GBOX V3000 Manual-SatHawk
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1. commands might be different but similar Set the Software High Low Limits After you send the commands from the DiSEqC 1 2 receiver the positioner display will show LIMITL or LIMITH tow himit High Limit North Hemisphere East Limit West Limit South Hemisphere East Limit To cancel the Software High Low Limits After you send the command from the DiSEgC1 2 receiver to clear the positioner limit setting the positioner display will show on the LED Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 To store the satellite positions 1 After the DiSEqC1 2 receiver moves the actuator and stores the satellite position the display will automatically show the stored position number To recall a satellite position 1 When you change the program from the receiver the positioner automatically moves the actuator to the stored position But if the position has not been stored the positioner will not respond Refer to your receiver manual 2 If the channels and satellites are properly set up in the receiver it will move the actuator to the proper position when you change the channel When the proper position is reached the display will show the satellite number as 01 99 3 You can still operate the GBOX positioner from its IR remote if necessary To re synchronize satellite positions re calculate 1 Not every DiSEgqC1 2 receiver supports this re sync func2. the stored data the positioner will lock itself in this situation A voltage regulator or UPS might be needed The manual 4 buttons These buttons are for fine tuning only and the receiver drive for only 1 count doesn t support this function Specification Inout Voltage 100 120VAC 60Hz 13 18 VDC F Type via Coaxial Cable Output Voltage 13 18 VDC F Type According to the Input 36VDC via Motor Cable Output Power 60 W Rated Motor Cable Maximum Current BA Power Consumption 5W Standby 90W Maximum Position Memories 99 Protocol DiSEqC 1 2 Operating 5 Cto40 C 41 F to 104 F Temperature Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions WxHxD 230x65x165 mm Net 260x70x210 mm Gross Weight 1 6 Kg Net 1 8 Kg Gross Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595
3. SatHawk GBOX USER MANUAL DiSEqC 1 2 Positioner amp Standalone Positioner Compatible with all DiSEqC 1 2 Receivers 6 Digits Display 60 Pre stored Satellite Names 99 Programmable Memories 23 Keys full Function IR Remote Control Fine tune Function for Better Reception Short Circuit and Overload Protection Anti Noise Circuit to avoid miscounting Software Limits Protection Re synchronize Function 180 H H Mount Compatible Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE POSITIONER OR REMOVE THE TOP COVER TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS POSITIONER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e Do not impede ventilation by covering the vent openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains e Place no naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus e Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing objects containing liquids such as vases Kit Contents GBOX DiSEqC 1 2 positioner 99 memory remote control Two AA SUM 3 batteries This instruction manual 1 2 3 4 CE The DiSEqC is a trademark of EUTELSAT Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Introduction GBOX is a 2 in 1 full function antenna positioner for motorized satellite antenna systems It can work as a tradi
4. Without DiSEqC Yes Necessary like stand alone positioner Remote Control POWER switch GBOX between stand by or ready 0 9 numeric keys Assign the satellite position to be operated Such as moving storing or re synchronizing to a specific satellite position or used to set designated antenna travel limits ESC Cancel current operation and programming mode Stop antenna moving or gt Manual keys Manually move the antenna re w lt 3 ov O Us U Ue U 99 Memories OK Confirm the current operation Such as recall store re synchronize satellite antenna position or set antenna travel limits Resync Re synchronize stored satellite positions Store Save current location as a satellite position Limit Program antenna travel limits Recall Recall saved satellite position Name Change display situation and set the name for Satellite position Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Cable Connection Setting up the positioner 1 Connect the 4 wire cable between GBOX positioner and the actuator Connect the motor to the terminals marked Motor amp Motor and connect the reed switch sensor to the terminals marked Sensor amp Sensor Caution A wrong connection could damage the reed switch sensor on the actuator but smart design protects the positioner itself 2 Connect one coaxial cable RG 6 U is recommended from the receiver to th
5. can give names 6 letter maximum to your favorite satellite positions Choosing pre stored names for satellite positions 1 Move the actuator or H H mount with the 4 buttons to the right position 2 Press the name bution for 2 seconds The LED will flash the pre stored satellite name that is built into the GBOX 3 Press the A or Y to choose the favorite name for satellite positions 4 Press OK key to confirm the name you choose will flash three times then the assigned position will show the name Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Input any name you like up to 6 letters 1 Move the actuator or H H mount with the 4 buttons to the right position 2 Press the name button for 2 seconds the LED will flash the pre stored satellite name that is built into the GBOX 3 Press the A keys and choose ___ _ _ After 2 seconds the leftmost side of __ will flash You can move the cursor by pressing the 4 gt buttons Then type in the name using the number buttons 1 9 4 Press the OK key The name that you choose will flash three times then the assigned position will show the name 5 Thirty empty positions are available for you to name A name you input will show a dot in the rightmost side of the LED display when you choose it but the 60 pre stored names will not show a dot You can easily see which names are pre stored or named by you Other func
6. e positioner F connector marked Receiver Connect another coaxial cable from the LNB to the F connector marked LNB Refer to the Connection Diagram below 3 Plug the AC cord into the AC outlet A dot will light up at the lower right of the display Note that power to the positioner will turn on off automatically when the receiver is turned on off Connection Diagram DiSEqC 1 2 positioner LNB DiSEqC 1 2 Receiver D Actuator or H H Mount Motor Coable l 2 Coaxial Cable to Receiver 4 Coaxial Cable to LNB a 09 oy gt DiSEqC Positioner Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Operation as Standalone Positioner Setting the software high low limits There are hardware limit switches in the actuators or H H mounts to prevent the mechanism from being damaged by obstacles We still recommend that you set the software limits for backup protection although you can use the positioner without setting the limits 1 Move the actuator by pressing the 4 P buttons on the remote to the positions you intend to set as lower higher or East West limits If you move the dish to a higher position with the button the High Limit will be set If you move the dish to a lower position with the gt button the Low Limit will be set 2 To set the low high or East West limit press the Limit key for 2 seconds The display will flash LIMITL Press the Limit button again to swi
7. tch the display to LIMITH 3 Press the OK buiton after the right limit display LIMITL or LIMITH appears When the set up is successful the display will show High Limit or Low Limit to confirm the setting After you have programmed the travel limits and the actuator or the H H mount moves to its higher or lower limit it will stop moving and the display will show or Caution Wrong limit settings such as reversing HL and LL may block the actuator or H H mount If this situation occurs conduct the Clear Limit operation then re set the correct limits again Clearing the software high low limits Press the Limit key on the remote for 10 seconds The display will show 10 9 1 then the limits setting will be cleared Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Store the Satellite Positions Move the actuator or H H mount with the 3MANUAL4buttons to the proper position Press the Store key for 2 seconds the LED will flash and show C _ _ and STORE alternately Press number keys to choose the position you want to store 1 99 then press the OK key to confirm the store operation 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to set up as many satellite positions as you want Naming the satellite positions sixty satellite names are already stored in the GBOX for your designation Also you
8. tion If the receiver has this function the GBOX will carry out this command but the display won t show any message 2 If necessary you may still use the GBOX IR remote to re synchronize To operate from the front panel push buttons 1 Move the actuator East West with the 4 and buttons to the desired position Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds and the display will show C _ 2 Press the 4 MANUAL buttons to scroll through the position numbers on the display 1 99 and to choose the satellite positions you want to store 3 Within 2 seconds press the POWER button for confirmation The LED will show the number you choose for example P03 Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Troubleshooting Symptoms Checkpoints Z gt Z SS o The Memorized Positions e First try re sync to correct the position are not correct e lf the symptom recurs repeatedly replace the reed sensor to see whether it is OK The LED displays The symbols mean electrical limits which have been set To and can t move any cancel this setting use the Limit Off function on the farther receiver or press the limit key for more than 10 seconds The LED will show when it is clear The LED lights but the e Unplug the AC power Wait for more than 10 seconds positioner doesnt work no then reconnect it response Unstable AC power can cause this problem To protect
9. tional DiSEqC1 2 positioner Before installing the GBOX DiSEqC positioner please verify which type of satellite receiver you are using You can give each satellite position a name to help you easily find the satellite As a stand alone positioner If your receiver is not DiSEqC1 2 compatible the GBOX will act as a standalone positioner The positioner will respond only to commands from the IR remote No connection between the GBOX and the receiver is needed As a DiSEqC 1 2 positioner If the receiver is DiSEqC1 2 compatible the GBOX will act as a DiSEqC positioner and the commands for the positioner move store recall set limit will come from the receiver through the coaxial cable Therefore two coaxial cable links one between the receiver and GBOX and one between the LNB and GBOX are needed The IR remote is not required in this case although it can also control the positioner Front Panel SBOX f a pa a a DOOD 6 Digit LED Display East Button West Button Power Button Back View Motor Motor Sensor Sensor Connect to Motor Connect to Seed Sonset Connect to Connect to AC Power Cord 36V DC Output Pluse amp Ground LNB Receiver Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Remote Control Receiver Type Remote Control_ Positions Note DiSEqC 1 2 No l gg Fully controlled by receiver Yes Optional Controlled by receiver or optional remote control
10. tions are not correct or the picture is not clear on any satellite the shift re sync function can correct all the positions simultaneously Use the RECALL operation to move the actuator or H H mount to a stored position for example NSS and P03 as a reference position for re sync operation Press and hold the Resync key for more than 5 seconds The LED will flash RESYNC and the name or number of the position RE SYNC Press 4 MANUAL to fine tune the actuator or H H mount to get the strongest signal Press the OK key to confirm the operation The display will show the name or PXX again for example NSS and P03 The rest of the satellite positions in memory will also be fine tuned The following drawing shows the operation Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Count 1200 1600 2000 Count 1200 1600 2000 ins on an oo Position New Position To reset the system If you want to clear everything stored in the positioner including high low limits and satellite positions reset the system with this procedure Press and hold the Reset key on the remote for 10 seconds It will show 10 9 1 then the positioner will be reset If the RESET is successful the display will show 0000 gt UU Operation as DiSEqC 1 2 Positioner Notice All the commands are from the DiSEqC 1 2 receiver Refer to the receiver manual The name of some
11. tions of the Name button The name button can alternately display the name stored number and position count If you tap the name button once the display will switch from name to position count After 2 seconds the display reverts to name lf you tap the name button once the display will switch from name to position count After 2 seconds the display reverts to name Pre stored 60 Satellite s Names 99 0 W Imported and distributed by Sadoun Satellite Sales www sadoun com 1 888 519 9595 Recall saved satellite position With the following procedure you can move the dish to any stored position 1 Using the number keys on the remote enter the satellite position shown above or one that you have programmed in or Press the A or V keys to choose the satellite position The display will show the number and name of the new position After setting the position name the display will flash the number and name of the position Press OK key to confirm The actuator will move to the stored position and the display will show the position name and number If the position has a set name and number the display will show the name of the position If the position has only a number the display will show the number in the position you choose PS Once you choose a satellite and the actuator is moving you can press any key on the remote to immediately stop the actuator Re synchronize all the Satellite Positions In case the posi
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