Trimax SM3500 User Manual

Digital satellite-meter

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  • Page 1 Digital Satellite-Meter User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Trimax Table of Contents Description....................... 4 Safety instructions..................4 Safety of persons ....................4 General information................... 5 Appropriate Usage ..................6 Delivery range....................6 Device overview ....................7 Start of operation .................... 9 Battery ....................... 9 Switch-on the Device ..................9 Lithium-ions-battery ..................
  • Page 3 Trimax Disposal ......................27 Technical specifications................28 Warranty......................29 Declaration of conformity................29 Satellite-Meter...
  • Page 4: Description

    Trimax Description The Satellite meter is a handy digital antenna measuring device for an quick and easy alignment of satellite antennas. If a satellite is found, the meter shows it on the display and emits a audible signal. Signal strength and quality are displayed as numerical values and bar graphs.
  • Page 5: General Information

    Trimax General information Attention! The devise should only be operated with the supplied AC adapter at the mains. Do not open the meter or the included AC adapter. There is danger of life through electric shock! Wrong usage of the ports can lead to the destruction of the measuring device.
  • Page 6: Appropriate Usage

    Trimax Appropriate Usage The measuring device meter was developed to measure signals of digital satellite antennas and satellite systems. It is exclusively for this purpose and should only be used for this purpose. Use the equipment only for the purpose, which is described in this manual.
  • Page 7: Device Overview

    Trimax Device overview Figure 1: Front of the meter Description LNB-IN Digital satellite signal input LC-Display Display of the TV picture, the menu and the measured values Display of the energy state: POWER-LED Operation: red: the measuring devise is switched on.
  • Page 8 Trimax Off: the measuring devise is switched off. In charge: Green: The battery is charged Red: The battery is full charged LOCK-LED LED lights when a signal is received. FUNCTION F1: toggle the Display keys F2: Mute F3: Additional information about the current program...
  • Page 9: Start Of Operation

    Trimax Start of operation Battery Before the first operation with the measuring device charge the battery completely. (see also chapter “Lithium-Ion battery” on page 11). Load the accumulator during the first loading procedure at least 5 hours. The maximum battery charging time is approximately 12 hours.
  • Page 10: Lithium-Ions-Battery

    Trimax Lithium-ions-battery Explosion danger! Never the two poles (+ and -) connect with each other! Attention! Storing or operating accumulator no more than 40° C. Not burning or damaging accumulator. Not taking accumulator to contact with water. Charging the battery The maximum battery charging time is approximately 12 hours..
  • Page 11: System Setting

    Trimax System setting Press the MENU button. Select the point system setting. Confirm your selection using the OK button. Figure 2: System setting Menu language setting Press the SYSTEM button to change the menu language. Select the point Language select.
  • Page 12: Factory Reset

    Trimax Select the channels you would like to delete. Press respectively the OK button. Next to channels you would like to delete should appear an “x”. Press the key EXIT and obey to the instruction on the display. Factory reset This menu item is described on page 15.
  • Page 13: Factory Reset

    Trimax Factory reset Figure 3: Factory reset In this menu item, you could put your equipment back to the delivery status. Press the SYSTEM button to display the System setting menu. Select the point factory reset. Note the instructions on the display and confirm your selection with the OK button or cancel it using the EXIT button.
  • Page 14: Satellite Finding

    Trimax Satellite finding In this menu you have the option to search for single channels or using the display for lining a satellite dish up. Press the FIND button to display the Satellite Finding menu.. Figure 4: Satellite Finding Finding channels manual Press the FIND button to display the menu satellite finding.
  • Page 15: Lining Satellite Aerial Up

    Trimax Input the symbol rate using the NUMERIC buttons.(press◄- or ► first, then input the number you want) Press the ◄- or ►- button to select the polarisation. Lining satellite aerial up -> Press the FIND button to display the menu satellite finding.
  • Page 16: Satellite Setting

    Trimax Satellite setting Satellite setting Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the ▲- or ▼- button to move the cursor. Select the point satellite setting and press the OK button Figure 5:: Satellite setting Select the point Edit satellites and press the OK button.
  • Page 17 Trimax Figure 6: Edit satellites Press the ◄- or ►- button to switch between the satellites and transponder list of the chosen satellite. Press the OK button to display the angle and position of the current satellite. Figure 7: chosen satellite Press the ►- button to switch to the transponder list.
  • Page 18 Trimax Press the OK button. After that you can modify the frequency, polarisation and the symbol rate. (Press the ◄- or ►- button first, then input the numbers) To store your changes select save and press the OK button. Figure 8: Edit transponders Select the point Dish Set-up and press OK-button.
  • Page 19 Trimax Press the ▲- or ▼- button to move to the desired item Press the ◄- or ►- button to modify the value of the selected item. Use the NUMERIC buttons if necessary. • Satellite • LNB- • Low L.O.F.
  • Page 20: Auto Scan

    Trimax Auto Scan Press the SCAN-button. Press the ▲- or ▼- button to move the cursor Use the ◄- or ►- button to modify the value of the following items: • Satellite • Transponder • Motor • Mode • Search...
  • Page 21: Angle Calculation

    Trimax Angle calculation Press the ANGLE button to display the Calculation menu. Press the ◄- or ►- button or use the NUMERIC keys to change the configuration of the selected menu point. Figure 11: Angle Calculation Press the ▲- or ▼- button to select the following points: •...
  • Page 22 Trimax After the completion of all values select Angle Calculation and press the OK button. shows the azimuth of the chosen satellite Azimuth: shows the angle of elevation of the chosen satellite Elevation: shows the polarity angle of the chosen satellite...
  • Page 23 Trimax Figure 13: Additional Information Use this menu to check the satellite name, channel name, the transponder parameter or the signal strength etc. System-Button You can request current information or the software version of your device. Note: This information is useful to check if there is a newer software available version than the current version on your device.
  • Page 24: Spectrum Analyzer

    Trimax Spectrum Analyzer In this menu you can control the transponders over the whole spectrum. Choose Spectrum analyzer in the main menu, or Start the Spectrum- analyzer by choosing SPTRUM Figure 13: Spectrum analyzer Adjustment Changes the sampling-frequency between 4MHz und 16MHz Changes between 13V and 18V (horizontal, vertical) ▲...
  • Page 25 Trimax Figure 14: LNB Setting Chose the category and adjustment with the Buttons ▲- ▼ and ◄- ► UNIVERSAL, 5150, 9750, 10750, 11300, 10700, LNB-Typy Customized (s. technical Data LNB) Only active with LNB-Type Customized LO.Low (enter value numeric) Only active with LNB-Type Customized LO.High...
  • Page 26: Smart Frequency Search

    Trimax Smart Frequency Search When see the waveform, you want to double-check if it’s the right satellite, just choose the frequency and press OK. It will auto-search the symborate, polarity and will give the name of satellite. You can press SEARCH key to scan the channels under this Frequency.
  • Page 27: Disposal

    Trimax Disposal Attention! Never throw the receiver and the batteries in normal household waste. They may contain toxic agents that are hazardous to health and environment. Therefore dispose of the device and the batteries immediately according to the prevailing statutory regulations.
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Trimax Technical specifications LNB/Tuner input F-type connector IEC 169-24 Frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2150 MHz Input level -65 dBm bis -25 dBm LNB power supply 13/18 V, max. 400 mA LNB control signal 22 kHz DiSEqC control Version 1.0...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    0° C to +40° C Storage temperature -40° C to +65° C Warranty The warranty for the Satellite meter of the company Trimax Technology Ltd is in conformity with the prevailing statutory regulations at the time of purchasing the product.. Declaration of conformity...

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