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M-01334, Rev. B

The DBS-4500 / Land Version

In-Motion Satellite Television System

Installation Instructions

Includes:

–100 Series Antennas

A subsidiary of Datron Systems Incorporated

M-01334, Rev. B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WELCOME..................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Satellite Receiver Selection.................................................................................2

2. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 3

2.1 Optional Items .....................................................................................................3

2.2 Antenna Carton Contents....................................................................................4

2.3 Installation Accessories.......................................................................................4

2.4 Selecting the Antenna Location...........................................................................5

3. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Mechanical ..........................................................................................................5

3.2 Electrical..............................................................................................................5

4. STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....................................................... 6

4.1 Antenna Mounting Instructions............................................................................6

4.2 Connecting the Cables........................................................................................9

4.3 Antenna Connections Inside Vehicle.................................................................11

4.4 ACU Power Connection.....................................................................................12

4.5 Installing the Antenna Power Switch .................................................................13

4.6 Connecting the Antenna System to the Satellite Receiver ................................14

4.7 Connecting the Antenna to an EchoStar Compatible Receiver.....................14

5. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................. 16

5.1 Failure Messages ..............................................................................................17

6. WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 19

APPENDIX A –DATRON SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY MATRIX

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1. Welcome

Congratulations on your selection of CruiseTV?, Datron’s DBS-4500 In-Motion Satellite Television

System. The DBS-4500 is the most advanced in-motion, state-of-the-art, automated satellite system

available. This manual is provided to help you plan and complete the installation of the satellite

system. These step-by-step instructions are organized in sequential order for your convenience. Read

through the entire manual once before you attempt to install the Datron DBS-4500 In-Motion Satellite

Television System. If you have any questions or require technical support, please contact Datron, at

800-287-5052.

This manual contains instructions for installing the DBS-4500 Land Version.

1.1 Satellite Receiver Selection

The DBS-4500 model is compatible with satellite receivers equipped with a low speed data port on the

rear of the receiver. Check to see that your receiver has this port before proceeding with the

installation. See Appendix A for a compatibility list. “Advanced” design receivers also provide a RF

remote control feature which allows the receiver to be hidden. This is recommended for many

installations.

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2. Installation Overview

The DBS-4500 In-Motion Satellite System may take several hours to install. Be sure to give yourself

plenty of time to complete the installation. To perform the installation of the satellite system you will

need:

?Power drill

?Two drill bits, sizes 3/16” and 3/4”

?Two wrenches or sockets 7/16”

?Wrench or socket 1/4”

?Roof sealant *

?Bubble level

?Tape measure

?Pencil

?Wire stripper

?Slotted and Phillips screw drivers

?Terminal/lug crimpers

?Cable/wire cutters

2.1 Optional Items

?Flat 1/4” ID flat washers, as needed for shims

?Tie wraps

?Cable Clamps

?Sharp knife or razor

?Volt meter

The Datron DBS-4500 In-Motion Satellite Television System comes with most of the required

installation hardware. Additional ¼ inch flat washers may be required for shimming the antenna to get

it level.

*Contact your dealer or the manufacturer of your RV for the recommended type of sealant that is

compatible with the vehicle roof.

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2.2 Antenna Carton Contents

Description Datron Part Number

1 Antenna Assembly 130144-101

1 Installation Instruction Manual M-01334

1 User’s Guide M-01335

2 Coaxial Cables (35 ft.) –terminated on both ends 43180-35

1 Multi-conductor antenna control cable (35 ft.) –terminated on one

end 43148-35

1 Satellite Receiver Control cable (5 ft.) 43149-1

1 ACU Power Interface Kit, including switch and switch bezel plate 130228-101

1 Stainless steel cable cover 850

8 Lag Bolts (1/4 x 1 1/4”) 42704-2

8 Flat washers (1/4” ID) 42215-0257

8 Lock washers (1/4” ID) 42216-0257

2.3 Installation Accessories

For special installations, Datron has the following accessories to the installation kit which are sold

separately. Please contact our customer service department for more information at 800-287-5052.

Description Datron Part Number

Coaxial Cable terminated (15 ft.) 43180-15

Coaxial Cable terminated (25 ft.) 43180-25

Coaxial Cable terminated (35 ft.) 43180-35

Satellite Receiver Interface Cable (3 ft.) 42718-003

Satellite Receiver Interface Cable (6 ft.) 42718-006

Satellite Receiver Interface Cable (10 ft.) 42718-010

Satellite Receiver Interface Cable (15 ft.) 42718-015

Satellite Receiver Interface Cable (20 ft.) 42718-020

120 VAC Input 12 VDC Power Supply PSA-124P

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2.4 Selecting the Antenna Location

Before beginning installation, park the vehicle on a level surface. This will facilitate correct leveling of

the antenna. This is extremely important and will affect the performance of the system. Determine

where the satellite receiver will be located inside the vehicle. Keep this location in mind as you look

for a place to install the antenna on the roof. The cable run should be as short as possible.

Use the following suggestions to ease the installation:

Select a suitable location on the top of the vehicle where the antenna assembly is to be mounted.

Remember to keep in mind the location of the inside equipment. The antenna assembly requires a 35”

diameter space for installation. It is important that no tall structures (other antennas, luggage racks,

etc.) be located near the antenna as they may interfere with the antenna’s line of sight to the satellite.

Using a tape measure, verify the location you have chosen provides the necessary diameter for antenna

installation.

Place the antenna system on the roof of the vehicle in the location where it will be mounted. You are

now ready to begin attaching the DBS-4500 In-Motion Satellite Antenna System to the vehicle.

3. Specifications

3.1 Mechanical

Antenna (Elliptical) .............................................................................12” X 24”

Operating Temperature ...........................................................................0ºF - 125ºF

Operating Wind Level .............................................................................. No Limit

Radome Height .................................................................................... 15.0”

Radome Diameter .................................................................................... 33.0”

Antenna Movement .......................................22º to 66º Elevation, 720º Azimuth

Weight on Roof ...................................................................................35 lbs.

Mounting Footprint .......................................................................... 34.5” Circle

3.2 Electrical

Operating Voltage ...................................................................12 VDC nominal

Operating Current ............................................................2.0 amps DC nominal

.........................................................3.0 amps DC maximum

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4. Step-By-Step Installation Instructions

The DBS-4500 is designed to install quickly and easily. As can be seen in Figure 4-1, there are only

four “Plug & Play” connectors, J1 through J4, to connect for full implementation of the DBS-4500

antenna system. Only connection of J1 and J3 are

necessary for most installations. Therefore, it is not

necessary to remove the radome cover to install this

system. CAUTION: Follow these installation

instructions exactly to ensure a trouble free

installation. An incomplete or incorrect

installation could result in a voided warranty. To

avoid warranty problems, use only Datron

authorized installers to complete this installation.

Figure 4-1

4.1 Antenna Mounting Instructions

Step 1 Locate the antenna on the centerline, or

crown of the vehicle. Position control cable

and RF cables to best serve your cabling

need (see Figure 4-2).

NOTE: Orientation of the antenna is not

critical. Positioning the antenna connectors

toward the rear of the vehicle will reduce

wind resistance.

Figure 4-2

Step 2 Using the antenna base as a template. Match-

drill a minimum of two (2) mounting holes in

each mounting pad (see Figure 4-3). Use a

3/16” diameter drill bit and drill to a depth of

3/4-inches.

Figure 4-3

J4 J3 J2 J1

RF1

RF2

Control

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Step 3 Using a bubble level, check the level at each of the four antenna mounting feet. The

center of the antenna should be ¼” to ½” above the crown of the vehicle roof. A smaller

gap, or no gap, can cause wind noise and/or vibration. Shim underneath the mounting

pads with ¼” ID washers and/or spacers as required.

Step 4 Remove the antenna and clean drill chips and debris from mounting surface.

Step 5 Apply sealant to the bottom of the four (4) mounting pads if no shimming is required.

Step 6 Fill each hole drilled into the roof with sealant. Be sure to use sealant that is compatible

with the roof type. Contact the vehicle manufacturer for information on compatibility with

roof materials.

Step 7 Place the antenna system over the mounting holes that were just drilled

Step 8 Re-install spacers and shims and check that the system is still level, if not, readjust shims.

Step 9 Install the eight (8) lag screws and/or

installer supplied rivets. Longer lag screws

may be required if substantial shimming is

needed for leveling. The lag screws should

penetrate approximately 3/4". (See Figure

4-4.)

Figure 4-4

Step 10 Check that the antenna is still level, adjust if necessary.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT RADOME BASE HAS NOT BEEN TORQUED OR

DEFORMED BY THE INSTALLATION TO THE VEHICLE. IF THE RADOME BASE

IS DEFORMED, OPERATION OF THE ANTENNA PEDESTAL WILL BE

ADVERSELY AFFECTED.

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Step 11 Apply more sealant at each bolt and/or rivet

head to prevent leakage through the

mounting holes (See Figure 4-5).

Figure 4-5

Step 12 After the hardware has been tightened, generously weatherproof the hardware and

penetration points with sealant. Do not attempt to seal around the entire radome base.

Step 13 IMPORTANT! Cut and remove the

shipping tie that locks the antenna in place

for shipping (see Figure 4-6). Failure to

remove this tie may result in damage to the

antenna motors and drive electronics.

Figure 4-6

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4.2 Connecting the Cables

Figure 4-7. Cable Diagram

Step 1 Attach the Antenna Control cable circular connector to the antenna. Be sure to rotate

the plug clockwise until the connector is completely seated. Connect the two RF

cables, RF1 and RF2 and slide weather bolt over the connections. (See Figure 4-1.)

IMPORTANT! IN SINGLE COAX INSTALLATIONS USE J3 NOT J2. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN ERROR MESSAGE “CODE 10: LNBFV” ON

SCREEN.

Step 2 Route the RF coax cable and the antenna control cable down through the roof to the

receiver. A 3/4-inch hole must be drilled in order to pass the cables down through the

roof.

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