RF Mogul Mount User manual

MOUNT
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
13 Nov '12

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WARNING
Make all electrical and coax connections from the controller to the
mount and LNB's BEFORE applying power to, or connecting the
satellite receiver to the controller.
Note: When the controller is turned OFF it will still pass voltage from the receiver to the
LNB if the receiver is plugged in to 110 AC. Shorting of the coax at any time during
installation may cause damage to either the Controller or the DiSEqC Switch. Failure to
follow this procedure can result in voiding of warranty replacement, not to mention time
spent trying to troubleshoot a system that does not perform.
90% of all problems are a result of CONNECTIVITY or CONFIGURATION.
Tools and Hardware Requirements
This is a list of tools and hardware that you might use in the installation of the system.
TOOLS
#2 Philip screwdriver
3/32 Flat blade screwdriver for use on the 12 Pin green control cable connector
1/2" drill bit
Appropriate size drill bit for pre-drilling of mounting holes in fiberglass roofs
Cordless battery for raising the dish from its shipped position
Cable cutters for shortening the control cable
Wire strippers for preparing the control cable
HARDWARE and SUPPLIES
Dicor or a lap sealant approved for the type of roof you are installing the mount on
Dielectric grease or jell for moisture protection of all outdoor coax connections
16-20 ea. #12 Stainless Steel screws for securing the mount to the roof
6-8 ea. #8 Stainless Steel screws for securing the Clam Shell over cable entry hole
4" wire ties for securing and tidying up the cables inside the RV
Cordless vacuum for interior cleanup
TOOLS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED
Common Sense

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS ................................................ 5
Mount Rotation Definitions ...................... 6
Function of Antenna Movement................ 7
MOUNT COMPONENTS
Front........................................................... 8
Rear............................................................ 9
INSTALLATION MOUNTING PADS ......... 10
INSTALLATION OF vGPS ............................11
vGPS for DirecTV.............................................12
vGPS for SHAW Direct ...................................13
FEATURES AND OPERATION.................... 14
MOUNT ROTATIONAL CLEARANCES.... 15
BILL OF MATERIALS................................... 16
MOUNTING HINTS....................................... 17
WIRING DIAGRAMS......................................18
ROOF CONNECTOR HOUSINGS ............... 21
FIELD SERVICE RELATED PARTS.......... 22
SUPPORT ......................................................... 23
Parts return procedure
Support contact information

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DEFINITIONS
The mount consists of several components that make it up.
DISH, REFLECTOR, PARABOLA
Receives signal from the satellite and reflects it into the LNB.
LNBF Receives the focused signal from the dish and blocks the noise from the signal and sends it to the satellite
receiver by way of the coax, hence, it is called a Low Noise Blocker (Feed).
vGPS Virtual Ground Positioning System is used to calculate Elevation and Skew when required by the system.
LNB ARM
Holds the LNB in the proper focal point of the Dish.
DISH SUPPORT ARMS
Attaches the dish and skew assembly to the Base Unit.
SUPPORT ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS
Securing bolts that secure the Dish Support Arms to the Base Unit.
BASE UNIT
Performs the rotating functions in both Azimuth and Elevation. It is attached to the roof of the RV by screws
or bolts.
Dish, Reflector, Parabola
LNBF
LNB Arm
Dish/Skew Support Arms
Base Unit
Dish Support Arms
Attachment Bolts
LNB size will vary in
configuration depending
upon service requirements.
vGPS will be mounted here

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MOUNT ROTATIONS
The mount will use the rotation of three (3) axis to achieve acquisition. Terminology is helpful when
conversing with your installing dealer or a factory support technicians. Earlier in this manual you were
given instruction concerning the components of the mount. We will now discuss the rotation of the mount
and what is accomplished with each movement.
Rotation of the base in a clock
wise/counter clockwise is call
AZIMUTH
Tilting of the antenna from side
to side is called SKEW
The antenna in the travel
position is called STOWED
To FRONT of vehicle
Antenna in the upright position
and not moving is called
DEPLOYED
Movement of the antenna from the STOWED position
to the DEPLOYED position is called ELEVATION

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FUNCTION OF ANTENNA MOVEMENT
AZIMUTH
Once the antenna is deployed, the Controller (Indoor Unit) will instruct the mount to rotate clockwise
and then counter clockwise to sweep the sky for satellites. If the system does not see a satellite that it can
identify once it rotates to its clockwise or counter clockwise, as it stops against an azimuth limit it will go up
2 degrees and reverse directions. If it does not see a satellite that it can identify on this pass when it hits the
opposing limit it will go down 4 degrees in elevation. If nothing seen, it will go up 6 degrees, ever widening
its search pattern until it has swept a "box" in the sky. If nothing is found in this search pattern the system
will display an error as to what it thinks is wrong.
SKEWOnce the controller has identified two satellites or has input from a vGPS, it will calculate the arc in
which the satellites reside and tilt the antenna (and LNB's) to align each LNB at the end of the LNB Arm
with their appropriate satellites. If you travel from Southern Florida to Southern California the skew angle
will change dramatically. It will tilt or skew the antenna an opposite or more extreme direction. It will
change somewhere in the middle of the country depending upon the satellites that you are looking for.
DEPLOYED
If the mount has quit moving it has probability acquired, identified and maintained a high signal lock
and you are probably watching TV.
STOWED
When the mount is given a command to stow, it will elevate fully to clear any object on your roof,
bring skew into a neutral position and then rotate in azimuth until it hits an azimuth limit. At that time it will
move down in elevation until it comes to rest in a travel position. This is an important step. This will
prevent the automatic stow feature that an overpass provides. (just checking to see if you were reading the
manual).
ELEVATION
The controller remembers its last elevation that it saw when it last identified a satellite. It will rise to
that specific elevation to shorten your search time. If the system has a vGPS then that device will provide
the controller with the proper required information for proper satellite acquisition.

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MOUNT COMPONENT (Front View)
Control cable and Coax
cables enter the mount
here.
Azimuth Limit Bar
Azimuth Limit Sensor
Elevation Motor/Gearbox
Assembly
Azimuth Motor/Gearbox
Assembly

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MOUNT COMPONENT (Rear)
SKEW ASSEMBLY
This assembly tilts the dish from side to side (skew) to align for polarity and satellite positioning or
both.
DISH ARM COVER
Covers and protects the Skew Motor mechanism from the elements. Provides protection from tree
limbs etc. that it may encounter in the stowed position when the RV is moving.
Skew Assembly
Dish Arm Cover
Skew Motor/Gearbox
Assembly
Skew Chain
Dish Backing or Skew
Mounting Plate
Azimuth Base Cover

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INSTALLATION MOUNTING FEET (PADS)
The Mount will be shipped
with the Mounting Pads
rotated into the "shipping"
position. They will be
rotated and secured prior to
installation. For roofs that
have a stable platform they
may be installed in this
position.
The Mount will be shipped
with the Mounting Pads
rotated into the "shipping"
position. They will be
rotated and secured prior to
installation. For roofs that
have an unstable platform
they may be installed in the
"open" position.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING PADS
Width = 36"
Length 34"
Stowed
mount
dimensions

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INSTALLATION OF vGPS
The vGPS is a device that is affixed next to the DirecTV SWM or SHAW Direct LNB. It is used in the
acquisition sequence of controller. It is critical that the vGPS be installed and wired according to the
following information. Failure to do so will make the system inoperable. vGPS mounts, when facing the
dish, on the left side of the LNB as pictured.
vGPS
vGPS Bracket

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SWM
vGPS BLOCK DIAGRAM

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SHAW Direct

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FEATURES AND OPERATION
The mount is designed to respond from electronic signals from the controller (In Door Unit) to raise it
from its stowed position and align itself automatically on the selected satellite(s).
To operated the system follow these steps:
1. Initially you will want to make sure the Dip Switches are set properly based on your configuration
requirements.
2. Turn ON Power to the controller
3. If you want to raise the dish or search for satellite(s), press SEARCH
4. If you want to stow the dish, press STOW
5. The RFM-1000/1100 Controller will shut OFF power after completing SEARCH or STOW
procedure.
If you want to watch satellite TV, after following the above procedures:
1. Turn ON your TV
2. Turn ON your satellite receiver
3. Watch satellite TV
This mount is "Field Serviceable". Most all components that make up this mount may be replaced or
repaired in the field by the consumer or a RF Mogul dealer. There is practically no part of this mount
that cannot be repaired or replaced in the field.

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ROTATIONAL CLEARANCES
LOOK ANGLE LIMITS
Look angle for Northern limits are
EAST Lat 49°
Long 65°
This is approximately a 18° look angle for the reflector.
WESTLat 61°
Long 136°
This is approximately a 15° look angle for the reflector
Look angles for Southern limits are
WESTLat 24°
Long 107°
This is approximately a 65° look angle for the reflector
This does not say that you will be able to see the signal at these angles, only that the dish is capable of
moving to these extremes at these coordinates. Consult your programmer for viewing capabilities.
If you don't understand these
measurements, please contact our
Technical Support Department.
MOUNT FOOTPRINT
(Stowed)
Dish Size Width Length
75 cm 36" 37.0"
Height 10.5"

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BILL OF MATERIALS
Your system, when ordered as a system, comes with the following items:
1 ea. Mount consisting of the base, reflector, LNB Arm and LNB (the Mount)
1 ea. LNB Landing Plate
15 ft. 20 gauge, 12 conductor control cable (terminated with water tight connector on the mount end)
1 ea. 12 pin connector for securing the control cable to the controller
1 ea. Controller (Indoor Unit)
1 ea. 12v 7 amp Power Supply for the controller
1 ea. User Guide
1 ea. Product Registration Card
1 ea. Wiring and Configuration charts
If the system is DirecTV SWM or SHAW Direct you will receive..
1 ea vGPS
1 ea vGPS Mounting Bracket
Things that the installing dealer will supply:
Lap Sealant designed for the specific roof of the install
Stainless Steel screws for securing the mount, LNB Landing plate and Connector Housing to the roof
RG6U coax
Coax connectors
Loom for encasing cable on the roof (optional)
Cable clamps or straps used to secure the cables to the roof (optional)
What is required but not supplied
Common sense

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MOUNTING HINTS
The steps outlined here will help you determine what is important to you when installing your RF
Mogul satellite television system. They are not expected to give you every detail of the installation
procedure but will provide an overview.
Position the mount in this manner for Direction of travel
It is recommended that you place the mount in the centerline of the RV. It is not required but
recommended. The mount is designed to handle slightly curved roofs because of the nature of the
Mounting Feet and acquisition routines.
Seal the Screw Holes of the mounting feet to prevent moisture from penetrating the holes made by
the attachment screws. Use all of the screw holes in the mounting feet that are necessary to complete
a proper installation. It is not necessary to seal the mounting feet, just where the screws attach them
to the roof.
Use proper sealant whenever penetrating the roof during installation. A trick would be to screw
through the sealant rather than just surrounding the penetration.
Leave at least a 6" Service Loop when determining length of cable to use. It may be necessary to cut
the cable to replace connectors in the future and you will want some slack when doing so.
Always use a Dielectric gel or grease on all out door electrical connections to prevent moisture
intrusion and moisture damage.
Find a location for the mount that will accommodate the shortest cable runs as possible.
Allow for proper clearance to prevent the mount from hitting things like the air conditioner, radio
antenna, off air television antenna, solar panels etc.
Base towards the FRONT of the vehicle.
Antenna points to the REAR of the vehicle.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
For Dish Network, BELL TV
Satellite Receiver #3
Satellite Receiver #2
Satellite Receiver #1
To TVs
DC Power Supply
Blue indicates Control cable from roof Mount
RF Mogul controller
*MOUNT COAX CONFIGURATION
Dish Network/Bell TV 3 coax cables (any Green banded cable at base of mount can go directly to "Antenna" on the RFM-
1000/1100 controller.)
1
2
3
Note: Any coax may go directly
to the controller but DO NOT
USE THE "IN" connection on
the Dish Network LNB. It is
"IN" only and not "OUT".

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WIRING DIAGRAM
For SHAW Direct Configuration
Satellite Receiver #4
##1#1
Satellite Receiver #3
Satellite Receiver #2
Satellite Receiver #1
To TVs
DC Power Supply
Blue indicates Control cable from roof Mount
RF Mogul controller
*MOUNT COAX CONFIGURATION
SHAW Direct - 4 coax cables (the Red banded cable at base of the mount goes directly to the RFM-1000/1100 controller.)
1
2
3
4
*RED banded Coax goes directly to
the RFM-1000/11000 controller.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
For DirecTV SWM Configuration
Satellite Receiver #4
##1#1
Satellite Receiver #3
Satellite Receiver #2
Satellite Receiver #1
To TVs
DC Power Supply
Blue indicates Control cable from roof Mount
RF Mogul controller
SWM Splitter
DirecTV SWM requires just a single
coax cable for its SWM service.
Multiple coax cables are not required.
See "vGPS Block Diagram" in this
manual for more details.
This coax cable goes directly to the RFM-1000/11000 controller.
SWM 21 VDC Power Inserter
Note: The SWM LNB can
service up to 8 channels in
any combination of usage.