Lije Baley
08-11-09, 06:36 PM
I've acquired a SWM system (the AU9-SL3-SWM dish, an SWS-8 splitter, a PI-21, an ASL-1 and SD and HD DVRs, (both SWM compatible) for my new RV. The SD DVR and SD flat panel operate in the RV and outside, hence my need for the 8-way splitter. Effectively, I'm wiring for 6 tuners. I'll be wiring the trailer after taking delivery this weekend.
I think I understand most of what I need to know about the SWM system, except whether the ASL-1 must have the power inverter connected directly to it while I'm using the ASL-1 with my meter to get the readings from 101. When the system is operating, I'll have the inverter adjacent to the splitter in a closet. Can I leave the inverter there and run the RG-6 line to the ASL-1 for power, or does this connect the receivers, even if they are unplugged? As I'll need to use the meter each time I set up the dish, I'd prefer not to take the power inverter from its normal place and carry fifty feet of extension cord with me.
I think I understand most of what I need to know about the SWM system, except whether the ASL-1 must have the power inverter connected directly to it while I'm using the ASL-1 with my meter to get the readings from 101. When the system is operating, I'll have the inverter adjacent to the splitter in a closet. Can I leave the inverter there and run the RG-6 line to the ASL-1 for power, or does this connect the receivers, even if they are unplugged? As I'll need to use the meter each time I set up the dish, I'd prefer not to take the power inverter from its normal place and carry fifty feet of extension cord with me.