Application Note
11/07/2008
How to install Wild Blue with a Super Buddy
Satellite Meter
The Wild Blue antenna system is powered by 26 volts DC on the TX port of the antenna module.
Applied Instruments offers the Blue Bunny™ voltage converter box accessory to power the
antenna from the meter but you may also power the antenna from the Wild Blue modem.
With The Applied Instruments Blue Bunny™ Voltage Converter Box
Connect the TX side of the converter box to the TX port on the Wild Blue antenna.
Connect the RX side of the converter box to the RX port on the Wild Blue antenna.
Connect the remaining port on the converter box to the Super Buddy meter’s Signal In port (top).
Tx
Rx
Super
Buddy
AI
This method allows pointing the antenna before running the cable to the modem.
Note: the Blue Bunny™ converter box accessory should be connected to the Super Buddy meter
with a short cable. The cables from the Blue Bunny™ converter box to the antenna should also
be fairly short but can be up to 150 feet long. Longer cables may result in an over-current error or
simply fail to turn the antenna on.
To prevent sparking and to protect components, connect all cables before turning the LNB power
on. Turn off the LNB power before disconnecting the cables.
