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Document Number: 2014G5-UM0213-V2_0

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Document Number: 2014G5-UM0213-V2_0...
  • Page 2 ® 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. The information contained in this manual shall be subject to change at any...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i6/i6P/i6PE INTRODUCTION TO APTUS ® FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i6/i6P/i6PE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i6/i6P/i6PE PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TOOLBAR MENUS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The i6/i6P/i6PE has a built-in GPS system which enhances the speed Easy installation and outstanding reliability of satellite signals acquisitions. The i6P/i6PE has an embedded auto skew angle control system to maintain the optimal signal strength Intellian i6/i6P/i6PE uses only one RF cable for installation.
  • Page 5 Built-in GPS Wireless Connectivity and Aptus mobile Intellian i6/i6P/i6PE has an embedded GPS, which allows for the system The built-in WiFi enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected. Any kind to upload the GPS data automatically into the system for an even faster of wireless devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones can be used and stable system.

  • Page 6: Basic System Configuration Of Intellian I6/I6P/I6Pe

    (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite receiver and a TV is required. Note: Dish and Bell TV users please refer to the Intellian Dish MIM Installation and User Manual. TV (Not supplied)

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation The components of the Intellian i6/i6P/i6PE have been designed to be modular enabling simple installation on all types of vessels. System Components Antenna Unit The antenna of Intellian i6/i6P/i6PE is manufactured with the following components for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.
  • Page 8 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Front Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and con- trols the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluores- cent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark.
  • Page 9 Installation Kit Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel. Power Cable Antenna PC Serial Cable 1.8m NMEA Connector AK950-2 Item Flat Washer Hex.Bolt Spring Washer Hex.Head Hex. Nut Power Connector AK950-3 Wrench Bolt Hex Bolt M8x50L Hex Head Wrench Bolt...

  • 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 Cross-Head Ø80 mm 5 mm Screwdriver 13 mm Spanner Hole Saw Allen/Hex key Figure 06 : Required Tools for Installation...

  • Page 11: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Selection of Antenna Installation Site Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance. The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15° above the antenna.

  • Page 12: Power Requirements

    DC power supply. RF Cable This cable is supplied at a length of 15m. If a longer length is required you should replace this cable with an extended RG6 RF cable supplied by Intellian Technologies or equivalent.

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting Of Antenna

    Note: Before installing the antenna open the radome and remove the shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the radome is open. Ø70 cm (27.5”) Figure 08: Radome Dimension of i6/i6P...
  • Page 14 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Ø70 cm (27.5”) Figure 09 : Radome Dimension of i6PE...
  • Page 15 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. 30.4 cm (12”) Figure 10 : Mounting Hole Position of I6/I6P/I6PE...
  • Page 16 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Securing Holes for Bolts and Cable Ways Connection of the Cable Remove the rubber cap from RF connector. Connect the RF cable to the Make 4 bolt holes of 10mm diameter, one at each corner of a rectangle...

  • Page 17: 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. 22.8cm(9”) Radome Base Deck M8 Flat Washer 5.4cm (2.1”) 17.8cm (7”) M8 Spring Washer 17.8 cm (7”) M8 Hex.

  • Page 18: Selecting Acu Installation Site

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Installing the ACU 1. The ACU should be installed using the two supplied mounting brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration. 2. Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.

  • Page 19: Connecting The System Cables

    Connecting the System Cables After installation and fixation of the antenna, connect the ACU to the antenna. Refer the drawing below to connect cables. Single Receiver Connection • Connect the RF Cable (15m) from the RF 1 connector on the RF 1 IRD (Not supplied) antenna to the ANT.
  • Page 20 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Dual Receiver Connection You can connect two IRDs for your antenna as shown in the following diagram. However, only one of the IRDs can be configured as a two satellite receiver. The other IRD needs to be configured as a single satellite receiver.
  • Page 21 Multi-Receiver Connection In order to connect multiple IRDs to the antenna, you will need to purchase a suitable active multiswitch. The multiswitch has to be installed between the antenna unit and the IRDs as shown in the following diagram. RF 2 RF 1 RF 4 RF 3...

  • Page 22: 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 i6/i6P/i6PE Satel- lite TV System. To Connect the system to a GPS 1.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Adjusting The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Polarization Only)

    Figure 20 : LNB Skew Angle Adjustment operating on the same satellite. LNB Skew Angle Adjustment for i6 Polarization of your Intellian i6 antenna must be accomplished manually by the following steps. 1. Remove the upper part of radome after switching power OFF.
  • Page 25 Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment for i6P/i6PE The Intellian i6P/i6PE has an embedded auto skew angle control system. Therefore, 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 Skew sensor the targeted satellite and the output value from the GPS sensor.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 : ACU to PC TCP/IP Connection...

  • Page 28: Operation Instruction

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Operation Instruction Operating the ACU Introduction ACU Soft Keys This section of the handbook describes how to setup your Satellite TV System after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions: • System startup •...

  • Page 29: Normal Mode

    1. Data communication is being established INITIALIZE ACU between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU INTELLIAN i6 is initialized. Default Dual-Sat Mode 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking 2. The antenna is initialized.
  • Page 30 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Advanced Tri-sat Mode With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence. 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B. TRACKING A: DTV101 B:DTV119 SETUP 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.
  • Page 31 Monitoring Current Status When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below. 1. The antenna is searching for 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 Begin Setup Mode Sleep Mode To enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below: If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep mode will be canceled. 1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode.
  • 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 the 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 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 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 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 40 Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Setting the LNB Local Frequency It is possible to select a local frequency from ACU. It is not recommended 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. 4. Select the LNB Type* - UNIVERSAL. SETUP MODE ? LNB TYPE : UNIVERSAL PREV - Shows previous LNB type. PREV SELECT NEXT...
  • 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. 4. Select the DiSEqC Method* 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 for i6P and i6PE.) 1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle SETUP MODE ? SKEW : MANUAL manually.
  • 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 Display Version. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown. DISPLAY VERSION? 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 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 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 Function* 9. REMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key REMOTE KEY REGISTED has been properly registered. CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite. SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode. CLEAR REGISTERED KEY - Clear registered key.
  • 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. 4. CODE 101 is being tested. SETUP MODE ? CODE 101 TESTING Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
  • Page 52 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 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 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 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 when assembling upper part of radome. 6. Pack Intellian i6/i6P/i6PE into the original package box. Note: Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit Shipping Foam system.

  • 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 : I6/I6P Technical Specification

    Appendix : i6/i6P 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 47 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Azimuth range 680° Dimensions Satellite antenna unit 70cm (27.5”) x 72cm(28.3”)

  • Page 78: Appendix : I6Pe Technical Specification

    Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems Appendix : i6PE 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 47 dBW FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 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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