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150 cm Maritime VSAT Antenna System

v150NX

Installation & Operation User Guide

Summary of Contents for v150NX

Page 1: ...150 cm Maritime VSAT Antenna System v150NX Installation Operation User Guide...

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Page 4: ...potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in mi...

Page 5: ...allation 17 Selection of Installation Site 17 Minimize Satellite Blockage 17 Avoid RF Interference 18 RF Hazard Precautions 18 Preparing System Cables 19 Placing Cable on Mast 20 Installing Antenna An...

Page 6: ...422 Connector Modem Interface 35 RS232 Connector PC Interface 36 RS232 RS422 Connector BUC Interface 36 NMEA 2000 Connector 37 LAN 1 4 Ports 37 ACU to PC Communication Setup 38 TCP IP Connection 38 Wi...

Page 7: ...Graph 81 System Troubleshooting 82 Diagnosis 82 Antenna Log 84 Antenna Event Log 85 Support 85 System Setting 86 Ship Setting 86 Antenna Setting 88 Tracking Satellite Setting 91 Network Configuration...

Page 8: ...y in that it combines TX RX and DC power into one cable simplifying installation With the new radome design the dome on external single cable connection means that installers do not need to remove the...

Page 9: ...fully supports dual antenna operation without additional hardware such as a separate mediator RF splitters and cables Eliminate loss of signal due to blockage by using dual antenna systems Standardiz...

Page 10: ...embly unit from the severe marine environment Figure Radome Antenna Unit Antenna Control Unit ACU Antenna Control Unit ACU controls Antenna system operation The following functions are supported by AC...

Page 11: ...Optional v150NX is designed to assemble a separate air conditioner under the radome if necessary For more detailed information for assembling the air conditioner refer to the Appendix B Figure Air Con...

Page 12: ...M4 x 12L Bolt Kit for Rack Type Mount Bracket USB Cable A A 1 1 8 m ACU Front Panel to PC AC Power Cord CEEE7 7 1 1 5 m ACU Power 220 V RG 6 RF Cable 2 1 m ACU to Modem Modem Interface Cable For iDir...

Page 13: ...ccupied by the antenna must be sufficient for the height and diameter of the fully constructed radome on top of its base frame The height and the diameter of the bottom surface of the antenna are as s...

Page 14: ...should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as close as possible to the center line of the ship Figure Antenna Heading Alignment BOW Direction Front View Bottom View Cable Entry Radome Hatch In U...

Page 15: ...m 7 87 220 mm 8 66 42 mm 1 65 280 mm 11 02 22 mm 0 87 22 m m 0 87 4 5 1 6 0 m m 6 3 0 5 0 m m 1 9 7 2 8 0 m m 1 1 0 2 1 8 0 m m 7 0 9 10 mm 0 39 4 14 mm 0 55 Holes Figure Recommended Size of Mast BOW...

Page 16: ...n Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below Figure Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern 247 5 mm 9 74 4 14 mm 0 55 Holes 650 mm 25 59 247...

Page 17: ...g obstacles in way of the beam path will cause decreased satellite signal strength The antenna unit should have direct line of sight with the desired satellite without any obstacles in the beam path C...

Page 18: ...zard Precautions The antenna is designed to be used with radiation transmitting equipment manufactured by others Exposure to RF radiation including exposure associated with an improper use of the tran...

Page 19: ...ease consult Intellian Technologies The Maximum DC Resistance of RF Cable is 0 8 Ohm Tightening Torque Value N Type Connector 1 5 N m Coaxial Cable Type Attenuation in dB 100m 2 GHz Attenuation in dB...

Page 20: ...side of the mast to protect the relevant cable against water 1 Place the cables from the gooseneck labeled on the deck to the antenna as shown in the picture 2 Maintain a sufficient cable length more...

Page 21: ...the wooden crate follow the procedure below 1 Remove the fixing screws 9 EA from a front panel Detach the front panel CAUTION CAUTION Be careful with the direction of the panel that you must open fir...

Page 22: ...left panel Take out the ACU box that is located inside the panel 3 1 4 Remove the fixing screws 4 EA from a right panel then detach the right panel 4 1 5 Remove the fixing screws 4 EA from a remainin...

Page 23: ...263 to the bolt s threads to ensure the bolts are fastened firmly Fully tighten the detached radome bolt 1 EA using a wrench Apply the same procedure to all eight parts WARNING WARNING When lifting th...

Page 24: ...EA from the ACU box Before assembling bolts apply Loctite 263 to the bolt s threads to ensure the bolts are fastened firmly Insert the bolts and washers from under the mast into the radome and fasten...

Page 25: ...e before After all of the cables are connected tighten the cable glands fully Follow the cable glands assembly sequence as shown in the picture 3 Temporarily tie the cables to the cable bracket by usi...

Page 26: ...ase of radome which are assembled temporarily in the previous step Then put the radome hatch in the right place and close the radome hatch by pushing at the center of the hatch button 4 EA FG FG L L N...

Page 27: ...mm 18 34 431 mm 16 96 485 mm 19 09 ACU Dimensions Confirm the dimension of the ACU before installing it Installing ACU Selection of ACU Installation Site The ACU should be installed below deck in a l...

Page 28: ...ack Mounting Brackets Using the Flat Head Screw supplied attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed Connect the cables to the...

Page 29: ...ingle Antenna System Configuration Basic Antenna System The Basic system consists of one VSAT antenna and one ACU As shown in the configuration below connect the cables correctly Figure Single Antenna...

Page 30: ...OTE The description of this Dual Antenna System is written on the Appendix A chapter Refer to the Using Dual Antenna System Optional on page 100 for more details Above Decks Below Decks Modem Not supp...

Page 31: ...e LAN 2 Port LAN 1 Port LAN 4 Port LAN 3 Port BUC Interface Modem Primary Rx TX Connector Secondary Rx TX Connector Power Cord Connecting to Antenna Connect the RF Cable not supplied by Intellian from...

Page 32: ...eds to be installed with two ACUs and two antennas to support the Dual Antenna System operation Connect the RF Cable not supplied by Intellian from the ANTENNA connector on the rear of the Primary ACU...

Page 33: ...Secondary ACU Connect the RG 6 RF cable from the SECONDARY Tx connector on the rear of the Primary ACU to the PRIMARY Tx connector on the rear of the Secondary ACU Connect the Ethernet cable to each...

Page 34: ...onnection How to Connect NMEA 0183 Gyrocompass Cable 1 Turn the screw located on the top of the 2 position terminal block counterclockwise enough using the Phillips Screwdriver 2 Connect NMEA 0183 Gyr...

Page 35: ...8 9 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 D Sub 9 Pin MODEM CONSOLE Female Connector Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 D Sub 9 Pin Male Connector Type Antenna Control Unit ACU 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 D Sub 9 Pin MODEM R...

Page 36: ...onnector Type Antenna Control Unit ACU Pin Signal 1 NC 2 PC TX MAIN RX 3 PC RX MAIN TX 4 NC 5 GND 6 NC 7 IARM TO PC_ DBG_ TX 8 PC TO IARM_ DBG_ RX 9 NC For Ku band Model For Ka band Model Pin Signal P...

Page 37: ...4 1 2 Sockets Connector Threads 5 4 3 2 1 Pins Female Male Connector Threads 5 3 4 1 2 NMEA 2000 Connector NMEA 2000 Connector Male Connector Type NMEA 2000 Connector Female Connector Type Antenna Co...

Page 38: ...automatically 3 Use the following IP address to access Intellian AptusNX page IP Address 192 168 2 1 Default Management LAN Port ACU Front Panel Figure Front Panel Management LAN Port Connection USB...

Page 39: ...tusNX page IP Address 192 168 2 1 Default 4 Log into the ACU by typing in User Name and Password information If this system has not been changed from the factory default User Name intellian Password 1...

Page 40: ...s will be lit Green Accessing AptusNX The network is automatically configured by DHCP without the need for additional PC IP configuration 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on th...

Page 41: ...modem type from the Select Modem drop down list for loading a pre configuration for the type of modem used The settings related to the modem interface will be set automatically once the modem type is...

Page 42: ...m select the checkbox and click the Confirm button The system will perform the iARM Save Reboot automatically 5 After rebooting Log into the AptusNX again 6 Go back to the SETUP Modem BUC Modem Connec...

Page 43: ...on buttons to set the values After accessing the AptusNX main page go to the INSTALL WIZ on the main menu then follow these steps Welcome Page Step 1 GPS Description Displays the welcome message Click...

Page 44: ...ack a ship s heading device is not connected If you have no problems click the Next button Step 3 Modem Description Select your modem type from the Select Modem drop down list for loading a pre config...

Page 45: ...ffset For setting bow offset a trackable satellite must be selected There are two satellite tracking methods Select the desired tracking type When Antenna tracks the selected satellite the bow offset...

Page 46: ...no problems click the Next button Description This method is recommended When you already set the modem connection in the previous step Step 3 Modem the Controlled by Modem button on the Current Sate...

Page 47: ...tup Description Before running this procedure make sure the ADU and BDU are properly terminated and connected This procedure performs the calibration to ensure consistent RF level Click the Start butt...

Page 48: ...and click the Apply button If you have no problems click the Next button 1 2 3 5 NOTE NOTE A The Cable Compensation Range is determined by the condition of installation Modem BUC There exist four cas...

Page 49: ...uency is applied automatically The value is fixed according to the satellite band Current IF Frequency MHz the current IF frequency is applied automatically The value is RF Uplink Frequency value BUC...

Page 50: ...is applied automatically 2 Antenna Angle Adjusts the antenna angle to receive optimal signal Relative Azimuth adjusts the relative azimuth angle Absolute Azimuth adjusts the absolute azimuth angle El...

Page 51: ...he Print button and download the report file json by clicking the Export button Click the View Last Report button to check the recently saved report information including the save date and time After...

Page 52: ...POWER Steady Green The ACU is powered on Off The ACU is powered off ERROR Steady Red The antenna is faulty TRACKING Steady Green The antenna is in tracking mode TRACKING Indicator Select Key Power Bu...

Page 53: ...plays the antenna s active state The active antenna either primary or secondary antenna is communicating Tx Rx with a satellite ACTIVE the active antenna is displayed as ACTIVE on the ACU screen 10 An...

Page 54: ...ion Initialize Elevation Angle Initialize Azimuth Angle Antenna s Status in Search 1 Global Search Search 3 Local Search Tracking Beam Switching Blocking SNR F 12 490 11 300 RX H TX V SEARCH 1 062 2 E...

Page 55: ...DE COMMUNICATION ERROR Control Mode Status in Reboot Mode Setup Mode Test Mode If the antenna is not communicating with ACU the COMMUNICATION ERROR message will appear When the antenna is controlled b...

Page 56: ...sis test and shows the real time diagnosis result Diagnosis DIAGNOSIS DIAG ALL DIAG CODE 101 1 O O 7 O O 10 O 13 14 O O Press Move Key Press Select Key Refer to the diagnosis codes for the test result...

Page 57: ...0 The LNB NBD is tested 111 The LNB pol motor is tested 112 Not Available 113 The antenna power is tested 114 The ACU power is tested 115 Not Available 116 The home sensor is tested 2 Diagnosis Result...

Page 58: ...Antenna Serial Number Displays the Antenna serial number The serial number is displayed depending on the product 2 PCU Version STAB Version Displays the PCU version Stabilizer version 3 ACU Serial Nu...

Page 59: ...the model name and the xxxx is antenna ACU serial number Interface Information Display Refer to the Interface Information No Item Description 1 MODEM Displays the modem type in use IDIRECT AMIP SATLI...

Page 60: ...USB SEL PRODUCT XXXXXXX ANT V0918070001 VER 1 00 1 00 ACU V0918070001 VER 1 00 1 00 Main Display Diagnosis Display Antenna Information Display The XX is the model name and the xxxx is antenna ACU ser...

Page 61: ...MONTHS LOG LOG DOWNLOAD BACK 1 WEEK LOG 1 MONTH LOG 3 MONTHS LOG Press Select Key Press Move Key Press Move Key Press Select Key Press Select Key Press Select Key USB Function Menu Display Log Downloa...

Page 62: ...folder structure guide to configure the folders properly It supports up to FAT32 The antenna system is upgraded with the FWP file in the designated folder of a USB memory stick v150NX v150NX_190101_V...

Page 63: ...BACK LOG DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPLOAD BACKUP TO USB RESTORE FROM USB Press Select Key x3 times Press Move Key BACKUP TO USB Backs up the antenna setting files to the USB NOTE NOTE When you want to return...

Page 64: ...OAD BACKUP TO USB RESTORE FROM USB USB FUNCTION BACK LOG DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPLOAD BACKUP TO USB RESTORE FROM USB Press Select Key x4 times Press Move Key RESTORE FROM USB Restores the antenna setting...

Page 65: ...nd system Diagnosis How to access AptusNX for ACU 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on the front of the ACU to the LAN port of PC This method is most recommended 2 Enter the ACU...

Page 66: ...is system has not been changed from the factory default User Type User ID Password Access Authority Admin intellian 12345678 Supports all menus for monitoring and setting captain 12345678 Supports all...

Page 67: ...lays whether or not the antenna is able to transmit data 6 Lock Displays whether or not the satellite is locked 7 Main Menu SelectstheMainMenu DASHBOARD INSTALLWIZ TOOLS TROUBLESHOOTING SETUP Each mai...

Page 68: ...t User ID displays your user ID User ID enter the current user ID Current Password enter the current password New Password enter the new password Confirm New Password re enter the new password to veri...

Page 69: ...ptions whether using the IMO number or not When you have the IMO number select the Yes button and enter the IMO Number When you do not have the IMO number select the No button and enter the Ship Name...

Page 70: ...etwork IP address 2 Antenna Information Displays antenna information 3 S W Version Information Displays S W version information 4 Network Information Displays network information 1 2 3 4 85 cm 33 5 in...

Page 71: ...ment state and can control and manage through the control buttons ID displays the registered user ID Description displays the user s description Controls each user can be controlled and managed by ind...

Page 72: ...Remove Panels Dashboard Setting Adding Panels 1 On the right side of the page you will see the gear icon to edit your dashboard To start editing click on the gear icon 2 Check the box of the panel th...

Page 73: ...from the dashboard 3 Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system 1 3 2 How to Arrange Dashboard Layout You can customize the dashboard by rearranging panels as you wish 1 Click and hold...

Page 74: ...ion and manage each panel s settings 1 Click the Shortcut button indicated by the red mark to open the setting page 2 The setting page will appear on the individualized web page You can check the deta...

Page 75: ...amage to your antenna and ACU Please check firmware version before uploading firmware Upgrade Method selects an upgrade method between Manual Upgrade or Auto Upgrade NOTE when using the Manual Upgrade...

Page 76: ...ecting the box Ignore warnings during installation and force the installation to continue before performing the upgrade the warning messages do not appear during the upgrade 2 The antenna firmware sta...

Page 77: ...current bootstrap and bootloader version Bootstrap displays the Bootstrap Version Main Factory Default Bootloader displays the Bootloader Version Main Factory Default Active Bootloader 4 Kernel File...

Page 78: ...upgrade WARNING WARNING Do not turn off the device power if the firmware upgrade page is displayed Failure to comply may lead to damage and or malfunction of the system 3 Once the upgrade is completed...

Page 79: ...4 Common Information Displays selected satellite information Satellite Name displays the satellite name Longitude displays satellite orbit position Skew Offset displays the Skew offset Identify displa...

Page 80: ...cannot be updated 3 Set Spectrum Sets detailed options for the spectrum graph Reference Scale sets Amplitude Reference Level and Scale Click the Reference Level submenu key and use the arrow keys or t...

Page 81: ...the graphs of only the checked item s in the Multi Chart Single Chart or AZ EL formats Multi Chart displays multiple graph Items in one graph View Single Chart displays the checked graph Item in each...

Page 82: ...checkbox full diagnosis test or single diagnosis test before modifying the settings Select All select to run a full diagnosis test Clear Select select to run a single diagnosis test View Last Result...

Page 83: ...diagnosis results of each item You can save the results to the ACU by clicking the Save Report button and print this page by clicking the Print button 4 When you want to check the recently saved diagn...

Page 84: ...ny log data within three months can be downloaded Select the duration on the calendar view that you want to show Then click the Start Download button NOTE when selecting the box Include Backup Report...

Page 85: ...show Tracking Method sets the sorting type Descending Ascending Click the Query Event Log button to apply the settings to the system 3 Event Log Displays event log information Antenna Event Log 1 2 3...

Page 86: ...ellite Check the GPS status connected to the antenna system The indicator left of the help button shows the GPS status Please confirm the GPS indicator is Blue blinking Blue blinking the system receiv...

Page 87: ...elect a satellite which is trackable in satellite library information When the antenna tracks the selected satellite bow offset will be set up automatically Current Bow Offset enter the Bow Offset Ran...

Page 88: ...g Sets current antenna position and search parameters These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperabl...

Page 89: ...the motors controlling azimuth and elevation Sets the conical range while the antenna is in tracking mode Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system 6 Conical Range Check Enter Setup M...

Page 90: ...e Sensor Bias button to save the calibrated value of the rate sensor to the system 10 LNB Pol Sensor Calibration Skew Calibrates the LNB pol angle when the control board the skew motor or belt is repl...

Page 91: ...to apply the settings to the system 3 NBD Information Sets NBD mode s tracking information Frequency kHz_IF sets the tracking frequency Reserved Parameter kHz sets the reserved parameter Click the Ap...

Page 92: ...agement Port s network configuration The Management Port is located on the ACU front panel IP Address sets the network IP address Factory default 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask sets the subnet mask Factory d...

Page 93: ...elnet service Disable Enable HTTPS Port sets the HTTPS port number SSH Service sets the SSH service status Disable Enable Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system 5 Sys Log Configura...

Page 94: ...94 Using AptusNX Modem BUC Setting 1 2 3 4 6 7 2 5 8...

Page 95: ...0 V LOW current whenever the antenna is blocked searching or pointed 0 5 degrees off from peak satellite position Modem Lock this function can be edited when User Setting option is selected in the Sel...

Page 96: ...ad modem stays with the user selected beam Reboot if you do not want to lock the beam click the Reboot button Refresh click the Refresh button to load the latest satellite list 6 BUC Status This funct...

Page 97: ...ication encoding V3 Username sets the V3 username of the SNMP Agent V3 Password sets the V3 password of the SNMP agent The password must be at least an eight character string V3 Private Encoding sets...

Page 98: ...etup Mode to modify settings Restores the antenna setting by using the setting files saved from ACU or PC Click the Restore button to apply the settings to the system 3 iARM Backup Restore iARM Backup...

Page 99: ...tem Then perform the iARM Save Reboot on page 78 3 Antenna Active This function is available in the Primary Antenna s AptusNX when both Primary Role s ACU and Secondary Role s ACU are connected to the...

Page 100: ...he gyrocompass select the primary role The master ACU is assigned and operated as the primary antenna which will communicate with the target satellite Secondary when running the slave ACU select the s...

Page 101: ...at 6 second Yaw 8 at 6 second Turning rate 10 sec2 RX Frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz Ku band Gain 43 5 dBi 11 7 GHz G T over Rx Range 22 5 dB K 12 75 GHz 30 EL with radome Tx Frequency 13 75 14 5 GHz Ku ban...

Page 102: ...orage period 7 Days IEC 60945 Vibration Operational IEC 60945 Survival IEC 60721 3 6 Class 6M3 Shock Operational IEC 60068 2 27 Method Ea 20 g 7 ms Survival Transient IEC 60721 3 6 Class 6M3 type II 3...

Page 103: ...s the date of purchase for after sales service under the warranty period In case of failure to present the purchase receipt the warranty period will begin 30 days after the manufacturing production da...

Page 104: ...onfiguration Optional on page 30 for more details 2 Establishing Dual Antenna System Communication To establish dual antenna system communication between the primary antenna and secondary antenna must...

Page 105: ...slave ACU select the Secondary role The secondary ACU is assigned and operated as the secondary antenna which will be on standby and ready to assume primary antenna role to provide better service in...

Page 106: ...tton to apply the settings to the system 2 1 3 3 2 2 Performing Install Wizard Perform the Install Wizard process Refer to the Starting Install Wizard on page 43 for more details Then perform the iARM...

Page 107: ...ly to assemble the air conditioner successfully Air Conditioned Antenna Standard Antenna 1 Unpacking Wooden Crate 1 The pallet should be lifted by means of a forklift To unpack the wooden crate follow...

Page 108: ...frame which secures the base frame to the pallet by using a wrench Base Frame Base Frame Bolt 3 Lift the base frame using a forklift and move it to the safe place to install the antenna The width betw...

Page 109: ...ir Conditioner Frame Bolt Position 4EA 3 Checking Air Conditioner Components Before beginning installation make sure you have all the included components 3 1 Aeron Air Conditioner Box Including Compon...

Page 110: ...type 1 15 Silicon 1 10 ml 16 Flexible Duct Hose 2 A125 x 5M Hex Head Wrench Bolt 10 M4 x 12L Bolt Kit for Duct Plate Assembly Spring Washer 10 M4 Flat Washer 20 M4 Nut 10 M4 Hex Head Wrench Bolt 7 M4...

Page 111: ...pre mounted from the factory Check the condition of the lifting strap ensure the shackle is tightened up 1 Lift the antenna above the mast using a crane and carefully put the antenna down on the base...

Page 112: ...to the base frame Lifting Strap Shackles 5 Assembling Air Conditioner 1 Assemble the elbow and flexible duct hose then connect them to the hole of the air conditioner Elbow Flexible Duct Hose 2 Bring...

Page 113: ...air conditioner to the base frame using M12x40L hex bolts which are removed temporarily in the previous step Bolt Position 4EA 6 Installing Duct Hatch 6 1 Drilling Duct Flange To assemble the duct fl...

Page 114: ...Description Q ty Size Remarks Hex Head Wrench Bolt 8 M4x12L Bolt Kit for Duct Plate Assembly Spring Washer 8 M4 Flat Washer 10 M4 Nut 8 M4 6 3 Drilling Duct Hood To assemble the duct hood the duct hoo...

Page 115: ...duct hatch inside the radome When placing the duct plate assembly the cables are passed through cable grooves which located on the middle of the duct plate 5 Bring the duct hood from the Aeron Air Co...

Page 116: ...12L Bolt Kit for A C Controller Radome Bracket Spring Washer 6 M4 Flat Washer 6 M4 8 Connecting System Cables 8 1 Connecting Cables inside Radome Connect the Air con Controller Cable to the cable conn...

Page 117: ...wer Switch Unit Cable Holders Air Con Power Cable Connecting Cables outside Radome Fix cables located outside of the radome to the bracket using cable ties as shown in the figure 9 Connecting Flexible...

Page 118: ...t 1 Remove the all radome bottom M6x40L bolts 14EA connected to radome top temporarily Keep the bolts in a safe place for the next step When assembling radome skirt radome bottom and radome top togeth...

Page 119: ...Radome Bottom Radome Skirt Radome Side View 3 Fix the radome skirt by connecting the boundary of skirt A and skirt B using M6x16L flat head bolt Apply to all four positions M6x16L Bolt 8EA 11 Connect...

Page 120: ...Antenna on Mast 1 After placing the antenna on the ship s mast fix the base frame to the mast using bolts When tightening bolts apply Loctite 263 to the bolt s threads to ensure the bolts are fastene...

Page 121: ...12 Bolt 2EA Foot Frame Mast 2 After fixing the base frame on the mast disassemble fixing bolt 1EA on the foot frame then apply Loctite 263 to the bolt s threads to ensure the bolts are fastened firmly...

Page 122: ...B 16 Appendix B Assembling Air Conditioner Optional 13 Mounting Hole Pattern Unit mm...

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