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DirecTV D2 Advantage Lite Installation And Troubleshooting Manuallines

DirecTV D2 Advantage Lite Installation And Troubleshooting Manuallines

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Summary of Contents for DirecTV D2 Advantage Lite

  • Page 1 Installation and Troubleshooting Guidelines...
  • Page 2 What is D2 Advantage™ Lite? D2 Advantage Lite (D2 Lite) is a compact, centralized SWiM distribution system designed to service small MDU buildings that are 20 units or less. It eliminates the need to install individual dishes while providing the full range of DIRECTV services;...
  • Page 3 Advantages of D2 Lite A simple, centralized distribution system Enhance building appearance without the clutter of multiple satellite dishes Only one dish required per building Residents only require the installation of a set-top box Efficient and cost effective installation No need to access individual units when installing a centralized distribution system Installation is simplified by utilizing existing technology and components Reduces overall equipment and labor costs vs.
  • Page 4 D2 Lite Components The D2 Lite enclosure is a self-contained unit that houses the SWiM distribution parts required to successfully install a customer. The enclosure utilizes common components that are already deployed throughout the DIRECTV network. Slimline KaKu ODU SL5 LNB...
  • Page 5 D2 Lite Components Continued SWiM16 Module Band Stop Filter MDU version PI-29z Power Inserter...
  • Page 6 D2 Lite Enclosures There are two (2) versions the D2 Lite enclosure The key change is the removal of the Band Stop Filters and assorted connections located in the enclosure The V2 enclosures require that a Band Stop Filter be installed on each APMT FEED as the unit homerun is installed and activated Failure to install the Band Stop Filters will cause service issues with existing installed customers and constitute a failed installation at inspection requiring a truck roll to resolve...
  • Page 7 D2 Lite System Components V1 D2 Lite Enclosure V1 Holland HRD2 Splitters Band Stop Filters SWiM16 Module(s) Green Label SWiM Splitters Mini RG6 Coax Cabling...
  • Page 8 D2 Lite System Components V2 D2 Lite Enclosure V2 SWiM16 Module(s) Mini RG6 Coax Cabling Holland HRD2 Splitters Green Label SWiM Splitters...
  • Page 9 D2 Lite SWiM Module Ports Assignments D2 Lite (V1 & V2) can accommodate up to 2 SWiM16 modules, for a total of 32 SWiM tuners, in a single enclosure. The enclosure is shipped with one SWiM16 module fully installed and is pre-wired for one additional SWiM16 module. There are a total of 8 output ports available for use.
  • Page 10 D2 Lite Site Qualification When arriving at a property that may qualify for a D2 Lite installation there are a few simple questions to ask before proceeding with any work on the property Is the building between 2 and 20 units in size? Do I have landlord permission? Is there line of site for an ODU? Is there already a D2 Lite enclosure installed?

  • Page 11: Site Survey

    Site Survey A proper and thoroughly executed site survey is the foundation of a successful and hassle free installation. Identifying obstacles and safety concerns upfront will ensure the installation goes smoothly. Items to pay attention to during the survey are, but not limited to: Location of ODU Installed in a location that is safely accessible by technicians Located on a structurally sound portion of the roof top or wall...
  • Page 12 Site Survey Continued Location D2 Lite Enclosure Safely accessible to technicians after initial installation Centrally located to all the units being serviced by the system Located in area where the enclosure can installed Horizontally on a wall surface Properly installed on a NPRM Out of direct sunlight (when possible) Secure location Cannot be easily tampered with...
  • Page 13 Property Concerns Discuss the installation procedure with the property owner Ensure the property owner agrees with: ODU placement Cable routing from ODU to D2 Lite enclosure D2 Lite enclosure placement Cable routing from D2 Lite enclosure to customer units Provide detailed timeline for completion of the installation Provide regular updates on the progress of the installation...

  • Page 14: Odu Installation

    ODU Installation Follows current DIRECTV approved installation methods Refer to the Standard Professional Installation Guidelines (SPIG) for more information Available on the DWS Visit http://satinstallinstalltraining.com for additional information An AIM is required for the proper installation and alignment of the ODU(s)

  • Page 15: Grounding And Bonding

    Grounding and Bonding Follows current DIRECTV approved installation methods Refer to the Standard Professional Installation Guidelines (SPIG) for more information Available on the DWS Visit http://satinstallinstalltraining.com for additional information Must adhere to all NEC, state and local codes Whichever more stringent Use building “house”...
  • Page 16 Will not exceed 100’ in length Maintain proper bend radius of 2.75” (5.5” diameter) RG11 Copper Clad Steel (CCS) can be used if DIRECTV approved Will not exceed 150’ in length Maintain proper bend radius of 4.75” (9.5” diameter) Plenum, Riser and Flooded cable will be used when...
  • Page 17 Cable Routing: ODU to D2 Lite Enclosure Continued Cabling will be installed Most direct route available Professionally Properly attached to the building Loose cabling should be tied together Typically there will be 4-6 cables pulled depending on the number of ODUs Cables will be neatly bundled together Zip ties should NOT be evenly spaced along the cable route...

  • Page 18: Outdoor Connections

    Cable Routing: ODU to D2 Lite Enclosure Continued Outdoor connections Approved connectors Approved weather boots and seals Will be tightened to 30”lbs. Connect cabling to ODU(s) Slimline SL5 LNB requires 4 coax connections World Direct LNB requires 1 coax connection Service loop will be installed at each ODU Maintain proper bend radius for cable type being used Weather boots and seals will be installed as required...
  • Page 19 D2 Lite Enclosure Installation Enclosure Placement Safely accessible to technicians after initial installation Located in area where the enclosure can installed Horizontally on a wall surface Properly installed on a NPRM Out of direct sunlight (when possible) Secure location Cannot be easily tampered with Out of direct line/access of high traffic areas When using RG6 Within 150’...

  • Page 20: Mounting Options

    Wall Mount Backplane is designed to be installed on 16” O.C. studs Mounted to the wall with 4 lag bolts DIRECTV logo facing outward and right side up SL5 FEED / World Direct / APMT FEED ports facing to the RIGHT...
  • Page 21 Can be mounted on standard 8”x8”x16” concrete blocks using block clips when installed on a NPRM DIRECTV logo facing upward SL5 FEED / World Direct / APMT FEED ports facing towards the center of the NPRM mount (towards the ODU mast) This will ensure that the cabling is not accidentally “bumped”...
  • Page 22 D2 Lite Enclosure Installation Continued Service Loop at the enclosure Allows for easy removal/replacement of the front plate assembly when adding an additional SWiM-16 module 24” minimum diameter loop RG11 Depending on the type of RG11 used the diameter of the loop may exceed 24”...
  • Page 23 D2 Lite Enclosure Installation Continued Connect from ODU(s) to enclosure Slimline SL5 LNB coax cables are connected to the 4 SL5 FEED (IN) inputs World Direct LNB coax cable is connected to the single WORLD DIRECT (IN) input...
  • Page 24 Installing in the Unit Follows current DIRECTV approved residential installation methods Refer to the Standard Professional Installation Guidelines (SPIG) for further information Visit http://satinstalltraining.com for additional information Each unit will have a dedicated homerun to the D2 Lite enclosure D2 Lite is intended to be used with shared services (i.e.
  • Page 25 Installing in the Unit Continued Homeruns should not exceed maximum cable distance RG6 should not exceed 150’ RG11 should not exceed 200’ Line amplifiers are NOT approved and will not be used New homerun cabling should be installed In the most direct route available between the enclosure and the unit Professionally Properly attached to the building (where/when applicable)
  • Page 26 Installing in the Unit Continued Existing homerun cables may be used if They are in good condition RG6 or RG11 cable RG59 should not be utilized There are no splices/barrels existing in the cable run Splices/barrels do not have to be installed to complete the homerun cabling...
  • Page 27 Installing in the Unit Continued After the homerun cabling is in place, before beginning the equipment installation in the unit Connect the homerun to the D2 Lite enclosure Use one of the available APMT FEED (OUT) ports Ports 1, 2, 3, 4 are connected to SWiM16 #1 Ports 5, 6, 7, 8 are connected to SWiM16 #2 (when installed) REMEMBER: the ports with the “*”...
  • Page 28 SWiM tuner count, for any single unit, cannot exceed 8 tuners Any compatible SWiM receiver/device can be installed in the unit All DIRECTV programming, services and national offers are available to the customer Note: Due to the unique design of the Holland splitters in the D2 Lite enclosure up to 8 PI-29 power inserters can be connected to the D2 Lite enclosure without causing an “overvoltage”...
  • Page 29 D2 Lite Enclosure Testing The D2 Lite enclosure needs be tested after it is installed and prior to activating the first customer on each SWiM module. Testing should take place after the homerun wiring is completed and the power inserter is installed and powered on. These steps can also be used to troubleshoot the D2 Lite system.
  • Page 30 ODU Removal The removal of existing ODUs is a requirement of installing D2 Lite ODUs will be removed as customers are installed onto the D2 Lite system Removal of existing ODUs consists of: Removing the LNB and LNB support arm Removing the reflector Removing the mount support arm If a NPRM removal of the NPRM mount...
  • Page 31 DIRECTV D2 Lite Inspections Compliance inspections will be conducted on a minimum of 25% of all D2 Lite installations. Inspections are conducted by the Field Operations team and local market QA inspectors. Notification of the inspection will sent at least three (3)
  • Page 32 DIRECTV D2 Lite Inspections Continued Items of interest during the inspection, but not limited to: Proper installation of the ODU(s) Proper grounding/bonding of the ODU and system Proper installation of the D2 Lite enclosure Proper service loop(s) installed at the D2 Lite enclosure...
  • Page 33 D2 Lite Installation Diagrams V1 – 1 Receiver...
  • Page 34 D2 Lite Installation Diagrams V1 – 2 Receivers...
  • Page 35 D2 Lite Installation Diagrams V2 – 1 Receiver...
  • Page 36 D2 Lite Installation Diagrams V2 – 2 Receivers...
  • Page 37 D2 Lite Electrical Interconnect Diagram V1...
  • Page 38 D2 Lite Electrical Interconnect Diagram V2...
  • Page 39 References Standard Professional Installation Guidelines (SPIG) Available on the Dealer Website http://satinstalltraining.com Username: revolution Password: training DWS – Dealer Website Distributor...
  • Page 40 Q & A...