LNB Short, how do i fix error ?

[cdtronix]

Disconnected the LNB cable into my echolink box last night to reconnect up another box to my dish, then i forgot to turn off the box before i reconnected it back up again, Im now getting the "LNB SHORT" message on the screen which i have never come across before.

Whats the solution to fixing this, where do i start ie Receiver, Cable, LNB ?

Just to add mysetup is a monblock LNB astra/hotbird

thanks in advance.

 

[johnwilliam1]

Disconnected the LNB cable into my echolink box last night to reconnect up another box to my dish, then i forgot to turn off the box before i reconnected it back up again, Im now getting the "LNB SHORT" message on the screen which i have never come across before.

Whats the solution to fixing this, where do i start ie Receiver, Cable, LNB ?

Just to add mysetup is a monblock LNB astra/hotbird

thanks in advance.

i once had a similar problem it might not be the case but i ended up having to get a new power supply put in, mind you can always try putting another lnb on the end

 

[rolfw]

Check the connectors, particularly at the receiver end, that is probably the source of the short.

 

[cdtronix]

I'll get my meter out later and test the LNB and see if its that, i did read elsewhere that the box may need a factory reset, didnt want to do that yet cause i'll loose all my channels that ive spent hrs setting up the way i like.

I'll start with the LNB and go from there.....

 

[cdtronix]

Check the connectors, particularly at the receiver end, that is probably the source of the short.

Cheers will also check them as well.

What is an LNB short ? whats happening ?

 

[rolfw]

Most times a power off at the mains will reset the short protection in a receiver. Always check the parts you have changed first, the connector at the receiver end is the prime suspect.

 

[cdtronix]

It turned out to be one of my connecters was the problem. I used my sat meter and was able to locate which connecter it was within a few minutes and fix it.
Nice little exercise for me to do, im sure that will come in useful in the future ;-)
Thanks all.

 

[4dbennett]

It turned out to be one of my connecters was the problem. I used my sat meter and was able to locate which connecter it was within a few minutes and fix it.
Nice little exercise for me to do, im sure that will come in useful in the future ;-)
Thanks all.

what exactly was wrong with your connector m8

deep joy

dave

 

[cdtronix]

what exactly was wrong with your connector m8

deep joy

dave

when i took it off, it looked like the outer (earth) thin wires were touching the main centre wire.

I cut it back and re done it and all was working fine.

 

[saemoenl]

Hi Cdtronix,
I had that similar problem affecting my two clarke tech receivers....Please do help me and explain the way to handle the problem.
I will be glad to see that work for me.
Thanks in advance..or you can still reach me with my email address below...removed admin