Satellite TV Nomad SD/SD2 USER GUIDE Software Version 100 or higher ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 901-Nomad SD/SD2 Manual Rev 2 August 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS FEATURES FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW OPERATION Testing the Dish Finding Satellite Stowing the Dish SD Memory Cards Firmware Upgrade Log Files Error Message Definition ERROR CODES PROGRAMMING (CONFIGURATION) SETTING SERVICE AND MOUNT TYPE SHOW MODE SETTINGS ROOT DIRECTORY EXPLANATION MOUNT COMPONENTS SENSORS WIRE SCHEMATIC MOUNT CLEARANCE 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
MOUNT ROTATIONAL DEFINITIONS ELEVATION Raising from the stowed position.
FEATURES The Nomad SD and SD2 Controller have many features that make finding satellites simple and fast. All of the satellite pointing and identification is taken care of by the Nomad SD and SD2 Antenna and Controller. After your controller has been installed and configured, push the “POWER” ON button followed by the “FIND” button (to put your antenna into “search” for satellites mode) and your system will do all the work.
FRONT VIEW STOW FIND SD Card Status Indicators Power The Front Panel consists of three buttons; “STOW”, “FIND” and “POWER.” It also has 4 LED indicators; STOW, FIND, LNB and POWER. BUTTONS STOW: This button will return the dish to the “STOWED” position for travel. It also works in conjunction with the FIND button to put the unit into “Test Dish Mode.” FIND: This button will start the Nomad SD/SD2 searching for satellite(s).
REAR VIEW 12 VDC Control Cable To Receiver To Mount The Rear Panel consists of a MAIN POWER and CONTROL CABLE connector, TO RECEIVER and TO MOUNT FConnectors. The Nomad SD Controller differs from the Nomad SD2 in that the SD Memory Card Slot is located in the rear of the unit between the Control Connector (9 pin) and the “To Receiver” F-type connector. CONNECTIONS 12 VDC: Provides +/- 12 volt DC input power for Controller and Mount operation.
OPERATION POWERING UP the Nomad SD /SD2 Controller After making the entire antenna, controller and receiver connections for the Nomad SD/SD2, press the POWER button. The unit will initiate its self test routines which take only take a few seconds to complete. The FIND, STOW, and LNB LED’s will illuminate momentarily during this process. Once the initialization test routine has finished, the front panel LED display will indicate the status of the dish.
steady FIND and STOW LED's. If no upgrade is detected or the upgrade attempted has an older version file name than what is already installed in the controller, an upgrade will not take place. LOG FILES Log Files are a diagnostic tool for monitoring the system as it goes through its various routines. The Log Files are created and automatically copied into the Log Files subfolder on the memory card being used.
ERROR CODES Indicated by sequential flashing of the “FIND” LED Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description NO ERROR MOTOR, MOVING INVALID MODE 1 INVALID MODE 2 MOTOR TIMEOUT ELEVATION MOTOR TIMEOUT AZIMUTH MOTOR TIMEOUT SKEW LIMIT ERROR ELEVATION LIMIT ERROR AZIMUTH LIMIT ERROR SKEW TUNER FAILURE AGC, NO LOCK MAIN SAT ONLY FOUND MAIN SAT NOT FOUND UNUSED UNUSED NO SATELLITES FOUND OVER TEMP 18 DISH HEIGHT ERROR 19 COAX ERROR 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 UNUSED UNUSED GPS FAILURE
CONFIGURING Using the Front Panel (With Version 29 Software or greater) STOW FIND POWER To SET SERVICE TYPE (Pressing the FIND BUTTON will toggle through SERVICE TYPE.) The FIND LED indicates the Network ID (or SERVICE TYPE) selected.
SHOW MODE SETTINGS FOR PARTICULAR MOUNT TYPE Using the SD Memory Card Note: This configuration process is limited to Microsoft’s Operating system. Sorry, no Mac’s at this time. To use your computer to configure your Nomad SD/SD2, format the SD card to FAT32 and: 1. Select “START”, “ALL PROGRAMS”, “ACCESSORIES” and “Note Pad” on your computer. 2. Enter the Network Configuration number from the selection below and place it on the first line of the file.
EXPLANATION SD Card Root Directory Sample of files located in the root directory NomadSD.dat Sample shows a MotoSAT file folder and a Software file. Since the software file is not in a “folder” then it is considered to be in the “Root Directory”. NOTE: The .hex file contains the operating program of the Nomad SD/SD2 and once read it will be stored into the Nomad SD/SD2 memory. After the Nomad SD2 is first configured, it is not necessary to have the software file in the root directory.
MOUNT COMPONENTS Mounting Plate Motors and Sensors (Azimuth/Elevation) Mount (HD Shown) Skew Motor and Sensor LNB Arm (HD Shown) Proper LNB Arm Orientation When replacing a motor, improper handling can result in this…... Tape the motor gear housing together to prevent separation. Motors returned in this condition will be charged a fee.
SENSORS All Sensors for the television mounts utilize the same sensor. It can be used in the Azimuth, Elevation or Skew motor assemblies. Depth into the gearbox assembly is important. The lock nuts are in place to keep the sensor at the proper predetermined depth. A good rule of thumb is 5 ½ threads from the end of the sensor to the first nut. 5 ½ threads NOTE: 1. The depth of the sensor is common for all television motor assemblies. 2. Use care in handling the sensor.
WIRE SCHEMATIC FOR ALL T.V.
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For additional assistance, please contact MotoSAT Technical Support 800-247-7486 | support@motosat.com The MotoSAT Technician will ask you 1. What is your of Mount “Type” (Skewable or Non-Skewable) 2. What “Service” do you subscribe to MotoSAT 1955 South Milestone Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Tel: 800-247-7486 Fax: 801-972-5407 www.motosat.
