Adding 5th LNB in an existing system

[satechchat]

is it possible to install 0/22k switch after 1X4 diseqc switch like below

STB#1-->1X4 Diseqc --> port 1 => sat 1 (c-band 5150)
---> port 2 => Sat 2 (c-band 5150, Dual port)
----> Port 3 => Sat 3 (ku LO 11300)
---->Port 4 ==> 0/22k switch ---->port A => sat 4 (ku LO10700)
----> Port B => sat 5 (ku LO 11300)

Also I have another problem in the Diseqc switch for Sat 3, when switch off Other STB(#2) connected to Sat2, Signal become Okay in stb#1 for this sat3. Othewise there is no signal from Sat3 while STB#2 ON.

Plz confirm & guide me

[Rick]

As far as adding more switches, the only way I know how is to use an uncomitted switch. You reciever has to support this also. The uncommitted switch would go closest to your reciever. How is STB 2 connected to the lnb ?

[satechchat]

Originally Posted by rick1980

As far as adding more switches, the only way I know how is to use an uncomitted switch. You reciever has to support this also. The uncommitted switch would go closest to your reciever. How is STB 2 connected to the lnb ?

what do you mean by uncommited switch?

2nd stb connect directly to one of the dual port of c-band lnb.

by the way, if i have to use 0/12v switch, from where this will get the power (my stb does not have 0/12v port)?

[Rick]

Spaun 2x1 Uncommitted Diseqc Switch (model SAR 211WSG) - (eBay.ca item 280333535406 end time 20-Apr-09 14:52:38 EDT) Something like this. Your only other option that I can think of would be to have a manual A-B switch inside to switch between DiSEqC switches. With the LNB, it sounds to me as though it could be faulty, someone wiser than I might be able to help you better though.

[Robbo]

Yes, you can't use a 22kHz switch as the 22kHz is used to switch frequency bands in the LNB.

You can also get 8 or 10 way Diseqc switches. eg EMP Centauri for the 8 way, the 10 way ones are normally available from German sat shops.

Oh, here's a Vantage 8 way:-

https://www.satplace.de/spnew/fronte...e176783bfd1eaa