RF Mogul EAGLE II User manual

SATELLITE TV
OPERATION / TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Eagle II Controller
10 May 2018

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Index
Warnings ....................... 4
Mount Definitions ........................ 5
Controller Views ....................... 6
Configuration and Software Versions ....................... 8
Menus and Operations ....................... 9
Connector Wiring Diagram ....................... 11
Raising the ODU Using a 12 VDC Source ....................... 11
SWM DirecTV Block Diagram ....................... 12
Dish Network / Dish Network Hopper 3 ……………… 13
SHAW Block Diagram ……………… 14
Foot Print and Clearances ....................... 15
Returning Parts to the Factory ....................... 16

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WARNING
Double check 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: The control cable has 12 wires that control motors, provides GPS information and
sensor feedback. If a control cable connector is miss wired it can cause damage to GPS or
sensors. This can result in component failure and cause many hours of unnecessary
troubleshooting time which costs everyone time and money. A double check of all wiring
before powering up will result in a smoother installation.
REMEMBER
90% of all problems are a result of incorrect CONNECTIVITY or CONFIGURATION.
Mount Installation Warning
Your Eagle mount utilizes a GPS system for acquisition. Calculations for skew and elevation are
based on a level surface (+or- 3 Degrees, Right, Left, Forward and Back). Failure to level the mount
to these specifications during installation can equate to poor performance. To determine if your
mount is in compliance to these criteria, you can use the following formula. Tools required...
1. A level
2. A tape measure
Formula = + or - 3 degrees is approximately 5/8" for every 12" from center of mount.
How to measure.... using a level, lay it onto the base of the mount. Bring the bubble of the level to center and at
12" from the center of the mount measure the distance from the bottom of the level to the roof top. If the distance
12" out from center of the mount is less than 5/8”or less than 1 1/4" at 24" out, then you are within tolerance.
How to adjust the mount.... if leveling of the mount is required, use flat washers to "shim" the low side of the
mount to bring it into tolerance. It does not have to be exact, just shim to bring the mount into specs. It may be
necessary to lengthen the screws to accommodate a larger adjustment.
Represents
mount base
Shim if required

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Mount definitions
A system consists of several components
Mounting Feet
Mount or Azimuth Base
LNB Arm Assembly
Note: Your LNB
may vary from the
one pictured
depending upon your
system configuration.
Reflector/Parabola
MOUNT (ODU)
Items included with the system and
are not shown.
1 ea LNB Landing Plate
25' Control Cable
1 ea Clam Shell
1 ea Connector, green, 12 pins
1 ea Power Supply, 12 VDC 7 amp
1 ea User Guide
1 ea EAGLE Controller
Connector Weather Cover
Stow Brackets

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Controller Views
FRONT VIEW Definitions and Usage
SEARCH
Directs the system to "FIND" Satellites.
Also navigates through the menus.
STOW
Directs the system to "STOW" the mount and prepare it for travel
Also navigates through the menus.
LCD Display
Displays the actions of the system.
USB Programming Port
Used for upgrading firmware.
POWER
Will turn controller ON and OFF.
2nd push enters the Menu options. “Search” and “Stow” navigates through the menus. During that
time, the Power button serves as the “select” button.
LED
LNB indicates the receiver coax is attached to the controller.
PS indicates power is being supplied to the controller by the provided Power Supply.
CONTROLLER (IDU)

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REAR VIEWDefinitions and Usage
CONNECTIONS
12 VDC: (Power)
12 VDC 7 amp (power supply provided).
CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION:
Termination of the 12 wires of the control cable to the controller takes place here.
TO REC: (To Satellite Receiver)
This is a coax pass-through connection to your satellite receiver (Satellite IN). There is an exception for
DirecTV SWM. (See Wiring Diagram in this manual for splitter insertion).
TO LNB: (To LNB on the roof mount)
This is a coax connection to the roof mount antenna LNB through the base of the mount
to any one of 4 coax cables that run through the mount and is (are) secured to the LNB
If you have DirecTV SWM the coax must run directly to the controller uninterrupted to the
connection marked "TO LNB" on the Eagle Controller. (It may be necessary to buzz out the coax
cables going through the mount be to determine which one is to be connected to the SWM LNB since
only one cable is required but multiples are supplied).
Label on the bottom of the controller
CONTROLLER (IDU)
To REC To LNB

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Configurations and Software Version
Each of the Program Providers will require different software
EAGLE -1 SHAW Direct =107.3, 107.3, 111.1 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only)
EAGLE -2 DirecTV SWM =99, 101, 103 Satellites
EAGLE -3 Dish Network =110, 119, 129 Satellites
EAGLE -4 Bell TV = 81, 92 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only)
TO CONFIGURE
Configuration of your system is done through software. There is a specific
version of software for each Program Provider.
•Go to www.rfmogul.com to download (to your USB Flash Drive) the appropriate
software for your program provider.
•Place the USB flash drive into the USB Program Port on the front of the controller
and turn the power ON.
•The controller will display downloading status and transfer the Program Provider
file into memory. This process will take approximately 8-10 seconds.
SOFTWARE VERSION UPGRADES
Why should you think about downloading new software or changing configurations?
1. To take advantage of new innovative features offered by the latest revision of
software.
2. If you have called your installer and he/she has recommended it.
3. If you read the History of the new software and you determine that you could
benefit from its features.

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Menu Options
Menus and Operation
Your controller is menu driven. By selecting a particular menu, you can perform many
functions besides just "SEARCHING for satellite".
TO SEARCH
•Press the Power button
oDisplayed will be the....
▪System configuration (software configuration)
•EAGLE 1 SHAW (Triple Satellite xKu LNB)
•EAGLE 2 DIRECTV (SWM 3 LNB)
•EAGLE 3 DISH NETWORK (Triple Satellite 1000.2 LNB or
Hybrid Triple LNBF Hopper 3)
•EAGLE 4 BELL TV (Triple Satellite 1000.2 LNB)
▪Version of software i.e. yy/mm/dd
▪Options are accessed by pressing "SELECT" or POWER button the second
time to enter the menu options. To navigate through the options press either
the SEARCH (UP arrow) or STOW (DOWN arrow)
▪
TO ENTER MENU OPTIONS
•Press the Power button again after turning ON the power to enter the "menu" portion of your
system.......
oPress the Up and Down arrows to help you navigate through the menu. Once the
portion of the menu that you want is displayed, press SELECT (POWER button) to
"select" that option....
•1: shutdown - will turn OFF your controller
•2: search - will direct the mount to search for your specific satellite
that is specified in your system configuration
•3: stow - will cause the mount to return to its travel position
•4. Set Position (Technical Support ONLY Menu)
•5: Set Trigger (Technical Support ONLY Menu)

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•6: move azimuth - pressing and holding the appropriate button will
manually move your mount in azimuth (Up arrow CLOCKWISE,
Down arrow COUNTERCLOCKWISE
•7: move elevation - pressing and holding the appropriate button will
manually move your mount in elevation (Up arrow UP, Down arrow
DOWN
•8: move skew - pressing and holding the appropriate button will
manually move your dish in skew (Up arrow right side DOWN, Down
arrow left side DOWN
•9: test dish - will move the dish in all axis for one complete cycle
•10: temperature - will display current operating temperature of its
operating environment.
•11: test azimuth - will automatically do a test of the azimuth sensor
•12: test elevation - will automatically do a test of the elevation sensor
•13: test skew - will automatically do a test of the skew sensor
•14: enter GPS coords (enter GPS coordinates see below*).
•15: test sattbl (test satellite table) (Technical Support Menu)
•16: exit - Selecting this option will take you back to main menu
NOTE: There is an "OVER TEMPERATURE" condition that will be displayed at the beginning of the
SEARCH function if the operating environment is more than 136°F. It will not prevent the SEARCH
routine but will warn of potential damaging heat conditions for the equipment within that operating
environment.
AFTER LOCKING ONTO THE PROPER SATELLITE:
The controller will remain ON for a few minutes and then automatically turn OFF.
AFTER STOWING:
The controller will automatically turn OFF.
Procedure for updating software
The software can be maintained by use of a USB Flash
Drive.
•Call RF Mogul for the software for your
application. Make sure that it is placed in the
"root directory" and that no other “. hex” file is in
that directory.
•Insert your flash drive into your EAGLE
controller.
•Turn power ON
•Wait for the progress bar that will indicate that the
software is being successfully loaded (usually 8
seconds).
•Remove the flash drive and press SEARCH to
implement acquisition.
This is a temporary fix until GPS issue
is resolved
•Obtain GPS coordinates
(Latitude/Longitude) Example…
You can use Google Search “lat/lon
of Reno, NV” if you are in the city of
Reno, NV. This will provide you
with information needed. Only the
whole number is required.
•Select menu #14 and enter those
coordinates.
•Exit the Menu and press “Search” to
find satellite.
•Call RF Mogul support to have the
GPS error resolved
*Entering GPS Information
If change of software is required