19 July 2006
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER USER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller gives an all new meaning to the word simplicity with its easy one step process. This revolutionary product will bring satellite TV technology to new heights.
Table of Contents:
NOMAD 2 Bill of Materials (Packaged Components)………….........… |
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NOMAD 2 Specifications….………………………………………….... |
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Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller
First Time Installation…………………………………... |
3, 4 |
Test Dish Functions…………………………….………. |
3, 4 |
Explanation Display Options |
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Front Panel…………………………………………….… |
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Button Operations (Find Satellite/Stowing the Dish)….... |
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Dish Services and Their Assigned Satellites…………… |
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Front Panel LEDS………………………………………. |
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Operation Procedures ………………………………….…………….….. |
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Explanation NOMAD 2 Hardware |
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Rear Panel…………………………………………….…. |
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Control Cable Wiring Diagram……………………….…. |
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Nomad Visual Setup Diagram …………………………. |
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Trouble Shooting and Error Codes ……………………... |
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Technical Support Info…………………………….…………………… |
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Products Used with the NOMAD 2…………………………………..… |
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Important Notes for Dish Network...……………………………...…… |
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Rain Fade Effect on Domes………………………………………..…… |
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Wiring Configuration …………………………………………............... |
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ………………………………….…….... |
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Satellite Coverage Maps …………………………………………….... |
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Clearance Diagram …………………………………………………….. |
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NOMAD 2 QUICK GUIDE ……………………………………….….. |
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Warranty …………………………………………………………….. 18, 19
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NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Bill of Materials:
The NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Systems (when shipped with a mount of choice) are shipped with the following components:
Components shipped with NOMAD 2 Controller:
-NOMAD 2 Universal Controller
-12 VDC 4 AMP Power Supply
-NOMAD 2 Universal Controller User Manual
Components shipped with your mount of choice:
-30’ Control Cable
-30’ Coax Cable
NOMAD 2 Universal Controller Specifications:
-10 7/8” Wide by 7” Deep by 1 1/16” Height
-Voltage Requirements: 12VDC 4 AMP power supply (supplied)
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Using the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller
● Dish Pro 500 (300,500,800) Series Receiver(s) are a required component when using the Model MD500.
First Time Installation:
1- Plug in all necessary cable connections to the back of the NOMAD 2 (see diagram on pg. 8). Note: Plugging the receiver and NOMAD 2 controller into an independent power strip is recommended.
2- Connect coax from NOMAD 2 to Mount.
IMPORTANT!!
(Labeled “To Nomad 2)
3- Set the satellite mode to which service you are using by using the Quick Guide for DirecTV, Dish Network, Etc. You will also need to know whether or not your unit is a non-skewable unit [Executive, Freedom], or a skewable unit [MD500, MHDTV]. To get into the satellite mode selector, have the Nomad power off, hold both the Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons down and hit the Power Button, continue to hold down the Find and Stow button for an additional 5 seconds after power is on. Let go at this point and the front display lights will show the current satellite mode of the unit. Use the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons to cycle through the light patterns until the desired configuration is shown. Turn the ‘Power’ off to store the programmed settings. [See page 14 Satellite Mode Guide and page 17 Quick
Guide for configurations and more detailed instructions]
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4- To run the “MANDATORY” Test Dish function, hit the power button, wait 10 seconds for the Nomad to finish the startup sequence then, press the ‘Find’ and ‘Stow’ buttons simultaneously. This procedure must be performed following a configuration change.
The purpose of the “MANDATORY” test dish:
A- Automatically determines if the non-skewable mount is a Dome or Open Face dish.
B- Checks to ensure proper working order of all (Elevation, Azimuth, Skew) motor functions.
NOMAD 2 UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER “FRONT” PANEL
BUTTONS:
FIND: (Find Satellite)
Pressing the Find button will begin the dish “search” to locate and lock onto the “main” satellite.
For non-skewable single LNB dishes pressing the Find button, while on satellite enables you to switch between multiple satellites. For example: Pressing the find button while locked onto:
•Dish Network will toggle between satellites 110 and 119.
•Dish Network International East will toggle between satellites 61.5, 110, and 119.
•Dish Network International West will toggle between satellites 110, 119 and 148
•Bell ExpressVu will toggle between satellites 82 and 91.
Dish Services and their Assigned Satellites
1.Dish Network – Can use satellite(s) 110 & 119 [also 61.5 and 148]
2.DirecTV – Can use satellite(s) 101
3.Bell ExpressVu – Can use satellite(s) 82 & 91
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To initiate a REPEAK – Skewable Mounts ONLY - Pressing the Find button, when “on satellite” and the signal strength shows weakness, will re-peak the dish for a higher signal quality when using the twin LNB skewable dish model(s) MD500 or triple LNB MDHDTV ONLY. (Note: Single LNB non-skewable dishes “re-peak” during satellite transition.)
STOW: (Stowing the Dish)
Pressing this button returns the dish to its stowed or travel position.
LED’S:
LNB: When lit, this LED indicates the coax cable from the receiver has been correctly connected to the NOMAD 2 Universal Controller, and the receiver has power. (Note: The LNB LED is illuminated once the coax cable of the receiver has been connected, but does NOT indicate the Controller has power).
LOCK: When lit, this LED indicates the “strongest” or “highest” signal strength of the satellite has been achieved and is locked onto the desired satellite.
DVB: When lit, indicates the DVB is actively locking onto the satellite
PEAK: When lit, this LED indicates the dish has found a signal and is adjusting for the “strongest” or “highest” signal strength of the satellite.
FIND: When the “Find” button has been pressed, the Find LED will blink until a satellite has been identified and can establish a connection. Once the satellite has been identified, the Find LED will remain solid. (The Stow LED also blinks indicating motor movement.) If the Nomad 2 is locked onto a satellite with a skewable dish, pressing the “Find” button again will activate a re-peak routine which will verify the dish alignment to the satellite for optimum signal level for the skewable dishes (MD500 for Dish Network and MHDTV for DirecTV). Pressing the Find button on non-skewable dishes (Dome and Executive) allows you to switch between satellites.
STOW: When the “Stow” button has been pressed, the Stow LED will blink indicating motor movement as the dish is being stowed. Once the dish has been stowed, the Stow LED will remain solid for a short period of time and then the power will automatically turn off.
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