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Be aware of the fact that the AcuTrac®22 is an AID to aligning the antenna, it does not identify which
satellite you are looking at. It still takes basic knowledge of satellite elevation and azimuth to track and
identify the correct satellite(s). You can easily pick the wrong satellite, align the antenna and then discover
that the satellite receiver indicates NO SIGNAL.
The AcuTrac®22 can be used with digital or analog LNBs. It also operates with both circular and linear
polarized LNBs. The only qualification is that the LNB must be down-converting to an I.F. Frequency of
900~2200 Mhz (which is typical of most LNBs).
The AcuTrac®22 looks at the entire spectrum of signals received from the LNB and gives an overall
summation of the signal. It is not transponder / frequency selectable.
There is not an exact number meter reading which you should attempt to achieve. Your objective is to
MAXIMIZE the meter reading so that the antenna and LNBFs are providing the best signal possible.
The signal level reading indicated on the AcuTrac®22 will NOT be the same reading as you get on the
satellite receiver. These two readings can compliment each other (when one increases, the other increases) but
the numbers will not be the same. The sat receiver indicates interpreted data reception (forward error
correction info) while the AcuTrac®22 indicates overall gain of the LNBFs.
The AcuTrac®22 can be confused by weak signals reflected from the LNB if they strike a tree or building
and are picked up by the dish. If trees are in the path of the satellite signals, you may need to fall back on the
satellite receiver for positive alignment.
The AC power supply provided with the optinal battery pack can be used like a battery to test the
AcuTrac®22 for general operation. However, the AC power fluctuates enough to make attempting dish
alignment more difficult, the battery or a satellite receiver works best for dish alignment.
You can power the AcuTrac®22 with any satellite receiver which supplies from 13 vDC up to a maximum of
28 vDC. The “Starband” receivers are included in this range and will not void the warranty.
Some switches can interfere with proper operation of this device. The AcuTrac®22 is designed to control
switches that respond to a 22Khz tone for signal selection. Switches that require other methods of signal
selection may have to be bypassed. Some antennas have these devices located in the mounting area of the
LNBFs. To alleviate this situation, it may be necessary to carry an extra mounting bracket with two standard
LNBFs. Temporarily utilize this extra bracket until alignment is completed..
The AcuTrac®22 is designed to align satellite antennas. It will not aid in the alignment of off-air antennas.
Dual LNBFs typically will draw around 160 mA each.
The AcuTrac®22 will work just fine if only one LNBF is connected.
The fully discharged 400 mA Ni-Cd (optional) battery pack can be restored in approximately 12 hours with
the wall charger. Do not continue charging indefinitely. When fully charged, the pack will power two (dual)
LNBFs for approximately one hour..
If you presently have a Digisat Plus, you can use the Digisat battery pack to run the AcuTrac®22.
The AcuTrac®22 is warranted for one full year against manufacturing defects. We will ask for proof of
purchase so KEEP YOUR RECEIPT.
F.A.Q.s
Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing
3901 Progress St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
1-800-205-8620
Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing
3901 Progress St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
1-800-205-8620
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