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1 Getting Started

AIM User’s Manual

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range

250 MHz to 2150 MHz

Signal Level Range

-10 dbm to -69 dbm

RF Input Connector

Replaceable F-Type (2)

Input Impedance

75 ohm

Measurements

Refer to the instructions in this manual.

LNB Power Supply

13 volts / 18 volts

SWiM Power Supply

21 volts

Communications

USB flash drive (Linux format only)

Battery

8-cell 9.6 Volt 3.8 AH Rechargeable NiMH

Operating Temperature

-25°F to 125°F (-29°C to 52°C)

Storage Temperature

-40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C)

Battery Charging Temperature 40°F to 100°F (5°C to 37°C)

Display

240

160 pixel backlit LCD

Weight

2 lbs, 8.6 oz (1150 g)

Dimensions

9.6”

4.6”

2.3”

(244.4 mm

118 mm

58.7 mm)

Содержание Advanced Installation Meter

Страница 1: ...Advanced Installation Meter User s Manual 2010 Rev B ...

Страница 2: ... This Manual 2 Overview 2 Conventions 4 Getting To Know Your Meter 5 Features 5 Accessories 7 Display 8 Buttons 8 Navigation 9 HOME Screen 10 Powering Your Meter 10 Power On 10 Standby Mode 11 Restart 11 Power Off 11 Power Management 12 Battery Charging 13 Battery Replacement 14 ...

Страница 3: ...etting Up the Meter 21 Entering Registration Information 22 Changing Volume Setting 24 Changing the Display Contrast or Brightness 25 Changing Time and Date Settings 26 Changing Automatic Timer Settings 28 Setting Up a Job 30 Starting a Job 31 Modifying the Setup for a Job 33 Notes 33 ODU Type 34 Switch Type 35 Zip Code 36 ...

Страница 4: ...nd Slimline 5S SWiM ODUs Only 41 Task E Fine Elevation Adjustment Slimline ODUs Only 41 Task F Fine Azimuth Adjustment Slimline ODUs Only 43 Performing EIV Following ODU Installation 45 Performing EIV 47 Performing Other Network Tests 50 Performing an In Line Test 51 Performing a Satellite Tune Test 53 Performing a SWiM LF Power Test 57 Performing a Cable Resistance Test 59 Performing a Transponde...

Страница 5: ...ng Records 65 Understanding Records 66 Account Records 66 Setup Records 67 User Records 67 Test Records 67 Data Records 68 Viewing Records 69 Deleting Records 73 Transferring Records 75 Updating the Meter 77 Glossary 79 Index 81 ...

Страница 6: ...nty and in no event shall Trilithic Inc be liable for incidental or consequential damages for any alleged breach of this warranty This Warranty shall not apply to any part of the product that without fault of Trilithic Inc has been subsequently altered or modified nor shall it apply to any failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic Inc and subsequently attached to or incorporated into the ...

Страница 7: ...During this call a Product Service Representative will schedule your unit for service note the nature of the problem and provide instructions for the return of your product All AIM service will be provided by Trilithic at Trilithic Inc 9710 Park Davis Drive Indianapolis In 46235 USA Phone 888 895 7630 Fax 317 895 3613 email service trilithic com ...

Страница 8: ...AC power adapter and a convenient vehicle power adapter are provided for charging the meter The carrying case protects the meter and its accessories during transport and storage The AIM s large display and keypad make it easy to navigate to the features you need On screen directions guide you through ODU installation Extended Installation Verification EIV and other test processes The AIM lets you ...

Страница 9: ...arting on page 10 This section provides instructions for how to turn on and turn off the meter an overview of the meter s power saving features and instructions for how to charge the battery and replace the battery Getting Technical Support starting on page 17 This section describes how to access technical support Safety Instructions starting on page 18 This section provides important safety instr...

Страница 10: ...s chapter provides instructions for entering the account number selecting the ODU type selecting the switch type and entering the zip code Chapter 4 Installing an ODU starting on page 37 The AIM guides you through the steps for aligning and performing follow up Extended Installation Verification EIV for each ODU This chapter provides instructions for how to complete these processes using the AIM C...

Страница 11: ... a USB flash drive Chapter 8 Updating the Meter starting on page 77 You can update the AIM as new features become available This chapter provides instructions for updating the meter s firmware Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual to help guide you through the features of the AIM Each screen is referenced by the name that appears in the title bar Words that appear on the sc...

Страница 12: ...ollowing features Connectors 1 IRD F connector 2 ODU F connector 3 Type A USB connector Standard 4 Type B USB connector Mini 5 Power input Buttons 6 Softkeys 7 Navigation keypad 8 Alphanumeric keypad 9 Operation buttons 10 Power Other 11 LCD display Figure 1 Front View 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Страница 13: ...1 Getting Started AIM User s Manual 6 12 Speaker 13 Meter serial number Figure 2 Back View 12 13 ...

Страница 14: ... any of the following items are missing contact your supplier 1 Carrying case with shoulder strap and detachable storage pocket 2 100 240 VAC power adapter 3 12 VDC vehicle power adapter 4 25 Ω Cable Test Load 5 512 MB USB flash drive containing AIM User s Manual Figure 3 Meter Accessories 2 1 3 5 4 ...

Страница 15: ...ct with the meter 4 softkeys Select options that correspond to the on screen labels above the buttons 4 arrows Let you navigate up and down to select an option in a list as well as right or left when entering information OK Selects the option highlighted on the screen 10 alphanumeric buttons Let you enter information or select an option in a list Back Lets you go back to the previous screen Fn Let...

Страница 16: ...g Use the arrow buttons to highlight the option Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number for the option To select a highlighted option in a list do one of the following Press the NEXT or SELECT softkey based on the screen Press the OK button To return to the HOME screen do one of the following Press the DONE softkey if available Press the HOME button To return to the previous screen do one ...

Страница 17: ...ication EIV for each ODU See Installing an ODU on page 37 EIV Guides you through the steps for performing Extended Installation Verification EIV at the ODU or another location to help you troubleshoot a problem See Performing EIV on page 47 TEST Lets you run network tests to help you troubleshoot a problem with an installation See Performing Other Network Tests on page 50 Powering Your Meter Power...

Страница 18: ...Use c or d to highlight Standby and press OK The meter enters Standby mode To exit Standby mode Press the POWER button Restart To restart the AIM 1 Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears 2 Use c or d to highlight Restart and press OK The meter turns off and then automatically turns back on Power Off To turn off the AIM 1 Press and hold the POWER button until the SHU...

Страница 19: ...ck on when you press any button on the meter If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 10 minutes the meter enters a power saving mode called Standby The AIM automatically exits Standby mode when you press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 30 minutes the meter automatically turns off To turn the meter on press and hold the PO...

Страница 20: ...age to the battery You should fully charge the AIM s battery before you use it for the first time To charge the battery 1 Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet or plug the vehicle power adapter into a 12 VDC socket such as a cigarette lighter socket 2 Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AIM s power input connector The charging process begins A plug icon appears at the top of t...

Страница 21: ...he battery observe proper ESD precautions to avoid static discharge We recommend performing this procedure at a functional ESD workstation Avoid touching the meter s circuit board during the procedure Important Make sure the AIM is turned off and is not connected to a power source before you remove and replace the battery To remove the battery 1 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the 6 screw...

Страница 22: ... the Phillips head screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the battery cover and remove the cover See Figure 6 4 Disconnect the battery connector from the circuit board See Figure 7 5 Remove the battery from the back housing Figure 6 Removing the Battery Cover Screws Screws Battery cover Figure 7 Removing the Battery Battery Battery connector Snap cover ...

Страница 23: ... shown in Figure 7 5 Place the back housing on top of the front housing Make sure that the battery wires are tucked into the opening at the bottom of the back housing and are not pinched between the housings 6 Use the Phillips head screwdriver to reinstall the 6 screws securing the back housing to the front housing See Figure 5 7 To confirm that the battery has been installed correctly press and h...

Страница 24: ... other technical information You can also check these websites for product updates Contact Trilithic technical support Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm EST at 1 317 895 3600 or 1 800 344 2412 toll free You can also e mail technical support at techsupport trilithic com For a quicker support response when calling or sending e mail provide the following inf...

Страница 25: ...o not disassemble the meter unless you are replacing the battery Disassembling the meter could produce an electric shock Do not place the strap of the carrying case over your neck or otherwise attach it to your person as this could result in severe injury Do not expose the meter to rain or moisture Avoid using the meter in severe weather conditions Use only the battery AC power adapter and vehicle...

Страница 26: ...ns in this manual LNB Power Supply 13 volts 18 volts SWiM Power Supply 21 volts Communications USB flash drive Linux format only Battery 8 cell 9 6 Volt 3 8 AH Rechargeable NiMH Operating Temperature 25 F to 125 F 29 C to 52 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 150 F 40 C to 65 C Battery Charging Temperature 40 F to 100 F 5 C to 37 C Display 240 160 pixel backlit LCD Weight 2 lbs 8 6 oz 1150 g Dimensions...

Страница 27: ...ng parts for the AIM Contact Trilithic at 888 895 7630 and request the corresponding part number below 100 240 VAC power adapter 0610177000 12 VDC vehicle power adapter 2072097000 Battery pack 0090056000 25 Ω Cable Test Load 2011379000 F connector 0200690000 Carrying case 2131417000 ...

Страница 28: ...lay contrast and brightness see page 25 time and date including format see page 26 time limits for automatically turning off the display backlight entering Standby mode and turning off the meter see page 28 Tip To quickly adjust the setting for display contrast display brightness or volume you can press Fn from any screen On the UTILITIES window use c or d to highlight the setting you want to chan...

Страница 29: ...ber and company To enter registration information 1 Press CONFIG to go to the CONFIGURATION screen 2 Use c or d to highlight Settings and press SELECT to go to the SETTINGS screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Registration and press SELECT to go to the REGISTRATION screen 4 Use c or d to highlight the item you want to enter ID Name Phone or Company Then press SELECT to go to the entry screen ...

Страница 30: ...o the SETTINGS screen Note To delete a character press the Back button You also can use e or f to navigate within your entry or press CLEAR to delete the entry and start over Press CANCEL to exit without saving changes Tip To enter only numbers press NUMERIC To enter letters and numbers press ALPHA To enter capital letters continue pressing the letter button until the capital letter appears Tip To...

Страница 31: ... SETTINGS screen which shows the current settings for the meter 3 Use c or d to highlight Volume and press SELECT to go to the VOLUME screen 4 Use e or f to select the desired volume setting To turn on or off the tone that sounds each time a key is pressed press KEYBEEP ON OFF 5 Press ENTER to return to the SETTINGS screen Tip You can temporarily turn on or turn off the meter sound by pressing MUT...

Страница 32: ... CONFIGURATION screen 2 Use c or d to highlight Settings and press SELECT to go to the SETTINGS screen which shows the current settings for the meter 3 Use c or d to highlight Contrast or Brightness and press SELECT to go to the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS screen 4 Use e or f to select the desired setting Then press ENTER to return to the SETTINGS screen Tip You can press Fn to quickly adjust the displ...

Страница 33: ...g the format for the time and date To change the time and date settings 1 Press CONFIG to go to the CONFIGURATION screen 2 Use c or d to highlight Settings and press SELECT to go to the SETTINGS screen which shows the current settings for the meter 3 Use c or d to highlight Time and Date and press SELECT to go to the TIME AND DATE screen ...

Страница 34: ...er the time or date Then press SELECT to return to the TIME AND DATE screen 6 When you have finished changing time and date settings press DONE to return to the SETTINGS screen Note When entering time or date you can press the Back button to delete a character You also can use e or f to navigate within your entry or press CLEAR to delete the entry and start over Press CANCEL to exit without saving...

Страница 35: ... when you press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on Shutdown Timer If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed after the specified time limit the meter automatically turns off The meter can be turned back on by pressing and holding the POWER button until the backlight turns on The AIM s automatic timer settings are designed to help extend the battery charge You can customize the ...

Страница 36: ... after no buttons have been pressed Highlight Shutdown Timer to set the timer for automatically turning off the meter after no buttons have been pressed 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter a timer setting 5 Press NEXT to return to the SETTINGS screen Tip Press HOURS MINUTES or SECONDS to switch between time units To turn off the timer enter 0 Note To delete a character press the Back button You also...

Страница 37: ...on using the AIM you need to set up the information for the job Setup tasks include entering the account number see page 31 entering notes optional see page 33 selecting the ODU type see page 34 selecting the switch type see page 35 entering the zip code see page 36 ...

Страница 38: ... default settings based on the previous job or by changing the default settings See Modifying the Setup for a Job on page 33 To start a job 1 From the HOME screen press SETUP to go to the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen 2 Use c or d to highlight Account Then press SELECT to go to the ACCOUNT NUMBER screen 3 Using the numeric keypad enter the account number for the job Then press ENTER Note To delete a cha...

Страница 39: ...ge the default settings see Modifying the Setup for a Job on page 33 5 When you have completed the setup information for the job press DONE on the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen to return to the HOME screen To install an ODU without returning to the HOME screen press INSTALL Tip The account number can be up to 22 digits Note The default settings are based on the values entered for the previous job ...

Страница 40: ...o highlight Notes and press SELECT to go to the NOTES screen 2 Using the keypad enter the notes for the job 3 Press ENTER to return to the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen Tip To delete a character press the Back button You also can use e or f to navigate within your entry or press CLEAR to delete the entry and start over To exit without saving changes press CANCEL Tip To enter only numbers press NUMERIC T...

Страница 41: ... ODU Type and press SELECT to go to the ODU TYPE screen 2 Use c or d to highlight the ODU type for the job 3 Press SELECT to return to the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen Tip You also can press the number for an option to highlight it Tip To scroll quickly through the ODU types press PAGE UP or PAGE DN To exit without saving changes press CANCEL ...

Страница 42: ...o the SWITCH TYPE screen 2 Use c or d to highlight the type of switch for the job and press SELECT 3 If the ODU configuration includes a 95 ODU and a 6 x 8 multiswitch or SWiM the 95 PORT CONNECTION screen appears Use c or d to highlight the port to which the 95 ODU is connected 4 Press SELECT to return to the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen Tip To exit without saving changes press CANCEL ...

Страница 43: ... 2 Using the numeric keypad enter the zip code for the job Then press ENTER The default azimuth elevation and tilt coordinates for the job appear 3 Press DONE to return to the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen Tip To delete a character press the Back button You also can use e or f to navigate within your entry or press CLEAR to delete the entry and start over To exit without saving changes press CANCEL ...

Страница 44: ... Slimline ODUs require fine adjustments dithering to be performed in the azimuth and elevation directions to further hone the signal power To dither rotate the fine adjustment jack screws to obtain a reference signal power on one side of the beam peak obtain the identical strength on the other side of the beam peak split the difference between the two reference points to obtain the obtain the maxi...

Страница 45: ...djustment on page 40 Task D Tilt Adjustment 95 3 LNB Slimline 5 and Slimline 5S SWiM ODUs Only on page 41 Task E Fine Elevation Adjustment Slimline ODUs Only on page 41 Task F Fine Azimuth Adjustment Slimline ODUs Only on page 43 ODU Installation Tasks ODU Supported Orbital Slots Setup Coarse Azimuth Adjustment Coarse Elevation Adjustment Tilt Adjustment Fine Elevation Adjustment Dither Fine Azimu...

Страница 46: ...e survey Using the AIM azimuth and elevation coordinates confirm that the selected location has a clear line of sight to the supported orbital slots see ODU Installation Tasks on page 38 4 Install the ODU according to the DIRECTV procedure 5 Connect the AIM s ODU F Connector to the ODU s LNB output 6 Press NEXT on the PRE CONFIGURE ODU screen If the installation includes two ODUs the SELECT ODU sc...

Страница 47: ...toring the signal power bar on the COARSE AZ EL ADJ screen rotate the ODU in the elevation direction until the AIM indicates that it is locked onto the signal and the maximum signal power is reached Important You might need to alternate between performing the coarse elevation adjustment and the coarse azimuth adjustment to achieve the maximum signal power 3 Tighten the elevation lock down screws 4...

Страница 48: ... Adjustment on page 40 and Task C Coarse Elevation Adjustment on page 40 Task E Fine Elevation Adjustment Slimline ODUs Only To perform the fine elevation adjustment 1 Loosen the ODU s elevation lock down screws 2 Turn the ODU s elevation jack screw counterclockwise 2 turns 3 On the FINE EL ADJ screen press SET REF to set the reference value The AIM sounds a confirmation tone and displays the refe...

Страница 49: ... value Then press OK 7 Zero out the readout dial on the elevation jack screw 8 Refer to the AIM screen and turn the elevation jack screw counterclockwise the number of turns indicated on the AIM screen 9 Tighten the elevation lock down screws 10 Press OK and then NEXT to continue Example If it took four and a half turns to return to the reference value enter 4 50 ...

Страница 50: ...reference value 4 Zero out the readout dial on the azimuth jack screw 5 Turn the azimuth jack screw clockwise until the meter sounds a confirmation tone and the displayed signal power matches the reference value 6 Refer to the ODU s dial and use the AIM s numeric keypad to enter the number of turns it took to return to the reference value Then press OK 7 Zero out the readout dial on the azimuth ja...

Страница 51: ... AIM User s Manual 44 8 Refer to the AIM screen and turn the azimuth jack screw counterclockwise the number of turns indicated on the AIM screen 9 Tighten the azimuth lock down screws 10 Press OK and then NEXT to continue ...

Страница 52: ...he ODU that you just aligned Follow the steps below if the installation includes two ODUs you can press NEXT to return to the SELECT ODU screen and align the other ODU press DONE to return to the HOME screen and perform EIV later For instructions see Performing EIV on page 47 To perform the Extended Installation Verification EIV for the ODU that you just aligned 1 On the EIV AT ODU screen press RU...

Страница 53: ...ne or more orbital slots you can press EIV DETAIL to determine which tests failed Troubleshoot any failures following the instructions provided by DIRECTV c To repeat the alignment process press REPEAT ALIGN 3 When you have finished reviewing EIV results on the EIV AT ODU RESULTS screen you can press DONE to return to the HOME screen If the installation includes two ODUs you can press NEXT to retu...

Страница 54: ...he installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press EIV to go to the SELECT CONFIGURATION screen 3 Use c or d to highlight the equipment configuration for the installation and press SELECT to go to the MEASUREMENT LOCATION screen 4 Use c or d to highlight the location where you are testing 5 Connect the AIM ODU F connector at the point in the distribution network where you want ...

Страница 55: ...o highlight the ODU for which you want to perform EIV and press SELECT to go to the EIV screen 6 On the EIV screen press RUN EIV and wait briefly for the results Note To add a note about the EIV such as details about where the EIV is being performed press NOTES Then enter the note following the instructions on page 33 ...

Страница 56: ...f X appears again for one or more orbital slots you can press EIV DETAIL to determine which tests failed Troubleshoot any failures following the instructions provided by DIRECTV 8 When you have finished reviewing EIV results on the EIV RESULTS screen you can press DONE to return to the HOME screen You also can press CHANGE LOC to perform EIV for another location Note To change the location where y...

Страница 57: ... you can run network tests to help you troubleshoot the problem These tests include In line test see page 51 Satellite Tune test see page 53 SWiM LF Power test see page 57 Cable Resistance test see page 59 Transponder Survey see page 61 The AIM guides you through the steps for each test ...

Страница 58: ...IRD to locate a problem The AIM can measure the voltage current and 22 kHz signals to verify that the correct control signals are being transmitted through the coaxial cable To perform an In line test 1 Start the job for the installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press TEST to go to the TEST screen 3 Use c or d to highlight In Line Test and press SELECT to go to the IN LINE ...

Страница 59: ...supplied in milliamps If present amplitude of the 22 kHz tone Indication as to whether DiSEqC commands are being received by the multiswitch MSW and BBC 9 Troubleshoot any problems following the instructions provided by DIRECTV 10 Press DONE to return to the TEST screen Example To test between the ODU and the multiswitch disconnect the cable connecting the ODU to the multiswitch and connect it to ...

Страница 60: ...n progressively test each segment of the connection between the ODU and the IRD to locate a problem To perform a Satellite Tune test 1 Start the job for the installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press TEST to go to the TEST screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Satellite Tune and press SELECT to go to the SAT TUNE screen 4 Use c or d to highlight the equipment configuration for ...

Страница 61: ... the point in the distribution network where you want to test 7 Press SELECT to continue 8 If the installation includes two ODUs use c or d to highlight the ODU to test and press SELECT to continue Example To test between the ODU and the multiswitch disconnect the cable connecting the ODU to the multiswitch and connect it to the AIM s ODU F connector ...

Страница 62: ... to continue 10 Use c or d to highlight the transponder to test Then press SELECT and wait briefly for the results of the test Note You also can use the keypad to enter the orbital slot number Note You also can use the keypad to enter the transponder number Use PAGE UP or PAGE DN to scroll quickly through the transponders ...

Страница 63: ...ubleshoot any problems following the instructions provided by DIRECTV a To repeat the test at a different location press CHANGE LOC Then go to Step 5 b To repeat the test at a different orbital slot press CHANGE SAT Then go to Step 9 c To repeat the test at a different transponder press CHANGE TR Then go to Step 10 To repeat the test for a sequential transponder use c or d to change the transponde...

Страница 64: ...ect the AIM in place of an IRD The AIM determines whether the SWiM LF Power level is sufficient To perform a SWiM LF Power test 1 Start the job for the installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press TEST to go to the TEST screen 3 Use c or d to highlight SWiM LF Power Test and press SELECT to go to the SWiM LF POWER TEST screen 4 Disconnect all IRDs in the distribution network...

Страница 65: ...n shows whether the SWiM LF power level is sufficient 7 Troubleshoot any problems following the instructions provided by DIRECTV To repeat the SWiM LF Power test in case of a failure press RETRY 8 Press DONE to return to the TEST screen Note The SWiM LF POWER TEST RESULTS screen automatically updates to show the most recent test results ...

Страница 66: ...value indicates that the cable may have a short To perform a Cable Resistance test 1 Start the job for the installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press TEST to go to the TEST screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Cable Resistance Test and press SELECT to go to the CABLE RESISTANCE TEST screen 4 Connect the 25 Ω Cable Test Load to the AIM ODU F connector 5 Press NEXT to confirm th...

Страница 67: ...SISTANCE RESULTS screen review the resistance of the cable in ohms adjusted for the 25 Ω Cable Test Load 9 Troubleshoot any problems following the instructions provided by DIRECTV To repeat the Cable Resistance test press REPEAT 10 Press DONE to return to the TEST screen Note If a message appears stating that DC voltage was detected the cable is not connected to the Cable Test Load Make sure you a...

Страница 68: ...on of a problem for an installation Connecting the AIM in the distribution network you can progressively test each segment of the connection between the ODU and the IRD to locate a problem To perform a Transponder Survey 1 Start the job for the installation Starting a Job on page 31 2 From the HOME screen press TEST to go to the TEST screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Scan and press SELECT to go to ...

Страница 69: ... the point in the distribution network where you want to test 7 Press SELECT to continue 8 If the installation includes two ODUs use c or d to highlight the ODU to test Then press SELECT to continue Example To test between the ODU and the multiswitch disconnect the cable connecting the ODU to the multiswitch and connect it to the AIM s ODU F connector ...

Страница 70: ...ch orbital slot and transponder as they are scanned 10 When the scan test is complete press VIEW to go to the TRANSPONDER SURVEY RESULTS screen Note To add a note about the transponder survey such as details about where the survey is being performed press NOTES Then enter the note following the instructions on page 33 ...

Страница 71: ... expressed as Es No in decibels Frequency offset of the transponder signal from its expected frequency in megahertz Indication whether the transponder signal is above the power lock threshold Voltage supplied in volts Current supplied in milliamps ODU used SWiM channel used 12 Troubleshoot any problems following the instructions provided by DIRECTV To repeat the test at a different location press ...

Страница 72: ...nd the results for each EIV and Transponder Survey For all accounts you can view records see page 69 delete records see page 73 transfer records to and from a USB flash drive see page 75 The AIM can hold up to 100 record files When there are 100 stored record files and a new file is to be added the oldest file is deleted ...

Страница 73: ...n as well as results from an EIV or Transponder Survey A survey file contains test and data records for a particular Transponder Survey Select a survey file for quick access to Transponder Survey results An EIV file contains test and data records for a particular EIV Select an EIV file for quick access to EIV results Account Records An account record is generated each time a new account number is ...

Страница 74: ...ime the registration information is updated for the AIM or an EIV or Transponder Survey is performed This record shows the registration information installer name phone and company as well as the time and date when the change was made or the test was performed Test Records A test record is generated each time an EIV or Transponder Survey is performed This record shows summary information about the...

Страница 75: ...nual 68 Data Records Several data records are generated each time an EIV or Transponder Survey is performed Data records show the detailed test results for individual transponders and SWiM channels if applicable Two examples are shown ...

Страница 76: ...d to highlight Records and press SELECT to go to the RECORDS MAIN screen 3 Use c or d to highlight View Records and press SELECT to go to the VIEW RECORDS screen 4 Use c or d to highlight the log file or survey file that contains the records you want to view and press SELECT To view log file records go to Step 5 To view survey file records go to Step 6 To view EIV file records go to Step 7 ...

Страница 77: ... that you want to view and press SELECT The record you selected appears See Understanding Records on page 66 for more information on record types You can press NEXT RECORD or PREV RECORD to go to the next or previous record in the log file Tip Use PAGE UP and PAGE DN to scroll quickly through the records ...

Страница 78: ...ou selected a record from a survey file the VIEW SURVEY INFO screen appears You can press NEXT to view the data record for the Transponder Survey on the VIEW SURVEY DATA screen Tip Use PAGE UP and PAGE DN to scroll quickly through the test results ...

Страница 79: ... record from an EIV file the VIEW EIV INFO screen appears You can press NEXT to view the data records for the EIV on the VIEW SUMMARY EIV DATA screen VIEW EIV SWiM RESULTS DATA screen SWiM installations only and VIEW RAW EIV DATA screen SWiM installations only ...

Страница 80: ...ting Records You can delete a single log file or survey file or all record files for all accounts To delete records 1 Press CONFIG to go to the CONFIGURATION screen 2 Use c or d to highlight Records and press SELECT to go to the RECORDS MAIN screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Delete Records and press SELECT to go to the DELETE RECORDS screen ...

Страница 81: ...message appears to confirm the deletion Go to Step 6 5 Use c or d to highlight the log file or survey file that you want to delete and press SELECT A message appears to confirm the deletion 6 Press OK to delete the selected records The records are deleted and the RECORDS MAIN screen appears Tip Use PAGE UP and PAGE DN to scroll quickly through the record files Press DONE to return to RECORDS MAIN ...

Страница 82: ... and press SELECT to go to the RECORDS MAIN screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Transfer Records and press SELECT to go to the TRANSFER RECORDS screen A message appears stating to insert the USB flash drive 4 Insert the USB flash drive into the appropriate USB connector on the meter The press OK to go to the TRANSFER RECORDS screen 5 To transfer records from the AIM to a USB flash drive use c or d to...

Страница 83: ... 7 Use c or d to highlight the log file or survey file that you want to transfer and press SELECT 8 If you are transferring records from the AIM to a USB flash drive press MOVE to transfer the records and delete them on the AIM or press COPY to transfer the records and retain a copy of each record on the AIM The records are transferred and the RECORDS MAIN screen appears Tip Use PAGE UP and PAGE D...

Страница 84: ...To update the firmware 1 Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AIM s power input connector 2 Press CONFIG to go to the CONFIGURATION screen 3 Use c or d to highlight Firmware Upgrade and press SELECT to go to the FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen 4 Use c or d to highlight the type of update you want to perform and press SELECT Tip To view the current ...

Страница 85: ...riate USB connector on the meter Wait for 15 seconds then press OK The firmware update process begins A message appears when the firmware update is complete 6 Press OK to turn off and restart the meter After the meter turns on and the HOME screen appears you can remove the USB flash drive from the meter s USB connector ...

Страница 86: ...ts in the azimuth and elevation directions to hone signal power EIV Extended Installation Verification An automated process for using the AIM to confirm proper alignment of an ODU elevation The angular distance up and down above the horizon of an ODU to a selected satellite IRD Integrated Receiver Decoder Integrated receiver with a built in decoder for unscrambling subscription channels Also calle...

Страница 87: ...globe signal power A measure of the strength of the radio frequency signal being received from a selected satellite transponder SWiM Single Wire Multiswitch Technology that allows distribution of satellite signals on a single cable tilt Rotational adjustment to compensate for the Earth s curvature between the ODU and a satellite s signal beam transponder A receiver transmitter on a satellite which...

Страница 88: ...djustment coarse 40 fine 43 B backlight 28 BACKLIGHT TIMER screen 29 battery charging 13 replacing 14 saving power 12 BRIGHTNESS screen 25 buttons overview 5 8 using 9 C CABLE RESISTANCE RESULTS screen 60 Cable Resistance test performing 59 viewing results 60 CABLE RESISTANCE TEST screen 59 Cable Test Load 7 20 59 carrying case 7 20 changing backlight timer setting 28 display brightness 25 display...

Страница 89: ...TAILS screen 46 EIV AT ODU RESULTS screen 46 EIV AT ODU screen 45 EIV DETAILS screen 49 EIV RESULTS screen 49 EIV screen 48 elevation adjustment coarse 40 fine 41 entering account number 31 notes for a job 33 ODU type for a job 34 registration information 22 switch type for a job 35 Standby mode 11 zip code for a job 36 Extended Installation Verification see EIV F F connectors 5 20 FINE AZ ADJ scr...

Страница 90: ...justment 41 types 38 P performing Cable Resistance test 59 coarse azimuth adjustment 40 coarse elevation adjustment 40 EIV at another location 47 EIV at the ODU 45 fine azimuth adjustment 43 fine elevation adjustment 41 In line test 51 preliminary installation 39 Satellite Tune test 53 SWiM LF Power test 57 tilt adjustment 41 Transponder Survey 61 PHONE screen 23 power adapters 7 13 20 power manag...

Страница 91: ...tarting a job 31 survey file 66 SWiM LF POWER RESULTS screen 58 SWiM LF Power test performing 57 viewing results 58 SWiM LF POWER TEST screen 57 SWITCH TYPE screen 35 T technical specifications 19 technical support 17 TEST screen 51 53 57 59 61 TILT ADJ screen 41 tilt adjustment 41 TIME AND DATE screen 26 time and date changing 26 TIME FORMAT screen 27 TIME screen 27 TRANSFER RECORDS screen 75 tra...

Страница 92: ... screen 69 VIEW SUMMARY EIV DATA screen 72 VIEW SURVEY DATA screen 71 VIEW SURVEY INFO screen 71 viewing Cable Resistance test results 60 EIV results 46 49 69 In line test results 52 records 69 Satellite Tune test results 56 SWiM LF Power test results 58 Transponder Survey results 64 69 VOLUME screen 24 volume setting changing 24 Z ZIP CODE screen 36 ...

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