The revolutionary new V BOX from The Satellite Superstore UK. A satellite positioner which converts
Diseqc 1.2 to 3 amp capable 4 wire control. This enables heavy duty large motors to be used with Diseqc 1.2
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Technomate V Box MK 2
with handset.
Convert Diseqc to 36 volt positioning.
One of the most significant developments for motorised systems in years.
99 satellite positions.
Fully automatic option. Just select the channel on your Diseqc receiver and your
36 volt motor / dish will move to the correct satellite and channel.
Can also be used as a stand alone positioner and it comes with a handset.
Full specifications and more pictures below. (No need to use the handset in automatic mode.)
Within the UK choose the standard £10.00 shipping option.
Shipping to offshore islands including N Ireland and S Ireland choose the £12.95 option.
For many (registered and insured) "by post" international deliveries,
the delivery charge is £20 unless you choose a fast courier delivery e-mail quotation.
Order code, TEBOXP2
Only £34.95
Jaeger V Box MK 2.
with handset.
Convert Diseqc to 36 volt positioning.
One of the most significant developments for motorised systems in years.
99 satellite positions.
Fully automatic option. Just select the channel on your Diseqc receiver and your
36 volt motor / dish will move to the correct satellite and channel.
Can also be used as a stand alone positioner and it comes with a handset.
Full specifications and more pictures below. (No need to use the handset in automatic mode.)
Within the UK choose the standard £10.00 shipping option.
Shipping to offshore islands including N Ireland and S Ireland choose the £12.95 option.
For many (registered and insured) "by post" international deliveries,
the delivery charge is £20 unless you choose a fast courier delivery e-mail quotation.
Order code, JEBOXP2
Only £34.95
First let us explain the problems with Diseqc motors
and why the V box is so necessary.
Diseqc is a new development where digital receivers now
contain software to control a Diseqc motor rather
than a five amp hardware positioner board to control a standard
motor. The motor control works digitally down the coax
signal lead and a 4-wire control system is not required.
Also the concept has become an industry standard. Sounds
good so far but what are the drawbacks?
1.
Diseqc motors have all been lightweight universal
fit motors with a secondary rotating pole that the dish clamps to.
They are not designed for a particular dish and they do
not properly bolt onto the back of a dish.
Slippage can occur in high winds at the secondary rotating fixing.
2.
The coaxial cable is designed to carry the signal from
the LNB to the satellite receiver. It is also designed to provide
power to the LNB. The satellite receiver provides about 500 to 600 mA
(0.6A) to power the LNB. Typically an LNB might draw about 300mA
This leaves 200 to 300mA (0.3A) to power up a Diseqc motor.
Clearly a proper hardware (4 wire control system) positioner which
can provide up to (typically) 3 to 5 amps is a far better system
as it can drive better bigger, stronger, quicker motors.
With 300mA a Diseqc motor must be very small. The only way a very
small motor can move a dish is by putting a large gearbox on
the end of the motor to provide "leverage". This means that a Diseqc
motor moves very slowly from one satellite to another due
to the large amount of gearing.
Small motors and secondary thinner rotating poles which the dish can slip
on
are far from ideal for use with even average sized dishes (e.g. 90cm)
Storm force winds in the UK can provide serious wind loads on a
motorised dish. You really do not want to be worrying about whether the
dish is going to come down every time it is windy.
Vision's opinion of a recent conversation,
I was talking to another dealer the
other day. He said he fits a Diseqc motor to the Channel
Master 1.2m dish face.
The Channel Master is a heavy dish and the
wind loads on a 1.2 can be massive.
In addition this Channel Master dish is
available with a wonderful heavy duty Channel Master
polar mount and actuator (or the big 1224 Supermount H
to H motor . See our motorised dishes page .. link below)
and yet this dealer fits a "Mickey Mouse" (i.e. small)
universal fit secondary rotating pole Diseqc motor
to this excellent 1.2m dish face!!!
It is like ordering a 6.5 litre Rolls Royce from a dealer
and saying "will you please fit a 1 litre "Scoda" engine
before supplying it." Absolutely crazy! Unfortunately 99%
of dealers (and the magazines) are prepared to go down
this route. What we need is a bit of common sense.
Why is wind load never considered? Every year we go to
numerous insurance claims. We have never seen a Diseqc
motor yet that we would put on a dish of over 90cm
(or 1.0m in a ground mount very sheltered location.)
And there are always better alternatives
Vision's recomendations.
For motorised use, either buy a Strong 4375 or Echostar 3000 etc.
with a built in 3 to 5 amp positioner, or buy a Humax, or Digiquest P2000
etc.
and a 3 amp hardware V Box.
This will enable heavy duty (non Diseqc) motors to be used that move
the dish quickly and efficiently without the dangers of breakage or
slippage in high winds.
(motors that properly bolt onto the back of a dish)
We never make recommendations without explaining the facts
and the facts are based on the laws of Physics.
Hopefully you will realise that we are making sense.
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Choose the £10 option.
Shipping costs cover, courier, packaging and insurance.
If you select the wrong shipping method we will automatically correct it.
International shipping. Choose the international option.
V Box Features and Specifications,
* Simply loop the LNB cable in and connect the motor control wires.
* Once connected and installed the unit can be forgotten as
only the satellite receiver's remote is then required.
* Compatible with DiSEQc 1.2 Receivers.
* 99 Programmable memories.
* Easy operation and quick installation.
* Fine-tune Function for better reception.
* Anti-noise circuit to avoid miscounting.
* Short circuit and overload protection.
* Software limits protection.
* Re-synchronize function.
* 180 degree H to H mount compatible
* Straight linear actuator / polar mount compatible.
* 220-240 volt AC 50 Hz (110 AC 60 Hz optional)
* Output voltages 13/18 volt (F type) 36 volts on motor cable.
* 3 amp
* Remote Control
* Dimensions 239 by 58 by 148 mm
* Weight 1.5 Kg.
This unit is no bigger than a normal book.
Great Review.
See the excellent review in the Spring 2001 issue of "Better Satellite"
Out of 5 marks maximum per category,
Value for money. (They said it was £100.00 but we can offer it cheaper than that) 5 marks.
Features. 5 marks.
Performance. 5 marks.
Ease of use. 5 marks.
Vision advice.
When setting up the V Box we find it is best to clear
all channels on the digital receiver and re-program with the
V box fitted rather than try to add it to an existing database.
