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Super Sat Buddy MeterSuper Sat Buddy Meter

The Super Sat Buddy Meter is a The Super Sat Buddy Meter is a powerful and robust tool that you use to:powerful and robust tool that you use to: Look up dish pointing angles in your areaLook up dish pointing angles in your area Point DishesPoint Dishes Peak DishesPeak Dishes Test system health at the dish Test system health at the dish andand all all

receiver locationsreceiver locations Document the quality of your installationsDocument the quality of your installations

Super Sat Buddy Meter Super Sat Buddy Meter Set-UpSet-Up

Set up a Super Sat Buddy Meter for dish Set up a Super Sat Buddy Meter for dish assembliesassemblies 1. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Syst.”1. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Syst.” 2. Using the directional keys, highlight “SYSTEM”2. Using the directional keys, highlight “SYSTEM” 3. Press “Enter”3. Press “Enter” 4. Using the directional keys, highlight the 4. Using the directional keys, highlight the

correct dish assemblycorrect dish assembly 5. Press “Enter” (if applicable)5. Press “Enter” (if applicable) 6. Using the directional keys, highlight the 6. Using the directional keys, highlight the

correct LNB (if applicable)correct LNB (if applicable) 7. Press “Enter” twice7. Press “Enter” twice

ZIP Code FeatureZIP Code Feature

Look up dish pointing angles by ZIP Code Look up dish pointing angles by ZIP Code using the Zip/Postal featureusing the Zip/Postal feature 1. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu”1. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu” 2. Using the directional keys, highlight 2. Using the directional keys, highlight

“ZIP/Postal”“ZIP/Postal” 3. Press “Enter”3. Press “Enter” 4. Using the alphanumeric buttons, type the ZIP 4. Using the alphanumeric buttons, type the ZIP

CodeCode 5. Press “Enter”5. Press “Enter” 6. Note the skew, elevation, and azimuth angles6. Note the skew, elevation, and azimuth angles 7. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Exit” twice7. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Exit” twice

Point and Peak the DishPoint and Peak the Dish

1. Set the skew and elevation on the 1. Set the skew and elevation on the dish assembly for your area.dish assembly for your area.

2. Set up a Super Sat buddy meter 2. Set up a Super Sat buddy meter for the correct dish assembly.for the correct dish assembly.

3. Place the dish assembly on the 3. Place the dish assembly on the mast.mast.

4. Connect an RG6 coaxial cable 4. Connect an RG6 coaxial cable jumper between the Super Sat Buddy jumper between the Super Sat Buddy meter and the switch or LNBF.meter and the switch or LNBF.

Point and Peak the Dish Point and Peak the Dish (Pg 2)(Pg 2)

5. Using the Super Sat Buddy meter, 5. Using the Super Sat Buddy meter, point the dish.point the dish. Using the LCD soft keys, select LNB.Using the LCD soft keys, select LNB.

This provides power to the LNBF.This provides power to the LNBF. Use the directional keys (Up and Down Use the directional keys (Up and Down

only) to change to an STB Health only) to change to an STB Health transponder (upper-right on the LCD transponder (upper-right on the LCD screen) for the correct orbital location.screen) for the correct orbital location. If necessary, use the LCD soft keys to select If necessary, use the LCD soft keys to select

LNB to change to the correct orbital location.LNB to change to the correct orbital location.

Point and Peak the Dish Point and Peak the Dish (Pg 3)(Pg 3)

While slowly adjusting the Azimuth, While slowly adjusting the Azimuth, attempt to obtain a dBm value between attempt to obtain a dBm value between 29dBm and 36dBm.29dBm and 36dBm.

While slowly adjusting the Azimuth, While slowly adjusting the Azimuth, maximize the IRD value.maximize the IRD value.

Using the LCD soft keys, select ID to Using the LCD soft keys, select ID to lock the orbital location.lock the orbital location. This ensures the dish assembly is pointed at This ensures the dish assembly is pointed at

the correct satellite.the correct satellite. Using the LCD soft keys, select LNB to Using the LCD soft keys, select LNB to

change orbital locations.change orbital locations.

Point and Peak the Dish Point and Peak the Dish (Pg 4)(Pg 4)

If necessary, repeat steps to point the dish.If necessary, repeat steps to point the dish. Tighten the dish assembly to the mast.Tighten the dish assembly to the mast.

6. Using the Super Sat Buddy meter, 6. Using the Super Sat Buddy meter, peakpeak the dish. the dish. Lightly loosen (just enough to make fine Lightly loosen (just enough to make fine

adjustments) the skew or elevation bolts.adjustments) the skew or elevation bolts. Repeat the steps used to point a dish to obtain Repeat the steps used to point a dish to obtain

a dBm value between 29dBm and 36dBm.a dBm value between 29dBm and 36dBm. Repeat the steps used to point a dish to Repeat the steps used to point a dish to

maximize the IRD value.maximize the IRD value. Tighten all bolts.Tighten all bolts.

Limit Scan FeatureLimit Scan Feature

1. To simultaneously check a set of 1. To simultaneously check a set of transponders on an orbital location, use transponders on an orbital location, use the “Limit Scan” feature.the “Limit Scan” feature. Use the Zip/Postal feature to enter your Use the Zip/Postal feature to enter your

ZIP Code.ZIP Code. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu.” Using the directional keys, highlight “Limit Using the directional keys, highlight “Limit

Scan.”Scan.” Press “Enter.”Press “Enter.” Using the LCD soft keys, select “Edit.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Edit.”

Limit Scan Feature (Pg Limit Scan Feature (Pg 2)2)

Using the LCD soft keys, select “Use Using the LCD soft keys, select “Use ZIP.”ZIP.” This sets the limit scan for your area.This sets the limit scan for your area.

Using the LCD soft keys, select “Done.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Done.” To cycle through the orbital locations, To cycle through the orbital locations,

use the LCD soft keys and select LNB.use the LCD soft keys and select LNB. The measured results and a “Pass” or The measured results and a “Pass” or

“Fail” message will display.“Fail” message will display. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Exit” Using the LCD soft keys, select “Exit”

twice.twice.

Limit Scan Feature (Pg Limit Scan Feature (Pg 3)3)

2. Check complete system health by 2. Check complete system health by performing a limit scan at the dish performing a limit scan at the dish assembly and assembly and eacheach receiver location. receiver location. If the test results vary greatly from receiver If the test results vary greatly from receiver

location to the dish assembly, use the location to the dish assembly, use the “Certified Quality Job Aid” to troubleshoot “Certified Quality Job Aid” to troubleshoot the issue.the issue.

If the limit scan results are lower than when If the limit scan results are lower than when you peaked the dish, repeak the dish.you peaked the dish, repeak the dish.

The dish alignment changed by tightening the The dish alignment changed by tightening the bolts.bolts.

Proof of Performance Proof of Performance TestTest

The Proof of Performance Test (PoP The Proof of Performance Test (PoP Scan) feature collects and stores signal Scan) feature collects and stores signal level and quality data for later transfer level and quality data for later transfer to a PC for reporting. Use this feature to a PC for reporting. Use this feature to document the quality of an to document the quality of an installation as part of your Super Sat installation as part of your Super Sat Buddy meter certification.Buddy meter certification. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Menu.” Using the directional keys, highlight “PoP Using the directional keys, highlight “PoP

Scan.”Scan.” Press “Enter.”Press “Enter.”

Proof of Performance Proof of Performance Test (Pg 2)Test (Pg 2)

Using the LCD soft keys, select “LNB.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “LNB.” This provides power to the LNBF.This provides power to the LNBF.

Make note of the Proof of Performance Make note of the Proof of Performance results.results. Test results display after a while.Test results display after a while. The transponders cycle while the test runs.The transponders cycle while the test runs.

Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.” Using the alphanumeric buttons, type the Using the alphanumeric buttons, type the

date.date. Press “Enter.”Press “Enter.”

Proof of Performance Proof of Performance Test (Pg 3)Test (Pg 3)

Using the alphanumeric buttons, type Using the alphanumeric buttons, type your location.your location. Press the corresponding alphanumeric key Press the corresponding alphanumeric key

quickly to cycle to the desired letter.quickly to cycle to the desired letter. If corrections are necessary, use the If corrections are necessary, use the

directional keys to move between letters.directional keys to move between letters. Press “Enter.”Press “Enter.” Using the alphanumeric buttons, type Using the alphanumeric buttons, type

your name.your name. Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.”

Proof of Performance Proof of Performance Test (Pg 4)Test (Pg 4)

Using the alphanumeric buttons, type Using the alphanumeric buttons, type the file name.the file name.

Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.”Using the LCD soft keys, select “Save.” The meter will display a save message and The meter will display a save message and

reset.reset.