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v240C

Installation and Operation Manual

Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System

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

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Intellian v240C

Features of Intellian v240C

Basic System Configurations

INSTALLATION

System Components

Planning the Installation

Antenna Installation

INSTALLING THE ACU

Mounting the ACU

Ship Gyro Connection

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connection

ACU Connector Guide

OPERATING THE ACU

Introduction

Normal Menu

Setup Menu

Installation Settings

Antenna Settings

Satellite Settings

System Settings

Aptus®

101

Introduction to Aptus

102

Software Installation

103

PC to ACU Communication Setup

104

Toolbar Menus

107

System Property Status Dashboard

114

Work View Tabs

118

Aptus® WEB

135

Introduction

136

Main Page

137

Antenna Settings

141

Firmware & Configuration

149

Administration

155

APPENDIX A: Java Download and Install Guide

164

APPENDIX B: Setup Bluetooth Connection

168

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

175

WARRANTY

177

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Intellian v240C
Features of Intellian v240C
Basic System Configurations

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

Introduction to Intellian v240C
The Intellian v240C is a 2.4 meter C-band marine VSAT communication antenna
system. With its 3-axis stabilized platform and enhanced vibration and shock
damping design, the v240C can perform extremely well on all types of ships that
require “always on” and “high speed” broadband communications no matter how
rough the weather and sea conditions are.
The v240C requires minimal involvement to commission . It is easy to operate and
also simple to upgrade and manage. Each unit comes preloaded with a readyto-use, client-customized library that can be conveniently tailored further via PC
software (also included with the unit), and firmware updates can be done entirely
through the Wi-Fi ACU. Wi-Fi router enables easy connection and control of ACU,
allowing operators to check the status of the VSAT.
The all new Antenna Control Unit (ACU) supports Wi-Fi connectivity for a simple
remote PC connection. If the ACU is installed at a great distance from the antenna,
then the built-in Bluetooth connection module can enable a PC connection right
alongside the dome.
Robust and versatile, the v240C marks an new era for VSAT connectivity on the
open water for deep sea vessels that require global coverage.

INTRODUCTION

Features of Intellian v240C
Automatic Polarization Switching
Intellian v240C antenna automatically changes between linear and circular
polarization while it does not require manual or physical change. When a polarization
is selected from ACU or PC Control Program, the Feed Horn is automatically
adjusted accordingly, which is patented technology developed by Intellian.
DVB/DVB-S2 and NBD detection capability
Intellian v240C is capable of detecting DVB-S/DVB-S2 signal, SCPC, and NarrowBand signal. Thanks to its integrated digital tuner and the narrow band detector
(NBD).
Wireless communication with the ACU
The ACU of the Intellian v240C offers upgraded functions. The built-in Wi-Fi
wireless network card enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected, and it can be
either turned on and off by a switch. After connecting with Wi-Fi wireless network
or setting up a network with ACU, it will be easy to monitor, control, and change the
settings of Intellian antenna system wirelessly using laptops, smartphones, or any
kind of wireless devices.
Antenna log data and firmware upgrade through USB
The ACU of v240C now automatically stores all action data of Intellian antennas
onto a built-in memory, and all existing logs are available to be transferred onto
USB drivers. Also just by plugging in the USB with firmware update files stored, the
firmware can be automatically updated and upgraded onto the ACU.
Bluetooth module support
When the Intellian supplied Bluetooth module is equipped on a main control unit of
Intellian antenna, users can access and control the antenna with a laptop that has
Bluetooth capability. This will lead to easier and more effective ways to setup and
maintain the system.
Maximized RF performance
The main reflector, Feed-horn and other RF parts are newly designed to maximize
the antenna performance for maritime application. Not only the gain and Maximum
Allowed EIRP Density are the highest level amongst the similar-sized VSAT antenna,
Intellian v240C conforms to various ESV (Earth-Station-on Vessels) standards and
FCC requirements.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

Basic System Configurations
For your satellite VSAT system to work properly, the system will have to be connected
with all of the provided components properly as shown in the figure below (Refer to
next chapter ‘Installation’ in this manual for more detailed connection instructions).

Basic System
Configuration

90~260V AC
Air Conditioner Power
220V AC
Modem TX
Antenna RX
Antenna
Control Unit

Modem RX

Modem Interface

Satellite
Modem

*Modem is not supplied

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

System Components
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
Open the Radome Hatch
Mount the Radome
RF Cable Connections
Secure the RF Cables

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

System Components
Antenna Unit
The antenna of Intellian v240C is composed with the following components for the
optimum search and reception of satellite signal.
• Mechanical Unit – manipulates the antenna to receive the optimal satellite signal
regardless of the movement of the vessel.
• Control Unit – controls mechanical operation of the antenna.
• RF Unit – transmits the optimum satellite signal to the receiver.
• Radome – protects the antenna from the severe marine environment.

Antenna unit

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

ACU (Antenna Control Unit)

The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and
controls the various settings of the antenna.

Antenna Control Unit

The functions of the ACU are as follows:
• Monitor the antenna status
• Change the target satellite
• Set up the user environment
• Set the current GPS information
• Set satellite information
• Move antenna manually
• Built-in real-time diagnostics function and event log recorder
• Set up the interface with a PC
• Supports Wi-Fi operation
• Log data and firmware upgrade through USB
• Built-in web-based remote control management

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

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

ACU box components
Description

Q'ty

Size

Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

43.1 x 38 x 4.4cm

Wi-Fi Antenna

ACU Side Bracket (Rack)

ACU to 19inch Rack

ACU Side Bracket (Table)

ACU to Table

USB Cable (A-A)

D-Sub 9 pin Male Connector

ACU

N to F Adaptor

N(Male) to F(Female) Adaptor

USB Flash Drive

User Manual

RF Hazard Sticker

Self-Tapping Screw

M4 x 16L

Sems Bolt

M3 x 12L

Flat Head Screw

M4 x 12L

Description

Q'ty

Size

Remarks

RG6 Cable

ACU to Modem

AC Power Cable

1.5m

ACU Power (220V)

AC Power Cable (110V Plug)

1.5m

ACU Power (110V)

PC Serial Cable

1.8m

ACU to PC

iDirect Interface Cable

1.5m

ACU to Modem

Modem Cable Pin Connection
Manual

1.8m

Remarks
Antenna Control Unit

ACU to PC

Radiation Safety Distance Label
Bolt Kit for Table Mount Bracket
Bolt Kit for Rack Mount Bracket

Cable kit components

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Bolt Kit for Installation Box
Description

Q'ty

Size

Remarks

Hex Bolt

M16x40L

Flat Washer

M16

Spring Washer

M16

Hex Bolt (BUMAX)

M12x60L

Lock Washer

M12

Nut (BUMAX)

M12

Hex Bolt

235

M6x35L

Bolt for Radome Assembly

Hex Bolt

M6x35L

Bolt for Radome Base Assembly

Flat Washer

580

M6(Ø18)

Spring Washer

290

Washer & Nut for Radome &
Radome Base Assembly

Hex Bolt

M6x35L

Flat Washer

M6(Ø18)

Spring Washer

Hex Bolt (BUMAX)

M12x60L

Lock Washer

M12

Nut (BUMAX)

M12

Stable Mount Jig

Silicon

Silicon Gun

Loctite 263

Bolt Kit for Stable Mount

Bolt Kit for Post

Bolt Kit for Upper Radome Lift
Bracket

Bolt Kit for Antenna Mounting

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

Tools required for Installation

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Sillicon

Sillicon Gun

10/19/24mm Box Socket

Box Adaptor

Ratchet Handle

Long Socket

Monkey Wrench

Impact Drill

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
The installation of v240C requires extreme precaution and safety measures given its
size and weight. Failure to follow the correct installation process may lead to injury
to the installer and/or cause damage to the system.
In order to maximize the performance of the system, a thorough review of this
installation guide is strongly recommended, as well as executing the installation
process as it is noted on this manual.
The system should be placed where there would be no blockage that would interfere
the signals. A safe mounting place should be selected for given its heavy weight
and size.
• 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. Remember to observe the minimum bend radius of the selected cable.
3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck-head, a watertight
gland or swan neck tube should be used.
• Power Requirements

You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system.
Intellian v240C is designed to work on a power supply between 90-260V AC.
• Extending the Cables

The cables that have been supplied with your Intellian system should be of adequate
length to complete the installation on most boats.
• Power Cable

This cable supplied at a length of 10m.
• RF Cable

This cable is supplied at a length of 30m as an optional item. If a longer length
is required you should replace this cable with an extended RF cable supplied by
Intellian Technologies.

NOTE: Exceeding the indicted cable lengths will result in reduced performance of

your system.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Installation and mounting of antenna
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.
Confirmation of size prior to installation
• Confirm the height and diameter of the bottom surface of the antenna before
installing it.
• The space must be sufficient for installing the antenna unit considering the height
and diameter of the antenna.
• The height and the diameter of the bottom surface of the antenna are as shown
in the following drawing. It is strongly suggested that the installation is conducted
using a crane.

Antenna
Dimensions

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

RF Hazard Precautions
The antenna is designed to be used with radiation transmit equipment manufactured
by others. Exposure to RF radiation, including exposure associated with an improper
use of the transmit equipment, may be hazardous to persons close to the above
deck unit. Ensure safety of personnel who work on the system.
During transmission, ensure to keep the minimum safety distance. The recommended
minimum safety distance to the reflector on the focal line is about 25m, based on a
radiation level of 5mW/ cm2 that applies under occupational/controlled environment.
No hazard exists >15° below the antenna’s mounting plane.

Safe access from radiation hazard

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Installation
Dismantling the antenna packaging (Packing is subject to change)
Upon the arrival of the antenna package, the following instruction needs to be
followed in order to execute the proper removal of the system from its original
packaging.
1. Secure enough space for un-packaging procedures

To secure the safe installation process, please make sure to have enough space
(10m x 10m x 10m) around the unit
A: 2300mm, B:2220mm, C:2700mm, D:3000mm, E:2220mm, F: 2300mm
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v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

2. Dismantling the Radome Package

A. On the picture shown
on left, boxed-side of
wooden assembly needs
to be dismantled.
There are nails on the
circled parts of the
packaging.

B. The packaing will be
taken apart using an
Impact Drill.

C. The packaing will be
taken apart using an
Impact Drill.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. Remove the wall as
shown left.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

3. Dismantling The Radome panels

A. Cut all the ties around the
radome panels.

B. Carefully remove the
radome panels.

c. After complete removal
of radome panels,
packaging should be as
shown right.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

4. Removal of Radome Panel Supports and Base Frame

A. Remove the wooden bar
that supported radome
panels using an Impact
Drill.

B. After complete removal
of the wooden bar in
section A directly above,
the packaging should be
seen as shown left.

C. Now prepare to remove
the Base frame by
removing bolts from
wooden crate floor and
base frame legs.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

5. Attach buckles to the Base Frame
A. Now prepare to attach
buckles to base frame
in order to lift the base
frame from wooden crate.

B. As shown left, all buckle
ropes should be applied
to all 4 joints of base
frame.

C. After applying buckle
ropes to all 4 corners,
attach lifting strap to
buckle ropes.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. Attachment of buckle
ropes and lifting ropes
should look as shown left.

E. A = 4000mm Lifting strap,
B = Buckle Rope

F. Base Frame ready to be
lifted up should be seen
as shown left.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

6. Dismantle Radome Base Frame
A. Now prepare to attach
buckles to base frame
in order to lift the base
frame from wooden crate.

B. Secure the strap tightly
as shown left for a safe
removal.

C. Make sure that the center
of Base Frame is located
right below of hook of
Crane to create a good
center of gravity and
perform safe removal of
base frame.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. Very slowly lift up the
base frame and watch as
the base frame lifts up to
prevent big interference
with wooden crate.

E. Lower the base frame
onto the floor and remove
the lifting assembly.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

7. Dismantle the Antenna Package and Free the CL Arm
A. Dismantle the wooden
assembly of the antenna
package using an impact
drill.

B. Remove the vinyl layer
from the antenna.

C. Under the wooden
support, there is a post
laying. Remove the post
by sliding it out, then cut
the ties or tapes around
the post.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. Locate the 2 brackets on
the rear of the CL Arm.
E. Take out 8mm pieces
(8EA) securing the
brackets to the wooden
support bar.

F. Take out all brackets on
the rear of the CL ARM
by removing M5 flat
head bolt (8EA) using an
impact drill.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

8. Remove Bolts on EL Arm

A. Locate the M12 Hex Bolts
(4EA) on both sides of the
EL Arm.

B. Remove the total 4 M12
Hex Bolts securing each
side of the EL Arm.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

9. Free the Upper Antenna
A. Locate the M16 bolts
that secure the pedestal
assembly to the crate.

B. Remove the M16 Hex
Bolts and Nuts using a
wrench as shown left.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

10. Assembly of Base Frame and Post
With the direction of the
bow in mind, place the
post on the top of the
base frame.

Check to confirm
the orientation of the
pedestal support with
regards to the bow.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

C. Please note the bow
direction as shown left.

D. Secure the lower pedestal
to the base frame with
the 8 M12 x 60 bolts
supplied. Lock the bolts
by installing double nuts
onto the bolts. Make
sure to apply Loctite 262
to the bolts to securely
tighten the assembly.

BOW Direction

E. Now for the final time,
please make sure that
the post is attached in
accordance with correct
bow direction. Power
switch unit mount plate
should be on the right
side when looking from
stern to bow of the base
assembly.

Power Switch Unit
Mount Plate
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v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

11. Detachment of the Upper Antenna
A. In order to attach lifting
straps, the following
steps must be performed.

B. This is the initial position
of the EL Arm fixture bolt.

C. The initial position should
be moved to the middle
tap as indicated on left.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. In a different view, this
is the original position
(as is in section B).
Lifting straps cannot be
attached the CL arm in
this position.

30° Turn

E. As shown in Section C,
when the tap is moved,
lifting strap can be
attached to the CL arm.

F. 4000mm Lifting straps
should be hooked onto
the I-bolts as shown left.
There should be 2 hooks
located on CL arm.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

G. Securely hook the lifting
straps as shown. (On the
both side of the CL arm)

H. Securely hook the lifting
straps as shown. (On the
both side of the CL arm)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

I. Hook the straps to the
crane as slowly lift up the
system as shown.
Do not place the antenna
onto the post just yet.
Follow the next steps
in section 12, securing
Cables.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

12. Securing Cables
A. Locate the power and RF
cables as shown.

B. Pull the cables through
the center of the pedestal
middle plate as shown on
left.

C. The cables need to be
inserted through the
center of the pedestal
support as indicated

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. Place the cables through
the center hole of the
Post as shown in C.

E. Cables should come out
of the bottom of the post
as shown left.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

13. Assembly of Upper Antenna and Post
A. Locate the power and RF
cables as shown.

BOW Direction

B. Insert the 3 M16 x 40
bolts to secure the
antenna assembly to the
pedestal. Make sure
to apply Loctite 262
to securely tighten the
assembly.

C. The system should be
mounted so the AZ
sensor is on the stern
position of the base
assembly.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

14. Assembly Lower Radome panels and Base Frame
A. Now assemble the lower
radome panels. M6x35L
bolts are used for the
connection between
panels, and M6x30L bolts
are used for connection
between panels and base
frame.
M6x35L
B. NOTE: Bow Direction
should be the opposite of
Hatch.
M6x30L

C. Apply silicon
(Sikaflex-291) to side of
radome panels before
applying bolts.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

D. Apply the bolts as shown
right with corresponding
sizes

E. Make sure to apply bolt
and nut as shown. It is
recommended that the
max torque be 15Nm.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

15. Assembly of Lower Radome
A. Assemble 5 radome
panels as indicated in
previous section.

B. Make sure to tighten
all the joints before
proceeding to next step.
plus, make sure to clean
out the silicon mess to
give a smooth finish.

C. Direction of the hatch
should be the exactly
opposite of Bow direction.

BOW
Hatch Direction

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

16. Applying Sillicon to Lower Radome Panels
A. Apply the silicon between
the radome panels from
the outside.

B. Make sure to clean out
the silicon for smooth
finish

C. Finished lower radome
should look as shown.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

17. Assembly of Upper Radome Panels
A. The assembly of
the upper radome
panels should now be
completed, using the
M6 x 35 bolts supplied.

B. Apply silicon
(Sikaflex-291) to side of
radome panels before
fastening bolts.

C. Make sure to apply bolt
and nut as shown. It is
recommended that the
max torque be 15Nm.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

18. Assembly of Upper Radome Cap and Finishing
A. Assemble 4 upper
radome panels as shown
left.

B. You are now ready to
install the radome cap.

C. Fix the cap in place with
a layer of silicon and
loosely fasten the M6
bolts but do not tighten
them at this time.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

D. After the attachment of
the cap, the last panel
of the radome should
be installed to finish
the assembly. The final
section is completed
with a person inside the
radome so a provision
needs to be made so they
can be released by lifting
the completed dome. At
this point all bolts should
be tightened.
Any excess silicon should
be removed to give a
clean finish.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

19. Applying Silicon to Upper Radome Panels
A. Apply the silicon from
the outside between the
radome panels.

B. Remove excess sealant
and smooth to complete
the radome top section.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

20. Final Assembly of Radome
A. There are 4 sets of M6x35
Hex Bolts and Nuts that
should be applied to 4
locations of the upper
radome. The assembly
shown on right should be
constructed on each of 4
locations.

B. Connect the lifting strap
to the radome.

C. Radome should be lifted
up slowly as shown by a
crane.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

D. Apply silicon to the top lip
of the lower section of the
radome then slowly place
the upper radome on to
the lower radome half.
Slowly place the upper
radome on top of the
lower radome assembly.

E. Once placed onto the
lower half fasten with the
supplied nuts and bolts.
Then clean off any excess
silicon.

F. Enter the radome hatch
and take out 2 brackets
under the CL Arm.
Remove the M6 Hex bolts
to free the CL Arm.

WARNING: Never operate the antenna before installation is complete. Doing so may
damage the antenna system including motor control.
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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

21. Power Box Connection
Connect the power cable to the power box and connect the other end into a power
supply rated at 100-240V.

Neutral

Input AC1

(100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 21A)

Neutral

Neutral
Live

Live

Yellow
Blue
Green

Live

F.G

Neutral
F.G

Antenna
Slip Ring
Antenna: 100-240V ~
50/60 Hz 4A
BUC: 100-240V ~
50/60 Hz 7A

BUC

Antenna

F.G

Yellow
Blue
Green

Live

BUC
(10A)

Extra
(10A)

Light
(15A)

Antenna
(10A)

Neutral

Live

Yellow

Blue

Yellow

Blue

Green

Neutral Live

Blue

Air Conditioner
(15A)

Yellow

F.G

Blue

F.G

Yellow

Live

Neutral

Green

Neutral

Extra

(100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 10A)

Input AC2

(100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 15A)

Neutral
Live
F.G

Neutral

Live
F.G

F.G

Green

Air Conditioner

(100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 15A)

SMPS (Light)

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

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

Ship Gyro Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyro
Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyro

WiFi & Bluetooth Connection
ACU Connector Guide

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

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 Flat Head Screw supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of
the ACU.
- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.
- Connect the cables to the 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 Sems Bolt 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 on each side), and use the appropriate
drill bit to screw down the brackets.
- 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.

INSTALLING THE ACU

ACU Dimensions

38 cm (15")

13.0 cm (5.1")
20.0 cm (7.9")

47.5 cm (18.7")
45.5 cm (17.9")
43.1 cm (17")

3.2 cm (1.3")

Dimension of ACU

4.4 cm (1.7")

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 easily accessible to the user.

v240C – Marine Satellite Communication System

Ship Gyro Connection
Connecting the System with a Ship’s Gyrocompass
For satellite tracking, you must connect a ship’s Gyro to the antenna system through
the gyro interface on the rear of the ACU. Intellian’s ACU supports NMEA 0183 and
NMEA 2000 gyro types. If the ship’s gyrocompass output uses something different
than a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, a separate purchase of a gyro converter is
required.
• NMEA 0183 Gyro Compass Interface Cable (Customer Supplied)
• Type: 2 conductors for NMEA 0183
• 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)

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

INSTALLING THE ACU

Connecting the System without a Ship’s Gyrocompass
For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difficult to connect,
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 a CCW(Counter Clockwise) direction until the antenna receives a
lock signal from the Modem or until 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

w/ Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

w/out Heading Data

Search 1

Search 3

Quick Setup Procedure
• Set the satellite having 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
a CCW direction and lock onto the satellite signal until the antenna receives a
lock signal from the Modem or until the DVB transponder of the target satellite is
decoded.
• Set the heading device as NMEA
- Enter the “Manual search” menu and press the “Function” key to save the current
settings. Intellian's ACU will automatically calculate and save the BOW offset.
- Upload the real TARGET satellite pre-configured from the library.

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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connection
You can connect to the ACU via Wi-Fi and to the antenna via Bluetooth for complete control and monitoring whenever you are on a vessel. For Bluetooth connection, see Appendix A: Setup Bluetooth Connection.
Set Up Wi-Fi Connection
Setting up the ACU to access Wi-Fi.
Setting up the PC (AP MENU) to access Wi-Fi.
Aptus Web Confirmation
Set Up the ACU to access Wi-Fi
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.

Wi-Fi On/Off
Switch

Set Up the PC to access Wi-Fi

j 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”.

INSTALLING THE ACU

k 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

If 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

Connect Wi-Fi in AP MENU.
l After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on
Intellian-VSAT (Default).
Enter the Network Security Key.

m Key: intellian1234 (Default)

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n You can confirm the logo and version data by accessing http://192.168.1.223.
Login by entering the ID/ Password listed below.
Username:
intellian (Default)
Password:
12345678 (Default)

o When you login, make sure that all the data within every page is being displayed
correctly.

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

42
96

3
87

24
78

D-Sub 9 pin RS232
Connector
Pin

Signal

2
6

3
7

4
8

5
9

D-Sub 9 pin RS422
Connector
Signal

Signal

RXD

RXD +

RXD -

TXD

TXD +

TXD -

GND

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• NMEA 2000 Connector

Pins

5
3

Sockets

Connector Threads

5
4

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)

OPERATING THE ACU
Introduction
Normal Menu
Setup Menu
Installation Settings
Antenna Settings
Manual Search
Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle
Search Parameters
Setting Antenna Parameters
Setup Block Zone
Diagnosis Procedures

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

System Settings
Setting Local
Setting Location
Setting Modem Port
System Management
Key Lock

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Introduction

ACU Soft Keys

OK MENU Number Keys

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

Arrow
Keys

Function

BACK

Power
Switch

INITIALIZE - ANTENNA INFO
INTELLIAN v240
Soft Key Functions

Touch key

Function

OK KEY

Enter next step, or menu.

Enter SETUP MENU

BACK

In SETUP MENU, returns to previous menu or option, or saves the
adjusted settings. In NORMAL MENU, returns to the first page of
antenna current status.

ARROW KEYS

Moves cursor to an alternative option to select, or increase and
decrease the selected character to a desired value.

FUNCTION

Saves the adjusted settings.

NUMBER KEYS

Inputs numbers.

OPERATING THE ACU

Normal Menu
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 v240
2. The ACU receives antenna information.

Initialize elevation &
cross level angle

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

Initialize azimuth angle

INITIALIZE - AZIMUTH POSITION
INTELLIAN v240
4. The azimuth angle is initialized.

Initialize target satellite
position

INITIALIZE - SAT POSITION
INTELLIAN v240
5. The antenna returns to the target satellite position.

Search status

SEARCH1 125.0E ASIA6AH
AZ:150.7( 150.7) EL: 45.3

SIG:101
SK: 02.0

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

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6H
AZ:181.7( 181.7) EL: 47.3

SIG:201
SK: 02.0 Fn

7. The antenna has locked onto the satellite.

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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

125.0E ASIA6AH

AZ:150.7( 150.7) EL: 45.3

SIG:101
SK: 02.0

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

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6H
AZ:181.7( 181.7) EL: 47.3

SIG:201
SK: 02.0 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.
True azimuth [181.7] position of the antenna is the sum of ships heading 000.0 [HDG] and
antenna relative [181.7].

OPERATING THE ACU

Save current satellite info

SAVE CURRENT SAT INFO ?
YES

3. Press FUNCTION key to save current BOW OFFSET information or abort and return to the
main display. "Fn" will be displayed only if the antenna is in tracking menu.
Current tracking status

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6H

SIG:201

AZ:181.7( 181.7) EL: 47.3

SK: 02.0 Fn

4. Press RIGHT arrow key to display NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information.
Tracking & Heading
information

NBD

F:1070000

004.53E

52.22N

BW:1000

SIG:201

HDG:000.0

L: 5150 Fn

5. NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information are shown.
NBD (Narrow Band Detection) IF tracking frequency : 1070000 KHz
Detected Band Width : 1000KHz
SIG (Signal Level ): 201
W (West ) / E (East) Longitude: 4.53 ° E
N (North) / S (South) Latitude: 52.22° N
HDG (Ship’s Heading) : 000.0 degree
LNB local oscillator(LO) frequency: 5150 MHz
Antenna & ACU
versions

VC1-241-P01 ANT. SERIAL

6.00/6.00

VP-T537

3.00/1.00

ACU SERIAL

6. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the below information.
Antenna part number, Antenna serial number and PCU / Stabilizer firmware version.
ACU part number, ACU serial number, ACU / Pol. Controller 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

7. Press RIGHT arrow key to display the USB FUNCTION.
When USB Memory is connected to USB port, the above screen will be displayed
With stored FWP file in USB Memory folder, ACU can be upgraded
UPGRADE FIRMWARE: ACU is upgraded with a FWP file in designated folder of USB
Memory
COPY LOG DATA: Copies data logs to USB Memory
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Upgrade
the
system

UPGRADE ?
YES

8. Press 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 speci
fied 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

9. 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
10. Press FUNCTION key to erase diagnostic error message.

OPERATING THE ACU

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

Searching / Tracking Menu

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6AH

SIG:201

AZ:183.7( 183.7) EL: 47.3 SK:

02.0 Fn

1. While the antenna is in SEARCHING / TRACKING MENU, press MENU 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 MENU 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 SETUP Menu. If the
key pad lock function is off, access SETUP Menu directly by following Step 3.

Setup Menu

SETUP MODE ?
YES

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

EXIT SETUP MODE ?
YES

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

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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] ASIA6AH

125.00E

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* and BOW OFFSET.
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.
For v240, if the ship’s gyrocompass output is
Step-by-Step (SBS) or Synchro, separate purchase of a gyro converter is required.

NOTE: 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.

OPERATING THE ACU

Gyro search Mode

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

GYRO TYPE* (V240)

• NO DEVICE
• NMEA
• NMEA 2000
• GROUND TEST
Set Modem type
and LNB local frequency

MODEM TYPE

LOCAL FREQ.

IDIRECT-I/O

05150MHz

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-SERIAL
• SATLINK-VACP
• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
• GILAT-SERIAL
• IPSTAR-SOTM

Load

LOAD ?
YES

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

LOADING ...
DO NOT TURN OFF !
8. 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 data is being uploaded.

Tracking status

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6AH

SIG:201

AZ:183.7( 183.7) EL: 47.3 SK:

03.0 Fn

9. Antenna has locked onto the target satellite.
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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 NMEA 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 Signal

S E L E C T L N B P O L . A N G L E M E NU
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 ‘ or ‘ MANUAL ADJUST‘. Select MANUAL
ADJUST to control LNB pol angle manually. If the control board, skew potentiometer or belt
is replaced, select CALIBRATION to calibrate LNB pol angle.

LNB POL ANGLE
20

POLARITY

SIGNAL:180

LINEAR

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. If antenna has a circular & linear
polarization, POLARITY option will appear. Then with LEFT/RIGHT keys, Linear/RHCP/LHCP
can be selected.
Press BACK key to return to the main display.

NOTE: LNB POL ANGLE Menu will be displayed only if MANUAL ADJUST is selected.

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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 DOWN arrow keys to move cursor to SEARH PARAM and press OK key to 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

5. Set SEARCH 1 and 3 AZ (Azimuth) range and EL (Elevation) range. SEARCH 2 is reserved
for future use.

OPERATING THE ACU

REMARKS:

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 of 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, if the
desired signal is above the predefined tracking threshold level, the antenna will
not initiate a Search 3 pattern but will go into TRACKING menu immediately. If the
detected signal is below the predefined tracking threshold level, the search 1 will
repeat and start 3º away from the current position.

Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern
3°
2°
1°

Target Satellite EL Position

0°
-1°
-2°
-3°
1

25
30
Revolution (AZ direction)

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Search 1 antenna motion

Target EL Angle 0°
Turn 1

Target EL Angle + 0.5°
Turn 2

Target EL Angle 0°
Turn 3

Target EL Angle - 0.5°
Turn 4

Search 3: a search 3 pattern 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 Menu. A search pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC / SIG
falls below the current threshold setting (this indicates that satellite signal has been
lost). The search patterns are conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate
movements in azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) (like its forming an expanding square
indicated within the diagram below).

Search 3 pattern

Azimuth (AZ) Range
0.5˚

Elevation
(EL) Range

OPERATING THE ACU

Setting 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.
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 Menu 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.

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Set detect & tracking NBD

DETECT NBD

TRACKING NBD

040

020

6. Set DETECT NBD and TRACKING NBD when NBD (Narrow band detection) MENU 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.

OPERATING THE ACU

Select operation
process

OPERATION
SAVE
8. Set OPERATION
Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to select OPERATION* items.
OPERATION*

• SAVE: save and execute the current settings.
• IDLE ON/OFF: the motor brakes will be released while IDLE Menu is ON. The
antenna will restart automatically if IDLE menu is re-set from ON to OFF touch BACK
key is pressed to exit SETUP Mode.

• REBOOT: the antenna will restart automatically if REBOOT ANTENNA is ON.

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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 Menut

+BLOCK ZONE

+DIAGNOSTIC

3. Press RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to BLOCK ZONE menu and press OK key to enter
it. Up to 5 block zones are 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 the 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.

OPERATING THE ACU

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.

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Diagnossis Procedures
Refer to the diagnostic 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.
Diagnostic Menu

+BLOCK ZONE

+DIAGNOSTIC

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

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 diagnostic 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.

OPERATING THE ACU

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

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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] C

ASIA6AH

125.0E

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.

OPERATING THE ACU

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] C

ASIA6AH

125.0E

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
125.00E

EDIT NAME
ASIA6AH

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

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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
05150MHZ

TRACK SIGNAL
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 select the LNB local frequency from the installed LNB.
TRACKING SIGNAL*

• NBD
• DVB

Set polarity

RX POL
HORI.

TX POL
VERT.

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, HORIZONTAL, RHCP, or LHCP.
Press OK key to set the parameter.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set DVB tracking
frequency

DVB FREQ.
04080MHz

SYMBOL

NID

27500KSps

0X0888

9. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB MENU 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) MENU
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.

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Addition of 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

EDIT NAME

000.00E

SAT.00

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

DVB VERIFY

SKEW OFFSET

DVB DECODE

+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*

OPERATING THE ACU

Set LNB local frequency

SELECT LOCAL

TRACK SIGNAL

05150MHz

NBD

6. SELECT LOCAL* to set LNB local oscillator frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*.
The selectable LNB frequencies are depended on the installed LNB type.
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.
TRACKING SIGNAL*

• NBD
• DVB

Set polarity

RX POL

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.
Set DVB tracking
frequency

DVB FREQ.
00000MHz

SYMBOL
00000KSps

NID
0X0000

8. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB MENU 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.
0000.000MHz

BANDWIDTH
00000KHz

9. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and detection BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow band detection)
MENU 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.
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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:4080

S:27500 0X0888

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.

OPERATING THE ACU

System Settings
Setting local

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

LOCAL FREQ.
05150MHz
4. Set LNB local oscillator frequency .
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.

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Setting 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 menu 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
NMEA 2000

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

OPERATING THE ACU

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
000.0
6. Entry of ship’s heading is not required when your system is connected to a NMEA(0813)
or NMEA2000 Heading Gyrocompass output. Ensure that the supported Gyro Type is set
correctly. For v240, if the ship’s gyrocompass output is Step-by-Step (SBS) or Synchro, separate
purchase of a gyro 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.

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Setting Modem Port

Setup MENU

SETUP MODE ?
YES

1. Press LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and press OK key to enter SETUP MENU.
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
NO

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 to work 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.
The options on the next page will be displayed and required to be set if "USER SETTING" is
selected.

USE MEDIATOR*

• NO
• MEDIATOR-ANT
• MEDIATOR-MODEM
• MEDIATOR-ALL

Modem TYPE*

• USER SETTING
• IDIRECT-I/O
• IDIRECT-AMIP
• COMTECH-I/O
• COMTECH-ROSS
• SATLINK-SERIAL

•SATLINK-VACP
• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP
• GILAT-SERIAL
• IPSTAR-SOTM

OPERATING THE ACU

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.
VCAP: is the interface between the SatLink mobile VSAT IDU and the Intellian antenna
controllers for Intellian mobile antennas.
ELELKTRIKOM-AMIP: is a OPEN AMIP based protocol, and proceed the additional
protocol.
GILAT: is a NMEA0183 based protocol to monitor the status of the antenna and the
modem. It is passed through the Gilat SkyEdgeII modem RS232 serial port.
SOTM: is a protocol interface between the ACU and the IPSTAR modem's beam
switching controller to perform automatic beam switching (ABS).

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Use TX mute

GPS OUT SENTENCE

USE TX MUTE

GPGLL

YES

6. GPS OUT SENTENCE* is to select the GPS OUT SENTENCE type. USE TX MUTE is to
select whether or not to use the 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
Use EXT.LOCK

USE EXT.LOCK

EXT. LOCK ACTIVE

YES

LOW

7. USE EXT. LOCK is to select whether or not to use an 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 referring that the Modem lock output from the Modem is providing 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
8. 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

9. 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

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.
Management 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.
RESTORE USER DATA: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data.
UPGRADE FROM USB : Upgrade the antenna by using FPW file stored at the USB.
COPY LOG TO USB : Copy log data from the antenna to the USB.
BACKUP TO USB : To backup the antenna settings set by user to USB.
RESTORE FROM USB : To restore the antenna by using the backup user data From USB.
UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE : Upgrade iARM by using TGZ file stored at the USB.
UPGRADE FROM USB / COPY LOG TO USB / BACKUP TO USB / RESTORE FROM USB /
UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE : These items are shown only when the USB memory stick is connected
at the ACU.

BACK UP ANT INFO
DO NOT TURN OFF!

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Key Lock

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.

NOTE: INTELLIAN DEVICE menu is not operated in this ACU.

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 MENU or saving the satellite information. Setup the password for
entering the key pad lock. The factory default is 1590.
Check key lock
activation

TRACKING 125.0E ASIA6H
*AZ:181.7( 181.7) EL: 47.3

SIG:201
SK: 02.0 Fn

When KEY LOCK function is activated, the " * "mark is displayed.

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Aptus®
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

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Introduction to Aptus®
Intellian’s new VSAT 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

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Software

Requirements

Operating System

Windows XP SP or higher

Framework

Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher

Aptus®

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.

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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 57600.
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)
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.

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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.

Quick

Setup: enters Setup MENU.
Restart: exits Setup MENU 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).

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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,
Diagnostic/Modem View and GUI View and also provides the Activate / Close
functionalities for each view tab. Activate the work view tab by ticking the
checkbox next to it.

Connection

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

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.
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• Spectrum: displays current spectrum graph and allows to set spectrum data view
options.

• ACU Log Manager: displays the antenna log data in calendar view which is
downloadable directly to a desired path.

Setting & 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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How to set up Spectrum Analyzer

1. Spectrum Analyzer Function
• Display that a spectrum analyzer measures an input Rx signal frequency within
the full frequency range and sets spectrum data view.
• The disconnect fault can be checked and solved through spectrum analyzer
results.
2. Access Spectrum Analyzer
On the Aptus PC, select “Utility (
) è Spectrum (
)”on the toolbar
menus to display current spectrum graph and allow to set spectrum data view
options.
3. Spectrum Graph / Data View
After clicking the Spectrum menu button, the spectrum analyzer will be popped
up. To perform the Spectrum Analyzer function, check the following information.

Spectrum Analyzer Main Menu

1) Graph
Displays measurement results. The display of a spectrum analyzer has the
frequency on the horizontal axis and the amplitude displayed on the vertical
axis.
2) Communication
Access the Spectrum Analyzer entering the ACU’s IP address and Port
number. Then click the Connect button. When Aptus has connected Ethernet,
Spectrum Analyzer will connect automatically.
The connection status is displayed on the right LEDs. The blue is in connection
status and the gray is disconnection status.
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3) Current Spectrum
Display the current Spectrum settings.
4) Set Spectrum
• Reference/Scale: Set Amplitude Reference Level and Scale. Press the
Reference Level submenu key and use the arrow keys, or the keypad to
change the reference level (2000 to -2000). Select the Scale number (1, 2, 5,
or 10 dB) in the drop down list to enter the desired scale.
• Center Freq.: Enter the desired center frequency using the keypad then click
the Set button to apply the adjusted value. The adjusted value is shown at
the Current Spectrum part.
• Span: To quickly move the span value up or down, select the span number
(6, 60, 300, or 1200 MHz) in drop down list. These numbers facilitate a
zoom-in, zoom-out feature. Then click the Set button to apply the adjusted
value. The adjusted value is shown at the Current Spectrum part.
• Resolution: To quickly adjust the resolution value up or down, select the
resolution number (100, 200, 300, or 600) in drop down list. These numbers
facilitate a zoom-in, zoom-out feature. Then click the Set button to apply the
adjusted value. The adjusted value is shown at the Current Spectrum part.
• Sweep Time: Display the elapsed time all data received during the start to
sop testing interval.
5) Hold
• Max: Set the desired maximum display range value by clicking the check
button. Then click the Set button to change the max level.
• Min: Set the desired minimum display range value by clicking the check
button. Then click the Set button to change the min level.
6) Trace File
• Save: Save current Spectrum setting values and data.
• Load: Load the Trace file and display the data on the spectrum graph.
• Library: Create the new Trace file. After saving the file, it will show in the
Name list.
• Clear: Remove the spectrum data displayed on the graph.
• Name: Show the Trace file which it was created at Library in the drop down
list.
7) Run/Stop
• Run: Request the spectrum data to antenna continuously and update graph
data in real time.
• Stop: Stop requesting the spectrum data. (The graph cannot be updated.)

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4. Change Zoom in Spectrum Graph (Example)
For example, 1550 MHz is the default frequency in the spectrum graph. If you
wish to base the spectrum graph on 1824 MHz, follow these steps:
1. Adjust Center Freq. to the desired value. (e.g. 1824 MHz)
2. Adjust Span value to the desired value. (e.g. 300 MHz)
3. Adjust Resolution to the desired value. (e.g. 300)
4. Click the Set button to apply the adjusted values. Verify the spectrum graph is
now displayed using the desired values.

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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.
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Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current MENU 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.
- Search 3: Search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC(NBD menu
is in use) or SIG(DVB menu 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 menu.

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- Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.
- Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.
- Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.
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TX Enable
Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Enable 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 istransmitting.
- Blockage: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing in a predefined
blockage zone(s). If the antenna is pointing in the blockage zone, the circle next to
the Blockage will show “Gray”. If the antenna pointed outside the blockage 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 MENU 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.

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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.

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

Product Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, antenna MENUl
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, Diagnostic/Modem and GUI)
to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration.
How to modify the settings on Work View;

1. Enter the Setup MENU 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.
- Use Bluetooth: The data communication between the ACU and the antenna will
be terminated once the Bluetooth function is activated. The built-in Bluetooth
connection module inside of the antenna dome can enable a PC connection right
alongside the dome.

· Modem Lock: turns on/off the Modem lock signal sent from your PC/
laptop to the antenna while Bluetooth is in use.
· Heading Connect: turns on/off the heading signal sent from your PC/
laptop to the antenna while Bluetooth is in use.

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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 Blockage 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.

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· Step 1. Enter Setup MENU 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
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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 MENU

· Step 2. Press the “Idle MENU” button to release the elevation and
cross level motor brakes while the antenna is in Setup MENU.
· 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 adjustment.
· 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 MENU.
- EL Adjust: The elevation adjustment 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.

- Blockage Zone
Displays current blockage zones by azimuth and elevation sectors. Up to 5 blockage zones can be programmed. Once the blockage zone is created, a blue shading area will be displayed in the Antenna UI view on the right.
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· DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold
level when DVB tracking MENU is in use.

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

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

· NBD Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold
level when NBD tracking MENU 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 fre
quency that is in use and the corresponding voltage supplied. Selects the
tracking MENU (DVB / NBD) to be used and sets polarization (Horizontal / Verti
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- DVB / NBD: sets tracking transponder
information for either DVB tracking MENU (Verification Type, Frequency, Symbol
rate, and NID) or NBD tracking MENU (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",
or "Delete Satellite" button is clicked.

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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 Log (Start/Stop): starts or stops the logs of the antenna. This
button will be enabled while viewing the debug log. The log message
will be stopped or be saved into a *.txt file once the log button is pressed.
(V_Date.txt.)
- 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 Intellian VSAT Mediator, Intellian Modem
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" indicates the
test result as Pass while "Red" indicates the result as Fail. "Yellow" 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.

· 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 Intellian VSAT Mediator,
Intellian Modem 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.

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· 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).

· 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
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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 blockage 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. (See example figure below where Antenna –
Basic Info Tab is moved to the top)

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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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Aptus® WEB

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 function, 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 browser.

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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

WARNING: The Control & Monitoring menu will be switched to the Monitoring
Only menu in the following cases;
• If Aptus is connected using TCP/IP Communication while Aptus Web Control
is in use.
• If Control & Monitoring menu 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
menu will be switched to the Monitoring Only menu.
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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
MENU. The indicator shows “Blue” in the SETUP MENU.
- 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 MENU.

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 MENU and their functions
will be described in the next sections.

2
10

5
14

12
7

8
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 gyro input is other than NMEA separate purchase of GYRO Converter is required.
- Heading: displays ship’s heading information.
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BOW Offset

Display current bow offset

DVB Information

Displays DVB tracking MENU’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 MENU’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 blockage 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 MENU: antenna is not in SETUP MENU.
- 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 MENU.
- Satellite: displays satellite name.
- Longitude: displays satellite orbit position.
- Skew Offset: displays Skew offset.
- Tracking Method: displays current tracking MENU (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 blockage 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 blockage 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 MENU 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

2
1

10
5

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 MENU or Tracking MENU.

LNB Pol Sensor Calibration

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

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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 MENU.

Idle MENU

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

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 MENU is chosen to be
used.
- NBD Detect and Tracking Level Threshold: display
/ set current detect level threshold and tracking level
threshold
when NBD tracking MENU 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 MENU 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 MENU.
- 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
MENU (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 MENU’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 MENU’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, IPSTAR-SOTM).
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, VCAP).
- 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.

Diagnostic

Select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.
- 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.
- Rate Sensor: test the gyro sensor.
- Tilt Sensor: test the tilt sensor.
- Sensor Box Limit: test the sensor box motor.
- Home Sensor: test the home sensor.
- LNB/NBD: test the LNB.
- SKEW: test the LNB pol motor.
- Antenna Power: test the antenna power.
- ACU Power: test the ACU power.
Select to view a graph of AZ Absolute, AZ Relative, EL and
Heading data of the antenna.

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.

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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Spectrum

Select to view a current spectrum graph and to set the spectrum display options.
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

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Library Setting
2

4
5

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 MENU (DVB/NBD)
- RX polarization: displays current RX polarization.
- TX polarization: displays current TX polarization.

DVB Information

- Displays DVB tracking MENU'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 MENU'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

1
3

No.
1

Item

Description

Antenna Firmware
Upgrade

Upgrade antenna and ACU firmware version.

New Antenna
Firmware

Select Upgrade Method between Manual Upgrade or Auto
Upgrade. With Manual Upgrade option selected, browse and
select the firmware package file to upload and click Start
Upload button. With Auto Upgrade option selected, click
Check button to check automatically if there is new firmware
available from the server.
Note: Auto Upgrade is available only when the ACU is connected to the Internet.

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. In Auto Upgrade mode, check new firmware file
automatically by clicking Check button.
2. Click on “Start Upload” button to transfer the Firmware package file (“*.fwp”) to E2S
(Ethernet to serial) module. In Auto Upgrade mode, click "Upgrade" button once new
firmware file is detected.
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.

Firmware upgrade
status page

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

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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.

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

4
1

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.

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.

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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

3
4

No.

154

Item

Description

Antenna Backup & Restore

Enter backup & Restore page. (Setup MENU 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

3
1

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.

Modem Port
Configuration

Management
Interface
Configuration

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

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- 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.

Wi-Fi 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.

Sys Log
Configuration

- Management Server : Sys log function enable/disable
- 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.

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Browser
Configuration

- Refresh Rate : Set the browser refresh rate
(Default 1 seconds. Range 1~99).
- Refresh Disable Time : Set the browser idle time-out
(Default:9 minutes. Range 0~9). To use this function, check the
check box.

Aptus® WEB

SNMP Setting

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

No.

Item

Description

SNMP Setting

Configure SNMP settings.

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.

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User Management

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 time-out.

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Change
User Settings

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

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iARM Upgrade

1
4

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. In Auto Upgrade mode, check new firmware file automatically
by clicking Check button
2. Click on “Start Update” button to update the iARM firmware. Wait until
the page is loaded. In Auto Upgrade mode, click "Upgrade" button once new
firmware file is detected.
3. It’ll inform you that the firmware is being uploaded.

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Firmware upload in
progress

Firmware upgrade in
progress

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

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.

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.

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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).

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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.

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).
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Appendix A: 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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Appendix B: Setup Bluetooth Connection

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1. After setting up the v240C that contains bluetooth functions and after authorizing the power supply, the antenna will confirm if it is operating normally.
2. In order to utilize the antenna's Bluetooth function,access to Aptus and click
"Use Bluetooth" button in the Antenna Basic Info section. The bluetooth module
will be enabled.

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3. Prepare a notebook that has a Bluetooth device included within it. While the
Bluetooth device is getting ready to be used you can choose to add a bluetooth
device if you right click on the Bluetooth icon.
*Methods of setting up Bluetooth within your notebook can differ by the
manufacturers software and Operating System being used within your notebook.

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4. On the left is a window in order to run the setup wizard where you can add a
Bluetooth device. Find the IntellianBT-0D294B Bluetooth Device (0D294B may
be a different number depending on each user) and if you click next, then the
wizard will search for a Bluetooth device. The window for adding a bluetooth
device may differ by the type of Operating System being used.

5. Pair the device without using a code. Select "Pair without using a code" and
press Next.

NOTE: Some OS systems may not have an option to Pair the bluetooth device without
using a code therefore, go to the next step to enter a Pairing Code.
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6. The picture shown on the left is a Pairing Connection page. Enter the security
code in order to go to the next page. Do this by entering "1234" within the Security Code box.
*In a case where the OS or the Bluetooth program has a Skip button available then instead of
entering a pairing code, press the Skip button to go onto the next page.
The Pairing Window may differ by different OS systems used. The picture on the left is in
Windows 7 format.

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7. Pairing completed, the bluetooth device has been added to the computer.
Generic Serial Setup for OS systems that are different than Windows 7 If
instead you go to a Generic Serial Service page (which applies to some OS Systems), select the Generic Serial Service and click Next.
Click Finish to complete Bluetooth setup tasks.

8. Go to your toolbar and right click on your WiFi logo. Click on "Show Bluetooth
Devices" as shown in the picture on the left.

9. Right click on your bluetooth device called "IntellianBT-0D294B"
(name may differ by user) and click on "Properties".
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10. Go to the Hardware tab and check your COM Port Number.
NOTE: Remember the COM Port Number for step 12.

11. Excute the PC Program.
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12. Assign the correct COM Port (step 10) and check the "Connect" box.

13. Press the "Get Ant. Info" button to confirm if the antenna's data within the PC
Program is functioning normally.
End of Bluetooth Setup (To Disconnect your Bluetooth, click the "Bluetooth"
button).

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Technical Specification

Technical Specification
Radome & Antenna
Size

Specification

Height

4.1m (161.4") (including base frame)

Diameter

Ø3.3m (130")

Weight

670kg / 1477 lbs (Radome + Antenna + Base frame)

Radome

Specification

Radome Material / Method FRP / Hand Layout
15EA
No. of Pieces

(Bottom 5, Top 5, Cap 1, Side Hatch 1, Botoom Hatch 2,
Base FRP 1)

Weight

120kg / 265 Ibs
0.5 dB Max. @ Tx Band

RF Attenaution

2.5 dB Max. @ Rx Band
* In Tx band Optimal condition. TBD

Radome Base Frame
Size

Specification

Height

30cm (11.8")

Diameter

185cm (72.8")

Base Frame Material / Method Steel / Welding

Weight

245kg / 551 Ibs

Antenna Assembly

Specification

Diameter

2.4m (94.5")

Weight

305kg / 672 Ibs

Rx
Tx

Frequency

Standard : 3.625 GHz ~ 4.2 GHz

Gain

37.7 dBi @ 3.91GHz (with Radome)

Frequency

Standard : 5.85 GHz ~ 6.425 GHz

Gain

41.7 dBi @ 6.14GHz (with Radome)

Cross-pol isolation

Minimum 35 dB

G/T

20.0 dB/K (Clear Sky, 20° Elevation)

Pedestal
Motion
Range

Azimuth

Unlimited

Elevation

-15° to +120°

Cross-level

±30°

Pointing Stabilization
Accuracy

0.2° peak mis-pointing @ max ship motion condition
CE: conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC

Approvals

FCC: verified to CFR47:Part 15
R&TTE

Power Consumption

100 ~ 240 V AC, 50 ~ 60Hz, 11A

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Rack Mount Antenna Control Unit

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Display

2 Line 40 Character Graphic VFD Module

PC Interface

RS232C (57600 bps 8, N, 1) / USB

Modem Interface

Ethernet port / RS232C / I/O ports

RF Interface

Antenna RX: N-Type, Modem RX: F-Type

Gyrocompass Interface

NMEA 2000 / NMEA 0183

GPS Interface

NMEA In / NMEA Out

Remote Access

RJ45, TCP / IP

Power Consumption

100 ~ 240 V AC, 50 ~ 60Hz, 1A

Technical Specification

Warranty
This product is warranted by Intellian Technologies Inc., to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEARS on parts and TWO (2)
YEARS on labor performed at Intellian Technologies, Inc. service center from the
purchased date of the product.
Intellian Technologies, Inc. warranty does not apply to product that has been
damaged and subjected to accident, abuse, misuse, non-authorized modification,
incorrect and/ or non-authorized service, or to a product on which the serial number
has been altered, mutilated or removed.
It is required to present a copy of the purchase receipt issued by Intellian
Technologies, Inc. that indicates the date of purchase for after-sales service under
the warranty period. In case of failure to present the purchase receipt, the warranty
period will begin 30 days after the manufacturing production date of the product
purchased.
Any product which is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship, Intellian
Technologies, Inc. will (at its sole option) repair or replace during the warranty period
in accordance with this warranty. All products returned to Intellian Technologies, Inc.
under the warranty period must be accompanied by a return material authorization
(RMA) number issued by the dealer/distributor from Intellian Technologies, Inc. and
a copy of the purchase receipt as a proof of purchased date, prior to shipment.
Alternatively, you may bring the product to an authorized Intellian Technologies, Inc.
dealer/distributor for repair.
Additional Terms and Conditions;
The warranty(THREE (3) YEARS on parts and TWO (2) YEARS on labor) is effective only for products
purchased since January 1st, 2017.

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