MOTEK SG2100 User Manual (English)

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Setting up the SG2100 Positioner

1 Note: It is sometimes easier to fit the dish to the mover before fitting the mover to the pole.

Check that the dish is facing exactly the same way as the zero mark on the dish mover.

Then make a mark on the dish mover shaft, and the dish mounting hardware with a

permanent marker (see red mark in picture below). Now remove the dish.

Later when you come to step 5 you will know exactly where the dish should be fitted. This

will also help with step 6 as setting the dish elevation can make the dish move side to side.

You will however be able to check easily that it is exactly where it should be by comparing

the mark.

2 Make sure the mounting pole is perfectly vertical. Even if your pole is already setup, check it

with a spirit level as this is very very important.

3 Use our website page www.freetv.co.nz/DIY.html to find your latitude. Go to page 7 in the

User Manual and select your latitude from the list. Mark your latitude on the table. Fit the

dish mover to the mounting bracket at your latitude as shown on the scale (see picture

below). Be sure to use the latitude scale and not the elevation scale. Check that the marker

points to the exact latitude for your site. Do the bolts up tight as this is never changed again.

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MOTEK SG2100 Specifications

General

Fit the dish to the mover before mounting, ensuring it faces the zero mark. Make permanent marks for alignment.

Verify the mounting pole is perfectly vertical using a spirit level. This step is critical for accurate satellite tracking.

Find your latitude online and set the mover bracket to this value using the latitude scale, not the elevation scale.

Fit the dish mover to the pole facing true north. Use a compass, accounting for magnetic declination (approx. 338 deg compass).

Attach the dish to the mover shaft, aligning it to the marks made earlier. Ensure it faces true north.

Adjust the dish elevation according to the User Manual's 'Dish Bracket Angle' for your marked latitude.

Use the supplied extra bolt in the motor shaft hole to prevent the dish from sliding off while clamps are loose.

Set the LNB skew to approximately 10 degrees clockwise, adjusting the connector to the 7 o'clock position.

Enable USALS in the receiver menu and enter your site location (longitude and latitude) for automatic satellite finding.

Adjust the entire setup for azimuth and fine-tune elevation using a satellite meter to achieve the maximum signal.

Visit the website to download additional information and guides for installing your own satellite dish.