M01335, Rev. A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1
What to Expect While Operating the DBS-4500..................................................2
1.2
Features of your DBS-4500 .................................................................................2
2.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 3
2.1
Antenna/Radome Assembly ................................................................................3
2.2
Antenna Control Unit (ACU) ................................................................................3
2.3
Satellite Receiver.................................................................................................3
3.
SYSTEM OPERATION................................................................................................... 5
3.1
General................................................................................................................5
3.2
Powering On the System .....................................................................................5
3.3
First Time Start-Up ..............................................................................................5
3.4
Automatic Satellite Signal Acquisition and Tracking ............................................6
3.5
Power Conservation Mode ..................................................................................6
3.6
Operating Tips .....................................................................................................6
4.
REGULAR SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE........................................... 8
5.
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 8
5.1
Mechanical ..........................................................................................................8
5.2
Electrical ..............................................................................................................8
6.
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 9
6.1
Failure Messages ..............................................................................................11
7.
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
8.
GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................. 12
9.
WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 13
APPENDIX A – DATRON SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER COMPATABILITY MATRIX
