Self-Sat Snipe Dome User manual

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User’s manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manual utilisateur
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ver 2.0
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I DO IT CO., LTD
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Automatic
Automatic
Satellite Antenna
Satellite Antenna
Automatic Satellite Antenna

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Contents
1. General Information
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1-1.
1-2.
1-3.
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Introduction
Proper use and Operation
Safety Notes
2. Contents
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2-1.
2-2.
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Components Bundle
Name of parts
3. Operating Instruction
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3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
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Connection Diagram
Functional Description
Quick Reference
4. Program update
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4-1.
4-2.
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Connection Diagram for updating
Update Process
5. Trouble Shooting
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6. Specications
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6-1.
6-2.
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Dimension
Specications
7. Camping Car Installation
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7-1.
7-2.
Required space for the SNIPE DOME
Equipment for Installation
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1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE DOME satellite system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instruc-
tions.
Your SNIPE DOME 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 this satellite.
The SNIPE DOME 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 to the sky. If the
satellite‘s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains, buildings or trees, the
unit will not function and no TV signal will be received
The rst few pages of these instructions contain information about using the general
functions of your SNIPE DOME, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The
last pages of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE DOME.
1. General Information

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It is not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual components.
The use of any other components to those originally installed is not permissible.
Installation must only be performed by suciently qualied personnel. All instructions in the supplied Installation
Instructions, which is separately provided, must be carefully followed.
The product does not require any regular maintenance. Housings and enclosures must not be opened. Check and
maintenance work should always be carried out by a qualied specialist.
All of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with.
The equipment must only be installed on hard vehicle roofs.
Avoid to clean your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single-bay or drive-through car wash or with a
high-pressure cleaner.
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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 specied is not permitted.

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1-3. Safety Notes
In order to ensure that your SNIPE DOME works properly you must
ensure that it is following by the Operating Instructions in this
manual and used as intended purpose.
When it is correctly installed, the antenna automatically assumes
the rest position when the ignition is switched on and locks itself.
If the system cannot fully be removed due to user's negligence,
then it is your responsibility to check that the antenna is properly
stored in safe.
Please also note that dierent legal requirements are applied to
the operation of electrical and electronic equipment in dierent
countries. As the user of this equipment, you are responsible for
yourself 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 wire connection.

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2-1. Components Bundle
Main unit
Controller Controller bracket
Cable gland
Cigar jack adaptor
Cable holder
Receiver cable (12m – Grey color)
Controller Cable (12m-Black color)
User manual
Screws M4x20(11), M4x16(2)
Manual
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2-2. Name of parts
Main unit
Controller
Antenna
Mounting plate
to Receiver (Option)
to Controller
to Receiver
Power switch
Bracket
to Main unit
USB port :
For Satellite Information Update
Power port :
DC 12~24V
GPS state light
Stand by state light
Satellite light
Stand by button
Satellite Up/Down button
OK button

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3-1. Connection Diagram
Use the controller cable to connect between the controller and antenna.
The controller cable looks similar to the antenna receiver cable but you can distinguish
them by the color and labeling.
MAIN UNIT
Receiver cable
(Grey color)
RECEIVER
TV
Controller Cable
(Black color)
CONTROLLER
Cigar jack adaptor
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Operation
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ii.
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iii.
Function Description Operation
B. Selecting the satellite
“OK” Button
“Satellite
Up / Down button” Light
C. Searching the satellite
3-2. Functional Description
A. Power On
When the all cable connections are completed, switch on
with the “Power Switch” button on the top of the controller.
If the position of antenna was in Basic position, “STAND BY
state light” will be solid on to show it is STAND BY to use.
If the position of antenna was not in the Basic position,
“STAND BY state light” will flash, and the antenna will return
to the Basic position within a maximum 2 minutes. Then
“STAND BY state light” will be solid on.
Function Description
“Power” Switch
“Stand by”
Light Solid ON
Solid ON
“Stand by”
Light Solid ON
Operation
Once antenna and controller are connected, you can select
& change the satellite as you require.
Select the desired satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons,
then press the “OK” button to accept the setting.
If you select the wrong satellite, you can re-search target
satellite using the “Up/Down” button, then press the “OK”
button to accept the new setting.
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ii.
iii.
After the satellite selection, “Stand by State” light will go off
and the LED light of the selected satellite will start flashing.
Once selected satellite has been found, the LED light of the
satellite will become solid.
Function Description
“Satellite” light

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3. Operating Instruction
Whenever you wish to return the antenna back to the Basic
position, press and hold the “STAND BY” button for a few
seconds.
i.
Function Description Operation
E. Back to Basic position
If you want to change desired satellite, you can change the
target satellite using the “Up/Down” buttons, then press
the “OK” button to select the new satellite.
i.
Function Description Operation
“OK” Button
“Satellite
Up / Down button” Light
D. Changing the satellite
GPS LED confirms the current location from 24 GPS satellites
in the world.
When your SNIPE DOME identifies a GPS signal, GPS LED
light will remain on, regardless if the antenna is pausing or
moving.
GPS can help to search for the satellite faster & catch the
optimum satellite signal, and assist SNIPE DOME to acheive
the best elevation.
Function Description
“GPS” light
Operation
i.
Also, while Satellite Information updating, the GPS LED
light will flash to show the update procedure is processing.
During this time, GPS LED light on doesn’t mean the unit is
communicating with GPS satellite.
iii.
ii.
F. GPS LED light
“Stand by” Button

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3-3. Quick Reference
Operating
(Searching the satellite)
Switch on with the “Power switch” button on the top of the controller.
Upon power on, all LED will flash twice.
Wait until “Stand by State” light & one “Satellite LED” light, which you set
previously or the first satellite in the controller, remain solid on.
Select the desired satellite using the “UP/DOWN” buttons, then press the
“OK” button to select.
The satellite LED light will start to flash, wait until it stays solid on.
When the satellite LED light stays solid on, the selected satellite has been
located and a signal can be seen on the satellite TV.
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Classication Description

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4-1. Connection Diagram for updating
“USB port is used for Satellite Information Update only”
Simply connect the Controller to PC using USB cable.
USB cable is not included in the package.
Searching program with targeting satellites is pre-programmed. If there
is no problem to search the satellites, do not need below update process.
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MAIN UNIT
USB cable
B type
A type
PC
CONTROLLER
Cigar jack adaptor
Controller Cable
(Black color)
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4-2. Update Process
Using SNIPE DOME Update Program, refresh the satellite date of your SNIPE DOME.
Please connect the main unit – controller – PC
Download the update program on our website (http://www.selfsat.com) as the following
instruction.
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ii.
Click [S/W update] of the model you want to update and download the update program.
Download the satellite information.
(Make sure you check the product model and the region, and download the correct satellite
information)
Download the USB Serial Driver File.
01.
02.
03.
Install [USB Serial Drive]iii.
Connect the USB cable and turn on the
controller. Please check [USB Serial Converter]
port has been activated on [PC and devices].
When everything is connected properly and the
controller is turned on, but if [USB Serial
Converter] is still not activated, please download
the USB Driver attached on the home page.
01.
02.
Installationiv.
Please download the SNIPE DOME update
program.
01.
Unzip [update program].
Open [setup.exe] and do as the following
pictures.
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If you see [Invalid port] message after clicking [scan ports], please check if
you selected the correct port, and if you see [Invalid port] message even if
you chose the correct one, please change the setting as below; you do not
need to follow until 5-3 if you do not see [Invalid port] message.
NOTE
Proceeding Updatev.
Open the installed update program and you will
see the screen.
01.
Turn on the controller and click [Scan Ports].
The Port name might be different depending on
the PC models.
02.
Click the com port on the [Device manager] and
click properties.
02-a. Go to [Port Settings]
02-b.
Go to [Advanced…]
02-c. Change the COM Port Number to one of the low
numbers and select [OK].
02-d.
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b
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At lease 1 TP should be selected
for updating. Satellite should be
updated one by one.
NOTE
Open the data file(*.idt) as the pictures.03.
Click [Connect] button and check [update]
button has been activated as the following
picture.
04.
Check the satellite and TP to update, and click
[UPDATE].
05.
The GPS LED will be blinking while updating.
(If the update is not going correctly, the LED
will not be blinking. In this case, please
check if all the cables for main unit –
controller – PC are all correctly connected
and the controller Led is turned on)
NOTE
he update process will be indicated as the
picture.
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Do not turn o the power or disconnect the cable before update procedure
is completed.
How to update satellite information can be changed by reecting the
newest satellite information.
Please make sure to get how to update the product through our web site
(www.selfsat.com)
NOTE
You can also proceed the update manually, by changing the values
arbitrarily on the screen.
If you put incorrect data, ERROR message will be shown.
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Please read the ERROR message and correct the information as the
instruction.
If you had put correct information and if [Data Format ERROR] is keep
shown, please put dierent data or contact [email protected].
NOTE
In case the controller power was
turned o or cable was discon-
nected or any of such things
happened to stop the process
while updating, please proceed the
update process from the rst again.
NOTE
Lastly, operate the SNIPE DOME and see if it searches the updated satellite properly.
If SNIPE DOME still cannot search the satellite even after the update was completed, please try
updating again, or contact [email protected].
vi.
Check [Update has been completed].07.
If you would like to update other satellites too, please check the satellite you want and do the same.08.

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There are a number of common issues that can aect the signal reception quality or the
operation of the SNIPE DOME. The following sections address these issues and potential
solutions.
i.
Connection between the power and controller
Connection between the controller and the antenna.
Make sure that the right port of the antenna should be connected to the controller.
Check if the power input cable has been damaged.ii.
A. No function when you power on the Controller
Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly.
C. Mechanical problems
i.
Try to power OFF/ON again.
If the antenna does not move into desired position.
ii.
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.
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B. Fail to search the selected satellite
Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings, trees.
Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction.
Check your program of Controller often, and get the latest updates for your SNIPE DOME.
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D. Other issues
If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact your local
distributor for assistance of cable damage.
5. Trouble shooting

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6-1. Dimension
Dimensions
Weight (Main Unit)
Antenna Gain
Min EIRP
Polarization
Output
LNB Input Frequency
LNB Output Frequency
Angle Range
Satellite Searching Tie
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Operating Temperature
800 x 685 x 300 mm
9.6 kg
33.7 dBi @ 12.7GHz
50 dBW
Linear (horizontal / Vertical)
1 output / 2 output (Optional)
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
950 ~ 2,150MHz
(EL)15°~75°/(AZ) 390°
120 Seconds (Average)
30W (in searching)
DC 12~24V
-30°C ~ +60°C
6-2. Specication
6. Specications
68.5cm 80.0cm
30.0cm

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Take care, that there is enough space for the SNIPE DOME, just as for the operation range.
7-1 . Required space for the SNIPE DOME
Driving direction
Driving direction
Vehicle rear
7. Camping Car Installation
30.0cm
83.8cm
71.0cm

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Installation Kit
Cable holder
Friction tape
2mm drill bit, 15mm drill bit
Silicone
Power drill
Cleaner
7-2. Equipment for Installation
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2
3
4
5
6
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Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone
inside the guided tape line.
Attach friction tape outside of the mounting
plate, to be 4mm away from it.
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2
FRONT
Clean the surface with cleaner.
3
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Locate SNIPE DOME in the center of car roof.
(Screws M4x20(11)/ M4x16(2), Cable gland ,
Cable gland rubber, Cigar jack adaptor)
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SNIPE DOME Installation on the car roof
(same for all 4 mounting plate edges)