MobilSat MSP-S, MSP-C User Manual

Digital satellite antenna

with control panel

MobilSat

+

User’s Manual

Models: MSP-S / MSP-C

MobilSat+ User’s manual

SUMMARY

1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1. Usage..............................................................................................................................................2

1.2. General notes .................................................................................................................................3

1.3. The Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................3

2. Base functions....................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Power on and automatic satellite search ........................................................................................4

2.2. Antenna closing .............................................................................................................................4

3. Advanced functions.............................................................................................................................. 5

3.1. Satellite selection ...........................................................................................................................5

3.2. Fine satellite tracking.....................................................................................................................6

3.3. Manual positioning (“SKEW” setting) ..........................................................................................6

3.4. Sector setting..................................................................................................................................7

4. Menu tree.............................................................................................................................................. 8

5. Failures or errors .................................................................................................................................9

6. Notes ....................................................................................................................................................10

7. References........................................................................................................................................... 12

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a MobilSat product. Thanks to the automatic pointing system
MobilSat+ you will appreciate without any problem your preferred TV programs, even when
relaxing in your caravan.

For installation instructions we issue a dedicated manual, the Installation Manual, where are
described all needed steps to install the system in the right way.

1.1. Usage

MobilSat+ has been developed to be used in trailers and caravans: when the vehicle is parked it
is able to automatically point the antenna to the desired geostationary Europe dedicated
satellite. Power supply line must be realized following the law requirements and must assure a
nominal voltage of 12V.

It is forbidden any other use except those specified in this manual.

During the installation and the normal use it is necessary to adopt the following indications:

 The installation must be executed only by qualified personnel.
 The system must be mounted only to vehicle’s roofs able to offer an adequate resistance,

rigidity and stability.

 It is not allowed to modify any part of the system, taking away any component or inserting

others.

 It is not allowed the usage of not original antennas and/or LNBs.
 MobilSat+ does not need maintenance. If necessary, all maintenance operation must be

performed only by qualified personnel.

 In case of doubts, refer to the supplier or to a qualified centre

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For correct operations, please take care to have a “free view toward South”, because the most
of TV satellites that covers central Europe are positioned in South direction. If there’s an
obstacle (building, mountain, tree, etc) between the caravan and the South line, it will be not
possible for the system to receive correctly to the satellite signal.

1.2. General notes

General notes regarding the usage of the system:

• Base operations have been developed in such a way that power on and satellite search
will be performed simply switching on the unit.

• The system manages three satellites. Default configuration consist of Hot Bird , Astra 1
and Atlantic Bird 3. In case you need another satellite (the complete list is available in
Chap. 3.1) please contact the installation personnel.

• The system automatically saves the last used satellite and the geographical sector
setting, if selected.

• It is possible to interrupt in any moment the automatic satellite search function, simply
pressing any key of the Control Panel.

• System goes automatically in stand-by 5 minutes after having pressed the last key. To
exit the stand-by status press any key. During stand-by phase the typical system
absorption is only 5mA.

• System beeper issues three different signals;

 A “low” signal issued for three seconds, at the end of the automatic satellite search

function

 A “high” signal, issued during the closing procedure of the antenna. This signal will

be stopped only when the antenna is completely closed

 A “short” signal every time a Control Panel key is pressed

1.3. The Control Panel

All the functions of the system are controlled via the Control Panel, displayed in the following
picture:

OK menu

On/Off

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SATELLITE FOUND

2. Base functions

In this chapter are described all the “base” operations, needed to operate the system most of the
times. Normally, to power on the system and to receive a correct satellite signal, the only

thing to do is to press the ON/OFF key.

2.1. Power on and automatic satellite search

1. Press ON/OFF key; the antenna moves automatically to the point where was positioned the
last time when the system was witched off.

At this point there are two possibilities:
A. Signal received correctly. If at the end of the positioning procedure a correct signal is

received – the vehicle has not been moved - the beeper issues a 3 seconds tone and the
display shows the following indications:

The system is ready to be used. No other operation must be performed. Enjoy your TV
programs, within 5 minutes the system will automatically switch to stand-by status

B. Signal NOT received correctly. If in the last position no signal is received – this means

that the vehicle has been moved – at the end of the positioning phase the display will
show the following indications

Without pressing any key, after a 2 seconds pause the system starts automatically the
search procedure for the given satellite. If a correct signal is found, the beeper issues a 3
seconds tone and the display shows the following indications:

Now the system is ready to be used. No other operation must be performed. Enjoy your
TV programs, within 5 minutes the system will automatically switch to stand-by status.

2.2. Antenna closing

Antenna closing procedure can be activated in two ways::

1. Automatically, switching on the vehicle’s engine: if the dedicated yellow cable has been
connected to the vehicle’s board, switching on the engine the antenna will be automatically
closed.

2. Manually, pressing the ON/OFF key.

< Sat name >

SAT NOT FOUND
AUTOM SEARCH

SATELLITE FOUND
< Sat name >

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