Super Buddy

Features and Specifications

The Super Buddy is a more than just another satellite identification and peaking meter. It has a range of features designed to assist in installation, trouble-shooting and testing of many different satellite systems.

Field Replaceable F - connectors (barrel connectors)
Rugged durable aluminum case with rubber shock guards and weatherproof gaskets
Current Limit Level of 600 mA
Quick charge battery with universal AC or vehicle 12 VDC
Computer interface for upgrading via Internet
Audible tone for signal lock and peak

Positive ID multi-lock algorithm eliminates false positives
Field Guide holds ALL satellites and ALL their transponders for your region
Software updates are available as free downloads from www.appliedin.com
Manual tune screen allows entry of custom satellites using front panel keypad

Enter a U.S. Zip Code or Canadian Postal Code to use the following features:

Display azimuth, magnetic heading, elevation and polarization offset for any satellite
Display skew or tilt for DIRECTV or Dish Network multi-sat dishes
Access Wild Blue beam definitions and display arm angle and APA settings

Tunes to individual transponders
Calibrated Signal Level (dBm, dBmV or dBµV) with present and peak bargraph
Signal Quality (displayed with familiar IRD value with present and peak bargraph or as C/N, Eb/No, or Es/No)
Bit Error Rate (Post-FEC, Reed Solomon)
Voltage supplied by IRD
Current drawn by LNB
LNB frequency deviation (kHz)

DiSEqC
22 kHz
DIRECTV™ B-Band converter
Dish Legacy
DishPro
Zinwell 6x8

In addition to the standard DSS, DVB-S, and Digicipher 2 systems, the Super Buddy is compatible with the following:

All Low Ku Band FSS Satellites (i.e., Globecast / Telstar 5 / IA5 / Galaxy 25)
Bell ExpressVu
C-Band
DIRECTV™ MFH-1, MFH-2, SWM and SWM-ODU systems (signal strength only for Ka band signals)
Dish Network™ 118.7 and 129 satellites with locking on 8PSK HD signals
DTN
HughesNet (also displays cross-pole data from modem)
Star Band
Star Choice
Tachyon
VSAT systems
Wild Blue™ (including locking, id and zip code look up of beam information)

Proof of Performance Test: scan all transponders, save readings and then upload to your PC
DiSEqC command monitor – monitors DiSEqC command codes from IRD or other device
Noise Scan – test the frequency response of a cable network (similar to a sweep test)
Limit Scan – quick test of up to 5 transponders per satellite with pass/fail indication

Frequency range: 950 to 2150 MHz
Tuning resolution: Individual Transponders
Signal level range: -70 to -10 dBm (-21 to +39 dBmV) (+39 to +99 dBµV)
Signal lock formats: DSS, DVB-S, Digicipher 2, Dish 8PSK
Impedance: 75 Ohm
LNB power: 13 VDC for V/R, 18 VDC for H/L, Current limited at 600 mA
Switch control: 22 kHz, DiSEqC, DISH Legacy
Battery: Rechargeable NiMH 7.2V, 3.0 Ah
Run time/charge: 3 hours for a single LNB (depends on LNB current draw)
Universal AC charger: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, fast charge and then trickle
Vehicle Charger: 12 VDC
Computer interface: Serial Port (Com 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
RF Connector: Double-F barrel field replaceable
Size (W x H x D): 6.8" x 6.4" x 3.2" (17.3cm) x (16.3cm) x (5.8cm)
Weight: 3.45 lbs. (1.6 kg)
Operating temperature: 0°F to 125°F (-17°C to 51°C)

Shoulder strap
Cordura protective flap
AC Line Cord for charging battery (Universal 100 to 240 VAC Transformer is built into the meter)
Automobile cigarette-lighter adapter battery charge cord
Download cable
Operation Manual
Application Notes
System Selection Trees (Software Tree Maps Displaying the Meter’s Setting Options)
Training DVD video

Blue Bunny - voltage converter for Wild Blue installations
Swim Kick 21 – voltage converter for DIRECTV SWM-ODU installations