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SuperBuddy 29 Satellite Signal Meter PLUS DIRECTV SWM and WildBlue TRIAs

Highlights

Dish Network (including new Dish Network 118.7 and 129)

DirecTV (including new DirecTV AT9 KaKu)

Bell ExpressVu

Tachyon

All Low Ku Band FSS Satellites (i.e., Globecast)

DirecWay / HughesNet

DTN

Star Band

Star Choice

WildBlue / Telesat

Custom

C-Band

Stacked LNB / L-Band / Sonora Systems

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Price: $749.95
Manufacturer Code: APP1029
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Applied Instrument APP1029 SuperBuddy 29 Satellite Signal Meter
The SuperBuddy 29 combo has all the features of the SuperBuddy satellite meter, PLUS an internal 21 volt module that allows it to power the new DIRECTV™ SWM LNBs and an internal 29 volt module that allows it to power the WildBlue™ and Xplornet / Telesat TRIAs LNB's. Other features include:Positive ID with ID scan, Geo-sensitive “field guide”, Zip code lookup, Easy operation, Field replaceable connectors, Large back-lit graphic LCD, Audible tone for signal lock and peak, power to LNBs, including the new DIRECTV SWM LNBF models and WildBlue TRIA.

FEATURES

ID the satellite by “align-to-lock” or “automatic scan”

Positive ID multi-lock algorithm eliminates false positives

Field replaceable connectors

Rugged durable aluminum case with rubber shock guards

Geo-sensitive “Field Guide” software stores all satellites

 and transponders per global region

Zip code or Lat/Long entry provides antenna azimuth,

 vertical angle, and tilt/skew settings for all satellites

Controls multi-LNBs/switches with 22kHz/DiSEqC

Large back-lit graphic LCD

Easy to use single function front panel buttons

Displays cross-pol value from HughesNet Ku Band modems

Able to manually enter new satellites using front panel keypad

Audible tone for signal lock and peak

Quick charge battery with universal AC or vehicle 12 VDC

USB computer interface for future upgrades

Store measurements for proof-of-performance “POP Scan”

Pass/Fail for key transponders “Limit Scan”

Provides power to LNBs, including the new DIRECTV

 SWM LNBF models and WildBlue TRIA

LOCKs on new multi-rate/ACM signal style used by

 WildBlue and Telesat/Xplornet

 

MEASUREMENTS

Signal Level (dBm, dBmV, dBuV) with present and

 peak bargraph

Signal Quality, familiar IRD value with present and

 peak bargraph

Carrier-to-noise ratio (dB)

Bit Error Rate (Reed Solomon)

Voltage supplied by IRD

Current drawn by LNB

LNB frequency deviation to check for LNB drift

Spectrum Display (frequency on x-axis, amplitude on y-axis)

Constellation Display (I and Q values)

 

INCLUDES STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Shoulder strap

Cordura protective flap

AC Line Cord for charging battery (built-in 100 to

 240 VAC Transformer)

Automobile cigarette-lighter adapter battery charge cord

PC Download cable (USB)

Operation Manual

Training video (DVD format)

Power passing splitter (950-2150 MHz)

 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

NS-1 Broadband Noise Generator – for use with Super

Buddy Noise Scan feature to check coax cable integrity

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range................950-2150 MHz

Tuning Resolution...............Individual Transponders

Signal Level Range..............-70 to -10 dBm (-21 to +39 dBmV)

(+39 to +99 dBμV)

Level Accuracy....................+/-2 dB typical, 3 dB max

Signal Lock Formats...........DSS, DVB-S, Digicipher 2,

8PSK Turbo CCM & ACM

Impedance..........................75 Ohm

LNB Power...........................13VDC for V/R and 18VDC for H/L

(current limited at 750 mA), 21VDC

for DIRECTV SWM LNBs (current

limited at 400 mA), 29VDC for Wild

Blue TRIAs (current limited at 325 mA)

Switch Control....................22 kHz, DiSEqC, DISH Legacy

Battery................................rechargeable NiMH 7.2V, 3.0 Ah

Run time/charge.................3 hours for a single LNB

(depends on LNB current draw)

Universal AC charger..........100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

fast charge and then trickle

Vehicle charger...................12VDC

Computer Interface.............USB

RF Connector .....................Double-F barrel field replaceable

Size/Weight.........................6.8”W x 6.4”H x 3.2”D / 2.9 lbs.

(without rubber guards) 17.3cm x16.3cm x 5.8cm / 1.3kg

Temperature Range.............0° to 125°F (-17°C to 51°C)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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