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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Document Number: 2014EF-UM0213-V2_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 written prior consent by Intellian Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ACU DIMENSIONS WARRANTY SELECTING ACU INSTALLATION SITE APPENDIX : i3/i3L TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CONNECTING THE SYSTEM CABLES OF i3/i3L/i4/i4P CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO A GPS APPENDIX : i4/i4P TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION DC OUT PORT ADJUSTING THE LNB SKEW ANGLE (LINEAR POLARIZATION ONLY)

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The i3/i3L/i4/i4P has a built-in GPS system which enhances the speed of satellite signals acquisitions. In addition, the i4P provides the embedded auto skew angle control system to maintain the optimal signal strength and increase the quality of satellite receptions in weak satellite single coverage area.

  • Page 5: Features Of Intellian I3/I3L/I4/I4P

    PC and the ACU. By connecting to ISP you to receive a high quality broadcasting signal at sea, where the or the modem linked with VSAT systems, Intellian i3/i3L/i4/i4P can be atmospheric and environmental condition are very harsh. This fully...

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian

    Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. Note: i3L can only be connected to one receiver. Note 2: Dish and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish MIM Installation and User Manual. Figure 01 : Basic Configuration with 2 Receivers...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation The components of the Intellian i3/i3L/i4/i4P 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 i3/i3L/i4/i4P is comprised of the following components for optimum search and receiving satellite signal.
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 9 Machine Screw ø3x8L Flat Washer Size (M4 X 16L) (M3 X 8L) Spring Washer Figure 04 : Installation Bolt Kit Aptus CD User Manual i3/i3L Mounting Template i4/ i4P Quick Installation Guide Figure 05 : List of the Supplied Parts...

  • Page 10: Tools Required For Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Tools Required for Installation Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 10 mm Drill Bit Pencil Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Screwdriver...

  • Page 11: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Antenna Unit Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to ensure maximum performance of the antenna. The antenna should be installed in a place where it has an all-around clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15 degrees above the antenna.

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements Follow the power requirements to avoid damage to the system. The Intellian i3/i3L/i4/i4P has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated from 9 ~ 30 V DC. If your IRD(s) and television(s) require a 110V/240V AC power supply, you will need to install a suitable DC to AC converter to operate the unit(s) from your boat’s DC power supply.

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Installation and Mounting of Antenna The method of installation and mounting of antenna may vary due to vessel design but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a secure and effective installation. Confirmation of Size Prior to Installation •...
  • Page 14 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Ø43 cm (16.9”) Figure 09 : Radome Dimension of i3 / i3L...
  • Page 15 Mark of the Antenna Mounting Position Referring to the mounting template, mark where antenna will be mounted on board (it must be a flat surface) or on a separate power tower. Note: If a power tower is not suitable to mount the antenna, separate cable shock and waterproofing measures must be taken to protect the RF connector from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks.
  • Page 16 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 23.3cm ( 9.2”) 22.86 cm (9”) Figure 10 : Mounting Hole Position of i4 / i4P Figure 11 : Mounting Hole Position of i3 / i3L...
  • Page 17 Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways 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 drawn as below, and make a circular hole of 80mm diameter at the RF connector under the base plate through the access hole using an center of the rectangle through which the cable will run.

  • Page 18: Installing The Acu

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installing the ACU ACU Dimensions Mounting the Antenna Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M8X35L), M8 spring washers, and M8 flat washers supplied. 22.8cm(9”) Radome Base Deck M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer 5.4cm (2.1”)

  • Page 19: Selecting Acu Installation Site

    Selecting ACU 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. To Install the ACU 1. The ACU should be installed using the two supplied mounting brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration.

  • Page 20: Connecting The System Cables Of I3/I3L/I4/I4P

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connecting the System Cables of i3/i3L/i4/i4P After installing and mounting the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer the drawing on the right to connect the cables. IRD (Not Supplied) Single IRD Connection 1. Connect the RF cable 49ft (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna base plate to the ANT.
  • Page 21 Dual-IRDs Connection Multi-IRDs Connection You can connect two IRDs from your antenna as shown in the above In order to connect multi-IRD to the antenna, you will need to purchase diagram. The IRD connected to ACU determines which satellite is tracked, a suitable multiswitch.
  • Page 22 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connecting the System Cables of i3L After installing and mounting the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer the drawing on the right to connect the cables. IRD (Not Supplied) Single IRD Connection 1. Connect the RF cable 49ft (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the RF Cable antenna base plate to the ANT.

  • Page 23: Connecting The System To A Gps

    ACU’s external GPS connector. To do this you will need a suitable cable to connect your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i3/i3L/i4/i4P Satellite TV System. NMEA OUT (+)

  • Page 24: Dc Out Port

    Intellian ACU provides DC OUT port for direct connection of MIM(Multi- satellite Interface Multi-switch) or SDM (Shaw Decoder Module) which requires DC power input. Intellian MIM or SDM can be connected to the i-series ACU without AC-DC Adaptor. Figure 22 : DC out MIM Figure 23 : DC out SDM Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM and SDM.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    It should NOT need to be readjusted if the vessel stays in the same location and is operating on the same satellite. Skew Angle Adjustment of i3/i3L/i4 Polarization of your Intellian i3/i3L/i4 antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. 1. Open the radome after switching power OFF.

  • Page 26: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    PC to ACU Communication Setup Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment for i4P Intellian i4P has an embedded auto skew angle control system. You can establish data communication between a PC and the ACU using Therefore, manual adjustment of LNB skew angle is not required. The one of the following methods.
  • Page 27 2. By default, the connection security is opened. 2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter 3. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® Settings and right-click on the Local Area Connection then click Properties •...

  • Page 28: Operation Instruction

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

  • Page 29: Operating The Acu

    4. The antenna has located the satellite and is TRACKING A: DTV101 now tracking. B:DTV119 SETUP Note: The operation method is exactly same for i3, i3L, i4, and i4P. The following instruction will be described using the i3 as example.
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Changing Target Satellite Tri-Sat Mode Your antenna is programmed with either two (Dual-Sat mode) or three (Tri- Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as default mode. To change the target 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking...
  • Page 31 Monitoring the Current Status of the Antenna When the ACU power is on, it displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 1. The antenna is searching Satellite A. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are SEARCH A: DTV101 AZ : ###.# EL : ##.#...

  • Page 32: Setup Mode

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setup Mode Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode If the antenna loses the tracking satellite while in sleep mode, sleep To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below. mode will be cancelled. 1. While the antenna is tracking press SETUP...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 Voltage Supply Method* 18.
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 Setting the Use of DiSEqC 1.2 If DiSEqC 1.2 protocol is in use on your IRD, enable the DiSEqC 1.2 set- ting on the ACU to process the DiSEqC 1.2 command. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Set the USE DiSEqC 1.2 to a desired option*. SETUP MODE ? USE DISEQC 1.2 : NO PREV - Shows previous option (YES/NO)
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Skew (This menu is available only for i4P) 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle SETUP MODE ? SKEW : MANUAL manually. PREV...
  • Page 45 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 46 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna voltage is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press center soft key to view IRD Voltage and PREV NEXT frequency. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 47 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 nine times to enter remote control PRESS A REMOTE KEY SET SAT PAIR ? Press any key on remote control for selected...
  • Page 48 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 shows next function. FUNC : CHANGE SAT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 thirteen times to enter load region 6.
  • Page 54 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Resetting to Factory Default Parameters This will restore the antenna back to factory default setting. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter Default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode.

  • Page 55: Antenna Control Software

    1GB or higher Operating System and Software Software Requirements Operating System Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides Windows XP SP or higher patch files for software upgrade. Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher...

  • Page 56: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems PC to ACU Communication Setup Establish a data communication Access ACU through Serial Communication ® Starting Aptus 1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on ® Double-click the Aptus desktop icon, then Communication Window the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC.

  • Page 57: Auto Update

    Auto Update ® Intellian Aptus checks and notifies the latest version when it is started to maintain up to date software version by AutoUpdate function. 5. When file downloading is finished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield.

  • Page 58: Toolbar Menus

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Toolbar Menus ® The toolbar menus at the top of the screen display command buttons of the most commonly used functions of the Aptus . The toolbar menus consists of 6 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on i-series), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(not used on i-series) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .
  • Page 59 File : Not used on i-Series. View • User Layout: displays the layout list that the user has previously stored by using Layout Manager. If you select a layout in this list, the selected layout will be constructed in Work View screen. The ‘Basic layout’ is provided by default. •...
  • Page 60 Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication Window to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication. Utill : Not used on i-Series. Help • Report: provides e-mail contact to Intellian technical support team to let the user report problems at any time. ® • Information: displays the information of current Aptus...

  • Page 61: System Property Status Dashboard

    System Property Status Dashboard The property status dashboard on the left pane of the screen provides the antenna status, the availability of TX transmission, signal level, GPS status, software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly. Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna. Antenna Status: - Search: Antenna is searching the selected satellite.
  • Page 62 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna information. GPS: The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS. Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information. Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions...
  • Page 63 Diagnostic Error Report The square button next to the Diagnostic Error Report turns red when the system receives an error. Click the button to see a Diagnostic Report.

  • Page 64: Work View Tabs

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Work View Tabs Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Satellite ViewMonitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic /Network View, and GUI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. How to modify the settings on Work View;...
  • Page 65 - Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and -Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and polarization - Rate Sensor: not used on i-series (between Linear and Circular). You can move antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a - Antenna Parameter: used to set the antenna parameter settings.
  • Page 66 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 3. Satellite (Satellite View) - Threshold Setting • Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining tracking. The name, longitude, verification method of the satellite and LNB local • Set Verify Time:Set the time of verifying whether the signal detected is frequency are displayed.
  • Page 67 - Dual Satellite Mode/ Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the target satellite. - Edit Satellite Information: push the “Edit Satellite Information” button to update the information after modifying values. • Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to register A or B in Dual Satellite Mode.
  • Page 68 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 4. Graph - Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log. The data This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ log which stores the information displayed in the graphs can be later...
  • Page 69 5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on i-series. This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. - Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series. - Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.
  • Page 70 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 6. Diagnostic / Network • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network Settings. is within the nominal operating range. • Power (ACU): tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is within the nominal operating range.
  • Page 71 • Network Setting: • Wifi Setting: the network IP address. Power select to turn on or off Wifi network function. Subnet Mask the network subnet mask. SSID the SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless net- work.
  • Page 72 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 7. GUI 8. Work View Functions This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged is aligned properly to the target satellite or is in a block zone.
  • Page 73 Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position of Move the selected Work View Tab the Work View layout. to the bottom position of the Work View layout. - Horizontal or Vertical Tab Group The Work View Tabs can be also aligned horizontally or vertically. Without dragging them out, right-click the mouse button on a desired Move the selected Work View Tab Tab header and select ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’...
  • Page 74 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - Zoom Tool Using the Zoom tool, you can easily select the magnification you want by using Zoom In and Zoom Out bar, and Fit in Work View button. View Name Button: displays the current Work View name.

  • Page 75: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector Shipping Foam when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian i3/i3L/i4/i4P into the original package box. Note : Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system. Figure 38 : Preparation for Transportation...

  • Page 76: Warranty

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.

  • Page 77: Appendix : I3/I3L Technical Specification

    Appendix : i3/i3L Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Minimum EIRP 50dBW Dimensions Azimuth range 680° Satellite antenna unit 43cm (17”) x 44cm(17.3”) Elevation range +10°...

  • Page 78: Appendix : I4/I4P Technical Specification

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : i4/i4P Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Minimum EIRP 49dBW Dimensions Azimuth range 680°...
  • Page 79 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 #1701,60, Centum buk-daero, Pyeongtaek-Si, Gyunggi-Do 451-862 Korea Irvine, CA 92618 USA...

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