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v130

Installation and Operation Manual

Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System

Serial number of the product

This serial number will be required for the all troubleshooting or service inquiries.

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INDEX

CERTIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the Intellian v130

Features of the Intellian v130

System Configuration

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Package

Planning the Installation

Antenna Installation

INSTALLING THE ACU

Mounting the ACU

Ship Gyrocompass Connection

PC to ACU Communication Setup

Wi-Fi Connection

OPERATING THE ACU

Introduction

Normal Mode

Setup Mode

Installation Settings

Antenna Settings

Satellite Settings

System Settings

ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE

Introduction tp Aptus®

Software Installation

PC to ACU Communication Setup

Toolbar Menus

System Property Status Dashboard

Work View Tabs

APTUS WEB

109

Introduction

110

Main Page

111

Antenna Settings

115

Firmware & Configuration

123

Administration

130

WARRANTY

139

APPENDIX

140

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

144

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION

145
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CERTIFICATIONS

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Intellian v130
Features of the Intellian v130
System Configuration

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Intellian v130
Intellian v130 (1.25m) is a ku-band VSAT maritime antenna system that supports
SCPC, TDMA, Spread Spectrum or Carrier-in-Carrier and is suitable for high-speed
internet, email, file transfer, video conference, VoIP, VPNs and database backup.
With its 3-axis stabilized platform and advanced shock-resistant and vibration
damping design, the v130 is capable of withstanding the most demanding sea
conditions to provide “always on” and “high-quality” broadband communications
on all types of vessels.
The v130 is built to meet or exceed the industry’s most stringent standards such as
FCC, ETSI, R&TT, and MIL-STD-167. The v130 offers superior RF performance with
its simple yet sophisticated design that reduces installation time and total cost of
ownership. Equipped with Remote IP access function, the v130 can be accessed,
monitored and controlled from anywhere and anytime to ensure cost-effective
technical supports without having an engineer come on board.
The v130 is fully integrated with ABS (Automatic Beam Switching) function with
leading service providers who use the embedded OpenAMIP protocol of the iDirect
platform and v130 is also compatible with various platforms such as Hughes,
Comtech, SatLink and more. The v130 is available in both cross-pol and co-pol
feeds and supports multi-band LNBs and the option of 4W-25W BUC.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Features of Intellian v130
Enjoy always-on broadband connection at sea
Intellian v130 is the most modern communication system that offers a highspeed and always-on broadband connection at sea, where the atmospheric and
environmental conditions are very harsh.
Best solution for all kinds of vessels
The v130 is the best solution for all kinds of vessels that require the satellite
broadband connection around the globe. The major RF components are designed
and manufactured by Intellian’s solid in-house engineering to achieve superior
antenna gain and xpol isolation recognized among the best performances in the
industry.
Gyro-free satellite search capability
Intellian’s new generation gyro-free satellite search function enables the v130 to
acquire and lock onto the satellite without requiring a separate input from the ship’s
gyrocompass
Wide elevation range
The v130 have a wide elevation range from -15° to 120° and -20° to 120°,
respectively which offer seamless signal reception while the vessel is traveling near
the Equator or Polar Regions.
Dedicated Management Ethernet Port
The Management Ethernet Port on the front of the ACU enables direct and simple
network connection between a PC and the ACU. The Management Port supports
DHCP network connection by default, allowing automatic IP configuration and
quick access to Intellian's remote management solution, the Aptus Web software.
Wireless Connectivity and Aptus Mobile
The built-in Wi-Fi enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected and can be turned
on or off. Any kind of wireless devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones can
be used to connect to the ACU and monitor, control and change the settings of the
system wirelessly. An Intellian Aptus Mobile App is available for download to access
to the ACU via Wi-Fi and operate the antenna from iPhone, iPad or other network
devices.
Intellian Network Device Monitoring
Connection between the Intellian LAN port on the ACU to other Intellian antenna
systems enables real time monitoring and control of the connected systems from
the v130. This function provides an integrated control of multiple devices by a single
log-in to the Intellian Aptus Web software.

INTRODUCTION

System Configuration
For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to
be connected with all of the provided components properly, as shown in the figure
below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, ship’s gyrocompass, and Intellian
Dual VSAT Mediator are required.

NOTE: BUC power should set to ON from the modem when you connect to a 4W
BUC. BUC power should set to OFF from the modem when you connect to an 8W
BUC.
Basic System
Configuration
(8W BUC)

Ship’s Gyrocompass
(Not supplied)

Antenna TX

Antenna RX

BUC
Power

AC 100 ~ 240 V
(50~60 Hz 4A)

Antenna Control Unit

Modem RX

Modem Interface

Satellite Modem
(Not supplied)

Basic System
Configuration
(4W BUC)

BUC
Power

RX1

Antenna
Unit 1

TX1

BUC
Power

RX2

TX2

Ship’s Gyrocompass
Antenna
Unit 2 (Not supplied)

Antenna TX
Antenna
Control Unit 1

Antenna
Antenna Control Unit
Control Unit 2

Antenna RX

Mediator

AC 100 ~ 240 V
(50~60 Hz 4A)

ANT1

ANT2

Modem Interface

Heading
+ -

MODEM

Modem RX

NMEA

Console

RS232 & RS422

ACU Interface

Ethernet

PC Interface

Modem Interface
ACU1

ACU

RS232

USB

ANT1

ANT2

MODEM

AC 100 ~ 240V (50~60Hz)

Satellite Modem
(Not supplied)
Satellite Modem
Ship’s
Gyrocompass

PC
TX

RX Interface

BUC
Power

Antenna Control Unit

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AC 100 ~ 240 V
(50~60 Hz 4A)

Modem RX

Modem Interface

Satellite Modem
(Not supplied)

Dual System
Configuration
(8W BUC)

BUC
Power

RX1

TX1

Antenna
Unit 1

BUC
Power

RX2

TX2

Antenna
Unit 2

Antenna
Control Unit 2

Antenna
Control Unit 1
Mediator
Rx

ANT1

ANT2

Modem Interface

Heading
+ -

MODEM

NMEA

Console

RS232 & RS422

ACU Interface

Ethernet

ACU1

PC Interface

ACU

RS232

USB

AC 100 ~ 240V (50~60Hz)

Satellite Modem
Ship’s
Gyrocompass

PC
TX

RX Interface

ANT1

ANT2

MODEM

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
System Package
Antenna Unit
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
Installation Kit

Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones
System Cables
Power Requirement
Tools Required for Installation

Antenna Installation
Unpacking the Wooden Crate
Antenna Dimensions
Antenna Mounting Templates
Position the Radome
Mount the Radome
RF Cable Connections
Secure the RF Cables

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System Package
The package of the Intellian v130 consists of antenna unit, ACU and installation kit
box.
Antenna unit

ACU

Installation kit box

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Unit
The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly. The
pedestal consists of a satellite antenna main dish with RF components mounted on
a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly from the
marine environment.

Antenna Unit

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ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
ACU provides power to the antenna and Block Up Converter (BUC), The digital
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in
the dark.

Antenna Control Unit

Rear panel

Front panel

The functions of the ACU are as follows:

• System startup
• Setting the satellite
• Editing satellite information
• Setting the antenna parameter
• Setting the antenna manual search
• Setting the LNB local frequency
• Setting radiation hazard or blockage zone
• Setting modem connections
• Setting GPS and Gyrocompass
• Display power status
• Performing diagnostic tests
• Backup and restore the system settings
• Set up the interface with a PC
• Supports Wi-Fi ACU operation
• Recording antenna activities and firmware upgrade through USB
• Built-in web-based remote control management
• Front panel Management Ethernet port
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Installation Kit
Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.

ACU box
Description

Q'ty

Size

Remarks

Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

43.1 x 38 x 4.4cm

Antenna Control Unit

User Manual

Mounting Tamplate

Aptus CD

Wi-Fi Antenna

USB Flash Drive

110mm

Components box
Description

Q'ty

Size

Remarks

ACU Bracket (Rack)

ACU-19inch Rack

ACU Bracket (Table)

ACU-Table

RG6 Cable

ACU to Modem

BUC Power Cable

15m

Antenna to ACU

AC Power Cord (CEE7/7)

1.5m

ACU Power

AC Power Cord (USA)

1.8m

ACU Power

PC Serial Cable

1.8m

ACU to PC

USB Cable (A-A)

1.8m

ACU to PC

Ethernet Cable (RJ45/LAN)

1.5m

ACU to PC

iDirect Interface Cable

1.5m

ACU to modem

D-sub 9 pin Male Connector

ACU

N to F Adaptor

N(Male) to F(Female) Adaptor

Hex. Bolt

M12 x 80L

Flat Washer

M12

Spring Washer

M12

Hex Nut

M12

Hex Head Wrench Bolt

M6 x 35L

Spring Washer and Flat Washer

Self-Tapping Screw

Ø4 x 16

Flat Head Screw

M4 x 12L

Rack Mount Bracket ACU

Sems Bolt

M3 x 12L

Table Mount Bracket ACU

Antenna mounting 4 Sets,
Spare 1 set

Radome (Spare Bolts)
Table Mount Bracket

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Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to ensure maximum
performance of the antenna. The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon
or satellite all around. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15º above the
center of the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from transmitting and
receiving the satellite signal.
Do not install the antenna near the radar especially on the same plane as the
microwave radar transmissions as these will overload the antenna front-end circuits.
It is recommended to position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2 m) above or below the
level of the radar and minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) away from any high power short
wave radars.
The mounting platform should be robust enough and not subject to vibration.
The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center of the
vessel. If these conditions can be only partially satisfied, find the best compromised
installation site between the various considerations.

Elevation Limit
of Obstacles

15°

Antenna Unit

Obstacle

Configure Radiation Hazard/Blockage Zones
It is important to setup the radiation hazard or blockage zones for Intellian VSAT
communication systems. The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth and
elevation sectors to create up to five zones where transmit power could endanger
personnel who are frequently in that area or blockage exists. Several indications are
providedwhen the antenna is within one of these zones.
1. “BLOCK” will be displayed on the ACU screen.
2. Tracking continues as long as the signal level is greater than the predefined
threshold value. When the signal level drops below the threshold value the
antenna will wait “Search Wait Time” parameter amount of time and re-target the
satellite last targeted. The antenna will continue to re-target the satellite until the
satellite is re-acquired and tracking can be resumed.
3. A transmit inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmission.
18

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Cables
Before installing the system cables, you need to take the following points into
consideration.
1. All cables need to be well clamped and protected from physical damage and
exposure to heat and humidity.
2. Cables with an acute bend should be avoided.
3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight
gland or swan neck tube should be used.

• RF Cable (Customer Supplied)

Due to the signal losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian
recommends the following 50-ohm coax cable types for standard system
installations. For cables that run longer than 150 meters, please consult Intellian
Technologies.

Recommended
RF Cables

Coaxial Cable
Type

Attenuation in
dB/100M

Attenuation in
dB/M

Recommended
Cable Length

LMR300

30.3

0.303

35M

LMR400

19.6

0.196

60M

LMR500

15.9

0.159

80M

LMR600

12.8

0.128

100M

LMR900

8.6

0.086

150M

LMR1200

6.5

0.065

200M

• Gyro Compass / GPS Interface Cable (Customer Supplied)

Type

Multi-conductor, Shielded

Number of wires

2 conductors for NMEA 0183,
5 conductors for NMEA 2000

• BUC Power Cable
Recommended
BUC Power Cables

Cable Length

mm2 per conductor

Up to 30 meters

1.25 mm2

Up to 50 meters

2.30 mm2

Up to 70 meters

3.00 mm2

Up to 120 meters

5.00 mm2

Power Requirement
Intellian v130 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 100240 V AC.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Tools Required for Installation

11 mm Spanner

Power Drill

19 mm Spanner

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

5 mm Allen/Hex key

Flat Head Screwdriver
(min 5mm)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Installation
Unpacking the wooden crate of v130

Step 1.
Remove the top panel and 12 pins from the hinges of the wooden crate.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Step 2.
Remove 8 tapping screws that mount the ACU box and installation kit box to the pallet.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Step 3.
Lift the pallet by using a suitable size of lifting equipment.
Using a 19mm spanner, remove 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Step 4.
Open the radome hatch.

Flat Head Screwdriver
(min 5mm)
Radome Hatch

Step 5.
Remove the ratchet strap.

* The photo with the opened radome is only for display purpose.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Step 6.
Remove the tie wrap from the pedestal. Do not turn on the antenna power if the shipping
restraints from the antenna pedestal have not been removed completely.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System
152.2 cm (59.9")

Antenna Dimensions
The method of installation and mounting of antenna may vary with vessel design
but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a
secure and effective installation. Confirm the height and diameter of the antenna
before installing it.
147.4 cm (58")

Radome Dimensions

168.9 cm (66.5")

165.2 cm (65")

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Mounting Templates
The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram
below. The radome should be positioned with the Bow marker aligned as close
as possible to the centerline of the ship. Variation from actual alignment can be
compensated with the "BOW Adjust" settings in the ACU.

24.75 cm (9.74")

BOW direction

Ø54 cm (21.3")

4-Ø13 mm(0.5") Holes

24.75 cm (9.74")

Ø54 cm (21.3")

BOW direction

Radome Bottom

Radome Hatch

Ø54 cm (21.3")

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Position the Radome
The radome should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as closely as
possible to the ship’s centerline.
Recommended size of the
support pedestal

Mounting Plate
Min. 1 cm (0.4”)
Max. 3 cm (1.2”)

Mim. 120 cm (47”)

Support Pedestal
Appr. Ø25.4 cm (10”)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Mounting the Radome
Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal.
Note: Ensure to use the Intellian supplied blots from the accessory box when you
mount the radome. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the bolt thread, and fasten it
with the tight torque of 110 N·m

Antenna Unit
M12 Hex Bolt

Deck
M12 Flat Washer

M12 Spring Washer

M12 Hex Nut
M12 Hex Nut
19 mm Spanner

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RF Cable Connections
Ensure that the switch on the power switch box is off during the installation period.
When all the cables have been installed, turn on the switch.

Shrinkage Guide

Rubber Gland

Power Switch Box

Modem Tx Cable
(from modem)

Rotary #1 Tx Cable
(from antenna)

ACU Rx Cable
(from ACU)

Rotary #2 Rx Cable
(from antenna)

BUC Power Cable
(from ACU)

On/Off Switch
Antenna Power Cable
(from antenna)

BUC Power Cable
(from antenna)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

NOTE: Tightening torque

Connector Type

Tightening Torque

F Type

1.0 N-m

SMA

0.6 N-m

N Type

1.5 N-m

Secure the RF Cables
Using tie wraps supplied with radome, secure the RF cables connected to the
power switch box. Reinstall the hatch to the radome after the cable connection is
established.

INSTALLING THE ACU
Mounting the ACU
19” Rack Mount Type
Table Mount Type
ACU Dimensions
Selection of ACU Installation Site

Ship Gyrocompass Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyrocompass
Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyrocompass
ACU Connector Guide

PC to ACU Communication Setup
Wi-Fi Connection

INSTALLING THE ACU

Mounting the ACU
Intellian supplies two types of mounting methods (a) 19” Rack Mount Type and (b)
Table Mount Type to mount your ACU.
19" Rack Mount Type

19” Rack Mount Type
- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied rack mounting brackets which
allow for a side 19” rack mounting configuration.
- Using the self tapping screws 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 rear of the ACU.

Table Mount Type

Table Mount Type
- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied table mounting brackets
which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration.
- Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides
of the ACU.
- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.
- Using a pencil to mark the 4 hole positions (2 each side), and use the appropriate
drill bit to mount the unit.
- Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.

WARNING: Ensure that the cables connected to the ACU are long enough to prevent
damage when the ACU is pulled out from the rack.

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ACU Dimensions

Dimension of ACU
47.4 cm (18.6")
45.4 cm (17.8")

46.6 cm (18.4")
48.5 cm (19.1")

Selection of ACU Installation Site
The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is:
• Dry, cool, and ventilated.
• The front panel should be easy accessible to user.

38 cm (15")

20 cm (7.9")

3.2 cm (1.3")

13 cm (5.1")

43.1 cm (17")

4.4 cm (1.7")

INSTALLING THE ACU

Ship Gyrocompass Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyrocompass
The ship’s gyrocompass provides true heading input to the antenna which easily
allows the antenna to target and acquire the desired satellite. Therefore, Intellian
always recommend to connect a ship’s gyrocompass to the antenna through the
gyrocompass interface on the ACU. If the ship’s gyrocompass output is other than
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000, a purchase of an NMEA converter is required.
• NMEA 0183 Gyrocompass Interface Cable (Customer supplied)
• Connector Type: 2 conductors for NMEA 0183, 5 conductors for NMEA 2000
• NMEA heading sentence: xx HDT (4800 Baud, 8, N,1) If there is no HDT
sentence then use HDM sentence instead.
• NMEA 2000 heading PGN Number = 127250 (Vessel Heading)

Ship’s Gyrocompass
Connection

Strip the cable for 5 mm (0.2")
Do not solder the cable

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Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyro
For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difficult to be
connected, the Intellian Gyro-Free satellite search function will be automatically
enabled to allow the antenna to lock onto the desired satellite without requiring an
external heading input.
The table below provides an example of the gyro-free satellite search algorithm.
The Search 1 or Search 3 satellite search pattern will be triggered according to the
existence of heading input and the setting of the heading device.
Search 1: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth
angle in CCW (Counter Clockwise) direction until the antenna receives
the lock signal from the modem or the DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
Search 3: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle
directly to the position calculated using the ship’s heading input and lock
onto the satellite.
Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data

No Device

NMEA/
NMEA 2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

Quick Setup Procedure
• Set the satellite with DVB transponder as the target satellite.
• Set “No Device” to the heading device.
• The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle in CCW
direction and lock onto the satellite signal until the antenna receives a lock signal
from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded.
• Set the heading device as NMEA/NMEA 2000
• Enter “Manual search” menu and press “Function” key to save the current settings.
Intellian ACU will automatically calculate and save the Bow offset.
• Upload the real TARGET satellite pre-configured from the library.

INSTALLING THE ACU

ACU Connector Guide
• Console Port
5

4
9

3
8

2
7

ACU Console Port
D-Sub 9 pin Female
Pin

2
6

3
7

4
8

5
9

D-Sub 9 pin Male connector
Supplied Component

Signal

GND

GPS OUT -

GPS OUT +

MODEM_SIGNAL_IN

MODEM_LOCK

MODEM_CTRL2

MODEM_CTRL1 (TX MUTE)

GPS IN -

GPS IN +

NOTE: NMEA GPS IN/OUT Sentence: GPGLL (4800 Baud, 8, N, 1)

• RS232/422 Connector (Modem & BUC Interface)
5

4
9

3
8

2
7

24
69

33
78

42
87

D-Sub 9 pin RS232
Connector
Pin
1

Signal
-

2
6

3
7

4
8

5
9

D-Sub 9 pin connector
Supplied Component

Signal

Signal
-

Signal

RXD

RXD +

RXD -

TXD

TXD +

TXD -

GND

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• NMEA 2000 Connector

Pins

Connector Threads

5
3

Sockets

Connector Threads

Male Connector

Female Connector

Signal

Shield

NET-S, (power supply positive, +V)

NET-C, (power supply common, -V)

NET-H, (CAN-H)

NET-L, (CAN-L)

INSTALLING THE ACU

PC to ACU Communication Setup
You can establish data communication between a PC and the ACU using one
of the following methods.
TCP/IP Connection
Connection through Front Panel Management Port
This method is most recommended. The network is automatically configured by
DHCP without the need of additional PC IP configuration.
Management
Ethernet Port

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to the Management port
on the front of the ACU.
2. Network connection is established.
3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.
• 192.168.2.1 (Default)

Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port
This method requires separate IP configuration on a PC.
Ethernet Port

1.
2.
3.
4.
•
•
•
5.
•

Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to an available LAN port
of a Switch/Hub.
Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings
and right-click on the Local Area Connection then click Properties
Select TCP/IPv4, then click Properties.
Change the network settings on a PC;
IP: 192.168. 0.222 (Secondary: 10.10.1.2)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)
Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.
Default: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)

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Serial/USB Connection
Serial Connection

Connection through Serial Port
1. Connect a 9-pin Serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the
ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC.
2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter.

USB Connection

Connection through USB Port
There are two USB(USB-to-Serial) ports are available on the ACU. One is on the
front and the other is on the rear.
1. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on your PC to the USB port
on the ACU.

INSTALLING THE ACU

Wi-Fi Connection
Setup Wi-Fi Connection
• Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi
• Setting up the PC (AP Mode) in order to access Wi-Fi
• Aptus Web Confirmation

Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi

1. Turning on the Wi-Fi switch
Turn on the switch on the back of the ACU, and 30 seconds after enabling the
power supply, confirm if a red light appears on the switch.

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Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi
1. Setting up my computer’s wireless IP address
- Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings >
Right click on the “Local Area Connection ”> Click Properties
After selecting TCP/IPv4, click on the properties menu, then select "Obtain an IP
address automatically."

2. To manually change the network settings, click on "Use the following
IP address" and use the settings listed below.
Case #1
If iARM Module’s IP is known
The iARM module’s default IP is 192.168.1.223
PC IP : 192.168.1.222
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 192.168.1.223
Case #2
iARM Module’s IP is unknown
The iARM module’s secondary IP is 10.10.10.1
PC IP : 10.10.10.2
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 10.10.10.1
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INSTALLING THE ACU

3. Connect Wi-Fi in AP mode.
After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on intellian-VSAT
(Default).
4. Enter the Network Security Key.
Key: intellian1234 (Default)

5. You can confirm the logo and version data by accessing http://192.168.1.223

Aptus Web v X.XX
v130

Login by entering the ID / Password listed below.
Username: intellian (Default)
Password: 12345678 (Default)
6. When you login, make sure that all the data within every page is being displayed
correctly.
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OPERATING THE ACU
Introduction
Normal Mode
Setup Mode
Installation Settings
Antenna Settings
Manual Search
Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle
Search Parameters
Setup Antenna Parameters
Setup Block Zone
Antenna Diagnostic Test

Satellite Settings
Load Satellite
Edit Satellite Information
Add Satellite Information
Check NID

System Settings
Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency
Set Location
Set Modem Port
System Management

OPERATING THE ACU

Introduction
This section of the handbook describes how to set up your system after installation
using the ACU.

Arrow Keys

ACU Soft Keys

Status VFD

PC : PC Cable (USB)
DN : Firmware upgrade or
Log data download (USB)
Management Ethernet port

Soft Key Functions

BACK

FUNCTION

Number Keys

Power

Soft key

Function

Enter SETUP mode

BACK

In SETUP mode: returns to the previous menu / option or save
the adjusted settings.
In normal mode: returns to the first page of the antenna's current
status.

FUNCTION

Save the adjusted settings.

ARROW KEYS

Select from the alternative options to increse or decrese the
selected character to the desired value.

Enter the next step / menu

NUMBER KEYS

Input the numbers

WARNING: Please ensure that your Intellian system is ALWAYS powered ON upon
leaving the dock. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damaging mechanical
parts in the antenna and/or possibly void your warranty. Intellian strongly recommends
to restrain the antenna pedestal properly while underway when power is removed from
the antenna. The normal operating condition is to remain powered up at all times.
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v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Normal Mode
Startup
With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following
sequence.

Start up

INTELLIAN TECHNOLOGIES INC.

1. The data communication is being established between the antenna and the ACU.
Initialize antenna info

INITIALIZE - ANTENNA INFO
INTELLIAN V130
2. The ACU receives antenna information.

Initialize elevation &
cross level angle

INITIALIZE - EL POSITION
INTELLIAN V130
3. The elevation angle and cross level angle are initialized.

Initialize azimuth angle

INITIALIZE - AZIMUTH POSITION
INTELLIAN V130
4. The azimuth angle is initialized.

Initialize target satellite
position

INITIALIZE - SAT POSITION
INTELLIAN V130
5. The antenna returns to the target satellite position.

Search status

SEARCH1

138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301 VL

AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3

SK: -72.0

6. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.
Tracking status

TRACKING 138.0E TELST_18 SIG:501 VL
AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3 SK: -72.0 Fn
7. The antenna has locked onto the satellite.

OPERATING THE ACU

Monitoring Antenna Current Status
When the ACU power is on, it displays the status of the antenna. The current status
of the antenna is displayed as shown below.

Current search status

SEARCH1

138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301 VL

AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3

SK: -72.0

1. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.
Current tracking status

TRACKING 138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301 VL
AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3 SK: -72.0 Fn
2. The antenna has locked onto the target satellite.
Current IF signal level (SIG/AGC) is displayed. SIG will be displayed when NBD (Narrow band
detection) mode for TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used and AGC will be displayed
when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
The symbol “•” will be only displayed when the satellite signal is strong enough to locked
onto. [VL] indicates the LNB's local frequency corresponding to 13V is in use for the signal
reception.
VL: 13V + 0 kHz, HL: 18V + 0 kHz, VH: 13V + 22 kHz, HH: 18V + 22 kHz

True azimuth [292.7] position of the antenna is the sum of ships heading 090.0 [HDG] and
antenna relative [202.7].

NOTE: However, if the "GYRO TYPE" is set to "NONE" or "NMEA" but without
receiving a proper input signal, "---.-" will be displayed at "True Azimuth"

Save current satellite info

SAVE CURRENT SAT INFO ?
YES

3. Press FUNCTION key to save current satellite information or abort and return to the main
display. "Fn" will be displayed only if the antenna is in tracking mode.

TRACKING 138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301 VL
AZ:---.-( 202.7) EL: 48.3 SK: -72.0 Fn
4. Press RIGHT arrow key to display NBD, GPS and ship's heading information.

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Tracking & Heading
information

NBD

F:1247000

004.53E

52.22N

BW:1000

SIG:301

HDG:090.0

L:10000 Fn

5. NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information are shown.
- NBD (Narrow Band Detection) IF tracking frequency: 1247000 kHz
- Detected Band Width: 1000 kHz
- SIG (Signal Level ): 301 (When NBD mode for tracking signal is chosen)
- W (West)/E (East) Longitude: 4.53º E
- N (North)/S (South) Latitude: 52.22º N
- HDG (Ship’s Heading): 90º
- LNB local oscillator (LO) frequency: 10000 MHz
Power status

[PWR] ANT: 26.4V
ACU: 27.1V

LNB: 13V + 0KHZ
[POL] TX:V

RX:H

6. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the current operation voltage for antenna, ACU and
LNB. POL indicates the TX polarity (VERTICAL) and RX polarity (HORIZONTAL).
Antenna & ACU
versions

V1-131-AFW

ANT. SERIAL

1.00/1.00

VP-T506

ACU SERIAL

1.00

7. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the below information.
- Antenna part number, antenna serial number and PCU firmware version.
- ACU part number, ACU serial number, and ACU firmware version.
Press BACK Key to return to the first page of the antenna current status.
Select
USB
functions

[USB FUNCTION]

SELECT USB FUNCTION
UPGRADE FIRMWARE

8.Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the USB FUNCTION*
This menu will be displayed automatically if a USB flash drive is plugged into the USB port
located in the front panel of the ACU.
USB FUNCTION*

• UPGRADE FIRMWARE: upgrade the system by using the firmware files
(files format: *.FWP) from the specified folder in the USB flash drive.

• COPY LOG DATA: Copy the up-to-date log data from the system to the USB flash drive.

OPERATING THE ACU

USB

Upgrade
the system

UPGRADE ?
YES

9. Touch OK key to upgrade firmware.
Refer to the error messages below if any errors occur.
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
- FIRMWARE FILE NOT FOUND: the system cannot find the FWP file.
- INVALID FIRMWARE: the file is not in a recognizable FWP format.
- MORE THAN 1 FILE EXIST: there is more than 1 firmware file that exists from the
specified folder in the USB flash drive.
- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB flash drive is not connected.
COPY LOG DATA
- COPY LOG DATA TO USB [30%]: display the copy progress in percentages.
- NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN USB: USB occupies no memory space.
- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB flash drive is not connected.
Real-time
diagnostic
result

[DIAGNOSTIC]
CODE109

SENSOR BOX
RESULTS : FAILED

10. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the real-time diagnostic result.
The real-time diagnostic code will be displayed automatically if there is any error found
during the system operation. However, this page will not be displayed if there is no error
message.
Erase
Error message

ERASE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR LOG ?
YES

11. Press FUNCTION key to erase diagnostic error message.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Setup Mode
Enter the SETUP mode simply follow the instructions below.

Searching / Tracking mode

TRACKING 138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301

AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3 SK: -72.0 Fn
1. While the antenna is in SEARCHING / TRACKING mode, press MODE key to enter SETUP
mode. * indicates the key pad lock function is on (Refer to KEY LOCK menu to setup the key
pad lock function). When key pad lock function is activated press MODE key or when “Fn”
menu is activated press FUNCTION key the ENTER PASSWORD menu will be displayed.
Enter password

ENTER PASSWORD
- - - 2. If the key pad lock function is on, enter the password before accessing to the SETUP
mode. If the key pad lock function is off, access to the SETUP mode directly as Step 3.

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

3. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode or
press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the
main display.
Exit setup mode

EXIT SETUP MODE ?
YES

4. While the antenna is in SETUP mode, press FUNCTION key as shortcut key to exit SETUP
mode.

OPERATING THE ACU

Installation Settings
During the first time installation, it is required to setup the installation settings.

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode
Installation
menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press arrow keys to move cursor to INSTALLATION menu and press OK key to enter it.
Select satellite

SELECT SATELLITE
[1] TELST_18 138.00E
3. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to track and press OK
key to load the selected satellite.

Latitude & Longitude

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

37.00N

126.53E

4. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys
to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Gyro type

GYRO TYPE
NMEA

BOW OFFSET
000

5. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* & BOW OFFFSET.
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which Gyro Type is selected and the
existence of the gyro input. Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly.If the ship's
gyrocompass output is other than NMEA0183 and NMEA2000, a separate purchase of an
NMEA converter is required.
A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyro input does not exist and the gyro
type is selected other than GROUND TEST.
The BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s
bow (Range: 0 – 360°).
NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated. In this case, the
antenna will need to retarget the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.

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Gyro search mode

Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data

No
Device

NMEA/
NMEA2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

GYRO TYPE*
NO DEVICE
NMEA / NMEA 2000
GROUND TEST
Modem Type & LNB Local

MODEM TYPE
IDIRECT-I/O

13V + 0kHz
10000MHz

6. Set MODEM TYPE* and LNB LOCAL.
MODEM TYPE is to select a proper data communication port on the ACU to interface with
the satellite modem.
MODEM TYPE*
USER SETTING
IDIRECT-I/O
IDIRECT-AMIP
COMTECH-I/O

COMTECH-ROSS
HUGHES
SATLINK-SEIRAL
ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
GILAT-SE-II

18V + 0kHZ

13V+22kHz

10750MHz

11300MHz

18V +22kHz
11300MHz
7. Set the LNB local oscillator frequency for each voltage power. (13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz,
13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or press NUMBER keys
to set the desired value directly.

OPERATING THE ACU

Load

LOAD ?
YES

8. Press BACK key to load the current setting or abort and return to the main display.
Loading settings

LOADING ...
DO NOT TURN OFF !
9. Setting is being loaded to the system.
The ACU will restart the system automatically after uploading the setting.
DO NOT TURN OFF ACU POWER while the data is being uploaded.

Tracking status

TRACKING 138.0E TELST_18 SIG:301

AZ:292.7( 202.7) EL: 48.3 SK: -72.0 Fn
10. Antenna has locked onto the target satellite.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Antenna Settings
Manual Search
Search the desired satellite manually.

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
Manual search menu

+MANUAL SEARCH

+SET POL ANGLE

+SEARCH PARAM

+SET PARAMETERS

3. Press OK key to enter MANUAL SEARCH menu.
Antenna movement

STEP SIZE

AZIMUTH
231.7

# 00.2 #

ELEVATION
48.3

AGC
301 Fn

4. Current IF tracking signal level (AGC) / (SIG) is displayed to assist you in manually peaking
AZIMUTH (0°-360°) and ELEVATION (0°-90°) angle for best signal level.
Press NUMBER key to change the STEP SIZE (Range: 0.1~99.9). Press LEFT and RIGHT
arrow keys to increase or decrease the azimuth angles. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to
increase or decrease the elevation angles.
Press FUNCTION key to save current settings or abort and return to the main display.
Save

SAVE CURRENT SAT INFO?
YES

5. If the current settings are able to locate the satellite, press FUNCTION key to save “current
satellite information”. This will help to reduce the satellite acquisition time after restarting
the system. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press the OK key to save the
settings.
NOTE: If the gyro type is not ground test or the gyro is not connected to the ACU, the information cannot
be saved.

OPERATING THE ACU

Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
Set pol angle menu

+MANUAL SEARCH

+SET POL ANGLE

+SEARCH PARAM

+SET PARAMETERS

3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET POL ANGLE menu and press OK key to
enter it.
LNB pol angle type

SELECT LNB

P O L . A N G L E ME N U

CALIBRATION
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the LNB pol angle menu and press OK key to
run the selected operation'CALIBRATION', 'MANUAL ADJUST' or 'RESET MECHANICAL
OFFSET'.Select MANUAL ADJUST to control LNB pol angle manually. If the control board,
LNB pol potentiometer or belt is replaced, select CALIBRATION to calibrate LNB pol angle.
LNB pol angle Signal

LNB

POL ANGLE

SIGNAL: 180

20.1
5. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the LNB pol angle manually and
the correspondent SIGNAL level will be displayed next to it. Press BACK key to return to the
main display.
NOTE: LNB POL ANGLE menu will be displayed only if MANUAL ADJUST is selected.

Mechanical Skew
Offset

S E L E C T L NB P O L . A N G L E M E N U
RESET

MECHANICAL OFFSET

6. Press OK keys to reset the mechanical skew offset.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Search Parameters

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
Manual search menu

+MANUAL SEARCH

+ SET POL ANGLE

+SEARCH PARAM

+SET PARAMETERS

3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to SEARCH PARAM menu and press OK key to enter it.
Search param

SEARCH WAIT TIME
030

INCREMENT STEP
0.50

4. Set SEARCH WAIT TIME and INCREMENT STEP.
Set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after the signal level drops below
the predefined threshold value (Range : 1 - 120 sec) and set increment step size
(Range : 0.01 – 5.00 sec)
Search 1 range

SEARCH1 AZ
400

Search 3 range

SEARCH3 AZ
003

SEARCH1 EL
06
SEARCH3 EL
04

4. Set SEARCH 1 and 3 AZ (Azimuth) range and EL (Elevation) range. SEARCH 2 is reserved
for future use.
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which GYRO TYPE is selected and the
existence of the gyro input.
Search 1: a search pattern 1 will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does
not exist / is failed. The antenna will go to the relative azimuth position 0º at the calculated
elevation and search in the azimuth CCW direction and search up +0.5º & down -0.5º with a
total 6º(±3º) in elevation. The search cycle will repeat until the antenna receives the lock signal
from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
If the desired signal is found and above the predefined detect level, the ACU will enter to
Search 3. However, the antenna will not initiate Search 3 pattern but go into TRACKING
mode immediately if the desired signal is above the predefined tracking threshold level. If the
detected signal is below the predefined tracking threshold level, the search 1 will repeat and
start 3º away from the current position.
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OPERATING THE ACU

Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern

3°
2°
1°

Target Satellite EL Position

0°
-1°
-2°
-3°
1

25
30
Revolution (AZ direction)

Search 1 antenna motion

Target EL Angle
Turn 1

Target EL Angle + 0.5°
Turn 2

Target EL Angle - 0.5°
Turn 3

Search 3: a search pattern 3 will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG falls
below the current tracking level threshold value. If the desired signal is found and
above the predefined tracking level, the ACU will terminate Search 3 and go into
TRACKING mode. A search pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG
falls below the current threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been
lost). Search is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate movements
in azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) as forming expanding square indicated as below
diagram.

Search 3 pattern
Azimuth (AZ) Range

0.5˚

Elevation
(EL) Range

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Setup Antenna Parameters
These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly.
Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
Set parameters menu

+MANUAL SEARCH

+ SET POL ANGLE

+SEARCH PARAM

+SET PARAMETERS

3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to SET PARAMETERS menu and press OK key to enter it.
Password

ENTER PASSWORD
- - - 4. Press 4 digit password to enter SET PARAMETERS menu (1590).
Setup parameters is only required after installation or repairs of your antenna system.
These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician.
Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable.

Set detect & tracking DVB

DETECT DVB
040

TRACKING DVB
020

5. Set DETECT DVB and TRACKING DVB when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen
to be used (Range: 1-200).
DETECT DVB is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING DVB is to set the
satellite signal tracking level.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set detect & tracking NBD

DETECT NBD

TRACKING NBD

040

020

6. Set DETECT NBD and TRACKING NBD when NBD (Narrow band detection) mode of
TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used (Range: 1-200).
DETECT NBD is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING NBD is to set the
satellite signal tracking level.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.

Detect & tracking level
Peak Level

Tracking Level
TRACKING DVB/NDB
Detect Level
DETECT DVB/NDB
Noise Level

BOW & EL adjust

BOW OFFSET
000

EL.ADJUST
+0.0

7. Set BOW OFFSET and EL. ADJUST
BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s bow
(Range: 0 – 360°) and EL. ADJUST is to offset the angle difference between the mechanical
elevation angle and actual elevation angle (Range: ± 5°).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press the BACK key again to
save or abort and return to the main display.

v130 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Select operation process

OPERATION
SAVE
8. Set OPERATION.
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select OPERATION items.
OPERATION*
SAVE
IDLE ON / OFF
REBOOT
SAVE: save and execute the current settings.
The antenna is balanced at factory. However, after disassembly for shipping, maintenance or
parts replacements, antenna balance adjustment may be required. The elevation and crosslevel motors have a brake mechanism integrated into them, therefore, antenna power and
IDLE MODE must be ON to release the motor brakes. Balancing is achieved by adding or
removing weight blocks at strategic locations to keep the antenna balanced.
IDLE MODE: Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to turn ON/ OFF IDLE MODE.
The motor brakes will be released while the IDLE MODE is ON. The antenna will restart
automatically if IDLE MODE is re-set from ON to OFF or BACK key is pressed to exit SETUP
mode.
REBOOT ANTENNA: The antenna will restart automatically if REBOOT ANTENNA is ON.

OPERATING THE ACU

Setup Block Zone
Up to 5 block or radiation hazard zones can be programmed with relative azimuth
and elevation sectors.
Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu
Block zone menu

+BLOCK ZONE

+DIAGNOSIS

3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to BLOCK ZONE menu and press OK key to enter
it. Up to 5 block zones is allowed to be programmed.
Block zone 1

ZONE 1 BLOCK
ON

Block zone range

AZ.1 START
000

AZ.1 END
000

EL.1 LIMIT
90

4. Set ZONE 1 BLOCK
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select “ON” to setup the block zone for ZONE 1.
Press OK key to use ZONE 1 BLOCK and set zone 1 block range.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press the BACK key again to
save or abort and return to the main display.
Set the AZ.1 START, AZ.1 END and EL.1 LIMIT while ZONE 1 BLOCK is ON.
This is the clockwise of the two points. AZ.1 START is where the relative azimuth starts
and AZ.1 END is where the relative azimuth ends (Range: 0- 360°). EL.1 Limit is where the
elevation starts (Range 0- 90°).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character.
Or Press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Press BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and press BACK key again to save
or abort and return to the main display.

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Block zone 2

ZONE 2 BLOCK
OFF
5. ZONE 2 to ZONE 5 BLOCK setting is same as ZONE 1 BLOCK.
Press OK key to set ZONE 2 BLOCK and set next parameter.

Save

SAVE ?
YES

6. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Antenna Diagnostic Test
Refer to the diagnosis codes for the test results.

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Antenna menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.
Diagnosis menu

+BLOCK ZONE

+DIAGNOSTIC

3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to DIAGNOSIS menu and press OK key to enter it.
Full diagnostic test

DIAGNOSTIC

COMMUNICATION

FULL TEST

READY

4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test
and press OK key to execute the selected diagnostic test.
Menus for DIAGNOSIS are FULL TEST and CODE 101 ~ CODE 116.
Full diagnostic
test result

DIAGNOSTIC

FULL TESTING
-

FULL TEST

5. A full diagnostic is successfully completed.
Single diagnostic
test result

DIAGNOSTIC

COMMUNICATION

CODE 101

RESULT : PASSED

6. A single diagnostic test is successfully completed.

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Diagnosis Code:
CODE 101: The data communication between the antenna and the ACU is tested.
CODE 102: The azimuth motor is tested.
CODE 103: The elevation motor is tested.
CODE 104: The cross-level motor is tested.
CODE 105: The azimuth encoder is tested.
CODE 106: The cross-level encoder is tested.
CODE 107: The rate sensor is tested.
CODE 108: The tilt sensor is tested.
CODE 109: The sensor box motor is tested.
CODE 110: The LNB/NBD is tested.
CODE 111: The LNB pol motor is tested.
CODE 112: The sub-reflector is tested. (Skip for v-Series communication products)
CODE 113: The antenna power is tested.
CODE 114: The ACU power is tested.
CODE 115: The receiver power is tested.

(Skip for v-Series communication products)
CODE 116: The home sensor is tested.
An example of test result: •2•••••••••-••-•

•: test is passed
2: test is failed (CODE102)
–: test is skipped (TVRO products only)
?: test is in process

OPERATING THE ACU

Satellite Settings
Load Satellite

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Satellite menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
Load sat menu

+LOAD SAT.

+EDIT SAT.

+ADD SAT.

+CHECK NID

3. Press OK key to enter LOAD SAT. menu.
Load satellite

LOAD SATELLITE
[1] TELST_18 138.00E
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select satellite that you wish to track.
Press OK key to load the selected satellite.

Load

LOAD ?
YES

5. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to load the selected
satellite and execute the current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO
and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.

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Edit Satellite Information

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Satellite menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
Edit sat menu

+LOAD SAT.

+EDIT SAT.

+ADD SAT.

+CHECK NID

3. Press RIGHT arrow key and OK key to enter EDIT SAT. menu.
Edit satellite

EDIT SATELLITE
[1] TELST_18 138.00E
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to edit and press OK
key to edit the selected satellite.

Edit longitude & name

LONGITUDE
138.0E

EDIT NAME
TELST_18

5. Edit satellite orbit position, LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.

OPERATING THE ACU

DVB verifiy method

DVB VERIFY

SKEW OFFSET

DVB DECODE

+0.0

6. Edit satellite DVB VERIFY* method and SKEW OFFSET.
DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is
chosen to be used. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and press OK
key to set the parameter.
DVB VERIFY*
AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking.
DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking.
DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking.
DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking.
Set LNB local frequency

SELECT LOCAL

TRACKING SIGNAL

11300MHz

NBD

7. Set SELECT LOCAL* frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
SELECT LOCAL*
The selectable LNB frequencies
are depended on the installed LNB
type.
Set polarity

TRACKING SIGNAL*
NBD
DVB

RX POL

TX POL

VERT.

HORI.

8. Set RX POL and TX POL
To select the polarity for both RX (receive ) and TX (transmit ).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL.
Press OK key to set the parameter.

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Set DVB tracking
frequency

DVB FREQ.
11747MHz

SYMBOL

NID

21300KSps

0X00AD

9. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL
is chosen to be used.
45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000
to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
Set NBD tracking
frequency

NBD FREQ.

BANDWIDTH

1070.000MHz

01.000MHz

10. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow Band Detection) mode of
TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.
Save

SAVE ?
YES

11. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Add Satellite Information

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Satellite menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and press OK key to enter it.
Add sat menu

+LOAD SAT.

+EDIT SAT.

+ADD SAT.

+CHECK NID

3. Press DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter ADD SAT. menu.
Set longitude & name

LONGITUDE
000.00E

EDIT NAME
SAT.00

4. Set satellite LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.
DVB verify method

DVB VERIFY
DVB DECODE

SKEW OFFSET
+00.0

5. Edit the satellite DVB VERIFY* and SKEW OFFSET.
DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is
chosen to be used. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and press OK
key to set the parameter.
DVB VERIFY*
AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking.
DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking.
DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking.
DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking.

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Set LNB local frequency

SELECT LOCAL

TRACKING SIGNAL

10000MHz

NBD

6. SELECT LOCAL* to set LNB local oscillator frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Press OK key to set the parameter.
SELECT LOCAL*
The selectable LNB frequencies
are depended on the installed LNB
type.

TRACKING SIGNAL*
NBD
DVB

RX POL
Set polarity

TX POL

VERT.

HORI.

7. Set RX POL and TX POL
To select the polarity for both RX (receive ) and TX (transmit ) pol.
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL.
Press OK key to set the parameter.

DVB FREQ.
Set DVB tracking
frequency

00000MHz

SYMBOL
00000KSps

NID
0X0000

8. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING
SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000
to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit).
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press OK key to set the parameter.

Sat NBD tracking
frequency

NBD FREQ.

BANDWIDTH

0000.000MHz

01.000MHz

9. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and detection BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow band detection)
mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Press OK key to set the parameter.

OPERATING THE ACU

Save

SAVE ?
YES

10. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save and execute the
current settings. Or press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort
and return to the main display.

Check NID

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
Satellite menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE menu and press OK key to enter it.
Check NID menu

+LOAD SAT.

+EDIT SAT.

+ADD SAT.

+CHECK NID

3. Press DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter CHECK NID menu.
NID verification

[CHECK NID]
PRESS OK

F:12490 S:27490 0X00AD
RECEIVED

NID[0X0000]

4. CHECK NID is to verify the NID (Network ID) of the current tracking transponder.
Press OK key to verify the NID [0 x 0000] only when “ PRESS OK” function is activated.
“PRESS OK” function will only be activated when DVB Lock signal is confirmed by the
antenna. However, “NO LOCK” message will be displayed if DVB Lock signal can’t be
confirmed.

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System Settings
Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
System menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and press OK key to enter it.
Set local frequency menu

+SET LOCAL

+SET LOCATION

+MODEM PORT

+MANAGEMENT

3. Press OK key to enter SET LOCAL menu to set the LNB local frequency.
LNB info

13V + 0kHz

18V + 0kHz

10000MHz

11300MHz

13V + 22kHz

18V + 22kHz
09750MHz

10750MHz

4. Set LNB local oscillator frequency for each correspondent voltage power.
(13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz, 13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)
Press BACK key and press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to select the parameter you wish to
edit. Press OK key to edit parameter. Or press BACK key again to return to the main display.

Save

SAVE ?
YES

5. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set Location

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
System menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and press OK key to enter it.
Set location menu

+SET LOCAL

+SET LOCATION

+MODEM PORT

+MANAGEMENT

3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET LOCATION and press OK key to enter it.
Gyro type and
Baud rate

GYRO TYPE

BAUD RATE
4800

NMEA

4. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* and BAUD RATE
A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which GYRO TYPE is selected and the
existence of the gyro input. Set the BAUD RATE as 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 according
to your device.
A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyro input does not exist and the gyro
type is selected other than GROUND TEST.
NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated. In this case, the
antenna will need to re target the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.

Gyro search type

Setting of Heading Device
Existence of Heading Data

No Device

NMEA /
NMEA2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

GYRO TYPE*
NO DEVICE
NMEA
NMEA2000
GROUND TEST

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Latitude & longitude

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

37.00N

126.50E

5. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE
Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected).
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.
Or press NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly.
Press the OK key to set the parameter.
Heading

HEADING
090.0
6. Entry of ship’s heading is not required when your system is connected to a NMEA(0813)
or NMEA2000.
Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set correctly. If the ship's gyrocompass output is
other than NMEA0183 and NMEA2000, a purchase of an NMEA converter is required.

Save

SAVE ?
YES

7. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set Modem Port

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
System menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
Modem port menu

+SET LOCAL

+SET LOCATION

+MODEM PORT

+MANAGEMENT

3. Press DOWN arrow keys to move cursor to COM. PORT menu and press OK key to enter
it.
Set Mediator &
modem type

USE MEDIATOR
YES

MODEM TYPE
I D I R E C T - I /O

4. USE MEDIATOR is to enable the usage of MEDIATOR if the antenna is connected to the
Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator.
NOTE: USE MEDIATOR must be disabled if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the ACU. Improper
setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s modem interface working incorrectly.

MODEM TYPE* is to select a proper data communication port and protocol on the ACU to
interface with the satellite modem. The settings related to the modem interface will be set
automatically once the modem type is selected. Select "USER SETTING" if a desired modem
type is not available in the option.
The options on the next page will be displayed and required to be set if "USER SETTING" is
selected.
MODEM TYPE*
• USER SETTING
• IDIRECT-I/O
• IDIRECT-AMIP
• COMTECH-I/O
• COMTECH-ROSS
• HUGHES
• SATLINK-SERIAL
• SATLINK-VACP
• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
• GILAT-SE-II

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Set modem protocol

MODEM PORT
ETHERNET

PROTOCOL
I/O CONSOLE

5. MODEM PORT* is to select a proper data communication port on the ACU to interface
with the modem.
PROTOCOL* is to select a proper communication protocol on the ACU to
interface with the modem.
MODEM PORT*
ETHERNET
RS422
RS232
PROTOCOL*
I/O CONSOLE: is a protocol for interchanging of information (GPS Out, TX mute, and
modem lock) between the ACU (through Console port) and a modem.
OPEN AMIP: is an ASCII based protocol developed by iDirect for interchanging of
information between the ACU and a modem. OpenAMIP is not intended for any purpose
except to allow the ACU and a modem to perform synchronized automatic beam
switching (ABS).
SERIAL GPS: is a protocol for sending GPS Out information from the ACU (through
RS232/422 port) to a modem.
ROSS: ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol is developed by Comtech
EF Data Cooperation to offer common management interface for Comtech EF Data's
Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server (ROSS) and ACU.
VACP: is the interface between the SatLink mobile VSAT IDU and the Intellian antenna
controllers for Intellian mobile antennas.
ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP: is the interface using extended OpenAmip including the console
port (modem lock) between the electrikom ROAM-PC and the Intellian controller.
GILAT-SE-II: is a protocol that generates between the Gilat SkyEdge modem and the
Intellian antenna controllers two-channel interfacing based on the NMEA 0183 data
protocol. The interfacing occurs via RS232 serial port at 9600-N-8-1 baud.
Use TX mute

GPS OUT SENTENCE
GPGLL

USE TX MUTE
YES

6. GPS OUT SENTENCE* is to select the GPS OUT SENTENCE type USE TX MUTE is
to select whether or not to USE TX MUTE function from the satellite modem. A transmit
inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmit via a voltage whenever the
antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees from the peak satellite position.
GPS OUT SENTENCE*
GPGLL
GPGGA
SIMPLE GPGGA
76

OPERATING THE ACU

Use EXT.LOCK

USE EXT.LOCK

EXT. LOCK ACTIVE

YES

LOW

6. USE EXT. LOCK is to select whether or not to use external lock signal from the satellite
modem. USE EXT. LOCK item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.
EXT. LOCK ACTIVE is referred that modem lock output from the modem provides a logic input
through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW). current to the ACU to identify when it is on the correct
satellite. EXT. LOCK ACTIVE item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.

TX mute activation

TX MUTE ACTIVE
LOW
7. TX MUTE ACTIVE is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to disable/mute the modem
transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current whenever the antenna is blocked,
searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5º from peak satellite position. TX MUTE ACTIVE item will only be
activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.

Save

SAVE ?
YES

8. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to save current settings.
Or move cursor to NO and press OK key to abort and return to the main display.

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System Management

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
System menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
Backup and restore
menu

+SET LOCAL

+SET LOCATION

+MODEM PORT

+MANAGEMENT

3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to MANAGEMENT menu and press OK key to enter it.

Select process type

SELECT PROCESS TYPE
BACKUP USER DATA
4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to SELECT PROCESS TYPE*
Press OK key to set the parameter and the processing message will be displayed.
SELECT PROCESS TYPE*
BACKUP USER DATA: To backup the antenna settings set by user to the ACU.
RESTORE USER DATA: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data stored
from the ACU.
DEFAULT ACU-REMOTE P/W: To change the web server module's password to default.

Processing

UPGRADE FROM USB: To upgrade the system by using firmware files (FWP)
from a specified folder in a USB flash drive.
COPY LOG TO USB: to copy the antenna log data from the system to a USB flash drive.
BACKUP TO USB: To backup the antenna settings set by user to a USB flash drive.
RESTORE FROM USB: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data from a
USB flash drive.
UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE: To upgrade the system using firmware files (FWP) from a
specified folder in a USB flash drive.

NOTE: UPGRADE FROM USB, COPY LOG TO USB, BACKUP TO USB, RESTORE
FROM USB and UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE options are displayed only if the USB flash
drive is plugged into the USB port.

OPERATING THE ACU

Setup mode

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP mode.
System menu

+ANTENNA

+SATELLITE

+SYSTEM

+INSTALLATION

2. Press DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and press OK key to enter it.
Key lock menu

+KEY LOCK

+INTELLIAN DEVICE

3. Press arrow keys to move cursor to KEY LOCK menu and press OK key to enter it.
Set key lock and
password

KEY LOCK
ON

UNLOCK P/W
1590

4. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose whether or not to use key pad lock when
entering the SETUP mode or saving the satellite information. Setup the password for entering
the key pad lock. The factory default is 1590.

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ANTENNA CONTROL
SOFTWARE
Introduction to Aptus®
Requirements

Software Installation
PC to ACU Communication Setup
Starting Aptus®
Establishing a data communication

Toolbar Menus
System Property Status Dashboard
Work View Tabs
Antenna - Basic Info.
Antenna - Advanced Info.
Satellite
Graph View
Monitor
Diagnostic/Modem
GUI
Work View Functions

PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

Introduction to Aptus®
Intellian’s Antenna PC Controller Software, Aptus® is a next-generation graphically
based antenna remote control software. The Aptus® allows users to easily and
conveniently set up the antenna by using a personal computer.
The minimum PC hardware and software requirements to install and run Aptus® are
as below.

Requirements

Hardware
Hardware

Requirements

CPU

Intel® Pentium® 4 or higher

Memory

512MB or higher
DirectX9.0 or higher supported

Video Card

H/W acceleration supported
Video Memory 128MB or higher

HDD

1GB or higher

Operating System and Software
Software

Requirements

Operating System

Windows XP SP or higher

Framework

Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher

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Software Installation
Double click the ‘Aptus Setup.exe’ icon
to install Aptus® directly onto your
computer/ laptop. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the program
setup process. The installation routine provides an icon on the desktop.

Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides patch files
for software upgrade.

PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

PC to ACU Communication Setup
Starting Aptus®
Double-click the Aptus® desktop icon, then Communication Window appears
to establish the data communication between your PC and the ACU. Select
options of connection method to access your ACU either through the Serial Port
Communication or the Network Communication (TCP/IP).

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Establish a data
communication

Access ACU through Serial Communication
1.
Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on

the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC. (Or you can use a USB cable

to setup Serial connection between a PC and the USB port on the ACU.)
2.
Select Serial at communication type combo-box.
3.
The baud rate of the ACU is 19200.
4.
Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.
5.
Click the Connect button.
Access ACU through Network Communication (TCP/IP)
1.
Turn off the wireless connection while using this method.
2.
Connect your PC to the Management Port.
3.
Select Network at communication type combo-box.
4.
Enter in the ACU’s IP address (Factory default : 192.168.2.1)
5.
Enter in the ACU’s port number (Factory default : 4002)

-
Enter 4003 for SSL Secure Connection.
6.
Click the Connect button then the Authentication window will appear.
7.
Login by using the username and password below:

-
Username: intellian (Factory default)

-
Password: 12345678 (Factory default)

NOTE: If the remote access PC is located in the same network group with the ACU,
the ACU can be accessed through the internal IP address. But, if the remote access
PC is located outside of the network group, the ACU’s IP address should be changed
to the IP address assigned by the network service provider.

WARNING:
- Do not plug a USB to the ACU while TCP/IP communication is in use.

Doing so will disable current PC Software Control because the USB

connection has higher priority than TCP/IP connection.

- The amount of data will increase rapidly if Network Communication is in use.
Intellian recommends using Aptus Web.

PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

AutoUpdate
Intellian Aptus® checks and notifies the latest version when it is started to maintain
up to date software version by AutoUpdate function.

1. When Aptus® is started, it automatically checks the latest software version from
the server and runs AutoUpdate if new version is available.
2. Current software version information is displayed.
3. It notifies new software version information.
4. When you click the “start” button, “File downloading…” message is displayed
while downloading files from the server.

5. When file downloading is finished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus
patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield.
6.Click the “Finish” button when InstallShield installation is finished, then “Run
the Aptus” message is displayed and Aptus runs and AutoUpdate is automatically
finished.

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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 4 main
menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (for file backup, restoring and
loading), View and Connection.

1
1

Quick

Setup: enters Setup mode.
Restart: exits Setup mode and restarts the antenna.
Reboot: reboots the antenna.
Get Ant. Info: obtains the information stored in the antenna
Save Satellite: saves the current bow offset only if the antenna is tracking
onto the satellite. The satellite acquisition time can be reduced significantly
after the antenna is restarted.

File

Backup: backups the antenna information to ACU or PC.
- Select ‘To ACU’ to backup the antenna information to ACU.
The backup file (file format: *.ibf) will be stored on the ACU.
- Select ‘To PC’ to backup the antenna information to a PC.
The backup files (file format: *.rpt and *.ibf) will be generated
on the PC.
NOTE: Both *.rpt and *.ibf files contain antenna information. However, while *.ibf file can
be used for restoring antenna information, *.rpt file is stored as plain-text for viewing
purpose only. Users can open the *.rpt using text editors such as notepad software.

Restore: restores the antenna by using the stored information in
ACU or PC.
- Select ‘From ACU’ to restore the antenna by using the stored
information in ACU.
- Select ‘From PC’ to restore the antenna by using the stored
information in PC (file format: *.ibf).

PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

Load Config. : loads the antenna configuration file (file format: *.cfg).
The configuration file includes the antenna control parameters which are
pre-loaded at the factory and should only be changed by an authorized service
technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to
perform improperly.

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.

• Layout Manager: provides the user with add, delete, and save functionalities in
order to manage the user’s layouts.
- Selecting ‘Add current layout’ opens a pop up window. Type in a desired name
of current layout and click Add, then the new name of the current layout will be
saved to the list under User Layout menu.
- When changes are made to the current layout, select ‘Save current layout’ option.
The current layout will be saved with changes.
- To remove a layout, select ‘Delete layout’ option. Select a desired layout to remove
on the pop up window, then click ‘Delete’. Close the window by clicking on ‘Close’.
The selected layout is removed from the User Layout list.

• Default Layout: returns the current layout to the default layout.

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• Work View: displays a list of seven pre-constructed Work View Tabs (Satellite
View, Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View,
ACU System View, and Antenna UI View) and also provides the Activate / Close
functionalities for each view tab. Activate the work view tab by ticking the
checkbox next to it.
4

Connection

At any time, data communication channel can be re-established between Serial
and Network connection. Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication W
indow to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication.
5

Utill

• Firmware Uploader: provides the user with the latest firmware version and
updates firmware by simple steps.

• File Manager: display the latest firmware and library file available on Aptus Server.
Select a desired firmware and download to the local PC.
6

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® software version.
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PC CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

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 and heading status,
software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly.
1

4
5

8
1

Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.
- Search 1: A Search 1 pattern will automatically be initiated when the ship’s
heading input does not exist or if it fails. The search cycle will repeat until the
antenna receives the lock signal from the modem or until the DVB transponder
of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.
- Search 2: Search 2 is reserved for future use.

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- Search 3: Search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC(DVB mode
is in use) or SIG/dB (NBD mode is in use) falls below the current tracking level
threshold value. Once the desired signal is found and above the predefined
tracking threshold, the ACU will enter to tracking mode.
- Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.
- Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.
- Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.
2

TX Mute
Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Mute shows “Blue”,
it means the antenna TX function is enabled. If the circle shows “Red”, it means
the antenna TX function is disabled. The TX function will be enabled only if all five
factors (Enable Mode, Blockage, Pointing, Modem Lock, and LNB Rotate) listed
below show a “Blue” circle. However, if the “Use TX Mute” function in the ‘ACU
System’ Work Tab is disabled, the TX function will be enabled regardless the above
factors.
- Enable Mode: displays whether or not the antenna is in SETUP mode. If the
antenna is in Setup mode, the circle next to the Enable Mode will show “Gray”.
- Blockage: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing in a predefined block
zone(s). If the antenna is pointing in the block zone, the circle next to the Blockage
will show “Gray”. If the antenna pointed outside the block zone, the circle next to
the Blockage will show “Blue”.
- Pointing: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing to the target satellite. If
the antenna is mis-pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the Pointing will
show “Gray”. If the antenna is pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the
Pointing will show “Blue”.
- Modem Lock: displays whether or not the modem is locked by receiving a
confirmation signal from the satellite modem. If the modem is not locked, the circle
next to the Modem Lock will show “Gray”. If the modem is locked, the circle next to
the Modem Lock will show “Blue”.
NOTE: If the Modem Lock shows “Gray”, check the cable connection between
the antenna system and the satellite modem as well as settings on the modem.

- LNB Rotate: displays whether or not the LNB is rotating. If the LNB is rotating, the
circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Gray”. If the LNB is not rotating, the circle
next to the LNB Rotate will show “Blue”.

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Signal Level
Shows “DVB” when DVB mode of tracking signal is in use and “NBD” when NBD
mode of tracking signal is in use. The “Red” line indicates the signal “Detect Level
Threshold” and the “Orange” line indicates the signal “Tracking Level Threshold”.
If the signal level is higher than the tracking level threshold, the signal level bar will
display “Blue” color. If the signal level is lower than the tracking level threshold, the
signal level bar will display “Orange” color and the antenna will stay in searching
mode.
NOTE: If the signal level is not higher than the tracking threshold, decrease the detect
and tracking level.

GPS and Heading
Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna and Ship’s heading information.
The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS and
Ship’s heading.

Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information.

Software Information: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions, and the
library version.

Product Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, antenna model
and ACU model.

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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.

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Work View Tabs

Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View,
Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, ACU System View, and Antenna UI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration.
How to modify the settings on Work View;

1. Enter the Setup mode by clicking Setup icon.

2. Tick the checkbox next to the “Set” button to modify the settings.
3. Enter the desired value then press the Set button to save the settings.

1. Antenna – Basic Info.
This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location, Heading Device, Bow Information, Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle. This
view tab uses the Antenna’s AZ and EL information as well as the Ship’s Heading
information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface (UI).

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- GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS.
- Heading: displays and sets current ship’s heading information.

· Heading Device: None / NMEA/ NMEA 2000/Ground Test.

The baud rate (4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400) must be set if NMEA is selected.
- Bow Information: displays and sets current antenna’s bow.
- Skew: displays current antenna’s skew and skew offset.

· Pol Sensor Calibration: calibrates the sensor (potentiometer).

· Reset Mechanical Skew Offset: the mechanical skew offset is preset in the
factory with a default value (0, 1, or 2) depending on the assembly status.
Resetting of the mechanical skew offset may be required when the satellite
skew offset is unknown (Consolidated Skew Offset = satellite skew offset
+ mechanical skew offset). Due to each satellite has its own skew offset,
Intellian recommends you check with your service provider or satellite
operator to get the satellite skew offset value and input it in Satellite Work
Tab rather than resetting the mechanical skew offset directly.

- Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and relative AZ
(azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and LNB Pol angle. You can move
antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or
inputting a value to find the desired satellite manually.

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2. Antenna – Advanced Info.
This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Conical Range, EL Adjust,
Rate Sensor, Search Parameter and Block Zone.

-Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes
in order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon. Adjust the two solidstate tilt sensors to provide absolute cross-level tilt of the antenna and el
evation feedback to eliminate long-term pointing drift (error). Tilt bias
must be adjusted when the antenna control board or sensor box is
replaced. If the bubble on the button level located on the sensor box is
not centered, follow the following steps to adjust the tilt sensor bias.

· Step 1. Enter Setup mode and press the “Ready” button to bring
the elevation and cross-level to 0.

· Step 2. Select “EL” from the drop down list and press Up and
Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the
center ring of the button level.

· Step 3. Select “CL” from the drop down list and press Up and
Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the
center ring of the button level.
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· Step 4. Press the “Restart” icon to restart the antenna.

- Rate Sensor: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate sensors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used to sense antenna motion
that corresponds to the ship’s motion (roll, pitch, and yaw) for stabilizing the pedestal. The DC voltage output from each of the rate sensors may vary by an amount
which is directly proportional to the direction and rate of motion induced on it.
Before calibrating the rate sensors located in the Sensor box, make sure that the
antenna is placed on a rigid and flat platform. During the calibration process, any
motion of the antenna should be avoided as it can affect the antenna’s performance. Proceed with the following steps to perform the calibration.

· Step 1. Enter Setup mode

· Step 2. Press the “Idle Mode” button to release the elevation and
cross level motor brakes while the antenna is in Setup mode.
· Step 3. Check whether or not the bubble is located at the center
of the button level. If not, move it to the center by following the
previous instruction of Tilt Sensor Bias adjus™ent.
· Step 4. Press the “Bias Check” button to calibrate the rate sensor.
A blue circle will be displayed next to the Bias Check button if the
calibration is completed. A red circle will be displayed if calibration
failed. A green circle will be displayed during the calibration
process.

- Conical Range: The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and elevation. Set the conical range while the antenna is in tracking mode.
- EL Adjust: The elevation adjus™ent is to offset the angle difference between the
mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle. If this value is not properly
adjusted, the antenna may take longer time for satellite search or tracking.
- Search Parameter:

· Wait time: set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after
the signal level drops below the pre-defined threshold value.

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· Search Step: set increment step size.

· Type 1 & Type 3 (Search 1 & 3) Range: set Search 1 & 3 search
range. Search 3 is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of
alternate movements in azimuth and elevation as it forms an
expanding square.

· Type 2 (Search 2) Range: is reserved for future use.

- Block Zone
Displays current block zones by azimuth and elevation sectors. Up to 5 block
zones can be programmed. Once the block zone is created, a blue shading area
will be displayed in the Antenna UI view on the right.
- Threshold Settings

· DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold
level when DVB tracking mode is in use.

· DVB Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold
level when DVB tracking mode is in use.

· NBD Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold
level when NBD tracking mode is in use.

· NBD Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold
level when NBD tracking mode is in use.

· TX Enable Threshold: displays and sets TX enable threshold.

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3. Satellite

This view provides information on the Satellite’s Information, Tracking Common
Information, DVB and NBD Tracking Transponder, LNB Local Frequency, and Satellite Library. This view shows a graphic UI of the current satellite that the antenna
is pointing at and the satellites that are located at a 180° arc on the horizon with
reference to the current position.
NOTE: Based on the satellite EIRP footprint and the size of the antenna, you may not
be able to track all the satellites visible in 180° arc.

- Tracking Information of Current Satellite: displays the current satellite’s name,
longitude position, and satellite skew of the satellite in the library.
- Tracking Common Information: displays the current LNB local oscillator frequency that is in use and the corresponding voltage supplied. Selects the tracking
mode (DVB / NBD) to be used and sets polarization (Horizontal / Vertical) for the
RX pol and the TX pol.

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- DVB/NBD: sets tracking transponder
information for either DVB tracking mode (Verification Type, Frequency, Symbol
rate, and NID) or NBD tracking mode (Frequency and bandwidth).
NOTE: DVB and NBD parameter settings should only be changed by an authorized
service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will render your system
inoperable. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters.

- LNB Local Frequency: Displays or sets LNB local frequency and its corresponding LNB voltage supplied. You may select pre-programmed LNB LO settings
from the drop down list. This procedure is same for both the Intellian Global VSAT
PLL LNB and any other LNB.
- Tracking Information of Library: Selecting this option enables “Add Satellite”,
“Edit Satellite” and “Delete Satellite” buttons.

· Eutelsat: Select 'ON' when the antenna is tracking an Eutelsat satellite.
With this option enabled, a defined skew angle for each Eutelsat satellite
is automatically applied without allowing a manual modification to the
skew offset value.

· Get Library From PC : opens the satellite library file (File format:*.ilf)
from the PC.

· Get Data From ACU: obtains the satellite information from the ACU.

· Load Satellite: uploads the satellite information to the ACU.

· Upload to ACU: uploads the satellite library to ACU.

· Edit Satellite: edits the satellite information of the selected satellite.

· Add Satellite: adds the satellite information as defined in the
current settings.

· Delete Satellite: deletes the selected satellite from the library.

· Save to PC: saves the current library settings to PC.
NOTE: It is required to click the "Save to PC" button after "Edit Satellite", “Add Satellite",
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4. Graph View
This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ (Azimuth),
Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph formats.

- Select Graph Item: shows the graphs of only the checked item(s) in a
Single or Multi Graph View.
- Single Graph View: shows Graph Views per each single Graph Item
selected in ‘Select Graph Item’.
- Multi Graph View: shows one large integrated Graph View of multiple
Graph Items selected in ‘Select Graph Item’.
- Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log. The data
log which stores the information displayed in the graphs can be later
used for a service technician to find out a cause of any possible problem
to the antenna.
- Clear All: clears everything drawn on the Graph View window.
- Set Pos.: sets the current position as center value of each Graph Item.
- Current Pos.: moves to the location according to values of each Graph Item.
- Span: sets the Display Range(s) of each corresponding Graph Item.
- Period: displays and sets the signal sampling rate.
- Graph Column Count: makes all Graph Views show in either one or
two-column format.
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5. Monitor
This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from the
ACU.

- Tracking: turns on or off the dish scan function. If the dish scan function
is disabled, the antenna will stop adjusting the antenna pointing angle in
order to optimize the receive signal level.
- Rate Sensor Bias: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the
three rate sensors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used
to sense antenna motion that corresponds to the ship’s motion ( roll,
pitch, and yaw) for stabilizing the pedestal. You can find the same
function in Antenna-Advanced View Tab.
- Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.
- Check NID: verifies the NID (network ID) of the current tracking tran
sponder. Press the NID button to obtain the NID only if the antenna is
locked onto the desired satellite .
- Debug (Start): starts the debug log of the antenna. The debug message
will be displayed once the debug button is pressed.
- Stop Debug: stops debug logging of the antenna.
- Save Debug (Start/Stop): starts or stops saving the debug log. This button is
enabled once the Start Debug button is pressed.
- Clear View: clears the debug message or log data in monitoring window.

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6. Diagnostic / Modem
This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and also provides functions to set
up the interface between the ACU and the Intellian VSAT Mediator or the satellite
modem.

- Diagnostic : select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.
"Green" indicator is displayed for the test under progress. "Blue" indi
cates the test result as Pass while "Red" indicates the result as Fail. "Yel
low" indicates the test has been skipped.

· Serial Comm.: tests the data communication between the antenna
and the ACU.

· Motor AZ: tests the azimuth motor.

· Motor EL: tests the elevation motor.

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· Motor CL: tests the cross-level motor.

· Encoder AZ: tests the azimuth encoder.

· Encoder CL: tests the cross-level encoder.

· Rate sensor: tests the rate sensor.

· Tilt Sensor: tests the tilt sensor.

· Home sensor: tests the home sensor.

· ACU power: tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is
within the nominal operating range.

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· Antenna power: tests the antenna power to see whether or not it
is within the nominal operating range.

· Skew: tests the LNB skew motor.

· LNB/ NBD: tests the LNB and NBD (narrow band detector).

· Sensor Box Limit: tests the sensor box motor .

- Modem: sets the interface between the ACU and the Intellian Dual VSAT
Mediator or the satellite modem.

NOTE: Before setting this function, make sure connection of a RJ45 cable from the
Ethernet connector on the ACU to the modem or conect a 9 pin serial cable from
the RS232/422 connector on the ACU to the modem.

· Use Mediator: enables use of the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator.
Use Mediator must be set to “NO” if there is no MEDIATOR
connected to the ACU. Improper setting of this parameter will
cause your ACU’s modem interface to work incorrectly.

· Select Modem: selects your modem type for loading pre-configuration
settings. If the ABS (auto beam switching) function is in use, select
either IDIRECT-AMIP or COMTECH-ROSS depending on which
type of modem is used.

· Modem Port: selects a proper data communications port (RS232/
422/ Ethernet) to interface with the modem.

· Modem Protocol: selects a proper communications protocol on
the ACU to interface with the modem (I/O Console/ Open AMIP/
Serial GPS/ ROSS/ VCAP/ ELEKTRIKOM AMIP/ GILAT-SE-II).

· GPS Out Sentence: selects GPS out sentence type (GPGLL/ GP
GGA/ Simple GPGGA).

· Use TX Mute: selects whether or not to use the “TX Mute”
function from the satellite modem. A transmit inhibit output from
the ACU will disable/ mute the modem transmit via a voltage
change whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mispointed 0.5 degrees from the peak satellite position.

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· Use Modem Lock: selects whether or not to use external lock
signal from the modem. “Use Modem Lock” will only be activated
when the modem protocol is set as I/O Console.

· TX Mute: TX Mute is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to dis
able /mute the modem transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW)
current whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mispointed 0.5 degrees from peak satellite position. TX Mute will only
be activated when modem protocol is set as I/O console.

· Modem Lock: is the modem lock output from the modem. It pro
vides a logic input through a 5V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current to the
ACU to identify when the system is on the correct satellite.
“Modem Lock” will only be activated when modem protocol is set
as I/O Console.

7. GUI
This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which
allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna is aligned properly to the
target satellite or is in a block zone. In addition, this view shows the current satellite that the antenna is pointed towards and the satellites that are located at a 180°
arc on the horizon, according to the current position.

NOTE: Based on the satellite EIRP footprint and the size of the antenna,
you may not be able to track all the satellites visible in 180° arc.

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8. Work View Functions
The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged in customized layouts.
- Layout Formatting

· Each of the Work View Tab can be separated from the rest Tabs.
Click and hold the left mouse button on the Work View Tab’s
header and then drag a desired Tab out. When a Work View Tab
is separated from the rest of your Work View Tabs, again click
and hold the left mouse button on the Work View Tab’s header to
display a cross-shaped Navigator icon. While holding the mouse
button, bring the selected Work View Tab closer to the Navigator
icon and release the mouse button at your desired position (top,
left, right or bottom arrow). This time, the selected Tab will be
moved to the desired position.
Move the selected Work View Tab to the top position of the
Work View layout.

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Move the selected Work View Tab to the bottom position of
the Work View layout.

Move the selected Work View Tab to the right position of
the Work View layout.

Move the selected Work View Tab to the left position of
the Work View layout.

Move the selected Work View Tab to the center position
of the Work View layout.

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You can also drag multiple Work View Tabs into a customized layout in the same
manner. Click and hold left mouse button on each Work View Tab’s header and
drag it onto a desired arrow on the Navigator icon. Then each Work View Tab can
be placed to the desired positions as shown in the figure below.

The Navigator will appear in each area your mouse pointer is located. To return to
the default layout, select the Default Layout toolbar menu.
- 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 Tab header
and select ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’ or ‘New Vertical Tab Group’
option. Selecting ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’ will separate a selected Tab
from the rest of other Tabs then arrange it in a horizontal format. Likewise,
selecting ‘New Vertical Tab Group’ will separate a selected Tab from the
rest of other Tabs then arrange it in a vertical format.
- Closing the Work View Tab
To close the Work View Tab, right-click the mouse button on a desired
Tab header and select ‘Close’ option in the drop down list. To close all
Work View Tabs except the selected Tab, select ‘Close All But This’
option in the drop down list.
- 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.
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Fit Work View Button: fits the current view to the Work View window size. The button toggles between the fit view and the previous view.

Zoom In and Zoom Out Bar: zooms in and out to expand and reduce the View to
the desired size. (The zoom changes in 10% increments.)

View Switch Button: displays a list of the current views in a list. Choosing one of
these views will display the selected view in the Work View window.

View Name Button: displays the current Work View name.

Close View Button: closes the current view.

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Introduction
Main Page
Page Login
Top menus
Dash Board & Information

Antenna Settings
Ship setting
Antenna Position & Parameters
Tracking setting
Modem Setting
Diagnostic
Library Setting

Firmware & Configuration
Antenna Firmware Upgrade
Antenna Log
Antenna Backup & Restore

Administration
Network Setting
SNMP Setting
User Management
iARM Upgrade
iARM Save & Reboot
Antenna Event Log
Intellian Network Devices

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Introduction
With embedded Aptus Web software, the v-Series can be monitored, controlled,
and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through the TCP/IP protocol.
This not only can save time but also save the cost generated from the hundreds
of routine maintenance activities such as operating firmware upgrades, tracking
parameters resets, and system diagnostic.
How to access Aptus Web:
1. Connect an Ethernet Cable between your PC and the Management Ethernet Port.
2. Enter the ACU's IP address (192.168.2.1) into your web browser's address bar to
login into the ACU’s internal HTML page, if this system has not been changed from
the ACU’s factory default.
NOTE: Aptus Web can be displayed in Internet Explorer 7 or later and is also compatible
with Firefox and Chrome web browsers.

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Main Page
Page Login

1. Choose either to Control & Monitor the ACU (Control & Monitoring) or Only
Monitor the ACU (Monitoring Only).
2. 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: 12345678

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WARNING: The Control & Monitoring Mode will be switched to the Monitoring
Only Mode in the following cases;
• If PC Software (Aptus) is connected using TCP/IP Communication while
Aptus Web Control is in use.
• If Control & Monitoring Mode is accessed while PC Software is running via
TCP/IP Communication. In this case, the web page will display a pop-up
message asking if you want to disconnect the PC Software network
connection. If you select ‘No’, the Control & Monitoring Mode will be
switched to the Monitoring Only Mode.
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Top Menus
Once you log in, the following information and menus are displayed.

No.

Item

Description

Signal Level

Display current signal level.

Antenna
status

- Setup: Displays whether or not the antenna is in SETUP
mode. The indicator shows “Blue” in the SETUP mode.
- Initial: Antenna or ACU is initialized.
- Search: Antenna is searching a target satellite.
- Track: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.

TX Enable/
TX Disable

Displays whether or not the antenna is able to transmit the
data

Restart

Restart the antenna system.

Setup

Enter SETUP mode.

Save Sat.

Save current satellite settings.
Bow offset will be adjusted and saved automatically.

Ant. Info

Obtain current antenna information.

Account

Shortcut to User Management menu. Change login ID and
Password.

Logout

Logout the ACU's internal HTML page.

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Dash Board & Information
On the left side of the page, Dash Board and Information menus are displayed
as below to provide quick monitoring of the antenna status and settings. Other
menus are displayed only in the Control & Monitoring mode and their functions will
be described in the next sections.
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2
10

14
6

13
9

No.

Item

Description

Dash Board

Displays current antenna status to be quickly monitored.

Current Antenna
Position /
Target Antenna
Position

Displays current antenna position.
- Relative Azimuth: displays antenna relative AZ angle.
- Absolute Azimuth: displays antenna absolute AZ angle.
- Elevation: displays antenna elevation angle.
- LNB Pol Angle: displays LNB pol angle.
- Heading: displays ship’s heading information

GPS

Displays current GPS information.
- Longitude (East / West)
- Latitude (North / South)

Heading
Device

Displays current Heading Device: NONE, NMEA, NMEA 2000,
Ground test If the ship’s gyrocompass input is other than NMEA
separate purchase of NMEA Converter is required.
- Heading: displays ship’s heading information.
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BOW Offset

Display current bow offset

DVB Information

Displays DVB tracking mode’s current tracking information.
- Frequency: displays tracking frequency.
- Symbol rate: displays symbol rate.
- NID: displays network ID.
- Verify type: displays verification typ
(AGC, DVB, DVB Decode)

NBD Information

Displays NBD tracking mode’s current tracking information.
- Frequency: displays tracking IF frequency.
- Bandwidth: displays detection bandwidth.

Local Frequency
Setting (MHz)

Displays current LNB’s local frequency and voltage

Satellite
Information

Displays current Antenna and ACU firmware versions and Satellite
Library version installed in the system.
- Antenna POL Version
(It will display "v-----" if there is no Pol Control Board installed.)
- Antenna Stabilizer Version
- Antenna PCU Version
- ACU Main Version
- Library Version

Azimuth
Animation

Shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position
to identify whether or not the antenna is aligned properly to the
target satellite or is in a block zone.

TX Enable

Displays whether or not the antenna is able to transmit the data.
The TX function will only be enabled (shows BLUE dot ) only if all of
the factors listed below shows “BLUE” dot. Exception: If “Use TX
Mute” is set as “NO”, the TX function will be enabled regardless of
which factor listed below shows “gray” dot or “red” dot.
- Enable Mode: antenna is not in SETUP mode.
- Blockage: antenna is not facing the predefined block zone(s). Pointing: antenna is pointing to the target satellite.
- Modem Lock: satellite modem is sending a logic input to the
ACU to identify when the antenna tracks on the correct satellite.
- LNB Rotate: LNB is not rotating.

Tracking
Satellite

Displays current tracking mode.
- Satellite: displays satellite name.
- Longitude: displays satellite orbit position.
- Skew Offset: displays Skew offset.
- Tracking Method: displays current tracking mode (DVB/ NBD).
- RX Polarization: displays current RX polarization.
- TX Polarization displays current TX polarization.

Antenna
Information

Displays the product information

Information

- Control IP: Displays current IP that controls the ACU.
- Current IP: Displays current IP address.- Refresh Rate: Displays
screen refresh rate (default: 1 sec.) - Refresh Disable: Displays time
out.
The screen will not refresh once the time-out shows 0:00.
Exception: If the Refresh Disable Time is set to “OFF” in the Network Setting page, then the clock will show “--:--“ and
system will keep monitoring all activities regardless of timeout.
- Wifi : Displays Wifi on/off switch

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Antenna Settings
Ship Setting

1
2

No.

Item

Description

Ship Setting

Set the ship information and block zone.

GPS

Set GPS information.
- Longitude (East/West)
- Latitude (North/South)

Bow Offset

Set Bow Offset if needed.

Heading Device

Set ship’s heading device (NONE, NMEA, NMEA2000,
Ground Test) and ship’s heading information

Blockage

Set the antenna’s block zones up to 5 by azimuth and elevation sectors. AZ. START is where the relative azimuth starts
and AZ. END is where the relative azimuth ends (Range: 0 360°). EL. Limit is where the elevation starts (Range 0 - 90°).

WARNING: Enter the SETUP mode for configuration. Tick the checkbox before
modifying the settings. After configuration, click ‘Set ...’ button to submit the settings.
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Antenna Position & Parameters

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9

4
10

5
11
6

7
8

No.

Item

Description

Antenna Setting

Set current antenna position and Search and Tracking
parameters. These parameters should only be changed by
an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these
parameters will render your system inoperable.

Current Antenna Position/
Target Antenna Position

Display current antenna position.
- Relative Azimuth: display antenna relative AZ angle.
- Absolute Azimuth: display antenna absolute AZ angle.
- Elevation: display antenna elevation angle.
- LNB Pol Angle: display LNB pol angle.
- Heading: display ship’s heading information.

Manual Movement

Move antenna azimuth and elevation angles and LNB pol
angle to find the desired satellite manually. LNB Pol Angel
can be adjusted at any time either in SETUP Mode or
Tracking Mode.

LNB Pol Sensor Calibration

Calibrate the LNB pol angle when the control board, potentiometer or belt is replaced.

Elevation Adjust

Adjust the elevation to offset the angle difference between
the mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle.

Conical Range

The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and
elevation. Set the conical range while the antenna is in
tracking mode.

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No.

Item

Description

Idle Mode

Release the elevation and cross level motor brakes while
the antenna is in SETUP mode. The antenna can be
moved manually during the mode.

Reboot

Reboot the system.

Search & Tracking
Parameter Setting

DVB Detect and Tracking Level Threshold: display / set
current detect level threshold and tracking level threshold
when DVB tracking mode is chosen to be used.
- NBD Detect and Tracking Level Threshold: display / set
current detect level threshold and tracking level threshold
when NBD tracking mode is chosen to be used. - TX Enable Threshold: display / set TX enable threshold. - Wait
time: set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search
after the signal level drops below the pre-defined threshold
value.
- Search Step: set increment step size.
- Search 1 & 3 Range: set Search 1 & 3 search range.
Search is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of
alternate movements in azimuth and elevation as forming
expanding square.
- Search 2 Range: is reserved for future use.

Tilt Sensor Bias

Adjust the two solid-state tilt sensors used to provide
absolute cross-level tilt of the antenna and elevation feedback to eliminate long-term pointing drift (error). Tilt bias
is required to be adjusted when the antenna control board
or sensor box is replaced. Check to see whether or not the
bubble is located at the center of the level vial.

Rate Sensor Adjust

Calibrate DC voltage output from the three rate sensors used to sense antenna motion in azimuth, elevation
and cross-level axes. During the calibration process,
the antenna should avoid any motion as it can affect the
antenna’s performance.

WARNING: Tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. After configuration, click
'set...' button to submit the settings.
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Tracking Setting

3
4

No.

Item

Description

Tracking Setting

Display or set current tracking mode and tracking
frequency of the target satellite.

Local Frequency Setting
(MHz)

Display and set LNB’s local frequencies. Display
current LNB local frequency which is in use and
voltage.

Current Satellite Setting

Display and set current satellite setting.

Tracking Satellite

Display and set current tracking mode.
- Satellite: display and set satellite name.
- Longitude: display and set satellite orbit position.
- Skew Offset: display and set Skew offset.
- Tracking Method: display and set current tracking
mode (DVB/ NBD).
- RX Polarization: display and set current RX
polarization.
- TX Polarization display and set current TX
polarization.

DVB Information

Display and set DVB tracking mode’s tracking
information.
- Frequency: display and set tracking frequency.
- Symbol rate: display and set symbol rate.
- NID: display and set network ID.
- Verify type: display and set verification type (AGC,
DVB, DVB Decode)

NBD Information

Display and set NBD tracking mode’s tracking
information.
- Frequency: display and set tracking IF frequency.
- Bandwidth: display and set detection bandwidth.

WARNING: Tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. After configuration, click
'set...' button to submit the settings.
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Modem Setting

2
1

No.
1

Item

Description

Modem Setting

Set the modem interface.
- Use Mediator: enable the usage of Mediator if the antenna is
connected to the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator. Use Mediator
must be set to “NO” if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the
ACU. Improper setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s
modem interface to work incorrectly.
- Select Modem: is to select a proper data communication port
and protocol on the ACU to interface with the satellite modem.
The settings related to the modem interface will be set automatically once the modem type is selected (USER SETTING,
IDIRECT-I/O, IDREICT-AMIP, COMTECH-I/O, COMTECHROSS, HUGHES, SATLINK-SERIAL, SATLINK-VACP, ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP, GILAT-SE-II).
However, it is required to set the related settings separately if
USER SETTING is selected.
- Modem Port: is to select a proper data communication port
on the ACU to interface with the satellite modem (RS232/422/
Ethernet).

Modem

- Modem Protocol: is to select a proper communication protocol
on the ACU to interface with the modem (I/O Console, OpenAMIP, Serial GPS, ROSS, VACP, ELEKTRIKOM AMIP, GILAT).
- GPS Out Sentence: is to select the GPS out sentence type
(GPGLL/GPGGA/SIMPLE GPGGA)
- USE TX Mute: is to select whether or not to use TX mute
function from the satellite modem.
- USE Modem Lock: is to select whether or not to use external
lock signal from the satellite modem.
- TX Mute: is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to disable/
mute the modem transmit through a 5V (High) or 0V(LOW)
current whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is
mispointed 0.5° from peak satellite position.
- Modem Lock: is the modem lock output from the modem
which provides a logic input through a 5V (High) or 0V(LOW)
current to the ACU to identify when it is on the correct satellite.
Note: TX Mute and Modem Lock items will only be activated
when the modem protocol is set as I/O Console.
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WARNING: Ensure to tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. Select ‘Set
Modem Configuration’ to confirm the modem settings configured.

Diagnostic

No.
1

Item

Description

Diagnostic

Execute antenna diagnostic test.
Select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.

Diagnostic

- Serial Comm.: test the data communication between the
antenna and the ACU.
- Motor AZ: test the azimuth motor.
- Motor EL: test the elevation motor.
- Motor CL: test the cross-level motor.
- Encoder AZ: test the azimuth encoder.
- Encoder CL: test the cross-level encoder.
- Rate Senor: test the rate sensor.
- Tilt Sensor: test the tilt sensor.
- Sensor Box Limit: test the sensor box motor.
- LNB/NBD: test the LNB.
- SKEW: test the LNB pol motor.
- Antenna Power: test the antenna power.
- ACU Power: test the ACU power.
- Home Sensor: test the home sensor
- Test ALL: test all devices.

Select to view a graph of AZ Absolute, AZ Relative, EL and
Heading data of the antenna.

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Graph

- A Month: display all data within a month
- A Week: display all data within a week
- A Day: display all data in a day
- Real-time: display data in real time. Press F5 button to refresh.
- Data Num: set the maximum number of graph data set to be
displayed.
- View Graph: select to view the data graph.

APTUS WEB

Displays iDirect Modem status and control connection. This
menu appears only when IDIRECT-AMIP protocol is selected at
Modem Setting page.

iDirect Modem
Monitor
(OpenAMIP only)

- Connection: control modem connection.
- Modem IP: iDirect modem IP
- Port: Connection ID for telnet
- Password: Connection password for telnet
- Start(Stop): Connect to telnet or disconnect
- Auto Connect: Enabling Auto Connect and rebooting the ACU
will save connection data and will auto connect once ACU is
powered on next time.
- Status: Displays iDirect modem status
- Last Update Date: Displays last updated data and time of the
iDirect modem data
- Connect:Displays connection status (INACTIVE, CONNECTING, LOGGEDIN, Black data indicates being INACTIVE)
- RX SNR: Displays RX SNR data.
- View Detail Information: Select to view detail information
- Status: Displays last update date and connection status.
- Information : Displays rx snr, tx power, tx power min, rx power,
tx power max, tx power, ref, latlong.
- Option File Information: Displays information about VERSION,
MOBILE, LOCAL and ACU PORT

WARNING: Tick the checkbox before modifying the settings. Click Diagnosis button to
execute diagnostic test. To clear previous diagnosis result, click Diagnosis Clear button.
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Library Setting

3
6

No.

Item

Description

Library Setting

Display and set the satellite library information.

Library

- Get Library from ACU: Obtain satellite information installed in the
ACU.
- Open Library from PC: open the satellite library file from the
supplied Intellian CD or from the external hard drive/PC.
(File format: *.ilf)
- Upload Library to ACU: upload the satellite library file to ACU.
- Save as Library to PC: save the current library setting to the PC.

Load Satellite

Select the satellite that you wish to track and press Load Satellite
button to load the selected satellite.

Selected
Satellite Setting

Displays selected satellite information.

Tracking
Satellite

- Satellite: displays satellite name.
- Longitude: displays satellite orbit position.
- Skew offset: displays Skew offset.
- Tracking method: displays current tracking mode (DVB/NBD)
- RX polarization: displays current RX polarization.
- TX polarization: displays current TX polarization.

DVB Information

- Displays DVB tracking mode's tracking information.
- Frequency: displays tracking frequency.
- Symbol rate: displays symbol rate.
- NID: displays network ID.
- Verify type: displays verification type (AGC only, DVB lock, DVB
decode, DSS decode)

NBD Information

Displays NBD tracking mode's tracking information.
- Frequency: displays tracking frequency.
- Bandwidth: displays detection bandwidth.

Local Frequency
Setting (MHz)

Displays LNB local frequency (MHz) and voltage.

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Firmware & Configuration
Antenna Firmware Upgrade

No.

Item

Description

Antenna Firmware
Upgrade

Upgrade antenna and ACU firmware version.

New Antenna
Firmware

Browse and select the firmware package file to upload and
click Start Upload button.

Current Running
Version

Display current firmware version (Antenna STABILIZER,
Antenna PCU, ACU main, Library)

Cold Rollback

Display Previous/Latest Package version and rollback
firmware to Previous or Latest version. Other functions
cannot be operated while rollback is in progress.

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Upgrade procedures:
1. Select the upgrade package file.
2. Click on “Start Upload” button to transfer the Firmware package file (“*.fwp”) to iARM
module.
3. After the package file is transferred, it’ll show “upgrade from vx.xx Version to vx.xx
Version”. Enable the check box to select the firmware file that you wish to upgrade.
To select all firmware files, click Select All Firmwares.
4. Click on “Start Upgrade” button.

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Firmware upgrade
status page

5. It'll display information about the upgrade process status on full screen.

Upgrade process
status page

6. If the firmware is successfully upgraded, it'll display "The firmware update is
completed."
7. Click on "Back to main page" to go out of the screen.
To verify the upgraded firmware version, go to Dash Board > Software Information.

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Upgrade complete
page

NOTE: To roll back to the previous firmware package version or latest package version,
select Rollback Upgrade menu on the Antenna Firmware Upgrade page.

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Antenna Log

No.

Item

Description

Antenna Log

Displays antenna log data

GPS Log Option

Disable/Enable to save GPS information in the antenna log file.

Antenna Log
Download

Download the log file. Select start download button to proceed.

Start Download

Download the antenna log information.

Antenna
Firmware Log

Display log information of firmware upgrade.

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Log Downloade procedures:
1. Select ‘Start Download’ button.
2. To run Java applications you must have Java Runtime Environment
JRE) version 6.0 and above installed in your PC/ laptop when you
access the antenna log page for first time. Click “Run” button on
the popup message “The application’s digital signature cannot be
verified. Do you want to run the application? ” to install the Applet.
Refer to Appendix for Java Installation Instructions if the system
does not display the popup message.

3. Select ‘Browse’ to browse the target directory of the antenna log file.
4. Select log period for file download.
-
Last 3 Months: download the antenna log information for the past three
months.
-
Last 1 Month: download the antenna log informaiton for the past one month.
-
Last 1 week: download the antenna log information for the past one week.
-
Last 1 Day: download the antenna log information for the past one day.
5. Select ‘Download’to download the log file to the target directory according to the
selected log period.

NOTE: You can choose to Enable or Disable the GPS tracking function. Liability for
information that is disclosed when GPS is enabled is solely the operators responsibility
and it is up to the operator on whether or not to provide their GPS information to third
parties. Any issues regarding safety and privacy when turning on the GPS function is
solely up to the user. Intellian is not responsible for information that is disclosed when
the GPS function is enabled.
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Antenna Backup & Restore

2
3
4

No.

Item

Description

Antenna Backup & Restore

Enter Backup & Restore page. (Setup mode is
required)

Target

Backup antenna information to ACU/PC or
restore antenna by using the saved information
from ACU/PC.

Backup

Backup antenna information.

Restore

Restore antenna information.

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Administration
Network Setting

No.
1

Item

Description

Network Setting

Enter network setting page.
Modify ACU’s Internal IP address and press Submit button. Go
to “Save & Reboot” page and press Save & Reboot button to
validate the changes.
- IP Address : Factory default(Primary:192.168.0.223)/
(Secondary:10.10.1.1).
- Subnet Mask : Factory default(255.255.255.0).

Modem Port
Configuration

- Gateway : Factory default(192.168.0.254).
- DNS : Current default DNS Address is assigned to.
- NAT Routing : Enable/Disable NAT routing.
- TCP Modem Protocol Port : TCP port number for modem
protocols using TCP as transport.
- UDP Modem Protocol Port : UDP port number for modem
protocols using UDP as transport.

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Management
Interface
Configuration

Modify Management Port’s network configuration and press
Submit button. Go to “Save & Reboot” page and press Save &
Reboot button to validate the changes.

APTUS WEB

- IP Address : ACU front network port /Factory default(192.168.2.1).
- Subnet Mask : Factory default(255.255.255.0).
- Lease Start Address : Lease IP address start range.
- Lease End Address : Lease IP address end range.
- Lease Time : Lease IP address update time.

- SSID : The SSID is the network name shared among all
devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical
for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive
and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which
may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is
the same for all devices in your wireless network.

WiFi Access Point
Configuration

- Channel : Select an appropriate channel from the list
provided to correspond with your network settings. All
devices in your wireless network must use the same
channel in order to function correctly. Try to avoid conflicts
with other wireless networks by choosing a channel where
the upper and lower three channels are not in use.
- Authentication Type : Module supports an authentication
mode that the 802.11 device uses when it authenticates and
associates with an access point or IBSS cell.
- Password : WiFi access password.
- Max Stations : Setting max stations.

Network Service
Configuration

- Telnet Service : Enable or disable telnet login support.
- HTTPS Port : HTTPS port number.
Set the system log configuration.
Antenna sends log messages according to emergency level.
Enabling this function sends the message to your management
server.
- Management Server : Sys log function enable/disable

Sys Log
Configuration

- Server IP : Management server IP address
- UDP Port : Management port
- Message Type : Select message type (Intellian message level)
to send to management server (Lower number indicates higher
emergency).
- Sys log Target Level : If you select this target level,
the management server receives log message equal to or less
than this level.
Setting refresh rate and refresh disable time.

Browser
Configuration

- Refresh Rate : Set the browser refresh rate
(Default 1 seconds. Range 1~99).
- Refresh Disable Time : Set the browser idle timeout
(Default:9 minites. Range 0~9). To use this function, check the
checkbox.
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SNMP Setting

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1

No.

132

Item

Description

SNMP Setting

Display and Set SNMP configuration.

SNMP V1/V2 Status

Set SNMP mode(Use Attribution Disable, Read Only
or Read Write).

V1/V2 Community Name

Set SNMP V2 community name.

V3 Authentication Type

Set SNMP V3 authentication mode.

V3 Authentication
Encoding

Set SNMP V3 authentication encoding.

V3 Username

Set the V3 username and password of the SNMP
Agent. The password is at least 8 character string.

V3 Private Encoding

Set SNMP V3 Private Encoding.

V3 Private Password

Set the V3 password of the SNMP Agent. The
Password is at least character string.

TRAP IP/Port

Set the V3 password of the SNMP Agent. The
Password is at least character string.

TRAP Parameter

Set the SNMP trap specific parameter.

APTUS WEB

User Management

3
1

No.
1

Item

Description

User Management

Change login ID and Password to access the Aptus Web.
This setting can be also accessed by ‘Account’ icon on the
top menu.
Change your login ID (user name) and password.

Change ID
& Password

- Change ID : Enter your current login ID (user name) and
new login ID. Click the Submit button to validate the
changes that are made to the login ID.
- Change Password : Enter your current login password and
new login password. Click the Submit button to validate the
changes that are made to the login password.
Change User Password Expire in days and Idle session timeout.

Change
User Settings

- Password Expire Timeout : Set password expire in days.
- Idle Session Timeout : Set for Console and for Network
Timeout.

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iARM Upgrade

3
1

No.

Item

Description

iARM Upgrade

Upgrade the firmware of iARM module.

Check New
iARM Firmware

Check new iARM firmware available on the server.

Bootstrap
/Bootloader

Displays current bootstrap and bootloader version.

Kernel
/File System

ACU has 3 storage parts sys0, sys1, Factory Default.
Display kernel and file system version and current activated
part Information.

iARM firmware upgrade procedures:
1. Click on “Browse” button to select the iARM firmware file (.tgz) that you
wish to upgrade.
2. Click on “Start Update” button to update the iARM firmware. Wait until
the page is loaded.
3. It’ll inform you that the firmware is being uploaded.

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Firmware upload in
progress

4. Do not turn off the ACU power if the firmware upgrade page is displayed.
Firmware upgrade in
progress

5. It’ll take around 2 minutes to complete the firmware upgrade. Once the upgrade
is completed, the system will reboot automatically.

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iARM Save & Reboot

No.

136

Item

Description

iARM
Save & Reboot

Save settings to the ACU and reboot or reboot the system
without saving.

Save & Reboot

Save the modified settings and reboot the system.
Click Save & Reboot button.

Reboot without
Saving

Reboot the system without saving the modified settings.
Click Reboot Only button.

APTUS WEB

Antenna Event Log

No.
1

Item

Description

Antenna Event Log

Displays user's log information (Data/Time, Login ID and IP)
Set the Log message option.
- Severity : Set urgency level.

Query Filter

- Category : Set target that caused the message.
- Time Frame : Set time limit that you want to show.
- Sorting Order : Sorting based on date
(descending or ascending).

Event Log

Displays log information (Date/Time, Severity, Category, Log).
- Save Event Log : Save log message to your PC.

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Intellian Network Devices

4
1
5

No. Item
1

Intellian Network
Devices

Description
Add up to 8 network devices and enable to monitor real time
information of the connected device.
• Eth0 IP Configuration : ACU network Eth0 IP and subnet
mask setting.

Network
Configuration

• Eth1 IP Configuration : ACU network Eth1 IP and subnet
mask setting.
• Intellian Network Port Status : not used on t-series.
Add Intellian network devices, then you can browse the
various information of the device.

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Add Network Device • IP Address : IP address of the device to be monitored.
Address
• HTTP, HTTPS, SSH : Set port number(These port
numbers will be matched the http, https or SSH port
number of each device).

Network Data View

Displays the setting information of the added device
(IP address, http, https, SSH port number, current
connection).
If you click the http/https port number of each device,
then you can connect to the device’s web page.
If you click Delete Device button, then you can’t see its
information.

Detailed Information

Displays the information of each device. (Updated every 3
second).

Warranty
This product is guaranteed by Intellian Technologies, Inc. against defect due to
faulty workmanship or materials and this guarantee covers for 3 year’s parts and 1
year workmanship guarantee from installation.
You are requested to present a copy of the purchase receipt that proves the date
of purchase for after sales service under warranty. In case of failure to present
the date of purchase, the warranty period is to be calculated to 30 days after the
manufacturing production date.
If you discover a defect, Intellian Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, repair, replace
or refund the purchase price of the product at no charge to you, provided you return
it during the warranty period, transportation charges prepaid, to the factory direct.
Please attach your name, address, telephone number, a description of the problem
and a copy of the bill of sale or sales receipt as proof of date of original purchase, to
each product returned to warranty service. Alternatively, you may bring the product
to an authorized Intellian Technologies, Inc. dealer/distributor for repair.
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,
abuse, misuse or misapplication or has been modified without the written permission
of Intellian Technologies, Inc.; if any Intellian Technologies, Inc. serial number has
been removed or defaced; or if any factory-sealed part of the system has been
opened without authorization.

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Appendix: Java Download and Install Guide

NOTE: To run Java applications you must have Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
version 6.0 and above installed in your PC/laptop.

If JRE has not been installed in your PC/laptop, you’ll get the below message box.
Click Run button to install it through online or offline download and install methods.
After installing JRE, Java Applet will be executed automatically when you access
the Antenna Log page.

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NOTE: The JRE installation guide may vary depending on the operating system
installed in your PC/laptop.

Method 1. Online method for downloading and installing
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

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Method 2. Offline method for downloading and installing
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/windows_offline_download.xml
This process requires you to download an executable file that includes all the files
needed for the complete installation. You do not need to remain connected to the
Internet during the installation. The file can also be copied to a computer that is
not connected to the Internet.
1. Go to the Manual download page
2. Click on Windows Offline.
3. The File Download dialog box appears prompting you to run or save the download file. Click Save to download the file to your local system.
Tip: Save the file to a known location on your computer, for example, to your desktop.

4. Close all applications including the browser.
5. Double-click on the saved file to start the installation process.
6. The installation process starts. Click the Install button to accept the license
terms and to continue with the installation.

7. Oracle has partnered with companies that offer various products. The installer
may present you with option to install these programs when you install Java. After
ensuring that the desired programs are selected, click the Next button to continue
the installation.

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8. A few brief dialogs confirm the last steps of the installation process: click Close
button on the last dialog.

9. This will complete Java installation process.

NOTE: You may need to restart (close and re-open) your browser to enable the java
installation in your browser.

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Technical Specification
General
Approvals
CE – conforms to

EU Directive 89/336/EEC

FCC – verified to

CFR47: Part 15

Dimensions
165.2 x 168.9 cm
(65” x 66.5”)

Satellite Antenna Unit
Antenna Dish Diameter

125 cm (49.2”)

Antenna Control Unit

43.1 x 38.1 x 4.4 cm (17” x 15” x 1.7”)

Weight
Satellite Antenna Unit

149.7 kg (337 lbs)

Antenna Control Unit

3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)

Antenna System Performance
TX Frequency

14.0 ~ 14.5 GHz Ku-band

TX Gain

43.2 dBi

RX Frequency

10.95 ~ 12.75 GHz Ku-band

RX Gain

42.1 dBi

Polarized Feed

Cross-pol or Co-pol

LNB pol Control

Automatic LNB pol-angle Control

Azimuth Range

Unlimited

Elevation Range

-20° ~ +120°

Cross-level Range
Stabilization Accuracy

± 37°
0.2° peak mis-pointing @ max ship motion condition

Max Ship’s Motion

±25° roll, ±15° pitch, ±8° yaw @ 6 sec

Turning Rate

Up to 12°/ sec & 5°/ sec2

BUC

4W, 8W (optional)

Rack Mount Antenna Control Unit
Display

RS232C (19200 bps 8, N, 1) / USB

Modem Interface

Ethernet port / RS232C / I/O ports

Remote Access

RJ45, TCP/IP

Input Power
Gyrocompass Interface

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Serial Interface

100~240 V AC, 50~60 Hz
(Max 350W including 8W BUC Power)
NMEA2000 / NMEA0183

Environment Specification
Specification

Intellian Standards

1. Temperature

Relative Humidity = Max. 55%
-40°C to 80°C

2. Damp Heat

Humidity => 95%
25°C to 55°C

3. Vibration

1. DNV Resonance Search (X, Y, Z axis)
- 2 to 13.2Hz : Displacement 3mm
- 13.2 to 50Hz : Acceleration 2.1g
2. DNV Resonance Durability (X, Y, Z axis)
- 10Hz (Displacement 3mm)
: 90min (If no resonance fq)
- Highest resonance frequency
: 90 min (If Amp factor < 2)
- All each resonance frequencies
: 90 min (If Amp factor >= 2)

4. Shock

1. Operational Shock
- 15g at 11ms (half sine) on X, Y, Z axis
- 1,000 times per each +/- direction, total 6,000 times
2. Survival Shock
- 27g at 11ms (half sine) on X, Y, Z axis
- 10 times per each +/- direction, total 60 times

5. Water Ingress

Resistant to water penetration sprayed from any direction
Standard: IPX6

6. Salt Mist

Saline solution : 5 ±1 % NaCl
Storage period: 7 Days

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APAC
Headquarters

Intellian Technologies, Inc.
348-5 Chungho-Ri, Jinwi-Myeon
Pyeongtaek-Si, Gyunggi-Do 451-862 Korea
T +82 31 379 1000
F +82 31 377 6185

Seoul Office

Intellian Technologies, Inc.
2F Dongik Building, 98 Nonhyun-Dong
Gangnam-Gu, Seoul 135-010 Korea
T +82 2 511 2244
F +82 2 511 2235

Tech Support: SupportAPAC@intelliantech.com

Americas
Irvine Office

Intellian Technologies USA, Inc.
9004 Research Drive
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
T 949 727 4498
F 949 271 4183

Fort Lauderdale Office

Intellian Technologies USA, Inc.
2008 Marine Mile Blvd, Suite 108
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 USA
T 949 727 4498
F 949 271 4183

Tech Support: SupportAMERICAS@intelliantech.com

EMEA
Rotterdam Office

Intellian B.V.
Bristolstraat 1, 3047AB
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
T +31 1 0820 8655
F +31 1 0820 8656

Tech Support: SupportEMEA@intelliantech.com

Maritime Technical Center
Busan Office

Intellian Technologies, Inc.
#1701,60, Centum buk-daero,
Haeundae-gu, Busan 612-050 Korea
T +82 51 746 9695
F +82 51 746 9440

info@intelliantech.com
www.intelliantech.com

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Southampton Office

Intellian Ltd.
Epsilon House, Enterprise Road, Southampton Science Park,
Southampton, Hampshire SO16 7NS, United Kingdom
T +44 2380 019 021
F +44 2380 767 092

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