The DiSEqC components are addressed differently according to their function.
Similar types of components are compiled in address groups (families). The first four bits of the address indicate the family, while the last four define variations within the family.
Address | Binary Data | Family or Type |
00 | 0000 0000 | All families (universal address) |
10 | 0001 0000 | All IF switching components |
11 | 0001 0001 | LNB (low noise block converter) |
12 | 0001 0010 | Loop-through LNB |
14 | 0001 0100 | Multiswitches |
15 | 0001 0101 | Switches with loop through (relays) |
18 | 0001 1000 | SMATV |
20 | 0010 0000 | All polarizers |
30 | 0011 0000 | All antenna positioners (steerables) |
40 | 0100 0000 | All installation aids |
41 | 0100 0001 | Signal strength display |
60 | 0110 0000 | Alternative area if double addresses appear |
70 | 0111 0000 | Interface for multimaster adapter |
Fx | 1111 xxxx | Further expansion |