Flat-Sat

Crank-up Satellite Antenna

1. Contents: Quantity Description

1 Antenna Selfsat HD 10

1 Lift and Rotation Unit (pre-assembled)

2 Ceiling Support plates

1 Ceiling plate

1 Rotation handle

1 Elevation handle

1 Spring

1 Washer

1 Graduation disc

1 Antenna cable 5m one side with F-series connector

1 F-connector

1 Protector Gel

1 Cable entry box

Screws

2. Tools required: Electric Drill

Drill bits: 1,5mm and 13mm

Hole saw 38 mm diameter

Crosstip screwdriver

Slotted screwdriver

Centre punch

Measuring tape

Cutter

Adhesive tape

Adhesive such as Sikaflex

Marker

Direction of motion

Cable entry box

3. Installation Planning Decide where you wish to mount your satellite system. Location of the lift assembly must allow antenna to point towards the rear of the vehicle when resting in the travel position, and must clear all roof mounted equipment when being raised, lowered or rotated. The inside ceiling must be clear of obstructions to ceiling plate and handle. Before drilling, check for cables or obstructions within the roof space. Tape the drill template to the roof of the vehicle in the position where the lift assembly will be installed. Mark the centre hole as well as mounting holes. Ensure that the lift assembly is located in front of the antenna pointing in direction of motion. The roof perforation for antenna cable should be located approx. 13 cm in front of lift assembly (in direction of motion). Also, check for cables, equipment, or obstructions inside the vehicle before drilling. Select the location and drill one 13 mm diameter hole through the roof only for the coaxial cable.

10-13cm

cable feedthrough

Direction of motion

4. Mounting Using a 38mm diameter hole saw, cut a hole through the roof and ceiling for the centre shaft. Apply a layer of approx. 0,5 cm thick of

adhesive such as Sikaflex® on the bottom of the base plate. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for surface preparation, application and curing. Insert the crankshaft with square tube into the hole, then position and attach the lift assembly to the roof with the enclosed self-cutting tapping screws. Measure the thickness of the roof. Using the table below, decide if you need one or two ceiling support plates. Assemble graduation disc, ceiling plate, rotation handle, spring, washer and elevating handle (See illustration). Slide all parts over shaft and tighten the screw in the elevation handle. Roof thickness Number of ceiling support plates

Up to 32mm 2

From 32 mm 1

From 50 mm None

Ceiling support plate

Elevation handle

Graduation disc

Rotation handle

Lift assembly

Washer Spring

Ceiling plate

Antenna

5. Connecting the Antenna Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna and tighten. Feed the cable sidewise through the lift assembly, then insert cable through gland in rear of roof entry box and push cable into vehicle. Leave 70 cm of cable (see indication) from antenna to roof entry. Following glue on the cable entry box to the roof (e.g. with Sikaflex®). Route cable to satellite receiver and fit ‘F’ connector.

Connect to the connector marked "SATELLITE IN" on the rear of the satellite receiver.

6. To locate the satellite: Using the zone map determine your location and note the angle of elevation required. Turn the elevation handle counter clockwise (ccw) the number of turns indicated in the graduation disc to get the elevation for your location.

Note: The specifications are approximate values, depending on the location.

The graduation disc also will be used to indicate the approximate direction and position of the desired satellite. With the enclosed compass find out the direction north and turn the Indicator "N" into this direction. Turn the indicator of rotation handle into the area of desired satellite, which appears highlighted in colour on the graduation disc.

Turn the rotation handle slowly inside this area, until you receive the desired TV-channel. Note: Stop rotating the antenna if you notice a resistance. Don't try to get over it.

Note: Most receivers display the signal strength on the TV set. You can use this option to maximize the signal strength by sweeping the dish from side to side.

For fine tuning you may turn the rotation handle slowly to the left or right. Also, use the elevation handle and turn it marginally clockwise or counter clockwise to get the best signal.

7. To Lower Antenna: Pull rotation handle down to disengage gear from ceiling plate and rotate the antenna until the pointer on the ceiling plate is aligned with the pointer on the rotation handle. Rotate elevation handle counter clockwise until you hear the antenna touch the roof (resistance will be felt in the handle). If you notice resistance during rotation (the antenna cable maybe winded around the unit), turn into contrary direction. WARNING ! ! ! Vehicle must not be driven with antenna in raised or partially raised position. Align the pointers on the ceiling plate and rotation handle before you lower the Antenna. Technical Details:

Model: Camos SelfSat Top

Frequency range : 10.7 - 12.75 GHz

Polarisation Dual Linear ( horizontal and vertical )

Gain 33 dBi bei 12.75 GHz

LNB 1

LNB Output frequency 950 - 1950 / 1100 - 2150 MHz

L.O. Frequency 9.75 / 10.6 GHz

Operating temperature - 30 Grad bis +60 Grad

Storage temperature - 40 Grad bis +80 Grad

Dimension: Antenna (LxHxD in cm): 47,5 x 25,9 x 7 Weight: 5,5 kg

Picture guide to installing a Camos crank-up satellite system– models D2259, D2260, D2262, D2263.

Having measured and ensured thatthe exterior assembly will fit andoperate correctly, make a 38mmhole for the centre shaft.

Make holes for the mounting screwsand prepare the surface for theadhesive.

Having applied a layer of adhesivesuch as Sikaflex according to themanufacturer’s instructions, screwthe base unit down.

Although we advise that the cableentry box be located 13cms in frontof the lifting mechanism, it issufficient to route the cable to thatposition, secure it with adhesiveand then mount the cable entry boxanywhere convenient.

1. To allow the system to be used with different roof thicknesses, the metalspindle and plastic rotation tube are intentionally long and will probably needto be cut to suit.

2. Once the lift assembly is fixed to the roof, join the ceiling plate and graduationdisc to one ceiling support plate with the four screws.

3. Place the ceiling support plate and the rotation handle over the un-cut metalspindle.

4. Put in place the spring and washer and fix the elevation handle to the spindle.5. The ceiling support plate and the ceiling plate will now hang down and rest on

the rotation handle.6. Measure the distance from the ceiling support plate to the inside ceiling. This

is the amount that needs to be cut from the spindle and the rotation handletube.

7. After cutting is complete, reassemble the rotation mechanism and fix theceiling support plates to the inside ceiling.

8. If, after fitting, the teeth on the rotation handle and ceiling plate do not engagefully and evenly, then loosen the ceiling support plate and put some packingbetween it and the inside ceiling.

Inside the vehicle, offer up theinterior assembly to the hole andwork out the required length of theplastic cylinder.

Having “measured twice” cut theplastic rotation tube.

Install the interior assembly.

Measure the metal shaft.

When you’re sure that you’veworked out the correct length for themetal shaft, cut it carefully with ahacksaw.

Attach the crank handle, spring andwasher.

Outside the vehicle, attach the“dish”.

The finished interior mechanism.

The dish in the operating position.

The dish in the parked position.

Camos Crank-up Satellite Systems – User instructions

Elevating the dish:Elevate the dish by turning the crank handle: how far you need to elevate it will depend on yourlocation and the further south you go, the more elevation is required. Contrary to what you mightexpect, greater elevation is achieved with fewer turns on the crank handle. When parked, the dishis facing directly up and so is at 90 degrees of elevation; elevation is reduced by approximately 7degrees per full anti-clockwise turn of the crank handle. In the UK midlands, approximately 23degrees elevation is required: so 90 minus 23 means that 67 degrees of adjustment is required.At approximately 7 degrees per turn this would equate to roughly 9.5 full turns.

Paris requires approximately 28 degrees of elevation and 90 - 28 equals 62. Divide 62 by sevenand this equates to 8.85 full turns (9 turns should be fine).

Use the map and elevation scale below to find the approximate elevation required, subtract thatfigure from 90 and divide the result by 7 to get an estimated number of turns. (Actually, we’vemade it easy for you by including the number of turns in the column on the left.) All of this assumesthe roof of your vehicle is level. If it’s not, you’ll need to experiment in order to make appropriateadjustments.

Once you have an approximate elevation, you can start scanning for the satellites. How far east ofdue south you need to point the dish is dependent on your location; from the UK Midlands it isapproximately 25 degrees east of south but, if you were at 28.2 degrees longitude yourself, thenyou would have to point your dish due South.

Pointing the dish:We strongly recommend the use of a satfinder when using a manual dish such as Camos crank-upmodels and the following instructions assume that you are using a Zehnder model.

1. Use a compass to point both the dish and the graduation disc towards north.2. Slowly turn the dish through east towards the south.3. When the satfinder indicates that a signal has been found, turn the dish very slowly to get

the highest signal strength (this assumes that you have set the satfinder up correctly). Ifyou have set the TV and receiver up, you can also keep an eye on the receiver’s signalstrength indicator and, of course, on the TV picture itself.

4. Finally, if necessary, you can fine tune the elevation by very gradually adjusting both theelevation and the azimuth (horizontal angle).

You should now be getting UK TV channels via the Astra 2 group of satellites.

If you wish to access other satellites, Astra1 or Hotbird for instance, you need to follow the sameprocedures but the elevation and horizontal angles will be different. Refer to the map below forapproximate elevations for the satellite of choice, then repeat the simple calculation above (90minus required elevation then divide the result by 7 to establish the approximate number of turnsrequired). Then scan the dish across the sky slowly until you receive a good signal and pictures.Astra 1 is located at 19 degrees east of 0 and Hotbird is at 16 degrees east.

Anti-clockwise rotations for use withCamos crank-up models.

Parking the dish:Camos crank-up dishes are very resistant to wind and can be safely left up even when a larger,conventional dish would have to be parked. When moving though, the dish must be secured in thedown position. Do this by first turning the rotation handle so that the pointer is aligned with thepointer on the ceiling plate. Then, simply turn the crank handle clockwise until resistance is felt. Atthis point, the dish should be parked and ready for travel. Don’t over-turn the handle.

We strongly recommend that a visual check of the dish is made before driving off.

Skewing the dish (Plus models only):

Because TV transmitting satellites are parked in a fixed position, in orbit above the earth, a dish’sposition relative to the satellite will change when it is moved. In the U.K., France, Belgium andHolland, even Germany this isn’t usually important but, if a dish is being used further afield - inSpain, Italy or eastern Europe for example – the dish will need to be rotated on its mount in orderto get the best signal available. Sometimes, this simple adjustment can mean the differencebetween receiving a channel and not receiving it. This is a simple job on the Camos Crank-up Plusand is done by adjustment of a wing nut at the back of the dish.

You can find the appropriate angle in one of two ways:

1. Go to this website and enter the position of where you want to use the dish:http://www.dishpointer.com

2. Click here to see a list of European locations complete with elevation, azimuth and skew(Polarization) angles.

Thanks to Dave Newell of Leisure Vehicle Services for his help with these instructions.

For further information contact RoadPro. www.roadpro.co.uk, sales@roadpro.co.uk, Tel: 01327 312233