Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Nomad 2 MotoSAT
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1 19 July 2006 NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER USER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The NOMAD 2 Universal C ontrolle r gives an all ne w meani ng to the w ord simplicity with its easy one step process. This revolutionary product will bring satellite TV technology to new heights.
2 NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials : The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller System s (w hen shipped with a mount of choice) are shipped with the following components: Components shipped with N.
3 Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller First Time Installation : 1- Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note : Plugging the receiver and NOM AD 2 controller into an independent power stri p is recommended.
4 4- To run the “MANDATORY” Test Dish function, hit the power button, wait 10 seconds for the Nomad to finish the startup sequence then, press th e ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons simultaneously. This procedure must be performed following a configuration change.
5 To initiate a REPEAK – Skewable Mounts ONLY - Pressing the Find button, when “on satellite” and the signal strength shows weakness, will re-peak the dish for a higher signal quality when using the twin LNB skewable dish model(s) MD500 or triple LNB MDHDTV ONLY .
6 OPERATION PROCEDURES TO FIND A SATELLITE If the Mount Type is SKEWABLE (Models MD500 and MHDTV) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 10-15 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button. The dish will search out and lock on to the proper programmed satellite.
7 NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONT ROLLER “REAR” PANEL Power Supply Interface : Is used to connect the 12 VDC 4 AMP power supply to provide power to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. ( Note : Only use the power supply provided by MotoSAT or a power source know n to have at least a 4 Amp min.
8 Serial Port : Used to provide software upgrades. From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. To Satellite “IN” on Receiver: Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to the satellite/LNB connection on the s atellite receiver.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES ARE FLASHING LED LIGHTS AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS Stow Flashing: This is not an error but motors moving. Find Flashing: Invalid Mode Dome and Skewable. Find and Stow Flashing: Invalid Mode. Peak Flashing: Motor Tim e Out. No counts Elevation.
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11 Special Notes Stowing the dish when all else fails. If you are able to go onto the roof - 1. Unplug the “Green” 9 pin connector from the back of the NOMAD 2. 2. Go to the roof where you can apply a slight amount of force to move the dish into an acceptable position f or traveling.
12 RAIN FADE ON DOME SYSTEMS Read all about it…………. Subject: Rain fade on Domed (Covered) Systems What is rain fade? Rain fade is signal de gradation due to the interference of rain droplets. Rain can affect performance as well as heavy water content thunder clouds.
13 WIRING TABLE Open Face TV Mounts The Control Cable, 9 conductors, colored coded, 22Awg stranded that connects to the mount with a twist lock connector is configured in the following manner: Color C.
14 Satellite Mode Guide Dish Network, Bell Express Vu Modes and Dishes Use the “Find” and “Stow” Buttons to c y cle throu g h the various modes , p ress ‘Power’ to set the mode. Dish Network Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] * s ee page 10 Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes.
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17 Nomad 2 Quick Guide We have in troduced an exc iting new prod uct, t he Nom ad 2. I t has incor porate d all the featur es th at yo u (the dealer an d cons umer) h av e asked fo r.
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If you already are a holder of MotoSAT Nomad 2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime MotoSAT Nomad 2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with MotoSAT Nomad 2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device MotoSAT Nomad 2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
