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INETVU® MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START – VIASAT AUTO-ACQUIRE

 

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. 

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1.3  Initial Controller Configuration and Verification Test with ViaSat 

SurfBeam® 2 (Auto Acquire) 

 
Once the system wiring with the Viasat modem is setup and the network configuration on your PC is 
configured, you are required to configure the system parameters for the following before satellite 
acquisition: 
 

  Communication Method between IMS and iNetVu® Controller. 
  Satellite Name, Longitude, and Transmit Polarization 
  Modem/VSAT Communication Parameters 

 
The 7000 Controller may be configured via the Software Application / Web Interface / LCD interface. 
Only one is necessary for complete configuration. 
 

  iNetVu® Software/Firmware Application (

preferred method

 

  First time user should use the iNetVu Wizard which is imbedded into the iNetVu software for 

guidance in configuring your system. 

 

  USB Connection 

  Ethernet Connection 

 
 

  iNetVu® Web Interface 

 

  Ethernet Connection 

 

 

  iNetVu® 7000 Front Panel 

 
USB drivers must be installed for USB connection method. The configuration process is only required to 
be done once as long there are no change in satellite, service, modem, or platform parameters.   
 

Summary of Contents for iNetVu 7000 Series

Page 1: ...Viasat SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire and the iNetVu 7000 Series Controller ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire 1 877 iNetVu6 www c comsat com Revision 3 1 October 15 2015...

Page 2: ...INETVU MOBILE SYSTEM QUICK START VIASAT AUTO ACQUIRE C COM Satellite Systems Inc Page 2 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...Firmware version 7 5 7 Beta 1 or greater Verify SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire Modem Software Version is correct Minimal build for use with iNetVu 7000 Software Firmware version 7 5 7 Beta 1 is Modem Build U...

Page 4: ...oper grounding of iNetVu systems Note TX cable is connected directly to the modem and RX cable NOT used with SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire 90 264VAC STRAIGHT X OVER NETWORK CABLE 24 VDC Input option USB CAB...

Page 5: ...nding of iNetVu systems Note TX cable is connected directly to the modem and RX cable is NOT used with SurfBeam 2 Auto Acquire STRAIGHT X OVER NETWORK GPS Antenna SENSOR MOTOR CONTROL TX Auto Acquire...

Page 6: ...ransmit Polarization Modem VSAT Communication Parameters The 7000 Controller may be configured via the Software Application Web Interface LCD interface Only one is necessary for complete configuration...

Page 7: ...onder data exists The controller will then peak on the modem signal when the satellite is found RF search should be used as a last resort after DVB and or DVB with reference satellite because search t...

Page 8: ...B interface you may skip to the Software Installation 2 Open Network and Sharing Center Network Connections right click your network card and select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP...

Page 9: ...password password a Navigate to the IP menu and press the ENTER button b Press the button to allow for modification on the C_IP field and set the IP address of the controller For example if the Modem...

Page 10: ...lation and Configuration Please Note Do not connect the Controller via USB until the drivers and software have been installed 1 If you are installing from the USB flash drive or have downloaded from t...

Page 11: ...T AUTO ACQUIRE C COM Satellite Systems Inc Page 11 3 Install the FTDI USB Drivers and iNetVu USB Drivers Both are required Click Extract Click Next Click Finish 4 Continue through the USB Driver Insta...

Page 12: ...o your PC 6 Windows XP users will have to follow the new hardware wizard and let windows automatically install the drivers Select No not this time Select Install the software automatically Click Conti...

Page 13: ...nue using the wizard or click NO to proceed to the iNetVu Mobile 7000 software NOTE It is recommended that you continue to the iNetVu Setup Wizard and confirm all required information is correct Pleas...

Page 14: ...the on screen instructions to update the controller firmware Once complete the wizard will resume 4 You may wish to continue through the wizard to complete the controller configuration or verify the s...

Page 15: ...ge 15 5 Configure the Platform Type Version and Serial No If no changes are needed press Next to continue Platform Type Antenna Model Version Antenna Version Serial No Antenna Serial Number It is impo...

Page 16: ...ccordingly Mouse over each selection for a detailed description After changes have been made please click Next to continue Service Information Type SurfBeam2 Interface HTTP how the Controller will com...

Page 17: ...ngs and Search Method Mouse over each selection for a detailed description Click Finish when complete Using Software Firmware Ver 7 5 7 the controller will receive the target angles from the SurfBeam...

Page 18: ...select No to return to the previous screen to make additional changes 9 Congratulations you have configured your iNetVu Controller You can now find satellite by pressing the FIND SAT button from the f...

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