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RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual WARNING Make all electrical and coax connections from the controller to the mount and LNB's BEFORE applying power to, or connecting the satellite receiver to the controller. Note: When the controller is turned OFF it will still pass voltage from the receiver to the LNB if the receiver is plugged in to 110 AC. Shorting of the coax at any time during installation may cause damage to either the Controller or the DiSEqC Switch.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual I ndex System Bill of Materials 4 Controller Front View 5 LCD Graphics 6 Controller Rear View 7 Configuration 8 Special Function Dip Switch Settings 9 Manual Movement 10 Wiring Diagrams 11 Operation 13 LCD Displays 14 Service Messages 16 Firmware Upgrade 17 Checking Voltage at the DiSEqC Switch 18 Returning Product to the Factory 18 Product Support 20 3
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual B ILL OF MATERIALS A system consists of several components. Reflector / Dish Mount Note: Your LNB may vary from that pictured depending upon your system configuration. vGPS LNB Arm Dish Elevation Arm and Skew Assembly Mount Base Mounting Feet Controller Front view Control Cable Items included with the system and not shown.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual F ront view POWER "ON"..... SD Card Slot ............... LCD Display........................ TO FIND SATELLITES ............. TO STOW THE MOUNT ..................................... Note: Pressing SEARCH / STOW at the same time will turn POWER OFF.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual L CD graphics AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS TV NetworkS DirecTV SWM = Dish Network = Bell Express = SHAW Direct = 99, 101, 103 Satellites 110, 119, 129 Satellites 82, 91 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only) 107.3, 111.1 Satellites (For Canadian Use Only) CONDITIONS Stowed Power shuts down automatically after stowing.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual R ear view Model No. Controller-1 To Satellite Receiver To Antenna.................. Configuration "Dip" Switches Factory Maintenance Port ................. Control Cable to Roof Mount Connections... Ignition STOW option and 12 VDC.................................... Alternate Power IN (12 VDC).......................................................
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual C onfiguration Configurable Dip Switch On the back of the controller are 6 Dip Switches which are used to program or configure the controller to which of the services and or satellites to locate. The position of these switches will only be read at POWER ON. To program or configure your controller to your specific needs the dip switches will be required to be placed into one of the following positions while power is OFF.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual S PECIAL FUNCTION Dip Switch Settings The Dip Switches may be configured to operate the mount in a special way depending upon their settings. The position of these switches will only be checked at POWER ON. After the settings have been changed the controller will follow the commands given by the changed settings. The "Special Functions" will perform the following actions: To EXIT any of the following functions press SEARCH and STOW at the same time then release.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual M ANUAL MOVEMENT The Manual Movement mode will "manually" move the mount when the dip switches are put in a specific mode and powered ON. It will allow you to move the mount in all directions in Elevation, Azimuth and Skew. CAUTION: The mount will move at your command. Know where your dish is before you start to move it. You do not want it to scrape across your roof. Make sure of your clearances before you move.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual W IRING DIAGRAM To Satellite Receiver Alternate 12 VDC Input Control Cable Connection To Antenna Ignition Stow and 12 VDC Input Configurable Dip Switches GREY CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) Pin Color How Used BLACK CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) Where Used P1 = Violet Limit Sensor EL Up P2 = Dk Blue Limit Sensor AZ P3 = Green Limit Sensor EL Down P4 = Gray Encoder SK P5 = Yellow Encoder AZ P6 = Brown Encoder EL P7 = Black Ground GND P8 = Red VCC P9 = White Power
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual Raising the mount using a DC Voltage source direct to control cable GREY Control Cable BLACK Control Cable GREY CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) How Used BLACK CONTROL CABLE (Green Connector) Pin Color Where Used 9= 10 = 11 = 12 = WHITE Power AZ-B PINK Power AZ-A/Skew Lt BLUE or Tan* Power EL-B ORANGE Power EL-A/Skew Pin Color How Used Where Used 9= 10 = 11 = 12 = RED Power AZ-B ORANGE Power AZ-A/Skew BROWN or Tan Power EL-B BLACK Power EL-A/Skew TO RAISE THE M
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual O peration POWER ON Pressing the POWER ON button will turn ON the power to the controller enabling it to perform the next function. Wait for this display to appear then select a function. SEARCH (UP) Pressing the SEARCH button will instruct the mount to begin its searching routine and locate the satellites according to the settings of the dip switches.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual L CD DISPLAY The LCD Display is designed to let you know the status of the mount and what it is doing at any given time. When POWER is first turned ON the display will show disposition of the dish on the roof. ("Configuration" is the Programming Service that has been selected by the positioning of the dip switches.) During the SEARCH process the display will show the various stages of acquisition. Indicates that the dish is in its acquisition mode and is moving.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual The system is scanning the satellite ID and will display its identity (xxx). The system is setting up the SWM acquisition Acquisition and lock is complete. Your satellite receiver now has full control over the SWM or other style LNB's. * Skew (degrees) Elevation (degrees) Azimuth (degrees) Remember, the only thing you have to do to operate this system it to..... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn POWER ON, The status of the dish will appear, either "STOWED" or "NOT STOWED".
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual S ervice messages Service messages will be displayed on the LCD screen should a condition occur that a person should be alerted to. If a condition should occur the following Service Messages will be displayed: Service Message AZ Count Is displayed if azimuth motor current can be detected in both directions but no counts are detected. AZ Motor Is displayed if no azimuth motor current is detected or maximum azimuth motor current is detected and there are no counts.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual F irmware upgrade Should any firmware upgrades become available you may obtain them from your installing dealer or by contacting RF Mogul direct. To load software place the file on your Desktop and transfer the file to your SD Card and into the "root directory. Insert your SD Card into the controller and turn power ON. The software will automatically download to your controller. Remove the SD Card once the load function is complete.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual C hecking Voltage at DiSEqC Switch If you are asked to check voltage at the DiSEqC Switch, this is the procedure to accomplish the task. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the power to your controller OFF. Disconnect the coax going to the receiver. Place all dip switches on the back of your controller to the "DOWN" position. From the back of the controller marked "Antenna" connect a coax to the base of the mount to the small coax that is "unmarked, black or white" 5.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual RETURNING PARTS TO THE FACTORY Parts returned to the factory must contain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) which will be provided by the RF Mogul Technical Support Department at the time of troubleshooting. This will ensure proper accountability of returned equipment or parts. Make sure that the following information is contained on your shipment.
RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual P RODUCT SUPPORT For product support please contact the following UNITED STATES Your Installing Dealer is your first line of defense. If resolution cannot be made it may be passed onto the manufacture. CANADA Your installing Dealer or Distributor Your issue may be passed onto the manufacture for assistance. MEXICO Your installing Dealer or Distributor Your issue may be passed onto the manufacture for assistance.
