Portable Modular Test Instrumental
From satellite dish alignment, to UHF off-air antenna pointing, to cable TV MER measurements, the XR-3 is the meter for you!
The XR-3 is the most capable meter offered by Applied Instruments. It’s more durable than the popular Super Buddy meter, and has added features and performance.
The XR-3’s modular design with field swappable modules provides wide versatility to fit different measurement applications, including DBS satellite, VSAT satellite, VHF/UHF off-air, and CATV (QAM and analog).
The XR-3 is great for installing and troubleshooting DISH SmartBox, Blonder Tongue, and other SMATV headend systems often used in hotels, multi-dwelling units, and institutional facilities.
XR-3
- Friendly user interface
- Satellite ID by "align-to-lock" or "automatic scan“
- ID multi-lock algorithm eliminates false positives
- Powers LNBs and multi-switches
- Use for L, C, X, Ku, or Ka band applications
- High sensitivity assures alignment optimization
- Geo-sensitive "Field Guide" software database stores all compatible satellites and transponders per global region
- Program and store up to 256 custom transponders
- Controls multi-LNBs/switches with 22kHz DiSEqC tone
- Manually tune to custom transponders using front panel keypad
- Audible tone for signal lock or peak
- Store measurements for Proof-of-performance reporting
- "Limit Scan" Pass/Fail for key transponders
- Displays antenna settings (AZ / EL / Skew) based on user's postal code or latitude and longitude coordinates
- Field replaceable type F barrel connectors
- Fast system boot-up time in less than 5 seconds
Frequency Range........900-2150 MHz
Tuning Resolution........4 kHz
Signal Level Range... .-75 to -15 dBm (+34 to +94 dBµV)
RF Level Accuracy.........+/- 2 dB typical, 3 dB max
Signal Lock Formats.....DVB-S (QPSK), DVB-S2 (QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK, CCM, VCM, ACM), DSS / DIRECTV Legacy (QPSK)
Impedance.....................75 Ohm
LNB Power....................13VDC for V/R, 18VDC for H/L 21VDC for DIRECTV SWiM LNBs, 29VDC
Switch Control.................22 kHz, DiSEqC
RF Connector .................F barrel, field replaceable
Warranty.........................12 month limited