6. Definition of terms concerning satellite reception
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DiSEqC - Digital Satellite Equipment Control
describes a digital control signal technology, applied in the building cabling of satellite reception facilities,
DiSEqC switching commands are transmitted serially as digitally encrypted data words.
22kHz Switchbox – Switch for two satellites
22kHz Switchbox is an electronic switch which is controlled with a 22kHz signal from the satellite receiver. The switch can be found between the receivers and the satellite equipment. Attention! When this point is not properly configured, it could happen that only one satellite will be found in a search (usually the satellite which is connected to the first port (0kHz) of the switchbox).
Toneburst
To obtain another switch criterion (along with 14/18 volt and 22 kHz) tone burst was introduced. Here only one sequence of bits (e.g. "0" = satellite A or "1" satellite B) is modulated onto the 22 kHz signal.
Highband 22kHz signal
The 22kHz signal is required for switching between lower and upper sideband. Thus the 22kHz signal is another switch criterion (along with 14/18 Volt) and is transmitted by the satellite receiver to the multiswitch/LNB.
Toneburst switchbox - switch for two satellites
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