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- Page 1 Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish User Manual Ver 1.2 More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au www.coastrv.com.au...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
9. Caravan/Motorhome installation 9-1. Required space for the Sphere Astrolink ............ -
Page 4: General Information
1. General Information 1-1. Introduction These instructions describe the functions and operation of the Sphere Astrolink fully automatic satellite system. Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instructions. Your Sphere Astrolink is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically when the system is located within the footprint of the selected satellite. -
Page 5: Proper Use And Operation
Avoid cleaning your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a drive-through car wash or a car wash with a high-pressure cleaner. The Sphere Astrolink comes with a 2 year warranty, for full warranty details please visit • our website www.coastrv.com.au After Sales Support Line 02 9645 7600 or technical@coastrv.com.au... -
Page 6: Safety Notes
1-3. Safety notes Please carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual. Upon installation of the Sphere Astrolink, please ensure the installation is done with supplied cables and ensure the controller cable is not modified in anyway, this carries data. -
Page 7: Components Bundle
2. Contents 2-1. Components bundle Reflector assembly Reflector Truss head M6× 15 (4), M6 Flat mold washer (4) LNB arm assembly LNB arm Controller cable (pre-connected) Main unit Cable clamp (2), Sems1 M4×10 (2) Sems2 M6x55 (1) Controller Controller bracket, Cable holder, Junction Box, Rear cable cover... -
Page 8: Name Of Parts
2-2. Name of parts Main unit Reflector Auto skew cable LNB arm Reflector bracket to Signal cable LNB cable LNB connector to Controller cable Cable clamp Main body Deflector Base Mounting plate Controller • Front OK button Arrow buttons HOME button Mode button Controller bracket hole Manual mode LEDs... -
Page 9: How To Assemble Dish (Reflector)
3. How to assemble dish (re ector) Step 1 : Press POWER button on the controller to turn on the unit and press OK button on any satellite Step 2 : When reflector bracket is lifted up to vertical direction(about 90 degrees), turn the unit off... - Page 10 - Sphere V2 85cm Part name Quantity ① Reflector ② LNB arm ③ Reflector bracket ④ M6 flat mold washer ⑤ Truss head M6x15 ⑥ SEMS2 M6x55 ⑦ Cable clamp ⑧ SEMS1 M4x10 ※ To avoid cable damage, installer has to fix LNB cable using cable clamp .
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Page 11: Connection Diagram
4. Connection diagram CONTROLLER ※ For 24V power supply Power input cable DC-DC converter 24V Battery Ignition 12V Battery Ignition Signal cable ※ For second STB & TV Junction Box ※Refer to page 24 “E. Junction Box installation” MAIN UNIT •... -
Page 12: Functional Description
GPS LED flashes while searching for the current location. When GPS position is confirmed the LED will become solid. ※ The Sphere Astrolink can still locate the satellite without the GPS locked. e. Waiting until both HOME & GPS LEDs are solid is recommended as this will allow the unit to find the selected satellite faster with more precise alignment accuracy. -
Page 13: Searching The Satellite
5-2. Searching the satellite Select the satellite using the arrow buttons on the controller and press OK. Lock LED will flash during search and become solid when the satellite is found. If you have selected the wrong satellite, move to the correct satellite name using arrows and press OK to confirm new satellite. -
Page 14: Extra Functions
6. Extra functions 6-1. Error message Error message LEDs (HOME /Lock /GPS) will be illuminated at the same time if there is a problem with the main unit and detail is indicated as : LED indicator Error detail VAST Low power FOXTEL Tuner error AZ motor error... -
Page 15: Advanced Settings
6-4. Advanced settings a. Change VAST STB Home Transponder (TP) In very low signal areas or in bad weather it may be an advantage to change the home TP in your VAST receiver, this will allow the VAST receiver to search for the strongest TP first. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the Sphere Astrolink. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions. A. No function when you power on the controller Check again that all the cable connections have been made correctly. -
Page 17: Dimension
8. Speci cations 8-1. Dimension Sphere Astrolink 85cm 114.5 cm 18.4 cm 86.0 cm 110.6 cm 8-2. Speci cations Sphere Astrolink 85cm MODEL Dish size (Offset dish) 86.0 (W) x 91.0 (L) cm Dimension / 110.6 (L) x 86.0 (W) x 18.4 (H) cm Weight 15.1 Kg... -
Page 18: Caravan/Motorhome Installation
9. Caravan/Motorhome installation 9-1. Required space for Sphere Astrolink Please allow that there is enough space around the Sphere Astrolink for antenna section to complete a full 360° scan of the sky and return to the HOME position Sphere Astrolink 85cm 110.6 cm... - Page 19 Sphere Astrolink 85cm 80.0 cm 44.5 cm 16.0 cm More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au ENGLISH - 19...
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Page 20: Equipment For Installation
9-2. Equipment for installation Main Unit Signal cable × 2 Controller Cable Power input cable Deflector, Washer(4), M8 locking nut(4) Mounting Plate, M4×20 (9) Junction Box, M4×30(4), M3×18(4) Cable gland & holder, M4×20 (3) Controller, Controller bracket, Rear cable cover, M4×20 (4) Spanner 2mm drill bit, 25mm drill bit Power drill... - Page 21 Place the mounting plate on the attached sikaflex and make 9 holes (2mm bit) with a power drill according to the fixing holes of the mounting plate, then Insert M4x20(9) screws to secure the mounting plate. Apply enough sikaflex before and after screwing in to prevent water from entering through the holes.
- Page 22 C. Laying out junction boxes and cable holders approx. 30 cm Place the center of the junction box at the location where the cable connector from the main unit is located (approximately 30 cm away from the main unit), and Place the cable holder at an appropriate location.
- Page 23 Fixing the cable holder with three M4x20 Drill a hole with a 25mm or smaller drill bit at screws. the location where the cable holder will be For waterproofing, apply enough sikaflex installed. (at the minimum size that the before and after fixing the screws to prevent controller cable connector and signal cables water from entering through the screw holes, can pass through)
- Page 24 Bottom plate of the junction box Before fixing the junction box, apply enough sikaflex to the underside of the bottom plate of the junction box to prevent water from entering the screw holes. Fix the bottom of the junction box with M4X30(4) screws at the pre-selected location, and apply sikaflex over the screws for waterproofing.
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Page 25: Battery Connection
9-4. Battery connection Ignition 12V DC Power input cable for battery connection. Connect power cables to the battery terminals, red-red, black-black. The yellow cable connects to an ignition or brake circuit, if none are available don't use the yellow cable. If wall mounting, fix it with provided bracket Plug the cables to the controller (Power, receiver, STB and controller... -
Page 26: Options
Nuts, 1x Spanner, 1x Power cable, 1x Controller bracket, 1xJunction box c. Sphere 24V to 12V Down converter If you wish to use the Sphere Astrolink on a 24v vehicle you require this device to reduce the voltage to suit the Sphere Astrolink as it runs on 12V. - Page 27 For More Information www.coastrv.com.au More information https://www.caravansplus.com.au...
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