CS 4000 did NOT die (false alarm)

[techno935]

CS 4000 died

Garbage thread...........see new thread.

 

[Mr Tony]

are you sure it isnt something simple like the LNB power was turned off or maybe a bad switch? Have you tried to hook a multimeter to the LNB coax to see if it is working?

Try and reload factory software on it to see if that helps.

 

[techno935]

Did the factory set and checked LNB settings. It did rain like hell today. I do have a multimeter. What could I do that I'm not thinking of? I'll start by checking voltage coming out of the receiver.

 

[techno935]

There is voltage coming from the receiver.

 

[Mr Tony]

if its 13v or 18v depending on the polairty, check either the cables or switch. If moisture got into the connection, it wil short out

 

[techno935]

I think I found the problem. A coax connector rusted out into the outside diplexer. It was on ongoing rust out and finally just broke.

 

[techno935]

Hopefully Wal-mart will carry a diplexer at this time of night but i doubt it. Will a Zinwell 3x4 multiswitch work as a diplexer for now?

 

[techno935]

Ok, this whole time it was a rusted out connector on the outside diplexer. So, new wiring job to follow very soon. I made some temporary fixes.

You would not believe the increase in quality when I replaced the rusty connector with a fresh one. The signals we're better, and the motor moves so much more efficiently. I can actually hear the motor from inside my room. That's how loud it is.


Plus, I found out I can use a multiswitch in place of a diplexer temporarily til I get a new one. Sort of works, but not as well as a standard diplexer.

 

[Mr Tony]

glad you got it working

This past fall I replaced almost all my connectors outside with compression ones..have to finish the rest this spring