When Searching Positioner Displays "Search Stopped"

If the antenna will not move, check the following.

1.If you have been in an ice storm or freezing rain the mount may be frozen in place. Before checking any of the following steps visually inspect the mount.

2.Double check wiring at the back of positioner. Make sure wires have good contact with the connector plug.

3.Park system and then go to manual movement. Use UP arrow button to move to antenna up. The numbers displayed will go higher as you hold the button down. Hold the button down until you get a number higher than 6000.

4.Press LEFT arrow button to move antenna counterclockwise. The numbers will decrease from 30000.

NOTE: If either step 3 or 4 fails, you have a wiring problem. Proceed to step 5. If steps 3 and 4 pass, perform Return to Defaults, see page 6.

5. Check that wires are attached correctly to the 13 pin connector. See

13 Pin Connector

Green/Black (EL-bottom limit)

Blue/Black (AZ motor)

Red/Black (EL-top limit)

White/Black (AZ motor)

Red/White (AZ-park limit)

Orange/Black (AZ motor)

Green (AZ-rotation limit)

Black/White (AZ motor)

Red (common/GND)

White (EL motor)

Black (EL motor)

Blue (EL motor)

 

Orange

Figure 28

(EL motor)

 

Figure 28.

6.Disconnect then reconnect the 13 pin connector on the positioner. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

7.Remove mount from mount base. Disconnect then reconnect the 13 pin connector on the mount. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

If problem still continues, contact Winegard Service Department.

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Winegard RD-9946 installation manual When Searching Positioner Displays Search Stopped