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General| Frequency Range | 2-2150 MHz |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 8 |
| Power Supply | 29V DC, 1.5A max |
| Compatibility | DIRECTV satellite systems |
| Type | Single Wire Multiswitch |
| Function | Distributes satellite signals to multiple receivers |
Defines terms like Cap and Terminator for ports used in installations.
Specifies requirements for SWIM module ports, splitters, and power inserters used indoors.
Covers weather protection, port sealing, and torque specifications for outdoor installations.
Explains symbols for ground bonding screws, ground bonds, bonding straps, and ground blocks.
Details symbols for weather seals, weather caps, terminators, and service loops.
Illustrates symbols for wall plates, external penetrations, power inserters, and splitters.
Covers notes on diplexers, off-air antennas, amplifier usage, and cable bend limitations.
Explains dB losses and dBm power in DIRECTV installations and provides calculation examples.
Table showing RG-6 cable loss per 100 ft at various frequencies.
Lists frequencies and assignments for 8 Channel SWIM system.
Illustrates how SWIM channels are assigned to IRD tuners for specific programming.
Demonstrates how programming requests map to SWIM channels and satellite transponders.
Illustrates a typical DIRECTV installation with SWIM LNB and bonding components.
Details the use of black ground wire (17ga CCS Bond) and green bonding wire (10ga Copper).
Covers power inserter distance, splitter placement, and weather protection for ports.
Details compatibility for single tuner and HD DVR IRDs with 5 Channel SWIM.
Specifies the use of black/blue ground wire and green bonding wire for secure installations.
Covers splitter placement, power inserter distance, and weather sealing for outdoor components.
Details using R-15 DVR IRDs with SWIM Legacy ports for 5 Channel SWIM.
Details the use of specific ground and bonding wires for secure installations.
Covers splitter placement, power inserter distance, and weather sealing requirements.
Details compatibility for single tuner and HD DVR IRDs with 8 Channel SWIM.
Specifies grounding wire types and bonding practices for system stability.
Covers splitter placement, power inserter distance, and weather sealing for outdoor components.
Details using R-15 DVR IRDs with SWIM Legacy ports for 8 Channel SWIM.
Details the use of specific ground and bonding wires for secure installations.
Covers splitter placement, power inserter distance, and weather sealing requirements.
Details using diplexers and off-air antennas with 8 Channel SWIM installations.
Specifies grounding wire types and bonding practices for system stability.
Covers splitter placement, power inserter distance, and weather sealing requirements.
Details using legacy 4-port multiswitches with SWIM 8 Channel installations.
Specifies grounding wire types and bonding practices for system stability.
Covers essential items like service loops, wall plates, and exterior penetrations.
Details using 6x8 wide band multiswitches with SWIM 8 Channel installations.
Specifies when BBCs are required for receivers connected to SWIM or multiswitches.
Covers essential items like service loops, wall plates, and exterior penetrations.
Details using port expanders with Dual SWIM 5 Channel installations.
Specifies when BBCs are required for receivers connected to SWIM ports.
Covers essential items like service loops, wall plates, and exterior penetrations.
Details the need for an ASL and compatible meters like BirDog for peaking.
Explains connecting the LNB to the ASL and using splitters when ASL is unavailable.
States that peaking must be done using the SWIM LNB and refers to subsequent pages.
Step-by-step guide for peaking SWIM LNB using Super Buddy meter and ASL.
Instructions for configuring the Super Buddy meter and updating its software.
Guide for peaking SWIM LNB using Super Buddy meter connected to a splitter.
Instructions for configuring the Super Buddy meter and updating its software.
Steps for peaking SWIM LNB using BirDog meter and ASL.
Instructions on accessing backend menu, RF, and BER settings for the BirDog meter.
Guide for peaking SWIM LNB using BirDog meter connected to a splitter.
Instructions on accessing backend menu, RF, and BER settings for the BirDog meter.
Steps for peaking SWIM LNB using Accutrac Pro meter and ASL.
Steps for peaking SWIM LNB using Digisat III meter and ASL.
Steps for peaking SWIM LNB using Accutrac III meter and ASL.
Lists sequential steps for installing and testing SWIM systems using a meter.
Describes common error conditions and their potential causes for SWIM meter usage.
Explains the meaning of different LED light combinations for system status.
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