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AIM 2 Operation Manual
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 congure 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 specications 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 Verication (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 Verication (EIV) at selected points in the distribution network to quickly
conrm 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.