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1. APPLIED INSTRUMENTS INC SES TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTRUMENTATION Super Buddy Operation Manual 12 17 2009 1 Operation Manual Super Buddy INTRODUCTION sour ici 5 EOIS CANO CH 5 TRE ONNECITON as o a e eo Ere A a o a e Le 6 IPG CONNECTION ele Ee eN a ee Lae 6 ENER eelere 6 EH 6 SOPT REY A A A A a a aa aaa EEN ERE 7 CHANGING SA TELLTES alii 7 CHANGING D eE U A EE EE 7 EE 24 Id Ba ee 7 MULTELNB SYSTEMS as ro od nl da a ld km set Amon Nana Astor Sea tre 8 SATELITE IDENTIFICA TI N a a o e rl do td a o ta o eth AE 8 ID VERTICA TON nd od e Bda e dd e la e dd e a o 9 SATELLITE SCAN e dd e a dd lr dd a ees 9 FEED GUIDE UPDATES a ee ele A 9 MAIN MENU 0d iio 10 SYSTEM SETUP c sen seustieas dacs cscce edoudacauceebeasccasuadcucuncces ANS renees esse 10 REGION EE 11 SERVICES EE 12 e CH H EE 12 PSTN MOD ee lt del eee ao o eps del co tens e 13 SWIRCH IDE asada dalt dictara lei a rocha y decos 13 OPTIONS decai 14 SIGNALLE VELA e dde e tal EE 14 SIGNAL QUALITY pais 14 EECHER 14 SOUNDER OP TION EE Ee 14 SHUTDOWN TIMER EE 15 PREQUEN GY E Oe 15 RAR E EE 15 ZIP CODE ESCHER ee io 16 BIER ERT ORS ENEE 16 E A Ea E EE a a a a E S eee 16 EIER RE EE RE EE 17 MANUAL TUNING cuina dees a a a 17 PRE OUP NG Vette hae tie nad E o es et e ER 17 IVC ATION EE 18 BALDRA EE 18 IER EE 18 EO RREQUENO cat EE 18 ENB CONTROL iaa ie ies ps 18 VOLTAGE CURRENT on ss a o dia o 18 e ER INS EE 19 OPI AND DISEOC MONITORING ici iescesc
2. 10 orbital slots the system will not be able to create a list for any additional satellites and the following message will appear when you scroll to or activate a satellite that does not have limits defined Limitations The transponder lists are stored simply by orbital position No distinction is made for the frequency band Therefore if you store limits for 101 West DirecTV these same transponder numbers and limits will be used for 101 West AMC 4 Ku band and again for 101 West AMC A C Band Initialization The default values consist of the standard Dish Network set of transponders The defaults may be restored by pressing the PRESET key in the Options screen Saving Limit Scans You may find it beneficial to document the Limit Scan to prove that the signal level and quality of the key transponders are adequate before you leave the site To accomplish this you may save the Limit Scan to the flash memory of the Super Buddy while out in the field Then you can upload it to a PC when back at the office to store the documentation on your hard drive or forward it on to upper management if required Since the Limit Scan function only scans the key transponders up to five per satellite it is much less time consuming to use than the Proof of Performance Scan feature that scans all transponders on the satellite To save a Limit Scan press the SAVE soft key in upper right hand corner of LCD screen The meter will then perform a Limit
3. 2 Fast beep the signal is locked 3 Solid the signal is locked and at the highest level yet seen This method works well when the dish is close enough to obtain a signal lock If you have trouble finding a lock however you may want to use the peak o matic method Page 14 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 1 Slow beep the function is on 2 Fast beep the signal is at least 5 dB higher than the lowest level seen 3 Solid the signal is higher and at the highest level seen so far Note that the peak o matic method does not indicate a lock It allows you to peak the azimuth and elevation even before a peak is obtained In both methods to fully peak the dish you must move it in one direction until the signal is found and continue moving it until you move past the peak then move back to the solid tone Shutdown Timer The unit can be set to automatically shut off after 5 10 or 15 minutes with no buttons being pressed This timeout can be disabled by setting the option to none Frequency Deviation If you select Freq Dev YES the bottom line of the Run Screen display will be replaced with an estimate of the frequency deviation or drift of the LNB The Super Buddy is capable of locking onto a signal up to 10 MHz from the frequency defined for the transponder A frequency deviation of more than 2 MHz 2000 kHz may indicate a problem with the LNB High or low temperatures will cause an LNB to drift and an LNB th
4. 21VDC for DIRECTV SWM LNBs current limited at 400 mA 29VDC for Wild Blue TRIAs current limited at 325 mA Switch Control 22 kHz DiSEqC DISH Legacy BAUEN ito dto eee rechargeable NiMH 7 2V 3 6 Ah Run time charge 3 hours for a single LNB depends on LNB current draw Universal AC charger 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz fast charge and then trickle Computer Interface USB RF Connector cocccccccccccccnncno Double F barrel field replaceable GzelMVeght 6 8 W x 6 4 H x 3 2 D 2 9 lbs 17 3cm x 16 3cm x 5 8cm 1 3kg without rubber shock guards Temperature Range 0 to 125 F 17 C to 51 C Wal Es Ty Ve 12 month limited Specifications subject to change without notice Page 62 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy WARRANTY The Applied Instruments Super Buddy is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months Applied Instruments agrees to repair or replace any assembly or component found to be defective under normal use during this period Our obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing the instrument proven to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned to the factory Transportation to the factory is to be prepaid by the customer Authorization RMA by Applied Instruments is required prior to shipment Applied Instruments assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damage
5. Tz 11856 1186 000 39827 H DVB 208 SOM 33 4 55 ES 70 2 LUAK 190 1 14 11862 147000 18 H CO 28 2000 332 P 0 71 83 Lk 190 14 15 11281 12944000 247 Y DND ya 2000 35 1 67 308 100 LO 131 L 17 MS 127200 3140 Y OVE Fa 200 3316 75 24d 35 07 LOR 131 La 13 12053 1303000 T T y OVE Ja 2000 3393 77 36 33 11 LEEK 131 L Al 12060 110 000 13 H DB Ja 2000 2331 E Ba D 96 LER 190 10 zl 12064 134000 343 OE ya 2000 3 E 1 OH O90 Lk 131 1 K 12001 134 000 at H Ip 34 20000 339 73 ES 530 102 LOE 1490 120 Kl Besch HA It is recommended to select File Properties Results only before printing Proof of Performance Scans to reduce the number of columns printed Most field technicians do not need to or want to see the transponder parameters modulation type code rate baud rate Screenshots of the Properties settings change and the subsequent trimmed down Proof of Performance Scan results are shown below Properties m Report Format All fields Print Summary Print Adjacent Channel Summary Page 28 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy SatTramster 37W 618 La Ed Ele Edt Mem hinda Heh SR Bed the t Proof of Performance Filename grw 619 Date rt SC Location IDIOMA PIE Technician MICHAEL Notes 3 619 LAE Model Std H Am ku 1075 PiddGuide Horth Ament on vi Di Sofware 208 Sanat 1653182 Satellite 97 0 West Frog Emor Level DD OW EbiHo Estio Leck LAB LHE Tran MHz HH hin Shy ik lB Ge State Vols m i SSO 0
6. Why is this message displayed i It means the meter is detecting power from an IRD that is connected to the bottom port of the Super Buddy meter The IRD is powering the LNBF through the meter in this configuration If the user s reason for pressing the LNB soft key was simply to toggle through the satellites related to the multi LNB head then he will have to use the left right arrow keys instead to navigate in this configuration If you receive this error message when there isn t an IRD or modem connected to the bottom port of the Super Buddy meter there may be a problem in the LNB power circuit of the meter which would require service at our factory I m doing a Dish Network Dish 500 install have the 110 connected to Port 1 119 connected to Port 2 and 118 7 connected to Port 3 of the DP34 multiswitch Why can t get a lock on LNBs 1 and 2 when connect my Super Buddy to the DP34 Note I m using the correct System Setup in the meter System Dish 500 LNB Model Dish 500 DP34 DPP33 i You have the incorrect lines going to input ports 1 and 2 of the DP34 switch You should have the 119 connected to Port 1 110 connected to Port 2 and 118 7 connected to Port 3 of the DP34 multiswitch This same rule applies to any multi LNB assembly You must ensure that the cables from the LNBF are connected to the input ports of the multi switch in the order shown in the Super Buddy satellite meter Can hook the IRD power to the bottom of t
7. computer s anti virus software and firewall so it doesn t interfere with the installation of the FlashUpdate and SatTransfer programs and the related USB drivers If you have a hardware firewall either stand alone or in a router you must either modify the settings of the device to permit access to our program or you will have to entirely by pass the router or other inhibiting hardware device Also ensure that you are signed on as Administrator or have Administrator rights for Microsoft Windows If your company has a strict policy and the firewall blocks any executable files then please contact your IT department and ask for assistance Applied Instruments is more than happy to speak to the IT department about a work around solution Page 60 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 17 Replacement Parts amp Accessories Standard Accessories Part ltem Description Number Replacement Double Female F Connector Barrel 715 01026 Super Buddy DVD Training Video 998 00001 Replacement Super Buddy Operations Manual 078 00330 Applied Instruments recommends that all battery replacement occur at the Applied Instruments factory Optional Accessories Part ltem Description Number Hard Shell ABS Protective Carrying Case 978 00008 Portable Handheld Broadband RF Noise Generator 5 2000 MHz USB to 9 Pin Serial Converter for hardware versions 1 1 1 2 1 3 983 00001 18 Maintenance and Repairs Repair Services In the event that
8. i Turn the meter off and on Then go to MENU OPTIONS and press the PRESET soft key in the lower left corner of the LCD screen Then exit back to the MAIN MENU and try to run your Limit Scan again Page 58 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy d believe my dish is properly aligned but I m not getting a LOCK on the meter for the desired satellite i Ensure that you have the latest available version of Field Guide and Software loaded If you don t you must update meter s software using the FlashUpdate program ii Ensure that you are using the proper LNB type and that you have specified the correct LNB type in the System Setup software menu If in doubt refer to the label or tag on the body of the LNB and contact Applied Instruments Tech Support department to consult with them iii If the incoming signals are linearly polarized you must ensure that you have properly adjusted the polarization offset of the LNBF or feed horn assembly Even if the antenna reflector is set to the proper azimuth and elevation it is possible to not receive any signal if your polarization offset is very far off iv If you re working with circularly polarized signals on a multi LNB dish assembly you must ensure that the skew tilt of the dish is set correctly You can use the ZIP postal code lookup feature to obtain approximate tilt skew settings My Super Buddy meter is displaying a message on the screen that says LNB already powered by IRD input
9. out of the way gief ke AA E Ele EX ven Hinka Hep Gi or Gi Proof of Performance Filename Sry Gla Fe Teranulas 1330 HEE Taw VTC 1354 HEE 115W WTC Aw GTS LAT In 197 HE E AER 017 2003 tw WTC iJ WTC 139 HE E D u 72D Tv TOT TITW 1000 4 HIT 1000 4 POP 150172008 DwD3 Il y ara G13 TAA EFER 7 Page 27 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy The report itself may not fit entirely on the screen but you may scroll down to see the rest A EA E19 Proof of Performance Filename IP OI Date 09422008 Location INDE PIE Technician MICHAEL Mates 9619 LEE Model Sid H Am ku 10 75 Eugdduske Horth Am ncan wi B5 Softwar 2206 Canal 1657162 Satellite 97 0 West Chimie Frog Enor Med Codo Symbol Laval IRD OWE Ho Esblo Leck LNB Lut Tian MHz MHz MHz Pol Type Rato Hate tan Sigh db dE di Simus Vols m 11706 56 00 6D Y Ip 12 TED 45 43 56 74 63 LOCE 131i 120 365 11768 1089 000 O84 wv Dun 49 218 30 ES 6 44 81 LK 131 T d 11776 1008 000 0 39 H DB Ja TS 37 2 66 D 101 LOCK 180 T 5 11666 ipai iii 14 Y IM 219 2076 3446 77 67 398 110 Lk 13i 120 d 1166 1112000 143 Y Iw Zi 2000 H1 Bl 76 82 BS LOCK 131 1 Ei 11674 1124000 1 914 H DE d 29000 35 E 7 2 FA BS LOCK 1801 L H 1166 1140 000 40 4137 Y OB 184 220000 340 72 966 33 111 LOCK 131 14 11 11904 1154 000 1415 H OH LZ 6660 H4 4 60 FA 73 LOE 180 120 TI 11920 1178 000 i Y OB 40629000 288 BO 31 Sa LOK 131 1
10. proceed to Step 7 If connection is not established proceed to Step 6 01 Al bine hi pidate Comedi Con Port Modal Supe Ei uckds ae sl Mod MAIN DEER USE Communication Version 25 Dest 11057952 omme EONS COMPONENT OPTION AMAILABLE INSTALLED UPDATE Boot pogam SSE Boot 1 14 1 14 E Man pigan SGE Mari sdf 2 her Field gude Marti Aneren cl 15 LE Le Lind Values Debt b s LIE 1 04 har Postal pode USA Zip oder 1 0 1 00 Fr Dick UPDATE to conii Page 49 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 6 Ifthe connection is not working you will get an error message after a delay Mo response from device Make sure unit is powered on and connected then press CONNECT to try again In this case check to be sure the instrument is on and the download cable is fully seated Click Connect to retry the connection If it still fails and you have Super Buddy hardware version 1 3 or earlier with an RS 232 serial PC connection verify that the selected COM port is correct If you have Super Buddy hardware 2 0 or newer with USB PC connection the computer should automatically establish connection with the meter If you don t know the com port number you can try all available ports or you can check your COM port assignments in the Device Manager section of the Windows Control Panel Path Control Panel gt System gt Hardware Tab gt Device Manager button gt Ports COM 8 LPT E Control Panel File Edit View Favorite
11. software Mame Flashupdatezip exe Publisher Unknown Publisher should only run software From publishers vou trust How can I decide what Y This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher You software to run 5 When you open this self extracting archive file the WinZip Self Extractor program will appear It is recommended that you press the Unzip button to unzip the files to the default location c FlashUpdate If you wish to unzip the files to another location type that desired destination folder into the field titled Unzip to folder or press the Browse button and then navigate the network to select the desired destination folder WinZip Self Extractor flashupdatezip exe To unzip all files in flashupdatezip exe to the as Unai specified folder press the Unzip button GE Run Wim Browse Close Unzip to folder iY Overwrite files without prompting About Iw When done unzipping open finish bat Help Page 47 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 6 It will unzip several files onto your PC to the location you indicated Press OK WinZip Self Extractor E 26 File s unzipped successfully 7 A Command Prompt screen will appear Using your computer s keyboard type the number next to the question mark at the flashing cursor that corresponds to your computer s operating system If you aren t sure of which Operating System you are running please proceed to Step 8
12. the number of transponders used Install PC Software amp Transferring Data Files to PC The process for transferring the saved Limit Scans to your PC is identical to the process for transferring saved Proof of Performance scans Please see the Proof of Performance Testing section of the operation manual for instructions of how to transfer the saved files to your PC using the SatTransfer application Screenshots from examples of transferred Limit Scan files are shown below E eTrans 97W G19 141 E a Ede CH a W Heh ns D ek S A8 Limit Scan Fibra SES LT Dats Cl PD Lecabor ROP POLS Terkekcuger ICHAEL Hie OP iD LAT LHE Fleet End H Am Fu 1 FS FrokiGude Herth Qmercan Yi BE meters 2 5 enn 1663182 Lites Litre D DU Fru FAL Satellite 97 0 West Delles Freq Ena Mad Code Symbol Level IAD ORE Re ExHe Lock LHE LHE Faq Pan Tran M i MHz MA Pal Type Hait ae pa Si JB EI Stats Webs m 3 Salt IID Up ID GAD vw Oo ZO MS 41 D D H 291 LOCK 131 120 700 Fall 5 HE 1088000 4a Y CANA EN 30765 331 d 37 44 1 0 LOCK 13 1 i 700 Pass T IG iro Cal w OVE ZO ZA ag B TY H 20 LOCK 131 TIE 700 Fall H HE 114000 O32 H OVE AC 2323000 314 a7 Fi SH S5 LOCK 180 130 700 Fail D 11828 11323000 D I e DM 324 223000 J7 TS 100 101 113LOCEKE 131 10 7D0 Pas Ent iiH Page 42 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy It is recommended to select File Properties Results Only before printing Limit Scans to reduce the number of columns pri
13. three levels 1 Service 2 System 3 LNB model Because you will not need to change the region very often if ever the second option is highlighted by default You will need to use the up arrow to change the region The LNB system also defines a default switch type so this selection is also normally skipped However you may override the default switch type if desired Regions When the unit is shipped from the factory it will have the latest information for all of North America loaded into it If you are using the Super Buddy outside of North America you must download a different Field Guide from our website See the Updating chapter for details EJ Ion OPT i nenta GE Continental Us SH Continental Us Alaska Eastern Canada Western Ca ada Caribbean Mes pico Hawa ii You must select a region within the Field Guide that better identifies the area where you will be using the meter If you are not sure of which region you are in it probably doesn t matter because there is significant overlap in the regions For example the NE Continental US region extends as far south as South Carolina and the SE Continental US region extends as far north as New Jersey The region selection is necessary because transponders are pointed only at certain parts of the globe and the Super Buddy will use just the transponders that are pointed at your selected region Page 11 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Services The service
14. your Super Buddy to your computer and performing the step in the section Checking for Updates Make sure your Internet connection is active if you have a dial up connection to the Internet It is recommended you check for updates regularly i e monthly If you have any problems or questions about the FlashUpdate program call Applied Instruments Tech Support team at 317 782 4331 Page 56 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 15 Power LNB Power The LNB current is limited to different values under different conditions Current Limit Current Limit Hardware V1 3 and Hardware V2 0 and earlier newer 1 Normal battery operation 600 mAmps 750 mAmps 2 Charger active AC or DC 250 mAmps 500 mAmps 3 IRD power to LNB 950 mAmps 950 mAmps Under conditions 1 and 2 an inrush current of 750 mAmps is allowed for a short period if you have hardware revision 1 3 or earlier Under conditions 1 and 2 an inrush current of 900 mAmps is allowed for a short period if you have hardware revision 2 0 or later Battery Charge 1 Charging Make sure the meter is off when starting the battery charge The LED labeled CHG should illuminate yellow indicating the meter is charging at its highest rate possible fast charge mode After the LED turns green the battery is charging at a trickle rate Use either the AC line cord or the 12VDC vehicle charger To fully charge a dead battery it should require approximately 3
15. 016 415 43 56 7d B9 LOE 1341 0 3 1033000 Didi 35 0 65 Tae dx 31 LEE 141 120 d 10259 000 034938 37 7 T2 68 BD 10 1 LOK 180 130 A 1098000 Oi 146 7177 37 396 110 LOK 141 120 7 111700 0408 341 Gi TE Ba 83 LOE 131 120 A 1124000 05i4 145 Af T2 ZB As LOCE 180 120 g 114400 0412 140 TT 348 9S 111 LOZK 131 20 11 115400 0415 284 47 60 ZB UPS LORE 18D 120 11 117300 GAD 344 P SU BI 93 LOCE 131 10 12 118600 ORY 314 66 Bu 0 J2 LUCK 180 120 19 121700 042 293 66 70 71 33 LUCK 180 La 15 1291000 O04737 J335 71 57 HE 10 LOCK 131 10 1 127200 DO 336 785 54 53935 107 OCE 131 La 19 1310300 0433 339 77 88 HD 11 1 LOCK 131 L 20 1310000 DI 233 Er E Bd Ob LOCE 180 La 21 1334000 DA J33 B 77 76 90 LOCE 131 La 22 4341000 0941 33 9 73 9 390 102 LOSE 480 120 beste At Page 29 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 12 Noise Scan The Noise Scan feature simulates a sweep test for testing cable wiring within a building This function tests the frequency response of the cable system to determine if it is suitable for L band distribution Theory of Operation This function requires a noise source such as the Applied Instruments model NS 1 to inject RF power across the entire L band spectrum into the cable network The noise source is connected where the satellite signal would normally enter the building The Super Buddy is then connected at the drop points within the building and a measurement scan is performed The scan compare
16. 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 5 Options There are several options you may select to personalize the operation of your meter Lennegel SENM Duality H Frequency L Band Sounder Lock Tone shutdown Hone Freq Dew HO IFO Cale New PoP delay O larrons select To use this screen highlight the option you want to change with the up down arrows and select the value you want with the left right arrows Press EXIT when done Signal Level The signal level may be displayed in either dBm dBmV or dBuV Signal Quality The signal quality number may be displayed as one of the following C N carrier to noise ratio in dB IRD receiver equivalent number Eb NO Energy per bit over noise energy per hertz in dB Es NO Energy per symbol over noise energy per hertz in dB IRD numbers for DIRECTV range from 0 to 100 Dish Network uses two scales the old scale from 0 to 125 and a new scale with much lower values approximately O to 85 Frequency The frequency may be displayed as either the L band frequency which the meter is tuned to or the downlink frequency transmitted by the satellite Both are displayed in MHz The L Band 950 2150 MHz frequency is the frequency of the signal after being down converted by the LNB Sounder Option Peaking via the audible tone can be done in two ways tone on lock and peak o matic The tone on lock method uses the following 1 Slow beep the function is on
17. If you already know your Operating System please proceed to Step 9 E MAKE RA Select your eperatbing systern Presas erre andina Miimii je A i Windows F598 Windows MO Lien iiin 7 Windows 200 SS Hindoos I gt Windows y b Windows Vista 8 To find out which Operating System you re running on this PC using your mouse right click on the My Computer icon Scroll to Properties and left click on it On the General tab underneath System it will tell you which Operating System is installed on your PC i e Microsoft Windows XP Another method to find out which Operating System you re running is by using Windows Explorer Path Windows Explorer gt Help gt About 9 Another Command Prompt screen will appear to let you know that USB drivers are being installed After the USB driver installation is complete you will receive a message advising you to press Enter Pressing Enter will complete the software application installation process and the DOS looking screen disappears E CADOCUME 11SHaywood LOCALS 1 Tempicke_IJLPWOPInst_Mona86 cx0 El M2 hit OF detected a mte BO EET amp Ma yuan LAA LETH Te EN kz TILB DP net Aa eee imstallina ELVE suse Page 48 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 10 Close your internet browser window if you still have it open and view your desktop screen 11 You will notice that two new shortcut icons have been installed on your desktop If the icons do not appear o
18. Scan on the key transponders for LNB1 Then it will automatically send the necessary commands to toggle to LNB2 and LNB3 and will scan through those key transponders if you ve indicated in the System Setup that you re connected to a multi LNB assembly Page 39 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Page 40 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy After the Limit Scan is complete a screen will appear that allows you to type in the date location technician name or ID number and any notes Use the numeric keypad to fill in these fields and then press the SAVE soft key Date Midd ee 09 16 2009 ocat jor EW YORE echnician ICHAEL Then you must type in a unique file name for this Limit Scan An error message will appear if you enter a name that has already been used At present there is no method for determining which names have been used on the instrument other than by running the SatTransfer program After you type in the file name using the numeric keypad press SAVE again and the system will copy the file from temporary storage to flash file storage The instrument must then restart and go through the initialization count down Page 41 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy SAVING If an error occurs during the copy process or if the flash storage area is too full the message Flash copy failed will appear and the test data will be lost There is file storage space for about 70 files The actual limit depends on
19. This allows you to type in and save your latitude and longitude coordinates for your location Based on the lat long coordinates provided the meter can still calculate the azimuth elevation and skew settings of the dish antenna as it relates to each satellite USB Converters Note This section is only applicable if you are using a USB to Serial Converter cable and you have Super Buddy hardware version 1 1 1 2 or 1 3 If your PC does not have an RS 232 serial port it is possible to use a USB to RS 232 converter These are available from most electronics retailers for a modest cost However there are two problems frequently encountered when using these converters First the USB converter will be assigned to a COM port by the Windows operating system This is usually COM5 or COM6 but your system may vary You can try each com port available in the FlashUpdate program or use the Windows Control Panel to determine which com port has been assigned For FlashUpdate to recognize the meter it must be on COM Port numbered between COM1 and COM12 If Windows has assigned the USB converter a COM port number higher than 12 then you ll need to reassign it to a COM port 1 through 12 Second many of these converters do not implement a proper signal ground between the PC and the Super Buddy s serial cable These same converters may work perfectly well with other equipment by relying on the AC power ground to provide a common ground But since the Super Budd
20. a unit is damaged or otherwise not performing as specified repair and maintenance service is available Warranty repair will be performed within one year from the date of purchase at no charge Beyond one year charges for time material and handling will be incurred Warranty repair includes defects in material and workmanship only Each repair is done on a case by case basis and charged according to the technician s time and the components replaced If unit is under warranty standard warranty period is 12 months charges do not apply unless instrument has been opened abused or exposed to moisture Accidental damage or abuse repairs will always incur time material and handling charges Shipping charges to our factory are the responsibility of the customer Return shipping charges are also the responsibility of the customer except for in warranty repairs If you need to return equipment for service please call our factory at 317 782 4331 and ask for Tech Support or email us at info appliedin com and indicate REPAIR REQUEST in the subject line To obtain a RMA number you will first need to provide the following information Your name email address telephone number ship to address and bill to address Model of instrument you have Version of software that you have loaded if applicable Serial number of the instrument Detailed description of the issue Page 61 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy The RMA number must be written
21. at the OPI display is enabled and display signal strength The signal strength must be displayed on the PC to generate the display shown on the meter 4 Return to the dish and connect the Super Buddy into the receiver cable The Super Buddy s LNB port should be connected to the LNB and the IRD port to the modem s Rx port 5 Go to the Super Buddy OPI DiSEgC Screen This screen displays the numbers transmitted from the modem just like the OPI device Page 19 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 6 Adjust the dish to peak the transmitter cross pol quality number The higher the number the better the quality Page 20 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy DiSEqC Monitoring When other DiSEqC commands are received on the IRD port of the meter they are displayed on the screen The most common switch control commands are decoded into switch type and port selection other commands may be displayed in their hexadecimal format OiSeEgl Data Op Twin UNI Op Twin LABS EO0313565 10 Bit Error Rate The Bit Error Rate Screen BER on the main menu displays the bit error rate of the signal as detected by the demodulator within the Super Buddy orrect lt 1 4Hle 0053 Bad lt 1 Hle 003 Page 21 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy There are two rates displayed Corrected This is the rate of errors detected and corrected by the Reed Solomon portion of the Forward Error Correction routine Bad This is the rate of errors detec
22. at works in normal weather with a significant drift may fail to work in hot or cold weather due to the additional drift Please note that the Frequency Deviation feature will only work while you are receiving a LOCK on a satellite e AU H 45 JE IR Freq Dev gt Freq Dew 1200 kHz IRD Calc As mentioned under Signal Quality above Dish Network has an old IRD quality scale from 0 to 125 and a newer scale with much lower values approximately O to 85 Use this option to select which scale to use The default is New PoP Delay If you notice transponder results missing from the PoP Scan reports you may need to introduce a delay into the Proof of Performance scan The value entered in this field is the number of samples taken if a LOCK isn t obtained The unit takes 3 samples per second If 0 is entered in this field the PoP Scan will operate normally without any delay You may experiment with 5 10 15 or other values Page 15 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 6 Zip Code Lookup Enter any zip code in the United States and this screen will look up the latitude and longitude for that location and calculate the azimuth and elevation angles for the selected satellite The azimuth is given in true north Azimuth and in magnetic north Magnetic degrees You should follow the Magnetic field value when using a compass to point the satellite dish The USA ZipCodes database in the meter holds all of the zip codes for the ent
23. avensctesseassesetenieess 19 CET SI TIN ale al 19 HUGHESNET CROSS POL CHECK PROCEDURE 00 seven nvee even neee 19 Page 2 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy TOTS OC MON RIN OS irte states 21 10 BIF ERROR RATE usina ii Ee 21 11 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING ui ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecccccccecces 23 MOOS A A a Amon Mn arne n AS rn 23 ECOMECTLESTDATA EE 23 SAVIO DATA O OMe eCUme RE Tee UN Cea Oe OE Caan en Me en EET SEEE 24 TRANSFER DATA ERE TO PE EE 26 RS TING PTS awash ne ets era EH 21 EECH ER EEI ELE EEEN EEA de o ee 2 12 NOISE SCAN REN 30 EENHEETEN 30 let E EN Te ge TEEN 30 SS TEMES CA Nat E e 32 ANALY KEE 33 13 EIMI SCAN is 34 SPECIEICA TIONS EE 34 A A A A O natonnuicanaen beeen Gasauaneaesores 34 A O A IR A II 35 A AEO 36 PRESETS anio ee derne 38 SS ER O E ATEA AOT EEA ANEA TAES T A NAS AEETI ESTER 38 EINAT EE 39 INEA EE E 20 INSTALL PC SOFTWARE amp TRANSFERRING DATA FILES TO PC ccc cc cc cececcececcececcececcececescecescscsescsesces 42 14 SPECTRUM SCREEN con EE 44 15 UPDATING YOUR METER iesen ees 46 REQUIREMENTS erna ele ee ee dee e ee Ee 46 NAS MM O A NN 46 NPAT WN Greist tae IN A O dcasieantad aun ieacunaasdean 49 Pe Be VD A eege 55 OS Ts OBS ise tae cents ence eo eege e 55 WS re ONY ER NEE 55 15 OV sro E EEN 57 Be EE 57 BATTERY CHARO EE 57 e POWER A A O 58 DEPON AA A et ses MS ren panes sen diac ie ace ee tes oe tans ee A Se tac
24. by the gain of the amp The screen will recalculate the level at the IRD and check the new values against the limits Just remember that adding an amplifier may negatively affect your signal quality IRD C N Eb No Es No Second a faulty cable network may show abnormally large losses at certain frequencies This will show up as a large dip in the graph at a certain frequency This should always be considered a problem even if it passes the limit check since the fault may worsen and lead to a system failure Faults of this kind may be caused by bad connectors broken or damaged cable or water in the line Higher frequencies are attenuated more than lower frequencies as they travel through a cable Therefore you should expect a slight left to right downward tilt in the displayed graph RG 6 will have better performance than RG 59 cable The longer the cable the more loss so RG 6 cable Page 33 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy may work where RG 59 cable won t This test will indicate if the existing cable whatever kind it is is good enough for distances it actually covers 13 Limit Scan The Super Buddy Signal Level Meter includes a Limit Scan feature that performs a quick scan of up to 5 transponders on a satellite checks the values against pre determined limits and provides a pass fail indication Use this test to quickly verify your installation against recommended quality values Specifications Up to 5 transponders per sa
25. e issue and how can fix it There are a few possible causes for this It s possible that you have a faulty LNB amp the internal 13V 18V switching isn t working properly li It s possible that your satellite meter isn t providing the correct voltage most likely either 13V or 18V as requested You can test the voltage output of the meter with a voltmeter If you confirm that the meter is not outputting voltage correctly please contact Applied Instruments Tech Support department and request a RMA to send the instrument to the factory for inspection and repair iii You may have a stacked system and you have not specified a stacked setting in the system Setup software menu of your Super Buddy meter iv There is a chance that only the even transponders are active on the satellite My serial number is missing off the back of my Super Buddy meter How can obtain my serial number to know its history and to check if it s still under warranty i Connect your Super Buddy meter to the PC power it on and open the FlashUpdate or SatTransfer program The serial number of the connected unit will be displayed if proper connection is established While attempting to download or run the FlashUpdate application the download just seems to stall out and not make any progress What could be the cause of this i This issue is most likely caused by your anti virus software or firewall blocking our program Please temporarily disable your
26. e than one satellite You should choose PoP Scan when you re connected to a single LNB that is receiving signals from a single satellite Note When choosing PoP Scan the user must first power the LNB using the LNB soft key or the system may be powered externally When using the Full PoP Scan the meter must power the LNB so that it is able to cycle through the various LNBs Op E ip Postal Manual Tune Limit Scan Exi Page 23 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy The meter will scan through all transponders on the satellite collecting the measurement data You may press STOP to abort the scan otherwise wait until the scan completes En IRD Orbital 110 When the scan completes the following screen displays a summary of the data ad g Lm LI ZertOorhatCGe IM LEVEL dEr Tr 13 54 4 Tr 4 57 9 AR LEVEL dE Tr al Tr 26 2 IN IED Tr el Tr 16 Da TIRO Tr amp Tr 14 You press Exit to discard the data or Save to continue Saving Data If you press Save the following screen appears allowing you to enter some identification data about the test Note Alphabetic characters can be entered in the following way e Press the key once to display the numeric digit Press it quickly a second time to display the first alphabetic character Press it quickly a third time to display the next alpha character etc A new key always moves to a new column A pause will also move to a new column Left
27. ed with the same short jumper The readings in this case should only differ from the reference normalization scan by a few tenths of a dB and the graph should be flat Page 31 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy System Scan Now connect the noise source to the cable system in place of the dish antenna Turn the noise source on and leave it there while performing system scans in other parts of the building 1 Connect the Super Buddy to a service drop in place of the receiver 2 Select a MENU b Noise Scan c Perform Noise Scan The Super Buddy will scan through the same 32 frequencies and compare the reading to the stored normalization reference The difference is the signal drop caused by the cable network at each frequency This drop is displayed graphically as the data is collected Ao0ise Scar LS FAIL Note the data shown above is NOT representative of a real scan The Results Summary Screen shows the signal loss at the low and high frequencies and the maximum loss found The pass fail result is displayed at the bottom The graph is usually scaled so that 0 dB loss is at the top of screen The measured loss is plotted across frequency and the area below the measured data line is shaded If a gain is measured a zero line is drawn across the screen Where it crosses the shaded portions it appears in inverse color The graph above shows positive gain and hence the horizontal line This is not the usual situation bu
28. er sweep rate than an actual spectrum analyzer This screen has the following features Adjustable frequency span Automated level scaling Frequency and level cursors Adjustable sweep rate To view the spectrum display press the MENU soft key in bottom right hand corner of main Run screen Then use your up down arrow keys to highlight Spectrum and press the Enter key System Setup Options ZiprPostal Manual Tune Moise Scar Limit Scan SI Page 44 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy The spectrum screen will start sweeping with the maximum frequency span and amplitude range 1550 1550 OFF Lewvel HO 0 Samples EN Les Ih a LIT Cursor Position Press Up Down arrow keys to move cursor vertically to different amplitude levels on the y axis The level Level at the cursor position is shown in the bottom center area of the screen Note Signal Level displayed will depend on whether you have selected dBm dBmV or dBuV in the Options menu Press Left Right arrow keys to move cursor horizontally to different frequencies on x axis The frequency Freq of the cursor position is also shown in the bottom center area of the screen Note Frequency displayed will depend whether you have selected L Band or downlink in the Options menu Span Press the 1 key on the numeric keypad to zoom in less span This will cut the displayed span in half around the cursor s frequency position Minimum span is 50 MHz Press the 3 key on t
29. er to your PC using the supplied download cable and turn the meter on Start SatTransfer after the meter has completed its 10 second boot up countdown An icon that looks like the Super Buddy should be installed on your desktop for this purpose 3 E Ed SatTransfer Ink The File Transfer window appears somewhat like the following example File Transfer r Connection or Com Port Complete Model SuperBuddy Version 2 26 Serialit 1663182 Connect Source Instrument Filename Date Cancel Destination JL filename Date 1334 HZ E TIA VT E 139w HE E 139W WTC Taf HZC 137w WTE 139W NT C 139w HZ C d TW d gw DTW TOT r2 Tw 1000 4 LIMIT 1000 4 POF METERTE HEL Erase All Files 0842622009 0842622009 0842622009 0842622009 0842622009 082622009 0842622009 06 26 2009 06 26 2009 03403220039 03940322009 0941722009 0941722009 e parent OM GC tet 97 G19 LIMIT 97w G19 tet 09717 2009 09717 2009 09717 2009 CARE ggz O O IEA O Kid y RB TRANSFER gt The box on the left displays the files stored on the meter The box on the right shows the files stored on the PC The files are stored in a text file format txt so they can be easily opened in Excel or other PC applications By default the text files are stored in a Data folder under the FlashUpdate folder where the SatTransfer program is installed You may na
30. et ees eens ee are 58 16 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQS iescsccasidssdeacccsnntesscciccasieckesatidasisacesnentaseceiataseeslwcaseaiaceuetiesteskiesminies 58 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS amp ACCESSORIES cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecces 61 18 MAINTENANCE AND REPA IRS csi diia 61 19 SPECIFICATIONS illo 62 Page 3 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy This manual covers the basic operations and functions of the meter For more detailed instructions on how to use the meter to install particular systems see the Application Notes available on our website www appliedin com Page 4 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 1 Introduction The Super Buddy represents a new standard in satellite identification capability Rather than loading a limited set of satellites or a large number of channel plans to select from the Super Buddy holds all of the satellite transponder information for the entire continent You just tell it where you are and what type of system you are connected to and the Super Buddy accesses all satellite transponders visible to that system The basic operation becomes extremely simple Left arrow goes to next orbit east Right arrow goes to next orbit west Up arrow next higher transponder Down arrow next lower transponder Connections 3 5 2 4 1 SIGNAL IN connects to the LNB or receiver side of a multi switch 2 IRD connects to the IRD receiver NOT REQUIRED 3 A C m
31. ext east or west satellite visible to the selected LNB If the LNB polarity can be switched the first priority id transponder will be used and the polarity may switch if needed If the polarity cannot be switched the selected polarity will be maintained If you have selected a multi LNB system the selected satellite will also change when you use the LNB soft key to switch between LNBs See Multi LNB Systems below Changing Transponders The up and down arrows take you to the next or previous transponder in the same satellite actually in the same orbital slot If the polarity is locked via LNB type then you get the next transponder of the selected polarity Only transponders visible to your region are used Polarity If the LNB supports polarity switching or is stacked the polarity key is disabled as shown above and the transponder selection determines the polarity If you are using a single polarity LNB the polarity must be selected using the polarity key and the transponder selection is limited to the selected polarity See figure below RO ap LI Polar H Am Ku Page 7 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Multi LNB Systems When the selected LNB system supports multiple LNBs or multi head LNBs via the switch setting the LNB ON OFF button also controls the switch setting When you switch the LNB the satellite is automatically changed to the one normally used for that port For example the Dish 1000 2 system is typica
32. he Super Buddy to power the meter if the meter has a dead battery i No The IRD satellite receiver isn t powerful enough to power both the meter and the LNB When the IRD is hooked up to the bottom port of the Super Buddy meter it can power the LNB through the meter if the top of the meter is connected to the LNB If the Super Buddy meter s battery is completely dead you will need to recharge it for at least a few minutes to allow the battery to power the meter itself Using the IRD to power the LNB through the meter takes the LNB load off of the meter to make the satellite meter s battery last longer Page 59 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy h Can the Super Buddy meter be used to measure satellite signals outside the United States i Yes the Super Buddy meter can be used outside the United States Just be sure to download the appropriate global regional Field Guide into the meter using the FlashUpdate application We have Field Guides available for North America Europe South America South Pacific Asia Middle East and Africa We have postal code files available for the USA and Canada For any region outside North America download the postal code file called No Postal Codes that allows you to type in and save your geographic coordinates latitude and longitude According to my Super Buddy meter I m getting LOCKs on all of the even transponders but I m not getting locks on any of the odd transponders What is th
33. he numeric keypad to zoom out more span This doubles the displayed span around the cursor s frequency position Full span is from 950 to 2150 MHz Paging Press the upper left soft key to page to the left changing the start and stop frequencies when not at full soan Press upper right soft key to page to the right Amplitude Range The default amplitude range shown on the spectrum display is 70 to 20 dBm To change the amplitude range press the Auto soft key in bottom left hand corner of LCD screen to turn auto scaling on or off This will rescale the amplitude range to the min max amplitude levels detected during the last sweep When on the level scaling will be adjusted to make the measured signal levels more obvious Resolution and Refresh Rate Press key on numeric keypad to change the sample rate samples per sweep You can choose between 32 64 or 128 32 samples results in lower resolution and less detail but a faster sweep 128 samples results in a higher resolution and more detail but a slower sweep By default the meter measures 64 samples 2 pixels per sample to create a picture of the power spectrum Press EXIT soft key in bottom right hand corner of LCD screen to return to main Run screen Page 45 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 15 Updating Your Meter Updates to the Field Guide and to the instrument firmware are available from the Applied Instruments website Requirements 1 APC running Micro
34. hours It is okay to leave the meter charging all night since the meter will go into trickle charge mode when the battery is almost fully charged During cold weather keep the Super Buddy indoors at night while charging 2 Discharge Charge Before initial use of the meter and periodically monthly you should fully discharge the battery and then recharge overnight To quickly discharge the battery disable the automatic shut off connect to and power an LNB until the meter shuts off To fully discharge the battery disconnect from the LNB power up the meter and let it die from powering itself 3 Battery Charge Symbol The battery symbol indicating remaining battery life in the lower right corner of the LCD display can be misleading If not powering an LNB it may display full even if it is not It is more accurate when connected to an LNB load It is normal for the battery symbol of a fully charged battery to quickly drop by 1 4 when powering an LNB The symbol should remain in the middle two segments for the longest time period and will again drop faster when the last battery symbol segment is displayed In summary the symbol drops by 25 quickly remains in the middle 50 the longest and then the last 25 drops quickly The symbol is not linear The battery charge indicator is based on the internal battery voltage which changes slowly during the normal period of operation but quickly when the battery is either fully charged or nearl
35. ing additional information Corrected error count Uncorrected bad error count Symbol rate in kilo symbols second Modulation rate or bits per symbol 2 for QPSK 3 for 8PSK Code rate or bit puncture rate Data Rate calculated rate of payload kilo bits per second post FEC data rate Elapsed time counter 1 2 seconds E de AD Page 22 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 11 Proof of Performance Testing The Proof of Performance Test PoP Scan feature collects and stores signal level and quality data for later transfer to a PC for reporting This feature may be used to document the quality of installation for later reference Install PC Software The SatTransfer program is required to transfer the data from the instrument to the PC and to print reports This software is available from the Applied Instruments web site along with the FlashUpdate software used to upgrade the instrument See Updating section Collect Test Data Perform your satellite dish alignment as usual When the system is fully peaked use one of two main menu options to perform the PoP Scan and collect the data PoP Scan uses the presently selected LNB port and collects data for that LNB only Full PoP Scan steps through all LNB positions and collects data for all related orbital positions Tip You should choose Full PoP Scan when you re connected to a multi LNB head LNBF assembly with built in multi switch that is receiving signals from mor
36. ing to each specified transponder Level Limit found at the very bottom center of the LCD screen displays the minimum desired Signal Level dBm value Limit must be specified by user ELN If a lock is not obtained the IRD column will display instead The table will be filled in as the transponders are measured in sequence When all transponders are measured the pass fail indication will appear The Limit Scan will continue running constantly until stopped by the user You will receive a PASS or FAIL message after each cycle of limit scanning has been completed A PASS message means that all of the received Signal Level dBm and IRD signal quality values were greater than the minimum limits defined by the user for the specified transponders A FAIL message means that at least one of the received Signal Level dBm or IRD signal quality values were less than the minimum limits specified by the user Page 35 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy The following keys are active while scanning EDIT lets you edit the transponder list and limits see below SAVE collects and stores a complete limit scan for upload to a PC LNB ON OFF also selects different LNBs in a multi LNB system EXIT returns to the main Run screen Left Right Arrows scroll between satellites as in the Run Screen Editing The limit editing function may be activated in three ways 1 By pressing EDIT from the Limit Scan screen 2 By acti
37. ini A C cord to 50 60 Hz 120 to 240 VAC power for battery charging 4 DC 12 VDC at least 1 amp for battery charging cigarette adapter 5 PC Serial connection to PC if you have hardware revision 1 3 or earlier or USB connection to PC if you have hardware revision 2 0 or later for updating software Page 5 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy IRD Connection The IRD connector has two functions e Measures voltage supplied by the IRD e Allows voltage supplied by IRD to power the LNB extending the battery life However the meter itself is always powered by the battery PC Connection The Super Buddy can be connected to a serial port RS 232 or USB port depending on the hardware version of the meter of a PC via the supplied cable If you have Hardware Version 1 3 or earlier a serial cable will be provided The serial cable will feature a 9 pin D sub connector at one end that connects to the PC and a mini stereo headphone jack at the other end that will connect to the bottom of the meter If you have Hardware Version 2 0 or later a common USB cable will be provided PC software is available on our website www appliedin com for updating the instrument with the latest Field Guides satellite data and firmware 2 Run Screen The Run Screen displays all information used when pointing a dish or testing an L Band network Displayed Data 1 Selected satellite a Change with left and right arrows or the LNB soft key see Mu
38. ire United States of America There is also a database available for Canada Canadian Postal The database titled No Postal Code should be chosen if you are located outside of North America The No Postal Code database allows the user to type in and save his latitude and longitude coordinates and look up antenna settings based on those coordinates The different postal code databases may be downloaded and updated using the FlashUpdate program which is described further in the Updating section of the manual 119 0 E H ip Code 420s Latitude Long i tude AZ i Muth Magnetic Elevation Polar oFF EL Type in the zip code using the numeric keypad and press ENTER If a postal code table is not available for your area you may enter the latitude and longitude directly and press ENTER The same azimuth and elevation calculations will be made You may change the selected satellite using the left and right arrow keys Polarization Offset The Polar off is the polarization offset degrees used for FSS LNBs If the value is negative turn the LNB counter clockwise if positive turn it clockwise when viewed from behind the antenna looking towards the satellite Skew The skew setting indicates the dish rotation relative to the mounting bracket that is needed to align the multiple LNBs with the satellite arc Page 16 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Wild Blue Data Note if the Wild Blue system is selected s
39. ld Guide Software and Postal Codes are displayed on the LCD screen during the 10 second initialization count down when you first power on the Super Buddy meter cl satellite Meter 450 2150 MHz Page 9 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 3 Main Menu The MENU button takes you to a menu of all of the Super Buddy screens Some of these screens are also available via soft keys from the Run Screen Jp Zip Postal Manual Tune Oise Scan Limit Scan Specthriur Exi All of the functions are available on the central menu using the up down and enter keys Some functions are also available via soft keys as a shortcut Exit takes you back to the Run Screen The functions are described in the sections that follow 4 System Setup You must use this screen to specify the type of system you are connected to and where you are This step is essential the Super Buddy calculates all frequencies based on this information and displays only the transponders that can actually be received by the selected system in the selected location a Cep REG LION HE Continental US Page 10 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy This screen is a simple menu selection Use the up down arrows to highlight the selection you want to change and press ENTER The system selection actually selects three items 1 Region 2 LNB system 3 Switch type Due to the large variety of LNB systems in use the LNB system selection is divided into
40. lly used with the 110 119 and 129 satellites When you push the button to select LNB1 the meter automatically selects the 119 satellite Push it again to select LNB2 and the 110 bird is selected The third push gets you to LNB3 and the 129 bird Satellite Identification Satellites are identified by obtaining locks on one or more transponders To obtain a lock the frequency modulation and symbol rate of the transponder must be known to the instrument These combinations vary enough between the satellites that they can be used to identify the satellite Unfortunately one transponder is not always enough there may be another satellite using the same combination Page 8 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy ID Verification Unlike other meters the Super Buddy has the ability to check one or more transponders looking for a match on a combination that is unique to each satellite This is what we call the ID Verification feature It is initiated when you press the ID button on the Run Screen When you change satellites with the left right arrows the transponder shown will be one of the transponders used in ID Verification Once you get a lock and peak the dish on this transponder press the ID button and the unit will check any other transponders needed to confirm the identification and display either VERIFIED or ID FAILED Satellite Scan If you have peaked up the signal level on a satellite but either don
41. lti LNB Systems below b Satellite name is on the top line c Orbital position is shown at upper left 2 Lock status a Search when searching for a matching signal b LOCK when signal lock obtained this indicates you MIGHT be pointed at the selected satellite but you must use the ID button to confirm the satellite 3 Transponder information upper right a Transponder label b Frequency L band or downlink c Polarity RGHT LEFT HZ or VT d Voltage provided to LNB 13 or 18V 4 Signal Level a Left bar graph with peak center line Page 6 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy b Numeric value in dBm dBmV or dBuV c Scale 10 to 70 dBm 21 to 39 dBmV or 39 to 99 dBuV 5 Signal Quality a Right bar graph with peak center line b Numeric value as IRD equivalent or C N Eb NO or Es NO in dB c Scale 0 to 20 dB C N 6 Selected LNB type bottom line replaced by frequency deviation if that option is chosen Soft Keys 1 SYST transfers to the System Setup Screen 2 ID Starts satellite identification verification function 3 ZIP transfers to the Zip Code Lookup Screen 4 Polarity displays or selects polarity and LNB voltage 5 LNB Turns LNB power on or off displays present state and selects switch ports 6 MENU transfers to the Menu Screen 7 Left and right arrows change satellite 8 Up and down arrows change transponder Changing Satellites The left and right arrows switch to the n
42. n your desktop you can use My Computer or Windows Explorer to navigate to the C FlashUpdate folder and open FlashUpdate exe from there and you can also copy and paste shortcut icons from the folder to your Desktop If you re running Windows Vista and the shortcut icons do not appear on the desktop after downloading please right click with your mouse on the Desktop and select Refresh and then the shortcuts should appear FlashUpdate is the program used to download the latest satellite transponder and firmware updates to the Super Buddy meter Application filename FlashUpdate exe E FlashUpdate Ink SatTransfer is the program used to upload stored Proof of Performance Scan information from your Super Buddy meter to the PC Application filename SatTransfer exe e SatTransfer Ink Updating 1 Ensure you have an active internet connection 2 Plug your Super Buddy into the AC outlet to prevent any problems due to a low battery 3 Connect the Super Buddy to your PC using the supplied download cable and turn it on 4 Double click the FlashUpdate shortcut icon or start the application from wherever you saved it i e your C drive If connection is established a picture of the Super Buddy meter will appear in the top left corner of the FlashUpdate program and the top center portion of the program will be filled in with data obtained from the instrument i e serial number loaded software version etc If the connection is working
43. nals Dish Network and most others DC2 for Digicipher 2 signals Shaw Direct and some others Turbo for Dish Network s high def 8PSK signals 8 WildBlue Telesat Xplornet signals Baud Rate Use the keypad to enter the baud rate symbol rate in kiloSymbols per second and press Enter Code Rate For Turbo modulation only select the desired code rate with the left right arrows Other modulation types use automatic code rate detection LO Frequency Normally the LO frequency of the LNB is obtained from the system type selection and may change with different switch settings and polarities This is the AUTO mode of operation In rare circumstances you may want to use the lower left key to change to CUST or custom mode and specify an LNB LO frequency directly The LO Local Oscillator frequency is the difference between the downlink frequency and the L band tuner frequency High side LO frequencies like those used in C band LNBs and some stacking LNBs may be specified using a negative number LNB Control You may use the right side soft keys to change the LNB voltage turn the LNB on or off or change switch settings 8 Voltage Current The V l or Voltage Current Screen displays LNB voltage output supplied to LNB mAmps current draw of LNB IRD the voltage output of modem or satellite receiver if connected to bottom IRD port Battery meter s internal battery voltage Page 18 of 63 Operation Manual Supe
44. nted Most field technicians do not need to or want to see the transponder parameters modulation type code rate baud rate Screenshots of the Properties settings change and the subsequent trimmed down Limit Scan results are shown below Properties m Report Format All fields Print Summary Print Adjacent Channel Summary d Satlramter KE O19 LIMIT Ed Ele Edt Wee Wee Heb E Deh hA e eg Limit Scan Filename SP 619 LIMIT Date OO oS Lo caba Tachniciar Noto LE Model Fidus Software Canal Lava limet Farsi Satellite IN DLO POE MICHAEL gr 619 LIMIT Sid H Am Ku 1075 Horth 4mancan wi D 235 1663182 53 0 FAL 97 0 West Fray Ene Level IAI CRED Ho Eso Leck LNB LN Reg Pass Tian HH MHz Bam Sigh Ah I 1033000 DAOU 2901 E3 706 5 1066000 O45 4341 77 AT r iiion 0415 34 Be Zi H 11300 09 214 DM 771 3 14600 0HE 317 7A 400 Ems de JE dE Simus Voke mA Lien D DI LOCK 131 12 D0 Fal 38 110 L amp E 131 140 700 Pass Di a0 LOCK 131 115 7200 Fal flo GA LOCK 190 120 700 Fal 101 119 LOCK 131 120 700 Pass Page 43 of 63 MU Operation Manual Super Buddy 14 Spectrum Screen The spectrum screen may be used to e Look for the presence of carriers e Look ata carrier with an incompatible modulation type or encryption e Optimize your polarity adjustment null out the opposite polarity This feature imitates a spectrum analyzer screen although it has less resolution and a much slow
45. o the Limit Scan screen to let the Limit Scan begin or press EXIT to return to the main Run screen where your bar graphs are found Page 37 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Preset Limits Note At the present time the soft key labeled USE ZIP is only usable for certain Dish Network satellites For the USE ZIP soft key to be active the service provider must send us the related files with their desired minimum IRD values and minimum Signal Level Limits dBm for each zip code When there are preset minimum IRD and Signal Level values available for the satellite pressing the USE ZIP soft key will auto populate the fields with minimum values specified by the service provider To auto populate the Required IRD value fields based on your geographic location zip code in the Limit Scan feature 1 Using the soft keys select Menu Using the arrow keys highlight Limit Scan Press Enter Select the EDIT soft key Select the USE ZIP soft key Select the DONE soft key to return to the main Limit Scan screen to use this feature or select EXIT to return to the main Run screen DERE PS Errors If you enter an invalid transponder number the error will be detected after you press DONE and the system tries to scan that channel The following error will appear and the invalid transponder will be removed from the list ERROR key transponder not Found or invalid Page 38 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy If you use all
46. ome additional information pertaining to Wild Blue installations is displayed at the bottom of this screen See the Application Note How to install Wild Blue with a Super Buddy for more information Zip Code Latitude Long i tude ene te 7 Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning Screen may be useful when looking for a signal that has not yet been added to our database and loaded into the instrument or for feed transponders that aren t always active You can manually enter the tuning parameters The screen will display the locking status at the bottom The parameter changes will be kept when you return to the Run Screen but not saved when powering off or changing to other satellites or transponders Frequernc Frequernc dE 970 000 MO Modulation Modulation OWE OWE Baud kovrn Baud LESY 20000 20000 Code Pate Code Pate HL Nd LO KS GHz LU WS GHz 10 750 10 750 LOCKED LOCKED 35 H dEm 35 HEEM Frequency You may specify the frequency as either the L band tuning frequency or as the downlink satellite frequency Press the upper left soft key to change the frequency type This soft key also changes the display format on the Run Screen and alters the frequency display option set up in the Options Screen Type in the frequency and press Enter Page 17 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Modulation Use the left right arrows to select the modulation format DSS for legacy DIRECTV signals DVB for DVB S standard sig
47. on the outside of the shipping box and on all correspondence relating to that particular shipment Please include details of the service requested Ensure that the equipment is securely packed with proper cushioning material on all sides The unit should be insured for its full value in case of damage or loss in transit After the repair is completed we will contact you for payment If payment is not received within 60 days after contact is made then the repaired equipment will become the property of Applied Instruments Version Updating As our product lines are refined and features and performance are enhanced we will upgrade older units at a nominal cost when possible Shipping charges are additional Contact us at 317 782 4331 for price and schedule if you are interested in having a unit updated Calibration Periodic calibration may be necessary to ensure that the unit is operating within the original factory specifications A standard calibration charge will be incurred 19 Specifications Frequency Hange 950 2150 MHz Tuning Resolution Individual Transponders Signal Level Hange 70 to 10 dBm 21 to 39 dBmV 39 to 99 dBuV Level ACcuracn 2 dB typical 3 dB max Signal Lock Formaits DSS DVB S Digicipher 2 8PSK Turbo CCM amp ACM Impedance rss 75 Ohm Bee cansan 13VDC for V R and 18VDC for H L current limited at 750 mA For versions with optional built in 21 29 volt module Super Buddy 29
48. r Buddy Soft Keys 1 22K Turns the 22 kHz tone on or off 2 Voltage Changes LNB voltage see below 3 LNB Turns LNB power on or off and selects switch ports 4 EXIT returns to the Menu Screen For the voltage standard models use either 13V or 18V The model Super Buddy 21 adds 21V for DIRECTV SWM ODU Model Super Buddy 29 adds 21V and 29V for the WildBlue TRIAs Note In the screen shot shown above voltage is being passed through the meter from the IRD to power the LNB In this configuration if you press the LNB power soft key middle right side of LCD screen you will receive an error message stating ERROR LNB already powered by IRD input since the IRD is already providing voltage 9 OPI and DiSEqC Monitoring The OPI DiSEgC Screen serves two similar purposes First it simulates the HughesNet Outdoor Pointing Interface used to check cross pol alignment of the HughesNet transmitters Second it decodes and displays other DiSEqC commands received on the IRD port of the meter OPI Simulation When OPI messages are received it displays them on the screen just like the OPI device HughesNet Cross Pol Check Procedure 1 Align the dish using the receiving LNB just as you would a normal Ku band dish using the Super Buddy Run Screen 2 Connect the modem and PC to the transmit and receive cables and run the HughesNet software 3 Using the PC s internet browser access the HughesNet modem setup screens Ensure th
49. r from the computer and it is ready to use Wi T les bk lr dote Connection Model SucpaBudd Vatskp 225 vena 1657353 Correct VERSIONS COMPOMEMT OPTION AVALABLE INSTALLED Boal program CEE Ecol KS E 14 Man progam 356 Mano 227 KA Fei guide Hoth meicen si1 189 163 Li Make Dehn 7 06 106 Pota codes USA Zoe sii 1 09 108 Update com paka U Sea ERT aged EE mi a ropa ER E EN EEN Tp o E EE e SE Page 54 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Field Guides There are several global Field Guides satellite transponder databases available now and more may be added in the future The different Field Guides cover different regions of the world You can select the Field Guide you need using the pull down list If you simply want to change Field Guides even though no new versions are available you may need to also put a check in the box before clicking UPDATE Only components that are checked will be updated Postal Codes Postal code files for the United States and Canada are available now and more may be added in the future You can select the Postal Code file you need using the pull down list If you simply want to change your Postal Code file even though no new versions are available you may need to also put a check in the box before clicking UPDATE Only components that are checked will be updated If you are using the meter outside of the United States and Canada then choose No Postal Codes
50. rewall either stand alone or in a router you must either modify the settings of the device to permit access to our program or you will have to entirely by pass the router or other inhibiting hardware device 3 Go to the Applied Instruments website www appliedin com With your mouse move your cursor over Service and Support and click on it then click Software Updates then click on Super Buddy Super Buddy 21 Super Buddy 29 Then click on Click Here to Download FlashUpdate Zip Software or use the following link directly www appliedin com downloads flashupdatezip exe A ia eis Te IRAK Page 46 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 4 This is a self extracting archive file You may choose to open or run the file directly from the website or may save it to your disk and then open or run it It is recommended that you run the file The instructions below assume that you have chosen to run the file File Download Security Warning Do you want to run or save this file Name Flashupdatezip exe Type Application 69MB From www appliedin com Aun Cancel While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer IF you do not trust the source do not rin or save this software What s the risk You may receive a warning message Press Run to continue to open the file Internet Explorer Security Warning The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this
51. right keys move between columns Page 24 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy EFT oPrMmarnce Date Midden 09 16 2009 cat jor EW YORE echnician ICHAEL otes The file name must be unique An error message will appear if you enter a name that has already been used At present there is no method for the user to determine which names have been used on the instrument other than by running the SatTransfer program There is file storage space for about 70 files The actual limit depends on the number of transponders used Press SAVE again and the system will copy the file from temporary storage to flash file storage The instrument must then restart and go through the initialization count down If an error occurs during the copy process or the flash storage area is too full the message Flash copy failed will appear and the test data will be lost If you fill up the file storage space you may transfer all of the stored files to a PC and then erase the meter s flash memory to create new space Page 25 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Transfer Data File to PC After the data is collected you can take the meter back to your PC and transfer the files to the PC disk using the SatTransfer program You will receive the SatTransfer program when downloading the FlashUpdate program The SatTransfer program SatTransfer exe will most likely be found in the default location of C FlashUpdate 1 2 Connect the met
52. s Tools Help Back O pa Search Wee Folders Address e e E I i ae Control Panel A CS Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Administrative Automatic Date and Time Display ES Switch to Category view Remov Tools Updates w GG ere BG amp Folder Options Fonts Game Intel R SMA Internet Java Keyboard Hi Windows Update Controllers Driver Options g Help and Support SZ Sex E L ch dE gt eb ESG See Also Mail Mouse Network Phone and Portable Media Power Options Printers and Connections Modern Devices Faxes a dl 0 Se OY Y QuickTime Realtek HD Regional and Scanners and Scheduled Security Sounds and Sound EFF Language Cameras Tasks Center Audio Devices e PAREL Speech Taskbar and User Accounts Windows Windows Wireless Start Menu CardSpace Firewall Network Set Page 50 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General ComputerName Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed a on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connecte to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles 2 Hardware profiles provide a wa
53. s and in any event Applied Instruments liability for breach of warranty under any contract shall not exceed the purchase price of the instrument shipped and against which a claim is made Any application recommendation made by Applied Instruments for the use of its products is based upon tests believed to be reliable but Applied Instruments makes no guarantee of the results to be obtained This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Applied Instruments any liability in connection with the sale of our products other than that set forth herein Applied Instruments Inc 5230 Elmwood Avenue Indianapolis IN 46203 USA http www appliedin com Voice 317 782 4331 Fax 317 786 9665 Toll free USA 800 244 2976 APPLIED INSTRUMENTS INC ee l lE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTRUMENTATION Page 63 of 63
54. s the present readings with a previously stored reference reading to determine the effect of the cable system on the RF signal The data is displayed graphically along with summary readings When given the expected RF level entering the network the Super Buddy uses the measured losses to calculate the expected min max levels at the receiver These are compared to limits and a Pass Fail indication is given Noise Source CIA Buddy Buddy Normalization Scan This step is required before scanning a system to normalize the readings to the noise source 1 Connect the noise source NS 1 directly to the Super Buddy using a short jumper cable 2 Turn the noise source on 3 On the Super Buddy select a MENU b Noise Scan c Normalize Source Page 30 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Noise Scar Exit The Super Buddy will then scan through a standard set of 32 frequencies and store the signal level at each frequency This reference scan is stored in the Super Buddy and is used in subsequent Noise Scans kef Scan Comp le te Note the data shown above is NOT representative of a real scan You should run a new normalization scan whenever you use a different noise source or suspect the noise source has changed output level You can check your normalization scan by performing a regular noise scan while the noise source Is connect
55. selection groups the LNB antenna systems into small sets of choices The available services may change with Field Guide updates Bell Express Other Pro id Generic C Band Generico Ku Band Special Setups Systems The system selection lets you pick the type of system within the selected service In some cases this is the final LNB model selection In other cases the system will be broken down further by the LNB model selection Disk 1000 Dish Pro Plus Dish Pro Dish 500 Dish 1000 Disk 1000 761 5 Page 12 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy LNB Model The models listed will depend on the system selected For example 1000 SC 1000 2777 1000 2 118 1000 2 121 e Switch Type Multiple LNB dishes usually have a switch that is internal to the multi LNB head Other systems may use external switches When you connect the Super Buddy to an external switch rather than directly to the LNB or when you connect to a multi LNB head the Super Buddy must know what switch type is connected so it can send the proper type of command to control that switch The switch type is usually selected automatically when you pick an LNB Model but you may wish to change it or select another external switch If you are installing a system that does not have a switch you may need to select none Note additional switch types may have scrolled off the end of the screen Use your down arrow key to view these Page 13 of
56. soft Windows 95 98 2000 NT XP Vista or Windows 7 2 The appropriate connection port on your PC either Serial or USB depending on hardware version of your Super Buddy meter a Hardware V1 3 or earlier you need an RS 232 serial port COM port 9 pin D sub connector on your PC b Hardware V2 0 or later you need a USB port on your PC An internet connection 4 The PC download cable provided with the instrument a Hardware V1 3 or earlier an RS 232 serial cable is provided It has a 9 pin connector at one end that connects to the PC and a stereo headphone jack at the other end that connects to the bottom of the meter b Hardware V2 0 or later a USB cable is provided Note lf your Super Buddy has the RS 232 download cable and your PC does not have an RS 232 serial port 9 pin a USB to serial adapter with a proper ground connection may be used Unfortunately many USB to serial converters available today do not contain a proper ground connection see the section on USB Converters below Installation Before you can update your instrument you must obtain and install the FlashUpdate software application onto your PC 1 Ensure that you are signed on as Administrator or have Administrator rights for Microsoft Windows 2 Temporarily disable your computer s anti virus software and firewall so it doesn t interfere with the installation of the FlashUpdate and SatTransfer programs and the related USB drivers If you have a hardware fi
57. t have a lock or get an ID FAILED message when performing the ID Verification the Super Buddy can try to determine which satellite you are pointed at by performing the ID Verification on different satellites sequentially This is called the Satellite Scan feature To run a Satellite Scan press the ID button to verify the selected satellite If that succeeds there is no reason to run the Satellite Scan If that fails there will be a SCAN button on the ID FAILED Error Screen press that and the scan begins The scan will start from the selected satellite presumably the one you are looking for and look to the east and west one satellite at a time until a positive ID is found or the horizon is reached or you abort the scan Field Guide Updates Unfortunately the satellite identification process is only as good as the transponder definitions that are used And these change often enough to make the job challenging That s where Field Guide updates come into play As we update our database we post the revisions on our web site which you can download into your instrument See the section on Updating Your Meter Our database is updated from information gathered from the service providers other web sites customers and our own testing and research If you Know of any omissions or errors in our database please contact us so that we may pass on what you have learned The Hardware version and installed versions of Fie
58. t may occur if amplifiers are used in the cable network Page 32 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Press the MORE key to display the Limit Screen LeweleEIRO 4 Limit 7 This screen lets you enter the expected level at the dish It displays the min and max measured cable loss and calculates the min and max level that would result at the IRD These levels are then compared to min and max level limits which may be changed and individual PASS FAIL indications are shown Suggested limits are 55 to 30 dBm You may press the MORE key to return to the Results Summary Screen or the EXIT key to return to the Noise Scan Menu Screen Analysis The test shows several items which are important in determining the health of a cable system First the RF level that will reach each receiver is critical Most receivers require an input level of approximately 55 to 30 dBm If you know what level you can expect from the intended dish this test will estimate the levels that will reach the receivers Tip on multi LNB dishes enter the lowest signal level expected from all LNBs Check the specifications for the receivers that you expect to be used and make sure these limits are appropriate The limits will be stored and do not need to be reentered each time If the estimated levels at the receiver drop points are too low you may need to add an amplifier You can check the effect of adding amplifiers by increasing the expected level at the dish
59. ted that the Reed Solomon decoder was unable to correct These are the errors which cause tiling or other problems visible to the customer This is sometimes referred to as the post FEC error rate The errors that are corrected by the first stage in the decode process the Viturbi or Turbo trellis decoder are not available from the demodulator and are not displayed This rate is sometimes referred to as the pre FEC error rate If the error rate is preceded by a less than sign lt as in the example above it indicates that no errors have yet been detected and so the bit error is not known but is less than the number given The BER Screen accumulates errors as long as the screen is active To reset the counters exit and restart the screen This test can only be performed when a signal lock is obtained If the lock is lost the rates are not shown and will be restarted when lock is re obtained In most cases a one minute test is sufficient to determine the BER for the present conditions As long as both rates continue to read less than some number the lt character is shown then no errors have been detected and the system is working well On the other hand if you are testing during a rainstorm you can expect some errors to occur The MORE button can be used to display additional information about the signal lt 1 41e 003 lt 1 41le 003 mm mm mm mm 0 O 2 gt 273 353 10 A This displays the follow
60. tellite may be tested Up to 10 total satellites may be stored Signal quality test IRD signal quality number Signal level test Signal quality limits defined for individual transponders Signal level limit defined overall Limits are changeable and are stored in the instrument t Pd A acer ee Setup Use the normal meter setup for whatever type of system you are installing When the installation is complete select Limit Scan from the main menu Cp t ip Postal Manual Tune Page 34 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Scanning The menu option will start the Limit Scan screen lf limits are already defined for the presently selected satellite the scanning will start immediately Note The Limit Scan is only useful if the LNB is being powered by the meter Press the LNB soft key to power the LNB On a multi LNB setup press the LNB soft key more than once to toggle from LNB1 to LNB2 to LNB3 etc The satellite orbital position i e 110 0W related to each selected LNB port will be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD screen ES E 1940 7 LEF T For each transponder to scan the screen shows 1 Tr The transponder numbers to be scanned transponders must be defined by user dBm The received dBm signal level value corresponding to each specified transponder Reg The required minimum IRD signal quality value Limit must be defined by the user IRD The received IRD signal quality value correspond
61. ter and power the LNB The LNB power is again limited to 250 mAmps if you have hardware revision 1 3 or earlier and is limited to 500 mAmps if you have hardware revision 2 0 or later to avoid overdriving the battery charge circuit 16 Troubleshooting FAQs a I receive an error message stating Error LNB under voltage over current or short i Replace top Signal In port F connector barrel Use a 7 16 wrench to loosen existing barrel Install new F connector barrel and only tighten 1 4 turn with wrench after finger tightening Warning Do NOT over tighten li Ensure that you have the latest available version of Field Guide and Software loaded If you don t you must update meter s software using the FlashUpdate program iii If issue still remains contact Applied Instruments Tech Support department and request a RMA to send the instrument to the factory for inspection and repair b While have the LNB connected to the top port Signal In of the meter with a coax cable and the LNB power is turned on don t even see any signal level shown on left bar graph It just says UNDER i Replace top Signal In port F connector barrel Use a 7 16 wrench to loosen existing barrel Install new F connector barrel and only tighten 1 4 turn with wrench after finger tightening Warning Do NOT over tighten c While attempting to perform a Limit Scan receive an Error message saying ERROR Key transponder not found or invalid
62. ttings to correct connection problems ance Select higher settings for faster performance Defaults Recelwe Butter Low 1 High DA 14 Tranzmit Butter Low 1 J High 16 16 COM Port Number COM w Page 52 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 7 8 s soon as the connection is established the application will access the website and obtain the latest available versions for the various components These will be compared with the versions installed on your instrument Any component with a newer version available will be checked Normally there is no need to check anything that isn t already checked and we don t recommend manually check marking the boxes Al Fims lil Ipidate yrei Con Port Modal Buteur Eon Vogt MA es rum USE Communication vedin 25 iat 10579573 Conme EONS COMPONENT OPTION AMAILABLE INSTALLED UPDATE Hoot program 556 Boo 1 14 E Manpogen SSE Mand 27 L Field gude Marti Aneren cl 1 65 Le Lind Wales Dr b s 1 Oe je Postal podes USA Zipcodes sl 18 J Oc UPDATE lo cantinas Select your postal code region USA ZipCodes Canadian Postal or No Postal Code if located outside of North America Click UPDATE to start updating the instrument This process is rather slow The progress bar at the bottom will show the installation progress of each component In the screenshot from the example shown below the program has detected that four components need to be
63. updated it automatically placed four check marks next to the items that need updated The blue status bar at the bottom of the program will reset itself after each of the four components is downloaded a Ifyou have Hardware V1 3 or earlier with serial PC connection the download process can take up to 10 minutes to complete depending on the number of components that need to be updated b Ifyou have Hardware V2 0 or later with USB PC connection the download process can take up to 5 minutes to complete depending on the number of components that need to be updated Page 53 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Al Flashlipdate bodel tes cont HAN Module HAN Hardman ero DA jenat FEASIONS COMPONENT OPTION AVAILABLE INSTALLED Boot program ESB Dec A Man program 55B Mand 2 27 225 163 165 Limit Velez DishLimits 106 1 04 Postal podes USA Tel 18 1 08 Downioading SSEMamD WOO bes plese vast Oy ee eae The word REMOTE should appear on the LCD screen of the Super Buddy satellite meter to indicate that the instrument is being programmed and controlled remotely Standby while the instrument is updated Do NOT press any buttons on the Super Buddy meter while the update is in progress Do NOT bump or unplug the download cable from the meter while the update is in progress 9 When finished the program will display Update Complete click Exit You may now disconnect the Super Buddy mete
64. vating the Limit Scan from a satellite that does not have limits defined or 3 By scrolling via arrow keys or the LNB soft key to a satellite that does not have limits defined When a satellite with no limits is selected the edit screen contains zeros for all transponders You will see a small underline cursor on the field that may be modified Use the up down arrow keys to move cursor to next desired field when no editing is necessary With the cursor on the correct field use the numeric keypad to begin typing the desired value to define the transponders Page 36 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy you want to scan Press the Enter key to move cursor to next field after typing in each desired value You may edit the required IRD value for each transponder These IRD values apply only to the selected satellite and specific transponder You may also edit the signal level limit which applies to all transponders on all satellites To remove a transponder enter zero for the transponder number If all transponders have been zeroed for a satellite that orbit will be removed from the table You may also use the TR key to insert a valid transponder number from the list of transponders for that satellite When your cursor is in the Transponder Tr column field pressing the TR soft key several times will allow you to numerically scroll through the different transponders Press DONE when you have entered the desired values to return t
65. vigate to other folders by double clicking on the folder icons shown in the destination file box The parent folder icon takes you up one level Select the files on the left that you want to transfer by clicking on them Selected files are highlighted You may select more than one by pressing and holding Ctrl Then click on Page 26 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy Transfer to have the files copied to the PC folder A status message near the top of the screen will show you when the transfer is complete and the right hand box will be redrawn with the newly added files Erasing Files When you have transferred all desired files click Erase All Files to erase the files from the meter and free up the flash storage space Due to the way the flash memory works it is not possible to erase only selected files all files must be erased to free up the memory Print Reports The File Transfer window is not the only window available in the SatTransfer program You may also open one or more report windows to display and print the data There are two ways to open a report window 1 Double click the text file in the right side of the File Transfer window 2 Use the menu bar File Open function The report may be viewed on the screen or printed using the File Print menu option When a report window is opened it is usually mostly hidden behind the File Transfer window The File Transfer window may be moved aside or closed to get it
66. y discharged Therefore the battery indicator will only appear full or empty for a short time Most of the time it will appear 1 2 or full When the charge indicator shows 1 4 charge you will need to charge it soon It will shut off very soon after the indicator goes to empty 4 Automatic Shutoff If desired you can activate the automatic shutoff feature To activate it press MENU gt OPTIONS and then scroll to the Shutdown field with your Up Down arrows and use the Left Right arrows to choose the desired auto shut down time 5 min 10 min 15 min NONE The auto shutdown feature is turned off set to NONE in its default state Page 57 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy 5 LNB Power Awareness Only power the LNB while taking measurements Avoid powering an LNB while not actually taking measurements 6 Attempting to turn on a unit when the battery contains insufficient charge may result in beeps and or a flash on the LCD but will not harm the unit AC Power When AC power is applied it supplies power to charge the battery run the meter and power the LNB In this case the power available to the LNB is limited to 250 mAmps if you have hardware revision 1 3 or earlier and is limited to 500 mAmps if you have hardware revision 2 0 or later to avoid overdriving the AC power circuit and the battery charging circuit DC Power When external DC power is provided it also supplies power to charge the battery run the me
67. y hor you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Protiles El FEE Es Device Manager File Action View Help Hees ge a ZA SALES 1 d Computer ep Disk drives ES P Display adapters 24 DYD CD ROM drives GL i L L H IDE ATAJATAPI controllers a Keyboards gt e Mice and other pointing devices Monitors Network adapters H A Ports COM amp LPT el Communications Pork COM1 Y ECP Printer Port LPT1 de Processors Sound video and game controllers by System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers ES ES EN E Page 51 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy If you see that your Communications Port is set to something other than COM ports 1 through 12 you will need to reassign the COM port To reassign the COM port right click with your mouse on the desired COM port and select Properties Then click on the Port Settings tab Then click on the Advanced button Using the drag down menu at the bottom of the Advanced Settings screen reassign the COM port to an open unused port to any COM port from COM1 to COM12 Then press OK twice and exit out of the Device Manager and exit out of the Control Panel Communications Port COM1 Properties General Port Settings Driver Details Resources Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control None Restore Defaults Advanced Settings for COM1 OK Select lower se
68. y is a battery operated device its RS 232 signals are isolated from the AC ground even when the AC battery charging cord is plugged in These converters may occasionally work with the Super Buddy simply because the two ground levels happen to be close to each other at the time They may work initially and then fail part way through the update A ground connection can be made with an external wire connecting the F connector shield not the center pin to the frame of the PC a screw on the back may work If the update fails during the Main Program Software call our tech support team for assistance Our tech support team will guide you through an update that involves manually check marking all available boxes in the FlashUpdate program before pressing the Update button in order to Page 55 of 63 Operation Manual Super Buddy overwrite the corrupted download If the update fails during the Boot Program Software the meter will have to be returned to the factory to restore the boot program Applied Instruments has been satisfied with a USB converter manufactured by Aten model UC232A From our testing it seemed to be the most user friendly and best performing This model is available from Applied Instruments and from many online electronics retailers Do NOT use the Belkin brand USB to Serial converters with this instrument as Applied Instruments has seen them cause many problems Future Updates You may check for an update by connecting

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