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- Page 1 VENUS V9000 SATURN V9100 V9104 V9104SKEW MARS V9801 V9804 V9804SKEW RHINE R9804 SATELLITE TV ANTENNAS FOR MARINE AND RIVER BOATS SERIES MK2+ USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........49 2.1 VENUS V9000 - SATURN V9100 - MARS V9801 ......49 2.2 SATURN V9104 - V9104SKEW - MARS V9804 - V9804SKEW . - Page 4 VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE www.glomex.it...
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Page 5: Foreword
1.2 ANTENNA IDENTIFICATION The warranty does not apply in case of damage When calling GLOMEX or an authorized Service due to carelessness, use or installation not compli- Centre, always provide the serial number and the ant with the instructions given, tampering, product... -
Page 6: General Safety Instructions
In case of doubts, do not hesitate to contact GLOMEX S.r.l. 1.5 ENVIRONMENT Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official point for recycling. -
Page 7: Product Description
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.1 VENUS V9000 - SATURN V9100 - In the SKEW version, they are provided with the innovative compensation system which, according MARS V9801 to the geographic position, directly operates on the They are satellite TV antennas that guarantee... -
Page 8: Contents
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE CONTENTS The satellite antenna is sent packed in a cardboard box and sealed with the GLOMEX “SAFETY SEAL” hoop, which has the function of CONTENT WAR- RANTY seal. Upon receipt, check that: - the packaging is whole and the warranty hoop is present;... - Page 9 VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE VENUS V9000 - SATURN V9100 - MARS V9801 Satellite receiver (not provided) Fig. 1B VENUS V9000/SATURN V9100/MARS V9801 Fig. 1B Component GLOMEX code Antenna unit V9000 (1) 3.010.0015 Antenna unit V9100 (1) 3.010.0016 Antenna unit V9801 (1) 3.010.0017...
- Page 10 SATURN V9104 - MARS V9804 - SATURN V9104SKEW - MARS V9804SKEW Satellite receiver (not provided) Fig. 1C SATURN V9104 - V9104 SKEW/MARS V9804 - V9804 SKEW Fig. 1C Component GLOMEX code Antenna unit V9104 (1) 3.010.0018 Antenna unit V9104 SKEW (1) 3.010.0019 Antenna unit V9804 (1) 3.010.0020...
- Page 11 VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE RHINE R9804 Satellite receiver (not provided) Fig. 1D RHINE R9804 Fig. 1D Component GLOMEX code Antenna unit R9804 (1) 3.010.0023 Base seal (2) 4.010.0415 M8 x 100 threaded bars (4 pcs) (3) 4.100.0118 Fastening reinforcements (4 pcs) (4) 4.020.0247...
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Page 12: Optional Accessories (Not Included) To Use Glomex Antennas
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE 3.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED) TO USE GLOMEX ANTENNAS To be able to use your new GLOMEX satellite antenna for boats, you will have to procure or buy also: - a TV set; - a satellite receiver for channel selection. - Page 13 WARNING Always lift the antenna from the lower radome and never from the upper radome or any part inside it. Upper radome Lower radome Fig. 3 www.glomex.it...
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Page 14: Installation
- make sure that the mounting surface is wide enough for the antenna base to be installed. Obstructed signal! TV antenna Roll-bar α = lifting angle Fig. 4 www.glomex.it... - Page 15 The antenna should be positioned at a distance of at least 1.5 m from the other transmitting antennas (VHF, radar) (Fig. Typical radar vertical irradiation angle Fig. 6 www.glomex.it...
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Page 16: Assembly
Fig. 7 4. Use cutting template 6.1 on page 66 and use a felt-tip pen to mark the holes for the threaded bars and cable passage. Fig. 10 7. Position the rubber seal so that the holes match. Fig. 8 www.glomex.it... - Page 17 Fig. 12 10. Completely tighten. WARNING GLOMEX declines any liability for an incorrect mounting of the radome on the boat. 11. Have the 10 m cable pass through the previ- ously drilled hole (V9000, V9100, V9801). 12. Have the four 10 m cables pass through the previously drilled hole (V9104, V9104SKEW, V9804, V9804SKEW, R9804).
- Page 18 Make sure you have Fig. 15 correctly installed the coaxial cables. In case of damage, GLOMEX will not be directly liable for the WARNING damage suffered by the receiver. For a correct assembly, respect the installation direction indicated in Fig.
- Page 19 120°. NOTE (applies to V9000): in case a cable longer than 10 m should be necessary for connecting the control unit to the satellite receiver, we recommend installing line amplifier V9115 between them. Fig. 17 www.glomex.it...
- Page 20 NOTE: Do not cut the connectors of the coaxial cables (the operation would not be guaranteed any more) and always use the original GLOMEX cables supplied, even with inappropriate dimensions (too long). Do not use different cables, as it would jeopardize the operation of the equipment.
- Page 21 Fig. 19. Backside of the control units Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Isolated 75 ohm charge or maximum another 3 multiswitches and, on the last one, the isolated 75 ohm charge. Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Isolated 75 ohm charge Fig. 19 www.glomex.it...
- Page 22 Fig. 20. Backside of the control units Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Isolated 75 ohm charge or maximum another 3 multiswitches and, on the last one, the isolated 75 ohm charge. Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Isolated 75 ohm charge Fig. 20 www.glomex.it...
- Page 23 The control unit may be fastened also to a hori- zontal surface or to the roof. In this case, it is necessary to use the 2 L-shaped brackets pro- vided together with the antenna and fasten them as indicated in Fig. 22. www.glomex.it...
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Page 24: Lower Radome Cutting Template
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE 6.1 LOWER RADOME CUTTING TEMPLATE Fig. 23 www.glomex.it... -
Page 25: On A Vertical Wall
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE 6.2 CONTROL UNIT CUTTING TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL WALL Fig. 24 www.glomex.it... -
Page 26: Skew Calibration (Manual)
Satellites can transmit in linear (Europe) or circular receives transmission from the same satellite. (USA) polarisation. GLOMEX antennas Once the desired adjustment has been carried out, designed to operate with a linear or circular polari- tighten the screws, position the upper radome onto sation according to the installed LNB, depending its base again and tighten the fastening screws. -
Page 27: Skew Adjustment Grid For Europe
To determine the values for adjusting the LNB, it is possible to use the grid below and the relevant table. GIORDANIA EGITTO GL00096 Fig. 27 We recommend obtaining the values for the adjust- ment by using the (free licence) software SMW Link (distributed by SWEDISH MICROWAVE AB, http://www.smw.se/smwlink.htm). www.glomex.it... - Page 28 52° X (30°E 30°N) 3° 10° 18° 25° 36° 41° 56° Y (42°E 30°N) 22° 28° 34° 38° 46° 49° 58° Turksat (42°E) Sirius 4 (5°E) Astra 1 (19,2°E) Eurobird (9°E) Astra 3 (23,5°E) Hot-Bird (13°E) Fig. 28 GL00069 www.glomex.it...
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Page 29: Use
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE Flow chart POWER ON KEY I SIGNAL SEARCH CALIBRATION SOUTH SEARCH SATELLITE SEARCH SATELLITE FOUND SATELLITE CHECK AND IDENTIFICATION IS IT THE SELECTED SATELLITE? SATELLITE OK Fig. 29 www.glomex.it... - Page 30 4. LANGUAGE SELECTION: upon start-up, while signal reception from the satellite is maximum. GLOMEX appears on the display, it is possible A level decrease of the received signal or a total to select the desired language (among Italian, shift of the boat of 6°...
- Page 31 VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE CAPTION OF CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS Start-up: when turning on the control unit, the dis- play shows ‘ GLOMEX MK2+ DVBS ’ ‘ ANTENNA VX.XXX ’ VX.XXX = SW VERSION ANTENNA INIT: in this phase, the antenna posi- tions itself for calibration;...
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Page 32: Tips For Correct Usage
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE TIPS FOR CORRECT USAGE GLOMEX recommends observing the following indications for a correct use of the equipment. - The receiver must be activated before receiving the satellite programmes. - Keep the radome always mounted on the antenna. -
Page 33: Footprints: Satellite Transmission Areas
(storm clouds or ice clouds). The footprints show the satellite coverage areas on the Earth by using the GLOMEX satellite antennas. WARNING In case of bad weather, signals will be weaker; therefore, the image quality could be reduced, up to completely fading away. - Page 34 VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE Fig. 33 www.glomex.it...
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Page 35: Maintenance
Observing the following instructions is sufficient to and a list with the failure symptoms. Should no maintain a high equipment performance. Retailer be available, contact the GLOMEX Service Centre (see section “Technical Support”). Monthly checks - Wash the radome surface with a cloth damped WARNING with fresh water;... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
The following table analyzes the most probable causes which can lead to malfunctions of your - in which phase the malfunction occurs: upon GLOMEX satellite antenna. For any analyzed pos- start-up, during normal operation, upon shut- sible cause, a corrective measure is proposed, to down;... - Page 37 - parameters in satellite commu- - please contact the Service nication have changed Centre to ask for software update 7. Disturbed images - failure of the receiver - refer to the user manual of the receiver for support, spare parts and warranty conditions. www.glomex.it...
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Page 38: Reshipping
Support”). 11. RESHIPPING Should you need to return the antenna to GLOMEX, place it in a box, possibly the original one, making sure it is well packaged and that the upper and lower side are well recognizable. In order to prevent any damage to the antenna dur- ing transport, it is necessary to fasten it to the lower radome by means of four M8x10 screws. -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
VENUS SATURN MARS RHINE 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VENUS V9000 SATURN1 V9100 Antenna dish diameter 39 cm Antenna dish diameter 47 cm Radome dimension 42 x 50 cm Radome dimension 50 x 56 cm Antenna weight 10.0 kg Antenna weight 12.5 kg Tracking rate 50°... - Page 40 Future upgrade ready 4 outputs to the 4 outputs to the multiswitch multiswitch Decoder output Decoder output (maximum 16 (maximum 16 outputs) outputs) Autoskew Autoskew 8 satellites loaded: 8 satellites loaded: Control unit Control unit see page 72 see page 72 www.glomex.it...
- Page 41 47 dBW Future upgrade ready Future upgrade ready Decoder output 1 output 4 outputs to the multiswitch Autoskew Decoder output (maximum 16 8 satellites loaded: Control unit outputs) see page 72 Autoskew 8 satellites loaded: Control unit see page 72 www.glomex.it...
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Page 42: Technical Support
Control unit see page 72 see page 72 13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT In case technical support is needed, please contact the GLOMEX SERVICE CENTRE: Glomex Divisione Marine Via Faentina 165/G 48124 Ravenna (Italy) Tel. +39 0544 1935911 Fax +39 0544 500420 Email: service@glomex.it...
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