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- Page 1 CAP 620 Translation of the original operating manual English MobiSet 2 Twin CAP 620 IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Installation manual General ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Components/what is included ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Proper use ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Safety instructions – important notes �������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Installation and connection ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Required tools and equipment10 Unpacking and preparation 10 Selecting the installation location 10 Installation steps 13 Brief instructions for installing the turntable 18 Installation of the UFS 946/CI+ 20 Reception range/footprint �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Dismantling for servicing �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27... -
Page 3: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Important information before commissioning ����������������������������������������������������������46 First installation �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47 CAP menu (polar antenna settings) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������52 Calling up the CAP menu 52 Move CAP to park position 52 Reset turn table antenna 52 Position determination 53 CAP settings (main menu) 55 Alignment (satellite search)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56 Channel (satellite) selection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������57 Channel selection from the channel list 57... -
Page 4: General
Company address and accredited representative KATHREIN-Werke KG Anton Kathrein, Personally liable Managing Director of Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 – 3 KATHREIN-Werke KG Postfach 10 04 44 83022 Rosenheim, Germany 4 of 64... -
Page 5: Components/What Is Included
Components/what is included The MobiSet 2 CAP 620 consists of: ● Turntable ① complete with control electronics, pre-assembled planar antenna BAS 66 Twin with LNB ② ● Mounting plate ● Complete cabling set: 1 x coax cable 8 m, 1 x coax cable 3 m, 1 x power supply cable 10 m for connec- tion to the on-board power supply ● Roof duct with sealing gasket ● Sikaflex ®... -
Page 6: Proper Use
Proper use The MobiSet 2 CAP 620 is designed to receive digital TV and radio channels via satellite The automatic positioner is intended to be used as a turntable for the Kathrein planar antenna The turntable can be used to receive digital TV and radio signals in the frequency range from 1070 to 1275 GHz;... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions - Important Notes
Safety instructions – important notes Safety during installation work Warning Risk of injury or even death through installation work in places with a risk of falling and from falling parts Please note the following safety points: ● Use a working platform ●... - Page 8 Safety instructions – important notes Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) The applicable regulations of the German StVZO must be observed in respect of fixed installation of the turntable on a vehicle which is driven on public highways In particular, Articles 19/2; 30 C; 32 (2) and EC directive 74/483 EEC are applicable Briefly, they state that no endorsement of the vehicle documentation is required unless the antenna unit causes the height of the laden vehicle to exceed 2 m, or the antenna unit projects beyond the outer lat- eral outline of the vehicle. The maximum permissible height of 4 m (vehicle and antenna unit) must not be exceeded. Warning There is an increased risk of accidents if the normal vehicle height is increased by having an extended antenna. The driver bears sole responsibility for the condition of the super-...
- Page 9 The antenna must always be lowered into the horizontal position (park position) whilst driv- ing As a reminder, attach the sticker from the supplementary sheet “Lower the CAP 620 antenna whilst driving” where it can easily be seen by the person operating the ignition...
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Page 10: Installation And Connection
Installation and connection 5�1 Required tools and equipment ● Circular cutter, Ø 38 mm ● Cleaning agent ● Flat-bladed screwdriver for M5 screws ● Open-ended or ring spanners 10 and 11 mm across flats ● Power drill ● Knife ● Galvanised round head screws, depending ●... - Page 11 required area free (for ease of installation and any subsequent dismantling) Direction of travel Roof rail Area (min Ø 690 mm) within which equipment can be attached to the turntable up to a height of 120 mm Park position Recommended min clearance Ø...
- Page 12 Installation and connection ● Choose an installation position on the roof that is as horizontal as possible or only slightly sloping, depending on the location of the vehicle, since roof inclinations greater than 5° may lead to problems when searching for the satellite ●...
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Page 13: Installation Steps 13
5�4 Installation steps 541 Installation of the cable gland and mounting plate Note If you had previously used a Kathrein HDM 140/141 jointed tripod mast or another mast with a diameter of 34 mm, you can continue using the existing through hole in the roof (if space allows). Fig A Fig B ① ② ③ O-ring... - Page 14 Installation and connection Fig C ① Adhesive area between the two grooves ② Alternative roof fas- tening ③ Washer * Not included ● Create the holes necessary to secure the mounting plate (Fig C) ● In addition to the screwed connection, the mounting plate and roof duct must be bonded to the roof with adhesive and sealed. This is done using the Sikaflex ®...
- Page 15 – Prepare the tube of adhesive sealant in accordance with the instructions enclosed with the tube – Remove the roof duct (Fig A) again and apply the adhesive sealant evenly to the underside of the roof duct flange. – Replace the roof duct in the drilled hole and press it firmly against the roof of the vehicle. – Apply the adhesive sealant evenly to the underside of the mounting plate, completely covering the area within the circular groove (Fig D) This area of the vehicle roof must be completely coated with adhesive in order to achieve the nec- essary bonding force...
- Page 16 Installation and connection 542 Installation of the turntable Variant with cable gland underneath the turntable ● Feed the ends of the cables with the connectors as far as possible through the cable duct into the inte- rior of the vehicle ●...
- Page 17 Version with external cable gland ● The external roof duct is arranged so that it forms a watertight enclosure on the vehicle roof around the point where the three cables projecting from the turntable are connected to the two extension cables within the interior of the vehicle, and where if necessary they can be disconnected (see Fig F) ● Arrange the cables in the cable duct when placing the turntable on to the mounting plate Make sure that the cables are not crossed over and that they are taut so that they cannot be crushed Do not try to pull the cables from the unit This could damage the cables or loosen the cable connections ●...
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Page 18: Brief Instructions For Installing The Turntable 18
Installation and connection 5�5 Brief instructions for installing the turntable Notes ● The sequence of pictures shown illustrates all the necessary installation steps that are required to install the turntable and the pre-assembled parabolic reflector on the roof of the vehicle. However, the other detailed instructions in this installation and operating manual must also be followed! ● For ease of illustration, in the following photographs the BAS 66 antenna has been dismounted from the turntable As supplied, the BAS 66 is pre-assembled on the turntable 2 Apply Sikaflex ®... - Page 19 5 Align the mounting plate with the arrow pointing Caution in the direction of travel The arrow is marked ① Risk of injury Avoid skin contact in the figure for step 8 with the adhesive! 6 Mark out the six holes to secure the mounting 7 Apply Sikaflex plate ® 291i adhesive in a wavy line between the two grooves and spread it with a spatula or similar 8 Place the mounting plate on the roof duct and...
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Page 20: Installation Of The Ufs 946
Installation and connection 5�6 Installation of the UFS 946/CI+ 561 Selection of a suitable installation location Note When choosing the installation location, bear in mind that the rear of the receiver should always be accessible The receiver is equipped with a power saving circuit and a separate infra-red transmit- ter, which means that the unit does not need to be placed where it is visible. You can therefore fit the receiver out of sight in any location, eg on cupboard walls, side walls or the base of storage compart- ments... - Page 21 Connections and fusing of the unit All the connecting cables for connection to the receiver (including the infra-red sensor) are connected at the rear of the unit (see also 5.6.9, P.25). When selecting the installation location, allow sufficient clear- ance at the rear of the unit for these cables and their plugs On the left-hand side of the receiver viewed from the front there is a fuse inserted from the outside This fuse (for the type, see the “Important information”...
- Page 22 Installation and connection 564 Suspended installation 1 Remove the wood screws supplied from their transport attachment on the top of the respective mount- ing piece (2 pieces) 2 Place the two mounting pieces on your receiver as shown in Figures ① – ③ During ...
- Page 23 Installation on a fixed flat surface 565 So as to prevent the receiver slipping or falling, the installation kit can also be attached to the underside of the receiver Assembly is the same as for suspended installation, except that the installation kit is attached to the underside of the receiver 566 Laying of the cables and connection of the turntable ●...
- Page 24 Installation and connection Warning Risk of cable fires. Never bypass the fuses in the cable and in the receiver ● At the connecting point for the power cable, the voltage must not fall below 115 V even with a load of 12 A Otherwise optimum functioning can no longer be guaranteed ● Connect the power cable to the respective socket in your motor home or caravan (12 V or 230 V) ●...
- Page 25 Connection example for 12 V battery connection 569 Fig G Important For operation with two batteries, it is nec- essary to ensure that the ignition signal earth has the same potential as the power supply battery earth for the turn- table Non-compliance means that the automatic lowering function will not work! Ensure the cable polarity is correct! UFS 946 brown white...
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Page 26: Reception Range/Footprint
Fig A shows the spots of the most commonly used satellites for the antenna of the CAP 620 Fig A: Spot ASTRA 192° East (inner line) and EUTELSAT Hotbird 13° East (outer line) -
Page 27: Dismantling For Servicing
The casing is then watertight once again 7�2 Address of the service centre Factory repair centre Regional repair centre Katek Service GmbH KATHREIN Sachsen GmbH Philipsstraße 1 Lindenstraße 3 35576 Wetzlar, Germany 09241 Mühlau, Germany Tel:... -
Page 28: Polarisation Setting
Polarisation setting 8�1 Polarisation setting As supplied, the BAS 66 satellite antenna is mounted centrally on the turntable In this position, the receiver still receives signals from satellites whose orbit position deviates by 15° – 20° longitude from the satellite antenna alignment (typical reception range) If the orbit position of the satellites deviates by more than 15°... - Page 29 Longitude for the reception position 29 of 64...
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Page 30: Safety Instructions 30
Polarisation setting 8�2 Safety instructions Warning Risk of severe injury Ensure that the following conditions have been met: ● The antenna and connected units are disconnected from the power supply ● The person carrying out the installation does not suffer from vertigo and can move around safely on the roof of the caravan or motor home ●... -
Page 31: Changing The Mounting Position (Polarisation Setting)31
8�3 Changing the mounting position (polarisation setting) Important The following description assumes that the complete CAP unit has been properly assembled, installed and set up as described in the previous sections Note The button names refer to the remote control for the receiver How to install/dismantle the satellite antenna on/from the turntable: 1 Turn on the receiver at the main switch at the rear of the unit 2 Press any of the numeric buttons to bring the receiver into operating mode... - Page 32 Polarisation setting Figure I Figure K Figure L View after installation +15° View after installation in the View after installation –15° middle (standard) 32 of 64...
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Page 33: Manual Lowering To Park Position
Manual lowering to park position Important ● If a defect arises in the electronic controls, after some disassembly work the antenna can be returned to the park position (horizontal position) manually Following this, however, recalibration by an authorised workshop is always necessary ●... -
Page 34: Manual Retraction 34
Manual lowering to park position 9�2 Manual retraction 1 In the centre of the axis (arrowed) there is a plastic cap. Lever this off with a narrow flat-bladed screwdriver. 2 Behind the cap is an M8 hexagon head screw. Unscrew these using a 13 mm across flats socket wrench. ➯ After removing the M8 screw, another thread can be seen Important Secure and support the antenna to prevent it tipping over The connection to the rocker can suddenly come loose during the next step 5. It is then no longer connected to the turntable! 4 Screw an M12 screw (minimum length 22 mm) into this other... -
Page 35: Technical Data
Technical data Type Unit CAP 620 Part no 20310027 Diameter of planar antenna approx. 50 x 50 2 switchable outputs: V/H (14/18 V) Low/high (0/22 kHz) Supply voltage LNB Vertical: 115 – 14 Horizontal: 16 – 19 Input frequency 1070 – 1275 Output frequency 950 – 1950/1100 – 2150... -
Page 36: Dimensions
Technical data 10�1 Dimensions (mm) Mounting plate 36 of 64... - Page 37 Min recommended clearance Ø 880 Rotary axis BAS 66 Mounting plate Roof duct Clamping range 20/50 37 of 64...
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Page 38: Sikaflex
Sikaflex ® 291i safety data sheet Safety Data Sheet Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - United Kingdom (UK) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Identification of the substance/preparation Product name or Trade name : Sikaflex®-291i Use of the substance/preparation Chemical product for construction and industry... - Page 39 Sikaflex®-291i 02.12.2010 2/5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Not suitable None known. Special exposure hazards In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Hazardous combustion Decomposition products may include the following materials: products...
- Page 40 Sikaflex ® 291i safety data sheet Sikaflex®-291i 02.12.2010 3/5 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits No exposure limit value known. Recommended monitoring If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
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Page 41: Disposal Considerations
Sikaflex®-291i 02.12.2010 4/5 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Potential acute health effects Inhalation : May cause irritation. Ingestion Can cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Skin contact : May cause skin irritation. Eye contact May cause eye irritation. Chronic effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects : Avoid contact of spilt material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. -
Page 42: Regulatory Information
Sikaflex ® 291i safety data sheet Sikaflex®-291i 02.12.2010 5/5 REGULATORY INFORMATION EU regulations Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (including amendments) and take into account the intended product use. Additional warning phrases : Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Contains Sika Hardener LH (1,6-Hexanedialdimine), Pentamethyl piperidylsebacate. -
Page 43: Sikaflex ® 291I Technical Data Sheet
Sikaflex ® 291i technical data sheet Product Data Sheet Version 3 (09 / 2011) ® Sikaflex -291i Multifunctional adhesive sealant for marine application Technical Product Data Chemical base 1-C polyurethane White, grey, black, Colour (CQP 001-1) brown Cure mechanism Moisture-curing Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) (depending on colour) 1.3 kg/l approx. - Page 44 Sikaflex ® 291i technical data sheet Cure Mechanism Packaging Information Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C. The ® Sikaflex -291i cures by reaction Tube 100 ml optimum temperature for substrate with atmospheric moisture. At low Cartridge 300 ml and sealant is between 15°C and temperatures the water content of...
- Page 45 Kathrein Technical Customer Support is also at your disposal Tel: +49 (0) 8031 184-700 Note The EPG data for the currently selected channel is updated automatically in the background whilst you are watching a TV channel You can also have the EPG data updated automatically by the receiver Set this under "Main menu", "Settings", "User-defined"", "Program guide" and "Update time". The receiver switches...
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Page 46: Important Information Before Commissioning
20 minutes None of the search procedures initiated by the CAP 620 will require as much as 20 minutes of operation Only repeated unsuc- cessful search procedures or manual overrides by the user can cause this limit to be exceeded. -
Page 47: First Installation
First installation Warning ● Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety instructions – important infor- mation” and “Installation and connection” chapters ● You can find a sample configuration for a motor home in section 5.6.9, P.25. ● Do not connect the unit to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out ● The guidance given in the “First Installation” chapter assumes that the receiver has been properly connected, as per the “Safety Instructions –... - Page 48 First installation Use the buttons to make the basic settings for the video and audio output of the receiver to the TV set During this process refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and take care to select only those settings that your TV set can process Video Output via...
- Page 49 Show 4:3 Event Here you can select the type of screen display mode for 4:3 broadcasts on a 16:9 TV set Either ● Normal (Pillarbox), ● Stretched (full screen) or ● Zoom in (Pan & Scan) Audio Format via HDMI Here you can select the type of audio signal that is transmitted by the HDMI interface Select the signal that your TV set can process: ●...
- Page 50 First installation (green) button to move to the next menu. Press the If the following on-screen display appears, confirm with the button During initialisation, the following message is displayed: After a successful initialisation, the following message appears: 50 of 64...
- Page 51 (green) button to move to the next menu. The following on-screen display appears: Press the The channel list is pre-installed, it is not absolutely necessary to run the channel search (Execute chan- nel search = No) (green) button to move to the next menu. The message at the bottom left appears, then the Press the following at the bottom right: Set Local Time Here you can use the buttons to select the local time offset to UTC (formerly GMT) (eg for Ger- many: +1 hour). You can set the offset in 0.5 hour steps. The maximum offset is 12 hours (+ and -).
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Page 52: Cap Menu (Polar Antenna Settings)
CAP menu (polar antenna settings) 15�1 Calling up the CAP menu Press (green button) One of the following displays appears: You can make further CAP settings from the main menu under "Settings", "Antenna & satellites", "Tuner configuration", "Tuner 1" (CAP), "CAP settings". 15�2 Move CAP to park position ... -
Page 53: Position Determination 53
15�4 Position determination If you enter your position (location) manually then the search for a satellite is much shorter This applies in particular after a change of location You can either enter your position as GPS data or else select the country and a (larger) town in the vicinity from a list Entering the position as GPS data ✔... - Page 54 CAP menu (polar antenna settings) Selecting the position from a list ✔ You know a number of larger towns in the vicinity of your location (and the country) 1 Press the (green) button and select with the buttons "Position determination" ...
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Page 55: Cap Settings (Main Menu) 55
15�5 CAP settings (main menu) You can make further CAP settings from the main menu under "Settings", "Antenna & satellites", "Tuner configuration", "Tuner 1" (CAP), "CAP settings" (figure below). Important Important basic settings for the CAP can be made in the "CAP settings" menu These settings should be performed by a specialist to match your particular needs and the conditions; if they are set incorrectly the CAP could be damaged 1551 Elevation offset... -
Page 56: Alignment (Satellite Search)
Alignment (satellite search) The antenna is aligned automatically After the receiver has been switched on, the turntable automatically moves to the last channel received and the associated satellite position (eg ARD/ASTRA) This works because each satellite is automatically recognised by the turntable The satellite search is started when you select a channel If the turntable has not yet saved the position of the satellite, you will see the following display when you select a channel (example): Note... -
Page 57: Channel (Satellite) Selection
Channel (satellite) selection By pressing the buttons all the channels can be selected in the sequence that they appear in the cur- rent channel list and its sorting Press the (blue) button to switch between TV and radio channels 17�1 Channel selection from the channel list ... -
Page 58: Channel Selection From The Channel List (Sorted By Satellite) 58
Channel (satellite) selection channel. The selection of the desired channel is confirmed by pressing the button As soon as the turntable has found the satellite or has reached the known position, you will now hear and view the cur- rently selected channel in the small window at the top right. To exit the channel list and return to the TV picture, press the button again, or press the button Note A comprehensive explanation of the channel list with its detailed functions (e.g. the scan and sort func-... -
Page 59: Change Of Location
Change of location After a minor change of location the turntable moves to the last selected position and so quickly finds the satellite again The following message appears whilst the turntable is moving: Note After a more substantial change of location it is recommended that you reset the system and enter the location as described under 154, P53 As soon as the turntable has found the right satellite it saves its position so that it can find it more quickly next time it starts up. The alignment of the turntable is then optimised automatically for the best signal reception (fine adjustment). The picture can freeze temporarily whilst this is being done. If the search is... -
Page 60: Special Messages Relating To The Turntable
Special messages relating to the turntable 20�1 System protection messages 2011 Undervoltage The following error message is shown on the screen to protect your reception system and the on-board power supply: “The power supply to the turntable is inadequate (battery voltage below the minimum value)“ This message means that the turntable can still be operated However, communication errors between the receiver and the turntable can occur, for example, when searching for a satellite. -
Page 61: Further Messages61
2013 Obstruction in the swing path The polar antenna has reached the mechanical stop or is jammed! If the system encounters an obstruc- tion, the CAP reverses 10° This allows the obstruc- tion to be removed more easily Check whether the turntable is obstructed (eg by a branch) 2014 Overtemperature of the turntable motor The turntable motor temperature is in the critical... -
Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 63: Disposal Instructions
Disposal instructions Electronic equipment is not domestic waste – in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment, it must be disposed of properly At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a designated public collection point Spent batteries are special waste! Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste;... - Page 64 936.4754/–/VMWI/1214/GB – Technical data subject to change! Internet: wwwkathreincom KATHREIN-Werke KG • Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 – 3 • Postfach 10 04 44 • 83004 Rosenheim • Germany • Tel. +49 (0) 8031 184-0 • Fax +49 (0) 8031 184-385...