XFTP SAT-2150 Satellite Meter OPERATION MANUAL
Trilithic Company Profile Trilithic is a privately held manufacturer founded in 1986 as an engineering and assembly company that built and designed customer-directed products for telecommunications, military and industrial customers. From its modest beginnings as a two-man engineering team, Trilithic grew over the years and broadened its offerings of RF and microwave components by adding broadband solutions to its product line.
Table of Contents 1. General Information .......................................................................... 7 Helpful Website ................................................................................. 7 Where to Get Technical Support ........................................................ 7 How this Manual is Organized ........................................................... 8 Conventions Used in this Manual ....................................................... 9 Precautions ...........
6. OPERATION Menu ............................................................................ 39 Overview .......................................................................................... 39 Orientation Function ........................................................................ 41 Azimuth .................................................................................... 42 Elevation ................................................................................... 44 Polarization ........
Config Tab ........................................................................................ 77 Overview .................................................................................... 77 Creating Satellites ..................................................................... 77 Creating Satellite Channels ....................................................... 78 Deleting Satellites & Channels .................................................. 79 Adding to Download List .......................
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1. General Information 1 Helpful Website The following website contains general information which may be of interest to you: http://www.trilithic.com Trilithic’s website contains product specifications and information, tips, release information, marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins and other technical information. You can also check this website for product updates.
How this Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following chapters: • Chapter 1, “General Information” provides Trilithic contact information and describes how this Operation Manual is structured. • Chapter 2, “Introduction” describes what the XFTP SAT-2150 is and what it does. This chapter describes the mechanical features of the instrument, and the equipment that is supplied with the instrument. This chapter also describes the battery operation and charging.
Conventions Used in this Manual This manual has several standard conventions for presenting information. • Connections, menus, menu options, and user entered text and commands appear in bold. • Section names, Web and email addresses appear in italics. Note: A note is information that will be of assistance to you related to the current step or procedure. CAUTION: A caution alerts you to any condition that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
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2. Introduction 2 What is the XFTP SAT-2150? The XFTP SAT-2150 Satellite Meter makes satellite dish installation and alignment simple and fast. The satellite meter provides the following functions: • The satellite meter displays the satellite dish orientation (azimuth, elevation, and polarization) for a selected satellite and dish location. • Provides signal level and quality indicators (bar graphs) along with an audio tone proportional to signal strength for fine tuning the dish position.
Mechanical Features 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 14 1. RF Input - BNC or F-Type input connection. 2. LCD Display - Displays the various parameters for the selected function. The display includes a backlight that can be enabled/ disabled by the user. 3. Function Keys - There are four functions keys that correspond to the softkey label that appears on the LCD Display directly above the respective function key. 4. Direction Keys - Use these keys to highlight the desired field on the LCD Display. 5.
6. POWER Button - Use this button to turn the instrument on and off. 7. Charge Indicator Light - This light will be illuminated when the charger is connected to the instrument and AC power. 8. USB Port - Use this port to connect the instrument to a PC. 9. ENTER Button - Use this button to select the currently highlighted field on the LCD Display. 10. C/S Button - Use this button to return to the MAIN Menu from any screen or to backspace when entering numeric values or alphanumeric characters. 11.
Basic Navigation The instrument is very flexible and easy to use. Using a combination of Icons and Menus you can navigate through a variety of modes and functions. It is important that you take a moment to become familiar with the basic navigational style and conventions of the instrument, so you can be more efficient using your new instrument. Let’s Get Started Turn the instrument power on by pressing the left of the keypad.
Selecting Menu Icons The Main Menu displays a variety of icons which are labeled with a corresponding title when selected. This is your home page or “Desktop” for the instrument and will be your starting point. Notice that the currently selected icon is highlighted and the other icons remain black. There are five function icons shown on the Main Menu. Selecting these icons will load the corresponding menu including; OPERATION, LOAD, CONFIGURATION, UTILITY, and DOWNLOAD.
Backlight The instrument includes a backlight for the LCD Display Screen. To turn on the backlight from the Main Menu, select the Softkey by pressing the F3 Button. To turn off the backlight from the Main Menu, select the Softkey by pressing the F3 Button. Using the Alphanumeric Keypad The instrument makes use of an alphanumeric keypad similar to that of a telephone for entering both numbers and letters.
Entering Alphanumeric Characters You can enter alphanumeric data, such as Satellite Configuration Names and Record Names by using the Direction Button(s) to highlight the desired field to change, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button, and then press the alphanumeric buttons to enter the desired value. To enter the next character, you must press the ENTER Button, F4 Button, or Direction Button to shift the cursor to the next character.
Battery Operation and Charging The XFTP SAT-2150 operates on a high performance built-in 8.4 Volt Ni-MH battery and will typically provide more than seven (7) hours of operation (more than three (3) hours with LNB powered) if fully charged. CAUTION: Since the battery is delivered with the minimum amount of charge, you should charge the battery before first use. The time to fully charge the battery is typically less than four (4) hours while turned off.
The instrument has a battery voltage indicator that can be found on the top of the UTILITY Menu as shown in the following figure. When the battery is below 7.7 Volts (± 0.2 Volts), the instrument will beep. After the instrument beeps, you must charge the battery or the instrument will automatically shut down. CAUTION: Do not use any charger other than the charger that is supplied with the instrument. Doing so may result in damage to the instrument and/or battery and will void your warranty.
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3. Easy Finder Function 3 Overview The Easy Finder Function is designed to make satellite finding easy and fast for beginner’s. This permits the user to step through a satellite dish setup procedure without selecting each step from the MAIN Menu. The Easy Finder Function includes the following steps: • Loading the satellite configuration. • Display of required dish orientation. • Signal and quality level meter for fine tuning of the satellite dish position.
3. After a few seconds, the Load Satellite Function will appear as shown in the figure below. To highlight the desired satellite configuration, press the F1 or F2 Button to move up and down through the list one satellite configuration at a time or press the or Direction Button to move up or down the list one page at a time. Note: To sort the satellite configuration list by name or longitude, press the SET Button to switch between views.
5. After you have loaded the satellite configuration, the instrument will display the Orientation Function as shown in the following figure. Using the parameters shown below, you can position a satellite dish: AZ (Azimuth) - This is the compass direction to the location of your satellite measured from true south (positive values are East and Negative values are West). This is the left/right adjustment on the satellite dish.
7. The instrument will display the AIM Function as shown in the following figure. Using the indicators shown below, you can fine tune the setup of a satellite dish: S (Signal Level) - This is the satellite signal level indicated as a percentage. The bar graph directly corresponds to the percentage shown to the right. Q (Signal Quality) - This is the satellite signal quality indicated as a percentage. The bar graph directly corresponds to the percentage shown to the right.
8. Once you have fine tuned the satellite dish to acquire the best signal level and quality, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to proceed to the MEASURE Function to view your measurement results and to save your measurement record or press the F3 Button to go back to the Orientation Function. 9. The instrument will display the MEASURE Function as shown in the following figure.
11. The instrument will display the Save Record Function as shown in the following figure. To select the memory location for your measurement record, press the F1 or F2 Button to move up and down through the list one location at a time or press the or Button to move up or down the list one page (4 locations) at a time. Note: You may select an empty location or write over an existing measurement record location. 12.
13. When you have finished entering the measurement record name, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button twice to save the measurement record or press the F3 Button to exit the Save Record Function. When saving the measurement record, the instrument will briefly display the text “Saving...” in place of the name of the measurement record as shown in the following figure: 14. You have now finished using Easy Finder Function, press the C/S Button to exit the Easy Finder Function.
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4. UTILITY Menu 4 Overview Once you have charged your battery and have become familiar with the instrument’s control and navigational features, you are ready to setup your instrument. The UTILITY Menu allows you to setup your measurement units, local longitude and latitude, and power saving feature. Note: You must setup your local longitude and latitude before trying to perform a satellite dish setup. It is not required, but is recommended, to setup the measurement units and power saving feature.
Measurement Units To select the measurement units from the UTILITY Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Unit Field as shown in the following figure. To change the measurement unit, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button repeatedly to scroll through the following measurement units; dBm, dBuV, or dBmV.
Local Latitude To select the local latitude from the UTILITY Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Latitude Field as shown in the following figure. To change the latitude, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button, use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the value for the local latitude where the satellite dish is located, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to save your changes.
Power Saving To select the power saving feature from the UTILITY Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Shutdown Field as shown in the following figure. To change the power saving setting, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button repeatedly to scroll through the following options; always, 3m, 10m, or 30m. When you select always, the instrument will always remain on.
5. LOAD Menu 5 Overview Once you have setup your local longitude and latitude in the UTILITY Menu, you are ready to load a satellite configuration using the LOAD Menu. You can also load a previously saved measurement record using the LOAD Menu. Note: You must load a satellite configuration before trying to perform a satellite dish setup. The XFTP SAT-2150 will remember the last satellite configuration that was loaded before the instrument was powered off.
Load Config Function To access the Load Config Function from the LOAD Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Configuration Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The Load Config Function will appear as shown in the following figure. Note: The instrument can store up to 80 pre-configured satellite configurations.
Sorting the Satellite Configuration List There are two ways to sort the list of satellite configurations; the first is to display the list alphabetically by the name of the satellite and the second is to display the list according to the satellite longitude. To change the way the satellite configuration list is sorted, press the SET Button to switch between views. The figure below shows the satellite configuration list displayed alphabetically by the name of the satellite.
Loading a Satellite Configuration To load a satellite configuration from the Load Config Function perform one of the following methods: • Highlight the desired satellite configuration by pressing the F1 or F2 Button to move up and down through the list one satellite configuration at a time or press the or Button to move up or down the list one page at a time.
Load Record Function To access the Load Record Function from the LOAD Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Record Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The Load Record Function will appear as shown in the following figure. Note: The instrument can store up to 80 measurement records. Note: All records will be displayed in alphanumeric order regardless of the record memory location where they were stored.
To load a measurement record from the Load Record Function perform one of the following methods: • Highlight the desired measurement record by pressing the F1 or F2 Button to move up and down through the list one record at a time or press the or Button to move up or down the list one page (4 records) at a time. • Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the name (or partial name) of the desired record and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to directly access the desired record.
6. OPERATION Menu 6 Overview The OPERATION Menu provides the functions needed for performing a complete satellite dish setup. 1. Measure Function - This function is used to perform measurements of signal level, bit error rate, and carrier-to-noise ratio to confirm the signal quality of the satellite dish setup. 2. Aim Function - This function is used to display graphically the signal strength and quality levels of the satellite signal as well as to provide an audible tone for easy satellite dish setup. 3.
To access the OPERATION Menu from the MAIN Menu, press the F1 , , or Button to move left or F2 , , or Buttons to move right in the direction toward the Operation Icon, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The OPERATION Menu will appear as shown in the following figure.
Orientation Function To access the Orientation Function from the OPERATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Orientation Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The instrument will display the Orientation Function as shown in the following figure.
Azimuth This is the compass direction to the location of your satellite and is displayed as AZ on your instrument. This is the left/right adjustment on the satellite dish. The electronic compass on the left portion of the screen indicates the direction that your satellite dish must face. The following guidelines will help you determine the direction that your satellite dish must face.
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Elevation This is the angle between the satellite and the horizon from your location and is displayed as EL on your instrument. This is the up/ down adjustment on the satellite dish. All commercial satellites in geostationary orbit are located 22,300 miles above the Earth. The curvature of the Earth means that the farther you advance East or West from the satellite orbital location, the more you will need to adjust your elevation.
AIM Function To access the AIM Function from the OPERATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Aim Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The instrument will display the AIM Function as shown in the following figure.
Align the satellite dish to get the maximum values of signal level and quality. When the XFTP SAT-2150 is locked onto the satellite signal, the text will appear in the upper right portion of the screen and the satellite name will be displayed. Each item shown in the AIM Function is described in the following sections. While in the AIM Function, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to proceed to the MEASURE Function, or press the F3 to return to the OPERATION Menu.
MEASURE Function To access the MEASURE Function from the OPERATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Measure Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The instrument will display the MEASURE Function as shown in the following figure.
Changing the Measure Frequency The instrument will display the frequency of the loaded satellite configuration. However, you can change the tuned frequency without changing other configuration parameters by using the following method. First, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the FREQ Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The value for the frequency will be underlined as shown in the following figure.
Saving Measurement Records To access the Save Record Function from the MEASURE Function, Button to move up or F2 or Button to press the F1 or move down to highlight the Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The instrument will display the Save Record Function as shown in the following figure.
When the desired measurement record memory location is highlighted, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button and then use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the measurement record as shown in the following figure: Note: The measurement record can contain letters and/or numbers, but cannot exceed 12 characters. Note: For more information about how to enter alphanumeric values, see Chapter 2: Introduction, Using the Alphanumeric Keypad.
7. CONFIGURATION Menu 7 Overview Use the CONFIGURATION Menu to view the parameters of a satellite configuration that has been loaded. You can also edit and save satellite configurations. To access the CONFIGURATION Menu from the MAIN Menu, press the F1 , , or Button to move left or F2 , , or Buttons to move right in the direction toward the Configuration Icon, and then press the F4 ENTER Button or the Button.
Setting Configuration Parameters Local Oscillator Frequency To select the local oscillator frequency for the satellite dish LNB from Button to move up the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the LO Field, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The value for the local oscillator frequency (in MHz) will be underlined as shown in the following figure.
Downstream Frequency The downstream frequency is the frequency which is used for sending a signal to earth from a satellite and is measured in MHz. To select the downstream frequency from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 Button to move down to highlight the F Field, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The value for the downstream frequency will be underlined as shown in the following figure.
Symbol Rate The symbol rate is the speed of the data transmission. It is the bit rate of the digital signal and is measured in Mb/s. To select the symbol rate from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the SR Field, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button. The value for the symbol rate will be underlined as shown in the following figure.
LNB Power Supply The LNB power supply is the power supplied from the instrument to the satellite dish LNB and is measured in Volts. To select the LNB power supply from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the LNB Field. To change the LNB power supply, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to choose from 0V, 13V, or 18V. Satellite Longitude The satellite longitude is the position of the satellite over the earth.
22 KHz Status Switch The 22 KHz status switch is sometimes used when the satellite dish being used has multiple LNBs. If there is only one LNB being used, the switch should be Off. To select the status of the 22 KHz switch from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the 22KHz Field. To change the status of the 22 KHz switch, press the or the F4 Button to choose from Off or On.
DiSEqC Switching Control The DiSEqC switching control permits the user to control the state of 2 or 4 position DiSEqC switches at the satellite dish. To select the DiSEqC switching control from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the DiSEqC Field. To change the DiSEqC switching control status, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button to set to OFF or to select one of the following switch positions: 1/2, 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4.
Saving Configuration Parameters If any parameter is changed in the CONFIGURATION Menu, it is enabled when using the AIM or MEASURE Functions. However, if you wish to recall your new configuration at a later time, you must save your configuration changes. To save your configuration changes from the CONFIGURATION Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Field as shown in the following figure, and then press the F3 Button.
When the desired satellite configuration location is highlighted, press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button and then use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for the satellite configuration as shown in the following figure: Note: The satellite configuration name can contain letters and/or numbers, but cannot exceed 12 characters. Note: For more information about how to enter alphanumeric values, see Chapter 2: Introduction, Using the Alphanumeric Keypad.
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8. DOWNLOAD Menu 8 Overview Use the DOWNLOAD Menu to download satellite configurations from the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software. You can also delete existing satellite configurations from your instrument using the DOWNLOAD Menu. Note: Before you can download satellite configurations to your XFTP SAT-2150, you must perform the following tasks in this order: 1. Install the XFTP SAT-2150 USB Driver. 2. Connect the instrument to your PC or laptop computer using the included USB cable. 3.
Download Function To access the Download Function from the Download Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Download Field, and then press the ENTER Button or the F4 Button as shown in the following figure. The Download Function will appear as shown in the following figure. Note: Now, you can use the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software to download the new satellite configurations, see Chapter 9: XFTP Satellite Configuration Software, Download Tab.
Delete Config Function To access the Delete Config Function from the DOWNLOAD Menu, press the F1 or Button to move up or F2 or Button to move down to highlight the Delete Config Field as shown in the following figure. The Delete Config Function will appear as shown in the following figure.
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9. XFTP Satellite Configuration 9 Software Overview This chapter will explain how to install the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software as well as how to use the software to create and edit satellite configurations to download to your XFTP SAT-2150. Software Installation Instructions To install your XFTP Satellite Configuration Software, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software CD in the appropriate drive. 2.
4. The following icon will be displayed on your PC Desktop when installation is complete. To start the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software, double-click this icon. XFTP SAT-2150 USB Driver Installation Before your XFTP SAT-2150 can communicate with your PC or laptop computer using the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software, you must first install the USB driver software. To install the XFTP SAT-2150 USB Driver, perform the following steps: 1.
3. Connect the XFTP SAT-2150 to the PC or laptop computer with the included USB cable, and then turn the instrument on. A notification icon will appear in the lower right corner of your computer screen to indicate that your computer has “Found New Hardware”. 4. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” Search Window appears, select the “Yes, this time only” radio button, and then select the Next Button to continue with the installation.
5. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” Installation Window appears, select the Next Button to continue with the installation. 6. The “Hardware Installation” Window appears, select the Continue Anyway Button to continue with the installation.
7. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” Completion Window appears, select the Finish Button to complete the installation. 8. A notification icon will appear in the lower right corner of your computer screen to indicate that “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”. Select the “X” to close the notification icon. The XFTP SAT-2150 USB Driver is now installed and ready to use.
Orientation Tab Overview The Orientation Tab is used to graphically and numerically display the orientation of your satellite dish when you have specified a particular satellite and user location as shown in the following graphic. You can also view individual satellite configuration parameters and add to your download list from the Channel Configuration Table at the bottom of the screen. 1 2 3 1. Orientation Tab - Select this tab to view the Orientation Display and Channel Configuration Table. 2.
Orientation Display The Orientation Display is shown in the following graphic: • Local Longitude - This is your local east-to-west position on the Earth. The range of longitude is from -180º to +180º, where longitude is measured from the Prime Meridian (which is the longitude that runs through Greenwich, England), with positive values going east and negative values going west. • Local Latitude - This is your local north-to-south position on the Earth.
Selecting Country & City To select the country & city, select the drop-down arrow next to the Country&City Field as shown in the following graphic: Note: After selecting your country & city, the software will provide the appropriate satellite selection list and automatically display the correct orientation for your satellite dish both graphically and numerically for the chosen satellite. Note: See the Country and City Tab Section of this chapter to add new locations.
Channel Configuration Table The Channel Configuration Table is shown in the following graphic: This table shows a detailed list of the channel configurations for the currently selected satellite. You can use the scroll bar to the right in order to display the full list of channels. You can also access the same information using the Config Tab, see the Config Tab Section in this chapter.
The L.O. FREQ and 22kHz settings correspond to the configuration of the satellite dish that you are installing. To verify the configuration of your satellite dish, see the OEM manual that came with your satellite dish. 22KHz - This is the status of the 22 KHz switch. You can choose between ON and OFF. DiSEqC - This permits the user to control the state of 2 or 4 position DiSEqC switches used at the satellite dish. You can choose from the following options; OFF, 1/2, 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/ 4, and 4/4.
Country and City Tab Overview The Country and City Tab is used to add or delete user locations. Adding New User Locations To add a new user location perform the following steps: 1. Enter the country and city name of the new user location in the Country&City Field. 2. Enter the corresponding Longitude and Latitude of the new user location in the Longitude and Latitude Fields. 3. Select the Add Button to add the new location to the user location list.
Deleting Existing User Locations To delete an existing user location perform the following steps: 1. Click the desired user location to highlight it. 2. Select the Delete Button. 3. A window will appear asking you “Are you sure you want to delete?”, select the OK Button to delete the user location or press the Cancel Button to escape without deleting the user location.
Config Tab Overview The Config Tab is used to select satellite configurations for your download list and add or delete satellite and channel configurations. You can choose which satellites to view based on the area in which you are located or you can view all satellites by choosing the corresponding radio button below the Satellite Name List. Creating Satellites To create a new satellite perform the following steps: 1. Enter the name of the new satellite in the Name Field. 2.
Creating Satellite Channels To create a new satellite channel perform the following steps: 1. Select the satellite that you would like to add new channels to by clicking on the desired satellite name in the Satellite Name list. 2. Enter the name of the new channel in the Channel Name Field. 3. Select the type of polarization by selecting the down arrow on the drop-down list and choosing from the following options: Blank - This is a signal with no polarization.
5. Enter the corresponding symbol rate of the new channel in the Symbol Rate Field. 6. Select the Add Channel Button to add the new channel to the channel list. Deleting Satellites & Channels To delete an existing satellite or channel perform the following steps: 1. Click the desired satellite or channel to highlight it. 2. Select the satellite or channel Delete Button. 3.
Adding to Download List To add a satellite channel to your download list, right-click on the desired channel and select Add to download list or double-click on the desired channel. The “Add to download list” Window will appear as shown in the following graphic: The Config Name, Frequency, Pol, Symbol Rate, and Longitude settings correspond to the configuration of the specified satellite. To verify the current configuration of the selected satellite go to http://www.lyngsat.com. The L.O.
Download Tab Overview The Download Tab is used to transfer satellite configurations from the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software to the XFTP SAT-2150. All satellite configurations the were selected for “Add to Download List” in the Config or Orientation Tabs will be displayed here. Note: You can download satellite channel configurations from your PC or laptop to your XFTP SAT-2150, but you cannot upload satellite configurations from your XFTP SAT-2150 to your PC or laptop.
Exporting Download List To export (save) your download list to your PC or laptop hard drive, perform the following steps: 1. Select the Export Button. The “Save As” Window will appear as shown in the following figure: 2. Select the desired drive path and enter a file name, and then select the Save Button. The download list is now saved.
Importing Download List To import (open) an existing download list from your PC or laptop hard drive, perform the following steps: 1. Select the Import Button. The “Open” Window will appear as shown in the following figure: 2. Select the desired drive path and file name, and then select the Open Button. The imported download list is now displayed.
Downloading Data to the Satellite Meter Note: Before you can download satellite configurations to your XFTP SAT-2150, you must perform the following tasks in this order: 1. Install the XFTP SAT-2150 USB Driver. 2. Connect the instrument to your PC or laptop computer using the included USB cable. 3. Turn the instrument on. 4. Start the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software.
3. Select the configuration record number by typing the number or using the up and down arrows next to the Start Number Field. This value can be between 1 and 80. CAUTION: Use the Delete Config Function of the DOWNLOAD Menu on your XFTP SAT-2150 to verify the configuration memory location(s) in your XFTP SAT-2150 for the new satellite configurations. If the correct record start number is not used, you will write over other stored configurations.
6. When the download is complete, the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software will display a window with the message “Complete!”. The XFTP SAT-2150 will also indicate “COMPLETE” in the DOWNLOAD Menu. 7. From the XFTP Satellite Configuration Software, select the OK Button to confirm completion of the download process.
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Warranty Information Trilithic, Inc. warrants that each part of this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, operating conditions and service for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery. Trilithic, Inc.’s obligation under this Warranty shall be limited, at Trilithic, Inc.’s sole option, to replacing the product, or to replacing or repairing any defective part, F.O.B. Indianapolis, Indiana; provided that the Buyer shall give Trilithic, Inc. written notice.
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