i9W

Installation and Operation Manual

Doc. No. 2016H1-UM0201-V2_1

Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems

Intellian i9W Serial Number

This serial number will be requested for all troubleshooting or service Inquiries.

Notice
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Intellian i9W® and Intellian® are the registered trademarks of Intellian Technologies, Inc., and should not be appropriated without permission by Intellian
Technologies, Inc., and the information contained in this manual is the property of Intellian Technologies, Inc. Any and all parts of this manual shall not be
reproduced and distributed in any form without prior written consent by Intellian Technologies, Inc. The information contained in this manual shall be subject to
change at any time without notice due to the functional upgrades of the product.

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 Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 4 ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE 50

INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIAN i9W 4 INTRODUCTION TO APTUS® 50
FEATURES OF INTELLIAN i9W 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 50
BASIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIAN i9W 6 PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP 51
ESTABLISH A DATA COMMUNICATION 51
INSTALLATION THE ANTENNA 7 AUTO UPDATE 52
SYSTEM COMPONENTS 7 TOOLBAR MENUS 53
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 10 SYSTEM PROPERTY STATUS DASHBOARD 56
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 11 WORK VIEW TABS 59

INSTALLING THE ACU 17 PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTATION 70

ACU DIMENSIONS 17
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO A GPS 20 WARRANTY 71
DC OUT PORT 21
AUTO LNB SKEW ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 22 APPENDIX : i9W TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 72
PC TO ACU COMMUNICATION SETUP 23

OPERATION INSTRUCTION 24
INTRODUCTION 24

OPERATING THE ACU 24

ACU SOFT KEYS 24
NORMAL MODE 26
SETUP MODE 29

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Intellian Satellite TV Antenna Systems

Introduction
Introduction to Intellian i9W
With its 85cm(33.5”) dish and 2-axis stabilized platform, the Intellian
i9W is the world’s first global satellite TV antenna that receives multi-
band and multi- polarized satellite TV services as well as the latest
advanced DVB-S2 programming without any antenna hardware changes
each time the vessel crosses into a different satellite service region.

Integrated with the second generation WorldViewTM LNB module,

the i9W offers a rock-solid and the highest stability of ±25kHz for
TV reception. The Intellian WorldViewTM LNB module is designed and
manufactured by Intellian’s in-house engineering professionals, which
allows boaters to tune in any channel on any satellite and automatically
switch between circular polarized programming in North, Central and
South America, and linear polarized programming in Europe, Middle
East, and the Asia Pacific regions.

The i9W is able to withstand severe shock and vibration generated by

the marine environment. With a simplified yet sophisticated mechanical
design and excellent satellite tracking capability, the i9W is recognized
as the real definition for satellite TV system at sea.

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Features of Intellian i9W
Global Satellite Services Compatibility Easy Installation and Outstanding Reliability
Intellian i9W provides the ultimate convenience to connect you to Intellian i9W adopts a single-cable connection design from the antenna
thousands of free TV, pay TV, Standard Definition, and High Definition to the antenna control unit. It provides a highly reliable system through
programming all over the world. It uses one LNB module which the implementation of a modularized design and the usage of strictly
incorporates multi (8) LO frequencies and multi-polarizations. proven components.

WorldviewTM LNB Module Ethernet Port for management

The Intellian WorldviewTM LNB module is built with the highest The Ethernet Port on the rear panel of the ACU enables direct and simple
stability of ±25KHz that is required. It is used on the most of marine network connection between a PC and the ACU. By connecting to ISP or
communication systems today to guarantee the most reliable TV the modem linked with VSAT systems, Intellian i9W can be monitored,
receptions. In addition, this LNB module receives multi-band and multi- controlled, and diagnosed remotely from anywhere, anytime through the
polarization satellite TV services around the globe. Boaters don’t need TCP/IP protocol.
to manually change LNB inside the antenna dome each time the vessel This not only can save tremendous time but also save the cost
crosses into a different satellite service region. generated from the hundreds of routine maintenance activities such as
operating firmware upgrades, tracking parameters resets, and system
DVB-S2 Digital TV Receptions diagnostic.
Some of the HDTV services have moved onto DVB-S2 and will be more
in the future. Thanks to Intellian’s groundbreaking DVB-S2 digital TV Wireless Connectivity and Aptus mobile
technology, now you can enjoy your favorite DTH entertainment at sea, The built-in WiFi enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected. Any kind
just like home. of wireless devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones can be used
to connect to the ACU and monitor, control and change the settings of
Global Satellite Library the system wirelessly. Intellian Aptus mobile is available for download to
The i9W includes the pre-programmed global satellite library which access to the ACU via Wi-Fi and operate the antenna from iPhone, iPad
allows you to select the desired satellite while travelling from region to or other network devices.
region. Once the satellite is selected, the WorldViewTM LNB module will iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
automatically switch to the corresponding local frequency and receive
the signal.
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Basic System Configurations

For your satellite TV system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components
properly, as shown in the figure below (see the “Installation” section of this manual). Separate purchase of a satellite
receiver and a TV is required.

ACU Receiver

RF1
Figure 1 : Basic System Configuration

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Introduction
System Components
The Intellian i9W consists of two major units, antenna assembly unit and
antenna control unit.

Antenna Unit
The antenna of Intellian i9W is manufactured with the following compo-
nents for the optimum search and reception of the satellite signal.

Mechanical Unit – manipulates the antenna to receive the optimal satel-

lite 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 environ-
ment.

Figure 2 : Antenna Unit

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Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and con-
trols the various settings of the antenna. Additionally, Vacuum Fluores-
cent Display (VFD) allows for you to operate the ACU in the dark.

The functions of ACU are as follows:

• Provide power for the antenna unit
• Monitor the antenna status
• Change the target satellite
• Set up the user environment
• Set the current GPS information
• Set satellite information Front
• Move antenna manually
• Perform self-diagnosis of the antenna
• Set up the interface with a PC

Rear
Figure 3 : Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

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Installation Kit
Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.
Antenna 4 Power Cable 10m 1
5 PC Serial Cable 1.8m 1
Item
6 NMEA Connector AK950-2 1
Hex.Bolt Flat Washer Spring Washer Hex. Nut Dome Washer
7 Power Connector AK950-3 1
Qty 5 5 5 5 5
Hex Bolt M12x80L 5
ACU
ø4x16L 5
Self-Tapping Screw
8 ø3x8L 5
Item

Self-Tapping Screw Machine Screw

Flat Washer M12 5

Qty
Spring Washer M12 5
5 5

(M4 X 16L) (M3 X 8L)

Nut M12 5
Size
9 Aptus CD - 1
Figure 4 : Installation Bolt Kit 10 User Manual - 1
11 Mounting Template - 1
Other Components 12 Quick Installation Guide - 1

No Components Size Qty Figure 5 : List of the Supplied Parts

1 ACU Bracket - 2
2 RG6
30m 1
(Antenna - ACU RF Cable)
3 RG6 (ACU - Receiver Cable) 3m 1

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Tools Required for Installation

Phillips Head Flat Head

Screwdriver Screwdriver (Min. 5mm) 5 mm Allen/Hex key

11 mm Spanner 13 mm Spanner 19 mm Spanner

Figure 6 : Required Tools for Installation

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Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to
insure maximum performance.

The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear
view of the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15°
above the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from tracking 15°
the satellite signal (Refer to the drawing).
Antenna Unit Obstacle
Do not install the antenna near the radar especially on the same plane.
Its energy levels may overload the antenna front-end circuits. It is
recommended to position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2m) above or
below the level of the radar and minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) away from Figure 7 : Elevation Limit of Obstacles
the high power short wave radars.

The mounting platform should be rigid and not subjected to excessive

vibration. The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing
at the center of the vessel. For optimal performance of the antenna, it
is not recommended to install at any corner of the vessel, where the
movement of the vessel is the greatest. Install the bottom of the antenna
parallel to the surface of the sea and fix tightly to the structure of the
vessel.

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Cables Extending the Cables

Before installing the system cables, consider the following points. The cables that have been supplied with your Intellian system should be
of adequate length to complete the installation on most boats.
• All cables need to be well clamped and protected from physical
damage and exposure to heat and humidity. Power Cable
• Cables with severe bends are not allowed. This cable supplied at a length of 10m.
• Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead,
a watertight grommet or swan neck tube should be used.
Note: Exceeding the indicated cable lengths will result in reduced
Power Requirements performance of your system.
You need to follow the power requirements to avoid damage the system.
Intellian i9W has been designed to work on a boat’s power supply rated
at 12V / 24 V DC (acceptable range: 9~30 V DC).

If your receiver(s) and television(s) require a 110V/240V AC power

supply, you will need to install a suitable DC to AC converter to operate
the unit(s) from your boat’s DC power supply.

RF Cable
This cable supplied at a length of 30m. If a longer length is required you should
replace this cabel with an extended RG6/RG11 cable.

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Installation and Mounting of Antenna
The method of installation and mounting of the antenna may vary due
to 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.
• The space must be sufficient for installing the antenna unit

121 cm (47.5”)
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. If possible, install the antenna
using a power tower.

NOTE: Before installing the antenna open the radome and remove the
shipping constraints from the antenna interior. Reinstall the radome
before operating the system. The system will not perform properly if the
radome is open.

113 cm (44.6”)
Warning: When lifting the antenna by using the lifting
strap, ensure to disassemble the antenna and the pallet.
Figure 8: Radome Dimension of i9W

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Mark of the Antenna Mounting Position

Referring to the mounting template, mark where antenna will be
mounted onboard (it must be a flat surface) or on a separate power
tower.

Note: Separate cable shock and waterproofing measures must be

taken to protect the RF connector from being exposed to the sea water
and external shocks. An exposed cable may cause electric shock and
cause serious damage to the equipment.

24.75 cm (9.74")
24.75 cm (9.74")

Figure 9 : Mounting Hole Position of i9W

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Connection of the Cable
Connect the RF cable through the cable glands under the radome
bottom.

Figure 10 : Cable Glands on Radome Bottom

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Mounting the Antenna

Attach the antenna by using the hex head bolts (M12X80L), M12 spring
washers, and M12 flat washers supplied.

Antenna Unit

M12 Hex. Bolt

M12 Flat Washer

Deck

M12 Flat Washer

M12 Spring Washer

M12 Hex Nut

19 mm Spanner

Figure 11 : Mounting the Antenna

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Installing the ACU
ACU Dimensions

22.8cm(9”)
18.5cm (7.3”)

21.7cm(8.5”)
Figure 13 : Installation of ACU

5.4cm (2.1”)
17.8cm (7”) Installing the ACU

17.8 cm (7”)
Selection of Installation site
• The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting
Brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting configuration.
7.5 cm (2.95”)

• Using the self tapping screws supplied, attach the mounting brackets
to the sides of the ACU.
• Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.
• Using a pencil to mark the 4 hole positions (2 each side), and use the
appropriate drill bit to drill them.
Figure 12 : Dimension of ACU for i9W • Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.
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Connecting the System Cables

Up to 4 Receivers
In Universal LNB mode, RF1, RF2, RF3 and RF4 can be connected, however, when you use the system from
universal LNB mode (ex. Europe) to single LNB mode (ex. US), RF3 and RF4 will not work and only RF1 and
RF2 will transfer the satellite signal.

ACU Receiver 1

Receiver 2
RF1

RF2 (Optional) Receiver 3

RF3 (Optional) Receiver 4

RF4 (Optional)

Figure 14 : Basic Configuration

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Connecting the System Using a Multi-switch

Multi-Switch Connection
When you use the multi-switch in single LNB mode, you need to connect RF1 and RF2 to the low-band (Horizontal Low and Vertical Low) outputs of the 4x8
multi-switch and disable DisEqC function while connecting to a receiver other than a European receiver. In Universal LNB mode, RF1~ RF4 can be connected
to any 4 outputs of 4x8 multi-switch. However when you use the system for single LNB mode, RF3 and RF4 ports will not transfer the RF signal.

18V 13V 18+22KHz 13V+22KHz

Horiazontal Low Vertical Low Horizontal High Vertical High

ACU
Receiver 1

R2
VH
R3
RF1 HH R4
VL R5

HL R6
RF2 R7 Receiver 8

RF3 4x8
Multi switch

RF4
Figure 15 : Multi-Receiver Configuration
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Connecting the system to a GPS

For improved satellite tracking, you can connect your satellite TV system
directly to your boat’s NMEA0183 GPS system. To do this you will need
lengths of cable suitable for connecting to your GPS system and the
green 2-way ACU GPS connector supplied with your Intellian i9W Satel-
lite TV System.

1. Strip back the insulation of each conductor and connect each

terminal of the 2-way connector.

2. Tighten the locking screws. NMEA OUT (+) GROUND (-)

3. Connect the +ve (positive) terminal of the ACU GPS connector to the
NMEA OUT wire of the boat’s GPS system.

4. Connect the –ve (negative) terminal of the ACU GPS connector to the
ground wire of the boat’s GPS system. Figure 16 : GPS Connection

5. Refit the ACU GPS connector to the rear of the ACU.

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DC OUT port
Intellian ACU provides DC OUT port for direct connection of MIM(Multi-
satellite Interface Multi-switch) or SDM (Shaw Decoder Module) which
requires DC power input. Intellian MIM or SDM can be connected to the
i-series ACU without AC-DC Adaptor.

Figure 17 : DC out MIM Figure 18 : DC out SDM

Note: The DC power cable is included in the component list of MIM and SDM.

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Auto LNB Skew Angle Adjustment

Intellian i9W has an embedded auto skew angle control system.
Therefore, manual adjustment of the skew angle is not required. The
skew angle is continuously adjusted automatically through calculations
of the optimum angle by using the information of a targeted satellite
and the GPS position. With location information as ship’s longitudinal
and latitudinal position change from movement the skew angle will be
adjusted accordingly. As the ship changes position, the skew angle will
be continuously adjusted. The skew angle of the LNB is shown on the
ACU and in the GUI program.

Figure 19 : Worldview LNB Module

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PC to ACU Communication Setup Wi-Fi Connection
Setup Wi-Fi Connection
You can establish data communication between a PC and the ACU using
• Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi
one of the following methods.
1. Connect Wi-Fi.
After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon,
Serial Connection
click on i-AP(default).
Connection through Serial Port
2. By default, the connection security is opened.
1. Connect a 9-pin Serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the 3. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus®
ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC.
• Default: 192.168.1.223
2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter.

Figure 20 : Serial Connection

Figure 21 : ACU to PC Wifi Connection

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TCP/IP Connection
Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port

This method requires separate IP configuration on a PC.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to Ethernet port on
the back of the ACU
2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter
Settings and right-click on the Local Area Connection then click Properties
3. Select TCP/IPv4, then click Properties.
4. Change the network settings on a PC;
• IP Address: 192.168. 0.222
Figure 22 : ACU to PC TCP/IP Connection
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.0.223
5. Use the ACU’s IP address to access Intellian Aptus® .
• Default: 192.168.0.223

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Operation Instruction Operating the ACU
Introduction ACU Soft Keys
This section of the handbook describes how to set up your Satellite TV
System after installation using the ACU or GUI PC controller program and
includes the following functions :

• System startup
• Changing the default satellite
• Monitoring the antenna status
• Setting sleep mode
• Entering setup mode
• Setting the satellite pair POWER Press to select BACK ENTER
• Editing satellite information On-screen option

• Setting the antenna parameter

• Setting GPS Figure 23 : ACU Soft Keys
• Setting the DiSEqC method
• Setting LNB skew angle
• Display versions
• Display power status
• Setting antenna go position
• Setting antenna move step
• Setting remote control
• Setting the factory default parameters
• Performing diagnostic tests

Note: Many of the above functions will only be required only after
initial installation of your system. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide
before operating the system.

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Normal Mode
Start Up Changing Target Satellite
With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show Your antenna is pre-programmed with either two (Dual-Sat mode) or
the following sequence: three (Tri-Sat mode) candidates of target satellites as a default mode.
To change a target satellite, press LEFT soft key. The target satellite is
INITIALIZE ACU
1. D
 ata communication is being established changed and is automatically tracked by the antenna.
between the antenna and the ACU. The ACU
INTELLIAN i9W is initialized.
Default Dual-Sat Mode

2. The antenna is initialized. TRACKING A: DTV101

1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking
INITIALIZE ANTENNA Satellite B.
INTELLIAN i9W B: DTV119 SETUP

SEARCH A: DTV101
3. The antenna is searching for Satellite A. 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.
TRACKING B: DTV119
B:DTV119 SETUP A: DTV101 SETUP

TRACKING A: DTV101
4. The antenna has located the satellite and is
now tracking.
B:DTV119 SETUP

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Advanced Tri-sat Mode

TRACKING A: DTV101 1. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite B.

B:DTV119 SETUP

TRACKING B: DTV119 2. The antenna is tracking Satellite B.

DTV110# DTV101

TRACKING B:DTV119
3. Press LEFT soft key for tracking Satellite C.
DTV110# DTV101

TRACKING C: DTV110#
4. The antenna is tracking Satellite C.
DTV101 DTV119

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Monitoring Current Status

When powered on, ACU displays the status of the antenna.
The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below.

SEARCH A: DTV101
1. The antenna is searching for satellite A. 5. Antenna position detail and signal strength are
AZ : ###.# EL : ##.#
displayed.
B:DTV119 SETUP SIGNAL : ### ● [VL]

TRACKING A: DTV101
2. The antenna is tracking satellite A. ###.## E ##.## N
6. Press center soft key to display current GPS
information. Press center soft key to return to
B:DTV119 SETUP main tracking mode.

ANTENNA IS UNWRAPPING
3. The antenna is unwrapping the cable.
B:DTV119 SETUP

TRACKING A: DTV101
4. The antenna is again tracking satellite A.
Press center soft key to display position detail.
B:DTV119 SETUP

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 Setup Mode
Sleep Mode Begin Setup Mode
If the antenna has lost the tracked satellite while in sleep mode, sleep Enter the Setup Mode simply follow the instructions below:
mode will be canceled.

TRACKING A: DTV101
1. Press BACK to enter sleep mode. TRACKING A: DTV101
1.With the antenna tracking. press SETUP
B:DTV119 SETUP B:DTV119 SETUP

TRACKING A: DTV101
2. Press BACK again to exit sleep mode. 2. Press YES to enter setup mode.
SETUP MODE ?
B:DTV119 SETUP YES NO

SET SAT PAIR ?

3. Press YES to set the satellite pair.
PREV YES NEXT

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Setting the Satellite Pair

You can change a satellite pair if you wish to receive satellite television service from
a different service provider.

1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SAT B : DTV119

5. Set satellite B
SETUP MODE ?
Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
YES NO PREV SELECT NEXT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT B.
Press NEXT to show next satellite name.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press YES to enter Set Satellite Pair. SAT C : DTV110#
6. Set satellite C
Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
PREV YES NEXT PREV SELECT NEXT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT C.
Press NEXT to show next satellite name.

SET TRIPLE SAT ?

3. Press YES to set triple satellites. SAVE ?
7. Press YES to save selections.
Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
YES NO YES NO
mode.

SAT A : DTV101
4. Set satellite A
Press PREV to show previous satellite name.
PREV SELECT NEXT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT A.
Press NEXT to show next satellite name.

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Setting the GPS
It is possible to set up and modify the GPS information, which enhances
the antenna functionality.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. LONGITUDE ###.## E
5. Press ENTER to move to next screen.
Press BACK to move to previous screen.
YES NO - INPUT +

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT to enter Set GPS menu. LATITUDE ##.## N
6. Input the latitude data.
+ increases the value. - decreases the value.
PREV YES NEXT - INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the
X1 +/- buttons.
P ress INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
SET GPS ?
3. Press YES to set GPS.
PREV YES NEXT SAVE ?
7. Press YES to accept data.
Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
YES NO
mode.

LONGITUDE ###.## E
4. Input the longitude data.
+ increases the value. - decreases the value.
- INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the +/-
buttons.
Press
 INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit. Press BACK to move to previous digit.

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Edit Satellite Information

It is possible to modify the existing satellite information and input new satellite information
into the ACU as well. It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this mode.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SAT NAME : DTV101
5. Input the satellite name.
+ increases the value. - decreases the value.
YES NO - INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the +/-
buttons.
Press INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
SET SAT PAIR ?
2. Press NEXT twice to enter Edit Satellite Info
mode. 6. Press ENTER to move to next screen.
PREV YES NEXT SAT NAME : DTV101
Press BACK to return previous screen.
X2 - INPUT +

EDIT SAT INFO ?

3. Press YES to edit satellite info. 7. Input the satellite position.
LONGITUDE 124.00 E
+ increases the value. - decreases the value.
PREV YES NEXT - INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the
+/- buttons.
Press INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
SAT NAME : DTV101
4. Set the satellite name.
PREV - Shows previous satellite name. 8. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol
PREV SELECT NEXT VER LOW 12598 21096
SELECT - Select the displayed satellite for rate (KHz) for vertical low band.
editing. - INPUT +
NEXT - Shows next satellite name.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.

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 9. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical low band. 13. Input the network ID (NID) for vertical high
VER LOW NID 0x0003 VER HIGH NID 0x0003
band.
- INPUT + - INPUT +

10. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol 14. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol
HOR LOW 12523 21096 HOR HIGH 12523 21096
rate (KHz) for horizontal low band. rate (KHz) for horizontal high band.
- INPUT + - INPUT +

HOR LOW NID 0x0003

11. Input the network ID (NID) for horizontal low 15. Input the network ID (NID) for horizontal high
HOR HIGH NID 0x0003
band. band.
- INPUT + - INPUT +

VER HIGH 12598 21096

12. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and symbol VERIFY : DSS DECODE 16. Select the Verification Method* of tracking
rate (KHz) for vertical high band. satellite.
- INPUT + PREV SELECT NEXT
PREV - Shows previous method.
SELECT - Set the displayed method.
NEXT - Shows next method.

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VOLTAGE : AUTO
17. Select the Voltage Supply Method* to LNB. 20. Select the polarization (linear/circular) of
(AUTO is recommended) POL : LINEAR
PREV SELECT NEXT satellite signals.
LIN SELECT CIR

DISEQC : AUTO 18. Select the DISEQC Method*. SAVE?

21. Press YES to save the input information.
(AUTO is recommended) Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
PREV SELECT NEXT YES NO
mode.

Verification Method*
LOCAL FREQ : #####MHz
19. input the local frequency of LNB. SIGNAL - use only signal level for tracking
Input 10600MHz while Universal LNB in in use. DVB LOCK - use only DVB Lock signal for tracking
- INPUT +
+ increase the value. - decrease the value. DVB DECODE - use DVB decoding for tracking
Change the underscored digit using the +/- DSS DECODE - use only DSS Lock signal for tracking
buttons. Press INPUT to accept the value and
move to next digit. Press BACK to move to Voltage Supply Method*
previous digit. AUTO – Supply 13V or 18V to LNB
Press ENTER to move to next screen. ONLY 13 V - always supply 13 V to LNB
ONLY 18 V - always supply 18 V to LNB

DISEQC Method*
AUTO – Supply 0KHz tone or 22KHz tone to LNB
ONLY 0 KHz – always supply 0KHz tone to LNB
ONLY 22 KHz – always supply 22KHz tone to LNB
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Setting the Antenna Parameters
It is not recommended for a novice satellite service user to use this
mode. Consult Intellian for changing antenna parameters.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. PARAM: SCAN OFFSET
4. Select the PARAM*
PREV - Shows previous parameter.
YES NO PREV YES NEXT
SELECT - Set the displayed parameter.
NEXT - Shows next parameter.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press the NEXT three times to enter Set WRS LEVEL : 0500 5. Input the WRS LEVEL.
Antenna Parameter menu. + increases the value. - decreases the value.
PREV YES NEXT - INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the +/-
X3 buttons.
Press INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.
SET ANT PARAMETER ?
3. Press YES to set antenna parameter.
PREV YES NEXT
SAVE ? 6. Press YES to save the input information.
Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
YES NO
mode.

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PARAM*

Scan Offset The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between the DiSEqC Level The DiSEqC level is to distinguish 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone.
black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor.

Track Scale The track scale is to control the tracking speed while antenna Offset RH-LH The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference between
is tracking the satellite. RHCP and LHCP.

Detect Level The detect level is to set the satellite signal detection level. EL Offset The EL offset is to offset the angle difference between the
mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle.

WRS Level The WRS level is to set the WRS detection level. Use WRS Use WRS is to determine whether the system uses WRS level
or not. “Use WRS” and “WRS Level” are pair functions.

Track Offset The tracking offset is to offset the satellite signal tracking Offset Offset difference is to determine whether the system to uses
level. Difference “Offset RH-LH” or not. “Offset Difference” and “Offset RH-LH”
are pair functions.

Power Level The power level is to distinguish the voltage between 13 V and 18 V.

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Setting the DiSEqC Method
DiSEqC selection can be made from ACU. It is not recommended for a
novice satellite service user to use this mode.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. DO NOT USE DISEQC
4. Select the DiSEqC Method*
PREV - Shows previous DiSEqC Method.
YES NO PREV SELECT NEXT
SELECT/ENTER - Set the displayed DiSEqC
method.
NEXT - Shows next DiSEqC Method.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.

SAVE ?
5. Press YES to accept the selection.
SET SAT PAIR ?
2. Press NEXT four times to enter DISEQC mode.
Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
YES NO
PREV YES NEXT mode.
X4

DiSEqC Method*
USE DISEQC ?
3. Press YES to use DISEQC.
DO NOT USE DISEQC - DiSEqC is not being used.
PREV YES NEXT USE TO CHANGE BAND - DiSEqC is being used to change to low and high band.
USE TO CHANGE SAT - DiSEqC is being used to change tracking satellite.

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Setting the Use of DiSEqC 1.2

If DiSEqC 1.2 protocol is in use on your receiver, enable the DiSEqC 1.2 setting on the ACU to
process the DiSEqC 1.2 command.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. Set the USE DiSEqC 1.2 to a desired option*.
USE DISEQC 1.2 : NO
PREV - Shows previous option (YES/NO)
YES NO PREV SELECT NEXT
SELECT/ENTER - Set the displayed option for
DiSEqC 1.2.
NEXT - Shows next option (YES/NO)
Press ENTER to move to next screen.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT five times to enter the Use DiSEqC 5. Press YES to accept the data.
SAVE ?
1.2 menu. Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
PREV YES NEXT YES NO mode.
X5

USE DISEQC 1.2 ?

3. Press YES to set the use of DiSEqC 1.2. Options for ‘USE DiSEqC 1.2’
PREV YES NEXT YES - Select this option if the DiSEqC 1.2 is used.
NO - Select this option if the DiSEqC 1.2 is not used.

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Setting LNB Skew Angle

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. SKEW : CALIBRATION
4. Press SELECT to calibrate LNB skew angle or
PRess NEXT to enter Skew manual menu.
YES NO PREV SELECT NEXT

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT six times to enter Set LNB Skew 5. Press SELECT to set the LNB skew angle
SKEW : MANUAL
menu. manually.
PREV YES NEXT PREV SELECT NEXT
X6

SET LNB SKEW

3. Press YES to enter Calibrate LNB skew menu. SKEW : 2.0 -> 0
6. Press SET to save the changed LNB skew angle.
PREV YES NEXT -1 SET +1

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Display Versions
This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU
software are installed on your system.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter Setup mode. 5. Antenna software version and S/N are shown.
ANT S/W VER : 4.00
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
YES NO S/N: 0000000000 EXIT

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT seven times to enter the View 6. ACU software version and S/N are shown.
ACU S/W VER : 0.01
Version menu. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
PREV YES NEXT S/N: 0000000000 EXIT
X7

VIEW VERSION ?
3. Press YES to view version. LIBRARY VER : 0.01
7. Library version and S/N are shown.
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
PREV YES NEXT S/N: 0000000000 EXIT

B4-919W
4. Antenna product name and S/N are shown.
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
S/N: 0000000000 EXIT

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Display Power

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. ANT POWER : 25.9 V
5. Antenna input voltage is shown.
Press center soft key to view receiver voltage.
NO EXIT Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT eight times to enter the View 6. Receiver voltage with tone is shown.
Receiver : 18V + ##kHz
Power menu. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
PREV YES NEXT EXIT
X8

VIEW POWER ?
3. Press YES to view power.
PREV YES NEXT

ACU POWER : 27.1 V

4. ACU input voltage is shown.
EXIT

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Setting Remote Control

1. Press YES to enter setup mode. FUNC : SLEEP MODE

5. SELECT/ENTER - Registers a key on remote
SETUP MODE ?
control.
YES NO NEXT SELECT EXIT

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT nine times to enter set Remote PRESS A REMOTE KEY
6. Point remote control to ACU.
Control Setting menu. Press any key on remote control for selected
PREV YES NEXT BACK EXIT
function and press same key again for
X9 confirmation.
Press BACK to move to previous screen.
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.

SET REMOCON ?
3. Press YES to set remote control. 7. If failed to press the same key twice, TRY AGAIN
FAILED - TRY AGAIN
PREV YES NEXT
will be displayed.

FUNC : CHANGE SAT

4. Select the Function* 8. If failed to register a free key, KEY IS USING will
NEXT - Shows next function. THAT KEY IS USING
NEXT SELECT EXIT be displayed.

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 9. R EMOTE KEY REGISTED will be displayed if key Function*
REMOTE KEY REGISTED
has been properly registered. CHANGE SAT - Change the target satellite.
SLEEP MODE - Enter sleep mode.
CLEAR REGISTERED KEY - Clear registered key.

FUNC : CHANGE SAT

10. Press NEXT to show next function.
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
NEXT SELECT EXIT

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Setting Antenna Go Position

The antenna can be controlled manually by using ACU.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. GO TO EL : ##.#
5. Input position value for elevation (EL) axis.
+ increases the value. - decreases the value.
YES NO - INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the
+/- buttons.
Press INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.
SET SAT PAIR ?
2. P ress NEXT ten times to enter Antenna Go
Position menu.
PREV YES NEXT
GO TO POSITION ?
6. Press YES to move the antenna to input position.
X10
Press NO to return to the Antenna Go Position
YES NO
mode.

ANT GO POSITION ?
3. Press YES to go position.
PREV YES NEXT
AZ:###.# EL:###.#
7. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
EXIT

GO TO AZ : ##.#
4. Input position value for azimuth (AZ) axis.
+increases the value. - decreases the value.
- INPUT +
Change the underscored digit using the
+/- buttons.
Press INPUT to accept the value and move to
next digit.
Press BACK to move to previous digit.
Press ENTER to move to next screen.
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Setting Antenna Move Step
The antenna can be moved by 1° step manually by using ACU.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. STEP EL : ##.#
5. Move the antenna in the EL direction.
UP - Move the antenna up.
YES NO DOWN POL UP
DOWN - Move the antenna down.
POL - Go to Pol control menu.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. P ress NEXT eleven times to enter the Antenna 6. Move LNB motor to either linear/circular
Move Step menu. POL : LINEAR
PREV YES NEXT polarization.
LIN EXIT CIR
LIN - Move LNB motor to linear polarization.
X11 CIR - Move LNB motor to circular polarization.
EXIT - Return to Antenna move step menu.

ANT MOVE STEP ?

3. Press YES to move antenna in AZ/EL direction.
PREV YES NEXT

STEP AZ : ###.#
4. Move the antenna in the AZ direction.
CW - Move the antenna in clockwise direction.
CCW EL CW
CCW - Move the antenna in counter clockwise
direction.
EL - Go to elevation control screen.

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Executing Antenna Diagnosis

The antenna status can be checked by reviewing the results of the
diagnostic self-test of the antenna. Refer to the following error codes to understand the test results.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. 4. CODE 101 is being tested.
CODE 101 TESTING
Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
YES NO RESULT: ? EXIT

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. P ress NEXT twelve times to enter Antenna CODE 101 PASSED.
5. CODE* 101 has passed.
Diagnosis menu. Press EXIT to return to main setup mode.
PREV YES NEXT RESULT: ● EXIT

X12

ANT DIAGNOSIS ?
3. Press YES to diagnosis antenna.
PREV YES NEXT

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CODE *

CODE 101 Data communication between antenna and antenna control unit is CODE 107 Skew system is tested.
tested. If failed, check the RF cable. if failed, check the control board, skew motor, and skew sensor.

CODE 102 AZ CW limit is tested. CODE 108 Antenna input power is tested.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for AZ axis. If failed, check the RF cable.

CODE 103 AZ CCW limit is tested. CODE 109 ACU power is tested.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for AZ axis. If failed, check the ACU power cable and Input DC power.

CODE 104 EL axis is tested. CODE 110 Receiver power is test to receiver cable and receiver power.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for EL axis. If failed, check the cable between the ACU and the receiver and receiver
power.
CODE 105 Sub reflector is tested. RESULT
If failed, check the sub reflector. STATUS • Test is passed.
- Test is skipped.
CODE 106 LNB is tested. ? Test is under processing.
If failed, check the LNB and control board. Number refers to an error code
(••3••• -•••) 3 means error code 103.

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Setting Region

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode. REGION : LOS_ANGELES
5. Select the Region*.
PREV - Shows previous region.
YES NO PREV SELECT NEXT
SELECT - Set the displayed region.
NEXT - Shows next region.

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. P ress NEXT thirteen times to enter load region LOAD ?
6. Press YES to load region information.
information menu. Press NO to cancel and return to main setup
PREV YES NEXT YES NO
mode.
X13

LOAD REGION INFO ?

3. Press YES to load region information.
LOADING : ■■■■ 7. Loading selected region information.
PREV YES NEXT DO NOT TURN OFF!

CONTINENT : N_AMERICA
4. Select the Continent*. Continent*
PREV - Shows previous continent. N. AMERICA, S.AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA.
PREV SELECT NEXT
SELECT - Set the displayed continent. Region*
NEXT - Shows next continent. NEW YORK, MIAMI, UK, JAPAN, and etc.

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Setting the Factory Default Parameters
This will restore the antenna back to factory default settings.

SETUP MODE ?
1. Press YES to enter setup mode.
YES NO

SET SAT PAIR ?

2. Press NEXT fourteen times to enter default
setting mode.
PREV YES NEXT

X14

SET DEFAULT ?
3. Press YES to set default parameters.
PREV YES NEXT

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ANTENNA CONTROL SOFTWARE

Introduction to Aptus® Software Installation
Intellian’s new Antenna PC Controller Software, Aptus®
is a next- Double click the ‘Aptus Setup.exe’ icon to install Aptus® directly
generation graphically based antenna remote control software. The onto your computer/ laptop. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you
Aptus® allows users to easily and conveniently set up the antenna by through the program setup process. The installation routine provides an
using a personal computer. icon on the desktop.

The minimum PC hardware and software requirements to install and run

Aptus® are as below.

Hardware
Hardware Requirements
CPU Intel® Pentium® 4 or higher
Memory 512MB or higher
DirectX9.0 or higher supported

Video Card H/W acceleration supported

Video Memory 128MB or higher
HDD 1GB or higher

Operating System and Software

Software Requirements
Operating System Windows XP SP or higher Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides
Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher patch files for software upgrade.

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PC to ACU Communication Setup Establish a data communication

Starting Aptus® Access ACU through Serial Communication

Double-clickthe Aptus® desktop icon, then Communication Window 1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on
appears to establish the data communication between your PC and the the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC.
ACU. Select options of connection method to access your ACU either 2. Select Serial at communication type combo-box.
through the Serial Port Communication or the Network Communication 3. The baud rate of the ACU is 19200 for i-series.
(TCP/IP). 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. Connect your PC to the Ethernet Port or via Wi-Fi.(Turn off the wireless
connection while using the Ethernet port.)
2. Select Network at communication type combo-box.
3. Enter in the ACU’s IP address
(Factory default - Ethernet connection: 192.168.0.223 / Wi-Fi connection
: 192.168.1.223)
4. Enter in the ACU’s port number (Factory default : 4002)

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.

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

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.

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.

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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 6
main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (not used on i-series), View(for user layout and work view), Connection(for communication), Utill(not
used on i-series) and Help(for reporting problems and information check) .

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 Quick

Setup: enters Setup mode.

Restart: exits Setup mode and restarts the antenna.

Reboot: reboots the antenna.

Get Ant. Info: obtains the information stored in the antenna

Save Satellite: Not used on i-Series.

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2 File : Not used on i-Series.

3 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.

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

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4 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.

5 Utill : Not used on i-Series.

6 Help

• Report: provides e-mail contact to Intellian technical support team to let the user report problems at any time.

®
• Information: displays the information of current Aptus software version.

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

1 Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.
- Search: Antenna is searching the selected satellite.
- Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.
- Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.
- Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.
- Sleep: Antenna is in Sleep mode.
- Unwrap: Antenna is unwinding/winding the cable in the antenna.

2 Tracking Satellite
Display or set current tracking satellite and tracking information. Up to three satellites can be selected.

3 Signal Level
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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4 GPS: Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna information.
The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS.

5 Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information.

6 Software Information: Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions

7 Product Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers,

antenna model and ACU model.

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8 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 (Antenna Basic View, Antenna
Advanced View, Satellite ViewMonitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic /Network
View, and GUI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration.

How to modify the settings on Work View;

1. Enter the Setup mode by clicking Setup icon.

2. Tick the checkbox next to the “Set” button to modify the settings.
3. Enter the desired value then press the Set button to save the settings.
- GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS.
- Bow Information: not used on i-series.
1. Antenna – Basic Info.
- Go to Position : The current position (angle) of the antenna is displayed.
This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location, Push the “Go to Target Position” button after keying in the desired angle to
Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle. This view tab uses the Antenna’s move the antenna to target position.
AZ and EL information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface
(UI). - Find Antenna Angle: displays and sets the current antenna angle. Select a
desired satellite from the drop-down menu, then longitude, azimuth,
elevation and skew information are displayed.
• Find Angles & Skew Antenna GPS: finds the current antenna
angles and skew angle in relation to the longitude (orbit position)
of the antenna’s current GPS.
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- Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and -Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series.
relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and polarization - Rate Sensor: not used on i-series
(between Linear and Circular). You can move antenna azimuth and
elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a - Antenna Parameter: used to set the antenna parameter settings.
value to find the desired satellite manually. • Offset Diff AZ-EL: The offset AZ-EL is to offset the angle difference
between Azimuth and Elevation.
• Lock Count: The Lock Count is to set the number of checking signal
2. Antenna – Advanced Info. lock.
This view provides information on Parameter Setting, Threshold Setting, • Offset Diff RH-LH: The offset RH-LH is to offset the signal difference
and Flag Setting. between RHCP and LHCP.

- Parameter Setting: used to set the control parameter settings.

• Scan Offset: The scan offset is to offset the angle difference between
the black marker on the sub-reflector and the optical sensor.
• Scale: The scale is to control the tracking speed while antenna is
tracking the satellite.
• EL Adjust: The elevation adjustment is to offset the angle difference
between the mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle.

- Threshold Setting: set the threshold level for detecting and tracking the
satellite signal.
• DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold level
when DVB tracking mode is in use.
• DVB Tracking Level: displays and sets signal

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- Threshold Setting 3. Satellite (Satellite View)
• Initial Sat Count: Set the threshold count for maintaining tracking. The name, longitude, verification method of the satellite and LNB local
• Set Verify Time:Set the time of verifying whether the signal detected is frequency are displayed.
the signal of target satellite.
• Voltage Threshold: Set the voltage threshold. The voltage threshold is
to distinguish the voltage between 13V and 18V.
• DiSEqC Threshold: Set the DiSEqC threshold. The DiSEqC threshold is
to distinguish the 0KHz tone and 22KHz tone.
• WRS Detect Level: Set the WRS detection level.

- Flag Setting
• Use WRS Method: Use WRS method is to determine whether the
system uses “WRS Detect Level” or not. Use WRS method and “WRS
Detect Level” are pair functions.
• Use Offset Difference: Use offset difference is to determine whether
the system uses “Offset Difference” or not. Use Offset Difference and
“Offset Difference” are pair functions.
• Use DiSEqC 1.2: Use DiSEqC 1.2 is to determine whether the system
uses “DiSEqC 1.2” or not.

- 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..

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- Dual Satellite Mode/ Triple Satellite Mode: Registers the target satellite. - Edit Satellite Information: push the “Edit Satellite Information” button
to update the information after modifying values.
• Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ button after
selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to register A or B
in Dual Satellite Mode. - Load Default: Push the “Load Default” button to select a regional
library file *.rif according to your region.
• Pushing ‘Register for Sat A’ or ‘Register for Sat B’ or ‘Register for Sat
C’ button after selecting the satellite in the list box makes it possible to - Update Default: After loading a regional library file *.rif, push the
register A or B or C in the Triple Satellite Mode. “Update Default” button to update the system.

• Transponder information consists of frequency, symbol and NID - Diseqc: When the operation method of DiSEqC is selected to “Change
(Network ID) of a transponder in tracking the satellite. There are four Band”, DiSEqC may be used for updating the local frequency and to
groups of transponder information. ‘Vertical/RHCP’ is applied when “Change Satellite”, for updating the target satellite.
the receiver supplies 13V, and ‘Horizontal/LHCP’ is applied when the
receiver supplies 18V. ‘LOW’ is applied when DiSEqC signal is not
detected from receiver. ‘HIGH’ is applied when the DiSEqC signal is
detected from the receiver. After modifying information, press the ‘Edit
Satellite Information’ button, then new information is updated in the
antenna.

- Pol & Band Control: The “Pol” controls 13V (Vertical/RHCP band) or 18V
(Horizontal/ LHCP band). The “Band” controls DiSEqC 0KHz tone (Low
band) and 22KHz tone (High band). After modifying information, press
‘Edit Satellite Information’ button, then new information is updated in
the antenna.

- Triple Satellite Mode: To select between Dual-Sat mode and Triple-Sat

mode, tick the ‘Triple Satellite Mode’ box at the bottom of the screen.

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4. Graph - Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log. The data
This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ log which stores the information displayed in the graphs can be later
(Azimuth), Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph used for a service technician to find out a cause of any possible problem
formats. 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.

- 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’.

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5. Monitor - Tracking: not used on i-series.

This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been
received from the ACU. - Rate Sensor Bias: not used on i-series.

- Tilt Sensor Bias: not used on i-series.

- Show Param: shows the current antenna parameters.

- Check NID: verifies the NID (network ID) of the current tracking
transponder. Press the NID button to obtain the NID only if the antenna is
locked onto the desired satellite.

- Start Debug: starts the debug log of the antenna. The debug message
will be displayed once the debug button is pressed.

- Stop Debug: stops debug logging of the antenna.

- Save Debug (Start/Stop): starts or stops saving the debug log. This
button is enabled once the Start Debug button is pressed.

- Clear View: clears the debug message or log data in monitoring

window.

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6. Diagnostic / Network • Power (Ant.): tests the antenna power to see whether or not it
This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing and Network Settings. is within the nominal operating range.
• Power (ACU): tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is
within the nominal operating range.
• Receiver Connection: tests the data communication between
the antenna and the receiver.

- 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.
• AZ Limit (CW) : tests the azimuth limit (CW)
• AZ Limit(CCW) : tests the azimuth limit(CCW)
• EL Limit: tests the elevation limit.
• Sub-Reflector: tests the Sub-Reflector.
• LNB: tests the LNB.
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• Network Setting: • Wifi Setting:

IP the network IP address. Power select to turn on or off Wifi network function.

Subnet Mask the network subnet mask. SSID the SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless net-
work. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It
Gate Way the gateway for network. is case-sensitive and must not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters, which
may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all
DNS the DNS address.
devices in your wireless network.

Encryption i-series supports different types of encryption settings for your network.

Password the password should be 8 alphanumeric characters.

Confirm enter the password again to confirm it.

IP the current wireless IP address.

Subnet the current wireless subnet mask.

DNS the current default wireless DNS address.

• Default: initializes the network and Wi-Fi settings.

Note: When the setting is changed, it needs to be re-connected with the

modified IP address.

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7. GUI 8. Work View Functions
This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna
position which allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna The seven Work View Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged
is aligned properly to the target satellite or is in a block zone. In addition, in customized layouts.
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 - Layout Formatting
to the current position. • 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.

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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Move the selected Work View

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

- 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
Move the selected Work View Tab Tab header and select ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’ or ‘New Vertical Tab
to the right position of the Group’ option. Selecting ‘New Horizontal Tab Group’ will separate a
Work View layout. 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
Move the selected Work View Tab all Work View Tabs except the selected Tab, select ‘Close All But This’
to the left position of the option in the drop down list.
Work View layout.

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- 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.
View Name Button: displays the current Work View name.

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.
Close View Button: closes the current 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.
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Preparation for Transportation

The following procedures to secure the antenna shall be strictly observed to protect it from being
damaged during transportation.

1. Refer to the drawing on the right.

2. Rotate antenna left and right slowly until the limit switch is pressed. Cable Tie
Don’t rotate it quickly, or you may damage the antenna limit system.

3. Turn the antenna by 360° to the reverse direction.

4. Insert a restraint foam in backside of the dish to secure the

pedestal in position with the bottom radome.

5. Insert the cable ties to tight up the azimuth axis and the elevation
axis.
Cable Tie
6. Cover upper part of radome. Be careful not to touch the reflector Shipping Foam
when assembling upper part of radome.

7. Pack Intellian i9W into the original package box. Figure 24 : Preparation for Transportation

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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 ONE (1) YEAR 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, mis-use, 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 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.

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Appendix : i9W Technical Specification

General Antenna system performance

Approvals
Frequency Ku-band (10.7 to 12.75 GHz)
CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC
FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15 Minimum EIRP 44 dBW

Dimensions Azimuth range 680°

Satellite antenna unit 113cm (44.6”) x 121cm(47.5”)

Elevation range -15° ~ +90°
Antenna dish diameter 85cm(33.5”)
Antenna control unit 17.8cm(7”)x21.7cm(8.5”)x5.4cm(2.1”) Roll ±25°
Ship’s motion
Pitch ±15°
Weight
Satellite antenna unit 56.2kg (123.8 lbs) Roll and pitch
30° per second
Antenna control unit 1.2kg (2.6 lbs) response rate

Environmental
Turn rate 30° per second
Operating temperature range -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature range -40°C to + 80°C (-40°F to + 176°F)
Humidity limit 95% R.H

Power requirements 9~30 V DC

Power consumption Typ. 30W, Max. 50W

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