The information contained on these pages are confidential, proprietary DIRECTV business information and is intended for authorized

users
only. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
 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
Weather
Cap
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 All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less

Dashed Black Wire Represents 17ga CCS Bond LNB F-Connectors must be finger tightened than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Silver Cap with Rose Colored Represents that a Diplexer can not be used
Weather Seal Represents a Weather Cap in a KaKu cable run SAT/VHF/UHF

Diplexer
Off Air Antenna usage has to be directly SAT VHF/UHF

Silver Cap, T and the Rose Colored connected to the IRD or HDTV via its own
T

Weather Seal Represents a Terminator Cable Run

Circle Represents a Service Loop

Represents that an Amplifier may need to be 0 0
External
Wall
Used when the RG-6 cable runs exceed
150 ft
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 power inserter, the SWiM LNB

W
S

M
Represents an Internal Wall Plate uses a 21vdc version and the SWiM module

R
D
I
(switch) uses a 29vdc version. The SWiM
port is color coded in RED

Represents a Ground Block

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

Represents a Phone Line

Used on Every IRD Installation
SWM

Represents a legacy 4 port multiswitch,

Output
Legacy

Legacy

Ports
3

Legacy 4
Port

only used with SWiM modules (switch)

Multiswitch

LNB
Legacy

Legacy

Input
1

Ports

Represents a Port expander,

used only with a SWiM module
18v 13v 18v/ 13v/ Flex Flex
22KHz 22KHz Port Port
Sat 99°/101° Sat 99°/101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
SWM Connections

(switch)
ODU Connections

Multiswitch Connections
18v/ 13v/ Flex
18v 13v Flex
22KHz 22KHz Port
Port
Sat 99°/101° Sat 99°/101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
 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.

R G- 6 d B
d B Lo ss F r eq uency i n Lo ss p er
C o mp o nent QT Y Per N et Lo ss M Hz 10 0 f t
F - C o nnect o r s 6 0 .5 3 2 .3 0 .2 8
F - 8 1 B ar r el s 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
Hi g hest F r eq uency
12 8 0 7. 3 3
used ( see char t ) 1178M Hz 7.01 10.5

26.5
13 8 2 7. 4 8
Pat h # T o t al Lo ss =

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
 For illustration purposes only

8 Channel SWM Frequency Assignment

Channel 1 1076MHz Program Content SWiM Channel
Channel 2 1178MHz Program Content vs
Channel 3 1280MHz Program Content Programming Channel
Channel 4 1382MHz Program Content The following is only an example, actual SWiM
channel assignments are unknown to the user or to
Channel 5 1484MHz Program Content
the technician.
Channel 6 1586MHz Program Content

Channel 1
Channel 7 1688MHz Program Content Channel Assignment Examples
Channel 8 1790MHz Program Content
Programming Guide Data is modulated to each IRD / Tuner connected using IRD 1, Tuner 1 – is assigned SWiM Channel 1
the 974MHz frequency range. This could present itself as additional SWiM

Channel 2
channel on the IRD’s signal screen.
IRD 1, Tuner 2 – is assigned SWiM Channel 2
See Slide 23 of the SWiM LNB & SWiM Module power point for more
information regarding SWiM Channels
IRD 2 Tuner 1 – is assigned SWiM Channel 3

Channel 3
IRD 1 Programming Selections Example
MPEG 4 DVR
IRD 1, Tuner 1 requests programming channel 201
Video Phone Distance between the (DIRECTV Basics), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
Out to TV Off Air In
Video Power Inserter and the
SWiM switch can not
location 101° transponder 20 and modulates the
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
exceed 150 ft programming onto SWiM channel 1
SWM-
2 DVR
1
120V

IRD 1, Tuner 2 requests programming channel 294

Channel 1 Channel 2
IRD SWM
(Discovery Kids), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
IRD 2 location 101° transponder 4 and modulates the
MPEG 4 programming onto SWiM channel 2
Video Phone

Out to TV Off Air In

Video IRD 2, Tuner requests programming channel 285
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
(Discovery Times), the SWiM LNB takes orbital
SWM
1
120V location 101° transponder 18 and modulates the
Terminator
on unused
programming onto SWiM channel 3
ports
Channel 3 Internal
Wall Plates
 dB Loss
Compone nt Q TY Per Ne t Loss SWiM Integrated LNB Installation
F- Conne ctors 6 0.5 3 KaKu -
F-81 Barrels 2 1.0 2
HD DVR SWiM compatible IRD
Single tuner SWiM compatible IRD
SWiM SWS 4 1 11.0 11
4 way single port DC power passing
Fe et of Cable 150
splitter rated from 2-2150MHz
Highe st Fre quency BBC’s are not required in this scenario
use d (see chart) 1178MHz 7.01 10.5
Path # 1 Total Loss = 26.5
O DU dBm = -30
Net dBm at rece iver -56.5

Service
Panel
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
All Outdoor F-Connectors
Weather Seal identifier must be tightened to no less CCS Bond
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video Terminator
SWM-1 2 DVR on unused

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

120V ports

External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports

Bonding
S-Video
SWM 1 Splitters can be installed exterior of the
120V
Terminator residence, however port termination and
on unused
ports weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates
 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

Weather Seal identifier must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Service
Panel
Black Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone Distance between

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Terminator
the Power Inserter on unused
Video ports
Out to TV Off Air In and the SWiM
Satellite In Ports
switch can not
HD
S-Video exceed 150 ft
SWM-1 2 DVR
120V
External Wall

IRD SWM

Bonding
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
SWM 1
120V
Terminator
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Black Ground Wire Panel
Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video Terminator
SWM-1 2 DVR on unused

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

120V ports

External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports

Bonding
S-Video
SWM 1
120V
Terminator Splitters can be installed exterior of the
on unused
ports residence, however port termination and
Internal weather sealing rules still apply
Wall Plates
 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 Black Ground Wire Service
LNB’s
Indicates # 17ga Panel
CCS Bond
AM 21 HD Off-Air Power Input Power Output
Off-Air In Receiver Link 120V 120V
Tuner

Weather Seal identifier

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD USB S-Video Terminator
SWM-1 2 DVR on unused
120V ports

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM 1
120V
Terminator residence, however port termination and
on unused
ports weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
LNB

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Panel
Terminator

Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video External Wall All Outdoor F-Connectors

SWM-
must be tightened to no less
1
120V than 30 inch lbs to include

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

LNB’s

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM-
2
DVR
1
120V
Terminator
residence, however port termination and
on unused
ports
weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
LNB

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground

Wire Indicates # 17ga CCS
Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Terminator Panel

18v 13v Flex Flex

Weather 18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Cap on 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
Unused
Ports

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video External Wall

SWM-
1
120V All Outdoor F-Connectors

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
DVR Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM-
1 2
120V
Terminator residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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 Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy
Service

SWM
2

2
Panel

Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone External Wall

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
Satellite In than 30 inch lbs to include
S-Video LNB’s
SWM-
1
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
SWM- DVR

Bonding
1 2
120V

Internal
Wall Plates
 SWiM 5 Channel Switch Installation
Weather Seal identifier
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

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Terminator Panel

All Outdoor F-Connectors

must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video External Wall

SWM-

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

1
120V

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD

Bonding
S-Video
SWM-
1 2
DVR
120V
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
Terminator residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
LNB

Black or Blue Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy
Service

SWM
2

2
Panel
Terminator

Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone All Outdoor F-Connectors

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
must be tightened to no less
Video than 30 inch lbs to include
Out to TV Off Air In LNB’s
Terminator
Satellite In Ports HD on unused
S-Video ports
SWM-1 2 DVR
120V
External Wall

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15
S-Video Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
DVR
1 2
120V residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates

Weather Seal identifier
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

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

All Outdoor F-Connectors

Legacy
Service

SWM
must be tightened to no less

2
than 30 inch lbs to include Panel
LNB’s Terminator

18v 13v Flex Flex

18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Terminator
Satellite In Ports HD on unused
S-Video ports
SWM-1 2 DVR

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

120V
External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15
Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
S-Video
DVR
1 2
120V residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
All Outdoor F-Connectors
LNB must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
5 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
2

2
Service
Terminator Panel

18v 13v Flex Flex

18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Weather
Cap
on unused
ports

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Terminator
Satellite In Ports HD on unused
S-Video ports
SWM-1 2 DVR

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

120V
External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15
Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
S-Video
DVR
1 2
120V residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenerio
95°
LNB

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground

Wire Indicates # 17ga CCS
Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy
Service

SWM
2

2
Panel
Terminator

Legacy

Off-Air
3
Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video All Outdoor F-Connectors
Out to TV Off Air In must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
Satellite In S-Video External Wall LNB’s
SWM-
1
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
DVR Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM-
1 2
120V
Terminator residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
LNB

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Terminator Panel

Legacy
3

Off-Air
18v 13v Flex Flex
Weather 18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Cap on 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
Unused
Ports

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video External Wall

SWM-
1
120V All Outdoor F-Connectors

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
DVR Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM-
1 2
120V
Terminator residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Black or Blue Ground Wire
Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy
Service

SWM
2

2
Panel

Legacy
3

Off-Air
Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

Video Phone External Wall

Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video
SWM- All Outdoor F-Connectors
1 must be tightened to no less
120V than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
SWM-
1 2
DVR
S-Video
Bonding
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 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.”
Wall Plates
 SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
Weather Seal identifier
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

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

Legacy
Service

SWM
2

2
Panel
Terminator

Legacy
3

Off-Air
All Outdoor F-Connectors
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s
18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

Satellite In S-Video External Wall

SWM-
1
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
DVR
S-Video Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
SWM-
2
1
120V residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Terminator
on unused
ports
Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
LNB

Black or Blue Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

72.5°
LNB

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Terminator Panel

Legacy
3

Off-Air
Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Flex Flex
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
1

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
To an additional legacy single tuner IRD

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
To an additional SWiM IRD’s
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Terminator All Outdoor F-Connectors

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Satellite In Ports on unused must be tightened to no less
HD ports than 30 inch lbs to include
S-Video
SWM-1 2 DVR LNB’s
120V
External Wall

Video Phone

Bonding
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15
S-Video
1 2
DVR
120V

Internal
Wall Plates

Weather Seal identifier
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

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWM

All Outdoor F-Connectors

Legacy
Service

SWM
must be tightened to no less

2
than 30 inch lbs to include Panel
LNB’s Terminator

Legacy
3

Off-Air
18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Terminator
Satellite In Ports HD on unused
S-Video ports
SWM-1 2 DVR

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

120V
External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15 Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
S-Video
1 2
DVR residence, however port termination and
120V
weather sealing rules still apply

Internal
Wall Plates
 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
Weather Seal identifier
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
95°
All Outdoor F-Connectors
LNB must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Black or Blue Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
2

2
Service
Terminator Panel

Legacy
3

Off-Air
18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Weather
Cap
on unused
ports

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft 10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap
on unused
ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Terminator
Satellite In Ports HD on unused
S-Video ports
SWM-1 2 DVR
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

External Wall

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports R-15
S-Video Splitters can be installed exterior of the

Bonding
DVR
1 2
120V residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
Internal
Wall Plates

Weather Seal identifier
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
All Outdoor F-Connectors
BBC’s are not required in this scenario
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
Off-Air HD Antenna
LNB’s

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
Service

2
Panel
Terminator

Legacy
3

Off-Air
18v 13v Flex Flex
Weather 18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Cap on 101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
Unused
Ports

Distance between
SWM

the Power Inserter

and the SWiM
Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
IRD

switch can not

exceed 150 ft Terminator
10ga Solid Copper
on unused
ports

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone External Wall

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
SWM-1 2 DVR
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

VHF/UHF

SAT/VHF/UHF
Diplexer
SAT

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In Internal
Satellite In Ports R-15 Wall Plates Splitters can be installed exterior of the
S-Video
residence, however port termination and

Bonding
1 2
DVR
120V
weather sealing rules still apply
 SWiM 8 Channel Switch Installation
Weather Seal identifier
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

Black Ground Wire

Indicates # 17ga
CCS Bond

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
1
8 Channel SWiM

Legacy

SWM
2

2
Service
Terminator
Panel

Legacy
3

Off-Air
18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Port
All Outdoor F-Connectors Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/
Sat 103°/110°/119°
Port
101° 101° 1 2
must be tightened to no less
than 30 inch lbs to include
LNB’s

Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #
10ga Solid Copper
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Distance between

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
the Power Inserter
Video Phone and the SWiM

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Video switch can not
Out to TV Off Air In exceed 150 ft

Satellite In S-Video IRD SWM

External Wall
SWM-
1
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
Satellite In Ports HD
S-Video
SWM- DVR

Bonding
1 2
120V
Terminator
on unused

Internal
ports
Splitters can be installed exterior of the
Wall Plates residence, however port termination and
weather sealing rules still apply
 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
Weather Seal identifier
are not shown, all installations must include
these items
95°
LNB Switch Drip / Service Loops
All Outdoor F-Connectors must
be tightened to no less than 30
Wall Plates
Weather
inch lbs to include LNB’s
Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground

Wire Indicates # 17ga

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
8 Channel SWiM
CCS Bond

1
72.5°
LNB Service

SWM 2
Legacy
2
Panel

Legacy

Off-Air
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports 18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Port

Weather
Green Bonding
Cap on
Wire Indicates #

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Unused

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone
Ports
SWiM
Output
10ga Solid Copper

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
Legacy

Legacy
Ports

4
Video Legacy 4
Out to TV Off Air In Port
Multiswitch

Satellite In Ports

Legacy
Legacy
LNB Input

2
1
Ports
S-Video 18v
Sat 99°/ 13v
1 2 101° 99° / 101° 18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz Flex Port 1 Flex Port 2
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In 4-Way

Pass
DC
SWM Splitter
Satellite In Ports
S-Video 2-2150MHz
1 2
120V
Terminate
unused
Ports

Bonding
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In

SWM
Satellite In Ports
S-Video
1 2

IRD
120V Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In Video Phone
Satellite In S-Video Video
SWM-
Out to TV Off Air In
1
120V Distance between Satellite In Ports HD
the Power Inserter S-Video
SWM-1 DVR
and the SWiM 2
120V
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
 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
Weather Seal identifier 6x8 Multiswitch
Due to size of this drawing the below items
95° are not shown, all installations must include
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors must these items
be tightened to no less than 30
inch lbs to include LNB’s Switch Drip / Service Loops
Weather
Cap on Wall Plates
Unused
Ports Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops

Black or Blue Ground

Wire Indicates # 17ga

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
8 Channel SWiM
CCS Bond

1
72.5°
LNB Service

SWM 2
Legacy
Panel

2
Legacy

Off-Air
2
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports 18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Port

Weather
Green Bonding
Cap on
Wire Indicates #

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system
Unused

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone
Ports
18v
Sat 99°/
13v
Sat 99°/101°
18v/
22KHz
13v/
22KHz
Flex
Port
Flex
Port 10ga Solid Copper

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
1 2
101° Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWM Connections
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
ODU Connections
Satellite In Ports Multiswitch Connections
S-Video 18v/ 13v/
1 2 18v 13v 22KHz 22KHz Flex Port Flex Port
Sat 99°/101° Sat 99°/101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

4-Way

Pass
DC
SWM Splitter
2-2150MHz
18v 13v 18v/22 13v/22 Flex port 1 Flex port 2
KHz KHz
Terminate
6x8 Wide Band unused
Ports
Multiswitch

Bonding
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SWM
IRD
Video Phone
To Additional Receivers Video
HD receivers require a BBC to be Out to TV Off Air In Video Phone
connected Satellite In
SWM-
S-Video Out to TV Off Air In
Video
1
120V Distance between Satellite In Ports HD
the Power Inserter S-Video
SWM-1 DVR
and the SWiM 2
C
B
B

120V
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
 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
Weather Seal identifier are not shown, all installations must include
these items
95° Switch Drip / Service Loops
LNB
All Outdoor F-Connectors must Wall Plates
be tightened to no less than 30
inch lbs to include LNB’s Exterior Wall penetrations / Drip Loops
Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports

Black or Blue Ground

Wire Indicates # 17ga

SWM1/
PWR
Legacy
5 Channel SWiM
CCS Bond

1
72.5°
LNB Service

SWM 2
Legacy
2
Panel

Weather
Cap on
Unused
Ports 18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
101° 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2

Green Bonding
Wire Indicates #

“The following grounding diagrams illustrate only a few examples of ways to bond a DIRECTV system

responsibility of the installer/technician performing the installation to know and follow all local, state
Video Phone 18v
Sat 99°/
13v
Sat 99°/101°
18v/
22KHz
13v/
22KHz
Flex
Port
Flex
Port 10ga Solid Copper

and may not meet bonding requirements in every municipality within the United States. It is the
1 2
101° Sat 103°/110°/119°
SWiM Connections
Video
Out to TV Off Air In
ODU Connections
Satellite In Ports Multiswitch Connections
S-Video 18v/ 13v/
1 2 18v 13v 22KHz 22KHz Flex Port Flex Port
Sat 99°/101° Sat 99°/101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 1 2
120V

and federal grounding regulations within the area he or she is working.”

4-Way

Pass
SWM1/

DC
PWR
Legacy

5 Channel SWiM SWM Splitter

1

2-2150MHz
SWM 2
Legacy
2

Terminate
unused
Ports

Bonding
Weather
Cap on
Unused 18v 13v Flex Flex
18v/22KHz 13v/22KHz
Sat 99°/ Sat 99°/ Port Port
Ports 101° Sat 103°/110°/119° 2
101° 1

SWM
IRD
Video Phone
Video
Out to TV Off Air In Video Phone
Satellite In S-Video Video
To Additional SWiM compatible SWM-
1
Distance between
Out to TV Off Air In
120V Satellite In Ports
Receivers the Power Inserter
HD
DVR
S-Video
SWM-1
and the SWiM 2
120V
switch can not
exceed 150 ft
 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.

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.

DC PASS
2-Way SWM Splitter
Note: The SWiM Integrated LNB output port must be connected to the 2-2150MHz

input port of the Splitter

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
SWM
receiver or the Super Buddy zip code screen. 101.3
DIRECTV SWM-ODU
101
CH 7
LOCK
W 1586
RGHT
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained. Syst

SWM
4) Apply power to the SWiM LNB using the power inserter as the diagram ID LNB1

IRD
outlines. (When power is applied, and before any receivers are
ZIP MENU
connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that
is required for the alignment procedure.) -41.1 96
dBm IRD #

5) Connect the Super Buddy to the 101 port of the ASL unit. Press the LNB Software V2.08 and
button once to select LNB1 and the 101 West satellite. The Super Buddy Field Guide V1.40
or newer are needed
will tune to a SWiM Integrated LNB 101 west channel. for the SWM ODU DIRECTV SWM-ODU SWM
119
functionality
119.3 CH 2
Use the Super buddy LOCK
W 1076

6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal
Flash Update program RGHT
to obtain these Syst
level on your left bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the signal files

level and try to obtain the lock in the next step. ID LNB1

7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal ZIP MENU

lock.
-45.4 96
Software updates can be found at the dBm IRD #

8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. The SWiM following link
Integrated LNB is not compatible with the Super Buddy’s satellite ID http://www.appliedin.com/sbdownmen
feature, but the signal lock status indicates that you are pointed at 101.
Use the Flash Update Program from
Applied Instruments to obtain the proper
Note: Use the LNB button on the main screen to turn on LNB 1 (101° west) software
or
LNB 2 (119° west) during the peaking process. System Setup

You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the SERVICE
Meter set-up: DIRECTV
KaKu Dithering procedures Push the SYST System soft-key to
select the following: System
ﾷ REGION your geographic region SWM-LNB
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to
ﾷ SERVICE DIRECTV
the 119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process ﾷ SYSTEM SWM-LNB LNB MODEL
ﾷ LNB MODEL SL3s or SL5s (SL3s or SL5s)
ﾷ SWITCH TYPE Manual (the
default for the SWM-LNB) SWITCH TYPE
Manual
 Super Buddy Meter
Splitter 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

DC PASS
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved 2-Way SWM
Splitter
DIRECTV SWM-ODU SWM
101
101.3 CH 7
mounting surface. 2-2150MHz W
LOCK
1586
RGHT
Syst

2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV
receiver or the Super Buddy zip code screen. ID LNB1

SWM
IRD
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained.
ZIP MENU

-41.1 96
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as dBm IRD #

the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any Software V2.08 and
receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a Field Guide V1.40
are needed for the
diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.) SWM ODU DIRECTV SWM-ODU SWM
functionality 119
119.3 CH 2
Use the Super buddy LOCK
W 1076
5) Connect the Super Buddy to the 2nd port of the splitter. Press the LNB Flash Update program
to obtain these
RGHT
Syst
button once to select LNB1 and the 101 West satellite. The Super Buddy files

will tune to a SWiM Integrated LNB 101 west channel. ID LNB1

6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the ZIP MENU

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.
-45.4 96
dBm
Software updates can be found at the IRD #

following link
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal
http://www.appliedin.com/sbdownmen
lock.
Use the Flash Update Program from
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. The Applied Instruments to obtain the proper
software
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. System Setup

SERVICE
Note: Use the LNB button on the main screen to turn on LNB 1 (101° Meter set-up: DIRECTV
west) or Push the SYST System soft-key to
select the following: System
LNB 2 (119° west) during the peaking process. ﾷ REGION your geographic region SWM-LNB
ﾷ SERVICE DIRECTV
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the ﾷ SYSTEM SWiM-LNB LNB MODEL
ﾷ LNB MODEL SL3s or SL5s (SL3s or SL5s)
KaKu Dithering procedures ﾷ SWITCH TYPE Manual (the
default for the SWiM-LNB) SWITCH TYPE
Manual
 BirDog Meter
ASL Peaking

SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:

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

SWM
receiver.

IRD
DIRECTV SWM 101
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained. S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll··· 211
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 95%
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as Found
the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any
OUT
receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a
diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.)
OFF
ON
5) Connect the Birdog meter to the 101 port of the ASL unit. Press the DIRECTV SWM 119
arrow button to select DIRECTV SWiM 101
INPUT
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll………….191
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 98%
signal level on your bar graph. If you cannot obtain a lock, just peak the Found
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.
Notice
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. With the BIRDOG meter turned off, press and hold
the up arrow button to get to the backend menu.
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the Software updates can be found at the following link Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
you see the RF option
KaKu Dithering procedures http://www.birdog.tv/ “ ”
Change the RF option to Linear by using the
“ ” “ ”
right arrow
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 Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
Download the following files you see the BER option“ ”
DIRECTV SWM 101
Change the BER“ option to “Log” by using the right
DIRECTV SWM 119
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 119 west arrow key
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 101 west 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:

DO NOT CONNECT ANY IRD to the SWiM Integrated LNB BEFORE OR DURING THE
PEAKING PROCESS

DC PASS
2-Way SWM
1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an Splitter
2-2150MHz
approved mounting surface.

2) Obtain the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings from the DIRECTV

SWM
receiver. DIRECTV SWM 101

IRD
3) Preset the antenna tilt and elevation to the settings obtained. S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll··· 211
Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 95%
4) Apply power to the SWiM Integrated LNB using the power inserter as Found
the diagram outlines. (When power is applied, and before any OUT

receivers are connected, the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a

diagnostic mode that is required for the alignment procedure.)
OFF
ON

5) Connect the Birdog meter to the 2nd port of the splitter. Press the DIRECTV SWM 119
arrow button to select DIRECTV SWM 101 INPUT
S llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll………….191
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the Q llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll…. 98%
Found
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 Notice
lock. With the BIRDOG meter turned off, press and hold
the up arrow button to get to the backend menu.
Press the down arrow, scroll through the Menu until
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West. you see the RF option
“ ”
Change the RF option to Linear by using the
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the “ ” “ ”
Software updates can be found at the following link right arrow
KaKu Dithering procedures http://www.birdog.tv/ 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
Download the following files
Press the up arrow until you see “ Exit” then press
DIRECTV SWM 101
DIRECTV SWM 119 the right arrow to turn the meter off
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 119 west
DTV Ka/Ku 3g 101 west
 Accutrac Pro Meter
ASL Peaking

SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:

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

SWM
mounting surface.

IRD
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.)

5) Connect the Accutrac Pro meter LNB 1 to the 101 port of the ASL unit.

LN
1
B

B
LN
Press the on /menu button.

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. 89 OFF

7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal 0 0 MA 13.2v
lock.

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
 Digisat III Meter
ASL Peaking

SWiM Integrated LNB Peaking:

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

SWM
mounting surface.

IRD
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.)

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.
13.0V 0 MA
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
 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

1) Be sure the mast is plumb and the foot plate is secure to an approved

SWM
mounting surface.

IRD
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, 0mA
13V
the SWiM Integrated LNB will enter a diagnostic mode that is required for Ka-Hi
the alignment procedure.)
Ku 63.5 ﴿﴿﴿
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 Ka-Lo
button.
Ka@99, Ku@ 101
You will be viewing the KU bar for signal strength.
13V 0 mA
6) Adjust the antenna’s azimuth to obtain a signal lock and peak the signal level Satellite
Select
Ka -Hi
(1650-2150MHz
Ka-Hi
on your bar graph. UP

Ku 48.9 ﴿﴿﴿
7) Now adjust the elevation to obtain the peak signal level and a signal lock. Menu
Ku
(950-1450MHz)

Down Ka-Lo
8) At this point, you should be ROUGHLY aligned to 101 West.
Ka@103, Ku@119
You can now follow the KaKu dithering process as outlined in the KaKu POWER
On/Off
Ka -Lo
(250-750MHz

Dithering procedures OK

LNB DC IN Receiver
Note: You will have to disconnect the cable from the 101° port on the ASL and connect to the 12Vdc

119° port on the ASL during the tilt adjustment step of the dithering process
 (2) Ensure that the following bolts are loose.
Start Peaking Process
Leave Azimuth
bolts loose

(1) With Azimuth, elevation

and tilt roughly set according (3) Align and peak
to the customers specific zip the 101 satellite to the
code and signal on your signal highest signal level
meter for the 101° west possible.
location proceed to step 2.
Leave these Elevation
bolts loose

(6) To fine tune the tilt,

(5) Using a ½’” nut driver, coarse align the if connected to an ASL – connect (7) Slowly rotate the
elevation by turning the elevation screw clock the 119 port cable to the meter then dish (left/right)
wise and then counter clockwise until the continue on with the instructions. around the tilt axis to
maximum signal is obtained from the 101° if connected to a SWiM splitter peak the signal to
(4) Tighten the mast collar 119°.
location. continue on with the instructions.
bolts. Then using the Azimuth
screw turn clock wise and Elevation Screw set the meter to 119 degrees by
then counter clockwise until selecting,
the maximum signal is Super Buddy = LNB 2
obtained from the 101°
Birdog = DIRECTV SWM 119

Go to Part 2: Fine Tune

location. (8)
Accutrac Pro Specific Setting Tighten

Elevation
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz ). the Tilt
Accutrac III – Satellite Select
Lock
Nuts.
Ka @103, Ku @ 119
Digisat III Specific Setting
( 13v w/o 22KHz )
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° - (2) Write (5) Record the
(3) Set the signal level.
Super Buddy LNB 1 down the plastic dial to
BirDog DIRECTV SWM 101
signal level zero (0) by Fine tune
number. hand. adjustment
Accutrac Pro Specific bolt
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz ).

Accutrac III – Satellite Select

Ka @99, Ku @ 101
Digisat III
( 13v w/o 22KHz )
(8) Turn the dial, not the
screw back to zero.

(9) Rotate the screw “counter clock

(7) Divide the number by two (2). Note: You can
wise” by the divided amount of turns.
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.
Fine tune
adjustment
bolt

Fine tune (10)

adjustment
Tighten the Go to Part 3:
bolt Fine Tune
Elevation
Azimuth
bolts
 Complete Part 2 before
Fine Tuning Azimuth

(1) Set Meter to 101° - (3) Set the plastic dial to zero (0) by hand. (4) Using a ½ inch nut driver, rotate the
Super Buddy LNB 1, fine tune adjustment bolt 2 full turns
BirDog DIRECTV SWM 101 “counter clockwise.”
Accutrac Specific
(LNB 1, 13v w/o 22KHz )
(5) Record the signal
Accutrac III – Satellite Select
level
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 (8) Turn the dial, not the
use the division chart below. screw back to zero.

(6) Rotate the bolt “clockwise” counting

turns as well as the fractions until the (9) Rotate the screw “counter clock
same signal level is achieved. wise” by the divided amount of turns.
Note: This may require 5 to 7 turns.

If good signal
(10) Tighten down the Azimuth bolts and verify signal via the IRD from the IRD, the
Peaking Process
(Make sure that the the SWM Integrated LNB screws are installed)
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 2. LF Light Error + 5 or 8 ch good, problem with inline splitters. Low Pass not good enough.
corrected.
The SWiM power inserter may be installed incorrectly or 3. LF Light Good + 5 ch error and 8 ch error, or 5 ch good, 8 ch error, problem with inline splitters. Low Pass
another device is supplying voltage to the system.
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 SWiM Installation SWiM Installation SWiM Installation

Meter Meter Meter Meter
Low Batteries Low Batteries Low Batteries Low Batteries
PWR PWR PWR PWR
When Flashing When Flashing When Flashing When Flashing

Voltage Ok Voltage Ok Voltage Ok Voltage Ok

LF LF LF LF
5 CH

5 CH

5 CH

5 CH
OK

OK

OK

OK
8 CH

8 CH

8 CH

8 CH
OK

OK

OK

OK
5 CH 5 CH 5 CH 5 CH

8 CH 8 CH 8 CH 8 CH

Press 2 Seconds Press 2 Seconds Press 2 Seconds Press 2 Seconds

Release to Start Test Release to Start Test Release to Start Test Release to Start Test

LED Light Example LED Light Example LED Light Example LED Light Example
Conditions Are 8 ch SWiM Operation 5 ch SWiM Operation If the LF LED is off, the cable run
will not support SWiM operations
PWR On Green PWR On Green PWR On Green
PWR On Green
Voltage Ok Off Voltage Ok Green Voltage Ok Green
Voltage Ok Green
LF On or Off LF Green LF Green
LF Off
5 ch On or Off 5 ch Green 5 ch Green
5 ch On or Off
8 ch On or Off 8 ch Green 8 ch Off
8 ch On or Off