Is This a Viable Setup?

[fred555]

Since I am a relative newbie, I need another set of eyes on this. I am still waiting for the pole for dish "AA",
so I'm trying to plan the farm. Dish "BB" is not motorized yet either.
Will this setup work?
Will receiver "A" also be able to move Ku dish "BB" as well?
The unused ports on the Zinwells should not be terminated?
Actual devices to be used are pictured.

 

[beavs2112]

hi fred555. nice work however the ku motor isn't directly connected to a receiver. ku motors draw more current than most switches can handle so the recommendations are to connect the receiver to the motor then to the switch or buy a high current capable switch like the chieta. I've never used the zinwells or digiwaves so I don't know if they're high current. I doubt "microhd A" will control the ku motor. i'm not a switch expert so there may be other problems I cant see. if you haven't already read it look here http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/switch-setups-simplified.134124/ good luck

 

[fred555]

hi fred555. nice work however the ku motor isn't directly connected to a receiver. ku motors draw more current than most switches can handle so the recommendations are to connect the receiver to the motor then to the switch or buy a high current capable switch like the chieta. I've never used the zinwells or digiwaves so I don't know if they're high current. I doubt "microhd A" will control the ku motor. i'm not a switch expert so there may be other problems I cant see. if you haven't already read it look here http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/switch-setups-simplified.134124/ good luck

Thanks for the link to switch setups, it is going to be helpful. I see what you are saying about connecting the Ku motor directly to the receiver. I made a simplified drawing below. Is the drawing below possible?
If so how do the two motors not get confused? One using usals and the other is using diseqc motor commands?

 

[beavs2112]

Thanks for the link to switch setups, it is going to be helpful. I see what you are saying about connecting the Ku motor directly to the receiver. I made a simplified drawing below. Is the drawing below possible?
If so how do the two motors not get confused? One using usals and the other is using diseqc motor commands?
View attachment 102715

no I don't think that will work because when the receiver sends a disecq command to the vbox the ecoda 22k switch might switch to the ku lnb. I was thinking have "microhd B" control the ku motor & "microhd A" control the Cband. multiple receiver multiple dish multiple switch setups are VERY complicated. also see Titaniums post here http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/2-dishes-1-receiver.341529/

 

[bigg t]

Using the 22k as in post #3 both lnbf's would be powered at all times. That plus the ku motor would probably be too much for the receiver.

 

[goaliebob99]

Put the KU motor behind the Encoda switch. I have a setup very similar to this and it works. It goes KU LNB, Motor, Encoda Switch, Gbox, Receiver.

I am using an azbox with this.

 

[Titanium]

The diagrams and suggestions are great, but I doubt the STBs will provide enough juice to power this array of switches, LNBFs and motors. I would suggest powered multi-switches instead of passive and/or using a power insertor for the KU HH motors.

 

[fred555]

The diagrams and suggestions are great, but I doubt the STBs will provide enough juice to power this array of switches, LNBFs and motors. I would suggest powered multi-switches instead of passive and/or using a power insertor for the KU HH motors.

Thanks to everyone for their input, I am learning a lot. I don't know much about the different brands of powered multi-switches. I searched around and about all I can find are the Zinwell SAM-4803's pictured.
I can't find a Spaun or EMP 2 or 3 x4s in the US.

Let me know if there is a better choice of powered switches.

The new diagram below was inspired by http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/attachments/3dish3fta-jpg.24278/ thanks beavs2112 for the link!
I have left out the Ku HH as I don't have one yet and have a lot to learn until then. I also could have used 2:1 diseqcs as in the link but I am thinking towards expandability and using some pieces I already have.

Will this work?

 

[Titanium]

To simplify and minimize signal loss, consider a 9x4 or larger powered multi-switch.

Example:

These switches are distributed by several companies such as EMP-Centauri and Spaun. EMC (Chinese factory) also sells many configurations direct via AliExpress.

 

[beavs2112]

I can't find a Spaun or EMP in the US.

none of the listings on e-bay are what you need? http://www.ebay.com/sch/Satellite-Signal-Multiswitches-/67880/i.html?_dcat=67880&Brand=Spaun

 

[fred555]

And how does this particular Ecoda compare to Spaun or Emp?
http://www.drsat.ca/product_details.cfm?ID=77
Does Ecoda have a website? I cant seem to find it.