Satellite Radio User Manual

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General Information

The Wegener Unity 550 is a digital satellite receiver that will receive signals from both C and Ku band

satellite systems. Additional information may be found on the Wegener web site at: www.wegener.com

Unpacking and Inspection

The box containing the unit should include:

Carefully unpack the unit and the ac power cord and inspect for obvious signs of physical damage that

might have occurred during shipment. Any damage claims must be reported to the carrier immediately.

Be sure to check the package contents carefully for important documents and materials.

NOTE: Save the original packing materials and shipping containers in case the unit must be returned

for repair. Packing the unit in another container in such a way that the unit is damaged will void

the warranty.

Environmental Operating Conditions and Physical Specifications

The table below lists the Unity 550 Environmental Limits and Physical Specifications

Unity 550

Enterprise Media Receiver

Installation Quick Start Guide

 the Unity 550 Media Receiver  a UL Safety Sheet

 this Quick Start Guide  a power cord

 the Li Shin International Enterprise Corp. inline

power supply / Model: 0218B1260

Item/Limit Specification

Use Indoor

Altitude Up to 2000 meters

Temperature Range

C to 40

Relative Humidity (max.)

80% for temperatures up to 31

C decreasing linearly to 50% relative

humidity at 40

Weight 6.8 pounds or 3.0844 kilograms

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75"x 16.5"x 11" or 44.45 mm x 419.1 mm x 279.4 mm

Input Power Rating for Unity 550 12VDC 5.0A

Input Power Rating for inline

power supply

100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.5A

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Unity 550 Enterprise Media Receiver Installation Quick Start Guide General Information The Wegener Unity 550 is a digital satellite receiver that will receive signals from both C and Ku band satellite systems. Additional information may be found on the Wegener web site at: www.wegener.com. Unpacking and Inspection The box containing the unit should include: the Unity 550 Media Receiver this Quick Start Guide the Li Shin International Enterprise Corp.
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QUICK START GUIDE Location and Mounting The Unity 550 is sized at 1RU, and may be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or set up for desktop operation. In either location, maintain a clean, dry environment for the Unity 550. Rack Mounting The Unity 550 unit should be installed in such a way that a half-inch clearance is allowed on each side and a quarter-inch on the top to ensure adequate air flow.
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QUICK START GUIDE Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the rear panel connections of the Unity 550 that are described in Figure 1. Figure 1: Unity 550 rear panel view Table 1: Unity 550 Interconnect Descriptions Signal RF Switch IN - Port 1 Connector Description F 950 to 2150 MHz signal accepted. LNB power available RF Switch IN - Port 2, 3, 4 F 950 to 2150 MHz signal accepted.
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QUICK START GUIDE Table 2: Unity 550 Front Panel Controls Item Description LCD Activates automatically by certain status conditions, such as loss of signal. To manually activate, press the ENTER button. Arrow buttons Push buttons activates LCD and selects options displayed. ENTER Push button enters options selected on LCD. LCD Menu Navigation Operate the Unity 550 from the front panel using the arrow buttons and the LCD as shown in Figure 2.
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QUICK START GUIDE LED Indications after Power-Up Within approximately 15 seconds of power up, the IRD gives an indication of stable operation. It initializes all system components and supplies an operational status. A steady Green LED indicates that it is locked on a carrier and is capable of producing output (Audio/Video/Data). If there is some problem with the IRD or the signal it is receiving the LED flashes Red for alarm conditions or Amber for warning conditions.
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QUICK START GUIDE OSD Menus All menus are white text with a solid black background. Highlighted items display as black text on a white background. Figure 3 is a representation of the OSD Main Menu. Figure 3: OSD Main Menu MAIN MENU Carrier Status Carrier Select Software Version/ Serial No.
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QUICK START GUIDE Warranty The following warranty applies to all Wegener Communications products: All Wegener Communications products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Wegener Communications' obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Wegener Communications' option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies.