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Intellian i9P User Manual

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i9P
Installation and Operation
User Guide
Document Number: 2012H0-UM1004-v1_3

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation User Guide Document Number: 2012H0-UM1004-v1_3...
  • Page 2 ® 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. The information contained in this manual shall be subject to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTATION INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i9P FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i9P WARRANTY BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i9P APPENDIX : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION THE ANTENNA SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION PLANNING THE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE ACU...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The i9P has a built-in GPS system which enhances the speed of satellite signals acquisitions. In addition, the i9P provides the embedded auto Outstanding reliability...

  • Page 5: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I9P

    (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. IRD 2 (Not supplied) (Optional) Note: Dish Network and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish Network MIM Installation and User Manuals. IRD 3 (Not supplied) (Optional)

  • Page 6: Installation The Antenna

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation System Components The Intellian i9P consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and antenna control unit. Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i9P is manufactured with the following compo- nents for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 7 Front Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and con- trols the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluores- cent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark. The functions of ACU are as follows: •...
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation Kit Other Components Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Antenna Components Size ACU Bracket Item (Antenna - ACU RF Cable) RG6 (ACU - IRD Cable) Spring Washer Hex.Bolt...

  • Page 9: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools Required for Installation Phillips Head Flat Head Screwdriver Screwdriver (Min. 5mm) 5 mm Allen/Hex key 11 mm Spanner 13 mm Spanner 19 mm Spanner Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 10: Planning The Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 11 You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. Intellian i9P has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12V / 24 V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC).

  • Page 12: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Note: Before installing the antenna open the radome and remove the shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the radome is open. 113 cm (44.6”) Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of i9P...
  • Page 13 RF connector from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks. An exposed cable may cause electric shock and cause serious damage to the equipment. 24.75 cm (9.74") Figure 09 : Mounting Hole Position of i9P...
  • Page 14 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connection of the Cable Connect the RF cable through the cable glands under the radome bottom. Figure 10 : Cable Glands on Radome Bottom...
  • Page 15 Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M12X80L), M12 spring washers, and M12 flat washers supplied. Antenna Unit M12 Hex. Bolt M12 Flat Washer Deck M12 Flat Washer M12 Spring Washer M12 Hex Nut 19 mm Spanner Figure 11 : Mounting the Antenna...

  • Page 16: Installing The Acu

    • The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting Brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration. Figure 12 : Dimension of ACU for i9P • Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.

  • Page 17: Connecting The System Cables

    Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer to the drawing on the right to connect cables. IRD 2 (Not supplied) (Optional) • Connect the RF cable (30m) from the RF1 connector on the antenna power switch box to the RF1 connector on the ACU IRD 3 (Not supplied) (Optional)

  • Page 18: Connecting The System To A Gps

    GPS system and the green DC 9 - 30 V FUSE NMEA PC INTERFACE 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i9P Satellite TV System. 1. Strip back the insulation of each conductor and connect each NMEA OUT (+) GROUND (-) terminal of the 2-way connector.

  • Page 19: Auto Lnb Skew Angle Adjustment

    Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment Intellian i9P has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Skew sensor 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 20: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System startup •...

  • Page 21: Normal Mode

    1. Data communication is being established INITIALIZE ACU between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU INTELLIAN i9P is initialized. Default Dual-Sat Mode 2. The antenna is initialized. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking...
  • Page 22 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-sat Mode With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 DTV119 DTV110# 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.
  • Page 23 Monitoring Current Status When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are 1. The antenna is searching for satellite A. AZ : ###.# EL : ##.# SEARCH A: DTV101...

  • Page 24: Setup Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Begin Setup Mode Sleep Mode To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep mode will be canceled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 25 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 26 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. LONGITUDE ###.## E SETUP MODE ? Press BACK to move to previous screen.
  • Page 27 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. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5.
  • Page 28 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 29 Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. VOLTAGE : AUTO SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking (AUTO is recommended) PREV SELECT NEXT DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking DVB DECODE - verify satellite using DVB decoding method for tracking DSS DECODE - decode only DSS Lock signal for tracking AGC AFTER DECODE - for tracking Ka-Band satellite Voltage Supply Method*...
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 31 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. Track Scale Offset RH-LH The track scale is to control the tracking speed while antenna The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference between is tracking the satellite.
  • Page 32 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Case1. Single band LNB is used.
  • Page 33 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. 4. Select the LNB Type* - UNIVERSAL. SETUP MODE ? LNB TYPE : UNIVERSAL PREV - Shows previous LNB type. PREV SELECT NEXT...
  • Page 34 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method*...
  • Page 35 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 Display Version. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown. DISPLAY VERSION? ANT S/W VER : 4.00 Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 36 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 and EXIT frequency. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 37 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. 2. Press NEXT eight times to enter remote control SET SAT PAIR ? PRESS A REMOTE KEY setting mode .
  • Page 38 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 39 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. - decreases the value. INPUT Change the underscored digit using the +/- buttons.
  • Page 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Antenna Move Step The antenna can be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Move the antenna in the AZ axis. SETUP MODE ? STEP AZ : ###.# CW - Move the antenna clockwise.
  • Page 41 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. 4. CODE 101 is being tested. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 TESTING Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 43 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. 2. Press NEXT twelve times to enter load region 6.
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 thirteen times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode.

  • Page 45: Operation Using Pc Controller Program Introduction

    Introduction PC Software of Intellian i9P has been created for the user to easily set up the antenna by using personal computer. The program enables the user to easily monitor and modify the information of antenna, satellite and GPS. Additionally, detailed diagnostic methods of the antenna are provided by the PC program.

  • Page 46: Program Initialing And Serial Port Setup

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Program Initialing and Serial Port Setup The communication between the ACU and antenna must be established as the first step in order to start setting your antenna. Figure 19 : Setup for Serial Communication Command Buttons • Baud Rate Setting – To display data communication speed.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Main Menu Antenna Status Monitoring • Search – Antenna is searching for the selected satellite. • Tracking – Antenna is tracking the selected satellite. • Initialize – Antenna or the ACU is initializing. • Unwrap – Antenna is unwinding/winding the cable in the antenna. • Setup – Antenna is in setup mode. • Comm. – Antenna is able to be communicated. Command Buttons • Restart – To exit setup mode and restart antenna again. • Setup – To enter the setup mode. • Get Antenna Information – To indicate the information on display after receiving input from the antenna. • Factory Setting – To initialize all antenna information to default as it was in the factory status. Figure 20 : Main Menu • Load Default – To select the regional library on PC program. • Update Default – To update the antenna using the selected regional library on PC program.
  • Page 48 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Region 1. Load default: Click “Load Default” button to select satellite library (*.rif file) according to your current region. Figure 21 : Load Regional Library 2. Update default: Click “Update Default” button to open update default dialogue.

  • Page 49: Controller Menus

    GPS is to push “Set GPS” button after keying in the latitude and longitude information on “City GPS”. Pushing “Add City” button stores the GPS information. By selecting the stored region in the list box, the GPS information of each region is displayed. The Intellian i9P satellite TV antenna system utilizes GPS data to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 50 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Satellite Information Satellite Information • The name, longitude, signal polarity, LNB local frequency and signal verification method of the satellite are displayed when a satellite is selected in the list box. Push “Edit Satellite Information” button to update the information on modifying the value.
  • Page 51 Command Buttons Edit Satellite Information - To modify the satellite information. • Register for Sat A - To register a satellite to satellite A. • Register for Sat B - To register a satellite to satellite B. • Register for Sat C - To register a satellite to satellite C. •...
  • Page 52 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Primary] Command Buttons • Edit Satellite Information – To change frequency information of the antenna. • Satellite Information – Satellite information consists of frequency, symbol and NID (Network ID) of a transponder in tracking satellite.
  • Page 53 Voltage DiSEqC Discription 0KHz 22KHz AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 13V & 18V and DiSEqC 0KHz & 22KHz tone to LNB AUTO AUTO • 13V & 18V and DiSEqC 0KHz tone to LNB AUTO AUTO • 13V & 18V and DiSEqC 22KHz tone to LNB •...
  • Page 54 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Secondary] Figure 27 : Setting up the Secondary Tracking Information Command Buttons • Edit Satellite Information – To change frequency information of the antenna.
  • Page 55 Move Antenna and Execute Antenna Diagnostics • Angle of Antenna Two kinds of antenna movement is available. One is to move by the target position and the other is to move by certain amount of angle. The current position (angle) of the antenna is displayed as “Current” and to move to the target position, push “Go to target Position”...
  • Page 56 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Antenna Parameters for Control It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. Command Buttons • Set Control Parameter – To register parameters value. • Set Flags – To set flag setting for WRS method or offset difference. Figure 29 : Antenna Parameters...
  • Page 57 Parameter Setting - To set antenna parameter values. Scan Offset DiSEqC Level The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between the The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone. black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor. Track Scale Offset RH-LH The track scale is to control the tracking speed while antenna...

  • Page 58: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Insert the cable ties to tight up the azimuth axis and the elevation axis. Cable Tie 6. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector Shipping Foam when assembling upper part of radome. Figure 31 : Preparation for Transportation 7. Pack Intellian i9P into the original package box.

  • Page 59: Warranty

    It is required to present a copy of the purchase receipt issued by Intellian Technologies, Inc. that indicates the date of purchase for after-sales service under the warranty period.

  • Page 60: Appendix : Technical Specification

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : i9P 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 44 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Azimuth range 680°...
  • Page 61 MTC@intelliantech.com supportAMERICAS@intelliantech.com Headquarters Irvine Office Rotterdam Office Busan Office Intellian Technologies, Inc. Intellian Technologies USA, Inc. Intellian B.V. Intellian Technologies, Inc. 348-5 Chungho-Ri, Jinwi-Myeon 9004 Research Drive Bristolstraat 1, 3047AB #906 Ace High Tech 21, 1470 Woo-Dong Pyeongtaek-Si, Gyunggi-Do 451-862 Korea...

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