The Lacuna meter has been designed for and by professional satellite installers with the aim of providing a tool to ensure quick, optimized reception of DVB and DSS broadcasts in both the C and Ku bands. Throughout the world it is becoming the instrument of choice.

It has been designed and tested to withstand the demands of use in challenging circumstances. The ABS cased meter is supplied with a shock absorbant case to help to protect it from the elements and any unavoidable knocks and bumps in the field. The case has an ergonomically angled screen that maximizes visibility and enables hands-free use when the neck strap is worn.

The meter is operated using a three button control panel and the vital tasks can be completed with one hand.

Information is shown on a four line, LCD panel with backlight, giving readings of both Signal Strength and Picture Quality (BER) together. On the latest model the BER can be shown as an exact number or as a bar graph that shows rise and fall. Other main features are:

Lacuna meters are programmable for use worldwide and have a unique software application for data upgrade, as the needs of the users and the broadcasts of the providers change. The standard sets in current use can be downloaded from this website for transfer to the meter. Go to the Satmeter Technical page.

Lacuna design the software and data to suit the local user and can provide meter instructions in several major languages. We will produce specialized datasets on request.

It is a future-proof investment that will provide consistent and reliable use for many years.