DirecTV Advanced Installation Meter 2 User manual

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Advanced Installation Meter 2
Operation Manual

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Putting Innovation Within Reach
Product innovation at Trilithic has always been characterized by one thing: it’s practical. It
makes life easier for customers. It’s the natural result of listening to them. That philosophy
has been the driving force behind the company’s growth from its beginnings as a two-man
engineering team in 1986 to its current position as a global manufacturer with more than 130
employees.
A privately held company, Trilithic broadened its original RF and microwave component product
line by acquiring lters manufacturer Cir-Q-Tel and instruments manufacturer Texscan, adding
broadband solutions to the product line. The company also expanded operations to Thailand in
2001, to meet increasing demand for its products in the growing markets of Asia.
As new communications applications continue to emerge, part of Trilithic’s business has
evolved into managing change—helping customers respond quickly to market opportunities
with innovative technology and individualized solutions. But the core value of Trilithic’s
business approach—listening to customers—hasn’t changed. Keeping that focus intact will
help provide better products in the long run and ensure continued growth for decades to come.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1.............................................................................................................. 7
General Information ..................................................................................................................7
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................7
Warranty.................................................................................................................................8
Return Policy..........................................................................................................................8
How this Manual is Organized ...............................................................................................9
Conventions Used in this Manual.........................................................................................11
Precautions ..........................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2............................................................................................................ 13
Introduction..............................................................................................................................13
What is the AIM?..................................................................................................................13
Overview.........................................................................................................................13
Chapter 3............................................................................................................ 15
Getting to Know Your Meter ...................................................................................................15
Overview ..............................................................................................................................15
Equipment Supplied with the AIM ........................................................................................15
Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................15
A Guided Tour of Your AIM...................................................................................................16
Front View.......................................................................................................................16
Right Side View ..............................................................................................................17
Back View .......................................................................................................................17
Powering Your Meter............................................................................................................18
Power-On........................................................................................................................18
Standby Mode.................................................................................................................18
Restart ............................................................................................................................18
Power-Off........................................................................................................................19
Hard Reset......................................................................................................................19
Power Management........................................................................................................20
Battery Charging.............................................................................................................21
Battery Replacement ......................................................................................................22
Display and Navigation ........................................................................................................24
Display Screen................................................................................................................24
Navigation.......................................................................................................................25
HOME Screen.................................................................................................................26
Capturing a Screenshot..................................................................................................26

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Chapter 4............................................................................................................ 27
Setting Up the Meter ...............................................................................................................27
Overview ..............................................................................................................................27
Entering Registration Information.........................................................................................28
Setting up the Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................................................................30
Setting up the Bluetooth Connection....................................................................................32
Setting up the Ethernet Connection .....................................................................................35
IP Settings ......................................................................................................................36
IP Address ......................................................................................................................37
Gateway, Netmask, and DNS Addresses .......................................................................37
Changing the Volume Settings.............................................................................................38
Changing the Display Contrast or Brightness ......................................................................39
Changing the Time and Date Settings .................................................................................40
Changing the Automatic Timer Settings...............................................................................42
Chapter 5............................................................................................................ 45
Setting Up a Job ......................................................................................................................45
Overview ..............................................................................................................................45
Starting a Job.......................................................................................................................46
Modifying the Setup for a Job ..............................................................................................47
Notes ..............................................................................................................................47
Dish Type........................................................................................................................48
Reverse / International LNB............................................................................................48
Switch Type ....................................................................................................................49
Zip Code .........................................................................................................................49
Chapter 6............................................................................................................ 51
Installing an ODU.....................................................................................................................51
Overview ..............................................................................................................................51
Aligning the ODU............................................................................................................51
ODU Installation Tasks ...................................................................................................52
Task A. Installation Setup................................................................................................53
Task B. Coarse Azimuth Adjustment...............................................................................54
Task C. Coarse Elevation Adjustment.............................................................................54
Task D. Tilt Adjustment (95°, 3-LNB, Slimline-5, and Slimline-5S (SWiM) ODUs Only) .55
Task E. Fine Elevation Adjustment (Slimline ODUs Only) ..............................................55
Task F. Fine Azimuth Adjustment (Slimline ODUs Only).................................................57
Performing EIV Following ODU Installation....................................................................58

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Chapter 7............................................................................................................ 61
Performing EIV.........................................................................................................................61
Overview ..............................................................................................................................61
Chapter 8............................................................................................................ 67
Performing Other Network Tests ...........................................................................................67
Overview ..............................................................................................................................67
Using Guided Mode .............................................................................................................68
Performing EIV Plus.............................................................................................................73
Performing a Satellite Tune Test ..........................................................................................78
Performing a Transponder Survey .......................................................................................81
Performing a Cable Resistance Test....................................................................................85
Performing an In-Line Test...................................................................................................87
Performing a SWiM LF Power Test......................................................................................89
Performing a SWiM Channel Assignments Test ..................................................................90
Chapter 9............................................................................................................ 93
Managing Records ..................................................................................................................93
Overview ..............................................................................................................................93
Understanding Records .......................................................................................................93
Viewing Records ..................................................................................................................94
Deleting Records..................................................................................................................97
Transferring Records..........................................................................................................100
Transferring records from the AIM to a USB ash drive ...............................................100
Transferring records from a USB ash drive to the AIM ...............................................103
Chapter 10........................................................................................................ 105
Updating the Meter................................................................................................................105
Overview ............................................................................................................................105
Updating the Firmware.......................................................................................................105
Update Firmware from the Internet...............................................................................106
Update Firmware from a USB Flash Drive ...................................................................106
Chapter 11 ........................................................................................................ 107
Appendix ................................................................................................................................107
Specications.....................................................................................................................107

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Where to Get Technical Support
When you need instructions for using the AIM, your rst resource for help is this manual. If you
cannot nd the information you need, you can:
•Go to the DIRECTV Satellite Installer website or other websites provided by DIRECTV.
DIRECTV websites contain product specications and information, tips, release
information, marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins and
other technical information. You can also check these websites for product updates.
•Contact Solid Signal at 877.312.4547 or email [email protected].
For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the following
information:
• Your name and your company name
•The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail)
•The AIM serial number, rmware and hardware version numbers
• A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information
messages
General Information
Chapter 1

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Warranty
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 fteen (15)
months from date of shipment. The obligation of Trilithic, Inc. under this warranty shall be
limited, at the sole option of Trilithic, Inc., to replacing the product or repairing any defective
part.
This warranty and the rights created hereunder are neither transferable nor assignable without
the prior written consent of Trilithic, Inc.
Replaceable items such as batteries, soft cases, and input connectors, etc. are not included
nor covered by this warranty.
The remedy set forth herein shall be the only remedy available to the Buyer under this
warranty, and, in no event, shall Trilithic, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages
for any alleged breach of this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any part of the product
that, without fault of Trilithic, Inc., has been subsequently altered or modied, nor shall it apply
to any failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic, Inc. and subsequently attached to or
incorporated into the product. This warranty shall not apply to any damage caused by accident,
re, or other casualty, negligence, misuse, or to any cause whatsoever other than as a result of
a defect directly attributable to Trilithic, Inc.
Except for the warranty and exclusions set forth above, and the warranties, if any, available
to the buyer from those who supply Trilithic, Inc., there are no warranties, express or implied
(including, without limitation, any implied warranty or warranty of merchantability of tness for a
particular purpose), with respect to the condition of the product.
Return Policy
Before returning a product for service, please call Solid Signal at 877.312.4547 for further
instructions.

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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 introduces what the AIM is and what it does. This chapter
discusses the practical application, connections and controls of the AIM. Finally, this
chapter discusses the battery of the AIM and how to update your rmware.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Meter describes a brief overview of the features,
buttons, and controls of the AIM.
• Chapter 4: Setting Up the Meter describes how to congure and operate the AIM. This
chapter provides instructions for entering registration information, as well as setting the
meter’s volume, display contrast and brightness, time limits for power-saving features,
and date and time.
• Chapter 5: Setting Up a Job describes the steps needed to set up the information for
the installation job. This chapter provides instructions for entering the account number,
selecting the ODU type, selecting the switch type, and entering the zip code.Chapter 5,
“Appendix” shows the technical specications of the AIM as well as any error codes that
may appear on the display screen of the AIM.
• Chapter 6: Installing an ODU describes the steps needed for aligning and performing
follow-up Extended Installation Verication (EIV) for each ODU. This chapter provides
instructions for how to complete these processes using the AIM.
• Chapter 7: Performing EIV describes the steps needed to perform Extended
Installation Verication (EIV) at selected points in the distribution network to quickly
conrm that the installation is satisfactory for all supported orbital slots. EIV is an easy
way to pinpoint any potential problems with the installation. This chapter provides
instructions for performing EIV at the ODU and other locations in the distribution
network.
• Chapter 8: Performing Other Network Tests describes the steps to The AIM stores
records for tests performed on the AIM, as well as screenshots. This chapter provides
instructions for how to view records, delete records, and transfer records to or from the
AIM using a USB ash drive.

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• Chapter 9: Managing Records describes the steps needed to to view records, delete
records, and transfer records to or from the AIM using a USB ash drive.
• Chapter 10: Updating the Meter describes the steps needed for updating the meter’s
rmware.
•Chapter 11: Appendix shows the technical specications of the AIM.

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Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual has several standardized conventions for presenting information:
•Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in
bold.
• Section names, web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.
Precautions
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related
to the current step or procedure.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury.
Do not use the AIM in any manner not recommended by the
manufacturer.
A strong electromagnetic eld may affect the measurement
accuracy of the AIM.
Use only the battery charger supplied with the AIM.
All spent batteries should be disposed of according to local
laws and guidelines.

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Introduction
Chapter 2
What is the AIM?
Overview
Congratulations on your new Advanced Installation Meter (AIM)
2! The AIM 2 was developed in collaboration with DIRECTV to
provide customized features for installing and troubleshooting
DIRECTV satellite receiver systems.
The AIM is a rugged meter suitable for both indoor and outdoor
use. When fully charged, the AIM can be used to install satellite
receiver systems in approximately six single-family homes on
a single charge. Both an AC power adapter and a convenient
vehicle power adapter are provided for charging the meter. The
carrying case protects the meter and its accessories during
transport and storage.
The AIM’s large display and keypad make it easy to navigate to
the features you need. On-screen directions guide you through
ODU installation, Extended Installation Verication (EIV), and
other test processes.
The AIM lets you track information for each account, including
account settings and test results. You can also transfer this
information from the meter to a PC using a USB ash drive.
New Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity provide for easier rmware updates and
report uploads, as well as through the USB port.

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Getting to Know Your Meter
Chapter 3
Overview
Before using your instrument, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the instrument,
its basic conventions, and its navigational tools. This section provides a brief overview of the
instrument’s features, buttons, and controls.
Equipment Supplied with the AIM
The AIM comes with the following:
• AIM meter
•Carrying case (with shoulder strap and hand strap)
•100 – 240 VAC power adapter
•12 VDC vehicle power adapter
•25 Ω cable test load
•2 GB USB ash drive (containing AIM Operator Manual)
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are available for the AIM:
Part Number Description
2131596000 Carrying case (with shoulder strap and storage pocket)
0610177000 100 – 240 VAC power adapter
2072097000B 12 VDC vehicle power adapter
0090070000 Battery pack
0200690000 “F” connector
2011379000 25 Ω cable test load
0930157003 2 GB USB flash drive (containing AIM Operator Manual)

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A Guided Tour of Your AIM
Front View
1. IRD F Connector
2. ODU F Connector
3. Softkeys – Select options that correspond
to the onscreen labels above
4. Arrow buttons – Navigate up and down to
select an option in a list, as well as right or
left when entering information
5. OK button – Selects the option highlighted
on the screen
6. Alphanumeric buttons – Enter text or
select a numbered list option
7. Back button – Go back to the previous
screen
8. Function button – Quickly change the
display contrast, display brightness,
volume, enable Rain Mode, and capture
screenshots
9. Power button – Turn on and off the meter
(with a long press) or backlight (with a quick
press)
10.HOME button – Displays the HOME screen
11. CONFIG button – View, delete and transfer
records, change meter settings, and
upgrade the meter’s rmware.
12.HELP button – Displays instructions to help
you complete the task being performed
13.MUTE button – Turns on and off the sound
on the meter
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Right Side View
1. Gigabit Ethernet Port
2. USB 2.0 Port (Type A)
3. DC Charge Port
Back View
1. Serial number
2. Battery door
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Powering Your Meter
Power-On
To turn on the AIM, press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on and
the meter sounds a tone. The meter turns on, briey displays a splash screen, and then
displays the HOME screen.
To start a job, press SETUP and follow the instructions in “Starting a Job” in Chapter 5.
Standby Mode
You can place your AIM in a power-saving state called
Standby mode. Standby mode lets you turn off the AIM
display and other features to extend the charge of the
battery. You can quickly exit Standby mode and resume
working on the screen where you left off.
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN
AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Standby and
press OK. The meter enters Standby mode.
To exit Standby mode, press the POWER button.
Restart
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Restart and press OK. The meter turns off and
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Power-Off
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Shutdown and press OK. The meter turns off.
Hard Reset
If the AIM is unresponsive to button presses, perform a hard reset.
Press and hold the POWER button for 10 to 30 seconds until the meter turns off.
Wait for several seconds, then press the POWER button again. The meter should turn back
on.
If the AIM does not turn on after a hard reset, connect the AIM
to the AC power adapter (see the Battery Charging section
later in this chapter), then press the POWER button.
If the meter still does not turn on, return the AIM to Trilithic
Customer Service. See the Return Policy section later in the
manual.

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Power Management
Your AIM is powered by a 6-cell 10.8 Volt 4.4 Ah lithium-ion battery pack. The battery
supplies power to the meter, as well as to the LNB and SWiM during installation of an ODU.
When fully charged, the AIM’s battery provides sufcient power to install satellite receiver
systems in approximately six single-family homes on a single charge.
The AIM has the following power-saving features that help to extend the battery charge:
• If no buttons have been pressed on the AIM for 2 minutes, the backlight on the
display turns off. The backlight automatically turns back on when you press any
button on the meter.
• If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 10 minutes, the meter enters a
power-saving mode called Standby. The AIM automatically exits Standby mode
when you press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on.
If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 30 minutes, the meter automatically
turns off. To turn the meter on, press and hold the POWER button until the backlight
turns on.
• You can customize the time periods for each of the power-saving features on the
AIM (see Chapter 4: Setting Up the Meter). However, extending the time period
longer than the default setting shortens the time that the battery charge lasts.
You can quick press the POWER button to toggle the display
backlight on/off.
If you are using your AIM for the rst time, you should fully
charge the battery before use. See the following Battery
Charging section.