SatKing PRO MAX User manual
User’s manual
ver 3.0
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www.satkingpromax.com.au
Customer Help Line: 1300 139 255
Website: www.satkingpromax.com.au
Contents
1. General Information
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1-2.
1-3.
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Introduction
Proper use and operation
Safety notes
2. Contents
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2-2.
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Components bundle
Name of parts
3. Operating Instruction
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3-2.
3-3.
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Connection diagram
Functional description
Quick reference
4. Software Update .................................................................................. 11
5. Advanced Settings ............................................................................... 12
6. Trouble Shooting ................................................................................ 13
7. Specications
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7-1.
7-2.
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Dimensions
Specications
8. Caravan/Motorhome Installation
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Required space for the SatKing PRO MAX
Equipment for installation
Installation
Battery connection
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1. General Information
1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SatKing PRO MAX auto
skew satellite system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instructions.
Your SatKing PRO MAX is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can
align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within
the footprint of the selected satellite.
The SatKing PRO MAX only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary
adjustments with the slim and agile antenna body.
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view of the Northern
Sky. If the satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as buildings or trees, the
unit will not function and no satellite TV signal will be received.
For more information on general use of this unit consult your local dealer for assistance.
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It is not possible to add or remove components on this product.
The use of other components other than those originally supplied.
When completing Installation you or your contractor must strictly follow all instructions in the
supplied User Manual. Failure to follow the user manual may cause damage to the SatKing PRO MAX
or your vehicle.
The product does not require any regular maintenance; all service must be carried out at approved
service centre’s.
All relevant guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with.
The equipment must only be installed on solid vehicle roofs.
Avoid cleaning your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a drive-through car wash or a car wash
with a high-pressure cleaner.
The SatKing PRO MAX comes with a 3 year warranty, for full warranty details please visit our website
www.satkingpromax.com.au
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Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer:
1-2. Proper use and operation
This product has been designed for xed installation on vehicles with
maximum speeds of
130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary
television satellites.
The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated
voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specied is not permitted.
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1-3. Safety notes
Please carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this
manual and use the PRO MAX's for it's intended purpose.
Upon installtion of the PRO MAX, please ensure the installtion is
done with supplied cables and ensure the cables are not modied
in any way.
As the user of this equipment, you are responsible for ensuring
compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
The manufacturer does not take liability for direct or indirect
consequential damage of the system, motor vehicles or other
equipments by reason of unsuitable battery usage or erroneous
installation or wrong wiring connection.
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2. Contents
2-1. Components bundle
Main unit Mounting plate
Controller Controller bracket
Cable gland
Power input cable
+ (Red), - (Black)
Cable holder
Receiver(labeled) cable - 7m
(x2 for twin outputs)
Controller(labeled) cable - 7m
User manual
M4x20 (11), M8 Flanged nut (4) Washer (4)
Spanner
Manual
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2-2. Name of parts
Main unit
Controller
POWER , Arrows , OK button
HOME LED
Communication LED
NID check LED
TP search LED
Error message LED
Antenna
LNB
Elevation : 5° ~ 90°
Main body : 390° Turning
Base
to Receiver
to Controller
to Receiver
Bracket
GPS LED
LCD screen
Power port : DC 12~24V
HOME , MODE , SET , TUNE button
USB port : For F/W upgrade
to Main unit
Skew pivot :
-60° ~ +60°
Mounting plate
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MAIN UNIT
Receiver cable
RECEIVER
TV
Controller cable
CONTROLLER
Power Input Cable
3. Operating Instruction
3-1. Connection diagram
Use Controller cable to connect the antenna to the controller.
Controller cable looks the same as the receiver cable but has dierent label-
ing. Please check the labels to use the correct cable for the job. Please ensure
the cables that are supplied are used and not modied in anyway.
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3-2. Functional description
HOME position is when the antenna completely folded down and facing forward.
NOTE
When the all cable connections are completed, press POWER to turn the unit on.
HOME LED will be solid this means the antenna is ready to go.
Communication LED will be solid when the unit is turned on.
(This light means antenna unit is communicating with controller correctly.)
If the antenna did not go back to the HOME position, the HOME LED will continue to flash while
antenna comes back to HOME. When the unit is ready, the default satellite “VAST” or the last selected
satellite will show on LCD screen of the controller.
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GPS LED flashes while searching for the current location. When GPS position is confirmed the LED
will become solid.
Waiting until both HOME & GPS LED’s are solid is recommended as this will allow the PRO MAX to
find the selected satellite faster with more precise alignment accuracy.
If the searching operation starts before GPS becomes solid the GPS LED will continue to flash even
when the satellite is already locked. In this case, the PRO MAX may readjust the skew once its current
location is confirmed.
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1. Get ready to use
POWER , Arrows , OK button
HOME LED
Communication LED
NID check LED
TP search LED
Error message LED
GPS LED
HOME , MODE , SET , TUNE button
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2. Selecting the satellite
If the antenna has found the satellite using TP data, the TP search LED will be illuminated along with NID LED.
Locking to the satellite with TP data, simply means that the Network ID may not have been available.
NOTE
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Select the satellite you wish to view using the arrow buttons on the controller and press OK.
Network Identification (NID) check LED will flash and the antenna status will display “SEARCHING” and
then “CHECKING” will appear on LCD screen.
NID check LED will be solid once the satellite is found and then “SAT FOUND” will appear on the LCD.
iv. If you have selected the wrong satellite, move to the correct satellite name using arrows and press OK
to confirm new satellite.
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3. Back to HOME position & Turning o
After use and before travelling, press HOME to return the PRO MAX back to HOME position.
To fully turn off the unit, press HOME and then hold the POWER for 5 seconds.
If you will stay in your location for an extended period or wish to save power you can leave the unit
up by simply turning holding the POWER button for 5 seconds, the signal will still come through to
your satellite TV receiver.
FINE TUNE mode can be initialised when a selected satellite is found and you want to increase the signal
strength further.
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4. Special function 1 : FINE TUNE mode
Press TUNE to start the FINE TUNE mode.
First TUNE is for AZ (Azimuth). Adjust antenna position using arrow buttons to find a new position
providng better signal quality and press OK to set.
The signal level will be displayed on the controller (Q ___ ) or your satellite receiver.
Repeat the same process of adjust the EL (Elevation) and SK (LNB skew).
To save new position of the satellite and exit, press the TUNE button.
Saved new position will be placed in the memory for your next turn on. But once your vehicle moves
or confirms new GPS location, the saved position will be reset.
For Manual GPS RESET of the last position memory, press SET once and go to YES and press OK.
Restart the PRO MAX to apply reset to your next operation.
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3-3. Quick reference
When you physically move SatKing PRO MAX, the unit must be returned to
HOME position to prevent damage.
WARNING
SatKing PRO MAX will be automatically folded back to HOME position if
vehicle moves faster than 10km/h when the unit is powered.
NOTE
You may need to wait 30 seconds while the receiver smartcard updates.
NOTE
Error message LED will be illuminated and the error message detail will be shown on LCD display, this will
detail if there is a problem with main unit.
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5. Special function 2 : ERROR MESSAGE
HOME POSITION error
If antenna does not come back to HOME position within the allowed time or the system does not
recognise HOME position despite the antenna being back at HOME position (The Limit sensor is
faulty).
ii. TUNNER error
If there is no response when searching the satellite due to a faulty tuner or its settings.
iii. MOVEMENT error
If the PRO MAX cannot move to correct position for some reason.
iv. COMMUNICATION error
If connection is lost between the PRO MAX and controller that lasts longer than 5 seconds.
TEST mode can be initialised when either an error message is shown or the antenna is at HOME position.
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6. Special function 3 : TEST mode
Press MODE once to enter TEST mode and press OK.
Go to “AZIMUTH - ELEVATION - SKEW - ALL MOTORS - GPS Information– FW Ver” using the arrow
buttons and press OK to select.
To exit, press MODE and PRO MAX will return to previous status.
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Press POWER to turn on the unit and select a satellite using arrow buttons and press OK
Wait until “SAT FOUND” is displayed on LCD and NID check (second LED on the left side)
becomes solid.
Now, the selected satellite has been locked and the TV channels will be shown on TV.
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USB
MAIN UNIT
Controller cable
CONTROLLER
Power Input Cable
4. Software Update
1. Transfer software program to a USB root folder (not belonging to any other folder) in an empty USB.
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Ensure that the unit is turned off and plug the USB into USB port on the side of controller.
Press and hold TUNE button then also press the POWER button.
Unit will turn on and “USB connected, F/W Update mode” will be shown on LCD.
Once “SATKING PROMAX_SET_OK” is shown, update is completed, remove the USB device.
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Please go to SatKing PRO MAX website www.satkingpromax.com.au to download update
program(software).
In case a controller does not recognise the USB drive, take the USB out and plug into a PC.
Right click USB folder, go to “Properties” and check if the“File system” is FAT32.
If not, right click USB folder again, go to “Format” and re-setup a file system to FAT32.
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To select and set numbers, use arrow buttons to see available options. The numbers, adjust individually with the
cursor and press OK to move to next option. You only need to use this function if the satellite operator changes
all it's parameters.
NOTE
5. Advanced Settings
Modify Transponder (TP) Mode
i. Press MODE twice to enter Modify TP MODE and press OK.
SatKing VAST Receivers
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Press Menu_Select Installation and press "OK"_Enter Password 1234.
Press yellow button (TP Edit)_Change frequency to 11807.
Green bars should appear down the bottom of the TV screen, once this happens press the red
button (start search).
UEC DSD 4121
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Press Menu_Select #6 Advanced Options and press "OK".
Select #2 Install Setup_press "OK".
Enter password 1234_Select #1 Sat Signal Setup_press "OK".
Select #1 Freq MHz_press "OK".
Manually enter 11807 and press "OK". Select #5 Accept these settings and press "OK".
Select #4 satellite Rescan and press "OK".
Due to signal levels all channels may scan in but not be available.
NOTE
Change VAST STB Home Transponder (TP)
In very low signal areas it may be an advantage to change the home TP in your VAST receiver, this
will allow the VAST receiver to search for the strongest TP first
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Select the satellite you want to modify, as example “00 VAST ~ 05 OPTUS D3” and press OK.
Select TP number among “00~02” and press OK. (Three TP’s are programmed for each satellite)
Repeat the same process by inputing data for FREQ (frequency) and SYMBOL (symbol rate).
Select type of signal DVBS or DVBS2 and press OK.
Select polarlisation VER (vertical) or HOR (horizontal) and press OK.
Select YES or NO to save and/or go back to first stage of TP Modify.
To exit, press MODE and PRO MAX will return to previous status.
For manual TP data RESET, press SET twice and then select YES and press OK.
Restart PRO MAX to apply the reset to your next start up.
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There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or the
operation of the SatKing PRO MAX. The following sections address these issues and
potential solutions.
6. Trouble Shooting
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Connection between the battery and controller
Connection between the controller and the antenna. Make sure that the cable is plugged
into the correct port on the antenna.
Check if the power input cable has been damaged.
Check the battery polarities(+/-).
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A. No function when you power on the controller
Check again that all the cable connections have been made correctly.
C. Mechanical problems
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Try to power OFF/ON again.
If the antenna does not move into desired position.
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Try to power OFF/ON again. If problem persists, please contact your local distributor for
assistance.
If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static.
iii. If the system has been improperly wired, the system may not operate. Contact your local
dealer for assistance.
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B. Failed to lock to the selected satellite
Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings and trees.
Make sure there are no obstructions in a northerly direction, maybe move van slightly.
You can reset the unit, press SET button and the reset will start with comment "RESET
POSITION" on LCD. Reset takes about 2~3 seconds and nish with comment "RESET
COMPLETED" then the unit will back to normal operation mode. (Reset only works when
antenna is at HOME position.)
Select another satellite as example Optus D2, if this locks then select your desired satellite. ie
VAST.
Turn the unit o and then back on again and select your desired satellite.
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D. Terrestrial antenna (Also known as local antenna)
We recommend that you retain your local antenna as there will be some locations where
there are trees blocking the satellite signal but there is no clear view of the sky but there is
adequate terrestrial TV signal available.
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7. Specications
7-1. Dimensions
MODEL NAME
Weight
Work Condition
Polarization
LNB Output
LNB Input Frequency
LNB Output Frequency
Angle Range
Satellite Searching Time
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
SatKing PRO MAX
19.6 kg
Stationary
Linear (Horizontal / Vertical)
Dual Output
11.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
1000 ~ 2050 MHz
(EL) 5° ~ 90° / (AZ) 390° / (SK) -60° ~ +60°
120 seconds (average)
DC 12~24V
84W (in searching)
-30°C ~ +60°C
51.8cm 56.9cm
MAX 57.5cm
MIN 27.0cm
27.0cm
7-2. Specications
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Please allow that there is enough space around the SatKing PRO MAX for at antenna
section to complete a full 360° scan of the sky and return to the HOME position.
8. Caravan/Motorhome Installation
8-1 . Required space for the SatKing PRO MAX
Driving direction
Vehicle rear
C : Radius 50cm
up to a height 30cm
B : Radius 35cm
up to a height 12cm
A : Radius 30cm
up to a height 5cm
Center of
the rotation unit
59.5cm
51.8cm
44cm
20.5cm
A : Radius 30cm
B : Radius 35cm
C : Radius 50cm
5cm
12cm
30cm
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Silicone
Receiver cables
Spanner
Controller bracket
Controller cable
Controller
Friction tape
M4x20 (11), M8 Flanged nut (4), Washer (4)
Mounting plate
Power input cable
Cleaner
Power drill
2mm drill bit, over 20mm drill bit
Cable holder & gland
8-2. Equipment for installation
8-3. Installation
A. Mounting plate installation on a vehicle roof
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Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone
within the attached tape line but leave 2cm
inward gap from the line
Attach friction tape outside of the mounting
plate by 5mm away from the plate edges
A-4
A-2
FRONT
Clean the surface with cleaner
A-3
A-1
Locate mounting plate in the centre of the
vehicle roof
Driving direction
※ Mounting plate direction
Note: Assemble of the PRO MAX and the mounting plate takes place separately.
Once the antenna is mounted you can then use the supplied washers and nuts to
secure the antenna to the base plate.
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B. Screw 6pcs of M4x20 bolt to x the mounting plate
Insert screws Re-apply silicone to cover bolts screwed
B-4
B-2
Place the mounting plate on the silicone and
make 6 holes (2mm) with a power drill
B-3
B-1
Apply silicone on the holes
C. Apply siliconebetween x bracket and friction tape
Remove friction tape and allow to dry
C-4
C-2
Apply silicone around mounting plate edge
C-3
C-1
Clean away the excess silicone
Prepare to place the antenna on to the four
upright bolts
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D. Fix the antenna main unit with 4 pcs of nuts using spanner
E. Cable holder installation 1
Make sure you check and four (4) nuts are
tightened
Fit the supplied nuts to each of the four bolts
and tighten rmly with spanner
Place the antenna on the aluminium plate and
place the washers over each bolt
Parts required, spanner, four(4) nuts and four(4)
washers
Make sure that hole size is big enough to insert
all cables together by one and one
E-2
Place cable holder around 30CM from the rear centre of the antenna. Apply friction tape 5mm from
the outside of the holder
E-3
E-1
Drill a 20mm hole (or larger) in the centre of the
tape marking
D-2D-1
D-4D-3
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F. Cable holder installation 2
F-2
controller cable and two(2) of receiver cables, cable holder and gland for installation
Place the assemble cable holder inside the tape
markings. Drill three(3) 2mm holes Fix cable holder on the vehicle roof with
three(3) of M4 x 20 screws at drill holes made
F-4F-3
Apply silicone around cable holder and on the
top of the screws for waterproof Connect cables to relative ports. Remove
friction tape then tidy silicone before dry
F-6F-5
F-1
Put the cable inside the Cable holder as above picture.
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