User guide

RF Mogul Indoor Unit User Guide
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SPECIAL FUNCTION Dip Switch Settings
The Dip Switches may be configured to operate the mount in a special way depending upon their
settings. The position of these switches will only be checked at POWER ON. After the settings have been
changed the controller will follow the commands given by the changed settings. The "Special Functions"
will perform the following actions:
To EXIT any of the following functions press SEARCH and STOW at the same time then
release. This will power OFF the controller and allow you to change the dip switch settings.
SHOW Mode
When the switches are in this position and you power up and press the SEARCH button, the mount
will
• Raise in Elevation,
• Skew a predetermined amount,
• Rotate 45% in Azimuth,
• Simulate peaking on a satellite,
• Pause and then return to the stowed position and will continuously repeat this procedure until the
dish is stowed. It is designed to show the mount in all its movements for display purposes.
MANUAL Movement AZimuth
When the switch is in this position and you turn ON power and press the SEARCH button, the
mount will respond by
moving clockwise. Press the STOW button and the mount will respond by moving
counterclockwise in azimuth
MANUAL Movement ELevation
When the switch is in this position and you turn ON and press the SEARCH button, the mount will
respond by
moving UP. Press the STOW button and the mount will respond by moving DOWN in elevation.
MANUAL Movement SKew
When the switches are in this position and you turn ON and press the SEARCH button the antenna
will respond by
rotating clockwise. Press the STOW button and the antenna will respond by rotating
counterclockwise.
Note: It is the responsibility of the person changing the settings to return them to the proper configuration
following any Special Setting change. Only change the dip switch configuration when the power is OFF.
If your system does not seem to operate properly, turn the power off (see procedure above) and check the
position of the Dip Switches. When the controller is reconfigured to "Auto" mode after using it in
"Manual" Mode and the mount is not in the stowed position it will STOW the dish before
performing the SEARCH feature.