1800 C-Circular Band Platform ....20 3.5.3 Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1500 KU-Band Platform ......21 3.5.4 Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1500 INSAT C-Band Platform ....23 3.5.5 Clearance Requirements for 1500 Standard C-Band Standard Linear Platform ..25 3.5.6 Clearance Requirements for the iNetVu 1200 Mobile Platform ......
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1. “Installation” is the physical mounting and wiring of the Satellite provider’s earth station on a vehicle or other stationary site in order to prepare for correct operation. Only Certified C-COM iNetVu installers may perform the installation and removal of an ®...
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® iNetVu Mobile Installation Manual Page 6 of 93 corrected. In addition, C-COM reserves the right to suspend or cancel the Installer Certificate of any installer that has not fully complied with these installation requirements. 11. Further, the installer and end user may be directly liable for any damages resulting from any change undertaken by either of them.
® This manual explains the iNetVu Mobile System Installation and General Assembly. An ® electronic version of this manual is included on the iNetVu USB Flash Drive that came with your system. 1.2 Important Safety Information For your safety and protection, read this entire manual before attempting to install or use ®...
DSL and Cable and other Internet services do ® not exist. It provides two-way, high-speed data communications over satellite. iNetVu empowers mobile users with the ability to stop anywhere there is Satellite coverage and access Internet at broadband speeds.
® The iNetVu 1800, 1500, 1200, 985, 980, 755 and 660 Antenna are circular 1.8m, 1.2m, 0.98m, .75m and 0.66m (respectively) two-way Ku-Band satellite dish mounted over an arm that supports the antenna, Radio Transmitter and Low Noise Block (LNB).
Automatic azimuth, polarization, and elevation pointing calculation • GPS/Glonass receiver for determining antenna latitude and longitude coordinates • ® Fluxgate compass for determining orientation/direction of iNetVu Mobile Platform • Non-volatile, flash memory for storing satellite locations and configuration data •...
® Mobile Platform Installation Manual Page 11 of 93 Chapter 2: General Mobile Platform Specifications 2.1 Mounting Surface • The mounting surface must be flat within 1/16” (1.6mm) • A 1½” (38.1mm) diameter hole is needed near the mounting surface for routing of the control and signal cables.
® Mobile Platform Installation Manual Page 12 of 93 2.3 Roof Clearance ® All iNetVu systems require a specific unobstructed clearance from any other roof- mounted equipment such as air conditioners, air vents, etc. See section 3.5 for geometrical coordinates.
Mobile systems are capable of being mounted to a vehicle that can support the following constraints. • ® iNetVu 1800 - 358 lbs (162 kg) • 1500 – 183 lbs (83.2 kg) ® iNetVu • ® iNetVu 1200 - 203 lbs (92 kg) •...
® You may refer to the iNetVu Shipping Checklist to confirm this. The iNetVu® Mobile System has been designed for either roof rack mounting or mounting ® directly to a vehicle. The iNetVu Mobile Platform should always be secured to the vehicle.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 15 of 93 3.2 Recommended Tools The following tools are recommended to have handy during the installation and operation of the iNetVu Mobile System. • RG6 (coax) Cable Stripper and Crimping tool • Wrenches – 3/4, 5/8, 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (all Qty 1 except 2 for 1/2) •...
Page 16 of 93 3.3 Installation Overview 1. Unpack the Mobile Platform and reflector. 2. Attach reflector to Mobile Platform (iNetVu® 1200/1500/1800 Mobile System only. See section 4.2 and 4.3). 3. Locate a suitable mounting site with adequate clearance. 4. For Direct Roof Installation: a.
Failure to adhere to these requirements could cause the Mobile Platform to detach from the vehicle at high speed. Front of Vehicle ® Fig. 1: Front / Back orientation of iNetVu Platforms...
1. Remove the top and sides of shipping crate. 2. Remove any internal bracing and all packaged parts. 3. Remove the bolts attaching the iNetVu Mobile System to the bottom of crate and remove the iNetVu® Mobile System from its shipping base. Note that iNetVu® is shipped pre-assembled on its mounting plate.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 19 of 93 ® 3.5.1 Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1800 Mobile Platforms 71.5 ® Fig. 2: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1800 Mobile Platforms...
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 20 of 93 ® 3.5.2 Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1800 C-Circular Band Platform Fig. 3: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu® C-Circular Mobile Platform...
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 27 of 93 3.5.6 Clearance Requirements for the iNetVu 1200 Mobile Platform ® Fig. 7: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1200 Mobile Platforms...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 28 of 93 ® Fig. 8: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 1200 Mobile Platforms...
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 29 of 93 3.5.7 Clearance Requirements for the iNetVu 980 Mobile Platform ® Fig. 9: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu 980 Mobile Platforms...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 30 of 93 Fig. 10: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu® 750/980 Mobile Platform Fig. 11: Clearance requirements for the iNetVu® Ka 66 Mobile Platform...
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Ensure the roof top is capable of handling the iNetVu System load, prior to installation. C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. does not hold responsibility to any damage caused by direct roof installations.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 34 of 93 3.5.10 iNetVu 980 Mobile Platform Base Dimensions Fig. 14: iNetVu® 980/950/750/740/660 Mobile Platform CAD Drawing...
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Fig. 15: Drilling the pilot holes and caulking the mounting holes on the roof 11. Remove the Mobile platform from the roof and caulk the mounting holes. 12. Ensuring the proper front/back orientation of the Mobile platform, lower the iNetVu® system back over the pilot holes.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 36 of 93 15. There are two equivalent methods for running the cables and wiring into your vehicle: • Using the refrigerator ventilation opening (if large enough) If the refrigerator ventilation opening is used, take care not to block the vent and to keep the cables away from any hot surfaces.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 37 of 93 Fig. 18: GPS antenna plate for the magnetic mounting 19. Apply caulking to prevent moisture from entering the opening. Fig. 19: Completed roof wiring entry point 20. Install a standard 100A electrical service entry fitting (a clamshell fitting intended for residential 115 / 230VAC electrical hook-up to a city supply is recommended) over the cable entry point.
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Clamshell fitting is not sold with any C-COM iNetVu® products and is merely a recommended method of waterproofing the roof top cable entry point. 21. Run the cables neatly inside the vehicle to the iNetVu® Controller. System wiring is described later in a later section.
3. Remove the bolts attaching the iNetVu® system to the bottom of the shipping crate and remove the iNetVu® system. Note that the iNetVu® is shipped pre-assembled on its mounting plate.
3.7 iNetVu Mobile System Wiring The System wiring varies upon the type of controller and modem used. See the iNetVu Service Manual for a detailed system-wiring diagram and explanation. Fig. 21: From left to right: Sensor Cable, Motor Control Cable, Tx and Rx RG6 Coaxial Cables Military Style Connectors Fig.
Chapter 4: Additional Assemblies and Modifications 4.1 Installing Reflector to iNetVu® 1200 Mobile Platform If this is the first time working with the iNetVu® Mobile Platform it is highly recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize with the proper procedure for connecting the cables to the controller and iNetVu®...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 42 of 93 Ensure that the Ball Joint Stud faces outwards (away from the centre of the Reflector). Verify holes on the reflector (mounting bracket side) have been counter sunk otherwise the flat head screws will not be flush with the Mounting bracket once installed.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 43 of 93 Fig. 26: Backing Plate Orientation Insert and tighten the two (2) upper screws. Note: No washers installed with brackets. 5. Ensure the screws on the front mounting bracket (with stud) are sub flush of the brackets.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 44 of 93 7. Re-attach the Reflector Back Cover to the Reflector, leaving the strap at the bottom open. 8. Carefully place the reflector onto the Mobile Platform. Ensure that the Reflector Support Bracket at the base of the Elevation Arm fits into the groove at the base of the Reflector.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 45 of 93 10. Insert four (4) carriage bolts through the front of the Reflector in the location depicted below. Insert the two (2) SHORT carriage bolts in the UPPER holes and the two (2) LONG carriage bolts in the LOWER holes.
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Gas Spring Brackets on the Mobile Platform. Once this end is snapped into place, re-insert clip. Fig. 32: Assembled Gas Spring Assembly 16. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 for both Gas Springs. 17. Congratulations! The 1.2m Reflector has been successfully installed on to an iNetVu® 1200 Mobile Platform.
4.2 Installing Reflector to iNetVu 1500 Mobile Platform If this is the first time working with the iNetVu® Mobile Platform it is highly recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize with the proper procedure for connecting the cables to ®...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 48 of 93 4. Screw in four (4) bolts and flat washers through the Elevation Arm, and secure in place evenly in a cross pattern. Fig. 33: Reflector Mounting Locations Fig. 34: Reflector Mounting Locations - Close-up...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 49 of 93 5. Attach Gas Spring Brackets to each side of the Reflector (See Fig 35) a. Ensure that the Ball Joint Stud faces outwards (away from the centre of the Reflector). b. Align the brackets in the mounting holes c.
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Fig. 38: Gas Springs Installed on both sides of feed arm 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for both gas springs. ® 10. Congratulations! The 1.5m Reflector has been successfully installed on to an iNetVu 1500 Mobile Platform.
1.8m Reflector Mounting Hardware Procedure: Use the following steps to attach a 1.8m Reflector to an iNetVu® 1800 Mobile Platform Rev. Please note that the 1.8m Reflector is a heavy load and it is strongly recommended that at least 3 people are assisting in the installation of the reflector.
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C – 42.94” D – 40.55” C-Band (Circular/Linear) A – 67.8” B – 71.5” C – 44.0” D – 37.8” Fig. 41: Fully Assembled Reflector Assembly 6. Congratulations! The 1.8m Reflector has been successfully installed on to an iNetVu® 1800 Mobile Platform.
The following outlines the steps required for installing the POL FEED HORN ASSEMBLY onto the 1800 iNetVu™ Antenna System. There will be three (3) different Polarization Cages, Ku, C Linear and C Circular. The installation will differ depending on the type of POL Feed Horn that is required.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 55 of 93 2. Ensure the Feed Horn aligns to center of POL cage. Fig. 43: Feed Horn Installed 3. The Feed Horn mounting shafts will only fit one way, slide into place one end at a time and tighten screws.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 56 of 93 5. Mount POL Cage Assembly onto Feed Arm. Fig. 45: Installing Pol Cage onto Feed Arm Note: The top cover maybe removed at this point as the connections will be housed inside the shell.
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The grooves should be aligned for proper signal transmitting. See section 4.12 for waveguide installation. 10. Check all connections and fasteners on the POL Cage Assembly. 11. Congratulations you have successfully installed the Ku POL Feed Horn Assembly onto the 1.8M iNetVu™ Driveaway Antenna.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 58 of 93 4.4.2 C-Circular POL Feed Horn 1. Mount Feed Horn Assembly (Pol Cage) on to Feed Boom by sliding the Pol Cage onto Feed Arm. Take extra care with sensor cable to avoid getting it caught and clipped.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 59 of 93 4. Connect Sensor cable to Pol Stow cable. Fig. 49: Polarization Stow (Sensor) connection 5. Slide Pol Cage all the way down on the Feed Boom aligning the mounting screw holes.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 60 of 93 4.5 Installing BUC to iNetVu® 980 Mobile Platform using Universal Bracket Kit This procedure describes the steps involved for installing a Block Up Converter (BUC) to the iNetVu® 950 / 980 Mobile Platform.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 61 of 93 3. Cover the paired hex bolts with the remaining two (2) brackets on the bottom side of the BUC as depicted in the figure below. Secure tightly using ¼ flat washers, and the ¼.20 NYL nuts.
This procedure describes the steps involved for installing a Block Up Converter (BUC) to the ® iNetVu 1200/1500/1800 Mobile Platform. The installation procedure described below shows images for a 4W BUC, but may be utilized for any sized BUC installation. Required Materials: •...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 63 of 93 Polarization Cage End Reflector End Fig. 53: Attaching BUC using Universal Transmitter Brackets Correctly mounted and secured BUC with ¼” space between BUC Fig. 54: and Feed Arm Bar 4. Connect ‘Tx’ Coaxial cable to the BUC.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 64 of 93 5. Connect the Flexible Waveguide to the BUC. Ensure that the Flexible Waveguide is on the right side of the springs (if applicable and if facing the Reflector), as depicted in the figure below.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 65 of 93 4.7 Installing BUC Using Universal Mounting Clamp Kit This procedure describes the steps involved for installing a Block Up Converter (BUC) to the ® iNetVu Platforms using a Universal Mounting Clamp Kit. The installation procedure described below shows images for a 2W BUC, but may be utilized for any sized BUC installation.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 66 of 93 2. Expose the adhesive end of the foam piece, and apply to the side of the BUC that will be making contact with the feed arm as shown in the pictures below.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 67 of 93 5. Place the side of the strap with the installed end fitting flat on the work surface and wrap the strap firmly around the BUC (less the side in contact with the work surface).
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 68 of 93 6. Expose two holes from the end of the strap without the end fitting with a razor or sharp edge and install the second end fitting as depicted in the pictures below. Both end fitting installations are similar in orientation.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 69 of 93 Fig. 63: 2 Watt BUC Mounting Top View – standard washers Note: The Aluminum Square Beveled Washers provided could be utilized on the button cap screws with the provided lock washers for installing the strap on an angle for BUC sizes that don’t allow for direct mounting hole to end fitting alignment.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 70 of 93 8. Repeat the strap installation process with an extra clamp strap on the opposite end of the BUC as depicted in the picture below. Remember that the beveled washers allow for angular installation of the clamp strap if required.
4.8 Adjusting Polarization for iNetVu 980 Mobile Platform This procedure describes the steps involved in adjusting the Transmit Polarization for the iNetVu™ 950 / 980 Mobile System between Horizontal/Vertical Transmission. Required Materials for iNetVu™ 980 Mobile Platform: • 7/16” Wrench Procedure: 1.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 72 of 93 Fig. 68: Transmitter bracket orientation for Vertical Transmit/ Horizontal Receive Fig. 69: Transmitter bracket orientation for Horizontal Transmit / Vertical Receive 4. Ensure the transmitter bracket is level. 5. Tighten transmitter bracket.
This procedure describes the steps involved in removing the 90 degree elbow from the OMT when Horizontal Polarization is required on the iNetVu™ 750 Mobile System. This prevents the LNB from hitting the mount base and possibly breaking or damaging the device.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 74 of 93 9. Remove the filter, loosen and remove the 90 degree elbow. 10. Re-attach the filter, ensure the grooves line up and are not crossed; tighten the filter using the 4 original screws.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 75 of 93 11. Install LNB if one was not installed and Connect RX cable to the LNB. 12. Congratulations! OMT elbow successfully removed.
Mobile Installation Manual Page 76 of 93 4.10 Attaching Feed Arm to iNetVu® 950 / 980 Reflector This procedure describes the steps involved for installing the Feed Arm to the 0.95m / 0.98m Reflector on an iNetVu™ 950 / 980 Mobile Platform.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 77 of 93 4.11 Installing Flexible Waveguide onto A980 Mobile Platform This procedure describes the steps involved for installing the flexible waveguide from the feed horn to the BUC on an A980 Mobile Platform.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 78 of 93 Procedure: 1. Connect the flexible waveguide to the OMT-TRF using the appropriate Allen Key. Ensure the groove of the waveguide aligns with the groove of the OMT. 2. The waveguide should extend outwards from the OMT and loop UPWARDS then back within the side waveguide support (J-clip under the Feedarm Roll Bar).
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 79 of 93 4.12 Installing Flexible Waveguide onto 1800 Mobile Platform Procedure: 1. Connect the flexible waveguide to the OMT-TRF using the appropriate Allen Key. Ensure the groove of the waveguide aligns with the groove of the OMT.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 80 of 93 4.13 A1200 B/C Co-Pol Installation Assembly Description: This procedure describes the steps involved in changing the polarization cage on the 1.2 Mobile systems. Required Materials: Allen Key Set Philips Screw Driver...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 81 of 93 3) Slide the polarization pot, and polarization motor cables out of the hole they were originally inserted into through the polarization cage. 4) Slide the wave guide out from underneath the feed arm as depicted in the figure below.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 82 of 93 5) Remove the six (6) 3/16” Allen screws attaching the polarization cage to the feed arm. (3 on each side of the feedarm) 6) Use the elevation support bar to slide the polarization cage off the feedarm.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 83 of 93 8) Attach the new polarization cage assembly to the feedarm using the 3/16” Allen screws and rerun the RX coax cable through the polarization cage assembly in same area it was removed.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 84 of 93 Slide the wave guide through the opening on the polarization cage as depicted in the figure below. Ensure the wave guide will not get in the way of the OMT if the system polarizes to -90 degrees.
Page 85 of 93 4.14 Recognizing and Switching Left-Hand and Right-Hand Polarity on Circular C-Band Products Affected: • iNetVu Platforms: 1800C Description: This article explains how to recognize and switch between left hand and right hand polarity on circular C-Band Polarization Assemblies.
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Markings in the 2 figures may not be exactly in the positions indicated here but rather serve as reference when assembling for RHCP or LHCP polarization. If the above procedure did not solve your problem contact iNetVu support for further assistance.
Page 87 of 93 4.15 C-BAND WR137 to N type Adapter Installation Products Affected: • iNetVu Platforms: 1800B, 1800C, 1800E, 1500B, 1500C, 1500E Description: This article explains how to install the C-Band WR137 to N-type adapter to replace the flexible waveguide assembly.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 88 of 93 3. Install the recommended 50-ohm N-type RF Cable with the right angle connector onto the N-type port of the WR137 to N-type adapter. The cable should be facing outwards towards the OMT as depicted in the picture below.
® Mobile Installation Manual Page 89 of 93 Appendix A: Replacing Gas Spring Mounting Brackets 1. Roll back reflector back cover so the back plates are accessible. 2. Remove existing brackets and hardware. Retain removed hardware for return to C-...
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 90 of 93 3. Slightly counter sink the existing holes for the mounting brackets assemblies on the face side of the reflector (Mounting Bracket side). Ignore if this is already done on the reflector.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 91 of 93 Back Plates Fig. 77: Backing plate location 5. Insert and tighten the two (2) upper screws. Note: No washers installed with brackets. 6. Ensure the screws on the front mounting bracket (with stud) are sub flush of the brackets.
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® Mobile Installation Manual Page 92 of 93 Fig. 79: Incorrect installation of Mounting Bracket Assy 9. Re-attach the Reflector Back Cover to the Reflector, leaving the strap at the bottom open.
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