Campingman Twin Auto Skew WSTA-DP250PMS - Satellite receiver MEGASAT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Campingman Twin Auto Skew WSTA-DP250PMS MEGASAT

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2. Allgemeines

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• : LNB "Signal collector"
• : Satellite Signal

Ausleuchtzonen

Footprint

Astra 2N

49dBW

Astra 2S

49dBW

Astra 1

49dBW 49dBW

Hotbird

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ASTRA4
Thor 2/3

49dBW

49dBW

ASTRA 3

51dB 49dB 47dB 44dB

TURKSAT

51dB 49dB 47dB

Atlantic Bird 3

49dBW

Hispasat

49dBW

able of contentsable of contents

1 Introduction

Specification....5

Antenna System Overview......6

Direct Broadcast Satellite Overview....7

System Components......8

2 Installation

Unpacking the Unit....9

Preparing for the installation....10

Selecting the location....11

Equipment and cable installation....12

Setting the LNB Skew Angle(Manual Skew version only)....13

3 Operation

Receiving Satellite TV Signals....14

Turning the System On/Off....15

Changing Channels....15

Watching TV....15

Switching between Satellites....15

Operating the IDU....16

4 Troubleshooting

Simple Check....19

Causes and Remedies....20

Appendix A How to set the skew angle....21

Appendix B Satellite Coverage Map....26

Appendix C Antenna Drawing....28

Appendix D Adhesive Instruction....30

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Caution – Improper handling by unqualified personnel can cause serious

damage to this equipment. Unqualified personnel who tamper with this

equipment may be held liable for any resultant damage to the equipment.

Install under DRY condition ONLY! Do not install this system in the rain,

or under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electronics and void warranty!

Warning – Need 2 people to install the antenna onto the roof. Do not try to install the antenna by yourself.

Note – Before you begin, 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.

SpecificationSpecification

Antenna Type Parabola
Frequency Band Ku Band
Radome Dimension 700x400mm
Antenna Weight 12kg
Antenna Gain 33dBi
Minimum EIRP 49dBW
Polarization V/H or RHCP/LHCP
Type of Stabilization 2-Axis Step Motor
Elevation Range	15° to 62°
Azimuth Range Unlimited
Tracking Rate	50°/sec
Temperate Range	-20° to 70°
Power 12~24VDC
LNB Twin Auto Skew

Table 1-1 Specification

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WSTA-DP250PMS satellite antenna system is the innovative and a technologically advanced satellite Stationary system. WSTA-DP250PMS has a unique combination of state-of-the-art components with the most sophisticated satellite acquisition and tracking programs to provide the following features:

■ Fast satellite acquisition
■ Compatible with any Satellite Receiver
■ Compatible with all Direct Broadcast Satellites (DBS)
■ Built-in Digital Broadcast Receiver(DVB)
■ Capable of High Definition receiving
■ Automatic Skew
■ Twin output for 2 Receivers

Antenna System Overview Antenna System Overview

A complete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes WSTA-DP250PMS antenna connected to a IDU, a satellite TV receiver, and a television set.

graph TD
    A["MEGASAT"] -->|Antenna| B["IDU(In Door Unit)"]
    B --> C["Satellite Receiver 1"]
    B --> D["Satellite Receiver 2"]
    B --> E["TV"]
    A -->|Antenna| F["Vehicle Power 12V/24VDC"]
    A -->|Antenna| G["or Power supply 230VAC/12VDC 5A"]
    A --> H["Campingman DP250PMS Antenna Unit"]

Figure 1-1 System Diagram

Direct Broadcast Satellite Overviewadcast Satellite Overview

Direct Broadcast Service (DBS) satellites broadcast audio, video and data information from satellites located 22,000 miles in space. A receiving station, such as WSTA-DP250PMS antenna, should include a dish and satellite receiver to receive the signals and process them for use by the consumer audio and video equipment. The system requires a clear view of the satellite to maximize the signal reception.

graph TD
    A["Satellite"] -->|Free!| B["Red Tree"]
    C["Rear Vehicle"] -->|Good signal!| B
    D["RV Car"] -->|Bad or no signal!| B
    E["Blocked !"] --> B
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Figure 1-2 Satellite Blockage

Objects such as tall lighthouse, bridges and big ship that block this view will cause a loss of signal. The signal will be quickly restored once the antenna has a clear line of sight again. Heavy rain, cloud, snow or ice may also interfere with the signal reception quality. If the satellite signal is lost due to blockage or severe weather condition, services from the receiver will be lost (picture will freeze frame and may disappear). When the satellite signal strength is again high enough, then the receiver will resume providing desired programming services.

System Components System Components

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Antenna Unit

The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, LNB (low noise block), and control elements within a radome. Weathertight connectors join the power, signal, and control cabling from the belowdecks units.

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MEGASAT POWER LINE AETRA2 AETRA1 AETRA4 HSPAGIT / TURISAT POWER LOCK ASTRA3 ROTBING THY SET LIME SELECTION

IDU(InDoor Unit)

The IDU is the system's user interface, providing access to the system and its functions through an LCD and three buttons. The IDU also serves as the vehicle's junction box, allowing the system to use vehicle power, and supply and receive data to/from the antenna unit.

Figure 1-3 System Components

This section offers a general explanation of how properly to install WSTA-DP250PMS antenna. Installation of WSTA-DP250PMS antenna must be accomplished by or under the supervision of an authorized dealer for the Limited Warranty to be valid and in force. The steps in the installation and setup process are as follows:

Unpacking the unit Unpacking the unit

1. Open box and remove packing material.

The following items are included in the packaging of Free Way 1S antenna.

Item	Description	Quantity
1	Megasat WSTA-DP250PMS Antenna Unit 1 each
2	Megasat IDU(In Door Unit)	1 each
3	Power Cable(1.5m)	1 each
4	Coaxial Cable (10m)	1 each
5	Coaxial Cable (1m)	1 each
6	User Manual	1 set
7	Gluing set (Primer 50ml, Applicator, Special adhesive 310ml)	1 set

Table 2-1 Parts included

1. Lift dome out of box vertically. Then lift unit out of box vertically. Do not turn box and "roll" out, or turn upside down to remove.

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Lift Unit straight up out of the carton!

Figure 2-1 Unpacking the unit

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Install Tools and Materials

WSTA-DP250PMS antenna system is designed for simple installation and setup. However, the following list of equipment or items should be available during installation of WSTA-DP250PMS antenna.

■ Electric drill and drill bits
- Socket wrench
■ Silicon sealant
■ Fastener suitable for specific application

1. Verification of the Vehicle's Power Supply.

- Confirm that the vehicle's power supply is 12VDC\~24VDC or Power supply with 230VAC to 12VDC 5A.

2. Verification of the Satellite Receiver and IDU's attachment and the electricity supply

■ Attach Satellite Receiver and IDU in the interior of the vehicle or the trunk.
■ Connect the power of Satellite Receiver and IDU.
■ Once the power of Satellite Receiver and IDU is verified, it confirms that both Satellite Receiver and IDU are working normally.

3. Procedure of the satellite's attachment and installation.

• Attach the satellite on the flat surface area of the vehicle’s roof.
• Connect each end of the Coaxial antenna cable to the satellite's terminal and the IDU.
  ■ Connect the IDU and the Satellite Receiver box together through the coaxial cable.
  ■ Make sure that the satellite is working normally, once the power is supplied.

Warning : Things to consider when installing the antenna.

■ Turn off the power when attaching or detaching the antenna.
■ Make sure that the attached satellite is fixed on the flat surface.

■ When attaching, ensure that all the products are adhered properly.

■ Ensure that all the cables are connected properly.

Selecting the locationng the location

Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radome assembly. It should be installed where :

1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view to as much of the sky as is practical. Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal from the dish as the vehicle turns.
2. The antenna is at least 5 feet away from other transmitting antennas (HF, VHF and radar) that may generate signals that may interfere with WSTA-DP250PMS antenna. The further away WSTA-DP250PMS antenna is from these other antennas, the less impact their operation will have on it.
3. Direct radiation into the antenna from vehicles radar, especially high power surveillance radar arrays, is minimized. The radome should be as far away from the vehicles Radar as possible and should NOT be mounted on the same plane as the vehicles Radar.
4. The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted to the vehicle. If necessary, reinforce the mounting area to assure that it does not flex due to the vehicle motion or vibration.

If these conditions cannot be entirely satisfied, the site selection will inevitably be a “best” compromise between the various considerations.

Perform a through site inspection on the roof for the antenna to be mounted.

1. The antenna must have a clear view of the sky and the horizon at all the directions to avoid blockage of the satellite signal.
2. The antenna should be on the top of the vehicle.

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Figure 2-2 Selecting the location

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This offers a general explanation of how to install the IDU and satellite receiver properly to the inside of vehicle connecting with coaxial cable.

1. The Coaxial cable is routed from the antenna to the IDU inside the vehicle.
2. After Once deciding where to place the IDU and satellite receiver, make sure that both units are placed in a dry and protected area.
3. The IDU and satellite receiver should be placed away from any heat source and in an area with proper ventilation.

4. Ensure that there are at least 3cm of space around both units for ventilation and connection of cables. Do not stack the units on top of each other.

5. The following describes the basic wiring configurations for DP250PMS antenna.

■ Connect the Coaxial cable to WSTA-DP250PMS antenna port on the back of IDU
■ Connect one end of the supplied coaxial cable to the receiver port on the back of the IDU
■ Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the satellite receiver
■ The second receiver you can directly connect the coaxial cable from antenna to the satellite receiver.

Setting the LNB skew angle Setting the LNB skew angle

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Figure 2-3 Satellite signals

Signals transmitted in vertical(red) and horizontal(blue) wave offset exactly 90^ from each other. Since linear satellite signals are oriented in a precise cross pattern, Free Way 1S antenna's receiving element, called an LNB (low-noise block) must be oriented in the same way to optimize reception. This orientation adjustment is referred to as the LNB's “skew angle.” Figure 1-4 illustrates how skew determines the amount of signal the LNB collects. The more signal, the better reception.

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Figure 2-4 Best Skew Angle

LNB Center Line (-) Direction (+) Direction

Attention – The Model Megasat Campingman TAS (Twin Auto Skew) work full automatically

Do not work on the auto skew system (only for engineer).

The correct skew setting varies depend on your geographic location, since the orient-tation of your antenna to the satellite changes as you move. For complete details about adjusting the LNB's skew angle, see "Appendix A – How to Set the Skew Angle"

WSTA-DP250PMS antenna system is easy to use. Under normal conditions, operation of WSTA-DP250PMS antenna requires no intervention from the user. Antenna unit initialization, satellite acquisition and skew is completely automatic.

Receiving Satellite TV SignalsReceiving Satellite TV Signals

Television satellites 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. To check it, see “Appendix B – Satellite Coverage Map” In addition, since TV satellites are located above the equator, WSTA-DP250PMS antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals. Anything that stands between the antenna and the satellite can block the signal, resulting in lost reception. Common causes of blockage include lighthouses, boat masts, trees, buildings, and bridges. Heavy rain, ice, or snow might also temporarily interrupt satellite signals.

Turning the System On/Off Turning the System On/Off

Since power to WSTA-DP250PMS system is controlled by the IDU, you can turn the antenna on or off by applying/removing operating power to the IDU.

Turning on the System

Follow the steps below to turn on your WSTA-DP250PMS System.

1. Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
2. Turn on your satellite TV receiver and TV.
3. Apply operating power to the IDU.
4. Wait one minute for system startup. The IDU will display the Tracking Satellite screen after system testing is complete.

Turning off the System

Follow the steps below to turn off your WSTA-DP250PMS System.

1. Remove operating power from the IDU.
2. Turn off your satellite TV receiver and TV.

Changing ChannelsChanging Channels

If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the satellite of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides. When WSTA-DP250PMS antenna system and satellite receiver is properly configured, it is easy to change the channel using the remote control that normally comes with the receiver unit.

Watching TV Watching TV

WSTA-DP250PMS antenna is designed to operate as efficiently and as reliably as possible when the vehicle is moved and anchored. It is also the quickest satellite acquisition system available among WSTA-DP250PMS antennas. If you have anchored the vehicle and the antenna has completed to searching selected satellite, turn off IDU Power to avoid unnecessary use of power. Because the LNB receives its power from the Satellite Receiver through the IDU, the antenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals.

Switching between Satellites Switching between Satellites

You can switch between satellites using the IDU by pressing Satellite select buttons. Follow the steps below to switch to another satellite.

1. Ensure that the LEDs turn on. If antenna is disconnected, all led will blink.

TRACKING SEARCH SLEEP

Figure 3-1 IDU LED

1. Press the Satellite select buttons to switch to another satellite.
2. The antenna shifts to track selected satellite. Wait for the Tracking Satellite screen.

Operating the IDUOperating the IDU

Appearance

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    A["Power S/W"] --> B["ON OFF POWER"]
    B --> C["TRACKING"]
    C --> D["SEARCH"]
    C --> E["SLEEP"]
    D --> F["ASTRA2N"]
    E --> G["ASTRA1"]
    E --> H["HOTBIRD"]
    E --> I["SIRIUS"]
    E --> J["AB3"]
    E --> K["HISPSAT"]
    L["SATELLITE SELECT"] --> M["Satellite select button"]
    M --> N["Power"]

Figure 3-2 Appearance of IDU

Functions of LCD Display

graph TD
    A["Power S/W"] --> B["ON OFF POWER"]
    B --> C["TRACKING"]
    C --> D["SEARCH"]
    C --> E["SLEEP"]
    D --> F["ASTRA2N"]
    D --> G["ASTRA1"]
    E --> H["HOTBIRD"]
    E --> I["SIRIUS"]
    E --> J["AB3"]
    E --> K["HISPSAT"]
    L["SATELLITE SELECT"] --> M["Satellite select button"]
    N["It is searching a satellite."] --> C
    O["It is in sleep mode."] --> C
    P["You can change the satellite by pushing this"] --> L

Figure 3-3 Functions of LED

General Operation Order

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    A["ON OFF"] --> B["POWER"]
    B --> C["SATELLITE SELECT"]
    C --> D["TRACKING"]
    D --> E["SEARCH"]
    D --> F["SLEEP"]
    G["Turn the power switch on."] --> H["Push the Satellite select buttons to choose satellite."]
    I["Red LED turns on for searching the satellite."] --> J["Red LED turns on for searching the satellite."]

Turn the power switch on.

Push the Satellite select buttons to choose satellite.

Red LED turns on for searching the satellite.

graph TD
    A["TRACKING"] --> B["SEARCH"]
    A --> C["SLEEP"]
    B --> D["TRACKING"]
    C --> D
    D --> E["SEARCH"]
    D --> F["SLEEP"]

Turn the power switch on.

Push the Satellite select buttons to choose satellite.

Red LED turns on for searching the satellite.

It is tracking the target satellite.

If detached satellite is chosen satellite, it goes to auto_sleep mode.

In case of search failure

ON OFF POWER ↓ □ ATELLIT SELECT ↓ TRACKING RCH S

If the antenna cannot find selected satellite, it goes to sleep mode during about 2 minutes with turning on 2-LED. And then the antenna will search the satellite again.

Troubleshootingroubleshooting

There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal quality or the operation of WSTA-DP250PMS antenna system. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions.

Simple check....24

Causes and Remedies....25

Simple checkSimple check

Can the antenna see the satellite?

The antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite TV signals. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and mountains.

Is there excessive dirt or moisture on the antenna dome?

Dirt buildup or moisture on the dome can reduce satellite reception. Clean the exterior of the dome periodically.

Is it raining heavily?

Heavy rain or snow can weaken satellite TV signals. Reception should improve once the inclement weather subsides.

Is everything turned on and connected properly?

Make sure your TV and receiver are both turned on and set up for the satellite input. Finally, check any connecting cables to ensure none have come loose.

Causes and Remedies Causes and Remedies

Receiver Fault

Your satellite TV receiver might be set up incorrectly or defective. First check the receiver's configuration to ensure it is set up for the desired programming. In the case of a faulty receiver, refer to your selected receiver's user manual for service and warranty information.

Satellite Coverage Issue

Television satellites are located in fixed positions above the Earth's equator and beam TV signals down to certain regions of the planet (not worldwide). To receive TV signals from a satellite, you must be located within that satellite's unique coverage area. See “Appendix-B Satellite Coverage Map”

Satellite Signal Blocked

The WSTA-DP250PMS Antenna needs a clear line of sight (LOS), view to the satellite for uninterrupted reception. Objects such as tall lighthouse, bridges and big ship that block this view will cause a loss of signal. The signal will be quickly restored once the antenna has a clear line of sight again. Heavy rain, cloud, snow or ice may also interfere with the signal reception quality. If the satellite signal is lost due to blockage or severe weather condition, services from the receiver will be lost (picture will freeze frame and may disappear). When the satellite signal strength is again high enough, then the receiver will resume providing desired programming services.

Satellite Frequency Data Changed

If some channels work, while one or more other channels do not, or if the antenna cannot find the selected satellite, the satellite's frequency data might have changed.

Improper Wiring

If the system has been improperly wired, the antenna will not operate correctly. Refer to the User Manual for complete system wiring information.

Loose Cable Connectors

We recommends periodically checking the antenna unit's cable connections. A loose cable connector can reduce signal quality or prevent automatic satellite switching using the receiver's remote control. Fasten the cable connector.

Appendix A

How to Set up the Skew Angle

Signals transmitted in vertical and horizontal wave offset exactly 90^ from each other. Since linear satellite signals are oriented in a precise cross pattern, Free Way 1S antenna's receiving element, called an LNB (low-noise block) must be oriented in the same way to optimize reception. This orientation adjustment is referred to as the LNB's “skew angle.” The correct skew setting varies depending on your geographic location, since the orientation of your antenna to the satellite changes as you move. This appendix provides how to set up the skew angle.

European Position Grid European Position Grid

If you wish to determine the Skew Angle(LNB), use the position grid(Figure A-1 European Position Grid) and table(TableA-1 Regional Skew angle) on page 32.

1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25

Figure A-1 Europe Position Grid

If you wish to set the correct skew, see “TableA-1 Regional Skew angle”. The correct skew setting varies depending on your geographic location, since the orientation of your antenna to the satellite changes as you move.

Appendix C Antenna Drawing

10° A

Antenna Drawing Antenna Drawing

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350 4-Ø7 350

Megasat

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