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Using AptusNX

Antenna Setting

No.

Item

Description

Antenna Setting

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 inoperable.

Summary of Contents for v85NX

Page 1: ...85cm Ku Ka Convertible Maritime VSAT Antenna System v85NX Installation Operation User Guide...

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Page 3: ...rnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property All other logos trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of t...

Page 4: ...G WARNING indicates a 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 avoi...

Page 5: ...chnologies Inc declares that v85 complies with the threshold level as defined in 25 222 a 1 i A and declares that v85 is in accordance with all defined regulations from 25 222 a 1 i B to 25 222 a 1 i...

Page 6: ...band Maritime VSAT Antenna System Intellian v85NX 85cm Ku band Maritime VSAT Antenna System Intellian v65 65cm Ku band Maritime VSAT Antenna System To provide the presumption of conformity in accorda...

Page 7: ...ation Site 19 Minimize Satellite Blockage 19 Avoid RF Interference 20 RF Hazard Precautions 20 Preparing System Cables 21 Placing Cable on Mast 22 Installing Antenna Antenna Installation 23 Unpacking...

Page 8: ...e Connector Modem Interface 39 RS232 RS422 Connector Modem Interface 39 RS232 Connector PC Interface 40 RS232 RS422 Connector BUC Interface 40 NMEA 2000 Connector 41 LAN 1 4 Ports 41 ACU to PC Communi...

Page 9: ...ellite Library 80 Spectrum Graph 81 Graph 82 System Troubleshooting 83 Diagnosis 83 Antenna Log 85 Antenna Event Log 86 Support 86 System Setting 87 Ship Setting 87 Antenna Setting 89 Tracking Satelli...

Page 10: ...is even more operator friendly 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 instal...

Page 11: ...of shipping brackets and Dome On external RF cable connection on the base allow easier and quicker installation without removing the radome Embedded Dual Antenna Mediator function Intellian s new ACU...

Page 12: ...tabilized pedestal The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment Figure Radome Antenna Unit Antenna Control Unit ACU Antenna Control Unit ACU provides power...

Page 13: ...ck Type Mount Bracket USB Cable A A 1 1 8m ACU Front Panel to PC AC Power Cord CEEE7 7 1 1 5m ACU Power 220V RG 6 RF Cable 2 1m ACU to Modem Modem Interface Cable For iDirect Modem 1 1 5m ACU to Modem...

Page 14: ...occupied 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...

Page 15: ...ent The radome assembly should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as close as possible to the center line of the ship Figure Antenna Heading Alignment Radome Hatch Cable Entry Cover BOW Directi...

Page 16: ...7 110mm 4 3 BOW Gooseneck 247 5mm 9 74 247 5mm 9 74 BOW Mast Designing Installation Example The ADU mast must be designed to carry the weight of the ADU unit The mast must also be able to withstand on...

Page 17: ...1000mm 39 37 840mm 33 07 200mm 7 87 Min 10mm 0 4 Max 20mm 0 8 22mm 0 86 200mm 7 87 4 13mm 0 51 247 5mm 9 74 247 5mm 9 74 8 0 m m 3 1 4 BOW BOW Option2 When Placing Cable Outside Mast Figure Recommend...

Page 18: ...allation 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 5mm 9 74 445mm 17 5 445mm 17 5 247 5mm...

Page 19: ...g obstacles in way of the beam path will cause decreases 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 20: ...Hazard 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 tr...

Page 21: ...le types for standard system installations For cables that run longer than 100 meters except LMR600 coaxial cable type please consult Intellian Technologies The maximum DC Resistance of RF Cable is 0...

Page 22: ...nector inside the cable entry adjust the cable length and then fix the cable on the cable bracket by using cable ties WARNING WARNING Ensure that cable has been run through watertight fittings to prev...

Page 23: ...ate one of the side panels with a paper sticker Unpack Guide Detach this side panel by removing the fixing screw 1EA and clips 6EA CAUTION CAUTION Be careful with the direction of the panel that you m...

Page 24: ...of the ACU to the RF Connector inside cable entry of radome Antenna 3 3 Execute diagnostic tests Full Diagnosis Test via ACU and check the real time diagnosis result 3 1 3 3 DIAGNOSIS DIAG ALL Press...

Page 25: ...A on the radome bracket that secures the antenna to the pallet using a wrench 2 Loosen the radome bolt 1EA counter clockwise using a wrench then slide the radome bracket to the left side to remove tha...

Page 26: ...ackles 2EA Placing Antenna on Mast The Intellian antenna comes with the lifting straps pre mounted from the factory Check the condition of the lifting strap and that the shackle is tightened up Lift t...

Page 27: ...rom the supplied waterproof foam to expose the adhesive 2 Attach the waterproof foam firmly onto the surface of the cable access hole Attaching Position of Waterproof Foam Cable Access Hole Position o...

Page 28: ...t into the radome and fasten them to the nuts assembled inside the radome After mounting the antenna on the mast remove the lifting strap NOTE NOTE Make sure the cable from the mast is aligned with th...

Page 29: ...er connecting securely fix the cable by using the cable ties in place 1 Remove the M4x15L Wrench Bolt by using the wrench set then open the cover of cable entry 2 Make sure that the end of the RF cabl...

Page 30: ...e radome hatch 1 Bring the radome door key from the ACU box Open the radome hatch by turning the fixed bolts counterclockwise by using the radome door key 2 Switch on the power box inside the radome 3...

Page 31: ...mm 18 34 431mm 16 96 485mm 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 loca...

Page 32: ...ck 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 r...

Page 33: ...may be required Single Antenna System Configuration Basic Antenna System The Basic system configuration consists of one VSAT antenna and one ACU The configuration is as shown below Figure Single Ante...

Page 34: ...ation Above Decks Below Decks Modem Not supplied Primary ACU Primary Antenna Secondary Antenna Secondary ACU TX RX Antenna Antenna TX RX 48V DC Power TX RX 48V DC Power OpenAMIP AC 100 240V AC 100 240...

Page 35: ...erface 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 the Antenna Connect the RF Cable not supplied by Intel...

Page 36: ...a system needs to be installed with the two of ACUs and antennas to support the Dual Antenna System operation Connect the RF Cable not supplied by Intellian from the ANTENNA connector on the rear of t...

Page 37: ...he 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 the...

Page 38: ...located on the top of the 2 position terminal block counterclockwise enough using the Phillips Screwdriver 2 Connect NMEA 0183 Gyrocompass Cable to the terminal block Figure NMEA 0183 Gyrocompass Cab...

Page 39: ...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 1 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 D Sub 9 Pin MODEM...

Page 40: ...ale Connector Type Antenna Control Unit ACU Pin Signal 1 NC 2 PC RX 3 PC 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 Optional Pin Signal Pin...

Page 41: ...3 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 C...

Page 42: ...tomatically 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 Con...

Page 43: ...AptusNX 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...to perform the setting 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 Cli...

Page 46: ...Black 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 pre config...

Page 47: ...Offset For setting bow offset need to select a trackable satellite There are two satellite tracking methods Select the desired tracking type When Antenna tracks to the satellite selected the bow offse...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...and wait for a moment The cable loss will be calculated and compensated automatically If you have no problems click the Next button Step 7 Cable Compensation Description When you did not set the mode...

Page 50: ...esult value received from the satellite operator and click the Apply button If you have no problems click the Next button No Item Description 1 Modem Information Checks the iDirect Open AMIP modem inf...

Page 51: ...decreases by 0 5dBm CW selects whether or not to use the modulation function On or Off The indicator right of the title shows the CW status Blue a CW is on Black a CW is off To edit the details of th...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...d print this page by clicking the Print button Click the View Last Report button to check the recently saved report information including the saving date and time After complicating the steps click th...

Page 54: ...y Color Description 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...

Page 55: ...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 Antenna Role...

Page 56: ...nitialize 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 HDG...

Page 57: ...DE COMMUNICATION ERROR Control Mode Status in Reboot Mode Setup Mode Test Mode If the antenna is not communicated with ACU the COMMUNICATION ERROR message will appear When the antenna is controlled by...

Page 58: ...lay No Item Description 1 Diagnosis Code Displays the diagnosis code CODE 101 the data communication between the antenna and the ACU is tested CODE 102 the azimuth axis is tested CODE 103 the elevatio...

Page 59: ...ion display No Item Description 1 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 S...

Page 60: ...a Information Display Interface Information Display Refer to the Interface Information No Item Description 1 MODEM Displays the modem type in use IDIRECT AMIP SATLINK SERIAL IDIRECT I O SATLINK VACP N...

Page 61: ...RE FROM USB For detailed information about each function refer to the next page INTERFACE MODEM IDIRECT AMIP HEADING NONE NETWORK 1 3 USB FUNCTION USB SEL PRODUCT xx ANT V0918070001 VER 1 00 1 00 ACU...

Page 62: ...3 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 Downl...

Page 63: ...o use Firmware Upload function you need to design the folder structure It supports up to FAT32 The ACU is upgraded with the FWP file in the designated folder of a USB memory stick NOTE NOTE When you w...

Page 64: ...LOG DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPLOAD BACKUP TO USB RESTORE FROM USB Press Select Key Press Select Key x3 times Press Move Key BACKUP TO USB Backs up the antenna setting files to the USB NOTE NOTE When you wa...

Page 65: ...TO USB RESTORE FROM USB USB FUNCTION BACK LOG DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPLOAD BACKUP TO USB RESTORE FROM USB Press Select Key Press Select Key x4 times Press Move Key RESTORE FROM USB Restores the antenna s...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...the antenna is able to transmit the data 6 Lock Displays whether or not the satellite is locked 7 Main Menu SelectstheMainMenu DASHBOARD INSTALLWIZ TOOLS TROUBLESHOOTING SETUP Each main menu offers si...

Page 69: ...isplays your user ID User ID enters the current user ID Current Password enters the current password New Password enters the new password Confirm New Password re enters the new password to verify that...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ent 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 indi...

Page 73: ...the structure of your dashboard and arrange your panels in various ways to make them more readable and user friendly How to Add Remove Panels Dashboard Setting Adding Panels 1 On the right side of th...

Page 74: ...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 that you wish 1 Click and h...

Page 75: ...n and manage the 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 de...

Page 76: ...to your antenna and ACU Please check firmware version before uploading firmware Upgrade Method selects an upgrade method between the Manual Upgrade or the Auto Upgrade NOTE when using the Manual Upgr...

Page 77: ...n to continue before performing the upgrade the warning messages do not appear during the upgrade 2 The antenna firmware state will appear in the pop up window Check the current version and the new ve...

Page 78: ...isplays current bootstrap and bootloader version Bootstrap displays the Bootstrap Version Main Factory Default Bootloader displays the Bootloader Version Main Factory Default Active Bootloader 4 Kerne...

Page 79: ...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 the sys...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...raph 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...

Page 82: ...ows 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 e...

Page 83: ...checkbox full diagnosis test or single diagnosis test before modifying the settings Select All selects to run a full diagnosis test Clear Select selects to run a single diagnosis test View Last Result...

Page 84: ...e diagnosis results of each item You can save the results into 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 d...

Page 85: ...log data within three months can be downloaded Selects 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 F...

Page 86: ...to show Tracking Method selects 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...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...select satellite which is trackable in satellite library information When antenna tracks to satellite selected bow offset will be set up automatically Current Bow Offset enters the Bow Offset Range 0...

Page 89: ...8 9 10 No Item Description 1 Antenna Setting Sets current antenna position and search parameters These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician Improper setting of these...

Page 90: ...are Search2 this is reserved for future use Click the Apply button to apply the settings to the system 5 Conical Range The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and elevation Sets the conic...

Page 91: ...apply the settings to the system 9 LNB Pol Sensor Calibration Skew Calibrates the LNB pol angle when the control board the skew motor or belt is replaced Sat Skew Offset displays the skew offset valu...

Page 92: ...y 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 Apply butt...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...95 Using AptusNX Modem BUC Setting 1 2 3 4 6 7 2 5 8...

Page 96: ...na 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 Select Modem menu It selects the Mode...

Page 97: ...lead modem stays with the user selected beam Refresh 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 fu...

Page 98: ...V3 username of the SNMP Agent V3 Password sets the V3 password of the SNMP Agent The password must be at least eight character string V3 Private Encoding sets SNMP V3 Private Encoding V3 Private Pass...

Page 99: ...p Mode to modify settings Restores the antenna setting files 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 Bac...

Page 100: ...tem Then perform the iARM Save Reboot on page 79 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 101: ...em and the 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 sele...

Page 102: ...ondition Motor Brake System Dynamic braking Ship s motion Roll 25 at 6 second Pitch 15 at 6 second Yaw 8 at 6 second Turning rate Up to 12 sec 5 sec2 RX Frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz Gain 38 9 dBi 11 7GHz...

Page 103: ...EC 60068 2 29 Method Eb 25g 6 ms Salt mist Saline solution 5 1 NaCl Storage period 7 Days IEC 60945 Waterproofing IPX6 IEC 60529 Solar IEC 60945 Annex B Operational 32 C air temperature with the addit...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...ration Optional on page 34 for more details Access the AptusNX IP Address 192 168 2 1 to manage and control the Dual Antenna System You can check the status of Dual Antenna System via AptusNX The info...

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