Truma DIGITAL TIMER CONTROL User Instruction Manual page 61

Status 550 Digital antenna system
Travelling
Do not travel:
• with the antenna raised
• with the antenna set for vertical signals
To reduce the possibility of damage when
travelling, point the antenna backwards.
The RED SPOT on the bottom of the mast
indicates the front of the Antenna.
Operating the system
Firstly determine the approximate location
of the nearest transmitter and whether the
signals are horizontally or vertically polarised.
For assistance ask your site operator or check
other antennas in the vicinity.
1. Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and raise
the antenna. Rotate the mast to direct the
TV transmitter.
The RED SPOT on the bottom of the mast
indicates the front of the antenna.
2. Should you need to receive vertically
polarised signals rotate the winder, anti-
clockwise to cant the antenna through 90°.
The red / green indicator in the lower part of
the aerial mast indicates whether the aerial
is horizontal or vertical.
DO NOT use undue force on the winder.
3. Switch ON the amplifier and the LED will
illuminate.
4. Check the gain control is set to maximum.
For maximum rotate clockwise.
5. Tune your television into the strongest
signal. You may need to adjust the direction
of the mast to achieve the best picture
quality.
6. Secure by tightening the mast locking collar.
Removing the antenna
1. Unplug the antenna lead from the amplifier.
2. Loosen the mast locking collar and lift off
whilst feeding out the mast, coaxial cable
and plug.
3. Push the blanking cap supplied into place.
STAT U S 550 A N T EN NA
!
WARNING: The blanking cap is
temporary seal and is not recommended for
long term use.
Technical:
Antenna dome
Length: 530mm
Width: 340mm
Mounting Foot
Diameter: 122mm
Height raised: 330mm
Height lowered: 150mm
No Antenna dome: 50mm
Mast: 365 mm
Amplifier: 115 x 45 x 29mm
Frequency Range: UHF 470-862 MHz
Antenna Forward Gain: 7db
Amplifier Gain - Max: 18db
Gain Adjustment - Min: 15db
Noise Figure: 2.8db
Output Impedence: 75ohms
Output: 98 dbuV
Power Supply: 12-24 VDC
Power Consumption: 55ma
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