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Document Number: 2014CD-UM0213-V2_0

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i2 INTRODUCTION TO Aptus ® FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i2 PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLBAR MENUS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    For flexibility, there is a second RF connector on the antenna base. In addition, the i2 has adopted a built-in GPS interface (NMEA 0183,) allowing boaters to plug-in an external GPS to speed up acquisition...

  • Page 5: Features Of Intellian I2

    The Ethernet Port on the rear panel of the vACU enables direct and motion or at anchor. simple network connection between a PC and the ACU. By connecting to ISP or the modem linked with VSAT systems, Intellian i2 can be High quality antenna monitored, controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime High tech parabolic antenna technology has been adopted for this through the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I2

    TV is required. Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver (Not Supplied) (Not Supplied) Note: Dish Network and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish Network MIM Installation and User Manual. Antenna Control Unit PC( Not Supplied) DC Power on Vessel NMEA GPS (DC - 9.0 - 30.0V)

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation The components of the Intellian i2 have been designed to be modular so that it is suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i2 is comprised with the following components for optimum search and reception of the 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 various settings of the antenna. The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark.
  • Page 9 Installation Kit Other Components Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Components Size ACU Bracket Antenna RG6(Antenna – ACU RF Cable) RG6(ACU – IRD Cable) Power Cable Item PC Serial Cable 1.8m Spring Washer Hex.Bolt Flat Washer Hex.

  • Page 10: Tools Required For Installation

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Tools Required for Installation Power Drill Power Drill 11 mm Spanner 11 mm Spanner 8 mm Drill Bit 8 mm Drill Bit Pencil Pencil Cross-Head Cross-Head Ø50 mm Ø50 mm Screwdriver Screwdriver 10 mm Spanner...

  • Page 11: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Selection of Installation Site 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-round clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15°...

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    RF cable supplied by system. Intellian Technologies. • Intellian i2 has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated at 12V / 24V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC). • If your IRD(s) and television(s) require a 110V/240V AC power supply,...

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Before installing the antenna, open the radome and remove the Note: shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the Ø37 cm (14.7”) radome is open. Figure 08 : Radome Dimension of i2...
  • Page 14 RF connector from being exposed to sea water and external shocks. An power tower by drawing a square of 14.4cm (5.7”) exposed cable may cause electric shock and cause serious damage to the equipment. 14.4cm (5.7”) Figure 09 : Intellian i2...
  • Page 15 Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Make 4 bolt holes of 8mm 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 50mm 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 16: Installing The Acu

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installing the ACU ACU Dimensions Mounting the Antenna Fix the antenna to the holes made before as shown in the drawing below by using the hex head bolts (M6 X 35L), M6 spring washer, 22.8cm(9”) M6 flat washer and M6 Nut supplied.

  • Page 17: Selecting Acu Installation Site

    Selecting ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is: • Dry, cool, and ventilated. • Easily accessible 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 18: Connecting The System Cables

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer to the drawing below to connect cables. Single IRD Connection • Connect the RF Cable (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the antenna to the ANT.
  • Page 19 Twin IRDs Connection You can connect two IRDs for your antenna as shown in the following RF1 RF2 diagram. One of the IRD’s need to be set up with the ACU in order to use another IRD without connecting the ACU. Both IRD’s with and without an ACU connection can receive any channels that are available from the IRD2 (Not Supplied) tracked satellite.
  • Page 20 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Multiple-IRDs Connection In order to connect multi-IRD to the antenna, you will need to purchase RF1 RF2 a suitable multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the IRDs as shown on the right.

  • Page 21: Connecting The System To A Gps

    NMEA 0183 GPS system. To do this you will need a cable with suitable lengths to connect to your GPS system and you will need the green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i1/i2 Satellite TV System.

  • Page 22: 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 19 : DC out MIM Figure 20 : DC out SDM Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM and SDM.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    Figure 21 : Manual Angle Adjustment LNB Skew Skew Angle Adjustment for i2 Polarization of your Intellian i2 antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. • Remove the upper part of the Radome after switching the power OFF.

  • Page 24: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    2. By default, the connection security is opened. 1. Connect a 9-pin Serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the 3. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC.
  • Page 25 4. Change the network settings on a PC; • IP Address: 192.168. 0.222 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: 192.168.0.223 5. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus ® • Default: 192.168.0.223 Figure 24 : ACU to PC TCP/IP Connection...

  • Page 26: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Introduction This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System start up. • Changing the default satellite. • Monitoring the antenna status.

  • Page 27: 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 i2 is initialized. 2. The antenna is initialized. INITIALIZE ANTENNA INTELLIAN i2...
  • Page 28 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-Sat Mode Changing Target Satellite Your antenna is programmed with two candidates for target satellites as the default Dual-sat mode. Use advanced Tri-sat mode for targeting three satellites. To change the target satellite, press the LEFT soft key.
  • Page 29 Monitoring the Current Status of the Antenna While the power is ON on the Intellian i2, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The various ACU displays may be shown according to the current status of the antenna. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are 1.

  • Page 30: 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. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 31 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 32 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting GPS It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances the antenna functionality. 5. Press ENTER to move to next screen. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. LONGITUDE ###.## E SETUP MODE ? Press BACK to move to previous screen.
  • Page 33 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 34 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 HIGH NID 0x0003 NID 0x0003 band. INPUT INPUT 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol 10.
  • Page 35 Verification Method* 17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. VOLTAGE : AUTO SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking (AUTO is recommended) 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 Voltage Supply Method*...
  • Page 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 this mode. 5. Press YES to accept the selection. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 41 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 42 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 43 Display Power 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Antenna input voltage is shown. SETUP MODE ? ANT POWER : 25.9 V Press center soft key to view IRD Voltage and EXIT frequency. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode. 2.
  • Page 44 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 45 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. NEXT SELECT EXIT Function* CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode.
  • Page 46 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 47 Setting the 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. DOWN EXIT DOWN - Move the antenna down.
  • Page 48 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Executing Antenna Diagnosis It is possible to see the antenna’s status by reviewing the results of diagnosis of the antenna. Refer to the following codes to understand the diagnosis results. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
  • Page 49 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. CODE 102 AZ CW limit is tested. CODE 108 Antenna Input Power is tested.
  • Page 50 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 51 Setting the Factory Default Parameters Initialize all of the antenna’s information to the factory’s default setup. 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SETUP MODE ? 2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter default SET SAT PAIR ? setting mode. PREV NEXT 3.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Pc To Acu Communication Setup

    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. appears to establish the data communication between your PC and the 2.

  • Page 54: Auto Update

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 55: Toolbar Menus

    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 56 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 57 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 58: System Property Status Dashboard

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 59 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 Software Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, Product Information:...
  • Page 60 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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 61: Work View Tabs

    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; 1.
  • Page 62 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - 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 63 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 64 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems - 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 65 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 (Azimuth), Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph used for a service technician to find out a cause of any possible problem formats.
  • Page 66 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 67 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 68 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems • 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 69 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 70 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems 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.
  • Page 71 - 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. Fit Work View Button: fits the current view to the Work View window size.

  • Page 72: Preparation For Transportation

    5. Cover upper part of radome being careful for it’s not touching the reflector, and Shipping Foam then assemble upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian i2 into the original package box. Note: Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system. Figure 26 : Preparation for Transportation...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Appendix : I2 Technical Specification

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : i2 Technical Specification General Antenna system performance Approvals Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz) CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC Minimum EIRP 51 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Dimensions Azimuth range 680°...
  • Page 75 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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