MotoSAT Nomad SD2 User manual

Satellite TV
Nomad SD2
USER GUIDE
Software Version 100 or higher
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Rev 4 ar , ‘10
901-Nomad SD2 anual

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INDEX
DEFINITIONS 3
FEATURES 4
Front Panel description 5
Rear Panel description 6
OPERATION 7
emory Card 8
Firmware Upgrade 8
Log Files 9
Error essages 9
Error Codes 10
PROGRA ING (Configuration)
Using the Front Panel 11
Using the SD Card 12
ROOT DIRECTORY EXPLANATION 14
ount Definition 15
Sensors 16
Wire Schematic 17
Limited Warranty 18
otoSAT Technical Support 19

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OUNT ROTATIONAL
DEFINITIONS
ELEVATION
(Rais
ing of the dish from the stowed position)
SKEW
(Rotating or tilting of the dish from side to side)
AZI UTH
(Rotation of the mount on the base plate)
STOW
(Travel Position)
CO PONENT AND FUNCTIONAL DEFINITIONS
ount – Consisting of the dish and the mechanics to move the dish
Nomad SD2 - Positioner, Controller or Control Bo
LNB – The device in front of the dish that receives the satellite signal
Control Cable – The 9 conductor cable that connects the Mount to the Nomad SD2
SD Card – The data storage device which provides software and configuration updates
Azimuth otor – The motor on the mount that controls azimuth movement
Elevation otor – The motor on the mount that controls elevation movement
Skew otor – The motor on the mount that controls skew movement
Scotch Locks – The devices used to splice electrical wires within the mount assembly
BLUE LIGHT – The illumination of the dish face that signifies MotoSAT quality and e cellence
LED – The lights on the front panel of the Nomad SD2 that indicates system status
Software – Code which instructs the mount to move, locate and identify satellites
Configuration – The instruction that tells the mount which satellites to identify. This can be accomplished from either from
either the front panel or with the use of the SD card
Log Files - Diagnostic files stored on the SD card for monitoring the system as it goes through its various routines
800
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247
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7486
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The number
to
call if you have any questions concerning your
system
operation
Installation
Orientation
REAR
FRONT

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FEATURES
Your Nomad SD2 Controller has many features that make finding satellites easier. All of
the manual pointing and identification of your satellite antenna are taken care of by the Nomad
SD2. After your controller has been installed configured properly you have to only turn ON the
POWER and push either FIND (to send your antenna into a search for the proper satellite(s)) or
STOW to bring your antenna into the proper stowed position for traveling. Your controller has
many features that will assist you in acquiring and identifying satellites. Here are some of them:
• Fully configurable through the front panel or optional .dat file (see Programming
Using the Front Panel in this manual.)
• Software upgrades can be done using the SD Card provided with your controller
(see Programming Using the SD Card in this manual.)
• Controller operates on 12 VDC.
• Controller automatically shuts itself off when the antenna is stowed.
• New software is automatically detected when SD Card is placed into the
controller and loaded in 15 seconds after the power is turned on.
• Controller may be configured to operate any open faced TV system MotoSAT
manufactured.
• Controller may be configured to select satellite configurations for DirecTV, Dish
Network, SHAW Direct and Bell E pressVu.
• GPS option may be added to assist in satellite acquisition.
The Nomad SD2 contains Operational Features such as:
• Two (2) button operation, FIND and STOW.
• LED Display to indicate LNB power, FIND, STOW and POWER status.
• Error Code displays.
• Automatic STOW feature on every system…… it is called “the first overpass”.
Just checking to see if you are reading the manual (smile.)
• Ability to take advantage of upgrades is software by going to www.motosat.com
and downloading new software onto an SD Card and putting it into your
controller.
• Return to Last Satellite. This feature eliminates the blind search that is required
when you have moved to a new location. Once you have found the satellite it will
simply return to that location after you have stowed the antenna. It will do this in
less than 3 minutes.
• Your open faced MotoSAT system will illuminate the dish with a soft blue glow
from a blue LED on the mount. It may be turned off after the antenna has been
deployed by turning off the Nomad SD2.
• Power does not have to be on to the controller once it has found satellite.
• No accidental deploying of the system. Power must be turned ON and then you
can select either FIND or STOW. The FIND button sends the antenna UP. The
STOW button puts the antenna DOWN.
• The antenna stows to a height of 10 ½ inches (below your air conditioner height.)
• A mounting plate that attaches to your roof will disperse the wind loading created
by the antenna during wind gusts.
• All of the electronics that control the antenna are located inside your RV.
• The system works off of 12 VDC with less than 3 amp draw during movement of
the antenna.

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FRONT VIEW
The Front Panel consists of three buttons; STOW, FIND and POWER. It also has
4 LED indicators; STOW, FIND, LNB and POWER.
BUTTONS
STOW: This button will return the dish to the “STOWED” position. It also works in
conjunction with the FIND button to put the unit into “Test Dish Mode.”
FIND: This button will start the Nomad SD2 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 SD2 ON and OFF.
LED’s
STOW: When the Nomad SD2 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.
FIND: When the Nomad SD2 is searching for a satellite, this LED indicator will blink.
When this indicator is ON continuously, the Nomad SD2 has completed its search
and is locked onto a satellite.
LNB: When the controller is searching for satellites this LED is ON. The power is
supplied to the LNB by the Nomad SD2 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
SD2 (this link is optional.)
Power: This LED indicates to the user that the Nomad SD2 Controller is ON.
SD Card Slot
Th is 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.
STOW
FIND
SD Card
Status Indicators
Power