DG-240: How much can it handle?

BOBHUSKER · #1 (**permalink**) 05-31-2008, 03:47 AM

I have a DG-240 Motor with a 33 inch FTA dish. Works like a charm but I would really like a stronger signal so I want to upgrade to a 36 inch dish or bigger. Does anyone out there know what is the biggest dish my DG-240 can handle? I would like to go even bigger then 36 inch but don't want to buy another motor.

Thanks
Bob

rainman · #2 (**permalink**) 05-31-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BOBHUSKER

I have a DG-240 Motor with a 33 inch FTA dish. Works like a charm but I would really like a stronger signal so I want to upgrade to a 36 inch dish or bigger. Does anyone out there know what is the biggest dish my DG-240 can handle? I would like to go even bigger then 36 inch but don't want to buy another motor.

Thanks
Bob

Add the 50mm tube and it will handle the 100cm dish. I got one on a 36" dish now with the tube it came with and it has no problems moving it. will being installing one on my 100cm shortly.

Sadoun · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2008, 09:22 PM

Yes, like Rainman said get the 50mm shaft that will fit on the Dg240. you will be able to motorize a 36" dish easily.

Sadoun Powertech HH Mount Motor DG240 DiSEqC 1.2 Compatible

BOBHUSKER · #4 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008, 06:55 AM

Thanks for your replys. You have been very helpful!!

BOBHUSKER · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 02:23 AM

Ok, I bought the 50 MM tube and an Ariza (Model AT90-1) 100 Cen Dish (39 inches). After putting the dish together, it does not look like the mount is designed to handle a motor. There is a bolt on top that would block the motor from sliding in. Can anyone tell me if I need a new mount for this dish? I looked all over the net for better instructions and could not find any. It's very possible I put this thing together wrong. If anyone can lead me to a photo of a correct set up, it would be awesome!!! I did do a lot of checking here first and could not find one.
Thanks
Bob

Vitruvius · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 03:09 PM

Ok, I got a new DG280B and when I pulled it out of the box, I didn't see the hole at the top of the pole that allows the dish to mount to it with that bolt I think you are talking about. The more I looked at it the more I realized that the hole was not drilled completely through the tube on the motor. I taped it with the bolt and the paint popped off and the bolt slid through the hole... check that pole, it may just not have had a hole completely bored out...

BOBHUSKER · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks Vitruvius. I will give a try as soon as I get home.

BOBHUSKER · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 11:41 PM

Thank you Vitruvius!! I went up my ladder and sure enough, there are 3 places on the tube of the motor that look like potential holes. Also, the 50MM tube has a hole at the end of it. It all makes sense now. Thanks for your help. This really is a great forum!!!
Bob

Vitruvius · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 01:02 AM

Glad I could be of help... What are your arc limits on the motor?

BOBHUSKER · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 11:04 AM

I believe the farthest East I can reach is around 75 Degrees and I can go as far as 148 Degrees West. I can get every Echostar but the 61.