Shipman GPS-AutoSkew - Satellite receiver MEGASAT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Shipman GPS-AutoSkew MEGASAT

White MEGASAT satellite antenna with power control panel and satellite selection button (no text or symbols on main body)

Shipman / Shipman GPS/AS

3D illustration of a white dome-shaped object on an open yellow cardboard box with a red upward arrow, no text or symbols present.

Circular mechanical component with a red circular highlight and a red diagonal line, no visible text or symbols

Close-up of a red pencil writing on a white surface with a dashed outline (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a satellite with red and blue stripes (no text or symbols)

0° -90° +90°-90°

SD CARD DETECTED WRITING SOFTWARE

White MEGASAT satellite antenna with a black power supply unit nearby (no visible text or symbols on the device body)

Stand: v2.0 April 2013

User manual and installation instructions

Contents

1. Introduction

Safety Information 03

Short description....03

Delivery....03

System Components 04

2. Installation

Installation 05

Gluing instructions....06

Connection 07

The control unit 08

Satellite broadcasting....09

Startup and operation....10

Setting the LNB skew....11

1. Troubleshooting 12

2. Skew Settings....13

3. Firmware Update....14

4. Footprint 16

5. Specifications 17

Safety Information

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.

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.

Short description

The satellite antenna system is the innovative and a technologically advanced satellite Positioner system. The antenna has a unique combination of cutting-edge components. Fast satellite search and compatibility with all digital, HID-ready set-top boxes and TV sets are guaranteed.

Delivery

Shipman / Shipmas GPS/AS

• Control unit (IDU) incl. powercable
- 1x antenna cable (10 m)
• 1x antenna cable (1 m)
• Installation glue (optional)
• Power supply 230 V (12 V, 5 A) (optional)
- User manual

System Components

Open box and remove the control unit, cables and packing material. Lift the antenna straight up out of the box. Never place the system upside down!

Then remove with the „LOCK" marked screw on the bottom of the antenna.

Antenna unit

The elegant plastic housing will protecting the antenna against outside weather conditions. Under the housing there is a 45 cm high-performance antenna. The new technology of 0-90° elevation enables optimal reception across Europe.

Control unit (IDU)

The control unit is used for satellite selection and control. It is connected between the antenna and the set-top box and supplied the antenna with electricity.

Warning:

The Campingman Twin/AutoSkew has an additional Auto Skew function that adjust the polarization angle of the LNB automatically, and a additional connection for a second set-top box. The control unit must be operated only on the selected antenna port. Only this is provided for controlling.

Installation

Basically, we recommend that you leave the installation to make by your dealer or workshop!

Warning:

Please also note that the antenna height of the vehicle will change accordingly! Please strictly adhere to the various points in the installation instructions!

General information:

Provide a suitable working environment, a garage/warehouse is better than open air. The ambient temperature for installation is between +5°C and max. +25°C. Work not directly in the sun. Comply with the safety regulations when handling with chemical products. Provide the necessary hygiene.

Preparation:

1. Make sure that the roof of your vehicle is sufficiently stable. In case of insufficient or doubtful roof stability is an approximately 2 mm thick plate with 100 x 100 cm is to be attached to the outer roof skin. Ask to your vehicle manufacturer.
2. Make sure that all parts are present. You may also need a roof penetration for the connecting cable of the antenna. This you get in specialist shops.
3. Place the antenna on the installation area and align it so that the antenna connection is not facing forward. Make sure that the mounting location is flat and do not interfere with roof constructions that can interfere with satellite reception. Constructions up to 8 cm in height do not matter, higher constructions should have a respective distance from the antenna, so that no barrier exists between the antenna and the satellite. The least distance to an air conditioner should be 30 cm.
4. Clean the mounting surface with a suitable cleaner and a fleece cloth to remove dirt and impurities. Then draw the antenna feet with a pen.

Close-up of a red pencil on a white surface with a dashed outline (no text or symbols)

1. Roughen the drawn areas and feet with sandpaper (120 grit) to easily and thoroughly clean the surface again with Cleaner (WARNING: then no longer touch areas) and let the clean dry for about 10 minutes.
2. Unless you have a way to run the cable through an existing roof outlet, lock for a suitable place (best in the wind shadow behind the antenna) on the roof for the installation of a roof outlet to avoid the ingress of moisture (eg rain or splash water) in the wellbore. Make sure that the cables are not curved too much to avoid signal loss and damage the cable (bending radius max. 5-7 cm).

Gluing instructions

1. Prepare the glue for mounting.
2. Now take the glue on the underside of the antenna bases in serpentine lines, so that the glue can harden well to the inside.
3. Now place immediately (within 5 minutes after adhesive application), the antenna on the marked fields. Press your feet slightly and evenly and fix the antenna so that it stays in place, eg by an adhesive tape. It must be after pressing for at least 2 mm glue between antenna and surface. The adhesive is cured max. in 48 hours at +18°C and a relative humidity of 50%. Should prevail low humidity during the assembly time, spray after bonding in the vicinity of the antenna always some water in the air.
4. Remove any spilled adhesive immediately with a putty knife or similar and clean the soiled surfaces with the cleaner and a fleece cloth.
5. For safety, you can attach the antenna bases additionally. Given by drill through the existing hole in the respective antenna to the roof of your car and fix it with a screw with locking nut. In order for the freshly bonded feet can not slip, wait with this work until the adhesive has cured.
6. After the complete assembly and curing of the adhesive, a silicone can be drawn around the antenna bases.

Connection

Install the control unit and the set-top box is not inside the vehicle in the region of an airbag. Maintain a careful installation of the cable in order to avoid short circuits. Pay attention also to existing cables.

Connect the antenna as shown in the illustration below:

graph LR
    A["MEGASAT"] --> B["Shioman"]
    B --> C["Antenna"]
    C --> D["Receiver"]
    D --> E["Television"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

The contron unit

Front view of the control unit

graph LR
    A["ON/OFF POWER"] --> B["MEGASAT"]
    B --> C["LCD Display"]
    C --> D["Satellite Select (up/down)"]
    D --> E["SATELLITE SELECT"]
    E --> F["SLEEP"]
    F --> G["Interrupt tracking"]

Rear view of the control unit

SD Card Slot connector service connector set-top box connector antenna input power supply output power supply SD CARD RS-232 RECEIVER ANTENNA IN DC 12-24V

Warning:

Connect the device only at a 7 amp protected line.

The line must be at least 2.5 mm ^2 strong. (never directly to the car battery).

Satellite broadcasting

Direct Broadcast Service (DBS) satellites broadcast audio, video and data information from satellites located 22 miles in space. A receiving station, such as the 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.

good reception signal bad reception signal

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.

Startup and operation

1. Turn on the TV and the set-top box. The green LNB LED on the display of the control box lights up when the satellite receiver is turned on and a supply voltage for the LNB is available.

2. Turn on the control unit. Then, the indicator of the preset satellites lights red. Shortly thereafter, the LED starts to flash for about 5 seconds. Only this time you can select another satellite by press the white key. Each press of the button, the display will continue to a satellite position. Press it as long until the desired satellite is flashing. Now the search is started.

3. When a satellite is found, the antenna stop and carries out a fine-tuning. Then begins to identify the satellite identification (ID). This process can be tracked on the display. After successful identification "LOCKED" ap-

It shows user selected satellite	It shows satellite id
It shows current operational status	It shows intensity of signal

pears in the display. Should not be identified the satellite of your choice, the antenna corrected the position. Once the satellite is correct, the display will show it (eg ID:AS1). After a successful search, the receiver is assured by the antenna.

1. The Shipman has a tracking function, which allows to receive even while driving a permanent signal. This is fully automatic and requires no adjustments to the equipment.

2. The antenna is constantly moving in order to detect any changes in the position. If your vehicle at a fixed location, the movement of the antenna cause irritating noises. Therefore press the "SLEEP" button on the control unit to turn off the tracking function of the antenna. To activate the automatic positioning again, please restart the control unit.

3. When the tracking function is not disabled and there was no movement on the vehicle at least for 10 min., the function is switched off automatically. If the antenna or the vehicle moves easily (eg walking in the vehicle), the tracking function is activated automatically.

Note: Changing the satellite is only possible shortly after switching on the power (as described in point 3) or after successful satellite search.

Preprogrammed satellites:

ASTRA 2 Position for Astre 2 to 28.2° East

ASTRA 3 Position for Astra 3 to 23.5° East

ASTRA 1 Position for Astre 1 to 19.7° East

HOTBIRD Position for Hotbird to 13 ^th -ast

ASTRA 4 Position for Astra 4 (Sirius) to 4.8° East

THOR Position for Thor to 0.8° West

HISPASAT Position for Hispasal to 30° West

TURKSAT Position for Turksat to 47° East

Setting the LNB Skew

The following settings are only for the Shipman (without AutoSkew). An overview of the skew settings can be found on page 13.

Illustration of a satellite with red and blue stripes (no text or symbols)

0° -90° +90°-90°

Signals in the vertical (red) and horizontal (blue) line have an offset of exactly 90° to each other. Due to the different position of the satellites, depending on your location, it is possible that the signals do not meet exactly vertically and horizontally on the LNB. To adjust this, turn the LNB into the correct position to the transmitted signal. This adjustment to the LNB is called „skew adjustment“. The following figure shows the optimal setting of the LNB. More accurate the match, the better of reception.

bad reception good reception best reception

LNB position Satellite Signal

Troubleshooting

No Signal

- Objects such as trees, bridges, and large buildings, which are located in the angle of the satellite will lead to a loss of the signal.

- If the satellite signal is lost through severe weather conditions, the current program of the receiver is stopped (the image freeze, or disappear). If the weather conditions allow a good reception again, the TV screen will be restored.

- Make sure that the settings of the set-top box to LNB voltage is switched on. This is indicated by the green LED on the control unit (LED green = LNB voltage present).

• Only Shipman (without AutoSkew)

If the antenna has not found satellites, check the Skew settings for the satellite at your location. An overview of the skew settings can be found on page 13. The basic setting of the LNB is 0°. Should they deviate more than 5°, adjust the degrees accordingly.

There is dirt on the antenna?

Excessive dirt on the housing may cause reception problems.

Everything is properly connected and turned on?

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 footprint

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. With the figure on page 10, you can check if you are located in the footprint of the satellite. In the outlying areas of the footprint there may be interference.

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.

Error message on the display: „Communication Error“

The antenna is not connected to the control unit. Check the wiring to the antenna.

Skew Settings

Country	City	GSE	TUESDAY		HILLIAS		EUTELSAT		ASTRA		ASTRA1	EUTELSAT		HOTTBID		EUTELSAT		SUSBITAT		THOR		ATLANTIC		HISPASAT
			2Q1A	SAT 2	WADY		2A BID		2008/01		1M	VOWSCAT		6009		WDA		WDA		3/5/6		BIRD 3		1C/1D
			4Q1R	FUR	3Q1R	FUR	3Q1R	FUR	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	1QA	0.0W	N.W	N.W	N.W	N.W
Bulgaria	Sofia	AZ	153.5	157.5	161.6	172.8	179.7	180	190.7	195	199.2	203.3	206.3	212.7	210.5	242.2
		CL	37.2	38.2	29.1	40.5	40.7	40.5	40.2	39.6	38.9	38	37.3	34.9	33	17.8
		SOW	-19.2	-16.3	-13.4	1.7	0.8	11.4	7.8	11	14	16.9	19	24	27.2	41
Iceland krona	Kinderholm	AZ	340.7	149	152.4	161.1	166.9	172	175.9	190.5	189.3	196.8	199.4	196.3	201	739.1
		CL	21.7	22.2	22.2	25	25.8	26.2	26.5	26.5	26.5	26.2	26.1	25.8	24.6	16.3
		SOW	-19.2	-16.3	-13.4	1.7	0.8	11.4	7.8	11	14	16.9	19	24.6	17.8	24.6
Finland	Nebelux	AZ	100.6	104	107.4	120.3	130.7	138.7	140.4	150.8	147.2	200.0	209.4	209.4	212.7	238.7
		CL	20.3	20.8	21.2	25.8	27.8	21.6	21.7	21.4	21.1	20.1	19.7	18.4	17.3	8
		SOW	-4.5	-7.9	-4.3	5.2	7.9	10.2	5.1	6.8	8.5	10.1	11.2	14.2	16	25.2
France	Paris	AZ	122.2	126.3	138.5	147.2	152.8	158	164.1	165.9	168.8	173.8	176.7	184.6	189.7	220
		CL	22.3	23.9	25.3	28.6	30.3	31.6	32.4	32.9	33.4	33.7	33.0	33.0	33.4	25.9
		SOW	-29.1	-27.5	-29.8	-13.9	-10.5	-7.2	-11.7	-9.2	-6.7	-4.1	-4.2	2.9	6.3	25
Germany	Berlin	AZ	145.5	148.9	152.2	163.6	167.4	172.7	176.3	180.5	184.2	188.1	190.8	197.9	202.8	220
		CL	24.4	25.5	26.4	28.4	29.2	20.7	29.9	30	29.9	29.7	29.4	28.5	27.6	10
		SOW	-20.2	-16.3	-16.4	-4.1	-0.7	2.6	-2.0	0.3	2.6	4.9	6.6	10.0	11.6	27.8
Umsat Kingdom	London	AZ	130.8	133.8	136.9	145.4	150.7	155.8	159.6	163.3	167.1	170.8	173.6	181	186.1	206.2
		CL	18.3	20.7	27.1	25.3	7.7	28.3	29.1	29.8	30.3	30.7	30.9	31.5	30.8	34.8
		SOW	-24.7	-26.2	-25.2	-19.2	-16.7	-15.2	-15.5	-16.0	-16.0	-16.0	-16.0	-16.0	-16.0	-21.6
Greece	Athens	AZ	131.0	134.0	136.5	141.5	143.3	147.3	150.4	153.0	155.0	158.0	160.0	163.0	166.0	170.7
		CL	42	43.1	44.1	42.7	46	45.7	45.2	44.6	43.7	42.6	41.7	39	50.8	19.6
		SOW	-21.9	-18.7	-15.3	1.3	7.3	12.7	12.7	13.4	16.9	20.2	22.5	28.1	31.6	45.9
Hungary	Budapest	AZ	150.2	153.9	157.6	162.7	173.4	179.9	184.2	188.3	193.3	196.2	199.1	206.4	211.3	237.4
		CL	31	32.1	33	34.7	35.3	35.4	35.3	35.1	34.7	34.2	33.7	32	30.6	18
		SOW	-19.9	-17.3	-18.9	-1.3	3	0.9	2.8	5.6	8.3	10.9	12.8	17.5	20.5	34.7
Italy	Italy	AZ	118.7	143.1	146.9	150.7	164.8	170	174.8	179.1	181.7	188.7	191.9	199.8	203.2	219.9
		CL	32.1	34.6	36	39	40.2	41.1	41.5	41.6	41.5	41.3	41	39.7	38.4	35.4
		SOW	20.8	26.4	24.0	5.0	5.0	5.4	1.9	0.6	2.8	6.1	8.5	14.6	18.5	37
Fukun	Wuricawa	AZ	154.1	157.7	161.3	170.9	176.8	182.3	186.3	190.1	193.8	197.5	200.2	207.1	211.7	237.4
		CL	27.1	27.9	28.4	29.8	30.1	30.7	30.7	29.7	29.3	28.6	28.3	26.8	25.5	14.2
		SOW	-11.1	-12.4	-11.0	1.5	5.4	3.9	4.1	4.4	4.0	11.8	12.5	18.3	18.2	79.3
Portugal	Lisbon	AZ	110.7	119.2	121.0	129.3	134.2	139.2	143.0	146.9	150.9	152.1	154.3	157.7	175.3	211.3
		CL	21.4	23.4	25.5	30.9	32.8	34.4	34.9	40.9	40.9	42.1	43.4	44.4	45.7	43.2
		SOW	-44.7	-47.9	-43.1	-40.7	-31.0	-31.7	-30.0	-29.6	-27.5	-29.2	-30.8	-28.1	-5.7	-55.9
Equaria	Madrid	AZ	123.2	125.1	138	135.2	141.6	146.9	151.3	155.2	159.8	163.8	167	175.8	182	217.2
		CL	24.2	26.2	28.2	32.5	35.6	37.7	39.1	40.2	41.2	42	42.5	43.2	43.2	36
		SOW	-90.1	-38.6	-36.9	-24.8	-21.2	-17.6	-21.6	-16.7	-15.6	-12.1	-9.9	-3.2	1.5	27.5
Belgium	Brussels	AZ	135.2	138.3	141.6	150.4	155.9	161.2	165.2	169	172.8	176.7	179.5	187	192.1	221.5
		CL	22	22.4	24.3	27.6	28.1	29.3	29.8	30.8	31.2	21.6	21.8	21.6	21.1	23.5
		SOW	-26.5	-24.9	-23.1	-11.2	-7.9	-4.8	0.3	7.0	4.6	2.1	-0.3	4.6	7.6	24.7
Sweden	Stockholm	AZ	152.7	156.1	159.4	160.3	173.7	170.7	182.4	185.9	189.4	192.9	195.4	201.9	206.4	232.4
		CL	19.6	20.3	21	22.1	22.5	22.7	22.7	23.3	23	23.7	23.7	20.7	19.8	13.4
		SOW	-13.5	-12.0	-10.3	-11.1	-7.8	-6.4	-7.2	-7.7	-8.4	-6.5	-7.8	-7.8	-7.8	-20.8
Switzerland	Barren	AZ	130.9	130.9	134.5	135.6	145.5	144.5	146.3	151.4	156.5	160.6	164.9	174.4	180.7	226.5
		CL	26.4	27.8	29.3	32.3	33.7	34.7	35.3	35.7	35.9	36	35.9	35.3	34.6	24.9
		SOW	-27.9	-26.0	-24.1	-11.3	-7.5	-3.8	-7.9	-8.2	-7.4	-2.4	-2.4	-7.8	-11.3	-29.5
Austria	Spain	AZ	140.1	140.8	144.3	148.8	153.5	150.1	156.5	160.6	164.0	169.6	174.9	180.8	201.7	248.6
		CL	29.4	30.5	31.5	32.3	34.2	34.6	34.7	34.6	34.3	33.0	33.5	32.1	30.9	19.2
		SOW	21.0	19.0	16.7	3.4	0.7	4.5	0.4	0	5.7	8.3	10.2	15	18.1	32.0

Firmware Update

When the frequency is switched off, on which the antenna idendifiziert the satellite, you must update the firmware of the control unit.

The current firmware version of the control unit, you can read on the bottom of the screen in the first 3 seconds after switching on.

Please check our website for the latest firmware version.

Preparing the SD card:

Before you use the SD card, format it to "FAT32"

After you format the SD card, copy the new software on it.

Update process:

1. Turn off the controller.
2. Insert the SD card into the slot on the rear side of the control unit.
3. Turn on the control unit. The following will appear in the display:

SD CARD DETECTED WRITING SOFTWARE

1. After the software is copied, the following message appears:

LOAD COMPLETE

1. Now switch off the control unit and remove the SD card.
2. Turn on the control unit again. The firmware is updated now.

Footprint

Ausleuchtzone Astra Hotbird

Note: In the outlying areas of the footprint there may be interference.

Specifications

Antenna typ	Off-Set-Dish
Users	1
LNB typ	Universal LNB
Frequenzy band	Ku Band
Frequenzy range	10.7GHz to 12.75 GHz
LNB gain	33 dBi
Minimum EIRP	49 dBW
Polarization	V/H or RHCP/LHCP
Type of Stabilisation	2-Axis DC Motor
Elevation	15° to 62°
Azimuth	360°
Tracking rate	50° / sec.
Alignment time	1 - 2 min.
Temperature range	-25°C to +70°C
Power supply	12VDC @ 5 Amps
Weight	9kg (Shipman) / 12 kg (Shipman GPS/AS)
Dimensions dish	450 x 300 mm (B/H)
Dimensions antenna	700 x 400 mm (∅/H)
Dimensions control unit	245 x 43 x 147 mm (B/H/T)

Declaration of Conformity

Note:

Weight and dimensions are not absolutely exact values.

Technical details can be changed at any time (according to manufacturer) without prior notice.

Declaration of Conformity

This complies with the following directives / standards is confirmed:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006

EN 55020:2007

EN 61000-3-2:2006 | A1:2009 | A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG

EN 60065:2002 | A1:2006 | A11:2008

Status: v2.0 April 2013