 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Antenna Position & Parameters Item Description Set current antenna position and Search and Track- ing parameters. These parameters should only be Antenna Setting changed by an authorized service technician. Im- proper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable.
  • Page 139 Aptus WEB Adjust the elevation to offset the angle difference between Elevation Adjust the mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle. 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.
  • Page 140 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System - Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining tracking. - WRS Detect Level: Set the WRS detection level. - Voltage Threshold: Set the voltage threshold. The voltage threshold is to distinguish the voltage between 13 V and 18V.
  • Page 141 Aptus WEB Tracking Setting Item Description Display or set current tracking satellite and tracking Tracking Setting information. Tracking Satellite Select the tracking satellite. Register the selected satellite in Tracking Satel- lite for Sat A, Sat B or Sat C. To select between Triple Satellite Mode Dual-Sat mode and Triple-Sat mode, press the 'Dual Satellite Mode' button or 'Triple Satellite Mode' but-...
  • Page 142 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Diagnostic Item Description Diagnostic Execute antenna diagnostic test. Select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test. - Serial Comm.: test the data communication between the antenna and the ACU. - Motor AZ: test the azimuth motor.

  • Page 143: Firmware & Configuration

    Aptus WEB Firmware & Configuration Antenna Firmware Upgrade Item Description Antenna Firmware Upgrade antenna and ACU firmware version. Upgrade New Antenna Browse and select the firmware package file to upload and Firmware click Start Upload button. Current Running Display current firmware version (Antenna STABILIZER, Version Antenna PCU, ACU main, Library) Display Previous/Latest Package version and rollback...
  • Page 144 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Firmware upgrade status page 5. It'll display information about the upgrade process status on full screen. Upgrade process status page 6. If the firmware is successfully upgraded, it'll display "The firmware update is completed."...
  • Page 145 Aptus WEB 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 146 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 147 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 148 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 149: Administration

    Aptus WEB Administration WARNING: Ensure to enter the SETUP mode before starting configuration. After completing the modification of settings, enter Save & Reboot page and click on “Save & Reboot” button. Without doing so, the modified settings will be lost. Item Description Networking Setting...
  • Page 150 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System • Wi-Fi Access Point Configuration. - SSID : The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case- sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric charac- ters, which may be any keyboard character.
  • Page 151 Aptus WEB Set the refresh rate and the refresh disable time. • Refresh Rate : Set the browser refresh rate (Default 1 seconds. Range 1~99). Browser Configuration • Refresh Disable Time : Set the browser idle timeout(Default:9 minutes. Range 0~9). If you tick the checkbox, you can use this function.
  • Page 152 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System SNMP Setting No. 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.
  • Page 153 Aptus WEB User Management Item Description User Change login ID and Password to access the Web M&C. This set- Management ting can be also accessed by ‘Account’ icon on the top menu. Change your login ID (username) and password. • Change ID : Enter your current login ID (username) and new Change login ID.
  • Page 154 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System iARM Upgrade Item Description iARM Upgrade Upgrade the firmware of iARM module. New iARM Select a new firmware file and click Start Update button to Firmware upgrade the firmware. Bootstrap Displays current bootstrap and bootloader version.
  • Page 155 Aptus WEB 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 is completed, the system will reboot automatically. 6.
  • Page 156 – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System iARM Save & Reboot Item Description iARM Save settings to the ACU and reboot or reboot the system Save & Reboot without saving. Save the modified settings and reboot the system. Save & Reboot Click Save &...
  • Page 157 Aptus WEB Antenna Event Log Item Description Antenna Displays user's log information (Data/Time, Login ID and IP) Event Log Set the Log message option. • Severity : Set urgency level. • Category : Set target that caused the message. Query Filter •...
  • Page 158 • 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 •...

  • Page 159: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Technical Specification Product Model Specifications 3-Axis Marine Stabillized C & Ku-band Satellite TV Antenna Intellian t240CK System Radome & Antenna Radome ( D x H ) 3.3m x 3.52m / 130" x 139" Dish Diameter 2.4 m / 94"...

  • Page 160: Warranty

    – Marine Satellite TV Antenna System 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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