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General| Brand | DirecTV |
|---|---|
| Model | Advanced Installation Meter |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Language | English |
Introduction to the AIM and guidance on using this manual.
Details on the AIM's display, buttons, navigation, powering, and battery.
How to get technical support and essential safety precautions.
Technical specifications, operating parameters, and spare parts list.
Procedure for inputting user identification and company details into the meter.
Adjusting display contrast and brightness for optimal screen visibility.
Setting the meter's clock, date, and automatic power-saving timers.
How to adjust the audio volume and key beep settings on the AIM.
Initiate a job by entering the account number for the installation.
Add optional notes for job details, like installation room.
Choose the correct ODU type for the installation setup.
Specify the type of switch used in the installation.
Input the zip code to determine satellite coordinates.
Step-by-step process to align the Out-Door Unit for optimal signal reception.
Performing initial setup steps for ODU installation, including adjustments.
Conducting Extended Installation Verification (EIV) post-ODU alignment.
Choosing the correct equipment configuration for the EIV test.
Defining where in the distribution network the EIV test will be performed.
Executing the Extended Installation Verification test and obtaining results.
Testing connection segments to locate problems by measuring voltage, current, and signals.
Tuning to DIRECTV transponders to diagnose connection issues in the distribution network.
Verifying sufficient SWIM LF power level for communication between SWIM and IRD.
Determining cable resistance to identify shorts or breaks in the distribution network.
Recording signal power and quality for all transponders to diagnose installation problems.
Overview of different record types stored by the AIM (account, setup, user, test, data).
How to access and review stored job and test records on the AIM.
Procedures for removing unwanted log, survey, or account records from the AIM.
Moving records to and from a USB flash drive for data management.
Process for updating the AIM's application, database, or both using a USB drive.
Out-Door Unit, referring to the satellite equipment placed outside.
Extended Installation Verification, an automated process for confirming ODU alignment.
Single-Wire Multiswitch technology for distributing signals on one cable.
Satellite component that receives and retransmits microwave signals.
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