RF Mogul Satellite Dish Controller Model: SDC1 Quick Start 29 February 2012
Minimum required hardware to find a Satellite! This Quick Start document is for connecting and operating a General Dynamics C125M Antenna Mount using the RF Mogul SDC1 Satellite Dish Controller. This page shows the C125M Dish, with 5 cables coming from mount. The SDC1 Controller with AC Power Cord and Serial GPS Receiver. These are the minimum components required to find a Satellite. Please proceed to next page if you have these items.
Wiring Controller to Antenna Rear Panel of SDC1 Controller Connect the C125M Antenna to the rear of the SDC1 Controller. C125M Antenna Cables. It is very important to connect the 3 DB15 connectors up correctly to prevent damage to the controller or Sensors on the C125M Antenna. Serial GPS Cable connects to Rear Panel of SDC1 Controller. (GPS Port DB9)
Other connections: AC Power Cord LAN Cable to Router or Switch Optional Modem Connections: Modem RF Input Cable (RG6) Modem Serial Cable (LAN preferred) Optional HPA (BUC) Connections AC Out to control High Powered Amplifiers (Switched Port) Using the Controller to install the C125M The C125M Antenna Positioner can be moved using the SDC1 Controller once all cables are connected and power is applied to the SDC1 Controller. Front Panel VGA LCD Display Front Panel Manual Motor Using the Manual Motor Controls the C125M Antenna Positioner can be moved to facilitate installation or service. It is very important when moving the C125M for the first time that a spotter is close to the Dish for assistance. Press the RED Manual button in the center to activate Manual Motor control. The Red LED will illuminate. The EL, AZ and SK commands are now active. NOTE: Elevation must be raised above 0 degrees (70 degrees from stowed) before Azimuth can be moved.
Configuring the SDC1 Network The SDC1 Controller is configured through the LAN port (RJ45 Cat 5e) located on the back. The LAN is DHCP enabled and has a default IP Address of 169.1.1.254. This port can auto detect both normal and crossover LAN cables. Because of this you can directly connect your PC to the LAN port of the SDC1 and use IP Address 169.1.1.254 to set up the controller. If the IP Address is unknown you can find the current IP Address by accessing the Network Menu on the Front Panel Display. From the Display Control press Menu, Down Arrow, then Select and you will get the Network Menu. Front Panel VGA LCD Display Front Panel Display Control From this Network Menu you can Restore Defaults if the current IP Information is not usable or if the User Name and Password have changed and you cannot access the HTML Network Settings Page. Network Configurations can only be changed in the SDC1 HTML Network Settings Page. The default username is admin and the password is password. To access the SDC1 HTML you will be required to enter the username and password. These can be removed and changed once you have accessed the Network Settings Page. The SDC1 Controller is usually connected through a Router or Switch. Enter the proper IP settings for the network that is in use. Consult with your IT Department for proper network configuration.
Network Settings Page Once the Network Settings have been modified press the Apply button to save. The SDC1 Controller will return to the Main System Status Page.
Calibrating the SDC1 to the Tilt Sensor Tilt Calibration Page IMPORTANT STEP do not Pass! Once you have access to the HTML Pages the first set up should be Tilt Calibration. This process will calibrate the SDC1 to the C125M tilt sensor. Press START button to begin. Calibration Tilt should take about 3 minutes to complete. Elevation will move to several positions for sensor reads then Stow the Dish. Tilt Sensor Calibrated IMPORTANT STEP do not Pass!
HTML Search Settings Page Search Settings Page Set up Modem parameters as required (contact your NMC/NOC for more information). If no modem is connected select None. NOTE: idirect and Hughes Modems are connected through the Ethernet Port using a router or switch. Enter the Modem IP Address above as shown. The correct satellite longitude is automatically selected when an idirect Modem is commissioned properly. You will need to consult with the NMC for proper polarization. Unless you have special LNBs or Multiple LNBs leave as default. GPS is default active.
HTML Main Status Page System Status (default) Page After completing the quick steps above the SDC1 Controller is ready to Find Satellite. Select the proper Satellite Longitude/Polarity/Name from the drop down menu above then press the Search (Arrow) Button. The dish will begin a search for the selected Satellite. Typical Search times will vary from 3 to 8 Minutes. If a Modem is connected additional time will be required for TX timing lock.
ADVANCED RF Settings Page RF Settings Page Most Mobile Satellite Antenna Systems are configured with one LNB and one Transmitter (BUC). The default condition is BUC Polarity set to Vertical and LNB Polarity set to Horizontal. These conditions are based on viewing the BUC and LNB when the Dish Skew Angle is at 0 degrees. If additional LNBs are used the SDC1 Controller can be configured to automatically switch and operate them as required in Search, Identification, and Modem use. Each LNB can be set up to be activated by Voltage, 22KHz Tones, or DiSEqC commands. If the LNB can see additional polarities electrically then multiple Voltages can be selected. It is important to set the LO Frequency and the RF Band (Min to Max) for proper searching. NOTE: Additional LNBs can also be set off Center Focus and Azimuth and Elevation Offsets can be set to locate their position based on Center Feed Focus. (This can be helpful when wanting to switch to a different RF Band (C, Ku, Ka, X))
ADVANCED System Diagnostics Page RF Settings Page Used as a Diagnostic and Service tool the System Diagnostics Page shows the real time conditions of the Dish/Mount Sensors, Counters and Limit Switches. Using this Page all sensors, pots, counters, and switches can be replaced and calibrated. GPS, LNB Voltages and the External AC Power port are also displayed. Contact your system integrator or Mount Manufacture for assistance in service. Important! Do not run the Dish in normal operation from this page. For Service Only! End of Document