IPcopter tVip_2 User manual

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tVip_2
Installation and Operation Manual
Please note, that the internet access must not be
used near airports (within a radius of 5 km)!

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Important Notes
•Please be informed, that this product is designed for use on RVs,
campers or caravans. The use of the system for any other purpose is
not permitted.
•Any modification of the system, e.g. by change of reflector, use of
other receivers or LNBs, use of other than the delivered cables or
other modifications results in loss of warranty and loss of permission
to use the internet access mode.
•Please make sure, that the system is installed according to the
installation manual and according to the guidelines of the automotive
industry.
•The system shall be used according to the operation instructions.
•Never move your camper without checking, if the antenna is in
parking position. Please implement an appropriate warning note on
your dashboard or the automatic warning system delivered with the
antenna system.
•Your camper shall not be cleaned with mounted antenna in a drive
through car wash or with a high pressure cleaner. In case of such type
of cleaning please remove your antenna in advance and seal the
antenna mounting tube.
•Above windspeeds of 60 km/h (storm force 7) the antenna shall be
folded into parking position.

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Contents:
1. Installation Manual........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Deliverables...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Blockdiagram ................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Installation Antenna Systemt ........................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Preparation of motor unit ................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Outdoor Installation of Antenna......................................................................... 9
1.3.4 Mounting of Reflector...................................................................................... 10
1.3.5 Indoor adjustment of disk with manual adjustment symbols ........................... 10
1.3.6 Cabling .................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Installation Indoor Units................................................................................................. 11
1.4.1 Standard Installation without Fritz!Box.................................................................. 11
1.4.2 Installation incl. Fritz!Box ...................................................................................... 12
1.4.3 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Commissioning............................................................................................................... 12
2. Operation Manual .......................................................................................................... 14
2.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Manual preadjustment .................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Usage of remote Control ................................................................................................ 15
2.4 TV Mode ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 Pointing of Antenna to TV Satellite I...................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Operation of TV Receiver ....................................................................................... 17
2.5 Internet Mode ................................................................................................................. 18
2.5.1 Pointing of Antenna to Internet Satellite................................................................. 18
2.5.2 Operation of Satellite Modem ................................................................................. 20
2.5.3 Connection and Configuration of Computer or W-LAN Router ............................ 20
2.5.4 Booking and Controlling of Internet Subscription.................................................. 21
2.5.5 Load Balancing ....................................................................................................... 22
2.5.6 Expert Mode: Modem Web Interface...................................................................... 25
2.5 Parking ........................................................................................................................... 25
3. Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................... 27
3.1 Installation...................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Antenna .......................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 TV................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Internet ........................................................................................................................... 30
4. Technical Data................................................................................................................... 32
5. Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................ 33
6. Contact................................................................................................................................ 34

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1. Installation Manual
1.1 Deliverables
1
2
4
3
6
5
8
79
12
10
13
1
2
4
3
6
5
8
79
12
10
13
Fig. 1: Deliverables

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Pos. Description Quantity
1 2-axis Motor, iLNB (Option Internet Kit), TV LNB, feedarm,
reflector backstructure, cabling
1
2 Parabolic reflector
3 Roof mounting plate 1
4 Receiver + Remote Control (Dreambox) 1
5 IPcopter Modem + Ethernet cable (Option Internet Kit) 1
6 DC-Block + short coax cable 1
7 Antenna mount with manual Az fix 1
8 Cable clamp 1
9 Beeper Antenna Security Control
10 Installation and Operation Manual 1
11 Tripod + Cable extensions (Option, not in the picture) 1
12 Switch for second TV Receiver (Option)
13 Different Screws

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1.2 Blockdiagram
TV Receiver
Dreambox
antenna controller
in
out
Interactive LNB
Internet
Modem
Rx
Tx
Ethernet
Rx Tx
DC Block
TV LNB
with
integrated
DiseqC switch
STB LNB
Antenna Security
Control
ignition
TV Receiver
Dreambox
antenna controller
in
out
Interactive LNB
Internet
Modem
Rx
Tx
Ethernet
Rx Tx
DC Block
TV LNB
with
integrated
DiseqC switch
STB LNB
Antenna Security
Control
ignition
Fig. 2: Blockdiagram

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1.3 Installation Antenna Systemt
1.3.1 Space Requirements, General Remarks
The parking position of the antenna defines the space, which is necessary for mounting the
antenna on the roof. In general we recommend, that the antenna is mounted by an expert.
70 cm
45 cm
26 cm
17 cm
92 cm
75 cm
Fig. 3: Space requirements
Please select carefully the location of your antenna:
•Make sure, that the rotating antenna does not touch any other roof mounted equipment
•Make sure, that the hole does not damage any installation in the vehicle
•Make sure, that the indoor part of the antenna axis is located on a suitable position for
simple operation.
If you have any doubts, please ask your dealer or vehicle manufacturer
IPcopter is not responsible for any damages caused by the installation of the system.
1.3.2 Preparation of motor unit
Before installation the motor unit shall be moved to an upright position of the reflector. Please
connect the Rx line to the Dreambox and push the blue button on the remote control of the
Dreambox. As soon as the antenna backstructure is rectangular to the motor box please
push the Exit button to stop the movement. Please see Fig. 4

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Blue button: Elevation
of antenna backstructure
Exit:
Stop movement
Cable without black mark
Dreambox
Installation position of
of antenna backstructure
Fig. 4: Preparation of motor unit

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1.3.3 Outdoor Installation of Antenna
Step 2:
Drill 32mm hole
through the roof.
(provide counter-
pressure from
inside!)
Please make a
break of about 20
minutes.
Step 1:
Select location and
mark position of center
hole and mounting
plate. Please ref. To
Fig. 3
Step 3:
Sandpaper and clean
carefully the mounting
area on the roof and
the mounting plate
with Aceton
Step 4:
Cover in uninterrupted
spirals the mounting
area on the roof with
SikaFlex
Step 6:
Mount antenna
Step 6:
Press mounting plate
on roof carefully.
Gap for Sikaflex
between roof and
mounting plate at
least 2 mm
Step 7:
Fix antenna mount
inside
Disk with symbols for
rough positioning
Knurled Screw
Step 5:
Fix antenna mount on
mounting plate
Fig. 4: Installation Antenna

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1.3.4 Mounting of Reflector
After the installation the reflector can be mounted on the according backstructure: Please fit
the reflector at first on the upper two screws, which are already inserted on the
backstructure. Afterwards please fix the lower two screws and finally the upper two screws.
Fig. 5: Mounting of Reflector
1.3.5 Indoor adjustment of disk with manual adjustment symbols
1) turn Antenna into parking position
2) turn disk until the red point is below the open clamp
3) fix disk with
knurled screw
Fig. 6: Adjustment of disk with manual adjustment symbols