Description
The Sat Buddy is a satellite signal meter that measures relative RF signal strength when connected to a dish antenna. It is ideal for aligning the dish antenna to receive maximum signal strength.
The Sat Buddy is also used to verify signal presence within the in-house cabling network. The LNB can be powered from the IRD set-top-box through the Sat Buddy, or from the Sat Buddy’s internal battery. The Sat Buddy’s ease of use and durable construction make it the ideal basic meter for satellite installers.
FEATURES:
• Economical and easy to use
• Rugged metal enclosure
• Compact, weather resistant design
• Internal rechargeable battery
• Strong audible tone, allowing dish alignment by sound
• Bright LED display, easy to read even in direct sunlight
• Sat Buddy and LNB can be powered from battery or IRD
• 12 month limited warranty
MEASUREMENTS:
• Signal strength (RF energy 950 to 2150 MHz)
• LNB current draw (mA)
• Voltage supplied by set top IRD
• Internal battery voltage
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
• Carrying case with belt clip
• Wall transformer for battery charging, 120 V std., 240 V avail.
• Cigarette lighter adapter for battery charging
Specifications:
Frequency Range ....................... 950 to 2150 MHz
Impedance ................................. 75 Ohm
Measurable Input Level............. -48 to –8 dBm total power
-60 to –20 dBm per transponder
Insertion Loss............................ 3 dB (950 to 1450 MHz)
8 dB (1450 to 2150 MHz)
Size (HxWxD)/Weight .............. 6.5” x 2.7” x 1.1”, 1.5 lbs.
(16.5 cm x 6.9 cm x 2.8 cm, 700g)
Operating Temperature.............. 0º to 125º F (-17º to 50º C)
Connectors................................. F81 Double F female (field replaceable)
Power......................................... Uses IRD power when connected, otherwise uses
internal battery. IRD voltage loss through Sat Buddy™
is 1.3 V. Current consumed by Sat Buddy™ in 90 mA.
LNB Power from Sat Buddy™.. Uses internal battery voltage 12 to 16 V, current limited
at 600 mA. Able to continuously power a typical single
LNB (90 to 150 mA) for 1.7 hours.
Internal Battery Pack................. Rechargeable 12 cell NiMH, 350mAh, 12-16 volts
nominal. Automatic shut off when battery voltage drops
to 12.0 volts.
Battery Charge Time ................. 10 hours from wall charger
Wall Charger Output ................. 12 VDC, 200 mA, center pin positive, 2.1mm I.D.
Signal Measure Mode
• Signal Level Display ......... Bargraph LEDs left row x 10, right row x 1
• Audible Tone..................... Dual beep rate with solid tone at peak
Current/Voltage Mode
• LNB current draw.............. 0 to 500 mA (each LED segment is 50 mA)
• LNB supply voltage........... 10 to 20 volts (each LED segment is 1V, above 9v)
