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M-01334, Rev. B

The DBS-4500 /

Land Version

In-Motion Satellite Television System

Installation Instructions

Includes:

– 100 Series Antennas

1999 by Datron/Transco Inc.

A subsidiary of Datron Systems Incorporated

Summary of Contents for DBS-4500

Page 1: ...00 Land Version In Motion Satellite Television System Installation Instructions Includes 100 Series Antennas All rights reserved patent pending Copyright 1999 by Datron Transco Inc A subsidiary of Dat...

Page 2: ...ical 5 4 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 4 1 Antenna Mounting Instructions 6 4 2 Connecting the Cables 9 4 3 Antenna Connections Inside Vehicle 11 4 4 ACU Power Connection 12 4 5 Installing t...

Page 3: ...to install the Datron DBS 4500 In Motion Satellite Television System If you have any questions or require technical support please contact Datron at 800 287 5052 This manual contains instructions for...

Page 4: ...bble level Tape measure Pencil Wire stripper Slotted and Phillips screw drivers Terminal lug crimpers Cable wire cutters 2 1 Optional Items Flat 1 4 ID flat washers as needed for shims Tie wraps Cable...

Page 5: ...ID 42215 0257 8 Lock washers 1 4 ID 42216 0257 2 3 Installation Accessories For special installations Datron has the following accessories to the installation kit which are sold separately Please cont...

Page 6: ...quires a 35 diameter space for installation It is important that no tall structures other antennas luggage racks etc be located near the antenna as they may interfere with the antenna s line of sight...

Page 7: ...rrect installation could result in a voided warranty To avoid warranty problems use only Datron authorized installers to complete this installation Figure 4 1 4 1 Antenna Mounting Instructions Step 1...

Page 8: ...ompatible with the roof type Contact the vehicle manufacturer for information on compatibility with roof materials Step 7 Place the antenna system over the mounting holes that were just drilled Step 8...

Page 9: ...e hardware has been tightened generously weatherproof the hardware and penetration points with sealant Do not attempt to seal around the entire radome base Step 13 IMPORTANT Cut and remove the shippin...

Page 10: ...tely seated Connect the two RF cables RF1 and RF2 and slide weather bolt over the connections See Figure 4 1 IMPORTANT IN SINGLE COAX INSTALLATIONS USE J3 NOT J2 FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN ERROR...

Page 11: ...fasten cable cover to roof Seal around mounting flange before fastening See Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Step 5 Once the cover is fastened down fill the cavity where the cable goes in completely with silico...

Page 12: ...gray Wago end of the Receiver Control cable The Control cable will connect to the Receiver Control cable as shown in Figure 4 11 Measure the Control cable and cut any excess length then strip back th...

Page 13: ...t to ground It is not necessary to install a fuse in line with this connection the DBS 4500 electronics is designed with an integrated resetable fuse Do not apply power at this time NOTE It is extreme...

Page 14: ...in the center of the rectangular pattern that was marked in step 2 Step 4 Feed the red and blue 22 gage wires from the inside of the vehicle panel through the 1 inch hole so that 8 inches of wire exte...

Page 15: ...ailable through any commercial electronics store Step 4 Power on the receiver and video monitor The video monitor should display the message Searching for Satellite If this message is not displayed ch...

Page 16: ...rs install the RS 232 interface box and attach the mounting screws Next attach the adapter cable to the conversion box via the 9 pin connector Attach the remaining end of the adapter cable to the DBS...

Page 17: ...es not acquire No screen display Switch not turned on Battery dead Power not connected to battery Antenna not connected Bad switch Turn on switch Recharge replace battery Connect power to battery Conn...

Page 18: ...ure should return within three 3 minutes Cal Required displayed on monitor Displays when reset if performed Calibration performed by turning power off and on every 10 seconds five times 5 1 Failure Me...

Page 19: ...reen Reason for Message Display Possible Solution CODE 09 RLEVL Roll level sensor failed Contact nearest Authorized Service Center or call Datron at 800 287 5052 CODE 10 LNBFV Failure of the R hand L...

Page 20: ...ure or damage due to acts of God including but not limited to lightning windstorm hail This warranty also does not cover damage caused by improper voltage regulation This warranty does not apply if th...

Page 21: ...M 01334 Rev B Page 1 Appendix A Datron Satellite System Receiver Compatibility Matrix...

Page 22: ...OK DIRECTV SAT A3 OK DIRECTV SAT A4 OK DIRECTV SAT A50 OK DIRECTV 6 RCA DRD122RW Not Compatible DRD102RW Not Compatible DRD203RW Not Compatible DRD303RA Not Compatible DRD403RA OK DIRECTV 5 DRD703RA O...

Page 23: ...special interface cable DBS 4500 100 Datron Part Number 130742 101 5 FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE DBS 4000 AND DBS 4500 CRUISETV IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE SONY SAT A1 SAT A2 SAT A3 or SAT A4 RECEIVER...