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1. Spat rr Po pd rw ma Traum pmb ri na Pol TEM vie Poi Hom TI Pad birri nun Fai wR Bon vin LEES wan viu Pai HA we H 4D If you want to update Symbolrate Data click SEND SYMBOL button on right upper side on program window em EG Mid rea Gebel ed i vm it via Ham TM Dmt Pal rm ree Pel i ium Fi wan mri TER LLL ia m ITE TiEra i ra 2 Once Send OK message box is shown 77 o update is completed SPE UPDATE PROGRAM VI Ge PORT Sr rm com IL TURKSIAT en et Fren Symbol Pol ASMA m Ma Pt eit ASMA Y PK a Freg ASTRA a Ver mad freq nomeo iii Update USER 1 2 3 USER 1 2 3 are for extra addition of your E desired satellites which are not pre stored Follow the instruction same as O then tick the satellite box on the left of USER 1 3 which you wish to update and write the satellite data in the box by yourself Then follow the procedure from as above e To get detailed information of satellite data please contact your local distributor NOTE How to update satellite information can be changed by reflecting the newest satellite information Please make sure to get how to update the product through our web site www self sat com 5 Trouble shooting There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception guality or the operatio2. desired satellite using the UP DOWN buttons then press the Operatin P 9 OK button to select Searching the satellite The satellite LED light will start to flash wait until it stays solid on When the satellite LED light stays solid on the selceted satellite has been located and a signal can be seen on the satellite TV WARNING When you move SNIPE the flat dish of the antenna must be be in the Home position NOTE Car Mounting Instruction will be provided separately NOTE SNIPE will be automatically folded back to HOME position if the vehicle moves faster than 10km h when the reception of GPS is stable NOTE Purchase Power Adapter separately from us or if you purchase it on your own purchase ONLY 18V 3 3A which is certified 4 Program update 4 1 Connection Diagram for updating USB port is used for firmware upgrade only MAIN UNIT CONTROLLER a Qe JE 2 D N O U E E oks U Adaptor or Cigarette lighter adaptor USB cable Simply connect the Controller to PC using USB cable USB cable is not included in the package 4 2 Update Process Using SNIPE Update Program refresh the satellite data of your SNIPE i Update Program download Download the SNIPE Update Program to your PC from our homepage www self sat com 2 Download the newest satellite data to your PC from our homepage 3 Connect the controller to your PC using USB cable then
3. Contents 1 General Information 1 1 prieel ar s EE AE See E E weird E OE ER EN EE 2 1 2 Proper use and operation EE EE ESE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE go EG ness 3 1 3 05030 TATT TS EEIEIEE PE EET ETE EE 4 2 Contents 2 1 Accessory decem 5 2 2 Name of parts dnt n Ede ee Dian SEE N Se De ee RS SP ESE OE DE EED HR st 6 3 Operating Instruction 3 1 Connection Diagram sesse ER o ee GE ee ee N EE eas 7 3 2 Functional DescriptioM si Ot EE EDE oie ie og SS ie den de OD DE 8 3 3 Quick Reference 5 his SERE DEE M 10 4 Program update A 1 Connection Diagram for updating se EERS RESESSIE SG EE DE pulo bens 11 4 2 Update Process See oe ee ee T TTE 12 5 Trouble Shooting 5 1 Trouble Shooting ee ee ee ee ee ns 16 6 Specifications 6 1 DIMENSION AE AA OE OR EE OE RR ares 17 6 2 SOSCMCAUONS NEUEN 17 du 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction These instructions describe the functions and operation of the SNIPE auto skew satellite system Correct and safe operation of the system can only be ensured by following these instructions Your SNIPE is an intelligent satellite TV reception antenna system which can align itself towards a preset satellite automatically as long as the system is located within the footprint of this satellite The SNIPE only occupies requisite space while it performs the necessary adjustments with the slim and agile antenna body For general operation please ensure that the system always h
4. Hz Min EIRP 50 dBw Polarization Linear Horizontal Vertical LNB Output 1 output optional 2 output LNB Input Frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz LNB Output Frequency 950 2 150 MHz Angle Range 15 90 360 60 60 Search Speed Elevation Azimuth Skew 6 s 127 s 15 s Satellite Searching Time 180 seconds max Power Requirement DC 12 24V Power Consumption 30W in searching Operating Temperature 30C 0018
5. as a clear view to the sky If the satellite s signal beam is interrupted by obstacles such as mountains buildings or trees the unit will not function and no TV signal will be received The first few pages of these instructions contain information about using the general functions of your SNIPE followed by an explanation of all the adjustment options The last pages of the instructions cover various technical aspects of the SNIPE 1 2 Proper use and operation This product has been designed for portable use and fixed installation on vehicles with maximum speeds of 130 km h It is designed to automatically aim an antenna at geostationary television satellites The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electrical system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24 Volts DC For installations where a main connection is provided a suitable 230 Volt AC to 12 DC Volt power adaptor must be used Use of the equipment for any other purpose to the one specified is not permitted Please also note the following instructions from the manufacturer tis not permitted to change the overall device by removing or adding individual components The use of any other components to those originally installed is not permissible Installation must only be performed by sufficiently qualified personnel All instructions in the supplied Installation Instructions which is separately provided must be carefully followed The product does not require any
6. e the best elevation amp skew angle ii Also while program updating the GPS LED light will flash to show the update procedure is processing During this time GPS LED light on doesn t mean the unit is communi cating with GPS satellite 29 3 3 Quick Reference Classification Description Take out the antenna from carrying case and place it on the flat ground or mount it on the top of the camper facing South amp no obstacle Connect the left port of the antenna which located at the rear of the main unit to the controller using controller cable a Oneend ofthe controller cable connect to controller port of the main unit of the antenna b The other end of the controller cable connect to the port of the controller os Connect the power cable to controller a If you use the power source from a car or caravan etc use the cigarette lighter adaptor to connect the power to controller b Otherwise use a suitable 12 Volt DC adaptor to connect the power to controller Connecting Connect between the right port of the antenna which located at the rear of the main unit to the receiver using receiver cable Switch on with the Power switch button on the top of the controller Upon power on all LED will flash twice Wait until HOME State light amp one Satellite LED light which you set previously or the first satellite in the controller Turksat remain solid on Select the
7. install the SNIPE Update Program you downloaded ii Update the 9 satellites which are pre stored ad Dum LEAVES 4 Click file open on left upper side on program window to select folder which M remm contains downloaded satellite data emm me we T Vifucg AT Tuc Mad 5 Select folder and click the OK button When folder is opened select file and click the OPEN button WET EA VLEI Ll D The data of 9 satellites are shown to you but they are not modifiable by SNPE UPDATE PROGRAM VIF yourself Pont SE TEIG Cla 5nan OFLA 1103 TAT icu LI Fi ysies Pai E LIER rnm uvm ar 1th Lia vi ET LEL ru won AE TA 7 Hid Frei Teh Pai zi IZTER Tra rn inum prune wu J di rr wou KB TAL N FR LE Fre Beedbe Poi i rie rea IT time ifm ii T 11am Tra wee AGTTA N s iE Hie rea rented Poi L Pee hz wou I rum HOUN LI ima rr wn Hamm m na Iy da rums IT mm rr rum IR ia EE rh WOR ALES be Check the Port Setting which is one opened then click the OPEN button 9 Once SEND DATA button is activated click the SEND DATA button Pai ri fa IM them ine win Hem r Wim Fraa opidi Vr rr imes ia popping up ipu ARM OA Feed va ra ePLil Pra MT Erwe ALILI Fema irum ELT in dar 1 TX cre Hesia rrum rra ambod T us r rum r ram sw iN Tymi nr fum ow
8. ipment or goods resulting from the connection of unsuitable battery systems or installation wiring errors 2 Contents 2 1 Accessory Include Main unit Controller Cigarette lighter adaptor Receiver cable 12m Grey color EB Controller cable User manual Carrying case Base Pads 12m Black color Option Please check your purchasing package These option parts are not included in the basic package Please contact your local dealer shop for more information on option package Option 1 Car mounting plate accessories gt gt Mounting plate Allen wrench M6 X 8 M4 X 16 M4 X 20 Cable holder Installation manual Cable gland Controller bracket Car mounting plate installation manual Option 2 Home power adaptor LIK Adaptor ln 2 2 Name of parts Main unit LNB NS Skew pivot 60 60 ey TI Elevation 15 90 Main body 360 turning Mounting plate Car mounting plate installation Base Controller HOME button OK button to Receiver to Controller Power switch Bracket Car mounting plate installation 4 to Main unit USB port For F W upgrade Power port DC 12 24V 3 Operating Instruction 3 1 Connection Diagram MAIN UNIT RECEIVER Receiver cable Grey color i o Controller cable CONTROLLER Adaptor or Cigarette light adaptor Use the black color controlle
9. n of the SNIPE The following sections address these issues and potential solutions A No function when you power on the Controller i Check again all the cable connections have been made correctly 4 Connection between the power and controller V Connection between the controller and the antenna Make sure that the left port of the antenna should be connected to the controller ii Check if the cigarette lighter adaptor or adaptor has been damaged B Fail to search the selected satellite i Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings trees Make sure there are no obstructions in a southward direction ii Check your program of Controller often and get the latest updates for your SNIPE C Mechanical problems i If the antenna does not move into desired position Y Try to power OFF ON again ii If the antenna makes a noise whilst remaining static 4 Try to power OFF ON again If problem persists please contact your local distributor for assistance D Other issues i If the system has been improperly wired it will not operate properly Contact your local distributor for assistance of cable damage 6 Specifications 6 1 Dimension MAX 422mm MIN 188mm 126mm 6 2 Specification Dimensions 454 x 316 x 188 mm Main Unit Basic Package Weight Full Package with optional parts 10 1Kg 15 6Kg 19 TKg Work Condition Stationary Antenna Gain 33 7 dBi 12 7G
10. r cable to connect between the controller and antenna The controller cable looks similar to the antenna cable but you can distinguish them by the color and labeling Portable use Attach 4 Base Pads to the bottom plate 7 d 3 2 Functional Description A Power On Description Operation Power Switch When the all cable connections are completed switch on with the Power Switch button on the top of the controller Home State Light Solid ON ii If the position of antenna was in home position Home state light will be solid on to show it is ready to use 1 i Home State gt tc Light Solid ON HOME HOME Solid ON ii If the position of antenna was not in the home position Horne state light will flash and the antenna will return to the home position within a maximum 2 minutes Then Home state light will be solid on The Home position means antenna folded completely to the body part which is the basic position for carrying in hard case B Selecting the satellite Function Description Operation Satellite Up Down button Light Y OK Button C Searching the satellite Function Description Once antenna and controller are connected you can select amp change the satellite as you require ii Select the desired satellite using the Up Down buttons then press the OK button to accept the setting iii If you select
11. regular maintenance Housings and enclosures must not be opened Checks and maintenance work should always be carried out by a qualified specialist For car mounting system all of the relevant and approved guidelines of the automotive industry must be observed and complied with The equipment must only be installed operated on hard vehicle roofs ground which are sufficiently strong and inherently stable Avoid to clean your vehicle with the mounted satellite system in a single bay or drive through car wash or with a high pressure deaner 23 1 3 Safety Notes 4 NS SS In order to ensure that your SNIPE works properly you must ensure that it is correctly used and connected follow the Operating Instructions in this manual When it is correctly installed the antenna automatically assumes the rest position when the ignition is switched on and locks itself there If the system cannot fully retract or cannot retract at all due to a fault then it is your responsibility to check that the antenna is safely and properly stowed Please note also that different legal requirements apply to the operation of electrical and electronic equipment in different countries As the user of this equipment you yourself are responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant laws and regulations The manufacturer accepts no liability for direct or indirect damage or for consequential damage to the system itself motor vehicles or other equ
12. the wrong satellite you can re search target satellite using the Up Down button then press the OK button to accept the new setting Operation O Turksat Thor O Astra2 O AtlanticBird 3 O Astra3 Hispasat Satellite light be Te Astral O User1 os O HotBird O User2 O Astra4 O User3 After the satellite selection Home State light will go off and the LED light of the selected satellite will start flashing ii Once selected satellite has been found the LED light of the satellite will become solid D Changing the satellite Function Description Operation 4 v Satellite i Up Down button Light Y OK Button If you want to change desired satellite you can change the target satellite using the Up Down buttons then press the OK button to select the new satellite E Back to Home position Description Operation HOME Button Whenever you wish to return the antenna back to the Home position press and hold the Home button for a few seconds F GPS LED light Function Description GPS light Operation GPS LED confirms the current location from 24 GPS satellites in the world ii When your SNIPE identifies a GPS signal GPS LED light will remain on regardless if the antenna is pausing or moving GPS can help to search for the satellite faster amp catch the optimum satellite signal and assist SNIPE to acheiv
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