MotoSAT Nomad 2 User manual

Rev. 08.29.07

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Installing Dealer Name _______________________________________
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MHDTV ___ MD Slim ___ MSD60 ___
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Serial Number of Controller ______________________
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Table of Content: Page
Nomad 2 Controller Bill of Materials ...........................................................4
Nomad 2 Specifications ................................................................................4
Using the Nomad 2 Universal Controller
First Time Installation ..................................................................................
Test Dish Functions ......................................................................................
Explanation Display Options
Front Panel ...................................................................................................6
Dish Services and their Assigned Satellites ..................................................6
Front Panel LED’s ........................................................................................7
Explanation Nomad 2 Hardware
Rear Panel ....................................................................................................8
Control Cable Wiring Diagram ...................................................................8
Operation Procedures ..................................................................................10
Nomad 2 Visual Setup Diagram ..................................................................11
Products Used with the Nomad 2 ................................................................12
Wiring Configuration ................................................................................. 13
Programming, Service, and Satellite Selection ...........................................1
MD1000.2 Limited Coverage ……………………………………………..16
Clearance Diagram ......................................................................................17
Nomad 2 Quick Guide .................................................................................18
Trouble Shooting and Error Codes ..............................................................19
Technical Support Information ....................................................................19
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Special Notes
Sto ing Your Dish ......................................................................................20
Dish Net ork Receivers ..............................................................................20
Software Upgrade Procedures……………………………………………..21
Warranty.......................................................................................................Insert

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NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials:
The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) is shipped with
the following components:
Components shipped with NOMAD 2 Controller:
- NOMAD 2 Universal Controller
- 12 VDC 4 AMP Power Supply
- NOMAD 2 Universal Controller User Manual
Components shipped with your MOUNT of choice:
- 30’ Control Cable
- 30’ Coax Cable
NOMAD 2 Universal Controller S ecifications:
- 11” Wide
- 7. ” Deep
- 1.2 0” Height
- 2.7 lbs. Weight
- Voltage Requirements: 12VDC 4 AMP power supply (supplied)

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 NOMAD 2 controller into an independent power strip is
recommended.
2- Connect coax from NOMAD 2 to Mount.
(Labeled “To Nomad 2)
2- Set the Nomad 2 to the proper satellite mode (the programming service that you are using) by
using the Quick Guide for DirecTV, Dish Network, Etc. You will also need to know whether
or not your unit is a non-skewable unit [Executive18” or 24”], or a skewable unit [MD 00,
MHDTV].
3- To get into the “Program Mode”…..
a. Turn the Nomad power “OFF”
b. Hold both the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons down and hit the Power Button “ON”
c. Continue to hold ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ button down for an additional seconds after
releasing the Power button
d. Release the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons. At this point and the front display lights will
show the current satellite mode of the unit (Note: No Lights indicate “Dish Network
Non-Skewable mode.”
e. Use the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons to cycle through the light patterns until the desired
configuration is shown.
f. Turn the ‘Power’ off to store the programmed settings [See age 14 Satellite Mode
Guide and age 17 Quick Guide for configurations and more detailed
instructions]
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 the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons simultaneously.
This procedure must be performed follo ing any configuration change.
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BUTTONS:
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “FRONT” PANEL
POWER: (Provides ower to the Nomad 2 Controller)
FIND : (Find Satellite)
Pressing the Find button will begin the dish “search” to locate and lock onto the
“main” satellite.
For non-skewable single LNB dishes pressing the Find button, while on satellite
enables you to switch between multiple satellites. Pressing the find button, while
locked onto a satellite, will go to the next satellite in order such as:
• DIRECTV will toggle between 101 and 119.
• Dish Network will toggle between satellites 110 and 119.
• Dish Network International East will toggle between satellites 61. , 110, and
119.
• Dish Network International West will toggle between satellites 110, 119 and
148
• Dish Network High Definition will toggle between satellites 110, 119 and 129
(Note: You must have a High Definition receiver to receive the High
Definition signals)
• Bell ExpressVu will toggle between satellites 82 and 91.
STOW: (Stowing the Dish)
Pressing this button returns the dish to its stowed or travel position.
Programming Services and their Assigned Satellites
1. Dish Network – Can use satellite(s) 110 & 119 [also 61. and 148]
2. DIRECTV – Can use satellite(s) 101, 110 and 119 (110 takes a
special LNB which is included with the Skewable MHDTV
System)
3. Bell ExpressVu – Can use satellite(s) 82 & 91

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FRONT PANEL LED’S:
LNB: When lit, this LED indicates the coax cable from the receiver has been correctly
connected to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller, and the receiver has power. (Note: The
LNB LED is illuminated once the coax cable of the receiver
has been connected, but does NOT indicate the Controller has power).
LOCK: When lit, this LED indicates the “strongest” or “highest” signal strength of the
satellite has been achieved and is locked onto the desired satellite.
DVB: When lit, indicates that the DVB is powered up and ready to identify satellites.
PEAK: When lit, this LED indicates the dish has found a signal and is adjusting for the
“strongest” or “highest” signal strength of the satellite. It will turn off after satellite lock has
been achieved.
FIND: When the “Find” button has been pressed, the Find LED will blink (indicating that the
dish is moving) until a satellite has been found and identified and can establish a connection.
Once the satellite has been identified, the Find LED will remain solid. (The Stow LED also
blinks indicating motor movement.) If the Nomad 2 is locked onto a satellite with a skewable
dish, pressing the “Find” button again will activate a re-peak routine which will verify the
dish alignment to the satellite for optimum signal level for the skewable dishes, the MD 00
(for Dish Network) and the MHDTV (for DirecTV). Pressing the Find button on non-
skewable dishes (Executive 18” and 24”) allows you to toggle between satellites.
STOW: When the “Stow” button is pressed, the Stow LED will blink indicating motor
movement as the dish is being stowed. Once the dish has been stowed, the Stow LED will
remain solid for a short period of time and then the power will automatically turn off.

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NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER REAR VIEW
Power Connector: 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.)
Control Cable: Connects the mount by way of a 9 pin conductor cable to the NOMAD 2 Universal
Controller. The cable is color coordinated for exact connection configuration. (See Figure Below)
Wiring to 9 Pin Control Connector
Black-Brown-Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-White-Purple
(Purple is only used on Skewable Mounts, and not required on Non-Skewable Mounts)
Power Connector
Control Cable
Maintenance Port
To Satellite Receiver
Satellite In
From Dish
P1 P2 P3
+12V -GND Unused

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Maintenance Port: Used to provide software upgrades.
Satellite in (on Receiver): Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to
the satellite/LNB connection on the satellite receiver.
From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller.

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OPERATION PROCEDURES
TO FIND A SATELLITE
If the Mount Ty e is
SKEWABLE (Models MD500, MHDTV and Star Choice)
1. Turn ON power.
2. After -10 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button.
The dish will search out and lock onto the ro er rogrammed satellite.
3. To initiate a REPEAK – kewable Mounts ONLY - Pressing the Find button, when the
signal strength shows weakness, will re-peak the dish for a higher signal quality when
using the twin LNB skewable dish model(s) MD 00 or triple LNB MDHDTV ONLY.
(Note: Single LNB, non-skewable dishes “re-peak” during satellite transition or
acquisition.)
If the Mount Ty e is
NON-SKEWABLE (Executive (One LNB))
1. Turn ON power.
2. After -10 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button.
The dish will search out and lock onto the ro er rogrammed satellite.
3. Pressing the FIND button while on satellite will initiate a ‘FIND NEXT SATELLITE’
routine.
TO STOW THE DISH
1. Press the STOW button and the dish will stow, or return, to the proper travel position.
After the dish has been ro erly stowed, the ower will
automatically turn OFF.