iNetVu 5000, User Manual

Page 1: ...000 Controller User Manual The iNetVu brand and logo are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Copyright 2006 C COM Satellite Systems Inc 1 877 iNetVu6 www c comsat com Revision 1 0 2 May 20 2008 ...

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Page 3: ...ted except as followed under the copyright laws Both the iNetVu and C COM names and logos are registered trademarks of C COM Satellite Systems Inc Intel Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows NT and MapPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of thei...

Page 4: ...h station when fully deployed must be at least six feet above the ground at all times or six feet above a surrounding surface which a person may easily access 5 If a roof access ladder or any other means of access to the roof is installed on the vehicle then the ladder or access must be blocked by a suitable rope or other barrier while the earth station is deployed or in operation The installer mu...

Page 5: ... tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual may...

Page 6: ...ic Operations 25 10 4 1 How to Find Satellite 25 10 4 2 How to Stow the Antenna 26 10 4 3 How to Stop 26 10 4 4 How to Reset 26 10 5 Software Basic Operations 26 10 5 1 Finding Satellite 26 10 5 2 Stowing the Antenna 27 10 6 Shortcut Keys 27 10 7 Transmitter Enabled Movement 27 11 iNetVu Mobile Software 29 11 1 Introduction 29 11 2 Initial System Configuration 30 11 3 Operation Modes 31 11 4 Navig...

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Page 8: ...ription 1 0 1 04 11 2008 A Cheikhali Document Creation 1 0 2 05 20 2008 A Cheikhali IDirect BroadCast Addition Proprietary Notice This document contains information that is proprietary and confidential to C Com Satellite Systems Inc and is intended for internal use only No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any way without prior written permission of C Com Satellite Systems Inc ...

Page 9: ...r installations The iNetVu DVB S Tuner Kit is an optional kit addition to the iNetVu 5000 Controller Easily installed the iNetVu DVB S Tuner will speed up satellite acquisitions to less than 2 minutes Once an integrated part of the iNetVu 5000 Controller the iNetVu DVB S Tuner works on all iNetVu antennas This high performance addition to the iNetVu 5000 Controller is programmable to any DVB S Sat...

Page 10: ... Control Connector 8 Position 5 08mm Terminal Block Signal Input Female DB26 Connector GPS Connector SMA Sub Miniature Version A Rx Connector Type F RG6 PC Interface USB or DB9 Serial Connector Tuner Specifications RF Input Range 950MHz to 2150MHz Input Dynamic Range 75dBm to 25dBm Input Output Impedance 75 Ω Symbol Rate 1 to 45Msps Specification Item Min Typ Max Unit Condition Frequency 950 2150 ...

Page 11: ...ear Panel Automatic Control Buttons Front Panel LEDs Reset Button GPS GPS Antenna Interface RF RX Receive signal input MOTOR Interface for Motor Control Cable Power Input 110 240 VAC Power Input and Switch USB USB Interface SENSORS 26 pin Interface for Sensor Cable COM Serial Port Interface ...

Page 12: ...System For 220VAC users only The DuraComm LP 18 Power Supply has been converted prior to shipment to meet the requirements of 220VAC If a replacement DuraComm LP 18 is required please see Appendix 1 for the manual conversion procedure The satellite modem PC control platform DuraComm LP 18 Power Supply if used fans lights etc will require AC power All of these components must be factored in when su...

Page 13: ... Modem VSAT However the configuration parameters for Satellite Modem VSAT Communication will differ depending on service Please consult the iNetVu System Manual for the service which you are using to determine how to set this up Be sure that you do not have any PCs or devices connected to the USB Port on the iNetVu 5000 Controller as this will interrupt the normal boot up sequence ...

Page 14: ... Connection Configuration No DVB Tuner Installed 100 240 VAC SENSOR CABLE GPS Antenna iNetVu Mobile Platform SENSOR MOTOR CONTROL RX TX Satellite Modem VSAT Computer TX OUT RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Sensor Cable Motor Control Cable RX IN Power Passed to modem through splitter RX IN USB Cable ...

Page 15: ...onnection Configuration DVB Tuner Installed 100 240 VAC SENSOR CABLE GPS Antenna iNetVu Mobile Platform SENSOR MOTOR CONTROL RX TX Satellite Modem VSAT Computer TX OUT RG6 Coaxial Cable Network Cable Power Cable Sensor Cable Motor Control Cable RX IN Power Passed to modem through splitter RX IN USB Cable ...

Page 16: ...trols Screen and ensure that all the status panel indicators are green 5 To configure the Satellite Modem VSAT Communication Parameters go to the Configuration Screen and configure as required for the type of service you are using and click save This will be specific to the service that you are using 6 To configure the Target Satellite go to the Maintenance Screen and enter the Satellite Name Long...

Page 17: ...cates power is ON MOTOR Flashes when any of the three motors are instructed to move COMM LOCK Indicates Communication between Controller s internal Board and internal PC Slow blinking 1 sec intervals indicates idle communication Fast blinking 1 4 sec intervals indicates that command is being executed Solid Light indicates lock on Satellite ...

Page 18: ...e the system onto the configured satellite How to Stow the Antenna Press STOP STOW Button and Hold for two 2 seconds iNetVu Mobile Platform will automatically re center itself and lower into the stow position How to Stop Press STOP STOW Button Stops all ongoing operations such as motor movements and automatic functions like Find Satellite and Stow How to Reset the Controller Press RESET Button Pow...

Page 19: ...n and communication with modem VSAT to automatically enable disable the transmitter initiate ACP testing if applicable and all other modem VSAT specific actions Note Switching between services no longer requires the need for a Switch ID A unique code previously used with older versions of IMS 5 2 1 and below A pre indexed file satparam txt contains a listing of transponders for many of the well us...

Page 20: ...sing an iDirect modem the IMS service must be set to iDirect 9 3 Setting Target Satellite Using the Maintenance screen either in Windows Interface or Web Interface the user can set the Satellite Name Longitude and the Receive Transmit Polarity Note Sat Pol Offset Vertical Rx 90 Horizontal Rx 0 For CONFIG Mode and Web Interface only Fig 7 Satellite Parameters for USER and CONFIG Mode Fig 8 Satellit...

Page 21: ...and prefers to use the standard integration method using the RF Detector please follow the steps below 1 Advance to the iNetVu Configuration screen and select the Start in Config Mode check box as outlined in the figure below Fig 9 IMS 6 2 1 IMS Configuration Screen 2 Click the Save button If you are prompted to write to EPROM click Yes and restart IMS ...

Page 22: ...he maintenance menu Wait until the controller is fully reset and all parameters are successfully read before proceeding to the next step 6 Power off the iNetVuTM 5000 Controller and switch the Rx controller cable from the DVB Tuner Rx IN input to the Rx Aux input 7 Power on your 5000 Controller and you will be set to function in RF mode Note To switch back to DVB mode uncheck the Enable RF search ...

Page 23: ... 1 Open Network Connections right click your network card and select Properties 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 3 Direct Network Connection Set your PC to the same subnet as the VSAT Modem and the Default Gateway to the VSAT Modem IP The screenshot depicts this configuration ...

Page 24: ...ommended to cover the iNetVu Mobile System with an appropriate fabric water proof type while it is not in regular use e g storage This will prevent any obstructions e g snow ice sand from accumulating around sensitive areas such as the linear actuator and limit switches If the iNetVu Mobile System remains in use under extreme weather conditions for an extended period of time a visual inspection an...

Page 25: ... Version 4 8 1 IMS will always automatically start up when you turn on your PC A small red icon will appear in the System Tray notifying you that IMS is running and is ready for operation The ability to perform the basic operations of Finding Satellite Stowing the Antenna and Stopping Operations is now accessible without opening up any of the IMS menus 10 4 1 How to Find Satellite Press FIND SAT a...

Page 26: ...Controller 10 5 Software Basic Operations 10 5 1 Finding Satellite 1 Right click on the iNetVu swirl icon and select Basic Controls or Advanced Controls 2 Click Find Satellite Fig 10 Automatic Control Buttons 3 The dish automatically raises and locks on satellite within 3 to 5 minutes assuming there are no obstructions in its view of the satellite Once the dish has locked on to the satellite the i...

Page 27: ...hortcut Keys Shortcut Keys are available for the following functions while the user is accessing the Basic Controls and Advanced Controls menu Ctrl UP Find Satellite Ctrl DOWN Stow Antenna Ctrl S Stop Operation Ctrl END Exit 10 7 Transmitter Enabled Movement After locking onto a satellite a new button labeled TE will appear in the Advanced Controls menu By default the transmitter will be automatic...

Page 28: ...hile transmitter is enabled By clicking the TE button the user will be able make manual position adjustments with the transmitter still enabled and be able to perform cross pol tests Carrier Wave tests etc While in TE is enabled the user can make incremental movements at a predetermined speed and duration The Duration and Speed fields do not require to be modified ...

Page 29: ...em It has the ability to communicate with the Satellite Modem automatically find and lock onto a satellite and stow the antenna when completed The user can also monitor real time system parameters such as Signal Strength GPS Coordinates motor currents as well as allowing the user the capability of manually moving the antenna and performing any maintenance tests and calibration tasks ...

Page 30: ...ar and the user is able to select modify the following iNetVu Mobile Platform Type Communication Method between IMS and iNetVu Controller Satellite Name Longitude and Transmit Polarization Modem Communication Parameters Contact Email Address Each Service Type will offer different Modem Communication Parameters and must be configured for each specific Modem VSAT Fig 13 Initial System Configuration ...

Page 31: ...R MODE Offers standard access and abilities to configure the iNetVu Mobile System Everyday users should remain in this mode unless advanced options are required This is the default mode after installation CONFIG MODE Offers advanced users and installers the ability to modify and set system parameters otherwise unavailable in USER mode More powerful options and functionalities are available in this...

Page 32: ...rl icon located in the System Tray There are 7 options available Basic Controls Advanced Controls Configuration Maintenance Navigator Optional software required About Exit 11 5 Switching Operation Modes 1 Go to Configuration 2 Enable Start in Config Mode and click Save With this option enabled iNetVu Mobile Software will always startup in CONFIG mode 3 Restart iNetVu Mobile 5000 ...

Page 33: ...us USER Mode 11 6 1 Basic Controls The Basic Controls menu allows typical users to operate the three primary functions as well as monitor system messages and status updates From the Basic Controls menu you can operate the following functions Find Satellite Stow Antenna Stop Operation Fig 14 Basic Controls Menu ...

Page 34: ...e signal Automatic Control Fig 16 Automatic Control Buttons Find Satellite Automatically finds and locks onto the satellite signal by communicating with the Satellite Modem and using the GPS coordinates the compass heading and internal parameters of the Satellite Modem Typically it takes approximately 3 5 minutes to find satellite If the Antenna is already pointed on the satellite clicking Find Sa...

Page 35: ...tatus updates of the system s activity Fig 17 Message Panel Status Panel Displays real time status of the System the Communication with the Satellite Modem the GPS and the iNetVu Controller For a detailed description of all Status Panel messages please refer to the Advanced Controls section of this document Fig 18 Basic Controls Status Panel ...

Page 36: ...matic processes and functions Improper use of Advanced Controls menu can render the iNetVu Mobile System inoperable and may be in violation of FCC regulations The user can halt any operation at any time by clicking STOP button located in the Automatic Controls It is recommended that only trained installers or users under the direct consultation of C Com Satellite Systems Technical Support staff us...

Page 37: ...ot an indication of signal strength when transmitting a signal The Isolation Value will be 100 upon receiving a Rx Lock Status Fig 21 Isolation Value Display Date Time Current date and time from as received from the GPS Antenna Should the GPS be experiencing any problems the alternate source is your PC internal date and time Fig 22 Date Time Display Automatic Control Identical to the Basic Control...

Page 38: ...ndicator turns OFF For iNetVu 1200 Mobile Platforms the Polarization Stow Indicator will ALWAYS be ON A YELLOW colored F will appear if a Limit Switch has been disabled in the Advanced Maintenance Menu If the Polarization is disabled for circular signal frequency bands such as Ka Band or X Band the Polarization Angle will display 0 00 and the Polarization Stow Switch must be closed Elevation UP Li...

Page 39: ...tenna in six 6 directions For the correct point of reference for the directional movements you must be facing the Mobile Platform s Reflector Fig 25 Orientation Reference for Azimuth and Polarization Duration Length of time of Manual Movement using increments of 50ms Speed Motor Speed of Manual Movement USER Mode H High M Medium L Low CONFIG Mode 1 Slowest 9 Highest Fig 26 Duration and Speed Input...

Page 40: ... the manually entered Elevation Azimuth and Polarization angles Fig 27 Deploy Antenna Input Values Record Data Enables and disables an always on data recording process With iNetVu Mobile Software versions 4 0 and higher parameters are continuously recorded while the platform is searching for the satellite It automatically stops once the satellite is locked and confirmed Messages are always recorde...

Page 41: ...ntenna Altitude Altitude of antenna above sea level based on the GPS Antenna Velocity The current velocity of the antenna is determined based on any changes in the GPS Coordinates Should the GPS Coordinates change the iNetVu Mobile Software will calculate the velocity GPS Heading When in the Mobile Platform is moving laterally the GPS Coordinates change in real time Based on the changing GPS Coord...

Page 42: ... Target Real Azimuth Calculated Azimuth Angle that the Antenna must point in order to locate the desired Satellite in reference to True North Target Antenna Azimuth Calculated Azimuth Angle that the Antenna must point in order to locate the desired Satellite in reference to the Mobile Platform s center position Target Polarization Calculated Polarization Angle that the Antenna must be in order to ...

Page 43: ...x message blocks respectively Fig 31 Advanced Controls Status Panel The indicators notify the user of any actions taking place with a combination of color coated messages Solid GREEN messages indicates a stable and normal condition for that component Flashing or solid LIGHT BLUE messages indicates a change in status occurring that the user should be aware of Flashing RED and YELLOW messages indica...

Page 44: ...l Operation Manually controlled movement via Advanced Controls menu has been detected Mount Testing System test or demo being performed via System Test and Demo menu Peaking on Satellite System makes minor adjustments in positioning in order to receive optimal Signal Strength AZ Calibration Azimuth Calibration is being performed PL Calibration Polarization Calibration is being performed EL Calibra...

Page 45: ...PS Normal GPS signal is being received from the GPS Antenna GPS Failed GPS signal is not being received from the GPS Antenna GPS Searching iNetVu Mobile Software attempts to detect a GPS signal from the GPS Antenna for 2 minutes GPS Override GPS coordinates have been manually overridden from the Maintenance menu Controller Status Displays communication status between the PC and the iNetVu Controll...

Page 46: ...uth and Polarization Angles Antenna Failed Limit Switches are NOT ON OFF in the correct relation to the Elevation Azimuth and Polarization Angles Antenna Unknown Mobile Platform cannot be found Ensure that the iNetVu Controller is functioning and that all cables are connected should this indicator appear If the DVB Tuner is installed this field will display the DVB Signal Status DVB S LOCKED Tuner...

Page 47: ...1 0 2 11 6 3 Configuration The Configuration menu allows users to configure the communication medium between the Satellite Modem and iNetVu Mobile Software iNetVu Controller and iNetVu Mobile Software as well as various System parameters for optimal performance Fig 32 Configuration Menu ...

Page 48: ... communication method between IMS and the Satellite Modem If this option is enabled ensure you connect your Console Cable select a free serial port and set the baud rate at default 9600bps If you cannot establish communication the baud rate may require to be set to 4800bps Controller Method of communication between iNetVu Controller and PC Fig 34 Configuration Controller Parameters USB drivers are...

Page 49: ... disabled and that the iNetVu Mobile Software be changed back the USER mode Start at Advanced Controls Enables the iNetVu Mobile Software to startup in the Advanced Controls menu Show Deploy Warning Enables an automatic message prompt that notifies the user whenever the antenna is about to move Mute Sound Mutes all iNetVu Mobile Software sound effects Online Update Check Enables an automatic check...

Page 50: ...Transmitter This option automatically enables the transmitter once the iNetVuTM System finishes peaking on satellite Broadcast iDirect For iDirect service only this option allows the user to enable the transmitter on any satellite without a receive signal from the modem The DVB tuner could be used to locate the specified satellite Email Address Contact email address This will only be used for supp...

Page 51: ...verride parameters and run a system diagnosis check Click Send Save if any modifications are made Modifications are typically saved into the PC s system registry followed by the iNetVu Controller s EPROM You will be prompted to save into the Controller s EPROM after making a modification and it is recommended to do so because you may lose any modifications made after powering off your iNetVu Contr...

Page 52: ...obile System will search for the desired Satellite It uses a rectangular window and searches for the Satellite using smaller concentric windows until the desired Satellite is found The Search Window range may be manually changed from the default settings which iNetVu uses to find the satellite should the desired Satellite cannot be found Fig 38 Satellite Search Window The default Azimuth Horizonta...

Page 53: ...es the RF Threshold to be manually overridden Fig 40 Maintenance Menu RF Parameters Override Threshold Used by the iNetVu Mobile Software to begin a signal optimization process for peaking on a Satellite signal after initially locating it Enabling this option and setting the RF value too low will result in an inability to acquire a reliable signal Compass Parameters The Compass is pre calibrated b...

Page 54: ... the rear of your vehicle When taking the direction on the alternate compass take the direction of your reading while facing the front of the vehicle and use this orientation for the Vehicle Direction field Fig 42 Compass Orientation and Approximate Values Offset The number of degrees the Mobile Platform is rotated in reference to True North Full Search Performs a full 360º Azimuth search for the ...

Page 55: ...s A two stage automatic process which Tests the Compass accuracy Calibrates the Compass should the compass be found to be inaccurate Load Firmware Loads the iNetVu_Box s19 firmware file into iNetVu Controller from the iNetVu program folder The update process is displayed on screen and will notify the user when the process is complete The controller will be unavailable during this time It is strong...

Page 56: ...vision 1 0 2 Diagnose A system diagnostic tool used for locating system irregularities and for trouble shooting purposes Should any irregularities or components of concern require attention a message prompt will appear describing the issue Fig 45 Maintenance Menu Diagnosis Report ...

Page 57: ...em components as well as contact information for support and feedback Fig 46 About Menu Software Version iNetVu Mobile Software version Build ID Date of software release Work Mode Current Operation Mode Service Service which iNetVu Mobile Software is configured for Controller API Method of communication between the iNetVu Controller and iNetVu Mobile Software ...

Page 58: ...NetVu Controller Serial Number ID This field is supported for iNetVu Controller Firmware 4 2 and higher Boot Loader o 1 0 USB not supported Serial connection is required when uploading Firmware o 2 1 Supports USB o 2 2 Controller Reset not required when updating firmware o 3 5 5000 Series Controllers Latest Version o 9 0 9000 Series Controllers LCD Version 2 0 o 9 1 9000 Series Controllers LCD Ver...

Page 59: ... 1800 1 8m o 1200 1 2 m o 980 0 98 m o 950 0 95 m o 740 0 74 m o 660 0 66 m Serial Number Mobile Platform serial number PL Rotation Enabled Disabled Only disabled for circular signaled frequency bands Modem Firmware Satellite Modem s firmware version ID Satellite Modem s Hardware ID or Serial Number Type Modem type Satellite Name Name of Satellite Longitude Orbital slot of Satellite Tx Polarity Tr...

Page 60: ...y available in CONFIG mode This section will only explain the new functionalities Refer to the iNetVu Menus USER Mode section for a detailed description of those parameters and functions which are also found in USER mode 11 7 1 Configuration Working in CONFIG mode parameters that were previously disabled are now enabled and modifiable in the Configuration menu Fig 47 Configuration Menu CONFIG Mode...

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Page 62: ...up Filename iNetVuData5000 bak Unattended Operation Automatically finds satellite should the Mobile Platform be forced to stow by external forces such extreme movement due to weather If the system takes too long to find satellite because of extreme movement due to weather the mobile platform will be forced to stow After a delay of one hour the system will automatically try to acquire satellite It ...

Page 63: ...1 0 2 Movement Protection The iNetVu Mobile Platform will automatically stow the antenna should it detect that it is moving faster than 5km h HTTP Server Enabled The iNetVu Mobile Software will automatically generate an HTTP Server in order for the user to access the Web Based Interface ...

Page 64: ...on is saved and recorded Example Azimuth Parameters modified Click Send AZ Elevation Parameters modified Click Send EL Modifications are typically saved into the PC s system registry followed by the iNetVu Controller s EPROM You will be prompted to save into the Controller s EPROM after making a modification and it is recommended to do so because you may lose any modifications made after powering ...

Page 65: ...F Parameters Fig 52 Advanced Maintenance RF Parameters Enable RF search This checkbox allows the user to switch the system search mode from DVB search to RF search and vice versa The switch takes effect after writing the RF parameters to EPROM and resetting the controller Elevation Parameters Fig 53 Advanced Maintenance Elevation Parameters Offset The number of degrees at which the iNetVu Mobile S...

Page 66: ...rget Calibration Azimuth Parameters Fig 55 Advanced Maintenance Azimuth Parameters The Azimuth Angle is based on 2 values AZ Pot Factor AZ Pot Zero AZ Pot Factor is an A D value from the potentiometer which allows the iNetVu Mobile Software to convert the A D value of the Potentiometer into an equivalent angle The AZ Pot Factor should vary approximately 15 from the Default values below AZ Pot Zero...

Page 67: ...ro may vary approximately 15 from the Default values below The PL Pot Factor and PL Pot Zero are calculated during the Polarization Calibration process PLATFORM TYPES MF1200 ME1200 A1200B A1200C A0980B MF950 ME950 A0950B PL POT ZERO 250 2905 203 066 203 066 128 5094 80 2096 128 5094 128 5094 PL POT FACTOR 0 5304 0 3852 0 3852 0 2574 0 1586 0 2574 0 2574 PLATFORM TYPES MF740 ME740 A0740B A1800A A06...

Page 68: ... sets the values into the iNetVu Mobile Software Save Registry Sends ALL parameters to the local registry Read Registry Reads ALL parameters from the local registry and sets the values into the iNetVu Mobile Software Advanced Opens Advanced Maintenance menu Calibrate PL Performs automated Polarization Calibration process i Antenna will completely rotate counter clockwise to the physical limit and ...

Page 69: ...er the Platform ID Number prior to finishing the Calibration Process Calibrate EL The iNetVu Mobile Software will move the Mobile Platform through its entire range on the Elevation Axis in order to calibrate the Elevation Current Limits This function is typically never used and is not recommended for use unless under the supervision or direction of a C COM Technical Support Team Member Check CP Te...

Page 70: ...e with the orientation as possible Fig 58 Compass Orientation and Approximate Values iii The Antenna will now rotate in 90 intervals and attempt to calibrate the compass iv A message prompt will appear to notify you that the Compass Calibration has been completed successfully or not Log File Automatically opens the iNetVu Data Log File in Notepad This end faces South This end faces North North 354...

Page 71: ...Demo and Test Menu Start Angles Initial values for the test demo sequence End Demo Angles End values for the test demo sequence Speed Speed of the motor during the test demo sequence 1 lowest 9 highest Loop the Test Demo Enables an infinite loop of the test demo sequence Loop Interval Time between test demo sequences Inside Interval Time required the built in video clip to play during the System D...

Page 72: ... already positioned at the End Demo Angles the Mobile Platform will stow It is recommended to use this function in conjunction with the Loop the Test Demo option to demonstrate the repositioning and stowing capabilities of the iNetVu Mobile Platform Compass Deploy Positions Antenna to a level Elevation angle and updates compass heading Record GPS Data Continuously stores GPS data in a log file nam...

Page 73: ...Menu Used for modifying the speeds and current limits of the system s mount motors Only under the instruction of C Com Systems should the values in the Advanced Maintenance menu be changed Any modifications without the assistance of a C Com Technical Support technician may cause problems Fig 60 Advanced Maintenance Menu ...

Page 74: ...nt Limit 9 Current Limit 7 80 of Current Limit 9 Current Limit 5 90 of Current Limit 6 Current Limit 4 80 of Current Limit 6 Current Limit 2 90 of Current Limit 3 Current Limit 1 80 of Current Limit 3 PLATFORM TYPES MF1200 ME1200 A1200C A1200B A0980B MF950 ME950 A0950B EL FAST 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 EL SLOW 7 5 4 4 5 4 4 EL CALIBRATE 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 EL CURRENT3 1 60 1 60 1 60 1 60 1 60 1 60 1 60 EL CURRENT6 ...

Page 75: ...0 9 00 8 0 PL FAST 9 9 9 9 9 PL SLOW 7 7 7 4 7 PL CALIBRATE 7 7 7 7 7 PL CURRENT3 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 PL CURRENT6 1 20 1 20 1 20 1 20 1 20 PL CURRENT9 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 Fig 61 Default values for speed and current limits Disable Limits Disables UP DN and ST limits for testing and troubleshooting In the event that a limit is disabled a yellow colored F will appear in the Advanced Control...

Page 76: ...d to one milliwatt mW This value should always be set to 0 Secondary Transponder Enables a secondary transponder to be used during the satellite search process Check Polarity Displays and cycles through transponders of the same user defined polarity when Next Transponder is clicked Next Transponder Cycles through pre configured list of transponders for the current target satellite from the satpara...

Page 77: ...ser 1 Open Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts in Control Panel 3 Under User Accounts click Turn User Account Control on or off link 4 Un check Use User Account Control click OK button 5 Reboot computer How to turn User Account Control off for standard user 1 Open Control Panel 2 Under User Account and Family Settings click on the Add or remove user account 3 Under the user account click on the Go...