Tools & Meters
TV & SAT TV Meters
Satellite Signal Meter: Horizon HDSM USB PLUS (BER & HDSM V2 identification)
View of the device
The meter is designed for SAT TV technicians. It helps in alignment of satellite dishes and evaluation of the quality of signals, measuring preBER, BER, C/N. The device generates DiSEqC signal and displays data on backlit LCD screen.
Distinguishing features
- Operating band: 950 ÷ 2150 MHz
- Input level: -65 ÷ -25 dBm
- SR: 1 ÷ 45 Msps (SCPC/MCPC)
- C/N shown in dB
- DiSEqC commands
- 64-transponder memory
- Possibility of defining one transponder directly from local keyboard
- QPSK constellation diagram (HDSM USB Plus)
- "SPECTRUM" function (HDSM USB Plus)
View of the meter in its carrying bag
Bottom view (you can see the rechargeable battery)
Side view ...
...and the included accessories
Accessories
- leather satchel, rainproof protection
- NiMH rechargeable battery (7.2V/3.3Ah)
- AC power cord
- adapter to a cigarette lighter socket
- USB cable for connecting the meter to a PC
- user's manual
Notice!!!
- if the meter is to be unused for a period longer than 2 weeks, disconnect the battery by taking out the plug under the flap in the meter housing,
- the first charge of the battery must be carried out at least for 24 hours.
The diagram of the RS cable for older versions of the meter is here.
Specifications:
| Name | HDSM USB PLUS HORIZON | |
| Code | R10811 | |
| Band | MHz | 950 - 2150 |
| Input level | dBm | -65... -25 |
| Symbol Rate | Msps | 1-45 |
| LNB power | VDC; mA | 13/18; 250 |
| Overload protection | mA | 500 |
| Memory capacity | 32 satellites 64 transponders | |
| PC interface | USB | |
| Battery (kind) | NiMH (rechargeable) | |
| Battery (parameters) | V/Ah | 7.2/3.3 |
| Charging time (input:230VAC) | ca. 4 hours | |
More about RF measurements in the article Antenna Signal Measurements
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