Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE POSITIONER OR REMOVE THE TOP COVER. TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS POSITIONER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • Do not impede ventilation by covering the vent openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, •...
Introduction VBOX is a 2-in-1, full-function antenna positioner for motorized satellite antenna systems. It can work as a traditional, DiSEqC1.2 positioner. Before installing the VBOX DiSEqC positioner, please verify which type of satellite receiver you are using. You can give each satellite position a name to help you easily find the satellite. As a stand-alone positioner If your receiver is not DiSEqC1.2 compatible, the VBOX will act as a standalone positioner.
Remote Control Receiver Type Remote Control Positions Note DiSEqC 1.2 Fully controlled by receiver. Yes/Optional Controlled by receiver or optional remote control. Without DiSEqC Yes/Necessary Just like stand-alone positioner. Remote Control POWER: Switch VBOX between stand-by or ready. 0 - 9 numeric keys: Assign the satellite position to be operated.
Cable Connection Setting up the positioner: 1. Connect the 4-wire cable between VBOX positioner and the actuator. Connect the motor to the terminals marked Motor+ & Motor-, and connect the reed switch sensor to the terminals marked Sensor- & Sensor+. Caution: A wrong connection could damage the reed switch sensor on the actuator, but smart design protects the positioner itself.
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Operation as Standalone Positioner Setting the software high/low limits: There are hardware limit switches in the actuators or H-H mounts to prevent the mechanism from being damaged by obstacles. We still recommend that you set the software limits for backup protection, although you can use the positioner without setting the limits.
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Store the Satellite Positions: Move the actuator or H-H mount with the MANUAL4butt ons to the proper position. Press the Store key for 2 seconds: the LED will flash and show ”C--_ _” and “STORE” alternately. Press number keys to choose the position you want to store (1-99), then press the OK key to confirm the store operation.
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buttons. Then type in the name using the number buttons (1~9). 4. Press the OK key. The name that you choose will flash three times, then the assigned position will show the name. 5. Thirty empty positions are available for you to name. A name you input will show a dot, “.”, in the rightmost side of the LED display when you choose it, but the 60 pre-stored names will not show a dot.
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Recall saved satellite position: With the following procedure, you can move the dish to any stored position. 1. Using the number keys on the remote, enter the satellite position shown above, or one that you have programmed in; or 2. Press the keys to choose the satellite position.
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Count Count 1200 1600 2000 1200 1600 2000 Position New Position To reset the system: If you want to clear everything stored in the positioner, including high/low limits and satellite positions, reset the system with this procedure: Press and hold the Reset key on the remote for 10 seconds. It will show 10, 9 …...
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To store the satellite positions: 1. After the DiSEqC1.2 receiver moves the actuator and stores the satellite position, the display will automatically show the stored position number. To recall a satellite position: 1. When you change the program from the receiver, the positioner automatically moves the actuator to the stored position.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Check points • First, try re-sync to correct the position. The Memorized Positions • If the symptom recurs repeatedly, replace are not correct. the reed sensor to see whether it is OK. The symbols mean electrical limits, which have been The LED displays |------ or set.
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