Wegener Communications 550 User Manual
Enterprise Media Receiver
Installation Quick Start Guide
General Information
The Wegener Unity 550 is a digital satellite receiver that will receive signals from both C and Ku band
satellite systems. Additional information may be found on the Wegener web site at: www.wegener.com
Unpacking and Inspection
Unity 550
.
The box containing the unit should include:
the Unity 550 Media Receiver a UL Safety Sheet
this Quick Start Guide a power cord
the Li Shin International Enterprise Corp. inline
power supply / Model: 0218B1260
Carefully unpack the unit and the ac power cord and inspect for obvious signs of physical damage that
might have occurred during shipment. Any damage claims must be reported to the carrier immediately.
Be sure to check the package contents carefully for important documents and materials.
NOTE: Save the original packing materials and shipping containers in case the unit must be returned
for repair. Packing the unit in another container in such a way that the unit is damaged will void
the warranty.
Environmental Operating Conditions and Physical Specifications
The table below lists the Unity 550 Environmental Limits and Physical Specifications
Item/Limit Specification
Use Indoor
Altitude Up to 2000 meters
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity (max.)
Weight 6.8 pounds or 3.0844 kilograms
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75"x 16.5"x 11" or 44.45 mm x 419.1 mm x 279.4 mm
o
10
80% for temperatures up to 31
humidity at 40
C to 40
o
C
o
o
C
C decreasing linearly to 50% relative
Input Power Rating for Unity 550 12VDC 5.0A
Input Power Rating for inline
power supply
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100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
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Location and Mounting
The Unity 550 is sized at 1RU, and may be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or set up for
desktop operation. In either location, maintain a clean, dry environment for the
Rack Mounting
The
Unity 550 unit should be installed in such a way that a half-inch clearance is allowed on each side
and a quarter-inch on the top to ensure adequate air flow. Ensure that a hazardous condition is not
produced by uneven loading, or by resting any unsupported equipment on a rack-mounted
unit.
Unity 550.
Unity 550
Parts for the
do
not attach the rubber feet as they interfere with the rack mounting.
Unity 550 unit include 2 angle rack mount brackets and 4 rubber feet. For rack mounting,
1. Remove the 2 screws from the left and right sides of the unit.
2. Insert the angle brackets into the left and right sides of the unit ensuring that the screw holes for
the unit and brackets are aligned.
3. Secure the brackets by re-inserting the screws through the brackets and unit.
4. Install the unit onto the rack.
NOTE: The front brackets must be secured to the rack. If the front brackets are left unsecured, the unit
may shift forward and fall from the rack, and may result in personal injury and/or damage to the
equipment. The internal temperature of the rack should not exceed 40
o
C.
Desktop Installation
Parts for the
installation, do
Unity 550 unit include 2 angle rack mount brackets and 4 rubber feet. For desktop
not attach the brackets.
1. Attach the 4 rubber feet onto the indented areas at the bottom of the unit.
2. Place the unit on a flat surface where it will not be subject to spills or impacts.
3. Route cables to the unit so that they will not be hit or pulled, causing damage to the connectors
or to the unit itself. Ensure a sufficient flow of cool air so that the unit's operating ambient
temperature range is not exceeded.
WARNING: FCC-Mandated Suppression of Radio Frequency Emissions
This is a
Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference for which the user may need to take mitigating action.
If the Ethernet port has a cable connected to it, that cable must be properly shielded
and grounded to minimize RF emissions that could interfere with nearby equipment.
Circuit Protection and Earthing
When connecting the
Unity 550 unit to the power supply, review the ratings of all equipment in the
circuit to ensure that the branch circuit, as well as the power source, will not be overloaded. Also make
sure that the unit is properly grounded and/or that a protected power strip is used to attach it to the
power supply.
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Rear Panel Connections
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Figure 1 shows the rear panel connections of the Unity 550 that are described in Figure 1.
Signal Connector Description
RF Switch IN - Port 1 F 950 to 2150 MHz signal accepted. LNB power available
RF Switch IN - Port 2, 3, 4 F 950 to 2150 MHz signal accepted. NO LNB power available
Main Video OUT Phono Jack NTSC or PAL, Composite video at 1 Vp-p
Monitor Video OUT Phono Jack NTSC or PAL, Composite video at 1 Vp-p
Audio OUT 1 (R & L) Two Phono Jacks Audio stereo
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Figure 1: Unity 550 rear panel view
Table 1: Unity 550 Interconnect Descriptions
Audio OUT 2 (R & L) Two Phono Jacks Audio stereo
RS232 Port RJ-12 Serial Asynchronous Data. May be used for terminal, printer, or
CAUTION: Do not connect RJ-12 directly to phone line. Equipment damage may result
Front Panel Connections
Figure 2 show the Unity 550 front panel controls and describes them in Table 2. The IRD can be
controlled via
Display
control methods are supplemental.
COMPEL Network Control, local terminal, modem (remote terminal) and On-Screen-
push buttons. Normally, COMPEL is the primary method of controlling the IRD, while the other
modem (to remote terminal)
Figure 2: Unity 550 Front Panel
left arrow
button
op arrow
button
right arrow
button
LED
LCD
screen
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bottom arrow
button
Enter
button
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