ALCAR EASISAT 4.0 User manual

ENGLISH : User’s manual
DEUTSCH : Bedienungsanleitung
FRANÇAIS : Manual utilisateur
DUTCH : Gebruikershandleiding
ver 1.0
www.al-car.de
AL-CAR Technic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Rackerschlag 1-7
23909 Ratzeburg
Germany
EASISAT 4.0
EASISAT 4.5
EASISAT 4.0
EASISAT 4.5

1. General Information
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1-1. Introduction
1-2. Proper use and operation
1-3. Safety notes
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2. Contents
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2-1. Components bundle
2-2. Name of parts
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10. Caravan/Motorhome installation
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10-1. Required space for the EASISAT 4.0/4.5
10-2. Equipment for installation
10-3. Instruction for installation
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6. Functional description
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6-1. Get ready to use
6-2. Searching the satellite
6-3. DiSEqC 1.1 setting
6-4. STB power detection On/O
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7. Extra functions
9. Specications
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7-1. Error message
7-2. Factory reset
7-3. Software upgrade
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9-1. Dimension
9-2. Specications
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8. Trouble shooting ................................................................................ 17
3. How to assemble
4. Connection diagram
5. Skew adjustment
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Contents

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Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer :
1. General Information
1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the EASISAT 4.0/4.5 satellite
system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these
instructions.
Your EASISAT 4.0/4.5 is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can
align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located
within the footprint of the selected satellite.
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky.
If the satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or
1-2. Proper use and operation
This product has been designed for xed installation on vehicles with maximum speeds
of 130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary television
satellites. The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system
with a rated voltage of 12 Volts DC.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specied is not permitted.
It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual
components.
The use of any other parabolic reectors or LNBs to those originally
installed is not allowed.
Installation must only be performed by suciently qualied personnel. All instructions in
the supplied Installation instructions, which is separately provided, must be carefully
followed.
The product does not require any regular maintenance. Housings and enclosures must not
be opened. Check and maintenance work should always be carried out by a qualied
specialist.
All of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed
and complied with.
The equipment must only be installed on hard vehicle roofs.
Avoid cleaning your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single-bay or drive-
through car wash or with a high-pressure cleaner.
In case of storm or strong winds, bring the antenna down.

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1-3. Safety notes
In order to ensure that your EASISAT 4.0/4.5 works properly you must ensure that it
is following by the Operating Instructions in this manual and used as intended
purpose.
When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically assumes the rest position
when the ignition is switched on and locks itself.
The driver of the vehicle must inspect the antenna unit before driving o to ensure
that the antenna is properly stored in safe. Check with your naked eye to see if the
antenna is fully folded.
As the user of this equipment, you are responsible for yourself ensuring compliance
with the relevant laws and regulations.
The manufacturer does not take liability for direct or indirect consequential damage
of the system, motor vehicles or other equipment by reason of unsuitable battery

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2. Contents
2-1. Components bundle
Actual components may dier from the above images.
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Reector
LNB arm
Controller cable (pre-connected)
Cable gland Mounting plate
LNB protection pad
Reector assembly
LNB arm assembly
Cable holder
User manual
M4×20(9), M4×30(2),
M8 locking nut(4)
STB cable (3m)
Controller
Truss head M6×15 (4),
M6 Flat mold washer (4)
Cable clamp (1), Sems1 M4×10 (1)
Sems2 M6x55 (1)
Power input cableSignal cable (7m)
(x2 for optional twin outputs)
Main unit

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2-2. Name of parts
Parts of Main unit
Parts of Controller
• Front
• Back
OnLED Indicator
Power S/W
USB port
HOME LED
Lock LED (Extra function :
STB power detection On/O)
DiSEqC LED
Satellite LEDs
DiSEqC button
HOME button
Arrow buttons
SET button
BlinkingO
STB cable to STB
Signal cable to Main unit
Dip switch
(Mode selector) Controller cable from Main unit
Power port
Reector
LNB
LNB bracket
LNB arm
Cable clamp
Main body
Base
Reector bracket
LNB connector
Mounting plate
to Controller ("ANT" port)
to STB (optional)
to Controller ("ANTENNA UNIT" port)

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3. How to assemble
To avoid cable damage, installer has to x LNB cable as enlarged image on
following page 7~ 9.
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Step 1 :
Step 2 :
Step 3 :
Power on the unit and press SET at any satellite
When reector bracket is lifted up to vertical direction(about 90 degrees), turn
the unit o
Combine reector with reector bracket
Step 4 :
Step 5 :
Step 6 :
Combine LNB arm with reector bracket
Connect LNB cable to the connector on the body,
and cover the LNB connector with waterproof cap for protection
Align LNB cable on the body using cable clamp
Step 7 : Power on and check the installation is completed as HOME positioning
Connect LNB cable to body
and align using cable clamp.
Reector bracket is connected to
the reector
LNB arm is connected to
reector bracket

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To avoid cable damage, installer
has to x LNB cable using cable
clamp . Please refer to the detail
at the next page.
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LNB arm
Reector bracket
M6 at mold washer
Truss head M6x15
SEMS2 M6x55
Cable clamp
SEMS1 M4x10
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- Installation A : 65cm dish antenna
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To avoid cable damage, installer
has to x LNB cable using cable
clamp . Please refer to the detail
at the next page.
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Reector
LNB arm
Reector bracket
M6 at mold washer
Truss head M6x15
SEMS2 M6x55
Cable clamp
SEMS1 M4x10
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- Installation B : 85cm dish antenna
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※Caution on xing LNB cable
※Bad examples are the same for Single LNB and Twin LNB.
Twin LNBSingle LNB
Good example
Bad example