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19 July 2006 NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER USER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller gives an all new meaning to the word simplicity with its easy one step process. This revolutionary product will bring satellite TV technology to new heights. Table of Contents: NOMAD 2 Bill of Materials (Packaged Components)………….........… 2 NOMAD 2 Specifications….………………………………………….... 2 Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller First Time Installation……………
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NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials: The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) are shipped with the following components: Components shipped with NOMAD 2 Controller: - NOMAD 2 Universal Controller - 12 VDC 4 AMP Power Supply - NOMAD 2 Universal Controller User Manual Components shipped with your mount of choice: - 30’ Control Cable - 30’ Coax Cable NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Specifications: - 10 7/8” Wide by 7” Deep
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Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller ● Dish Pro 500 (300,500,800) Series Receiver(s) are a required component when using the Model MD500. First Time Installation: 1- Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note: Plugging the receiver and NOMAD 2 controller into an independent power strip is recommended. 2- Connect coax from NOMAD 2 to Mount. IMPORTANT!! (Labeled “To N
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4- To run the “MANDATORY” Test Dish function, hit the power button, wait 10 seconds for the Nomad to finish the startup sequence then, press the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons simultaneously. This procedure must be performed following a configuration change. The purpose of the “MANDATORY” test dish: A- Automatically determines if the non-skewable mount is a Dome or Open Face dish. B- Checks to ensure proper working order of all (Elevation, Azimuth, Skew) motor functions
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To initiate a REPEAK – Skewable Mounts ONLY - Pressing the Find button, when “on satellite” and the signal strength shows weakness, will re-peak the dish for a higher signal quality when using the twin LNB skewable dish model(s) MD500 or triple LNB MDHDTV ONLY. (Note: Single LNB non-skewable dishes “re-peak” during satellite transition.) STOW: (Stowing the Dish) Pressing this button returns the dish to its stowed or travel position. LED’S: LNB: When li
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OPERATION PROCEDURES TO FIND A SATELLITE If the Mount Type is SKEWABLE (Models MD500 and MHDTV) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 10-15 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button. The dish will search out and lock onto the proper programmed satellite. 3. Pressing the FIND button while on satellite will initiate a re-peaking sequence. If the Mount Type is NON-SKEWABLE (Executive (One LNB)) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 10-15 seconds (after Nomad power up sequen
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NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “REAR” PANEL To Satellite Receiver Satellite In Power Connector From Dish Control Cable Maintenance Port Power Supply Interface: Is used to connect the 12 VDC 4 AMP power supply to provide power to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. (Note: Only use the power supply provided by MotoSAT or a power source known to have at least a 4 Amp min.) P1 P2 P3
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Serial Port: Used to provide software upgrades. From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. To Satellite “IN” on Receiver: Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to the satellite/LNB connection on the satellite receiver. NOMAD 2 VISUAL SETUP DIAGRAM Satellite Mode Guide: Configuration TROUBLESHOOTING 8
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TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES ARE FLASHING LED LIGHTS AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS Stow Flashing: This is not an error but motors moving. Find Flashing: Invalid Mode Dome and Skewable. Find and Stow Flashing: Invalid Mode. Peak Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts Elevation. Peak and Stow Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts Azimuth. Peak and Find Flashing: Motor Time Out. No counts Skew. Peak, Find and Stow Flashing: Limit Error Elevation. DVB Flashing: Limit Error Azimuth. DVB and St
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Special Notes Stowing the dish when all else fails. If you are able to go onto the roof - 1. Unplug the “Green” 9 pin connector from the back of the NOMAD 2. 2. Go to the roof where you can apply a slight amount of force to move the dish into an acceptable position for traveling. 3. Call Tech Support when you get to a location that you can perform trouble shooting. If you are unable to go onto the roof – The dish can be manipulated by applying 12 volt DC power to specific wires i
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RAIN FADE ON DOME SYSTEMS Read all about it…………. Subject: Rain fade on Domed (Covered) Systems What is rain fade? Rain fade is signal degradation due to the interference of rain droplets. Rain can affect performance as well as heavy water content thunder clouds. Satellite frequencies have a great deal to do with degradation. C band satellite frequencies have the best resistance to rain fade, KU band satellite frequencies have the next best performance, and KA band fre
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WIRING TABLE Open Face TV Mounts The Control Cable, 9 conductors, colored coded, 22Awg stranded that connects to the mount with a twist lock connector is configured in the following manner: Color Code Pin Designation Mount Counts Destination per Degree Motor, Azimuth Positive Black 1 Motor, Azimuth/Skew *Brown 2 Negative Motor, Elevation/Skew *Red 3 Positive Motor, Elevation Orange 4 Negative Sensor, Count Azimuth Yellow 5 3.408 Sensor, Ground Green 6 Azimuth/Ele
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Satellite Mode Guide Dish Network, Bell Express Vu Modes and Dishes Use the “Find” and “Stow” Buttons to cycle through the various m odes, press ‘Power’ to set the mode. Dish Network Non-Skewable [Executive, Freedom] *see page 10 Dish Network mode for non-skewable dishes. (Will cycle between satellites, 110 and 119, by pressing the ‘Find’ button while locked onto satellite.) NO LIGHTS Dish Network Skewable [MD500] *see page 10 Dish Network Mode for the MD500
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Nomad 2 Quick Guide We have introduced an exciting new product, the Nomad 2. It has incorporated all the features that you (the dealer and consumer) have asked for. We are excited about it and know that you will be also. To help you become familiar with the programming, and to assist you in the first turn on, we are offering this Quick Guide to programming. After all connections are made please take the time to read through this guide once and then follow each step as outlined: TO PR
