Labgear S201 User Manual
S201
Satellite Meter
User Guide
S201 - Contents
Contents
1 Safety warnings and important information ......................................................................... 2
2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
3 Key Features ............................................................................................................................ 3
4 Product Overview .................................................................................................................... 3
5 Battery disposal....................................................................................................................... 2
6 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................. 4
7 Before You Start, set up Tools ................................................................................................... 5
8 Choose Your Preferences in System Settings ......................................................................... 6
9 Rough Alignment using the calculator in Tools .................................................................... 6
10 Measure levels and quality with Signal Scan ....................................................................... 6
11 Advanced Features ................................................................................................................ 7-8
a. Satellite Manager .......................................................................................................... 8
b. Satellite Settings ............................................................................................................. 8
c. Transponder Manager .................................................................................................. 8
1 Warning:
Do not disassemble the meter. Do not submerge in water.
Do not leave it unattended when charging.
Do not leave unused for extended periods of time. Routinely check the charge status of the
meter, and charge accordingly.
Lithium-ion batteries can explode, or cause injury if disassembled, short circuited, or exposed
to high temperature. The meter is powered by a 7.4V/800mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack
and must be treated with caution and care.
To prevent the risk of re, electrical shock and personal injury, avoid using any mains charger or
12V car charger other than the one supplied with the product and avoid handling the
battery improperly. Always make sure the meter is disconnected from any power sources, and
the battery removed when performing any routine cleaning. Do not try to repair the unit or
charger yourself.
Important Information:
• Do not dispose of the battery with domestic waste, please use an appropriate recycling facility
• Do not charge the battery in a high temperature environment
• Do not let the battery become wet or immerse the battery in water
• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration
• Do not use a damaged battery
• Keep the battery away from children
• When charging has completed the charger must be switched off and disconnected from the
mains and the meter
• Do not pull the lead of the charger when disconnecting it from the mains power supply
• Do not use an extension lead. Plug the charger directly into an electrical socket
• Never use a damaged charger or a charger with a damaged lead. Dispose of the damaged
charger safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.
Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• If the charger fails to operate dispose of it safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with
your local authority for recycling advice. Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• Charging temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
• Operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C
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S201 - Introduction and Features
2 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Labgear S201, a great aid to satellite dish and LNB alignment,
pre-loaded with masses of data and tools to make your job simpler and quicker.
Before you start please take time to read through this instruction leaet which we hope will help
you get the most out of your meter.
3 Key Features
• Digital Satellite Meter compatible with DVB-S and S2 and DiSEqC 1.0/1.1 with 22kHz tone
• Displays both signal strength and signal quality with sound and light alarms to aid alignment
• Computes Azimuth, dish Elevation and LNB Polarisation angles for all satellites based on
your location
• Stores information on 100 of the most popular satellites worldwide
• LNB short circuit protection built-in
• Includes magnetic compass to assist alignment
• 7.4V/800mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery and mains power charger included
• Easy to carry with protective sleeve and shoulder strap
• Software upgrades possible from a PC using the USB port and cable supplied
4 Product Overview
No Description Function
1 Power Switch Turn meter on/off
2 LNB IN Connect to satellite down lead
3 LCD Screen Colour display
4 Micro USB Port Connects to PC for software updates
5 DC Socket Connects to charger
6 Digital display Shows signal quality
7 Power Power indicator light
8 22KHZ 22Khz indicator light
9 13V Vertical polarization voltage output light
10 18V Horizontal polarization voltage output light
11 LOCK Signal lock indicator light
12 Charger Charging LED indicator
13 OK OK key
14 Return Return key
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20 Compass Magnetic compass
21 To rch LED light
22 Cover Battery compartment
Left key
Down key
Right key
Up key
Torch Switch
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