Applied Instruments XR-3 Satellite Meter Application Note

Application Note

10/29/2015

Installing a DIRECTV Single LNB System with the XR-3™

Satellite Meter

Connections: Coax cable connected from LNBF output port to XR-3 satellite meter module’s ODU / LNB port

Meter set-up

Push the SYST System soft-key to select the following:

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REGION

SERVICE

SYSTEM

LNB MODEL your geographic region

DIRECTV

Single Sats choose your appropriate desired satellite (i.e. Single Sat 101, 110, 119, 101

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stacked, Intl 95)

SWITCH TYPE defaults to None

To make selections, arrow up or down to the item to change and press Enter, then arrow up or down to

the desired option and press Enter. Press EXIT or DONE to return to Run Mode

Azimuth/Elevation Lookup:

Push the AZ/EL soft key (lower left corner of main run screen), use the numeric keypad to enter the

Postal Code for your current location, and press the ENTER key. Press EXIT to return to Run Mode.

Antenna Pointing

Install the mast (pole) plumb, preset the antenna reflector’s vertical angle (elevation setting) and Skew setting, mount antenna reflector to mast, and grossly align azimuth (using magnetic compass according to ‘Magnetic’ coordinates shown in AZ/EL screen on meter). You may want to use the AZ/EL look-up feature to obtain rough antenna reflector settings based on your zip code or latitude and longitude.

Run Mode

 Connect a coax jumper cable from the ODU / LNB port of your XR-3 meter to the LNBF output port.

LNB soft-key (located on middle right side of LCD screen) to power the LNB. The satellite orbital position will be displayed in upper left corner of LCD screen.

 Adjust antenna reflector azimuth (left or right) and elevation (up or down) to obtain maximum signal level (left bar graph), signal quality (right bar graph), and LOCK status.

 Press ID soft-key (located on middle left side of LCD screen) to verify that you’re aligned to the correct satellite. "ID VERIFIED" means you are pointed correctly.

 If "ID FAILED" is displayed, press SCAN soft-key and the XR-3 will find which satellite you are aimed at.

 If desired, you may also use Up/Down arrow keys to scroll through other transponders to check for proper RF signal level and quality.

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You may also choose to use the PoP Scan function of the meter to record the measurements.

Please refer to the operations manual for more information and instructions related to the Proof of

Performance scan feature.

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It is NOT recommended to keep the XR-3 meter in line while checking receiver status due to attenuation from our circuitry.

Please ensure that you have the latest versions of North American Field Guide, Software, Dish Limits, and Postal Codes loaded into your meter. If your meter has older versions loaded, please use the

FlashUpdate program to update your meter, as described in the Operations Manual.

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