Sea Tel Coastal 14 Manual

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September 26, 2007 Document. No. 126352
Revision B
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR SEA TEL MODEL
COASTAL 14 SATELLITE TV RECEIVE-ONLY ANTENNA

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Sea Tel Marine Stabilized Antenna systems are manufactured in the United
States of America.
Sea Tel is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company. Certificate Number 19.2867 was
issued August 12, 2005. Sea Tel was originally registered on November 09, 1998.
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A N/A February 17, 2006 Initial production release. MDN
B N/A September 25, 2007 Modified text and drawings as needed ECM

Table of Contents
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1. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1. SITE SELECTION AND CABLE ROUTING PATH.................................................................................... 1-1
1.2. COASTAL 14 SYSTEM INVENTORY ................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3. REQUIRED TOOLS ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4. PREPARE THE ANTENNA RADOME MOUNTING LOCATION ................................................................... 1-2
1.5. PREPARE THE ANTENNA CONTROL PANEL MOUNTING LOCATION ....................................................... 1-2
1.6. PREPARE THE SATELLITE RECEIVER AND TELEVISION MOUNTING LOCATIONS....................................... 1-3
1.7. RUNNING THE CABLES ................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.7.1. Antenna Cable.................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.7.2. Receiver Cable ................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.7.3. DC Power Cable............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.8. INSTALL THE ANTENNA RADOME .................................................................................................... 1-3
1.9. INSTALL THE ANTENNA CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.10. INSTALL THE SATELLITE RECEIVER AND TELEVISION SET.................................................................... 1-6
2. SETUP .................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. SYSTEM CHECKOUT ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. INITIAL FACTORY SETUP................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3. CHANGING THE INITIAL FACTORY SETUP .......................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.1. Adjusting Panel Brightness .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.3.2. Setting Auto Threshold for Proper Tracking..................................................................... 2-2
2.3.3. SAT1 - First Satellite Parameters ................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.4. SAT2 - Second Satellite Parameters .............................................................................. 2-6
2.3.5. SAT3 - Third Satellite Parameters .................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.6. SAT4 - Fourth Satellite Parameters................................................................................ 2-6
2.3.7. SAT5 - Fifth Satellite Parameters ................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.8. SAT6 - Sixth Satellite Parameters .................................................................................. 2-7
2.3.9. FACTORY SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 2-7
2.4. SAVING THE SETUP PARAMETERS ................................................................................................. 2-9
3. MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1. WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2. WHO TO CONTACT FOR REPAIRS ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4. FAULT ISOLATION/TROUBLE-SHOOTING ........................................................................................... 3-2
3.5. REPLACING A DEFECTIVE LNB........................................................................................................ 3-3
4. COASTAL 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................4-1
4.1. INSTALLED WEIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2. RADOME ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3. ANTENNA ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4. STABILIZED PEDESTAL ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.5. US CIRCULAR LNB ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.6. PEDESTAL CONTROL UNIT ............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.7. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 4-2

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4.8. ENVIRONMENTAL .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
5. COMPUTER INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................5-4
5.1. CONNECTING THE COMPUTER ......................................................................................................... 5-4
6. DRAWINGS.........................................................................................................................................6-7
6.1. COASTAL 14 DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................ 6-7

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Possible Antenna Radome Assembly mounting locations
1. Installation
Installation of your Coastal Series Antenna system must be accomplished by or under the supervision of
an authorized Sea Tel dealer for the Sea Tel Limited Warranty to be valid and in force. Good planning of
the installation will provide the best results. Below is some guidance on issues that are important to consider
when planning the installation.
Planning is the key to a good installation. Read the installation information below thoroughly before beginning
the actual installation. Then review your plan to adjust for any details that may have been overlooked.
A full scale Installation Template (drawing 126355) has been provided to locate the cutout areas and mounting
holes for the antenna radome and for the antenna control panel. The radome template section of the drawing
includes the outer perimeter of the radome base so you can insure that the radome will fit in the area chosen.
1.1. Site Selection and Cable Routing Path
The best mounting location for the antenna radome assembly is where:
1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view to as much of the sky as is practical. Choose a location
where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal from the dish as the boat turns.
2. The antenna is at least 5 feet away from other transmitting antennas (HF, VHF and radar) that
may generate signals that may interfere with the Coastal Series antenna. The further away the
Coastal antenna is from these
other antennas, the less impact
their operation will have on it.
3. The antenna radome assembly
should be rigidly mounted to
the boat. If necessary,
reinforce the mounting area to
assure that it does not flex due
to the boat motion or vibration.
Choosing the best mounting location on
smaller boats, where there are fewer
possible locations to choose from, is
frequently a compromise. The Figure
shown to the right is provided to make
some location comparisons. The
“poor” location is poor because over
half of the antenna’s viewable sky is
blocked by the overhang above it. The
“better” location has less blockage, but
the upper deck and the mast will cause
some blockage when the antenna is at
lower elevations. The “best” location has no blockage from raised platforms, mast or the body of the
radar.
The Antenna Control Panel (ACP) should be mounted in a convenient location close to the satellite
receiver and not more than 50 feet (total antenna cable path length) from the antenna radome. So that
the TV screen can be viewed while the antenna is being operated, it also should be mounted near the
satellite receiver and television.

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The ACP and the satellite receiver should be mounted near each other which is connected to each other
with a supplied 6 foot RF receiver cable, If enclosed in a cabinet or panel, assure that there is adequate
airflow to prevent from over-heating and provide forced airflow if needed.
1.2. Coastal 14 System Inventory
Please inventory the contents of the box. It should contain all items listed in the Coastal 14 Packing List
Document number 126370 found in the back of this manual.
1.3. Required Tools
The following tools will be required to install the Coastal 14:
1. Masking tape
2. Center punch
3. Hammer
4. Electric Drill
5. 5/16” (8mm) Drill Bit
6. 1” hole saw
7. Small hand or electric saber saw
8. 7/16” Socket Wrench or Nut Driver
9. 7/16” Open-end Wrench
10. 1/8” straight blade screwdriver
11. #2 Phillips Head screwdriver
1.4. Prepare the Antenna Radome mounting location
1. Lay the Installation Template (drawing 126355) on the mounting surface location that you have
chosen to mount the radome on.
2. Align the radome “bow” mark on the template to be parallel to the bow of the boat. Adjust the
position of the template to center the radome portion of the drawing where you want it. When
you are satisfied with the position tape the template in place.
3. Using the center punch and hammer, mark the locations of the four radome mounting holes and
the cable passage. Remove the template drawing.
4. Drill the four radome mounting holes using the 5/16” drill bit and the cable passage hole using
the 1” hole saw.
1.5. Prepare the Antenna Control Panel mounting location
1. Lay the Installation Template (drawing 126355) on the mounting surface location that you have
chosen to mount the Antenna Control Panel in.
2. Adjust the position of the template to center the Antenna Control Panel cutout portion of the
drawing where you want it. When you are satisfied with the position tape the template in place.
3. Using the center punch and hammer, mark the locations of the four mounting holes and the four
corners of the cutout area. Remove the template drawing.
4. Mark the perimeter of the cutout area. Drill a hole inside the perimeter of the cutout area to
enable you to cut the area out with the saw (the 1” hole saw might be used for this).
5. Cut the area out.

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1.6. Prepare the Satellite Receiver and Television mounting locations
Prepare the mounting locations for the satellite receiver and television set ( or monitor and stereo sound
system).
1.7. Running the Cables
1.7.1. Antenna Cable
Route the “F” connector end of the antenna cable down from the radome mounting location
through the boat to the antenna control panel location.
Adjust the cable routing so that about 12 inches (30.5cm) of cable extends beyond the radome
mounting surface and about 4 inches (10cm) of cable extending out of the antenna control panel
mounting surface.
1.7.2. Receiver Cable
Route the receiver cable from the antenna control panel location to the satellite receiver. Leave
about 4 inches (10cm) of cable extending out of the antenna control panel mounting surface.
1.7.3. DC Power Cable
Route the DC Power Cable from the antenna control panel location to the +12-24 Volt DC Power
source. Leave about 4 inches (10cm) of cable extending out of the antenna control panel
mounting surface.
1.8. Install the Antenna Radome
Refer to the Installation Arrangement drawing.
1. Open the Radome Installation Hardware Kit.

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2. Remove the radome top by removing the
three screws that thread into the radome
base.
3. Set the radome top aside in a safe location
until you are ready to close the radome.
4. Cut the shipping tie-wraps to allow free
movement of the antenna mechanism.
5. Thread a ¼-20 bolt through a bonded washer
(neoprene side down) and through one of the
threaded inserts in the base of the radome.
Install the other three bolts & bonded
washers in the same way.
6. Tighten all four of the mounting bolts

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7. Lift the base of the radome up and connect
the antenna cable to the base of the antenna.
8. While being careful not to pinch or kink the
antenna cable, set the radome base mounting
bolts into the mounting holes.
9. From the underside of the mounting surface,
install a ¼” flat washer, a small pattern
washer and a nylon lock nut on each of the
mounting bolts.
10. Tighten all four of the nuts.
11. Re-install the radome top.
1.9. Install the Antenna Control Panel
Refer to the Installation Arrangement drawing.
1. Assure that the DC Power Cable is not
connected to the DC Supply.
2. At the antenna control panel, connect the red
wire to the + (plus) terminal on the green
screw terminal.
3. Connect the black wire to the - (minus)
terminal on the green screw terminal.

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4. Connect the antenna cable to the IN
connector of the antenna control panel. This
IN connection supplies 30VDC operating
voltage and antenna control signals to the
antenna and receives satellite signal from the
antenna.
CAUTION: Connecting the satellite receiver to the
IN connector may damage the satellite receiver.
5. Connect the receiver cable to the OUT
connector of the antenna control panel.
CAUTION: Connecting the satellite receiver to the
IN connector may damage the satellite receiver.
6. Install the antenna control panel into the
cutout and secure with self tapping screws
7. At the DC Power Supply, connect the red
wire to the plus voltage output terminal.
Connect the black wire to the minus (or
ground) output terminal.
1.10. Install the Satellite Receiver and Television Set
Connect the receiver cable from the antenna control panel’s RF “Out” Port to the satellite input
connection on the rear of your receiver.
Connect desired configuration of audio/video cables between the satellite receiver and television set (or
monitor & stereo equipment).

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2. Setup
2.1. System Checkout
1. Press the ON key on the antenna control panel. Both LED’s (TRACKING and UNWRAP) should
illuminate for 5 seconds verifying the DC power and LED cable connections between the
antenna control panel and the antenna pedestal assembly.
2. Turn power ON to the satellite receiver and the TV monitor. The television may now be
displaying “searching for satellite signal” verifying proper video connections between the
receiver and the monitor.
2.2. Initial Factory Setup
Your system comes from the factory preprogrammed for the following satellites:
SAT1 DTV 101 W DirecTV 101 W
SAT2 DTV 110.1 W DirecTV 110 W with 110 HD converter ON
SAT3 DTV 119 W DirecTV 119 W
SAT4 Dsh 110 W Dish Network 110 W
SAT5 Dsh 119 W Dish Network 119 W
SAT6 Dsh 148 W Dish Network 148 W
If you want to change this programming refer to the paragraphs below.
2.3. Changing the Initial Factory Setup
If you want to change the order of the initial setup of satellites, remove unused satellites or add/replace
with new satellites then refer to the paragraphs below.
Press and hold SAVE + ▼for 6 seconds to access SETUP Mode. “Setup Mode” will be displayed on
the first line of the display while the panel is in SETUP Mode.
Use the ▼& ▲arrow keys to scroll down & up through the Setup parameters listed below.
NOTE: You will save individual set-up parameter settings as you modify them in the
procedure below (quick presses of the SAVE key). These will only save the settings until
POWER is cycled to the antenna.
When you are finished making all of your desired changes, you MUST press and hold the
SAVE key for six seconds, “Settings Saved” will be displayed. Saving writes all of the
parameters, including the ones you have changed, to memory in the PCU so they will be
available after POWER has been cycled to the antenna.
2.3.1. Adjusting Panel Brightness
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this parameter for adjustment.
2. Once selected, press ▲& ▼arrow keys to adjust the backlighting illumination of the
display to desired level. Each keypress steps the value 8 counts.
3. Then press the SAVE key to save the adjusted setting.
4. Press the ▼arrow key to go to the next parameter.

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2.3.2. Setting Auto Threshold for Proper Tracking
Auto Threshold needs to be set to about 1/3rd of the difference in AGC between noise floor (OFF
satellite) signal level and peak (ON satellite) signal level. The most common value for the Coastal
14 is 60.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this parameter for adjustment.
2. Once selected, press ▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement the indicated digit to
the desired value.
3. Press NEXT to move the adjustment cursor to the next character to be edited. Press ▼
& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement the indicated character to the desired value.
4. Repeat the previous step until all desired character positions have been edited.
5. Then press the SAVE key once to save this setting.
6. Press the ▼arrow key to go to the next parameter.
2.3.3. SAT1 - First Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT1 individual parameters via a sub menu. Choices are:
2.3.3.1. PRESET
This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the
satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this parameter for adjustment.
2. Once selected, press ▼& ▲arrow keys to scroll through a list of choices
which this SAT can be preset to. This list may change in future software
revisions. The current choices are:
Empty Blanks/zeroes all parameters for this satellite, so switching
satellites (NEXT) will skip over the satellites you don’t want
(if you only use ONE satellite, you should preset all of the
other SAT selections to be empty/blank).
ExpV82 Bell ExpressVu @ 82W
ExpV91 Bell ExpressVu @ 91W
DTV101 DirecTV @ 101W
DTV110.1 DirecTV @ 110.1W (this turns the 110 converter ON)
DTV119 DirecTV @ 119W
Dsh110 Dish Network @ 110W
Dsh119 Dish Network @ 119W
Dsh148 Dish Network @ 148W
3. When the desired choice is displayed, press the SAVE key to save the
parameters for this SAT. This saves the DEFAULT Satellite Name, Satellite
Longitude, LHCP frequency, RHCP frequency, Baud rate, FEC rate, Network
ID and Polarization Trim of this SAT.
4. If you want to edit any of the default values that are loaded with preset,
press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
5. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.

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2.3.3.2. NAME
Enter or edit the 6 character Name you want to use for this saved satellite.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the leftmost character. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys
to increment/decrement this character.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next character to the right.
Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this character.
4. Continue editing characters (6 max) until all desired characters have been set
to create the NAME you want to use for this satellite selection. Press the
SAVE key to save the NAME parameter for this SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.3. LON
Enter or edit the Longitude position of this satellite. Range of acceptable values are 0-
180, East or West (E or W).
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the East/West hemisphere character. Press ▼&
▲arrow keys to set this character to the desired hemisphere (E/W).
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the number digit to the right.
Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Continue editing until all 3 digits have been set to the Longitude (0-180)
position of this satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the LON
parameter for this SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.4. LHCP freq
***For the current software installed in this system. This parameter
must be set to same value as the RCHP frequency***
Enter or edit the Left Hand Circular Frequency (in MHz) for the receiver to use to track
this satellite. Range of acceptable frequency input is 950-2150 MHz.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the rightmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the digit to the left. Press ▼&
▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.

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4. Continue editing until all 4 digits have been set to the desired tracking
Frequency for this satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the FREQ
parameter for this SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.5. RHCP freq
Enter or edit the best Right Hand Circular Frequency (in MHz) for the receiver to use to
track this satellite. Range of acceptable frequency input is 950-2150 MHz.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the rightmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the digit to the left. Press ▼& ▲
arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Continue editing until all 4 digits have been set to the desired tracking
Frequency for this satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the FREQ
parameter for this SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.6. BAUD
Enter or edit the best Baud rate for the receiver to use for this satellite. Range of
acceptable input is 5000-30000 symbols per second.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the rightmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the digit to the left. Press ▼& ▲
arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Continue editing until all 5 digits have been set to the desired Baud rate for
this satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the BAUD parameter for
this SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.

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2.3.3.7. FEC
Enter or edit the best Forward Error Correction rate for the receiver to use for this
satellite.
This choice presets all of the other sub-menu parameters to factory defaults for the
satellite you choose to set this SAT to.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this parameter for adjustment.
2. Once selected, press ▼& ▲arrow keys to scroll through a list of choices
which this SAT can be preset to. This list may change in future software
revisions. The current choices are:
AUTO Automatically scans through all the standard DVB & DSS
FEC rates.
1/2
2/3
3/4
5/6
6/7
7/8
AUTO* Automatically scans through all the available forced *
(star’ed) FEC rates. If the satellite does not generate an NID
but does have a unique combination of FREQ, BAUD and
FEC lock, select the appropriate FEC* choice from this list.
The system will then generate its own unique forced NID to
represent the desired satellite. You will need to enter this
pseudo NID in the NID setting below.
1/2*
2/3*
3/4*
5/6*
6/7*
7/8*
3. When the desired choice is displayed, press the SAVE key to save the
parameters for this SAT. This saves the FEC rate to use for this SAT.
4. If you want to edit any of the default values that are loaded with preset,
press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
5. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE again
to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From there
you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu choice or to
the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.8. NID
Enter or edit the best Network ID 4 digit HEX value for the receiver used to Identify &
track this satellite.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the rightmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
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3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the digit to the left. Press ▼&
▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Continue editing until all 4 digits have been set to the desired NID for this
satellite selection. Press the SAVE key to save the NID parameter for this
SAT.
5. If you want to edit any of the other default values that are loaded with
preset, press the ▼arrow key to go to the next sub-menu parameter.
6. If you do not want to edit any other sub-menu parameters, press SAVE
again to exit the sub-menu and return to the SAT main menu display. From
there you can press the ▼arrow key to go to next SAT numeric menu
choice or to the Factory Settings menu choice.
2.3.3.9. POL TRIM
This parameter is not used in this system. Set to 0000.
2.3.4. SAT2 - Second Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT2 individual parameters via a sub menu. If a second SAVED satellite if not
needed, preset SAT2 to empty/blank so NEXT will skip over this selection when you are
switching satellites.
All of the SAT2 parameters are set exactly the same way that the SAT1 parameters were set,
but would be set to different choices. Refer to the parameter setting information in the SAT1 –
First Satellite Parameters paragraphs to set PRESET, NAME, LON, LHCP freq, RHCP freq,
BAUD, FEC, NID and POL TRIM for a second satellite you wish to use periodically.
2.3.5. SAT3 - Third Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT3 individual parameters via a sub menu. If a second SAVED satellite if not
needed, preset SAT3 to empty/blank so NEXT will skip over this selection when you are
switching satellites.
All of the SAT3 parameters are set exactly the same way that the SAT1 parameters were set,
but would be set to different choices. Refer to the parameter setting information in the SAT1 –
First Satellite Parameters paragraphs to set PRESET, NAME, LON, LHCP freq, RHCP freq,
BAUD, FEC, NID and POL TRIM for a third satellite you wish to use periodically.
2.3.6. SAT4 - Fourth Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT4 individual parameters via a sub menu. If a second SAVED satellite if not
needed, preset SAT4 to empty/blank so NEXT will skip over this selection when you are
switching satellites.
All of the SAT4 parameters are set exactly the same way that the SAT1 parameters were set,
but would be set to different choices. Refer to the parameter setting information in the SAT1 –
First Satellite Parameters paragraphs to set PRESET, NAME, LON, LHCP freq, RHCP freq,
BAUD, FEC, NID and POL TRIM for a fourth satellite you wish to use periodically.
2.3.7. SAT5 - Fifth Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT5 individual parameters via a sub menu. If a second SAVED satellite if not
needed, preset SAT5 to empty/blank so NEXT will skip over this selection when you are
switching satellites.
All of the SAT5 parameters are set exactly the same way that the SAT1 parameters were set,
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First Satellite Parameters paragraphs to set PRESET, NAME, LON, LHCP freq, RHCP freq,
BAUD, FEC, NID and POL TRIM for a fifth satellite you wish to use periodically.
2.3.8. SAT6 - Sixth Satellite Parameters
Access all of the SAT6 individual parameters via a sub menu. If a second SAVED satellite if not
needed, preset SAT6 to empty/blank so NEXT will skip over this selection when you are
switching satellites.
All of the SAT6 parameters are set exactly the same way that the SAT1 parameters were set,
but would be set to different choices. Refer to the parameter setting information in the SAT1 –
First Satellite Parameters paragraphs to set PRESET, NAME, LON, LHCP freq, RHCP freq,
BAUD, FEC, NID and POL TRIM for a sixth satellite you wish to use periodically.
2.3.9. FACTORY SETTINGS
Accessing the Factory Settings parameters should ONLY be done by a qualified technician from
an authorized Sea Tel dealer. The Model Serial Number can be found on the blue and silver label
below the reflector, on the blue frame of the pedestal. The parameters are:
2.3.9.1. Serial Number
This parameter sets Serial Number of the Antenna Pedestal into the PCU memory. The
serial number starts with 98 followed by 6 digits that are editable. This parameter allows
the Serial Number of the Antenna to be displayed on the Display Antenna Control Panel
during the initialization process.
NOTE: The Serial Number parameter setting is saved in the PCU, therefore,
MUST be set whenever the PCU is changed.
After this parameter has been set correctly, it must be SAVED in the PCU.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for
adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the rightmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys
to increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the digit to the left. Press ▼
& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Continue editing until all 6 digits have been set to the correct Serial
Number of the antenna pedestal that this PCU is mounted on. Press the
SAVE key to save the Serial Number parameter.
5. Press SAVE again to exit the sub-menu and return to the FACTORY
SETTINGS main menu display. From there you can press the ▲arrow
key to go UP through the SAT numeric menu choices.
2.3.9.2. MODEL COASTAL ##
This parameter sets all of the internal drive, scale factor and limits for the motors, gear
ratios and sensors FOR THIS MODEL ANTENNA.
NOTE: The MODEL parameter setting is saved in the PCU, therefore, MUST
be set whenever the PCU is changed.

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WARNING: Improper setting of this parameter WILL cause the antenna to
malfunction.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. Once selected, press ▼& ▲arrow keys to scroll through a list of model
number choices. This list may change in future software revisions. The
current choices are:
14 14 inch diameter reflector
18 18 inch diameter reflector
20 20 inch diameter reflector
24 24 inch diameter reflector
30 30 inch diameter reflector
3. When the correct model value (Coastal 14) is displayed, press the SAVE key
to save the Model Number parameters. This saves the drive, scale factors
and limits for this antenna. If this parameter is NOT set correctly, the
antenna WILL malfunction.
2.3.9.3. LAT (Ships Latitude)
This parameter is automatically set by the GPS antenna mounted on the Coastal pedestal
inside the radome. The GPS input enables the antenna to quickly & accurately target
satellites (SAT1 – SAT6) when you press the NEXT key on the Antenna Control Panel.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the leftmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next digit to the right.
Press▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next character to the right.
Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to toggle this character between N (North) and S
(South).
5. Press the SAVE key to save the current ships latitude in the LAT parameter.
2.3.9.4. LON (Ships Longitude)
This parameter is automatically set by the GPS antenna mounted on the Coastal pedestal
inside the radome. The GPS input enables the antenna to quickly & accurately target
satellites (SAT1 – SAT6) when you press the NEXT key on the Antenna Control Panel.
1. Press the NEXT key to SELECT this sub-menu parameter for adjustment.
2. A cursor will appear under the leftmost digit. Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to
increment/decrement this digit.
3. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next digit to the right. Press
▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.
4. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next digit to the right. Press
▼& ▲arrow keys to increment/decrement this digit.

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5. Press the NEXT key to move the cursor to the next character to the right.
Press ▼& ▲arrow keys to toggle this character between E (East) and W
(West).
6. Press the SAVE key to save the current ships longitude in the LON
parameter.
2.4. Saving the SETUP Parameters
When you have completed setting the desired parameters above, Press and Hold SAVE for 6 seconds to
save the changes you have made to the settings and exit SETUP Mode. “Settings Saved” will be
displayed.
If you do NOT want to save the changes to NVRAM, Press SAVE +▲to exit SETUP Mode without
permanently saving any parameter changes.
NOTE: You will save individual set-up parameter settings as you modify them in the
procedure below (quick presses of the SAVE key). These will only save the settings until
POWER is cycled to the antenna.
When you are finished making all of your desired changes, you MUST press and hold the
SAVE key for six seconds to write the changes you have made to memory (“Settings
Saved” will be displayed) in the PCU, so they will be available after POWER has been
cycled to the antenna.

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