Sphere SSA-850, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...KEW TWIN LNB SSA 850 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Please ensure that this manual is read in full prior to installing or using this sphere satellite unit Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Made in Korea ...

Page 2: ...n carefully read each of the procedures in this manual If you have not performed similar operations on comparable equipment do not attempt to perform these procedures The Sphere SSA 850 RV Satellite Antenna with Auto skew TWIN LNB is innovative and a technologically advanced satellite Positioner system The antenna has a unique combination of state of the art components with the most sophisticated ...

Page 3: ...16kg Roof unit ONLY 19kg Total Installed weight Main System Components Antenna Unit The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning Mechanism LNB low noise block and control Elements within the antenna Weather tight connectors join the power signal and control cabling from the antenna IDU unit IDU In Door Unit The IDU is the system s user interface providing access to the system and its functions ...

Page 4: ...the Main Antenna carton Item No Description Quantity 1 Main Antenna Unit 1 each 2 IDU In Door Unit 1 each 3 Control Cable 7m 1 each 4 Coaxial Cable 7m 2 each 5 Coaxial Cable 1m 1 each 6 Power Cable 1 5m 1 each 7 Roof top cable junction box 1 each 8 Roof top cable entry plate 1 each 2 Open the Dish box and remove packing material 1 85cm Antenna Dish Only 1 each Ensure all above components are inclu...

Page 5: ...the electricity supply Install the IDU and Satellite Receiver in the interior of the RV Connect power to IDU and Satellite Receiver Once the power of IDU and Satellite Receiver is verified confirm that both IDU and Satellite Receiver are working normally 3 Procedure of the satellite s attachment and installation Installation of the satellite must be on the flat roof surface area of the RV Connect ...

Page 6: ... was designed with an oversized 700 x 400mm lower base mounting plate ensure that this is securely fixed in all provided screw fixing locations as well as applying a sealant under the base plate as well as over all of the screw fixings that are used to secure this to the roof of the RV and to prevent any water leakage into the RV cabin 2 Allow the minimum fixing foot print in the closed position N...

Page 7: ...arance from centre of dish rotation 450mm Radius surrounding items such as hatches etc must NOT be taller than 190mm in height 600mm Radius surrounding items such as AC units or Roof Storage Pods must NOT be taller than 260mm in height ...

Page 8: ...een provided should you need additional fixing locations mark and drill these as required Ensure that all screw fixings are covered with sealant to ensure that there are no leaks into the RV Installing the roof top cable cover and entry plate Once the antenna has been installed the cover and cable entry plate needs to be installed Example of cable cover and entry plate ready to be glued and screwe...

Page 9: ...hrough the hole from inside the RV A smaller hole can be used if you are to feed the complete loom from the roof down This hole is used to pass the 2x coax cables and main control cable through the roof of the RV Pass the cables through the hole and ensure that the cable entry plate is covering the hole and mark the locations for the screw fixing holes to pre drill the roof Apply sealant around th...

Page 10: ...gn the dish to the dish bracket Fix the dish skin in place with the screws provided and follow the steps to close the dish Power up to open the dish bracket Press the POWER button Press the SEARCH button Once the dish bracket is in the open upright position press and HOLD the SEARCH and CLOSE buttons for 3Seconds the IDU will power off and stay open Attach the dish skin to the dish bracket Power u...

Page 11: ... the antenna system Connect the Main Control Cable to the Main cable connection on the rear of the IDU Connect 1x Coaxial cable to the Antenna port on the back of the IDU Connect the 2nd Coaxial cable to the Satellite receiver installed into the RV Optional 2nd Satellite Receiver or Twin Tuner Satellite receiver connection Connect the 1m Coaxial cable to the Receiver port on the IDU and connect th...

Page 12: ...se Connection diagram AV lead AV lead NOTE If set top box No 1 is a TWIN Tuner receiver then also connect coax cable from IDU Receiver port to the 2 nd input Control cable Coax Cable Set top box 1 Set top box 2 Optional Optional IGN AUTO CLOSE Fuse NOT supplied Neg for IGN Close ...

Page 13: ...ellites are located in fixed positions above the Earth s equator and beam TV signals down to certain regions of the planet To receive TV signals from a satellite you must be located within that satellite s unique coverage area In addition since TV satellites are located above the equator the antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals Anything that stands between the ...

Page 14: ... quickly approx 3 second window press again the SEARCH button to toggle to OPTUS C1 D3 WEST The IDU will now control the Antenna please allow the satellite to rotate and search for the selected satellite Once the IDU locates the satellite and adjusts the Elevation Direction and final LNB Skew setting for your area the IDU Display will power OFF to save power Turning off the System To CLOSE the DIS...

Page 15: ...t Elevation Memory so if you have only travelled a few hundred Kilometers since your last stop the satellite tracking will be quite fast at approx 1 2minutes for the Sphere Satellite unit to locate and lock onto the satellite once again If you have traveled some greater distance e g from Perth to Cairns without using the satellite on your travels this may take up to approx 10minutes to locate and ...

Page 16: ...ure 3 3 Functions of LCD Display Emergency Stop If you want to stop or Turn off the antenna immediately you need to push the 2 button at one time for more than 3seconds and then antenna will turn off at that position Power S W LCD Display Satellite select button Close button SD card port ...

Page 17: ...ected satellite the satellite s frequency data might have changed You can visit any authorized Sphere dealer or contact technical caostrv com au for further assistance Software updates Should the transponders change in the future a software update may be required You can visit any authorized Sphere dealer or contact technical coastrv com au for further assistance New Software will be available at ...

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Page 19: ...cable evidence of maintenance performed in accordance with the relevant maintenance schedules 3 2 The claim listed in clause 3 1 may be made in person or the claim may be sent to the address listed on this form including the particulars required under clauses 3 1 i and 3 1 ii 3 3 The appropriate form for making a claim for warranty is as attached 4 DURATION OF WARRANTY 4 1 This warranty will cease...

Page 20: ... fit maintain service or use the Goods in accordance with the specifications and instructions provided by the Manufacturer including a failure to comply with the relevant maintenance schedule where applicable ii the Supplier cannot establish any Defect in the Goods after testing iii the Goods have been used other than for the purpose for which they were designed iv the Goods have been subject to a...

Page 21: ...provided Receipt enclosed tick box Yes No Receipt No Description of defects Give as much detail as possible Use a separate page if required Date of purchase services provided I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct and to the best of my knowledge and belief and I have complied with all the conditions of the warranty Signed Name please print Dated Please note the is...