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Dual Satellite Tracking Meter
Specifications
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S T A R B A N D
Receivers
Power demand over 800 mA
will result in an
"Over Current" indication.
Connect two short
jumpers from the
AcuTrac®22 directly
to the LNBFs on
the dish OR you can
connect directly to the
DirecTV 5x4 pigtail leads.
Power the AcuTrac®
with the satellite receiver
or with the optional
battery pack.
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Input Frequency:
Input Level:
22
Through Loss:
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
Measuring Method:
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
Overload Protection
Input Voltage Tolerance
Overview
The AcuTrac®22 can be connected directly to the DirecTV 5 x 4 switch
or can be connected directly to any standard LNBF.
The AcuTrac®22 can be powered by your satellite receiver or by
connecting it to an optional battery.
connected, the AcuTrac®22 will default to the power "ON" state. If you
are using a battery pack for power, you must press the "
button to turn the AcuTrac®22 on.
You can have both the battery and the satellite receiver plugged in
simultaneously without damaging any components.
We offer an optional battery pack or you can use a pack like in a cell
phone as long as the center pin of the input jack is positive (+)and it
supplies no more than 18 vDC..
UP
LNB1 38.8
LNB2 42.5
OFF/DOWN
ON/MENU
With a built in 22Khz tone generator
900-2200 MHz
20-100 dByV
3.5 db
75 Ohm - "F" connector
75 Ohm - "F" connector
LCD display with full text graphics
Pitch tone on audio speaker
From receiver through coaxial cable or
Optional external 12-18 vDC battery with
center pin positive (+)
40 mA
50 mA utilizing audio speaker
800mA LNBF current draw limiter
(Meter indicates "Over Current")
Battery up to +18vDC max.
Receiver up to + 28vDC max.
22
22k
LNB1
If you have a satellite receiver
ON/MENU
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Summary of Contents for Perfect-10 Acutrac 22
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Page 1: Specifications
LNB1 LNB1 38.8 LNB2 42.5 OFF/DOWN ON/MENU Dual Satellite Tracking Meter With a built in 22Khz tone generator Input Frequency: 900-2200 MHz Input Level: 20-100 dByV Through Loss: 3.5 db Input Impedance: 75 Ohm - "F" connector Specifications Output Impedance: 75 Ohm - "F"... -
Page 2: Operation
The AcuTrac®22is designed to be an aid in aligning satellite antennas so that they can provide maximum performance. Please be aware of the fact that there are numerous satellites which will cause the AcuTrac®22 to respond with a signal reading. The installer must select the correct satellite(s) for alignment. -
Page 3: General Information
General Information Note that you must select only one LNB to receive video signals for a viewable picture. The AcuTrac®22 is effectively dividing it’s attention to both ports LNB1 LNB1 38.5 and LNB2 when both bar graphs are presented. This is LNB2 42.5 perfect for dish alignment but interrupts the data stream OFF/DOWN... -
Page 4: Menu Map
Menu Discussion Contd. LCD-CONTRAST Scroll down to “DARKER” or “LIGHTER”, then press the “ ” button ON/MENU repeatedly to darken or lighten graphics. Scroll back up to “EXIT” and press the “ ” button to save. ON/MENU AUTO OFF This sets the automatic timer to turn the AcuTrac® off when the battery is used for power. Scroll down to the setting you prefer and press the “... - Page 5 F.A.Q.s 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.