MotoSAT Nomad SD User manual

Satellite TV
Nomad SD
USER GUIDE
v.1 / MotoSAT
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Rev 12 Mar. 2009

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INDEX
ront Panel description 4
Rear Panel description 5
OPERATION 6
Memory Card 7
irmware Upgrade 7
Network Configuration (definition) 8
Log iles 8
Error Messages 8
Error Codes 9
Programming Network Configuration 10
MotoSAT Technical Support 11

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Nomad SD
Operating Instructions
RONT VIEW
ront Panel
The Front Panel consists of three buttons; STOW, SEARCH and POWER. It also
has LED indicators; Stow, Search, LNB and Power.
BUTTONS
STOW: This button will stow the dish from its upright position. It also
works in conjunction with the Search button to put the unit into Test
Dish Mode.
SEARCH: This button will start the Nomad SD searching for satellite. It
also works in conjunction with the Stow button to put the unit into Test
Dish mode.
POWER: This button turns the power to the Nomad SD On and Off.
LED’s
Stow: When the Nomad SD is in Test Dish mode or in process of stowing
the dish, this LED indicator blinks. It is on continuously when a dish is
properly stowed.
Search: When the Nomad SD is looking for a satellite, this LED indicator
will blink. When this indicator is on continuously, the Nomad SD has
completed its search and is locked onto a satellite.
LNB: This LED is illuminated when the controller is searching for
satellites. The power is supplied to the LNB by the Nomad SD
Controller during this time. Once the controller has locked onto the
satellite(s), the LNB receives its power from the satellite receiver if the
satellite receiver is linked to the mount through the Nomad SD (this
link is an option.)
Power: This LED indicates to the user that the Nomad SD Controller is
ON.
Stow Search M
ount Status Indicators Power

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REAR VIEW
Rear Panel
The Rear Panel consists of a Main Power connector, Motor Control Cable
connector, Disk Busy LED, SD Card slot, USB connector (Not available on all
models), Out to Receiver and In from Roof Mounted F-Connectors.
CONNECTIONS
Main Power: This connector provides the +12 volt DC input power to
the unit.
Motor Control: This connector sends power to the motors and receives
position information from the dish
Disk Busy LED: This LED indicator lets the user know that the memory
card is being used by the Nomad SD and that the card should not be
removed until the LED is Off.
SD Card Slot: This card slot receives a Multimedia Card (MMC) or a
Secure Digital Card (SD). Push in to insert the card. Push in then pull
out to remove the card. The SD Card does not have to be inserted for
operation of the system. It is used for loading of software and
capturing data.
Out to Receiver: This connector is connected to the Satellite Receiver (see
bottom of the Controller.)
In from Dish: This connector is connected to the Roof Mount (see bottom
of the Controller.)
NOTE: For DirecTV 5 LNB Slim Line High Definition Receivers,
install the B-Band Converter (BBC) between the Nomad SD and the
dish antenna. For Dish Network Receivers that use the Separator,
install it before the receiver.
12 VDC Control Cable SD Card Slot To Receiver To Mount
Disk Busy
LED

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OPERATION
The following is a basic operation of the Nomad SD Controller and is meant to get
the operator up and running in a short period of time.
POWER UP
After making all the proper connections of the Nomad SD to the system,
simply turn on the power using the POWER button. The unit will begin to do some
initialization and self test routines. This will take a few seconds. The Search and
Stow LED’s will illuminate during this time to perform a lamp test. If either of
these lights does not turn on during this time the unit should be repaired. The Disk
Busy LED will also flicker during this time. Once the initializing routine has
finished, the front panel LED display will indicate the status of the dish. The
Search LED will be lit if the dish is on satellite. If the Stow LED is lit the dish is
in the stowed position. If the dish status is unknown, neither LED will be
illuminated. In this case a Test Dish must be preformed before any other operation.
TEST DISH
First time operation of the Nomad SD controller requires the user to execute
a Test Dish. To execute a Test Dish routine, press the STOW and SEARCH
buttons simultaneously. The controller will perform a full test dish operation and
determine the type of mount that is being used. The Stow LED will flash during
this operation. Once the Test Dish operation is complete, the dish will be in the
stowed position and the Stow LED will be lit continuously. If the mount type
conflicts with the current network configuration, a critical error will be flagged and
the unit will not operate. See Using the Memory Card and Network Configuration
for more details. Two minutes after the completion of a Test Dish, the Nomad SD
will shut itself down automatically if there is no other activity.
SEARCHING
To search for a satellite, press the SEARCH button once and the dish will
begin to rise and search for the desired satellite depending on the network
configuration. The Search LED will flash during this time. Once the controller has
locked on satellite, the Search LED will be lit continuously.
STOWING
To stow the dish (place in the travel position,) press the STOW button once
and the controller will begin to return the dish to the travel position. The Stow
LED will flash while stowing. The STOW button can be pressed anytime while
searching for and after locking on a satellite. Once the dish is stowed, the Nomad
SD will shut itself down automatically.

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MEMORY CARD
The memory card feature allows the user to do three things:
1. Upgrade the firmware application, i.e. v17 (Root Directory)
2. Change the network configuration, i.e. DirecTV, Dish Network
(MotoSAT Configuration file).
3. Record the debug information into Log Files (LOG ILES).
The card is inserted by pushing in the card until it clicks into place. To
remove the card, push the card in once again and the socket will eject the card.
Then simply remove it the rest of the way. Never remove a card while the Disk
Busy LED is illuminated. Any MMC or SD Card can be used as long as it is
formatted to FAT32 file format.
IRMWARE UPGRADE
1. The Nomad SD Controller can be upgraded manually by simply
copying the latest firmware upgrade into the Root Directory of the SD
memory card using a computer capable of utilizing SD Memory
Cards. Be sure to copy the file into the SD card "root directory" and
not into a subdirectory or folder. You can find the latest firmware
upgrade for the controller on our web site at: www.motosat.com.
2. Stow the dish.
3. Power OFF the controller then insert the SD memory card into the
card slot on the rear of the unit.
3. Power ON the controller. The Nomad SD Controller will detect the
upgrade and automatically install the new upgrade code.
During the upgrade process, the Search and Stow LED’s will flicker alternately
indicating that programming is taking place. DO NOT remove the SD memory
card from the Controller until this process is complete indicated by steady
Search and Stow LED's. If no upgrade is detected or the upgrade is an older
version than what is already installed in the controller, an upgrade will not take
place. NOTE: The controller will not permit installing previous numbered (older)
upgrades. It will only recognize upgrades with a higher number than the last one
stored.
After a IRMWARE UPGRADE has completed, the system MUST be powered
O then powered ON to store new upgrade.

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NETWORK CON IGURATION
The program provider and the dish type are configured using a configuration
file that is placed in the root directory of the memory card (see Network
Configuration.) This file is edited for the program provider and LNB on the mount
and whether the dish is skewable or not. During initialization, the controller reads
this file and makes changes in its configuration accordingly. . Once this is done the
Configuration File should be moved and stored in the “MotoSAT Configuration
File” folder and not in the root directory. If the Configuration File is left in the root
directory and remains in the Controller then every time the system is turned on it
will look for the Configuration File on the card and reconfigure from that file
rather than the data that is stored in memory (which would execute much faster.)
This process is only needed to be done once per installation.
LOG ILES
Log Files are a diagnostic tool for monitoring the system as it goes through
its various routines. The Log Files are created in the Log Files directory which is
located in the root directory. If there is not a Log Files directory, the Nomad SD
will create one at initialization. The memory card must not be write-protected for
Log Files to be created and stored. If it is write-protected the Nomad SD will
ignore the disk. The latest log File is the one with the highest incremental number
in the file name. To read a log file, simply open it using Word Pad or any other
Text Editor. The Controller creates a new Log File upon every initialization and
every time it locks on satellite.
ERROR MESSAGES
The Nomad SD has some internal diagnostic capabilities that will not allow
the unit to operate should a Critical Error occur. If a critical error occurs, the Stow
and Search LED’s will blink at one second intervals. The number of repetitions
will indicate the specific number code of the error. After a two (2) second pause
the Nomad SD will blink out the error number again. The system can not function
after experiencing a critical error. The unit will have to be shut down and restarted
(see Test Dish.) The Nomad SD will also record a text message indicating the error
into the Log File provided an SD card was inserted at the time of the error. If the
card was not inserted at the time of the error simply turn off the power and insert
the SD card and turn on the power to the Nomad SD and press FIND. The system
will produce a log file onto the SD card which can captured information can be
sent to the MotoSAT Technical Support Department to be analyzed.
The following page has a list of each error, its number code, and whether or
not it is a critical error.

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ERROR CODES
Error Error Critical
Code Description Error = ! (Corrective action required)
0 NO ERROR
1 MOTOR, MOVING
2 INVALID MODE 1
3 INVALID MODE 2
MOTOR, TIMEOUT EL !
5 MOTOR, TIMEOUT AZ !
6 MOTOR, TIMEOUT SK !
7 LIMIT ERROR, EL !
8 LIMIT ERROR, AZ !
9 LIMIT ERROR SK !
10 TUNER FAILURE !
11 AGC, NO LOCK !
12 MAIN SAT FOUND ONLY
13 MAIN SAT NOT FOUND
1 UNUSED
15 UNUSED
16 NO SATELLITES FOUND
17 OVER TEMP
18 DISH HEIGHT ERROR !
19 COAX ERROR !
20 UNUSED
21 UNUSED
22 UNUSED
23 NO MAIN AFTER SKEW
2 CRITICAL INTERNAL FAILURE !
25 LNB POWER FAILURE !
26 TUNER AMP ON, FAILURE !
27 TUNER ID, FAILURE !
28 MOTOR, FAILURE !
29 COUNTER, FAILURE !
30 MOUNT MISS-MATCH !

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PROGRAMMING
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Note: This configu ation p ocess is limited to Mic osoft PC’s. So y, no Mac’s.
To use your computer to program your Nomad SD Card simply format the SD card to FAT32
and:
1. Select “START”, “ALL PROGRAMS”, “ACCESSORIES” and “Note Pad”
on your computer.
2. Enter the Network Configuration number from the selection below starting
at the first position of the file. Just the Network Configuration number is
all that you need. Note: The Freedom Dome system requires special code
(see below)
3. Name this file “NomadSD.dat” and save it onto your SD Card in the root
directory. Once it is used be sure to place it into the “MotoSAT
Configuration File” folder.
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The information below is used for obtaining the Network Configuration Number for proper
configuring of the NomadSD. The numbers in the first column determine the Network and
mount type being used. Always include leading zeros.
000 DISH NETWORK, Single LNB, NON SKEWABLE, 119/110
001 DISH NETWORK MODE, SKEWABLE DISH, 110/119/129
002 DIRECTV MODE, NON SKEWABLE, 101
003 DIRECTV SL5 MODE, SKEWABLE DISH, 99/101/103/110/119
00 BELL EXPRESSVU MODE, NON SKEWABLE DISH, 92/81
BELL_EXPRESSVU MODE, SKEWABLE DISH, 92/81
006 DIRECTV ENHANCED MODE, NON SKEWABLE, 101/119
STAR CHOICE MODE, SKEWABLE DISH
--- BURN IN MODE, 18 HOURS (Factory Use Only)
--- CONTINUOUS TEST DISH MODE, SKEWABLE DISH (Factory Use Only)
--- CONTINUOUS TEST DISH MODE, NON SKEWABLE DISH (Factory Use Only)
SHOW MODE, SKEWABLE DISH
SHOW MODE, NON SKEWABLE DISH
--- BURN IN MODE, 8 HOURS (Factory Use Only)
01 DISH NETWORK EAST MODE, NON SKEWABLE 119/110/61.5
015 BURN IN MODE, HOURS (Factory Use Only)
016 DISH NETWORK WEST MODE, NON SKEWABLE 110/110/148
017 DISH NETWORK HD-DP3 MODE, SKEWABLE DISH, 110/119/129
018 DISH NETWORK MODE, NON SKEWABLE 119/110
This sample configuration is set for
003 DIRECTV SL5 MODE, SKEWABLE DISH
Note: NON SKEWABLE dishes will have a single LNB. SKEWABLE dishes will have multiple LNB’s.

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or additional information at this time contact
MotoSAT Technical Support @ 800-247-7486
The MotoSAT Technician will ask you “What is your “Network
Configuration?” Be prepared to tell him the code that you have in your Network
Configuration ile which will be found in your “MotoSAT Configuration ile” folder on
your SD Card. It will appear as a file labeled “NomadSD.dat”. Open this file and it will
be the first 3 digits on the first line.
Thank you for your assistance,
Your riends at MotoSAT