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MotoSAT Nomad 2 manual

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    1 19 July 2006 NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER USER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The NOMAD 2 Universal C ontrolle r gives an all ne w meani ng to the w ord simplicity with its easy one step process. This revolutionary product will bring satellite TV technology to new heights. Table of Contents : NOMAD 2 Bill of Materials (P ackaged Components)…… ……....[...]

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    2 NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials : The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller System s (w hen shipped with a mount of choice) are shipped with the following components: Components shipped with NOMAD 2 Controller: - NOMAD 2 Universal Controller - 12 VDC 4 AMP Power Supply - NOMAD 2 Universal Controller User Manual Components shipped with your [...]

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    3 Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller First Time Installation : 1- Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note : Plugging the receiver and NOM AD 2 controller into an independent power stri p is recommended. 2- Connect coax from NOMAD 2 to Mount. (Labeled “To Nomad 2) 3- Set the satellite mod[...]

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    4 4- To run the “MANDATORY” Test Dish function, hit the power button, wait 10 seconds for the Nomad to finish the startup sequence then, press th e ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons simultaneously. This procedure must be performed following a configuration change. The purpose of the “MANDATORY” test dish: A- Automatically determines if the [...]

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    5 To initiate a REPEAK – Skewable Mounts ONLY - Pressing the Find button, when “on satellite” and the signal strength shows weakness, will re-peak the dish for a higher signal quality when using the twin LNB skewable dish model(s) MD500 or triple LNB MDHDTV ONLY . ( Note : Single LNB non-skewable dishes “re-p eak” during satellite transit[...]

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    6 OPERATION PROCEDURES TO FIND A SATELLITE If the Mount Type is SKEWABLE (Models MD500 and MHDTV) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 10-15 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button. The dish will search out and lock on to the proper programmed satellite. 3. Pressing the FIND button while on sate llite will initiate a re-peaking sequen[...]

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    7 NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONT ROLLER “REAR” PANEL Power Supply Interface : Is used to connect the 12 VDC 4 AMP power supply to provide power to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. ( Note : Only use the power supply provided by MotoSAT or a power source know n to have at least a 4 Amp min.) Control Cable Interface : Connects the mount by way of a 9 pin[...]

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    8 Serial Port : Used to provide software upgrades. From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. To Satellite “IN” on Receiver: Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to the satellite/LNB connection on the s atellite receiver. NOMAD 2 VISUAL SETUP DIAGRAM Satellite Mode Guide: Configurat[...]

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    9 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES ARE FLASHING LED LIGHTS AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS Stow Flashing: This is not an error but motors moving. Find Flashing: Invalid Mode Dome and Skewable. Find and Stow Flashing: Invalid Mode. Peak Flashing: Motor Tim e Out. No counts Elevation. Peak and Stow Flashing: Motor Tim e Out. No counts Azimuth. Peak and Find Flashin[...]

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    11 Special Notes Stowing the dish when all else fails. If you are able to go onto the roof - 1. Unplug the “Green” 9 pin connector from the back of the NOMAD 2. 2. Go to the roof where you can apply a slight amount of force to move the dish into an acceptable position f or traveling. 3. Call Tech Support when you get to a location that you can [...]

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    12 RAIN FADE ON DOME SYSTEMS Read all about it…………. Subject: Rain fade on Domed (Covered) Systems What is rain fade? Rain fade is signal de gradation due to the interference of rain droplets. Rain can affect performance as well as heavy water content thunder clouds. Satellite frequencies have a great deal to do with degr adation. C band sat[...]

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    13 WIRING TABLE Open Face TV Mounts The Control Cable, 9 conductors, colored coded, 22Awg stranded that connects to the mount with a twist lock connector is configured in the following manner: Color Code Pin Designation Mount Destination Counts per Degree Black 1 Motor, Azimuth Positive *Brown 2 Motor, Azimuth/Skew Negative *Red 3 Motor, Elevation/[...]

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    14 Satellite Mode Guide Dish Network, Bell Express Vu Modes and Dishes Use the “Find” and “Stow” Buttons to c y cle throu g h the various modes , p ress ‘Power’ to set the mode. Dish Network Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] * s ee page 10 Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes. (Will cycle between satellites, 110 and 119, by pressin[...]

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    17 Nomad 2 Quick Guide We have in troduced an exc iting new prod uct, t he Nom ad 2. I t has incor porate d all the featur es th at yo u (the dealer an d cons umer) h av e asked fo r. We are exc ited a bout i t and k now tha t you will be also . To help you becom e fam iliar w ith the pr og ramm ing, and t o assi st y ou in the fi rst tu rn on, we [...]