Raymarine STV37 Installation & Operation Instructions

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Page 1 STV37 / STV45 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 The STV37 / STV45 has a built-in GPS system which enhances the speed of satellite signals acquisitions. In addition, the “Auto Skew” variant of the STV45 provides the embedded auto skew angle...
Page 6 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Introduction Built-in GPS The built-in GPS system enhances the speed of acquisition of the satellite signal and provides Raymarine STV37 / STV45 Features of Raymarine STV37 / STV45 even higher performance. Ethernet Port for management...
Page 7: Basic System Configuration
‘Installation’ in this manual for more detailed connection instructions). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. Note: STV37 can only be connected to one receiver. Note 2: Dish and Bell TV users please refer to the separate Dish MIM Installation and User Manual.
Page 8: Installation
System Components Antenna Unit The antenna of Raymarine STV37 / STV45 is comprised of the following components for optimum search and satellite signal reception. • Mechanical Unit – manipulates the antenna to receive the optimal satellite signal, regardless of the movement of the vessel.
Page 9 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the 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 Antenna ACU Table Mounting Bracket RF Cable (ACU to Antenna) 49ft (15m) RF Cable (ACU to Receiver)
Page 11: Tools Required For Installation
Tools Required for Installation 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Power Drill 11 mm Spanner Ø80 mm 5 mm Cross-Head Hole Saw Allen/Hex key Screwdriver 13 mm Spanner Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...
Page 12: Planning The Installation
Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Planning the Installation Antenna Unit Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to ensure maximum performance of the antenna. The antenna should be installed in a place where it has an all-around clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15 degrees above the antenna.
Page 13 Power Requirements Follow the power requirements to avoid damage to the system. The Raymarine STV37 / STV45 has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated from 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...
Page 14: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna
Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation and Mounting of Antenna STV45 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.
Page 15 STV37 Figure 09 : Radome Dimension of STV37...
Page 16 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Marking the Antenna Mounting Position Referring to the mounting template, mark where the antenna will be mounted on board (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...
Page 17 23.3cm ( 9.2”) 22.86 cm (9”) Figure 10 : Mounting Hole Position of STV45 Figure 11 : Mounting Hole Position of STV37...
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 RF connector. Connect the RF 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 hex head bolts (M8X35L), M8 spring washers, and M8 ﬂat washers supplied. 22.8cm(9”) Radome Base Deck M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer 5.4cm (2.1”) 17.8cm (7”) M8 Hex.
Page 20 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Selecting the ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. • Easy access from your main TV viewing area. To Install the ACU 1.
Page 21 Connecting the System Cables of STV37 / STV45 After installing and mounting the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer to the drawing on the right to connect the cables. IRD (Not Supplied) Single Receiver Connection 1. Connect the RF cable 49ft (15m) from the RF 1 connector RF Cable on the antenna base plate to the ANT.
Page 22 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Dual-Receivers Connection Multi-Receivers Connection You can connect two receivers from your antenna as shown In order to connect a multi-receiver to the antenna, you will in the above diagram. The receiver connected to ACU need to purchase a suitable multiswitch. The multiswitch has...
Page 23 Connecting the System Cables of STV37 After installing and mounting the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer the drawing on the right to connect the IRD (Not Supplied) cables. Single Receiver Connection RF Cable 1. Connect the RF cable 49ft (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna base plate to the ANT.
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 STV37 / STV45 Satellite TV System. NMEA OUT (+)
Page 25 ACU without AC-DC Adaptor. Figure 23 : DC out SDM Figure 22 : DC out MIM Note: The STV37 antenna system is not compatible with Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM. SDM devices.
Page 26: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)
Skew Angle Adjustment of STV37/STV45 Polarization of your Raymarine STV antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. 1. Open the radome after switching power OFF.
Page 27: Pc To Acu Communication Setup
Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment for STV45 PC to ACU Communication Setup Raymarine STV45 has an embedded auto skew angle control You can establish data communication between a PC and the system. Therefore, manual adjustment of LNB skew angle is ACU using one of the following methods.
Page 28 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Wi-Fi Connection TCP/IP Connection Setup Wi-Fi Connection Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port • Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi This method requires separate IP conﬁguration on a PC. 1. Connect Wi-Fi.
Page 29 Operation Instruction Introduction Note: Many of the above functions will only be required This section of the handbook describes how to setup your after initial installation of your system. Refer to the Quick Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the Installation Guide before operating the system.
Page 30: Operating The Acu
4. The antenna has located the satellite TRACKING A: DTV101 and is now tracking. B:DTV119 SETUP Note: The operation method is exactly the same for STV37 and STV45. However, the following instruction will be described using the STV37 as an example.
Page 31 Changing Target Satellite Tri-Sat Mode Your antenna is programmed with either two (Dual-Sat mode) or three (Tri- Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as default mode. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking TRACKING A: DTV101 Satellite B. To change the target satellite, press the LEFT soft key. The target B:DTV119 SETUP satellite is changed and is automatically tracked by the antenna.
Page 32 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Monitoring the Current Status of the Antenna When the ACU power is on, it displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 1. The antenna is searching Satellite A.
Page 33: 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. While the antenna is tracking press TRACKING A: DTV101 SETUP...
Page 34 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 ? SAT B : DTV119 Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
Page 35 Setting 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. INPUT 2.
Page 36 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. However, this mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
Page 37 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical high 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical VER LOW NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 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 38 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Veriﬁcation Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to VOLTAGE : AUTO LNB. SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking PREV SELECT NEXT (AUTO is recommended) DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking...
Page 39 Setting the Antenna Parameters This mode is not recommended for novice satellite service users. Consult Technical Support 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 40 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 41 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. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input the local frequency of LNB. SETUP MODE ? LOCAL FREQ: #####MHz + increases the value.
Page 42 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 ? SAVE ? Press NO to cancel and return to main setup mode.
Page 43 Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. This mode is not recommended for a novice satellite service user. 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 44 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
Page 45 Setting the LNB Skew (This menu is available only for STV45) 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 seven times to enter the 6.
Page 46 Raymarine 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 SETUP MODE? ANT S/W VER : 4.00...
Page 47 Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna voltage is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press center soft key to view receiver Volt- PREV NEXT age and frequency. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode. 2.
Page 48 Raymarine 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 6. Point remote control to ACU.
Page 49 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key REMOTE KEY REGISTED has been properly registered. 10. Press NEXT to shows next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup NEXT SELECT EXIT mode. Function* CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode.
Page 50 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
Page 51 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. DOWN EXIT DOWN - Move the antenna down.
Page 52 Raymarine 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 codes to understand the test results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
Page 53 CODE* CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control CODE 107 Skew System is tested. unit is tested. If failed, check the RF cable. If failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor. CODE 102 AZ CW limit is tested. If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for AZ axis.
Page 54 Raymarine 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 55 Resetting to Factory Default Parameters This will restore the antenna back to factory default setting. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter SET SAT PAIR ? Default setting mode. PREV NEXT (*STV45: Press NEXT ﬁfteen times.) 3.
Page 56: 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 57: Establish A Data Communication
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 Communication connector on the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC. Window appears to establish the data communication 2.
Page 58: Auto Update
Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 by InstallShield.
Page 59: Toolbar Menus
Toolbar Menus ® The toolbar menus at the top of the screen display command buttons of the most commonly used functions of Aptus . The toolbar menus consists of 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on STV series), 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 60 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 61 Connection 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 STV series. Help •...
Page 62: System Property Status Dashboard
Raymarine 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 63 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 64 Raymarine 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 65: 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 66 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems - 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...
Page 67 - 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 68 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems - 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.
Page 69 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 70 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems 5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on STV series. This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on STV series.
Page 71 6. Diagnostic / Network • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network Settings. range. • Power (ACU): tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
Page 72 Raymarine 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 network.
Page 73 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 74 Raymarine 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 75 - 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. Work View button. Fit Work View Button: ﬁts the current view to the Work View window size.
Page 76: Preparation For Transportation
5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reﬂector Shipping Foam when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Raymarine STV37 / STV45 into the original package box. Note : Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system.
Page 77 Raymarine Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : STV37 Technical Speciﬁcation General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – veriﬁed to CFR47:Part 15 Minimum EIRP 50dBW Dimensions Azimuth range 680°...
Page 78 Storage temperature range -40°C to + 80°C (-40°F to + 176°F) Humidity limit 95% R.H Power requirements 9~30 V DC Power consumption Typ. 30W, Max. 50W Shop for quality Raymarine products on our website. Learn more about marine antennas we have.

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