Motorised setup for second Quad

[madaboutlotus]

Ok, that's pretty neat and a simple solution. Many thanks. That's the h/w sorted and when I get the box fired up I can focus on the system, satellite finding and sorting out how the epg will integrate from fixed to motor unless they will work seamlessly. Thanks again for your time.

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[madaboutlotus]

This is what I am sugeesting for you. As you can see, only 1 switch is required.

Hi Abu. The Gigablue Quad and the Dark Motor can use Diseqc 1.3 (USALS) but do you have to stick with Diseqc 1.2 if I'm using the Diseqc switch? I did not know if the switch was passive or needed to be the same.
Thanks

 

[abu baniaz]

Sorry, I don't know the answer.

However, the settings as they on that thread will work. You still use USALS to move the dish. I use the same setup with a TM 2600 motor as well as Nikkai and Mondeal ones.

 

[madaboutlotus]

The motor angle is confusing in the manual and what is marked on the plate. In the manual, the plate marking says elevation, yet on the actual plate is says latitude. In the table in the back of the manual "elevation and declination angle table" the elevation is 38° from my latitude if 52°, so that is what I have set the angle plate on the motor.Then the dish angle bracket as 7.5° - 35° motor shaft offset. I have run out of light to try and tune the dish in, but if someone has setup a Alsat dark superior motor, it would be good to know I have the basic angles right.

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[abu baniaz]

Have a look at the motorised dish installation tutorials. Here is one
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/s...ltion-Guide&highlight=dish+installation+guide

Solution to your query in above post is

Set your latitude on the side of the motor and then bolt up tight.

 

[madaboutlotus]

Hi Abu, it answers the question and then it does not if that makes sense. It states set you latitude on the side of the motor, but it also starts with a statement about using the conversion table in the manual. So my 52° lat would convert to 38° on the motor plate. I'll keep searching to find a definitive answer.

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[madaboutlotus]

Motor LAT position

Hi

Attached is the position I beleive is 52 deg which I have taken as the raised casting on the motor against the scale. Can someone confirm this is correct.

 

[abu baniaz]

You are currently installing your motorised dish. Make life simple for yourself, treat this aspect in isolation. We can improve your setup afterwards.

Disconnect the 28.2 feed from your receiver. Set the tuner with nothing connected as "not configured".

Only connect your motorised setup, and set your tuner for now as in attached picture. If you are using a meter, remove it from the setup before checking the channels on receiver.

Once we have the dish moving/tracking fine, post back.

 

[madaboutlotus]

Hi Abu

Agreed back to basics and work from there. Will report back when I have completed some more testing.

 

[madaboutlotus]

Well I have a new motor as the other Dark motor was duff and the installation continues. Just trying to work out the angles of motor and dish. I have set the motor to the LAT 52.5 (as near as I can) and adjusted the angle of the dish to about 7 deg from the vertical. I get a strong tone from a signal meter but no signal quality or strength on the receiver? I have taken off the signal meter and gone through the satellites stored on the Quad and I get a good signal on the receiver at only 10.0E but nothing else.

In the motor manual for LAT 52deg it gives an Elevation of 38deg Declination of 7.5Deg and Dish Bracket angle of 27.5deg. Are these angles relative to vertical? If I was to leave the motor on the 52LAT point and put the dish at 27Deg to the vertical the dish is practically hitting the top of the motor? Surely that can't be right.

Another question why do they put LAT and Elevation angles in the manual.

 

[rossi2000]

i think my dark motor is doofed aswell my dish isnt moving anymore
4-5 months old with minimal usage.

what was the prob with yours madaboutlotus?


gonna go up the ladders in a mo good job its not raining for a change

 

[madaboutlotus]

Hi
This is my initial setup, the first motor I bought was duff. Any advice on my settings?

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[rossi2000]

my setup is as follows:-

tuner a = usals
tuner b = fixed 28.2
tuner c = fixed 28.2

i didnt set mine up myself had a couple mates to help me but they did most of it

i think this is what happened:-
after its set due south, use a channel list and select a channel on 0.8w, once there, tweak the dish to optimal signal and set it. thats it. the dish should be move along the arc to your desired location.

im going up to the dish in amo so i'll grab the angle its set to off mine but ive a feeling it could be diferent to use cos of location.

 

[madaboutlotus]

Ok, I get a good signal on the meter but nothing in the receiver. Can the meter be left in the line at the same time as checking the receiver signal?

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[seame]

Madaboutlotus Post a few pictures of it.

Rossi - did you have bad weather last night? Sometimes after strong winds my motor stops working, I have to either switch the box off or pull the coax out of the back of it for about 20 minutes. When the cable is put back in the motor will start up again although I normally have to adjust the stored positions slightly. This used to happen a lot in bad weather until I used self amalgamating tape on the connections to stop any water getting in now its only in very strong winds.

 

[rossi2000]

i have just got my motor working again by removing my sky feeds, so i need to just to do some more testing regards that.


madaboutlotus, there are 2 elevations that need setting, the ones on the back of the dish and one for the motor, on mine it "looks" like there both set the same although i didnt get right up onto of the roof.

as suggested please upload a couple pics of both.

you said your getting a signal on the meter, what sat is that pointing at? as you shouldnt be getting a signal when its set due south.

 

[madaboutlotus]

Pictures of my setup

Guys

Here are my initial setting for my LAT of 52.499

 

[rossi2000]

your motor elevation looks like mine is set. but i cant tell about your dish, theres no markings.


you shouldnt be getting a signal due south. only when you move it to 0.8w and tweak.


now the heavens have opened up im not going back up my ladders lol

 

[madaboutlotus]

Hi, I did get a high signal when pointing to 0.8w, but the receiver shows no signal?

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[madaboutlotus]

What LAT are you Rossi?

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