MobilSat MSP-S User manual

Digital satellite antenna
with control panel
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Mounting instructions
Models MSP-S / MSP-C

SUMMARY
1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................................2
2. Safety instructions.....................................................................................................................................3
2.1. Proper use (for the intended purpose).................................................................................................3
2.2. Safety during installation work...........................................................................................................3
2.3. Proper installation and safety..............................................................................................................3
2.4. Adhesive sealant .................................................................................................................................4
2.5. oad Traffic Licensing egulations ...................................................................................................4
3. Certifications .............................................................................................................................................4
4. Package contents .......................................................................................................................................4
5. Un acking and re aration.....................................................................................................................5
6. Mounting instructions ..............................................................................................................................5
6.1. Selection of the mounting position .....................................................................................................5
6.2. External unit space requirements........................................................................................................5
6.3. Mounting of the assembly plate..........................................................................................................6
6.4. Mounting of the external system.........................................................................................................7
6.5. Passing the cables through the roof ....................................................................................................7
6.6. Cable installation inside the caravan...................................................................................................7
6.7. Power supply.......................................................................................................................................7
6.8. Protection circuit.................................................................................................................................8
6.9. Cabling between control and command units.....................................................................................8
6.10. Connection to the satellite receiver.................................................................................................9
6.11. Installation menu.............................................................................................................................9
7. Technical data .........................................................................................................................................12
8. Notes .........................................................................................................................................................12
9. References................................................................................................................................................12
1. Introduction
Read carefully and completely this manual at least once before starting with mounting operations.
ATTENTION
The antenna and the control panel must be
mounted only by qualified personnel
In order to prevent danger during mounting operations, during normal operation and during vehicle
moving, please observe carefully the information provided in this manual.
The correct execution of the mounting operations and a correct cabling of the system are
fundamental prerequisites to guarantee conformity with related regulations.
The system is covered by CE brand and by a conformity declaration, as reported in Capter .

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2. Safety instructions
2.1. Proper use (for the intended purpose)
The MobiSat
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is designed to receive digital TV and radio programs via satellite. The turntable can
be used to receive digital TV and radio signals in the frequency range from 10.70 to 12.75GHz.
Any use other than that specified above will void the warranty or guarantee .
The following circumstances result in the loss of all warranty and liability claims towards the
manufacturer:
• Improper installation
• Use of non-specified mounting materials, which cannot guarantee the mechanical reliability of
the antenna system
• Non-permissible use, e.g. use of the planar antenna for storage
• Structural changes or interference with the components and mounting accessories in the set,
which could endanger both the mechanical and functional reliability
• Improper or forcible opening of the components
• Use of cleaners containing solvents, such as acetone, nitro-cellulose combination thinners,
petrol etc.
• Failure to observe installation and safety instructions in this manual
The turntable may be operated in an ambient temperature range of -10 °C to +40 °C.
Operating the system outside this range may result in malfunctions or damage to the
system.
2.2. Safety durin installation work
When carrying out installation work in locations where there is a risk of falling, take
appropriate safety precautions, e.g. use of a working platform. Make sure that the vehicle
roof is sufficiently strong and stable to carry out the installation work (risk of damage or
collapsing of roof).
Make sure that:
• The turntable and connected units are disconnected from the power supply
• The person carrying out the installation or repair does not suffer from vertigo and can move
around safely on the roof of the caravan or motor home
• The person carrying out the repairs is wearing sturdy and non-slip shoes
• The person carrying out the installation or repair has a secure position to stand and hold on
while working
• The roof and the climbing equipment used (e.g. ladder) are dry, clean and non-slip
• The roof can withstand the weight of the person carrying out the repairs
• Nobody should be inside the caravan/motor home underneath the antenna during
dismantling/installation
2.3. Proper installation and safety
A crucial safety factor is proper performance of installation and electrical connection work, and the
specified alignment of the turntable in the direction of travel (park position), see also installation
and connection. Follow as precisely as possible the installation conditions and steps described.

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Modifications to the electrical installations in the vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist in
vehicle electrics. Do not make any unauthorized changes to the turntable.
2.4. Adhesive sealant
The turntable is attached to the roof of the vehicle by adhesive and is secured by additional fixing
screws. Note that the curing of the adhesive sealant is temperature-dependent. It reaches its full
strength only after approximately five days.
2.5. Road Traffic Licensin Re ulations
The applicable regulations must be observed in respect of fixed installation of the turntable on a
vehicle which is driven on public highways.
In particular, §§ 19/2; 0 C; 2 (2) and the EC directive 74/48 EEC are applicable. Briefly, they
state that no endorsement of the vehicle documentation is required unless the antenna unit causes
the height of the laden vehicle to exceed 2mt, or the antenna unit projects beyond the outer lateral
outline of the vehicle. The maximum permissible height of 4mt (vehicle and antenna unit) may not
be exceeded.
3. Certifications
MobilSat
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complies with the following regulations:
Electroma netic compatibility: EN55022, EN55024
Safety: EN12100-1, EN12100-2, EN294, EN 49
IP raduation: EN60529
Vibrations: 95/56/CEE
4. Packa e contents
The received package contains the following items:
- Control Unit
- External unit with antenna dish
- Command unit
- Mounting plate
- Power cable
- Cable set (4mt) for external unit
- Cable (5mt) for command unit
- Coaxial cable (1,5m) for satellite receiver
- Mounting instructions
- User’s manual
- C.I. satellite receiver (with kit MSP-C)

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5. Unpackin and preparation
Please keep original packaging material because it will be needed in case of system return for
repair or maintenance actions. In other cases the supplier will not be responsible for damages
occurred during transport.
Please keep packaging materials out of reach of children.
6. Mountin instructions
6.1. Selection of the mountin position
After all doubts concerning roof stability have been eliminated and after all necessary measures
have been taken on order to assure a proper and safe assembly, position the external unit and the
antenna in the planned mounting position.
Once positioned, both antenna and LNB must be oriented towards the rear of the caravan,
opposite to driving direction. All other positions are considered not correct (see figure)
For the final choice of the mounting position, be absolutely sure of antenna space requirements
during normal operations.
6.2. External unit space requirements
Be sure that there is enough space for the folded up system and for the complete rotation of the
antenna. The space requirements for a correct mounting of the external unit are displayed in the
following figure:
Driving
direction
Rear of the
vehicle

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For a complete rotation of the antenna during the normal operation the roof of the vehicle must be
free of obstacles, as displayed in the following figure.
NOTE
For difficult installations caused by space problems, it must be underlined that the plate and the
LNB arm turns at a minimum height of 25 centimeters. Any obstacles present in the rotation area
but lower than 25 cm will not influence normal antenna operations.
6.3. Mountin of the assembly plate
After having decided the mounting location and after having verified antenna positioning during
stand-by time related to driving direction, mark on the roof the corner points of the mounting plate.
ATTENTION
It’s absolutely needed to mark the roof of the vehicle with a line, in order to exclude the possibility
to mount the assembly plate in a wrong direction. MobilSat
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antenna can be mounted in only one
direction; LNB must be oriented towards the rear of the vehicle. All other positions will not be
considered as correct and will cause immediate guarantee expiration.
Remove the system from the assembly plate unscrewing the four nuts. The assembly plate must
be glued to the roof using a commercially available sealing compound. For the cleaning of the roof
and the assembly plate use a special cleaning agent recommended by the manufacturer of the
sealing compound (e.g. SikaFlex, Teroson 1K-Pur). After the sealing compound has been dried,
apply the sealing compound to the bottom of the plate and strongly apply the plate to the roof of the
vehicle. If the roof of the caravan does not have the needed consistency, fix the plate with the
tapping screws, in order to obtain a stable and safe assembly. The manufacturer can not be
indicated as responsible for damages caused by an incorrect mounting.

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Seal also the edges of the assembly plate, as displayed in the following figure.
6.4. Mountin of the external system
Connect the cable set to the external unit. The cable can be plugged in the proper connector using
the dedicated space in the lower part of the unit. After this, insert the cable in the small recess on
the base of the plate and mount the external unit on the assembly plate, centering it on prisoners
and fixing with the four M8 nuts and the related washers. When finished cover the nuts with the
related covers. If the plate has been mounted correctly, now the LNB points exactly to the rear of
the vehicle.
6.5. Passin the cables throu h the roof
To pass the cables through the roof use, if available, the system adopted by the manufacturer of
the caravan. If no default manufacturers’ system is available, install a cable through (available in
package) with a diameter of at least 25mm.
Block the cable between the external unit and the cable through, in order to avoid movements that
can cause cable wear or break.
Check carefully the point where cable pass throu h the roof and the stren th of the
blockin screws, if used.
6.6. Cable installation inside the caravan
a) Lead the cables coming from the external unit toward the control unit
b) Take care to cable fixing, in order to avoid oscillations - when the caravan is in motion. Such
oscillations could damage or broke internal wires; along the route to the control unit fix the cable
to the caravan walls using a commercially available cable fixing system.
c) If the cable is too long, coil it up near the control unit, fixing it in an appropriate way.
6.7. Power supply
Provide a sufficient power to the system.
a) The system must powered by a 12V power supply
b) Connect the power cable directly to battery terminals, avoiding to use a cable that powers
another utility. Often the cable section is not sufficient, to supply the original device (e.g. the
television set) plus the new one. In these conditions the voltage that feeds the unit could not be
sufficient. If this procedure is not applied the system could be damaged or not work in the
appropriate way.
c) The supply cable must have a section of at least 2.5mm
2
. For distances of 6mt or more, cable
section must be at least 4.0mm
2
d) The ideal solution is to install a new dedicated power line. The protection fuse that must be
installed on this line should be between 10A and 15A.

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Notes for power supply on trailers
Often trailers don’t have a stable power supply, or they don’t have a battery at all. In these cases
it’s necessary to power the system using a 220V/12V voltage transformer connected, directly to the
main line. Do not use in any circumstance battery chargers, economic transformers or non-
stabilized power packs. The voltage that feeds the system must be electronically stabilized and
must have a nominal voltage of 1 .8V, with a minimum nominal current of 6A.
In the following picture is displayed the electric diagram.
When the system has been connected correctly to a power supply, an auto test will be performed.
If an error message appears on the display, look up the cause specified in the user manual.
6.8. Protection circuit
IMPORTANT
In order to avoid damages by inadvertently driving with the external unit folded-up, connect the
yellow cable to the +15 vehicle line or the D+ line that carries voltage when the engine is on and
no-voltage when the engine is switched off. In this way the external unit will be automatically
retracted when the caravan engine will be switched on.
6.9. Cablin between control and command units
Connect the 5mt cable between the control and the command unit; take care of inserting the RJ11
connector in the right direction and push them until you here a click. If the cable is too long, coil it
up near the control unit, fixing it appropriately.

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6.10. Connection to the satellite receiver
Now it’s possible to connect the antenna system to the satellite receiver, using the F-connector
cable.
6.11. Installation menu
All the functions of the system are activated using the control panel, showed in the following
picture.
To activate operator menu press simultaneously the UP/DOWN keys for at least seconds.
The system is password protected. To input password press UP/DOWN keys to modify the
selected digit and LEFT/RIGHT keys to change the selected digit. The default password is 105.
After having inserted the right password it’s possible to activate all the installation functions.
In the following pages are showed all the functions and menus needed for installation.

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SET ANTENNA
MECHANICAL ZERO
SELECT LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
PREDEF SAT N.1
HOT BIRD
RESTORE
DEFAULT SETTINGS
ELEVATION TRIM
+2
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PREDEF SAT N.3
ATLANTIC BIRD 3
PREDEF SAT N.2
ASTRA 1
INSERT PASSWORD
XXXX
USER
MENU
FAULTY
PASSWORD
PASSWORD CORRECT?
Keys UP/DOWN pressed
simultaneously for
more t an 3 seconds
NO
YES
OK menu
C ange value
Digit selection
Confirm password
Select from list
(scroll menù blocked)
OK menu
In every menu, except
“Mech. Zero Set” e
”Factory settings”:
Confirm selection
Menu’ XX
OK menu
Mec anical reset
(see next page)
Total reset
(see next page)
Set max elevation