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Aptus for PC User’s Guide

Aptus® for PC
User’s Guide

Document Version 2.2

March 5, 2014

Doc# 2014V0-UM0127-V2_2

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
2. Compatibility ................................................................................................................ 3
3. Requirements ............................................................................................................... 3
3.1. Hardware....................................................................................................................... 3
3.2. Operation System and Software ................................................................................. 3
4. Installation .................................................................................................................... 4
5. Operation ...................................................................................................................... 5
5.1. Starting Aptus® ............................................................................................................ 5
5.1.1. Access ACU through Serial Communication ...................................................... 5
5.1.2. Access ACU through Network Communication (TCP/IP) ................................... 5
5.2. Toolbar Menu ............................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1. Quick Buttons ....................................................................................................... 8
5.2.2. File ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.3. View ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.4. Connection .......................................................................................................... 10
5.2.5. Firmware Upload ................................................................................................. 10
5.2.6. File Manager ........................................................................................................ 10
5.2.7. Spectrum ............................................................................................................. 11
5.3. System Property Status Dashboard ......................................................................... 11
5.3.1. Antenna Status ................................................................................................... 12
5.3.2. TX Enable ............................................................................................................ 13
5.3.3. Signal Level ......................................................................................................... 14
5.3.4. GPS and Heading ................................................................................................ 14
5.3.5. Software Information .......................................................................................... 14
5.3.6. Product Information............................................................................................ 15
5.3.7. Diagnostic Error Report ..................................................................................... 15
5.4. Work View Tab............................................................................................................ 16
5.4.1. Antenna – Basic Info. ......................................................................................... 16
5.4.2. Antenna – Advanced Info. .................................................................................. 18
5.4.3. Satellite View ....................................................................................................... 20
5.4.4. Graph View .......................................................................................................... 22
5.4.5. Monitor ................................................................................................................ 23
5.4.6. ACU System ........................................................................................................ 24
5.4.7. Antenna UI ........................................................................................................... 26
6. Work View Functions ................................................................................................. 27

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1. Introduction
Intellian’s new GUI Antenna PC Controller Software, Aptus® is a next-generation
graphically based antenna remote control software and is designed on a MS.NET
programming environment with an additional Software Development Kit (SDK),
allowing the NOC or service center to integrate antenna monitoring and control into
its existing network management systems in an easier, more user-friendly, and
convenient manner.

2. Compatibility
Aptus® is compatible with Intellian’s TVRO and VSAT antenna systems.

3. Requirements
Below is a list of the minimum PC hardware and software requirements to install and
run Aptus® .

3.1. 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

3.2. Operation System and Software

Software Requirements
Operation System Windows XP SP or higher
Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service
Framework
Pack 1 or higher

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4. Installation
Double click the Install Icon (Figure 1.) to install Aptus® directly onto your computer/
laptop. The InstallShield Wizard (Figure 2.) will guide you through the program setup
process. The installation routine provides an icon (Figure 3.) on the desktop that can
be clicked to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides patch files for
software upgrade.

Figure 1. Aptus Install Icon

Figure 2. InstallShield Wizard

Figure 3. Aptus Desktop Icon

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5. Operation

5.1. Starting Aptus®

By double-clicking Aptus® desktop icon, the Communication Window where you can
establish the data communication between your PC and the ACU will appear. You
are given the options of accessing your ACU through the Serial Port Communication
or through the Network Communication (TCP/IP).
5.1.1. Access ACU through Serial Communication

Figure 4. Serial Communication

1) Connect a 9 pin serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the ACU
to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC
use a USB-Serial adapter.
2) Select Serial at communication type combo-box.
3) Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.
4) The baud rate of the ACU is automatically configured.
5) Click the Connect button.

5.1.2. Access ACU through Network Communication (TCP/IP)

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Figure 5. Network Communication

1) Turn off the wireless connection while using this method.

2) Select Network at communication type combo-box.
3) Enter in the ACU’s IP address (Factory default : 192.168.0.223)
4) Enter in the ACU’s port number (Factory default : 4002)
a. Enter 4003 for SSL Secure Connection.
b. The IP address and port number can be customized by enabling the
Network List Setting option. The user network setting list can be editable
through ADD, MODIFY and DELETE options. Once added to the list, you
can select a desired network list at the Network Communication’s Name
combo-box.
5) Click the Connect button
6) The Authentication window will appear.
7) Login by using the username and password below:
8) Username: intellian (Factory default)
9) Password: 12345678 (Factory default)

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Figure 6. Network List Setting

Figure 7. Authentication Window

WARNING: The amount of data will increase rapidly if Network

Communication is in use. Intellian recommends using Remote Web
Access to access the ACU.

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5.2. Toolbar Menu

With the Toolbar menu, users can quickly and easily access the most commonly
used functions of Aptus® through the toolbars and icons at the top of the screen.

Figure 8. Toolbar

5.2.1. Quick Buttons

 Setup: enters Setup mode.

 Restart: exits Setup mode and restart the antenna.

 Reboot: reboots the antenna.

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

 Save Satellite: saves the current bow offset only if the antenna is
tracking onto the satellite. The satellite acquisition time can be reduced
significantly after an antenna restart.

5.2.2. File

 Backup: backups the antenna information to ACU / PC.

 To ACU: backup the antenna information to ACU (file format:*.ibf).
 To PC: backups the antenna information to PC (file format: *.rpt).
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 Restore: restores the antenna by using the stored information

in AUC/ PC.

 From ACU: restores the antenna by using the stored information in

ACU.
 From PC: restores the antenna by using the stored information in PC.

 Load Config: loads the antenna configuration file (file format:*.cfg)

from PC. The configuration file includes the antenna control parameters
which are pre-loaded at the factory and should only be changed by an
authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will
cause your system to perform improperly.

5.2.3. View

 User Layout: displays the layout list that the user has
previously stored. If you select a layout within this list, the selected layout will
be constructed in Work View screen. Basic layout is provided by the system
as default.

 Layout Manager: provides the user with add, delete,

and save functionalities in order to manage the user’s layouts.

 Work View: displays a list of seven pre-constructed

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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.

5.2.4. Connection

Comm.: A communication window is provided in order to connect the ACU

with the serial and network communication channels.

5.2.5. Firmware Upload

FW Uploader: launches firmware upload wizard to upgrade Antenna and ACU

firmware from a PC. Ensure PC to ACU connection via a USB cable and follow
instructions on the Wizard until firmware upgrade is complete.

Figure 9. Firmware Uploader Wizard

5.2.6. File Manager

File Manager: displays the latest firmware and library file available on Aptus
Server. Select a desired firmware and download to your local PC.

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Figure 10. Aptus File Manager

5.2.7. Spectrum

Spectrum: displays current spectrum graph with options to set spectrum

data view.

Figure 11. Spectrum Analyzer

5.3. System Property Status Dashboard

Users can monitor the antenna status, the availability of TX transmission, signal level,
GPS and heading status, software information, product information and error status
quickly through the property status dashboard on the left side of the screen.
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Figure 12. System Property Status Dashboard

5.3.1. Antenna Status

Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.

 Search: Antenna is searching the target satellite and detect satellite signal.
Search will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does not
exist or if it fails. The search cycle will repeat until the antenna receives the
lock signal from the modem/receiver or until the DVB transponder of the target
satellite is decoded by the antenna. Search will also automatically be initiated
when the AGC (NBD mode is in use) or SIG (DVB mode is in use) falls below
the current tracking level threshold value. Once the desired signal is found
and is above the predefined tracking threshold, the ACU will enter tracking
mode.

 Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.

 Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.

 Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.

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Figure 13. Antenna Status View

5.3.2. TX Enable
Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Enable shows “Blue”, it
means the antenna TX function is enabled. If the circle shows “Red”, it means the
antenna TX function is disabled. The TX function will be enabled only if all five
factors (Enable Mode, Blockage, Pointing, Modem Lock, and LNB Rotate) listed
below show a “Blue” circle. However, if the “Use TX Mute” function in the ACU
System Work Tab is disabled, the TX function will be enabled regardless the above
factors.

 Enable Mode: displays whether or not the antenna is in SETUP mode. If the
antenna is in Setup mode, the circle next to the Enable Mode will show
“Gray”.

 Blockage: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing in a predefined

block zone(s). If the antenna is pointing in the blockage zone, the circle next
to the Blockage will show “Gray”. If the antenna pointed outside the blockage
zone, the circle next to the Blockage will show “Blue”.

 Pointing: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing to the target

satellite. If the antenna is mis-pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to
the Pointing will show “Gray”. If the antenna is pointing to the target satellite,
the circle next to the Pointing will show “Blue”.

 Modem Lock: displays whether or not the antenna is tracking onto the
correct satellite by receiving a confirmation signal from the satellite modem. If
the antenna is tracking on the wrong satellite, the circle next to the Modem
Lock will show “Gray”. If the antenna is tracking on the correct satellite, the
circle next to the Modem Lock will show “Blue”.

 LNB Rotate: displays whether or not the LNB is rotating. If the LNB is
rotating, the circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Gray”. If the LNB is not
rotating, the circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Blue”.

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Figure 14. TX Enable Status View

5.3.3. Signal Level

Shows “DVB” when DVB mode of tracking signal is in use and “NBD” when NBD
mode of tracking signal is in use. 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.

Figure 15. Signal Level View

5.3.4. GPS and Heading

Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna and Ship’s heading information.
The status light flashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS and
Ship’s heading.

Figure 11. GPS and Heading Information View

5.3.5. Software Information

Displays the antenna and the ACU firmware versions, and the library version. Please
note, the display may be different dependent on model.

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Figure 16. Software Information View

5.3.6. Product Information

Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, antenna model and ACU model.

Figure 17. Product Information View

5.3.7. 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.

Figure 18. Diagnostic Error View

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Figure 19. Diagnostic Report

5.4. Work View Tab

Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View,
Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, ACU System View, and Antenna
UI View) to manage the Antenna and the Satellite configuration. Tick the checkbox
next to the Set button to modify the settings. After the desired value is entered, press
the Set button to save the settings.

Enter Setup mode to modify following settings:

• Antenna Angle
• Tilt Sensor Bias
• Rate Sensor Bias

Following settings can be modified both in Setup mode and Operation mode:
• Heading and Heading device
• Current satellite information
• Bow Information
• Conical Range
• EL Adjust
• Search Parameters
• Threshold Setting
• TX Enable threshold
• Blockage

5.4.1. Antenna – Basic Info.

This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location,
Heading Device, Bow Information, Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle.
This view tab uses the Antenna’s AZ and EL information as well as the Ship’s
Heading information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface (UI).

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Figure 20. Antenna- Basic Info. Work View Tab

 Antenna Current GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS.

 Heading: displays and sets current ship’s heading information.
 Heading Device:
None / SYNC 1:1/ SYNC 36:1/ SYNC 90:1/ SYNC 360:1/ NMEA/
NMEA2000 / Ground Test
Please note some options may not be available dependent on model.
The baud rate (4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400) must be set if NMEA is selected.

 Bow Information: displays and sets current antenna’s bow.

 Skew: displays current antenna’s skew and skew offset.

 Pol Sensor Calibration: calibrates the sensor (potentiometer).
 Mechanical Skew Offset: the mechanical skew offset is preset in the
factory with a default value (0, 1, or 2) depending on the assembly status.
Resets the mechanical skew offset may be required when the satellite
skew offset is unknown (Overall system skew offset = satellite skew offset
+ mechanical skew offset). Due to each satellite has its own skew offset,
Intellian recommends you check with your service provider or satellite
operator to get the satellite skew offset value and input it in Satellite Work
Tab rather than resetting the mechanical skew offset directly.

 Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and relative AZ
(azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and LNB Pol angle. You can move
antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows
or inputting a value to find the desired satellite manually.
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 Use Bluetooth: this function will be active only when connecting to

v80/v100/v100GX/s80HD/t240CK/v240. The data communication between
the ACU and the antenna will be terminated once the Bluetooth function is
activated. The built-in Bluetooth connection module inside of the antenna
dome can enable a PC connection right alongside the dome.

 Modem Lock: turns on/off the modem lock signal sent from your
PC/laptop to the antenna while Bluetooth is in use.
 Heading Connect: turns on/off the heading signal sent from your
PC/laptop to the antenna while Bluetooth is in use.

5.4.2. Antenna – Advanced Info.

This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Conical Range, EL Adjust,
Rate Sensor, Search Parameter and Blockage Zone.

Figure 21. Antenna- Advanced Info. Work View Tab

 Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes in
order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon. Adjust the two solid-state
tilt sensors to provide absolute cross-level tilt of the antenna and elevation
feedback to eliminate long-term pointing drift (error). Tilt bias must be
adjusted when the antenna control board or sensor box is replaced. If the
bubble on the button level located on the sensor box is not centered, please
follow the following steps to adjust the tilt sensor bias.

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 Step 1. Enter Setup mode and press “ Ready” button to bring the
elevation and cross-level to 0º.
 Step 2. Select “EL” from the drop down list and press Up and Down
arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the center ring of the
button level.
 Step 3. Select “CL” from the drop down list and press Up and Down
arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the center ring of the
button level.
 Step 4. Press the Restart button to reboot the antenna.

 Rate Sensor: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate
sensors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used to sense
antenna motion that corresponds to the ship’s motion (roll, pitch, and yaw) for
stabilizing the pedestal. The DC voltage output from each of the rate sensors
may vary by an amount which is directly proportional to the direction and rate
of motion induced on it.

Before calibrating the rate sensors located in the Sensor box, make sure that
the antenna is placed on a rigid and flat platform. During the calibration
process, any motion of the antenna should be avoided as it can affect the
antenna’s performance. Proceed with the following steps to perform the
calibration.

 Step 1. Enter Setup mode.

 Step 2. Press the Idle Mode button to release the elevation and cross
level motor brakes while the antenna is in Setup mode.
 Step 3. Check whether or not the bubble is located at the center of the
button level. If not, move it to the center (Refer to the previous instruction
of Tilt Sensor Bias adjustment).
 Step 4. Press the Bias Check button to calibrate the rate sensor. A blue
circle will be displayed next to the Bias Check button if the calibration is
completed. A red circle will be displayed if calibration failed. A green
circle will be displayed during the calibration process.

 Conical Range: The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and
elevation. Set the conical range while the antenna is in tracking mode.

 EL Adjust: The elevation adjustment is to offset the angle difference between

the mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle.

 Search Parameter:

 Wait time: set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after the
signal level drops below the pre-defined threshold value.
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 Search Step: set increment step size.

 Type 1 & Type 3 (Search 1 & 3) Range: This parameter may not be
available dependent on model (ex. i-series). Set Search 1 & 3 search
range. Search 3 is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate
movements in azimuth and elevation as it forms an expanding square.
 Type 2 (Search 2) Range: This parameter may not available dependent
on model (ex. i-series) or reserved for future use (ex. v-series and t-
series). For s80HD, Search 2 is conducted in a two-axis pattern
consisting of alternate movements in azimuth and elevation as it forms an
expanding square.

 Blockage Zone
Displays current blockage zones by azimuth and elevation sectors. Up to 5
blockage zones can be programmed. A blue shading area in the Antenna UI
view at the right will be displayed once the blockage zone is created.

 Threshold Settings

 DVB Detect Level: displays and set signal detection threshold level
when DVB tracking mode is in use.
 DVB Tracking Level: displays and set signal tracking threshold level
when DVB tracking mode is in use.
 NBD Detect Level: displays and set signal detection threshold level
when NBD tracking mode is in use.
 NBD Tracking Level: displays and set signal tracking threshold level
when NBD tracking mode is in use.
 TX Enable Threshold: displays and setup TX enable threshold.

5.4.3. Satellite View

This view provides information on the Satellite’s Information, Tracking Common
Information, DVB and NBD Tracking Transponder, LNB Local Frequency, and
Satellite Library.

Some settings can be varied by model defendant on specific functions of the

antennas. This view shows a graphic UI of the current satellite that the antenna is
pointing at and the satellites that are located at a 180° arc on the horizon with
reference to the current position (See Figure 20 on page 20).

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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Figure 22. Satellite View Tab

Figure 23. Satellite View Tab for s80HD and t240CK

 Satellite Information: displays the current satellite’s name, longitude position,

and satellite skew of the satellite in the library. Tick the Edit Satellite checkbox
to edit current satellite information.

 Tracking Common Information: displays the current LNB local oscillator

frequency that is in use and the corresponding voltage supplied. Selects the
tracking mode (DVB / NBD) to be used and sets polarization (Horizontal /
Vertical) for the RX pol and the TX pol.

 DVB and NBD Tracking Transponder: sets tracking transponder information

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for either DVB tracking mode (Verification Type, Frequency, Symbol rate, and
NID) or NBD tracking mode (Frequency and bandwidth).

 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. This procedure is same for both the Intellian
Global VSAT PLL LNB and any other LNB.

 Satellite Library: you are able to edit, add, and delete the satellite library.

 Add Satellite: adds the satellite information as defined in the current

settings.
 Edit Satellite: edits the satellite information of the selected satellite.
 Delete Satellite: deletes the selected satellite from the library.
 Get Data From ACU: pulls the satellite information from the ACU.
 Load Satellite: uploads the satellite information to the ACU.
 Open from PC: opens the satellite library file (File format: *.ilf) from the
supplied CD or from the external hard drive/PC.
 Upload to ACU: uploads the satellite library to ACU.
 Save to PC: saves the current library settings to PC.

5.4.4. Graph View

This view provides information on Signal, Elevation (EL), Absolute AZ (Azimuth),
Relative AZ, Heading, AZ and EL in Single or Multi graph formats.

Figure 24. Graph View Tab

 Select Graph Item: shows the graphs of only the checked item(s) in a Single
or Multi Graph View.
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 Single Graph View: supports multiple Graph Items in one large Graph View.

 Multi Graph View: supports the Graph Item(s) chosen in each Graph View.

 Start/Stop Save: the chosen item is saved within the data log.

 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 the corresponding Graph Item.

Period: displays and set the signal sampling rate.

 Graph Column Count: makes all Graph Views show in either one or two-
column format.

5.4.5. Monitor
This view provides a UI which can monitor all data that has been received from
the ACU.

Figure 25. Monitor View Tab

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 Tracking: turns on or off the dish scan function. If the dish scan function is
disabled, the antenna will stop adjusting the antenna pointing angle in order
to optimize the receive signal level.

 Rate Sensor Bias: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three
rate sensors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used to sense
antenna motion that corresponds to the ship’s motion ( roll, pitch, and yaw)
for stabilizing the pedestal. You can find the same function in Antenna-
Advanced View Tab. Refer to page 17 for details.

 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.

 Stop DEBUG: stops debug logging of the antenna.

 Save Debug(Start): saves the debug messages and the log messages of
the antenna simultaneously into a *.txt file once pressed.

 Save Debug(Stop): stops saving the debug messages and the log
messages of the antenna once pressed.

 Clear View: clears the debug message or log data in monitoring window.

5.4.6. ACU System

This view provides Antenna Diagnostic Testing. For v-series models, this view
also provides functions for setting up the interface between the ACU and the
Intellian VSAT Mediator or the satellite modem.

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Figure 26. ACU System View Tab

Note: Modem or VSAT Mediator settings are only available on Intellian v-series
models.

 Diagnostic: select to run a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test.

 Serial Comm.: tests the data communication between the antenna and
the ACU.
 Motor AZ: tests the azimuth motor.
 Motor EL: tests the elevation motor.
 Motor CL: tests the cross-level motor.
 Encoder AZ: tests the azimuth encoder.
 Encoder CL: tests the cross-level encoder.
 Rate sensor: tests the rate sensor.
 Tilt Sensor: tests the tilt sensor.
 Home sensor: tests the home sensor.
 ACU power: tests the ACU power to see whether or not it is within the
nominal operating range.
 Antenna power: tests the antenna power to see whether or not it is
within the nominal operating range.
 Skew: tests the LNB skew motor.
 LNB/ NBD: tests the LNB and NBD (narrow band detector).
 Sensor Box Limit: tests the sensor box motor.
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 Modem: sets the interface between the ACU and the Intellian Dual VSAT
Mediator or the satellite modem.

 Use Mediator: enables use of the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator. Use
Mediator must be set to “NO” if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the
ACU. Improper setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s modem
interface to work incorrectly
 Select Modem: selects your modem type for loading pre-configuration
settings. If the ABS (auto beam switching) function is in use, select either
IDIRECT-AMIP or COMTECH-ROSS depending on which type of modem
is used.
 Modem Port: selects the data communications port (RS232/ 422/
Ethernet) to interface with the modem.
 Modem Protocol: selects a proper communications protocol on the ACU
to interface with the modem (I/O Console/ Open AMIP/ Serial GPS).
 GPS Out Sentence: selects GPS out sentence type (GPGLL/ GPGGA/
Simple GPGGA).
 Use TX Mute: selects whether or not to use the “TX Mute” function from
the satellite modem. A transmit inhibit output from the ACU will disable/
mute the modem transmit via a voltage change whenever the antenna is
blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees from the peak satellite
position.
 Use Modem Lock: selects whether or not to use external lock signal
from the modem.
 TX Mute: TX Mute is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to disable
/mute the modem transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current
whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5
degrees from peak satellite position. TX Mute will only be activated when
modem protocol is set as I/O console.
 Modem Lock: is the modem lock output from the modem. It provides a
logic input through a 5V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current to the ACU to
identify when the system is on the correct satellite.

5.4.7. Antenna UI
This view shows a graphical representation of the current antenna position which
allows you to easily identify whether or not the antenna is aligned properly to the
target satellite or is in a blockage zone. In addition, 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 to the current position.

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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Figure 27. Antenna UI View Tab

6. Work View Functions

The seven Tabs displayed in the Work View can be arranged in customized layouts.

6.1. Layout Formatting

 The Work View Tab can be dragged out if the left mouse button is clicked on
the Work View Tab’s header. If a Work View Tab is separated from the rest
of your Work View Tabs, then a “cross-shaped” icon will appear if you click
and hold the mouse on the Work View Tab’s header. If you release the
mouse button at this time, the selected view will be moved to the desired
position.

 You may arrange multiple Work View Tabs into the desired position within
your layout by clicking your mouse on each Work View Tab’s header and
dragging the tab onto the desired arrow on the “cross-shaped” icon to place a
view to the desired position.

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Figure 28. Layout Formatting

6.2. 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.

 Fit Work View Button: fits the current view to the Work View window
size. The button toggles from Fit and the previous 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 your current views in a list. If you
choose one of these views, then the selected view will be displayed in your
work view window.

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 View Name Button: displays your current work view name.

 Close View Button: closes the current view.

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