XFtp SAT LITE User manual

XFTP SAT LITE
Satellite Meter
Quick Reference Guide
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Operation
Loading a Satellite Configuration
To use the last satellite configuration loaded (even prior to
power off), press the
F4
Button to go directly to the Signal
Display Mode.
To load a new satellite configuration, press the
FIND
Button
to display the satellite configuration list.
Note: The XFTP SAT LITE will always power up
in this mode.
• Use the or Direction Button(s) to highlight the
desired configuration, or use the or Direction
Button(s) to move through the list 4 configurations at a
time.
• With the desired satellite configuration highlighted, press
the
ENTER
Button to load the satellite configuration
parameters. The display will momentarily indicate
Loading... while the instrument is loading the satellite
configuration.
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On the bar graph display, an OK will appear in the upper
right corner of the display when the meter is locked on
the satellite signal.
Signal Display
After loading a satellite configuration (or pressing the
F4
Button to use the last configuration), the XFTP SAT LITE shows
the Signal Display Mode with S(Signal Strength) and Q(Signal
Quality) displayed for dish alignment.
Press the
ENTER
Button to switch between the S & Q
percentages display:
• With Satellite Name
• With Bar Graphs
Note: If a signal is present, an audible tone is
heard proportional to signal strength. Press the
C/S
Button to enable or disable the audio.
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•Signal Display - Signal Strength & Signal Quality
•Measurement Display - BER & C/N
•Satellite Display - Satellite Name & Longitude
Signal Measurement
From the Signal Display Mode, use the or Direction
Button(s) to advance the display through the three modes:
See the XFTP SAT LITE Operation Manual for complete
instructions on how to use your instrument.
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• Use the or Direction Button(s) to move through the
list of stored configurations, or use the or Direction
Button(s) to move through the list 4 configurations at a
time.
• Press the
ENTER
Button to view the configuration
parameters.
Changing Configuration Parameters
From the configuration parameter display, all parameters
(including the name for a new satellite entry) can be changed.
• With the desired configuration parameter selected, press
the
ENTER
Button.
• Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the new value for
the configuration parameter.
• When you are finished entering the new value, press the
Direction Button or
ENTER
Button to finish editing the
configuration parameter.
To view the list of stored satellite configurations, press the
F2
or
LOAD
Button.
Satellite Configurations
Viewing Configuration Parameters
To display the parameters of the currently loaded satellite
configuration, press the
F1
or
SET
Button.

• Use the or Direction Button(s) to highlight the
memory location for your satellite configuration, or use the
or Direction Button(s) to move through the list 4
configurations at a time.
• Press the
ENTER
Button to save the satellite configuration
in the selected memory location.
Other Functions
Battery Voltage & Shutdown Time
Press the
F3
Button to display the battery voltage and
automatic shutdown time.
Use the or Direction Button(s) to highlight the
Shutdown Field and press the
ENTER
Button repeatedly to
scroll through the following options; always, 3m, 10m, or
30m.
Exit to Signal Display Mode
Press the
F4
Button to exit the current mode and go to the
Signal Display mode.
Saving Configurations
From the configuration parameter display, press the
C/S
Button to save the new satellite configuration.

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