DiSEqC Switch

[mimoace]

Dear Experts...
Can any one help me if the terms (DiSEqC A).. (DiSEqC differs from (DiSEqC 1) .. (DiSEqC 2)... in the operation...
My receiver show DiSEqC A and my switch shows DiSEqC 1. Is there any problem working together...
Regards

 

[v9oly]

Don't think so mate, but it would pay to name your receiver in your signature strip, to be sure.


regards,
Ollie

 

[Robbo]

Dear Experts...
Can any one help me if the terms (DiSEqC A).. (DiSEqC differs from (DiSEqC 1) .. (DiSEqC 2)... in the operation...
My receiver show DiSEqC A and my switch shows DiSEqC 1. Is there any problem working together...
Regards

One way to find out, Does it work?

 

[mimoace]

Thanks Friends

 

[vma]

Different receiver have different naming convention:

For DiSEqC-1.0:

Official naming convention:
A-A
A-B
B-A
B-B

Non-Official naming conventions:
1
2
3
4

or

A
B
C
D

Do not mix up DiSEqC-1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0:

1.0: allows switching between up to 4 inputs
1.1/2.0: allows the usage of cascading switches with up to 16 inputs (or even more)
1.2: allows the use of rotor's

Cheers,
vma

 

[v9oly]

Don't you mean 1.1/2.1 for cascading switches?

Regards,
Ollie

 

[vma]

You are right.

Actually it is like this:

1.0 -> simple commutation of up to 4 LNB's
1.1 -> complex commutation using cascading switches

2.0 -> simple commutation of up to 4 LNB's AND RETURN PATH
2.1 -> complex commutation using cascading switches AND RETURN PATH

With "Return Path" I mean a bi-directional communication, i.e. the switch can send a status information back to the receiver. I have never come across 2.0/2.1 compatible switches or receivers, so I lack further knowledge about that.

Anyway, the complete DiSEqC-Spec's can be found here: _http://www.eutelsat.com/satellites/pdf/Diseqc/Reference%20docs/bus_spec.pdf

Cheers,
vma

 

[Robbo]

. I have never come across 2.0/2.1 compatible switches or receivers, so I lack further knowledge about that.

Here's an example of a 2.1 ( and 1.1) switch
_http://www.spaun.de/?lang=en&modul=products&product=871434&productname=SUR211F