Ultimo configuration of third dvb-s2 tuner

[RichT]

Hi,

I'm trying to setup the third s2 tuner on my ultimo which is a motorised dish system.

I have first tuner set to 'positioner', second set to 'second cable of motorized lnb' and was expecting a similar option for the third tuner, but third cable of motorized lnb isnt an option!

Has anyone got this working or have any suggestions?

Thanks

RichT

[Ev0]

Can't you set it up as equal to tuner b ?

[RichT]

I can setup same as tuner A but not sure what this does, havent had a chance to test yet.

Cheers

RichT

[Ev0]

If that doesn't work, then maybe try using tuner C as the motorised tuner, on my box I can then set tuner B equal to tuner C and tuner A as second cable of motorized LNB Tuner C.

I think that "should" do what you are looking for ?

[Rob van der Does]

I have first tuner set to 'positioner', second set to 'second cable of motorized lnb' and was expecting a similar option for the third tuner, but third cable of motorized lnb isnt an option!

Does your motorised LNB actually have a third cable? If not, use a loopthrough from tuner b to tuner c and make the setting accordingly.

And just to be sure: does the motorised dish indeed have a second cable leading to tuner 2? If not, use a loopthrough from tuner a to tuner b and make the setting accordingly.

Be aware that using (multiple) loopthrough's will diminish your reception options drastically. I would suggest to add a fixed dish with (at least) twin LNB('s).

[RichT]

I have a quad lnd on the motorised dish each with a cable so was expecting to be able to use each tuner fully independently.

Still have to test equal too option to see if that has any limitations - unfortunately been to busy today.

I might eventually setup the third tuner with another fixed dish but for now just have the one dish.

Thanks

RichT

[Rob van der Does]

I have a quad lnd on the motorised dish each with a cable so was expecting to be able to use each tuner fully independently.

OK, so if the lead to the motor goes to tuner 1 that tuner must be set to USALS. Two other leads coming directly from the second and third output of the LNB go to tuner 2 & 3; they both must be set to "second cable from motori........".
And freedome is relative: as there's only one motor all tuners can only look at the same satellite.

"equal to" is the wrong option, as the tuners 2 & 3 then expect to be able to move the motor, which is not the case.

[mynameis]

thanks for the info rob van der does ,you have answered the question i was goin to ask

[RichT]

Thanks Rob, I have tried your second cable suggestion, but unfortunately i am not even given this option for the 3rd tuner for some reason.

[Rob van der Does]

Thanks Rob, I have tried your second cable suggestion, but unfortunately i am not even given this option for the 3rd tuner for some reason.

Hmmm, indeed you're right. A pity!
So you're left with setting tuner 3 to loopthrough from tuner 1 or 2.

[RichT]

Yes, definately a pity that there seems to be a limitation with third tuner. This should probably be fed back to vu+ assuming its driver rather than image related.

[Rob van der Does]

Yes, definately a pity that there seems to be a limitation with third tuner. This should probably be fed back to vu+ assuming its driver rather than image related.

No sorry mate, it's an enigma restriction.

[no66]

So atm a 3rd tuner in an Ultimo wont work? I was thinking 3 leads from a quad Lnb to each tuner

[Ev0]

So atm a 3rd tuner in an Ultimo wont work? I was thinking 3 leads from a quad Lnb to each tuner

The 3rd tuner works fine on the Ultimo, it just seems there might be an issue if you need 3 feeds from 1 lnb on a motorised dish.

I currently have 3 dvb s2 tuners on my ultimo, A and B both go to mini dish, and then C goes to my motorised dish via a diseqc switch so I can have a 3rd feed from mini dish just incase there are 3 programs on at the same time worth watching / recording (unlikely I know) which saves having to move the motor for that sat.

[Rob van der Does]

The 3ed tuner works fine on the Ultimo, it just seems there might be an issue if you need 3 feeds from 1 lnb on a motorised dish.

Correct. And as that seems to be a E2 limitation, there's still hope