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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