Winegard DE-4600, DE-4646 User Manual

WINEGARD

®

Digital Elevation Sensor

Electronic Calibrated Model for RM and RD models

Model DE-4600/4646

U.S. Patent 5,945,945

THIS UNIT HAS
BEEN CALIBRATED
AT THE FACTORY.
No further calibration
is necessary.

(If for some reason, this unit’s
calibration fails, See Steps 4 through
8 in this manual.)

Before you begin, take a few minutes to
look at Figure 1. Be sure you have
received all parts pertaining to your
specific model. Contact Winegard
Company for help with questions
concerning our products.

Customer service hours are 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Mon. - Thu., 7:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., Fri., Central Time. Call toll-free
1-800-288-8094.

For RD models, use Steps 1 and 2.
For RM models, use Step 3.

Step 1. Figure 2. Assemble

Sensor to mounting plate using
the two (2) #10-32 x 1/2" screws
and #10-32 hex nuts, Figure 2.
CAUTION: Over-tightening
screws is unnecessary and may
cause breakage of case.

Sensor w/Cable
2763236, DE-4600
2763235, DE-4646

(2) 2160172
#10-32 x 1/2"
Screw

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

#10-32 Hex Nut

(2) 2160147
#6 x 5/8" Phillips
Head Screw

DR-6400
Wallplate
Display Unit

DE-4600
DE-4646

(2) 2160216
#10-32 Hex Nut

(2) 2160104
#6 x 1/2" Hex Head
Slotted Screw

DE-4600 Only

(2) 1/4" Flat
Washer, for
RD-4610 only

DE-4600/4646 Only

(2) 2160280
1/4-20 x 2" Hex Bolt

(2) 2160039
1/4" Flat Washer

3720503
Mounting Plate

SM-1000
Surface Mount Box

DE-4600 Only

Fixed Feed
Arm

(4) 2180183
3M UR Terminal

DE-4646 Only

(7) 2190104
5-1/2" Cable Tie

Elevating Tube

DE-4600/4646

Step 2. Figure 3. Positioning

antenna to a near vertical angle
will make installation easier.
Assemble mounting plate
against fixed feed arm by
removing existing 1/4" nuts,
bolts and washers. Using new
hex bolts and previously
removed nuts and
washers assemble parts as
shown. Align the plate parallel,
Figure 3, to elevating tube and
tighten hardware. Go to Step 9.

Mounting Plate

#10-32 x 1/2" Screw

1/4" Flat Washer

1/4-20 Hex Nut

Sensor

1/4-20 x 2" Hex Bolt

1/4" Flat Washer

CAUTION: Sensor MUST be mounted on side
that coax cable is attached to gear housing.
Mounting differently than shown WILL
CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION.

Sensor
Case

Sensor
Cable

Figure 4

If at any time after
installation, calibration is
necessary, follow Steps 4

Backup
Frame

Step 3. Figure 4. To install Sensor with your
RM model, remove dish from backup frame.
Place Sensor inside backup frame, Figure 4.
Cable must exit from bottom of Sensor.
Route under pins, refer to Figure 4. Be sure
case is placed so mounting screws are
completely in slots. Fasten Sensor case to
frame, being careful not to overtighten
screws. Secure Sensor cable to coax with
wire ties. Go to Step 9.

Antenna

Use a level to
ensure antenna
is plumb (90o)

through 8.

Step 4. Figure 5. Using cable ties attach sensor

cable to coax cable. Some RV manufacturers have
prewired their coaches with cable for the digital
elevation sensor. You will find these wires at the
appropriatly marked spot on roof. If not prewired, you
need to run wires from sensor through opening
(normally same entrance as coax) into coach
terminating them where you are installing the
wall plate display unit. It is recommended that the
display unit be mounted so you can read the
elevation numbers while cranking antenna to the
correct angle.

Step 5. Figure 5. Two persons will be required for
this step. Raise antenna to vertical (plumb) position.
Place a level across face of antenna as shown and
adjust to a perfect plumb. BE ACCURATE!

Step 6. Figure 6 shows the different methods of
connecting wires at roof level. Method will depend on
model. Wire colors MUST MATCH, i.e. red to red.

Figure 5

Elevating Tube

Use cable
ties provided
to secure
sensor cable
to coax
downlead.

Adjust
sensor/
mounting
plate until
parallel with
elevating
tube
(Step 2)

Figure 6

Supplied with the DE-4646 only.

NOTE: This terminal is weatherproof and can be left outside
on the roof as LONG AS IT IS SECURED PROPERLY to prevent
whipping in the wind.

3M UR Terminal

Slide wires all
the way in.
DO NOT strip
wires, terminal
is self stripping.

Squeeze pliers until red plunger
is flush with rest of terminal.

Pliers not supplied