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Intellian V110 User Manual

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Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System

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  • Page 1 V110 Installation and Operation User Guide Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System...
  • Page 3 Intellian and the Intellian logo are trademarks of Intellian Technologies, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. v-Series and v110 are trademarks of Intellian Technologies, Inc. Intellian may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Satellite Settings ....................50 System Settings ..................... 57 PC C ................. 64 ONTROLLER ROGRAM Introduction ......................64 Program Initialing and Communication Setup ......... 65 Main Menu ......................66 Controller Menu ....................68 ....................76 ARRANTY Appendix : v110 Technical Specification ............. 77...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The v110 has an unlimited azimuth range for continuous tracking without the needs to unwrap the cables in the antenna. The wide elevation range from -15 to 120 degrees enables the v110 to have seamless signal reception while the vessel is traveling near the equator or Polar Regions.

  • Page 8: Features Of Intellian V110

    Best solution for all kinds of vessels The v110 is the best solution for all kinds of vessels that require the satellite broadband connection around the globe. The v110 is a high- gain, high-efficient system that offers an extraordinary signal gain than any other systems in its class.

  • Page 9: Basic System Configuration

    Basic System Configuration For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components properly, as shown in the figure below (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite modem is required. Ship’s Gyrocompass (Not supplied)

  • Page 10: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna The components of the Intellian v110 have been designed to be modular so that it is suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components The Intellian v110 consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and antenna control unit.
  • Page 11 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and the BUC (block upconverter) for controlling the various settings of the antenna. The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark. Front Panel Rear Panel Figure 3.
  • Page 12 Spring Washer Hex. Nut 10EA Size Q’ty Remark Tapping Table Mount Bracket- Ø4x16 Screw Table Flat Head Rack Mount Bracket- M3x8L 10EA Screw Sem’s Table Mount Bracket- M3x12L Bolt Figure 4. Installation Kit Components V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 13 Other Components Item Image Description Size Q’ty Remark Rack ACU-19inch Rack Bracket Table ACU-Table ACU(MODEM RX) to RG6 Cable Modem Antenna(MODEM IN) to Modem & RG6 Cable Antenna(ACU RX) to ACU(ANT RX) BUC Power Antenna (BUC IN) to Cable ACU (BUC POWER) AC Power Cord 1.5m ACU Power...
  • Page 14 Manual Mounting Template Unpack Wooden Crate Instruction Guide Figure 5. Component Box Parts List V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 15: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools Required for Installation 11mm Spanner Power Drill Cross-Head 13mm Spanner Screwdriver Minus-Head 19mm Spanner Screwdriver Φ13mm Drill Bit Allen key Pencil Allen key Figure 6. Tool Sets for Installation Installing the Antenna...

  • Page 16: Planning The Installation

    The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center of the vessel. If these conditions can be only partially satisfied, find the best compromised installation site between the various considerations. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 17: Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones

    Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones It is important to setup the radiation hazard or blockage zones for Intellian VSAT TX/RX communication systems. (See the “Block Zone Setting” section of this manual). The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to five zones where transmit power would endanger personnel who are frequently in that area or blockage exists.
  • Page 18 Up to 50m Up to 70m 2.5mm Up to 100m 3.5mm Figure 10. Recommended BUC Power Cables Power Requirements Intellian v110 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 90-260 V AC. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Installation

    Preparing the Installation Unpack the v110 box The antenna pedestal is shipped completely assembled in its radome. Remove the four shipping blots which mount the antenna to the pallet. The pallet should be lifted by means of suitable sized lifting equipment.
  • Page 20 Confirm the height and diameter the antenna before installing it. 151.7cm (59.7”) Ø146.8cm (57.8”) Figure 12. Radome Dimension V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 21 The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below. ø48cm (18.9”) 24.7 cm (9.7”) 4-Ø14 HOLES Figure 13. Dimension of Mounting Hole Pattern V110 Radome Bottom ø48cm (18.9”) Figure 14. Dimension of Mounting Plate Installing the Antenna...
  • Page 22 Ensure that cables have been run through watertight fittings to prevent water entry into the vessel when the installation is completed. The coax cables must be inserted through the cable strain relief(s) at the base of the radome. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 23 Remove Antenna Shipping Constraints Open the radome hatch and remove the web strap and tiewrap   from the pedestal as shown in the photo below. Do not turn on the antenna if the shipping restraints from the antenna pedestal have not been removed completely.
  • Page 24 Step 3 Step 4 V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 25 Step 5 Step 6 Installing the Antenna...
  • Page 26 Step 7 Step 8 V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 27 However, Intellian strongly recommends to restraint the antenna pedestal properly during underway conditions when power is removed from the antenna. The normal operating condition for the v110 is to remain powered up at all times. Mounting the Radome Bolt the Radome base directly to the ship’s deck or mounting plate (flat...
  • Page 28 After placement, seal the deck penetration glad and tie the cables securely in place. Cable Rear View Entry Figure 18. Cable Entry Shrinkage Guide Rubber Gland Figure 19. Cable Entry Diagram V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 29 RF Cable Connections Ensure that the power switch is off during the installation period and all the cables are connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch box. When all the hardware and cable have been installed, turn on the power switch. Use RG11 rubber gland if you’re using RF11 cable instead of RG6 supplied by Intellian.

  • Page 30: Installing The Acu

    Figure 21. Dimension of ACU Selection of ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is:  Dry, cool, and ventilated.  The front panel should be easy accessible to user.  V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 31: Installing The Acu

    Installing the ACU Intellian supplies two type of mounting methods (a)19” Rack Mount Type and (b)Table Mount Type to mount your ACU. 19” Rack Mount Type The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Rack  Mounting Brackets which allow for a side 19” rack mounting configuration.

  • Page 32: Connecting The System To A Ship's Gyro

    000.0 and you will have to enter the initial value of ships current value whenever you turn on the ACU. The ship’s heading is not required to input when your system is connected to a 1:1 Synchro or NMEA 0183 Heading Gyrocompass output. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 33: Acu Connector Guide

    ACU Connector Guide Synchro/SBS Connector ACU Synchro/ SBS Port D-Sub 9pin Male connector D-Sub 9pin Female Supplied Component (Ref. page 7) Signal Signal SBS_COM SBS_C SBS_B SBS_A SYNCHRO_R2 SYNCHRO_R1 SYNCHRO_R3 SYNCHRO_S2 SYNCHRO_S1 Control Connector ACU Consol Port D-Sub 9pin Male connector D-Sub 9pin Female Supplied Component (Ref.

  • Page 34: Operating The Acu

    Setting Antenna Search Parameters Setting Antenna Parameters Setting Block Zone Performing Diagnostic Tests Setting the Satellite Load Satellite Edit Satellite Information Add Satellite Setting the System Setting LNB Local Frequency Setting GPS and Gyrocompass V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 35 Setting Modem Port System Backup & Restore  Display Versions  WARNING: Many of the above functions will only be required only after initial installation of your system. Operating the ACU...

  • Page 36: Acu Soft Keys

    Select from the alternative options/ To Increment or ARROW decrement the selected character to the desired KEYS value. To enter next step/ menu NUMBER To input the numbers KEYS Figure 26. Soft Key Functions V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 37: Normal Mode

    Normal Mode Startup With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. ← INTELLIAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. · Antenna Control Unit 1. The data communication is being established between the antenna and the ACU. ←...
  • Page 38 - SIG (Signal Level ): 301 - LNB LO. frequency : 10000 MHz (13V+0KHz) - HDG (Ship’s Heading) : 000.0 - W (West ) / E (East) Longitude : 4.53E - N (North) / S (South) Latitude : 52.22N V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 39 ← [PWR] ANT: 26.4V LNB: 13V + 0KHz ◀ ▶ ACU: 27.1V · Antenna Control Unit 6. Press RIGHT arrow key to display ACU operation voltage , antenna operation voltage and LNB voltage supplied information. - VL (Vertical Low) : 13V+0KHz - HL (Horizontal Low) : 18V+0KHz - VH (Vertical High) : 13V + 22KHz - HH (Horizontal High) : 18V+22KHz...

  • Page 40: Setup Mode

    2. Press LEFT key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode or press RIGHT key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 41: Installation Settings

    Installation Settings During the first time installation, it is required to setup the installation settings. ← SETUP MODE ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 1.Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode. ←...
  • Page 42 Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 43 ← LOAD ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 7. Press RETURN key to load the current setting or abort and return to the main display. ← LOADING . . . ●●●○○○○○○○○○○○○ DO NOT TURN OFF ! · Antenna Control Unit 8.

  • Page 44: Antenna Settings

    5. If the current settings are able to locate the satellite, press FUNCTION key to save “current satellite information”. It will shorten the satellite acquisition time next time. Press LEFT key to move cursor to YES and press the OK key to save the settings. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 45 Setting Antenna LNB Skew Angle ← SETUP MODE ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 1. Press LEFT key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode. ← →+ANTENNA +SATELLITE +SYSTEM +INSTALLATION · Antenna Control Unit 2.
  • Page 46 Press RETURN key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press RETURN key again to save or abort and return to the main display. . V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 47 ← SEARCH2 AZ SEARCH2 EL ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit ← SEARCH3 AZ SEARCH3 EL ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit A search pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC/SIG falls below the current threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been lost). Search is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate movements in azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) as forming expanding square indicated as below diagram.
  • Page 48 Access to the password protected system. Setup parameters is only required after installation or repairs of your antenna system. These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 49 ← DETECT LEVEL TRACKING LEVEL ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit 5. Set DETECT LEVEL and TRACKING LEVEL when choose DVB on tracking signal. (Range : 1-200) The detect level is to set the satellite signal detection level and the tracking level is to set the satellite signal tracking level.
  • Page 50 Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the parameter options. Press OK key to set the parameter. Press RETURN key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press RETURN key again to save or abort and return to the main display. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 51 ← TX MUTE ACTIVE +TILT BIAS ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit 9. Set TX MUTE ACTIVE A transmit inhibit out put from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmit via a voltage whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees from peak satellite position.
  • Page 52 Press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter. Press RETURN key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press RETURN key again to save or abort and return to the main display. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 53 ← ZONE 2 BLOCK ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit 5. ZONE 2 to ZONE 5 BLOCK setting is same as ZONE 1 BLOCK. Press OK key to set the new ZONE 2 BLOCK and set next parameter. Press RETURN key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press RETURN key again to save or abort and return to the main display.
  • Page 54 4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a full diagnosis or single diagnosis and press OK key to execute the selected diagnosis. ← DIAGNOSIS FULL TESTING FULL TEST ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● · Antenna Control Unit 5. A full diagnosis is completed. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 55: Operating The Acu

    ← DIAGNOSIS COMMUNICATION CODE 101 RESULT : PASSED · Antenna Control Unit 6. The diagnosis result is shown. Diagnosis Code : CODE 101 : The data communication between the antenna and the ACU is tested. CODE 102 : The azimuth motor is tested. CODE 103 : The elevation motor is tested.

  • Page 56: Satellite Settings

    5. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to load the selected satellite and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 57 Edit Satellite Information ← SETUP MODE ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode. ← +ANTENNA →+SATELLITE +SYSTEM +INSTALLATION · Antenna Control Unit 2.
  • Page 58 8. Set the RX POL and TX POL To select the polarity for both RX (receive ) and TX (transmit ) pol. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL . Press OK key to set the parameter. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 59 ← DVB FREQ. SYMBOL ▲ 11747MHz ▼ 21300KHz 0x00AD · Antenna Control Unit 9. Set the DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when choose to use DVB on tracking signal . 45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0x000 to 0xFFFF (hexadecimal digit) .
  • Page 60 - AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking. - DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking. - DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking. - DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 61 ← SELECT LOCAL TRACKING SIGNAL ▲ 10000MHz ▼ · Antenna Control Unit 6. Set the LNB LOCAL frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL1) . Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
  • Page 62 10. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...

  • Page 63: System Settings

    System Settings Set LNB Local Frequency ← SETUP MODE ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode. ← +ANTENNA +SATELLITE →+SYSTEM +INSTALLATION · Antenna Control Unit 2.
  • Page 64 Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press the OK key to set the parameter. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 65 ← HEADING GYRO TYPE ▲ 000.0 ▼ NONE · Antenna Control Unit 5. Set the ship’s HEADING and GYRO TYPE Entry of ships heading is not required when your system is connected to a NMEA0813 or 1:1 Synchro Heading Gyro Compass output. Determine the type of gyro compass that is used on the ship.
  • Page 66 Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the correct parameter and press OK key to set the parameter. Modem Port 1) - ETHERNET - RS422 - RS232 Protocol 2) - I/O Console - Open AMIP V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 67 ← USE EXT. LOCK EXT. LOCK ACTIVE ▲ ▼ · Antenna Control Unit 5. Set USE EXT. LOCK and EXT. LOCK ACTIVE (This menu will be activated when choose PROTOCOL as I/O CONSOLE). The function of USE EXT. LOCK is to use the external lock signal from the satellite modem.
  • Page 68 Load Default : To restore the antenna back to factory default settings. Backup User Data : To backup the antenna settings set by user. Restore User Data : To restore the antenna by using the backup user data. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 69 Display Versions ← SETUP MODE ? → YES · Antenna Control Unit 1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter setup mode. ← +ANTENNA +SATELLITE →+SYSTEM +INSTALLATION · Antenna Control Unit 2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and press OK key to enter SYSTEM menu.

  • Page 70: Pc Controller Program

    PC Controller Program Introduction GUI Software of Intellian v110 has been created for the user to easily set up the antenna by using the user’s personal computer. Using the GUI program enables the user to easily monitor and modify the information of antenna, satellite and GPS.

  • Page 71: Program Initialing And Communication Setup

    Program Initialing and Communication Setup Data communication between the antenna, ACU and satellite modem must be established as the first step in order to start setting your antenna. Data Communication Status IP Address Baud Rate Setting Port Number Serial Port Selection Serial Connection Connect/Disconnect Connect / Disconnect...

  • Page 72: Main Menu

    Figure 29. Main Menu Controller Menu Position (GPS, Heading, Bow) & Manual Search Set Tracking Information of Current Satellite Tracking Information of Library Version, Tracking Parameter & Block Zones Diagnosis, Search Parameter & Sensor Adjust V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 73 Communication Information Antenna Status Search 2: The search range corresponds to the Search Pattern 2. Once  the signal is located, the antenna will enter to Search 3 mode Search 3: The antenna is detecting the satellite signal which is above ...

  • Page 74: Controller Menu

    The method to input information into GPS is to mark “Edit GPS” first and push “Set GPS” button after keying in the latitude and longitude information. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 75 Bow offset is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s bow. Display current GPS and Ship’s heading. Put check mark in front of Edit GPS to edit GPS information and press Set GPS button LNB skew information To select the ship’s heading device Move antenna azimuth and elevation...
  • Page 76 In the “Setup mode”, check the “Edit Enable” check box to set the  desired value for each parameter you wish to edit. After the changes are made, click “Edit Satellite Information” button to save the current settings. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 77 Definition of Program Command Buttons Set Local Frequency: To setup LNB local frequency to the  corresponded LNB power. Edit Satellite Information: To edit current satellite information.  Tracking Information of Library Display the saved satellite list from the ACU Display Satellite Name, Longitude and LNB Skew Offset Setup LNB local frequency for the...
  • Page 78 It is required to press the “Save Library to PC” button after clicking “Edit Library”, “Add Library “, or “Delete Library” button. These functions are only applied to version 1.07 of the ACU firmware or above. V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 79 Version, Tracking Parameter & Block Zone It is not recommended for a novice at satellite service to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. Setup DVB(Tuner) detect and tracking threshold Setup NBD detect and tracking threshold Block Zone Setting Product Information Display antenna and antenna control unit firmware versions and library version.
  • Page 80 2-axis tilt sensor will be aligned accurately to the axis it related to. The fluid filled tilt sensor provides a two dimensional horizon V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 81 reference. The system is not able to be automatically calculated the exact center value, therefore, it is necessary to perform this procedure to manually enter any offset required to make sure the PCU receives a true reference to the horizon. Diagnosis: If “Diagnosis”...

  • Page 82: Warranty

    30 days after the manufacturing production date. If you discover a defect, Intellian Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the product at no charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, transportation charges prepaid, to the factory direct.

  • Page 83: Appendix : V110 Technical Specification

    Appendix : v110 Technical Specification General Approvals CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 146.8 cm x 151.7 cm (57.8” x 59.7”) Antenna dish diameter 105cm (41.3") Antenna control unit 43cm x38cm x4.37cm (16.9”x14.9”x1.7”)
  • Page 84 Remote Access TCP / IP 90~ 260V AC, 47~ 63Hz Input Power (Max 300W including 8W BUC Power) Gyrocompass Interface NMEA/ Synchro/ Step-by-Step V110 – Marine Satellite Communication System...
  • Page 85 Kyunggi-Do 435-776, Korea Phone: +82-31-436-1488 Fax: +82-31-436-1489 R&D Center SK Ventium 104-601, 522 Dangjeong-Dong, Gunpo-Si, Kyunggi-Do 435-776, Korea Phone: +82-31-436-2280 Fax: +82-31-436-2284 Intellian Technologies USA, Inc. 9261 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 USA Phone: +1-949-916-4411 Fax: +1-949-271-4183 customersupport@Intelliantech.com www.Intelliantech.com Appendix Appendix...

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