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SatHawk 4000 Download section *

This meter is discontinued and replaced by SatHawk 5000

• Use the below instructions for future updates to your meter.

• Please note that the instructions and software downloadable from this page will work only in SatHawk 4000 meters. The data maybe unusable in similar meters purchased elsewhere AND the upload may result in a disabled meter.

• If you have any questions or inquiries, please email us at support@sadoun.com  or post your questions at our SatHawk Tech Support forums

Firmware 1.2.2	Satloader 3.1.0 (Driver)	Satpicker (instructions)	SatMeter 3.0.2

SatMeter 3.0.2:  Satmeter application is used to generate custom dataset for your SatHawk 4000 or 5000 meter. 

• Parameters definitions. 

• DISCLAIMER: If your custom file does not work, restore the default dataset as shown below. We do not provide phone or web support for this application.  Use tech forums to discuss application.

SatPicker:  SatLoader application is used to custom select satellites from a datasets. This is only a Beta version and may not work with SatHawk 4000. Again only use as an editor, do not use to download.

Satloader 3.1.0:  (Updated 7/31/07) SatLoader application is a used to transfer dataset to your meter and update the driver on your PC. This revision has been written to include PC’s that have Vista or WinXP. When opened it will first remove any older versions of Satloader then reinstall itself. It will detect XP or Vista and set up accordingly.

Firmware 1.2.2: Firmware updates for your SatHawk 4000 meter. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SATHAWK 3000 or 5000 METER

I. Steps to update your meter satellite dataset:

Do not plug in your meter to your PC yet until you follow the instructions below

1. SATLOADER STEP: Download the Satloader (Driver) program and unzip it to your hard drive.

2. SATLOADER STEP: Run the Setup program you have just downloaded BEFORE you connect your meter to the computer.  After this step, you may need to do the following steps as well to get the driver to load correctly to your Windows XP PC (these steps are necessary - without it the meter will not load correctly)

   • WINDOWS STEP: Click on START

   • WINDOWS STEP: Go to CONTROL PANEL

   • WINDOWS STEP: Select SYSTEM

   • WINDOWS STEP: Click on HARDWARE tab

   • WINDOWS STEP: Click on DEVICE MANAGER

   • METER STEP: Plug the meter to the PC using a standard USB cable . Make sure there is some charge in the Battery. If not give a quick charge until it shows "Boost Charge" (It will not download if the battery is too flat).

   • METER STEP: Turn the meter ON

   • WINDOWS STEP: You will see the meter showing up on the device manager list with yellow warning sign

   • WINDOWS STEP: Right click on the SATMETER3 device

   • WINDOWS STEP: Click uninstall

   • METER STEP: After uninstalling is done, now unplug the USB cable from meter

   • METER STEP: Re-plug the USB cable back on the meter

   • WINDOWS STEP: The device driver screen will show up asking you if you want to install the driver for the new device.  Click yes and proceed with installing the driver

   • Once the driver is installed, the Satloader will open and will be ready to upload the dataset to your meter

3. SATLOADER STEP: If Satloader.exe program does not open automatically, you can click the START menu on your desktop and run it from there. 

4. SATLOADER STEP: Choose the correct com port in SatLoader (it may say Satmeter 3).

5. DATASET STEP: Select the dataset version you want to load into the meter from the list below, then save it on your desktop or a folder on your C drive.

6. SATLOADER STEP: Click on UTILITIES/Download and navigate to the dataset and select it.

7. METER STEP: Turn the meter ON, if it is not ON. Wait a couple of seconds until the meter go through the startup sequence and initializes.

8. METER STEP: Click the MODE button your meter once

9. SATLOADER STEP: Click the Open button on the screen menu. The upload to your meter will begin straight away. The progress bar will show you the upload taking place.

10. SATLOADER STEP: When upload is complete the application will tell you that it was complete and how many satellite entries it has loaded to your meter. Click on OK and close the satloader utilities screen.

11. METER STEP: Reboot your meter for the new data change to take effect. All done!

If you have questions about the steps above, read the meter instructions, or visit our SatHawk Meters tech support section.