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  • Page 1 STV33 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    Caution: Remove transit packing Safety notices Before installing or operating the product, open the antenna unit cover and remove the foam transit Warning: Product installation and packing inserts from the unit base. operation Caution: Antenna coating This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions provided.
  • Page 3 If you change your area of operation, you may need to arrange for possible: modification to your STV system. • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: – At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas.
  • Page 4 Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some a separate battery. Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware ofhow to dispose of this product. • Raymarine specified cables are used.
  • Page 5 For flexibility, there is a second RF connector on the antenna base. In addition, the STV33 has adopted a built-in GPS interface (NMEA 0183,) allowing boaters to plug-in an external GPS to speed up acquisition...
  • Page 6 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Features of Raymarine STV33 Easy installation Raymarine STV33 uses only one RF cable for installation. Power, RF, and Data signals transfer from the antenna to the Enjoy satellite broadcasts at sea ACU through this single cable.
  • Page 7 Basic System Configuration of Raymarine STV33 (Not Supplied) (Not Supplied) For your satellite TV system to function properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components as shown on the right (Refer to the next chapter ‘Installation’...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation The components of the Raymarine STV33 have been designed to be modular so that it is suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components Antenna Unit The Raymarine STV33 system comprises the following components for optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 9 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls various settings of the antenna. The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark. Antenna Control Unit The functions of the ACU are as follows: •...
  • Page 10 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation Kit Other Components Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Components Size ACU Bracket Antenna RG6(Antenna – ACU RF Cable) RG6(ACU – IRD Cable) Power Cable Item PC Serial Cable 1.8m...

  • Page 11: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools Required for Installation Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 8 mm Drill Bit Pencil Cross-Head Ø50 mm Screwdriver 10 mm Spanner Hole Saw Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 12: Planning The Installation

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Planning the Installation Selection of Installation Site The antenna should be installed in a place where it has an all-round clear view of the horizon. Ensure there are no obstacles within 15 degrees above the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from tracking the 15°...
  • Page 13 To avoid potential damage to your system, adhere to the cable, available separately. following power requirements: • Raymarine STV33 has been designed to work on a boat’s Exceeding the indicated cable lengths will result in Note: power supply rated at 12V / 24V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 reduced performance of your system.
  • Page 14 Before installing the antenna, open the radome and Note: remove the shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Ø37 cm (14.7”) Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the radome is open. Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of STV33...
  • Page 15 flat surface), or on a separate “power tower” by drawing a sea water and external shocks. An exposed cable may cause square of 14.4cm (5.7”) electric shock and cause serious damage to the equipment. 14.4cm (5.7”) Figure 09 : Raymarine STV33...
  • Page 16 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Make 4 bolt holes of 8mm diameter, one at each corner of a Remove the rubber cap from the RF connector. Connect the rectangle drawn as below, and make a circular hole of 50mm...

  • Page 17: Installing The Acu

    Installing the ACU Mounting the Antenna ACU Dimensions Fix the antenna to the holes made before, as shown in the drawing below by using the supplied hex head bolts (M6 X 22.8cm(9”) 35L), M6 spring washer, M6 flat washer and M6 Nut. 10mm Spanner M6 Hex.

  • Page 18: Selecting Acu Installation Site

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Selecting ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. • Easily accessible from your main TV viewing area. To Install the ACU 1. The ACU should be installed using the two supplied mounting brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration.

  • Page 19: Connecting The System Cables

    Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer to the drawing below to connect cables. Single IRD Connection • Connect the RF Cable (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna to the ANT.
  • Page 20 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Twin IRDs Connection You can connect two IRDs for your antenna as shown in the RF1 RF2 following diagram. One of the IRD’s need to be set up with the ACU in order to use another IRD without connecting the ACU.
  • Page 21 Multiple-IRDs Connection In order to connect multi-IRD to the antenna, you will need RF1 RF2 to purchase a suitable multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the IRDs as shown on the right. ACU IRD Cable RF Cable Note: The system can receive either “High Band”...

  • Page 22: Connecting The System To A Gps

    GPS system and you will need the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Raymarine STV33 Satellite TV System. To connect the system to a GPS...
  • Page 23 The MIM can be connected to the ACU without AC-DC Adaptor. Figure 19 : DC out MIM Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM. Note: The STV33 antenna system is not compatible with SDM devices.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    Figure 21 : Manual Angle Adjustment LNB Skew Skew Angle Adjustment for STV33 Polarization of your Raymarine STV33 antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. • Remove the upper part of the Radome after switching the power OFF.

  • Page 25: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    PC to ACU Communication Setup Wi-Fi Connection Setup Wi-Fi Connection You can establish data communication between a PC and the • Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi ACU using one of the following methods. 1. Connect Wi-Fi. After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection Serial Connection icon, click on i-AP(default).
  • Page 26 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems TCP/IP Connection Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port This method requires separate IP configuration on a PC. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to Ethernet port on the back of the ACU.
  • Page 27 Operation Instruction Introduction This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System start up. • Changing the default satellite. • Monitoring the antenna status. • Setting sleep mode. •...

  • Page 28: Operation Using The Acu

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Using the ACU ACU Soft Keys Normal Mode Start Up With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence: 1. Data communication is being INITIALIZE ACU established between the antenna and the ACU.
  • Page 29 Advanced Tri-Sat Mode Changing Target Satellite Your antenna is programmed with two candidates for target satellites as the default Dual-sat mode. Use advanced Tri-sat mode for targeting three satellites. To change the target satellite, press the LEFT soft key. The target satellite is changed and is automatically tracked by the antenna.
  • Page 30 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Monitoring the Current Status of the Antenna While the power is ON on the Raymarine STV33, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The various ACU displays may be shown according to the current status of the antenna.

  • Page 31: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode If the antenna loses the tracking satellite while in sleep To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions mode, sleep mode will be cancelled. below. 1. With the antenna tracking. press 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode. TRACKING A: DTV101 TRACKING...
  • Page 32 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Satellite Pair You can change the satellite pair if you decide to receive satellite television service from a different service provider. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Set satellite B SETUP MODE ?
  • Page 33 Setting GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. LONGITUDE ###.## E SETUP MODE ? Press BACK to move to previous INPUT screen.
  • Page 34 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Edit Satellite Information It is possible to modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information into the ACU as well. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode.
  • Page 35 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 high band. low band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) 10. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) HOR LOW 12523 21096 HOR HIGH 12523 21096 and symbol rate (KHz) for horizontal...
  • Page 36 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to VOLTAGE : AUTO SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking LNB. (AUTO is recommended) PREV SELECT NEXT DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking...
  • Page 37 Setting the Antenna Parameters It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Raymarine for changing antenna parameters. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the WRS LEVEL. SETUP MODE ? WRS LEVEL : 0500 + increases the value.
  • Page 38 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems PARAM* Scan Offset The scan offset is to offset the angle difference DiSEqC The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and between the black marker on the sub-reflector and Level 22KHz tone. the optical sensor.
  • Page 39 Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. This mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. Case1. Single band LNB is used. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the local frequency of LNB. SETUP MODE ? LOCAL FREQ: #####MHz + increases the value.
  • Page 40 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Case 2. Universal LNB is used (Low band local frequency 9750 MHz / High band local frequency 10600 MHz). 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press YES to accept the data. SETUP MODE ?
  • Page 41 Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. It is not recom- mended for a novice satellite service user this mode. 5. Press YES to accept the selection. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SAVE ? SETUP MODE ? Press NO to cancel and return to main setup mode.
  • Page 42 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Use of DiSEqC 1.2 If DiSEqC 1.2 protocol is in use on your IRD, enable the DiSEqC 1.2 setting on the ACU to process the DiSEqC 1.2 command. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 43 Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU software are installed on your system. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are 1. Press YES to enter Setup Mode. SETUP MODE ? ANT S/W VER : 4.00 shown.
  • Page 44 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna input voltage is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press center soft key to view IRD Volt- EXIT age and frequency.
  • Page 45 Setting Remote Control 5. SELECT/ENTER - Registers a key on 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. FUNC : SLEEP MODE SETUP MODE ? remote control. NEXT SELECT EXIT 6. Point remote control to ACU. 2. Press NEXT nine times to enter PRESS A REMOTE KEY SET SAT PAIR ? Press any key on remote control for...
  • Page 46 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be REMOTE KEY REGISTED displayed if key has been properly registered. 10. Press NEXT to shows next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup NEXT...
  • Page 47 Setting Antenna Go Position The antenna can be controlled manually by using the ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input position value for elevation (EL) SETUP MODE ? GO TO EL : ##.# axis. INPUT + increases the value. - decreases the value.
  • Page 48 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Antenna Move Step The antenna can be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Move the antenna in the EL axis. SETUP MODE ? STEP EL : ##.#...
  • Page 49 Executing Antenna Diagnosis It is possible to see the antenna’s status by reviewing the results of diagnosis of the antenna. Refer to the following codes to understand the diagnosis results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. CODE* 101 has passed. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 PASSED.
  • Page 50 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems CODE* CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit CODE 108 Antenna Input Power is tested. is tested. If failed, check the RF cable. If failed, check the RF cable. CODE 102 AZ CW limit is tested.
  • Page 51 Setting Region 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Select the Region*. SETUP MODE ? REGION : LOS_ANGELES PREV - Shows previous region. PREV SELECT NEXT SELECT - Set the displayed region. NEXT - Shows next region. 2. Press NEXT thirteen times to enter 6.
  • Page 52 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Factory Default Parameters Initialize all of the antenna’s information to the factory’s default setup. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter SET SAT PAIR ? default setting mode.

  • Page 53: Antenna Control Software

    Video Memory 128MB or higher 1GB or higher Operating System and Software Software Requirements Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Raymarine Operating System Windows XP (SP 2) or higher also provides patch files for software upgrade. Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or...

  • Page 54: Establish A Data Communication

    2. Select Serial at communication type combo-box. between your PC and the ACU. Select options of connection 3. The baud rate of the ACU is 19200 for STV33. method to access your ACU either through the Serial Port 4. Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.

  • Page 55: Auto Update

    Auto Update ® Aptus checks and notifies the latest version when it is started to maintain up to date software version by AutoUpdate function. 5. When file downloading is finished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus patch runs and the installation starts via InstallShield.

  • Page 56: Toolbar Menus

    . The toolbar menus consists of 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on STV33), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(not used on STV33) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 57 File : Not used on STV33. View • User Layout: displays the layout list that the user has previously stored by using Layout Manager. If you select a layout in this list, the selected layout will be constructed in Work View screen. The ‘Basic layout’ is provided by default.
  • Page 58 At any time, data communication channel can be re-established between Serial and Network connection. Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication Window to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication. Utill : Not used on STV33. Help • Report: provides e-mail contact to the technical support team to let the user report problems at any time.

  • Page 59: System Property Status Dashboard

    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 status, software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly. Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna. Antenna Status: - Search: Antenna is searching the selected satellite.
  • Page 60 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna information. GPS: The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS. Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information. Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions...
  • Page 61 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 62: Work View Tabs

    - GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS. 3. Enter the desired value then press the Set button to save the - Bow Information: not used on STV33. settings. - Go to Position : The current position (angle) of the antenna is displayed.
  • Page 63 - Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s -Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on STV33. absolute and relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) - Rate Sensor: not used on STV33. position and polarization (between Linear and Circular). You can move antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB - Antenna Parameter: used to set the antenna parameter Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a value to find the...
  • Page 64 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Threshold Setting 3. Satellite (Satellite View) • Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining The name, longitude, verification method of the satellite and tracking. LNB local frequency are displayed. • Set Verify Time: Set the time of verifying whether the signal detected is the signal of target satellite.
  • Page 65 - Dual Satellite Mode/ Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the - Triple Satellite Mode: To select between Dual-Sat mode and target satellite. Triple-Sat mode, tick the ‘Triple Satellite Mode’ box at the bottom of the screen. • Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to - Edit Satellite Information: push the “Edit Satellite register A or B in Dual Satellite Mode.
  • Page 66 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 4. Graph - Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), log. The data log which stores the information displayed in Absolute AZ (Azimuth), Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in the graphs can be later used for a service technician to find...
  • Page 67 This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on STV33. - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on STV33. - Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.
  • Page 68 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 6. Diagnostic / Network • EL Limit: tests the elevation limit.• This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network • Sub-Reflector: tests the Sub-Reflector. Settings. • LNB: tests the LNB. • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
  • Page 69 • Network Setting: • Wifi Setting: the network IP address. Power select to turn on or off Wifi network function. SSID the SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a Subnet Mask the network subnet mask. wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network.
  • Page 70 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 7. GUI 8. Work View Functions This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which allows you to easily identify whether The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can or not the antenna is aligned properly to the target satellite be arranged in customized layouts.
  • Page 71 Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position of the Work View layout. Move the selected Work View Tab to the bottom position of the Work View layout. - Horizontal or Vertical Tab Group The Work View Tabs can be also aligned horizontally or Move the selected Work View Tab vertically.
  • Page 72 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Zoom Tool Using the Zoom tool, you can easily select the magnification you want by using Zoom In and Zoom Out bar, and Fit in View Name Button: displays the current Work View name.

  • Page 73: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome being careful for it’s not touching the reflector, and then assemble upper part of radome. 6. Pack Raymarine STV33 into the original package box. Note: Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system.
  • Page 74 Appendix : STV33 Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC Minimum EIRP 51 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Azimuth range 680° Satellite antenna unit 37cm (14.6”) x 38cm(15”)

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