Crystop Display Gmbh AutoSat 2 Control User Manual

Crystop Display Gmbh AutoSat 2 Control User Manual

Digital control unit for caravans and motorhomes

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Please read this first...................... 5 Important Note:...................... 5 Safety considerations ................... 6 Important operating considerations..............6 Disposal considerations ..................7 General considerations..................7 Figure Control Panel...................... 8 Sequence of automatic satellite search ............... 9 Operating instructions ....................10 Quick reference ....................10 Handling the operating instructions................
  • Page 4 AutoSat 2 CONTROL Dear Customer, congratulations, that you have decided on a AutoSat 2 CONTROL. This User Manual should help you, to utilise the functions of your new satellite system optimally. We have kept the operational details as understandable as possible, while keeping them short.
  • Page 5: Please Read This First

    1 Please read this first Before commencing the installation, check the consignment for completeness. The following items are contained in the shipment: Control unit box External unit and satellite aerial (dish or flat aerial) Connecting cable for power supply, 0.5 m length 12-way connector housing Hexagonal screws M6 x 22 A2 Washers M6, A2...
  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    1.2 Safety considerations For your protection, read the safety considerations carefully before you start running your new equipment. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages arising from faulty handling and failure to comply with safety provisions. If the equipment has been modified, Crystop is no longer responsible for ensuring, that the legal requirements (i.e.
  • Page 7: Disposal Considerations

    1.4 Disposal considerations The packaging of your unit consists exclusively of reusable materials which should be recycled. Make sure, that empty batteries from the remote control unit are not disposed in the household rubbish, but are returned for disposal as hazardous waste to a dealer. 1.5 General considerations Always make sure (even when your AutoSat 2 will be retracted by your starter key) that the system has really retracted when starting your vehicle.
  • Page 8: Figure Control Panel

    2 Figure Control Panel Figure Control-Box Page 8 S E R A N U A L ONTROL...
  • Page 9: Sequence Of Automatic Satellite Search

    3 Sequence of automatic satellite search The AutoSat 2 Control satellite system is turned on with the “On / Off” button on the control unit. After turn on, the satellite to be searched for will be shown in the display (factory setting ASTRA1 or the last received).
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    4 Operating instructions 4.1 Quick reference Function Description Operation The satellite system is switched on with the Switch on ”On / Off“ button on the control unit or on the optional remote control unit. “On / Off“ button If the control unit is switched off (display off) the Retract antenna “On / Off“...
  • Page 11: Handling The Operating Instructions

    5 Handling the operating instructions For the button names used in the following operating instructions you will find equivalent symbols in the Quick reference (page 10) which are used on the buttons of the control unit. e.g.: “On / Off“ button In the text buttons are shown bold and in italics.
  • Page 12: Menu Details

    5.2 Menu details 5.2.1 Main menu To reach the Main menu, the system must be turned on. On initial turn on, Fig. 1 will show in the display. The name of the selected satellite will be shown in the middle line. Now you have 5 seconds to press the “Menu“...
  • Page 13: Satellite

    5.2.3 Satellite The sub menu “Satellite“ (Fig. 4) allows the selection of the satellite to be searched. The list of available satellites is shown The list of available satellites is shown (Fig. 5). Using the “Plus“ or “Minus“ button you can select the required satellite.
  • Page 14: Search Mode

    By pressing the "Enter" button, you confirm your choice and will be directed to the submenu (Figure 8) where you can ASTRA 3A change parameters such as frequency, symbol rate, * ASTRA 1 polarisation, orbit position and the skew angle. >...
  • Page 15: Backlight

    5.2.6 Backlight The sub menu “Backlight“ (Fig. 11) lets you change the background lighting of the LC display. You can select “OFF“, “ON“ or “AUTO” mode. The standard mode is “AUTO”. In the backlight mode “ON“ the display is illuminated, as Fig.
  • Page 16: Manual Azimuth Of The Antenna

    5.2.8 Manual Azimuth of the Antenna The sub menu “Man. Azi.“ (Fig. 16) lets you turn the antenna manually clockwise or anti-clockwise. This function is necessary for installation and service work and has no further bearing on the operation of the system. The current position of the antenna is shown in the second Fig.
  • Page 17: Language

    5.2.11 Language The sub menu “Language“ (Fig. 19) (“Sprache” in german) lets you select the language for all menus. Currently available languages are: Deutsch, English, Francais, Italiano and Nederlands. Fig. 19 5.2.12 Factory settings Upon execution of the menu item "Factory settings" Man.
  • Page 18: Mounting Instructions

    6 Mounting instructions !!! Note: Please read the mounting instructions before starting the installation 6.1 Choice of installation site Initially choose sites for positioning the control unit and your receiver. Unless the control unit has a remote control option, it should be mounted, so that its display can be read and the buttons can be operated.
  • Page 19: Mounting The External Unit

    Now select a suitable free space on your roof. The direct vicinity of the site selected must be free from objects higher than 20 cm, which might shadow the aerial. When this installation site has been found, once again make sure that the control unit is within a cable length of 4 m.
  • Page 20 5. Before turning in the screws, please fill the holes with Sikaflex. Make a sealing joint around edge of the base plate. Now carefully tighten all the screws. 6. For the three outgoing cables drill a hole (min. 15 mm diameter) through the roof. 7.
  • Page 21: Cable Connection To The Control Unit

    6.4 Cable connection to the Control unit 6.5 Figure Control unit connectors Lay cables from the external unit on the inside of the vehicle to the control unit. The cables should not rub on sharp edges and should not be laid close to sources of heat. Prior to inserting contacts in the connector housing, ensure that the contacts are in a faultless condition and are not bent.
  • Page 22: Sketch Of Connector Housing (Rear View!!)

    6-core cable: 3- core cable: 6.6 Power supply Run the AutoSat 2 Control only on 12 V batteries or a battery charger or power pack supplying a continuous current of 10 Amps DC. Warning: For 24 Volt vehicle mains, a 24 V to 12 V converter will be required.
  • Page 23: Connection And Initial Operation

    7 Connection and initial operation 7.1 Mounting the control unit To fix the control unit or the receiver, it is best to use double-sided adhesive tape Scotch 3M or Tesa Power Strip. If screws are used, always make sure they do not make contact with the electronic circuit or cause any other damage.
  • Page 24: Connection External Motor Unit

    7.1.2 Connection external motor unit Prior to plugging in the connector to the external motor unit, check it again for correct seating of the contacts. If all contacts are fully inserted and in the correct positions (see page 21) the connector may be plugged in.
  • Page 25: Fault Elimination

    1) Check the battery voltage. System shuts down 2) Your vehicle was started. immediately 1) Switch your AutoSat 2 Control off and then on again Inexplicable error condition ONTROL S E R A N U A L...
  • Page 26: Specification

    9 Specification Power supply: Supply voltage (max. ratings) 10...15V DC Voltage on control line D+ 10...30V DC Current / Power input Search mode typ. 3 A / 36 W Reception mode typ. 0,01 A / 0,03 W GPS (optional) 0.25 A / 3 W Current limit, motors approx.
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  • Page 28 Gesellschaft für Anzeigesysteme mbH Durlacher Allee 47 76131 Karlsruhe : +49 (0)721 / 61 10 71 : +49 (0)721 / 62 27 57 info@crystop.de www.crystop.de No warranty for information in this manual Subject to alteration without notice 10/07 Page 28 S E R A N U A L ONTROL...

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