Legacy/DishPro adapter - Question

[cervezagut]

QUESTION: Can one use the DishPro adapter (enables non-DishPro receivers to function with DishPro switches & lnbs) as a power inserter similar to the DPP-44 power inserter? Output is indicated as: 20vdc @ 750mA. I'm running a DishPro plus, 500 Dish with iLink 9000+.

[Terryl]

No need, the receiver should be able to run that LNB without any DC power problems, unless your running more then that LNB off the receiver, or your coax is not up to the job.

What problems are you having?

[cervezagut]

It's my bro-in-law. Running a long coax. Not switching from 119 to 110 like it should.

[Terryl]

The dish pro plus LNB, should be able to handle up to 150 feet of coax with out problems, 200 feet if you use good RG-6 quad coax with a pure copper center conductor, some of the cheaper coax has a copper plated steel core, this can cause switching problems if one or more connections gets a bit wet, the copper plated steel can rust, this will cause all sorts of problems.

Also the dish pro plus needs to have coax rated to 2.5 GHz or swept to 3 GHz to work right, check the coax to see what it is mark to be used for, if its for CATV then your going to have problems.

The LNB has an internal switch, so you should not need an external one, I would check all connections outside for any problems, be sure to switch the receiver off with the switch in back before removing and coax connection to it.

And one last thing, is the system grounded?

Look for a ground block somewhere outside, it should be connected to an outside ground point, check the connections at the ground block for any corrosion.

[cervezagut]

I appreciate the information, BUT, I still ask the question: will the adapter serve the same purpose as a DPP-44?:offtopic1:

[Terryl]

In short, yes, it will do the same job as a DPP44 power inserter.


Sorry for the long answer, too much coffee then........I'm better now.

[dvick26]

The dish pro plus LNB, should be able to handle up to 150 feet of coax with out problems, 200 feet if you use good RG-6 quad coax with a pure copper center conductor, some of the cheaper coax has a copper plated steel core, this can cause switching problems if one or more connections gets a bit wet, the copper plated steel can rust, this will cause all sorts of problems.

Also the dish pro plus needs to have coax rated to 2.5 GHz or swept to 3 GHz to work right, check the coax to see what it is mark to be used for, if its for CATV then your going to have problems.

The LNB has an internal switch, so you should not need an external one, I would check all connections outside for any problems, be sure to switch the receiver off with the switch in back before removing and coax connection to it.

And one last thing, is the system grounded?

Look for a ground block somewhere outside, it should be connected to an outside ground point, check the connections at the ground block for any corrosion.
if someone is using only 1 FTA receiver,500ma or less,he may need more power.what you have posted ,i think,will only apply to a sub receiver.

[Terryl]

if someone is using only 1 FTA receiver,500ma or less,he may need more power.what you have posted ,i think,will only apply to a sub receiver.

He is using the Dish Pro Plus 500 dish and LNB,(not the DP1000 type LNB) that is a DPP twin LNB with an extra LNB input port, if you only use the DPP twin LNB (2 satellites), then any FTA reciver can handle the load, only when you attach an LNB to the external LNB input port, would you run into excessive current draw problems.

Then an external power inserter would be required.

The nice thing about the use of the DP twin and DPP twin LNB's is that you can use them on long runs of coax, 150 to 200 feet is the spec, but you have to use good high quality coax, one with a pure copper center conductor and rated to 2.5 GHz, or swept to 3 GHz (some spec it different) to do this.