AIM Advanced Installation Signal Meter for DIRECTV Satellite Dishes (AIM)

FEATURES

• Measure cable resistance, in-line current, voltage, 22 kHz tone and DiSEqC essages

• Easy to read display and keypad

• Tune to ANY DIRECTV transponder - National and local spot beams

• Powers ALL LNBS including SL3 SWM and SL5 SWM

• USB port for transferring data to a flash drive and for updating firmware

• EIV can be used to troubleshoot and pinpoint problems anywhere within a distribution network

• Several additional features can be used to quickly identify faulty equipment in an installation

• Test individual cable runs, tuning to any DIRECTV Satellite transponder, testing communications between SWiM and IRD, measuring in-line voltage, current and tone, and performing a complete transponder survey

• Includes: Carrying case, 100 to 240 VAC Power Adapter, 12 VAC vehicle power adapter, battery pack, F-connector, 25 cable test load, 512 MB USB flash drive (contains User Manual)

• Please contact Solid Signal for the User Name and Password to upgrade the meters firmware

• AIM signal meters will only be shipped to the customers billing address used when placing the order. We will not ship to third party location.

• On-screen instructions guide technician through installation, EIV and troubleshooting

SPECIFICATIONS

Efficient, Rugged, and Versatile

The AIM Was developed by DIRECTV, Trilithic and Indesign 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. A fully charged AIM can be use for all aspects of installation and troubleshooting as many as six single-family homes.

The AIMs large display and keypad make it easy to navigate to the many features of the meter. On-screen directions guide the technician through ODU installation, extended installation verification, and other troubleshooting tests. A USB port is providedto transfer data from the AIM to a flash drive, and for upgrading the AIM firmware.

Extended Installation Verification (EIV)
EIV can be performed right after ODU alignment whiel the technician is on the roof to uickly confirm that pointing is satisfactory. This gives the installer confidence that IRDs isntalledi n the home will pass IV. EIV can also be used as troubleshooting tool to pinpoint problems anywhere within a distribution network.

Troubleshooting
Several additiona troubleshooting features can be used to quickly identify fault equipment in an installation. the AIM Allows testing of individual cable runs in the distribution network, tuning to any DIRECTV satellite transponder, testing communications between the SWiM and the IRD, measuring in-line voltage, curretn and tone, and performing a complete transponder survey.
  

DESCRIPTION

The Aim is a DIRECTV Specific satellite installation meter, that tunes to ANY DIRECTV Transponder - national and local spot beams. Powers all LNBS including SL3 SWM and SL5 SWM.

DOCUMENTS

• Product AIM Specification Sheet
• Product AIM Technical Document (1)
• Product AIM Technical Document (1)

REVIEWS

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yeah finaly


Latest Negative Rating:
Re: Firmware

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All Customer Reviews

Aligned my Slimline-5S (SWiM) in 5 min!
Warren - Fairport, rt NY - 5/9/2011
  Cost effective making fast easy and accurate installs.Self powered no external power required for the meter and dish.

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Re: Firmware
Richard - North Carolina, North Carolina - 5/31/2012
  Great meter... the only downside is you need to be a Dealer or DirecTV installer to download firmware updates.

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yeah finaly
ary - ny, ny - 3/28/2013
  no more time to spend in that roof my aim meter help me back my lader on my truck..