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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation User Guide Document Number: 2012KO-UM1004-V1_0...
  • Page 2 Intellian Technologies, Inc., and should not be appropriated without permission by Intellian 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION OPERATION USING PC CONTROLLER PROGRAM INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN s6HD INTRODUCTION FEATURES OF INTELLIAN s6HD PROGRAM INITIALING AND SERIAL PORT SETUP BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU CONTROLLER MENUS INSTALLATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTATION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Plug and play, DIRECTV capable which is capable of receiving 3 DIRECTV satellite signals simultaneously. Intellian s6HD uses single cable from the antenna to ACU for simple Receiving signals from one DIRECTV 101°W Ku-band satellite and two installation. The Built-in SWM (Single Wiring Multi-switch) and two DIRECTV 99°W and DIRECTV 103°W Ka-band satellites at the same...

  • Page 5: Basic System Configuration

    Basic System Configuration For your satellite TV system to function properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components as shown in the figure below (Refer to the next chapter ‘Installation’ in this manual for more detailed connection instructions).

  • Page 6: Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation The components of the Intellian s6HD are designed as module system so that it is suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian s6HD is composed with the following components for optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 7 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the various settings of the antenna. The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark.
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Power Cable 33ft (10m) Antenna PC Serial Cable 6ft (1.8m) NMEA Connector AK950-2 Item Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex.Bolt Hex.Head...

  • Page 9: Tools Required For Installation

    Tools Required for Installation Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Screwdriver 13 mm Spanner Hole Saw Allen/Hex key Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 10: Planning The Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Planning the Installation Antenna Unit Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance of the antenna. The antenna should be installed in the place where is an all round clear view of the horizon.

  • Page 11: Power Requirements

    You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. supplied by Intellian Technologies. Intellian s6HD 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 Note: Before installing the antenna you have to remove the radome and remove the shipping foam from the antenna interior. Replace the radome before installation. The system functions will be abnormal if the radome is removed. Ø70 cm (27.5”) Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of s6HD...
  • 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. 30.4cm (12”) Figure 09 : Mounting Hole Position of s6HD...
  • Page 14 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Way Connection of the Cable Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm diameter, one at each corner of a rectangle Remove the rubber cap from RF connector. Connect the RF cable to the...

  • Page 15: Installing The Acu

    Installing the ACU ACU Dimensions Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M8X50L), M8 spring washers, and M8 flat washers supplied. 22.8 cm (9”) Antenna Unit Support Deck M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer M8 Hex. Bolt 13mm Spanner 17.8 cm (7”) Figure 12 : Mounting the Antenna...
  • Page 16 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Selection of Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. • Easy access from your main TV viewing area. ACU Installation 1. The ACU should be installed using the two supplied mounting brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration.
  • Page 17 Advance Configuration – Up to 32 receivers for DIRECTV 99°W,101°W,and 103°W reception An Intellian 32 receiver expansion kit can be purchased with the antenna. In this configuration 2 SWM 16 switches are mounted below decks. Both switches require a 29v SWM power supply.
  • Page 18 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Standard Configuration –Single receiver for Legacy DIRECTV reception RF L1 is connected to the ACU. RF L2 is connected directly to the receiver. For multiple receivers a separate multiswitch must be purchased. RF S1 must be connected to the 29v SWM power supply.
  • Page 19 Standard Configuration – Single or Multiple receivers for Legacy DIRECTV reception RF L1 needs to be connected through the ACU to the RHCP 13v0khz on the multiswitch. RF L2 needs to be connected to the LHCP 18v0khz on the multiswitch. RF S1 must be connected to the 29v SWM power supply.
  • Page 20 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Standard configuration – Single receiver for Dish Network, Bell TV receptions RF L1 connects through the ACU to RF1 input on the MIM. RF L2 connects to the RF2 input on the MIM. RS-232 serial cable (supplied) is connected from the ACU to the MIM. RF S1 must be connected to the 29v SWM power supply.
  • Page 21 Standard Configuration – Multiple receivers for Dish Network, Bell TV receptions RF L1 connects through the ACU to RF1 input on the MIM. RF L2 connects to the RF2 input on the MIM. RS-232 serial cable (supplied) is connected from the ACU to the MIM. RF S1 must be connected to the 29v SWM power supply. Note: SWM Power Supply must be connected to S1 to power multiswitch inside antenna radome.

  • Page 22: Connecting The System To A Gps

    GPS connector. To do this you ANT RF1 RECEIVER will need lengths of cable suitable for connecting to your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian DC 9 - 30 V FUSE NMEA PC INTERFACE s6HDSatellite TV System.

  • Page 23: Multi-Band Alignment Control Systems

    Multi-band Alignment Control Systems Intellian s6HD with an embedded multi-band alignment control systems keeps the multi-feed LNB aligned with the three DIRECTV satellites at sea even during harsh marine environment or high-speed cruising. (Dynamic Beam Tilting) Monitor Sensor for Multi-band...

  • Page 24: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Introduction Note: Many of the listed functions will only be required only after initial This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV installation of your system. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide before operating the system.

  • Page 25: Operating The Acu

    With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence: 1. Data communication is being established INITIALIZE ACU between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU INTELLIAN s6HD is initialized. 2. The antenna is initialized. BACK ENTER...
  • Page 26 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Changing Target Satellite Tri-Sat Mode Your antenna is pre-programmed with either two (Dual-Sat mode) or three (Tri-Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as a default mode. To change a target satellite, press LEFT soft key. The target satellite is changed and is automatically tracked by the antenna.
  • Page 27 Monitoring the Current Antenna Status When the 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 Satellite A. SEARCH A: DTV101 AZ : ###.# EL : ##.#...

  • Page 28: Setup Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: mode will be canceled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 29 Setting the Satellite Pair You can change the satellite pair if you decide to receive satellite televi- sion service from a different service provider. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Set satellite B SETUP MODE ? SAT B : DTV99 Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. SETUP MODE ? LONGITUDE ###.## E...
  • Page 31 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 32 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 12523 21096 VER HIGH NID 0x0003 band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol 10.
  • Page 33 Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. VOLTAGE : AUTO (AUTO is recommended) SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking 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 18.
  • Page 34 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 35 PARAM* 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 The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference between is tracking the satellite.
  • Page 36 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. It is not recommend- ed for a novice satellite service user to use this mode. Case1. Single band LNB is used.
  • Page 37 Case 2. Universal LNB is used (Low band local frequency-9750 MHz/High band local frequency 10600 MHz). 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press YES to accept the data. SETUP MODE ? SAVE ? Press NO to cancel and return to main setup mode.
  • Page 38 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 to use this mode. 5. Press YES to accept the selection. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 39 Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU software are installed on your system. 1. Press YES to enter Setup mode. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT S/W VER : 4.00 Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna power is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press any key to return to main setup mode. EXIT 6. IRD voltage with tone is shown.
  • Page 41 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 PRESS A REMOTE KEY SET SAT PAIR ? Press any key on remote control for selected...
  • Page 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key REMOTE KEY REGISTED has been properly registered. 10. Press NEXT to show next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 43 Setting Antenna Go Position The antenna can be controlled manually by using the ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Input position value for elevation (EL) axis. SETUP MODE ? GO TO EL : ##.# + increases the value. - decreases the value. INPUT Change the underscored digit using the +/- buttons.
  • Page 44 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. 5. Move the antenna in the EL axis. SETUP MODE ? STEP EL : ##.# UP - Move the antenna up.
  • Page 45 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. 5. CODE* 101 has passed. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 PASSED.
  • Page 46 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems CODE* CODE 101 CODE 107 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit is Skew System is tested. tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor.
  • Page 47 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 48 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 49: Operation Using Pc Controller Program

    Introduction GUI Software of Intellian s6HD has been created for the user to easily set up the antenna by using personal computer. Using the GUI program enables the user to easily monitor and modify the information of antenna, satellite and GPS.

  • Page 50: 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 24 : Setup for Serial Communication Command Buttons • Baud Rate Setting – To display data communication speed.

  • Page 51: 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 he antenna. • Factory Setting – To initialize all antenna information to default as it was in the factory status. Figure 25 : 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 52 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Region 1. Load default: Click “Load Default” button to select satellite library (*.rif file) according to your 3. Click “OK” button to complete the update. current region. Figure 26 : Load Regional Library Figure 28 : Update completed 2.

  • Page 53: Controller Menus

    GPS”. Pushing “Add City” button stores the GPS information. By selecting • Delete City – Deletes the name of city and its GPS information from the GPS files. the stored region in the list box, the GPS information of each region is displayed. The Intellian s6HD satellite TV antenna system utilizes GPS data • Set GPS – Inputs the indicated GPS information on display to antenna. to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 54 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting Satellite Information • Satellite Information The name, longitude and confirmation method of the satellite is displayed when a satellite is selected in the list box. Push “Edit Satellite Information” button to update the information on modifying the value.
  • Page 55 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. (Tri- Sat Mode) • Not Use – Do not use DiSEqC. • Change Band – To use DiSEqC to change band. • Change Satellite – To use DiSEqC to change the satellite. • Single Band – Antenna in use of single band LNB. • Universal Band – Antenna in use of universal LNB. • Set Local Frequency – To select local frequency of LNB.
  • Page 56 GPS information of each region is satellite information. ‘Vertical/RHCP’ is applied when IRD supply 13V, and displayed. The Intellian s6HD satellite TV antenna systems utilizes GPS data ‘Horizontal/LHCP’ is applied when IRD supply 18V. ‘LOW’ is applied when DiSEqC to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 57 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 58 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Secondary] Figure 32 : Setting up the Secondary Tracking Information Command Buttons • Edit Satellite Information – To change frequency information of the antenna.
  • Page 59 Move Antenna and Execute Antenna Diagnosis • 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 60 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Set Antenna Parameters for Control It is not recommended for a novice satellite service 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 34 : Antenna Parameters...
  • Page 61 Parameter Setting - To set antenna parameter values. 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...

  • Page 62: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian s6HD into the original package box. Shipping Restraint Bottom of the radome...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted by Intellian Technologies Inc., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEARS on parts and ONE (1) YEAR on labor performed at Intellian Technologies, Inc. service center from the purchased date of the product.
  • Page 64 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : s6HD Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) Approvals Frequency Ka-band (18.3 ~ 20.2 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Minimum EIRP...
  • Page 65 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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