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OPERATION
The following is a basic operation of the Nomad SD2 Controller.
POWER UP the Nomad
After making all the proper connections of the Nomad SD2 into the system, simply turn
on the power using the POWER button. The unit will initiate self test routines. This will take a
few seconds. The FIND and STOW LED's will illuminate during this time to perform a lamp
test. If either one of these LED's does not turn on during this time the unit should be repaired.
Once the initializing routine has finished, the front panel LED display will indicate the status of
the dish. The "FIND" LED will be illuminated if the dish is on satellite. If the "STOW" LED is
illuminated the dish is in the stowed position. If the "LNB" LED is lit the satellite receiver is
connected to the controller and has power to it. If the dish status is unknown, neither the FIND
nor STOW LED will be illuminated. In this case either stow the dish or perform a Test Dish
before proceeding.
TESTING the Dish
First time operation of the Nomad SD2 controller requires the user to execute a Test
Dish. To execute a Test Dish routine, turn ON the power and press the STOW and FIND buttons
simultaneously. The controller will perform a full test dish operation and determine the type of
mount that is being used. The STOW LED will flash during this operation. Once the Test Dish
operation is complete, the dish will be in the stowed position and the STOW LED will be
illuminated continuously. If the mount type conflicts with the current network configuration, a
critical error will be flagged and the unit will not operate. See "Memory Card" and
"Configuring" for more details. Two minutes after the completion of a Test Dish, the Nomad
SD2 will shut itself down automatically if there is no other activity.
FINDING a Satellite
To search for a satellite,
Press the FIND button once and the dish will read GPS, if installed, and begin to rise and
search for the desired satellite as defined by the network configuration or Return to Last Know
Satellite location. The FIND LED will flash during this time. Once the controller has locked on
satellite, the FIND LED will be illuminated continuously.
Press the FIND button once and then press it again and hold it for 3 seconds. This will
bypass Return to Last Known Satellite location. If the GPS has failed to read it will also bypass
the GPS and do a regular search routine.
STOWING the Dish
To stow the dish (place it into the travel position) press the STOW button once and the
controller will begin to return the dish to the travel position. The STOW LED will flash while
stowing. The STOW button can be pressed anytime during the search for and after locking on a
satellite. Once the dish is stowed, the controller will shut itself down automatically.
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