iAutoSat DT840, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Manual Version 11 Copyright 2006...

Page 2: ...d play audio or video clips check email and surf the Internet from any location The iAutoSat system is compatible with most Windows Linux Mac and other network platforms so getting online almost anywh...

Page 3: ...te System Overview Section 3 Installation Overview Installation Equipment and Materials List Installation Section 4 iAutoSat Controller Configuration Overview Controller Set up Section 5 Installation...

Page 4: ...nstalled such that there is Controlled Access to the Antenna 1 7 All Antennas shall be installed such that the lip of the antenna reflector is at least 1 meter 3 feet 3 inches from any opening e g win...

Page 5: ...rrier while the Antenna is deployed or in operation The Installer must provide this rope or barrier directly to the End User at the time of Installation and advise the user to employ it at all times w...

Page 6: ...from all gears and connectivity points once the power is connected Do NOT apply power to the antenna or iAutoSat controller until all mounting and wire connection processes have been completed The fee...

Page 7: ...80C Operational Wind 45 mph Temperature 40 degrees F to 122 degrees F 40C to 50C Deployment Sensors Global Positioning Satellite GPS Yes Compass 10 degrees Tilt Sensors 5 degrees Connections and Cabl...

Page 8: ...egrees F 50C to 80C Operational Wind 45 mph Temperature 40 degrees F to 122 degrees F 40C to 50C Deployment Sensors Global Positioning Satellite GPS Yes Compass 10 degrees Tilt Sensors 5 degrees Conne...

Page 9: ...s F 50C to 80C Operational Wind 35 mph Temperature 40 degrees F to 122 degrees F 40C to 50C Deployment Sensors Global Positioning Satellite GPS Yes Compass 10 degrees Tilt Sensors 5 degrees Connection...

Page 10: ...Mounting Dimensions 96M and 1 2M inches Max Stow Dimensions 1 2M inches www iautosat net 262 248 9600 10...

Page 11: ...orer version 6 or newer Operating system PC Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP MAC 10 1 or higher Processor PC Pentium II 333 MHz or faster MAC 300 MHz or faster Memory RAM PC 64MB RAM W...

Page 12: ...Components List iAutoSat Dish Mount iAutoSat Controller Cables Connectors Satellite Modem www iautosat net 262 248 9600 12...

Page 13: ...e transponder on the satellite In turn the satellite replies back from a transmit transponder Transponders have the ability to transmit and to receive on both horizontal and vertical planes doubling t...

Page 14: ...ou have a schematic or blue print of the vehicle Yes No 7 Where in the vehicle would you like the modems located _________________ Is this a well ventilated area Yes No 8 Is there a 110 electrical out...

Page 15: ...s in one compact unit The modem uses an Ethernet connection making it easy to connect to a single computer or to a hub and from there to a network Coax Cables Connectors Standard RG 6 coax cables conn...

Page 16: ...ith a single power button that lights up green when the unit is turned on 8 connections are located on the back of the iAutoSat Controller see image above 3 10x100 Ethernet ports 1 9 pin serial port 2...

Page 17: ...erview of the system components that comprise the iAutoSat system and how they are all interconnected In general the installation cable runs and connections are as follows www iautosat net 262 248 960...

Page 18: ...2 and 3 are the Communication Cables Rx Tx Cables to connect to the Modem Internal connection between the iAutoSat Controller Modem and client computer are done with 2 10 100 Ethernet RJ45 cables o C...

Page 19: ...cle has a fiberglass roof be sure to pre drill the holes before using roof sealant around the marked hole WARNING DO NOT use a self tapping screw on a fiberglass roof as it will crack or fracture the...

Page 20: ...Installation Mounting Dish to the Vehicle Roof www iautosat net 262 248 9600 20 Section 3...

Page 21: ...manufacturer for replacements Keep all parts in a safe location as you start your assembly Component list Modem power supply LNB cover LNB ramp iAutoSat Controller Power cord hardware manuals and har...

Page 22: ...k the corners of the plate as well as all of the screw positions The corner marks will help you to realign the plate on the roof later Pre drill Pre seal the Screw Holes The objective is to mount the...

Page 23: ...bleed through the holes in the plate Once centered attach the plate to the roof with appropriate screws Weatherproof Screws with Sealant Completely cover each screw with approved sealant when the plat...

Page 24: ...Connecting Running Wires Cables www iautosat net 262 248 9600 24...

Page 25: ...ew gun Short screw gun Pilot drill bit Hole saw Electrical fish to help feed cabling through opening List of Supplied Wires Cables Transmit control cable Receive control cable Power control RG6 cable...

Page 26: ...l comes in contact with the insulation stop drilling Do not drill in this insulation area as you could hit unseen electrical wiring Simply push the non spinning drill bit up through the insulation unt...

Page 27: ...five cables connect to the antenna and are then routed into the vehicle is located below the mount From left to right the connectors are TV 1 for optional satellite TV connection not available on all...

Page 28: ...the vehicle Sealing the Entry Hole In the hole place a piece of scrap plastic around the cables so that they do not rub against any sharp edges You may use a split loom to cover your cables running o...

Page 29: ...ished physically installing the iAutoSat system you should have everything ready to initiate the configuration of the iAutoSat Controller Plug in the system to 110 power source or inverter Pull out th...

Page 30: ...to antenna Antenna verifies GPS activity this can take up to 5 10 minutes on initial install or if the unit has been moved a significant distance usually several hundred miles Modem Error If there is...

Page 31: ...he top of the screen enter the Installer Passnum and go to the installation menu The Find Satellite button will not work until the system has been fully configured Installation Choose Authorized Insta...

Page 32: ...Set Up Movement If the mount needs to be moved into a certain position for ease of installation select Yes and the manual movement screen will be displayed If no further movement is needed for install...

Page 33: ...process When finished the next page will automatically display Calibrate Compass This screen gives you the option of calibrating the compass to improve its accuracy after the system is mounted This st...

Page 34: ...the current compass reading Press Next if the compass is within 15 degrees Press the Retry button to return to recalibrate the compass Modem Selection Select between the types of modem being commissi...

Page 35: ...ur modem is set up for completion of install This will only appear if the modem is not commissioned Satellite Longitude Selection Choose a satellite provider from the drop down box If the desired prov...

Page 36: ...ree position by selecting in the field boxes When you select one of the field boxes a numerical keypad will be displayed for you to enter the numerical data see next screen box Press Next to exit from...

Page 37: ...manually configuring the satellite information enter the polarization settings on this screen Clicking on the polarization values toggles them between Horizontal and Vertical settings Skew Offset If...

Page 38: ...enter the skew offset value on this screen Operational Mode Seletion This will allow for Normal Search Mode Test Search Loop Mode for sales demonstration purposes Torture Mode for putting the unit thr...

Page 39: ...atellite Press Stop to stop searching for a satellite and stow the antenna Satellite Found When a satellite is found the satellite icon to the right of the screen will stop rotating On the left you wi...

Page 40: ...ry the test If the cross polarization test fails the antenna will automatically stow and you will need to begin the process again Cross Polarization Test iDirect ONLY At this point the antenna will pe...

Page 41: ...oSat system Information to be filled out in the Owner s Manual This information is specific to the user s antenna and modem and should be kept where it is accessible but confidential Your Site Account...

Page 42: ...ield services including alignments removals or disassembly of any component manufactured by IsoTropic Networks Inc and must be approved in advance at labor rates and terms mutually agreed between IsoT...