** Before using the instrument, a full charge should be performed. The meter is delivered with a nominal charge only. It needs 24 hours of initial charge before usage. The battery reaches full capacity after a couple of charges.
- Lift the rubber molding on the top right side of the instrument to reveal the charging socket.
- The charging socket is located under
the rubber molding on the right side of the instrument.
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- Plug the cord from either the car1 or wall socket chargers to the instrument that are supplied with your meter.
- Only use the included car or wall socket chargers for charging the meter. The charging socket is located under the rubber molding on the right side of the instrument.
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 Please note that warranty is not valid if another non supplied charger is used.
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The user profile as well as custom satellite information and software downloads will be done at the Maxpeak website. www.maxpeak.tv
Select the correct location and language for your Max Tracker:
- Go to Maxpeak website: www.maxpeak.tv
- The website senses your location and language automatically. If your language choice is different and available, click on the flag in the top right hand corner.
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 The website language is the language that will be loaded in the firmware. E.g. if you have selected
English, then the meter will be in English as well.
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Create a Max Tracker user profile:
- On the Maxpeak website: www.maxpeak.tv click on the “click here to get started” as shown on the right.
- Select “Yes” for New customer.
- Enter the security number shown.
- Enter a “User name” and “Password” and valid email address.
 The e-mail address entered in the procedure needs to be valid. A confirmation e-mail is sent to this address and your account will not enable until you reply to it. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email within 5 minutes, it is likely your virus program and /or email provider has treated the email as SPAM. Try to retrieve the email or follow the alternative method.
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Connect the Max Tracker to PC:
- Connect the Max Tracker Satellite Signal Meter to the computer. Lift the rubber molding on the left side of the instrument to reveal the USB socket.
- The USB socket is located under the rubber molding on the left side on the instruments.
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- Connect the USB lead from the instrument’s USB socket to the computer USB interface.
- If connecting for the first time: follow the Windows driver installation process.
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 Help with driver installation is available from our website, www.maxpeak.tv/support.php
If windows cannot find the driver it can be downloaded from our support pages.
Product Registration:
- Download the “Registration” program. This program is called “Register_eng.exe” and you will be able to access it once you have created and validated your profile. Next register the product.
- The firmware is selected automatically.
- Download the “Maxpeak Installer” and install the firmware and settings.
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 Help with product registration is available at, www.maxpeak.tv/support.php
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Update Firmware and Downloads Settings:
- To update your software, make sure to be logged on at the Maxpeak website and that the instrument is connected to the computer and power supply.
- In the top right menu, click “Products”. Then in the left menu, click “Firmware Download”
- Follow the instructions given at the “Firmware Download” page.
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 Help with firmware download is available at, www.maxpeak.tv/support.php
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Settings download:
- Make sure to be logged on at the Maxpeak website and that the instrument is connected to the computer.
- In the top menu, click ‘Products’. Then in the left menu, click ‘Settings Download’.
- Follow the instructions given in the ‘Settings Download’ page.
- Please note, the website will remember your settings from previous selections. This helps if you want to retain your last choice and simply want to update for the latest settings.
- You can add and or remove settings.
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 Please note that once a setting download has taken place the previous settings are over written. Help with setting download is available at, www.maxpeak.tv/support.php
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To turn the meter on, keep the “Centre” button pressed for five seconds. At startup, the following information is displayed:
- Firmware and settings file versions are displayed.
- To freeze this information, keep holding the Select button.
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The meter then change to the meter view:
- The meter is now up and running. For the functionality available, please see:
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To shut down the meter, keep the “Centre” button pressed, (similar to when turning on the meter). When switching off, the screen below is displayed: |
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First find a suitable place to install the dish. It should be line of sight (use a compass to find
azimuth angels (sideways). Make sure there are no overhead obstructions like trees, buildings etc.
Next, assemble the dish according to the dish manufactures instructions.
Fit the LNB.
Preset the dish elevation (up/down) angle first. There may be a scale on the back. An
inclinometer may be of use if you know the dish elevation offset angle. Set the feed rotation
polarization angle too. There may be polarization rotation scale on the LNB feed horn throat. Or
in some markets the dish has screws and scale on the back to set this.
Facing the satellite, clockwise polarization is positive, negative is anticlockwise. Look up the
elevation and polarization in a chart (supplied with the dish) for the required satellite and
location.
Next use a compass to roughly set the azimuth. Hook up the SAM-lite2 meter to the LNB. Switch on the meter, gently move the dish to change from searching to found. Peak the dish for maximum Q. If reception is dual polarity peak the optimum Q for both polarities.
In certain markets grounding is a legal requirement of the dish.
 Be careful with satellite dish pointing not to injure others by dropping tools or
hurting yourself by falling down.
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Hook up the LNB via the F to F lead.
Use a screw of high quality on the F connector as it affects the readings
Do not use push-on F connectors, since they are very unreliable.
Connect the other end to the bottom of the meter and power up.
Connect the leads first and then power up the meter since some modern multi |
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The search begins with parameters from the currently selected setting. |
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To choose among settings, click Left / Right. When the dish is moved for the correct satellite, the meter beeps twice and changes from “SEARCHING” to “FOUND”, indicating identification of correct satellite. A “Q” bar appears that needs to be maximized. |
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The meter is powered by a replaceable NiMH battery pack.As with all batteries the pack will deteriorate in time. To maximize the life of the battery pack, be sure to use/discharge and recharge the meter
Frequently
- Remove the screw located at the upper back side of the instrument.
- Take away the battery lid and disconnect the current battery pack.
- Attach the socket of the new battery to the connector on the instrument.
- Put the battery pack in place and put back the lid and screw.
- Do not use any other kind of non original batteries. A different pack can damage the meter and invalidate the warranty.
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