Intellian T80 Instruction Manual

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
System Package
Antenna Unit
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
Installation Kit
Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
System Cables
Power Requirement
Tools Required for Installation
Antenna Installation
Unpacking the t80 Package Box
Antenna Dimensions
Antenna Mounting Templates
Installing the System Cables
Mounting the Radome
RF Cable Connections
Position the Radome

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System Package
The Intellian t80 consist of two major units, an antenna unit and an antenna control
unit (ACU).
Antenna Unit
The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The
pedestal consists of the satellite antenna main dish and sub-reector module with
a LNB module mounted on a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna
pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment.
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and controls the
various settings of the antenna. Additionally, VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
allows you to operate the ACU in the dark.
Front panel
Rear panel

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Installation Kit
Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.
Antenna Q’ty Description Size Remark
5Hex. Bolt M12 x 60L
Antenna-Deck
5Flat Washer M12
5Spring Washer M12
10 Hex. Nut M12
ACU Q’ty Description Size Remark
5Self-Tapping
Screw ø 4 x 16 Table Mount Bracket
10 Flat Head Screw M3 x 8L Rack Mount
Bracket ACU
5Sems Bolt M3 x 12L Table Mount
Bracket ACU

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Image Q’ty Description Size Remark
1
2
ACU
Bracket
Rack - ACU-19inch Rack
2 Table - ACU-Table
2 1 RG6 Cable 30m ANT - ACU RF Cable
3 1 RG6 Cable 3m ACU - IRD Cable
4 1 AC Power Cable
(CEE 7/7) 1.5m ACU Power
5 1 PC Serial Cable 1.8m ACU to PC
6 1 USB Cable
(A-A/M-M) 1.8m ACU to PC
7 1 Synchro
Connector AK950-5 ACU (Synchro)
8 1 Step by Step
Connector AK950-4 ACU (Step-by-Step)
9 1 NMEA Out
Connector AK950-3 ACU (NMEA Out)
10 2
Gyro NMEA / GPS
NMEA In
Connector
AK950-2 ACU (Gyro NMEA / GPS
NMEA In Connector)
11 2 Rubber Gland RG6 RG6 Cable-Antenna
Other Components

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12 5 Hex Socket
Head Cap M6x40L Radome (Top-Bottom)
13 5 Dome Washer M6 Radome (Top-Bottom)
14 1 Installation CD - -
15 1 User Manual - -
16 1 Mounting
Template - -

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INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Planning the Installation
Selection of Antenna Installation Site
Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum
performance of the antenna.
The antenna should be installed in a place where there is all round clear view of
the horizon. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15 degrees above the
antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from tracking the satellite signal
(Refer to the drawing).
Do not install the antenna near by the radar especially on the same plane as their
energy levels may overload the antenna front-end circuits. It is recommended to
position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2m) above or below the level of the radar and
minimum of 15 feet (4.6m) away from the high power short wave radars.
The mounting platform should be rigid enough and not subjected to excessive
vibration. The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center
of the vessel. For optimal performance of the antenna, it is not recommended to
install at any corner of the vessel, where the movement of the vessel is the greatest.
Install the bottom of the antenna parallel to the surface of the sea and x tightly to
the structure of the vessel.
When setting the antenna down, be careful not to damage the RF connector. Striking
the connectors on the bottom directly will damage the connector.
Elevation Limit
of Obstacles
Antenna Unit Obstacle
15°

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System Cables
Before installing the system cables, you need to take the following points into
consideration.
1. All cables need to be well clamped and protected from physical damage and
exposure to heat and humidity.
2. Cable with a tight bend radius is not allowed.
3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight
gland or swan neck tube should be used.
RF Cable (Customer Furnished)
Due to the voltage losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian
recommends the following 75 ohm coax cable types for standard system
installations. For cables that run longer than 100 meters, please consult Intellian
Technologies.
Power Requirement
Intellian t80 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 110-220 V AC.
Gyro Compass / GPS Interface Cable (Customer Furnished)
Multi-conductor, Shielded
2 conductors for NMEA
Run Length Coax Type
Up to 35 meters RG6 or LMR-300-75
Up to 60 meters RG11 or LMR-400-75
Up to 100 meters LMR-600-75

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Tools required for Installation
13 mm Spanner
11 mm Spanner
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Flat Head
Screwdriver (Min. 5mm)
19 mm Spanner5 mm Allen/Hex key

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Antenna Installation
Unpacking the t80 Package Box
Step 1.
Remove the top panel.
Step 2.
Remove ACU box and installation kit box.

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Step 3.
Remove the 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.

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Step 4.
Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints
(3 xing brackets mounted to the antenna pedestal and the azimuth axis).
M6 Dome Washer
M6 Hex Wrench Bolt

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Antenna Dimensions
The method of installation and mounting of antenna may vary with vessel design
but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a
secure and effective installation. Conrm the height and diameter of the antenna
before installing it.
Radome Dimensions
113 cm (44.5")
114 cm (44.9")

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Antenna Mounting Templates
The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram
below.
Bow direction
52 cm (20.5”)
Radome Bottom
30.4cm (12”)
30.4 cm (12")
24.75 cm (9.74")
24.75 cm (9.74")

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24.75cm(9.74")
24.75cm(9.74")

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Installing the System Cables
The cables must be routed from the antenna through the deck and through various
space on the ship to the antenna control unit. When pulling the cables in place,
avoid sharp bends, kinking, and the use of excessive force.
Mounting the Radome
Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal. Makesure to use the Intellian
supplied blots from the accessory box when you mount the radome.
Shrinkage Guide
Rubber Gland
M12 Hex. Bolt
Deck
Antenna Unit
M12 Flat Washer
M12 Spring Washer
M12 Hex Nut
M12 Flat Washer
19 mm Wrench

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RF Cable Connections
Before installing the RF cable, ensure that the RF cable labeled with RF1 has to be
connected properly between the antenna control unit and the power switch box.
Connect the four RF cables to the RF connectors using an 11mm spanner. Ensure
that the power switch is off during the installation period. When all the hardware
and cables have been installed, turn on the power switch. Use RG11 rubber gland
if you’re using RG11 cable instead of RG6 cable.
RF 1 Cable
RF 2 Cable
RF 3 Cable
RF 4 Cable
Spare
Power Switch

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Reinstall the top radome.
M6 Dome Washer
M6 Hex Wrench Bolt

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Position the Radome
The radome should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as closely as
possible to the ship’s centerline.
Recommended size of the
support pedestal
Base Panel
Min 120cm(47”)
Base Panel
Min 0.8cm(0.3”)
Max 1.2cm(0.5”)
Supporting Pole
Appr Ø25.4cm(10”)