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C-COM Satellite iNetVu Service Manual

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 1 of 109 inetvu™ service manual the inetvu™ brand and logo are registered trademarks of c-com satellite systems, inc. © copyright 2006 c-com satellite systems, inc. 1-877-inetvu6 www.C-comsat.Com revision 002 november 27, 2008.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 2 of 109 copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. C-com satellite systems inc. This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as follow...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 3 of 109 fcc and industry canada information to the user: the fcc and industry canada have imposed the following conditions when operating, installing and deploying inetvu™ mobile earth stations and is mandatory for all installations made within the continental united sta...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 4 of 109 installers shall be liable for all damages if they fail to comply with the above mandatory conditions. This includes, but is not limited to damages caused by improper installation or due to the failure to provide required information to the end user. Installers a...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 5 of 109.

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    Inetvu™ service manual page 6 of 109 table of contents 1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 8 1.1. About this manual..................................................................................8 2. Maintenance ......

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 7 of 109 4. Repairs and replacements.......................................................................... 40 4.1. St/up/dn limit adjustments................................................................41 4.2. Emergency dish stow ......................................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Inetvu™ service manual page 8 of 109 1. Introduction 1.1. About this manual this service manual explains how to fully maintain the inetvu™ mobile system, troubleshoot common errors, and repair/replace certain product components. An electronic version of this manual is included on the inetvu™ cd that...

  • Page 9: 2. Maintenance

    Inetvu™ service manual page 9 of 109 2. Maintenance 2.1. Maintenance frequency regular maintenance to the inetvu tm system must be performed to avoid damage to equipment revolving around the automatic rotational axes. 2.1.1. Regular operating environments under normal operation conditions, it is rec...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 10 of 109 2.2. Maintenance items perform each of the following items as frequent as described in the previous section. 2.2.1. General cleaning and maintenance the inetvu™ antenna systems are designed as an outdoor use product. They may be subjected to varying conditions t...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 11 of 109 2.2.3. Cleaning inetvu™ mobile platform connectors required materials:  none procedure: 1. Locate the inetvu™ mobile platform’s connector plate on side the unit’s base plate. Fig. 1: inetvu™ mobile platform connector plate location 2. Remove any obstructions s...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 12 of 109 2.2.4. Spray on grease - application to joints it is highly recommended to lubricate and provide corrosion resistance to bushing, bearings, and pins to maintain high quality performance of the inetvu tm platform. Recommended materials:  spray on - white lithiu...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 13 of 109 2.2.5. Grease application to polarization gear assembly required materials:  phillips screwdriver  multi-purpose grease (operating temperature range: -40c to 65c) ** shell aeroshell grease 33 for improved low-temp spec, or equivalent. Procedure: inetvu™ 12...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 14 of 109 inetvu™ 740/750/950/980 mobile platform: 1. Remove the elevation cover. 2. Remove the polarization motor. 3. Rotate gear by moving the polarization, and apply grease until it has been completely applied. 4. Re-install polarization motor. If your polarization mot...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 15 of 109 2.2.6. Grease application to azimuth gear assembly required materials:  phillips screwdriver  standard grease gun  multi-purpose grease (operating temperature range: -40c to 65c) ** recommended: shell aeroshell grease 33 for improved low-temp spec, or eq...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 16 of 109 fig. 5: 740/750/950/980 azimuth plate grease fitting locations fig. 6: 740/750/950/980 detailed azimuth plate grease fitting locations.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 17 of 109 fig. 7: 1200 azimuth plate grease fitting locations fig. 8: 1200 inner grease fitting locations.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 18 of 109 2.2.7. Emergency stop switch operation check this maintenance check is only required for users with emergency stop switches installed. Required materials:  none procedure: 1. Locate the two (2) emergency stop switches located on the base plate. Fig. 9: emergen...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 19 of 109 2.2.8. Cleaning 980 / 1200 rear antenna cover this maintenance check is only required for users with a rear antenna cover installed onto their inetvu™ 980 or 1200 mobile platform. Required materials:  any type of mild soap / cleaning agent  cleaning material...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 20 of 109 warranty information: c-com satellite systems inc warrantees the above mentioned for one (1) year against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. This warranty protects against damage to your canopy under normal conditions. It does not co...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 21 of 109 2.2.8.1. Installation rear antenna cover: place the reflector face down. [ new installation: clean the reflector’s surface thoroughly with a grease cutting cleaner and allow to dry. Using the supplied 1.5” hook velcro, peel off the back strip ½ meter at a time, ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 22 of 109 to secure the cover to the reflector, start with the opening at the base of the reflector. Pull the cover downward over the lip of the unit and affix the velcro with the seam roughly at the edge as shown. The cover will leave approximately ¼” of the reflector ed...

  • Page 23: 3. Troubleshooting

    Inetvu™ service manual page 23 of 109 3. Troubleshooting guide 3.1. Required material listed below are the materials and tools required for identifying and resolving issues for the inetvu™ mobile system varies according to type of issue.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 24 of 109 3.2. Common errors the following section describes the various common errors which may appear during the use of the inetvu™ mobile system. A definition/cause for the error, and possible solutions for resolving that particular error will be provided..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 25 of 109 3.2.1. Elevation related 3.2.1.1. Up limit error cause: attempted to raise elevation of reflector past the up limit. Solution: if the elevation up limit turns on at an angle of less than 65 degrees, the elevation up limit switch requires to be adjusted..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 26 of 109 3.2.1.2. Down limit error cause: attempted to move the azimuth while the dn limit is turned on solution: move the elevation up, until the dn limit turns off, and move the azimuth freely..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 27 of 109 3.2.1.3. Stow limit error cause: attempted to move the reflector in any position other than elevation up while the dish is in the stowed position. Solution: raise the reflector to an elevation where the st and dn limit indicators are turned off. Note: elevation ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 28 of 109 3.2.1.4. Elevation current limit error cause 1: current used to move the elevation exceeds the fixed limit, which resulted in a current spike. The mobile platform may have been obstructed by a foreign object and does not have enough clearance to elevate up or do...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 29 of 109 3.2.1.5. Elevation jam error cause: indicates that current is being sent to the mobile platform to deploy the elevation, but the elevation angle does not change. Solution 1: ensure that the motor control cable is securely connected at the inetvu™ controller and ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 30 of 109 3.2.2. Azimuth related 3.2.2.1. Azimuth current limit error cause 1: current used to move the azimuth exceeds the fixed limit, which resulted in a current spike. The mobile platform may have been obstructed by a foreign object and does not have enough clearance ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 31 of 109 3.2.2.2. Azimuth jam error cause 1: indicates that current is being sent to the mobile platform to deploy the azimuth, but the azimuth angle does not change. Solution 1: ensure that the motor control cable is securely connected at the inetvu™ controller and mobi...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 32 of 109 3.2.3. Polarization related 3.2.3.1. Polarization current limit error cause 1: current used to move the polarization exceeds the fixed limit, which resulted in a current spike. The mobile platform may have been obstructed by a foreign object and does not have en...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 33 of 109 3.2.3.2. Polarization jam error cause: indicates that current is being sent to the mobile platform to deploy the polarization, but the polarization angle does not change. Solution 1: 1. Ensure that the motor control cable is securely connected at the inetvu™ con...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 34 of 109 3.2.4. Sensor related 3.2.4.1. Sensor error / component sensor error cause: i. The sensor cable is not connected properly on the controller or platform side. Ii. Connectors between the internal harness and the platform components (i.E. Compass, inclinometer, etc...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 35 of 109 3.2.5. Compass related 3.2.5.1. Compass value is not accurate cause 1: a foreign object (e.G. Metal, magnet) is radiating a magnetic field that is obscuring the compass from obtaining a reliable reading. Solution 1: 1. Ensure there are no foreign objects (e.G. M...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 36 of 109 go to maintenance. Click calibrate cp 9. Check the compass once more, if all works well, you may continue. 10. If you compass still fails, your compass needs replacement. You may override the compass or use full search in this case..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 37 of 109 3.2.6. Wiring related 3.2.6.1. Usb communication failure (5000/7000/9000) a conflict with usb communication has occurred. Reboot the pc or ensure inetvu tm controller is listed in the device manager. 3.2.6.2. Serial communication failure 1) ensure the correct co...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 38 of 109 3.2.7. Gps related cause 1: gps cable is not connected. Solution 1: verify gps cable is securely connected. Cause 2: a foreign object is obstructing the gps antenna. Solution 2: ensure there are no foreign objects obstructing the gps antenna from a clear view of...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 39 of 109 3.2.8. Calibration related 3.2.8.1. Azimuth calibration cause: azimuth requires re-calibration if 1) a new platform is used on a previously used controller, or if a new controller is used on a previously used platform. 2) an azimuth calibration is also required ...

  • Page 40: 4. Repairs

    Inetvu™ service manual page 40 of 109 4. Repairs and replacements.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 41 of 109 4.1. St/up/dn limit adjustments products affected:  me-generation mobile platforms a-generation mobile platforms description: this article describes the steps involved for adjusting the elevation limit switches on all me & a generation mobile platforms. Requir...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 42 of 109 fig. 10: limit switch locations on 1200 (top) and 980/950/740 (bottom) elevation down limit switch elevation down limit switch elevation up and stow limit switch elevation up and stow limit switch.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 43 of 109 fig. 11: elevation st and up limit switches magnetic bracket locking screws up switch st switch locking nuts.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 44 of 109 fig. 12: elevation dn limit switch locking locking magnetic bracket dn switch.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 45 of 109 il elevation up limit switch as the antenna is raised, the elevation up limit switch rotates around the center axis. When it reaches the magnet bracket and detects the magnetic field, the switch will open/close and will trigger an elevation up limit error in ims...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 46 of 109 solution(s): use the following steps to adjust the limit switches: up (up) limit switch the elevation up limit switch indicator should be on above:  65 for 0.74/0.95/0.98 mobile platforms  75 for 1.2/1.8 mobile platforms 1) remove elevation cover. 2) locat...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 47 of 109  to increase the up limit angle (i.E. Switch turns on later), move the magnetic bracket lower.  to decrease the up limit angle (i.E. Switch turns on earlier), move the magnetic bracket higher. Down (dn) limit switch the elevation dn limit switch indicator sh...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 48 of 109  to decrease the dn limit angle (i.E. Switch turns on sooner), rotate the magnetic bracket towards from the limit switch (counter-clockwise). Stow (st) limit switch after clicking stow antenna, the mobile platform will lower itself until the elevation st indic...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 49 of 109 4.2. Emergency dish stow in the event that the inetvu™ mobile system experiences failure, there are 3 methods available for stowing the dish. Assess your cause for failure and proceed with the appropriate method. 1) stow button on inetvu™ 5000/7000/9000 controll...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 50 of 109 stow button on inetvu™ controllers the stop/stow push button is located on the front panel of the inetvu™ 5000/7000/9000 controller. Hold down the stow button for 5 seconds and release. This will allow the inetvutm platform to automatically move to the stowed po...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 51 of 109 direct connection to 12vdc power supply in the event that the inetvu™ 5000/7000/9000 controller experiences system failure, a direct connection from the motor control cable wires to a 12vdc power supply is required. The following is a summary of the wire pairs, ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 52 of 109 2) connect the 12vdc power source to the appropriate leads (see table above) in order to move the dish to the physical stow position in the following order. A. Polarization b. Azimuth c. Elevation 7000/9000 controllers 1) disconnect motor control cable from the ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 53 of 109 4.3. Emergency stow – actuator mechanical failure description: this article describes the steps involved for stowing the inetvu™ mobile platform in the emergency situation where the actuator experiences a mechanical failure is unable to extend or retract. It is ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 54 of 109 solution(s): use the following steps to stow the inetvu mobile platform when the actuator experiences a mechanical failure: 1. Remove the elevation cover using the phillips screwdriver. 2. Locate the e-clips at the top of the actuator assembly. Note: mf generati...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 55 of 109 4. With an assistant supporting the reflector/feed arm, hammer the clevis pin out using the rubber/plastic mallet to free the actuator from its assembly. You may need to slightly lift the reflector/feed arm by hand to make the removal of the clevis pin smoother....

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 56 of 109 8. It is highly recommended to place some padding between the actuator body and the elevation arm, and then strap the entire assembly down to the base plate to prevent bouncing or movement of the components until repaired. If the above procedure did not solve yo...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 57 of 109 4.4. Replacing elevation inclinometer description: this article describes the steps involved for replacing the inclinometer on inetvu tm mobile platforms. Required materials:  replacement inclinometer  phillips screwdriver  dielectric grease  wire cutter...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 58 of 109 solution(s): use the following steps to replace the inclinometer on all me/a series mobile platforms: 1) remove elevation and azimuth cover. 2) locate the damaged/failed inclinometer. Fig. 1: inclinometer locations for the inetvu™ 1200 and inetvu™ 950/750/750 mo...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 59 of 109 fig. 3: proper inclinometer orientation 7) apply dielectric grease to the pins on the male connector to ensure connectivity with the replacement inclinometer. 8) connect the replacement inclinometer to the wiring harness. 9) prior to “tidying up” the installatio...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 60 of 109 4.5. Replacing azimuth potentiometer products affected: inetvu tm platforms: all a-generation description: this procedure describes the steps involved to replace the azimuth potentiometer for all a- generation mobile platforms. Required materials:  phillips sc...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 61 of 109 the new potentiometer must be centered prior installation. Failure to center the potentiometer can cause it to produce faulty readings and/or irreversible damage. 5) to center the new potentiometer: fig. 16: gear underside of potentiometer a. Rotate the potentio...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 62 of 109 c. Ensure that there are no red indicators flashing. D. Verify that the azimuth angle is approximately 0 + 10 . Fig. 18: manual controls i. If the azimuth angle is not approximately 0 + 10 , switch to config mode. Ii. Go to maintenance. Iii. Verify that the po...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 63 of 109 j. Click azimuth right . The dish should move in small increments and the azimuth angle will change. This indicates normal operation. 8) to calibrate: a. Ensure there is sufficient clearance for the dish to move and rotate. B. Go to maintenance . C. Click calibr...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 64 of 109 4.6. Replacing polarization potentiometer products affected: inetvu tm platforms: all a-generation description: this procedure describes the steps involved to replace the polarization potentiometer for all a- generation mobile platforms. Required materials:  p...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 65 of 109 fig. 21: polarization potentiometer location for a1200 (left) and a980 (right) the new potentiometer must be centered prior installation. Failure to center the potentiometer can cause it to produce faulty readings and/or irreversible damage. 5) to center the new...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 66 of 109 6) connect potentiometer connectors, apply grease to the gearing, and insert new potentiometer into the opening and secure, but do not tighten. Ensure the labels match on the potentiometer cable and the internal harness cable. Fig. 23: wire connectors (left) and...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 67 of 109 vii. Go to maintenance. Viii. Verify that the pot zero and pot factor in the polarization parameters match the following table. These are the default values that your system should be operating with. Fig. 25: polarization potentiometer parameters ix. Restore to ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 68 of 109 13) secure new potentiometer and apply silicone to any other wire leads or openings to seal off any moisture exposure. 14) replace polarization back and front covers. 15) congratulations! The polarization potentiometer has been successfully installed and calibra...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 69 of 109 4.7. Compass replacement the compass relays information to ims about the mobile platform’s orientation in reference to true north. By determining the direction the mobile platform is positioned, ims can approximately calculate where in the sky the antenna will s...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 70 of 109 compass orientation  compass must be installed level in order to receive a proper compass heading  mf-generation compass must be installed so that the wire protruding from the compass faces toward the reflector.  me-generation and a-generation compass must...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 71 of 109 4.8. Installing reflector to inetvu™ 1200 mobile platform if this is the first time working with the inetvu™ mobile platform it is highly recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize with the proper procedure for connecting the cables to the contro...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 72 of 109 a. Ensure that the ball joint stud faces outwards (away from the centre of the reflector) and that the black button faces the top. B. Insert and tighten the two (2) lower screws. Fig. 30: correct gas spring bracket orientation 5) re-attach the reflector back cov...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 73 of 109 8) insert four (4) carriage bolts through the front of the reflector in the location depicted below. Insert the two (2) short carriage bolts in the upper holes and the two (2) long carriage bolts in the lower holes. Fig. 32: reflector mounting locations 9) secur...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 74 of 109 10) verify focal point (abcd) geometry. Measure from the dimples on the top and bottom edge of the reflector, and ensure that dimensions are within ¼ ” of the values below. 11) remove the clips from the ball joints at the ends of the gas springs and place aside....

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 75 of 109 13) by hand, compress the gas spring, and snap-on the thinner end of the gas spring to the gas spring brackets on the mobile platform. Once this end is snapped into place, re-insert clip. Fig. 35: assembled gas spring assembly 14) repeat steps 12 and 13 for both...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 76 of 109 4.9. Installing reflector to inetvu™ 1800 mobile platform if this is the first time working with the inetvu™ mobile platform it is highly recommended that you read the entire manual to familiarize with the proper procedure for connecting the cables to the contro...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 77 of 109 4. Screw in four (4) bolts and flat washers through the elevation arm, and secure in place evenly in a cross pattern. Fig. 37: reflector mounting locations.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 78 of 109 fig. 38: reflector mounting locations - close-up 5. Verify focal point (abcd) geometry. Measure from the outer-most edge on the top and bottom edge of the reflector. Ensure that dimensions are within ¼ ” of the values below depending on the type of polarization ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 79 of 109 fig. 39: fully assembled reflector assembly 6. Congratulations! The 1.8m reflector has been successfully installed on to an inetvu™ 1800 mobile platform..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 80 of 109 4.10. Installing buc to inetvu™ 980 mobile platform this procedure describes the steps involved for installing a block up converter (buc) to the inetvu™ 950 / 980 mobile platform. Required materials:  inetvu™ 980 mobile platform  buc  universal transmitter...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 81 of 109 4. Cover the paired hex bolts with the remaining two (2) brackets on the bottom side of the buc as depicted in the figure below. Secure tightly using ¼ flat washers, and the ¼.20 nyl nuts. (if nyl nuts are not available, secure using the ¼.20 split and flat wash...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 82 of 109 fig. 43: fully assembled inetvu™ 980 mobile platform 8. Congratulations! The buc has been successfully installed..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 83 of 109 4.11. Installing buc to inetvu™ 1200/1800 mobile platform this procedure describes the steps involved for installing a block up converter (buc) to the inetvu™ 1200/1800 mobile platform. The installation procedure described below shows images for a 4w buc, but ma...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 84 of 109 3. Place and secure the buc on the underside of the feed arm as depicted in the figure below. When securing the buc, adjust the placement of the screws and brackets to ensure the following: a. The buc is placed at the far right side of the feed arm (if facing th...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 85 of 109 fig. 45: correctly mounted and secured buc with ¼” space between buc and feed arm bar 4. Connect ‘tx’ coaxial cable to the buc. 5. Connect the flexible waveguide to the buc. Ensure that the flexible waveguide is on the right side of the springs (if facing the re...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 86 of 109 4.12. Adjusting tx pol for inetvu™ 950 / 980 mobile platform this procedure describes the steps involved in adjusting the transmit polarization for the inetvu™ 950 / 980 mobile system between horizontal/vertical transmission. Required materials for inetvu™ 950 m...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 87 of 109 3. Manually rotate transmitter bracket to the desired orientation by hand. Bracket pointing up: vertical transmit / horizontal receive bracket pointing left/right : horizontal transmission / vertical receive note: orienting the bracket to the left or right are e...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 88 of 109 4. Ensure the transmitter bracket is level. 5. Tighten transmitter bracket. 6. Congratulations! The transmit polarization has been successfully adjusted..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 89 of 109 required materials for inetvu™ 980 mobile platform:  7/16” wrench procedure: 1. Raise the dish and ensure that azimuth and polarization are in stowed position. Note: lnb does not need to be removed for this procedure. 2. Loosen the two (2) bolts located on the...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 90 of 109 fig. 51: transmitter bracket orientation for vertical transmit fig. 52: transmitter bracket orientation for horizontal transmit 4. Ensure the transmitter bracket is level. 5. Tighten transmitter bracket..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 91 of 109 6. Congratulations! The transmit polarization has been successfully adjusted..

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 92 of 109 4.13. Attaching feed arm to inetvu™ 950 / 980 reflector this procedure describes the steps involved for installing the feed arm to the 0.95m / 0.98m reflector on an inetvu™ 950 / 980 mobile platform. Required materials:  7/16” wrench procedure: 1. Locate feed ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 93 of 109 4.14. Inetvu™ transportable case installation 4.14.1. 950 2-pc transportable case required materials:  inetvu™ mobile platform transportable case  0.95m reflector transportable case  7/16” (12mm) wrench  ½” (13mm) wrench  ty-wraps procedure: 1. Remove ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 94 of 109 4. Remove reflector and feed arm from reflector case. Fig. 54: reflector (left) and feed arm (right) inside the reflector transportable case 5. Remove the four (4) bolts from the back of the reflector, locate the associated holes on the back of the polarization ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 95 of 109 fig. 56: attaching reflector mounting bolts 6. Locate feed arm bracket on reflector and retrieve feed arm. Fig. 57: feed arm bracket location feed arm bracket.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 96 of 109 7. Thread the screw through the feed arm bracket and feed arm as shown in the figure below. Fig. 58: attaching feed arm to the reflector 8. Secure the feed arm by tightening the nut using a 7/16” (12mm) wrench. 9. Connect “tx” labeled rg6 coaxial cable from the ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 97 of 109 13. Congratulations! The inetvu™ 950 has been successfully assembled. Fig. 59: completed inetvu™ 950 mobile platform.

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 98 of 109 4.14.2. 950 1-pc transportable case required materials:  inetvu™ mobile platform transportable case procedure: 1. Remove inetvu™ mobile platform transportable case cover. 2. Complete system wiring and connections for the inetvu™ mobile system according to the ...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 99 of 109 note: when stowing the mobile platform, use the automatic controls. When the antenna is in stow position, gently rotate the reflector by hand in order to provide enough clearance for the transportable case’s cover to be placed on. 4.14.3. 1200 1-pc transportable...

  • Page 100

    Inetvu™ service manual page 100 of 109 2. Complete system wiring and connections for the inetvu™ mobile system according to the system wiring diagram for your satellite modem / service. 3. Congratulations! The inetvu™ 12000 has been successfully assembled. 4.14.4. 1200 2-pc, 1-pc reflector transport...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 101 of 109 2. Raise the mobile platform to approximately 35  using the inetvu™ mobile software or the handheld controller. For more information regarding the use of the inetvu™ mobile software and its installation, please refer to the inetvu™ system manual. 3. Remove ref...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 102 of 109 4.15. Installing flexible waveguide onto a980 mobile platform this procedure describes the steps involved for installing the flexible waveguide from the feed horn to the buc on an a980 mobile platform. Caution: incorrect installation causes abrasion of the rubb...

  • Page 103

    Inetvu™ service manual page 103 of 109 procedure: 1. Connect the flexible waveguide to the omt-trf using the appropriate allen key. Ensure the groove of the waveguide aligns with the groove of the omt. 2. The waveguide should extend outwards from the omt and loop upwards then back within the side wa...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 104 of 109 4. Congratulations! The flexible waveguide has been successfully attached..

  • Page 105: (5000/9000 Controller)

    Inetvu™ service manual page 105 of 109 appendix a – default speeds/offsets/current limits (5000/9000 controller) default compass values platform types mf1200 me1200 a1200b/ a1200c a0980b mf950 me950 a0950b compass reading elevation 35 32 32 35 37 35 35 platform types mf740 me740 a0740b a1800a/ b/c/d...

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    Inetvu™ service manual page 106 of 109 default speeds and current limits platform types mf1200 me1200 a1200b/ a1200c a0980b mf950 me950 a0950b el fast 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 el slow 7 5 4 4 5 4 4 el calibrate 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 el current3 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 el current6 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5....

  • Page 107: (7000 Controller)

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