Some of the features include:
Powering all legacy lnbs & SWiM LNBs without the need for an external power source.
Dish settings based on zip code lookup.
Voltage & resistance testing
SWiM LF testing
EIV (Extended/Enhanced Installation Verification). You will be able to tell if the receiver will pass the IV while still at the dish. This test can also be used to troubleshoot faulty segments in the installation.
Those are a few for starters.
As for when, some sites are doing a beta/field test now, nation wide rollout 3-4 months (est).
