hi help needed with 1224 supermount setup

[r1chard06]

hi need help doing settings on jaeger 1224 super mount how to set declanation elavation ect i have a inclineometer to help me but dont no wot to do
sys setup

1.2 andrews channel master
jaeger 1224 supermount
ivacom lnb and feedhorn
technomate 1500ci+
vbox 11

also i need help setting the polar mount up for use at the moment

also 1.2 andrews channel master
superjack
polarmount
ivacom lnb and feedhorn
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[michael01707]

Rolfw kindly scanned and uploaded his polar mount manual when I was having difficulties a few months ago. You will find it here. If you need anymore help then post back here. I haven't got a 1224 motor yet so cannot help with that.

 

[Robbo]

The 1224 is an Horizon to Horizon mount isn't it?

I have not got one either, but looking at the picture, the screw thing at the bottom is used for adjusting the elevation. The elevation should be set to 90-latitude.

As for the declination, it looks like the screw at the top does that, normally with an H-H motor this can be set by adjusting for best signal on the satellite closest to you due south.

Robbo

 

[r1chard06]

thanks for help so far wot should i set my polar mount to my post code is s65 3rj lockwood close

 

[wod]

no you set the polar mount elevation to the latitude of your location as for example mine is set to 37degrees which is 90-latitude figure

so on the 1224 motor you adjust the long threaded bolt to your latitude setting with an inclinometer and then adjust the dish elevation by loosing the top two offset brackets on the adapter plate to tilt the dish forward or back when aligning to your reference satellite

some pic below of 1224 motor

 

[r1chard06]

i may sound thick here but here goes so wot you are saying is move long bolt til i get 37 on inclineometer as think that is same as mine and then on the top plate adjust that to 90 using the inclineomiter hope thats wot you mean

 

[wod]

you need to get your local coordinates from multi map etc

then as in the picture adjust the long bolt with the inclinometer on the motor to your setting and tighten the bolt up.

then on the dish side align the dish on thor 1west as i see your in the uk and you need to use a meter and adjust this for best signal on say 11325h bbc world

as we cant say what to set the dish to as you might not track the arc properly

 

[r1chard06]

my numbers are

Lat: 53:25:58N (53.43281)
Lon: 1:19:10W (-1.31946)

so wot would be my setting also do you no were i could get a good ground stand for 1.2 cm dish

 

[Robbo]

Hi,

With reference to wod's picture, stick your inclinometer on the motor body and adjust the bolt so that it reads 90-53.43=36.57.

Then the dish tilt would be adjusted and the whole assembly swivelled round the pole to give max signal on 1W, whilst the motor was sent to 0.3 degrees east.

 

[wod]

do you no were i could get a good ground stand for 1.2m dish

there's quite a few places that do the ground stands.

make sure you buy the 76mm/3inch pole version as the jaeger 1224 motor is better on that size pole, as i tried it on 2 inch and would not recommend it.

 

[benko5009]

I've just bought a SuperJack SMR-1224

My question:

Are there any simple method to "reset" it ?
(adjusting to the highest, ie.: the "0" position)

Thank you,


Balazs

 

[alexbell]

Hi
Have just got a smr 1224 also but no instructions. Any chance you still have yours, if so could you send me a copy

Regards

Alex

 

[benko5009]

Hi Alex,


I found mine.

Tomorrow I can scan and send you if still needed.



Regards,


Balazs

 

[alexbell]

Hi
Yes if you would please. Many thanks for your help, looking forward to setting it all up

 

[benko5009]

Hi Alex,


Here it is.

Wish you a succesfull installation !


Balazs

 

[curly.col]

I to have a supermount smr 1224 used in conjunction with a channel master 1.2m dish. i am getting a bit confused with which elevation figure to use. i have the document supplied by jaeger as posted by benko. my location is 51.5205 lat and -3.2276 long . the jaeger document states the elevation to be between 38.31 and 37.32 and the declination between 6.80 and 6.70
or should i disregard these figures and go with 90-51.5205= 38.4795
how would i then calculate my declination as i believe the offset for the dish is 22.6 degrees as stated elsewhere on the site for channel master 1.2m part number 3040646 .
i suspect that i am not too far away as i can pick up several satellites on the arc just looking to get it spot on. many thanks in advance.
regards colin

 

[satelliteman]

Hi,

As above, this one you set the motor inclination to 90 - your Latitude and then adjust the declination on the adapter plate to lower the dish by whatever figure. When aligning on your due South satellite, your will be making the correct declination adjustment.

 

[wod]

or should I disregard these figures and go with 90-51.5205= 38.4795

go with 90-51.5205= 38.4795

i've added a picture i've found and noted how I set my 1224 motor up.

 

[Huevos]

go with 90-51.5205= 38.4795

90 - lat is ok for small dishes but to track the arc perfectly the elevation should be 37.8º.

 

[wod]

90 - lat is ok for small dishes but to track the arc perfectly the elevation should be 37.8º.

how are you getting the figure 37.8 ?