Performing An In-Line Test - DirecTV Advanced Installation Meter 2 Operation Manual

Performing an In-Line Test

You can use the AIM's In-Line test feature to help determine the cause of a problem in an
installation. Connecting the AIM in series with the equipment, you can progressively test each
segment of the connection between the ODU and the IRD to locate a problem. The AIM can
measure the voltage, current, and 22 kHz signals to verify that the correct control signals are
being transmitted through the coaxial cable.
1. Set up the job for the installation. See the
Starting a Job section in Chapter 5.
2. From the HOME screen, press TEST to go to
the TEST screen.
3. Highlight In-Line Test and press SELECT to go
to the IN-LINE CONFIGURATION screen.
4. Highlight the equipment configuration for the
installation and press SELECT to go to the IN-
LINE LOCATION screen.
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