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DISH Pro Plus 44 Multi-Dish Switch
Installation Guide

DISH Pro Plus 44

Multi-Dish Switch

Installation Guide

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

6. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Keep safety in mind while installing the DISH Pro Plus 44

Switch. In this guide, the following notes tell you when you

need to pay special attention:

Marks a procedure where the following

may happen:

• Personal injury or death may occur.

• Equipment or property may be damaged.

Marks the following issues:

• Important operation or maintenance

instructions follow.

• Special attention is required.

Note to Satellite TV System Installer: This reminder is

provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building as close to the point of

cable entry as practical.

Ground Clamps

Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

Satellite Dish

Grounding Conductors

Antenna Discharge

Unit

(NEC Art. 250, Part H)

(

NEC Section 810-21

)

Coaxial Cable

from Satellite Dish

Contents

Introduction .....................................................................6

Features ...........................................................................6

Installation Instructions ...................................................7

Mounting and Connecting the Switch..........................7

Run Check Switch......................................................12

Adding More Switches...............................................16

Wiring Diagrams ...........................................................17

Limited Warranty ..........................................................19

If You Need Help...........................................................23

Introduction

This guide explains how to install the DISH Pro Plus 44

Multi-Dish Switch. You should use this guide along with the

Installation Instructions provided in your receiver user’s

guide.

Features

A DISH Pro Plus 44 switch allows you to receive signals

from up to four DISH Network™ satellites, and route these

signals to as many as four DISH Network satellite receivers

per switch.

• Supports receiving signals from up to four DISH

Network satellites.

• Supports DISH Pro Plus, DISH Pro, and non-DISH Pro

receivers (some limitations apply).

• Supports trunking together DISH Pro Plus or DISH Pro

switches to allow adding more receivers.

• Supports connecting to a DISH Pro Plus two-tuner

receiver using only one cable (requires a DISH Pro Plus

Separator).

Installation Instructions

The following instructions assume you have already installed

and pointed your dish(es) for the strongest possible signal,

have run Check Switch, and have allowed the receiver to

take a software upgrade. If not, you must complete the dish

installation using the instructions which came with the dish

and receiver before starting this switch installation.

Note: For DISH Pro Plus-compatible receivers, you can

complete these installation instructions with only one

SATELLITE IN connected.

Note: Legacy receivers may be directly connected to a DISH

Pro LNBF to peak the satellite dish and take the software

download using odd transponders (for example, transponder

11).

Mounting and Connecting the Switch

Refer to the wiring diagrams starting on page 17 and

complete the instructions below to mount and connect the

switch to your system:

1. Mount the DISH Pro Plus 44 switch onto the side of a

building, or on some other sturdy structure. Make sure

that the mounting location is stable, and that you fasten

the switch tightly to the surface.

Note: The DISH Pro Plus 44 switch can be installed

inside or outside your home or building.

Note: Mount the switch so that the dish connections are

horizontal (as shown in Figure 1), and put drip loops in

all coaxial cables. This helps prevent water from dripping

into switch connections.

The switch is UL approved to take the place of

a ground block.

You can have up to 200 feet of cable between

a DISH Pro LNBF and a satellite receiver with

the DISH Pro Plus 44 Switch connected at any

point along the 200 feet of cable. The cable

must be rated for 950 to 2150 MHz. Some

cable is labeled “Swept tested to 2150 MHz.”

If you are unsure whether your cable is rated to

2150 MHz, check the container it came in or

talk to your retailer.

Figure 1. Mounting the Switch

2. Connect the coaxial cables from the LNBFs in your

system to the ports on the switch labeled TO DISH (see

also the wiring diagrams that begin on page 17).

Note: You can only connect to LNBFs marked with the

DISH Pro logo, DISH Pro Plus logo, or those used with a

SuperDISH.

Note: Receiver models 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000,

JVC D-VHS, 7100, and 7200 cannot receive satellite

signals connected to the TO DISH PORT f. Therefore,

connect LNBFs for the three satellite locations you want

these models to receive on TO DISH Ports c through

e. It is recommended that FSS LNBFs be connected to

PORT f since the receivers listed in this note cannot

receive signals from FSS satellites anyway.

3. Connect a cable between TO POWER INSERTER 1

connection on the switch and the power inserter marked

TO SWITCH INPUT 1.

Do not install any devices between the power

inserter and the switch. The power from the

inserter may damage the device.

The power inserter must be installed in the

cable connected to the switch’s TO POWER

INSERTER 1 or the switch will not work.

The power inserter is for indoor use only.

4. Connect the cables from the receiver’s back panel

SATELLITE IN port(s) to the TO RECEIVER SATELLITE IN

port of the power inserter installed in the previous step,

or to switch ports d through f labeled TO RECEIVER

SATELLITE IN.

Note: If installing a DISH Pro Plus two-tuner receiver

using a single cable, install a DISH Pro Plus Separator as

follows:

a. Connect a cable from a TO RECEIVER SATELLITE

IN port on either the switch or power inserter to the

DISH Pro Plus Separator.

b. Connect cables between the receiver SATELLITE IN

1 and SATELLITE IN 2 to ports 1 and 2 respectively on

the DISH Pro Plus Separator.

4. Make sure all connections are secure.

5. Plug the power supply for the power inserter into a power

outlet.

Do not connect the receiver to the ports

labeled TO ADDITIONAL SWITCH as this can

cause receivers in the system to experience

loss of video.

Run Check Switch

After you have connected your switch to the LNBFs and

receivers in the system, you will need to run Check Switch

on each receiver in your system, one at a time. Follow these

instructions for each receiver:

1. Open the Point Dish/Signal Strength screen. See

your DISH Network satellite receiver user’s guide for

instructions. A Point Dish/Signal screen similar to the

one shown as Figure 2 will open.

Note: Models 2800, 3900, 4900, and 6000 must select

SuperDISH/129 to see the fourth port.

Figure 2. Point Dish Screen

2. Select Check Switch or Test, depending on your

receiver model. The Check Switch screen will open.

Select Check or Test, depending on your receiver

model.

3. The Check Switch procedure will run. When it

finishes, you will see an Installation Summary screen.

• For DISH Pro and DISH Pro Plus receivers, this

screen should identify the installed switch as a DISH

Pro Plus 44. You should see all of the satellites

received by your system on the Satellite line, and

the word All under the Dish Input numbers. You

should also see the message Satellite reception

verified.

Figure 3. DISH Pro Plus Installation Summary

• For non-DISH Pro receiver models 2800, 3900,

4900, and 6000, this screen should identify the

installed switch as an SW21 4Sat. You should see

all of the satellites received by your system on the

Satellite line, and the words Even and Odd under

the Dish Input numbers. You should also see the

message Satellite reception verified.

Figure 4. Non-DISH Pro Installation Summary

• For non-DISH Pro receiver models 1000, 2000,

3000, 4000, 5000, JVC D-VHS, 7100, and 7200, this

screen should identify the installed switch as an

SW21 4Sat. You should see all of the satellites

received by your system from switch ports c

through e (except FSS satellites) on the Satellite

line, and the words Even and Odd under the Dish

Input numbers. You should also see the message

Satellite reception verified.

Figure 5. Non-DISH Pro Installation Summary

4. If you do not see the information as described in step 3 of

this procedure, you will need to check all cables and

switches, and then run Check Switch again. Select

Details for information that may be helpful in trouble-

shooting the problem or in reporting it to the DISH

Network Customer Service Center.

Adding More Switches

You can install two additional DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus

switches to the system, to support up to 12 satellite receivers

total. Add the switches by repeating the previous installation

instructions except connect the ports marked TO DISH on

each added switch to the ports marked TO ADDITIONAL

SWITCHES on an installed switch. See Figure 6.

Note: You must use the same group of trunk ports on each

switch throughout the system. However, cables can be

connected to any port in the group. For example: If TO DISH

port numbers c through e are connected on the first

switch, you must connect all switches together using ports c

through e.

Wiring Diagrams

Figure 6. DISH Pro Plus 44 Connections

The wiring diagram in this Guide omit cable

drip loops and grounding for clarity. Make sure

to use drip loops, and to ground the system per

the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all

local electrical codes.

Figure 7. Additional DISH Pro Plus 44 Switches

Limited Warranty

This warranty extends only to the original user of the DISH Network DISH

Pro Plus 44 Switch (“you,” “your”) and is limited to the purchase price of

the switch. EchoStar Technologies Corporation and its affiliated companies

(“we,” “our,” “us”) warrant this switch control against defects in materials

or workmanship as follows.

For one year from the original date of purchase, if we find that the switch is

defective subject to the limits of this warranty, we will replace the switch at

no charge for parts or labor. We warrant any such work done against

defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining part of the original

warranty period.

This warranty does not cover installation of the DISH Network System;

consumer instruction; physical set up or adjustment of any consumer

electronic device; switch batteries; signal reception problems; loss of use of

the equipment; unused programming charges due to equipment

malfunction; cosmetic damage; damage due to lightning, electrical or

telephone line surges, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature; accident; misuse;

abuse; repair or alteration by other than our factory service; negligence;

commercial or institutional use; improper or neglected maintenance;

equipment sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS; equipment removal or

reinstallation; shipping damage if the equipment was not packed and

shipped in the manner we prescribe; nor equipment purchased, serviced, or

operated outside the contiguous United States of America.

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS

YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR

BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS

DEVICE, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE,

THIS DEVICE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OUR

LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR

THIS DEVICE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ON THIS DEVICE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION

OF THIS WARRANTY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO

HONOR THIS WARRANTY IF WE DETERMINE ANY OF THE

ABOVE EXCEPTIONS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS DEVICE NOT TO

HAVE PERFORMED PROPERLY. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE

VOID IF ANY FACTORY-APPLIED IDENTIFICATION MARK,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERIAL OR CONDITIONAL

ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN ALTERED OR REMOVED. THIS

WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THE DEVICE HAS BEEN

OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to

state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or

consequential damages, or allow limitations on the duration of an implied

warranty, so those limitations may not apply to you.

Advance Exchange Program

The Advance Exchange Program allows you to have replacement

equipment shipped immediately to you (depending upon where you live, it

could take three to five business days). Along with replacement equipment,

you will receive a prepaid shipping label and instructions on how to return

the defective equipment.

The shipping charge, for receiving replacement equipment and returning

the defective equipment, is a one time fee based on EchoStar's competitive

bulk shipping rates (additional charges may apply outside of the

continental US). This fee will be charged to your billing account or your

valid credit card.

If you do not ship the defective equipment to EchoStar within ten days after

receiving the replacement, your billing account or credit card will be

charged the market price of the replacement. If you return the defective

equipment after ten days, you will receive a full refund less an

administrative fee.

If your equipment is out of warranty and can be repaired your billing

account or credit card will be charged the standard repair fee for the

replacement. If damage to the defective equipment is found, which

EchoStar in its sole discretion determines has voided the warranty, or

makes the equipment unrepairable, your billing account or credit card will

be charged the market price of the replacement.

Post Receipt Exchange Program

You may choose to ship the equipment to us at your cost. To provide faster

service, upon receipt of your equipment you will be shipped a replacement.

Your original equipment will not be available for return.

The equipment you return will be checked to verify whether it is covered

under this warranty. If the defective equipment is covered under this

warranty, it will be replaced and shipped back to you at no additional cost

(additional charges may apply outside of the continental US).

If your equipment is out of warranty and can be repaired your billing

account or credit card will be charged the standard repair fee for the

replacement. If damage to the defective equipment is found, which

EchoStar in its sole discretion determines has voided the warranty, or

makes the equipment unrepairable, your billing account or credit card will

be charged the market price of the replacement.

Accessory Warranty

An accessory is any DISH Network branded equipment, displaying the

DISH Network logo, excluding the receiver, Smart Card, cables and

hookups, and non-mechanical components. A one-year warranty becomes

effective upon the activation of the DISH system or date of purchase, if

bought separately. A proof of purchase is required to verify the purchase

date. If an accessory has an expired warranty, no exchange will be issued.

You may purchase replacement accessories from DISH Network or your

local retailer.

If You Need Help

Review this Guide.

Call the DISH Network Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH

(3474). Have the date of purchase and your customer account number

ready.

A Representative will assist you. The Representative will try to

troubleshoot any problem you may be having. He or she also will check

whether the switch is covered under this warranty.

If the Representative finds that you should return the switch, you will get a

telephone number to call for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Before

shipping any equipment to us, you must get a Return Authorization number

from the Service Center.

You must package returned equipment properly. Follow the instructions

that the Representative gives you. Write the RA number in large, clearly

visible characters on the outside of the shipping box used to return the

equipment. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, we will return

shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box

to you at your expense.

We will:

• Check the switch, including whether it is covered under the warranty.

• Replace any switch that we find is defective with a new or refurbished

switch, if the defective switch is covered under the warranty. We will

ship the replacement switch at our expense.

If a defective switch is not covered under the warranty, we will tell you. We

may assess you a flat rate charge for a replacement switch, including

shipping and insurance.

FCC Rules

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

UL Information

Bolting torque of the screw for ground fixation: 50 pound inches.

Grounding wire size: 8-17AWG.

The information in this Guide may change without notice. Revisions

may be issued to tell you about such changes.

You should address comments or questions about this Guide to

Technical Publications, EchoStar Technologies Corporation, 94

Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado 80112.

Document Number: 128339

DISH Network is a trademark of EchoStar Satellite LLC.

All product names, trade names, or corporate names mentioned in this

Guide are acknowledged to be the proprietary property of the registered

owners.

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