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Advanced Installation MeterUser’s Manual© 2010 Rev B

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual3Instructions for using the AIM’s features are provided in the following chapters: Chapter 2: Setting Up the Meter

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual4 Chapter 6: Performing Other Network Tests, starting on page50.If there is a problem with a DIRECTV installation

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual5Getting To Know Your MeterFeaturesYour AIM has the following features:Connectors1 IRD F connector2 ODU F connector

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual612 Speaker13 Meter serial numberFigure 2 Back View1213

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual7AccessoriesYour AIM comes with the following accessories. If any of the following items are missing, contact your

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual8DisplayThe AIM has a large LCD display with a backlight for easy readability. Each screen that appears on the disp

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual9NavigationKeep in mind the following guidelines when using the meter buttons to navigate through the AIM’s feature

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual10HOME ScreenThe HOME screen lets you access the AIM’s main features. You can press the HOME button at any time to

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual11Standby ModeYou can place your AIM in a power-saving state called Standby mode. Standby mode lets you turn off th

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual12Power ManagementYour AIM is powered by an 8-cell 9.6 V 3.8 AH NiMH battery pack. The battery supplies power to th

iContentsWarranty ivReturn Policy vGetting Started 1Introduction 1Using This Manual 2Overview 2Conventions 4Getting To Know Your Meter 5Featur

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual13Battery ChargingYou can charge the AIM’s battery from a power outlet using the AC power adapter provided with the

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual14Battery ReplacementIf necessary, you can replace the AIM’s battery. To obtain a new battery, contact Trilithic. S

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual152 Carefully separate the front housing and the back housing, and place the unit on a flat work surface. 3 Using t

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual16To replace the battery:1 Place the new battery in the compartment in the AIM back housing with the battery wires

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual17Getting Technical SupportWhen you need instructions for using the AIM, your first resource for help is this manua

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual18Safety InstructionsWhen operating and maintaining the AIM meter, basic safety precautions should always be follow

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual19Technical SpecificationsFrequency Range 250 MHz to 2150 MHzSignal Level Range -10 dbm to -69 dbmRF Input Connecto

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual20Spare Parts ListYou can order the following parts for the AIM. Contact Trilithic at 888-895-7630 and request the

212 Setting Up the MeterBefore you use your AIM, you should enter registration information, including your ID, name, phone number, and company (see pa

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual22Entering Registration InformationBefore you use your AIM, you should enter registration information in the m

AIM User’s ManualiiGetting Technical Support 17Safety Instructions 18Technical Specifications 19Spare Parts List 20Setting Up the Meter 21Enterin

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual235 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the ID, name, phone number or company.6 Press ENTER to save and retur

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual24Changing Volume SettingYou can change the volume setting for your AIM. To change the volume settings:1 Press

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual25Changing the Display Contrast or BrightnessYou can change the display contrast and display brightness settin

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual26Changing Time and Date SettingsYou can change the time and date settings of your AIM, including the format f

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual274 Use c or d to highlight the item you want to change (Time Format, Date Format, Time, or Date). Then press

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual28Changing Automatic Timer SettingsYou can change the automatic timer settings for your AIM, including: Backl

2 Setting Up the Meter AIM User’s Manual293 Use c or d to highlight the automatic timer setting you want to change:– Highlight Backlight Timer to set

303 Setting Up a JobBefore you perform tasks for an installation using the AIM, you need to set up the information for the job. Setup tasks include:

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual31Starting a JobTo start a job, enter the account number for the installation. The AIM stores information about th

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual32The MODIFY JOB SETUP screen reappears, showing the account number you entered and the default settings for:–ODU

AIM User’s ManualiiiInstalling an ODU 37Aligning the ODU 37Task A. Installation Setup 39Task B. Coarse Azimuth Adjustment 40Task C. Coarse Elevati

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual33Modifying the Setup for a JobYou can change the ODU type, switch type, and zip code settings for a new job or th

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual34ODU TypeTo change the ODU type for a job:1 On the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen, use c or d to highlight ODU Type and

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual35Switch TypeTo change the switch type for a job:1 On the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen, use c or d to highlight Switch

3 Setting Up a Job AIM User’s Manual36Zip CodeTo change the zip code for a job:1 On the MODIFY JOB SETUP screen, use c or d to highlight Zip Code and

374 Installing an ODUThe AIM guides you through the steps for aligning and performing follow-up Extended Installation Verification (EIV) for each ODU.

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual38The table below indicates which tasks need to be performed for each ODU. When an installation includes two ODU

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual39Task A. Installation SetupTo perform the installation setup:1 Start the job for the installation (“Starting a

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual40Task B. Coarse Azimuth AdjustmentTo perform the coarse azimuth adjustment:1 While monitoring the signal power

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual41 Task D. Tilt Adjustment (95°, 3-LNB, Slimline-5, and Slimline-5S (SWiM) ODUs Only)To perform the tilt adjust

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual426 Refer to the ODU’s dial and use the AIM’s numeric keypad to enter the number of turns it took to return to t

AIM User’s ManualivManaging Records 65Understanding Records 66Account Records 66Setup Records 67User Records 67Test Records 67Data Records 68Vi

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual43Task F. Fine Azimuth Adjustment (Slimline ODUs Only)To perform the fine azimuth adjustment:1 Loosen the ODU’s

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual448 Refer to the AIM screen and turn the azimuth jack screw counterclockwise the number of turns indicated on th

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual45Performing EIV Following ODU InstallationWhen you complete the alignment process for the ODU, the EIV AT ODU s

4 Installing an ODU AIM User’s Manual462 On the EIV AT ODU RESULTS screen, review the results for all supported orbital slots and SWiM channels (if a

475 Performing EIVExtended Installation Verification (EIV) can be performed at any point in the installation to quickly confirm that the installation

5 Performing EIV AIM User’s Manual48If the installation includes two ODUs, the SELECT ODU screen appears. Use c or d to highlight the ODU for which y

5 Performing EIV AIM User’s Manual497 On the EIV RESULTS screen, review the results for all supported orbital slots and SWiM channels (if applicable)

506 Performing Other Network TestsIf there is a problem with a DIRECTV installation, you can run network tests to help you troubleshoot the problem. T

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual51Performing an In-Line TestYou can use the AIM’s In-line test feature to help determine the cause

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual525 Use c or d to highlight the location where you are testing.6 Connect the AIM in series with the

AIM User’s ManualivWarrantyTrilithic, Inc. warrants that each part of this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under norma

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual53Performing a Satellite Tune TestYou can use the AIM’s Satellite Tune feature to tune to any DIREC

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual545 Use c or d to highlight the location where you are testing.6 Connect the AIM ODU F connector at

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual559 Use c or d to highlight the orbital slot to test and press SELECT to continue. 10 Use c or d to

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual5611 On the SAT TUNE RESULTS screen, review the results of the test. The screen shows:– Power of th

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual57Performing a SWiM LF Power TestYou can use the AIM’s SWiM LF Power test feature to determine whet

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual586 On the SWiM LF POWER TEST RESULTS screen, review the results of the test. The screen shows whet

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual59Performing a Cable Resistance TestYou can use the AIM’s Cable Resistance test feature to help det

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual606 Connect the Cable Test Load to one end of the cable you want to test. Then connect the other en

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual61Performing a Transponder SurveyYou can use the AIM’s Transponder Survey feature to record the sig

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual625 Use c or d to highlight the location where you are testing.6 Connect the AIM ODU F connector at

AIM User’s ManualvReturn PolicyBefore returning a product for service, please call Trilithic Customer Service at 888-895-7630 for an RMA number. Durin

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual639 Press RUN TR SURVEY to start the test. The screen indicates each orbital slot and transponder a

6 Performing Other Network Tests AIM User’s Manual6411 Use c or dto review the results of the test. The screen shows the following information for ea

657 Managing RecordsThe AIM stores information for each account, including the setup information for the installation, and the results for each EIV an

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual66Understanding RecordsThe AIM stores information in different types of records, including: account records (page

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual67Setup RecordsA setup record is generated each time the setup information is updated for the account or an EIV or

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual68Data RecordsSeveral data records are generated each time an EIV or Transponder Survey is performed. Data records

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual69Viewing RecordsYou can view all records generated for each account number.To view re cords:1 Press CONFIG to go

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual705 If you selected a log file, use c or d to highlight the record that you want to view and press SELECT.The reco

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual716 If you selected a record from a survey file, the VIEW SURVEY INFO screen appears. You can press NEXT to view t

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual727 If you selected a record from an EIV file, the VIEW EIV INFO screen appears. You can press NEXT to view the da

11 Getting StartedIntroductionCongratulations on your new Advanced Installation Meter (AIM)! The AIM was developed in collaboration with DIRECTV to pr

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual738 To view another record, press DONE to go to the VIEW RECORDS screen and select another record.Deleting Records

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual744 To delete a single record file, use c or d to highlight Single Record File and press SELECT. Go to Step 5.To d

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual75Transferring RecordsYou can transfer records from your AIM to a PC using a USB flash drive. You also can transfe

7 Managing Records AIM User’s Manual766 To transfer a single record file, use c or d to highlight Single Record File and press SELECT. Go to Step 7.To

778Updating the MeterYou can update your AIM as new features become available. You can update the AIM application, the AIM’s database (which includes

8 Updating the Meter AIM User’s Manual785 Insert the USB flash drive that contains the firmware upgrade in the appropriate USB connector on the meter.

79A Glossaryazimuth The angular distance (side to side) from true north along the horizon of an ODU to a selected satellite.BBC B-band ConverterA Ka-b

A Glossary AIM User’s Manual80multiswitch Device that splits up the satellite feed without compromising quality to support multiple IRDs.ODU Out-Door

B81IndexNumerics95 PORT CONNECTION screen, 35AACCOUNT NUMBER screen, 31AIMbuttons, 5, 8Cable Test Load, 7, 20, 59carrying case, 7, 20display, 8display

AIM User’s Manual82charging the meter’s battery, 13checking the current firmware version, 77COARSE AZ & EL ADJ screen, 40COMPANY screen, 23CONFIGU

1 Getting Started AIM User’s Manual2Using This ManualOverviewRead this manual completely before using your AIM. Also, retain this manual for future re

AIM User’s Manual83Jjobsentering notes, 33entering the account number, 31entering the ODU type, 34entering the switch type, 35entering the zip code, 3

AIM User’s Manual84Ssafety instructions, 18SAT TUNE RESULTS screen, 56SAT TUNE screen, 53Satellite Tune testperforming, 53viewing results, 56saving po

AIM User’s Manual85VVERIFY AZ & EL ADJ screen, 41VIEW EIV INFO screen, 72VIEW EIV SWiM RESULTS DATA screen, 72VIEW RAW EIV DATA screen, 72VIEW REC