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– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package Antenna Unit ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Installation Kit Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site System Cables Power Requirement Tools Required for Installation Antenna Installation Unpacking the t80 Package Box...
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA System Package The Intellian t80 consist of two major units, an antenna unit and an antenna control unit (ACU). Antenna Unit The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The pedestal consists of the satellite antenna main dish and sub-reflector module with a LNB module mounted on a stabilized pedestal.
– Marine Satellite TV Antenna 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 60L Flat Washer Antenna-Deck Spring Washer Hex. Nut Q’ty...
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Other Components Image Q’ty Description Size Remark Rack ACU-19inch Rack Bracket Table ACU-Table RG6 Cable ANT - ACU RF Cable RG6 Cable ACU - IRD Cable AC Power Cable 1.5m ACU Power (CEE 7/7) PC Serial Cable 1.8m ACU to PC USB Cable...
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– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Hex Socket M6x40L Radome (Top-Bottom) Head Cap Dome Washer Radome (Top-Bottom) Installation CD User Manual Mounting Template...
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance of the antenna. The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of the horizon.
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RG11 or LMR-400-75 Up to 100 meters LMR-600-75 Gyro Compass / GPS Interface Cable (Customer Furnished) Multi-conductor, Shielded 2 conductors for NMEA Power Requirement Intellian t80 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 110-220 V AC.
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Tools required for Installation Phillips Head Screwdriver 11 mm Spanner Flat Head 13 mm Spanner Screwdriver (Min. 5mm) 5 mm Allen/Hex key 19 mm Spanner...
– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Antenna Installation Unpacking the t80 Package Box Step 1. Remove the top panel. Step 2. Remove ACU box and installation kit box.
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Step 3. Remove the 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.
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– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Step 4. Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints (3 fixing brackets mounted to the antenna pedestal and the azimuth axis). M6 Dome Washer M6 Hex Wrench Bolt...
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 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. Confirm the height and diameter of the antenna before installing it.
– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Antenna Mounting Templates The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below. Bow direction 24.75 cm (9.74") 30.4 cm (12") Radome Bottom 52 cm (20.5”)
Shrinkage Guide Rubber Gland Mounting the Radome Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Makesure to use the Intellian supplied blots from the accessory box when you mount the radome. Antenna Unit M12 Hex. Bolt...
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA RF Cable Connections Before installing the RF cable, ensure that the RF cable labeled with RF1 has to be connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch box. Connect the four RF cables to the RF connectors using an 11mm spanner. Ensure that the power switch is off during the installation period.
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– Marine Satellite TV Antenna System Reinstall the top radome. M6 Dome Washer M6 Hex Wrench Bolt...
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 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 Base Panel Min 0.8cm(0.3”) Max 1.2cm(0.5”) Supporting Pole Appr Ø25.4cm(10”)
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