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  • Page 1 65 cm Ku-band Maritime VSAT Antenna System Installation & Operation User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2020 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 v60E is a trademark of Intellian Technologies, Inc. Intellian may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Precautions 1.1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1.2 General Precautions Chapter 2. Certifications Chapter 3. Introduction 3.1 Intellian v60E Introduction 3.2 Intellian v60E Features Chapter 4. Planning Installation 4.1 Selecting Installation Site 4.1.1 Minimizing Satellite Blockage 4.1.2 Avoiding RF Interference 4.1.3 RF Hazard Precautions...
  • Page 4 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 6. Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.1 Selecting BDU Installation Site 6.2 ACU Dimensions 6.3 Mounting ACU on 19-inch Rack 6.4 Antenna System Configuration 6.4.1 Single Antenna System Configuration 6.5 ACU Cable Connection 6.5.1 ACU Back Panel Connectors...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 9.6 Dashboard 9.6.1 How to Add & Remove Panels (Dashboard Setting) 9.6.2 How to Arrange Dashboard Layout 9.6.3 How to Use Shortcut Settings 9.7 Install Wizard 9.8 System Tools 9.8.1 Firmware Upgrade 9.8.2 iARM Upgrade 9.8.3 iARM Save & Reboot 9.8.4 Satellite Library 9.8.5 Graph 9.9 System Troubleshooting...
  • Page 6 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System List of Figures Chapter 4. Planning Installation Figure 1: Elevation Limit of Obstacles Figure 2: Potential RF Interference Figure 3: RF Hazard Precautions Figure 4: Radome and Pedestal Figure 5: Front Panel of ACU Figure 6: Back Panel of ACU Chapter 5.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Precautions

    Intellian instructions, and when the supplied approved hardware and seal- ants are used. Under no circumstances should an Intellian radome be covered by any protective covering that adheres, bonds, or clings to the surface, whether by self-adhesion or tension.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Certifications

    §25.218 (f)(3): Regulation for Cross Polarization Intellian Technologies, Inc. declares that v80E complies with the threshold level as defined in §25.218(f)(1):, and declares that v80E is in accordance with all defined regulations from §25.218(f)(2) to §25.218(f)(3) at the below stated input power spectral density, with an N value of 1.
  • Page 9 Certifications RED Declaration of Conformity (DoC) We, Intellian Technologies, Inc. located at 18-7, Jinwisandan-ro, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do 17709, Korea declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) described in the below to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).

  • Page 10: Chapter 3. Introduction

    NJRC 6 W BUC. Single Coaxial Cable Combined Tx, Rx and DC power in a Single Cable solution, the v60E enables faster and reduced costs of installation. The single coaxial cable is connected externally on the base of radome with no access inside radome.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4. Planning Installation

    Planning Installation Chapter 4. Planning Installation The antenna installation requires extreme precaution and safety measures given its size and weight. Failure to follow the correct installation process may lead to injury of the installer and/or cause damage to the system. In order to maximize the performance of the system, a thorough review of this installation guide is strongly recommended, as well as executing the installation process as it is noted in this manual.

  • Page 12: Avoiding Rf Interference

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.1.2 Avoiding RF Interference Do not install the antenna near the high power shortwave radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF energy within an elevation range of -15° to +15°. For this reason, it is recommended to position the antenna at least 4.6 m (15.09 feet) away from the radar.

  • Page 13: System Package

    Planning Installation 4.2 System Package 4.2.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU) The ADU 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 14: Packing List

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.2.3 Packing List Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Item Q'ty Size Description Above Deck Unit (ADU) Radome and Pedestal 431 mm x 350 mm x Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Antenna Control Unit 44.3 mm...

  • Page 15: System Cables (Customer Supplied)

    4.3.1 Antenna RF Cable (Customer Supplied) Due to the signal loss across the length of RF coaxial cable on L-Band, Intellian recommends to build RF cables using the following 50 Ω coaxial cable types for standard system installation. If you need RF cables that run longer than the maximum cable length recommended, contact Intellian Technical Support for assistance.

  • Page 16: Unpacking System Package

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.4 Unpacking System Package CAUTION • The package box on the pallet should be lifted by a forklift. • Follow the steps in order for easy and safe unpacking. CAUTION remove all the plastic straps securing the box to 1.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5. Installing Above Deck Unit (Adu)

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) Chapter 5. Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.1 Antenna Dimensions Confirm the height and diameter of the antenna unit shown in the following figure before installing it. The mounting surface and overall space occupied by the antenna must be sufficient for the fully constructed radome on top of its base frame.

  • Page 18: Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.2 Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern Use the supplied mounting template when drilling mounting holes on the mast. The hole placement for the antenna must match the mounting hole pattern on the template. WARNING When reusing an existing mast, check the condition of holes on the mast and make sure those are proper to use compared to the hole locations and sizes printed on the mounting template.

  • Page 19: Designing Mast

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.3 Designing Mast The installation mast must be robust enough to prevent flex, vibration, and sway when an external force is exerted on the mast with antenna and radome. Refer to the following mast drawings for more details. WARNING •...

  • Page 20: Figure 9: Recommended Size Of Mast (Option 1)

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Option 1. When Installing Cable Through Inside Mast Unit: mm (inch) 247.5 (9.74) 4 - Ø15.0 (0.59) Hole Gooseneck Ø110.0 (4.33) Ø180.0 (7.09) Ø200.0 (7.87) Ø445.0 (17.52) Plate Thickness Min. 10.0 (0.39) Ø200.0 (7.87) Max.

  • Page 21: Figure 10: Recommended Size Of Mast (Option 2)

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) Option 2. When Installing Cable on Outside of Mast Unit: mm (inch) 247.5 (9.74) 4 - Ø15.0 (0.59) Hole Ø445.0 (17.52) Plate Thickness Min. 10.0 (0.39) Ø200.0 (7.87) Max. 15.0 (0.59) Ø22.0 (0.87) Figure 10: Recommended Size of Mast (Option 2)
  • Page 22 Deck WARNING Intellian strongly recommends installing the antenna less than 1200 mm (47") above the deck for safe access and maintenance. When installing the antenna more than 1200 mm (47") above the deck, make sure to have enough working space around the mast for the installers to move WARNING around and put the radome down.

  • Page 23: Routing Rf Cable On Mast

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.4 Routing RF Cable on Mast The cable must be routed from the antenna and through various areas of the ship to end up at the antenna control unit. When pulling the cables in place, avoid sharp bends, kinking, and excessive force. After placement, seal the deck penetration gland and tie the cable securely in place.

  • Page 24: Removing Antenna From Wooden Pallet

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.5 Removing Antenna from Wooden Pallet Four radome brackets secure the antenna to the pallet. To remove the radome bracket, follow the procedure below. 1. Remove the fixing bolts (2 ea) on the radome bracket that secures the antenna to the pallet using a wrench.

  • Page 25: Placing Antenna Above Mast

    WARNING 5.6 Placing Antenna Above Mast The Intellian antenna comes with the lifting straps pre-mounted from the factory. Check the condition of the lifting strap and ensure the shackle is tightened up. Lift the antenna above the mast using a crane and carefully lower down the antenna toward the mast.

  • Page 26: Inserting Waterproof Foam

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.7 Inserting Waterproof Foam The supplied waterproof foam must be inserted to prevent water penetration into the radome before mounting the radome on the mast. Make sure the waterproof foam is positioned where the following picture shows.

  • Page 27: Mounting Antenna On Mast

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 5.8 Mounting Antenna on Mast 1. Bring M12 x 60L Hex Bolt sets (4 ea) for antenna-mast assembly from the ACU box. 2. Place the antenna on the mast and align the mounting holes of the antenna with those of the mast. 3.

  • Page 28: Connecting Rf Cable To Antenna

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.9 Connecting RF Cable to Antenna Connect the RF Cable (customer supplied) from the ANTENNA port of the ACU to the RF connector inside the cable entry of radome. Both side of the connection cable should be terminated using suitable tools. After the connection, securely fix the cable in place using cable ties.
  • Page 29 Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 2. Terminate N(M) connector on the end of the RF Cable. Intellian recommends using a genuine cable connector and tools. Refer to the cable termination instructions provided by the manufacturer to terminate the N connector.

  • Page 30: Chapter 6. Installing Below Deck Unit (Bdu)

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 6. Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.1 Selecting BDU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below the deck in a location that is dry, cool and ventilated. The front panel of ACU should be easily accessible to users.

  • Page 31: Mounting Acu On 19-Inch Rack

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.3 Mounting ACU on 19-inch Rack The ACU can installed to 19" rack using the two rack mount brackets which can be found from the ACU box. Attach the rack mount brackets to the sides of the ACU using flat head screws. Connect cables to the back side of the ACU.

  • Page 32: Antenna System Configuration

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 6.4 Antenna System Configuration For the proper operation of the satellite communication system, the required components must be connected as shown in the figure. Separate purchase of a satellite modem and ship’s gyrocompass may be needed.

  • Page 33: Acu Cable Connection

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.5 ACU Cable Connection 6.5.1 ACU Back Panel Connectors The following figure shows the ACU back panel. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Modem Modem Interface Power Rx/Tx Antenna RS232/422 NMEA 0183 Modem (GYRO) Input Interface Interface Console Figure 18: ACU Back Panel Connectors 6.5.2 ACU Connector Pinout Guide...
  • Page 34 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System • Modem Rx and Tx Connectors RF F Type Female Conductor Function Inner DATA Outer • Antenna Connector RF N Type Female Conductor Function Inner RX, TX, FSK, REFERENCE, POWER Outer • NMEA 0183 Input...
  • Page 35 Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) • Modem Interface - RS232 & RS422 Connector D-Sub 9-Pin Male Signal MODEM TX / MAX422 RX+ MODEM RX / MAX422 TX+ MAX422 RX- MAX422 TX- • Modem Interface - Console Connector D-Sub 9-Pin Female Signal GPS_OUTA MODEM_LOCK...
  • Page 36 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System • PC Interface - RS232 Connector D-Sub 9-Pin Male Signal PC RX PC TX IARM TO PC_ DBG_ TX PC TO IARM_ DBG_ RX • LAN Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 37: Connecting Power To Acu

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.5.3 Connecting Power to ACU Connect the power cord from the power supply to the power connector (100~240 VAC) of ACU. Power (100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A) 100~240 VAC (Power Supply) Figure 19: Connecting Power to ACU 6.5.4 Connecting ACU to Antenna Connect an Antenna RF cable (N to N) (customer supplied) from the ANTENNA (N) port of the ACU to the RF (N) port of radome (antenna).

  • Page 38: Connecting Acu To Modem

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 6.5.5 Connecting ACU to Modem 1. Connect a RF cable (F to F) from the MODEM Rx (F) port of the ACU to the Rx (F) port of the modem. 2. Connect another RF cable (F to F) from the MODEM Tx (F) port of the ACU to the Tx (F) port of the modem.

  • Page 39: Connecting Acu To Ship Gyrocompass

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 6.5.6 Connecting ACU to Ship Gyrocompass For satellite tracking, connect a gyrocompass used on ship to the antenna system through the gyrocompass interface of the ACU. Intellian ACU supports NMEA 0183 (GYRO) gyrocompass input. NMEA 0183(GYRO) Input...

  • Page 40: Acu To Pc Communication Setup

    1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on the front panel of ACU to a LAN port of 2. The network connection is established automatically. 3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian AptusNX page. • IP Address: 192.168.2.1 (Default)

  • Page 41: Chapter 7. Operating Install Wizard

    1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on the ACU front panel to a LAN port of PC. 2. The network connection is established automatically. 3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian AptusNX page. • IP Address: 192.168.2.1 (Default) 4.

  • Page 42: Modem Configuration

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 7.3 Modem Configuration Before starting installation wizard, set up the modem configuration. 1. After accessing the AptusNX main page, go to the SETUP Modem on the main menu then follow these steps. 2. Select your modem type from the Select Modem drop-down list for loading a pre-configuration of modem.
  • Page 43 Operating Install Wizard 4. On the pop-up window, select the checkbox if you want the system to perform the iARM Save & Reboot automatically. Then, click the Confirm button. 5. Reboot the system.

  • Page 44: Starting Install Wizard

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 7.4 Starting Install Wizard The Install Wizard will give you a guide by going through the steps of setup for the antenna system commissioning. We highly recommend using this wizard to complete the installation and commissioning of the system.
  • Page 45 Operating Install Wizard ü Step 2: Heading Set the ship’s heading device. The colored indicator next to the title shows the heading device connection status. • Blue: Ship’s heading device is connected. • Black: Ship’s heading device is not connected. If a gyrocompass is connected, choose the device type from the Current Device drop-down list.
  • Page 46 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System ü Step 4: Set Bow Offset For setting the bow offset, a trackable satellite must be selected. There are two methods for tracking a target satellite. (Option 1: Using Beam Switch Type) • Step 1: Choose the Beam Switch for the Tracking Type.
  • Page 47 Operating Install Wizard ü Step 5: Blockage It is important to set up the blockage zones for Intellian VSAT. The VSAT system can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones for the transmission mute.
  • Page 48 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System (Option 2: Using Manual Setup) If you did not set the modem connection, select the Manual Setup for the Current Satellite. Then enter the satellite and NBD information manually to track a satellite. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 49 Operating Install Wizard Refer to the following table for a detailed explanation of each menu. Item Description Checks the iDirect Open AMIP modem information. The indicator right of the title shows the device connection status. (Blue: a iDirect Open AMIP modem is connected.
  • Page 50 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System (Option 2: Using Other Modems) 1. Enter the CW signal frequency provided by your satellite operator into the RF Uplink Frequency, then click the Apply button to transmit the signal. (This CW signal frequency must be applied to the modem.
  • Page 51 Operating Install Wizard ü Step 8: Report NOTE The following image shows when the system is using the Open AMIP modem. In case of using other modems, the displayed items on the Report may change. NOTE The configuration report is displayed. You can save the results to the ACU by clicking the Save Report button and download the report file (.json) by...

  • Page 52: Chapter 8. Operating Acu

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 8. Operating ACU 8.1 ACU Front Panel View The following figure shows the ACU's front panel. No Function Management Port LED Indicators Power Button Left Side USB (Serial) Port: For M&C by PC Figure 27: ACU Front Panel View The following table shows status indicators on the ACU.

  • Page 53: Chapter 9. Using Aptusnx

    Using AptusNX Chapter 9. Using AptusNX 9.1 Introduction With the embedded AptusNX software, the antenna can be monitored, controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through TCP/IP protocol. It saves your time and cost generated by various mainte- nance activities such as operating firmware upgrades, tracking parameter resets, and system diagnosis, etc.. 9.2 Accessing AptusNX for ACU 1.

  • Page 54: Main Page (Page Login)

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.3 Main Page (Page Login) The Intellian software Aptus provides different user access levels to protect the system for safe operation. Depending on the user level, the accessible range of function in the software can be limited.

  • Page 55: Top Menus

    Using AptusNX 9.4 Top Menus Once you log in, the following information and menus are displayed. Item Description Target Satellite Displays the name of the targeted satellite. When clicking this top menu area (marked as red dots), the Quick Status Screen appears. You can quickly Quick Status monitor each status of the five items (Enable Mode, Screen Area...

  • Page 56: Account Menu

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.5 Account Menu 1. Click the button to manage the user account 2. The Account, System, and User Mgr. menus are for the user management. Click the Logout button to log- out of the AptusNX web page.

  • Page 57: Registration

    Using AptusNX 9.5.2 Registration XX-XX-XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Item Description Enter the product registration information for your convenience. Click the Registration Register (Update) button to apply the settings to the system. Displays the antenna information. Product • Antenna: Displays the antenna name. •...

  • Page 58: System

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.5.3 System xx cm / xx inch xx-xx-xxxx xx-xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 192.168.2.1 192.168.2.1 xx:xx:xx xxxx-xx-xx xx:xx:xx Item Description Displays system information such as the antenna, S/W version, and network IP System address.

  • Page 59: User Manager

    Using AptusNX 9.5.4 User Manager Editable User Permissions Menu Item Description The captain with admin permissions can control and manage user permissions User Manager separately. To create a new user, click the Add User button. Then the pop-up window is Add User opened.

  • Page 60: Dashboard

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.6 Dashboard The Dashboard menu is displayed as below to provide quick monitoring of the antenna status. The Dashboard helps you arrange panels on a single screen while providing you with a broad view of a variety of information at once.

  • Page 61: How To Arrange Dashboard Layout

    Using AptusNX Removing Panels 1. On the right side of the page, you will see the gear icon to edit your dashboard. To start editing, click on the gear icon indicated by the red mark. 2. Uncheck the box of the panel that you wish to remove from the dashboard. 3.

  • Page 62: How To Use Shortcut Settings

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.6.3 How to Use Shortcut Settings Each panel on the dashboard provides a shortcut function. Using the Shortcut button on right side of the panel, you can easily access the detailed information and manage the each panel's settings.

  • Page 63: System Tools

    Using AptusNX 9.8 System Tools This menu sets and displays the F/W Upgrade, iARM Upgrade, iARM Save&Reboot, Satellite Library, and Graph function. 9.8.1 Firmware Upgrade v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 Item Description Firmware Displays current firmware versions and upgrades antenna firmware.
  • Page 64 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Antenna Firmware Upgrade (Manual Upgrade method) Procedures: 1. Choose Manual Upgrade from the pull-down menu of Upgrade Method. Browse and select the upgrade package file to upload. Click on the Upload button to transfer the Firmware package file ("*.fwp") to iARM module.

  • Page 65: Iarm Upgrade

    Using AptusNX 9.8.2 iARM Upgrade v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 v1.00 Item Description iARM Upgrade Upgrades the firmware of iARM module. Browse and select the iARM firmware file to upload and click Start Upload button.
  • Page 66 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System iARM Upgrade Procedures: 1. Browse and select the iARM firmware file (.tgz) that you wish to upgrade. Click on Start Update button to update the iARM firmware. Wait until the page is loaded. NOTE If you select the box "Ignore warnings during installation and force the installation to...

  • Page 67: Iarm Save & Reboot

    Using AptusNX 9.8.3 iARM Save & Reboot Item Description iARM Save & Save settings for the iARM and reboot the system. Reboot Saves the modified settings for the iARM, and reboots the system. Save & Reboot All configuration changes made will be saved in the ACU and effective upon the reboot.

  • Page 68: Satellite Library

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.8.4 Satellite Library Item Description Satellite Library Sets the satellite library information. Reads or manages satellite information from the library. • Get Library from ACU: obtains satellite library file from the ACU. Satellite List •...

  • Page 69: Graph

    Using AptusNX 9.8.5 Graph Multi Chart View Single Chart View AZ & EL View Item Description This view provides information on the Signal Level, EL Graph, AZ Absolute, AZ Graph Relative, Heading in the Multi Chart, Single Chart or AZ & EL formats. Sets detailed options for the graph.

  • Page 70: System Troubleshooting

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.9 System Troubleshooting This menu sets and displays the Diagnosis, Antenna Log, Antenna Event Log and Support function. 9.9.1 Diagnosis Item Description Diagnosis Executes antenna diagnosis test to check the antenna status. Select the checkbox (full diagnosis test or single diagnosis test) before modifying the settings.
  • Page 71 Using AptusNX 2. Once the diagnosis starts, the page will indicate test status. It should take a few minutes to complete the test. 3. After the diagnosis is completed the system shows the diagnosis results of each item. You can save the results to the ACU by clicking the Save Report button and print this page by clicking the Print button.

  • Page 72: Antenna Log

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.9.2 Antenna Log Item Description Antenna Log Displays the antenna log data. Turns on/off the GPS log download option. Click the Apply button to apply the GPS Log Option settings to the system. Any log data within three months can be downloaded. Select the duration on the calendar view that you want to show.

  • Page 73: Antenna Event Log

    • View Manual: click the View Manual button to open the manual web page. Manual and Help • Support Desk: click the Support Desk button to open Intellian's contact details for support. Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the product.

  • Page 74: System Setting

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.10 System Setting This menu sets and displays the Ship, Antenna, Satellite, Network, Modem, and Backup & Restore function. 9.10.1 Ship Setting Item Description Ship Sets the ship information and block zone.
  • Page 75 • Current Bow Offset (º): Enter the Bow Offset Range (0 – 360°). Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system. It is important to set up the blockage zones for Intellian VSAT. The VSAT system can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones for transmission mute.

  • Page 76: Antenna Setting

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.10.2 Antenna Setting NOTE NOTE The Set Rate Sensor Bias function must be used by experienced engineers only. NOTE Item Description Sets current antenna position and search parameters. Antenna Setting These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
  • Page 77 Refer to the replacement manual for detailed procedures. The separate device (e.g. level indicator) for manual adjustment is not provided by Intellian. Enter Setup Mode to modify settings.
  • Page 78 + mechanical skew offset). Mechanical skew offset is set automatically by moving the Pol Angle left or right in the search or tracking mode. NOTE: Each satellite has its own skew offset. Intellian recommends you to contact your service provider or satellite operator to get the satellite skew offset value.

  • Page 79: Tracking Satellite Setting

    Using AptusNX 9.10.3 Tracking Satellite Setting Item Description Tracking Satellite Sets the current tracking satellite settings. Setting Sets the current tracking satellite settings. • Satellite Name: sets the satellite name. • Longitude(º): sets the satellite orbit position. • Skew Offset(º): sets the skew offset. Satellite •...

  • Page 80: Network Configuration

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.10.4 Network Configuration This function is available after performing the "9.8.3 iARM Save & Reboot" on page 67. NOTE When clicking the Apply button after editing the system settings, this pop-up message will appear.
  • Page 81 • UDP Port: sets the management port. Configuration • Message Type: selects message type (Intellian message level) to send to the management server (Lower number indicates higher emergency). • Syslog Target Level: if you select this target level, the management server receives a log message equal to or less than this level.

  • Page 82: Modem Setting

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.10.5 Modem Setting...
  • Page 83 Using AptusNX Item Description Modem Setting Sets parameters for the modem. Sets the interface between the ACU and the satellite modem. • Select Modem: Select your modem type from the Select Modem drop-down list (IDIRECT OPENAMIP, COMTECH ROAM, SATLINK VACP, NEWTEC AMIP) for loading a pre-configuration for the type of modem used.
  • Page 84 - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Item Description Enter the connection information of the modem (IDIRECT OPENAMIP, COMTECH ROAM, SATLINK VACP, NEWTEC AMIP). • Modem IP: Enter the modem IP address. • Port: Enter the connection port. • ID: Enter the connection ID.

  • Page 85: Backup & Restore

    Using AptusNX 9.10.6 Backup & Restore Item Description Backup & Backs up & Restores the antenna setting files and the iARM files. Restore • Antenna Backup: Back up antenna settings and parameters to PC by clicking on the Backup button. Antenna Backup •...

  • Page 86: Chapter 10. Specification

    - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 10. Specification 10.1 Technical Specification Antenna System Antenna Radome Height 935 mm (36.81") Antenna Radome Diameter Ø860 mm (33.85") Antenna Reflector Diameter Ø650 mm (25.59") Antenna Unit Weight (With Radome) <42 kg (92.59 Ibs)

  • Page 87: Environmental Specification

    Antenna: N-Type (1 ea) RF Port Modem Tx/Rx: F-Type (2 ea) Input Power 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1A 10.2 Environmental Specification Test Intellian Standard Operational -25 °C to +55 °C (IEC-60945) Temperature Survival -40 °C to +80 °C (IEC-60945) (ADE) Storage -40 °C to +85 °C (IEC-60945)

  • Page 88: Chapter 11. Warranty

    Intellian Technologies, will (at its sole discretion) repair or replace during the warranty period any product which is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship, in accordance with the relevant product warranty policy.

  • Page 89: Chapter 12. Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 12. Appendix 12.1 Appendix A. Tightening Torque Specification This table shows the recommended values of tightening torques. Bolt Size Tightening Torque (N-m) M2.5...

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