Applied Instruments XR-3 Installation and operating instructions

Application Note
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Installing Bell TV DishPro Plus (DP Plus) Twin
systems using the XR-3 satellite meter
Connections: Coax cable connected from an LNBF output port to the XR-3 satellite meter’s ODU / LNB
port
Meter Setup:
Press the SYST System soft-key (located near upper left corner of LCD screen) to select the following:
REGION your geographic region
SERVICE Bell TV
SYSTEM Dish Pro
LNB MODEL DP Plus Twin or other as applicable if using an external multi-switch
SWITCH TYPE defaults to DpTwin (assuming you’ll be connected directly from meter to LNB)
To make selections, arrow up or down to the item to change and press Enter, then arrow up or down to
the desired option and press Enter. Press EXIT or DONE to return to Run Mode
Azimuth/Elevation Lookup:
Press the AZ/EL soft-key (lower left corner of main Run screen), use the numeric keypad to enter the
Postal Code for your current location, and press the ENTER key. Press EXIT soft-key to return to Run
Mode.
Antenna Pointing
Install the mast (pole) plumb, preset the antenna reflector’s vertical angle (elevation setting) and Skew
setting, mount antenna reflector to mast, and grossly align azimuth (using magnetic compass according
to ‘Magnetic’ coordinates shown in AZ/EL screen on meter). You may want to use the AZ/EL look-up
feature to obtain rough antenna reflector settings based on your postal code or latitude and longitude.
Run Mode:
Press LNB soft-key (located on middle right side of LCD screen) once to power the LNB and go to
LNB1 (91°W). The satellite orbital position will be shown in upper left corner of LCD screen.
Adjust antenna reflector azimuth (left or right) and elevation (up or down) to obtain maximum signal
level (left bar graph), signal quality (right bar graph), and LOCK status.
Press the ID soft-key (located on middle left side of LCD screen) to verify that you’re aligned to the
91°W satellite. "ID VERIFIED" means you are pointed correctly.

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If "ID FAILED" is displayed, press SCAN soft-key and the XR-3 will find which satellite you are aimed
at.
If desired, you may also use Up/Down arrow keys to scroll through other transponders to check for
proper level and quality.
Press LNB soft-key (located on middle right side of LCD screen) again to toggle to LNB2 (82°W).
The satellite orbital position will be shown in upper left corner of LCD screen.
Adjust the Skew of the dish (Rotate the antenna reflector clockwise or counter-clockwise to maximize
signal level and quality).
Press the ID soft-key to verify that you’re aligned to the 82°W satellite. “ID VERIFIED” means you are
pointed correctly.
If desired, you may also use Up/Down arrow keys to scroll through other transponders to check for
proper level and quality.
NOTE: For multi-LNBF systems you should always use the LNB soft-key instead of the left / right arrow
keys to toggle between the different feed horns and select different satellites.
You may choose to use the PoP Scan function of the meter to record the measurements. Please
refer to the operations manual for more info and instructions related to the Proof of Performance scan
feature.
Notes:
It is NOT recommended to keep the XR-3 meter in line while checking receiver status due to
attenuation from our circuitry.
Please ensure that you have the latest versions of North American Field Guide, Software,
Dish Limit values, and Postal Codes loaded into your meter. If your meter has older versions
loaded, please use the FlashUpdate program to update your meter, as described in the
Operations Manual.
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