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- Page 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Fax 781-665-0780 TestEquipmentDepot.com XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter OPERATION MANUAL Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...
- Page 2 RF Microwave Components Provides components and custom subsystems for companies specializing in cellular, military and other wireless applications. • Emergency Alert Systems Leading supplier of government-mandated emergency alert systems used by HFC service providers. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How this Manual is Organized ............6 Conventions Used in this Manual ............7 Precautions ..................7 2. Introduction ..................9 What is the XFTP SAT LITE? ............. 9 Supplied Equipment ................9 Mechanical Features ............... 10 Using the Alphanumeric Keypad ............12 Entering Numeric Values ............ - Page 4 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 5: General Information
Your name and your company name • The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail) • The XFTP SAT LITE serial number and firmware version number • A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information messages... -
Page 6: How This Manual Is Organized
This chapter also describes the battery operation and charging. • Chapter 3, “Operation” describes how to use the XFTP SAT LITE for easy satellite dish alignment and testing. • Chapter 4, “Satellite Configurations” describes how to view satellite configurations, change individual configuration parameters, and save new satellite configurations. -
Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual
WARNING: A warning alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury. Precautions WARNING: Do not use the XFTP SAT LITE in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Since the battery is delivered with the minimum amount of charge, you should charge the battery before first use. - Page 8 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction What is the XFTP SAT LITE? The XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter makes satellite dish alignment simple and fast. The satellite meter provides the following functions: • Provides signal level and quality indicators (bar graphs) along with an audio tone proportional to signal strength for fine tuning the dish position. -
Page 10: Mechanical Features
(Same as LOAD Button) F3 - Use this button to display the battery voltage and power settings (shutdown) screen. F4 - Use this button to exit any mode and go to the signal display mode. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... - Page 11 12. FIND Button - Use this button to display the list for satellite configuration selection and loading. 13. DC Charge Port - Use this port to connect the XFTP SAT LITE charger to the instrument. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 12: Using The Alphanumeric Keypad
If the value that you entered is in an invalid format, the field will default to its previous value when you press the Button or the Direction Button. ENTER XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 13: Entering Alphanumeric Characters
Direction Button twice to ENTER accept the changes. Note: If you make an error when entering a number or name, you can press the Button or Direction Button to backspace and then re-enter the text. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 14: Battery Operation And Charging
POWER Button is illuminated, the instrument is charging. The LED on the charger will illuminate red while fast charging the XFTP SAT LITE. The LED will be green after full charge and current is reduced to trickle charge. Battery Charge Level... -
Page 15: Power Saving
If the user doesn’t press any keyboard buttons and the idle time exceeds the user determined shutdown time, the instrument will beep three times and then automatically shut down. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... - Page 16 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 17: Operation
Operation Overview The XFTP SAT LITE is designed to make satellite dish alignment easy and fast. The operation includes the following steps: • Loading the satellite configuration. • Signal and quality level meter for fine tuning of the satellite dish position. -
Page 18: Signal Display
(tilt/skew) of the satellite dish. Using the bar graph, you can easily find the maximum signal quality. When the bar graph is longer, the percentage is higher, and the signal quality is better. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 19: Signal Measurements
Align the satellite dish to get the maximum values of signal level and quality. When the XFTP SAT LITE is locked onto the satellite signal, the text OK will appear in the upper right portion of the screen. Signal Measurements... - Page 20 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 21: Satellite Configurations
Button(s) to view all parameters. You can also edit the parameters from the displayed screen. For more information on how to modify the satellite configuration parameters, see the Changing Configuration Parameters in this chapter. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 22: Changing Configuration Parameters
Note: For more information about how to enter alphanumeric values, see Chapter 2: Introduction, Using the Alphanumeric Keypad. When you are finished entering the configuration name, press the Direction Button or Button to finish editing the name. ENTER XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 23: Local Oscillator Frequency
Direction Button or ENTER Button to complete your changes. The absolute value of the difference between the downstream frequency and the local oscillation frequency should be in the range of 950 to 2150 MHz. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 24: Symbol Rate
LNB Field, then press the Direction Button or Button. ENTER To change the LNB power supply, press the Direction Button or Button to choose from 0V, 13V, or 18V. ENTER XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 25: Satellite Longitude
To change the status of the 22 KHz switch, use the Direction Buttons to highlight the 22KHz Field, then press the Direction Button or Button to choose from Off or On. ENTER XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 26: Qpsk Modulation
Use the Nor setting for Ku band satellites in most cases, Inv setting for C band satellites in most cases, or Auto setting for the automatic mode. When in the automatic mode the instrument will automatically select the correct modulation type for the signal. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... -
Page 27: Saving Configurations
“Saving...” in place of the name of the satellite configuration as shown in the following figure: When finished, press the Button to exit to the signal display mode. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... - Page 28 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 29: Appendix
(excluding removable F connector) Weight: 1.64 lbs (0.744 kg) Display: LCD with backlight Working Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C Charger: US Plug (100 - 240 VAC) XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... - Page 30 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual...
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Page 31: Warranty Information
Buyer or by the purchaser from the Buyer. XFTP SAT LITE Satellite Meter - Operation Manual... - Page 32 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Fax 781-665-0780 TestEquipmentDepot.com 9710 Park Davis Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 895-3600 www.trilithic.com P/N 0010278000 Rev. 11/07 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...