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Intellian v100NX User Manual

Intellian v100NX
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105 cm Ku-Ka Convertible
Maritime VSAT Antenna System
v100NX
Installation & Operation User Guide

Table of Contents

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Intellian v100NX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIntellian
Modelv100NX
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Defines WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE statements for safety.

General Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for handling and storage.

Certifications

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Declares v100NX compliance with FCC regulations for Ku-band operation.

RED Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Declares conformity with EU Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).

Introduction

Intellian v100NX Introduction

Overview of the v100NX Ku-band VSAT maritime antenna system.

Intellian v100NX Features

Highlights key features like RF performance, dual antenna support, and AptusNX.

Antenna Unit

Describes the antenna pedestal, dish, RF components, and radome protection.

Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

Details the ACU's functions, front panel, and rear panel interfaces.

Planning Installation

Antenna Specification

Provides detailed technical specifications and dimensions for the antenna.

Heading Alignment

Explains the correct positioning of the radome assembly relative to ship's heading.

Mast Designing (Installation Example)

Details recommended mast dimensions and design considerations for installation.

Antenna Mounting Hole Pattern

Specifies the required mounting hole pattern for the antenna base.

Preparing Installation

Outlines crucial steps before installation, including site selection.

Selection of Installation Site

Guides on choosing an optimal installation location for signal strength and clear view.

Minimize Satellite Blockage

Emphasizes avoiding obstructions in the antenna's elevation range for optimal performance.

Avoid RF Interference

Provides guidance on preventing interference from radar and other sources.

RF Hazard Precautions

Details safety measures related to RF radiation exposure during operation.

Preparing System Cables

Covers considerations for selecting and preparing RF and gyrocompass cables.

Placing Cable on Mast

Explains methods for routing cables on the mast, inside or outside.

Installing Antenna

Unpacking Wooden Crate

Step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the antenna from its shipping crate.

Removing Antenna from Wooden Crate

Procedures for detaching the antenna from the pallet and shipping brackets.

Placing Antenna on Mast

Guides on lifting and mounting the antenna onto the mast, ensuring correct orientation.

Attaching Waterproof Foam

Instructions for applying waterproof foam to seal cable entry points.

Mounting Radome

Details the process of securing the radome to the mast using bolts and washers.

Connecting RF Cable (Customer Supplied)

Explains how to connect the RF cable between the ACU and the antenna radome.

Switching On Power Box

Describes how to access and verify the power switch inside the radome.

Installing ACU

Selection of ACU Installation Site

Advises on choosing a suitable location for installing the Antenna Control Unit (ACU).

ACU Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the ACU for installation planning.

Mounting ACU

Details how to mount the ACU, specifically using 19" rack mount brackets.

System Configurations

Illustrates basic and dual antenna system connection diagrams.

Single Antenna System Configuration (Basic Antenna System)

Shows the cabling for a standard single antenna setup with ACU and modem.

Dual Antenna System Configuration (Optional)

Depicts the connection setup for a dual antenna system with two antennas and ACUs.

ACU Cable Connection

Details rear panel connections for antenna, modem, and other peripherals.

Connecting to the Antenna

Explains connecting the RF cable from the ACU's ANTENNA port to the radome.

Connecting to Modem

Guides on connecting the RF and Ethernet cables between the ACU and the modem.

Connecting to Switch Router

Describes connecting the ACU to a network switch router via Ethernet.

Connecting Ship's Gyrocompass

Covers connecting a gyrocompass for heading information via NMEA.

ACU Connector Pinouts Guide

Provides detailed pinout information for various ACU connectors.

Operating Install Wizard

Accessing AptusNX

Instructions on how to connect to and access the AptusNX software interface.

Setting up Modem Configuration

Guides on configuring modem settings within the AptusNX software.

Starting Install Wizard

Initiates the guided setup process for antenna commissioning.

Step 2: Heading

Configures the ship's heading device within the installation wizard.

Step 3: Modem

Selects and configures the satellite modem type in the installation wizard.

Step 4: Set Bow Offset

Sets the bow offset by selecting a trackable satellite during the wizard.

Step 5: Blockage

Defines blockage zones to prevent personnel exposure to transmit power.

Step 6: Target Satellite

Selects the satellite for the antenna to track.

Step 7: Cable Compensation

Performs RF cable calibration to ensure consistent signal levels.

Step 8: Line-up Test

Conducts tests to confirm antenna performance and operation status.

Step 9: Report

Displays and saves the configuration and test results.

Operating ACU

ACU Front Panel

Describes the layout and functions of the ACU's front panel controls and indicators.

ACU Display Menu

Explains the information displayed on the ACU's screen and the meaning of status indicators.

Startup

Details the sequence of operations displayed on the ACU during system startup.

Diagnosis

Guides on executing and interpreting antenna diagnosis tests.

System Tools

Firmware Upgrade

Explains how to check current firmware versions and perform upgrades.

Antenna Firmware Upgrade (Manual Upgrade method) Procedures

Step-by-step guide for manually upgrading the antenna firmware.

iARM Upgrade

Details the process for upgrading the iARM module firmware.

iARM Save & Reboot

Describes saving settings and rebooting the iARM module.

Satellite Library

Explains how to manage the satellite library for tracking.

Spectrum Graph

Introduces the spectrum analyzer for measuring RF signal frequencies.

System Troubleshooting

Diagnosis

Provides procedures for running antenna diagnosis tests and viewing results.

Antenna Log

Explains how to view and download antenna log data for monitoring.

Antenna Event Log

Covers viewing and filtering event logs based on severity, category, and time.

Support

Provides access to manuals, support desk contact, and FAQs.

System Setting

Ship Setting

Configures ship information, GPS position, and blockage zones.

Antenna Setting

Sets antenna position, search parameters, and sensor biases.

Tracking Satellite Setting

Configures parameters for tracking a specific satellite.

Network Configuration

Sets up network parameters, including IP addresses and Wi-Fi.

Modem/BUC Setting

Configures settings related to the satellite modem and BUC.

SNMP Setting

Configures SNMP settings for network monitoring.

Backup & Restore Setting

Manages backup and restore operations for antenna and iARM settings.

Mediator Setting (Optional: For Dual Antenna System)

Configures the dual antenna mediator function for seamless switching.

Specification

Technical Specification

Lists detailed technical specifications for the antenna system and ACU.

Environmental Specification

Outlines the operational and survival specifications under various environmental conditions.

Warranty

Warranty Policy

Details the product warranty terms and conditions.

Appendix A

Starting Dual Antenna System (Optional)

Provides instructions for setting up and configuring a dual antenna system.

Assigning Antenna Role

Explains how to assign primary and secondary roles to antennas in a dual system.

Monitoring Dual Antenna System Status

Describes how to monitor the status of a dual antenna system via AptusNX.

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