This site makes the birdog meter uniquely upgradeable with your own personally selected menu in your. Aiming a directv slimline dish using tracker light meter otm500 for directv swm lnb. Super buddy meter replacement battery for superbuddy 21 29. Shop at satpro for the best prices on all the tools you need to install a satellite or cable system and marine products. This upgrade process can take up to a few minutes to complete. The aim updates are free and no login is needed, just rightclicksaveas on the picture of the aim below. This meter has an easy to read display and keypad, powers all directv lnbs includding the swm lnb like the sl3 and the sl5. Directv advanced installation meter aim01r012 property room. Unfortunately, since these meters are intended just for directv installers, firmware can be hard to get.
Discussion in directv installationmdu discussion started by soulweeper, feb 12, 2017. How to download and update firmware directv aim meter firmware download digital photo cameras firmware. Direct tv trilithic aim advanced installation meter aim01r012 aim01r0. Feb 22, 2016 so i picked up an aim meter and it seems real straight forward to use, except, i cant get enough signal on the 99 and 103 satellites to bring in all the channels. Direct tv trilithic aim advanced installation meter.
Your directv receiver is programmed to give you these coordinates and help point your dish. If aim does not power back up, press the power button. The new ranger neo has been created with the aim to make easy the user. As timing would have it, i did install a swm5 lnb days later, and the otm500 also worked just as shown in the. Aim quick start guide whats in the box advanced installation meter aim carrying case with strap 100240 vac power adapter 12 vdc power adapter 25 q cable test resistor directv.
The satellite shop directv specific aim satellite signal meter aimr2 aimr2 this is the aim 1. View and download directv advanced installation meter 2 operation manual online. Feb 12, 2017 help with aim meter firmware update issue needed. Directv advanced installation meter aim01r012 get a great deal with this online auction for a directv advanced installation meter presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Its the only meter with the full range of functions for proper directv installation of swmenabled dishes, including the new reverse band dishes required for 4k. The aim is a directv specific satellite installation meter that tunes to any directv transponder including national and local spot beams.
Aim advanced installation signal meter for directv. It also has many new features to make installation easier and quicker. This users manual describes operation for models ranger neo lite and ranger. Aim advanced installation signal meter for directv satellite. Swm integrated lnb meter peaking overview the swm lnb requires additional steps to be performed during the peaking process. If youd like to determine your azimuth and elevation using the directv. Directv advanced installation meter 2 operation manual pdf. The directv advanced installation meter, or aim, is a stateoftheart installation meter. Directv installation guide line product names, logos, brands and other trademarks referred to within are the property of their respective trademark holders. Directv aim meter firmware update full guides for download. Or, if youre near your tv, press and hold the info button on your remote for 3 seconds.
Make offer 7 directv aim advance installation satellite signal meter aim01r012 aim01r112 what to look for when shopping for a directv meter when youre setting up a directv system, satellite meters can help you tune your system to nearby directv transponders. So i picked up an aim meter and it seems real straight forward to use, except, i cant get enough signal on the 99 and 103 satellites to bring in all the channels. Does anyone use an aim meter, i have one and when i try to use any of the inline test it freezes up and has to be rebooted but it does run the eiv just fine after peaking dish aug 22. Software download via satellite for directv dvrs software download via telephone for directv dvrs install guide for 4x4 and 4x8 switch. These trademark holders are not affiliated with or our website. Free download program how to install directv slimline dish. Both presentations are large downloads over 2 mb and will take a while to download. Tuning directv sat 99 and 103 with aim meter satelliteguys.
This is the allnew aim version 2 incorporating the latest and greatest technologies. Aug 29, 2016 its pricey, but its the meter youre going to want if you move your dish more than once a year. We found the answer to our search in the satlook lite, a swedish made satellite finder meter. Click here to see a presentation of how the birdog unit works. This power meter fills from bottom to top and back down again until the user taps the screen again to stop it.
After all of this, i have an angle and a power amount that i can then use to apply to an action in my app. Find out how to manage your directv account, get receiver and remote control guides, and more. The aim was developed in collaboration with directv to provide customized features for. Thank you for choosing to buy the birdog ultra satellite meter.
Does anyone know where i can buy a replacement battery for my directv aim meter, i can seem to find anywhere. The root drive of the usb stick should look like this. The instruction set which follows in this manual, download, was current at the time of the manual s printing but is superceded by any revisions found on the web site. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. The directv advanced installation meter, or aim, is a stateofthe. Hello folks, there seems to be a lot of discussion regards to being able to update the aim meter easily. Installer oasis digital 8 way coax cable mapper with 8 toners. Youll find this in the onscreen setup menu, but because menus vary from system to system, check your owners manual. How to install directv slimline dish manual 322 directv sl3swm upgrade kit for slimline dishes with power supply and sws8 splitter brand. The aim meter is a directv specific satellite installation meter, that tunes to any directv transponder national and local spot beams. Its the only meter with the full range of functions for proper directv installation of swmenabled dishes, including the new reverse band. Martin i have a direct tv box over a year now how can i use the card without reactivation form direct tv they were ripping me off. Part 2 how to use a tracker light meter otm500 for directv.
Insert memory stick into the usb port on the aim meter. Its pricey, but its the meter youre going to want if you move your dish more than once a year. Directv advanced installation meter user manual pdf. Signal errors 771, 775 and other errors learn what these errors mean and how to fix. New aim meter firmware available the solid signal blog. If you have an aim meter, you know the importance of keeping it current. Directv aim satellite meter advanced installation meter first strike fs1 digital satellite meter refurbished birdog bird dog satellite signal level meter with usb 4 oem case. How to download and update directv aim meter firmware update one of the most popular mobile phones brands on the market are htc phones, therefore when it get dated it is important to know how to update android firmware on htc. I have tried multiple times with the aim meter and get about 26db signal and go through all the processes but the 99 and 103 fail during the eiv process. Measure cable resistance, inline current, voltage, 22 khz tone and diseqc essages. The procedure can be found in the aim meter manual this is the aim 1.
The aim is to achieve the best result possible, which a thorough alignment of the lnb. The following links are to view instructions for the birdog usage and operation. Advanced installation meter 2 measuring instruments pdf manual download. Page 30 2 setting up the meter aim users manual 5 use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the id, name, phone number or company. Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. However, once you tap it, the aiming meter stops and a power meter appears at the angle the arrow stopped at. Click here for aim update, troubleshooting and recovery instructions. Press next to calibrate calibrating to establish zero coax cable resistance. Rightclick and save on the aim picture above to save the zip file. Note that the birdog usb plus may not be able to positively identify the correct locations of satellites other than those in the default menu. Oct 18, 2014 aiming a directv slimline dish using tracker light meter otm500 for directv swm lnb.
You have to download zip to usb drive, extract in the thumb drive and it will work. As a public service, we keep a copy of the latest firmware here at the solid signal blog. The instruction set which follows in this manual, download, was current at the time of. Directv slimline 5 lnb kaku slim line lnb for satellite dish sl5 the most versatile directv dish, the sl5 is designed to receive reception from five satellite. Home forums directv products and services directv general discussion directv installationmdu discussion aim meter discussion in directv installationmdu discussion started by mcmiller519, aug 21, 2011. If you need a current owners manual, go to the manual version page. Yours might vary slightly from the pictures shown in your guide.
Copy the contents onto a blank usb stick formatted fat or fat32. Welcome to the one stop shop for satellite and cable products. You may continue access the latest aim updates on this page until further notice. Direct tv trilithic aim advanced installation meter aim01r0. The point of this website is to provide you with the latest possible information about the birdog meter. Congratulations on your new advanced installation meter aim.
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