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Document Number: 2015G3-UM1016-V2_0

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Document Number: 2015G3-UM1016-V2_0...
  • Page 2 Intellian Technologies, Inc., and should not be appropriated without permission by Intellian Technologies, Inc., and the information contained in this manual is the property of Intellian Technologies, Inc. Any and all parts of this manual shall not be reproduced and distributed in any form without prior written consent by Intellian Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i6W INTRODUCTION TO APTUS ® FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i6W SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i6W PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLBAR MENUS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Introduction Introduction to Intellian i6W With its 60cm dish and 2-axis stabilized platform, the Intellian i6W is the world’s first global satellite TV antenna that receives multi-band and multi- polarized satellite TV services as well as the latest advanced DVB-S2 programming without any antenna hardware changes each time the vessel crosses into a different satellite service region.

  • Page 5: Features Of Intellian I6W

    PC and the ACU. By connecting to ISP or communication systems today to guarantee the most reliable TV the modem linked with VSAT systems, Intellian i6W can be monitored, receptions. In addition, this LNB module receives multi-band and multi- controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through the polarization satellite TV services around the globe.

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I6W

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Basic System Configurations For your satellite TV system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components properly, as shown in the figure below (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation System Components The Intellian i6W consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and antenna control unit. Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i6W is manufactured with the following components for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark.
  • Page 9 Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Antenna Power Cable PC Serial Cable 1.8m NMEA Connector AK950-2 Item Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex.Bolt Hex.Head Hex. Nut Power Connector AK950-3 Wrench Bolt Hex Bolt M8x50L ø4x16L...

  • Page 10: Tools Required For Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 6 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 11: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance. 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.
  • Page 12 You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. performance of your system. Intellian i6W has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12V / 24 V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC).

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Installation and Mounting of Antenna The method of installation and mounting of the antenna may vary due to vessel design but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a secure and effective installation. Confirmation of Size Prior to Installation •...
  • Page 14 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Mark of the Antenna Mounting Position Referring to the mounting template, mark where antenna will be mounted onboard (it must be a flat surface) or on a separate power tower. Note: If a power tower is not suitable to mount the antenna, separate cable shock and waterproofing measures must be taken to protect the RF connector from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks.
  • Page 15 Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Remove the rubber cap from RF connector. Connect the RF cable to the Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm diameter, one at each corner of a rectangle drawn as below. RF connector under the base plate through the access hole using an 11mm spanner.

  • Page 16: Installing The Acu

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installing the ACU ACU Dimensions Mounting the Antenna 22.8cm(9”) Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M8X50L), M8 spring washers, and M8 flat washers supplied. Antenna Unit Support Deck M8 Flat Washer 5.4cm (2.1”) 17.8cm (7”)

  • Page 17: Selection Of Installation Site

    Selection of Installation site Installing the ACU • The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting Brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration. • Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.
  • Page 18 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Up to 4 Receivers In Universal LNB mode, RF1, RF2, RF3 and RF4 can be connected. However, when you use the system from universal LNB mode (ex. Europe) to single LNB mode (ex. US), RF3 and RF4 will not work and only RF1 and RF2 will transfer the satellite signal.
  • Page 19 Connecting the System Using a Multi-Switch When you use the multi-switch in single LNB mode, you need to connect RF1 and RF2 to the low-band (Horizontal Low and Vertical Low) outputs of the 4x8 multi-switch and disable DisEqC function while connecting to a receiver other than a European receiver.

  • Page 20: Connecting The System To A Gps

    NMEA0183 GPS system. To do this you will need lengths of cable suitable for connecting to your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i6W Satel- lite TV System. 1. Strip back the insulation of each conductor and connect each terminal of the 2-way connector.

  • Page 21: Dc Out Port

    Intellian ACU provides DC OUT port for direct connection of MIM(Multi- satellite Interface Multi-switch) or SDM (Shaw Decoder Module) which requires DC power input. Intellian MIM or SDM can be connected to the i-series ACU without AC-DC Adaptor. Figure 18 : DC out MIM Figure 19 : DC out SDM Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM and SDM.

  • Page 22: Auto Lnb Skew Angle Adjustment

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment Intellian i6W has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Therefore, manual adjustment of the skew angle is not required. The skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically through calculations of the optimum angle by using the information of a targeted satellite and the GPS position.

  • Page 23: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC. 2. By default, the connection security is opened. 2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter. 3. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® • Default: 192.168.1.223...
  • Page 24 4. Change the network settings on a PC; • IP Address: 192.168. 0.222 Figure 23 : ACU to PC TCP/IP Connection • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: 192.168.0.223 5. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® • Default: 192.168.0.223...

  • Page 25: Operation Instruction

    Operation Instruction Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Satellite TV System after installation using the ACU or GUI PC controller program and includes the following functions : • System startup •...

  • Page 26: Normal Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Normal Mode Start Up Changing Target Satellite With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show Your antenna is pre-programmed with either two (Dual-Sat mode) or the following sequence: three (Tri-Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as a default mode.
  • Page 27 Advanced Tri-sat Mode 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 B:DTV119 SETUP 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B. TRACKING B: DTV119 DTV110# DTV101 3. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite C. TRACKING B:DTV119 DTV110# DTV101 4.
  • Page 28 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 strength are...

  • Page 29: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep mode will be canceled. Enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode. 1.With the antenna tracking.
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the Satellite Pair You can change a satellite pair if you wish to receive satellite television service 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 name.
  • Page 31 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 Press BACK to move to previous screen.
  • Page 32 Intellian 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 33 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical high 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical low band. VER LOW NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol 10. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol HOR LOW 12523 21096 HOR HIGH 12523 21096 rate (KHz) for horizontal high band.
  • Page 34 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. 20. Select the polarization (linear/circular) of VOLTAGE : AUTO POL : LINEAR (AUTO is recommended) satellite signals. PREV SELECT NEXT SELECT 18. Select the DISEQC Method*. 21. Press YES to save the input information.
  • Page 35 Setting the Antenna Parameters It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the WRS LEVEL. WRS LEVEL : 0500 SETUP MODE ? + increases the value.
  • Page 36 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems PARAM* Scan Offset The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between the DiSEqC Level The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone. black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor.
  • Page 37 Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method* SETUP MODE ? DO NOT USE DISEQC PREV - Shows previous DiSEqC Method.
  • Page 38 Intellian 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 39 Setting LNB Skew Angle 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Press SELECT to calibrate LNB skew angle or SETUP MODE ? SKEW : CALIBRATION PRess NEXT to enter Skew manual menu. PREV SELECT NEXT 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle 2.
  • Page 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU software are installed on your system. 1. Press YES to enter Setup mode. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown.
  • Page 41 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 voltage. EXIT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode. 6.
  • Page 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 2. Press NEXT nine times to enter set Remote 6.
  • Page 43 Function* 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key REMOTE KEY REGISTED CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. has been properly registered. SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode. CLEAR REGISTERED KEY - Clear registered key. 10. Press NEXT to show next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Antenna Go Position The antenna can be controlled manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input position value for elevation (EL) axis. SETUP MODE ? GO TO EL : ##.# + increases the value.
  • Page 45 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 direction. SETUP MODE ? STEP EL : ##.# UP - Move the antenna up. DOWN DOWN - Move the antenna down.
  • Page 46 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 error codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 47 CODE * CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit is CODE 107 Skew System is tested. tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor. CODE 102 CODE 108 AZ CW limit is tested.
  • Page 48 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 49 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 fourteen times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode. PREV NEXT 3.

  • Page 50: Antenna Control Software

    1GB or higher Operating System and Software Software Requirements Operating System Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides Windows XP SP or higher patch files for software upgrade. Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher...

  • Page 51: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    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 connector on ® Double-click the Aptus desktop icon, then Communication Window the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC. appears to establish the data communication between your PC and the 2.

  • Page 52: Auto Update

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Auto Update ® Intellian 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 by InstallShield.

  • Page 53: Toolbar Menus

    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 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on i-series), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(not used on i-series) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 54 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems File : Not used on i-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 55 Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication Window to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication. Utill : Not used on i-Series. Help • Report: provides e-mail contact to Intellian technical support team to let the user report problems at any time. ® • Information: displays the information of current Aptus...

  • Page 56: System Property Status Dashboard

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 57 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 Software Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, Product Information:...
  • Page 58 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 59: Work View Tabs

    Work View Tabs Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Satellite ViewMonitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic /Network View, and GUI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. How to modify the settings on Work View; 1.
  • Page 60 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and -Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and polarization - Rate Sensor: not used on i-series (between Linear and Circular). You can move antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a - Antenna Parameter: used to set the antenna parameter settings.
  • Page 61 3. Satellite (Satellite View) - Threshold Setting • Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining tracking. The name, longitude, verification method of the satellite and LNB local • Set Verify Time:Set the time of verifying whether the signal detected is frequency are displayed.
  • Page 62 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Dual Satellite Mode/ Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the target satellite. - Edit Satellite Information: push the “Edit Satellite Information” button to update the information after modifying values. • Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to register A or B in Dual Satellite Mode.
  • Page 63 4. Graph - Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log. The data This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ log which stores the information displayed in the graphs can be later (Azimuth), Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph used for a service technician to find out a cause of any possible problem formats.
  • Page 64 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on i-series. This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series.
  • Page 65 6. Diagnostic / Network • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network Settings. is within the nominal operating range. • Power (ACU): tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
  • Page 66 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems • 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 net- work.
  • Page 67 7. GUI 8. Work View Functions This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged is aligned properly to the target satellite or is in a block zone.
  • Page 68 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 69 - 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 Work View button. View Name Button: displays the current Work View name. Fit Work View Button: fits the current view to the Work View window size.

  • Page 70: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian i6W into the original package box. NOTE : Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system.

  • Page 71: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted by Intellian Technologies Inc., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEARS on parts and ONE (1) YEAR on labor performed at Intellian Technologies, Inc. service center from the purchased date of the product.

  • Page 72: Appendix : I6W Technical Specification

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : i6W 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°...

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