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NETWORK CONFIGURATION 

The program provider and satellite selections are configured using a 

configuration file (NomadSD.dat) that is placed in the root directory of the 
memory card (see Network Configuration.) This file is edited for the program 
provider.  During initialization, the controller reads this file and makes changes to 
its configuration accordingly.

  

Once this is done the Configuration File should be 

moved and stored in the “MotoSAT Configuration File” or appropriate folder and 
not in the root directory. If the Configuration File is left in the root directory and 
remains in the Controller then every time the system is turned on it will look at the 
Configuration File on the card and reconfigure from that file rather than the data 
that is stored in memory (which would execute much faster.)  

This process is only 

needed to be done once per installation.

 

 

LOG FILES 

Log Files are a diagnostic tool for monitoring the system as it goes through 

its various routines. The Log Files are created in the Log Files directory which is 
located in the root directory. If there is not a Log Files directory, the FREEDOM 
SD2 will create one automatically. The memory card must not be write-protected 
for Log Files to be created and stored.  If it is write-protected the FREEDOM SD2 
will ignore the disk. The latest log File is the one with the highest incremental 
number in the file name. To read a log file, simply open it using Word Pad or any 
other Text Editor.  The Controller creates a new Log File upon every initialization 
and every time it locks on satellite. 

 

ERROR MESSAGES 

The FREEDOM SD2 has some internal diagnostic capabilities that will not 

allow the unit to operate should a Critical Error occur. If a critical error occurs, the 
Stow and Search LED’s will blink together at the same time in one second 
intervals.  The number of repetitions will indicate the specific number code of the 
error. After a two (2) second pause the FREEDOM SD2 will blink out the error 
number again. The system can not function after experiencing a critical error. The 
unit will have to be powered OFF and powered back ON. The FREEDOM SD2 
will also record a text message indicating the error into the Log File provided an 
SD card was inserted at the time of the error.  If the card was not inserted at the 
time of the error simply turn off the power and insert the SD card and turn on the 
power to the FREEDOM SD2.  The system will produce a log file onto the SD 
card which is the captured information that can be sent to the MotoSAT Technical 
Support Department to be analyzed.   

 
The following page has a list of each error, its number code, and whether or 

not it is a critical error. 

Summary of Contents for Freedom SD2

Page 1: ...Satellite TV FREEDOM SD2 USER GUIDE v 2 MotoSAT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Rev 22 Nov 10 901 FREEDOM Manual...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...le The 9 conductor cable that connects the Mount to the FREEDOM SD2 SD Card The data storage device which provides software and configuration updates Azimuth Motor The motor on the mount that controls...

Page 4: ...inserted for operation of the system It is used for loading of software and capturing data LED s Find This LED blinks when the FREEDOM SD2 is SEARCHING or when new software code is being loaded LNB T...

Page 5: ...or sends power to the motors and receives position information from the dish Out to Receiver This connector is connected to the Satellite Receiver see the label on the bottom of the Controller In from...

Page 6: ...that satellite This is done in your NomadSD dat file For Example DirecTV 101 is configuration 002 128 130 which is the TEST DISH for your configuration see Programming Network Configuration in this ma...

Page 7: ...nd not into a subdirectory or folder You can find the latest firmware upgrade for the controller on our web site at www motosat com 2 Power OFF the controller then insert the SD memory card into the c...

Page 8: ...tored If it is write protected the FREEDOM SD2 will ignore the disk The latest log File is the one with the highest incremental number in the file name To read a log file simply open it using Word Pad...

Page 9: ...RROR EL 8 LIMIT ERROR AZ 9 LIMIT ERROR SK 10 TUNER FAILURE 11 AGC NO LOCK 12 MAIN SAT FOUND ONLY 13 MAIN SAT NOT FOUND 14 UNUSED 15 UNUSED 16 NO SATELLITES FOUND 17 OVER TEMP 18 DISH HEIGHT ERROR 19 C...

Page 10: ...ation below is used for obtaining the Network Configuration Number for proper configuring of the NomadSD The numbers in the first column determine the Network being used Always include leading zeros C...

Page 11: ...ork Configuration Be prepared to tell him the code that you have in your Network Configuration File which will be found in your MotoSAT Configuration File folder on your SD Card It will appear as a fi...

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