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- Page 1 Rev. 08.29.07...
- Page 2 Personal Information Page Installing Dealer Name _______________________________________ Date of Installation _______ _______ _______ Month Year Type of System Executive ___ MD500 ___ MD1000.2 ___ MHDTV ___ MD5Slim ___ MSD60 ___ Freedom (not recommended)______ Serial Number of Controller ______________________ Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Page Table of Content: Nomad 2 Controller Bill of Materials ............4 Nomad 2 Specifications ................4 Using the Nomad 2 Universal Controller First Time Installation ..................5 Test Dish Functions ..................5 Explanation Display Options Front Panel ....................6 Dish Services and their Assigned Satellites ..........6 Front Panel LED’s ..................7... -
Page 4: Nomad 2 Controller Bill Of Materials
NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials: The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) is shipped with the following components: Components shipped with NOMAD 2 Controller: NOMAD 2 Universal Controller 12 VDC 4 AMP Power Supply... -
Page 5: Using The Nomad 2 Universal Controller
Model MD500. First Time Installation: Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note: Plugging the receiver and NOMAD 2 controller into an independent power strip is recommended. -
Page 6: Front Panel
BUTTONS: NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “FRONT” PANEL POWER: (Provides power to the Nomad 2 Controller) FIND : (Find Satellite) Pressing the Find button will begin the dish “search” to locate and lock onto the “main” satellite. For non-skewable single LNB dishes pressing the Find button, while on satellite enables you to switch between multiple satellites. -
Page 7: Front Panel Led's
Once the satellite has been identified, the Find LED will remain solid. (The Stow LED also blinks indicating motor movement.) If the Nomad 2 is locked onto a satellite with a skewable dish, pressing the “Find” button again will activate a re-peak routine which will verify the dish alignment to the satellite for optimum signal level for the skewable dishes, the MD500 (for Dish Network) and the MHDTV (for DirecTV). -
Page 8: Explanation Nomad 2 Hardware Rear Panel
NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. (Note: Only use the power supply provided by MotoSAT.) +12V -GND Unused Control Cable: Connects the mount by way of a 9 pin conductor cable to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller. The cable is color coordinated for exact connection configuration. (See Figure Below) - Page 9 Maintenance Port: Used to provide software upgrades. Satellite in (on Receiver): Coax connection used to connect the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller to the satellite/LNB connection on the satellite receiver. From Dish: Coax connection from the dish to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller.
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Page 10: Operation Procedures
OPERATION PROCEDURES TO FIND A SATELLITE SKEWABLE If the Mount Type is (Models MD500, MHDTV and Star Choice) 1. Turn ON power. 2. After 5-10 seconds (after Nomad power up sequencing) press the FIND button. The dish will search out and lock onto the proper programmed satellite. 3. -
Page 11: Nomad 2 Visual Setup Diagram
NOMAD 2 VISUAL SETUP DIAGRAM All “Open Face” Stowable Systems Satellite Mode Guide: Configuration TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 13: Wiring Configuration
* The Brown and Red wire perform a dual function when used on a Skewable (MD500/MD1000/MHDTV/Star Choice) mounts. These wires control the Skew motors when directed by the Nomad 2 Controller. Applying 12 volt power directly to these wires will skew the dish. - Page 14 Programming Modes To get into the “Program Mode”….. 1. Turn the Nomad power “OFF” 2. Hold both the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons down and hit the Power Button “ON” 3. Continue to hold ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ button down for an additional 5 seconds after releasing the Power button 4.
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Page 15: Programming, Service, And Satellite Selection
Continuous Motion DVB / PEAK Note: The FREEDOM (fixed dome) will function with the Nomad 2. It is not recommended. It may be programmed as a NON-SKEWABLE system for any of the above NON-SKEWABLE configurations. At the push of the SATELLITE Button it will toggle sequentially though the satellites for which it is programmed. -
Page 16: Md1000.2 Limited Coverage
NOTE: The MD1000.2 has 2 limitations that can affect its operation. 1. The MD1000.2 has the same limitations that exist with the Dish Network D1000.2 home coverage. Coverage is limited due to the footprint of the satellite signal on the 129◦ High Definition Satellite. You will be able to receive programming on the other two (2) satellites (110◦... -
Page 17: Clearance Diagram
CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS... -
Page 18: Nomad 2 Quick Guide
First Time Setup We have introduced an exciting new product, the Nomad 2. It has incorporated all the features that you (the dealer and consumer) have asked for. We are excited about it and know that you will be also. To help you become familiar with the programming, and to assist you in the first turn on, we are offering this Quick Guide to programming. -
Page 19: Trouble Shooting And Error Codes
“Test Dish” and press “Find” one more time before you call. MotoSAT Customer/Technical Service – (1-800-247-7486 Ext. 338) - Available Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. ● Please have your MotoSAT Model # and Satellite Receiver Brand prior to calling Customer/Technical Support. -
Page 20: Special Notes
The dish can be manipulated by applying 12 volt DC power to specific wires in the control cable located in the back of the NOMAD 2. The 12 Volts going to your NOMAD 2 controller (3 pin “green” connector) can be used as the 12 volt DC power source (see page 8.) 1. -
Page 21: Software Upgrade Procedures
This procedure outlines how to update the Nomad series controllers via your computer. A few key things to note are: *An automatic software upgrade module (MotoSAT Part # Module-Nomad (1) or (2)) is available through MotoSAT if a computer isn’t available. This module attaches directly to the back of the Nomad series controller enabling it to load the new software. - Page 22 click ALL PROGRAMS, then click ACCESSORIES, then click COMMUNICATIONS, then click HYPERTERMINAL. Step 2- Configuring HyperTerminal • Name your HyperTerminal Connection “UPGRADE”. • You now need to choose your port you wish to use to connect to your Nomad. Generally COM 1 is the best choice.
- Page 23 NOMAD 1 Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: Xon / Xoff For the NOMAD 2, use the following: NOMAD 2 Bits per second: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1...
- Page 24 • After clicking “OK”, In the HyperTerminal window, click FILE, then PROPERTIES, then click the SETTINGS tab. Click the ASCII SETUP button. Change the LINE DELAY setting from 0, to 100. YOUR HYPERTERMINAL SETTINGS ARE NOW CONFIGURED Step 3- Loading software to the Nomad •...
- Page 25 • If done correctly, the following screen will appear: • At the local> prompt, type fbulk and press the ENTER key. • YOU WILL RECEIVE THE local> PROMPT BACK • At the local> prompt, type fload and press the ENTER key. •...
- Page 26 BE SURE TO HAVE THE 3 SWITCH UP IF THE DISH YOU ARE USING HAS A SKEWABLE FACE! • Nomad 2 Test Dish Procedure Simply press the SEARCH AND STOW BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME. This will run a test dish on your system.
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