TrackSAT Manual for TS61
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1. 8 2 11 Simile IRD Configuration tuni sees satu de ct 8 2 72 9 2 8 Connecting the Shp Gyro qo deus dob cu 10 Ss EI 12 3 1 ACU Froht Panel EayoUEt hue sae RO rats 12 NP LeEN EPI UN 12 3 1 2 LED o5 roo eco a br rre et 13 31 3 Keypad Func HO M 13 EE EOE T 14 3 2 1 Changing Satellite 14 3 2 2 Antenna Status 15 3 2 3 Connecting 15 3 24 Satellite Researching 5o Aue eA fev dt 15 3 2 5 Checking the System Error hens eee aan 15 3 2 6 Checking System Communication Status 16 2 3 SOUS IV OCC 162. 17 9 22 GPS Information E eue EccL D SURE 17 3 33 Selecting the Area use teo Roe iU 18 3 3 4 Program the Satellite a ies UE 18 3 3 4 a2 DISEGC OFF Mode sass c 19 2 3 2 wane 19 83 20 20 3 5 5 Satellite Parameter Seting corason e Road 3 3 6 SKEW ANGIE Setting 21 315 070 AUTO MOE 22 226 22 Soi Noo a D tein 22 3 3 5 0 RESET carae ctus odit blo 23 9 966 SAVE 23 ERE 25 A E T A EAEN EE a E OEA
3. E AE 1 2 nistallatiOlH de 2 2 1 Product Components 2 ect 2 2212 Reguired TOOLS 3 2 2 Safety Precautions xu ut endende EE EREE 3 2 3 4 2 4 Selecting the Installation SIte 4 24 1 ADU Above Deck uin eoa 4 2 4 2 BDU Below Deck re aaa e ineo eive o Code ed vob ase at cep 5 2 5 Mounting and Installing the Antenna 2 4 242 422 2 5 2 5 1 Preparing the Mounting Surface onec er em 5 2 5 2 Installing the ANTENNA ode o bre eate 6 25 7 2 1 ACU INSTA ATION
4. 0032 MANUAL A 0079 TRIM C 0032 Select SAVE by DN mri Press MENU C 0032 S 0032 Select TRIM by ae or MANUAL A 0079 SAVE C 0032 Press MENU TRIM 0032 SAVE COMMAND WAIT Press MENU TRIM COMMAND SAVE C 0032 WAIT Figure 33 Skew Trimming Step NOTE the skew trimming function Is available to the satellite currently in use only A Improper skew trimming may deteriorate the antenna performance d Reset The skew angle on desired satellite will be changed to initial skew angle after selecting the RESET mode e Save To save the trim angle press MENU button after selecting the SAVE mode f EXIT Press EXIT to escape to upper menu 3 3 7 Satellite Name Edit 21 You edit the name of preset 5 satellites Sat A E see Figure 33 Press MENU for 2sec 61 OLLEH1 625 061 000 3 180 Press 7 SATELLITE NAME EDIT Press MENU Use f to change USER NAME name 61 OLLEH1 alphabetical order Press MENU use lt to move USER NAME 62 BSAT110 cursor Figure 34 Satellite Name Edit Do the same on next satellites 3 3 8 Save and Exit Save your changes before leave the set up menu Otherwise the previous parameters will be restored 22 APPENDIX A Satellite Library 1 North America 12 090 0
5. No additional setting required Figure 16 NMEA Port on the ACU When ship gyro is connected to the ACU the vessel s heading data will be automatically displayed on the LCD main screen see Figure 17 41 ASTRA T 625 E061 rHD 181 0 r180 Calculated Heading Data from PCU Figure 17 LCD Display with Ship Gyro Heading from Ship Gyro It may takes up to 5 min to calculate your location and configure the data from the GPS satellite signal at the first power on with the gyro connected NOTE KA 78 ACU can accept the various format of NMEA as follow HDT HDG HDM 10 3 Operation To effectively control the UltraTrack TS series antenna system the user must understand and use functions in the ACU operation mode 3 1 ACU Front Panel Layout GPS Status LED Connecting PC Indicator Menu Functions System EXIT Tracking Status Error Code E Indicator F SUPER TRACKKAT Te vc TrackSAT one pem Track lt A EET c 712 emm s So System Error Power ON OFF LED Indicator Main Display Checking Antenna Antenna Re Selecting Mini USB Port Status ACU amp PCU Searching Satellite version Fuction DiSEqC Status LED Figure 18 ACU Front Panel 3 1 1 ACU Main Display The KA 78 ACU shows essential data to allow the user determines the antenna system performance see Figure 19
6. 524 000 30 000 000 DVBS1 10 722 000 27 500 000 23 5E Astra3B DVBS2 11 702 000 27 500 000 Er 23 5E Astra3B DVBS2 12 148 000 27 500 000 ee 60 39 0E Hellas Sat2 DVBS2 11 151 400 3 000 000 4 Asia Satellite Satellite Searching Frequency Symbol pase Longitude Name Standard KHz Rate KHz 116 0E KOR6 DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 65 Japan 166 0E Intelsat8 DVBS1 12 726 000 28 066 000 stra lia 144 0E DVBS1 12 523 000 21 096 000 95 0E NSS6 DVBS1 12 647 000 27 500 000 India 156 0E Optus D3 AUTO 12 177 000 27 800 000 VAST 0 156 0 Optus D3 AUTO 12 177 000 27 800 000 FOXT 1 H 152 0 Optus D2 HH DVBS1 12 644 000 22 500 000 NANZ 72 1082 NSS11 DVBS2 12431000 3 000 000 South 116 0E USER1 DVBS4 11747000 21300000 Korea 116 0E USER2 DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 South Korea USES T DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 South Korea South 116 0E USER4 L DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 2007 116 0E USERS DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 South 116 0E USERG DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 aa 116 0E USER7 DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 116 0E USERS DVBS1 11 747 000 21 300 000 ini 25 ES O O m 73 74 75 76 77 78 9 7 H H H H L L L L L L L L APPENDIX Specifications Antenna Dish 61cm Antenna Dimension 69cm H x 67cm D Diameter Ante
7. to the Antenna port on the ACU panel Then connect to The ACU to a multi switch H input or the Foxtel box or VAST set top box if no Foxtel boxes are used 3 Connect the RF cable threaded from the RF1 or RF3 port to the V input port on the multi switch or if no multi switch connect to the VAST set top box if there is a Foxtel box connected to RF4 port Figure 14 Multi IRD Configuration 9 2 8 Connecting the Ship Gyro optional Your system 15 able to track the satellite without having ship gyro Although your system can be operate without the ship gyro user may directly connect vessel s ship gyro to the antenna system when internal GPS is inoperative or to enhance the antenna s searching capability that receiving vessel s heading data will accelerate the searching speed by minimizing the searching range To connect the ship gyro you need to have a suitable cable and connect it to the NMEA port see Figure 16 with using a 9 pin female type connector not supplied NOTE order to connect the ship gyro to the antenna you will need to purchase a suitable DB 9 female type connector see Figure 15 D Strip back the insulation of each cable and connect a cable to each terminal of the DB 9 connector Tighten the locking screws of the DB 9 connector Connect DB 9 connector to the NMEA port on the ACU 4 When NMEA signal is accepted via NMEA System will be automatically restarted
8. 00 20 000 000 North 11 808 000 12 475 000 North 12 020 000 30 000 000 America 11 546 000 12 000 000 DVBS1 8 35 I lo I I a O O IO C 097 0W HH Galaxy 19 DVBS2 87 0W SES2 HH 101 0W SES1 HH DVBS2 DVBS1 DVBS1 DVBS1 DVBS1 DVBS1 DVBS1 DVBS1 D gt O 72 0W 101 0W 110 0W 119 0W 148 0W 127 0W 72 0W 101 0W 101 0W 119 0W 119 0W 101 0W 101 0W 101 0W 101 0W 101 0W 101 0W AMC 6 DirecT V4S 8 Echostar 1 1 EchoStar14 VL RL RL RL RL RL HL Echostar 5 6 DirecTV8R DirecTV 451 DirecTV 7S R DirecTV 7S L User 5 User 6 User 7 User 8 User 9 User 10 11 652 000 RL DSS 12 516 000 LL DSS 12 530 000 RL DSS 12 603 000 LL DSS 12 588 000 20 000 000 RL DVBS1 12 224 000 20000000 NO RL DVBS1 12 224 000 RL DVBS1 12 224 000 RL DVBS1 12 224 000 RL DVBS1 12 224 000 RL DVBS1 12 224 000 2 South America amp Africa 21 063 0W Telstar14R DVBS1 11 685 000 20 000 000 113 0W SatMex6 DVBS1 12 080 000 25 635 000 DVBS2 11 800 000 30 000 000 23 DVBS1 10722000 30 000 000 Sout DVBS2 11 920 000 29 307 000 America Sub 037 5W Telstar DVBS1 11 482 000 11 970 000 Sahara Africa 095 0W DVBS1 11 960 000 30 000 000 043 1W Intelsat11 095 0W 11 960 0
9. 00 30 000 000 09804 HH DVBS 11960000 30 000 000 0950W User7 HH 851 11960000 30 000 000 _0950 HH 11960000 30 000 000 09804 User9 HH DVBS 11960000 30 000 000 0950W Useri HH 11960000 30 000 000 0950W HH 11960000 30 000 000 EN NEM NEN 3 Europe 095 0W DVBS1 11 960 000 30 000 000 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Satellite Satellite dom Searching Frequency Symbol Longitude Name Band Standard 2 Rate KHz 019 2E DVBS1 12 633 000 22 000 000 028 2E Eurobird DVBS1 12 560 000 27 500 000 028 2E Astra2B DVBS1 12 032 000 27 500 000 28 South H H o3o ow sPesel DVBS2 11 891 000 29 000 000 H 013 0 Hotbird9 DVBS1 12 654 000 27 500 000 013 0E Hotbird8 DVBS1 12 437 000 27 500 000 004 8 DVBS1 12 073 000 27 500 000 p 000 T2 026 0E DVBS1 11 843 000 27 500 000 007 0W Nilesat102 DVBS2 11 996 000 27 500 000 jos 042 0E Turksat2A DVBS1 12 015 000 27 500 000 007 0E DVBS1 11 678 000 30 000 000 000 8W DVBS2 11 785 000 30 000 000 T2 S 53 016 0E HH DVBS1 12 606 000 27 500 000 W3C 54 10 0E Use DVBS1 12 611 000 9 259 000 39 0E Hellasat2 DVBS1 12
10. E 23 3 3 4 Satellite Name Edit EE E 23 3 3 9 ANd EXIE ood oo de te d E A A 24 Appendix A Satellite EIDEa V aei Du kie RUE 25 AppendbcB Specifications es nre 28 Appendix C UltraTrack S C S Software 6 neues It LU gt 29 Appendix D a 30 6 22 ep 31 32 Appendix F Radome Dimension amp Mounting Hole Layout 1 Introduction TS series antenna brings high quality satellite television to your vessel The TS series antennas are compatible with DVB S2 and the MSAS Multiple Satellite Auto Switching function including 22 KHz Tone DiSEqC and DirecTV settings allows automatic switching between Foxtel amp VAST set top boxes also are compatible with Foxtel boxes The TS series is a competitively priced antenna that is based on the same technology as the TrackSAT UltraTrack UT series TVRO providing exceptional tracking ability and is ideal for private and smaller vessels TS Series Features e Attitude Heading Reference system AHRS using an IMU sensor 3 axis gy
11. NU angle manually see Figure MANUAL C 0082 32 A 0079 S 010 NOTE refers to the Press MENU Zw A Signal Strength current skew angle MANUAL C 010 c Cuhrerirskaw Angie 0079 5 010 5 Set Skew Angle refers to signal strength 5 refers to the user setting the Figure 32 Manual Skew Agle Setting Step skew angle 20 You can optimize the default skew angle of currently tracking satellite to find a higher signal level when desired satellite has polarity offset Optus D3 amp 1 a polarity offset First of all change the skew angle where antenna can get higher signal than before the manual mode And then select the TRIM and press the MENU Lastly select the SAVE and press the MENU After save the skew angle of desired satellite will be changed to new position see Figure 33 NOTE Po arity reference of satellite is the equator However some satellite 5 polarity is set at the different position equator Is not used as a reference for various reasons Thus there might be the polarity offset between calculated skew angle by PCU and true skew angle on the satellite that polarity You may check whether there is polarity offset or not on your satellite If there is skew angle should be changed to get a higher signal note set skew to number ie 41 MANUAL C 0052 A 0079 S 0000 Set skew angle by t or and press MENU C 0052 S
12. ST or Foxtel box or both In a DiSEqC off mode the user can change DiSEqC Mode LED Status button from Sat A to Sat E in programed order After selecting the satellites from A to E the KA 78 ACU changes the satellite when the user presses the Next Table 3 DiSEqC LED Status button DISEqC LED indicator status on the ACU is OFF the targeting satellite using the Next 06100035 180 061 000 3 180 press 1 x SATELLITE ONOM DiSEqC OFF Select SAT ID for Sat_A Select Select SAT ID for Sat_B Satellites Select SAT ID for Sat_C ABC Select SAT ID for Sat_D D n Select SAT ID for Sat E Figure 29 DiSEqC OFF Setting 17 b 22KHz Tone Mode for multi IRD configuration In this mode the antenna switches between two satellites Sat A amp Sat B by the 22KHz method In the normal operation the antenna searches for the SAT A and then if the ACU receives the 22 KHz tone via the receiver port of the AUC back panel the ACU commands the antenna to search SAT B This function requires the 22 KHz tone from the satellite TV receiver This is the correct setup for a Foxtel IQ box or for a combination of Vast amp Foxtel boxes D Select 22K Tone mode in the Program Satellite menu 2 Select satellites Select desired Sat ID for Sat A slot select the desired Sat ID for Sat B slot and select either 69 or 70 Sat ID for the remaining slots Sat C D E to finish the program
13. Satellite Antenna Signal Satellite No Status Seng ALASTRA T 625 E061 R000 3 180 Bs GFS Sensor Value Calculated Heading Data Roll Pitch Yaw Angle from PCU Figure 19 Main Display 11 3 1 2 LED Indicator ACU LED light indicator shows the status of an antenna tracking GPS and system error LED Indicator Description The system is in tracking mode on the target satellite TRACK ERROR Figure 20 LED Indicator DiSEqC Blink rapidly OFF The system properly works Table 2 ACU LED Indicator Status 3 1 3 Keypad Function The following table provides a quick reference source on Key Mapping of the ACU MENU 1 press button for checking error esc code 2 press button for 2 sec to enter the set up mode 3 used as an Enter key lt rsearch lt TRACK 1 press button for checking Figure 21 Keypad Layout the antenna status data use 1 button to scroll down 2 press button for 2 sec for checking PCU amp ACU version 3 used as a left arrow key 1 M amp C 1 press button for connecting PC 2 used as an up key SEARCH 1 press for 2 sec will make the antenna do the re searching 2 used as a down key ESC 1 press button to exit the menu NEXT 1 press button to change the target satellite manually antenna be programmed with up to 5 desired
14. TrackSAT UltraTrack TS61 Installation and Operation User Manual Ku BAND TVRO ANTENNA with Australian 10700 LNB TrackSAT Revision Ver 1 20 Congratulations on becoming TrackSAT Satellite System Owner This TrackSAT TS series TVRO satellite antenna system has been designed and manufactured to provide you the most in performance cost efficiency and convenience It is our goal that you will always be connected either for business or pleasure and enjoy a valuable experience This TrackSAT user manual has been developed as a guide to get the most delight and benefits from your Ku band TVRO satellite antenna system This operation manual includes information about TrackSAT UltraTrack TS series equipment installation operating procedures performance and suggestions for its servicing and care TrackSAT recommends you to read this operation manual from cover to cover and refer to it frequently Our Australia dealer organization and customer service department stands ready to serve you The following service are offered by TrackSAT dealers v The warranty provides coverage for parts and labor is available at TrackSAT dealers Australia wide v friendly servicing team provides you with respectful expert service v Factory approved service equipment to provide you systematic and accurate workmanship V stock of authentic TrackSAT service parts on hands when you need them Contents page 15 UCU ON
15. ack TS series interface ACU 2 1 1 Installation Kit List Antenna S NNI 55 v 4 M10 x 45 Hex Bolt Flat Washer Spring Washer Power adapter Mini USB X4 X4 X4 amp cable cable F type connector x2 for RG11 or 7C USB containing Software F male F male cable Thred locking Sems Bolt ACU Braket manual driver 1m x 1 20m x1 fluid X8 X2 Figure 3 Customer Kit List 2 1 2 Required Tools Power drill drill bit Open wrench Cross head Screwdriver Holesaw Open wrench Allen key Figure 4 Required Tools 2 2 Safety Precaution ADU module is sealed unit This unit should be closed under any circumstances The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted on the boat If necessary reinforce the mounting area to assure that it does not flex due to the boat s motion or vibration Environmental must operate in controlled environment temp altitude dust vibration corrosive explosive free EMC elective magnetic compatibility to ensure the antenna system provides the highest protection against interfering The antenna should be in front of a radar beam Cable must be shielded and all equipment must be covered During the lifting the system has to be balanced Swaying or dropping the radome assembly may cause personnel injury or damage to the system 2 3 Unpacking 7 Place the shipping box on a rigid leveled surface 2 Inspect shipping box and note any d
16. amage 0 Lift the unit out of the crate carefully 4 Move the antenna to its operating location Using great care 5 When you have the antenna its permanent location remove the securing materials zip tie shipping foams and fixed bolt which keeps the antenna from free moving while in transit Figure 5 Shipping box Figure 6 Shipping constrains Warning Do not turn the box upside down and roll it may cause the damage to the antenna Always lift the antenna unit by the baseplate to avoid damage Do not supply the power before removing the securing materials It may cause the damage to the system When the antenna needs to be relocated the securing material must be re installed to prevent damage from free moving while in transit 2 4 Selecting Installation Site The following should be kept in mind when selecting a physical location on the vessel for the antenna equipment 2 4 1 ADU Above deck Unit antenna Unit Visibility the TS61 needs clear line of sight to the satellite for the most vessel heading Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal from the dish as the boat turns 2 Vibration high vibration will effect in reducing its performance Choose a location a far 4 from vibrating equipment as possible 3 Cable runs locating the ADU close to the radio room creates much easier installation 4 Interference the antenna should be installed in the beam o
17. atus between ACU and PCU PACKET 00001 LOSS 00001 1 Figure 25 Checking Communication Status In the Figure 25 Packet is the number of command from ACU and Loss is the number of loss on the PCU More loss means having more system communication error 3 3 Set up Mode To enter the set up mode press MENU button for 2 sec and use 1 1 key to change menu and press MENU button to select You may exit the set up menu with using ESC button The set up mode has 8 sub menu These are 1 link with the PC 2 Set latitude and longitude 3 program area 4 program satellite 5 satellite parameter edit 6 skew angle setting 7 satellite name edit and 8 save amp exit The set up menu flow chart shown below describes the searching and tracking set up procedures see Figure 26 14 Set up Mode Structure Modify skew setting auto manual tam your target satellite name Modify GPS information Select your area Asia Morth America Latin America Europe SAVE amp EXIT Save changes Select your satellite switch method 22KHz 1 7 DirecTV and target satellites up to S Y Edit Satellite parameter setting frequency searching method L Figure 26 Set up Menu Flow Chart 3 3 1 Connecting PC D To starts connect the mini USB cable from your PC to the mini USB port on t
18. de information mm mem n bid Ed il alid id uu i Ml iii ii M MN RN liu id ii OM bii al liu dl iid id uu Will fa ala lac Gl el ed dc mmm Bal a al idl a RPR mee Gla al The LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity 0X 07 range This could indicate that the LNB voltage is not switching or that the LNB voltage is shorted ax The LNB signal level is below a valid range This could indicate no LNB connected 28 APPENDIX E FAQs 1 How to change my preset satellites Your can save up to 5 satellites and re selecting your favorite satellites can be easily achieved by using the set up mode Refer to Section 3 3 4 in this manual explains the selecting satellites steps on each of satellite switching method DiSEqC OFF 22 KHz Tone DiSEqC 1 2 ON and DirecTV 2 Why am occasionally experiencing channel outing Depending on the circumstance you may just have specific stations not appearing on the TV or all of your channels are having trouble displaying on your television Check the weather first that excessively bad weather can cause issues with the satellite antenna especially hard rain The weather blocks the signal from the satellites and your receiver can t obtain the programming Also the location of the boat can cause some channel outings If you are at the fringe of the satellite coverage footprint signal power levels are much weaker than the center of the
19. ete antenna system including all above deck equipment radome stabilizer antenna mechanical parts and electronic components and below deck equipment Antenna Control Unit for a total of 2 years in which 2 year parts Warranty Policy Terms The warranty policy is valid from the date of installation with installation invoice and or documents or 1 month after shipment from our facility whichever occurs first Original installation must be accomplished by or under supervision of an authorized TrackSAT dealer for Limited Warranty to be valid Warranty Policy Limitations The TrackSAT 2015 Warranty Policy does not cover any television monitors satellite receivers modems cables computers gyros and any other accessories below deck or above deck Defects failures and or damages due power failures surges fires floods snow ice lightning excessive heat and cold accidents unauthorized tampering will void this warranty policy The warranty policy is voidable in the event a distributor customer abuse mishandles misuses negligence improper storage service or repair by an unqualified technician Warranty Policy Parts Restrictions Failed or defective due power failures surges fires floods snow ice lightening excessive heat and cold accidents unauthorized tampering will void this warranty policy TrackSAT will evaluate the defective part and provide the dealer with a new rebuilt refurbished or alternate equipment or a part
20. f other transmitting antenna which may generate signals with the potential to interfere The further away the UltraTrack TS series antenna is from these other antennas the less likely is it to be affected by their operation 5 Heat source the antenna assembly unit has to be well away from engine exhaust gas flare BEST Figure 7 Site Selection Example 2 4 2 BDU Below deck Unit ACU The ACU Antenna Controller Unit will arrive with the TrackSAT control software pre installed and will automatically run on the power up and also operation is largely automatic but it is desirable that it be monitored periodically Therefore it is beneficial that it be sited in a location with easy operator access ACU should be installed in a radio room where In a cool and dry location In a place that not susceptible to magnetic interference LCD display is visible and the buttons are easily accessible 2 5 Mounting and Installing the Antenna Once antenna mounting site on the power tower or separate antenna post is identified make 142 mounting holes and cable access hole on the mounting surface see Figure 8 and Appendix F Mounting Hole Layout and follow these steps for proper installation Figure 8 Mounting pattern 2 5 1 Preparing Mounting Surface 2 Clean the surface where the antenna to be mounted Mark the 4 bolting holes position and center point for cables hole on the mountin
21. footprint and your receiver can t obtain the programming 3 How to connect Multiple TV to one TS61 antenna It is possible to enjoy different TV channels on multiple TV screens with one TS series antenna Each TV requires to have its own IRD satellite receiver and maybe multi switch not supplied need to be connected between the antenna and TV Please refer to Section 2 7 2 Multi IRD Configuration 4 How to use SCS remote PC software Please refer to Appendix C for the SCS software amp manual downloading and refer to it frequently 5 How to troubleshoot When your antenna is not working properly you may troubleshoot the system Check the system error message that appeared on the ACU refer to Section 3 2 5 Checking System Error and find the error code define from the error code table in Appendix D and check the area described in the error code table If you still have problems please contact your local TrackSAT dealer or our support team via e mail support TrackSAT com au 29 APPENDIX Radome Dimension and Mounting Hole Layout oO oL SJON SR N dllYd 349 44 015 30 Limited Time Warranty General Terms and Conditions Warranty Policy TrackSAT warrants to dealer customer the UltraTrack Series antennas are free from defects and workmanship under normal conditions and recommended usage The TrackSAT UltraTrack limited warranty policy is applicable to the compl
22. g surface see Figure 9 Make 4 bolt holes on the surface by using the power drill with 11mm drill bit Make cable hole at the center position by using the power drill with 100mm hole saw Remove sheet metal particle and clean the surface use 11mm drill bit use 100mm Hole saw Figure 9 Preparing the Mounting Surface 2 5 2 Installing the Antenna 2 Lift the system onto its supporting post and position the antenna base plate place position over the mounting holes and cable access Ensure the radome is pointing correct direction align the BOW label on the bottom plate with the ship s bow and is parallel to the vessel s center line see Figure 10 Insert the flat and spring washer and a mounting bolt to each mounting holes around the base plate of the radome see Figure 11 Apply Loctite to the threads of the mounting bolt up near the mounting Figure 10 Radome Bow Mark surface and tighten each 4 bolts to 20 lb ft 27 N m torque use an 17mm socket or open end wrench see Figure 11 6 4 Antenna radome base A Ji 4 deck 4 Flat washer lt gt 4 spring washer v Mounting bolt Figure 11 Securing the Antenna A Do not over tighten the mounting bolt provided is too short you will have to install mounting bolts of the appropriate length If the bolt provided is too long the exce
23. he ACU front panel 2 Press MENU button for 2 sec to enter set up mode 3 Select the link with computer menu use MENU button 4 Connection has made It allows users to access the antenna via PC to change antenna parameters and configuration NOTE TrackSAT provides the remote access PC software SCS for the antenna monitoring and setting on your PC see Appendix C software download 3 3 2 Setting GPS Information In the event of invalid GPS data or GPS malfunction You may input your current latitude and longitude information See figure 27 NOTE This data will be changed when the GPS data is valid or when the ACU power is r 15 T 0 0 3 180 Press SET LATITUDE LONGITUDE Press 3 Input Latitude data 000 T ne 74 1 to increase F 0000 or decrease the value press Menu to input 4 Input Longitude date t 4 to increase LAT LON or decrease the value press Menu to input UPLOADING 2 Press MENU to save YES Figure 27 GPS Information Setting 3 3 3 Selecting Area Before selecting your satellites you need to select the service area from among Asia Europe Latin America and North America D Press MENU for 2 sec to enter set up mode 2 Press key x 2 and press menu button to enter program Area menu 0 05 17 2 key to change area Asia Asia is default 4 Select your area and press MENU b
24. ious systems such as a Satellite receiver ship s gyro PC etc There are several functional connections that may be made on the various connectors To starts place the ACU in the place where it is installed and connect the cables to the rear of the ACU as followed 2 7 1 Single IRD Configuration Antenna optional Figure 13 single IRD Configuration D Connect the DC power adapter cable to the power connector from the power source 100 240 V AC 2 Connect the RF cable threaded from RF4 port on the ADU to the Antenna port on the ACU panel 3 Connect the RF cable from the receiver port on the ACU to the RF connector SAT IN or LNB IN port on the VAST or Foxtel Box Use Sat 69 for VAST 70 for Foxtel 4 Optional Connect the ship gyro cable from the ship gyro to the NMEA connector on the ACU see Section 2 8 for more detailed gyro connection NOTE For Single IRD configuration refer to Section 3 3 4 a for ACU setting 2 7 2 Multi IRD Configuration This configuration can be used with or without a multi switch But a multi switch may need to be used if you have multiple Foxtel or VAST set top boxes An additional RF cable connection required for multiple IRD s Connect the DC power adapter TrackSAT RF4 RF3 cable to the power connector from the power source 100 240 V AC RFT or RFS Connect the RF cable threaded from the RF4 port on the ADU
25. ming Use the down arrow to change selected satellites to save DiSEqC LED indicator status on the ACU is blinking c DiSEqC 1 2 Mode By this function the antenna automatically switches between 4 satellites in programed order when the antenna receives DiSEqC signal from the satellite TV receiver D Select DiSEqC 1 2 mode in the Program Satellite menu 2 Select satellites select your desired 4 satellites for SAT A B C and D 3 Select one any satellite for remaining slot SAT E to finish 4 DiSEqC LED indicator status on the ACU is ON d DirecTV Mode This should be used for the users Using the combination of the voltage supply 13 V 18 V and 22 KHz tone 0 KHz 22 KHz methods provides the mechanism for Foxtel box 250 model with one input use RF4 and amp Foxtel stations All 5 satellites saved need to be a mix of Sat 69 amp Sat 70 3 3 5 Satellite Parameter Edit The user may edit the satellite parameters such as frequency symbol rate searching standard and NID of signal This function is useful when desired transponder s parameters are no longer available see Figure 30 18 Press MENU for 2sec T 625 180 61 OLLEH1 061 000 3 Press 4 SAT PARAMETER EDIT Press MENU TP FREQ 11747MHz SYMBOL 21300KHz SCH STD AUTO NID 00000dec DATA UPLOAD YES NO Use 1 to increase decrease value Use t
26. nna Weight 18kg Radome Material Skew Control Quad 10700 Ship s Motion Roll amp Pitch 25 Tracking Speed More than 50 5 DiSEqC 1 2 22 KHz DirecTV Temperature 225 C tO 55 t ACU Size 232 W 85 D 34 H mm External 1 RS422 Mini USB 110 220 VAC Gyro Compass Input NMEA DiSEqC Specifications subject change without notice 26 APPEDIX UltraTrack S C S software TrackSAT provides the remote access PC software SCS amp T Monitor for the antenna monitoring and setting on your PC Various types of remote access PC software are available at www TrackSAT com au Before starts you need to find out what version of S C S should be used for your antenna system and download correct version of the PC software Download and install both SCS and USB Driver software 1 Software Download D Visit www tTrackSAT com au 2 Select download area 3 Click on TS series download SCS 1 8 3 file to download Click on TS series download CP210x VCP for KA78 file to download 27 APPENDIX Error Code You may look for the system error code when antenna 15 working properly Press MENU button on the ACU to check the system error message Refer to the error code define below and you may contact KNS support team with the error code you have Error Code Define PCU version After 1 00 Error Code Error Index Satellite information is not acceptable satellite longitude epe or current antenna latitude longitu
27. o select digit Press MENU to confirm Use 1 to increase decrease value Use to select digit Press MENU to confirm Use 1 to select Searing method DVB S1 DVB S2 DSS Press MENU to confirm Use 1 to increase decrease value Use to select digit Press MENU to confirm Select YES and press MENU to confirm Figure 30 Satellite Parameter Edit 19 3 3 6 Skew Angle Setting note the skew angle should be set as minus number TS series antenna s skew module works fully automatically However if you wants to change the skew angle for any reason you may use the Manual Mode You may also optimize the skew angle by using trim function when desired satellite has polarity offset Press MENU for 2sec T 625 061 000 3 180 Press 4 SKEW ANGLE SETTING Press MENU 0015 EXIT 0015 RESET 0015 0015 AUTO Press key to change mode C 0015 5 0052 MANUAL A 0072 TRIM 0015 RESET Figure 31 Skew Angle Menu a Auto Mode In the Auto mode the ACU displays the skew angle calculated by the PCU The TS series default skew mode 15 auto TrackSAT automatically changes the skew angle when the targeting satellite is changed b Manual Mode You can change the skew 817 angle to the desired skew Set skew angle by t or and press ME
28. ro scope 2 axis acceleration e High performance stabilization in rough weathers e Honest 3 axis system Stabilized azimuth and elevation with a skew unit Stabilized skew system guarantees perfect searching and tracking e Automatic skew control e Antenna control unit displays heading value without gyro connection using AHRS derived from inverse kinematics technology e Ready for gyro compass connection for faster and more stable satellite e Tracking 6 sec of unwrap time e Compatible for DVB S2 e Provides over 80 satellites parameters DiSEqC 1 2 22K tone amp Direct TV function available e automatic satellite switching using receiver up to 4 satellites DSP Digital Signal Processor control technology e High gain reflector Built in GPS 2 Installation 2 1 Product Components ADU Above Deck Unit N TrackSAT 690 the stabilized platform contains the majority of hardware PCU Pedestal Control Unit controls electronics movement system and RF equipment 670 RF Unit receives optimum satellite signal from the Figure 1 Radome satellite G e d d TrackSAT Radome ultra efficient plastic radome SiO ome provides minimal loss and protect from marine environment 2 BDU Below Deck Unit The BDU controls the Figure 2 KA78 ACU stabilized antenna and consists of the UltraTr
29. satellites as a default mode 2 used as a right 12 arrow key NOTE Also the mini USB port 15 located next to the ACU keypad It allows users to access the antenna via PC to change antenna parameters and configuration 3 2 Normal Mode After power supplied to the antenna system the antenna will be automatically initiated and acquire the primary target satellite see Figure 22 ACU V 3 010 1 Communicating PCU V K5 2 400C between PCU amp ACU 3 2 1 Changing Satellite 41 ASTRA I 081 Changing satellite be easily achieved Dt by using NEXT button Each time you 41 ASTRA S 081 3 Searchin for Sat press NEXT button will changes the EOG1RO00 3 oe tl programmed target satellite in 41 ASTRA T 625 4 The antenna is numerical order up to 5 satellites 0618000 3 180 tracking 3 2 2 Antenna Status Monitoring 15 Page Satellite ID Longitude AGC Level This function allows user to check the satellite ID signal strength in AGC and C N 61 0113 0 A XXXX S CL level searching reference tracking reference DVB carrier lock status On No tracking status On No searching mode Searching Tracking Signal C N P reference Carrier reference level Auto default antenna status initializing lah AGC tracking searching tracking the NID Network Identification Number signal and satellite 2nd Page longitude To use
30. ssive length should be cut off 2 6 ADU Cable Connection Before starting the electric connection task find the suitable location for laying the cables from BDU to ADU The antenna cable must be connected to the ACU Antenna Control Unit and the antenna unit Follow the steps below D Determine the type of cable to be used depends on the cable length required see Table 1 Cable Length Cable Type Within 20m RG6 Within 50m RG11 Within 100 LMR 400 Within 200m LMR 600 Table 1 RF Cable Guideline Bring the RF cables with F male type connector from BDU Below Deck Unit up through the cable access hole 3 Lay the cables through the waterproof fittings and close with sealing material to avoid water penetrating 4 use 11mm open end wrench to connect the RF cables to the RF4 ACU cable ports on the bottom of the radome see Figure 12 5 Inspect carefully all the cable connectors F type are fully screwed in and all cabling from BDU is fully shielded and sealed A Warning Use 750hm impedance RF cable Also other Use 11mm y open wrench cable type with attenuation under 200 at 2 5GHZ is available Do not use excessive force when installing the cables Make sure cables are not excessively bent kinked and twisted Unused coax connections on the connector bracket must be terminated with a 75 ohm terminator 2 7 ACU Installation KA 78 ACU is connected with var
31. there of of equal or improved quality as exchange equipment or part thereof to replace eligible defective equipment or part thereof Rebuilt or refurbished equipment may bear cosmetic blemishes that do not affect performance 31 Revision Date Description Prepared by Approved by Remarks Initial Release 1 2 Feb 2015 Ted C Creed PCU Ver K1 050 amp ACU Ver 1 20 TrackSAT TV Pty trading as TrackSAT 2015 TrackSAT All Rights Reserved The information contained in this document is proprietary to TrackSAT TV Pty Ltd This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without the consent of TrackSAT TV Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice 32
32. this function press DVB Lock TRACK button and use 17 1 key to scroll up down see Figure 23 S INIT CLOCK NO In addition NID signal will be shown when M AUTOS TRACK NO the antenna 15 tracking and is only Searching available if the satellite provides the NID ModeAuto No ON signal 3 2 3 M C Connecting PC 3rd Page D Connect mini USB cable from your PC to the mini USB port on the ACU front Decoded Signal NID NID 00173 S LONG 0113 0 Decoded Satellite Longitude panel Press button for 2sec this will automatically connect your PC with the antenna system Figure 23 Antenna Status Checking Step 13 NOTE KNS provides the remote access PC software SCS for the antenna monitoring and setting on your PC See Appendix Software downloading 3 2 4 Satellite Researching When antenna takes too long or fails to locate the target satellite by having blockage or tough sea condition etc you may use this function Pressing SEARCH button for 2 sec will automatically initiate the satellite researching function 3 2 5 Checking System Error Press MENU button will shows system error message code in hexadecimal digit on the main LDC display Refer to Appendix D Error Code Ox 00 00 00 00 CONNECTION ERROR Check Error Code Figure 24 System Error Code 3 2 6 Checking System Communication Status User may check communication st
33. utton 3 3 4 Program Satellite for Australian Set Top Boxes VAST amp Foxtel Select the desired satellites note different settings Foxtel IQ amp model 250 The user can select up to 5 desired satellites on KA 78 ACU The user needs to select the DiSEqC mode from among the DiSEqC OFF or the DiSEqC 1 2 ON or 22KHz tones or Direct TV before selecting the satellites Selecting Off is the correct setting for one VAST box or Foxtel box non IQ amp model 250 and for one of each set 22KHz Satellite 69 is for VAST amp Satellite 70 is for Foxtel With a Foxtel IQ box you will need to set the 22KHz tone function after setting Satellite 69 amp 70 RF4 should go to the ACU then Foxtel box input 1 horizontal channels RF1 or RF3 should go directly to Foxtel box input 2 vertical channels With a Foxtel model 250 white box with rounded ends with one input you will need to use the Direct TV function if your box has both Foxtel amp FTA stations Without all of the above settings you will need to allocate and set up Sat 69 for Sat A Sat 70 for Sat B Sat 69 for Sat C Sat 70 for Sat D amp Sat 69 for Sat E 16 4 625 EO61RO000 3 180 Press MENU for 2 sec and press x 4 PROGRAM SATELLITE Press MENU 22K TONE DISEqC 1 2 DIRECTV Select Select Select Select Satellites Satellites Satellites Satellites A D A D Figure 28 Program Satellite Menu a DiSEqC OFF Mode Default Mode for a VA
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