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SatFinder Pro Satellite Meter

The SatFinder Pro Satellite Signal Level Meter is a new satellite meter developed from valuable customer feedback and cutting-edge innovations, delivering a premium user experience. This all-in-one satellite meter can perform dish alignment, UHG off-air antenna pointing, and cable TC MER measurements.

  • Single performance meter – no more swapping modules!
  • DBS satellite, VSAT satellite, Off-air, and CATV / QAM applications
  • USB-C for seamless data transfer and charging
  • NIT decoding for most transponder types
  • Upgraded WiFi module and antenna
  • Upgraded 5″ LCD provides a crystal-clear display for enhanced usability
  • Easily update software wirelessly

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BENEFITS

  • Durable case with rubber shock guards
  • Protection against water ingress
  • Color graphic LCD screen, sunlight readable, and crisp display
  • Power by RRC Power Solutions Smart Battery Packs
  • USB computer interface for firmware updates
  • Operates while charging
  • All-in-one satellite meter applications

ACCESSORIES

  • Padded shoulder carrying case
  • USB charging cable and block
  • Smart battery
SatFinder ProSatelliteCable and Off-Air
Description
Satellite Meter VSAT and North
American DBS / Broadcast TVRO,
International DTH
Cable & Off-Air (J.83B) / VHF / UHF
Application
DISH, DIRECTV, Bell TV, Shaw Direct,
iDirect, Hughes Ku, and more
Cable & Off-Air (J.83B) / VHF / UHF
Frequency Range
250-2150 MHz & 950-2150 MHz
5-1000 MHz
Tuning Resolution
4 kHz
Standard channel spacing
Signal Level Range
-75 to -15 dBm (+34 to +94 dBμV) &
-65 to -25 dBm (+44 to +84 dBμV)
-40 to +60 dBmV
RF Level Accuracy
+/- 2 dB typical, 3 dB max
+/- 1.5 dB typical
Signal Lock Formats
DVB-S (QPSK), Digicipher 2 (QPSK &
OQPSK), DVB-S2 (QPSK & 8PSK, CCM),
DSS / DIRECTV Legacy (QPSK), Turbo
(QPSK & 8PSK), DVB-S2 & DVB-S2X
(QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, CCM,
VCM, ACM)
8VSB (ATSC A/53) & 64QAM,
256QAM (ITU-T J.83, Annex B)
LNB Power
13VDC for V/R, 18VDC for H/L, 21VDC
for DIRECTV SWiM, 29VDC
Measurements
  • Demodulates DVB-S, DSS / DIRECTV
    Legacy, Digicipher 2, Turbo FEC, &
    DVB-S2 (QPSK & 8PSK, CCM), DVB-S,
    DVB-S2 & DVB-S2X (CCM, ACM, & VCM)
    signals
  • Signal Level (dBm, dBmV, or dBμV)
    with present and peak bar graph
  • Signal Quality (IRD, C/N, Eb/No, or
    Es/No)
  • Pre-FEC & Post-FEC BER (Bit Error
    Rate) PER (Packet Error Rate)
  • BER (Pre FEC / Viterbi & Post FEC /
    Reed Solomon) for DVB-S, DSS /DIRECTV Legacy, and Digicipher 2 signals
  • Bad blocks, corrected blocks, and
    frame errors for DVB-S2 and Turbo
    FEC signals
  • Voltage output of IRD / IDU (29V max)
  • Current draw of LNB
  • LNB frequency deviation (LNB LO
    drift estimate)
  • Symbol Rate error
  • Spectrum Screen (frequency on x-axis,
    amplitude on y- axis)
  • Constellation Screen (I and Q
    demodulator values)
  • Digital Signal Level (dBm, dBmV,
    or dBμV) with present and peak
    bar graph
  • Digital Signal Quality (MER &
    BER)
  • Locks on 8VSB (ATSC A/53) UHF
    digital Off-Air signals
  • Locks on 64QAM and 256QAM
    (ITU-T J.83, Annex B) CATV signals
  • Tilt
  • Current draw of off air antenna
    pre-amp / LNA

VHF/UHF/OFF-AIR FEATURES

  • Supplies Pre-Amp / LNA power
  • Simultaneously displays signal
    level and quality of multiple
    channel
  • Displays measurements for
    digital signals
  • High signal sensitivity assures
  • Off-Air antenna alignment
    optimization
  • Manually tunes to custom
    channels
  • Audible tone for signal lock and
    peak

MMDS FEATURES

  • Powers frequency block downconverters
Attribute Name Attribute Value
Battery TBD
USB-C Charger 5 ft. USB-C Cable Included
Computer Interface USB (Ethernet optional)
Enclosure Meter enclosure – 9.625 in x 2.5in x 6.75 in, 3.6 lbs (244.475mmx 63.5mm x 171.45mm, 1632.93grams)
User Interface 5 inch digital LCD with Numerical keypad
Operating Temperature Range -20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 49°C)
Battery Charge Temperature Range 41°F to 100°F (5°C to 38°C)
Warranty 12-month limited