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STV60
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
English (EN)
Date:
06-2017
Document number:
81375-1
© 2017 Raymarine UK Limited

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  • Page 1 STV60 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS English (EN) Date: 06-2017 Document number: 81375-1 © 2017 Raymarine UK Limited...
  • Page 2 Intellian Technologies, Inc., and should not be appropriated without permission by Intellian Technologies, Inc. The information contained in this manual is the property of Raymarine. Any and all parts of this manual shall not be reproduced and distributed in any form without prior written consent by...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO STV60 INTRODUCTION TO APTUS ® FEATURES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLBAR MENUS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION...
  • Page 4 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 5 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 6 Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some a separate battery. Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware o ow to dispose of this product. • Raymarine specified cables are used.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The STV60 has a built-in GPS system which enhances the Easy installation and outstanding reliability speed of satellite signals acquisitions. The STV60 has an Raymarine STV60 uses only one RF cable for installation.
  • Page 8 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Built-in GPS Wireless Connectivity and Aptus mobile Raymarine STV60 has an embedded GPS, which allows for The built-in WiFi enables the ACU to be wirelessly the system to upload the GPS data automatically into the connected.

  • Page 9: Basic System Configuration

    Basic System Configurations For your satellite TV system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components correctly, as shown in the figure below (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. Note: Dish and Bell TV users please refer to the separate Dish MIM Installation and User Manual.

  • Page 10: Installation

    System Components Antenna Unit The STV60 antenna is manufactured with the following com- ponents for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal. Mechanical Unit – manipulates the antenna to receive the optimal satellite signal regardless of the movement of the vessel.
  • Page 11 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) allows you to operate the ACU in the dark. Antenna Control Unit The functions of ACU are as follows: •...
  • Page 12 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Power Cable PC Serial Cable 1.8m Antenna NMEA Connector AK950-2 Power Connector AK950-3 Item Hex Bolt M8x50L Hex.Bolt Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex.

  • Page 13: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools Required for Installation Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Screwdriver 13 mm Spanner Hole Saw Allen/Hex key Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 14: Planning The Installation

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15° above the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from tracking the satellite signal (Refer to the drawing on the right).
  • Page 15 Raymarine STV60 has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12V / 24 V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC). If your receiver(s) and television(s) require a 110V/240V AC power supply, you will need to install a suitable DC to AC converter to operate the unit(s) from your boat’s DC power supply.

  • Page 16: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Note: Before installing the antenna open the radome and remove the shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the radome is open. Ø70 cm (27.5”) Figure 08: Radome Dimension of STV60...
  • Page 17 RF connector from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks. An exposed cable may cause electric shock and cause serious damage to the equipment. 30.4 cm (12”) Figure 10 : Mounting Hole Position of STV60...
  • Page 18 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm 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 80mm...

  • Page 19: Installing The Acu

    Installing the ACU ACU Dimensions Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the supplied hex head bolts (M8X50L), M8 spring washers, and M8 flat washers. 22.8cm(9”) Radome Base Deck M8 Flat Washer 5.4cm (2.1”) 17.8cm (7”) M8 Spring Washer 17.8 cm (7”) M8 Hex.
  • Page 20 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installing the ACU 1. The ACU should be installed using the 2 supplied mounting brackets, which allow for a top or bottom mounting configu- ration. 2. Using the supplied self tapping screws, attach the mount- ing brackets to the sides of the ACU.

  • Page 21: Connecting The System Cables

    Connecting the System Cables After installing and fixing the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer to the drawing below for cable connec- tions. Single Receiver Connection RF 1 Receiver (Not supplied) • Connect the RF Cable (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna to the ANT.
  • Page 22 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Dual Receiver Connection You can connect 2 receivers for your antenna as shown in the following diagram. However, only one of the receivers can be configured as a 2 satellite receiver. The other receiver needs to be configured as a single satellite receiver.
  • Page 23 Multi-Receiver Connection In order to connect multiple receivers to the antenna, you will need to purchase a suitable active multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the receivers as shown in the following diagram. RF 1 RF 2 RF 4 RF 3...

  • Page 24: Connecting The System To A Gps

    NMEA 0183 GPS to the system through the ACU’s external GPS connector. To do this you will need a suitable cable to connect your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Raymarine STV60 Satellite TV System. To Connect the system to a GPS...

  • Page 25: Dc Out Port

    DC OUT port The ACU provides a DC OUT port for direct connection of a MIM (Multi-satellite Interface Multi-switch) or SDM (Shaw Decoder Module), which requires a DC power input. A MIM or SDM can be connected to the STV ACU without AC-DC Adaptor.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Adjusting the LNB Skew Angle (Linear polarization only) LNB Skew Angle The LNB skew angle only needs to be adjusted when the target satellite uses linear polarization. In order to receive the maximized satellite signal level, the LNB skew angle must be adjusted according to the calculation of current GPS location and target satellite.
  • Page 27 Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment for STV60 The STV60 has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Therefore, manual adjustment of skew angle by the user is not required. The skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically through the calculation of the optimum skew...

  • Page 28: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 29 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 the Ethernet port on the back of the ACU. 2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings, and right-click on the Local Area Connection.

  • Page 30: Operation Instruction

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instructions Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System startup •...

  • Page 31: Normal Mode

    Normal Mode Start Up Changing Target Satellite With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen Your antenna is pre-programmed with either 2 (Dual-Sat will show the following sequence: mode) or 3 (Tri-Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as a default mode.
  • Page 32 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-sat Mode With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 B:DTV119 SETUP 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.
  • Page 33 Monitoring Current Status When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 1. The antenna is searching for satellite A. 5. Antenna position detail and signal SEARCH A: DTV101 AZ : ###.# EL : ##.# strength are displayed.

  • Page 34: Setup Mode

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Begin Setup Mode Sleep Mode To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep below: mode, sleep mode will be canceled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 35 Setting the Satellite Pair You can change the satellite pair if you decide to receive satellite television services from a different service provider. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Set satellite B SETUP MODE ? SAT B : DTV119 Press PREV to show previous satellite PREV SELECT...
  • Page 36 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. SETUP MODE ? LONGITUDE ###.## E...
  • Page 37 Edit Satellite Information It is possible to modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information into the ACU as well. However, this mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5.
  • Page 38 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical VER LOW NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 high band. low band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) 10.
  • Page 39 Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* VOLTAGE : AUTO SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking to LNB. PREV SELECT NEXT (AUTO is recommended) DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking DVB DECODE - verify satellite using DVB decoding method for tracking DSS DECODE - decode only DSS Lock signal for tracking AGC AFTER DECODE - for tracking Ka-Band satellite Voltage Supply Method*...
  • Page 40 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Antenna Parameters It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Technical Support for changing antenna parameters. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the WRS LEVEL.
  • Page 41 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 the Level 22KHz tone. optical sensor. Track Scale The track scale is to control the tracking speed while Offset RH-LH The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference the antenna is tracking the satellite.
  • Page 42 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. However, this mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. Case1. Single band LNB is used. 4. Select the LNB Type* - SINGLE.
  • Page 43 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. 4. Select the LNB Type* - UNIVERSAL. SETUP MODE ? LNB TYPE : UNIVERSAL PREV - Shows previous LNB type. PREV SELECT NEXT...
  • Page 44 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. However, this mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method* SETUP MODE ? DO NOT USE DISEQC PREV - Shows previous DiSEqC Method.
  • Page 45 Setting the Use of DiSEqC 1.2 If DiSEqC 1.2 protocol is in use on your receiver, enable the DiSEqC 1.2 setting on the ACU to process the DiSEqC 1.2 command. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Set the USE DiSEqC 1.2 to a desired op- SETUP MODE ? USE DISEQC 1.2 : NO tion*.
  • Page 46 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Skew 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew SETUP MODE ? SKEW : MANUAL angle manually. PREV SELECT NEXT 2. Press NEXT 7 times to enter the Set 6.
  • Page 47 Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what versions of antenna and ACU software are installed on your system. 1. Press YES to enter Display Version. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are DISPLAY VERSION? ANT S/W VER : 4.00 shown.
  • Page 48 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna power is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press any key to return to main setup EXIT mode. 6. Receiver voltage with tone is shown.
  • Page 49 Setting Remote Control 5. SELECT/ENTER - Registers a key on remote 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. FUNC : SLEEP MODE SETUP MODE ? control. NEXT SELECT EXIT 6. Point remote control to ACU. 2. Press NEXT 9 times to enter remote PRESS A REMOTE KEY SET SAT PAIR ? Press any key on remote control for selected...
  • Page 50 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be REMOTE KEY REGISTED displayed if key has been properly registered. Function* FUNC : CHANGE SAT CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. NEXT SELECT EXIT SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode.
  • Page 51 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) axis. SETUP MODE ? GO TO EL : ##.# + increases the value. - decreases the INPUT value.
  • Page 52 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting 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 : ##.# UP - Move the antenna up.
  • Page 53 Executing Antenna Diagnosis The antenna status can be checked by reviewing the results of the diagnostic self- test of the antenna. Refer to the following codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. CODE 101 is being tested. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 TESTING Press EXIT to return to main setup...
  • Page 54 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems CODE* CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit CODE 107 Skew System is tested. is tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor.
  • Page 55 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 13 times to enter load 6.
  • Page 56 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Factory Default Parameters This will restore the antenna back to factory default settings. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT 14 times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode.

  • Page 57: 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 or higher also provides patch files for software upgrade. Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or...

  • Page 58: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems PC to ACU Communication Setup Establish a data communication Access ACU through Serial Communication ® Starting Aptus 1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE ® Double-click the Aptus desktop icon, then the connector on the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC.

  • Page 59: Auto Update

    Auto Update ® Aptus checks and notifies the latest version when it is started to maintain up to date software version. 5. When file downloading is finished, “installing…” message is displayed and the Aptus patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield. 6.

  • Page 60: Toolbar Menus

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Toolbar Menus ® The toolbar menus at the top of the screen display command buttons of the most commonly-used Aptus functions. The toolbar menus consists of 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on STV), View (for user layout and work view), Connection (for communication), Utill (not used on STV series) and Help (for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 61 File : Not used on STV series. 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 62 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connection At any time, data communication channel can be re-established between the 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 STV series.

  • Page 63: System Property Status Dashboard

    System Property Status Dashboard The property status dashboard on the left pane of the screen allows 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 64 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 from the GPS. Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information. Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions...
  • Page 65 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 66: Work View Tabs

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Work View Tabs Aptus® provides 7 Work View Tabs (Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Satellite View, Monitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic /Network View, and GUI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration.
  • Page 67 - Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on STV series. absolute and relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) - Rate Sensor: not used on STV series 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 68 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 69 - Dual Satellite Mode / Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the - Triple Satellite Mode: To select between Dual-Sat mode target satellite. and 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 Information”...
  • Page 70 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 Single or Multi graph formats.
  • Page 71 5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on STV series. This view provides a user interface which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on STV series. - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on STV series. - Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.
  • Page 72 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 6. Diagnostic / Network • LNB: tests the LNB. This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network • Sub-Reflector: tests the Sub-Reflector. Settings. • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
  • Page 73 • Network Setting: • Wifi Setting: the network IP address. Power select to turn on or off Wifi network function. Subnet Mask the network subnet mask. SSID the SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network.
  • Page 74 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 7 Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be or not the antenna is aligned properly to the target satellite arranged in customized layouts.
  • Page 75 Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position of Move the selected Work View Tab the Work View layout. to the bottom position of the Work View layout. - Horizontal or Vertical Tab Group The Work View Tabs can be also aligned horizontally or vertically.
  • Page 76 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 77: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Raymarine STV60 into the original package box. Note: Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna Shipping Foam limit system.

  • Page 78: Warranty

    Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Warranty To register your Raymarine product ownership, please visit www.raymarine.com/warranty and register online. It is important that you register your product to receive full warranty benefits. Your unit package includes a bar code label indicating the serial number of the unit. You will need this serial number when registering your product online.

  • Page 79: Specification

    Appendix : STV60 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 46 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Azimuth range 680° Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 70cm (27.5”) x 72cm(28.3”)
  • Page 80 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems...
  • Page 81 Owner notes:...
  • Page 82 Raymarine Marine House, Cartwright Drive, Fareham, Hampshire. PO15 5RJ. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)1329 246 700 www.raymarine.com a brand by...

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