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Intellian v100GX Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Ku-to-Ka Convertible Installation and Operation Guide 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. Global Xpress...
  • Page 4 INDEX...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION Intellian v100GX Introduction Intellian v100GX Features System Configuration INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Planning the Installation Antenna Installation INSTALLING THE ACU Mounting the ACU Ship's Gyro Connection PC to ACU Connection WiFi Connection ACU Connector Guide OPERATING THE ACU...
  • Page 6 REVISION HISTORY...
  • Page 7 Revision History Version Date Summary of Changes Oct. 05, 2012 Initial release...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    – Marine Satellite Communication System INTRODUCTION Intellian v100GX Introduction Intellian v100GX Features System Configuration...

  • Page 9: Intellian V100Gx Introduction

    The v100GX is built to meet or exceed the industry’s most stringent standards such as FCC, ETSI, R&TT and MIL-STD-167. With its frequency tuned radome and newly designed reflector, the v100GX offers the maximized performance both on a Ku-band VSAT system and a Ka-band Inmarsat Global Xpress system.
  • Page 10 The v100GX is designed and engineered to operate on both Ku and Ka-band. The reflector of the v100GX 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 11: 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 12: Installing The Antenna

    – Marine Satellite Communication System INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Antenna Unit ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Installation Kit Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones System Cables Power Requirement Tools Required for Installation Antenna Installation...

  • Page 13: System Package

    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package The package of Intellian v100GX consists of antenna unit, lifting straps, ACU and installation kit box. Antenna unit Installation kit box...
  • Page 14 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 15 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 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 16 – Marine Satellite Communication System Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Antenna Q’ty Description Size Remark Hex. Bolt M12 x 80L Flat Washer Antenna-Deck 4 Sets: Installation 1 Set: Spare Spring Washer Hex.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Item Image Q’ty Description Size Remark Antenna to ACU RG6 Cable Antenna to Modem AC Power Cord 1.5m ACU Power (CEE7/7) AC Power Cord 1.8m ACU Power (USA) AC power Cable AC Power to (CEE7/7) Antenna Power Box PC Serial Cable 1.8m ACU to PC...

  • Page 18: Planning The Installation

    Obstacle Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones It is important to set up the radiation hazard or blockage 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 19 3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight gland or swan neck tube should be used. 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 20 – 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 21: Antenna Installation

    INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Antenna Installation Unpacking the wooden crate of v100GX Step 1. Remove the top panel.
  • Page 22 – Marine Satellite Communication System Step 2. Remove ACU box and Installation kit box.
  • Page 23 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Step 3. Lift the pallet by using a suitable size of lifting equipment. Using a 19mm wrench, remove 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.
  • Page 24 – 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 25 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA B. Remove shipping bracket securing the CL axis. Remove the CL Shipping Bracket 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 secure and effective installation.
  • Page 26 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Mounting Templates The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below. Cable Entry Bow direction Hatch v100GX Radome Bottom Radome Hatch ø44.5cm (17.5”)
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 4-ø13 Holes Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern 24.75cm (9.74”) ø44.5cm (17.5”) 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.
  • Page 28 Mounting the Radome Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Note: Make sure to use the Intellian supplied blots 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 29 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Cable Connections on Power Switch Box Antenna Antenna Power Cable Power Cable (From Antenna) (From Ship's power) Rotary #2 ACU Rx Cable Rx Cable (From ACU) (From Antenna) Modem Tx Cable Rotary #1 (From Modem) Tx Cable (From Antenna)
  • Page 30 – Marine Satellite Communication System NOTE: Tightening torque Connector Type Tightening Torque F Type 1.0 N-m 0.6 N-m N Type 1.5 N-m Secure the RF Cables Using tie wraps supplied with radome, secure the RF cables connected to the power switch box.

  • Page 31: 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 WiFi Connection ACU Connector Guide...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Ship's 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 35 Connecting the System without a Ship’s 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 36 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 Web M&C page. ®...
  • Page 37 2. To access Intellian Aptus , see page 85. ® Note: The v100GX also supports Wi-Fi connection between PC and the ACU and Bluetooth connection between PC and the antenna. To setup Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, refer to page 38 and 145, respectively.

  • Page 38: Wifi Connection

    – Marine Satellite Communication System WiFi Connection Setup WiFi Connection Setting up the ACU in order to access WiFi 1. Turning on the WIFI switch Turn on the switch on the back of the ACU, and 30 seconds after enabling the...
  • Page 39 INSTALLING THE ACU Setting up the PC in order to access WiFi 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 40 – 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 Remote Access v X.XX...

  • Page 41: Acu Connector Guide

    INSTALLING THE ACU ACU Connector Guide 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) D-Sub 9 pin RS232 D-Sub 9 pin Male connector...
  • Page 42 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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) NET-C, (power supply common, -V)

  • Page 43: 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 44: Introduction

    – 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 Page Startup Normal Mode Monitoring current antenna status Installation settings Selecting satellite...
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47: Monitoring Current Antenna Status

    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 48 – 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 49 OPERATING THE ACU Select [ U S B F U N C T I O N ] S E L E C T U S B F U N C T I O N functions U P G R A D E F I R M W A R E 8.Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the USB FUNCTION* This menu will be displayed automatically if a USB flash drive is plugged into the USB port located in the front panel of the ACU.
  • Page 50 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.

  • Page 51: Setup Mode

    OPERATING THE ACU 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 52: 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 v100GX, If the ship's gyrocompass output is different than NMEA, A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyro input does not exist and the gyro type that is selected is different than GROUND TEST.
  • Page 53 OPERATING THE ACU 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 GYRO TYPE* NO DEVICE NMEA NMEA 2000...
  • Page 54 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 . . .

  • Page 55: 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. 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 56 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 57 OPERATING THE ACU 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. 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 58 – Marine Satellite Communication System Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern Target Satellite EL Position Revolution (AZ direction) Search 1 antenna motion Target EL Angle Target EL Angle + 0.5° Target EL Angle - 0.5° Turn 1 Turn 2...
  • Page 59 OPERATING THE ACU 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 60 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 61 OPERATING THE ACU 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. IDLE ON/OFF: the motor brakes will be released while IDLE MODE is ON. The antenna will restart automatically if IDLE MODE is re-set from ON to OFF touch BACK key is pressed to exit SETUP mode.
  • Page 62 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 63 OPERATING THE ACU 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. Save S A V E ? Y E S...
  • Page 64 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 65 OPERATING THE ACU Diagnosis Code: CODE 101: The data communication between the antenna and the ACU is tested. CODE 102: The azimuth motor is tested. 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.

  • Page 66: Satellite Settings

    – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.

  • Page 67: Edit Satellite Information

    OPERATING THE ACU 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. 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 68 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 69 OPERATING THE ACU 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 70: Add Satellite

    – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 71 OPERATING THE ACU 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 72 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 73: System Settings

    OPERATING THE ACU 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. System menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E...
  • Page 74 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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.
  • Page 75 OPERATING THE ACU 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 76 – Marine Satellite Communication System Set Modem Port 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 77 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. Use TX mute...
  • Page 78 – Marine Satellite Communication System Use EXT.LOCK U S E E X T . L O C K E X T . L O C K A C T I V E Y E S L O W 6. USE EXT. LOCK is to select whether or not to use external lock signal from the satellite modem.
  • Page 79 OPERATING THE ACU 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. System menu + A N T E N N A + S A T E L L I T E + S Y S T E M + I N S T A L L A T I O N...
  • Page 80 – Marine Satellite Communication System Key Lock 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: Antenna Control Software

    OPERATING THE ACU ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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 (Satellite View) Graph View Monitor...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Software Installation

    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 84: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    – 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 85 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 v100GX. Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.

  • Page 86: Toolbar Menus

    – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 87 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly.
  • Page 88 – Marine Satellite Communication System Work View: displays a list of seven pre-constructed Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, ACU System View, and Antenna UI View) and also provides the Activate / Close functionalities for each view tab.

  • Page 89: System Property Status Dashboard

    ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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. Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.
  • Page 90 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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. If the circle shows “Red”, it means the antenna TX function is disabled. The TX function will be enabled only if all five factors (Enable Mode, Blockage, Pointing, Modem Lock, and LNB Rotate) listed below show a “Blue”...
  • Page 91 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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”. If the signal level is higher than the tracking level threshold, the signal level bar will display “Blue”...
  • Page 92 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 93: Work View Tabs

    ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE Work View Tabs Aptus provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View, ® Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, ACU System View, and An- tenna UI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. How to modify the settings on Work View;...
  • Page 94 Resetting of the mechanical skew offset may be required when the satellite + 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 95 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 2. Antenna – Advanced Info. This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Conical Range, EL Adjust, Rate Sensor, Search Parameter and Blockage Zone. -Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes in order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon.
  • Page 96 – Marine Satellite Communication 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 97 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE · 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 98 - 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 99 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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 100 – 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 101 6. ACU System 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 102 · 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 modem6. 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 103 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE · 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 104 – 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 105 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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 106 – 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 107 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 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. Zoom In and Zoom Out Bar: zooms in and out to expand and reduce the View to the desired size.

  • Page 108: Remote Access (Web M&C)

    – Marine Satellite Communication System REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) Introduction Main Page Page Login Top menus Dash Board & Information Antenna Settings Ship setting Antenna Position & Parameters Tracking setting Modem Setting Diagnostic Library Setting Firmware & Configuration Antenna Firmware Upgrade Antenna Log Antenna Backup &...

  • Page 109: Introduction

    REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) Introduction With embedded Web M&C (Monitoring and Control) 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 110: Main

    – Marine Satellite Communication System Main Page Page Login 1. Choose either to Control & Monitor the ACU (Control & Monitoring) or Only Monitor the ACU (Monitoring Only). 2. Log into the ACU by typing in User Name and Password information. If this...
  • Page 111 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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. Antenna - Initial: Antenna or ACU is initialized.
  • Page 112 – Marine Satellite Communication System 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 113 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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 114 – Marine Satellite Communication System Antenna Settings Ship Setting Item Description Ship Setting Set the ship information and blockage 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...
  • Page 115 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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 116 – Marine Satellite Communication System Item Description Release the elevation and cross level motor brakes Idle Mode while 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 /...
  • Page 117 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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 118 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 119 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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. - Serial Comm.: test the data communication between the antenna and the ACU.
  • Page 120 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 121: Firmware & Configuration

    REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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. Rollback Roll back antenna and ACU firmware to previous package Upgrade version or latest package version.
  • Page 122 – Marine Satellite Communication 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 123 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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 124 – 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 125 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 126 – 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 127: Administration

    REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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 Wireless Setting...
  • Page 128 – Marine Satellite Communication System - RTS Threshold: The RTS Threshold (RT) value which determines when the RTS/CTS handshaking mechanism should be used. RTS/ CTS adds a handshake before each packet transmission to make sure that the channel is clear. This adds overhead, but increases performance in case of hidden nodes or a large number of active nodes.
  • Page 129 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) Network Setting Item Description Network Setting Modify ACU’s1Internal IP address. Modify ACU’s Internal IP address and press Submit button. Go to “Save & Reboot” page and press Save & Reboot button to validate the changes. Ethernet Port - IP Address: Factory default Configuration (Primary: 192.168.0.223) / (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)
  • Page 130 – Marine Satellite Communication System Modify browser refresh rate and refresh disable time. If the check Browser box of Refresh Disable Time is enabled, then Refresh Di4sable Configuration Time function will be activated and system will keep monitoring all activities regardless of time-out.
  • Page 131 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) Serial Setting [2] Item Description Serial Setting Configure Serial port [1] and Serial port [2] Port [2] is to communicate with the PC Control via Ethernet. Follow the below instruction to configure Serial port 2 and press Submit button. Go to “Save & Reboot” page and press Save &...
  • Page 132 – Marine Satellite Communication System SNMP Setting Item Description SNMP Setting Configure SNMP settings. Configure the SNMP v1/v2 attributes (Read-Only, V1/2 Attribution Read- Write, Disable). The community name of SNMP v1 / v2 is “public”. Configure the SNMP v3 attributes V3 Attribution (Read-Only, Read- Write).
  • Page 133 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) User Management Item Description Change login ID and Password to access the Web M&C. This User Management setting can be also accessed by ‘Account’ icon on the top menu. Enter your current login ID (user name) and new login ID. Change ID Press Submit button to validate the changes that are made to the login ID.
  • Page 134 – Marine Satellite Communication System E2S ( Ethernet-to-Serial) Upgrade Item Description E2S Upgrade Upgrade the firmware of Ethernet-to-Serial module. Select a new E2S firmware file and click Start Upgrade but- New E2S Firmware ton to upgrade the firmware of Ethernet-to-Serial module.
  • Page 135 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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.
  • Page 136 – Marine Satellite Communication System 6. The connection will be disconnected during the reboot. It’ll take around 30 seconds to reboot the E2S module and get the connection back again. (Disconnection message may vary depending on the web browsers.) E2S Service Pack upgrade procedures: 1.
  • Page 137 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 6. It’ll take around 30 seconds to complete the reboot. Once the reboot is completed, the system will prompt you to login again. Click OK to pro- ceed and login the page again. 7. Go to E2S Upgrade and check the Service Pack Status. It will display in formation of the loaded Service Pack with the status indicating ‘LOADED’.
  • Page 138 – Marine Satellite Communication System E2S Save & Reboot Item Description Save settings to the ACU and reboot or reboot the system E2S Save & Reboot without saving. Save the modified settings and reboot the system. Save & Reboot Click Save &...
  • Page 139 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) E2S Log Item Description E2S Log Displays user's log information (Date/Time, Login ID and IP)

  • Page 140: Warranty

    30 days after the manufacturing production date. If you discover a defect, Intellian Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the product at no charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, transportation charges prepaid, to the factory direct.

  • Page 141: Appendix

    REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) Appendix: 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 142 – 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 143 REMOTE ACCESS (WEB M&C) 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.
  • Page 144 – 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 145 A Z : 2 0 1 . 4 ( 2 0 1 . 4 ) E L : 4 5 . 0 S K : - 7 5 . 4 1. After setting up the v100GX that contains bluetooth functions and after autho- rizing the power supply, the antenna will confirm if it is operating normally.
  • Page 146 – Marine Satellite Communication System S E L E C T P R O C E S S T Y P E U S E B L U E T O O T H U S E B L U E T O O T H C O M M U N I C A T I O N ? Y E S 2-B.
  • Page 147 Technical Specification 4. On the left is a window in order to run the setup wizard where you can add a Bluetooth device. Find the IntellianBT-0D294B Bluetooth Device (0D294B may be a different number depending on each user) and if you click next, then the wizard will search for a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 148 – Marine Satellite Communication System 6. The picture shown on the left is a Pairing Connection page. Enter the security code in order to go to the next page. Do this by entering "1234" within the Secu- rity Code box.
  • Page 149 Technical Specification 7. Pairing completed, the bluetooth device has been added to the computer. With Generic Serial Setup for OS systems that are different from Windows 7, go to a Generic Serial Service page (which applies to some OS Systems), select the Generic Serial Service and click Next.
  • Page 150 – Marine Satellite Communication System 10. Go to the Hardware tab and check your COM Port Number. NOTE: Remember the COM Port Number for step 12. 11. Run the Aptus Program.
  • Page 151 Technical Specification 12. Click on Comm. icon to open the communication window. Assign the correct COM Port (step 10) and click the "Connect" button. 13. Press the "Get Ant. Info" button to confirm if the antenna's data within the Aptus Program is functioning normally.

  • Page 152: 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 133 cm x 149 cm (52” x 59”) Antenna dish diameter 103 cm (41”) Antenna control unit 43.1cm x 38cm x 4.4cm (17”...
  • Page 153 F +82 31 377 6185 T +82 2 511 2244 F +82 2 511 2235 Tech Support: SupportAPAC@intelliantech.com Americas Irvine Office Intellian Technologies USA, Inc. 9004 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA T 949 727 4498 F 949 271 4183 Tech Support: SupportAMERICAS@intelliantech.com...

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