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Contents:

Introduction   2
Proper use & operation 

 

2

Safety 

precautions 

  3

Application 

example 

  4

Connections & features 

 

5

Product 

contents 

  5

Required tools and equipment 

 

Selecting an installation location   

6

Positioning Control Box & Panel   

6

Attaching Antenna Mount Plate   

7

and LNB Park Plate
Electrical 

installation 

  8

Attaching Antenna Unit to 

 

9

Mount Plate  
Installing 

cables 

  9 

Installing Control Box   

 

10

Installing Control Panel 

 

10

Connection 

diagram 

  11

Introduction:

Please read these instructions fully before using the antenna for the first time. The operation of the antenna has 
been designed to be as simple as possible however should you require any technical assistance please contact 
Maxview customer service on +44 (0)1553 811000 or visit www.maxview.co.uk. 

Proper use & operation:

The Seeker Wireless is designed to be installed in a motorhome, caravan or horsebox to automatically locate a 
television broadcast satellite when the vehicle is stationary. The system comprises of 3 main components. 

1.

 The Antenna which is to be permanently mounted externally to the roof structure of a motorhome/caravan

    horsebox. The construction of the roof structure should be suitably robust and have no protruding obstacles

2.

 The Control Box is designed to be mounted internally in a cupboard it controls the antenna unit through a

   cable connection and is powered by 12v DC only.

3.

 The Control Panel is the user interface allowing commands to be sent to the Control Box and the feedback

    to be displayed on an integral screen. It is designed for internal use only. It communicates with the Control
    Box either by radio or cable connection.

Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted and will invalidate the 
Guarantee.

All instructions and models are subject to change. In accordance with policy of progressive product, the company 
reserve the right to alter specifications.

Copyright© these instructions are the sole property of Maxview Ltd and may not be reproduced.
Please keep these instructions safe for future reference.

Recycle packaging where facilities exist. 

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Attaching Satellite Dish to Unit   

11

Installing Batteries    

 

12

Time and temperature display 

 

12

Pairing Control Panel and  
Control 

Box   13 

Cable 

mode   13

Finding a satellite 

 

 

13

Starting search mode   

 

14

Pause 

function 

  14

Lowering the antenna  

 

14

Ignition 

mode 

  15

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver    

15

Power 

consumption 

  15

Skew 

adjustment 

  16

Software 

update 

  17

Fault 

finding   18

Guarantee 

   19

Specifications 

  20

Summary of Contents for MXL003/65

Page 1: ...ing instructions MXL003 65 85 Seeker Wireless UK contact Helpline 44 0 1553 811000 Email support maxview co uk Web www maxview co uk Maxview reserve the right to change specifications without prior no...

Page 2: ...nstruction of the roof structure should be suitably robust and have no protruding obstacles 2 The Control Box is designed to be mounted internally in a cupboard it controls the antenna unit through a...

Page 3: ...n The Control Box and Control Panel are for internal use only and are not waterproof Operation Before starting your journey check that antenna is in the park position The maximum speed of vehicle with...

Page 4: ...the Twin LNB B Control Box The Control Box requires wired connections for power antenna control and satellite signal It can be mounted discretely in a cupboard and can be fixed vertically and horizont...

Page 5: ...nna Unit Control Box Control Panel 65 85cm Antenna separate carton Accessory Pack LNB Park Plate x 1 Control Box bracket x 2 Control Panel mount x 1 RJ25 Cable x 1 Battery 1 5v AA x 2 Power Cable x 1...

Page 6: ...3 F 43 E A D B C H G F I G 52 H 15 I 110 G 64 H 14 I 125 Mounting plate Positioning Control Box Site the Control Box in a convenient location where Front and rear connections are accessible Cables can...

Page 7: ...he roof Note Follow manufacturer s instructions when applying adhesive Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions Take care when working at heights Al...

Page 8: ...ce such as electric igniters for gas stoves Route cables carefully avoiding areas of excessive heat such exhaust systems and any moving parts in the engine compartment or drive shafts Power Cable colo...

Page 9: ...dly assembled and disassembled Installing cables 1 Check there are no hidden cables in the roof structure and that the hole location is clear of obstructions both internally and externally 2 Turn over...

Page 10: ...n 1 Clip the mounting brackets onto the Control Box 2 Place Control Box on the horizontal or vertical surface and mark the 4 holes 3 Depending on material drill a pilot hole or use a bradawl 4 Attach...

Page 11: ...ach to wall with 2 No 6 screws Cable mode 1 Choose a location to mount the Control Panel 2 Mark the fixing holes then make a pilot hole with a drill or bradawl 3 If required remove one of the knock ou...

Page 12: ...reverse of Control Box to elevate antenna Once elevated turn off power to Control Box and remove fuse 3 Fix satellite dish to Antenna Arm using M6 Button Head Screws M6 Nuts and 6mm Plastic Washers Th...

Page 13: ...a different cable to the one supplied is to be used ensure that it is an RJ25 6 Pin 6 Connector cable RJ11 and RJ14 cables use the same connector but contain 2 and 4 wires respectively and will not fu...

Page 14: ...han 1 minute The first search from the factory set position may take as much as 15 minutes If the Seeker cannot find the desired satellite it will automatically return to the Park position and display...

Page 15: ...Box the power must be on Power consumption The Seeker Wireless has been designed to minimise power consumption When not in use the system enters a sleep mode where wireless communication between the C...

Page 16: ...Skew adjustment is required when signal strength is weak at the limit of a given satellites reception area It involves adjusting the angle of the LNB on the roof mounted antenna unit Caution Follow g...

Page 17: ...d copy onto a formatted USB flash memory stick 2 Turn on Control Box 3 Press and hold the SYNC button on the front of the Control Box for 7 seconds until SYNC LED illuminates RED 4 Insert the USB flas...

Page 18: ...vehicle ignition before operating antenna Battery power has been interrupted Reset clock see page 12 Batteries exhausted Replace batteries or use cable connection Check Control Panel power switch is o...

Page 19: ...any indirect incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the guarantee This does not affect your statutory rights...

Page 20: ...NB Type High Quality 0 2dB Universal Twin LNB Output Twin Typical Gain 65cm 36dB 85cm 38 1dB Frequency Range 10 7 12 75GHz Arm Cable RG179 Antenna Material Aluminium Reflector Thickness 1mm Finish Pow...

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