NOMAD 2 | NOMAD 3 OWNER’S GUIDE 901-NOMAD-IM Rev. 08.16.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTALLATION Parts Included With Your System NOMAD Specifications Systems Compatible With the NOMAD Before You Begin 3 3 3 4 NOMAD Cable Connections Mount Cable Connections Control Cable Pinout Legend Wiring Examples A Few Words About Receivers 5 6 7 8 8 2.
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PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM Along with the Mount, your MotoSAT™ system should have shipped with the following components: 1. - (1) 30’ co-axial cable, 1-ended (female) 2. - (1) Female coaxial connector 3. - (1) 20” coaxial cable, 2-ended (female) 4. - (1) Clamshell 5. - (2) Scotch-Lok© Quick Connectors* 6. - (1) NOMAD Owner’s Guide 7. - (1) 12VDC 4AMP Power Supply with Wall Cord 8. - (1) 30’ Control Cable, 1-ended (9-conductor female Twist-Lock) 9. - (1) 9-conductor color-coded connector 10.
-- BEFORE YOU BEGIN -TV MOUNT CLEARANCES, ORIENTATION AND FOOTPRINTS Before connecting the NOMAD Controller and attempting to operate the Mount, you should verify that the Mount has clearance for a full range of motion. Make sure your installer’s work plan allows for correct orientation of the Mount, all required clearances, and all space requirements. Additionally, make sure the Mount has clearance for a full range of motion every time you park, and be sure to stow the Mount before you pull away.
NOMAD CABLE CONNECTIONS Power Control Cable Serial Port Out to TV In From Receiver Dish Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD. (Note: Plugging the receiver and NOMAD into an independent power strip is recommended.) NOMAD Rear-Panel Connections Power: Connects the 12 VDC 4 AMP power supply to the NOMAD. (Note: Only use the power supply provided by MotoSAT™.) Control Cable: Connects the Mount to the NOMAD by way of a 9-conductor Data Cable.
MOUNT CABLE CONNECTIONS Connect the Control Cable and the NOMAD “IN” co-axial cable to the Mount according to the diagram below which corresponds to your Mount. TWO OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Executive, MD500, MHDTV, MD1000.
CONTROL CABLE PINOUT LEGEND The Control Cable (9 conductor color-coded, 22AWG stranded) connects to the Mount with a twist-lock connector, and is configured in the following manner: Color Code Pin # Black Brown* Red* Orange Yellow Green Blue White Purple** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mount Destination Motor, Azimuth Positive Motor, Azimuth/Skew Negative Motor, Elevation/Skew Positive Motor, Elevation Negative Sensor Count, Azimuth Sensor Count Ground, Azimuth/Elevation Sensor Count, Elevation LED Power Sensor Cou
SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM These diagrams show basic examples of wiring setups between the Mount, NOMAD Controller, and Satellite TV Receiver. On the left, an MSC60 is wired through the NOMAD and into a single Star Choice© receiver. On the right, an HD SL-5 is wired to multiple DirecTV© receivers. The basic wiring principles illustrated here will generally apply to all MotoSAT™ TV systems.
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INITIAL PROGRAMMING POWER BUTTON LEDs FIND BUTTON STOW BUTTON TO PROGRAM: 1. Put The NOMAD Into Program Mode. Step 1: Make sure your NOMAD is turned Off. The green “ ” LED next to the POWER button will be dark. Step 2: Locate the FIND, STOW and POWER buttons on the NOMAD. Step 3: Press and hold down the FIND and STOW buttons at the same time. Step 4: While continuing to hold down FIND and STOW, Press the POWER button once and release.
NOMAD PROGRAMMING OPTIONS By Service Provider For software version V25 or higher MODEL NUMBER Skew Executive (18"/24") Executive (18"/24") MHDTV HD SL-5 No No Yes Yes MODEL NUMBER Skew Executive (18"/24") Executive (18"/24") Executive (18"/24") Executive (18"/24") MD500 MD1000.
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR MSC60 OR HD-SC2 FOR ZONES If you are installing one of MotoSAT’s™ Star Choice©-compatible systems (MSC60 or HD-SC2), your NOMAD will require an additional programming step to specify what geographic area (or Zone) the Star Choice© Mount is in. Refer to the Zone Maps on page 13 to determine which Zone you are in, then follow the steps below to configure the system for your Zone.
STAR CHOICE© MSC60 / HD-SC2 ZONE MAPS These maps show the input codes to program the NOMAD for your MotoSAT™ Star Choice© system’s Zone. Find the Zone where you are located, then program the NOMAD for that Zone as described on page 12. Note: Due to the size limitations of the Star Choice© reflector, signal strength may not be optimal in all zones. MotoSAT™ equipment cannot exceed the limitations of the Star Choice© signal distribution.
MD1000.2 LIMITATIONS 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 may be limited due to the footprint of the satellite signal on the 1290 High Definition Satellite.
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NOMAD FRONT PANEL Your NOMAD features simple, push-button control of the Mount, along with LED visual indicators that allow you to to see the Mount’s status at a glance. Here is a brief overview of the NOMAD Front Panel. POWER BUTTON FIND BUTTON STOW BUTTON BUTTONS POWER: Provides power to the NOMAD Controller. FIND: Pressing the FIND button causes the Mount to automatically begin searching for your system’s primary satellite.
NOMAD FRONT PANEL LEDs LEDS LNB: When lit, this LED indicates that the coax cable from the receiver is correctly connected to the NOMAD, and that the receiver has power. (Note: The LNB LED illuminates once the coax cable of the receiver has been connected and the receiver has power, but it does NOT indicate the NOMAD Controller has power. The green “ ” LED next to the POWER button indicates the NOMAD has power.
OPERATING THE NOMAD TO FIND A SATELLITE: 1. Turn on the power by pressing the POWER button. 2. Wait for approximately 5 seconds for the NOMAD to complete its power up sequence. 3. Press the FIND button and the dish will search out and lock onto the properly programmed satellite(s).
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ERROR CODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING The NOMAD Controller is capable of detecting many different types of problems that may occur during operation. The Controller will signify that it has found a problem by flashing 1 or more LEDs on its face in 1-second intervals. See the table below for information about Error Codes, which LEDs will flash when an error is detected, and some possible causes and solutions for these errors.
EMERGENCY STOW STOWING THE DISH WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS: If you are able to go onto the roof: 1. Unplug the Green 9 pin Control Cable from the back of the NOMAD. This will release the dynamic braking that normally holds the Mount in position. The Mount may now be rotated manually. 2. Carefully apply a slight, continuous amount of force to move the dish into an acceptable position for traveling.
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SOFTWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS Software upgrades can be accomplished in two (2) different ways: 1. The latest software version for your System is available in module form. To take advantage of this effortless upgrade simply: a. Order part number 252-NOMAD2-PM (Software Module / Update Module). You pay only shipping. We will charge you freight one way and we will include a pre-paid UPS Return Tag for the return of the module.
Whether you chose to upgrade the software via computer or Update Module, you will be able to take advantage of software improvements as they happen. Not all upgrades will affect you. Read the “NOMAD Revision History” next to the latest software version, to see if you would benefit by loading it. If the changes do not reflect a solution to a problem you are experiencing, do not load it. UPGRADING THE NOMAD VIA COMPUTER: Required Equipment*: 1. Computer with 9-pin Serial Port.
3. Choose the port you wish to use to connect to your NOMAD. Generally, COM 1 is the best choice. 4. Enter properties for COM 1: - Bits Per Second: 115200 - Data Bits: 8 - Parity: None - Stop Bits: 1 - Flow Control: Xon / Xoff Click “OK”. 5. In the HyperTerminal window, click FILE > PROPERTIES > SETTINGS. Click the ASCII SETUP button. Change the LINE DELAY setting from 0 to 100.
6. Turn on your NOMAD Controller and press the “ * ” key [shift+8] on the keyboard within 3 seconds after powering the controller on. The following screen will appear: - If nothing appears, you have chosen the wrong com port. Refer to Step 1 on page 24 and reconfigure. - If you see ‘gain adjusted’ you have taken too long to press the “ * ” key. Retry the Controller power-up cycle again. 7. At the prompt, type fbulk and press the “ENTER” key. prompt, type fload and At the next press the “ENTER” key.
NOMAD™ CONTROLLER INFORMATION Date Of Installation M_____ D_____ Y_____ DEALER INFORMATION Company Name:__________________________Installed By:_______________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________State:____________________________Zip:____________________________ Phone :_______________________ YOUR MOTOSAT SYSTEM YOUR MOTOSAT CONTROLLER EXECUTIVE (18”) HD-SL-5 FREEDOM (12”)* EXECUTIVE (24”) HD-
