Gigablue Unicable problem. 12 March 2020 drivers

[scouse645]

After an initial answer from gigablue about this problem they have been quiet since, so i had a fiddle myself, i am using an openatv 6.3 image from october last year which is working how it should do, not ideal i know but at the moment i'm not sure gigablue will do anything about it, as on the gigablue forum there is quite a few members who have had the problem for some time, it seems VU+ boxes don't have this problem with unicable, i like using the unicable lnb so i may get a new box.

 

[Huevos]

Just get an injection power supply and you are done.

 

[scouse645]

Just get an injection power supply and you are done.

Thanks, but not a clue what that is.

 

[Huevos]

A power supply that keeps the LNB powered 24/7. It is the exact same power supply that would be used to power a switch via the co-ax cable rather than a direct connection at the switch. "Injection" just means the power can be inserted at any point along the co-ax line. Any 12-19 volt source t'ed into the co-ax line via a power pass splitter should work.

 

[scouse645]

If anyone can give a link for the above item it would be appreciated.

 

[abu baniaz]

Search for sky sp161 on ebay. I'm sure it will work.

 

[scouse645]

Search for sky sp161 on ebay. I'm sure it will work.

Thanks, does it matter that it's a signal booster also?

 

[Huevos]

Thanks, does it matter that it's a signal booster also?

I very much doubt that device has a signal booster built in. Most likely just a muppet that has no clue what they are selling.

 

[CRMS]

Wouldn't allow me to edit above with:

Does the voltage to a Unicable 2 LNB matter?? 12/13v from receiver power supply is very easy to arrange.

 

[scouse645]

I've ordered the sky device abu thinks will work, didn't cost much so worth a try, in the meantime i will continue the older openatv image which works perfect, when i get the sky power inserter i will try the latest vix image.

 

[Huevos]

For anyone that does need an injection power supply they are going to be available from WoS.

https://www.world-of-satellite.co.u...-gt-pi1-unicable-universal-lnb-power-inserter

 

[scouse645]

I sorted mine out anyway, i bought a VU+ ultimo, as gigablue don't seem to think there's a problem, bit disappointed with there attitude, i won't buy another gigablue.

 

[CRMS]

I sorted mine out anyway, i bought a VU+ ultimo, as gigablue don't seem to think there's a problem, bit disappointed with there attitude, i won't buy another gigablue.

Did you log the issue with Gigablue?? Their support forum is in German, but Google translate does a good enough job.

 

[scouse645]

Did you log the issue with Gigablue?? Their support forum is in German, but Google translate does a good enough job.

yes i did do that, they answered me telling me to try Teamblue image, i had already tried that but no good, on the gigablue german forum there are post's about this problem, they sound as frustrated as me with there lack of help, they never answered anymore emails.

 

[Huevos]

Of course it won't make any difference, it is a driver issue.

 

[Sicilian]

I've been testing the GT-Sat power inserter with Gigablue UHD Quad 4K and different configurations on the VU+ Ultimo 4k.

Cures power issues for the Gigablue models and also stops many tune failed message on the VU+ Ultimo 4K depending on the setup you have.

In my honest opinion no receiver works spot on with a Unicable LNB unless its powered 24/7. Being powered also saves waiting 2-3 seconds for the first boot.

I'd recommend the Power injector all day long when using a Unicable LNB no matter what receiver you have: https://www.world-of-satellite.co.u...-gt-pi1-unicable-universal-lnb-power-inserter

 

[abu baniaz]

When injecting power via an inserter is there a facility to stop the box also providing power to the LNB - the two power sources could be fighting each other?

There is an option for "externally powered". I have not checked the output voltage from tuner with this enabled though. However, it should not be an issue because you could have multiple receivers connected to an LNB.

 

[Huevos]

The output voltage is controlled by drivers. The "externally powered" is just so Unicable power up delay can be ignored.

@Sicillian, do you know if that inserter block lets voltage through from the STB. e.g. if you remove the power source from the inserter does the VU+ FBC tuner "A" still work?

 

[abu baniaz]

So how are drivers told not to power LNB?

 

[CRMS]

Independent power going to uplead of Unicable LNB.
Only tuner controlled dual voltage wigglies to Legacy.
The tuner setup asks if there is an external power source. I assume the answer instructs tuner what to do.