How to check if LNB head is properly powered

nando38 -  
 Fufu38 -
Hello,
I wanted to know how we can tell if the parabolic dish is properly powered because I'm having a problem with my Orange SHD 85 decoder, which is not detecting any satellite signal.
Thank you in advance for your responses.

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Bernorenard Posted messages 7776 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   2 589
 
Hello
You need a universal controller positioned for direct current (usually 5 volts) and go up there to disconnect the F plug and measure between the central wire or "Core" and the metallic plug on the outer side; there is a way to measure (if the needle seems stuck to the left below zero, reverse the measuring leads). If it's a device with a digital display, there's no problem with direct reading since it's automatic polarity. Now you can also measure the output of the decoder at the bottom; it's less dangerous, but you're well advanced because if there’s power, it means the fault is elsewhere, and if there’s no voltage on the F plug at the output of the decoder, two things to check: look at the setup menu of the demodulator to see if you have correctly activated the "power the LNB" function; otherwise, there’s still no voltage, and your decoder is faulty. You’ll have to get it repaired after checking that your cable to the satellite dish is not short-circuited (a clip through the cable or poorly made F plug where the shielding wires (outer braid) touch the central wire). This is troubleshooting; anything can happen.
Good luck searching and especially good courage.
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nando38
 
Thank you very much for your information. After several checks, including the ones you mentioned, I'm now receiving Orange TV.
Thanks again.
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pompi
 
Hello, my name is Georges and I live in Senegal.
But if, for example, as in my case, I have a CANALSAT HORIZONS decoder, how can I find out?
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Fufu38
 
Thank you very much, because while doing some work I had put staples on my antenna wire and the satellite dish wasn't working anymore, so no signal. I almost called a repairman, which saved me some euros.
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