Manual English
DIGISAT PRO
Version: 2.00
DIGISAT PRO by Emitor AB
The DIGISAT PRO from Emitor is designed to be an aid in aligning satellite antennas so they can provide
maximum performance.
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Start-up
When the battery has been charged, press “ON/MENU” button and the
DIGISAT PRO will power up.
The signal strength (when connected to a dish) will be indicated by the
bar graphs and the digits just above each bar graph. As you move the
dish, you will see increase and decrease in signal strength. The
objective is to maximize the signal strength indicated on the bar
graph(s) by minor azimuth, elevation and rotation adjustment of the dish. When you have maximized the
readings, lock the dish mount bolts and re-attach the LNB connector to the coax or switches provided with the
antenna. Then check your effort with the satellite receiver.
Connections
Single or Dual LNB connections:
You can connect the DIGISAT PRO to a single or a dual LNB and read the satellite strength on either the top or
the bottom bar depending on which connection is attached.
Single LNB connection Dual LNB connection
Audible Tone
An audible tone is available if you would prefer listening to the DIGISAT PRO rather than trying to watch the
digital reading or the bar graph. The audible tone is selectable and applies to only one LNB connection at the
time.
• To use the tone capability, start from the default signal sensing mode
(right)
• Press the “ON/OFF” button once. The tone will begin and the letter
“T” will appear above the top bar graph. This indicates that the tone
applies to the top LNB 1 reading.
• To apply the tone to the bottom LNB 2, press the “ON/OFF” button
once more. The “T” will appear above the bottom bar graph and the
tone will apply to that LNB. To cancel the tone, press the “ON/OFF”
button one more time.
The Menu
The DIGISAT PRO can provide much more information about your
satellite system. To access the expanded menu area, press the
“ON/MENU” button. The screen illustrated (right) will appear and
provide a very detailed range of tests and adjustments. The menu map
as well as details about what each function con do for you are listed in
this manual. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to scroll the
arrowhead pointer up and down through the menu.
Signal view
This is the screen you will see when you first turn on the DIGISAT PRO. These bars indicate the general signal
strength, voltage and current draw in mA of all connected devices. If desired, you can look at only one LNB by
pressing “UP” button. Press the “UP” button again to look at only the second LNB, one more press of the “UP”
button takes you back to both LNBs.
Receiver view
Displays the voltage provided by the satellite receiver or battery. Indicates the total current draw in mA of all
connected components. Also indicates if a 22 kHz tone is being sent from the receiver. These readings verify the
receivers operations. Also, using the receiver for power, you can measure voltage at the receiver and at the end
of the coax, this will help calculate the voltage loss through the coax cable.
22 kHz Mode
The DIGISAT PRO has a built-in 22 kHz tone generator which can be activated by this function. This allows
you check switches and LNBs. The option is ON/OFF and toggle (between ON/OFF) mode.
Motor control
This menu allows you to drive the motor east and west to the position you want. Here you can also set the
east/west limits, as well as clear the east/west limits. There is also a function that allows you to calibrate the
motor.
DiSEqC Control
The DiSEqC modes are:
• Toneburst - A or B ( ON or OFF)
• Position + Option - Position 1,2,3,4 (OFF/OFF, OFF/ON, ON/OFF, ON/ON)
• Switch 1-4 -Switch 1-4 ON or OFF
Setup
Setup takes you to a list of options as follows:
Atten ON/OFF; this attenuates (reduces) both signal meter readings to lower numbers. Handy if the bar graphs
is maxed out. Note that “ATT” text is now shown on the display. To turn off this feature, go back to ATTEN in
the setup menu and press the red button.
Switch mode; the DIGISAT PRO can also perform as a 2-way switch, the options are as follow:
• TB – Toneburst- (miniDiSEqC) switch
• POS - DiSEqC “position” switch
• OPT - DiSEqC “option” switch
• SW1 - DiSEqC “switch 1” switch
• SW2 - DiSEqC “switch 2” switch
• 14/18V – 14/18 volt switch
• 22 kHz - 22 kHz switch
Receiver Video
If you want to check the video with the DIGISAT PRO connected,
press “UP” button to select the LNB you would like to view. This
illustration indicates that we have selected LNB1. The video data will
now pass smoothly from LNB1 through the DIGISAT PRO and can be
interpreted by the satellite receiver.
Note that you must select only one LNB to receive video signals for a
viewable picture. The DIGISAT PRO is effectively dividing its
attention to both ports LNB1 and LNB2 when both graphs are
presented. This is perfect for dish alignment but interrupts the data
stream to the receiver and it will present no video in this mode.
How to use DIGISAT PRO with DiSEqC setup
This is an illustration of how to set up the DIGISAT PRO with a DiSEqC switch.
• Connect the Coax-cable from the LNBs with the DiSEqC switch A & B.
• Then connect the coax with the out connector from the switch to the LNB1 connector on the DIGISAT
PRO.
• Connect the coax from the DIGISAT PRO to your satellite receiver. The setup is done and if the dish
has been installed correctly, you should now be able to see picture from your satellite receiver. If there
is no picture, do the setup again and check that you have connected all the coax-cable correctly.
F.A.Q
Be aware of the fact that the DIGISAT PRO is an aid to aligning the antenna, it does not identify which satellite
you are looking at. It still takes basic knowledge of satellite elevation and azimuth to track and identify the
correct satellites. You can easily pick the wrong satellite, align the antenna and then discover that the receiver
indicates NO SIGNAL.
The DIGISAT PRO can be used with digital or analog LNBs. It also operates with both circular and linear
polarized LNBs. The only qualification is that the LNB must be down-converting to an I.F. Frequency of
900~2200 MHz (which is typical of most LNBs).
The DIGISAT PRO looks at the entire spectrum of signals received from the LNB and gives an overall
summation of the signal. It is not transponder / frequency selectable. If you need specific frequency selections,
EMITOR AB offers the SATLOOK DIGITAL NIT meter which can provide individual transponder information.
There is not an exact number meter reading which you should attempt to achieve. Your objective is to maximize
the meter reading so that the antenna and LNBs are providing the best signal possible.
The signal level reading indicated on the DIGISAT PRO will not be the same reading as you get on the satellite
receiver. These two readings can compliment each other (when one increases, the other one increases) but the
numbers will not be the same. The satellite receiver indicates interpreted data reception (forward error correction
information) while the DIGISAT PRO indicates overall gain of the LNBs.
The DIGISAT PRO can be confused by weak (satellite frequency) signals reflection from the LNB if these weak
signals strike a tree or a building and are reflected back into the dish. When trees are in the path of the satellite
signal, you may have to fallback on the satellite receiver for correct dish alignment.
The DIGISAT PRO is designed to align satellite antennas. It will not aid in the alignment of off-air antennas.
The DIGISAT PRO is warranted for two full years against manufacturing defects. We will ask for proof of
purchase so keep your receipt.
Emitor AB
Sjöviksbacken 14
117 43 Stockholm
www.emitor.se
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