OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WINEGARD ® RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM with Digital Elevation Sensor Models RM-46DE/00DE, RM-04DE, RM-FL4D U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 Made in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2000 2451970 Rev.
INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for dish that will allow dish to raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling plate is easily accessible, and with no obstructions that would interfere with operation. Figure 1 shows minimum distance (10") antenna should be located from edge of vehicle roof.
(4) Antenna Mounting Bolts STEP 3. Assemble dish to backup using bolts and nuts provided, Figure 2. STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate clockwise to stop, Figure 3. Dish will be toward back of vehicle when in stowed or travel position. The word FRONT is embossed on the base. This should face front of vehicle. Secure to roof using screws (provided). The travel bracket should be mounted to roof 6-1/8" from base of dish, toward back of vehicle. See Figure 3B.
DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR ROOF CONNECTIONS The illustrations below show the different methods of connecting wires at roof level. Method will depend on model. Wire colors MUST MATCH, ie. red to red. This wire harness connects to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna. NOTE: This terminal is NOT weatherproof and CANNOT be left outside on the roof.
1 Ceiling Plate 3 Directional Handle Extension 2 (4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws 4 Directional Handle ALIGN POINTER WITH ANTENNA TRAVEL POSITION 5
DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR INTERIOR WALLPLATE CONNECTIONS White Red (+) Pos. 12VDC* (-) Neg. Ground* Green Black * CAUTION: DO NOT connect a 9 volt battery if using +12 VDC. #6 x 5/8" Phillips Screw Figure 5 #6 x 1/2" Phillips Screw Supplied with SM-1000 Wallplate Display Unit SM-1000 Surface Mount Box Supplied with RM-46DE, RM-FL4D and EM-00DE Step 13. See Figure 5. If using the SM-1000 surface mount box, feed cable through hole in box.
OPERATION STEP 1. Step outside your vehicle and, using a compass, determine which direction is North. (Standing in or near vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.) The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the satellite(s). Directional Handle Elevating Crank Directional Handle Pointer Directional Dial FIGURE 7 Rotation Clamp Step 2. Using satellite receiver, determine correct elevation for your location.
Roof Template Cable clamp attaches here. See Figure 3, page 3. ALIGN BASE AREA M "FRO POINT TO OF VEH 1-3/4" DIAMETER HOLE; DRILL COMPLETELY THROUGH CEILING 1/8" DRILL BIT 8 HOLES. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING.
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TUNING ANTENNA STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best signal strength, slowly move the antenna left, then right until you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength. It is important to turn the antenna slowly; since the signal is digital the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on. STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents the antenna from moving and losing the signal. STEP 3.
(2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut P.N.
PARTS LIST Location of elevation sensor on RM-46DE, installed and calibrated at the factory Mounting Screws & Nuts Sensor Case 46 cm Reflector, White Backup Frame Sensor Cable (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) P.N. 2160362 Pins and E-clips LNBF P.N. 2745282 Carriage Bolt P.N. 2160353 (not shown) Flange Nut 1/4-20 Backup Frame P.N. 2744939 Roller P.N. 2200460 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 2.5" P.N. 2160237 Feed Arm P.N. 2744946 Screw #10-24 x 3/4 (4) P.N. 2160196 Pivot Bracket P.N. 2744945 Nylock Nut 1/4-20 P.
PARTS LIST INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT RP-41RM Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Directional Handle Extension Washer #10 x 3/8" Phillips Directional Handle Crank Handle Base #8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Screw #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Knob #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Washer 15
SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised Height in the travel position Operating radius Roof space required LNB Weight Color Antenna height Antenna width F/D Offset angle Frequency range Gain: 11.2 GHz 12.1 GHz 12.6 GHz Aperture efficiency Cross polarization (on axis) *Beamwidth at -3 dB *Beamwidth at -10 dB Wind loading Ship weight: 30" verticle max. 8" max. 17" (34" diameter circle) 26" Compatible with DIRECTV® and DISH NetworkTM 12 lbs. White 20.9" 19.2" 0.59 24o 10.95 - 12.75 GHz 33.22 dBi 33.
