Xsarius SNIPE4 User manual

Contents
1. General Information
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1-1. Introduction
1-2. Proper use and operation
1-3. Safety notes
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2. Contents
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2-1. Accessory included
2-2. Name of parts
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7. Caravan/Motorhome Installation
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7-1. Required space for SNIPE4
7-2. Equipment for installation
7-3. Instruction for installation
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3. Operating Instruction
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3-1. Connection diagram
3-2. Functional description
3-3. Quick reference
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6-1. Dimension
6-2. Specifications
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4. Software Upgrade
5. Trouble Shooting
6. Specifications
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1. General Information
1-1. Introduction
These instructions describe the functions and operation of SNIPE4, auto skew satellite system
with Remote control function. Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by
following instruction, both for installation and operation.
SNIPE4 is an intelligent satellite-TV reception system which can align itself towards a preset
satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of the selected
satellite.
SNIPE4 only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with slim and
agile antenna body.
For general operation, please ensure that the system always has a clear view to the sky. In Europe,
all satellites are in an approximate position on the equator. 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.
For more information on general use of this unit consult local dealer for assistance.

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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 portable use and fixed installation on vehicles with
maximum speeds of 130 km/h. The unit is programmed to automatically aims at geostation-
ary television satellites.
The power is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24
Volts DC. For installations on the vehicle, use power input cable (cigarette lighter cable) to
supply power. For portable use, optional power adaptor produced by SNIPE4 manufacturer
must be used.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specified is not permitted.
1-3. Safety notes
Please carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual and use the
SNIPE4 for its intended purpose.
Upon installation of SNIPE4, please ensure the installation is done with supplied cables
and ensure the cables are not modified in any way.
As the user of this equipment, be 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 equipment by reason of unsuitable battery usage or
erroneous installation or wrong wire connection.
It is not possible to add or remove components on this product.
The use of other components other than those originally supplied is not permitted.
To complete installation, installer must strictly follow instruction in the supplied user manual.
Failure to follow the user manual may cause damage to the unit or user's vehicle.
The product does not require any regular maintenance; all service must be carried out at
approved service centers.
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 user's vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a drive-through car wash or
a car wash with a high-pressure cleaner.

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2. Contents
2-1. Accessory included
Actual components may differ from the above images.
The unit enables to have power from car battery. To make power input cable for
direct connection, cut off cigarette lighter adaptor and peel off to take copper
cables out.
Only power adaptor produced by SNIPE series manufacturer is guaranteed and
has be used.
Power adaptor has to be purchased separate. Please ask to local dealer/shop for
more information.
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Main unit Mounting plate
Cable glandCable holder
PI box
Remote control bracketRemote control
M6 × 15(8), M4 ×20(14)
User manual
Allen wrench Power adaptor
(Optional)
Cigarette lighter adaptor Signal cable -10m
(x2 for twin outputs)
PI cable - 1.5m Base pads

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2-2. Name of parts
Main unit
Latch
Antenna
LNB
Skew pivot
to Receiver (optional)
to PI (ANT Port)
Elevation
Main body
Base
Mounting plate
PI box Remote control
STB LED
POWER LED
HOME button
POWER button
Fixed hole
Power
to STB
to unit
Display window
BT button
Mode button
HOME button
SET button
Arrow button
DiSEqC button
Bracket
Pairing antenna
with remote control

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3. Operating Instruction
3-1. Connection diagram
Portable use
Attach four(4) base pads to the bottom of antenna
base.
Turn on the PI power after all cables connections are complete.
When not using the antenna, turn o the PI power.
MAIN UNIT
PI box
Signal cable (10 m)
PI cable (1.5 m)
STB
TV
Power input cable
Ignition
Cigar jack
Remote control Mobile App

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STB LED
POWER LED
HOME button
POWER button
Fixed hole
Power
to STB
to unit
Display window
BT button
Mode button
HOME button
SET button
Arrow button
DiSEqC button
Bracket
Pairing antennas
with remote controls
3-2. Functional description
Press the POWER button to turn on the PI
box, and power to the antenna unit.
(Power LED ON)
Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to
turn off the power. (Power LED OFF)
a.
b.
When not used for more than 1 minute, it
enters the power saving mode. (When the
battery is inserted in the remote control)
To return from sleep mode, press any button
except DiSEqC button
i.
ii.
When the power of the set-top box
connected to the PI BOX is turned on, the
STB LED turns ON
a.
1. PI box
2. Remote control
i. POWER Button
A. Button and LEDs
A. Button and LEDs
B. Basic Features
When the Home button is pressed, the
antenna moves to the home position
a.
ii. HOME Button
iii. STB LED
When receiving a broadcast signal or when the antenna is in the home position, the antenna
operates only with the current from the receiver
When searching for a satellite or when the antenna moves, it automatically changes to the power
connected to DC power adapter
a.
b.
i. Power save mode

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The remote control automatically searches for nearby antenna unit.
If there is an antenna that has been connected before, connect it
immediately
B. Basic Features
CONNECTING
Remote control
Version : 00
When use antenna and remote control for the first time or when you
delete the antenna list stored in the remote control, a list of products that
can be connected will appear.
Press the left and right buttons on the remote control to select the MAC
Address of your antenna unit, and press the SET button to connect to the
remote control
SELECT MAC
P - 09 : 39 : E4
PRESS SET
When the remote control and the antenna are connected, a “connected”
message appears.
P - 39 : E4
Connected
The MAC Address of the connected antenna, the satellite name set for
the antenna, and the current status are displayed.
Press the left or right arrow button to select the desired satellite and
press the SET button to search for the satellite.
HOME - When the antenna is in the home position
Searching - When the antenna is searching for satellites
Found SAT - When the satellite search is complete
Mov To Home - the antenna will move to the home position.
P - 39 : E4
ASTRA 1
Home
Pressing the DiSEqC button changes the DiSEqC settings of antenna unit.
DiSEqC mode is indicated by D mark in the first line.
P - 39 : E4 D
DiSEqC ON
Home

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Delete the MAC Address of antenna stored in the remote control.
Used to connect to other products
If an error occurs during operation, the error number appears with the
error statement.
BT button
i.
BT SET
REMOVE MAC
PRESS SET
Research function can be turned on / off.
The research function is a function that automatically moves the antenna
to the position of the last received satellite signal when the receiver is
turned on.
When the Research function is turned on, R mark in the first line
BT SET
REFIND ON
PRESS SET
R
Used to update the remote control firmware.
Press the SET button to restart the remote control in update mode
BT SET
R/C Update
PRESS SET
P - 39 : E4 D
ASTRA 1
Error 6F
Press BT button to change to BT setting screen. Press the arrow to move to the desired function
and set with the SET button
a.
Press and hold BT button for more than 5 seconds to reset the remote controlb.
C. Additional settings
D. Error message
The errors message are shown in the table below.
0x00
0x6A
0x6B
0x6C
0x6D
0x6E
0x6F
0x70
0x71
Not indicated
Home position
AZ Motor movement
EL Motor Movement
SK Motor Movement
NID Check fail
Tuner lock fail
EL LIMIT Error
EL Down switch error

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4-1. Upgrade via the app
4. Software Upgrade
Download and install the Sat Connect app from the App store
Turn on the antenna power (Turn on the receiver power and PI BOX)
Connected the application with the antenna
Select FW UPGRADE from the menu to update the antenna
UPGRADE takes about 5 minutes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3-3. Quick reference
When you physically move unit, the unit must be returned to HOME
position to prevent damage.
WARNING
SNIPE4 will be automatically folded back to HOME position if vehicle
moves faster than 30km/h when the unit is powered.
SNIPE4 supports the ignition function. If the ignition cable is connected,
the antenna automatically moves to the home position when the vehicle
starts.
NOTE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn on the remote control and select the unit that matches the MAC Address of your
antenna.
Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the satellite and press the SET button.
Wait for the message 'FOUND SAT' to appear on the remote control screen.
When the satellite search is complete, watch the broadcast.

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There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the
operation of the unit. The following sections address these issues and potential
solutions.
5. Trouble Shooting
i.
Connection between the power and the PI box.
Connection between the PI box and antenna.
Check if the power input cable has been damaged.
Check the battery polarities (+/-).
Check if the PI Box is powered on (Check Power LED of PI BOX is on)
ii.
iii.
iv.
Select another satellite as example Astra3, if this locks then select your desired satellite. ie Astra1.
Turn the unit off and then back on again and select desired satellite.
ii.
iii.
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A. No function when power on the antenna
Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly.
D. 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 local dealer/shop for assistance.
If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static.
i.
C. 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.
i.
E. Other issues
If the system has been improperly wired, it will not operate properly. Contact local dealer/shop
for assistance of cable damage.
i.
ii.
iii.
B. The remote control does not turn on
Try pressing any button other than the DiSEqC button.
Check if the battery is properly inserted.
Check if the remote control's battery is exhausted.

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6. Specications
6-1. Dimension
SNIPE4
PI box
Remote control
454mm
515mm
316mm
355mm
MAX 426mm
MIN 192mm
126mm
192mm
105 mm
129 mm
102 mm 35 mm
34 mm
28 mm
102 mm
85mm
69 mm
25 mm
15 mm50 mm
155 mm 155 mm

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Model
Input Frequency
Polarization
Antenna Gain
Size (W x D x H)
Weight
Min EIRP
Angle Range (EL / AZ / SK)
Satellite Switching System
Satellite Searching Time
LNB
Input Voltage
Power Consumption
Output
Output Frequency
L.O. Frequency
SNIPE4
10.7 ~ 12.75 GHz
Vertical & Horizontal
33.7 dBi @ 12.7 GHz
(ANT) 515 X 355 X 201 mm
(ANT) 10.1 kg / (RCU) 23 g
50 dBW
15° ~ 90° / 360° / -45° ~ +45°
DiSEqC
180 seconds (average)
1 / 2 output (optional)
950 ~ 2,150 MHz
9.75 / 10.6 GHz
DC 12 V
30 W (in searching)
Model
Frequency
Support Bluetooth version
BLE Gain
Size (W x D x H)
Screen size (L X H)
Battery
TX power
RX sensitivity
SNIPE4 Remote control
2.4 GHz
Ver 4.2 / 5.0 (the latest)
up to +3 dBm
down to -92 dBm
140 X 50 X 18 mm
128 X 64 Pixels
AAA X 2
6-2. Specications

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Please allow that there is enough space around SNIPE4 for flat antenna section to complete
a full 360° scan of the sky and return to the HOME position.
7. Caravan/Motorhome Installation
7-1 . Required space for SNIPE4
Driving direction
Driving direction
Vehicle rear
B : Radius 32cm
up to a height 19.4cm
A : Radius 22.5cm
up to a height 12.9cm
Center of
the rotation unit
51.5cm
17.8cm
33.8cm
37.5cm
19.4cm
19.6cm
12.9cm
16.9cm

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※ Mounting plate direction
Silicone
Allen wrench
Cleaner
Masking tape
Power drill
2mm drill bit, over 20mm drill bit
Mounting plate
M6 × 15(8) , M4 ×20(14)
PI box
PI cable (1.5m)
Signal cable (10m)
Remote conteol, Remote conteol bracket
Cigarette lighter adaptor (Power input cable)
Cable holder & gland
7-2. Equipment for installation
7-3. Instruction for 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 masking 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 center of the
vehicle roof
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7
Driving direction
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B-3
B-1
Apply silicone on the holes
C. Apply silicone between mounting plate and masking tape
Remove masking tape and allow to dry
C-4
C-2
Apply silicone around mounting plate edges
C-3
C-1
Tidy silicone surface
Prepare to place the antenna on to the upright
bolts
B. Assemble 7pcs of M4x20 bolt to fix the mounting plate
Assemble seven(7) of M4x20 screw Re-apply silicone to cover bolts assembled
B-4
B-2
Place the mounting plate on the silicone and
make 7 holes (2mm) with a power drill

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Make sure that hole size is minimum so that the
cable can pass through
E-2
Place cable holder 30cm away from the rear center of the antenna. Apply masking tape 5mm from
away the outside of holder
E-3
E-1
Drill a 20mm hole in the center of the tape
marking
D-2D-1
D. Fix mounting plate with 8 pcs of M6x15 bolt using allen wrench
E. Cable holder installation 1
Place the antenna on mounting plate and
tighten firmly each bolt by allen wrench
Parts required, allen wrench and eight(8) of
M6×15 bolt
approx. 30cm

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F-2
Signal cable, cable holder and gland are required
Place the assembled cable holder inside the tape
marking and drill three(3) of 2mm holes
Fix cable holder on the vehicle roof with
three(3) of M4 x 20 screws on drill holes made
F-4F-3
Apply silicone around cable holder and on the
top of screws for waterproof
Connect cables to the ports of the antenna ,
remove masking tape and tidy silicone before
dry
F-6F-5
F-1
Set up required parts as above picture
F. Cable holder installation 2

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Connect power-PI box-receiver using cigarette
lighter adaptor and PI cable
G-5
Get Power input cable and plug into cigar
lighter socket (12V outlet)
To source power from car battery, cut off
cigar-jack connector to take inner three cables
out and peel off each to take copper cable out
G-2
Fix Remote control bracket where it should be
fixed using two(2) of M4x20 screw
G-6
Fix PI Box where it should be fixed using two(2)
of M4x20 screw
G-4
G-1
G. PI box and Remote control installation
G-3
Match the power cables polarities to the
battery polarities, red to red / back to black and
white ignition cable to ignition port of the
vehicle
12V DC
Ignition
approx.1.5m
STB