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Intellian i3 Install And User Manual

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  • Page 1 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

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................1 4 ..............1 NTRODUCTION TO NTELLIAN I 4 ................2 EATURES OF NTELLIAN I 4 ........1 ASIC YSTEM ONFIGURATION OF NTELLIAN I INSTALLATION ................... 4 ..................4 YSTEM OMPONENTS .............. 7 OOLS EQUIRED FOR NSTALLATION ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    GPS is built into the Intellian i3/i4. With the added built-in features the Intellian i3/i4 enables for faster and more efficient tracking of satellites.

  • Page 6: Features Of Intellian I3/I4

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Features of Intellian i3/i4 Enjoy satellite broadcasts at sea Intellian i3/i4 is the most modern antenna system that enables you to receive high quality broadcasting signal at sea where the atmospheric and environmental condition is very harsh.

  • Page 7: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I3/I4

    Introduction Basic System Configuration of Intellian i3/i4 In order to work your satellite TV system properly, the system will have to connect with all of the provided components properly as shown in the figure below (Refer to next chapter ‘Installation’ of this manual for the more detail connection method).

  • Page 8: Installation

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Installation The components of the Intellian i3/i4 have been designed to be modular so that it may be suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i3/i4 is composed with the following components for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 9 Installation Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for you to access the ACU in the dark. The functions of the ACU are as follows: Provide power for the Antenna Unit Monitor the antenna status Change the target satellite...
  • Page 10 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Installation Kit Contain the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to your Boat. Antenna Tapping Screw Machine Screw Hexagonal Bolt Spring Washer Flat Washer (Φ4x16L) (Φ3x8L) Other Components...

  • Page 11: Tools Required For Installation

    Installation Tools Required for Installation 11mm Spanner Power Bit Cross-Head 13mm Spanner Screwdriver Φ10mm(3/8”) Pencil Φ80mm(3”) Hole Saw...

  • Page 12: Planning The Installation

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Planning the installation Selection of Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedure to secure the maximum functionality of the antenna. The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon/satellite all around.
  • Page 13 Power requirements You need to consider the following power requirements: Intellian i3/i4 has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated from 10.8~15.6 V DC. If your boats power supply is rated at 24V DC you will need to install a suitable DC power inverter to reduce the supply voltage to 12V DC.

  • Page 14: Installation And Fixation Of Antenna

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Installation and Fixation of antenna The method of installation and fixation of antenna may be diverse with vessel design but the following procedures are applicable in most situations and will result in a secure and effective installation.
  • Page 15 Installation Unit : cm (inch) Ø43 (17”) Intellian i3 Before installing the antenna you have to dismantle the radome with a hexagon wrench tool and remove the foam fixation from the antenna interior. You have to reassemble the radome before installation.
  • Page 16 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Mark of the antenna parking position Referring to the size in the drawing, mark where antenna is to be parked on board the ship (it must be a flat surface) or on a separate power tower by drawing.
  • Page 17 Installation Securing hole for bolts and cable way ø80mm(3”) Hole saw ø10mm(3/8”) Bit Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm (3/8 “) diameter, one at each corner of a rectangle drawn as above, and make a circular hole of 80mm (3”) diameter at the center of the rectangle through which cable may run.
  • Page 18 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Fixation of the antenna Fix the antenna to the holes made before as the drawing below by using the hex head bolts (M8 X 35L), M8 spring washer and M8 flat washer supplied.

  • Page 19: Installing The Acu

    Installation Installing the ACU ACU dimensions 22.8 (9”) Unit : cm (inch) 20.8 (8.2”) 5.38 (2.1”) 17.8 (7”) Installation Site The ACU should be installed below decks, in a place of : Dry, cool, and ventilated. Easy accessible from your main TV viewing area.
  • Page 20 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual To Install the ACU 1. The ACU should be installed using the two fixing brackets supplied to provide a top or bottom fix. 2. Using the self tapping screws supplied fix the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.

  • Page 21: Connecting The System Cables

    Installation Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Referring to the drawing below, connect cables. SINGLE IRD Connection IRD (Not Supplied) RF Cable ACU IRD Cable Antenna Receiver DC Power Cable PC( Not supplied) NMEA GPS Connect the RF Cable (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the...
  • Page 22 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Twin IRDs Connection IRD 1(Not Supplied) IRD 2(Not Supplied) RF Cable ACU IRD Cable Antenna Receiver DC Power Cable PC Cable NMEA GPS You can connect two IRDs for your antenna as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 23 Installation Multiple IRDs Connection In order to connect multiple IRDs to the antenna, you will need to purchase a suitable universal LNB multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the IRDs as shown in the following diagram. RF Cable ACU IRD Cable Antenna...

  • Page 24: Connecting The System To Agps

    NMEA 0183 GPS system. To do this you will need two cables which are suitable for connecting to your GPS system and the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i3/i4 Satellite TV System. To connect the system to a GPS Strip back the insulation of each cable and connect a cable to each terminal of the 2-way connector.

  • Page 25: Target Satellite Setting

    Installation Target Satellite Setting You can select the target satellite to receive satellite signal. If the target satellite is not on the list you have to register the target satellite. GPS Setting You can input the GPS information through the ACU or the PC Program. To setting the GPS information, the antenna system has to be in ‘SET UP mode’.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    Adjust Skew Angle Manually Polarization of your Intellian i3/i4 antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. Remove the upper part of Radome after switching power OFF.

  • Page 27: Operation Instruction

    Installation Operation Instruction Introduction This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Satellite TV System after installation using the ACU or PC controller program and includes the following functions: System start up. Changing the default satellite. Monitoring the antenna status. Setting sleep mode.

  • Page 28: Operation Using The Acu

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Operation Using the ACU ACU Soft Keys BACK POWER ENTER Press to select On-screen option Normal Mode Start Up With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence: 1.Communication is being established between the...
  • Page 29 Operation Using the ACU Change of Target Satellite Your antenna is programmed with two candidates of target satellites as default Dual-sat mode. Use advanced Triple-sat mode for targeting three satellites. To change the target satellite, press LEFT soft key. The target satellite is changed and is automatically tracked by the antenna.
  • Page 30 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Advanced Triple-sat Mode 1. Press LFET soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 TRACKING A:DTV101 DTV119 B:DTV119 SETUP DTV110# 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B. TRACKING B: DTV119...
  • Page 31 Operation Using the ACU Monitoring the current status of the antenna While POWER ON to Intellian i3/i4, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The various ACU displays may be shown according to the current status of the antenna. 1. The antenna is searching for Satellite A.
  • Page 32 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Sleep Mode If the antenna lost the tracking satellite in sleep mode, sleep mode is cancelled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode. TRACKING :A:DTV101 B:DTV119 SETUP 2. Press Back again for exiting sleep mode.

  • Page 33: Set Up Mode

    Operation Using the ACU Set Up Mode Begin Set-Up Mode To start setting various information and settings for your Intellian i3/i4 simply follow the instructions below. 1. With the antenna tracking . TRACKING A:DTV101 Press SETUP. B:DTV119 SETUP 2. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 34 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Setting the Satellite Pair You can change the satellite pair if you decide to receive satellite television service from a different service provider. CASE 1. DiSEqC is not used for changing target satellite.
  • Page 35 Operation Using the ACU CASE 2. DiSEqC is used for changing of target satellite. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press YES to set satellite pair. SET SAT PAIR ? PREV NEXT 3. Set satellite A SAT A : DTV101 Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
  • Page 36 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Edit Satellite information It is possible to modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information from ACU as well. It is not recommended for a novice at satellite service to use this mode.
  • Page 37 Operation Using the ACU 8. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol VER LOW 12598 21096 rate (KHz) for vertical low band. INPUT 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical low band. VER LOW NID 0x0003 INPUT 10. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol HOR LOW 12523 21096 rate (KHz) for horizontal low band.
  • Page 38 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 15. Input the network ID (NID) for horizontal high HOR HIGH NID 0x0003 band. INPUT 16. Select the verification method of tracking VERIFY : DVB DECODE satellite. PREV SELECT NEXT PREV – Shows previous method.
  • Page 39 Operation Using the ACU Setting the Antenna Parameters It is not recommended for a novice at satellite service to use this mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT three times to enter set antenna SET SAT PAIR ? parameter mode.
  • Page 40 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 1) Parameter Setting method SCAN OFFSET – The actual angle between the marked point on the sub-reflector and the datum. TRACK SCALE – To control the tracking speed while antenna is tracking the satellite.
  • Page 41 Operation Using the ACU Setting the LNB local frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. It is not recommended for a novice at satellite service to use this mode. CASE 1. Single band LNB is used. 1.
  • Page 42 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual CASE 2. Universal LNB is used. (Low band local frequency-9750 MHz/ High bnad local frequcny 10600 MHz) 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT four times to enter set local SET SAT PAIR ? frequency mode.
  • Page 43 Operation Using the ACU Setting the GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhance the antenna function. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT to enter GPS setup mode. SET SAT PAIR ? PREV NEXT...
  • Page 44 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Setting the DiSEqC Method DiSEqC selection is made at ACU. It is not recommended for a novice at satellite service to use this mode. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 45 Operation Using the ACU Display Versions This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU software version are installed in your system. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT six times to enter the view version SET SAT PAIR ? mode.
  • Page 46 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT seven times to enter the view power SET SAT PAIR ? mode. PREV NEXT 3. Press YES to view power.
  • Page 47 Operation Using the ACU Setting Antenna Go Position The antenna can be controlled manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT nine times to enter the antenna go SET SAT PAIR ? position mode.
  • Page 48 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Setting Antenna Move Step The antenna may be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT ten times to enter the antenna SET SAT PAIR ? move step mode.
  • Page 49 Operation Using the ACU Setting Remote Control 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT eight times to enter remote control SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode . PREV NEXT 3. Press YES to set remote control. SET REMOCON ? PREV NEXT...
  • Page 50 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 7. If failed to press same key twice, TRY AGAIN will FAILED - TRY AGAIN be displayed. 8. If failed to register a free key, KEY IS USING will THAT KEY IS USING be displayed.
  • Page 51 Operation Using the ACU Executing Antenna Diagnosis It is possible to see the antenna status by reviewing the result of diagnosis of the antenna. Refer to the following codes, to understand the diagnosis results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2.
  • Page 52 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual CODE 101 : Communication between antenna and antenna control unit is tested. If failed, check the power and data cable. CODE 102 : AZ CW limit is tested. If failed, check the limit sensors, motor ,and belt for AZ axis.
  • Page 53 Operation Using the ACU Setting Region 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT twelve times to enter the load region SET SAT PAIR ? information mode. PREV NEXT 3. Press YES to load region information. LOAD REGION INFO? PREV NEXT...
  • Page 54 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Setting the factory default parameters Initialize all of the antenna information to the factory set up. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE? 2. Press NEXT thirteen times to enter the default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode.

  • Page 55: Operation Using Pc Controller Program

    OPERATION USING PC Controller Program Introduction GUI Software of Intellian i3/i4 has been coded 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 56: Program Initialing And Serial Port Setup

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 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. Baudrate setting Communication status...

  • Page 57: Main Menu - Using Default Dual-Sat Mode

    Operation Using PC Controller Program Main Menu – Using Default Dual-sat Mode Controller Menu Antenna status monitoring Select & Monitor target satellite Satellite pair DTV101 – SAT A without DiSEqC DTV119 – SAT B without DiSEqC Load Def ault Update Def ault Local f requency Signal strength Antenna Status Monitoring...

  • Page 58: Set Satellite Information

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Set Satellite Information Satellite name and long itud e Satellite Verif icatio n method Select Trip le Satellite Register satellite f or tracking D iSEq C using method Select LNB typ e...

  • Page 59: Main Menu- Using Advanced Triple-Sat Mode

    Operation Using PC Controller Program Command Button 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. Not Use –...

  • Page 60: Set Satellite Information

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Definition of program 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 it input to the antenna.
  • Page 61 Operation Using PC Controller Program Sat B” and “Register for Sat C” may be registered. Pushing button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to register A or B or C. Local Frequency In case that DiSEqC is selected to “Change Band”, be sure to push the “Universal LNB”...
  • Page 62 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 2) Update Default: Click “Update default” button to open update default Dialogue. Click “yes” button to update the system. 3) Click “confirm / yes” button to complete the update.

  • Page 63: Controller Menu

    GPS”. Pushing “Add City” button stores the GPS information. By selecting the stored region in the list box, the GPS information of such region is displayed. The Intellian i3/i4 satellite TV antenna system utilizes GPS data to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 64 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Find Angles & Skew Antenna GPS – Finds the current antenna angles and Skew angle in relation to the longitude of satellite and GPS. Find Angles & Skew City GPS – Finds the current city angles and Skew angle in relation to the latitude of satellite and GPS.
  • Page 65 Operation Using PC Controller Program Pol & Band Control – The power controls 13V, Vertical (RHCP) and18V, Horizontal (LHCP) bands. The Band controls High and Low bands. (AUTO RRECOMMEDED) AUTO & AUTO : 13V and 18V supplied to LNB without regard to IRD. AUTO &...
  • Page 66 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Move Antenna and Execute Antenna Diagnosis The antenna current position Diagnosis results Go to target position Move the antenna in f our directions Angle of Antenna Two kinds of antenna movement is available. One is to move to the target position and the other is to move by certain amount of angle.
  • Page 67 Operation Using PC Controller Program Set Antenna Parameters for Control Product Inf ormation Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Flag Setting Command Buttons Set Control Parameter– To register parameters values. Set Flags – To set f lag setting f or WRS Method or Of f set Dif ference. Product Information –...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause* Antenna not functioning No picture on TV set Intermittent picture for short intervals System works at the dock but not underway System will not find satellite ‘Snowy’ television picture...
  • Page 69 2) Unplug the satellite receiver (IRD) from the power supply for 1 second. Reconnect and allow the system to initialize. 8. LNB fault If you have an LNB fault, it may require replacing. Contact your local dealer, national distributor or Intellian Technologies, Inc. product support for further assistance.

  • Page 70: Preparation For Transportation

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Preparation for Transportation This is to describe how to fix the antenna internally for transportation, and the following procedures to fix antenna shall be strictly observed to protect it from being damaged during transportation.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Appendix : Technical Specification

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User manual Appendix : Technical specification Intellian i4 General Approvals CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 50cm(19.7”) x 54cm(21.2”) Antenna dish diameter 45cm(17.7”)

  • Page 73: Intellian I3

    Appendix Intellian i3 General Approvals CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 43cm (17”) x 44cm(17.3”) Antenna dish diameter 37cm(14.6”) Antenna control unit 17.8cm(7”)x21.68cm(8.5”)x5.38cm(2.1”) Weight Satellite antenna unit 9kg (19.8 lbs) Antenna control unit 1.2kg (2.6 lbs)
  • Page 74 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User manual Intellian Technologies, Inc. Dongik Building 7 Flr., 98 Nonhyun-Dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-010, Korea Tel : +82-2-515-4923 Fax: +82-2-545-4903 SK Ventium 104-501, Factory 522 Dangjeong-Dong, Gunpo-Si, Kyunggi-Do 435-776, Korea Phone: +82-31-436-1488 Fax: +82-31-436-1489 SK Ventium 104-601, R&D Center...

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