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Key Installation Items
Definitions:
Cap: Screw on cover for a port
Terminator: Cap with internal 75 ohm resistor for terminating ports electrically.
Inside:
SWiM Module Port 2 out – The attached terminator must be used if the port is not in use.
Single Port Power Passing Splitters – All unused ports must be terminated
SWiM Power inserters – The IRD port must be terminated if not used as part of the installation
Outside: All outside ports require weather protection.
Weather protection comprises of a closing method and a weather seal
Port in Use: F connector with a weather seal. The connector must be torqued to 30in/lbs
SWiM Switch port 2 out– The attached terminator must be used with a weather seal if the port is not in use.
All other outside unused ports: Require a cap with a weather seal
Using terminators or caps where not intended will result in service quality issues which may not be apparent at the time of install.
Examples:
Terminator
Cap
Weather
Seal
Terminated Port
(only used on a 3x4 off air input port)
SWiM Switch
(comes with its own terminator cap)
To make a weather cap –
simply remove the center
stinger of a terminator cap
using a pair of side cutters
Weather Sealed Port
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of
ways to bond a DIRECTV system and may not meet bonding
requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to
know and follow all local, state and federal grounding regulations
within the area he or she is working.”
Legend
Green Dot Represents Ground Bonding Screw
Rose Colored Oval Represents Weather Seal
Represents that each outdoor F-Connector
must be Torqued to 30 inch Lbs
LNB F-Connectors must be finger tightened
Dashed Black Wire Represents 17ga CCS Bond
Represents that a Diplexer can not be used
in a KaKu cable run
Off Air Antenna usage has to be directly
connected to the IRD or HDTV via its own
Cable Run
Silver Cap with Rose Colored
Weather Seal Represents a Weather Cap
T
Silver Cap, T and the Rose Colored
Weather Seal Represents a Terminator
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
SAT/VHF/UHF
Diplexer
SAT
VHF/UHF
Circle Represents a Service Loop
Represents that an Amplifier may need to be
Used when the RG-6 cable runs exceed
150 ft
External
Wall
0
0
A Wall Symbol Represents an
External Penetration with a Drip Loop
Cable Runs Contained in the following
diagrams are not Representative of actual
cable bends on an installation – Actual
Cable Run bends can not exceed 90
degrees of bend
Green Colored Wire Represents
A Ground Bond
Internal
Wall Plate
Represents a Ground Block
I
R
D
S
W
M
Represents a power inserter, the SWiM LNB
uses a 21vdc version and the SWiM module
(switch) uses a 29vdc version. The SWiM
port is color coded in RED
Represents an Internal Wall Plate
Represents a phone line installed into
a phone line wall plate
Represents a Bonding Strap to a
Service Panel
Represents an Internal Electrical Wall
Outlet – Used for a Power Inserter
Represents a single port power passing
splitter
18v
Sat 99°/101°
13v
Sat 99°/101°
18v/
13v/
22KHz
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM Connections
ODU Connections
18v
Sat 99°/101°
13v
Sat 99°/101°
Multiswitch Connections
18v/
13v/
22KHz
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWM
Output
Ports
Legacy 4
Port
Multiswitch
LNB
Input
Ports
Legacy
2
Legacy
1
Represents a Port expander,
used only with a SWiM module
(switch)
Legacy
3
Represents a legacy 4 port multiswitch,
only used with SWiM modules (switch)
Legacy
4
Represents a Phone Line
Used on Every IRD Installation
dB Calculations
To promote a better understanding of dB losses and dBm power within a DIRECTV installation, charts such as what
is listed below are provided on each of the installation diagrams contained in this material.
These charts will show a single path dB loss, a single path is defined as a single cable run from the ODU to a
receivers tuner.
All cable runs are based off of a maximum distance of 150ft
Relative dBm values are listed on each diagram at the ODU
dBm levels seen will vary and are based off of geographic location as well as proper peaking of the ODU
As a rule dBm readings at the receivers tuner input should not exceed -60 dBm
Example: Path 1 has 6 F-connectors, 2 F-81 barrels and 150 feet of RG-6 cable, and 1 SWS 4 splitter, the maximum
frequency used is 1178MHz (1 HD DVR).The result is 26.5 db of loss in the RG-6 cable run.
Lets say that we have -30 dBm of power at the ODU, subtract 26.5 dB (for cable run loss) – anticipated result is -56.5
dB at the receivers tuner input.
N et Lo ss
F r eq uency i n
M Hz
R G- 6 d B
Lo ss p er
10 0 f t
0 .5
3
2 .3
0 .2 8
2
1. 0
2
9 74
6 .4 6
SW iM SW S 4
1
11. 0
11
10 76
6 .8 6
F eet o f C ab l e
150
1178
7. 0 1
12 8 0
7. 3 3
26.5
13 8 2
7. 4 8
OD U d B m =
-30
14 8 4
7. 9 6
N et d B m at r ecei ver
-56.5
158 6
8 . 11
16 8 8
8 .2 6
179 0
8 .8 4
QT Y
d B Lo ss
Per
F - C o nnect o r s
6
F - 8 1 B ar r el s
C o mp o nent
Hi g hest F r eq uency
used ( see char t )
Pat h #
1178M Hz
T o t al Lo ss =
7.01
10.5
For illustration purposes only
Frequency
Assignment
Channel 1
1076MHz
Program Content
Channel 2
1178MHz
Program Content
Channel 3
1280MHz
Program Content
Channel 4
1382MHz
Program Content
Channel 5
1484MHz
Program Content
Channel 6
1586MHz
Program Content
Channel 7
1688MHz
Program Content
Channel 8
1790MHz
Program Content
SWiM Channel
vs
Programming Channel
The following is only an example, actual SWiM
channel assignments are unknown to the user or to
the technician.
Channel 1
8 Channel SWM
IRD 1, Tuner 1 – is assigned SWiM Channel 1
Channel 2
Programming Guide Data is modulated to each IRD / Tuner connected using
the 974MHz frequency range. This could present itself as additional SWiM
channel on the IRD’s signal screen.
See Slide 23 of the SWiM LNB & SWiM Module power point for more
information regarding SWiM Channels
Channel 3
Phone
Video
Satellite In Ports
HD
DVR
2
Programming Selections Example
IRD 1, Tuner 1 requests programming channel 201
(DIRECTV Basics), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
location 101° transponder 20 and modulates the
programming onto SWiM channel 1
Distance between the
Power Inserter and the
SWiM switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Video
Off Air In
SWM1
IRD 1, Tuner 2 – is assigned SWiM Channel 2
IRD 2 Tuner 1 – is assigned SWiM Channel 3
IRD 1
MPEG 4 DVR
Out to TV
Channel Assignment Examples
S-Video
120V
Channel 1
Channel 2
IRD SWM
IRD 2
MPEG 4
Phone
Video
Out to TV
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
SWM
1
120V
Terminator
on unused
ports
Channel 3
Internal
Wall Plates
IRD 1, Tuner 2 requests programming channel 294
(Discovery Kids), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
location 101° transponder 4 and modulates the
programming onto SWiM channel 2
IRD 2, Tuner requests programming channel 285
(Discovery Times), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
location 101° transponder 18 and modulates the
programming onto SWiM channel 3
Compone nt
F- Conne ctors
Q TY
dB Loss
Per
Ne t Loss
6
0.5
3
F-81 Barrels
2
1.0
2
SWiM SWS 4
1
11.0
11
Fe et of Cable
150
7.01
10.5
Highe st Fre quency
use d (see chart) 1178MHz
SWiM Integrated LNB Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
26.5
Path # 1 Total Loss =
O DU dBm =
-30
Net dBm at rece iver
-56.5
Service
Panel
Weather Seal identifier
SWM
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Phone
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
SWM 1
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video
Out to TV
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWiM Integrated LNB Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Weather Seal identifier
Service
Panel
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
HD
DVR
S-Video
Terminator
on unused
ports
120V
External Wall
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
SWM
Bonding
IRD
Phone
Video
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
SWM 1
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Out to TV
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
SWiM Integrated LNB Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
Off-Air HD Antenna
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Service
Panel
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWM
Satellite In Ports
HD
DVR
2
SWM-1
Phone
Video
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Phone
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
SWM 1
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video
Out to TV
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
SWiM Integrated LNB Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
AM21 Off-Air Tuner
Off-Air HD Antenna
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
AM 21 HD Off-Air
Tuner
Receiver Link
Off-Air In
Power Input
120V
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
Service
Panel
Power Output
120V
Weather Seal identifier
SWM
Satellite In Ports
HD
DVR
2
SWM-1
Phone
Video
USB
S-Video
Terminator
on unused
ports
120V
External Wall
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Phone
Video
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Satellite In Ports
SWM 1
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video
Out to TV
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
Service
Panel
Terminator
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
2
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
Phone
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Video
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
120V
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
External Wall
S-Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Phone
Video
SWM1
SWM1
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
IRD
Off Air In
Satellite In
Out to TV
18v/22KHz
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95°
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground
Wire Indicates # 17ga CCS
Bond
5 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
120V
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
2
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
External Wall
S-Video
SWM1
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
Satellite In
Bonding
Out to TV
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Video
Satellite In Ports
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Off Air In
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
120V
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
S-Video
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
External Wall
Phone
Video
SWM1
SWM1
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
IRD
Off Air In
Satellite In
Out to TV
18v/22KHz
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Service
Panel
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
Weather Seal identifier
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
5 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
120V
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
External Wall
S-Video
SWM1
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
Satellite In
Bonding
Out to TV
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM
Service
Panel
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
Terminator
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
Video
R-15
DVR
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Out to TV
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
2
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
SWM-1
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Phone
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
Legacy
1
SWM
2
18v/22KHz
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
R-15
DVR
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
2
Phone
Video
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
SWM-1
Flex
Port
2
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Satellite In Ports
Flex
Port
1
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Off Air In
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWM
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
Service
Panel
Terminator
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
5 Channel SWiM
Legacy
2
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95°
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
5 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
R-15
DVR
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video
Out to TV
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
SWM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Single tuner SWM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenerio
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWM
Service
Panel
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground
Wire Indicates # 17ga CCS
Bond
Terminator
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Video
2
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
Phone
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
120V
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
External Wall
S-Video
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Phone
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Off Air In
Satellite In
SWM1
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Video
SWM1
Out to TV
18v/22KHz
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Off-Air
Legacy
3
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95°
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off-Air
Legacy
3
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
120V
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
2
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
External Wall
S-Video
SWM1
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
Satellite In
Bonding
Out to TV
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
External Wall
Phone
Video
S-Video
SWM1
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
120V
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
IRD
Off Air In
Satellite In
Out to TV
18v/22KHz
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Off-Air
Legacy
3
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
2
Service
Panel
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
Bonding
S-Video
120V
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Internal
Wall Plates
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Weather Seal identifier
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off-Air
Legacy
3
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
120V
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
External Wall
S-Video
SWM1
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
Satellite In
Bonding
Out to TV
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
Terminator
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Off-Air
Legacy
3
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Bonding
Out to TV
Phone
Video
R-15
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
2
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
SWM-1
HD
DVR
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
Phone
To an additional SWiM IRD’s
Video
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
To an additional legacy single tuner IRD
Out to TV
Service
Panel
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
SWM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWM
Terminator
18v/22KHz
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
R-15
DVR
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
2
Phone
Video
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
SWM-1
Flex
Port
2
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Satellite In Ports
Flex
Port
1
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Off Air In
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWM
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Video
Out to TV
Off-Air
Legacy
3
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Service
Panel
SWM
2
Legacy
2
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95°
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
Off-Air
Legacy
3
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
Terminator
on unused
ports
S-Video
120V
External Wall
Video
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
R-15
DVR
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Bonding
Out to TV
Video
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Off Air In
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video
Out to TV
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Weather Seal identifier
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD using SWiM Legacy ports
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Off-Air HD Antenna
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
SAT/VHF/UHF
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
1
2
Phone
Video
R-15
DVR
Internal
Wall Plates
S-Video
120V
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Bonding
Diplexer
VHF/UHF
SAT
Video
Out to TV
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
2
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
SWM-1
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
External Wall
Phone
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
IRD
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Terminator
on unused
ports
Video
Out to TV
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
SWM
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off-Air
Legacy
3
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Weather Seal identifier
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
4 way single port DC power passing
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Legacy
1
SWM1/
PWR
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
8 Channel SWiM
SWM
2
Legacy
2
Service
Panel
Terminator
Off-Air
Legacy
3
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
S-Video
IRD
SWM1
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM1
SWM
External Wall
120V
2
Phone
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
Internal
Wall Plates
Terminator
on unused
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Satellite In
Video
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
Bonding
Out to TV
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Phone
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
4 Port Legacy Multiswitch
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRDs
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
Due to size of this drawing the below items
are not shown, all installations must include
these items
Switch Drip / Service Loops
Wall Plates
Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors must
be tightened to no less than 30
inch lbs to include LNB’s
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Off-Air
Legacy
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Service
Panel
SWM 2
8 Channel SWiM
Legacy
2
72.5°
LNB
Black or Blue Ground
Wire Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
13v
99° / 101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Flex Port 1
Legacy
4
Flex Port 2
120V
Video
Off Air In
Phone
Video
4-Way
SWM Splitter
2-2150MHz
DC
Pass
Out to TV
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
1
2
120V
Bonding
Terminate
unused
Ports
Video
SWM
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
1
2
Video
120V
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In
SWM1
Phone
IRD
Out to TV
Phone
Video
Video
Phone
Video
S-Video
Out to TV
120V
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
S-Video
2
Legacy 4
Port
Multiswitch
LNB Input
Ports
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Legacy
1
Satellite In Ports
1
SWiM
Output
Ports
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Off Air In
Video
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Legacy
2
Out to TV
Phone
Legacy
3
Video
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Port
SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Port Expander
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRDs
BBC’s are not required for receivers connected to
the SWiM 1 & SWiM 2 ports
BBC’s are required on IRD’s connected to the
6x8 Multiswitch
Due to size of this drawing the below items
are not shown, all installations must include
these items
Switch Drip / Service Loops
Wall Plates
Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors must
be tightened to no less than 30
inch lbs to include LNB’s
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Off-Air
Legacy
2
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Service
Panel
SWM 2
Legacy
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Black or Blue Ground
Wire Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
72.5°
LNB
8 Channel SWiM
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
13v/
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWM Connections
ODU Connections
Satellite In Ports
Multiswitch Connections
S-Video
2
18v
Sat 99°/101°
18v/
13v/
22KHz
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex Port
1
Flex Port
2
4-Way
SWM Splitter
2-2150MHz
DC
Pass
120V
13v
Sat 99°/101°
18v
13v
18v/22
KHz
13v/22 Flex port 1 Flex port 2
KHz
Terminate
unused
Ports
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Bonding
6x8 Wide Band
Multiswitch
8
SWM
1
18v/
22KHz
To Additional Receivers
HD receivers require a BBC to be
connected
Video
Out to TV
Off Air In
Satellite In
SWM1
Phone
Video
Phone
Video
S-Video
Out to TV
120V
B
B
C
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
13v
Sat 99°/101°
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Flex
Port
2
IRD
Out to TV
Phone
Video
Flex
Port
1
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Port
Dual SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
KaKu - 95° - 72.5°
Port Expander
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
R-15 DVR IRD
BBC’s are not required for receivers connected to
the SWiM 1 & SWiM 2 ports
Due to size of this drawing the below items
are not shown, all installations must include
these items
Switch Drip / Service Loops
Wall Plates
Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops
Weather Seal identifier
95°
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors must
be tightened to no less than 30
inch lbs to include LNB’s
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Flex
Port
2
18v
Sat 99°/101°
18v/
13v/
22KHz
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex Port
1
Flex Port
2
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
Terminate
unused
Ports
Bonding
Legacy
2
SWM 2
5 Channel SWiM
4-Way
SWM Splitter
2-2150MHz
DC
Pass
120V
13v
Sat 99°/101°
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
18v/22KHz
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Flex
Port
1
Flex
Port
2
SWM
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Video
Out to TV
To Additional SWiM compatible
Receivers
Off Air In
Satellite In
SWM1
Phone
Video
Phone
Video
S-Video
Out to TV
120V
Distance between
the Power Inserter
and the SWiM
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
SWM-1
2
Video
HD
DVR
S-Video
120V
and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”
Flex
Port
1
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Multiswitch Connections
S-Video
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
13v/
22KHz
Flex
Port
2
ODU Connections
Satellite In Ports
1
18v/
22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWiM Connections
Video
Flex
Port
1
responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Off Air In
13v
Sat 99°/101°
13v/22KHz
Sat 103°/110°/119°
IRD
Out to TV
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Phone
18v/22KHz
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
13v
Sat 99°/
101°
“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
18v
Sat 99°/
101°
Service
Panel
SWM 2
Legacy
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports
Black or Blue Ground
Wire Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond
SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
72.5°
LNB
5 Channel SWiM
SWiM Integrated LNB Meter Peaking Overview
The SWiM LNB requires additional steps to be performed during the peaking process.
An ASL (Alignment Signal Locator) is required to be used during the peaking process to ensure that the 101°
and 119° satellites are located and peaked for maximum signal strength.
The SWM integrated LNB is connected to the ASL (SWiM IN port). This connection then allows the 101° and
119° satellite locations to be split into separate unique signals as seen below.
The BirDog, Supper Buddy, Acutrac Pro 22 and Acutrac III meter have been tested and verified to work with
the ASL.
Note: The SWiM Integrated LNB output port must be connected to the
input port of the Splitter
DC PASS
If an ASL is not available then a single port power passing two way splitter (rated @ 2MHz - 2150MHz)can
ONLY be used with the BirDog and Super Buddy meters.
2-Way SWM Splitter
2-2150MHz
The following pages describe the proper peaking procedures using both methods. These procedures do not
exclude or eliminate the need to dither the KaKu dish.
Peaking must be performed using the SWiM LNB
Super Buddy Meter
ASL Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
Note: Use instructions in the Meter Setup section for peaking of the SWiM-ODU
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING
THE PEAKING PROCESS
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver or the Super Buddy zip code screen.
DIRECTV SWM-ODU
101.3
W
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
LOCK
SWM
101
CH 7
1586
RGHT
4) Apply power to the SWiM LNB using the power inserter as the diagram
outlines. (When power is applied, and before any receivers are
connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that
is required for the alignment procedure.)
IRD
SWM
Syst
Software V2.08 and
Field Guide V1.40
or newer are needed
for the SWM ODU
functionality
Use the Super buddy
Flash Update program
to obtain these
files
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal
level on your left bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the signal
level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
Note: Use the LNB button on the main screen to turn on LNB 1 (101° west)
or
LNB 2 (119° west) during the peaking process.
Software updates can be found at the
following link
http://www.appliedin.com/sbdownmen
Use the Flash Update Program from
Applied Instruments to obtain the proper
software
System Setup
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
KaKu Dithering procedures
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to
the 119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
LNB1
ZIP
MENU
-41.1
dBm
5) Connect the Super Buddy to the 101 port of the ASL unit. Press the LNB
button once to select LNB1 and the 101 West satellite. The Super Buddy
will tune to a SWiM Integrated LNB 101 west channel.
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. The SWiM
Integrated LNB is not compatible with the Super Buddy’s satellite ID
feature, but the signal lock status indicates that you are pointed at 101.
ID
Meter set-up:
Push the SYST System soft-key to
select the following:
ﾷ REGION your geographic region
ﾷ SERVICE DIRECTV
ﾷ SYSTEM SWM-LNB
ﾷ LNB MODEL SL3s or SL5s
ﾷ SWITCH TYPE Manual (the
default for the SWM-LNB)
SERVICE
DIRECTV
System
SWM-LNB
LNB MODEL
(SL3s or SL5s)
SWITCH TYPE
Manual
96
IRD #
DIRECTV SWM-ODU
119.3
W
LOCK
SWM
119
CH 2
1076
RGHT
Syst
ID
LNB1
ZIP
MENU
-45.4
dBm
96
IRD #
Super Buddy Meter
Splitter Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
Note: Use instructions in the Meter Setup section for peaking of the SWiMODU
DC PASS
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
2-Way SWM
Splitter
2-2150MHz
DIRECTV SWM-ODU
101.3
W
LOCK
SWM
101
CH 7
1586
RGHT
IRD
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
SWM
Syst
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver or the Super Buddy zip code screen.
Software V2.08 and
Field Guide V1.40
are needed for the
SWM ODU
functionality
Use the Super buddy
Flash Update program
to obtain these
files
5) Connect the Super Buddy to the 2nd port of the splitter. Press the LNB
button once to select LNB1 and the 101 West satellite. The Super Buddy
will tune to a SWiM Integrated LNB 101 west channel.
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
Software updates can be found at the
following link
http://www.appliedin.com/sbdownmen
Use the Flash Update Program from
Applied Instruments to obtain the proper
software
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. The
SWiM Integrated LNB is not compatible with the Super Buddy’s satellite
ID feature, but the signal lock status indicates that you are pointed either
at 101.
Note: Use the LNB button on the main screen to turn on LNB 1 (101°
west) or
LNB 2 (119° west) during the peaking process.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
KaKu Dithering procedures
LNB1
ZIP
MENU
-41.1
dBm
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as
the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any
receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a
diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.)
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the
signal level on your left bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak
the signal level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
ID
System Setup
Meter set-up:
Push the SYST System soft-key to
select the following:
ﾷ REGION your geographic region
ﾷ SERVICE DIRECTV
ﾷ SYSTEM SWiM-LNB
ﾷ LNB MODEL SL3s or SL5s
ﾷ SWITCH TYPE Manual (the
default for the SWiM-LNB)
SERVICE
DIRECTV
System
SWM-LNB
LNB MODEL
(SL3s or SL5s)
SWITCH TYPE
Manual
96
IRD #
DIRECTV SWM-ODU
119.3
W
LOCK
SWM
119
CH 2
1076
RGHT
Syst
ID
LNB1
ZIP
MENU
-45.4
dBm
96
IRD #
BirDog Meter
ASL Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS
IRD
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver.
SWM
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
DIRECTV
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as
the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any
receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a
diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.)
SWM
101
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll··· 211
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 95%
Found
OUT
OFF
ON
5) Connect the Birdog meter to the 101 port of the ASL unit. Press the
arrow button to select DIRECTV SWiM 101
DIRECTV
INPUT
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the
signal level on your bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the
signal level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
SWM
119
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll………….191
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 98%
Found
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
Notice
With the BIRDOG meter turned off, press and hold
the up arrow button to get to the backend menu.
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
KaKu Dithering procedures
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect
to the 119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
Software updates can be found at the following link
http://www.birdog.tv/
Download the following files
DIRECTV SWM 101
DIRECTV SWM 119
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 119 west
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 101 west
Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
you see the RF option
“ ”
Change the RF option to Linear by using the
“ ”
“
”
right arrow
Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
you see the BER option
“
”
Change the BER
option to “Log” by using the right
“
arrow key
Press the up arrow until you see “ Exit” then press
the right arrow to turn the meter off
BirDog Meter
Splitter Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
DC PASS
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS
DIRECTV
IRD
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver.
2-Way SWM
Splitter
2-2150MHz
SWM
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an
approved mounting surface.
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as
the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any
receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a
diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.)
SWM
101
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll··· 211
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 95%
Found
OUT
OFF
ON
5) Connect the Birdog meter to the 2nd port of the splitter. Press the
arrow button to select DIRECTV SWM 101
DIRECTV
INPUT
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the
signal level on your bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the
signal level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
KaKu Dithering procedures
119
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll………….191
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 98%
Found
Notice
With the BIRDOG meter turned off, press and hold
the up arrow button to get to the backend menu.
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
SWM
Software updates can be found at the following link
http://www.birdog.tv/
Download the following files
DIRECTV SWM 101
DIRECTV SWM 119
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 119 west
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 101 west
Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
you see the RF option
“ ”
Change the RF option to Linear by using the
“ ”
“
”
right arrow
Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
you see the BER option
“
”
Change the BER
option to “Log” by using the right
“
arrow key
Press the up arrow until you see “ Exit” then press
the right arrow to turn the meter off
Accutrac Pro Meter
ASL Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
IRD
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
SWM
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver.
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as the
diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any receivers are
connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that
is required for the alignment procedure.)
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
KaKu Dithering procedures
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to
the 119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
1
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
LN
B
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
1
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal
level on your bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the signal
level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
LN
B
5) Connect the Accutrac Pro meter LNB 1 to the 101 port of the ASL unit.
Press the on /menu button.
89
0
OFF
0 MA
13.2v
Digisat III Meter
ASL Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver.
IRD
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
SWM
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as the
diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any receivers are
connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that
is required for the alignment procedure.)
5) Connect the Digisat meter LNB port to the 101 port of the ASL unit.
Press the on /menu button.
LNB 1
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal
level on your bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the signal
level and try to obtain the lock in the next step.
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
lock.
72
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the
KaKu Dithering procedures
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to
the 119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
13.0V
0 MA
Accutrac III Meter
ASL Peaking
SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:
DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE PEAKING
PROCESS
IRD
SWM
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved
mounting surface.
2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV receiver.
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
4) Apply power to the SWiM LNB using the power inserter as the diagram
outlines. (When power is applied, and before any receivers are connected,
the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that is required for
the alignment procedure.)
0mA
13V
Ka-Hi
Ku
5) Connect the Accutrac III meter LNB port to the 101 port of the ASL unit. Press
the power on/off button. Then select the 101 location by using the satellite select
button.
63.5
﴿﴿﴿
Ka-Lo
Ka@99, Ku@ 101
You will be viewing the KU bar for signal strength.
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal level
on your bar graph.
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal lock.
Ka -Hi
(1650-2150MHz
Satellite
Select
UP
Ku
Down
POWER
On/Off
Ka -Lo
(250-750MHz
Dithering procedures
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to the
119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
OK
LNB
48.9
Ku
(950-1450MHz)
Menu
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the KaKu
0 mA
13V
Ka-Hi
DC IN
12Vdc
Receiver
Ka-Lo
Ka@103, Ku@119
﴿﴿﴿
(2) Ensure that the following bolts are loose.
Start Peaking Process
Leave Azimuth
bolts loose
(1) With Azimuth, elevation
and tilt roughly set according
to the customers specific zip
code and signal on your signal
meter for the 101° west
location proceed to step 2.
(3) Align and peak
the 101 satellite to the
highest signal level
possible.
Leave these Elevation
bolts loose
(6) To fine tune the tilt,
if connected to an ASL – connect
the 119 port cable to the meter then
continue on with the instructions.
Elevation Screw
set the meter to 119 degrees by
selecting,
if connected to a SWiM splitter
continue on with the instructions.
(7) Slowly rotate the
dish (left/right)
around the tilt axis to
peak the signal to
119°.
Super Buddy = LNB 2
Birdog = DIRECTV SWM 119
Accutrac Pro Specific Setting
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz ).
Accutrac III – Satellite Select
Ka @103, Ku @ 119
Digisat III Specific Setting
( 13v w/o 22KHz )
(8)
Tighten
the Tilt
Lock
Nuts.
Go to Part 2: Fine Tune
Elevation
(4) Tighten the mast collar
bolts. Then using the Azimuth
screw turn clock wise and
then counter clockwise until
the maximum signal is
obtained from the 101°
location.
(5) Using a ½’” nut driver, coarse align the
elevation by turning the elevation screw clock
wise and then counter clockwise until the
maximum signal is obtained from the 101°
location.
Complete Part 1 before
Fine Tuning Elevation
(4) Using the nut driver, rotate the fine tune
adjustment bolt two (2) full turns “counter
clockwise.”
(1) if ASL is used, reconnect the 101 port
cable back to the meter.
Set Meter back to 101° Super Buddy LNB 1
BirDog DIRECTV SWM 101
Accutrac Pro Specific
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz ).
(2) Write
down the
signal level
number.
(3) Set the
plastic dial to
zero (0) by
hand.
(5) Record the
signal level.
Fine tune
adjustment
bolt
Accutrac III – Satellite Select
Ka @99, Ku @ 101
Digisat III
( 13v w/o 22KHz )
(8) Turn the dial, not the
screw back to zero.
(7) Divide the number by two (2). Note: You can
use the division chart below.
(9) Rotate the screw “counter clock
wise” by the divided amount of turns.
(6) Rotate the bolt “clockwise” counting
turns as well as the fractions until the
same signal level is achieved.
Note: This may require 5 to 7 turns.
Fine tune
adjustment
bolt
Fine tune
adjustment
bolt
(10)
Tighten the
Elevation
bolts
Go to Part 3:
Fine Tune
Azimuth
Complete Part 2 before
Fine Tuning Azimuth
(1) Set Meter to 101° Super Buddy LNB 1,
BirDog DIRECTV SWM 101
(3) Set the plastic dial to zero (0) by hand.
(4) Using a ½ inch nut driver, rotate the
fine tune adjustment bolt 2 full turns
“counter clockwise.”
Accutrac Specific
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz )
(5) Record the signal
level
Accutrac III – Satellite Select
Ka @99, Ku @ 101
Digisat III Specific
( 13v w/o 22KHz )
(2) Record the
signal level
(7) Divide the number by two (2). Note: You can
use the division chart below.
(6) Rotate the bolt “clockwise” counting
turns as well as the fractions until the
same signal level is achieved.
Note: This may require 5 to 7 turns.
(8) Turn the dial, not the
screw back to zero.
(9) Rotate the screw “counter clock
wise” by the divided amount of turns.
(10) Tighten down the Azimuth bolts and verify signal via the IRD
(Make sure that the the SWM Integrated LNB screws are installed)
If good signal
from the IRD, the
Peaking Process
is complete
SWiM Installation Meter Steps
# 1 – Install the SWiM ODU (SWiM Integrated LNB) to a secure stable surface, ensure that the mast is plumb and level
# 2 – Rough peak the SWiM ODU using the Azimuth, Elevation and Tilt obtained using the customers specific zip code coordinates
# 3 – Install an ASL or Single port power passing splitter, Install cabling from the KaKu ODU to an applicable ground block.
# 4 – Continue with cable run to the penetration point of the structure and inside the structure
# 5 – Install a SWiM Splitter
# 6 – Connect all internal cable runs to the SWiM Splitter
# 7 – Connect the cable run from the SWiM Integrated LNB to the SWiM port of the SWiM Power Inserter
# 8 – Connect the SWiM power inserter to an electrical outlet
# 9 – Peak the KaKu ODU using the peaking meter specific steps.
# 9a, Once the peaking and dithering process is complete remove the ASL or the Single port power passing splitter from the SWM Integrated LNB.
# 10 – Connect the SWiM – 1 port of the IRD
to the IRD port of the SWiM power inserter
Step # 11 to # 14 is required for SWiM Meter use only with the SWiM-ODU. Skip if you are using a standalone SWiM switch.
# 11 – Connect an IRD to an electrical power outlet. Models (D-12+, R-16+, H-20+, HR-20+) This IRD needs to be SWM enabled, so D12’s and H20’s with certain
native NDS software running will need to be force upgraded.
DO NOT UNPLUG SWiM POWER INSERTER FROM THE SWiM AT ANYTIME PAST THIS STEP WHEN USING THE SWiM INSTALLATION METER.
# 12 – Power on the IRD and complete the guided setup and/or the APG download. Verify that you see video after the APG download. Go to Step # 14. If you
cannot get to this point, go to step # 13.
# 13 – Check the IRD cable run, and redo if needed. Repeat step # 12.
# 14 – Remove the IRD from the cable run. *Once you are done with the SWiM meter diagnosis of all the cable runs described in the following steps, plug in the
cable to this first IRD. There is no need to redo the setup or reacquire guide.
# 15 – Connect the SWiM meter to any cable run that is connected to the SWiM splitter
# 16 – Press and hold the SWiM meter yellow button for 2 seconds, all LED’s should be lit
# 17 – Refer to Trouble Diagnosis page for test results (SWiM Meter Trouble Shooting Chart Page)
# 18 – Repeat test two times per cable run to verify same results
# 19 – Continue with installation – remember to reconnect any IRD that was disconnected after the registration process
Complete a phone line installation to each IRD. Don’t forget to complete all paper work and complete the customer education portion of the installation
Trouble Diagnosis for SWiM Meter:
There are several scenarios you will run into when using the SWiM meter.
(Light Error = Led light is not GREEN in color)
1. Voltage Light Error – Check to make sure Power Inserter SWiM power connector and IRD connector are not reversed.
Danger: if the voltage light is off, an over voltage condition
exists. DO NOT connect an IRD to this cable until this is
corrected.
The SWiM power inserter may be installed incorrectly or
another device is supplying voltage to the system.
2. LF Light Error + 5 or 8 ch good, problem with inline splitters. Low Pass not good enough.
3. LF Light Good + 5 ch error and 8 ch error, or 5 ch good, 8 ch error, problem with inline splitters. Low Pass
characteristics good enough but not rated to 2150MHz for 8 channel SWiM-ODU.
4. LF error + 5 and 8 ch error, bad cable run.
5. LF error + 5 and 8 ch error + Voltage error, check to make sure power inserter is properly powering the SWiM-ODU.
SWiM Installation
Meter
Low Batteries
When Flashing
Low Batteries
When Flashing
PWR
SWiM Installation
Meter
Low Batteries
When Flashing
PWR
Low Batteries
When Flashing
PWR
Voltage Ok
Voltage Ok
LF
LF
LF
LF
8 CH
8 CH
Press 2 Seconds
Release to Start Test
8 CH
Press 2 Seconds
Release to Start Test
LED Light Example
Conditions Are
5 CH
8 CH
OK
5 CH
8 CH
OK
8 CH
OK
5 CH
5 CH
OK
Voltage Ok
5 CH
OK
Voltage Ok
5 CH
OK
8 CH
OK
PWR
SWiM Installation
Meter
8 CH
Press 2 Seconds
Release to Start Test
LED Light Example
5 ch SWiM Operation
LED Light Example
8 ch SWiM Operation
PWR On
Green
PWR On
Green
PWR On
Green
Voltage Ok
Off
Voltage Ok
Green
Voltage Ok
Green
LF
On or Off
LF
Green
LF
Green
5 ch
On or Off
5 ch
Green
5 ch
Green
8 ch
On or Off
8 ch
Green
8 ch
Off
5 CH
5 CH
OK
SWiM Installation
Meter
Press 2 Seconds
Release to Start Test
LED Light Example
If the LF LED is off, the cable run
will not support SWiM operations
PWR On
Green
Voltage Ok
Green
LF
Off
5 ch
On or Off
8 ch
On or Off