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XR-3 TS2 Module Operation Manual XR-3
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e) My XR-3 is displaying a message on the screen that says “LNB already powered by IRD
input”. Why is this message displayed?
i) It means the meter is detecting power from an IRD that is connected to the IDU / IRD
port of the XR-3’s TS2 module. The IRD is powering the LNBF through the meter in
this configuration. If your reason for pressing the LNB soft key was simply to toggle
through the satellites related to the multi-LNB head, then you 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 meter’s IDU / IRD port
of the XR-3’s TS2 module, there may be a problem in the LNB power circuit of the
meter which would require service at the factory.
f) Can I connect a coax cable from the receiver or modem’s output to the IDU / IRD port of
the XR-3’s TS2 module to power the XR-3 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 IDU / IRD port of the XR-3’s TS2 module, it
can power the LNB through the meter (if the ODU / LNB port of the meter is
connected to the LNB). If the XR-3’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.
g) Can the XR-3 with the TS2 module be used to measure satellite signals outside the
United States?
i) Yes, the XR-3 with the TS2 module 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, NE 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).
h) According to my XR-3 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 the issue and how can I fix it?
There are a few possible causes for this:
i) It’s possible that you have a faulty LNBF & the internal 13V/18V switching isn’t
working properly
ii) 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 XR-3 meter.
iv) There is a chance that only the even transponders are active on the satellite for your
beam footprint area.
i) My serial number is missing off the back of my XR-3 meter. How can I obtain my serial
number to know its history and to check if it’s still under warranty?
i) Connect your XR-3 meter to the PC, power it on, and open the FlashUpdate or
MeterMaid program. The serial number of the connected unit will be displayed in
FlashUpdate and MeterMaid if proper connection is established.
ii) Turn the meter on. Then go to MENU, OPTIONS, and press the VERS soft-key in
the lower left corner of the LCD screen to see the unit’s serial number above the
loaded software versions.
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