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Horizon Digital Satellite Alignment Meter Instructions
The Horizon Alignment meter has been pre-programmed with the settings for AMC1, Dish Network, and
Galaxy 3c. It only operates off the battery and you must charge it overnight prior to field deployment. The
unit will not turn on while charging or if the battery is minimally charged. The included AC power cord
(plug into the back) and cigarette lighter adapter (plug into the right side) will help you keep the unit
charged. It takes roughly 4 hours to quick-charge the meter, however it is recommended that the meter be
charged overnight every 2-3 days. Additionally, the meter powers the LNB, so a typical fully charged meter
will operate for approximately 3 hours of continuous use.
Prior to using the meter, make sure that the antenna is installed with an unobstructed view to the satellite.
If you need pointing coordinates, you can obtain them by calling the NOC Control center at 800-3276549. You can also get pointing coordinates online at http://noc.muzakcitycenter.com.
Instructions
1. Connect the meter to the coax cable coming from the satellite antenna (LNB). Below is a sample
diagram on how to connect the meter.
This Connection is not necessary to point the antenna
OUT
HDSM
OFF
MENU
ON
INPUT
HORIZON DIGITAL SATELLITE METER
Echostar or
AMC 1 or
Galaxy 3C receiver
Meter supplies LNB voltage
2. The meter has two modes:
a. Configuration – hold the “OFF” button down for approximately 3 seconds. Here you can
turn on/off the display backlight and the clicking sound when pointing the antenna. You
can also set the unit’s auto-shutoff timer to conserve battery power. To scroll through the
options, press ! or " and to change an option, press “ON”.
b. Operation – hold the “ON” button down for approximately 3 seconds to turn on the meter.
3. Once you turn on the meter, you will notice that it defaults to AMC 1. If you desire another
satellite, you can scroll to it by using the ! or " buttons. You should see a screen similar to the
one below.
AMC1 (Encomp LE)
S
105
Searching
4. Take note of the signal strength meter (S) on the top portion of the display. This is equivalent to an
AGC meter. The auto-ranging signal strength meter will vary slightly from install to install. If the
meter displays all of its bars and says 200, you will need to re-center it. You can do this by
pressing the “ON” button.
5. Adjust the antenna to the pointing coordinates for your area – this includes azimuth, elevation, and
polarity. As you pass through satellites, the signal strength meter will vary. When you get close to
the desired satellite, the meter will display “found” and present a quality meter (Q) on the bottom
of the LCD display. This meter is the one you will use to peak your antenna. See sample picture
below.
AMC1 (Encomp LE)
146
S
99%
Q
Found
6. Peak the satellite antenna to maximize the bottom meter. Any antenna not peaked will be
susceptible to adjacent satellite interference (ASI). In Charlotte, we are able to peak our .84 meter
antenna to 99%.
7. If you have any questions you can contact the NOC Control center at 800-327-6549.
AMC 1 LNB POLARITY ADJUSTMENT
Prodelin Dish Only
25° CW
20° CW
15° CW
10° CW
0°
5° CW
10° CCW
5° CCW
15° CCW
50
SEATTLE
30° CW
45
20°
CCW
DETROIT
CHICAGO
40
N. Y. C.
35° CW
N
O
R
T
H
DENVER
S. F.
30°
CCW
RALEIGH
L. A.
35
ATLANTA
DALLAS
30
MIAMI
125
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
L
A
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D
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25
80
75
70
65
WEST LONGITUDE
Aligning Steps
1. Face the front of the antenna.
2. Spin the LNB until the collector pin inside the square hole of the LNB is facing perfectly horizontal.
3. Spin the LNB per the chart relative to your geographical location.
ie: For Chicago, you would spin the LNB approximately 1½ degrees counter-clockwise from a horizontal position.
GALAXY 3C LNB POLARITY ADJUSTMENT
Prodelin & 1Meter Dish Only
20° CW
25° CW
15° CW
10° CW
5° CW
0°
5° CCW
15° CCW
10° CCW
20° CCW
50
SEATTLE
45
AUGUSTA
30°
CCW
DETROIT
30° CW
CHICAGO
N
O
R
T
H
40
N. Y. C.
DENVER
S. F.
35° CW
35
RALEIGH
L. A.
ATLANTA
DALLAS
30
MIAMI
125
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
25
75
WEST LONGITUDE
Aligning Steps
1. Face the front of the antenna.
2. Spin the LNB until the collector pin inside the square hole of the LNB is facing perfectly horizontal.
3. Spin the LNB per the chart relative to your geographical location.
ie: For Chicago, you would spin the LNB approximately 7½ degrees counter-clockwise from a horizontal position.
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65
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