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1. INSTALLATION

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Summary of Contents for Nomad 2

Page 1: ...901 NOMAD IM Rev 08 16 08 NOMAD 2 NOMAD 3 OWNER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...eceivers 8 2 SETUP Initial Programming 10 NOMAD Programming Options 11 How To Program Your MSC60 Or HD SC2 For Zones 12 Star Choice Zone Mapping 13 Limitations of Systems MD1000 2 14 3 OPERATIONS NOMAD Front Panel 16 Buttons 16 LEDS 17 Operating The NOMAD 18 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes And Troubleshooting 20 Emergency Stow 21 5 UPGRADES Software Upgrade Options 23 Software Module Update Module 2...

Page 3: ...1 INSTALLATION ...

Page 4: ... No mad 3 and to the older NOMAD 2 Controllers Both Nomad models are shown throughout this Guide for illustrative purposes and all controls connections installation procedures and operations are identical between the NOMAD 2 and the Nomad 3 PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM Along with the Mount your MotoSAT system should have shipped with the following components 1 1 30 co axial cable 1 ended female...

Page 5: ...ill and Goes Into Every Hole OPEN FACED MOUNTS DOME STYLE MOUNTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN TV MOUNT CLEARANCES ORIENTATION AND FOOTPRINTS Before connecting the NOMAD Controller and attempting to operate the Mount you should verify that the Mount has clearance for a full range of motion Make sure your installer s work plan allows for correct orientation of the Mount all required clearances and all space req...

Page 6: ...r configuration See Figure at Right Serial Port Used to provide software upgrades Out to TV Receiver Coaxial connection from the NOMAD to the satellite LNB input on the satellite receiver In From Dish Coaxial connection from the Mount to the NOMAD NOMAD CABLE CONNECTIONS P1 12V P2 GND P3 NOT USED Power Connector Connects the 12 VDC 4 AMP power supply to the NOMAD Note Only use the power supply pro...

Page 7: ...sh Do not use this connection to input to the NOMAD or to a satellite receiver Any output can be used as an output to the NOMAD except as noted with the HD DP 3 above Default output to the NOMAD is Red FOUR OUTPUT CONNECTOR HD SL5 HD SC2 9 PIN CONTROL CABLE OUTPUT TO NOMAD TWO OUTPUT CONNECTOR Executive MD500 MHDTV MD1000 2 MSC60 9 PIN CONTROL CABLE OUTPUT TO NOMAD FOUR OUTPUT CONNECTOR 9 PIN CONT...

Page 8: ...ry the positive white voltage and negative green ground to the LED which illuminate the dish face Brown and Red are used to Skew the Dish These wires control the Skew motors when directed by the NOMAD Controller They are used to control the skewable systems MD500 MD1000 2 MHDTV MSC60 HD Series Applying 12 volt power directly to these wires will skew the dish Purple is for use on skewable systems t...

Page 9: ...CEIVERS A FEW WORDS ABOUT RECEIVERS NON SKEWABLE Open Faced Mounts If your satellite receiver is a Dish 500 or Dish Pro and you remove it from your home to your RV you will need to perform a Check Switch while the non skewable dish is in the STOWED POSITION Upon completion of the Check Switch your screen should have 8 X s in the check boxes meaning that the Check Switch failed This procedure must ...

Page 10: ...2 SETUP ...

Page 11: ...hrough the different settings on the front LED panel of the NOMAD When the LED configuration on the NOMAD matches the Programming Option you selected press the POWER button to turn off the NOMAD This will save your settings Turn on the NOMAD by pressing the POWER button Wait 5 seconds for the NOMAD to perform startup sequences 3 Test Dish Step 1 Turn on the NOMAD by pressing the POWER button Wait ...

Page 12: ...W MD1000 2 Yes 1100 1190 1290 Yes LOCK STOW HD DP 3 Yes 1100 1190 1290 Yes LOCK STOW MODEL NUMBER Skew Orbital Position Multi Sat NOMAD LEDs Executive 18 24 No 820 910 No PEAK MD500 Yes 820 910 Yes PEAK STOW MODEL NUMBER Skew Orbital Position Multi Sat NOMAD LEDs MSC60 Yes 107 30 111 10 Yes PEAK FIND STOW HD SC 2 Yes 107 30 111 10 Yes PEAK FIND STOW MODEL NUMBER Skew Orbital Position Multi Sat NOM...

Page 13: ...cess HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR MSC60 OR HD SC2 FOR ZONES If you are installing one of MotoSAT s Star Choice compatible systems MSC60 or HD SC2 your NOMAD will require an additional programming step to specify what geographic area or Zone the Star Choice Mount is in Refer to the Zone Maps on page 13 to determine which Zone you are in then follow the steps below to configure the system for your Zone Note ...

Page 14: ...te reception These maps show the input codes to program the NOMAD for your MotoSAT Star Choice system s Zone Find the Zone where you are located then program the NOMAD for that Zone as described on page 12 Note Due to the size limitations of the Star Choice reflector signal strength may not be optimal in all zones MotoSAT equipment cannot exceed the limitations of the Star Choice signal distributi...

Page 15: ... may extend past the shaded areas but is known to be a problem within the shaded areas Please call Dish Network 888 248 7116 for any additional information 2 Dish size can make wind loading a factor In most circumstances you will not be affected by wind When winds reach an excess of 30 40 MPH depending upon the direction of the wind you could experience signal loss due to the mount being moved off...

Page 16: ...3 OPERATIONS ...

Page 17: ...190 Dish Network can toggle between satellites 1100 1190 and 1290 Dish Network International East can toggle between satellites 61 50 1100 and 1190 Dish Network International West can toggle between satellites 1100 1190 and 1480 Bell ExpressVu can toggle between satellites 820 and 910 Skewable Multi LNB Mount Pressing the FIND Button will locate all satellites available with your LNB configuration...

Page 18: ...or the highest signal strength of the satellite It will turn off after satellite Lock has been achieved FIND When the FIND button is pressed the NOMAD deploys the Mount by elevating it from a stowed position The LNB and DVB LEDs will light The Mount then automatically begins searching for satellites as programmed and at this time the FIND LED will light to indicate search status until the satellit...

Page 19: ...he next satellite in order such as DIRECTV can toggle between 1010 and 1190 Dish Network can toggle between satellites 1100 1190 and 1290 Dish Network International East can toggle between satellites 61 50 1100 and 1190 Dish Network International West can toggle between satellites 1100 1190 and 1480 Bell ExpressVu can toggle between satellites 820 and 910 Skewable Mount Pressing the FIND Button wi...

Page 20: ...4 TROUBLESHOOT ...

Page 21: ...ed from moving or bad Azimuth Sensor DVB STOW Limit Error in Skew movement Dish blocked from moving or bad Skew Sensor DVB PEAK Only Main satellite found Dish line of sight blocked try different location DVB PEAK STOW Main satellite not found but Secondary satellite was Dish line of sight blocked try different location DVB PEAK FIND STOW Signal lost NO LNB Power Check Satellite Receiver power LOCK...

Page 22: ...MAD 4 Call MotoSAT s Technical Support Line 800 247 7486 when you can perform additional troubleshooting If you are unable to go onto the roof The dish can be manipulated by applying 12Volt DC power to specific wires in the Control Cable located in the back of the NOMAD The 12 Volts going to your NOMAD Controller s 3 pin Power Connector see page 5 can be used as the 12 Volt DC power source 1 ELEVA...

Page 23: ...5 UPGRADES ...

Page 24: ...rd will be billed the cost of a replacement module b UpdatingthesoftwareusingtheSoftwareModule UpdateModule can be done in less than 5 minutes It comes with installation instructions All you do is plug it into the Serial Port on the back of the NOMAD see page 5 and follow the instructions listed on the device when it arrives 2 The latest software version for your system is available online http ww...

Page 25: ...nd a USB to Serial Adapter 2 MotoSAT 15 pin to 9 pin Serial Cable part number 406 D15M SER D9F An automatic Software Module Upgrade Module MotoSAT Part Number 252 NOMAD PM is available through MotoSAT if these components are not available This module plugs into the NOMAD serial port to load software Customer must pay shipping both ways Module must be returned otherwise customer will be billed cost...

Page 26: ...e Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Xon Xoff Click OK 5 In the HyperTerminal window click FILE PROPERTIES SETTINGS Click the ASCII SETUP button Change the LINE DELAY setting from 0 to 100 3 Choose the port you wish to use to connect to your NOMAD Generally COM 1 is the best choice 25 ...

Page 27: ...onds after powering the controller on The following screen will appear If nothing appears you have chosen the wrong com port Refer to Step 1 on page 24 and reconfigure If you see gain adjusted you have taken too long to press the key Retry the Controller power up cycle again 8 The file will then load as indicated by stars across the screen as shown here When the software has been loaded you will a...

Page 28: ...___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ YOUR MOTOSAT SYSTEM YOUR MOTOSAT CONTROLLER EXECUTIVE 18 EXECUTIVE 24 MD500 MD1000 2 MHDTV MSC60 HD SL 5 HD DP 3 HD SC 2 FREEDOM 12 FREEDOM 15 NOMAD II NOMAD SD Serial Number _______________________ Not Recommended for use with the NOMAD Fax or mail any quest...

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