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4. Connection and start up
The satellite finder is intended for precise adjustment and optimization of the
receiving signal. You have to determine the satellite and its position first and
roughly align the satellite dish accordingly. You can use a compass or a more
comfortable satellite finder app for smartphones.
First disconnect the receiver or the multi-switch from the power supply. Then
connect the satellite finder with the cable coming from the receiver or the mul
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ti-switch. The appropriate connector on the reverse side is labelled “to REC”. Link
the connection cable included with the opposite connector on the satellite finder
and the connector on your Low Noise Block (LNB). Ensure that the sensitivity
control dial is set to minimum sensitivity. Thereafter, connect the receiver or
multi-switch to the power mains and switch on the receiver so that the Low Noise
Block and the satellite finder can be powered up. Roughly align the satellite dish
and then set the sensitivity so that the pointer on the scale stops approximately
at Value 5. Perform the fine adjustment of the satellite dish. Move the LNB until
the needle on the scale points to a higher value. Reduce the sensitivity on the ro
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tary controller until the needle has moved back to the middle of the scale and the
LNB can be adjusted even more accurately. Repeat these steps several times until
the optimal position has been reached. Fasten the satellite dish to ensure that its
position can no longer be changed. The alignment has now been completed.
Note: The reception signal is too high for the satellite finder when the pointer
jumps to the maximum value. Lower the sensitivity at the rotary controller in
this case. An attenuation unit or an attenuation controller between the LNB and
the satellite finder may be required when you use a very large satellite dish or a
high-performance LNB.
5. Control displays
If you operate a multi-user SAT system with Quattro LNB, you need to measure
the polarisation plane (13V vertical, 18V horizontal) to find the correct connection
to the multi-switch. The control display enables you to determine the polarisa
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tion. The satellite finder also has LEDs to indicate the switch signal (22 KHz on /
0 Hz off).
