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How to install a Motorized FTA Satellite System

by: sadounsales( 12434Feedback score is 10,000 to 24,999)
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Guide viewed: 7128 times Tags: Motorized | Satellite | TV | FTA | HH Motor


Dish Alignment Quick Start:
Motorized Dish Instructions:

1. Assemble your dish.

2. Mount your HH Motor on the mast. Make sure mast is 100% plumb (vertical) and solid.

3. Mount your dish on motor.

4. Install your LNBF on your dish. Do not tilt or skew the LNBF

5. Get the instructions and pointing angles from the motorized set up guide on our website.
i. You can access that page on our website by selecting the green tab “Setup Support” at
the top of our website.
ii. Select Aiming Motorized Dish (calculate angles)
iii. Watch the video and begin following the instructions

6. Calculate your Aiming angles on our website.
i. Enter your zip code
ii. In bottom window select your motor type from the drop-down menu
iii. Select “GO” and write down your latitude, longitude, dish elevation and magnetic south:

7. Set Motor elevation same as latitude (use latitude scale on motor bracket)

8. Set Dish elevation (do not subtract declination)

9. Point entire assembly at magnetic south on the compass
Receiver Quick Start:
1. Connect your receiver to the Motor using RG6 coaxial cable. Make sure the receiver is "OFF"
when you do that.

2. Turn your receiver "ON"

3. The highlight will be on “Antenna Setup” by default (Pic 1). Click OK on the remote.

4. The receiver is setup by default for Galaxy 25 - 97W and UNIVERSAL LNBF
A Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4
B. LNB type: What color is your SADOUN LNBF?
a. If it is dark colored set type to UNI (Default)
b. If it is light colored set type to 10750
c. If you have an Invacom Quad (4 ports) 2 say “L” / 2 say “C” Connect an “L” to your
motor and use 10750 for lnb type

5. Change transponder to 11874 or 12122. Leave the rest of the settings as is.

6. Set Positioner to USALS and click OK on USALS:
A. Scroll down in that menu and enter your Latitude and Longitude values.
B. The motor now will move the dish a few degrees and stop.

7. Now adjust your TRUE SOUTH angle by hand until you see the “Signal Quality" bar appears in
GREEN.

8. Note: If you don't see the “Signal Quality" bar that means your dish is not aligned to the correct
satellite. Adjust the dish elevation 1 degree at a time up or down, then try again adjusting your
TRUE SOUTH angle slowly. Only when you have a perfect alignment to the desired satellite is
when you will see the “Signal Quality" bar turn GREEN as shown in the pictures above (Pic 3).

9. Once you have the highest "Signal Level" and Signal Quality" (the goal is >40% ), press the "P.
SCAN" button on the remote to perform a power scan on the satellite for all available FTA
channels. A new screen will show the scan progress (Pic 4).

10. When the scan is completed, the receiver will save the data.
If you need more help you can call for technical assistance For after hours help go on line into our
technical forums

While the installation is not difficult, it does require that you have some experience in electrical wiring and minor
construction techniques. Also, you may have to climb a ladder, so you'll want to be comfortable working with heights.

Most of our customers have successfully installed the satellite system by themselves.
Installation of the system is entirely your responsibility. Guidelines and tips provided on this website are intended to
help you achieve a successful installation of your new satellite system. You are advised to consult a professional installer
if you need more support.

Professional Installation is recommended if you have difficulty locating and locking on your favorite satellite. After you
have purchased the satellite system, you may contact a professional to install the system for you. There is a fee for
installation. You can also look in the local yellow pages under "satellites" for local installers in your area.

Note: Make sure to ask if the installer you want to hire has the experience with MOTORIZED FTA system installation.

Sadoun Satellite Sales,
1-888-519-9595

Guide ID: 10000000004713014Guide created: 12/02/07 (updated 07/23/09)

 
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