Seperator 12354

[DonJuane]

Will this device work with a 522? Thanks!

Also if anyone has a moment, can you explain what the model numbers are for the units that mix/combine two dish antennas units vs. this unit (that came with my 722) used to split out the signal and what are the repercussions i.e. signal loss involved with using them.

Thanks

 

[boba]

try searching the forums.

 

[harshness]

A DishPro+ separator (123254) will work with any x22 receiver.

http://www.satelliteinstaller.com/My eBooks/DP_Plus_Separator_QUICK-FACTS.pdf

In a world of Internet search engines, getting part numbers correct is everything.

 

[DonJuane]

First poster - I did search the forums. I have a rule of thumb that if I don't find the answer in a couple of hours, then I ask, not just blind posting By the way, the Google search function here is pretty worthless; I find the search apparatus that points to other posts as you key in your subject line here seems the only way of truly searching.

Second poster - Thanks, I couldn't quite get my magnifying glass and flashlight behind my 722 and every time I remove it means another cable falls apart LOL, typically one that I have to order. You did prove it is time to head to the eye doctor again ;-) Also I appreciate this link but as expected I have more questions. This link has now made me aware that I don't know the difference in a "Dish Pro" and one that is not.

I know that many years ago when I was more involved in this, there were 2 types of LNB apparatusi, one line (the newer line) that had an internal mixer splitter with a single block of cable outlets, 1-4 depending on the model and one (an older line) with what looked like two seperate but phusically attached heads that required that some mixer device be attached to combine the two side by side LNBs to 1 cable to go inside the home (supporting 1 receiver). Now I apologize for not remembering the names of all these devices as they say the memory is the second thing to go. I just went out to the garage just now after reading the PDF you pointed me to and dug out my 2 receiver "single piece" LNB antenna (with two coax connectors to support 2 receivers) but no where on it did I see the words "Dish PRO" (has number BSID10P20M that may also be wrong as my magnifying glass is not powerful enough).

I am still not certain even with the kind link and help if what I have is the "Dish PRO" and if this "separator" works with what I have or not. The garage antenna stored away as a spare doesn't have the words "Dish PRO" on the LNB housing and when looking up at the antenna on my roof (also a "1-piece with 4 coax outlets" on it) using binoculars, I don't see the words "Dish Pro" on it either.

I have tried many Google searches and the different antenna types I cannot find. ( "how to tell if you have a dish pro antenna" among others don't work

 

[kb2vgp]

First off, I would like to address the "try searching the forums" response. As the original poster stated the search, even on this site, is not the most efficient in the world. The whole point to this forum is to ask questions and get answers. If you don't have a valid answer to someone's question, please don't post. Most people here are legitimately trying to find an answer to their question(s).

To answer DonJuane, there are several types of LNBs. The dish that they are attached to (Dish 500 etc.) doesn't determine DishPro or not. The three kinds of Dish Network LNB types are Legacy, DishPro and DishPro Plus.

Legacy LNBs are the first type used in Dish Network installations and no longer used for new installations. These LNBs will either have the "Dish Network" logo on the back of them or just be plain grey. Originally used with the older receivers (four digit models also known as legacy receivers) these LNBs will work with any of the current receivers. The LNBs can not be combined with other DishPro or DishPro Plus LNBs or switches, only the Legacy switches (SW21, SW44 or SW64).

DishPro LNBs were the next type of LNB developed by Dish Network. These LNBs will have the "DishPro" logo on the back of the LNB. This LNB was developed for DishPro receivers (all three digit single tuner receivers). DishPro LNBs will not work with legacy receivers without the use of a DishPro adapter in the system. DishPro LNBs can also be used with all DishPro and DishPro Plus switches (DP21, DPP33, DP34 and DPP44). DishPro LNBs and switches can not be used with legacy LNBs and switches. DishPro LNBs and switches require the use of two cables to all dual tuner receivers.

DishPro Plus LNBs are perhaps the most common (or becoming the most common) types with the Eastern Arc and Western Arc dishes. DishPro Plus LNBs have the "DP Plus" logo on the back side of the LNBs and are designed for use with all receivers including older legacy receiver without the use of a DishPro adapter as long as you have a newer receiver in the system. DishPro Plus LNBs allow for a single cable to be run to all dual tuner receivers with the use of a DishPro Plus separator at the receiver. DishPro Plus LNBs also have an input port on the LNBs allowing for the connection of an additional orbital using a "DishPro" LNB.

I'm not sure if I completely answered your questions or not, but I hope that I shed some light on the difference in DishPro, Legacy and DishPro Plus.

 

[harshness]

This link has now made me aware that I don't know the difference in a "Dish Pro" and one that is not.

Setting aside the long-winded explanation by kb2vgp, separators only work with DPP equipment so it if is working with what you have, it will continue to work.

boba wasn't entirely off base, he just recommended one of the less friendly search tools. Just type "dish separator" into Google. I find Google is often much better at finding things on satelliteguys.us that the native vBulletin search; you don't have to push radio buttons, specify forums or select from oddly restricted date ranges. The amazing part with Google is that the results may only be minutes old.