prodig-1 · 2010. 7. 9. · • prodig-1 needs to be programmed before use with transponder...
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PRODIG-1
• Thank you for buyingour PRODIG-1Satellite Hunter
• Aligning a satellitedish to a digitalsatellite will be quickand easy with thePRODIG-1
GETTING STARTED
PRODIG-1
• This document takes you through a step by step procedureto get familiarised with the PRODIG-1 use andapplications
• We recommend you to take fewminutes to read it carefully because itcan be very helpful for you
GETTING STARTED
PRODIG-1
• PRODIG-1 needs to be programmed before use withtransponder information from the satellites you need towork with.
• Each set of transponder data (frequency, FEC, ....) willbecome a test point on board the PRODIG-1 which youcan label to identify it easily.
GETTING STARTED
PRODIG-1
• Please, check if the satellites / transponders pre-programmed in the PRODIG-1 you have just taken fromthe box are good for your application
GETTING STARTED
PRODIG-1
TEST POINT NAME(4 characters)
FREQUENCY(IF)
LNBVOLTAGE
22 KHz(Yes or No)
FEC(2/3, 3/4, …)
Symbol Rate
TP0 DISH 1186 18 No ¾ 20000TP1TP2
• If the configuration is not good foryour application, please, go to the“MODIFYING CONFIGURATION”section.
GETTING STARTED
PRODIG-1
• Make sure batteries are chargedand eventually charge them forfew hours using the AL-101power adapter supplied
• Connect the dish LNB to thePRODIG-1
• Switch on by pressing on key #1 for more than a second
STEP 1 - DETECTING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
• Move the dish towards the position where you’d expect tofind the satellite you wish to align
• As soon as you receive signals from a satellite the bargraphwill show some activity and the acoustic indicator will beep
STEP 1 - DETECTING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
• Move the dish smoothly up down left and right to get themaximum bargraph deviation
• Display will be also showing some additional information:
STEP 1 - DETECTING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
Actual LNBvoltage supplied
22 KHz signalOn /Off
Maxhold of theSignal Energy reading
Signal Energyon bargraph
Current Signal Energy reading
• These are some of the messages you can get on the display:
- “CABLE SHORT” Look for a short circuit in the cableto the LNB, connectors, LNB itself...
- “NO LNB” Check connectors and LNB. Check that thecable run is not too long
STEP 1 - DETECTING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
• Once you have the maximum bargraph deviation then presskey # 2. The label of the first test point will be displayed(say DISH).
STEP 2 - IDENTIFYING SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
D I S H
• Right after the label is displayed the PRODIG-1 will startdownloading information from the programmed transponderand will show it for your evaluation.
STEP 2 - IDENTIFYING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
• The information displayed can be
– MPEG-2
– Orbital position
– Operators name
– Bouquet name
• Every time you push the key # 2 the next text point will beselected in a cyclic sequence
STEP 2 - IDENTIFYING A SATELLITE
PRODIG-1
PRODIG-1STEP 3 - OPTIMISING THE QUALITY
• Once you know you are on the right satellite press key # 3
• Another bargraph will appear on the display but this will beproportional to quality of the QPSK demodulated signal andnot signal energy as in step 1.
PRODIG-1STEP 3 - OPTIMISING THE QUALITY
• Move the LNB to maximise the bargraph deviation andeventually try very small dish fine tuning
MAXIMUM DEVIATION OPTIMUM CROSS-POLARIZATION
PRODIG-1STEP 3 - CHECKING QUALITY LIMITS
• The display will show some complimentary information as well
Actual LNBvoltage supplied
22 KHz signalOn /Off
Signal Qualityon bargraph
Current Signal Qualityin terms of SNR
SNR PASS/FAIL:snr (in small letters) meansquality is not enough
SNR (in capital letters) meansquality is good enough
PRODIG-1STEP 3 - CHECKING QUALITY LIMITS
• You may be interested to press key #2 to check Bit Error Rate
BER PASS/FAIL:ber (in small letters) means it isnot good
BER (in capital letters) meansit is good enough
Actual LNBvoltage supplied
22 KHz signalOn /Off
Transponder information
ber2DISH Net
• If you wish to work with satellites different to those pre-programmed from origin or wish to change the test points inany way you should proceed as follows:
– Get information on the satellites and transponders ofyour choice
– Edit the configuration file accordingly by using theRM001 software supplied and change the programmingof the PRODIG-1 using the communications cableincluded as well
MODIFYING CONFIGURATION
PRODIG-1
• Satellite and transponder information is available throughdifferent sources
• Several websites offer reliable data which can be used toconfigure the PRODIG-1.
www.lyngsat.com
www.satcodx.com
GET INFORMATION...
PRODIG-1
GET INFORMATION...
PRODIG-1
Enter lyngsatweb site
GET INFORMATION...
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Click on:-->Digital Packages
-->America
GET INFORMATION...
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Click on thedesired
satellite:
GET INFORMATION...
PRODIG-1
Transponder frequency: 12.239 MHzThe PRODIG-1 expects the IF frequency which is:
12.239 MHz - LNB Local Oscillator Frequency
GET INFORMATION...
PRODIG-1
Polarization: L after the frequency means Circular Lefthand side. Depending on the type of LNB used thiswill determine what voltage (13/18 Volts) should besupplied to the LNB
GET INFORMATION...
PRODIG-1
Symbol Rate: 20.000FEC: 3/4
• Install the RM-001 software supplied in your PC
• Connect the included cable to the RS-232C port
• Start the PRODIG-1 in SERVICE MODE
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
To do so just press keys#1 and #3 at the sametime (the unit will beeptwice and will showSERVICE MODE on thedisplay
• Run the software SATHUNTER.
• Select Tools Detect from the menu.
– Software should then display “PRODIG-1 detected” onwhichever “COM port” it was connected.
• If PRODIG-1 is not detected, check the connections and tryagain.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select Tools Receive from the menu.
– Software should then take a few seconds to extract the testpoints which are currently installed on the PRODIG-1.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select Edit Point from the menu.
– You should then get the screen where you can modify thetest points as you need.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select the detection point which you want to edit.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
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• Enter the IF frequency of the desired transponder.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
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• Select the LNB voltage (13 V or 18 V depending on whichpolarization the transponder is coming from).
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
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• Select ON/OFF for the 22 KHz switching signal if needed.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
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• Enter the Symbol rate for this transponder.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select the Code rate for this transponder or leave it in Auto ifyou don’t know the value.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Enter a label name (4 characters) so that you can identify itwhen you see it on the PRODIG-1.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select OK to save or CANCEL to disregard the changes.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• You should perform the sameprocedure for every test point youneed to change.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select Edit Config from the menu.
– You should then get the screen where you can modify theconfiguration of all points.
EDIT THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Select the number of test points that you want to be active onthe PRODIG-1.
– If, for instance, you have edited 7 test points, you shouldenter “6” as the last detection point.
SAVE THE CONFIGURATION...
PRODIG-1
• Once all changes have been made you should save the file,either with the same name, thus erasing the original, or with adifferent name thus keeping the original for future reference.
• Select File Save from the menu.
– You should then get a regular WINDOWS screen whereyou can name and save the edited file.
INSTALL THE NEW CONFIGURATION
PRODIG-1
• Select Tools Send from the menu.
– Software should then take a few seconds to install theNEW configuration onto the PRODIG-1.
• Note that this will install the last file that you have beenworking on and that you have already saved.
START WORKING
PRODIG-1
• Select File Exit from the menu.
• Turn OFF the PRODIG-1 and disconnect the cable from thecomputer.
• You are now ready to work with a new configured PRODIG-1.