Unifying Monoblock + Single LNB.

[esc1996fan]

Hi!

I have a few questions when it comes to unifying Monoblock + Single LNB.

That's how my equipment looks like:

- Dish 1 >>> Monoblock (16E + 19.2E)
- Dish 2 >>> Single LNB (13E)

Question 1: I would like to unify both systems into a single cable, all 3 LNBs connected to the same tuner. Is this possible?

Question 2: I read that monoblocks have already an internal switch. So, can I use any kind of switch to unify the monoblock and the single LNB? Some people say that it may work only if I use "uncommitted" switches. What does "uncommitted" stand for?

Question 3: What configuration do I have to set at "System > Tuner configuration" if I buy a switch to unify monoblock + single LNB?: Toneburst? DiSEqC A/B? DiSEqC A/B/C/D? Advanced?

Is this how the configuration should look like?
- Monoblock 16E >>> Port AA
- Monoblock 19.2E >>> Port AB
- Single LNB 13E >>> Port BA

Any help will be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Mod Note - moved to a separate thread as it was added to a very old post.

 

[william-1]

The Mono Block connects to the 2 way splitter via ports 1 & 2 on the 4 way DiSEqC switch with the single Lnb to port-3 with provision for a 4th.

 

[Lazarus]

Another solution, as used by my Wife for many years, is to use a mechanical A/B Cable Isolation Switch, with the Monoblock connected to A and the single LNB to B. (Or vice versa).

Does mean two cables run as far as indoors, with only one from the switch to the Tuner.

But very simple and very cheap to implement, if you don't mind pressing a button every now and again!

 

[mar-val]

2/1 option switch needed.

EMP-Centauri - DiSEqC switch S2/1PCNopt-W1 (P.162-IW Option)

 

[davemurgtroyd]

Why not replace the lnb with a triple monobloc, 13E 16E and 19.2E on an 85 cm dish with one monobloc - Inverto - IDLM-SINM20-TRPMN-8PP -

and on ebay - Inverto Single Monoblock 23mm LNB 3 for 80cm dish | eBay

 

[Lazarus]

Oooh, nice: Not seen those before

 

[PaulR]

Why not replace the lnb with a triple monobloc, 13E 16E and 19.2E on an 85 cm dish with one monobloc

The Ebay link is only a twin satellite LNB. A very quick search produced this - mostly in Germany I have to say. Single triplefeed LNB | eBay

 

[william-1]

Mono blocks while being convenient in my experience you get a better signal on a 70 to 90cm dish by using a single Lnb for each satellite,



28.2 east + 19.2 east + 13 east

 

[Lazarus]

What an informative Topic ..... several possible solutions offered already!

Need to open a book on which one @esc1996fan will choose .... ;)

 

[davemurgtroyd]

Oooh, nice: Not seen those before

There are other triple monoblocks such as this quad output for 19.2E, 23.5E and 28E (mainly for the Dutch market) -
Inverto - IDLM-QUDM22-TRPOO-6PP -
Monoblock page from the Satellite Superstore UK. Hotbird and Astra LNB kits. Low prices. Big discounts

There are even monoblocks for 4 satellites 9E, 13E, 19.2E and 23.5E
Inverto - IDLM-TWNM20-4FDMN-8PP -