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Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing Birdog Manual

Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing Birdog Manual

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Thank you for choosing our newest and most innovative satellite identification and alignment meter. This device
far exceeds the capability of any alignment tools we have offered to date.
While most pointing devices only give you a general idea that there are indeed satellites in the sky, the BirDog
takes you one step further by positively identifying some satellites. This meter was specifically designed and
intended to assist in simplifying the DirecWay alignment procedure; however, a secondary advantage lies in it's
ability to identify some other satellites as well.
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The BirDog satellite menu can be reprogrammed to include only the satellites you are interested in or to search
for satellites which are not found in the default menu. The procedure for making the modification is discussed in
this document.
Please note that this manual was current at the time of publication, however, the latest news and updates are
available from www.perfect-10.tv/meter.

Specifications

Battery Pack
Intelligent Charger
LNB supply voltage
LNB supply current
LNB short circuit protection
RF input range
Input dynamic range
Universal charger input range
Battery Run time with full charge (single LNB):
Number of satellite data lines available in memory:
Unit Discharge time (idle state)
Computer interface:
Warning: the neck strap can present a choking hazard. Use only when falling or slipping is not a possibility.
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© Copyright, 2002, Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect 10
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2.4 A, 7.2V Ni-MH
Fast charge, then Trickle
12Vdc for V/R, 16 Vdc for H/L
250 mA max
500 mA automatic limiter
950 ~ 2150 MHz
-65dBm~-25dBm
80 Vac ~ 250 Vac
3 hours
32 lines (32 sats, one polarity)
~24 days
Serial Port (COM 1,2,3 or 4)
1-800-205-8620
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Ver 1.3

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Summary of Contents for Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing Birdog

  • Page 1: Specifications

    Ver 1.3 © Copyright, 2002, Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect 10 S a t e l l i t e D i s t r i b u t i n g , 3 9 0 1 P r o g r e s s St r e e t , N o r t h L i t t l e R o c k , A r k a n s a s .
  • Page 2: Charging The Battery

    Computer interface cord A/C charger cord ® Your BirDog is supplied with this manual, the meter, a protective case, an auto charge cord, an A/C charge cord and a computer download lead (serial port). Charging The Battery The meter’s battery will be charged when you receive it.
  • Page 3 To Turn The Meter ON ® Connect a RG-6 jumper from the BirDog “INPUT” jack on the front of the meter to the LNBF on the antenna. Generally point the antenna in the azimuth (magnetic) direction specified by the software in your satellite receiver, or in the case of a DirecWay installation, a laptop, or customer’s PC.
  • Page 4: Other Features

    To Turn The Meter OFF ® To turn the BirDog off, press and Press and release the upper (OFF) button. Hold 5 seconds Shutting Down The display will indicate “Shutting Down” and then the display screen will go blank. Other Features ®...
  • Page 5 Overview of Downloading & Uploading Satellite Lists ® You can change the pre-loaded satellite list which is currently in the memory of the BirDog to a custom list of your choosing by going to www.perfect-10.tv/meter. The instruction set which follows in this manual, “How To Download from the Website”, was current at the time of this manual’s printing but is superceded by any revisions...
  • Page 6 How to Download from the Website To change the satellite menu in your BirDog, go to “www.perfect-10.tv/meter” and press the “News” button to see if any current news will affect your download. Then press the “Configure” button. Scroll down the page until you see the following...
  • Page 7 This completes the “Download” or Configuration process. The next step will be uploading the new menu into the BirDog. You might want to keep track of the executable file number just in case you want to download a different satellite list from the website at a later date, the file name will be different each time.
  • Page 8 How to Upload the new Menu into the BirDog Then This Screen Will Appear Double-click the new file Find the .exe file you just downloaded from the website. Double-click on that file. Turn the BirDog “off”. Connect Then Cable Pro g ram mode...
  • Page 9 ® You must have a clear shot at the satellite for the BirDog to work. Trees and buildings violate the rules. Try to have a clear sky shot initially so you can identify the satellites true location. Then you can work on manipulating the hole-in-the-trees shot for the tough installations.
  • Page 10 Satellite Distributing © Copyright, 2002, Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of Perfect 10 S a t e l l i t e D i s t r i b u t i n g , 3 9 0 1 P r o g r e s s St r e e t , N o r t h L i t t l e R o c k , A r k a n s a s .