MotoSAT Nomad 2 User manual

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19 July 2006
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER
USER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller gives an all new meaning to the word simplicity with its easy one step
process. This revolutionary product will bring satellite TV technology to new heights.
Table of Contents:
NOMAD 2 Bill of Materials (Packaged Components)………….........… 2
NOMAD 2 Specifications….………………………………………….... 2
Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller
First Time Installation…………………………………... 3, 4
Test Dish Functions…………………………….………. 3, 4
Explanation Display Options
Front Panel…………………………………………….… 4
Button Operations (Find Satellite/Stowing the Dish)….... 4
Dish Services and Their Assigned Satellites…………… 4, 5
Front Panel LEDS………………………………………. 5
Operation Procedures ………………………………….…………….….. 6
Explanation NOMAD 2 Hardware
Rear Panel…………………………………………….…. 7
Control Cable Wiring Diagram……………………….…. 7
Nomad Visual Setup Diagram …………………………. 8
Trouble Shooting and Error Codes ……………………... 9
Technical Support Info…………………………….…………………… 9
Products Used with the NOMAD 2…………………………………..… 10
Important Notes for Dish Network...……………………………...…… 11
Rain Fade Effect on Domes………………………………………..…… 12
Wiring Configuration …………………………………………............... 13
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ………………………………….…….... 14
Satellite Coverage Maps …………………………………………….... 15
Clearance Diagram …………………………………………………….. 16
NOMAD 2 QUICK GUIDE ……………………………………….….. 17
Warranty …………………………………………………………….. 18, 19

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NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials:
The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) are
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 Specifications:
-10 7/8” Wide by 7” Deep by 1 1/16” Height
-Voltage Requirements: 12VDC 4 AMP power supply (supplied)

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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)
3- Set the satellite mode to which service 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 [Executive, Freedom], or a skewable unit [MD500,
MHDTV]. To get into the satellite mode selector, have the Nomad power off,
hold both the Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons down and hit the Power Button, continue
to hold down the Find and Stow button for an additional 5 seconds after power is
on. Let go at this point and the front display lights will show the current satellite
mode of the unit. Use the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons to cycle through the light
patterns until the desired configuration is shown. Turn the ‘Power’ off to store the
programmed settings. [See page 14 Satellite Mode Guide and page 17 Quick
Guide for configurations and more detailed instructions]
●Dish Pro 500 (300,500,800) Series Receiver(s) are a
required component when using the Model MD500.
IMPORTANT!!

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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 following a configuration
change.
The purpose of the “MANDATORY” test dish:
A- Automatically determines if the non-skewable mount is a Dome or
Open Face dish.
B- Checks to ensure proper working order of all (Elevation, Azimuth,
Skew) motor functions.
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “FRONT” PANEL
BUTTONS:
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. For example:
Pressing the find button while locked onto:
•Dish Network will toggle between satellites 110 and 119.
•Dish Network International East will toggle between satellites
61.5, 110, and 119.
•Dish Network International West will toggle between satellites
110, 119 and 148
•Bell ExpressVu will toggle between satellites 82 and 91.
Dish Services and their Assigned Satellites
1. Dish Network – Can use satellite(s) 110 & 119 [also 61.5 and 148]
2. DirecTV – Can use satellite(s) 101
3. Bell ExpressVu – Can use satellite(s) 82 & 91

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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. (Note:
Single LNB non-skewable dishes “re-peak” during satellite transition.)
STOW: (Stowing the Dish)
Pressing this button returns the dish to its stowed or travel position.
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 the DVB is actively locking onto the satellite
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.
FIND:When the “Find” button has been pressed, the Find LED will blink until a
satellite has been 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 (MD500 for Dish Network and MHDTV for DirecTV).
Pressing the Find button on non-skewable dishes (Dome and Executive) allows
you to switch between satellites.
STOW:When the “Stow” button has been 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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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 onto the proper programmed
satellite.
3. Pressing the FIND button while on satellite will initiate a re-peaking
sequence.
If the Mount Type is NON-SKEWABLE (Executive (One LNB))
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 onto the proper programmed
satellite.
3. Pressing the FIND button while on satellite will initiate a ‘FIND
NEXT SATELLITE’ routine.
If the Mount Type is a NON-SKEWABLE FREEDOM (using the Nomad 2)
1. Turn ON Power.
2. If ON a Satellite when turning the Power ON, the system will search
for the next available satellite in sequence.
3. If NOT ON a Satellite, the system will search for the primary satellite
for the service subscribed to.
4. Once the system has located a satellite, the Power will turn OFF.
When Power is turned ON the system will go through steps 1-4 above.
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 properly stowed, the
power will automatically turn OFF.

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NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “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 known to have at least a 4 Amp min.)
Control Cable Interface: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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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 satellite receiver.
NOMAD 2 VISUAL SETUP DIAGRAM
Satellite Mode Guide: Configuration
TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 Time Out. No counts Elevation.
Peak and Stow Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts Azimuth.
Peak and Find Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts Skew.
Peak, Find and Stow Flashing: Limit Error Elevation.
DVB Flashing: Limit Error Azimuth.
DVB and Stow Flashing: Limit Error Skew.
DVB and Peak Flashing: Only Main sat found.
DVB, Peak and Stow Flashing: Main sat not found but Secondary sat found.
DVB, Peak, Find and Stow Flashing: Signal lost NO LNB Power
Lock Flashing: No satellite found.
Lock and Stow Flashing: Over Temperature on Satellite Receiver.
Lock and Find Flashing: Dish did not raise high enough.
Lock, Find and Stow Flashing: Coax cables on backward.
Lock, Peak, Find and Stow Flashing: Could not find main sat after Skew.
Lock and DVB flashing: EEPROM failure.
Lock, DVB and Stow flashing: AGC Control Failure.
NOTE: Before calling Technical Support please
perform a “Test Dish” and press “Find” one more
time before calling.
Technical Support
-MotoSAT Customer/Technical Service – (1-800-247-7486) - Available Mon-
Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
●Please have your MotoSAT Model # and Satellite Receiver Brand
prior to calling Customer/Technical Support.

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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 for traveling.
3. Call Tech Support when you get to a location that you can perform
trouble shooting.
If you are unable to go onto the roof –
The dish can be manipulated by applying 12 volt DC power to specific
wires in the control cable located in the back of the NOMAD 2. The 12 Volts
going to your NOMAD 2 controller (3 pin “green” connector) can be used as this
source.
1. ELEVATION - Orange and Red wires (reversing polarity will
change direction.)
2. AZIMUTH - Black and Brown (reversing polarity will change
direction.)
If a chain or motor/gearbox assembly is broken, the dish will have to be
stowed by hand.
Dish Network receivers
NON-SKEWABLE Dome or Open Faced mounts.
If your satellite receiver is a Dish 500 or Dish Pro and you remove it from
your home to your RV, you will need to perform a “Check Switch” while
the non-skewable dish is in the STOWED POSITION. Your screen
upon completion of the “Check Switch” should have 8 X’s in the check
boxes meaning that the “Check Switch” failed. This procedure must be
accomplished before you “FIND” satellite. Failure to do so will
result in improper operation of the receiver.

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RAIN FADE ON DOME SYSTEMS
Read all about it………….
Subject: Rain fade on Domed (Covered) Systems
What is rain fade? Rain fade is signal degradation due to the interference of rain
droplets. Rain can affect performance as well as heavy water content thunder clouds.
Satellite frequencies have a great deal to do with degradation. C band satellite
frequencies have the best resistance to rain fade, KU band satellite frequencies have the
next best performance, and KA band frequencies are the most susceptible to rain fade.
Rain fade is also known as rain attenuation.
There are quiet a few examples of rain fade or degradation.
1. There is heavy rain (large droplets); it can block the uplink channels for
reception.
2. There is heavy rain that can block the receive signal to the satellite.
3. There is also moisture build-up on the dome or cover.
Unfortunately, all these examples are caused by acts of nature, that with a domed system
you will always experience all of the symptoms in varying degrees. There are things you
can do to reduce degradation.
1. If you live in Seattle, move to Arizona.
2. Get a big fan, point it towards the sky and blow the clouds away.
3. KEEP YOUR DOME CLEAN- Soap and water are the most efficient
methods. Some harsh or abrasive cleaners can be harmful to the outside of
the dome as well as signal interference. NOTE: Some types of cleaners as
well can eventually collect dirt. Be sure to select one that will work for
you.
4. After rain, wipe the water droplets off the Dome.
5. A bigger dish size and superior surface accuracy reduces rain fade
problems.
All domes on the market are susceptible to rain fade. MotoSAT’s Dome (aka Mini
Dome) as well as the T2 AutoMotion are the two domed satellite television systems that
have the lowest rain degradation on the market. Because of size and surface accuracy of
our dish, MotoSAT can offer the best performance in rain fade situations.
You’re Staff at MotoSAT

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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 Code Pin Designation Mount
Destination Counts per Degree
Black 1 Motor, Azimuth Positive
*Brown 2
Motor, Azimuth/Skew
Negative
*Red 3
Motor, Elevation/Skew
Positive
Orange 4
Motor, Elevation
Negative
Yellow 5
Sensor, Count Azimuth 3.408
Green 6
Sensor, Ground
Azimuth/Elevation
Blue 7
Sensor Count Elevation 5.034
White 8
Power, Mount LED
**Purple 9 Sensor, Count Skew 8.500
* The Brown and Red wire perform a dual function when used on a Skewable
(MD500/MHDTV) mount. They control the Skew motors when directed by the
Nomad 2 Controller. Applying 12 volt power directly to these wires will skew the
dish.
**The Purple cable is for use on skewable dishes but it WILL NOT effect the
operations of a non-skewable dish when it is connected (or not connected).
The Mount is coil wrapped inside with the following cables and wire:
2 ea RG179 Teflon coated coax cables (can do four (4) if required)
1 ea Control Cable, 9 conductor cable, colored coded, 22Awg stranded. This cable
is molded with a twist lock connector on one end and manually terminated
at the other with a 9 pin connector.
2 or 4 ea RG179 coax cables terminate at the LNB to provide availability of
cabling for multiple receivers.
1 ea Black and White 22Awg stranded wires carry the positive (white) voltage and
ground (black) to the LED which is used to illuminate the dish face.
For any questions or comments please contact our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-247-7486.

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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] *see page 10
Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes.
(Will cycle between satellites, 110 and 119, by pressing the ‘Find’ button while
locked onto satellite.)
NO LIGHTS
Dish Network Skewable [MD500] *see page 10
Dish Network Mode for the MD500
(Will see satellites 1100and 1190at the same time.)
STOW LIGHT ONLY
Dish Network International East Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] *see page 10
Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes
(Will cycle between satellites, 61.50, 1100, and 1190, by pressing the ‘Find’ button while
locked onto satellite.)
DVB, PEAK, FIND LIGHTS ONLY
Dish Network International West Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] *see page 10
Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes
(Will cycle between satellites 1100, 1190, and 1480, by pressing the ‘Find’ button while
locked onto satellite.)
LOCK LIGHT ONLY
Bell ExpressVu Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] *see page 10
Bell ExpressVu mode for non-skewable dishes
(Will cycle between satellites, 820and 910, by pressing the ‘Find’
button while locked onto satellite.)
PEAK LIGHT ON ONLY
Bell ExpressVu Skewable [MD500] *see page 10
Bell ExpressVu for the MD500
(Will see satellites 820and 910at the same time.)
PEAK AND STOW LIGHTS ONLY
DirecTV Modes and Dishes
Use the ‘Find and ‘Stow’ buttons to c
y
cle throu
g
h the various modes
,
p
ress ‘Power’ to
DirecTV Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] *see page 10
DirecTV mode for non-skewable dishes
FIND LIGHT ONLY
DirecTV Skewable [MHDTV] *see page 10
DirecTV mode for the MHDTV
(Will see satellite 1010.)
FIND AND STOW LIGHTS ONLY
Show Modes Skewable Dishes *see page 10
DVB, FIND, AND STOW LIGHTS ONLY
Non-Skewable Dishes *see page 10
DVB AND PEAK LIGHTS ONLY

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Nomad 2 Quick Guide
We have introduced an exciting new product, the Nomad 2. It has incorporated all the features that you (the
dealer and consumer) have asked for. We are excited about it and know that you will be also. To help you
become familiar with the programming, and to assist you in the first turn on, we are offering this Quick Guide to
programming.
After all connections are made please take the time to read through this guide once and then
follow each step as outlined:
TO PROGRAM
Step 1:
Make sure your Nomad 2 is turned OFF:
¾Note: The Nomad 2 is OFF when the green light next to the power button is not lit.
Step 2:
Locate the FIND, STOW and POWER buttons on the Nomad 2:
¾Read the following steps carefully before beginning –
•With your right hand Press and hold down together the FIND and STOW
buttons, while continuing to hold…..
•Use your left hand to Press the POWER button once and release
•Your right hand will continue holding down the FIND and STOW buttons for
an additional 5-7 seconds.
¾This will put the Nomad 2 into a Program Mode.
Step 3:
Refer to the diagram on page 14 in the Nomad 2 Manual to determine what Program Mode
settings you will need for the type of MotoSAT system you have:
¾Use the FIND or STOW button to navigate through the different settings on the front
LED panel of the Nomad 2.
¾When the light configuration on the Nomad 2 matches the selected diagram on the page
14, press the POWER button once to turn off the Nomad 2.
¾This will store the configuration that you have set.
Step 4:
Turn on the Nomad 2 by pressing the POWER button. Wait 5-7 seconds for the Nomad 2 to
perform startup sequences.
TO TEST DISH
Step 5:
Complete a “Test Dish” by:
¾Push both the FIND and STOW buttons at the same time.
¾You will see the STOW light blink. It is indicating that the dish is moving.
¾When the Test Dish is completed, the STOW light will stop blinking and go solid.
TO LOCATE SATELLITE
Step 6:
Press the FIND button.
¾This will locate your satellite(s) based upon the configuration settings that have been
programmed.
Thanks for buying a MotoSAT product.