Setting up the hotbird antenna yourself. Instructions for self-installation, setting up the satellite television system "Hot Bird - Sirius - Amos"
For this, metal anchor bolts are used, with a diameter of at least 8 mm, if we are talking about an antenna with a mirror diameter not exceeding 1.1 m. The bolts must be securely tightened, no “swaying” is allowed.
The second stage is the assembly of the satellite dish and its installation on the bracket. Assembling a Kharkov satellite dish with a mirror diameter of 90 cm. presents no particular difficulty. One note: do not overtighten the screws for fastening the lower end of the satellite dish mirror with a knee, otherwise you can deform the mirror.
The order of installation of converters:
To install converters, converter holders are used, which are called multifeeds. They are not included with the satellite dish and must be purchased separately.
First, a holder is assembled with a converter mounted on it, then the holder is “put on” on the knee of the satellite dish. So 2 holders with converters are installed in series. The third converter is attached to the knee of the satellite dish using a plastic clamp - holder, included in the antenna package.
On the satellite dish, assembled, the converters are arranged in the following order: if you look from the side of the mirror, then on the right there is a converter for receiving a signal from the “Hot Bird” satellite, on the left - a converter for the “Amos” satellite, and the central converter is configured to receive from satellite Sirius.
After the final alignment of the satellite dish, the output of each of the three converters must be connected to the corresponding one of the four inputs of the DiSEqC remote switch. Subsequently, data about your satellite system, in particular, about which converter and, accordingly, which satellite is connected to which input of the switch, are entered into the tuner when it is configured.
It is advisable to put labels at the ends of the connecting cables to avoid confusion when connecting. It is better to connect cable segments to the connectors of the converters, and leave the second ends of these segments free and mark. It is advisable to fix the wiring harness from the converters on the knee of the satellite dish with ties or electrical tape. Now the satellite dish can be mounted on the bracket.
Setting up a satellite dish:
1. First of all, we install the central satellite (in this case, it is Sirius), for which we connect the wire from the converter to input 1 of the DiSEqC switch. From the DiSEqC output - the “Receiver” switch, connect the cable to the input of the receiver (tuner) and set up the equipment for the Sirius satellite. To do this, you need to connect the satellite receiver (tuner) to the TV and make the necessary settings for the necessary parameters according to the operating instructions. In the main menu of the satellite receiver, select the "Antenna installation" mode, and in the "Manual search" set the frequency to 11.766 GHz, the horizontal polarization "H", the flow rate to 27500 SR. You can put any other, if you know its parameters.
Note: information about frequencies can be found in the Telesputnik magazine or on the website www.lyngsat.com. It is worth considering that not all frequencies go with the same strength, and some satellites and transponders are not visible to us on a small satellite dish.
Note: in the installation of the satellite dish, it must be indicated that a universal converter is used (local oscillator frequencies 9750 and 10600). If set to 36E, then a converter with a local oscillator frequency of 10750 with circular polarization is used.
2. It is necessary to achieve the appearance of a signal consisting of two indicators “STRENGTH + QUALITY”, while focusing on the “QUALITY” scale. To do this, we put the satellite dish vertically and very slowly turn it to the right, to the left. If the signal does not appear, slightly change the tilt of the satellite dish and again turn to the right, to the left. The signal can be lost very quickly, or not seen at all. As soon as the signal is caught, it is necessary to achieve its maximum value. After that, turn on the Scan mode and determine if the satellite is configured satellite antenna. If the satellite is selected correctly, then the corresponding channel list will appear on the screen.
3. After that, it is necessary to firmly tighten all the fixing nuts of the satellite dish. It is necessary to tighten crosswise, but follow the signal, because. when tightened, the signal may “leave”. If it leaves, then it is necessary to turn the already diametrically opposite nut. Only without fanaticism! Having achieved the correct alignment to the Sirius satellite, the satellite dish no longer needs to be rotated, because. it has already been fortified by you.
4. Set up Hot Bird by first connecting the Hot Bird satellite converter to Input 1 of the DiSEqC switch (the central converter is temporarily disabled).
Note: before searching for the second satellite in the receiver menu, you must change the antenna number! On the receiver in the “Antenna installation” mode, in the Manual search, set the frequency to 10.853 GHz, the horizontal polarization “H”, the flow rate to 27500 SR. By moving the converter holder along the mounting plate of the multifeed to the right or left, forward, backward, we catch a signal from this satellite. Once you have achieved a strong signal, you need to scan it and make sure that it is a Hot Bird satellite. When tightening the fixing nuts of the multifeed, keep an eye on the signal level, while trying not to strip the threads on the bolts! Note: do not close the converter head by hand, as the signal will not be detected. When scanning, satellite channels should not “slow down” or “crumble” into cubes!
5. Amos is customizable in the same way as Hot Bird. Recommended frequency - 10, 723 HGz, polarization "H" horizontal, flow rate 27500.
6. After fully configuring the three satellites, you need to connect the DiSEqC switch. For example, Input 1 (Input A) is Amos, Input 2 (Input B) is Sirius, Input 3 (Input C) is Hot Bird.
7. In the menu of the satellite receiver in the "Antenna installation" mode, select the LNB installation mode and set DiSEqC on each satellite according to our connections.
Note: the order of connecting converters is not critical. It is only necessary that the actual connection matches the one set in the menu for each satellite. When the switch position is correctly selected, the Strength + Quality signal will immediately appear.
8. In the " Automatic setting» (Main Menu), scan all three satellites. We wish you a pleasant viewing!!!
how to manually tune the dish to the HOT-BIRD satellite?
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- 1. Before you configure the HotBird satellite yourself, you should study the position of the satellite in relation to your habitat on the maps.yandex.ru website. In the case of Moscow, the direction of the compass needle to the south will correspond to 37 degrees east longitude, and our satellite is located 24 degrees west of the south direction, at 13 degrees east longitude.
Having noted 204 degrees on the compass (180 degrees south + 24 degrees to the desired satellite), we evaluate the situation. This direction should be free from nearby buildings and trees. The antenna can be installed only in the place where there are no obstacles in the desired direction for the signal from the satellite.
2. First, install the antenna mounting bracket strictly at an angle of 90 degrees on a vertical surface. Fasten it rigidly to all provided points with anchor bolts or dowels. Before this action, it is recommended to drill holes with a puncher to screw in the bolts and tighten the wall fasteners with nuts.
3. Install the antenna on the bracket, point it towards the satellite of interest and lightly tighten the adjusting nuts so that you can turn the satellite dish mirror left and right and up and down with some effort.
4. Connect the receiver to a portable TV and to the converter using the prepared cable. Protect the cable wires with F-connectors, connect them to the converters, put on the protective rubber covers. Next, we clean the opposite ends of the wires, wind the F-connectors.
5. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV using a SCART cord SCART (wide connector), or 3 RCA-3RCA (the so-called "bells", or "tulips").
6. Turn on the equipment in the network and select the frequency on the receiver to which you will tune.
7. On the receiver, in the Antenna setting mode, in the Manual search, set the frequency to 10.853 GHz, the polarization is horizontal H, the bit rate is 27500 SR. To find channels from the HotBird satellite, select Hot Bird from the list and press the transponder button. You need a transponder with parameters 11034 V 27500 3/4, if it is not available, use the add transponder button.
8. Adjust the HotBird satellite dish by turning the antenna left and right, up and down relative to the estimated location of the satellite, ensure that both scales in the lower corner of the TV connected to the receiver (Signal Quality scale and Signal Strength scale) show the maximum value (usually - in percents) . If the signal shows only one scale, the setting is incorrect. When you find the maximum signal on both scales, carefully, constantly monitoring the signal level, tighten the adjusting nuts. Once you have achieved a strong signal, you need to scan it and make sure that it is a Hot Bird satellite.
As an example, let's consider setting up the Euston 5000PVR receiver for a group of HotBird 13E satellites, for the city of Moscow. Geographical coordinates of Moscow: latitude: 55°45 s. sh. longitude: 37°37 east d.
This constellation of satellites is located in Moscow at an azimuth of 208.81 degrees, and their reception will require open space in this direction. There should not be any shading objects in the form of houses, trees, poles on the way. If there are obstacles near, then you need to calculate whether their height will be significant for creating an obstacle to the signal, based on the distance to the obstacle and the satellite elevation angle of 23.17 degrees.
To set up we need a universal Ku band converter, the best reception results are achieved using the Euston U3 converter, among other inexpensive universal converters. The work of these converters has been tested by me in practice for several years, over the years there have been no problems with them, as well as fluctuations in the signal level, so that the replacement of the converter itself was required.
A satellite dish is also needed, based on the broadcast coverage maps of this satellite http://www.lyngsat-maps.com/europe.html, the optimal for the city of Moscow is an offset antenna measuring 0.6-0.9 meters. To receive a signal, taking into account weather phenomena, it is recommended to choose a satellite dish with a margin of gain, that is, an offset antenna of 0.9 meters will be optimal. It is best to use an aluminum or fiberglass antenna, which is lighter and more resistant to corrosion than steel.
The antenna comes with a wall mount, with which the antenna is installed. Anchors will be needed to fix the mount, based on personal experience, when attaching to a concrete (or brick) structure, it is better to use anchor bolts with a nut size 120x10mm.
You will also need a high-frequency cable and two F-connectors to connect it. If the cable length is 10-50 meters, then an inexpensive RG-6 cable with a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms can be used.
After purchasing all these elements and the Euston 5000PVR digital satellite receiver, which will allow you to watch more channels from satellites, you can proceed to install and configure the system.
Installation is not time consuming, although if you are experiencing this for the first time, you may think the opposite is true. First you need to choose an open space in the direction of the southwest, where the antenna will be installed, with the conditions specified at the beginning of the article and preferably with the smallest distance to the installation site of the receiver. This could be a wall of a house, a concrete frame for a balcony, a suitable roof structure, or other structure that can support the antenna for maximum wind loads. After choosing the antenna installation site, it is necessary to firmly attach the wall mount to it with the help of anchors, which must be installed perpendicular to the ground.
After that, assemble the satellite dish with extreme care to avoid dents in the antenna mirror, which reduce the gain of the latter. Install the Euston U3 universal converter on it with the irradiator towards the antenna, the cable connector should look down. Connect the high-frequency cable using the F-connector, which is put on it without soldering, to the converter. Then you need to install the antenna on the holder and fix the mount so that it is possible to turn the antenna left, right, up and down over the corresponding edge of the antenna, but the antenna itself does not move arbitrarily.
Next, connect the other end of the high-frequency cable with the F-connector to the “IF IN” tuner input of the Euston 5000PVR receiver, connect the receiver to the TV with the “SCART-SCART” cable. After that, turn on the TV, put it in the “AV” mode and turn on the receiver. How to turn on the receiver and quick setup “Quick Setup” can be found in the user manual for the Euston 5000PVR receiver.
After these manipulations, to tune in to the HotBird 13E satellite group in the receiver, you need to set the parameters of a strong transponder, for example, you can select 11034 V 27500 - 3/4, where 11034 is the frequency in megahertz, V is the vertical polarization, 27500 is the symbol rate, 3 /4 - error correction code. This can be done by entering the “Installation / Single Search” menu, where we select the name of the Hotbird 1/2/3/4/6 satellite in the “Satellite” field, for a hint, the remote control buttons are displayed at the bottom of the menu, with which the selection is made. After we proceed to the converter settings in the “LNB Settings” submenu, where we indicate in “LNB Type” - “Universal”, “22K” - does not turn on when a universal converter is selected, “DiSEqC1.0” - “Disable”, “DiSEqC1.1 ” - “Disable”, “Positioner” - “Off”, “Polar” - “Auto”, “Tone” - “On”, press the “Menu” button and confirm the selection with “OK”. Then we select the transponder number in the field “TP number” - “17/109”, which corresponds to a frequency of 11034 megahertz, the type of channel scanning is “Open” - “No”, which will allow scanning all channels, “Channel search” - “TV + radio” , “Search Mode” - “Preset Scan”.
After setting these settings, we proceed to the search for a satellite. First, you need to use a compass to direct the antenna along an azimuth of 208 degrees, and using the markings on the antenna mount, set the tilt angle to 23 degrees. If the antenna does not have a tilt angle scale, then it can be set using a goniometer or protractor. Further, while monitoring the level of the “Quality” scale on the TV, you need to slowly turn the antenna to the left (right), literally one degree at a time, until a green bar appears. If, when turning the antenna to the left (right), you did not achieve the appearance of a green strip, and the azimuth is indicated correctly, then you need to move the antenna up (down) by one degree and repeat the search. After the appearance of the strip, you need to smoothly turn the antenna to the left (right) to achieve the maximum level of the “Quality” scale from the possible one, which will be displayed as a percentage. Next, we carefully fix the antenna mount, which allowed it to move to the left (right) and, tracking the level of the “Quality” scale, move the antenna up (down) to the maximum value, which, ultimately, we also fix. After these settings are made, the signal level will also increase by turning the converter around the holder axis until the maximum value is reached, which also needs to be fixed.
When the antenna is tuned to maximum level signal from HotBird satellites, you need to scan the channels. To do this, in the same menu, go to the “Search” line and press the “OK” button on the remote control, as a result of which information about scanning will be displayed. After performing a scan, you need to save its results. If, as a result of viewing, there are channels with a crumbling picture “into squares”, then you can adjust the antenna according to the parameters of these channels (weak transponder), which is performed similarly to searching for a satellite by a strong transponder, only with the parameters of a weak transponder, which can be seen beforehand pressing the "Info" button.
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