Carton contents:
Instruction sheet, a Satmeter, a wall plug charger, a car charger and a protective case and download lead (Computer
Interface Cable) These instructions will guide you through the operation and care of you meter. Thermometer is con-
trolled using the three button panel and these instructions will show which to press and what you should see on the
screen when you do.
Getting started ……
To turn the meter
ON
, press and release the
Up
and
Down
buttons at the same time.
The start-up screen will display 4 modes.
At the SET BACKLIGHT option, choose to suit conditions by pressing
Up
then
mode
for on, and just
mode
to leave it off.
To turn the meter
OFF
, press and hold the
Up
button. The sounder will beep.
Charge the battery
The battery will need to be charged for about 12 hours before its first use and whenever it fails to last enough time to
perform installations.
Plug the charger into the Satmeter and electrical outlet. Then turn the meter on. The meter will analyze the state of the
battery and BOOST or TRICKLE charge until the battery is ready for use. During normal charging, the charger and meter
may become warm. After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery will reach full capacity.
Use only the charger supplied with the Satmeter. The warranty will be invalidated if the meter is damaged through the
use of a different charger.
The meter protects the battery from over charging. Spare batteries for extended use in the field can be supplied by your
distributor.
Data Presets and languages
The meter has data stored for your region with operating instructions in two languages - English and Spanish.
The meter will be supplied with the English option selected but it is very easy to change over to Spanish or any
other data that has been programmed. Immediately after the meter is started, press and hold the mode and Up but-
tons together, for about three seconds. The current language or data group setting will display.
Satmeter Operating Instructions
1009IFD
DSB Sat. Locator
Battery Contents
SET BACKLIGHT
Searching
Software version
■■■■■■■■■
93%
<Mode exits>
101 Find
5.0.1
SS
00
America
PQ
00
mode
mode
Shutting off. . .
Analyzing charge..
Boost charging
Trickle charging
Charging complete
mode
ENGLISH
