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| Model Super
Buddy™ |
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Satellite Meter |
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No Longer available.
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Super Buddy 21 here
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- New revised version of the Super Buddy
that comes standard with a USB PC connection (instead of the
previous 9 pin serial) and has a higher current limit level of
750 mA (the previous current limit level now was 625 mA).
- Compatible with the
DIRECTV
SWM-5 and SWM-8 technology.
Read more..
- Required the
SWiM Kick 21
(not included) to work with SWM type dishes.
Features:
- Field Replaceable F -
connectors (barrel connectors)
- Calibrated Signal Level (dBm,
dBmV or dBµV)
- Holds ALL satellites and ALL
their transponders
- Field Guide software updates
are available as free downloads from the internet.
- Ability to LOCK on
WildBlue
internet satellite and
able to identify relevant geographic-specific WildBlue spot beam
based on your Zip Code
- Ability to LOCK on new
Dish Network 118.7 and 129
satellites with 8PSK signals
- Ability to do new
DirecTV AU9 Ka Ku
Installs (Can LOCK on and display
signal strength for 101, 110, and 119 and will display signal
strength for 99 and 103)
- Ability to do new
DirecTV MFH1 Installs
- Ability to control new Zinwell
6x8 Multiswitch
- Ability to save
proof of performance
readings (actual signal level & quality measurements) and then
upload them to your PC to give to the head office
- BER (Bit Error Rate, Reed
Solomon)
- Zip Code Lookup - Ability to
obtain needed azimuth, magnetic heading, and elevation for
antenna install preparations based on your Zip Code
- Tunable to individual
transponders
- Quick Charge Battery
- Ability to manually enter new
custom satellites using front panel keypad (ideal for lab use or
military classified satellite use)
- Rugged durable aluminum case
with rubber shock guards and weatherproof gaskets
- Troubleshooting ability (Can
display Voltage supplied by IRD and Current drawn by LNB)
- Works with both normal and
stacked frequency plans
- Current Limit Level of 600 mA;
This is enough juice to power even the Dish Pro Plus 3 LNB setup
and the Dish 1000.2, which are the "current hogs" of the
industry
Ideal for Use with the Following
Systems:
- Dish Network (including new
Dish Network 118.7 and 129)
- DirecTV (including new DirecTV
AT9 KaKu & MFH1 Systems)
- Bell ExpressVu
- Tachyon
- All Low Ku Band FSS Satellites
(i.e.,
Globecast / WorldTV/ Galaxy Satellites)
- DirecWay / HughesNet
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DTN
- Star Band
- Star Choice
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WildBlue/ Telesat
- Custom
- Stacked LNB / L-Band (i.e.
Sonora systems, NAS systems, etc.)
Click
here
to see list of supported satellites
contained in each
Super Buddy™ regional Field Guide
Features
- ID the satellite by
"align-to-lock" or "automatic scan"
- Positive ID multi-lock
algorithm eliminates false positives
- Geo-sensitive "Field Guide"
software stores all satellites and transponders per global
region
- Zip code entry provides
antenna azimuth and vertical angle settings
- Field replaceable connectors
- Audible tone for signal lock
and peak
- Tunable to individual
transponders
- Quick charge battery with
universal AC or vehicle 12 VDC
- Controls multi-LNBs/switches
with 22kHz/DiSEqC
- Easy to use single function
front panel buttons
- Displays cross-pole value from
DIRECWAY modems
- Able to manually enter new
satellites using front panel keypad
- Computer interface for future
upgrades
- Rugged durable aluminum case
with rubber shock guards
Applications
- VSAT installations
- Site surveys
- Commercial installations
- Single family home
installations
- Multiple dwelling unit
(apartment and condominium) system installations and alignments
Measurements
- Signal Level (dBm, dBmV or
dBµV) with present and peak bargraph
- Signal Quality (displayed with
familiar IRD value with present and peak bargraph or as C/N, Eb/No,
or Es/No)
- Carrier/Noise Ratio (dB)
- Bit Error Rate (Post-FEC, Reed
Solomon)
- Voltage supplied by IRD
- Current drawn by LNB
Specifications
- Frequency range 950 to 2150
MHz
- Tuning resolution Individual
Transponders
- Signal level range -70 to -10
dBm (-21 to +39 dBmV) (+39 to +99 dBµV)
- Signal lock formats DSS,
DVB-S, Digicipher 2, Dish 8PSK
- Impedance 75 Ohm
- LNB power 13 VDC for V/R, 18
VDC for H/L, Current limited at 750 mA
- Switch control 22 kHz, DiSEqC,
DISH Legacy
- Battery Rechargeable NiMH
7.2V, 3.0 Ah
- Run time/charge 3 hours for a
single LNB (depends on LNB current draw)
- Universal AC charger 100 to
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, fast charge and then trickle
- Vehicle Charger 12 VDC
- Computer interface Serial Port
(Com 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
- RF Connector Double-F barrel
field replaceable
- Size (W x H x D) 6.8" x 6.4" x
3.2" (17.3cm) x (16.3cm) x (5.8cm)
- Weight 3.45 lbs. (1.6 kg)
- Operating temperature 0°F to
125°F (-17°C to 51°C)
- Standard Accessories Shoulder
strap
- AC Line Cord for charging
battery (Universal 100 to 240 VAC Transformer is built into the
meter)
- Automobile cigarette-lighter
adapter battery charge cord
-
Operator’s Manual with data
download instructions
Optional Accessories
Additional
Resources
Super Buddy™ Data Sheet
Super Buddy™ Operation Manual
Video Learning Series:
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