Help with set up

[rikksow]

Ok so i have finally got into a multi sat set up. Let me explain my problem and i know that someone will know the answer.

I currently have a DM500s which i have been running off my S*Y UK dish @ 28.2e on my house i inherited another dish on the roof. I bought a twin disecq switch and a monoblock lnb which i have positioned to 13e & 19e.

Port one on the disecq runs to the 28.2e and port two to the monoblock. My question is how do i set up the DM500s so that i can have all three satellites running concurrently and the ability to switch from one to another. Particularly in setting up the monoblock which has only one feeed from the lnb (presumably it has an internal disecq) by the way i am running open pli.beta and of course it is an enigma 1 machine.

[digicon]

Re: Help with set up

you need a 2 way splitter in between the diseqc switch and the monoblock, you will also need a 4 way diseqc switch now as the 2 way will not cut it for the monoblock.

[vimmers]

Re: Help with set up

have you tried in sat/setup
use disecq a/b/c/d
cos you probably use disecq a/b now

[rikksow]

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Ok not really what i wanted to hear, i just assumed that the internal disecq in the monoblock would sort that part of it out and the other disecq would sort out the two cables from the separate dishes. Back to the drawing board i guess

[toby69]

Re: Help with set up

i tried simalar a few years ago, but found out that only way monoblock switched was to have extra single cable from monoblock to a/b switch in house, and using another dish for 4 by 1 Diseqc, with another cable to a/b, so 6 birds in all.
soon i installed motor after this.
i think you will know why.

[Satbeam]

Re: Help with set up

I too had a dish farm with several switches and cables .The more switches and connectors you have the more signal loss is incurred . I'd recommend bite the bullet and go motorised . It will save you headache and cost in the long term along with a lot more enjoyment .

[microchick]

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I always thought that you would need a 4 port Diseq switch. Your first port will have 28.2e, port 2 will have 19.2e and port 3 will be 13e. Hopefully it will work. May be just give it a try but don't take my word for it. You always can try and if it doesn't work then move onto to try something else

[digicon]

Re: Help with set up

I just gave the solution in my original post you need a 2 way splitter between the monoblock and your diseqc switch and make sure the 2 way splitter is DC pass.


you cant just connect 1 cable to a diseqc switch from a monoblock as the monoblock will not switch inside the housing it will stay on 1 permanent sat all the time, the 2 way DC pass splitter connects to the monoblock with the single feed then the 2 outs on the splitter goto A & B on your diseq switch then the 3rd 28.2° goes into port C

[bokkie]

Re: Help with set up

If I understand you correctly, you have 2 dishes. One on 28.2e and the other with the multi lnb setup.
Why not motorise one of the dishes and leave the other on 28.2e, giving you fast switching too sly uk and the extra options a motorised system gives you.
Swear mate, you wouldn't regret it.

[mirny]

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give that monoblock away, instead of it add two lnb's, get 4way diseqc and ewerythnig will be ok. monoblock combined with diseqc switch is not doing good.

[digicon]

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give that monoblock away, instead of it add two lnb's, get 4way diseqc and ewerythnig will be ok. monoblock combined with diseqc switch is not doing good.

You know something if people on this thread actually knew what they where talking about then we would not have posts like this, why throw away a perfectly good monoblock thats working when all that is needed is a 2 way splitter and a 4 way diseqc and problem solved for a little under a few quid.

Buying 2 lnbs and then an arm will cost considerably more.

[microchick]

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better to listen to Digicon, he is giving you more technical options with a technical background. Throwing or giving away the monoblock is not an option. He is just suggesting to add one extra device and everything will be working. It will cost not much on fleabay or in Maplin. Have a look at this link
--http://www.maplin.co.uk/2-way-f-splitter-29530

[rikksow]

Re: Help with set up

Thanks to all for their advice but i think a lot of over egging the pudding and i am going to initially try Digicon's advice. I don't have the money to motorise otherwise i would have. I am gonna give the extra splitter a go. Cheers

[mdt]

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dont go to maplin m8 as they are rip off merchants... you can get a 4 way diseqc switch and 2 way manual switch for a tenner for both from ebay.... although using a mono-block with another fixed dish isnt ideal but it can be done for little outlay,regards mdt

[jackel808]

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I too had a dish farm with several switches and cables .The more switches and connectors you have the more signal loss is incurred . I'd recommend bite the bullet and go motorised . It will save you headache and cost in the long term along with a lot more enjoyment .

i must agree here, go motorised to save loads of headaches. 1mtr dish with motor not too expensive. i got mine installed for £253 all in. well worth it