Signal Level Meters - CATV / CCTV / Satellite/Satellite Signal Level Meter Template |
| Minimum Frequency Range | 950 MHz |
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| Maximum Frequency Range | 2150 MHz |
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| Battery Run Time | 3 HR Battery Run Time Battery run time of the Super Buddy satellite meter will vary depending on the current draw of the LNB being powered by the meter. |
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| Field Replacement F Connectors | Yes |
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| Satellite Capability | Bell TV, C-Band, DirecTV, DirecTV SWM-ODU, Direcway/HughesNet, Dish Network, DTN, Low Ku Band FSS Satellites, Other, Shaw Direct, Stacked LNB/ L-Band, Star Band, WildBlue/Telesat Satellite Capability The Super Buddy satellite meter is compatible with (able to demodulate) signals of type DVB-S (QPSK), DSS (DIRECTV Legacy, QPSK), Digicipher 2 (QPSK), and Turbo (QPSK & 8PSK, CCM & ACM).
A technician can use the Super Buddy satellite meter to align DIRECTV KaKu dishes. However, the user will need to perform the alignment off of the 101 & 119 satellites. The Super Buddy satellite meter can lock on to the 101, 110, and 119 DIRECTV satellite signals. |
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| Measurements | Bit Error Rate, dB, IRD (voltage), LNB (current), LNB Frequency Deviation Estimate, Other, Signal Level Measurements The Super Buddy can display signal quality values IRD (% scale), C/N, Eb/No, or Es/No.
The Super Buddy can display the cross-pol values for HughesNet Ku Band systems using the OPI feature.
The Super Buddy satellite meter can measure Post-FEC (Reed Solomon) Bit Error Rate (BER). |
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| Signal Level Units of Measure | dBµV, dBm, dBmV Signal Level Units of Measure RF Signal Level Measurement Range: -70 dBm to -10 dBm |
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| Max RF Signal Range | -10 dBm (-10 dB) |
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| Min RF Signal Range | -70 dBm (-70 dB) |
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| Wild Blue Compatibiltiy | Yes Wild Blue Compatibiltiy The Super Buddy satellite meter is compatible with WildBlue satellite signals from the Anik F2 (111.1W), WildBlue 1 (111.0W), and AMC-15 (105.0W) satellites. |
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| Zip Code Lookup for Spot Beam Placement | Yes Zip Code Lookup for Spot Beam Placement The Zip Code lookup feature of the Super Buddy 29 satellite meter allows the technician to enter his USA Postal Code, Canadian Postal Code, or latitude and longitude to quickly obtain the magnetic compass heading (azimuth), elevation, and skew / tilt (polarization offset) related to the satellite he's searching for.
In the USA, entering the USA zip code also automatically selects the correct WildBlue spot beam related to the user's geographic location. |
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| Ability to add new Satellites Manually | Yes Ability to add new Satellites Manually The user can temporarily enter and tune to a custom satellite transponder using the Manual Tune feature. This feature was designed primarily for use with temporary satellite feeds. |
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| Database upgradeable via PC | Yes Database upgradeable via PC Software updates for the Super Buddy satellite meter are free.
Various software databases are available for download for different global regions. Each regional satellite database contains satellites and transponders visible from that region. The global regional software databases available are North American Field Guide, South American Field Guide, European Field Guide, Asian Field Guide, Middle East Field Guide, and South Pacific Field Guide. |
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| Graphical Display Type | LCD |
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| Backlight | Yes Backlight Backlight is useful when operating indoors or in a dark space such as an attic. |
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| Spectrum Display | Yes |
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| Digital Constellation | Yes Digital Constellation Super Buddy satellite meter can display a QPSK constellation (DVB-S, Digicipher 2, DSS, or Turbo signal) or 8PSK constellation (Turbo). |
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Test Equipment General Attributes |
| Unique Features | Super Buddy satellite meter is a satellite identification meter that is built tough with a metal enclosure and rubber shock guards. |
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| Warranty | 12 MONTHS (1 YEARS) |
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| Warranty Details | The Applied Instruments Super Buddy satellite meter 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. Exposing the unit to moisture (i.e. rain), physical abuse, or opening the case to the unit will void the warranty. 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. |
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| Additional Info/Comments | The Super Buddy satellite meter can output a 22kHz tone and DiSEqC tones for controlling LNBs, multi-LNBF systems, and external multi-switches.
The Super Buddy satellite meter is compatible with all Dish Network LNBFs, including the Dish 1000.2, Dish 1000.4 Eastern Arc, and Dish 1000.4 Western Arc units. |
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| Product Weight | 2.9 LBS Product Weight Product weight specified is without the rubber shock guards attached. |
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| Product Height | 3.2 IN |
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| Product Length | 6.8 IN Product Length Product dimensions specified are without the rubber shock guards attached. |
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| Product Width | 6.4 IN |
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| Shipping Weight | 11 LBS |
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| Data Logging | Yes Data Logging The user can store the results of Proof of Performance Scans and Limit Scans in the flash memory of the meter for later upload to a PC for archiving or to submit to supervisory staff. The files can be saved in simple text format or can easily be imported into Excel spreadsheets. |
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| HTS/Schedule B Number | 90304000 |
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| Calibration Included | Factory Calibration Calibration Included The Super Buddy satellite meter is calibrated for the measurement of RF signal level.
RF Signal Level Range: -70 to -10 dBm (-21 to +39 dBmV) (+39 to +99 dBµV)
RF Level Accuracy: +/-2 dB typical, 3 dB max |
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| Power Supply Voltage | 120V/220V Universal |
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| Country of Origin | United States |
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| Shipping Height | 5 IN |
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| Shipping Length | 12 IN |
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| Shipping Width | 11 IN |
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