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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 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................... 1 9P..............1 NTRODUCTION TO NTELLIAN I 9P ................2 EATURES OF NTELLIAN I ................. 3 ASIC YSTEM ONFIGURATION INSTALLATION ....................4 ..................4 YSTEM OMPONENTS ..............7 OOLS EQUIRED FOR NSTALLATION ................8 LANNING THE INSTALLATION ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GPS is built into the Intellian i9/i9P. The Intellian i9P also has a built-in function of automatic adjustment of skew angle of LNB. With the two added built-in features the Intellian i9/i9P enables for faster and more efficient tracking of satellites.

  • Page 4: Features Of Intellian I9/I9P

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Features of Intellian i9/i9P Enjoy satellite broadcasts at sea Intellian i9/i9P 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 5: Basic System Configuration

    Introduction Basic System Configuration 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 6: Installation

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Installation The components of the Intellian i9/i9P 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 i9/i9P is composed with the following components for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 7 Additionally, VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for you to access the ACU in the dark. The functions of the Intellian i9/i9P ACU are as follows. Provide power for the Antenna Unit Monitor the antenna status...
  • Page 8 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 Machine Hex Head Spring Hex. Bolt Flat Washer Hex. Nut Screw Screw Wrench Bolt Washer (Φ4x16L)

  • Page 9: Tools Required For Installation

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

  • Page 10: 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...
  • Page 11 Power requirements You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system. Intellian i9/i9P has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated from 10.8~15.6 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 12: 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 13 Installation 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 a regular exact square of each 12” in width and height. Unit : cm (inch) Forward 30.37 (12”)
  • Page 14 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Connection of Power & SLC Cable Bring the Power & SLC cable up through the access hole and connect it to the base-plate. Figure below illustrates the connector assignments. Connection of RF cable Remove the rubber protector for RF cable connector RF1 at the bottom of the antenna.
  • Page 15 Installation Fixation of the antenna Fix the antenna to the holes made before as the drawing below by using the hex head bolts (M8x50L), M8 spring washer, M8 flat washer and M8 nut supplied. 13mm Spanner M8 Hex. Bolt M8 Flat Washer Antenna Unit M8 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer...

  • Page 16: Installing The Acu

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Installing the ACU ACU dimensions 22.8 (9”) Unit : cm (inch) 20.8 (8.2”) 5.38 (2.1”) 17.8 (7”) Selection of Installation Site The ACU should be installed below decks, in a place of : Dry, cool, and ventilated.
  • Page 17 Installation 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. 3.
  • Page 18 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Connection of ACU and antenna After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Referring to the drawing below, connect cables. IRD2 (Not Supplied) TV (Not Supplied)

  • Page 19: 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 i9/i9P Satellite TV System.

  • Page 20: Target Satellite Setting

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 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.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    ACU and GUI Program. The current skew angle will be indicated through the ACU and GUI program. Intellian i9/i9P with GPS sensor is built in, manual adjustment of skew angle by user is not required. The skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically through the calculation of the optimum skew angle by using the information of the targeted satellite and the output value from the GPS sensor.
  • Page 22 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Skew sensor Skew Motor...

  • Page 23: Operation Instruction

    Operation Instruction 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Initial Setup

    Operation Using the ACU Initial Setup Start Up With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence: 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.
  • Page 26 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 27 Operation Using the ACU Monitoring the current status of the antenna While POWER ON to Intellian i9/i9P, 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 28 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 29: Set Up Mode

    Operation Using the ACU Set Up Mode Begin Set-Up Mode To start setting various information and settings for your Intellian i9/i9P 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51: Operation Using Pc Controller Program

    OPERATION USING PC Controller Program Introduction GUI Software of Intellian i9/i9P 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 52: 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 53: 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 frequency Signal strength Antenna Status Monitoring...

  • Page 54: Set Satellite Information

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Set Satellite Information Satellite name and longitude Satellite Verif ication method Select Triple Satellite Register satellite f or tracking DiSEqC using method Select LNB type Set local f requency of LNB...
  • Page 55 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 56: Main Menu- Using Advanced Triple-Sat Mode

    Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Main Menu- Using Advanced Triple-sat Mode Controller Menu Antenna status monitoring Select & Monitor target satellite Satellite pair DTV101 – SAT A without DiSEqC DTV119 – SAT B without DiSEqC DTV110# – SAT C with DiSEqC...

  • Page 57: Set Satellite Information

    Operation Using PC Controller Program 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 Set lo cal f requency o f LNB Satellite Information The name, longitude and confirmation method of the satellite is displayed when a satellite is selected in the list box.
  • Page 58 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Command Button Edit Satellite Information – To modify the satellite information. Triple Satellite Mode – To use Triple Satellite. Register for Sat A – To register a satellite to satellite A.
  • Page 59 Operation Using PC Controller Program 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 60: Controller Menu

    “City 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 i9/i9P satellite TV antenna system utilizes GPS data to locate the satellite faster.
  • Page 61 Operation Using PC Controller Program Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Primary] Satellite to be edited Satellite inf ormation f or Vertical & Low band Satellite inf ormation f or Horizontla & Low band Satellite inf ormation f or Vertical & High band Satellite inf ormation f or Horizontal &...
  • Page 62 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Set Tracking Information of Satellite [Secondary] Satellite to be edited Satellite inf ormation f or Vertical & Low band Satellite inf ormation f or Horizontla & Low band Satellite inf ormation f or Vertical & High band Satellite inf ormation f or Horizontal &...
  • Page 63 Operation Using PC Controller Program Move Antenna and Execute Antenna Diagnosis The antenna current position Diagnosis results Target angle to go to Move the antenna in f our directions Skew Inf ormation 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 64 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Set Antenna Parameters for Control Product Information 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.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    8; ‘Selection of Installation Site’. 5. Incorrect or loose RF connectors As part of the regular maintenance recommended by Intellian Technologies, Inc., all connections should be checked to ensure that they have not become loose. A loose RF connector can reduce signal quality.
  • Page 66 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual 7. Satellite receiver (IRD) troubleshooting Your satellite receiver (IRD) may be the cause of less than ideal operation. 1) Check the satellite receiver’s (IRD’s) configuration to ensure that it is programmed for the area in which you are operation.

  • Page 67: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of Radome being careful for it’s not touching the reflector, and then assemble upper part of Radome. 6. Pack Intellian i9/i9P into the original package box. 2-Cable Tie Cable Tie...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Appendix : Technical Specification

    Appendix Appendix : Technical specification General Approvals CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 108cm (42.5”) x 110cm(43.3”) Antenna dish diameter 85cm(33.5”) Antenna control unit 17.8cm(7”)x21.68cm(8.5”)x5.38cm(2.1”) Weight Satellite antenna unit 55kg (121.2 lbs) Antenna control unit 1.2kg (2.6 lbs)
  • Page 70 Satellite Antenna System – Install and User Manual Intellian Technologies, Inc. Dongik Building 7th 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 R&D Center SK Ventium 104-601,...

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