Mobile Satellite Solutions A WiWorld Partner SATELLITE TV ANTENNA CONTROLLER RFM-1000 TECHNICAL MANUAL SEARCH STOW Ver. 11 Dec.
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RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide I ndex System Bill of Materials 4 Controller Front View 5 LCD Graphics 6 Controller Rear View 7 Configuration 8 Special Function Dip Switch Settings 9 Manual Movement 10 Wiring Diagram 11 Operation 12 LCD Displays 13 Service Messages 15 Firmware Upgrade 16 Warranty 17 Product Support 23 3
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide B ILL OF MATERIALS A system consists of several components. Mount Note: Your LNB may vary from that pictured depending upon your system configuration. Controller Front view Items included with the system and not shown. 1 ea Roof top Connector Housing 1 ea Clam Shell 1 ea LNB Landing Plate 15' Control Cable 1 ea Connector, green, 12 pin 1 ea Power Supply, 12 VDC 5 amp 1 ea User Guide 1 ea vGPS Installation Kit for DirecTV SWM and SHAW Direct systems.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide F ront view LCD Display POWER "ON"..... SD Card Slot ............... LCD Display........................ SEARCH ...................................... STOW ..................................................................... Note: Pressing SEARCH / STOW at the same time will turn POWER OFF.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide L CD graphics CONFIGURATIONS TV Network DirecTV SWM= Dish Network = Bell Express = SHAW Direct = 101, 99, 103 Satellites 110, 119, 129 Satellites 82, 91 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only) 107.3, 111.1 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only) CONDITIONS Dish Stowed Power shuts down automatically after 10 seconds.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide R ear view Model No. Controller-1 To Satellite Receiver To Antenna.................. Dip Switches ......................... Maintenance Port .......................... Mount Connections......................................... Ignition STOW option and/or alternate 12 VDC............... Power IN (12 VDC).......................................................................
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide C onfiguration Configurable Dip Switch On the back of the controller are 6 Dip Switches which are used to program or configure the controller to which of the services and or satellites to locate. The position of these switches will only be read at POWER ON. To program or configure your controller to your specific needs the dip switches will be required to be placed into one of the following positions.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide S PECIAL FUNCTION Dip Switch Settings The Dip Switches may be configured to operate the mount in a special way depending upon their settings. The position of these switches will only be checked at POWER ON. After the settings have been changed the controller will follow the commands given by the changed settings. The "Special Functions" will perform the following actions: To EXIT any of the following functions press SEARCH and STOW at the same time then release.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide M ANUAL MOVEMENT The Manual Movement mode will "manually" move the mount when the dip switches are put in a specific mode and powered ON. It will allow you to move the mount in all directions in Elevation, Azimuth and Skew. CAUTION: The mount will move at your command. DO NOT rotate CLOCKWISE past the CLOCKWISE LIMIT. To do so may cause damage to the mount. It may be rotated manually anywhere within the AZIMUTH limit range. Counter Clockwise is ok at any time.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide W IRING DIAGRAM To Satellite Receiver 12 VDC Input Control Cable Connection To Antenna Dip Switches CONTROLLER CABLE CONNECTOR (Green Connector) Pin Color How Used P1 = P2 = P3 = P4 = P5 = P6 = P7 = P8 = P9 = P10 = P11 = P12 = Violet Limit Sensor Dk Blue Limit Sensor Green Limit Sensor Gray Encoder Yellow Encoder Brown Encoder Black Ground Red White Power Pink Power Lt Blue Power Orange Power Ignition Stow and 12 VDC Input (This Port is Optional) IGNITION STOW (OP
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide O peration POWER ON Pressing the POWER ON button will turn ON the power to the controller enabling it to perform the next function. Wait for this display to appear. SEARCH (UP) Pressing the SEARCH button will instruct the mount to begin its searching routine and locate the satellites according to the settings of the dip switches. STOW: (DOWN) Pressing the STOW button will instruct the mount to return to its Stowed or travel position and turn power OFF automatically.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide M EANING OF LCD DISPLAY 13
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide These displays will assist in the understanding of each function of the controller. These steps and displays will also assist in diagnosing any abnormalities in the operation of the system. You will find it interesting to follow along with what the controller is doing at any given time. Remember, the only thing you have to do to operate this system it to..... 1. Turn POWER ON, wait approximately 5-7 seconds... 2.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide S ervice messages Service messages will be displayed on the LCD screen should a condition occur that a person should be alerted to. If a condition should occur the following Service Messages will be displayed: Service Message AZ Count Is displayed if azimuth motor current can be detected in both directions but no counts are detected. AZ Motor Is displayed if no azimuth motor current is detected or Maximum azimuth motor current is detected and there are no counts.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide F irmware upgrade Should any firmware upgrades be available they will be posted on RF Mogul WEB site www.rfmogul.com under "Software Upgrade". Select "Television" and download the latest software to your Desktop and transfer the file to your SD Card in the "root directory". Make sure that this is the only file listed in your "root directory". Insert your SD Card into the controller and turn power ON. The software will automatically download to your controller.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide W ARRANTY Effective 3 Dec 2011 RF Mogul 2 YEAR Limited with 3rd YEAR Option TELEVISION Product Warranty RF Mogul will warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship when operated within the constraints of its intended use for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. REQUIREMENTS FOR WARRANTY 1.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide F IRST YEAR AFTER DATE OF INSTALLATION During the First year after installation, RF Mogul will warranty its product against defects when it has been installed and operated within the constraints of its intended use. The customer will have two (2) options should their system fail due to one of these defects.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide S ECOND YEAR AFTER DATE OF INSTALLATION When installed and operated within the constraints of its intended use following the first year after installation and for the one (1) additional year which is year two (2), RF Mogul will replace a part found to be defective at no charge.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide Y EAR THREE AFTER DATA OF INSTALLATION OPTION EXTENDED WARRANTY $350.00 When installed and operated within the constraints of its intended use following the SECOND year after installation and for the one (1) additional year which is year THREE (3), RF Mogul will replace a part found to be defective at no charge and pay the freight from and to the factory and pay the fixed rate for repair based upon the "Fixed Rate" schedule.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide Parts Covered Under Warranty: • • • • • • Motors - Azimuth, Elevation and Skew Sensors - Azimuth, Elevation Worm Drive/Gear - Azimuth, Elevation Mount Base (excluding Skew Assembly, Antenna, LNB and LNB Arm) Skew Assembly (excluding Mount Base, Antenna, LNB and LNB Arm) Controller (In Door Unit) Note: When it is determined that repairs cannot be made effectively in the field, a replacement unit (see Mount and Skew Assembly above) may be shipped and the defective unit retur
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide RETURNING PARTS TO THE FACTORY Parts returned to the factory must contain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) which will be provided by the RF Mogul Technical Support Department at the time of troubleshooting. This will ensure proper accountability of returned equipment or parts. Make sure that the following information is contained on your shipment.
RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide P RODUCT SUPPORT For product support please contact the following UNITED STATES • Your Installing Dealer is your first line of defense. If resolution cannot be made it may be passed onto the manufacture The manufacture RF Mogul 3604 South Via Terra South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Tel - 801-895-3308 www.rfmogul.