Need info - DPP44+ failure?

[sclaws]

This morning I'm not getting any signal on either receiver (510 and 622). Checked my switch and the transformer running to the power inserter is cool to the touch, so I think its blown.

My question is, there looks like a small, round plastic circle on the transformer--is that a power indicator? I dont recall...and if it is, then for certain my inserter/transformer is toast. E* is coming out Thurs to check it out, but I may just order a new one myself as a backup either way.

Anyone? Anything else I may have missed? Seems I have time to troubleshoot for a few days

Thx!

 

[dirkleearm]

If you have a voltage tester, just check the output. It should be ~18 volts.

If that proves to be the case(i.e. no voltage), you could take the lead feeding the 510 and put it on port #1 to power the switch. The 510 may or may not have enough output current to power the 44 and lnb's but may get you by till thursday.

 

[bhelms]

As I recall my PI has a LED "on" indicator, so if yours is black I'd say "no power". I agree that a receiver can probably power the 44 and LNBs (others have successfully done it) but I wouldn't leave it that way for long. The 44 is power hungry, hence the separate PI. That amount of current draw could damage your receiver in the long run...

 

[sclaws]

The confirmation of an LED is the info I need..thx! I just ordered a replacement as its more cost effective for me to replace this myself vs. losing a day of work waiting for a dish tech to show.

Thx all!