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Interactive Training

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About the SAT-2150 Satellite Meter:• The SAT-2150 simplifies satellite

dish installation and allows precise alignment of the dish.

• The meter measures digital satellite signal level, bit error rate, and carrier-to-noise ratio to confirm a quality signal.

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About the SAT-2150 Satellite Meter:• The positive signal lock feature

prevents the meter from displaying a signal quality level unless the correct satellite has been targeted.

• The SAT-2150 does not require a connection to a receiver or television to align the satellite dish.

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About the SAT-2150 Satellite Meter:• The SAT-2150 is preconfigured with

a list of commonly used satellites in North America.

• The SAT-2150 displays dish elevation and azimuth settings for each stored satellite configuration.

• Up to 80 satellite configurations can be stored in the SAT-2150’s memory.

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The Following Functions can be Performed with the SAT-2150:

• The SAT-2150 calculates the elevation, azimuth, and polarity for the dish for each satellite, based on the dish’s latitude and longitude.

• The SAT-2150 checks the signal level from the selected satellite.

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The Following Functions can be Performed with the SAT-2150:

• The features in the SAT-2150 allow for dithering (fine-tuning) of the dish.

• The SAT-2150 measures the bit error rate of the satellite signal.

• The carrier-to-noise ratio of the signal is measured.

• The SAT-2150 allows setup of dishes with multiple LNBs.

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Elevation, Azimuth, and Polarity Calculations:

• Enter the latitude and longitude of the installed dish’s location into the SAT-2150.

• Note: Several websites can provide latitude and longitude values for specific street addresses.

• From the “Utility” screen, press the FIND key.

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Elevation, Azimuth, and Polarity Calculations:

• Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired satellite.

• Press the F4 key to display the “Orientation” screen.

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Elevation, Azimuth, and Polarity Calculations:

• In the “Orientation” screen, the values displayed will be correct for the azimuth (AZ), elevation (EL), and polarity (PO) for the selected satellite, relative to the location of the dish installation.

• Note: Record these settings. They will be used in the next step.

• Press the F4 key to display the “Signal” screen.

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Measuring the Signal Level:• Adjust the dish to the previously

recorded elevation and azimuth values so the displayed signal (S) and quality (Q) levels are at their maximum.

• The SAT-2150 will display “OK” on the screen to indicate it has locked onto the signal.

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Dithering the Satellite Dish:• Using the fine-tuning bolts on the

dish assembly, adjust the dish in the vertical plane to achieve the best possible signal level (S).

• Using the fine-tuning bolts on the dish assembly, adjust the dish in the horizontal plane to achieve the best possible signal level (S).

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Measuring the Bit Error Rate and Carrier-to-Noise Ratio:

• After fine-tuning the dish, press the F4 key to display the “Measurement” screen, and the BER and C/N ratio.

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Setup of Multiple-LNB Dishes:• Align the dish to the first target

satellite.• Press the FIND key to select a

second satellite configuration.• Use the UP/DOWN keys to select

the second target satellite.• Press the F4 key to display the

“Signal” screen for the second satellite.

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• Note: Follow the same keystroke procedure outlined in the previous steps to switch between two satellite configurations and their respective signal levels.

• Adjust the dish as necessary to achieve an acceptable compromise between both satellite signals, while toggling between satellite configurations.

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This concludes the interactive training for the SAT-2150 Satellite Meter. For assistance in using your SAT-2150,

please contact:

XFTP by Trilithic9710 Park Davis DriveIndianapolis, IN 46235

(317) 895-3600(800) 344-2412

www.fieldtechproducts.com XFTPSupport@trilithic.com

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