Winegard RM-DM46 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Special Notes: When you have found the satellite signal, adjust the antenna up/down and right/left for the strongest
signal your receiver displays. Due to variation in receivers and installation methods, you may find the elevation
numbers after peaking on strongest signal no longer match what the receiver display recommended. This is normal.
The elevation sensor should always get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on. If display turns off while
you’re searching, just push button for another minute of operation. With a little practice, most users find the signal
in 30 to 50 seconds.
DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR INTERIOR WALLPLATE
#6 x 1/2"
Phillips Screw
Supplied with
SM-1000
Figure 6
Step 12. See Figure 14. If using the SM-1000 surface
mount box, feed cable through hole in box.
Readout assembly
Sensor to readout
Cable and
plug from roof
sensor unit;
plugs into
sensor
STEP 13: Connect wires coming from
sensor on roof to wall plate display in
vehicle. It is important to properly
connect the wires at the roof and the
wall plate. (Plug will click when inserted
properly.) The system is designed to
use a 9 volt battery OR +12 VDC from
vehicle. Do not use both! IMPROPER
WIRING WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE PRODUCT.
STEP 14: Pressing the button when the antenna is in a vertical position
should display 24 (±1°). Display will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
STEP 15: Check connectors and cable entry points. Be sure these
areas are properly sealed to prevent water damage.
OPERATION (Also on pages 2-3)
STEP 16: Using satellite receiver, find correct elevation
for your location. See the receiver manual for details of
setup information.
STEP 17: Press button on Winegard digital display wall
plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will
show LL for Low Limit.
STEP 18: Crank elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop
when readout displays correct elevation for your
location.(Found on receiver setup menu.)
STEP 19: Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until
correct satellite signal is acquired. NOTE: Rotate 3°
and stop. DO NOT rotate continuously even if your
are rotating slowly. If the elevation angle has
changed, it could be due to the following —
• Vehicle is not parked level.
• Antenna system mounted on slightly sloped roof. If
this is the reason, after you have rotated the antenna
to the appproximate correct compass direction,
adjust to correct elevation and continue search.
* CAUTION: DO NOT connect to
+12 VDC if using a 9 volt battery.
Figure 14
DISPLAY CODES
HL .................High Limit
LL ..................Low Limit
Lo ..................Battery Low
Er ..................Error
– – ................. Initializing
NOTE: Initialization may take up to 5 seconds.
SM-1000 Surface Mount Box
Snap battery in place,
making sure battery
terminals are firmly
seated on wall kplate
terminals.

Winegard RM-DM46 Specifications

Antenna Specifications

frequency range	10.95 - 12.75 GHz
gain at 11.2 GHz	33.22 dBi
gain at 12.1 GHz	33.89 dBi
gain at 12.6 GHz	34.23 dBi
aperture efficiency	73%
cross polarization on axis	-21 dB
beamwidth at -3 dB	3.5[o]
beamwidth at -10 dB	7.0[o]

Weight and Dimensions

height when raised	30"
height in the travel position	8"
operating radius	17"
roof space required	26"
weight	12 lbs
antenna height	20.9"
antenna width	19.2"
ship weight	20.6 lbs