titaniun lnb hook up

[iamnomad]

I have a titanium lnb, but don't have the wiring diagram for it. There are two connectors on the lnb how do they hook up?

 

[WhiteBeard]

I have a titanium lnb, but don't have the wiring diagram for it. There are two connectors on the lnb how do they hook up?

Sounds like you got the dual LNBF. One F connection is for horizontal polarized signals and the other for vertical polarization. You'll need 2 coax cables and a diseqc switch to select which one you want to go to the receiver. I believe you can use just one of the F connectors for both polarizations and have the receiver select which polarization you want to receive - you won't need the diseqc switch and one coax cable for that config. I hope that's clear.

 

[Titanium]

Both outputs are voltage controlled polarity. 13Vdc: Vertical or 18Vdc:Horizontal. They are not fixed polarity output.

If only connecting one of the LNBF ports to one STB, protect the unused port with a bank plastic cap or a small dab of silicon sealant to prevent water intrusion. Some users prefer taking an F-fitting, filling with silicon sealant, curing then screwing on the unused port.

 

[iamnomad]

Sounds like you got the dual LNBF. One F connection is for horizontal polarized signals and the other for vertical polarization. You'll need 2 coax cables and a diseqc switch to select which one you want to go to the receiver. I believe you can use just one of the F connectors for both polarizations and have the receiver select which polarization you want to receive - you won't need the diseqc switch and one coax cable for that config. I hope that's clear.

 

[iamnomad]

Sounds like you got the dual LNBF. One F connection is for horizontal polarized signals and the other for vertical polarization. You'll need 2 coax cables and a diseqc switch to select which one you want to go to the receiver. I believe you can use just one of the F connectors for both polarizations and have the receiver select which polarization you want to receive - you won't need the diseqc switch and one coax cable for that config. I hope that's clear.

I currently have a c/ku lnbf but am having receiving problems on a couple of transmitters. My receiver selects the satellite and horizontal or vertical. I guess I'll try to connect both connections with a diseqc switch.

Thanks

 

[WhiteBeard]

I currently have a c/ku lnbf but am having receiving problems on a couple of transmitters. My receiver selects the satellite and horizontal or vertical. I guess I'll try to connect both connections with a diseqc switch.

Thanks

Exactly which LNBF do you have? I had assumed that you have a dual C-band output on your LNBF so are you using a C/Ku combo LNBF instead?

 

[arlo]

As Titanium said. Both ports are voltage switched. Two receivers can be used or the unused port can be saved for after a rainy day.
Unless he disagrees. The unused port can be covered to keep water from seeping inside.
A dab of.....Silicone....would work.
Silicon is on the beach. Silicone is why you go there (with dark sunglasses on).

 

[Titanium]

Please post a photo of the LNBF or the model. If it is an old CK1 model, yes, you need either a DiSEqC or 22 KHz switch for the STB to select between the C-band and the KU-band outputs.

A CK1 does not have any interference filtering and will have problems with 5G interference on the C-band frequencies, if 5G is in use in your area.. This may be why you're having problems receiving certain transponders.

 

[iamnomad]

Please post a photo of the LNBF or the model. If it is an old CK1 model, yes, you need either a DiSEqC or 22 KHz switch for the STB to select between the C-band and the KU-band outputs.

A CK1 does not have any interference filtering and will have problems with 5G interference on the C-band frequencies, if 5G is in use in your area.. This may be why you're having problems receiving certain transponders.

I can't remember the model, but it has a built in switch to go between C and Ku. I connected two wires to the titanium and a diseqc, and the connection wire to the house. I had it on a channel before I switched it, and tuned it in as best I could. Then when I tried changing channels, the signal went away, and I could not get a signal on any satellite except when the dish was moving. Then I rescanned the satellite and I got channels, but not all of them. The signal seems strong, so I hope the interference has gone away.

 

[Titanium]

The Titanium Satellite CK1 C/KU LNBF never had a built-in band selection switch. If your LNBF has an internal switch, it is another brand. Best to identify what you have or we are playing a game of blindfolded "pin the tail on the donkey"...

Here is the CK1S install PDF. https://titaniumsatellite.com/downloads/Guides/CK1S_LNBF_Install_Guide.pdf

 

[iamnomad]

The Titanium Satellite CK1 C/KU LNBF never had a built-in band selection switch. If your LNBF has an internal switch, it is another brand. Best to identify what you have or we are playing a game of blindfolded "pin the tail on the donkey"...

Here is the CK1S install PDF. https://titaniumsatellite.com/downloads/Guides/CK1S_LNBF_Install_Guide.pdf

No I am saying that the lnbf that I am replacing had the built in switch. Th Titanium has 2 connections.

 

[Titanium]

Thank you for clarifying.

The CK1S C-band is Standard Type with Single LO of 5150 MHz and the KU-Band output is Standard Type with Single LO of 10750 MHz

With a DiSEqC switch installed with C-Band on Port 1, KU installed on Port 2 and the Receiver Port connected to the STB, program the STB menu this way:

• All C-band Satellites: Switch DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 (depending on type of switch model) - Port 1 / LNB - Standard type with LO 5150
• All KU-Band Satellites: Switch type DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 (depending on type of switch model) - Port 2 / LNB - Standard type with LO 10750

 

[iamnomad]

Thank you for clarifying.

The CK1S C-band is Standard Type with Single LO of 5150 MHz and the KU-Band output is Standard Type with Single LO of 10750 MHz

With a DiSEqC switch installed with C-Band on Port 1, KU installed on Port 2 and the Receiver Port connected to the STB, program the STB menu this way:

• All C-band Satellites: Switch DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 (depending on type of switch model) - Port 1 / LNB - Standard type with LO 5150
• All KU-Band Satellites: Switch type DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 (depending on type of switch model) - Port 2 / LNB - Standard type with LO 10750

I got the titanium hooked up without the diseqc switch. After I scanned in all of the satellites, I noticed that all of the channels that are supposed to be horizontal scanned in as vertical. I even rotated the lnbf 180 degrees but the horizontal and vertical are still opposite.

 

[phlatwound]

I got the titanium hooked up without the diseqc switch. After I scanned in all of the satellites, I noticed that all of the channels that are supposed to be horizontal scanned in as vertical. I even rotated the lnbf 180 degrees but the horizontal and vertical are still opposite

Try turning it 90 degrees. It may be 180 degrees out from the "correct" orientation but the 90 degree turn should flip your polarities.