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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL  

NAUTIC 55cm 

Version 1.1 April 2012 since software version 1.1.8 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for NAUTIC 55cm

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL NAUTIC 55cm Version 1 1 April 2012 since software version 1 1 8 ...

Page 2: ... to introduce any changes deemed necessary due to product development and to introduce any necessary amendments to the installation to this user manual or to the products described in it without prior notice Read this installation and user manual before using your SMC55 NAUTIC for the first time Carefully follow the instructions and take note of all warnings appearing on the equipment and in this ...

Page 3: ...ur dealer for input on cabling power supply and further measures which may be required For further information we would kindly request that you contact the specialist supplier where you purchased the system or contact us directly at VISIOSAT ZI de Regourd BP22 46001 Cahors Cedex 9 France www visiosat com ...

Page 4: ...connection of control panel MCM unit 11 2 5 Assembly and dismantling of dome 12 3 1 Functions of MCM unit control panel 13 3 2 Operation of MCM unit 14 3 3 Display of status of MCM unit 15 3 4 Display of MCM unit error codes 15 3 5 Explanation of Error Codes 15 4 1 Menu structure 16 4 2 Menu settings 17 4 3 Satellite Selection 17 4 4 Stand by 18 4 5 Installation Menu 18 5 Technical data 19 6 IP 55...

Page 5: ...of obvious and serious damage such as rips in the box or dents caused by impact The VISIOSAT tape used to seal the packaging must remain intact 1 2 Parts checklist You should find the following components in the packaging Antenna dome antenna unit in lower housing and dome Control unit for internal installation MCM unit Manual Bag of components 2 no 5 pole plugs 1 no 2 pole plug 3 no M8 x 45 mm st...

Page 6: ...radar equipment as this can cause interference where no other location is possible it is recommended that the antenna dome be installed a minimum of 1 5 metres below or above the radar antenna The substrate on which the antenna dome will be installed must be adequately resilient and vibration free in case of doubt we recommend that the substrate should be reinforced with additional constructions R...

Page 7: ...2 Installation of antenna dome and control unit Once the location for the antenna dome has been decided the antenna can be installed For a problem free installation we recommend that you follow the procedure below Check that the base plate where the antenna dome is to be mounted is level and vibration free and can support a load of at least 22 kg Before drilling fixing holes check that there is su...

Page 8: ...de NOTE Remove the stainless steel screw thread holders from the drive feet with an M8 bolt and nut before drilling out the holes The system can be secured from the inside if sufficiently long M8 stainless steel bolts are used With this installation method you will need to ensure that the galvanic separation provided by the plastic feet remains intact ...

Page 9: ...unted The MCM unit may be built in or attached to the mounting clamp provided If it is built in the MCM unit can be installed so that it is clamped in place If the unit is not appropriately sized for this the 4 securing holes at the corners of the front panel can be used for screw attachment Dimensions of control unit MCM unit ...

Page 10: ...minal should be connected to the plug clamp marked 24VDC and the terminal to the 0V plug clamp The 5 pole plug is to be connected to the MCM unit Note the system can be switched on and off using a switch which makes and breaks the supply circuit This method of switching off will ensure that the system is not permanently connected to the satellite The SMC55 NAUTIC is equipped as standard for the co...

Page 11: ...ircuits Connect the electrical cables to the appropriate 2 pole and 5 pole plugs and connect the coax F connectors No chemical anti oxidisation products or silicone paste must be used with the coax F connectors as this can negatively affect the quality of the radio frequency signal Don t forget to install the Ferrite Clamps on the outgoing coax cables This must be located immediately behind the F ...

Page 12: ...the following way Rear MCM unit Circuit diagram antenna to MCM 1 5 pole connector 2 The 2 pole connector is not used 3 RS 232 NMEA in and output Connect the 5 pole connector in accordance with the diagram The NMEA input and output are provided for service purposes and for future developments ...

Page 13: ...eal Check that the rubber is not doubled over 3 Push the bolt and fixing clip upwards When in upper position rotate to the right 4 When the fixing clip clicks against the lower housing tighten and maintain rightward pressure on the allen key so that the clip does not come free from the lower housing Dismantling dome 1 2 3 4 1 Installed 2 Rotate to loosen until the fixing clip clicks against the ot...

Page 14: ...r Codes and Status 2 Control Remote transmission of commands to the dish antenna e g selection of satellite stand by function 3 Maintenance The replacement or updating of software 1 Stand by function places the system in idle mode 2 Down move down through functions menu 3 Up move up through functions menu 4 Enter select in functions menu 5 Escape move back through functions menu 6 USB port for sof...

Page 15: ...on The following will then appear on the MCM screen System type VISIOSAT This message will disappear after a few seconds and the system will then begin to report its status Status satellite e g Astra 1 Searching for Limit This message indicates that the antenna system is in its start up phase the system is searching for its reference points a process that will take around 1 minute On completion of...

Page 16: ...pply should be left switched on at all times With the system switched on the temperature of the electronics and the internal climate in the dome is less subject to fluctuation extending service life If necessary the Stand by button can be used to switch the system off ...

Page 17: ...he display to report errors Error Codes E No Limit E No Signal E Comm error E Firmware not found E Error during update E Usb disk not found E No Tuner 3 5 Explanation of Error Codes E No Limit The system can not find its reference positions Reset the system If No Limit appears again on the display contact your dealer E No Signal The system is not detecting any signal from the LNB In this case the ...

Page 18: ... to the antenna system Reset the system and repeat the software procedure E USB disk not found The USB stick has not been found or recognised E No Tuner The tuner circuit is not detected by the motor circuit contact your dealer 4 1 Menu structure The menu allows a range of settings to be made ...

Page 19: ...ellite Selection Press the up and down keys to navigate within the satellite favourites list Press the enter key to select satellite N B Satellites can be selected for the favourites list via the installer s menu Standard settings Satellite Position DiSEqC not supported with switchbox Astra 1 19 2 E A Astra 3 23 5 E B Astra 2 28 2 E C Hotbird 13 E D Satellites available for inclusion on the favour...

Page 20: ...latest version of the software Press enter the system will read in the software Wait until the antenna is fully re started before removing the USB stick If this is done prematurely the antenna will give the error message USB disk not found and the software must be reinstalled Installer mode Note this is provided for installers only and is protected with a pin code Modifications may have major effe...

Page 21: ...Power supply 24 36 V DC Current drawn 3 Amp Max Cabling MCM cable 4x0 32 mm2 screened Power cable 2x1mm2 minimum Coax cable 75 Ohm H125 Monitor Output Protocol RS422 115200 Bd N 8 1 Maintenance Up Load RS422 115200 Bd N 8 1 MCM panel built in dimensions 136 x 85 mm l x w MCM panel built in depth approx 40 mm for cabling Dimensions of MCM front panel 150 x 105 mm l x w ...

Page 22: ... to temporarily install a replacement system dismantle the Visiosat system and take it to his premises for repair or following consultation with the help desk send the system to Visiosat so that they can carry out the repair 8 Visiosat reserves the right to refer to third parties or to make use of their services in dealing with the warranty or offering advice 9 The warranty may only be called upon...

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