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Contents

Installation

Application 

Example 

  4

Connections & Features 

 

5

Product 

Contents 

  5

Required Tools & Equipment 

 

5

Selecting an installation location   

6

Positioning Control Box  

 

6

Attaching Antenna Mount Cover     

7

and LNB Park Plate
Electrical 

installation 

  8

Attaching Antenna Unit to Mount Plate 

9

Installing 

Cables 

  9 

Installing Cable Entry Plate 

 

10

Installing Control Box   

 

10

Connection 

Diagram 

  11

Attaching Satellite Dish to Unit   

11

Testing Bluetooth Connectivity & Installing   12
Updates

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 Connect 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 2 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. This controls the antenna unit through a

   cable connection and is powered by 12v DC only.

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

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. 

Satellite Information

Finding a Satellite 

 

 

13

Skew 

Adjustment 

  14

Fault Finding

On Screen Error Modes 

 

15

Control Box Error Modes 

 

16

General Faults & FAQs  

 

18

Portable Connectivity Troubleshooting 

19

Ignition 

   20

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver  

20

Power 

Consumption 

  20

3 Year Guarantee 

 

 

21

Environment 

  22

Specifications 

  24

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PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

Summary of Contents for MXL028/65 Connect

Page 1: ...ult Finding MXL028 65 85 Connect Single Twin Quad 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 prio...

Page 2: ...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 h...

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

Page 4: ...s and 2 satellite signal cables from the twin LNB The quad variant has 5 cable connections 1 for controlling the motors and 4 satellite signal cables from the single LNB B Control Box The Control Box...

Page 5: ...ower Drill No 2 Phillips screwdriver Weather Resistant Elastic Adhesive and Applicator gun Surface Cleaner 10mm spanner Hexagonal socket key 4mm Deburrer Round File Emery paper Conduit recommended met...

Page 6: ...oints Check Antenna Unit cables will reach Control Box Maxview can supply extended cables Do not allow the dish to overhang the edge of the vehicle Clearance around antenna system when in use is shown...

Page 7: ...uctions when applying adhesive Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions Take care when working at heights Always follow ladder manufacturer s safety...

Page 8: ...gas stoves Route cables carefully avoiding areas of excessive heat such as exhaust systems and any moving parts in the engine compartment or drive shafts Power Cable colours Black Negative Earth Green...

Page 9: ...shers that were previously removed Caution Replace Nylon locking nuts if they have been removed more than twice The locking action of the Nylon becomes less effective if repeatedly assembled and disas...

Page 10: ...el front of vehicle Top hat Cable Installing Control Box Having previously chosen a suitable location 1 Clip the mounting brackets onto the Control Box 2 Place Control Box on the horizontal or vertica...

Page 11: ...crews M6 Nuts and 6mm Plastic Washers The 65cm and 85cm satellite dishes have different fixing hole positions Therefore 4 of the holes will be unused 4 Remove all tools packaging and obstructions from...

Page 12: ...settings 3 Install software update if required and re pair control box 4 Search for satellite using dashboard 5 Confirm antenna locked on and park Date Fitted Serial Number Control Box Number Install...

Page 13: ...e skew angle of the LNB to maximise signal quality and strength see page 14 the for details Note The Connect works independently from a Satellite Receiver Therefore any satellite receiver can be used...

Page 14: ...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 general safety advice on page 3 when adjusting antenna uni...

Page 15: ...box Page 15 On Screen Error Modes The ignition mode is a safety feature that automatically lowers the antenna and prevents accidental operation whilst travelling When the Connect has detected an activ...

Page 16: ...park position B No SAT found system parked Once parked the Search LED stays solid RED and SAT LED searched continues to flash green Solid red Solid red Flashes green C Ignition mode parking When the a...

Page 17: ...unction locked Once Ignition off last satellite found LED start to flash and ready to search keys active again All solid red E Azimuth Error If rotation motor stops the above LED sequence will occur p...

Page 18: ...ted may have moved or may not exist anymore Note new channels are normally added to the bottom of the channel list See receiver instructions The Connect can lock onto a satellite without connection to...

Page 19: ...a result of bluetooth interference This can be caused by the use of other electrical appliances such as microwave ovens wireless speakers and power sources Bluetooth and Wi Fi share the same 2 4GHz fr...

Page 20: ...rough the Control Box the power must be on Power Consumption The Connect has been designed to minimise power consumption When the Connect is not used for long periods of time it is recommended to swit...

Page 21: ...Clear and concise details of the fault Details of who installed the product The guarantee does not apply where The ignition cable is not installed The product has been abused misused improperly instal...

Page 22: ...or more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local authority your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Pena...

Page 23: ...Page 22 Notes Page 23...

Page 24: ...Frequency Range 10 7 12 75GHz Arm Cable RG179 Antenna Material Aluminium Reflector Thickness 1mm Finish Powder coated with UV inhibitor polyester based Outside Dims 65cm dish 67 0 x 71 5 cm 85cm dish...

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