Winegard MVT-35B Manual

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P a g e | 10 3. Open lids on both sides as shown below.

P a g e | 11 4. Remove the IDU case from the inside of the skid before making any movements. Open the IDU case, remove the control

P a g e | 12 5. Open the reel door and latch secure as shown below. 6. Disconnect the three cable connectors (red, yellow, and b

P a g e | 13 3. Agency Certifications FCC Part 15 Class B The following model(s) have been tested and found to be in complian

P a g e | 14 IDU In Door Unit The Winegard In Door Electronics, or IDU, refers to the 2-Way Controller. The term IDU does not inc

P a g e | 15 4. General Description Winegard manufactures several 2-Way Satellite Communication systems which can fill different re

P a g e | 16 5. WX Series Description & Installation 5.1 Antenna Mount - Main Assemblies 7. Reflector - The WX1200 and WX980

P a g e | 17 5.2 WX Installation Information The Winegard WX antenna should be mounted to a secure platform using the rails provide

P a g e | 18 3. Max Clearances - The Max Horizontal and Vertical clearances should be considered when deciding where to install the

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P a g e | 2 Legal Notices This document is intended for use by trained service technicians. All companies and service personnel using

P a g e | 20 Elevation Clearances – Due to the different elevation clearances inherent in the design of the OPT1038 skid option, ple

P a g e | 21 Examples – If the location where the system is being deployed requires an elevation look angle of 18 degrees, then thi

P a g e | 22 6. Controller Description & Configuration The Controller is a state of the art system capable of connecting to and

P a g e | 23 6.1 - Front Panel Connections & Interfaces The front panel of the controller contains the following components: 1.

P a g e | 24 6.2 - Rear Panel Connections 1. Ethernet Ports - The controller features a 3 port 10/100 switch. 2. Mini USB Port

P a g e | 25 6.3 - Main Menu Interface Screen The Winegard 2-Way Controller’s Main Menu Interface Screen is the primary means for de

P a g e | 26 6.4 - Configuration The Winegard 2-Way Controller is a versatile system that allows connection and operation with a num

P a g e | 27 5. NETWORK SETUP screen - At the top of the NETWORK SETUP screen the header section details if the Network Adapter is c

P a g e | 28 d) If an incorrect value is entered, the DEL button will backspace one character per tap. 10. Once all network configur

P a g e | 29 6.4.2 - Configuring the Controller Configuring the Winegard Controller is a rather simple process which is based on two

P a g e | 3 1. SCOPE ... 5

P a g e | 30 3. ENTER PASSCODE screen - The next screen that appears is a numerical pad requesting input of the Passcode. The Passco

P a g e | 31 The RECEIVE SIGNAL screen allows for manual jogging of the antenna for assembly, wiring and even pointing purposes use

P a g e | 32 i. If you select “No” you will be returned to the Main Menu. ii. If you select “Yes” the following screen will appea

P a g e | 33 6. CALIBRATION screen - This screen will state that a calibration is not required and this is usually the case since a

P a g e | 34 The “GO” button will change to a “STOP” button and the “NEXT” button will become grayed out. The Controller will tell

P a g e | 35 b) If the system is in Compass mode, then the following screen will appear. Select “SKIP” to move to the COMPASS HEA

P a g e | 36 8. After completing the Compass Heading and Calibration screens on the previous page, the controller will advance to th

P a g e | 37 9. The MODEM SELECTION screen allows interfacing with a number of modem manufacturers and models. Each modem selection

P a g e | 38 MODEM Search - The controller searches for the target satellite based on feedback from the modem for carrier acquisition

P a g e | 39 b. Once you tap the parameter section of the previous screen you will move to the input screen. On this screen you ca

P a g e | 4 8.5 - Search Routine Flowchart ...

P a g e | 40 d. The AUTO PEAK screen asks if you would like to turn on AUTO PEAKING. If Auto Peaking has not been turned on before

P a g e | 41 The default Auto Peak values are: Interval = 60 minutes SNR Threshold = 0.5 dB Axis Movement = AZ 0.3, 2.0, 0.5 EL

P a g e | 42 10. Final configuration notes - The controller is now configured to work with the iDirect modem selected for this inst

P a g e | 43 6.5 - Compass Screen & Calibration The Winegard antenna has a built in Compass which may need to be calibrated for

P a g e | 44 The HEADING screen changes some of its information depending on the current Heading mode. 1. HEADING SCREEN (Compass M

P a g e | 45 6.5.2 - How to Calibrate the Compass 1. Tap the heading display below the Compass Mode output in the Main Menu. 2.

P a g e | 46 4. The screen that appears next will depend on the type of antenna the controller is connected to. The way a calibratio

P a g e | 47 Move the vehicle in a 360 to 720 degree circle in a large area and watch the compass live output until it begins to refl

P a g e | 48 2. The controller will enter the HEADING screen. (See page 40) Look at the Compass Mode and choose a path below: A.

P a g e | 49 This will tell the system to use the entered value above to make the calculation of the target satellite vector. 4. Af

P a g e | 5 1. Scope The purpose of this document is to provide Installers, Technicians and End Users with a complete Winegard 2-Wa

P a g e | 50 6.6 - Advanced User Data The Advanced User menu is denoted by the Wrench Icon on the Main screen. Here the controller d

P a g e | 51 3. GPS STATISTICS screen - The GPS STATISTICS screen displays GPS data. The heading will display either (Live) or (Save

P a g e | 52 5. NETWORK SETUP screen - The Network setup is better described in the configuration section on page 16. Select “NEXT”

P a g e | 53 7. UPDATE screen - The UPDATE screen allows the user to either update the firmware on the Controller and ODU or access

P a g e | 54 b) UPDATE NOW - Selecting the UPDATE NOW button, from the “UPDATE” screen, displays the screen below. “CANCEL” will

P a g e | 55 7. Operation The Controller’s main functions, such as deployment, re-peaking and stowing are handled at the Main Scree

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P a g e | 57 3. Once power to the transmitter has been verified to be disabled, the antenna will begin rising in elevation. The scre

P a g e | 58 5. Once the controller sees a lock during the fast search, the screen will display “Testing for modem rx lock”. The con

P a g e | 59 7.2 - Stowing 1. Stowing the antenna is as simple as tapping the STOW ANTENNA button. 2. The controller will first

P a g e | 6 Warning – Pinch Hazard, Bodily Injury Hazard – Antenna support and lift mechanism. Keep hands and o

P a g e | 60 3. When the “YES” button is selected, the controller first makes a request to the modem to shut off the Transmitter. On

P a g e | 61 8. Service and Troubleshooting 8.1 - Theory Of Operation Theory of operation describes the logic and functionality of

P a g e | 62 8.1.5 - Tuner The antenna ODU has an onboard DVB receiver to lock onto a satellite but the preferred method for lock, id

P a g e | 63 8.2 - Global Procedures The global procedures described below show the end user how to perform functions such as checki

P a g e | 64 8.2.2 - Serial Number There are several serial numbers assigned to all 2-Way antenna systems manufactured by Winegard. T

P a g e | 65 8.3 - Maintenance Procedures The Maintenance Procedures described below should be performed by trained service technici

P a g e | 66 4. Press the “Update Now” button to begin the update. NOTE: If the dish is not deployed, the system will automaticall

P a g e | 67 c. If the skew returns to the zero degree skew position, no adjustment is necessary. 5. If adjustment is needed, estim

P a g e | 68 This procedure should be performed if the LNB arm does not line up with the stow position bracket. This procedure requi

P a g e | 69 8.4.3 - Calibrating Pitch and Roll This procedure requires the use of a digital inclinometer that is accurate to at leas

P a g e | 7 Warning – Pinch Hazard, Crush from Above, Bodily Injury Hazard – Skew (polarizer) assembly, feed arm

P a g e | 70 Roll – If the left side of the system (looking from the rear) is higher than the right side, the amount of roll is a p

P a g e | 71 8.5 - Search Routine Flowchart This example is for a Modem search. DVB searches are similar. Press Find Satellite But

P a g e | 72 8.6 - Troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting Antenna searches in the wrong part of the sky. Stow the antenna and navi

P a g e | 73 The IDU doesn’t respond for several seconds. This happens when the IDU is not communicating with the modem. Verify tha

P a g e | 74 8.7 - Motor Controls There are several motor processes that can be completed using the debug interface. It is sometime

P a g e | 75 Use the command “a 1 35” to raise the actuator to 35 degrees. MOTOR>a 1 35 Angle = 30.00° MOTOR>a AZ = 359.97

P a g e | 76 Each motor is identified by a number. The azimuth is motor 0, the elevation is motor 1, and the skew is motor 2. The f

P a g e | 77 8.7.3 - Velocity Movements Each motor is identified by a number. The azimuth is motor 0, the elevation is motor 1, and

P a g e | 78 8.7.4 - Motor Calibration The system can be “homed” from the debug menu. Type “home” from any capitalized debug prompt

P a g e | 79 8.8 - Communications Communications between the IDU and ODU are established using Bluetooth Protocol over the 48 volt D

P a g e | 8 Warning – Pinch Hazard, Crush from Above, Bodily Injury Hazard – Antenna support brackets. Keep hands and other bod

P a g e | 80 9. Reference Materials 9.1 - Upper and Lower case TRK There are several commands and procedures that may enhance opera

P a g e | 81 9.4 - Wiring Diagram *User Supplied Device

P a g e | 82 10. WX1200 Technical Specifications General Information Reflector Type Focus BUC Polarization Mount Geometry 1.2 M

P a g e | 75 Radiation Pattern Compliance Antenna Noise Temperature On Axis Cross Pole Isolation Isolation (port to port) RX TX

P a g e | 76 Speed Azimuth Elevation Acquisition Time Motors Azimuth Elevation Polarization 7.5˚ per second 4.6˚ per second <

P a g e | 77 12. Indoor Control Unit Technical Specifications Model Numbers 7750188 7750190 TNC Type ODU Power/Communications Jack F

P a g e | 78 13. CE Declaration of Conformity

P a g e | 9 2.1. How To 1. Unpack system and remove pallet. 2. Unlatch the lid hold down brackets on either end of the skid as s