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.
| Frequency Range |
250-2150 MHz |
| Signal Level Range |
-10 to -69 dBm |
| RF Input Connector |
Replaceable F Connector (2) |
| Input Inpedence |
75 OHM |
| LNB Power Supply |
13 Volts/ 18 Volts |
| SWiM LNB Power Supply |
21 Volts |
| Communications |
USB flash drive |
| Battery |
8 - cel, 9.6 Volts, 3.8 AH rechargeable NiMH |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 to + 125F (-28.9 to + 51.7 C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 to + 150 F (4.4 to 37.8 C) |
| Battery Charging Temp. |
40 to 100 F (4.4 to 37.8 C) |
| Display |
240 x 160 pixel, transflective backlit LCD |
| Weight |
2.54 lbs. (1150 g) |
| Dimensions |
244 x 118 x 59 mm
9.6 x 4.6 x 2.3 in. |
