Rev. 08.29.
Personal Information Page Installing Dealer Name _______________________________________ Date of Installation _______ _______ _______ Day Month Year Type of System Executive ___ MD500 ___ MD1000.
Page Table of Content: Nomad 2 Controller Bill of Materials ...........................................................4 Nomad 2 Specifications ................................................................................4 Using the Nomad 2 Universal Controller First Time Installation ..................................................................................5 Test Dish Functions ......................................................................................
NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials: The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) is 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 MOUNT of choice: - 30’ Control Cable - 30’ Coax Cable NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Specifications: - 11” Wide 7.5” Deep 1.250” Height 2.7 lbs.
Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller ● Dish Pro Series Receiver(s) (300,500,800) are a required component when using the Model MD500. First Time Installation: 1- 2- Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note: Plugging the receiver and NOMAD 2 controller into an independent power strip is recommended. Connect coax from NOMAD 2 to Mount.
BUTTONS: NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “FRONT” PANEL POWER: (Provides power to the Nomad 2 Controller) FIND: (Find Satellite) Pressing the Find button will begin the dish “search” to locate and lock onto the “main” satellite. For non-skewable single LNB dishes pressing the Find button, while on satellite enables you to switch between multiple satellites. Pressing the find button, while locked onto a satellite, will go to the next satellite in order such as: • DIRECTV will toggle between 101 and 119.
FRONT PANEL LED’S: LNB: When lit, this LED indicates the coax cable from the receiver has been correctly connected to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller, and the receiver has power. (Note: The LNB LED is illuminated once the coax cable of the receiver has been connected, but does NOT indicate the Controller has power). LOCK: When lit, this LED indicates the “strongest” or “highest” signal strength of the satellite has been achieved and is locked onto the desired satellite.
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER REAR VIEW To Satellite Receiver Satellite In From Dish Power Connector Control Cable Maintenance Port Power Connector: 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.) P1 P2 P3 +12V -GND Unused Control Cable: Connects the mount by way of a 9 pin conductor cable to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. The cable is color coordinated for exact connection configuration.
Maintenance Port: Used to provide software upgrades. Satellite in (on Receiver): Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to the satellite/LNB connection on the satellite receiver. From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller.
OPERATION PROCEDURES TO FIND A SATELLITE If the Mount Type is SKEWABLE (Models MD500, MHDTV and Star Choice) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 5-10 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button. The dish will search out and lock onto the proper programmed satellite. 3.
NOMAD 2 VISUAL SETUP DIAGRAM All “Open Face” Stowable Systems Satellite Mode Guide: Configuration TROUBLESHOOTING 11
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 Black 1 Motor, Azimuth Positive *Brown 2 Motor, Azimuth/Skew Negative *Red 3 Motor, Elevation/Skew Positive Orange 4 Motor, Elevation Negative Yellow 5 Sensor, Count Azimuth Green 6 Sensor, Ground Azimuth/Elevation Blue 7 Sensor Count Elevation White 8
Programming Modes To get into the “Program Mode”….. 1. Turn the Nomad power “OFF” 2. Hold both the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons down and hit the Power Button “ON” 3. Continue to hold ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ button down for an additional 5 seconds after releasing the Power button 4. Release the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons at this point and the front display lights will show the current satellite mode of the unit (Note: No Lights indicate “Dish Network Non-Skewable mode.” 5.
NOMAD 2 PROGRAMMING MODES By Service For software version V25 or higher Multi Sat Nomad 2 LED(s) 101° Only 101° or 119° 101° / 110° / 119° NO NO YES FIND PEAK / FIND FIND / STOW NO NO NO NO YES YES 119° or 110° 119° or 110° or 61.
NOTE: The MD1000.2 has 2 limitations that can affect its operation. 1. The MD1000.2 has the same limitations that exist with the Dish Network D1000.2 home coverage. Coverage is limited due to the footprint of the satellite signal on the 129◦ High Definition Satellite. You will be able to receive programming on the other two (2) satellites (110◦ and 119◦) when in the shaded areas but may have limited or no coverage of the 129◦ satellite.
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First Time Setup We have introduced an exciting new product, the Nomad 2. It has incorporated all the features that you (the dealer and consumer) have asked for. We are excited about it and know that you will be also. To help you become familiar with the programming, and to assist you in the first turn on, we are offering this Quick Guide to programming.
TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES ARE FLASHING LED LIGHTS AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS Stow Flashing: This is not an error but indicates the motors are moving. Find Flashing: Invalid Mode selected, Skewable vs. Non-Skewable. Find and Stow Flashing: Invalid Mode. Peak Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts in Elevation. Peak and Stow Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts in Azimuth. Peak and Find Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts in Skew. Peak, Find and Stow Flashing: Limit Error in Elevation movement.
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. This will release “dynamic braking” that holds the mount in position. The mount may now be rotated manually. 2. Go to the roof where you can apply a slight amount of force to move the dish into an acceptable position for traveling. . In Azimuth, rotate the mount in a counter clock wise direction to move to the proper stowed position. 3.
29 Jun ‘07 Nomad 1 & Nomad 2 Software Update Required Equipment 1. Computer with 9 Pin Serial Port out (or adaptor). 2. Special 9-15 Pin Serial Cable (MotoSAT Part # CBL-SERIAL-DATA-10). A special configured cable that is available only through MotoSAT. Cost $19.00 PS&H. Overview Nomad & Nomad 2 Software Update This procedure outlines how to update the Nomad series controllers via your computer.
click ALL PROGRAMS, then click ACCESSORIES, then click COMMUNICATIONS, then click HYPERTERMINAL. Step 2- Configuring HyperTerminal • Name your HyperTerminal Connection “UPGRADE”. • You now need to choose your port you wish to use to connect to your Nomad. Generally COM 1 is the best choice. • You must now enter properties for connecting using COM 1.
For the NOMAD 1, use the following: NOMAD 1 Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: Xon / Xoff For the NOMAD 2, use the following: NOMAD 2 Bits per second: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: Xon / Xoff 23
• After clicking “OK”, In the HyperTerminal window, click FILE, then PROPERTIES, then click the SETTINGS tab. Click the ASCII SETUP button. Change the LINE DELAY setting from 0, to 100. YOUR HYPERTERMINAL SETTINGS ARE NOW CONFIGURED Step 3- Loading software to the Nomad • TURN ON YOUR CONTROLLER AND PRESS THE * KEY [SHIFT+8] ON THE KEYBOARD, WITHIN 3 SECONDS AFTER POWERING THE CONTROLLER ON.
• If done correctly, the following screen will appear: • At the local> prompt, type fbulk and press the ENTER key. • YOU WILL RECEIVE THE local> PROMPT BACK • At the local> prompt, type fload and press the ENTER key. • YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE local> PROMPT THIS TIME • You can now send software to the Nomad for updating. On the HyperTerminal window click TRANSFER, then click SEND TEXT FILE. • Browse for the Nomad file you wish to send to the Nomad controller.
• The file will then load indicated by stars across the screen as shown below: • When the software has been loaded, you will again receive the local> prompt. • Type default at this prompt, then press the ENTER button. YOUR NOMAD 1 or 2 HAS NOW BEEN UPGRADED! YOU MUST NOW RUN A TEST DISH IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONALITY. • Nomad 1 Test Dish Procedure You will need to run a TESTDISH.
