SatFlower I6 User Manual V1.0
SatFlower I6 User Manual V1.0
SatFlower I6 User Manual V1.0
Notice
SatFlower® and Intellian® are the registered trade marks 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 written prior 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 upgrade of the product.
Overview of SatFlower i6
Introduction to SatFlower i6
SatFlower i6 is a digital satellite antenna system designed specifically for
all types of vessels (Anchored or transit) to automatically identify, track
and capture satellite signals from the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB:
the international standard for digital TV transmissions) compatible
Satellites.
GPS is built in into the SatFlower i6. The SatFlower i6 also has a built-in
function of automatic adjustment of skew angle of LNB. With the two
added built-in features the SatFlower i6 enables for faster and more
efficient tracking of satellites. With the SatFlower i6 is not required to put
additional GPS information and to change skew angles when traveling
away from the original optimized GPS data and skew angle.
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Characteristics of SatFlower i6
Satellite broadcast enjoyable at sea
SatFlower i6 is the most modern antenna system that enables you to
receive high quality broadcasting signal at sea where the atmospheric and
environmental condition is very harsh.
Built-in GPS
SatFlower i6 have imbedded GPS, which allows for the system to upload
the GPS data automatically into the system for an even faster and stable
system.
DBS Satellite
Ku Band
Antenna Unit
RF 1 Television
Installation
The components of the SatFlower i6 have been designed to be modular
so that it may be suitable for simple installation on all types of vessels.
Other Components
Flat Washer Ø8 4 EA
5
Spring Washer Ø8 4 EA
6 Install CD K10010 1 EA
Keep the antenna out of line with nearby radars, as their energy levels
may overload the antenna front-end circuits. If necessary, position the
antenna unit so it is at least four feet (1.2 meters) above or below the level
of the radar.
Make sure that the mounting surface is rigid so that it cannot flex when the
vessel vibrates. If necessary, add a strength member to the mounting site
to stiffen it.
Install the bottom of the antenna parallel to the surface of the sea and fix
tightly to the structure of the ship.
When the antenna is to be laid down, be careful not to have the power
connector and RF connector damaged by striking directly against the
bottom, which causes connection to be impossible.
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720
Ø700
WARNING Before installing the antenna you have to dismantle the radome with
a hexagon wrench tool and remove the foam fixation from the antenn
a interior. You have to reassemble the radome before installation.
Installation 11
POWER
3 4
RF 1 3 4 RF 2
2 1
2 1
POWER
RF 1 RF 2
RF 3 RF 4
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In case that power tower is not to be used, a separate cable shock and
WARNING
water proofing measures shall be taken to protect the RF and the power
cable from being exposed to the sea water and external shocks. The
exposed RF and power cable may cause the electric shock and serious
damage of the equipments.
POWER
2 3
1 4 RF 1 RF 2
4 1
3 2
POWER
RF 1 RF 2
RF 3 RF 4
Connection of RF cable
Remove the rubber protector for RF cable connector RF1 at the bottom of
the antenna. Connect the RF Cable to the RF connector under the base
plate through the access hole using the 11mm spanner. Be careful not to
tighten too much, as you may damage the connector.
antenna plate
RF connector
connector protector
spanner RF cable
Antenna Unit
rubber tube
rubber tape
Do not use excessive force when using the spanner to avoid damage of
WARNING
the screw part. Be careful so that the connectors do not directly touch to
the mounting surface of the antenna, or it may cause a critical malfunction
and/or a serious damage to the equipment.
Installation 13
RF1
S/N : IXXXXXXXXXX
FU S E
y Connect the Power & Data Cable already connected to the antenna
to the antenna connector of the ACU.
y Connect RF cable to the RF connector of satellite receiver.
y Connect the power cable connected to the ACU to mains DC power
supply (DC 10.8~15.6V) of the ship.
y Press the POWER ON switch in front of the ACU to start the
operation of the Antenna system automatically.
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Satellite registration
You can register the target satellite through the ACU or the PC
Program. To register the target satellite, the antenna system has to
be in ‘SET UP mode’ and the required information are, Satellite
name, Satellite Longitude, Method of Satellite identification, Frequency
of each of the Band, Symbol Rate, Network ID, Power Change
method. For detailed instructions, please refer to page 22; ‘Edit
Satellite Information’, page 37; ‘Set Satellite Information’, and page 38;
‘Set Tracking Information of Satellite’.
LNB
Skew Angle Setting
The LNB feed horn skew angle has to be fixed at a specific position to
receive the maximized the satellite signal level. The skew angle is
calculated with the GPS data of the territory when registering the Satellite
Pair. According to the shift in longitude and latitude data the skew angle
will adjust to the optimal angle accordingly. When there is an error
between the calculated skew angle and the actual skew angle you can
manually adjust the skew angle.
skew angle by using the information of the targeted satellite and the
output value from the GPS sensor. Together with such location information
of the ship as ship’s longitudinal and latitudinal position change from
movement the skew angle will be adjusted accordingly. The skew angle of
LNB is shown by ACU and GUI Program.
ACU Operation 17
ACU Operation
Initial Setup
Start Up
With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show
the following sequence:
Set Up Mode
Begin Set-Up Mode
To start setting various information and settings for your SatFlower i6
simply follow the instructions below.
3. Set satellite A
SAT A : ASTRA_1
Press NEXT to show alternative satellite name.
NEXT SELECT EXIT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT A.
Press EXIT to return to main setup menu.
4. Set satellite B
SAT B : ASTRA_2
Press NEXT to show alternative satellite name.
NEXT SELECT EXIT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT B.
Press EXIT to return to main setup menu.
3. Set satellite A
SAT A : JCSAT_4A
Press NEXT to show alternative satellite name.
NEXT SELECT EXIT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT A.
Press EXIT to return to main setup menu.
4. Set satellite B
SAT B : JCSAT_3
Press NEXT to show alternative satellite name.
NEXT SELECT EXIT
Press SELECT to set chosen satellite to SAT B.
Press EXIT to return to main setup menu.
ACU Operation 21
VER LOW 10788 22000 7. Input the tracking frequency (MHz) and
+ INPUT - symbol rate (KHz) for Vertical Low band.
Display Version
This sequence enables you to see what version of antenna and ACU
software version are installed on your system.
Antenna Diagnosis
It is possible to see the antenna status by reviewing the result of diagnosis
of the antenna. Refer to the following codes, to understand the diagnosis
results.
CODE 101 : Communication between antenna and antenna control unit is tested.
If failed, check the power and data cable.
CODE 102 : AZ CW limit is tested.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for AZ axis.
CODE 103 : AZ CCW limit is tested.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for AZ axis.
CODE 104 : EL axis is tested.
If failed, check the limit sensors, motor and belt for EL axis.
CODE 105 : Sub-reflector is tested.
If failed, check the sub-reflector.
CODE 106 : LNB is tested.
If failed, check the LNB and control board.
Initial Set Up
Initialize all of the antenna information to the factory set up.
1. Connect one end of PC serial cable to the serial port of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the PC serial cable to the “PC Interface”
terminal of ACU.
4. After turning on the power of the ACU, if the blue status circle does not
change to ‘Search’ or ‘Tracking’ from ‘Initialize’, then you have to
change the “PC Interface” terminal of ACU for PC program use rather
than GPS use. (Refer to page 18; step 6 of ‘Monitoring the current
status of the antenna’)
GUI(Graphic User Interface) 35
Main Menu
Controller Menu
Antenna status monitoring
Select & monitor target satellite
Satellite pair
OPTUS_C1 – SAT A
OPTUS_B3 – SAT B
Command Button
y Restart – To stop set up mode and start antenna again.
y Setup – To enter into set up mode
y Get Antenna Information – To indicate the information on display after
receiving it input to the antenna.
y Factory Setting – To initialize all antenna information to the default
same as ex-factory status.
y Load Default – To show the up to date information input to PC
program on display.
y Update Default – To update the antenna information by the up-to-date
information input to PC program.
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GPS Message
Satellite longitude
Command Buttons
y Load GPS Files – Reads in the various city information from the GPS
files
y Add City – Adds the name of city and its GPS information to GPS files
y Delete City – Deletes the name of city and its GPS information from
the GPS files
y Set GPS – Inputs the indicated GPS information on display to
antenna.
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y Find Angles & Skew Antenna GPS – Finds the current antenna
angles and Skew angle in relation to the longitude of satellite and
GPS.
y Find Angles & Skew City GPS – Finds the current city angles and
Skew angle in relation to the latitude of satellite and GPS.
y Satellite Information
The name, longitude and confirmation method of the satellite is
displayed when a satellite is selected in the list box. Push “Edit
Satellite Information” button to update the information on modifying
the value.
y DiSEqC
When the operation method of DiSEqC is selected to “Change Band”,
DiSEqC may be used for updating the local frequency and to
“Change Satellite”, for updating the target satellite.
y Registration of target satellite
In case that the DiSEqC is selected to “Not Use” or “Change Band”,
only X “Register for Sat A” and Y “Register for Sat B” may be
registered. Pushing X or Y button after selecting the satellite in the
list box makes it possible to register A or B. In case that DiSEqC is
selected to “Change Satellite”, Z“Register for Sat A” and [“Register
for Sat B” are activated and the target satellite when DiSEqC is
available may be registered by pushing Z and [ buttons.
y Local Frequency
In case that DiSEqC is selected to “Change Band”, be sure to push
the “Universal LNB” button. In case that the DiSEqC is selected to
“Not Use” or “Change Satellite”, be sure to push “Single Band” button
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and key in into the Local Frequency, and then push “Set Local
Frequency” button.
Command Button
y Edit Satellite Information – To modify the satellite information
y Register for Sat A – To register a satellite to satellite A.
y Register for Sat B – To register a satellite to satellite B.
y Not Use – Do not use DiSEqC.
y Change Band – To use DiSEqC to change Band
y Change Satellite – To use DiSEqC to change the satellite
y Singe Band – Antenna in use of Single LNB.
y Universal Band – Antenna in use of universal LNB.
y Set Local Frequency – To select local frequency of LNB.
Satellite to be edited
Command Button
y Edit Satellite Information – To change frequency information of
the antenna
y Satellite Information – Satellite information is displayed upon
receiving the frequency, symbol and NID (Network ID) of satellite. 4
GUI(Graphic User Interface) 39
Diagnosis results
Target angle to go to
y Angle of Antenna
Two kinds of antenna movement is available. One is to move to the
target position and the other is to move by certain amount of angle.
The current position (angle) of the antenna is displayed as “Current”
and to move to the target position, push “Go to target Position” button
after keying in desired angle into “Target”. To move to a certain
amount of angle only, move antenna to direction of up or down, and
CW or CCW by using buttons after keying in the desired
angle into the AZ and EL in the “Mover Step” box. Rotate LNB to
direct the skew angle by using button.
y Self-Diagnosis
If “Diagnosis” button is pressed to carry out self- diagnosis of antenna,
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Command Button
y Go to Target Position – To move the antenna to the preset position
y Diagnosis – To diagnose the antenna (BLUE – Normal, RED –
Abnormal, GREEN – Under diagnosis)
y Skew Calibration – Set the correct skew angle of LNB automatically.
Baudrate setting
Communication status
display
Connect/disconnect
command
GUI(Graphic User Interface) 41
Command Button
y Baudrate Setting – To display communication speed.
y Connection Status Display – To display communication port between
ACU and PC.
y Serial Port Setting – To select serial port to be used.
y Connect / Disconnect – To establish communication between PC and
ACU.
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Daily Check Up
SatFlower i6 can works continuously with the least preventive
maintenance only. The following is the least maintenance points to extend
the life cycle of the equipment as long as possible.
Be sure to unplug power cable before check up, or you may be exposed to
WARNING
electric shock accident.
Radome
Clean Radome with a duster or sponge damped by a neutral detergent,
and then wipes out the wet with a dry duster.
Connection of Antenna
Check regularly the connection status of the cables among the antenna,
the ACU and the satellite receiver.
Maintenance and Repair 43
Troubleshooting
Possible cause*
Symptom
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Antenna not functioning X
No picture on TV set X X X X
Intermittent picture for short intervals X X X X X X
System works at the dock but not underway X
System will not find satellite X X X X X X X
‘Snowy’ television picture X
Note: * for an explanation of possible cause and their remedies
refer to the following paragraphs
4. Radar interference
The energy levels radiated by radar units can overload the antenna a
front-end circuits. Make sure that your antenna is installed as described
in page 9; ‘Selection of Installation Site’.
6. Multi-switch interference
If you have multiple satellite receiver (IRD) connected to your system,
make sure that you are using an active not passive multi-switch.
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2) Unplug the satellite receiver (IRD) from the power supply for 1
second. Reconnect and allow the system to initialize.
8. LNB fault
If you have an LNB fault, it may require replacing. Contact your local
dealer, national distributor or Intellian Technologies, Inc. product
support for further assistance.
Maintenance and Repair 45
Refer to the table for the replaceable parts and its part number. Order for
these parts may be placed directly to the main office of Intellian
Technologies, Inc. and its distributor and/or installer.
EL Belt B10005
AL Belt B10006
RF Cable L00020
PC Cable L00021
Control board, LNB, drive motor and drive belt may be disassembled and
assembled at site with general tools. The maintenance and repair services
of SatFlower i6 must be carried by authorized distributor and/or installer.
Warranty is void if repaired by an unauthorized service provider.
GPS
Bottom of the
Radome
Azimuth Drive
Motor Assembly
Maintenance and Repair 47
Replacement of Sub-Reflector
1. Refer to the drawing given below.
8-M4x8L
Scan Board
Cover
Motor
4-M3x8L
Sub-Reflector
Supporter
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Housing
Board Case
Support Plate
6-M4x8L
Maintenance and Repair 49
2. Disconnect nine molex connectors from the control board and two RF
coaxial cable connectors from the digital tuner.
4. Mount a new control board tightly to the support plate by using six
M3x8L screws.
5. Connect again nine molex connectors to the control board and two RF
coaxial cable connectors to the digital tuner.
WARNING RF coaxial cable connectors of the digital tuner must be connected with a
proper force applied by spanner. Your attention is requested not to
damage the cable by excessive force. Be careful not to swap the coaxial
cables when connecting them.
IRD 1
LNB
Digital Tuner
Control Board
ACU COMM. Power
Horn
Pulley 2, Skew
Pulley 1, Skew
4-M4x6L
4-M4x12L
Replacement of LNB
LNB is mounted as assembled to horn at the back of the antenna reflector.
3. Insert the new LNB to the end of connecting part of the horn and check
if there is any gap between the horn and the LNB.
4. Place the LNB in position and screw two M4x6L set screws tightly to fix
it to the horn.
4. Hook the driving belt on pulley 1. Skew four screws loosely after
confirming that the tooth of driving belt and that of pulley 1 well and
hooking the belt onto the pulley 2 of the skew drive motor.
5. Check again to see if the tooth of drive belt and that of pulley 1 fits well.
Rotate it left and right to check if the belt is aligned well.
6. Screw four M4x12L screws tightly after adjusting the tension of the
skew driving belt. Confirm the tension of the belt by checking if the belt
is pushed down by about 3mm when pressed in the middle of the belt
between the pulley 1 and pulley 2 by finger.
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3. Unscrew four M4x12L screws from the skew drive motor plate.
4. Unscrew four M3x8L screws from the skew drive motor and the skew
motor plate.
5. Use M3x8L screws to assemble the replaced skew drive motor and the
skew drive motor plate.
7. Check again to see if the tooth of drive belt and that of pulley fits well.
Rotate it left and right to check if the belt is aligned well.
8. Skew four M4x12L screws tightly after adjusting the tension of the skew
driving belt. Confirm the tension of the belt by checking if the belt is
pushed down by about 3mm when pressed in the middle of the belt
between the pulley 1 and pulley 2 by finger.
Maintenance and Repair 53
To adjust the tension of elevation drive belt or to replace it, just loosen the
screw instead of unscrewing completely.
Pulley 1, EL
Mount Plate
2-Tie Wrap 4-M5x16L (1)
2. Unscrew four M5x16L screws (1) from the mount plate and the pulley.
3. Cut off two tie wraps that fix the drive belt.
4. Loosen four M5x16L screws (2) that fix the drive motor.
6. Hook a new drive belt to the tooth of pulley 1 correctly and bind it tightly
with tie wrap. Hook the drive belt on the pulley 2 of drive motor.
7. Adjust tension by pushing down the drive motor and tighten the four
M5x16L (2) screws.
8. Confirm the tension of the drive belt by checking if the belt is pushed
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down by about 5mm when pressed in the middle of the belt between the
pulley 1 and the pulley 2 with your finger.
9. Use two belt fixation tie wrap to assemble the mount plate and the
elevation drive motor.
10. Tighten four M5x16L screws(1) to assemble the mount plate and
the pulley1.
3. Unscrew four M5x16L screws (2) that fix the drive motor.
4. Unscrew four M5x16L screws (3) and dismantle the nuts and washers
from the drive motor and the drive motor plate.
5. Assemble the drive motor plate and the replaced drive motor with four
M5x16L screws (3), nuts and washers.
8. Press down on the drive motor to adjust the tension and tighten the four
M5x16L screws (2).
9. Check to see if the belt and the pulley have been assembled correctly
by slowly rotating the belt up and down.
10. Check to see if the tension of the drive motor belt is approximately
5mm when pressing against the middle of belt between the pulley 1 and
the pulley 2 with your finger.
To adjust the tension of azimuth drive belt or to replace it, just loosen the
screw instead of unscrewing completely.
Azimuth Drive Motor
Connector
4-M5x16L (1)
4-M5x16L (2)
AZ Motor Plate
Radome
Pulley 2,AZ
6-M5x25L 4-M8x50L
Azimuth Drive Belt
Pulley 1,AZ
RF 1 3 4 RF 2
2 1
POWER
RF 3 RF 4
2. Dismantle four M8x50L bolts from the Radome with the base plate
assembly.
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3. Loosen four M5x16L screws from the azimuth motor plate and the
housing assembly.
4. Dismantle six M5x25L screws from the base plate and the pulley 2
assembly.
WARNING When dismantling the M5x25L screws, check for the assembly position
of the spacer, preventer and washer.
6. Place the drive belt onto pulley 2. Check to see if the belt tooth and the
pulley 2 tooth are in mesh.
7. Place the drive belt onto pulley 1 of the azimuth drive motor.
8. Check to see if the drive belt is in mesh with the pulley 1 by moving the
base left and right.
9. Check to see if the tension of the drive motor belt is approximately 5mm
when pressing against the middle of belt between the pulley 1 and the
pulley 2 with your finger and tighten the four M5x16L screws.
10. Use six M5x25L screws to assemble the base plate and the pulley 2.
WARNING When dismantling the M5x25L screws, check for the assembly position of
the spacer, preventer, and washer.
3. Unscrew four M5x16L screws (1) that fix the drive motor from the
housing.
4. Unscrew four M5x16L screws (2) and dismantle the nuts and washers
from the drive motor and the drive motor plate.
5. Assemble the drive motor plate and the replaced drive motor with four
M5x16L screws (3), nuts and washers.
8. Press down on the drive motor to adjust the tension and tighten the four
M5x16L screws (1).
9. Check to see if the belt and the pulley have been assembled correctly
by slowly rotating the belt left and right.
10. Check to see if the tension of the drive motor belt is approximately
5mm when pressing against the middle of belt between the pulley 1 and
the pulley 2 with your finger.
Replacement of GPS
GPS is assembled at the outer surface of pedestal.
5. Assemble the new GPS firmly by screwing four Ø3x12L tapping screws
tightly.
GPS 4-M3x12L
8-M4x8L
Housing
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2. Rotate antenna left and right slowly till the limit switch is pressed.
WARNING 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 the sponge in both sides of the dish to fix the pedestal in position
with the bottom Radome.
5. Cover upper part of Radome being careful for it’s not touching the
reflector, and then assemble upper part of Radome.
Bottom of the
Radome
Housing
Appendix : Technical specification
General
Approvals
CE – conforms to EU Directive 89/336/EEC
FCC – verified to CFR47:Part 15
Dimensions
Satellite antenna unit 700mm x 720mm
Antenna dish diameter 610mm
Antenna control unit 195mm x 225mm x 65mm
Weight
Satellite antenna unit 21kg
Antenna control unit 1.7kg
Environmental
Operating temperature range -10°C to + 55°C
Storage temperature range -20°C to + 70°C
Humidity limit 95% R.H
Operating voltage 10.8 ~ 15.6 V DC
Power consumption 3.5A @12V (45W typical)
Roll ±25°
Roll and pitch range
Pitch ±15°
This limited warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by
accident, abuse, misuse or misapplication or has been modified without
the written permission of Intellian Technologies, Inc.; if any Intellian
Technologies, Inc. serial number has been removed or defaced; or if any
factory-sealed part of the system has been opened without authorization.
Intellian Technologies, Inc.
HQ Dongik Building 7th Flr.,
98 Nonhyun-Dong, Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, Korea 135-010
Tel : +82-2-515-4923
Fax: +82-2-545-4903
E-Mail : customersupport@Intelliantech.com
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