Self-Sat SNIPE PRO User manual

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AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
THE WORLD’S BEST
CAMPING AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
SNIPE PRO / SNIPE PRO MAX
www.selfsat.com
I DO IT CO., LTD
I DO IT CO., LTD
#637, Smart-Hub Industry-University Convergence Center, 237 Sangidaehak-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (429-793)
TEL [phone] FAX [phone] E-MAIL [email protected] WEB www.selfsat.com

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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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4-2.
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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.
7-3.
7-4.
7-5.
Required space for the SNIPE PRO / SNIPE PRO MAX
Equipment for Installation
Installation
Battery connection
Installation diagram
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1. General Information
1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE PRO auto skew satellite
system.
Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instructions.
Your SNIPE PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO, followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options. The last pages of the
instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE PRO.

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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 PRO 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. Contents
2-1. Components Bundle
Main unit Mounting plate
Controller Controller bracket
Cable gland
Power Input Cable
Cable holder
Receiver cable
(12m – Grey color)
5C Power Cable
(7m)
User manual
M4x20(11), M8 Flanged Nut(4)Spanner
Manual

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2-2. Name of parts
Main unit
Controller
GPS status light
HOME status light
Satellite light
HOME button
OK button
Satellite CCW / CW button
Antenna
LNB
Elevation : 5° ~ 90°
Skew pivot : -60° ~ +60°
Main body : 390° Turning
Base
Mounting plate
to Receiver (Option)
to Controller
to Receiver
Power switch
Bracket
Power port : DC 12~24V
USB port : For F/W upgrade
to Main unit

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3. Operating Instruction
3-1. Connection Diagram
Use the 5C Power 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.
Receiver cable
(Grey color)
5C Power Cable
Power Input Cable
CONTROLLER
MAIN UNIT
RECEIVER
TV
BATTERY to Ignition
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Ignition
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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.
◆ The “Home position” means antenna completely folded down to the body part which is the basic position for
functioning.
If the antenna was at home position, “Home status” light
will be solid on to show it is ready to use.
If the antenna was not in the home position, “Home status”
light will flash, and the antenna will return to the home
position within a maximum 2 minutes. Then will be solid
on.
Function Description
“Power” Switch
"Home Status"
light Flashing
Turning into "ON"
"Home Status" light
Stand By "ON"
Operation
Once antenna and controller are connected, you can select
& change the satellite as you desire.
Select the preferring satellite using the “CCW / CW”
buttons, then press the “OK” button to accept the setting.
If you select the wrong satellite, you can re-search target
satellite using the “CCW / CW” button, then press the “OK”
button to accept the new setting.
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After the satellite selection, “Home Status” 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
Operation
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Function Description Operation
B. Selecting the satellite
“OK” Button
“Satellite
CCW / CW button” Light
C. Searching the satellite

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“HOME” Button
Whenever you wish to return the antenna back to the Home
position, press and hold the“Home” button for a few seconds.
i.
Function Description Operation
E. Back to Home position
If you want to change desired satellite, you can change the
target satellite using the “CCW / CW” buttons, then press
the “OK” button to select the new satellite.
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Function Description Operation
“OK” Button
“Satellite
CCW / CW button” Light
D. Changing the satellite
GPS LED confirms the current location from 24 GPS satellites
in the world.
When your SNIPE PRO 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 PRO to acheive
the best elevation & skew angle.
Function Description
“GPS” light
Operation
i.
Also, while program 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 communi-
cating with GPS satellite.
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F. GPS LED light

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3-3. Quick Reference
When you move SNIPE PRO, the at dish of the antenna must be at the
Home position.
WARNING
SNIPE PRO will be automatically folded back to HOME position if the
vehicle moves faster than 10km/h, when the reception of GPS is stable.
NOTE
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 “HOME Status” light & one “Satellite LED” light, which you set
previously or the first satellite in the controller (Turksat), remain solid on.
Select the desired satellite using the “CCW / CW” buttons, then press the
“OK” button to select.
IF the satellite LED light starts flashing, please wait for a while until it
turns to keep the LED on steadily.
When the satellite LED light stays on, the selceted 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. Program update
4-1. Connection Diagram for updating
USB cable
“USB port is used for rmware upgrade only”
MINI USB type
A type
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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PC
Power Input Cable
CONTROLLER
MAIN UNIT
BATTERY
5C Power Cable

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4-2. Update Process
i.
①Download the SNIPE PRO Update
Program to your PC from our
website (www.selfsat.com).
②Download the newest satellite data to
your PC from our website .
③Connect the controller to your PC using USB cable, then install the SNIPE PRO Update Program
you downloaded.
※Download driver le, if your OS does not
support it.
※Be sure your product location and download
correct location le.
Using SNIPE PRO Update Program, refresh the satellite data of your SNIPE PRO.
Update Program download
ii. Update the 10 satellites which are pre-stored
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Run the SNIPE PRO update program.
Click “le” on left-upper side on program,
and click "open" to select folder which
contains downloaded satellite data.
Select folder and click the “OK” button.
⑦When folder is opened, select le and
click the “Open” button.
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⑨
The data of 10 satellites are shown to
you, but they are not modiable by
yourself.
Check the Port Setting, then click the
“CONNECT” button.

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Do not turn o the power or disconnect the cable before update proce-
dure 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
⑩Once “SEND_DATA” button is activated,
click the “SEND_DATA” button.
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⑫
Wait until green bar reaches to the end
and "Send OK" message box is popping
up.
Once "Send OK" message box is shown,
update is completed.
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USER 1~2 are for extra addition of your
desired satellites which are not pre-stored.
After download the SNIPE PRO update
program, start it.
Then tick the box on USER 1~2 which
you wish to update, and write the
satellite data in the box by yourself.
Then follow the procedure from ⑨as
above.
To get detailed information of satellite data, please contact your local distributor.
Update USER 1~2

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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 PRO. The following sections address these issues and potential
solutions.
5. Trouble shooting
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.
Use Power Input Cable to Connect Car Battery (+ / - Polarities have to be matched) and
Ignition Terminal.
iii.
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 PRO.
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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.

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6. Specications
6-1. Dimension
SNIPE PRO
MODEL
Weight
Work Condition
Antenna Gain
Min EIRP
Polarization
LNB Output
LNB Input Frequency
LNB Output Frequency
Angle Range
Satellite Searching Time
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
SNIPE PRO
15.3 kg
Stationary
33.7 dBi @ 12.7GHz
50 dBw
Linear (Horizontal / Vertical)
1 output(optional 2 output)
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
950 ~ 2,150 MHz
(EL) 5° ~ 90° / (AZ) 390° / (SK) -60° ~ +60°
120 seconds (average)
DC 12~24V
84W (in searching)
-30°C ~ +60°C
SNIPE PRO MAX
19.6 kg
Stationary
36.1dBi @ 12.7GHz
48 dBw
Linear (Horizontal / Vertical)
1 output / 2 output (Optional)
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
950 ~ 2,150 MHz
(EL) 5° ~ 90° / (AZ) 390° / (SK) -60° ~ +60°
120 seconds (average)
DC 12~24V
84W (in searching)
-30°C ~ +60°C
51.5cm 49.1cm
MAX 49.1cm
MIN 23.5cm
23.5cm
SNIPE PRO MAX
51.8cm 56.9cm
MAX 57.5cm
MIN 27.0cm
27.0cm
6-2. Specication

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Take care, that there is enough space for the fold SNIPE PRO / SNIPE PRO MAX, just as for the
operation range(cruising radius).
7. Camping Car Installation
SNIPE PRO
7-1 . Required space for the SNIPE PRO / SNIPE PRO MAX
Driving direction
Vehicle rear
C : Radius 45cm
up to a height 26cm
B : Radius 35cm
up to a height 12cm
A : Radius 30cm
up to a height 5cm
Center of
the rotation unit
51.5cm
51.5cm
44cm
20.5cm
A : Radius 30cm
B : Radius 35cm
C : Radius 45cm
5cm
12cm
26cm

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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
Spanner
M4x20(11), M8 Flanged Nut(4)
Cable gland
Cable holder
Friction tape
2mm drill bit, 15mm drill bit
Power drill
5C Power Cable (7m)
Receiver cable (12m-Grey color)
Mounting plate
Cleaner
7-2. Equipment for Installation
7-3. Installation
A. Mounting plate Installation on the car roof
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Put aside the mounting plate to apply silicone
within the guided tape line but leave 2cm gap
from the line
Attach friction tape outside of the mounting
plate by 4mm away from plate edges
A-4
A-2
FRONT
Clean the surface with cleaner
A-3
A-1
Locate mounting plate in the center of car roof
Driving direction
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B. Assemble 6pcs of M4x20 bolt at the x bracket
Assemble bolts Re-apply silicone to cover bolts assembled
B-4
B-2
Put back the mounting plate on the silicone
applied and make 6holes (2mm) with power drill
B-3
B-1
Apply silicone on the holes
C. Apply siliconebetween x bracket and friction tape
Remove friction tape and get dry
C-4
C-2
Apply silicone around mounting plate
C-3
C-1
Tidy the area silicone applied
The image you will see. Place main unit on the
top of xed plate