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Mobile Platform Installation Manual Page 8 of 93
1.3 System Overview
The iNetVu
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Mobile Satellite Internet system is an automatic scanner, polarizer and
beam positioning system for a foldable two-way satellite antenna. It has been designed
to automatically find and acquire the satellite beam and the position based on both a
GPS position reading as well as other positioning parameters. It is targeted for mobile
users worldwide who require broadband Internet access in large continuous coverage
areas, including remote locations where DSL and Cable and other Internet services do
not exist. It provides two-way, high-speed data communications over satellite. iNetVu
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empowers mobile users with the ability to stop anywhere there is Satellite coverage and
access Internet at broadband speeds.
The mobile system offers the following additional capabilities and features:
• Mobile Platform features a 3-axis DC motor drive system
• Elevation system features a highly reliable linear actuator to control elevation
• All drive components are high strength steel, housed in lubricated housings,
which results in a rigid, highly reliable, system with the minimum of weight
• Reflector is an offset, prime focus, SMC high strength plastic illuminated by a
corrugated horn
• Satellite acquisition and lock in less than 5 minutes (under normal
circumstances)
• Satellite independent – compatible with any configured satellite
• Dish pointing is automatic and fully software controlled
• Optimized signal reception and transmission
• Fast re-acquisition based on last good position
• Interfaces with a full-function controller with features such as automatic stowing,
GPS and flux-gate compass and automatic satellite pointing
• Reliable acquiring, minimal maintenance
• Self-calibrating and tuning after satellite acquisition
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