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RV SATELLITE ANTENNA
AUTOMATIC SKEW TWIN LNB
SSA-850
Installation AND OPERATION MANUAL
Please ensure that this manual is read in full prior
to installing or using this sphere satellite unit.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Made in Korea.
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- Page 1 RV SATELLITE ANTENNA AUTOMATIC SKEW TWIN LNB SSA-850 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Please ensure that this manual is read in full prior to installing or using this sphere satellite unit. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Made in Korea.
- Page 2 If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment, do not attempt to perform these procedures. The Sphere SSA-850 RV Satellite Antenna with Auto skew TWIN LNB is innovative and a technologically advanced satellite Positioner system. The antenna has a unique...
- Page 3 Specification Antenna Type Off-set Dish Frequency Band Ku Band LNB local oscillator (LO) 10.700 GHz Antenna Dish Dimension 860x920mm Polarization Horizontal and Vertical Elevation Range 20° to 74° Azimuth Range 365° Tracking Rate 50°/sec Temperate Range -20° to 70° Power 12 VDC Max2.5A(Typ.1.6A) on SEARCH.
- Page 4 This section offers a general explanation of how to correctly install the Sphere SSA-850 RV Satellite Antenna. Installation of the antenna is recommended to be fitted by a Sphere Dealer, or RV Accessories fitter. Unpacking the unit (2 boxes) 1. Open the Main box and remove packing material.
- Page 5 Preparing for the installation Install Tools and Materials The antenna system is designed for simple installation and setup. However, the following list of equipment or items should be available during installation of the antenna. ■ Electric drill and drill bits ■...
- Page 6 If necessary, reinforce the mounting area to assure that it does not flex due to the weight of the antenna, RV motion or vibration. The Sphere unit was designed with an oversized 700 x 400mm lower base mounting plate, ensure that this is...
- Page 7 3. Recommended minimum rotation clearance (from centre of dish rotation) @ 450mm Radius - surrounding items such as hatches etc. must NOT be taller than 190mm in height. @ 600mm Radius - surrounding items such as AC units or Roof Storage Pods must NOT be taller than 260mm in height...
- Page 8 Installing the roof top dish antenna Once the location of the antenna has been selected, prepare the area of the RV roof to glue and screw the roof top unit assembly into position. Screw location fixing points have been provided, should you need additional fixing locations mark and drill these as required.
- Page 9 The Cable cover is to be placed between the antenna and the cable entry plate. This houses the 2x coax feeds and the main control cable connection plug. The base of this cover is to be glued and screwed to the roof of the RV, the cover is then placed over this and screwed in place.
- Page 10 Installing the dish to the roof top antenna assembly Once power and control cables are connected, follow the operation steps below to enable the dish bracket to rise, once the Dish bracket is raised and before the unit has started to rotate the IDU needs to be paused to allow the dish skin to be added.
- Page 11 Equipment and cable installation This offers a general explanation of how to install the IDU and ‘Satellite receiver’ (Satellite receiver is Not supplied in this kit), to the inside of the RV, connecting with the Main Control Cable and 2x coaxial cables. 1.
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Page 12: Connection Diagram
Connection diagram Control cable Coax Cable 12VDC RECEIVER ANTENNA Control Connector REAR OF IDU NOTE: If set-top box No.1 is a *Optional IGN(+) TWIN Tuner receiver, then also AUTO CLOSE *Neg (-) for IGN Close connect coax cable from IDU ‘Receiver’... -
Page 13: Receiving Satellite Tv Signals
The Sphere SSA-850 RV Satellite Antenna system was designed for its ease of use. This has been programmed to locate the OPTUS C1/D3 series satellite for receiving of TV broadcast signals. Two Operation zones were added to aid in the search time, OPTUS C1/D3 EAST and OPTUS C1/D3 WEST. - Page 14 Turning the System On/Off Since power to the antenna system is controlled by the IDU, you can turn the antenna on or off by applying power to the IDU. Turning on the System Follow the steps below to turn on your antenna System. 1.
- Page 15 1-2minutes for the Sphere Satellite unit to locate and lock onto the satellite once again. If you have traveled some greater distance e.g. from Perth to Cairns without using the satellite on your travels, this may take up to approx.
- Page 16 Operating the IDU Appearance Power S/W SD card port LCD Display Satellite select button Close button Figure 3-2 Appearance of IDU Functions of LCD Display Figure 3-3 Functions of LCD Display Emergency Stop If you want to stop or Turn off the antenna immediately, you need to push the 2 button at one time for more than 3seconds, and then antenna will turn off...
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Page 17: Changing Channels
If some channels work, while one or more other channels do not, or if the antenna cannot find the selected satellite, the satellite’s frequency data might have changed. You can visit any authorized Sphere dealer or contact technical@caostrv.com.au for further assistance. - Page 19 Coast RV Pty Ltd trading as Coast to Coast RV Services ABN 49 097 104 492 - ACN 101 461 330 PO Box 415, Regents Park NSW 2143 AUSTRALIA Ph (02) 9645 7600 - Fax (02) 9645 7699 Email: warranty@coastrv.com.au Web: www.coastrv.com.au Coast to Coast RV Services PO Box 58-054, Botany AUCKLAND 2163...
- Page 20 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS The Supplier makes no warranties or representations other than those set out in this warranty document except as is required by law. The Supplier will not be liable under this warranty:- to the Client or any other person for any consequential, direct or indirect loss, damage or costs incurred or suffered by the Client or any other person, including but not limited to damage to persons, other property, loss of turnover, loss of profits, loss of business or goodwill;...
- Page 21 WARRANTY CLAIM FORM Warranty Providers Name: Coast RV Pty Ltd trading as Coast to Coast RV Services ABN 49 097 104 492 - ACN 101 461 330 Warranty Providers Address: PO Box 415 Regents Park NSW 2143 Australia OR; PO Box 58-054 Botany AUCKLAND 2163 New Zealand Client: Contact No.
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Hi, caravan's satellite won't lock on to a satellite. My unit is showing "Show Mode" in the display - what does this mea? In addition, the search button will open the dish but won't do any of its other functions when I push the search button a second or third time. After contacting Satking and Coast to Coast this morning I have competed a software update to V3.0S. Help!!