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OPERATION
The following is a basic operation of the FREEDOM SD2 Controller and is meant
to get the operator up and running in a short period of time.
POWER UP
Pressing the POWER button will activate the SEARCH routine.
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If you are
currently ON
satellite then the system will re-peak. If
programmed to go to another satellite the system will begin the move
to the next satellite programmed.
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If you are
not currently ON
satellite then the system would begin the
search for the programmed satellite.
TEST DISH
This operation will test the Azimuth and Elevation functions of the mount.
To implement this function you must create a new configuration file by adding 128
to the present configuration number. For example if your present Configuration is
DirecTV satellite 101 you would add 1 to the configuration for that satellite. This
is done in your NomadSD.dat file. For Example:
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DirecTV 101 is configuration 002 + 128 =
130
which is the TEST
DISH for your configuration (see Programming Network
Configuration in this manual.) This is generally used for diagnosis
purposes when the dish cover is removed. It allows for visual
confirmation of the Elevation and Azimuth motors running.
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Upon completion of the TEST DISH you must change your
NomadSD.dat file back to its proper configuration for the network that
you are subscribed to (subtract 128 from the previously altered
Configuration number) or your system will perform a TEST DISH
each and every time
it is deployed.
FIND SATELLITE
To search for a satellite, press the POWER button once and the dish will
begin to search for the desired satellite depending on the network configuration.
The FIND led will blink indicating movement of the dish. Once the controller has
locked on the appropriate satellite, the POWER and FIND led will go OUT and the
FREEDOM Controller will turn OFF.
