Home : Installation Supplies : Signal Meters : Super Buddy - 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
- DTN
- Star Band
- Star Choice
- 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
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