Applied Instruments, Inc.

03/16/2020

Company News

We are pleased to announce that Applied Instruments and TesCom have teamed up to enhance the product and service offerings of both firms. The satellite and CATV test products provided to you by Applied Instruments will soon carry both the Applied Instruments and TesCom logos, while the Applied Instruments HQ in Indianapolis, IN will continue providing the excellent product support you’ve grown to appreciate through
decades of dependable service.

At TesCom we are proud to add the Applied Instruments lines to our solutions that cover a wide range of industries including Telecom, Power Utility, Cable TV/Broadband, Military,
Governmental and Municipal accounts worldwide. TesCom’s range of products and services include manufacture of test equipment for Telecom, CATV and Satellite markets;
Optical Transmission Systems; GPS Network Synchronization products; ISO 17025 accredited calibration; electronic test equipment repair; and mechanical equipment
repair. TesCom also enjoys an ownership position in Tempo Communications, providing even more value to your communications testing needs.

As a bonus to Applied Instruments customers, order any item from our fine products at www.tescomusa.com or www.tempocom.com and we’ll include a new battery for your
Super Buddy or XR-3 meter. This offer is good through April 30, 2020. Offer details: Minimum $100 purchase required, shipping not included, limit 1 free battery per customer
during offer period. When placing your order, use promo code BUDDYBATT20 for a free Super Buddy battery or promo code XR3BATT20 for a free XR-3 battery.

Product Orders or Inquiries: [email protected]
Service and Repair: [email protected]
Accounts Receivable: [email protected]

Thanks for your continued business.

Sincerely,

Your TesCom / Applied Instruments Support Team

TesCom
20200 Algreg St
Pflugerville, TX 78660
USA
Tel 800-888-1978 (Toll Free USA)
Tel 512-244-6689
www.tescomusa.com

03/16/2020

New software for all models of Applied Instruments satellite meters and RF signal monitors (i.e. Super Buddy, AI Turbo S2, VSAT 7850, XR-3, and RFSD-2XA) was released on February 19, 2020.

Please download the latest software to the instrument using the FlashUpdate program.
Visit http://www.appliedin.com/www/services_and_support/softwareupdates.html for links to the software update pages for each instrument.

What the release contains:
-Satellite Transponder Database Revisions (Satellite Transponder Deletions and Additions)
-New DISH Limits files for DISH Network (Dish East, Dish Central, Dish West)
-Bug Fixes

IMPORTANT:
If you use a Cable-Air meter module with your XR-3, the first time you use it after
downloading this software, you will likely receive a few messages stating "ERROR
Channel Plan Not Found.", "ERROR File not found, and "ERROR Channel Plan Invalid.
Reload and Restart Meter." Press OK to acknowledge these messages and they will
disappear. Then reboot the meter and select the appropriate channel plan for your
application. This should only happen once after downloading this new software. There
were some fairly major code cleanup changes made in this release, as it relates to the
Cable-Air meter module. Please contact us with any questions.

Released for All Models of Satellite Meters & RFSD-2XA:
North American Field Guide v2.59
Alaska-Hawaii Field Guide v1.21
Carib-CentralAm Field Guide v1.21
South American Field Guide v1.62
European Field Guide v1.57
Asia Field Guide v1.34
South Pacific Field Guide v1.35
Middle East Field Guide v1.50
African Field Guide v1.38

Released only for Models Super Buddy, AI Turbo S2, XR-3, RFSD-2XA:
Dish East v2.07
Dish Central v2.07
Dish West v2.07

Released only for Model XR-3:
XR-3 Main2 v1.61
XR-3 Main v1.61
CA2 Main v1.01

Released only for Model Super Buddy:
SSB Main v3.17
SSB MainC v3.17
SSB MainD v3.17

To keep your instrument’s performance optimized, download the latest versions of these
software components into the instrument at your earliest convenience.

Updating your XR-3 base instrument and meter module:
While the XR-3 is powered off, slide the meter module down into XR-3 base unit
until it clicks, and then tighten thumb screws finger-tight.
Connect the XR-3 to your computer using the USB data transfer cable. Power the
meter on. Launch the FlashUpdate program. Click on Connect. The program will
determine which software components need to be updated in your base unit and
meter module. Click on Update.

Obtaining Flash Update & MeterMaid software:
If you do not have the Flash Update program installed on your computer, you may
download it from our website:
Flash Update Software for Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, and Windows 10
www.appliedin.com/downloads/flashupdatezip.exe

XR-3 Software Updates Overview & Versions Currently Available
http://www.appliedin.com/www/products/XR-3_Software_Updates.html

Installation Instructions:
http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/XR-
3_software_update_instructions.pdf

Manufacturer of RF test and measurement equipment for satellite and cable television industry, including CATV and satellite meters, finders, RF signal generators and noise power ratio equipment.

10/02/2019

Come visit with us at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in New Orleans. We're in booth # 1139.

03/04/2019

New versions of the following software components are available for download for Applied Instruments' model XR-3:
XR-3 Main v1.50
XR-3 Main2 v1.50

Please visit http://www.appliedin.com/www/products/XR-3_Software_Updates.html for software update info for the XR-3.
This software release includes a bug fix for the Custom Transponder function of the satellite meter module(s) and many big fixes and refinements related to the XR-3's Cable Off-Air meter module.

Manufacturer of RF test and measurement equipment for satellite and cable television industry, including CATV and satellite meters, finders, RF signal generators and noise power ratio equipment.

02/12/2019

XR-3 Remote app version 1.1.7 is now available for download on Android.

What’s new?
-Fixed orientation issues when changing from landscape/portrait views on Android 8+
-Fixed connection issues for devices with Android 9+

Download the latest version from the Google Play store. If you don't already have it, it is available for purchase for $9.99. This app is for use with XR-3 meters that have the Wi-Fi option installed.

06/29/2018

New versions of the following software components are available for download for Applied Instruments satellite meters:
• Alaska-Hawaii Field Guide v1.16
• Carib-CentralAm Field Guide v1.17
• European Field Guide v1.53
• North American Field Guide v2.55
• South American Field Guide v1.58

Please visit http://www.appliedin.com/www/services_and_support/softwareupdates.html for links to Software Update info on each model of meter.

Manufacturer of RF test and measurement equipment for satellite and cable television industry, including CATV and satellite meters, finders, RF signal generators and noise power ratio equipment.

05/03/2018

An iOS version of the XR-3 Remote app is now available for purchase on the iTunes store. In April 2017, we released the Android version of the XR-3 Remote app and we're pleased to now offer an iOS version for our Apple customers.

Visithttp://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/XR-3_Remote_iOS_App.pdf for information about the app for the XR-3 with related satellite meter modules.

Visithttp://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/XR-3_Meter_WiFi_Operations.pdf for information about the Wi-Fi option for the XR-3.

02/16/2018

Come visit Applied Instruments at the Satellite 2018 show , being held in Washington, D.C. from March 13-15, 2018. We're in Booth # 210. Visit www.SATShow.com for more info. You're invited to attend the Satellite Exhibition for free! Plus, you'll receive up to $200 off the Conference with the VIP Code below.

Register using VIP Code: APP317
Savings compliments of: Applied Instruments, Inc.

SATELLITE 2018 unites aerospace thought leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, engineers, end-users and enthusiasts together in one place for the largest and most important global satellite technology event of the year. For more than 35 years, SATELLITE has played a critical role in determining how sat...

02/16/2018

On February 14, the following new software components were made available for download using the FlashUpdate program for all models of our satellite meters, including the Super Buddy, AI Turbo S2, VSAT 7850, and XR-3:

Alaska-Hawaii Field Guide v1.15
African Field Guide v1.35
Asia Field Guide v1.31
Carib-CentralAm Field Guide v1.16
European Field Guide v1.52
Middle East Field Guide v1.48
North American Field Guide v2.54
South American Field Guide v1.57
South Pacific Field Guide v1.32

Software components for model Super Buddy only:
SSB Main v3.16

Software components for model XR-3 and related meter modules only:
XR-3 Boot v1.28
XR-3 Main v1.39
XR-3 Main2 v1.39
S2 Main Tuner code v1.46
Air Main Tuner code v1.26

Visit http://www.appliedin.com/www/services_and_support/softwareupdates.html for more information.
This software release includes many satellite and transponder revisions across the arc.

The new software update for the XR-3 includes an enhanced Limit Scan screen, among other things. The new Limit Scan screen provides more information at a glance and allows saved scans to be recalled and viewed on the meter. Here is a link for more information and instructions on the new Limit Scan:http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/DISH_Limit_Scan_Revision_Brief_Expanded_XR-3_TS2.pdf

12/29/2017

As we look forward to 2018, here’s an update on things we’ve accomplished at Applied Instruments in 2017:

Signal Level Meters
• Began shipping XR-3 Wi-Fi units
Details about the XR-3 WiFi Operations:http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/XR-3_Meter_WiFi_Operations.pdf
• Released the XR-3 Remote app for Android
Link for details:http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/XR-3_Remote_Android_App.pdf
Soon we’ll be offering the XR-3 Remote app for iOS/Apple.
• Launched 2nd generation Turbo S2 satellite meter module (part number XR-TS2-02) for the XR-3, which adds tuning capability from 2500-3000 MHz (in addition to the standard 250-2150 MHz) for troubleshooting band 3 on the output of a node on DISH Hopper 1 and Hopper 2 systems. Specs:http://www.appliedin.com/www/products/XR-TS2-02_DBS_Satellite_Module_data_sheet.pdf
• Within the next two weeks, we will release a software update for the XR-3, which includes an enhanced Limit Scan screen, among other things. The new Limit Scan screen provides more information at a glance and allows saved scans to be recalled and viewed on the meter. More information and instructions about the new Limit Scan:http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/XR_3/downloads/DISH_Limit_Scan_Revision_Brief_Expanded_XR-3_TS2.pdf
• The Li-Ion batteries in the XR-3 last much longer than the Ni-MH batteries used in the older Super Buddy meter.
• If you plan to migrate your fleet from the older Super Buddy meters to the XR-3 in the near future, please let us know to assist our production team with inventory planning.
• With the winter season approaching, it may be a good time for technician training. Please let us know if you desire webinar or onsite meter training.

Test Signal Generators
• We are now shipping CSS-1200™ Calibration Signal Source units. The CSS-1200 generates very stable test signals to verify the amplitude measurement accuracy of your CATV signal level meter. Is your CATV meter accurate? Weather, accidental drops, and simple aging can affect the accuracy of its readings. Verify analog signal level, digital signal level, and noise floor readings quickly and easily with the CSS-1200. Spec sheet:
http://www.appliedin.com/www/assets/products/CSS-1200/CSS-1200_Calibration_Signal_Source_Data_Sheet.pdf

Noise Power Ratio Testers
• We have improved our Return Path NPRT 2200 Noise Power Ratio Tester and shortened its lead time.
• Units can now be configured with up to four bands and four notches. Popular frequency bands (and notches), in MHz, are: 5-42 (21.4), 5-65 (30.5), 5-85 (41.0), 5-120 (60.0), 5-234 (117.0), 5-300 (150.0). Others are available.
• The new hardware includes new source and receiver circuits, delivering higher max NPR values (75 +/- dB). The NPRT 2200 continues to be a great tool for providing fast, accurate NPR measurements in a single unit, eliminating the need to lash up several separate test instruments. With the NPRT 2200, you can quickly and accurately perform NPR tests on HFC active devices (amplifiers, lasers, etc.), which is ideal for a production environment or lab testing.

As the telecom market continues to evolve, we welcome your feedback and requests for instruments for new applications. We are glad to inform you of test solutions that we already offer and are eager to learn your needs.

Thanks for your continued business. We hope you and your families had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed the holidays and that you have a happy and prosperous New Year!

08/11/2017

The following new software components are available for download using the FlashUpdate program for all models of our satellite meters, including the Super Buddy, AI Turbo S2, VSAT 7850, and XR-3:
North American Field Guide v2.51
Carib-CentralAm Field Guide v1.13
Alaska-Hawaii Field Guide v1.12
South American Field Guide v1.54
Visit http://www.appliedin.com/www/services_and_support/softwareupdates.html for more information.
This software release includes many satellite and transponder revisions across the arc.