For your safety and protection the following important safety information should be reviewed before installation, configuration and use of the iNetVu Satellite Platform System and Modem equipment. It is also recommended to read the manual in its entirety prior to setup and operation.
Transmission/Receive coaxial cables have all pre-wired. There is no need to re-calibrate the Mobile Platform unless directed by a C-Com Support Technician. It is critical that the iNetVu™ Controller stay together with the Mobile Platform it shipped with. You may refer to the iNetVu™ Shipping Checklist to confirm this.
INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 Pre-Configuration Check List Prior to installing IMS and configuring your system, verify that you are using the minimum requirements listed below. Note: Please contact C-COM if you require more information about modem compatibility as these may change without further notice.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 Important Notes when installing your Modem. Installation Type: Antenna Type C needs to be selected for proper communication. ACU Connectivity OpenAmip Mode: Set UDP/TCP Port to 2002...
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 System Wiring with SkyEdge II-c Capricorn-4 – USB Interface Motor Control Cable Sensor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Motor Sensor Cable Cable USB Cable Network Cable Antenna Power Cable *Ground protection RX IN...
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 System Wiring with SkyEdge II-c Capricorn-4 – Network Interface Motor Control Cable Sensor Cable RG6 Coaxial Cable Motor Sensor Cable Cable USB Cable Network Cable Antenna Power Cable *Ground protection RX IN...
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The 7000 Controller may be configured via the Software Application / Web Interface / LCD interface. Only one is necessary for complete configuration. iNetVu® Software Application (preferred method) First time user should use the iNetVu Wizard which is imbedded into the iNetVu software for guidance in configuring your system. ▪...
Platform type. This value can be overridden to a more desirable range. Override Compass can be selected without selecting Full Search, but this does not hold true for the vice-versa. Refer to Controller User Manual for more information on using the iNetVu Controller and options associated with your system.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 Software Setup and Initial Configuration Procedure with Gilat Service 1. If you are using the network interface to communicate with the 7000 Controller, set the PC/Notebook to the same network as the 7000 Controller.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 5. Set the 7000 Controller to the same network as the PC and VSAT Modem. *Note: The controller IP should be set in the controller through the LCD interface prior to entering it into the software tool for proper PC to Controller Communication through network interface.
3. Install both the FTDI USB Driver and USB Driver. Exit the Wizard when complete. 4. Now connect the Controller to the PC using the provided USB cable. 5. You can now run the iNetVu Mobile 7000 software from the shortcut on your desktop.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 Updating the Firmware Run the iNetVu 7000 Mobile Software and click NO to proceed to the iNetVu Mobile 7000 software. Select “Do not show this message again” so this pop-up will not appear any longer.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 4. The iNetVu software should now automatically switch to the “Maintenance” Screen. Once on this page hit “Load Firmware” Please stand by for 45-60 seconds allowing the process to finish. Do not power the controller off during this process.
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Failing to do so will also cause the software to crash when downloading a log file. To resolve this issue please follow these steps. The iNetVu 7000 Software should run normally under these conditions. 1. Right click the desktop shortcut and 2.
INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 iNetVu Setup Wizard 1. The first screen you will see is the new iNetVu Setup Wizard. You can choose to continue using the wizard or click NO to proceed to the iNetVu Mobile 7000 software.
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3. Follow the on screen instructions to update the controller firmware. Once complete the wizard will resume. 4. You may wish to continue through the wizard to complete the controller configuration or verify the settings. You can switch to the iNetVu software at any time by right clicking and selecting Controls.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 5. Configure the Platform Type, Version and Serial No. If no changes are needed press “Next” to continue. Platform Type: Antenna Model Version: Antenna Version Serial No: Antenna Serial Number It is important that this information be correct or will result in undesired antenna behavior.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 6. Complete the Service Information section, set to Gilat as the Service Type. Select the AMIP Interface method and configure the IP’s accordingly. Mouse over each selection for a detailed description. After changes have been made please click “Next” to continue.
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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – GILAT CAPRICORN-4 7. No changes can be made on the Satellite Parameters. These will be inherited from the modem over OpenAMIP.
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8. Once completed you will be able to save changes by selecting Yes, or select No to return to the previous screen to make additional changes. 9. Congratulations you have configured your iNetVu Controller. You can now find satellite by pressing the FIND SAT button from the front panel or by launching the iNetvu Software.
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