Kathrein CAP 750 GPS Translation Of The Original Operating Manual Download

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Translation of the original

operating manual

CAP 750 GPS

HDP 750 GPS

English

CAP 750 GPS

HDP 750 GPS

IMPORTANT

Read carefully

before use!

Only with CAP 750 GPS

Summary of Contents for CAP 750 GPS

Page 1: ...Translation of the original operating manual CAP 750 GPS HDP 750 GPS English CAP 750 GPS HDP 750 GPS IMPORTANT Read carefully before use Only with CAP 750 GPS ...

Page 2: ...on Location 22 5 2 2 Preparing the CAP Converter for Installation 24 5 2 3 Important Instructions for Installation 24 5 2 4 Installing the CAP Converter on the Rear Panel of a TV Set 25 5 2 5 Installing the CAP Converter 26 5 2 6 Connecting the CAP converter 27 5 2 7 Connection Example for 12 V Battery Connection 27 5 3 Installation and Connection of the CTS 750 xx GPS 28 5 3 1 Connection Example ...

Page 3: ...4 1 Updating the Channel List 42 12 4 2 Preparing a software update 42 12 4 3 Performing a software update 42 12 5 LED Status Display on the CAP Converter V2 external Pushbutton 43 12 6 Possible Malfunctions 44 12 6 1 Error Indication on the CAP Converter External Push button 44 12 6 2 Other Problems 44 13 Addresses 44 13 1 Service and Suppor 44 13 2 Factory Repair Centre 44 13 3 Service Partners ...

Page 4: ...4 of 48 General 1 General Company address KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH Anton Kathrein Straße 1 3 83022 Rosenheim Germany ...

Page 5: ...upply cable1 3 m 1 x coaxial extension cable 5 m F type female connector to F type male connector 1 x power supply extension cable 7 m for connection to the on board power supply 1 x blade type fuse and fuse holder Roof duct with sealing gasket CAP converter V2 with a 12 V connection cable and LED pushbutton cable 3 4 x wood screw 4 5 mm x 30 mm CAP 750 GPS CTS 750 xx GPS operating manual 1 Fixed ...

Page 6: ...automatic alignment of the parabolic reflector for the reception of digital satellite signals The turntable is designed for use on stationary caravans or motor homes Any other use than that specified above will invalidate the warranty or guarantee The following circumstances result in the loss of all warranty and liability claims towards the manufacturer improper installation use of non specified ...

Page 7: ...e roof and climbing aid are dry clean and non slip Risk of severe injuries due to moving parts especially risk of crushing Make sure that no one and in particular no children is in the immediate vicinity of the turntable and cannot touch any moving parts Disconnect the turntable and all the units connected to it from the power supply during installation repairs dismantling Risk of damage when the ...

Page 8: ...ensile strength DIN 53505 1 8 MPa and a shear stress DIN 53283 2 5MPA We recommend Dekasyl MS 5 Kraftkleber Manufacturer Deka Kleben Dichten GmbH D 63691 Ranstadt or Sikaflex 291i Manufacturer Sika AG CH 6341 Baar Please refer to the processing of the adhesive on the safety instructions and technical data sheet of the manufacturer Risk of material damage due to improper use of the adhesive sealant...

Page 9: ...ed up When connecting the power cables CAP converter and turntable to the vehicle electrical system make sure that the poles are not reversed Supply voltage fusing Risk of severe injuries due to cable fire Removing or bypassing the fuse in the cable can cause cable fire Do not remove or bypass the fuse in the cable Risk of material damage due to the absence of a blade fuse in the cable Protect the...

Page 10: ...a journey always lower the antenna into the horizontal position park position If the antenna has collided with a fixed or movable object check if the system is still securely attached As the antenna is subjected to vibration loads during driving check at regular intervals depending on the frequency of driving whether the system is still securely attached and tighten any parts that have worked loos...

Page 11: ...ternal operating unit2 To change the satellite position press the buttons to set the values Using a software update of the satellite xml file created on the computer by means of a USB flash drive Ready made config xml files are available free of charge at www kathrein de service downloads cap or from our service centre in Ulm Germany 1 On a USB flash drive create a kathrein folder with a capconver...

Page 12: ... in the delivery 5 1 2 Unpacking and Preparing Risk of material damage during transportation Never carry the turntable by the parabolic reflector Keep the turntable in its cardboard box for transport on to the vehicle roof Unpacking the turntable The packaging of the turntable can be opened along the centre This makes it easier to access the fastening screws once the system and inserts have been t...

Page 13: ... of the vehicle since roof inclinations greater than 5 may lead to problems when searching for the satellite To ensure secure adhesion the height difference of the roof curve must not be more than 1 cm over a length of 2 m as otherwise the gap between the roof and the mounting plate would be too great to be filled by the adhesive sealant As the vehicle is constantly subjected to vibration loads du...

Page 14: ...avel The height of neighbouring attachments on the roof may lead to shadowing Recommended min clearance Ø 807 mm Area min Ø 566 mm within which equipment can be attached to the turntable up to a height of 210 mm Roof attachments may be mounted within the hatched area 210 ...

Page 15: ...vel of the vehicle Fig B 5 Mark the positions of the six fastening holes on the roof of the vehicle in a pitch circle The size of the holes and the choice of fastening screws to be used not included depend on the type and thickness of the materials used in the roof structure If the roof panelling plastic roofs is suffi ciently strong it is recommended to always use round head screws plain washers ...

Page 16: ...g D 1 2 Recess for cable Adhesive area between the two grooves Ensure before starting adhesive work that the processing temperature of materials to be glued and the adhesive sealant is between 5 C and 35 C Prepare all necessary fastening elements and tools Prepare the adhesive sealant in accordance with the instruction Remove the roof duct Fig A again and apply the adhesive sealant evenly to the u...

Page 17: ...cable gland underneath the turntable 1 Feed the ends of the cables with the connectors as far as possible through the cable duct into the interior of the vehicle 2 Lift the turntable and place it carefully on the mounting plate in the direction of travel see Fig E Do not step on the connectors or kink or crush the cables 3 The through holes on the turntable must be perfectly aligned with the threa...

Page 18: ...e crushed Risk of material damage due to pulling the cables from the turntable Do not try to pull the cables from the unit 2 Place the turntable carefully on the mounting plate Make sure that the through holes on the turntable are perfectly aligned with the threaded holes on the mounting plate 3 Apply a little adhesive sealant to the six threaded holes in the mounting plate and screw the fastening...

Page 19: ...hesive to the spigot of the roof duct Insert the spigot into the hole and secure it from below with the knurled nut 3 Unscrew the screws x 6 10 AF from the mounting plate and remove the mounting plate 4 Place the turntable on prepared wooden supports to protect the roof of the vehicle 5 Align the mounting plate with the arrow pointing in the direction of travel The arrow is marked with at step 8 i...

Page 20: ... master coaxial cable marked red to the master control unit suitable alphatronics SL TV set or CAP converter and the slave coaxial cable to a second TV with a built in satellite tuner or receiver if available If you do not use a receiver we recommend attaching the second slave coaxial cable nonetheless in case you might need it at a later time Lay the turntable power supply cable 3 pin plug to the...

Page 21: ...le do not have the same potential the automatic antenna lowering does not function To ensure a sufficient power supply to the automatic turntable connect the current carrying wires red black directly to the vehicle battery In order that the antenna is automatically lowered to the park position connect the green wire to the ignition and the red and the black wire to the vehicle battery The blade fu...

Page 22: ...or the GPS data to be read and the antenna to automatically lower itself into the parking posi tion the green wire must be connected to the ignition and the red and black wires to the power supply 5 2 Installation and Connection of the CAP Converter 5 2 1 Selection of a Suitable Installation Location When choosing the installation location bear in mind that the rear of the CAP converter should alw...

Page 23: ...ly with insufficient ventilation this can negatively affect the length of its working life Maintain a clearance of at least 20 cm above and below the unit 2 cm to either side and 5 cm behind and in front of it to allow unobstructed dissipation of the heat generated Minimum clearance 20 cm 2 cm 5 cm 5 cm 2 cm Risk of material damage due to insufficient ventilation The unit monitors its own temperat...

Page 24: ... out the screw drill points at the installation location Use the diagram below for the intervals between screw drill points Rear of the CAP converter Front of the CAP converter 5 2 3 Important Instructions for Installation Danger to life due to high voltage The wood screws could make contact with electrically live parts and cause danger to life from electric shock Do not use the wood screws includ...

Page 25: ...ion area of the screw sockets on the CAP converter From this it is possible to see the characteristics of the screws which can be inserted into the CAP converter support e g diameter screw head profiles etc 5 2 4 Installing the CAP Converter on the Rear Panel of a TV Set Danger to life due to high voltage If the screws penetrate too deeply into the TV set they may damage it beyond repair and cause...

Page 26: ...ialist dealer Before installing the CAP converter it is essential you read the section Wall mounting or the equivalent in the user instructions for your TV set This will tell you the screw diameters M4 M6 or M8 and the permissible screw penetra tion depth 5 2 5 Installing the CAP Converter Risk of material damage from applying too much force when tightening the screws If you apply too much force w...

Page 27: ...integrated tuner with a coaxial cable Connect the power cable supplied depending on the power supply available in your motor home or caravan either a 12 V supply or a 230 V supply via a power supply unit to the 12V 2 0A socket on the CAP converter Check the connections before you reconnect the on board power supply For commissioning and more detailed information on additional operating functions p...

Page 28: ...ronics TV set 5 3 1 Connection Example for 12 V Battery Connection CAPcontrol app control streaming Ignition 12V alphatronics CTS 650 xx GPS 19 22 24 TV with electronic control TV set 2 with satellite tuner UFZ 131 Wi Fi Hotspot Slave coaxial cable Master coaxial cable Power supply cable alphatronics Optional available accessories ...

Page 29: ...he centre of this spot it becomes progres sively weaker moving outwards You should preferably align your antenna to the position of the ASTRA satellite 19 2 East picture below left EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13 East picture below right The spots for these satellites are shown below The footprint in the left picture shows the entire area covered by the ASTRA satellite with all transponders Fig H ASTRA 19 2 E...

Page 30: ...sition 2 Unscrew the six M6 screws which secure the turntable to the mounting plate 3 Place two wooden supports on the vehicle roof for protection 4 Place the turntable on the prepared wooden supports 5 Use the original packaging to ship the turntable 6 Seal the opening in the vehicle roof appropriately to protect against the ingress of moisture 7 If an HDZ 100 roof duct has been fitted and the eq...

Page 31: ...to 45 from the centre position makes sense only if a satellite to the far west or the far east is actu ally preferred for reception The respective setting angle required for the polarisation can be found in the following table Longitude for the reception position Country HOTBIRD 13 East ASTRA 19 2 East ASTRA 28 2 East Sweden 8 7 3 Norway 8 7 3 Germany 6 0 7 France 2 8 13 England 4 6 11 Turkey 25 1...

Page 32: ...scription assumes that the complete CAP unit has been properly assembled installed and set up as described in the previous sections The CAP converter or the alphatronics TV set must be disconnected from the mains 1 Use the socket driver supplied Torx size 20 to slacken the securing screw of the clamp on the LNB 2 Rotate the LNB by the required degree value The scale is located on the bottom of the...

Page 33: ...33 of 48 View after installation 45 View after installation 45 ...

Page 34: ...o not attempt to lower the antenna manually to the park position yourself if you are unfamiliar with the necessary repair work Contact a technician or try to find another suitable person It is necessary to recalibrate the antenna in an authorised workshop after it has been manually lowered to the park position 9 1 Safety Instructions Follow the general safety instructions see Safety Instructions a...

Page 35: ...the taper seating on the tapered shaft and the engagement is released Risk of material damage Screw in the M12 screw only as far as to free the rocker from the engagement on the tapered shaft 4 Tilt the antenna to the park position 5 Remove the M12 screw You can put the rocker back on the tapered shaft 6 Screw in the M8 screw and tighten it 7 Replace the plastic cap Rocker displacement Loosening t...

Page 36: ...battery V 10 5 15 5 Power consumption from the 12 V electrical system Inrush current Duration of the inrush current Satellite search TV reception Standby A ms A A mA typ 4 max 5 approx 5 typ 3 5 typ 1 2 30 Power consumption from the CAP converter mA typ 160 Setting range Elevation Azimuth Skew 0 140 0 370 45 Max permissible wind speed during the recep tion km h 90 Weight of the turntable with para...

Page 37: ...37 of 48 10 2 Dimensions in mm 210 Direction of travel Mounting plate ...

Page 38: ...38 of 48 Technical Data and Dimensions 210 Clamping range 20 50 137 5 with mounting plate ...

Page 39: ...bstructions Risk of malfunction and material damage from Overheating of the turntable motor If the turntable motor operates without interruption for longer than 20 minutes it can cause overheating of the motor None of the automatically initiated search procedures requires as much as 20 minutes of operation Only repeated unsuccessful search procedures or manual overrides by the user can cause this ...

Page 40: ...ruc tions for CAP 750 GPS If despite studying these operating instructions you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly or if unexpected problems occur please contact your specialist dealer The Kathrein Technical Customer Support is also at your disposal Phone 49 731 27090970 ...

Page 41: ... after a change of location enter the new location in the CAPcontrol app available in the app store for Android and iOS or in the external operating unit HDS 50 order no 20410070 1 1 Optional available accessories 12 3 Operating the Turntable Using the External Push button 12 3 1 Starting the Turntable The turntable is in the park position Press the push button The turntable moves to the last sate...

Page 42: ...ds com 2 Open the downloaded zip file with a double click and execute the exe file with a double click 3 Click on the button to select the FAT32 formatted USB stick that you want to use for the update 4 Confirm the selection with OK 5 Click on the Extract button The required files are automatically unpacked to the corresponding folder structure on the USB stick 12 4 3 Performing a software update ...

Page 43: ...Check the cause of error 2 Press the pushbutton once to acknowledge the error so that the CAP converter can return to normal operation Normal operation Green LED flashes slowly CAP is in the park position LED flashes 3x followed by a short pause CAP is moving to the park posi tion LED flashes quickly CAP is searching for a satellite signal LED is permanently on Satellite found Red LED is permanent...

Page 44: ...and Suppor Customer Support Eiselauer Weg 13 89081 Ulm Germany Phone 49 731 270 909 70 Email support kathrein ds com Business Hours Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm Friday 8 am to 4 pm CET 13 2 Factory Repair Centre CSS Caravan Sat Service GmbH Bahnhofstr 110 83224 Grassau Germany Phone 49 8641 699 84 27 Email service css grassau de 13 3 Service Partners You can find service partners under www kath...

Page 45: ...e cables can either be run underneath the HDZ 100 housing into the car interior or out of the housing and onto the car roof UFZ 132 BN 204500005 You can use the UFZ 132 USB Wi Fi adapter in conjunction with the free CAPcontrol app to make settings on your turntable and control unit and to play live TV radio on your mobile device smartphone tablet notebook The USB Wi Fi adapter is plugged into the ...

Page 46: ...irectly to the vehicle battery For the automatic antenna lowering connect the green cable to the ignition and the red and the black cable to the vehicle battery Connect the fuse included in the scope of delivery between the positive pole of the battery and the red cable of the turntable For operation with two batteries make sure that the earth of the ignition signal has the same potential as the e...

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Page 48: ...www kathrein ds com support kathrein ds com 9355624 e A4 STM 0222 DE Subject to change KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH Anton Kathrein Str 1 3 83022 Rosenheim Germany Phone 49 731 270 909 70 ...

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