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1.25m ku-ka convertible maritime vsat antenna system
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  • Page 1 X130D 1.25m Ku-Ka Convertible Maritime VSAT Antenna System Installation & Operation User Guide...
  • Page 2 Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Intellian, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. All other logos, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Precautions 1.1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1.2 General Precautions Chapter 2. Introduction 2.1 Intellian X130D Introduction 2.2 Intellian X130D Features Chapter 3. Planning Installation 3.1 Selecting Installation Site 3.1.1 Minimize Satellite Blockage 3.1.2 Avoid RF Interference 3.1.3 RF Hazard Precautions...
  • Page 4 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.5 ACU Cable Connection 5.5.1 ACU Back Panel Connectors 5.5.2 ACU Connector Pinout Guide 5.5.3 Connecting ACU to Ship Gyrocompass 5.6 ACU to PC Communication Setup 5.6.1 TCP/IP Connection 5.6.2 Wi-Fi Connection Chapter 6. Operating Install Wizard 6.1 Turning On System...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 8.8 System Tools 8.8.1 Software Upgrade 8.8.2 Library 8.8.3 Backup and Restore 8.8.4 Reset 8.8.5 Logs 8.8.6 Diagnostic Chapter 9. Specification 9.1 Antenna Specification 9.2 RF Specification 9.3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Specification 9.4 Packing Specification 9.5 Environmental Specification Chapter 10.
  • Page 6 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System List of Figures Chapter 3. Planning Installation Figure 1: Elevation Limit of Obstacles Figure 2: Potential RF Interference Figure 3: RF Radiation Hazard Area Figure 4: Radome and Pedestal Figure 5: Front Panel of ACU Figure 6: Back Panel of ACU Chapter 4.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Precautions

    UV rays when assembled according to Intellian instructions, and when the supplied approved hardware and sealants are used. Under no circumstances should an Intellian radome be covered by any protective covering that adheres, bonds, or clings to the surface, whether by self-adhesion or tension.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Introduction

    Intellian X130D is a 1.25 m single feed Ku-Ka auto-switchable maritime VSAT. With its compliance to operation on both Ku- and Ka-band services on multiple orbits, the X130D allows limitless choices in the selection of satellite communication. This makes it an ideal solution for defense and intelligence operations.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3. Planning Installation

    Planning Installation Chapter 3. Planning Installation The antenna installation requires extreme precaution and safety measures given its size and weight. Failure to follow the correct installation process may lead to injury of the installer and/or cause damage to the system. To maximize the performance of the system, a thorough review of this installation guide is strongly recommended.

  • Page 10: Avoid Rf Interference

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 3.1.2 Avoid RF Interference Do not install the antenna near the high power shortwave radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF energy within an elevation range of -15° to +15°. For this reason, you should position the antenna at least 15 feet (4.6 m) away from the radar.

  • Page 11: System Package

    Planning Installation 3.2 System Package 3.2.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU) The ADU includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The pedestal consists of a satellite antenna main dish with RF components mounted on a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment.

  • Page 12: Packing List

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 3.2.3 Packing List Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Item Q'ty Size Description Above Deck Unit (ADU) Radome and pedestal Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Antenna Control Unit (ACU) AC Power Cord (CEEE7/7) 1.5 m...

  • Page 13: System Cables (Customer Supplied)

    • Max. cable length: IFL flatness guarantee length (IFL flatness <2.0dB@250MHz band) NOTE 3.3.2 Gyrocompass Cable (Customer Supplied) The following general types of gyrocompass cables are recommended for compatible connection to Intellian antennas used in various vessel environments. Standard NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183...

  • Page 14: Unpacking System Package

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 3.4 Unpacking System Package The pallet should be lifted by a forklift. To unpack the wooden crate, follow the procedure below or refer to the Wooden Crate Unpack Guide attached on the crate. 1. Open the side panel with an attached sticker paper ( Wooden Crate Unpack Guide ) by removing the fixing screw (1 ea) and clips (8 ea).
  • Page 15 Planning Installation 3. Remove the clips (6 ea) on the top panel, and then detach the top panel by carefully pulling it as shown in the figure below. WARNING The brackets at the top two edges help the top panel to move stabily. When removing the top panel, ensure it doesn't fall on the radome.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Installing Above Deck Unit (Adu)

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 4. Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 4.1 Antenna Dimensions Before installing the antenna unit, confirm its height and diameter (see figure below). The mounting surface and overall space occupied by the antenna must be sufficient for the fully constructed radome on top of its base frame.

  • Page 17: Figure 8: Antenna Bottom View

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) Cable Entry Direction Radome Hatch BOW mark Mounting Hole (4 ea) Figure 8: Antenna Bottom View Radome Hatch Direction Cable Entry Figure 9: Antenna Top View (Inside Radome)

  • Page 18: Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.2 Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern Use the supplied mounting template when drilling mounting holes on the mast. The hole placement for the antenna must match the mounting hole pattern on the template. WARNING When reusing an existing mast, make sure the location of the holes on the mast correspond to the hole locations and sizes printed on the mounting template.

  • Page 19: Designing Mast

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 4.3 Designing Mast The installation mast must be robust enough to prevent flex, vibration, and sway when an external force is exerted on the mast with antenna and radome attached. Refer to the following mast drawings for more details.

  • Page 20: Figure 11: Recommended Size Of Mast

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Unit: mm (inches) 247.5 (9.7) 4 - Ø15 (0.6) Hole Ø445.0 (17.5) Plate Thickness Min. 10.0 (0.4) Ø200.0 (7.9) Max. 20.0 (0.8) Ø22.0 (0.9) Figure 11: Recommended Size of Mast...

  • Page 21: Routing Rf Cable On Mast

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 4.4 Routing RF Cable on Mast The cable must be routed from the antenna and through the ship to connect to the antenna control unit. When pulling the cable in place, avoid sharp bends, kinking, and excessive force. After placing cable, seal the deck penetration gland and tie the cable securely in place.

  • Page 22: Removing Antenna From Wooden Pallet

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.5 Removing Antenna from Wooden Pallet Four radome brackets secure the antenna to the pallet. To remove the radome from the pallet and the brackets from the radome, use the following procedure. 1. Remove the Hex Head Screw (2 ea) from each of the radome brackets (4 ea) using a wrench.

  • Page 23: Moving Antenna Above Mast

    4.6 Moving Antenna Above Mast The Intellian antenna comes with the lifting strap pre-mounted. 1. Check the condition of the lifting strap and ensure the shackles are tightened up. 2. Lift the antenna above the mast using a crane, and then carefully lower the antenna toward the mast.

  • Page 24: Mounting Antenna On Mast

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.7 Mounting Antenna on Mast 1. Bring the M12 x 80L hex head bolts (4 ea) for antenna-mast assembly from the ACU box. 2. Lower the antenna onto the mast using the crane, making sure the mounting holes of the antenna are aligned with those of the mast.
  • Page 25 Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) NOTE • Check the positions of BOW mark, cable glands, and cable brackets when mounting antenna on the mast. • Make sure the cable from the mast is aligned with the cable entry on the bottom of the antenna for stable connection.

  • Page 26: Connecting Rf Cable To Antenna

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4.8 Connecting RF Cable to Antenna To connect the system cable, access the inside of the radome through the radome hatch. Make sure that there is sufficient space to open the hatch underneath the radome. For the cable connections, terminate cables at each end using proper tools.

  • Page 27: Routing Rx And Tx Cables

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 4.8.2 Routing Rx and Tx cables When routing cables, loosely tie the cables on the cable bracket using cable ties. After connecting the cables to the connectors inside the Cable Ties radome, adjust the cable length and fix the cables on the brackets by fastening the cable ties securely.

  • Page 28: Figure 18: Inserting Cables Through Cable Glands

    • Cable length inside the radome: Min. 1.8 m / Max. 1.9 m (from the cable entry of radome to the power switch unit before the N connector termination). NOTE 2. Terminate the RF cables with N (M) connectors inside the radome. Intellian recommends using genuine cable connectors and tools. Refer to the cable termination instructions provided by the connector manufacturers.

  • Page 29: Closing Radome Hatch

    Installing Above Deck Unit (ADU) 4.8.4 Closing Radome Hatch 1. Fully tighten the cable gland at the base of radome that you assembled temporarily in the previous step. 2. Position the radome hatch, and then close it by installing the locking screws (slotted) (7 ea) using a flat head screwdriver.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5. Installing Below Deck Unit (Bdu)

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 5. Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 5.1 Selection of BDU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below the deck in a location that is dry, cool and ventilated. The front panel of ACU should be easily accessible to users.

  • Page 31: Mounting Acu

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 5.3 Mounting ACU Mounting ACU in a 19" Rack The ACU can be installed in a 19" rack using the two rack mount brackets that are included in the ACU box. Attach the rack mount brackets to the sides of the ACU using the included M4 x 12L flat head screws (8 ea).

  • Page 32: Antenna System Configurations

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.4 Antenna System Configurations The Intellian Dual-band Antenna system is versatile and supports several configurations. Refer to the following block diagrams to connect system cables. For the proper operation of the satellite communication system, the required components must be connected as shown in the figures below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, switch router and ship’s gyrocompass may be needed.

  • Page 33: Dual Antenna System Configuration (Optional)

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 5.4.2 Dual Antenna System Configuration (Optional) The dual system consists of two VSAT antennas and two ACUs. The ACUs have embedded Dual Antenna Mediator function, which is capable of controlling and managing two VSAT antenna systems simultaneously.

  • Page 34: Figure 24: Dual Antenna System Configuration With Ngso Modem

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Dual Antenna System Configuration with NGSO Modem Antenna 1 Antenna 2 +48V VDC +48V VDC Above Decks Below Decks Ship's Gyrocompass (Customer Supplied) ACU 2 Antenna Antenna 100~240 VAC Antenna Antenna Modem Modem Ship's Gyrocompass...

  • Page 35: Figure 25: Dual Antenna System Configuration With Ngso And Gso Modem

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) Dual Antenna System Configuration with NGSO & GSO Antenna 1 Antenna 2 +48V VDC +48V VDC Above Decks Below Decks Ship's Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Gyrocompass (Customer ACU 2 Supplied) 100~240 VAC NMEA Rx Modem 2 2000/0183 Tx Modem 2 NMEA...

  • Page 36: Figure 26: Dual Antenna System And Intelligent Mediator Configuration With Ngso Modem

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Dual Antenna System and Intelligent Mediator Configuration with NGSO Modem Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Above Decks Below Decks Rx, +48V VDC Rx, +48V VDC ACU 1 ACU 2 Antenna Rx Modem Tx Antenna Tx...

  • Page 37: Acu Cable Connection

    Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) 5.5 ACU Cable Connection 5.5.1 ACU Back Panel Connectors The following figure shows the ACU back panel connectors. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) LAN 2 LAN 4 Rx: Antenna, Tx: Antenna, Modem 1, Modem 2, Modem 1, Modem 2, Power Secondary Antenna Secondary Antenna...
  • Page 38 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Modem Secondary TX and RX RF Connectors RF SMA Type Female Conductor Function Inner Signal Outer NMEA 2000 Input Micro-C 5-Pin Male Signal Shield NET-S NET-C NET –H NET –L NMEA (NMEA 0183) Input...
  • Page 39 Installing Below Deck Unit (BDU) MODEM1/MODEM2 CONSOLE - GPS/Modem (Lock, Mute) D-Sub 9-Pin Male Signal GPS_OUTA LOCK MUTE0 GPS_OUTB MUTE1 BUC Interface - RS232/RS422 Connector D-Sub 9-Pin Male • For Ku-band - RS232 • For Ka-band (Optional) - RS422 Signal Signal BUC RS422 RX+ BUC RS232 RX...
  • Page 40 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System ETHERNET (LAN) Connector (LAN 1~LAN 4) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ-45 Female Signal WiFi Dongle USB Connector USB A Female Signal +5 V DATA- DATA+...

  • Page 41: Connecting Acu To Ship Gyrocompass

    For satellite tracking, connect a ship gyrocompass to the antenna system through the gyrocompass interface of the ACU. The Intellian ACU supports NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 gyrocompass inputs. If the gyrocompass has a step-by-step or synchro output standard, a NMEA Converter should be used to convert the input to NMEA 0183.

  • Page 42: Acu To Pc Communication Setup

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 5.6 ACU to PC Communication Setup You can establish the data communication between the ACU and a PC using a TCP/IP (Ethernet), USB, or Wi-Fi connection. 5.6.1 TCP/IP Connection Connection through Front Panel Management Port The network is automatically configured by DHCP with no additional PC IP configuration.

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Connection

    5.6.2 Wi-Fi Connection Connection through Wi-Fi Dongle Intellian provides the Wi-Fi Dongle for Wi-Fi connection to AptusNX. You can connect a PC to the ACU via Wi-Fi for easy management and control whenever you are on the vessel. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on the front panel of ACU to a LAN port of a PC.

  • Page 44: Chapter 6. Operating Install Wizard

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 6. Operating Install Wizard 6.1 Turning On System Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Press the POWER button on the front panel of the Antenna Control Unit/ACU, and then wait a few minutes for system startup. Once the antenna finds the satellite, the POWER indicator light on the ACU display will turn green.

  • Page 45: Modem Configuration

    Operating Install Wizard 6.3 Modem Configuration 1. After accessing the AptusNX main page, go to Setup Modem on the main menu. 2. Select your modem type from the Preset drop-down list for loading a pre-configuration of modem. Enter the required parameters (marked with an asterisk *), and then click the Apply button. NOTE The input parameters change depending on the modem selected.
  • Page 46 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 4. Click the Apply button to apply the modem lock verification settings to the system.

  • Page 47: Starting Install Wizard

    Operating Install Wizard 6.4 Starting Install Wizard The Install Wizard will guide you through the steps of setup for the antenna system commissioning. We highly recommend using this wizard to complete the installation and commissioning of the system. You can exit the wizard at any time.
  • Page 48 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System ü Step 2: Heading Set the ship’s heading device. • Heading Device indicator: The colored indicator next to the title shows the heading device connection status. - Blue: Ship’s heading device is connected. - Black: Ship’s heading device is not connected.
  • Page 49 Operating Install Wizard ü Step 3: Modem • Connection Port : Select the port from the Connection Port drop-down list. • Preset: Select the modem from the Preset drop-down list. - In case of connection to each port, it should be set to all ports. - In case of two connected GEO modems, it should be enabled currently available for the modem port.
  • Page 50 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System ü Step 4: Set Bow Offset For setting BOW offset, select one of two satellite tracking types and a trackable satellite. • Tracking Type: Select Control by Modem or Manual for the Tracking Type.
  • Page 51 ü Step 5: Blockages It is important to set up the blockage zones for Intellian VSAT. The VSAT system can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones where transmission is muted. The AZ START is the relative azimuth angle where the blockage starts, and the AZ END is the relative azimuth angle where the blockage ends (Range: 0 ~ 360).

  • Page 52: Chapter 7. Operating Acu

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Chapter 7. Operating ACU 7.1 ACU Front Panel View The following figure shows the features on the front panel of the ACU. OLED Display POWER Indicator MOVE Button SELECT Button Management Port ERROR Indicator...

  • Page 53: Acu Display Menu

    Operating ACU 7.2 ACU Display Menu The following figure shows the ACU display menu. F:12.490/11.300 RX:H TX:V TRACKING 062.2 E HDG:120.4 The following table shows the function of each button. Item Description ① Satellite Lock Displays the satellite lock status. ②...

  • Page 54: Startup

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 7.3 Startup After the system is installed and power is applied, the ACU display will show the following sequence. ü Startup Intellian Intellian Logo is displayed. X130D ü Initialize INITIALIZE ü Antenna's Status F:12.490/11.300...
  • Page 55 Operating ACU When the antenna is controlled by AptusNX, the ACU displays the control mode status. ü Control Mode Status SETUP MODE Setup Mode If the antenna does not communicate with ACU, the COMMUNICATION ERROR is displayed. COMMUNICATION ERROR...

  • Page 56: Antenna Information

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 7.4 Antenna Information Displays the Antenna/ACU serial number, Software Version of the product. Press MOVE Button F:12.490/11.300 RX:R TX:R ü Main Display TRACKING 062.2 E HDG:120.4 ü Antenna Information Display PRODUCT : X130D ANT: XD321070002...

  • Page 57: Chapter 8. Using Aptusnx

    Using AptusNX Chapter 8. Using AptusNX 8.1 Introduction With the embedded AptusNX software, the antenna can be monitored, controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through TCP/IP protocol. This saves you the time and cost generated by various maintenance activities, such as upgrading firmware, tracking parameter resets, and diagnosing system issues.

  • Page 58: Main Page (Page Login)

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.3 Main Page (Page Login) The Intellian software Aptus provides different user access levels to protect the system for safe operation. Depending on the user level, the accessible range of function in the software can be limited.

  • Page 59: Top Menus

    Updates AptusNX after reloading all information on the Antenna (Ship, Antenna Ant. Info Angle, Target satellite information, IFL balancing, Blockage setting, etc.). Click the Intellian button to manage the user account. The Account and ⑩ System menus are for user management. Click the Logout button to log out of Intellian the AptusNX web page.

  • Page 60: Account Menu

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.5 Account Menu 1. Click the Intellian button to manage the user account. 2. Select Account, User Management or System Information for user management. Select Logout to log out of AptusNX . 8.5.1 Account...

  • Page 61: User Management

    Using AptusNX 8.5.2 User Management Editable User Permissions Menu Item Description ① User Sets the user ID and password information. Management Creates new user accounts. To create a new user account, do the following: 1. Click the Add ( ) button. The User Account window is displayed. ②...

  • Page 62: System Information

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.5.3 System Information X130D VX1-12B-1N330 XD321070002 VP-T86X1 PVP21040002 Item Description ① System Use this page to display system information and change the antenna name. ② System Displays antenna information. Information Enter the Antenna name.

  • Page 63: Dashboard

    Using AptusNX 8.6 Dashboard The Dashboard menu item provides access to quick monitoring of the antenna status. Once displayed, the Dashboard helps you arrange panels on a single screen, while providing you with a broad view of a variety of information at once. You can customize the dashboard by rearranging the panels to make them more readable and user-friendly.

  • Page 64: How To Add & Remove Panels (Dashboard Setting)

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.6.1 How to Add & Remove Panels (Dashboard Setting) Adding Panels 1. Click the gear icon on the right side of the page (see figure below). The Dashboard Setting window displays. 2. Check the box of the panel that you wish to add to the dashboard.

  • Page 65: How To Use Shortcut Settings

    Using AptusNX 8.6.2 How to Use Shortcut Settings Many panels on the dashboard provides shortcut function. Using the Shortcut button on right side of the panel, you can easily access detailed information and manage settings. 1. Click the Shortcut button ( ) to open the setting page. The setting page of the the selected panel will appear on a web page.

  • Page 66: System Setting

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7 System Setting This menu sets and displays the Ship, Antenna, Satellite, Modem, BUC, Network, WiFi, Mediator and IFL Balancing functions. 8.7.1 Ship Setting Item Description ① Ship Sets the ship information and blockage zones.
  • Page 67 Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system. It is important to set up the blockage zones for Intellian VSAT. The VSAT system can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones where transmission is muted.

  • Page 68: Antenna Setting

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7.2 Antenna Setting...
  • Page 69 Using AptusNX Item Description Sets current antenna position and search parameters. ① Antenna These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable. The system must be in Setup Mode to modify these settings. Sets current antenna position and LNB pol angle.
  • Page 70 + mechanical skew offset). Mechanical skew offset is set automatically by moving the Pol Angle left or right in the tracking mode. NOTE: Each satellite has its own skew offset. Intellian recommends that you contact your service provider or satellite operator to get the satellite skew offset value.
  • Page 71 Using AptusNX NOTE The following table shows the default value of each antenna setting. NOTE Item Value Tracking level Thresholds Setting Detect Level Tx Enable Search Step Search1 Azimuth Search Parameter Search1 Elevation Search3 Azimuth Search3 Elevation Conical Range Azimuth Elevation EL adjust Roll offset...

  • Page 72: Satellite Setting

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7.3 Satellite Setting Item Description ① Satellite Sets the current tracking satellite settings. • Library: Select the Satellite from the Library drop-down list. ② NOTE: Refer to "8.8.2 Library" on page 85 to get information and edit Select Satellite details.
  • Page 73 Using AptusNX Item Description Displays the selected library information and sets the current tracking satellite settings. • Satellite Name: Enter the satellite name. • Longitude (º): Enter the satellite orbit position. • Skew Offset (º): Enter the skew offset. NOTE: Each satellite has its own skew offset. You may contact your service provider or satellite operator to get the satellite skew offset value.

  • Page 74: Modem Setting

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7.4 Modem Setting WiFi Mediator IFL Balancing Item Description ① Modem Sets the modem interface. Sets the interface between the Antenna and the satellite modem. • Connection Port: Select the port from the Connection port drop-down list (1/2).

  • Page 75: Buc Setting

    Using AptusNX 8.7.5 BUC Setting Item Description ① Sets the BUC interface.
  • Page 76 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Item Description This function is activated depending on the BUC type. Displays current BUC status information (Model, Power Class, Tx Status, Temperature, RF Output Power, Tx Local Frequency, Tx Polarity, Tx PLL ② BUC Status Lock, Rx Local Frequency, Rx Polarity, Rx PLL Lock, Serial Number, Software Version).

  • Page 77: Network Setting

    Using AptusNX 8.7.6 Network Setting WiFi Mediator IFL Balancing Item Description ① Network Sets the ACU's Internal IP address and ports. Sets the Management Port's network configuration. The Management Port is located on the ACU front panel. • IP Address: Set the network IP address (Factory default: 192.168.2.1). •...

  • Page 78: Wifi Setting

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7.7 WiFi Setting X130D_9696 Item Description ① WiFi Sets the WiFi access information. Sets the WiFi access point configuration. The indicator next to the title shows the WiFi dongle connection status. (Blue: The WiFi dongle is connected. Black: The WiFi dongle is not connected.)

  • Page 79: Mediator Setting (Optional: For Dual Antenna System)

    Cancel Apply Item Description Intellian's new ACU has an embedded Dual Antenna Mediator function, which is used to instantly switch between two Intellian VSAT antenna systems. When one ① Mediator antenna is blocked by obstacles or has suddenly lost service, the other antenna will immediately provide fail-safe operation to maintain the highest levels of system performance and reliability.
  • Page 80 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Item Description This function is available in the Main Antenna's AptusNX when both Main and Sub Roles' ACUs are connected to the system. Displays Main Antenna information when you select Main for the Antenna Mode.
  • Page 81 • Sub Antenna is connected to the ACU's Modem RX/TX port to the Main Antenna's ACU. Item Description Intellian's new ACU has an embedded Dual Antenna Mediator function, which is used to switch instantly between two Intellian VSAT antenna systems. When one ①...

  • Page 82: Ifl Balancing

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.7.9 IFL Balancing Item Description ① IFL Balancing Sets the cable length and IFL (inter-facility link) configuration. Sets the Cable Length configuration. The gain is set according to the cable length. • Cable Type: Select the Cable type from the Cable Type drop-down list.

  • Page 83: System Tools

    Using AptusNX 8.8 System Tools This menu sets and displays the S/W Upgrade, Library, Backup & Restore, Reset, Logs and Diagnostic system tools. 8.8.1 Software Upgrade Item Description ① S/W Upgrade Upgrades the antenna software package. Browse and select the software package file to upload, and then click the Upload button.
  • Page 84 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Antenna Software Upgrade Procedure: 1. Click the Browse button and, in the Windows Open dialog box, select the upgrade package file to upload. 2. Click the Upload button to transfer the software package file (*.bin) to the antenna module. The antenna Software versions are displayed on the pop-up window.

  • Page 85: Library

    Using AptusNX 8.8.2 Library Item Description ① Library Sets the satellite library information. Upload or download the GEO satellite library. • Select Library file to upload: Click Browse to select the library file to upload, ② and then click the Upload button. The update may take a few minutes to Library File complete.

  • Page 86: Backup And Restore

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.8.3 Backup and Restore Item Description ① Backup and Backs up user configuration files to a PC and restores the host/antenna settings. Restore Backup or restore Host Controller setting. • Host Controller Backup: Stores user host configuration files on your PC. Click Host Controller the Backup button to store the antenna configuration on your PC.

  • Page 87: Reset

    Using AptusNX 8.8.4 Reset Item Description ① Reset Resets the antenna system, settings and logs. ② Click the Reboot button to reboot the host controller. Reboot ③ Click the Clear button to clear all host controller logs. Clear Logs...

  • Page 88: Logs

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 8.8.5 Logs Item Description ① Logs Downloads the antenna log data. Allows you to download ACU and antenna log files for a specified date range. • From/To: Sets the date range for which you want to download files. Any log data up to a month old can be downloaded.

  • Page 89: Diagnostic

    Using AptusNX 8.8.6 Diagnostic AZ Motor EL Motor CL Motor Item Description ① Diagnostic Executes antenna Diagnostic test to check the antenna status. Select the checkbox for each test that you want to run on the system. You can ② select all the tests quickly by selecting the top checkbox.
  • Page 90 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Diagnostic Procedures: 1. Select the checkbox for each test that you want to run on the system. Click the Start button to run the Diagnostic test. Idle Idle AZ Motor Idle Idle EL Motor...

  • Page 91: Chapter 9. Specification

    Cross pol Isolation Rx/ Tx : 30 dBc Rx : 21 dBc / Tx : 25 dBc BUC Power 8W/16W/25W/40W (BUC) 20W (Transceiver) Intellian PLL LNB Intellian Transceiver Pattern Conformity FCC 25. 209 FCC 25. 209 Regulatory Compliance FCC 25. 218 FCC 25.

  • Page 92: Antenna Control Unit (Acu) Specification

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 9.3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Specification Item Specification Size (W x D x H) 431 mm x 390 mm x 44.3 mm (17.0" x 15.4" x 1.7") Weight 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) 1 Not used (front)
  • Page 93 Specification Test Intellian Standard Operational IEC-60068-2-27 Method Ea 20 g/7 ms Shock Survival (Transient) IEC-60721-3-6 Class 6M3 type II 30 g/6 ms Survival (Bump) IEC60721-3-6 Class 6M3 25 g/6 ms Saline Solution: 5 ±1% NaCl, PH 6.5 to 7.2 Salt Mist...

  • Page 94: Chapter 10. Warranty

    6 months of the shipment date. Intellian Technologies warranty does not apply to a product that has been damaged and subjected to accident, abuse, misuse, non-authorized modification, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or to a product on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed.

  • Page 95: Chapter 11. Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 11. Appendix 11.1 Tightening Torque Specification This table shows the recommended values of tightening torques. Bolt Size Tightening Torque (N-m) M2.5...

  • Page 96: Starting Dual Antenna System (Optional)

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 11.2 Starting Dual Antenna System (Optional) Intellian ACU has the embedded Dual Antenna Mediator function, which is used to instantly switch between two Intellian VSAT antenna systems. When one antenna is blocked by obstacles or has suddenly lost service, another antenna will immediately provide a fail-safe operation to maintain the highest levels of system performance and reliability.
  • Page 97 3. Log in by typing in a user name and password information. If this system has not been changed from the factory default: • User Name: intellian • Password: intellian1@1 4. Perform the Install Wizard process. Refer to "6.4 Starting Install Wizard" on page 47 for more details.
  • Page 98 X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System Operation Mode Cancel Apply Mediation Configuration Change Role Option Timeout(sec) Signal Threshold Modem Lock Broadcast Enable Disable Cancel Apply...
  • Page 99 Appendix Setting the Sub Antenna The Sub Antenna is connected to the ACU's Modem RX/TX port and to the Main Antenna's ACU. You must connect the Main Antenna before you can set the Sub Antenna. To connect the Main Antenna, follow the steps of "Setting the Main Antenna"...

  • Page 100: Monitoring Dual Antenna System

    X130D - Maritime VSAT Antenna System 11.2.3 Monitoring Dual Antenna System You can monitor the performance of the Dual Antenna System via AptusNX. The information of the primary and secondary antennas is shown on the Top Menu bar. On the Dashboard, the Dual Antenna Status, Primary Antenna, and Secondary Antenna panels are displayed for monitoring.

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