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Mobile Satellite Solutions A WiWorld Partner SATELLITE TV ANTENNA CONTROLLER RFM-1000/1100 TECHNICAL MANUAL SEARCH STOW Ver. 1 June 2012...
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual WARNING Make all electrical and coax connections from the controller to the mount and LNB's BEFORE applying power to, or connecting the satellite receiver to the controller Note: When the controller is turned OFF it will still pass voltage from the receiver to the LNB if the receiver is plugged in to 110 AC.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ndex System Bill of Materials Controller Front View LCD Graphics Controller Rear View Configuration Special Function Dip Switch Settings Manual Movement Wiring Diagrams Operation LCD Displays Service Messages Firmware Upgrade Checking Voltage at the DiSEqC Switch Returning Product to the Factory...
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ILL OF MATERIALS A system consists of several components. Mount Reflector / Dish Note: Your LNB may vary from vGPS that pictured depending upon your system configuration. LNB Arm Dish Elevation Arm and Skew Assembly Mount Base...
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ront view POWER "ON"..SD Card Slot ....Display......TO FIND SATELLITES ..... TO STOW THE MOUNT ........Note: Pressing SEARCH / STOW at the same time will turn POWER OFF.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual CD graphics AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS TV NetworkS DirecTV SWM = 99, 101, 103 Satellites Dish Network = 110, 119, 129 Satellites Bell Express = 82, 91 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only) SHAW Direct = 107.3, 111.1 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only)
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ear view Model No. Controller-1 To Satellite Receiver Antenna....Configuration "Dip" Switches Factory Maintenance Port ....Control Cable to Roof Mount Connections... Ignition STOW option and 12 VDC........Alternate Power IN (12 VDC)............CONNECTIONS TO SATELLITE RECEIVER...
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual onfiguration Configurable Dip Switch On the back of the controller are 6 Dip Switches which are used to program or configure the controller to which of the services and or satellites to locate. The position of these switches will only be read at POWER ON.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual PECIAL FUNCTION Dip Switch Settings The Dip Switches may be configured to operate the mount in a special way depending upon their settings. The position of these switches will only be checked at POWER ON. After the settings have been changed the controller will follow the commands given by the changed settings.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ANUAL MOVEMENT The Manual Movement mode will "manually" move the mount when the dip switches are put in a specific mode and powered ON. It will allow you to move the mount in all directions in Elevation, Azimuth and Skew.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual IRING DIAGRAM To Satellite Receiver Alternate 12 VDC Input Control Cable Ignition Stow To Antenna Connection 12 VDC Input Configurable Dip Switches GREY CONTROL CABLE BLACK CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) (Green Connector) Color How Used Where Used...
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual Raising the mount using a DC Voltage source direct to control cable GREY Control Cable BLACK Control Cable GREY CONTROL CABLE BLACK CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) (Green Connector) Color How Used Where Used Color How Used Where Used...
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual peration POWER ON Pressing the POWER ON button will turn ON the power to the controller enabling it to perform the next function. Wait for this display to appear then select a function. SEARCH (UP) Pressing the SEARCH button will instruct the mount to begin its searching routine and locate the satellites according to the settings of the dip switches.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual CD DISPLAY The LCD Display is designed to let you know the status of the mount and what it is doing at any given time. When POWER is first turned ON the display will show disposition of the dish on the roof.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual The system is scanning the satellite ID and will display its identity (xxx). The system is setting up the SWM acquisition Acquisition and lock is complete. Your satellite receiver now has full control over the SWM or other style LNB's.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual ervice messages Service messages will be displayed on the LCD screen should a condition occur that a person should be alerted to. If a condition should occur the following Service Messages will be displayed: Service Message AZ Count Is displayed if azimuth motor current can be detected in both directions but no counts are detected.
Should any firmware upgrades become available you may obtain them from your installing dealer or by contacting RF Mogul direct. To load software place the file on your Desktop and transfer the file to your SD Card and into the "root directory. Insert your SD Card into the controller and turn power ON.
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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual hecking Voltage at DiSEqC Switch If you are asked to check voltage at the DiSEqC Switch, this is the procedure to accomplish the task. 1. Turn the power to your controller OFF. 2. Disconnect the coax going to the receiver.
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Parts returned to the factory must contain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) which will be provided by the RF Mogul Technical Support Department at the time of troubleshooting. This will ensure proper accountability of returned equipment or parts. Make sure that the following information is contained on your shipment.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual RODUCT SUPPORT For product support please contact the following UNITED STATES Your Installing Dealer is your first line of defense. If resolution cannot be made it may be passed onto the manufacture. CANADA Your installing Dealer or Distributor Your issue may be passed onto the manufacture for assistance.
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