Thread: EMP Centauri 8 x 1 (GOTO nn switch)

the 5000 does because when I got the 8x1 I tried it right away and it did work just fine. It has for committed & uncommitted
The 5000 & 6000 are pretty much the same unit but the 6000 has I think more memory

The 8000 does not. The unit only has option for diseqc 1.0, 1.2 or 1.3
Right now you cant use a diseqc switch and a motor at the same time on the 8000. Under Diseqc it says 1,2,3,4,1.2,USALS

Originally Posted by wescopc

I installed one of these switches today - hooked up 4 ports. Took a bit to figure out the DisEqc 1.2 move and save on my Ultra. Works great once set up.
Bob

I had the same experience, figuring out how to use the DiSEqC 1.2 move and save, especially since I found with my Pansat that the continuous pressing of the move button (as outlined in the sheet that came with the switch as the way to set it up) did not work. After getting the first LNB to finally come in (and once I figured out how I had done it!) the others came fairly easily.

One thing I forgot to mention in my first post, is that I first used the switch as a standard DiSEqC 4 port switch to make sure everything was working before I tried the DiSEqC 1.2 settings.

Originally Posted by Iceberg

the 5000 does because when I got the 8x1 I tried it right away and it did work just fine. It has for committed & uncommitted
The 5000 & 6000 are pretty much the same unit but the 6000 has I think more memory

The 8000 does not. The unit only has option for diseqc 1.0, 1.2 or 1.3
Right now you cant use a diseqc switch and a motor at the same time on the 8000. Under Diseqc it says 1,2,3,4,1.2,USALS

Committed/uncommitted settings certainly would be a lot easier to use with the switch, whereas with DiSEqC 1.2 you have to hunt for the correct LNB using a unique transponder for that satellite!

Of course, this brings up the question as to why DiSEqC 1.2 isn't backwards compatible to DiSEqC 1.1 (committed/uncommitted)?

Originally Posted by Labgate

Hello all

And Sadoun you should definitively sell those switches. I have 3 I bought in Poland last year.

even now it is less expensive from Poland that most sites in Canada...

Labgate

I think I found a place in Canada under 40$ /each.

DreamBox Canada Products

question..are these switches weatherproof?

Originally Posted by jrsyjohn65

question..are these switches weatherproof?

No, must be protected from the weather.
Bob

$16.50 in the Vancouver area for 8x1 diseqc's

This is a good price

What brand, which model ?

At what store

Greetings

Labgate

Anyone know where to get one of these in the US? Every place I see that carries these is in Canada. Thanks.