Summary of Contents for MotoSAT DataStorm
- Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide A GUIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE DATASTORM MOUNT MotoSAT Corporation Updated July 25, 2003...
- Page 2 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ...
- Page 3 The Lower Control Unit (LCU-1) and Upper Control Unit (UCU-1) components of the DataStorm (together “the equipment”), and the associated connections, have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE DATASTORM MOUNT FIRST STEP……………………………………………………… 4 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………… RECOMMENDED TOOLS……………………………………………………………………… 5 RECOMMENDED HARDWARE………………………………………………………………... -
Page 5: First Step
ROOF SPACE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The DataStorm requires a 56” x 40” area in the center top of the vehicle to mount. Visually check to make certain that the dish arm does not hit any other mounted antenna or other device such as an Air Conditioner as it rotates on its axis. -
Page 6: Recommended Tools
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. • Available USB Port. • Available Serial Port. • A working Dial-up Modem (for one time connection to activate dish) •... -
Page 7: Recommended Hardware
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. 7/16 Screw Driver Mini Screwdriver Open Ended Wrench Philips #2 Flat Blade RECOMMENDED HARDWARE USE THE PROPER SCREWS FOR THE TYPE OF ROOF YOU HAVE. -
Page 8: Unpacking The Dish From The Shipping Crate
COAX CABLE (also know as RG6) The DataStorm is shipped with 30’ of coax cable to wire your system. If you choose to purchase additional coax cable, it MUST be of a high quality and swept-tested. -
Page 9: Removing Mounting Plate From The Dish
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. WARNING – WHEN RAISING THE DISH MANUALLY, THE CONTROL CABLE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE MAIN CONTROLLER! If the control cable is connected to the Main Controller when you manually move the dish, you will damage the internal circuitry. - Page 10 Place the Mounting plate in the center of the Roof. Use a Stud Finder to help you find cross beams that line up with some of the holes. Screwing into cross beams help secure the DataStorm to the roof and provide good stability.
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Page 11: Marking The Position Of The Mounting Plate
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. STEP 4. MARKING THE POSITION OF THE MOUNTING PLATE You will need to mark the corners of the mounting plate as well as the holes you intend to drill through for later realignment. -
Page 12: Place The Mounting Plate And Screw Into Place
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. Lift the Mounting Plate, and Pre-Fill all holes to be used. Note: When pre drilling, drill and then fill the hole, when using self-tapping screws, use the technique shown above. STEP 6. -
Page 13: Dish To Mounting Plate
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. YES! Cover up each screw with Dicor to prevent moisture penetration. STEP 7. ATTACHING DISH TO MOUNTING PLATE... -
Page 14: Running Wires
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. IMPORTANT ALWAYS Loosen the 4 bolts that attach the mount to the Stabilizing Rails and then loosen the nuts on each of the Stabilizing Rails. - Page 15 1 RG6U Receive Modem (IRU) 1 RG6U Control Cable 1 DataStorm Satellite TV Optional - up to 2 RG6U Coax Connector Installation Instructions Use a cutting tool to cut the end of a coax cable. This tool can be purchased at any Radio Shack store.
- Page 16 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. NOTE - FOLD THE STRANDS BACK OVER THE PLASTIC COVER. Di-electric jell is to be placed at this location to seal the connector.
- Page 17 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. Finished Coax Connector Put dielectric Grease into the ends of each connector that is exposed to outside elements. The dielectric grease will make sure you maintain a waterproof seal.
- Page 18 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. WARNING – Make sure your wire run does not parallel any AC wires in the vehicle. Doing this may cause interference into the wiring, causing the dish electronic to malfunction.
- Page 19 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. Use a plastic sleeve around cables at the hole if sharp edges can cut through the cables. Cable ties at these locations will keep the...
- Page 20 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. Use Zip ties to secure wires to each other. Use “Clam Shell” provided to cover cable entry hole.
- Page 21 Bk = Black Improper wiring can Br = Brown cause damage to the Rd = Red Or = Orange DataStorm electronics Yl = Yellow (in the Mount as well as Gn = Green in the Controller). Be Bl = Blue...
- Page 22 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. If you need to manually move the dish, you may do so by removing the 9-pin connector from the back of the main controller.
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Page 23: Connecting The Computer
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. • The Positive lead for the power line is Red and comes from a 12-volt power source such as a 12 volt accessory plug 2 Amp Min (prefer 3 Amp). - Page 24 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. We recommend that you install a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) WARNING – KEEP THE USB CABLE UNPLUGGED TO THE COMPUTER UNTIL (during initial setup) THE DIRECWAY SOFTWARE ASKS THAT YOU TO PLUG IT IN…...
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Page 25: Specifications
This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. FINAL INSTALL TEST – If the DataStorm folder has been copied over to your Desktop from the CD-ROM, simply open it and run the DataStorm software. - Page 26 This guide is provided as a help and not a total solution for every installation. Common sense and concern for customers equipment will make for a good installation. NOTE: Air circulation to the modems is required to prevent premature or intermittent failure due to overheating.
- Page 27 One for satellite 99° for TV 110° and 119° b. One for satellite 116.8 ° (117°) TV 101° and 110° (OK to Use) c. MUST HAVE MotoSAT Extender Bracket, supplied by MotoSAT, installed to use the “B” Kit (NO EXCEPTIONS). HDTV IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR DATASTORM! FOR DIRECTV ON SATELLITE 117°...