S6 Manual
S6 Manual
S6 Manual
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Revision History
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................. 1
1.1. Purpose ................................................................................................ 1
2. Installation .................................................................................... 2
2.1. Site Selection ....................................................................................... 2
2.2. Unpacking the Unit .............................................................................. 4
2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation ...................................................... 5
2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting ....................................................................... 6
2.5. ACU Mounting...................................................................................... 9
2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional) .............................................................. 10
2.7. Cable Connection .............................................................................. 13
3. Operation .................................................................................... 21
3.1. Front Panel Functions....................................................................... 21
3.2. ACU Display Operation ..................................................................... 24
3.3. Set-up Mode ....................................................................................... 26
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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information required by the
end user, customer and installer to successfully install the S6 antenna and controller
and to program the KA-70 for operation.
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2. Installation
2.1. Site Selection
Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radome assembly. It should
be installed where:
1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view of as much of the sky as is practical.
Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal from
the dish as the boat turns.
2. The antenna is situated at least 5m away from other transmitting antennae (HF,
VHF and radar) that may generate signals that may interfere with the SuperTrack S
series antenna. The further away the SuperTrack S series antenna is from other such
antennae, the less impact their operation will have on it.
The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted on the boat. If necessary,
reinforce the mounting area to ensure that it does not flex due to the boat’s motion or
vibration.
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Figure 2-2 Best Location II
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2.2. Unpacking the Unit
Cut the band and remove the items of antenna equipment. Do not turn the box on its
side to tip or roll out the product, or turn the box upside down to remove it.
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2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation
The coax connector bracket beneath the radome is labeled. The functional assignment
of these labels is as follows:
S6 Connectors
RF1: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical Low).
RF2: Connect to the multi-switch (Horizontal Low).
RF3: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical High).
RF4: Connect to the multi-switch (Horizontal High).
ACU: Connect to the ACU.
NOTE: The RF4 coax connection must be plugged into the 18VDC port of your multi-
switch. This must be the horizontal high band input of your four-ports Multi-switch when
using a Quattro LNB.
NOTE: Unused coax connections (on the connector bracket) MUST be terminated with
a 75ohm terminator.
NOTE: Impedance of cable is 75ohm. Also you can select the other cable types.
However we recommend all attenuation of cable is under 20dB at 2.5GHz
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2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting
Drill four bolt holes and cut out a cable access hole on the mounting site. (See
reference appendix.)
Position the foam seal on the mounting surface with the hole centered over the cable
access cut-out.
Position the base plate over the mounting holes and the cable access hole, and then
align the radome base plate’s “Bow” label (shown in Figure 2-6) with the ship’s bow.
1. Connect the data/power and the RF cables from below decks to the base plate
with a 7/16” wrench, applying 30 pounds of torque. Check the label on both ends
of each RF cable to match its antenna base-plate connector. Do NOT use Teflon
gel on the cable fittings as it reduces signal strength at high frequencies.
2. Install flat washers and spring washers and a mounting bolt to each mounting hole of
the radome base from the underside of the mounting surface. Apply Loctite 241 to the
threads of the mounting bolt up near the mounting surface and tighten each of the 4
bolts to 24 in-lb (21 kg-cm) of torque [finger tight, then about 1/4 turn tighter] with a
wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. You have to install mounting bolts of the proper
length. If a bolt is too long, the extra length of threaded rod that extends above the
radome base should be cut off.
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Figure 2-7 Tighten the nuts from below
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3. Remove the jigs and wire ties holding the Antenna. Please refer to Figures 2-8
and 2-9 below.
Azimuth
fix bolt
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2.5. ACU Mounting
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2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional)
The SuperTrack S6 receives NMEA-type gyro signals when the compass mode is
‘Gyro’. Connect the NMEA port of the ACU back panel with a ship’s gyro using a 9-pin
connector (female type).
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Gyro Cable Connection
The cable connection differs according to the type of NMEA. Connect the NMEA port
with the ship’s gyro, as indicated in Figures 2-13 and 2-14 below.
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NOTE: KA-70 ACU can receive the various format of NMEA, as follow: HDT; HDG;
HDM. KA-70 ACU(ver. E.1.23) can accept the gyro signal even though there is no
checksum as below.
$HEHDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF>
$HEHDG,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>
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2.7. Cable Connection
For the SuperTrack S6 to work, you must connect the RF cables to your satellite TV
receiver(s). Each RF cable must be an RF (75 ohms) cable fitted with F-type
connectors. The RF cables should already be connected to the antenna base plate.
There should be two ~ five coax cables routed from the ACU to the Antenna unit
according to your configurations. Note that Data and Power are transmitted through a
single coax cable. This cable should be connected to the ACU labeled “RF
connector of the antenna base plate” and the connector of the ACU labeled
“ANTENNA.” The remaining coax cable routing depends on your configuration. Due
to the signal polarization of the satellites, it is possible for the SuperTrack S6 to
support more than two satellite TV receivers aboard a boat. To install more than two
satellite TV receivers/TV pairs, an active multi-switch is placed between the Antenna
Unit and the Satellite TV receivers. The following sections provide details for the
installation of both a single satellite TV receiver and multiple satellite TV receivers.
Connecting one satellite TV receiver for one satellite (Only use the ‘HH’
polarity of the satellite)
One satellite TV receiver for one satellite is the simplest type of cable installation. Only
two coaxial cables should be connected between the antenna unit and the satellite TV
receiver, as shown in Figure 2-15. One end of the RF cable should already be
connected to the connector labeled “RF4” on the base of the SuperTrack S6 antenna.
Connect the other end of the RF4 cable to the satellite TV receiver connector labeled
“LNB,” “ANT/SAT,” or “satellite IN.” And, the “ACU” connector of the antenna base plate
must also be connected to the “ANTENNA” connector of the ACU. In this configuration,
every satellite should be selected manually using the ACU.
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NOTE: Before you connect an RF cable to a satellite TV receiver, turn on the satellite
TV receiver and TV and verify that there is no AC voltage on the satellite TV receiver’s
input connector, as measured between the center conductor and the shield. If AC
voltage is present on the connector, DO NOT connect the RF cable until you have
corrected the problem. This is a potentially dangerous condition that will damage the
antenna’s electronics.
Connecting one satellite TV receiver for satellite pairs with auto switching
(Only use the ‘HH’ polarity of the satellite)
If you want to use two satellites with one satellite TV receiver, you can use automatic
satellite switching using the DiSEqC. This versatility gives you the capability of
receiving audio and video programming from two satellites. One satellite TV receiver
for two satellites is also a simple mode of cable installation. Two coaxial cables should
be connected between the antenna unit and the ACU, as shown in Figure 2-16. And,
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one coaxial cable and a passive splitter should be connected between the ACU and the
satellite TV receiver. The RF4 connector of the SuperTrack S6 must be connected to
the “SAT IN” connector of the satellite receiver. And, the “ACU” connector of the
Antenna unit must also be connected to the “ANTENNA” connector of the ACU. In this
configuration two satellites can be selected automatically according to the satellite TV
receiver signal. (Refer to the ‘PROGRAM SATELLITE’ section.)
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Connecting satellite TV receivers with European LNB (Use of the all
polarity of satellite)
In European systems that come with a Quattro LNB (optional Quad LNB), all four RF
outputs from the SuperTrack S6 antenna should be connected to the multi-switch.
Connect each of the satellite TV receiver’s inputs to the output connectors on the multi-
switch. Connect the multi-switch unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Figure 2-17 shows an example of a European multi-switch (4 inputs and 4 outputs)
configuration.
If you want use more satellite TV receivers than four, you can choose 8 outputs
or 16 outputs.
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Connecting satellite TV receivers signal with European LNB when auto
switching using the DiSEqC signal (Use of the all polarity of satellite)
If the satellite TV receiver supports the DiSEqC function, you can automatically change
the satellite using DiSEqC. To send the DiSEqC signal to the ACU via the satellite TV
receivers, one splitter should be installed between the Master satellite TV receiver and
the ACU, as shown in Figure 2-18. As a result, the ACU will receive the signal to
change satellites when you change channels using your satellite TV receiver.
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RF1 RF2 RF3 RF4 ACU
Power/Data
RF RF RF RF
4X4
Multiswitch
PC
90~230VAC Diagnostics
50~60Hz
Figure 2-18 Installation of Four Satellites’ TV Receivers with European LNB when
auto-switching the satellite using DiSEqC
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Connecting multi satellite TV receivers with auto switching (Use the
circular polarity of satellite)-S6 can be mounted with optional circular LNB
for option.
To connect three or four satellite TV receivers to the SuperTrack S6 antenna, you will
need to install an active multi-switch (Channel Master - model 141FD or equivalent)
between the antenna and the satellite TV receivers. Two RF cables should already be
connected to the connectors labeled “RF3” and “RF4” on the base plate of the
SuperTrack S6 antenna. Figure 2-19 shows a typical wiring arrangement for four
satellite TV receivers. Mount the multi-switch unit in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction sheet.
One satellite TV receiver will be connected to the ACU via a passive splitter. This
satellite TV receiver serves as the master satellite TV receiver and will control
automatic satellite switching via DiSEqC signals. But the splitter and multi-switch
should be purchased separately. The “ACU” coaxial cable should be connected
between the antenna unit and the ACU. Then, connect the RF cable labeled “RF4” to
the multi-switch input labeled “LNB LHCP +18V.” And, connect the RF cable labeled
“RF3” to the multi-switch input labeled “LNB RHCP +13V.” The outputs of the
multiswitch will then be routed to the individual satellite TV receiver input. Use an RF
cable with F-type connectors for all RF connections. Terminate all unused output
connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks. Depending on the length of the cable, you may
need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not provided) between the ACU and the Antenna
Unit.
To send the 22 KHz tone to the ACU via DIRECTV DSS Plus satellite TV receivers,
one splitter should be installed between the Master satellite TV receiver and the ACU.
As a result, the ACU will receive the signal to change satellites when you change
channels using your DIRECTV DSS Plus remote. It is also compatible with the DISH
NETWORK DISH500 service. If the DISH NETWORK satellite TV receiver sends a
command to the ACU, the ACU will decode the command for SW21 to change
satellites, emulating a simple SW21 device. As a result, DISH NETWORK subscribers
can change satellites using their remote.
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RF1 RF2 RF3 RF4 ACU
Power/Data
RF RF
13V 18V
Multiswitch
PC
90~230VAC Diagnostics
50~60Hz
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3. Operation
3.1. Front Panel Functions
1. MENU button – Press the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the
set-up mode. When you want to escape from the set-up mode, press MENU again
for more than 3 seconds. Another function of the MENU button is that of checking
the error message when the S6 makes an error. When the error LED is on, press
the MENU button briefly. Then, you will be able to see the hexadecimal error
message. Please press the NEXT button for about 2 seconds to clear the error. If
you press MENU briefly again, you can go back to normal operation.
NOTE: Operator can make sure the communication status of ACU and antenna as
below when press MENU and press SEARCH shortly again. Packet means the number
of command from ACU, loss means the number of loss on the PCU. The more loss this
display, communication status is not good.
2. TRACK button – Press the TRACK button to enter the stall mode. The antenna
does not move from the position when the TRACK button is pressed. This button is
also used to scroll left (◀) in the menu.
3. NEXT button – Press the NEXT button to select your preprogrammed next
satellite. When your desired satellite is displayed, stop pressing NEXT, and then,
after 3 seconds, the antenna automatically searches for your desired satellite.
Use this button when you want to scroll right (▶) in the menu.
4. M/C button – Press M/C for more than 3 seconds to enter computer link via RS
232. When you want to escape from computer link, press M/C for more than 3
seconds. This button is also used to scroll up (▲) in the menu.
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5. SEARCH button – Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds to re-search for the
current satellite. This button is also used to scroll down (▼) in the menu.
6. PWR button (Power button) – Use this button when you want to turn on/off the
antenna unit power.
7. TRACK LED – Blinking indicates that the antenna is searching for the satellite.
ON indicates that the antenna is tracking the satellite.
OFF indicates that the antenna is in the stall mode or initializing.
8. GPS LED – Blinking indicates that the antenna has distinguished the GSP but that
the GPS data is invalid.
ON indicates that the antenna is receiving valid GPS data.
OFF indicates that the GPS antenna is not installed or is malfunctioning.
9. DiSEqC LED – Blinking indicates that DiSEqC option is selected as 22KHz tone.
ON indicates that the DiSEqC option is selected as DiSEqC 1.2 to switch satellites
automatically.
OFF indicates that the DiSEqC option is disabled. Press the NEXT button to select the
next satellite manually.
10. ERROR LED – ON indicates that one or more discrete system errors have occurred.
(Refer to Error Code)
OFF indicates that no errors have occurred.
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Figure 3-3 Antenna Control Unit Back Panel
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3.2. ACU Display Operation
If you turn on the power switch of the antenna control unit, you can view the steps
shown in Figure 3-4 below.
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PCU isn’t supplying the torque to all motors to protect the antenna. In this case, the
ACU will display ‘HALT’ on the LCD. The antenna continues in ‘halt’ mode until the
ACU power has been reset.
NOTE: For the first power-on of the GPS antenna, it will take about 5 minutes to
calculate your location from the GPS satellites’ signals and configure the database.
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3.3. Set-up Mode
Initial set-up is accomplished by the installer or operator using the SETUP Mode to
configure the system parameters.
Press and hold the “MENU” button for more than 3 seconds to enter the SETUP mode.
To navigate the menu, press the UP or DOWN button. The set-up mode has 10 sub-
menus.
Upgrade
The installer or operator can change and configure the current parameters of the S6 by
computer.
Connect the M&C port of the ACU to the serial port or the USB port of the computer
with an RS-232 cable (Female to Female), as shown in Figure 3-6.
If you want to connect to the PC, follow Figure 3-7 or Figure 3-8.
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Figure 3-8 Computer Link step 2
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Program Area
Before you select your satellites, you have to select the service area from among
Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
NOTE: The S6 has 80 satellite IDs, and each area has the parameters of 20
satellites, as shown below.
North America: Sat ID 1~20
South America: Sat ID 21~40
Europe: Sat ID 41~60
Asia: Sat ID 61~80
NOTE: If you select a different area from your area, the ACU will display SH FAIL
(Searching Fail) on the LCD and the antenna will point toward the appointed
position after initialization.
NOTE: All satellites on the same area share the LNB local frequency.
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Program Satellite
The user can select up to 5 desired satellites on KA-70 ACU. The user has to
select the DiSEqC mode from among either DiSEqC off or the DiSEqC 1.2 or 22
KHz tones before selecting the satellites.
If DiSEqC off is selected, the user can change the desired satellite using the
▶(Next) button. After selecting the satellites from A to E, the KA-70 ACU changes
the satellite when the user presses the ▶(Next) button.
In the case of 22 KHz, firstly, the ACU commands the antenna to search for the
‘SAT_A’ and then, if the ACU receives the 22 KHz tone via the ‘receiver’ port of the
AUC back panel, the ACU commands the antenna to search for ‘SAT_B’. But this
function requires the 22 KHz tone from the satellite TV receiver.
NOTE: If DiSEqC 1.2 is selected, the DiSEqC LED will turn on. Also, the satellite
cannot be changed using the ‘▶(Next)’ button.
Press ‘MENU’
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Skew Angle Setting
The S6 calculates the skew angle automatically. However, if the user wants to
change the skew angle, he/she can change the skew angle using the ‘Manual
Mode’. The user can also readjust the skew zero position when replacing the PCU,
skew assembly or potentiometer.
Press ‘MENU’
Select Mode ’
by’▲’ or ‘▼’
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a. Auto Mode
In the Auto mode, the ACU displays the skew angle calculated by the PCU. The
S6’s default skew mode is auto. The S6 automatically changes the skew angle
when the satellite is changed.
b. Manual Mode
The Installer or Operator can change the skew angle to the desired skew angle,
as shown below.
NOTE: ‘C:’ refers to the current skew angle. ‘A:’ refers to signal strength. ‘S:’
refers to the user setting the skew angle.
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c. Reset
After replacing the PCU board or the skew assembly, you have to re-adjust the
skew zero position. Otherwise, the SuperTrack S6 cannot search for the desired
satellite. Also, correction of the skew angle is important because the signal level
is influenced by the skew angle.
If ‘RESET’ is selected and ‘MENU’ is pressed at the desired skew angle, the
skew angle will be set to ‘0’ degrees. The skew angle affects signal strength, so
we recommend that the user should correct the skew ‘0’ degrees position, as
shown in Figure 3-14 below.
d. Save
If you want to save the changed ‘0’ degrees position, press ‘MENU’ after selecting
the ‘SAVE’ mode.
e. Exit
If you want to escape, press ‘MENU’ after selecting the ‘EXIT’ mode.
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Demo Mode
The S6 points toward the desired position when using the ‘Demo Mode’. It is very
useful when the dealer requires a demonstration inside a building. Elevation is
changed every 5° by one click of ‘▲’ or ‘▼’. Azimuth is changed every 10° by one
click of ‘▶’ or ‘◀’.
Press “MENU’
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Selecting the Compass Mode
You can select the compass mode according to the condition of your ship’s gyro.
The S6 has 4 compass modes. But you can’t use ‘Gyro Mode’, ‘Gyro Fail Mode’
if you don’t select the encoder option.
a. Gyro Mode
Select the Gyro Mode when using the ship’s gyro (only the NMEA type). For the
gyro cable connection, refer to ‘2.6 Gyro Connection’.
NOTE: We do not recommend use of the ‘Internal Magnetic Mode’ on metal ships.
NOTE: We recommend ‘Gyro Mode’ to ensure a reliable heading angle. If your ship
does not have an NMEA signal, please contact us. We supply external NMEA
converters (for converting ‘synchro’ or ‘step by step’ signals to NMEA signals). This
is optional.
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Figure 3-16 Selecting the Compass Mode
NOTE: When using the gyro fail and magnetic fail modes, the ship’s gyro must not
rotate during initializing. If the ship’s gyro rotates, the S6 will not be able to track the
satellite due to the incorrect heading angle.
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Satellite Edit
Operator can edit the 5 satellites that be selected satellite on the ‘SAT_A’ to ‘SAT_E’. If
you select ‘Satellite Edit’, you can change the 5 satellite’s name.
Press ‘MENU’
Press ‘MENU’& hold 2~3 seconds
& hold 2~3 seconds
Select the ‘Satellite Edit’ by ‘▼’ or ‘▲’
Press ‘MENU’
Press ‘MENU’
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4. How to Operate SCS
Installer or operator can change parameters by SCS(SuperTrack Control Software)
Version 1.7.1 or 1.7.2. Also SCS can show the current status of S6.
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4.1. Connect to PC
After connects to the PC like Figure 3-6, runs the SCS. Press M/C and hold 3
seconds or select ‘Upgrade’ in setup mode.
And select the ‘TVRO or A6,9 Selected after PCU V2.11’ icon and click the ‘OK’
button, then select the COM port of your computer, select baud rate 19200. Lastly
click the ‘DISCONNECT’, then S6 is connected with computer.
You can see that ‘CONNECT’ LED of status panel is on like Figure 4-3. Also, you
can see the current state of antenna. State of antenna is one among ‘Initialize’,
‘Searching’ ‘Searching Fail’, and ‘Tracking’, ‘HALT’.
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1. Select the COM port 2. Select the Baudrate
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Connection Staus
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4.2. Selection Area and Satellite
You can select area and satellite by SCS. Refer to below step and Figure 4-4.
3. Click to upload
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Satellite List Update
You can modify the satellite name and longitude in SCS. SCS program
folder(\Program Files\SuperTrackV3_1) has on text file. The text file’s name is
SatIDMatch. If you want change the satellite name or longitude, you can modify this text
file and click the ‘List Update’, select the changed text file. Then satellite name or
longitude is changed in satellite list. But changed satellite is only changed the display
name and longitude on the SCS. If you want to change the satellite parameters, you
have to change the satellite parameters in ‘Sat Setting(F4)’.
Click
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Figure 4-6 Satellite List Update Step 2
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Edit Satellite Parameters
If select user settable satellite or desired satellite’s parameters are not correct,
you can change the select satellite’s parameters. Refer to below step and Figure 4-
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a. Click the ‘Sat Setting(F4)’ or press F4 after select the desired satellite.
b. Click the ‘Sat Info Request’ to update from PCU. Then target satellite’s
parameters are uploading to parameters panel from PCU.
c. If you want to change the LNB local frequency, input the new local frequency
and click the ‘OK’ button to upload to PCU.
d. Change the satellite parameter and click each ‘OK’ button to upload to PCU. (If
not click after change the parameters, changed parameters are not upload to
PCU)
e. Press ‘Save’ to save changed parameters.
3. Satellite 4. ‘OK’
Parameters Buttons
2.LNB Local
Frequency 5. Click to
Save
1.Click
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SAT ID means satellite index like below.
ID 1~13: North America
ID 21~26: South America
ID 41~60: Europe
ID 61~74: Asia
Search Ref means S6’s searching reference that used reference during the search
the satellite.
AGC THD: Search higher AGC level than preset AGC level in PCU.
C/N THD: Search higher C/N level than preset C/N level in PCU.
CLock: Search the target DVB Carrier lock.(Default)
Track Ref means S6’s tracking reference that used reference during the track the
satellite.
AGC: Track the highest AGC level.(Astra2Connect default).
C/N: Track the highest C/N level.(IPcopter default).
RSSD(Receive Signal Detector): Track the highest RSSD value(Not function).
THRD Level means threshold level if searching reference is AGC THD or C/N THD.
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SCH STD means Searching standard.
Auto: PCU automatically search the carrier.
DVB S1: search the DVB S1 carrier.
DVB S2: Search the DVB S2 carrier.
DSS(Digital Satellite System): US standard
NOTE: In case of tracking reference is AGC, adjacent satellite’s carrier can affect
desired satellite’s carrier like below Figure 4-8. Hellasat has the adjacent satellite
interferences. So we set the tracking reference to ‘C/N’ in IPcopter service(Sat ID
60).
NOTE: If select the ‘Auto’ in ‘SCH STD’, S6’s searching time is slower than select
the ‘DVB S1’ or ‘DVB S2’.
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4.3. Skew Setting
You can select skew mode(‘Auto’ or ‘Manual’) by SCS. Also change the skew
angle at desired skew angle.
NOTE: In case of S6’s skew is manual mode, S6’s skew is not changed when
switch the satellite or change the ship position(longitude, latitude).
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Set the peak trim
Skew angle automatically calculated by PCU, but sometimes satellite has skew offset.
In this case, you have to set the peak to track the higher quality. Refer to below step
and Figure 4-10.
a. Change the skew angle on skew manual mode after select the desired satellite
that has skew offset.
b. Look at the Quality, then search higher quality by change of skew.
c. Click the ‘Set To Peak’, after search higher quality.
d. Click the “Peak Save’ to save changed peak.
e. Then, S6’s skew is moving to changed skew angle when select this satellite.
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4.4. Antenna State
You can see the current state of S6 by SCS like below. Click the ‘Antenna State’ or
press F6.
Antenna State
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Calculation Skew Angle, Elevation and Azimuth of Antenna
SCS can calculate skew angle, elevation and azimuth of antenna, if know
longitude of satellite, current latitude, longitude. Refer to below step.
1. Input Data
2.Click to calculate
3. Calculated Value
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C/N
You can see the graph of C/N on ‘Antenna State’.
Graph of C/N
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4.5. Selection Area and Satellite
Installer of operator can change the initial parameters(tilt offset, heading offset,
skew zero setting, compass mode), when replaced PCU, skew block, sensor board.
NOTE: After change the initial value(tilt offset, heading offset, skew ‘0’degree position),
you must click the ‘SAVE’ to save to PCU.
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Tilt Offset Setting
You have to configure the tilt offset, when PCU or sensor board is replaced. When
set the tilt offset, use the bubble inclinometer on sensor cage like Figure 4-15.
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Refer to below step.
a. Click the ‘Tilt Initial OFF’, then button is changing to ‘Tilt Initial ON’ and sensor
cage is initializing.
Click
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b. Click the ‘Cur Value’ to request the current tilt sensor offset from PCU.
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c. Change the level and cross tilt offset to place the bubble of bubble inclinometer
is in center
d. Click the ‘Tilt Offset’ to upload to PCU.
2. Click to upload
NOTE: Click the ‘Command’ button after input the ‘Ibd’ in below box of ‘Command’ is
same function click the ‘Tilt Offset’.
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Heading Offset Setting
Heading offset means the angle between encoder home index(Z pulse position)
and set position(arrow mark on base plate of S6). S6 search the satellite refer to
ship’s gyro, so heading offset must be correct(except using internal magnetic) .
Bow mark of S6 radome base is aligned the ship’s bow. If not align, you must
setup new heading offset. Refer to below step.
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Figure 4-21 New Heading offset
NOTE: When set the heading offset, feed has to direct to desired direction
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Skew Setting
When PCU is replaced, you must reset the skew ‘0’ degree position. Refer to
below step.
NOTE: ‘0’ degree position is aligned the LNB top side with cross pulley.
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Compass Mode
When want change the compass mode, you can select the compass mode by
SCS. Firstly, click the ‘Cur Value’ to request current compass mode from PCU. S6
has 4 compass mode(Gyro, Gyro Fail, Internal Magnetic, and Internal Magnetic
Fail). Secondly, then select the compass mode after click the ‘▼’, and click the
‘Setting’ to upload to PCU. Then S6 is initializing and compass mode is changed.
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Set GPS
SCS is set the GPS data, when GPS data is non valid or breakdown.
B. If change the ‘North’ or ‘South’ and ‘East’ or ‘West’, click the ‘ North’ or
‘South’ and ‘East’ or ‘West’
NOTE: If click the ‘Cur Value’, current GPS data is displayed in GSP panel.
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Graph
You can see the antenna parameters graph by SCS. Refer to below step.
b. Select sub menus(1~9), then click the ‘on’ button of selected submenus.
c. Click the “Axis Set’ to set the axis set, then change maximum and minimum
value of graph.
1. Select the
Desired Item
3. Set th Max and
Min Value of Graph 2. Click the ON
to Select the Submenus
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Appendix A: Example of Setting the
Satellite’s Parameters Using SCS
The S6 has 80 satellite parameters. You can input or change the satellite parameters if
there is no desired satellite.
If you want to input the desired satellite parameters in User 1, please follow the steps
outlined below.
Connect ACU with PC and press and hold 2~3 seconds the ‘M/C’ of ACU front panel
Run the SCS Ver. 1.7.1 or 1.7.2
Select the S6/S6 and click the ‘OK’.
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Click the ‘Sat Select’ or press ‘F3’
Select the ‘EUROPE’ in ‘Zone Select’
Select the ‘(S:58)023.5E Astra2ConLow/User1’ in ‘Satellite Select’
Click the ‘Send’ to upload to PCU.
3. Click to upload
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Click the ‘Sat Setting’ or press the ‘F4’
Click the ‘Sat Info Request’ to request the desired satellite’s parameters, then sat ID 59
satellite’s parameters is updating in ‘Satellite Setting Panel’
3. Click
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Click the ‘SAVE’ to save to PCU.
Click to Save
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Click the ‘Auto Search’ to search the satellite
Click to Start
the Searching
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Appendix B: Error Code Definition
If there is a problem with the antenna, you can check the error code on the ACU
and SCS. Press the ‘MENU’ button on the front panel of the ACU when the error
LED is on. Then, you will see the hexadecimal error code, as shown in Fig C-1
below.
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Table C-1 shows the error code definition, but this is a binary code. Thus, you
must convert the hexadecimal code to a binary code to confirm the error.
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12: There is an unknown satellite (when the NID lock is used for searching)
13: Searching fail (clear if in normal state)
14: No gyro input (refers to a communication error)(clear if in normal state)
15: PCU DSP flash writing error
16: PCU DSP EEPROM writing error
17: Not used
18: Not used
0x FF(4)
0x01: System has restarted
0x02: Unknown RS232 error has occurred
0x03: Unknown or invalid command has been received
0x04: Unknown or invalid data has been received.
0x05: The 'TS:' command must be sent prior to the command.
This is for programming the transponder/satellite data.
0x06: A tuner I2C bus failure has occurred. This could indicate that the tuner is
defective.
0x07: The LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity range. This could
indicate that the LNB voltage does not change or that the LNB voltage has shorted.
0x08: The LNB signal level is below the valid range. This could indicate that the LNB
is not connected.
0x09: The E2Ram has failed
Table B-1 Error Code Definition
NOTE: To clear the error by perforce after checking the error, press the ‘NEXT’
button on the ACU. If using the SCS, click the ‘ERR’ LED.
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Appendix C: Specifications
Above Deck
Automatic
Skew Control LNB Quattro/ Quad (Option)
(-50° ~ +50° )
Cross Angle +/- 20° Tracking Speed More than 90°/ sec
Below Deck
Packing
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Appendix D: Satellite Information
North America
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
01 061.5-W EchoStar3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,574,000 21,500,000 Conus
02 072.5-W DirecTV 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,239,000 20,000,000
03 082.0-W Nimiq 4 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,428,000 20,000,000
04 091.0-W Nimiq 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,341,000 20,000,000 Canada
05 101.0-W DirecTV1R RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
06 110.0-W Echo810/Direc 5 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,486,000 20,000,000 -
07 119.0-W Echo7/Direc 7S RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,370,000 20,000,000 Conus
08 121.0-W Echostar9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,972,000 20,000,000 Ku
09 129.0-W Ciel2 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,457,000 21,500,000 Conus
10 072.0-W AMC-6 VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,148,000 2,573,000 Ku
11 101.0-W AMC4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,060,000 26,700,000 North&Central America
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South America
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
21 095.0-W Galaxy3C LL 0 DSSQ Auto 11,690,000 20000000 Latin America
22 113.0-W SatMex6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,080,000 25,645,000 Ku2
23 058.0-W Intelsat9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,160,000 30,000,000 Mexico
24 058.0-W User 1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
25 058.0-W User 2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
26 058.0-W User 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
27 058.0-W User 4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
28 058.0-W User 5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
29 058.0-W User 6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
30 058.0-W User 7 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
31 058.0-W User 8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
32 058.0-W User 9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
33 058.0-W User 10 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
34 058.0-W User 11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
35 058.0-W User 12 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
36 058.0-W User 13 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
37 058.0-W User 14 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
38 058.0-W User 15 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
39 058.0-W User 16 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
40 058.0-W User 17 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
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Europe
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
41 19.2E Astra1H HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,692,000 22,000,000 1H
42 28.2E Astra2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,836,000 27,500,000 2A North
43 28.2.0E Astra2B HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,032,000 27,500,000 2B South
44 30.0W Hispasat 1C HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,931,000 27,500,000 Europe
45 13.0E Hotbird9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,654,000 27,500,000 Europe
46 13.0E Hotbird8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,015,000 27,500,000 Europe
47 4.8E Sirius4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,919,000 27,500,000 Nordic BSS
Nordic & Central,
48 0.8W Thor3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,476,000 28,000,000
Eastern Europe
49 26.0E Bard6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,843,000 27,500,000 BSS
50 7.0W Nilesat102 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,996,000 27,500,000 Middle East
51 42.0E Turksat2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,015,000 27,500,000 East
52 7.0E Eutelsat W3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,690,000 2,894,00 Europe B
53 15.8E Eutelsat Seasat1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,525,000 30,000,00 Fixed
54 10.0E Eutelsat W2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,522,000 2,893,000 Europe
55 39.0E Hellasat2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,524,000 30,000,000 F1
56 5.0W Atlantic Bird 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,543,000 27,500,000 Super
57 4.0W Amos3 HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,389,000 27,500,000 Europe H
58 23.5 Astra2Con HL 0 DVBQ Auto 10,803,000 22,000,000 1E H FSS
59 39.0E Hellasat HL 0 DVBQ Auto 10,983,600 8,052,000 F2
60 39.0E Ipcopter HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,514,000 3,000,000 F2
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Asia
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
61 113.0E KOR3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,747,000 21,300,000 South Korea
62 110.0E N-Sat 110 LH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,551,000 29,915,000 Japan
63 75.0E ABS1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,579,000 22,000,000 South
64 128.0E JCSAT3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,408,000 21,096,000
65 124.0E JCSAT4A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,432,000 21,096,000 Japan
66 166.0E Intelsat8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,462,000 2,222,000 NE Asia
67 144.0E Superbird C2 VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,508,000 21,096,000 Japan
68 95.0E NSS4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,647,000 27,500,000 India
69 156.0E Optus C1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,689,000 27,800,000 NB
70 160.0E Optus D1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,613,000 14,294,000 NB
71 152.0E Optus D2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,644,000 22,500,000 NANZ
72 95.0E NSS4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,729,000 26,400,00 NE Asia
73 95.0E NSS4 HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,676,000 27,500,000 SE Asia
74 108.2E NSS11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,431,000 30,000,000 NE Asia
75 88.0E ST1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,642,000 24,000,000 K1
76 78.5E Thaicom5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,720,000 30,000,000 Thailand
77 146.0E ABS5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,581,000 25,600,000 Ku
78 91.5E Measat3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,523,000 27,500,000 South Asia
79 105.5E Asiasat 3S VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,683,000 5,800,000 South Asia
80 132.0E Vinasat1 HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,090,000 28,125,000 Ku
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Appendix E: Radome and Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
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Figure E-2 S6 FRP Radome Layout(Option)
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