Channel Master offset 1.3m with Jaeger actuator

fif

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Hi Guys

I got this heavy dish und usually move it per hand to next satellite:-fcm
Now I'd like to use a machine instead of walking in the cold out there. what kind of positioner do you advise me? I've seen Motek V-Box II , Jäger Superjack V-Box II und 36V Ost/West Hand-Positioner SuperJack EW101. Are there so solid to shake that thing? Does anybody make experiment yet? Besides I'm planning to go for C band.

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Hi, is there an actuator on the dish already and you just need a v-box? Or do you need an actuator also?
 

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Huevos said:
Hi, is there an actuator on the dish already and you just need a v-box? Or do you need an actuator also?

Cheers Huevos,

The actuator is already on the dish. I need only a v- box. But which one?
 

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any of the ones you have mentioned will work fine. i use a Jäger Superjack V-Box II to move my dish around.

i got it from hmsat.de
 

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wod said:
any of the ones you have mentioned will work fine. i use a Jäger Superjack V-Box II to move my dish around.

i got it from hmsat.de


What about this one? Clarke Tech V4000 VBox Diseqc Positioner. It is just in corner where I live. The technical specification is quite the same.

Clarke Tech V4000 VBox Diseqc Positioner

Input Voltage : 180-240VAC 50Hz
13 / 18 VDC (F Type via Coaxial Cable)
Output Voltage : 13 / 18 VDC (F Type / According to the Input)
36VDC (via Motor Cable)
Output Power : 60 W (Rated / Motor Cable)
Maximum Current : 3A
Power Consumption : 5W (Standby) 90W (Maximum)
Position Memories : 99
Protocol : DiSEqC 1.2
Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature : -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 230x65x165 mm3 (Net)/260x70x210 mm3 (Gross)
Weight : 1.6 Kg (Net) / 1.8 Kg (Gross

By the way, how do I know if the actuator still works?

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Most v-boxes are pretty much the same so I wouldn't worry too much. The only thing you need to know is does your actuator have an optical sensor. Optical sensor requires the v-box to have an extra 5 volt supply. If your actuator lead has four cables the actuator is a reed switch type and doesn't require this. If it has five cables it does.
fif said:
By the way, how do I know if the actuator still works?.
Plug in the v-box and try it.
 

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Huevos said:
Most v-boxes are pretty much the same so I wouldn't worry too much. The only thing you need to know is does your actuator have an optical sensor. Optical sensor requires the v-box to have an extra 5 volt supply. If your actuator lead has four cables the actuator is a reed switch type and doesn't require this. If it has five cables it does. Plug in the v-box and try it.



Hi mate.

I bought and installed it accordingly, it´s working:cool::) Now it´s the time to go C-band with my CM 135cm especially 5°w(I hope) but then after the icetime.



thanks
 

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C Band transmitions are weak compared to KU band, so do not get disappointed if you find that you do not pick many channals with your size of dish. You may be alright on 5 w on EIRP dBW:38, recommended dish size:125-160 in Germany.
 
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