Pace MSP 995 User manual

MSP 995 PACE
MULTI SATELLITE
POSITIONER
User Manual

CONTENTS
MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEMS
MSP995 MULTI-SATELLITE DISH POSITIONER
USING THIS MANUAL
REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST
Connection to the Mains Supply
HANDSET OVERVIEW
FRONT AND REAR PANEL DRAWINGS
OPERATION
SETTING THE LIMITS
SATELLITE POSITIONS
Setting up Position Numbers
Using the Receiver Scanning Mode ...
Polarisation
NORMAL MODE OPERATION
Operating via a Satellite Receiver
Operating via Dish Positioner Handset ...
Changing 3-Digit Positions
Status Information
RECOVERY
Power Failure
Clearing Positioner’s Memory
ADVANCED FEATURES
Displaying Programme Numbers
Deleting Positions
INSTALLATION
USING OTHER MODELS
OUTLINE SPECIFICATION
PIN DESIGNATIONS FOR SCART CONNECTORS
SATELLITE GLOSSARY

MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEMS
Conventional fixed-dish satellite TV systems consist of a satellite dish antenna
pointing permanently at a fixed point in the sky. They can only receive transmissions
which come from satellites at that particular position.
A motorised satellite dish, controlled by a dish positioner unit such as the MSP995,
gives you the option of receiving programmes transmitted from other satellites.
MSP995 MULTI-SATELLITE DISH POSITIONER
Your Pace MSP995 Dish Positioner, when used in conjunction with a motorised dish
and a Pace Satellite TV Receiver, allows you to receive programmes from more than
one satellite.
The operation of the MSP995 is straightforward. You simply line up your dish and
assign a position number to the satellite you are interested in (Astra, Eutelsat, etc.).
When used in tandem with a Pace Satellite TV Receiver, you can set up your system
so that the dish moves automatically when you tune into your favourite satellite TV
programmes. (See the section Using Other Models for operational variations when
using previous generations of Pace receivers.)
Connections
A moveable dish, which can track across a large portion of the Southern sky, is a
prerequisite for a multi-satellite receiver system such as this.
A cable connects between the Dish Positioner indoors and the actuator arm of your
dish assembly outside. There are two common types of actuator: the reed type and
the optical (photo-interrupter) type. This Positioner functions with both types.
It is recommended that you connect your Pace satellite receiver directly to your Dish
Positioner using a SCART lead. You can then set up your system so that your
Positioner automatically moves the dish to the correct position when you select a
programme at your satellite receiver.
The MSP995 has a rear panel polariser connector. If the LNB on your dish antenna
has an electromagnetic or mechanical polariser you can attach it to your receiver (if
your receiver has a suitable connector). If not, you can connect it to this polariser
connector on your Positioner. Polarisation information can then be preset for satellite
programmes via the Positioner. See the Installation section for more information.
Capabilities
You can use your Pace MSP995 Dish Positioner to:
* set up the panning range through which the dish moves;
* programin position numbers for the satellites you are interested in and quickly call
up these positions (up to 128 positions can be preset);
* -move the dish automatically to the correct position when you select a programme
at your satellite receiver;
* assign polarisation information to each of the position numbers you set up.
USING THIS MANUAL
Please read the Safety instructions at the beginning of this manual prior to plugging
in and switching on your Dish Positioner unit.
We recommend that your MSP995 Dish Positioner be installed by a qualified satellite
TV installation engineer. The Installation procedures and Outline Specification are
described towards the end of this manual. You should not need to refer to this section
unless you install the Positioner yourself or modify it.
Includedis an Overview of the Handset, which serves as a useful summary if you are
already an experienced Positioner user or as a quick reference when you have
become familiar with your Positioner.
Although itis easier to operate your Dish Positioner with the handset, youcan perform
some of the functions using the buttons on the front panel. The Operation section in
this manual assumes you are using the handset. An overview of front panel operation
is given, however.
NOTE: This manual is written from the assumption that you are operating your
MSP995 in tandem with a Pace 800/900 or MSS1000 series Satellite Receiver or
similar model and that you are controlling the set-up via your satellite receiver
handset, A separate section, with reference to using different models of Pace
receivers,
is
included.

REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST
This Positioner has been designed and built in the UK to provide years of trouble-free
service.
Ithas
been
manufactured
to
meet
international
safety
standards
but,
as
with
any
electrical
equipment,
you
must
take
care
if
you
want
to
obtain
the
best
results
and
operate
your Positioner safely.
¢
Ensure
that
all
electrical
connections
are
properly
made
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions
(see
below
-
Connection
to
the
Mains
Supply).
> TO AVOID THE RISK OF A FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK:
*
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
COVER
OF
THE
UNIT
WITHOUT
FIRST
DISCONNECTING THE POSITIONER FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
¢ NEVER ALLOW ANYONE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, TO PUSH ANYTHING
INTO HOLES, SLOTS OR ANY OTHER OPENING IN THE CASE.
*
Donot
obstruct
the
Positioner's
ventilation
slots;
never
stand
the
Positioner
on
soft
furnishings
or
carpets.
* Donotuse or store the Positioner in excessively hot, cold, damp or dusty conditions.
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY
This apparatus operates within the range of 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz mains supplies. DO
NOT
CONNECT
IT
TO
DC
MAINS.
The
lead
is
supplied
terminated
at
one
end
with
a
connector
to
be
inserted
into
the
mains
input
socket
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
apparatus.
DONOT POWER UP THE UNIT UNTIL ALL THE CABLES HAVE BEEN CONNECTED.
Mains Lead Plug Connections (UK and Eire)
The mains lead supplied may or may not have a non-rewireable (moulded) plug. Please
see
the
section
marked
with
an
asterisk
(*)
if
the
supplied
mains
lead
does
not
have
a
non-rewireable plug fitted.
Non-Rewireable Plugs
Mains leads fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporate a fuse, the value of
which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an
ASTAor BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked as shown
right.
If the fuse cover is detachable always refit the cover after replacing the fuse. NEVER
use the plug with the fuse cover omitted.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off, after having first
removed the fuse, and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If this new plug contains
a fuse, its value should be the same as that removed from the non-rewireable plug.
The severed plug must be destroyed immediately to avoid the possible shock hazard
should it be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
*IF YOU NEED TO FIT A MAINS PLUG THEN FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Rewireable Plugs
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
BLUE - Neutral (N) BROWN - Live (L)
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured BLUE or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L
or coloured BROWN or RED.
On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or coloured
GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the
sheath of the lead, not simply over the two wires.
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3 A fuse complying with BS 1362. If you are using a
non-fused plug, an external fuse must not exceed 5 A.
Mains Lead Plug Connections (Continental Europe)
The mains lead is supplied already fitted with a 2-pin moulded plug. This mains lead must
not be used in the UK.
b> IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN

> OPERATIONAL MODES
The MSP995 Dish Positioner has three main operational modes: normal, program and set limits. There is a front panel
LED for each mode which illuminates when the Positioner is in the corresponding mode.
The Positioner goes into normal mode when it comes out of standby. In normal mode you move the dish by keying
in a position number which is then displayed on the front panel. The position number will be one that you have previously
programmed into the Positioner.
While you are in normal mode, if you press the EAST or WEST key on the handset momentarily, the Positioner will
go into program mode but the dish will not move.
If you hold down the EAST or WEST key whilst in normal mode the MSP995 will enter program mode and the dish
will move in the selected direction. The position is indicated by a 3-digit setting. The three digits indicate the distance
moved from the Eastern-most limit of the dish's panning range. In program mode you can program this actual position
of the dish against a position number of your choice. You can also set up and store polarisation information for that
position whilst in program mode.
In practice you may need to limit the panning movement of the dish by setting East and Westlimits. This will, for example,
prevent the dish moving into fixed objects or areas where its reception is affected in some way. You set these limits in
the set limits mode.
> HANDSET OVERVIEW
® key
Normal Mode
P-- key and/or 0-9 keys
A and W keys
EAST or WEST key
H/V key
MODE key then 1 key
MODE key then 2 key
MODE key then 9 key
NORM key
STATUS key
Program Mode
P-- key and/or 0-9 keys
A and ¥ keys
POL key
H/V key
MODE key then 3 key
EAST or WEST key
STORE key
NORM key
Set Limits Mode
EAST or WEST key
STORE key
MODE key
NORM key
brings the Positioner out of standby mode into
normal mode (and vice versa)
used to select the satellite position number
used to step through the position numbers one
at a time; & increments the number and V
decrements it
puts the Positioner into program mode; also used
to stop the dish when it is moving between
positions
flips the polarity type (Horizontal or Vertical)
puts the Positioner into program mode
puts the Positioner into set limits mode
used to put the Positioner into a mode where
programme number rather than position number
is displayed — press again to cancel this
“programme number display" mode
restores polarity type and polarity value (skew)
settings
whilst held down, shows current 3-digit position
used to alter the satellite position number
used to change the position number; also used
to alter polarity value (skew)
allows the polarity value to be set for a position
flips polarity type between Horizontal and Vertical
used to delete satellite positions
moves the dish Eastwards or Westwards within
the preset stop limits
used to store position and polarisation information
returns you to normal mode without storing
changes
moves the dish Eastwards or Westwards
used to store East and West limits
used when resetting both limits, to preserve any
existing positions
used to return to normal mode after altering just
one limit
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NOTE: A label giving the model number and other product information is on the base of each unit.
> FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
@ button brings the Positioner out of standby mode into normal mode
(and vice versa)
‘EAST or V WEST button in normal mode — used to step through the position numbers
one at atime; A EAST increments the number, V WEST
decrements it; in program mode — used to physically move the
dish
MODE button whilst held down in normal mode it causes the 3-digit position
of the current position number to be displayed
MODE and A EAST puts the Positioner into program mode; then press MODE to
enter set limits mode

OPERATION
This section includes information on how to set up and operate your Pace MSP995
Dish Positioner. You might like to use it as a guide to getting your unit "up and
running". More detailed information on the MSP995's features can be found elsewhere
in this manual.
Typically, you should follow these steps:-
1) Set Limits: Establish actual physical limits for the movement of your satellite dish.
2) Set Up Positions: Programme in the positions of any satellites you are interested
in. This can be done at the Dish Positioner or in conjunction with a Pace 800/900 or
MSS1000 series satellite TV receiver (or similar model).
3) Normal Mode Operation: Your MSP995 should then be ready for use and can be
operated automatically using your satellite TV receiver handset.
SETTING THE LIMITS
Introduction
Following installation of your MSP995 Dish Positioner, your first task should be to limit
the panning movement of the satellite dish antenna. This is needed to prevent the
dish from moving into physical obstructions or into areas where its reception is
affected by objects such as overhanging tree branches or adjacent buildings.
You do this by setting up an East limit and a West limit for the Dish Positioner unit.
Using your handset, follow the procedure outlined below:-
* Dish panning limits are established by using the set limits mode of your Dish
Positioner. Press MODE then 2 on your handset. The LIMIT LED will illuminate
and the Positioner front panel will show a 3-digit value (such as 024), indicating
the current position of the dish.
¢ Toset up an East limit, press and hold down the EAST key on your handset. The
satellite dish should move as you do this and the front panel display will count
down. Take your finger off the key to stop the dish from moving. NOTE: If the dish
moves in the opposite direction to that expected when you press the WEST or
EAST key, then the actuator unit motor wires should be reversed.
¢ Move the dish Eastwards until it has reached the position you want to set as the
East limit. (You are advised to visually check the dish as you do this, to pinpoint
any possible physical obstructions.)
* Press STORE. The display will read "L1 set", indicating that Limit 1 has been
established. The 3-digit figure "000" will be shown. This corresponds to the
Eastern limit of the dish panning range.
¢« You can now set up the West limit. Using the WEST handset key, move your
satellite dish to the opposite extreme of the panning range you require. Press
STORE. The display should indicate that Limit 2 has been set ("L2 set"), and will
show a corresponding 3-digit position for this West limit.
Having established your East and West limits, you are now ready to store the
positions of any satellites which fall within these dish panning limits. See the next
section, Satellite Positions, for details of how to do this.
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The diagram above shows a typical East limit (000) and West limit (650) configuration.
Here, four satellite positions have been programmedin within this dish panning range.
You should note, however, that your Pace MSP995 Dish Positioner allows a
maximum of 128 satellite positions to be set up.
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> IMPORTANT
When you first connect up your
MSP995 with a Pace 800/900 or
MSS1000 Series Satellite TV
Receiver via a full SCART lead,
you should initialise the Dish Po-
sitioner. Bring the receiver into,
and-then out of, standby mode.
The MSP995 will then be set up to
work correctly with your receiver.
> ADJUSTING THE LIMITS
The East and West limits you set up
when first using your Dish Positioner
are not fixed — you can alter them.
New satellites are being launched
all the time and you might wish to
extend the panning range of your
satellite dish to include their trans-
missions. The MSP995 allows you
to quickly change the East and West.
limits. However, you should note the
information below prior to doing this,
particularly when you have already
set up satellite positions which
you may wish to preserve.
East Limit
Gointo set limits mode (MODE, 2).
Move the dish East and STORE the
new limit. The display will read "L1
set 000". This will be the new start-
ing point and all existing satellite
positions you may have set up will
be recalculated automatically by the
MSP995. Press NORM to get back
into normal mode.
West Limit
Enter set limits mode (MODE, 2),
go tothe new Westlimit and STORE.
When."L1 set 000" is shown, press
the NORM key. This will ensure that
the position is taken as the new
West (not East) limit.
Both Limits
Set the East limit (L1) as shown
above. Then, move to the new West
limit and STORE. Whilst the dis-
play shows "L2 set" press the
MODE key. This will ensure that all
existing satellite positions are pre-
served. The MSP995 will recalculate
their 3-digit positions accordingly.
Out Positions
Rearranging the East/West limits
for the MSP995 may "knock out"
some existing satellite positions.
They may be outside the new limits,
for instance. When you try to move
to these positions the display will
read "out". To regain these positions,
simply readjust the East or West
limit as required.

SATELLITE POSITIONS
The MSP995 Dish Positioner allows you to assign a satellite position number for
each satellite you want to pick up. Then, upon entering this position number, the dish
will be moved to the preset position.
Using the MSP995 in conjunction with a Pace 800/900 or MSS1000 series Satellite
Receiver provides you with extra functionality. You can then operate the system from
your satellite receiver handset. The satellite dish will move into the correct position
when you select a TV programme on your receiver.
The diagram below shows a simplified scenario, involving just two satellites for
reasons of clarity. The two satellites have been allocated different position numbers
as shown — one position per polarity type (H or V). Note the 3-digit position. This
is used by the Dish Positioner to indicate the distance moved from the East limit of
the panning range. It does not show the actual geographical position of the satellite,
but is an indication of how far from your East limit you are.
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Setting up Position Numbers
The MSP995 Dish Positioner allows you to assign up to a maximum of 128 position
numbers. You can set up satellite position numbers using just your MSP995 Dish
Positioner but we advise that you use the Dish Positioner in conjunction with a Pace
satellite TV receiver. This lets you operate the system directly from your satellite
receiver handset.
With your receiver connected via a SCART lead to the Dish Positioner RECEIVER
INTERFACE socket, follow these steps to set up satellite positions:-
* Firstly, ensure that your Dish Positioner is in normal mode. (Press NORM on
your Positioner handset, if necessary.)
* Atyour satellite TV receiver, enter the Tuning Menu and type in the frequency
of the programme you are interested in. (You may want to consult a satellite TV
programme listing sheet.)
¢ Enteranumber atthe SATELLITE option. (You will need to use the < and keys
on your receiver handset.) Each satellite you want to receive from must be
assigned a number. This will exactly correspond to the position number you set
up at the Dish Positioner.
¢ Press STORE on your receiver handset. Then enter a programme number as
prompted and press STORE once again.

e At your Dish Positioner, the display will show the number you entered at the
receiver Tuning Menu, followed by the message "not set". The position number
will then be redisplayed. Using the Dish Positioner handset, press the EAST or
WEST keys as required, to move the satellite dish until you receive a good signal.
Note that the 3-digit position will be shown on the front panel display.
¢ You may want to change the signal polarity, by means of the H/V key. This can
improve the picture quality a great deal. (You can set up your position numbers
to pull in H (Horizontal) or V (Vertical) programmes. See the adjacent box on
Polarity Types.)
« Press STORE to store the dish position and polarity type (H or V).
¢ The position number will flash on the display. Use the A or W keys or the P-- key
to change this number, if required. (It should correspond to the number you
entered at the SATELLITE option in the receiver Tuning Menu.)
¢« Press STORE again. The 3-digit position will be shown on the display. You can
then press NORM to return the Positioner to normal mode.
From now on, whenever you tune into this programme on your satellite TV receiver,
the MSP995 will move the dish round to the position you have established.
Your position numbers can be set up so that they cover either all Horizontal (H) or all
Vertical (V) transmissions from any one particular satellite. For example, position 1
could be assigned to cover all Horizontally-polarised programmes from Astra.
Position 2 could be set up to cover all Vertically-polarised programmes from Astra.
Then, at the receiver Tuning Menu, for each Astra programme you alter the
SATELLITE option to 1 or 2, depending on whether the programme is H (Horizontal)
or V (Vertical). Remember to press the STORE key to store any changes you make.
Using the Receiver Scanning Mode
As an alternative to entering the frequency of a desired programme straight into the
receiver Tuning menu, you may want to use the Frequency scan mode provided on
your Pace satellite receiver. This allows you to step through the frequency range and
pick out the channels you are interested in.
Follow the instructions given in the receiver's user manual.
Changing Polarity Values
An important feature of the MSP995 is the capability to assign polarisation information
to each satellite position you set up. You can apply a polarity type — Horizontal (H)
or Vertical (V) — and a polarity value for each satellite you are receiving from. Once
programmed in, the MSP995 will apply these values when you choose a programme
at your satellite TV receiver.
You will have seen above how you can set up two position numbers for a single
satellite. One for Vertically-polarised programmes and one for Horizontally-polarised
programmes.
With the MSP995 you can also allocate a polarity value (or skew value) to satellite
position numbers. Adjusting the polarity value allows you to precisely line up the
polarisation of your dish aerial with the polarisation of the signals coming from the
satellite. This is necessary because signals from different satellites arrive at the
receiving site at different angles. Also, your polariser may not be aligned exactly —
adjusting the polarity value can improve matters. So, you can fine tune your system
for optimum reception on a satellite-to-satellite basis by changing the polarity values.
To adjust the polarity settings for a given satellite:-
* At your receiver, select a programme which comes from that particular satellite.
The dish will track to the position you have set up previously and the front panel
display will show the position number.
* Putthe Positioner into program mode (MODE then 1) and press the POL key on
the Positioner handset.
* The front panel display will show a polarity type (hor or ver) and then the polarity
value (skew) for this position. (See box right).
* If necessary, flip the polarity using the H/V key. Use A or ¥ to alter the number
until you get the clearest picture (with the least sparklies) you can.
* You may want to slightly alter the dish position. Use the EAST or WEST key, as
required. (You can still use the A or W keys to alter the skew value.).
* STORE this polarity setting against the flashing position number. Then press
STORE again and the display will show the 3-digit position of the satellite.
* Pressing the NORM key will take you back into normal mode.
> POLARITY TYPES
We advise that you set up two
position numbers for each single
satellite. Your MSP995 allows you
to configure positions specifically
to receive either H (Horizontal) or V
(Vertical) programmes.
Use the H/V key toassign a polarity
type (H or V) when setting up your
positions.
Your position numbers might look
something like this:-
Pos. No. Satellite
Astra (H)
Astra (V)
Eutelsat (H)
Eutelsat (V)
Intelsat (H)
Intelsat (V)
> POLARITY VALUES
The MSP995 comes supplied with
factory-set skew values (polarity
values) for reception of Horizon-
tally- (H) and Vertically-polarised
(V) transmissions. But you might
want to change these values to
“fine tune" your satellite positions
for best reception.
The polarity type (h or v) is dis-
played, along with a 2-digit number
.(the polarity value) between 00 and
63. (For example, "N23" or "v14").
Change the number as required —
the scale stops when you reach 00
or 63.
Note that this skew value now be-
comes the new default value for
that particular polarity type — all
new positions you set up will have
this value assigned to them initially.

NORMAL MODE OPERATION
Once you have set the East and West limits for the MSP995 and programmed in
position numbers for the satellites you are interested in, the Dish Positioner unit can
be operated in a simple, uncomplicated manner.
The Dish Positioner must be in normal mode. If necessary, bring it out of standby
mode. The NORM LED on the front panel will light up and the previous position
number of the dish will be shown. The dish may move to this position if it is not there
already.
‘Operating via a Satellite Receiver
If your Dish Positioner and a Pace Satellite Receiver are connected by a SCART lead
and you have assigned satellite numbers at the receiver's Tuning Menu as outlined
in the previous section, then the whole set-up can be operated via your receiver
handset. This is the preferred method of using the Dish Positioner.
Simply select the required programme as you would normally. The MSP995 will
automatically move your dish antenna to pointin the correct direction. The front panel
of the Dish Positioner will "count down" to zero. It will then show the corresponding
satellite position number.
Operating via Dish Positioner Handset
If you are using the MSP995 in conjunction with a non-Pace satellite receiver, you
must operate the Dish Positioner directly. Using the Dish Positioner handset, input
the required position number (see box right). The dish will be moved to the
appropriate position via the actuator unit. The 3-digit position on the front display will
"count down" and then the selected position number will be redisplayed.
To move the dish temporarily from a stationary position, use the EAST and WEST
keys on your handset as appropriate. The unit will go into program mode. Pressing
NORM will move the dish back to the previously-selected position. Note that if you
try to go past the East limit (000) or West limit the display will read "end".
Stopping the Dish
You may wish to stop the dish whilst it is moving between positions (the front panel
display will be quickly counting down). Just press the EAST or WEST key on your
Dish Positioner handset. The dish will immediately stop moving and you will be in
program mode. Use the NORM key to get out of this mode — the dish will then
resume its movement .
Changing 3-Digit Positions
The position numbers you have set up can be modified, if needed. Simply enter the
position number at your Positioner handset. The dish will move to the predefined
position. Move the dish East or West, as required, and then STORE this new 3-digit
position using the same position number as before. The old position information will
be overwritten. Press NORM to get back into normal mode.
Status Information
Whilst you are in normal mode, press the STATUS key. The 3-digit position of the
current satellite position will be shown. This can be used as a quick way to find out
where you are in the dish's panning range.
> STANDBY MODE
When the Positioner is powered on it is initially in standby mode which is shown
by a dash in the centre’ of the front panel 3-character display.
To bring it out of standby mode, press the © key. The Positioner will then be in
normal mode. The dish may move to the position it was in prior to being put into
standby mode. Alternatively, you can press the P-- and/or numeric keys. This
selects a position number. Providing this position number has been programmed
in, the Positioner will move the dish to this position.
The Positioner will also be brought out of standby mode when an attached Pace
Satellite Receiver is brought out of standby mode, providing this receiver is
connected to the Positioner by a full SCART lead.
To put the MSP995 back into standby mode, press the ® key on the Positioner
handset. Alternatively, if you are using a Pace Satellite Receiver connected by a
full SCART lead, putting this receiver into standby will put the Dish Positioner back
into standby mode.
> SELECTING A POSITION
When you program positions in
program mode or select them in
normal mode, you need to key ina
position number between 1 and 128.
There are two ways to do this:-
¢ You can go through the positions
one ata time by pressing the A or
V key. The & key increments the
position number by one; the V
key decrements it by one.
The other way to select position
numbers is to use the P-- key and
the numeric keys 0 to 9 as follows:
Pos. No.
1to9
10 to 99
100 to 128
Operation
Press the relevant nu-
meric key.
Press the P-- keyonce
then press the two
relevant numeric keys.
Press the P-- key
twice then press the
two relevant numeric
keys to complete the
number.

RECOVERY
Power Failure
Every time the dish comes to rest, the Positioner stores information about the dish's
position in its internal memory. Therefore if there is a power failure or the Positioner
is switched off when the dish is stationary, all of the stored positions will still be
programmed in when power is restored.
if, however, there is a power failure while the dish is actually moving, these stored
positions will be lost unless you carry out the recovery procedure outlined below. For
this procedure to work, position 1 must have been programmed and you must be able
to remember which satellite was assigned to position 1.
When power is restored after the power failure, all three front panel LEDs will
illuminate and the words "set" then "up" then "1" (set up position 1) will flash on the
front panel display. The Positioner is now in a "recovery" mode.
Using your receiver handset, reselect a programme number which corresponds to
position 1. Use the EAST or WEST handset key to move the dish until you see this
programme on your TV screen. Press the STORE key on the Positioner handset or
the ch button on the front panel.
The Positioner will now function as it did before the power failure and all of the
previously programmed positions will have been restored.
Clearing the Positioner's Memory
To reset your Positioner to the state that it was in when it left the factory (i.e. no East
or West limit set and no position numbers programmed in and with preset skew
values), press the Norm key to put the MSP995 into normal mode. Then press the
P-- key , the STORE key and the STATUS key in quick succession. All the display
LEDs will illuminate for several seconds and the Positioner will reset itself.
NOTE: ALL THE POSITIONS, LIMITS ETC. YOU HAVE SET WILL BE LOST.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Displaying Programme Numbers
If you are using your Dish Positioner in conjunction with a Pace 9000/9200 series or
MRD¢920 receiver, you can set it up so that it displays satellite programme number
rather than position number on it's front panel whilst in normal mode.
Press MODE then 9 to put your Positioner into this special mode of operation. The
front panel display will show the currently selected programme number.
If you now select a different programme number using your receiver handset, the Dish
Positioner display will change to this number. This is true even if the dish has moved
to receive this programme.
To get back to displaying position numbers, press the MODE key then 9 again.
Out Positions
If you select a position number which falls outside the current East and West stop
limits, the word "out" will be shown on the front panel display. These positions have
not been deleted, however. They can be used again if you change the East and/or
West limits so that they come within the new range. Their 3-digit positions will be
recalculated and you will once again be able to select them.
Not Set Positions
If you select a position number which has not yet been assigned, the word "not"
followed by the word "set" is shown on the front panel display. The dish will not move.
Deleting Positions
Any position numbers you have set up and stored can be deleted. Do the following:-
* In normal mode, select the position number you wish to delete.
* Put the positioner into program mode (MODE then 1) and then press MODE
followed by 3 to access the MSP995's delete facility.
* The front panel display will alternate between showing the word "del" and the
selected position number.
¢ Use the A or W key to change this position number, if required. Then press the
STORE key to cause the deletion. The Positioner will then return to normal
mode and will show the position number, followed by the message "not set".
* To leave the delete mode without deleting a position number, do not press
STORE — instead use NORM to exit without storing any changes.
> ERROR MESSAGES
NOT SET: This position number
has not been assigned.
OUT: Position falls outside the
current East and West stop lim-
its.
END: You have tried to go past
the East limit or West limit.
DEL: This position has been
selected for deletion.
ERR: Dish is stuck or it has
reached its limit of travel.
The following error messages
indicate problems with the
MSP995's memory. Contact your
dealer if these messages occur:-
000 (On powering up, prior to
MSP995 going into standby
mode.)
LE1 (At any time.)
ER1 (At any time.)

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Incorrect installation could damage the actuator.
Connecting the Actuator
The 5-way rear panel socket is used to drive the actuator unit of the dish assembly.
For a reed type actuator, connect it up as shown in Figure 1.
For an optical (photo interrupter) type actuator, connect it up as shown in Figure 2.
Consult the instructions supplied with the actuator unit to determine where each of the
coloured wires should be connected in the socket. The motor wires are generally
thicker than the optical sensor wires. It is important that the optical sensor wires are
screened and that the screen braid is connected to the ground terminal.
Connect the coaxial cable from the dish LNB to the LNB input connector on the
satellite receiver.
Connecting an Electromagnetic or Mechanical Polariser
If your LNB has an electromagnetic or mechanical polariser, connect it to the
appropriate points on the rear panel Polariser connector, as shown in Figure 3.
SCART Connection to a Pace Satellite Receiver
If you connect the Positioner to a Pace 800/900 or MSS1000 series satellite receiver
viaa full SCART lead, you can program satellite programme numbers against dish
positions. The Positioner will then automatically move the dish to the correct position
when you select a satellite programme using the receiver's handset.
Connect the receiver to the Positioner by means of a full, 21-way SCART lead. This
shouldbe used to connect up the receiver's DECODER SCART connector socket and
the Positioner's RECEIVER INTERFACE SCART connector socket.
If an external decoder was connected to the receiver's DECODER SCART connector,
you can now connect it to the Positioner's EXT. DECODER SCART connector.
Note that you can set up satellite positions at your receiver even if it is disconected
from the Dish Positioner. As soon as you connect them together with a full SCART
lead, the dish will move into position upon selecting a programme at the receiver. The
receiver sends information about the position number down the SCART lead to the
Positioner. Consult the appropriate receiver User Manual.
> USING OTHER MODELS
9000/9200 Series and MRD920
For these types of receivers, the process of storing TV programmes against
satellite positions is slightly different. Here, the satellite TV programmes are
stored against a satellite position at the Dish Positioner whilst it is in program
mode. information about the programme number is sent down the SCART lead
to the Positioner.
First of all, connect the receiver and Positioner together using a full SCART lead.
Put the Dish Positioner into program mode.
Tune into the programme you need at the satellite receiver (via the Tuning Menu)
and search for the satellite using the EAST and WEST keys of the Dish Positioner
handset.
At your receiver Tuning Menu, press STORE and then STORE the information
against a programme number.
At your Positioner, STORE the satellite position and allocate a position number
to it. When you press STORE for the second time, this position number will be
matched up with the number for the programme you have been watching.
For these models, use the MSP995 handset or front panel buttons to bring the
Dish Positioner into and out of standby mode — your receiver handset will not
be able to do this. Further, when using these types of receivers, the "not set" error
message will not be displayed.
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OUTLINE SPECIFICATION
Output to actuator motor:
Maximum continuous load:
Intermittent load:
Overload protection:
Relay switching:
Position feedback type:
Pulse count range:
Pulse repetition rate:
Compatible actuators:
Reed switch operating current:
Photo interrupter supply:
IR remote control system:
Receiver control interface:
External decoder adapter:
Power transformer:
Dimensions:
Power requirement:
Operating temperature range:
Operating relative humidity:
Storage temperature range:
Storage relative humidity:
Safety standards:
POLARISER
Mechanical:
Supply voltage:
Control output:
Resolution:
Electromagnetic:
Control current:
Resolution:
Short circuit protected
36 V DC (nominal) floating isolated output
(unfiltered, unregulated, rectified AC)
1 ARMS
3A
3.15 A delay fuse
15 A heavy-duty relay
pulse counting
000 to 999
1 pulse every 2 secs (minimum)
100 pulses per sec (maximum)
magnetic reed pulse generator type
photo interrupter pulse generator type
5 mA (max.) (5 V source)
+5 V DC / 50 mA max. (nominal)
pulse type serial data
serial data input via pin 12 of interface SCART socket
(Pace receivers only)
SCART socket to allow connection of an external decoder to the receiver
(Pace receivers only)
high-efficiency, low-profile toroidal type
H = 66 mm, W = 360 mm, D=210 mm
220/240 V AC 50 Hz
standby mode 6 W typical
full load (moving antenna) 70 W max.
5 - 40°C
20 - 80% non-condensing at 25°C
-20- +50 °C
10 - 90% non-condensing at 25°C
class || insulation
complies with HD195.S6, BS 415, DEMKO, SEMKO, NEMKO, BZT
+5 V max., 150 mA
5 V p-p max., 10 mA
64 steps
0 - +80 mA min., +5 V max.
64 steps

PIN DESIGNATIONS FOR SCART CONNECTORS
PIN
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RECEIVER INTERFACE PIN EXT. DECODER
R Audio Out 1 R Audio Out
R Audio In 2 R Audio In
L Audio Out 3 L Audio Out
Audio Ground 4 Audio Ground
Blue Ground 5 Blue Ground
L Audio In 6 L Audio In
Blue Out 7 Blue In
Ext. Decoder Status Out 8 Ext. Decoder Status in
Green Ground 9 Green Ground
N/C 10 N/C
Green Out 11 Green In
Serial Data I/O Port 12 N/C
Red Ground 13 Red Ground
N/C 14 N/C
Red Out 15 Red In
RGB Status Out 16 RGB Status In
Video Ground 17 Video Ground
N/C 18 Ground
Video (Ext. Dec.) Out 19 Baseband Video Out
Baseband Video (Ext. Dec.) In 20 Video In
Ground (Casing) 21 Ground (Casing)
> SATELLITE GLOSSARY
LNB: Low Noise Block. Situated in the end of the dish feeder arm. Amplifies and
changes the frequency of the incoming satellite signals so that your satellite
receiver can handle them. ;
SCART CONNECTOR: 21 pin connector used for TV, Video and Satellite
equipment. Also known as Peritel connector, Euroconnector.
DISH ANTENNA: Signals transmitted from a satellite are weak by the time they
reach the Earth. Incoming signals are focussed to a point by the curve of the dish
aerial and picked up by the feeder arm assembly. They then travel down a coaxial
cable to your receiver unit.
SIGNAL POLARISATION: Satellite signals are usually polarised to enable more
channels to be crammed into the available frequency bands. Types of polarisation
used include Horizontal (H), Vertical (V), Left Handed Circular (L) or Right
Handed Circular (R).
SKEW: Polarity adjustments done on a saitellite-to-satellite basis. These are
needed because signals coming from different satellites will arrive at the receiving
site at differing angles.
ACTUATOR: Drive motor system used to move a satellite dish antenna between
positions.