GEOSATpro90cm HH Mover
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I know this is a newbie question but I've never used a HH motor. Do I still need a positioner? I have a SatHawk GBOX that controls my C band does the receiver power the HH motor directly? I have a Fortec Star Mercury II.
I know this is a newbie question but I've never used a HH motor. Do I still need a positioner? I have a SatHawk GBOX that controls my C band does the receiver power the HH motor directly? I have a Fortec Star Mercury II.
The receiver powers and controls DiSEqC H-H motors such as the DGs, SG-2100s, and SG-9120s directly. You won't need the GBOX like you do with a BUD and linear actuator.
I was thinking that was the case but I wasn't positive.
Another question if I have 2 receivers and 1 dish how does that work? Will both receivers control the movement of the dish?
It is not advised to connect multiple receivers to either control a single motorized dish or to share a multiple output LNBF from a motorized dish.
It is possible to connect multiple receivers to control a single motorized dish if you use USALS and only one receiver is powered at a time. Powering multiple receivers simultaneously with the capability of issuing motor commands will cause much confusion as one receiver should be assigned the task of master controlling the motor position. A second receiver would need to select only channels from that same satellite. Selecting a channel from a different satellite will drive the motor to a new position and the additional receiver would need to know what satellite is selected and then only tune channels on that satellite.....
See how that would be confusing?
It is possible to connect multiple receivers to control a single motorized dish if you use USALS and only one receiver is powered at a time. Powering multiple receivers simultaneously with the capability of issuing motor commands will cause much confusion as one receiver should be assigned the task of master controlling the motor position. A second receiver would need to select only channels from that same satellite. Selecting a channel from a different satellite will drive the motor to a new position and the additional receiver would need to know what satellite is selected and then only tune channels on that satellite.....
See how that would be confusing?
That is what I was thinking. Just thought maybe someone knew how to connect 2 receivers to 1 dish.
Received my dish today. I'm impressed very quality craftsmanship. Bigger than I imagined it would be. Big box. I thought maybe they accidentally sent me the 120cm.
Still need to see if all the parts are there but it seems to be. Now to decide where to put it. Anyone know if this mount would happen to fit over a Dish Network super dish mount? I have my HDTV antenna attached to it right now.
Still need to decide on a HH motor but I think I will mount it stationary till then.
Still need to see if all the parts are there but it seems to be. Now to decide where to put it.
Anyone know if this mount would happen to fit over a Dish Network super dish mount? I have my HDTV antenna attached to it right now. Still need to decide on a HH motor but I think I will mount it stationary till then.
I think the Superdish pole might be too big, but I've never inspected one up close. The smaller Dish poles are compatible, although the base plates may warp under the weight, or the bolts may not hold the pole straight, if you don't brace the pole.
Ok. I have my Geosatpro assembled how do I tell if the lnb holder is in the correct place? Like on a C band you have to adjust to find the correct focal point. Is there a measurement or using strings to make sure the dish is properly centered?
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Most importantly is to perform a string test to verify that the dish was not damaged in transit. Stretch a string edge to edge horizontally and a another string edge to edge vertically. Do the strings lightly touch?
If the dish is not warped or damaged, the side support arms assist in placing the LNBF clamp in the sweet spot.
To optimize the FD, fine tune the LNBF position in the LNBF clamp by sliding towards or away from the reflector while viewing the Signal Quality meter for maximum reading.
A Superdish J-Pole is 2" in diameter, so it is larger than the typical 1 5/8" mount, but smaller than the commercial 2 3/8" mount found on the Channel Master (Primestar) dishes. The new Slimline DirecTV mounts are also 2" in diameter.
What is the biggest pole that a HH motor will attach to?
The dish itself will attach to the motor but what is the Largest OD pole that a HH motor will mount to?
I need to measure the one I have but its bigger than the pole I have my Fortec 6 footer on.
The dish itself will attach to the motor but what is the Largest OD pole that a HH motor will mount to?
I need to measure the one I have but its bigger than the pole I have my Fortec 6 footer on.
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