Troubleshooting – Winegard WB-2000 User Manual

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8. Troubleshooting

8. LCD Error Messages

The table below is a list of Satellite Interface error messages that may be displayed on the LCD Status Screen during

operation.

Before calling for service, please read the solutions section of the table carefully for your specific error message. You may

be able to fix some simple problems.

Always power cycle your Satellite Interface system by powering the system off then on if you receive an error message.

If the error message is not repeated, a slight system error may have occurred. Also power cycle the unit each time a solu-

tion is tested.

LCD Error Message

Cause

Solutions

SATELLITE SEARCH

FAILED

Stationary search has failed after scanning

all elevation angles

1. Be sure there is an unobstructed view of de-

sired satellite(s)

2. Check for 12VDC to 18VDC on coax cable on

roof connected to receiver

3. Check all coax connections

4. Excessive dome moisture buildup and poor

weather may disrupt your satellite reception

ELEVATION HOME

FAILED

Elevation Limit Switch was not located

Power cycle the Satellite Interface

AZIMUTH HOME

FAILED

Azimuth Limit Switch was not located

Power cycle the Satellite Interface

TUNER / DEMOD

FAILED

Cannot communicate with satellite tuner

Power cycle the Satellite Interface

GYRO

FAILED

Gyro initiation failed on in-motion system. 1. Unplug gyro cable (usb cable) on Movin’

View. Check connections

2. Power cycle the Satellite Interface

GPS

FAILED

GPS initialization failed at antenna power

up

Power cycle the Satellite Interface

WAITING TO

ACQUIRE GPS

A valid GPS signal has not been acquired 1. Be sure that GPS antenna is not obstructed

2. Sometimes after extended travel, GPS may

take up to 20 minutes to fully download

3. Be sure that GPS antenna cable is fully seated

into connector on electronics board

IDU CONFIG

Communication between Sat Interface and

antenna has failed

1. Restart system

2. Check communication cabling

LNB POLARITY

DEFAULT FAILED

Antenna is unable to control the Sat Inter-

face LNB voltage

1. Check communication cabling

NO RECEIVER

VOLTAGE!

Satellite receiver voltage is not detected at

Sat Interface

1. Check that sat receiver “satellite in” coax ca-

ble is connected to proper port on sat interface

2. Replace receiver cable

LNB SHORT!

Satellite receiver voltage is present but no

LNB voltage is detected

1. Check coax cable from antenna to sat inter-

face; cable may have been installed incorrectly

or damaged during installation

lost antenna

communications

Communication to the antenna has failed

1. Check data cable to antenna

2. Check power cable to antenna

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