Trimax SM3500 User manual
Digital Satellite-Meter
User manual
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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 ..................................................................................... 10
Charging the battery........................................................................................ 10
Storing of the batteries .................................................................................... 10
System setting............................................................................................... 11
Timer ............................................................................................................... 11
Delete channels .............................................................................................. 11
Factory reset ................................................................................................... 12
Software Version............................................................................................. 12
Factory reset.................................................................................................. 13
Satellite finding ............................................................................................. 14
Finding channels manual ................................................................................ 14
Lining satellite aerial up................................................................................... 15
Satellite setting................................................................................................ 16
Auto Scan....................................................................................................... 20
Angle calculation .......................................................................................... 21
Spectrum Analyzer........................................................................................ 24
Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 24
Smart Frequency Search ................................................................................ 26
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Disposal ......................................................................................................... 27
Technical specifications............................................................................... 28
Warranty......................................................................................................... 29
Declaration of conformity............................................................................ 29
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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. Another measurement
value is the forward error correction (FEC) and the bit error rate (BER). In
addition, the picture quality can be revised on the high-resoluted 3.5-inch
TFTLCD screen. Many satellites are pre-programmed in order to an quick
antenna adjustment.
The scope of supply contains, among the charger, a USB cable which allows
you to update software.
A carrying case serves as protection and for the transport. It cares for better
readability of the display at sunshine.
Safety instructions
Attention!
Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating
the device.
Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment
and in the operating manual.
Safety of persons
Ensure that nobody can be hurt by falling tools or parts of the satellite
antenna during the adjustment and installation of the antenna. For your own
security use a rope on sloping roofs.
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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.
Proceed carefully with the measuring device:
• Avoid low temperatures (below 0 °C) or to high humidity.
• The TFT display can be damaged by mechanical impacts.
• Avoid excessive input voltages. Please refer to the technical data
starting from page 35.
Do not operate with the device:
• if it has visible damage,
• if there are loose parts in the device,
• if the device was located outdoors or in damp rooms a extended period of
time.
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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.
Follow all information in this manual, particularly the safety instructions on
page 5.
Any other usage is rated as not properly and can result in damage or even
injury.
There will be no liability for damages caused by a non-intended use.
Delivery range
Please check if the delivery is complete.
Included in delivery:
•device meter,
•a carrying bag with sunshade,
•a PC connection cable with RS-232- and USB plug (Type A),
•a car adapter cable 12 V,
•an extern charger,
•an power cable.
•an user manual,
•an AV in/out cable
•a CD-ROM including the Software
If the delivery should be incomplete, contact your specialist dealer
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Device overview
Figure 1: Front of the meter
No. Description
1 LNB-IN Digital satellite signal input
2 LC-Display Display of the TV picture, the menu and the
measured values
3 POWER-LED Display of the energy state:
Operation:
red: the measuring devise is switched on.
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Off: the measuring devise is switched off.
In charge:
Green: The battery is charged
Red: The battery is full charged
4 LOCK-LED LED lights when a signal is received.
5 FUNCTION
keys
F1: toggle the Display
F2: Mute
F3: Additional information about the current program
F4: switch between radio/TV mode
5.1 22K/13V/18V
-LEDs
Lights if 22K/13V/18V signals are received
6
6.1
Navigation-
cross
OK - button
Navigation through menus,
switching programs ▲, ▼
volume control ◄, ►
OK button: confirmation of a selection
7 Numeric keys Direct enter of numbers
8 FIND-button FIND menu: for a quick and easy alignment of a
satellite antenna
9 Menu-button Display the main menu
10 EXIT-button Leave the current menu, cancel operation
11 ANGLE-
button
Display the calculation menu
12 SYSTEM-
button
Configuration of all system parameter.
Display current software version.
13 POWER-
button
Switch devise on/off
14 SCAN-button Display the auto scan menu
15 AC adapter
port
Low volt port – for power supply connection
16 USB-Port USB port for PC connection
17 SPTRUM
button
Display the menu of spectrum
18 AV button Press for AV in and out
19 AV port AV input / output
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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.
Switch-on the Device
Press 2 seconds the red power button on the meter.
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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..
A charging circuit in the measuring device provides an optimal charge of the
battery. The device is charged if it is switched off.
Turn the device off, if it is not already off.
Connect the Euro-main cable with the external AC adapter.
Connect the external AC adapter to the power grid.
Connect the AC adapter to the low-voltage port at the bottom.
The battery is charged as soon as you connect the AC adapter to the
meter
The Power-LED shows the battery status:
• green: the battery is charged
• red: the battery is completely loaded
Storing of the batteries
Storing the batteries between 0° Celsius and 40° Celsius.
Loading the accumulator at a longer storage every two weeks to
avoid a depth discharge.
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