SW21 between dish motor and receiver?
Is it ok to use a SW21 switch to alternate between a motorized dish and a non-motorized dish? I've seen some messages stating that the current used to drive the motor may overload the switch?
I have a dish on the roof (with 2 legacy dual output lnbs pointed to my favorite circular sats, and also a motorized 33" dish with an Invacom QPH-031. The motorized dish is also on the roof and is about 25 feet from the stationary dish.
The stationary dish has its two lnbs connected to a diseq switch (ports 1 and 2).
I know that the normal cabling for the motorized dish goes from receiver to motor to diseqc switch to lnb.
In my case, I have the receiver cable routed to the area of the stationary dish and is connected to the SW21 switch.
A short cable goes from the SW21 'dish 1' port to the first diseqc switch for the stationary dish; its lnbs are connected to the first diseqc switch in the normal manner.
A longer 30 foot cable goes from SW21 'dish 2' port to the 33" dish motor's 'receiver' port, then a short cable from the motor 'lnb' port to the second diseqc switch 'receiver' port, and finally the second diseqc ports 1 and 2 are connected to the Invacom lnb ports.
You can see I'm combining the two dish setups to connect to one receiver (Viewsat Ultra). No need for moving the motorized dish when I'm watching the more popular channels since they are on the stationary dish.
(This also allows me to keep using a 2nd subscribed receiver with another SW21 switch connected to the stationary dish lnbs on their secondary ports).
Here are the antenna settings I'm using:
(other settings left out for simplicity)
Stationary dish 1 lnb 1
Diseqc: port 1
Motor: Off
Legacy Switch: SW21 dish 1
Stationary dish 1 lnb 2
Diseqc: port 2
Motor: Off
Legacy Switch: SW21 dish 1
Motor dish 2 circular lnb
Diseqc: port 1
Motor: USALS
Legacy Switch: SW21 dish 2
Motor dish 2 linear lnb
Diseqc: port 2
Motor: USALS
Legacy Switch: SW21 dish 2
Any thoughts on this setup? So far it seems to work, and I'm at the point where I am aiming the motorized dish. I can recieve signals from the stationary dish lnbs, and can also move the motor on the 33" dish. Switching SW21 from 'dish 1' to 'dish 2' drops the signal from the two sats I'm pointed at with the stationary dish (this is what I would expect).
In testing, I have been able to get the motor dish to get the same signals as the stationary dishes (easy to find the stronger circular sats). Now I have to fine tune the motor dish for the weaker linear sats.
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How to load DG7000/DG5900/DG6800/DG7200
he booting sequence:
Connect receiver to power outlet and Turn on the power from the back panel switch. You may need to turn receiver ON using the front panel switch (or remote control) as well.
Display will show "boot". Then "- - - =", then 0 or a number and a red (standby) light.
In a few moments the red light will dissapear, the number will dissappear and reappear. A green led light may come up on the front panel IF the receiver finds a signal.
WARNING:
IF the RS-232 cable is connected, the receiver may not pass the "- - - =" stage, so if you find your STB stuck there just remove the com cable, but DO NOT TURN OFF.
Loading procedure:
A).- Program
1.- BOOT the receiver
2. Connect receiver to PC using RS-232C female-female null modem cable (crossover cable 3-2,2-3,5-5).
2a-Or you can use a straight thru(2-2, 3-3, 5-5) and a null modem adapter
3. Run FTLINK3.01.exe (or later version) on your computer.
4. Left click "upgrade software", then, browse the and select the program BIN. Double Click on it.
WARNING:
Download will start immediately. DO NOT INTERRUP THE PROCESS.
Display will show loading from d001 to d100, then will go "- - - =". Then f001 to f100, finally it will show "good"
5. Turn OFF power from back panel switch, wait 5 second, BOOT receiver .
B).- Satellite information/Channel List:
On FTlink Left click "Write User data", then browse and select channel list file in TXT format .Double Click on it.
WARNING:
Download will start immediately. DO NOT INTERRUP THE PROCESS.
Display will show loading from d001 to d100, then will go "- - - =". Then f001 to f100, finally it will show "good"
Reordering channels by SID:
Menu
User Installation + System Settings + OK
Scroll Down and set "Sort by SID" option ON
C).- Keys
Run Caslink v1.13 or later
Left Click on File, Open and select HEX format key file. Left click on Tools, Download to STB
WARNING:
Download will start immediately. DO NOT INTERRUP THE PROCESS.
Restart receiver when front display shows "200"
Cloning procedure:
Cloning will copy ALL information including program, channel lists, keys, settings, favourites, etc.
On receiver to be prepared: Menu=>User Installation=>Factory Default=>OK
Receiver will BOOT.
Wait untill botting sequence finishes. Turn receiver OFF using switch on the rear panel.
Master receiver should be ON (BOOT if required)
Connect receiver to receiver using RS-232C female-female null modem cable (crossover cable 3-2,2-3,5-5).
Or you can use a straight thru(2-2, 3-3, 5-5) and a null modem adapter
Turn receiver to be prepared ON using switch at the rear panel.
WARNING:
Download will start immediately. DO NOT INTERRUP THE PROCESS.
Display will show loading from d001 to d100, then will go "- - - =". Then f001 to f100, finally it will show "good"
Unplug RS-232 null modem cable from BOTH receivers.
BOOT the (now ready) cloned receiver.
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