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RANGER

TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

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SAFETY NOTES

Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES" paragraph.

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WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.

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USER'S MANUAL VERSION

Version Date Software Version

8.0 December 2014 15.4

For now on this manual describes operation only for model

RANGER+.

What's new in manual version 8.0

New tool: Field Strength meter.

Improvement in importing files tool. New constellation zoom. New function for controlling JESS devices. PER measurement. Badwidth power and link margin measurement. PEAK and RMS detector type. New tool: "Discover FM Stations". Reference capture in Spectrum Analyser. Improved LNB supply management. GPS locked/unlocked graphic indication (only for GPS option). New options in "Preferences": "Boot Screen"; several in "Equipment"; "Security". New option in Spectrum Analyser: "Dashed BW". Spectrum Analyser screen 3/3 available por analogue signal. Datalogger for "Attenuation test" tool. Interactive service detection and identification. Independient frequencies for SatCR slots. Protection by PIN for some data fields and recovery PIN system. Function to recover to the equipment the image from video output. DiSEqC commands multiple selection. Improvement in copying files to USB with filename > 8 letters. Exclusive key for PLP identification. User's Manual: New Chapter "General Menu Options". New section: "Generic Signal". Link in each page to access the contents table.

What's new in manual version 7.0

Manual restructure: New Chapter "Menu Options". New options in "Preferences": "Boot Image"; several new options in "Equipment". New section: "Generic Signal". New option in Spectrum Analyser: "Dashed BW". Spectrum 3/3 Screen available for analogue signal. Marker function improved. Manual Header with information of chapter name. Screens updated. Menus updated. "Specifications" restructure. Several minor corrections.

SAFETY RULES

* The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely

followed.

* Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of

measurement connected to ground potential.

* The AL-103 external DC charger is a Class I equipment, for safety reasons plug it

to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal.

* This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category I installations and

Pollution Degree 2 environments. External DC charger can be used in Overvoltage Category II, installation and Pollution Degree 1 environments.

* When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure

safety.:

Rechargeable battery External DC charger Car lighter charger cable Power cord

* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement. * Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous. * Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions. * When using the power adaptor, the negative of measurement is at ground

potential.

* Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the instrument. * Use for the signal inputs/outputs, specially when working with high levels,

appropriate low radiation cables.

* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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* Symbols related with safety:

Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories

Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.

Cat II Portable domestic installations.

Cat III Fixed domestic installations.

Cat IV Industrial installations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Description

.................................................................................... 1-1

2 SETTING UP ........................................................................................... 2-3

2.1 Package

Content ............................................................................ 2-3

2.2 Power

........................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.1 First

charge................................................................................ 2-4

2.2.2

Charging the battery ................................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 Charge/discharge

times ............................................................... 2-5

2.2.4 Smart

control battery .................................................................. 2-5

2.2.5 Usage

Tips................................................................................. 2-6

2.3 Equipment

Details .......................................................................... 2-7

2.4

Switching On/Off the equipment ....................................................... 2-9

2.5

Screen Icons and Dialog boxes ........................................................2-10

2.6 Menu

Tree ....................................................................................2-11

2.7 Controls

.......................................................................................2-15

2.7.1 Joystick

....................................................................................2-15

2.7.2 Keyboard

shortcuts ....................................................................2-16

2.7.3 Softkeys

...................................................................................2-21

2.7.4 Virtual

Keyboard........................................................................2-21

2.8

StealthID Function: Signal Auto-identification ....................................2-22

2.9

Equipment Settings and Configuration ..............................................2-24

2.9.1 Settings

Menu ...........................................................................2-24

2.9.2

Video & Audio settings................................................................2-26

2.9.3 Preferences

Menu ......................................................................2-27

3 MEA

SUREMENT MODE ...........................................................................3-32

3.1 Introduction

..................................................................................3-32

3.2 Operation

.....................................................................................3-32

3.3 Screen

description .........................................................................3-33

3.4 GENERIC

Signal.............................................................................3-35

4 SPECT

RUM ANALYSER MODE .................................................................4-36

4.1 Introduction

..................................................................................4-36

4.2

Mode of operation..........................................................................4-36

4.3

Full Spectrum screen description......................................................4-40

4.4

Joystick Operation in Spectrum Analyser mode ..................................4-41

4.5 Specific

Options.............................................................................4-43

4.6 Locking

a signal.............................................................................4-45

4.7 Satellite

Identification ....................................................................4-46

5 TV MODE ...............................................................................................5-47

5.1 Introduction

..................................................................................5-47

5.2 Operation

.....................................................................................5-47

5.3 Screen

Description.........................................................................5-48

5.3.1

TV MODE: TV views....................................................................5-48

5.3.2

TV MODE: Radio views ...............................................................5-52

5.4 Specific

Options.............................................................................5-54

5.5 IRG

Descriptor ..............................................................................5-54

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6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .....................................................................6-56

6.1 F1:

Tuning....................................................................................6-56

6.2 F2:

Signal Parameters....................................................................6-60

6.3 F3:

Tools......................................................................................6-61

7 TOOLS...................................................................................................7-63

7.1 Constellation

.................................................................................7-63

7.1.1 Description

...............................................................................7-63

7.1.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-63

7.1.3 Menu

Options............................................................................7-65

7.2

LTE Ingress test ............................................................................7-66

7.2.1 Description

...............................................................................7-66

7.2.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-66

7.2.3 Menu

options ............................................................................7-68

7.3 Echoes

.........................................................................................7-68

7.3.1 Description

...............................................................................7-68

7.3.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-69

7.3.3 Menu

Options............................................................................7-70

7.4 MER

by carrier ..............................................................................7-70

7.4.1 Description

...............................................................................7-70

7.4.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-71

7.4.3 Menu

options ............................................................................7-72

7.5 MEROGRAM

..................................................................................7-72

7.5.1 Description

...............................................................................7-72

7.5.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-72

7.5.3 Menu

option..............................................................................7-74

7.6 Spectrogram

.................................................................................7-74

7.6.1 Description

...............................................................................7-74

7.6.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-75

7.6.3 Menu

options ............................................................................7-77

7.7 Attenuation

Test............................................................................7-77

7.7.1 Description

...............................................................................7-77

7.7.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-78

7.7.3 Menu

Options............................................................................7-80

7.8 Signal

Monitoring...........................................................................7-81

7.8.1 Description

...............................................................................7-81

7.8.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-81

7.8.2.1 Settings

................................................................................7-82

7.8.2.2 Screen

Description..................................................................7-83

7.8.3 Menu

Options............................................................................7-84

7.8.4 Data

file processing....................................................................7-84

7.8.4.1 Description

............................................................................7-84

7.8.4.2

Obtaining an excel file .............................................................7-85

7.9 Datalogger

...................................................................................7-87

7.9.1 Description

...............................................................................7-87

7.9.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-87

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7.10 Export key....................................................................................7-94

7.10.1 Description

...............................................................................7-94

7.10.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-94

7.11 Explore

Channel Plan .....................................................................7-96

7.11.1 Description

...............................................................................7-96

7.11.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-96

7.12 Discover

FM stations ......................................................................7-99

7.12.1 Description

...............................................................................7-99

7.12.2 Operation

.................................................................................7-99

7.13 Field

Strength .............................................................................7-102

7.13.1 Description

.............................................................................7-102

7.13.2 Operation

............................................................................... 7-102

7.13.3 Configuration

.......................................................................... 7-103

7.13.4

Creating and importing calibration tables .................................... 7-105

8 INSTALLATIONS MAN

AGEMENT........................................................... 8-107

8.1 Description

................................................................................. 8-107

8.2 Operation

................................................................................... 8-107

8.3 Installation

Management .............................................................. 8-108

8.4 New

installation........................................................................... 8-111

8.5 Tools

......................................................................................... 8-112

8.6

Importing Data from USB .............................................................8-113

9 CONNE

CTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES.................................................. 9-114

9.1 Mini-USB

connector...................................................................... 9-114

9.1.1 Connect

ing the HD RANGER+ (host) to an USB memory (device) ... 9-114

9.1.2

Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER+ (device) ..........9-116

9.2 V/A

Output Connector .................................................................. 9-117

9.3

V/A Input Connector .................................................................... 9-117

9.4 RF

Connector .............................................................................. 9-118

10 SPECIFI

CATIONS ............................................................................ 10-122

10.1 Spec

ifications HD RANGER+........................................................ 10-122

10.2 Measurement

Mode.................................................................... 10-124

10.3 Spectrum

Analyser Mode ............................................................ 10-127

10.4 TV

Mode................................................................................... 10-129

10.5 Tools

....................................................................................... 10-130

10.6 Options

.................................................................................... 10-131

11 MAINT

ENANCE ................................................................................ 11-132

11.1

Considerations about the Screen.................................................. 11-132

11.2 Cleaning

Recommendations ........................................................ 11-132

ANNEX 1 SIGN

ALS DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 1

ANNEX 2 HOW TO

POINT A DISH ANTENNA ..............................................15

ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMAND

S....................................................................23

ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL

COMMANDS ..................................................33

ANNEX 5 OPTICAL OPTION

OP-001-PS .....................................................56

ANNEX 6 SIGN

AL COVERAGE OPTION OP-001-GPS ...................................66

ANNEX 7 OPTION DAB/DAB+ OP-001-DAB ...............................................78

ANNEX 8 MULTIMEDIA CON

TENT ..............................................................82

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TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

RANGER

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1

Description

The new

RANGER+ is the sixth generation of field meters that PROMAX

launches. As each new generation, it represents an evolution from the previous, since it integrates the latest technological innovations and develops applications for the new demands and needs that have emerged in recent years.

The new

RANGER+ has been created with the aim to make easy the user

experience. From its ergonomic design and stylized lines to the reduction of keys and the easy use of its interface, everything has been designed so the user has a simple tool to use but powerful and useful.

Figure 1.

The

RANGER+ is a universal analyser that covers several of the most

popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 and Dolby audio

∗

. There is also the possibility of an extension to work in

fibre optics installations.

Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project.

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Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyser for terrestrial and satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as the detection of 4G signal interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the diagrams constellations or the echoes detection.

The

RANGER+ has an application to manage data generated at each

installation. This feature helps the user to manage information generated so he can access it at any time or download it to a PC for further analysis.

The

RANGER+ has been designed and developed entirely in the European

Union. A multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals has dedicated effort and commitment to the development of a powerful, efficient and reliable tool. During the manufacturing process, all used materials have been subjected to a strict quality control.

In an effort to facilitate its work to professionals, our long experience ensures an after sales quality service, which includes software updates and upgrades for free.

Figure 2.

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2 SETTING UP

2.1

Package Content

Check that your package contains the following elements:

RANGER+ Analyser.

External DC charger. Mains cord for external DC charger. Car lighter charger. "F" Adapters (3 units).

• "F" / H - BNC / H Adapter.

• "F" / H - DIN / H Adapter.

• "F" / H - "F" / H Adapter.

Support belt and carrying bag. USB On-the-go (OTG)(A) Male - Mini USB (B) Male cable. USB cable (A) Female - Mini USB (B) Male cable. 4V/RCA Jack Cable. Transport suitcase. Quick Start Guide.

NOTE: Keep the original packaging, since it is specially designed to protect the

equipment. You may need it in the future to send the analyser to be calibrated.

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2.2

Power

The

RANGER+ is powered by a 7.2 V built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery of

high quality and long operation time.

This equipment can operate on battery or connected to the mains using a DC adapter. An adapter is also supplied to use with the power connector car (cigarette lighter).

2.2.1

First charge

The equipment comes with the battery half charged. Depending on the time elapsed from first charge and environmental conditions may have lost some of the charge. You should check the battery level. It is advisable a first full charge.

2.2.2

Charging the battery

Connect the DC power adapter to the equipment through the power connector on the left side panel (see figure 3).

Figure 3.

Then connect the DC power adapter to the mains via the mains cord. Ensure that your mains voltage is compatible with the adapter voltage.

For a fast charging of the battery is necessary to switch off the equipment.

If the equipment is ON, the battery charging will be slower, depending on the type of work you are doing. When connecting the equipment to the mains the

mains connected symbol

appears inside the battery icon.

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When the equipment is connected to the mains, the CHARGER indicator remains on. This indicator changes its colour according to the percentage of battery charge:

RED Less than 80% of charge.

ORANGE Between 80% and 90% of charge.

GREEN 100% full charge.

When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension is too weak to start, the LED EXT and DRAIN flashes and the equipment does not start up. In this case please charge the battery immediately.

2.2.3

Charge/discharge times

Average charging time with the equipment off (fast charge):

3 hours to achieve an 80% charge. 5 hours to achieve a 100% charge.

With the equipment on (slow charge):

5 hours to achieve an 80% charge. 8 hours to achieve a 100% charge.

Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):

With the battery full charge the average battery time is 5:30 hours. With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 4 h.

2.2.4

Smart control battery

The built-in battery of the equipment is of the "smart" type, which means that reports its state of charge. This information is displayed inside the battery icon in the form of the average time available. In this way the user can know at any time the remaining battery level.

The remaining time charge that appears is calculated according to the work that has been doing. If you activate the external supply of the equipment, the average time would be reduced according to the increase in consumption that occurs.

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2.2.5

Usage Tips

The battery is losing storage capacity as you go through its life. Contact your PROMAX distributor when necessary to replace the battery.

To prolong battery life the user should follow these tips:

In case of providing a long inactivity period of the equipment it is

advisable to make every 3 months a charge / discharge cycle and a

subsequent partial charge (40% aprox.). It is advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from heat. You should avoid keeping the battery for a long period of time at full load

or fully discharged. There is not necessary to wait to fully discharge before a charge because

these batteries have no memory effect.

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2.3

Equipment Details

Front View

Figure 4.

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Lateral view

Figure 5.

Top view

Figure 6.

* Optical Option. Refer to annex.

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2.4

Switching On/Off the equipment

This analyser is designed for use as a portable equipment and it does not require any previous installation.

► Switching On:

Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch

located on the left side of the equipment.

When all indicators light up at once release the switch, which returns to

its rest position.

The boot screen (user can select the boot screen from "Preferences"

menu) appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system load. At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and the installed software release detected.

After the system load, the last screen before shutdown appears.

► Switching Off:

Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch located on the left side of the equipment.

When the screen goes off release the switch, which returns to its rest

position.

The starting display picture appears and the progress bar showing the

system shutdown progress.

► Reset:

Press the

key for 5 seconds. The equipment automatically turns off.

Use only in case of system crash.

In the PREFERENCES menu

(press 1s), APPEARANCE tab, option "Off" the user can activate the automatic shutdown option, selecting a waiting time (time without pressing any key) after which the equipment turns off automatically.

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2.5

Screen Icons and Dialog boxes

On the screen are some icons that provide useful information to the user about the current status of the instrument.

Battery charging.

Warning.

Battery not charging. Yellow level indicates charge left.

USB flash drive inserted.

Battery not charging, time left indicator.

LTE filter enabled.

USB in serial port mode.

Current installation.

Satellite band.

GPS locked. GPS unlocked.

LNB power level.

SATCR commands enabled.

Terrestrial band.

JESS commands enabled.

Compressed installation.

Multi-function Joystick enabled. Two-letter code indicates the exact function:

OK.

Searching.

FR Frequency tuning.

CH Channel tuning. SP Span change. MK Marker moving. EC Echo/zoom change.

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2.6

Menu Tree

SPECTRUM ANALYSER MENU

Only available for digital channels

Only available for analogue channels

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

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TV MENU

MEASUREMENT MENU

Only available for digital channels

Only available for analogue channels

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

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SETTINGS MENU

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

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INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT

PREFERENCES MENU

Figure 7.

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2.7

Controls

The equipment has been designed to be an easy tool to use. For this reason the number of keys has been reduced and these are grouped by function.

The menu navigation includes hints that appear when the cursor is placed on an disabled (grayed) option for a while. This hints help the user to understand why an option is disabled and what to do to enable it.

For measurement and navigation through the menus, the equipment has a joystick, 4 programmable keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access keys (shortcut keys).

Next the use of each one of them is described:

2.7.1

Joystick

Joystick positions are five:

Figure 8.

The joystick is multifunctional, that is, each time you press its function changes. The user can see the active function according to the icon that is displayed at the upper right corner of the equipment, as shown in the image.

In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick has the following functions:

► CH or FR: Channel change (CH) or

frequency (FR) change (according to the tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).

►

SP: Span change.

► MK: Marker moving (if marker is

enabled).

Figure 9.

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Using the ECHOES tool, the joystick is also multifunctional:

► CH or FR: Channel (CH) change or frequency (FR) change (according to the

tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).

► EC: Echo change.

According to the selected function, the joystick will do a specific action.

2.7.2

Keyboard shortcuts

► Management Keys

There are two Management keys. Each one has two different functions according to the pressing time:

Short press: It shows the list of installations and the menus to manage them.

Long press: It shows the preferences menu. Short press: It shows the menu of terrestrial or

satellite settings (according to the selected band). Long press: It shows the Video & audio settings.

► Export / Reference key

Depending on how long you press this key, it has two different functions:

Short Press: Pressing this key for less than one second on the Spectrum Analyser mode, it holds on screen the current waveform as a reference. It is equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Set" from the "Advanced" menu.

Long press: Pressing this key for one second it makes a capture of what it is shown on screen at the time.

The capture may be from the screen image, from the measurement data or from both.

The type of capture, either screen, data, or both can be set in the "Export button" option which is on the label "Measures" in the "Preferences" menu.

More information in the chapter "Export key".

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► Function keys

On the left side there are 3 keys to access the most important functions of the equipment.

Measurement key.

Spectrum Analyser key.

TV Mode Key.

The active function on screen is indicated by the LED next to the function key.

Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same function. For analogue signals only the first view of each function is available. Each view is shown at the top. When reaching the third view it returns to the first view.

Following there is an example of the views available for each function (examples extracted from a digital terrestrial signal):

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Measurements

Figure 10. FULL MEASUREMENT

Figure 11. MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM

Figure 12. MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS

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Spectrum Analyser

Figure 13. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 14. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV

Figure 15. FULL SPECTRUM

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TV Mode

Figure 16. FULL TV

Figure 17. TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 18. TV + SERVICE DATA

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2.7.3

Softkeys

There are four programmable keys, also called softkeys, numbered from

Each key provides access to a menu. This menu varies depending on the function the user is working on the meter.

The menu is displayed on each softkey at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 19.

2.7.4

Virtual Keyboard

When a user needs to enter or edit a text (from an image, Channel Plan, etc.), a screen with a virtual keyboard appears as shown at the figure.

Figure 20.

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To edit the file name user should follow these steps:

Using the joystick, place the cursor over the text box where the name appears.

Move the cursor to place it next to the letter that user wants to edit.

Move the joystick on the virtual keyboard to edit.

To delete a letter, move the cursor to the right side of the letter and then press

the joystick on the Delete key

or press (Del).

To enter an upper case letter press first

or press the joystick on the key.

To block upper case press

or press the joystick on the key twice

consecutively. To return to lower case press

or the key again.

Keys with a point at the top right corner give access to special characters, by keeping pressed the joystick for one second on the key.

After editing press

(Ok) to validate the name and continue the process or

(Cancel) to cancel.

2.8

StealthID Function: Signal Auto-identification

The StealthID function of the

RANGER+ is a signal identification function

performed automatically by the equipment without any user intervention.

The equipment tries to identify the channel or frequency of the input signal it receives, and according to the band selected by the user, it applies identifying criteria according to the standards of that band. When the equipment recognizes in the input signal the identification parameters of a standard, it decodes the signal and shows the data of that signal on the screen.

The identification system tries to lock the first signal using the modulation defined in the channel plan for that signal. If after five seconds it fails to lock with that modulation, it starts the wheel for automatic detection. If then it locks in a modulation other than indicated, it generates an internal temporary channel plan to accelerate tuning the same channel later on.

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Then, the user only has to follow these steps in order to identify a signal:

Press the Preferences key for 1 second.

In the StealthID tab, select the signal types to auto-identify (see "Menu

tree" figure 7

). By default all them are selected. Press the key to save

the changes made and the

key to exit the Preferences screen.

Press the Settings

key.

Select the band (terrestrial or satellite).

Select a channel or frequency to identify.

The bottom of the screen shows the message "Searching for signal" and the standard transmission checking. Wait a few seconds for the equipment to identify the signal. User can force the auto-identification of a signal by

pressing the

key and selecting the type of signal from the menu.

When the equipment identifies the signal a text shows the detected signal

type.

Press (Signal Parameters) to see the signal parameters.

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2.9

Equipment Settings and Configuration

2.9.1

Settings Menu

Press the Settings key

to access the settings menu.

Depending on the selected band, the menu may be different.

Figure 21.

A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Band (available for satellite and terrestrial band)

It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band.

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► External power supply (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

It enables or disables the power supplied to external units such as preamplifiers for antennas in terrestrial television or LNBs and FI simulators in the case of satellite TV.

When this option is enabled the equipment applies at the output the voltage selected by the user in the Supply Voltage option (see below). When this option is disabled the equipment does not apply the voltage to the output but it will behave as if it did.

► Supply voltages (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

It selects the voltage to be applied to an external unit.

Available voltage options change depending on the selected band.

Voltage available for terrestrial band is: External, 5 V, 12 V and 24 V.

Voltage available for satellite band is: External, 5 V (for devices working with 5 V such as GPS active antennas), 13 V, 13 V + 22 kHz, 15V, 18 V, 18 V + 22 kHz.

In the External supply voltage option the power supplier to the external units is the power supplier of the antenna preamplifiers (terrestrial television) or the satellite TV receiver (collective or domestic).

► LNB Drain (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

The LNB drain option shows the voltage and current flowing to the external unit. If there is any problems (e.g. short circuit), an error message appears on the screen ('SHORTCIRCUIT'), a warning beep sounds and the equipment will not supply power. The equipment does not return to its normal operating state until the problem is solved .During this time the equipment checks every three seconds if there still the problem, warning with an audible signal.

The DRAIN LNB light indicator is lit if current is flowing to the external unit.

► LTE Filter (only available for terrestrial band)

It enables or disables the LTE filter (see section: “LTE Interference Test”). When the LTE filter is enabled an icon will appear at the top right of the screen.

► DiSEqC Mode (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables DiSEqC mode. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication protocol between the satellite receiver and accessories of the satellite system (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

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► SatCR (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables the SatCR function (Satellite Channel Router) to control devices of a satellite TV installation that supports this technology (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

► JESS (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables JESS mode (JULTEC Enhanced Stacking System) to control devices in a satellite TV installation which must be compatible with this technology (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

► Polarization (only available for satellite band)

It allows the user to select the signal polarization between Vertical/Right (vertical and circular clockwise) and Horizontal/Left (horizontal and circular anti-clockwise), or disable it (OFF). In tuning mode the Polarization option can not be changed.

► Sat Band (only available for satellite band)

It allows the user to select the High or Low band frequency for satellite channel tuning. In channel tuning mode the Band Sat can not be changed.

► LNB Low Osc. (only available for satellite band)

It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB low band. When a channel plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly selected, a warning is issued.

► LNB High Osc. (only available for satellite band)

It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB high band (up to 25 GHz). When a channel plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly selected, a warning is issued.

2.9.2

Video & Audio settings

Press the Settings key

for one second to access the Video & Audio settings

menu.

Figure 22.

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A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Volume

It increases or decreases the volume of the speaker audio output by moving the joystick to the right (+ volume) or left (- volume).

► Brightness

It increases or decreases the screen brightness by moving the joystick to the right (+ brightness) or left (- brightness).

► Video Output

It enables or disables the video output through the audio/video connector (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

► Colour System

The coding system used in analogue transmissions. Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and SECAM.

2.9.3 Preferences Menu

You access the Preferences menu by pressing the Installations Management key

for one second. The options are grouped in tabs as follows:

► Equipment: Equipment information (only read). ► Appearance: Equipment customization options. ► Date & Time: It allows the user to change date and time zone. ► Measures: It allows the user to choose between several units of measure

among other parameters.

► StealthID: It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used while

auto identifying any modulation type.

► Security: It allows to edit the PIN code.

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Figure 23.

To navigate between tabs move the joystick left or right. To navigate between the options within the tab move the joystick up or down.

Press

Exit to exit Preferences.

Press Save to save changes.

A brief explanation of the options available in each tab:

► Equipment information:

Provider: Provider's name.

Name: Equipment's name.

Serial number: Unique identification number for this equipment.

Release: Version of the software installed on the equipment.

Date: Date of the software installed on the equipment.

Free memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the equipment

/ Size of the flash memory installed on the equipment.

Company: Name of the company which owns the equipment

(editable by user; protected by PIN code). This field appears on the boot screen.

User: Name of the equipment's user (editable by user;

protected by PIN code). This field appears on the boot screen.

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► Appearance Options:

Language: Language used on menus, messages and screens.

Available languages are: Spanish, Catalan, English, German, French, Czech, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Slovak. Once the new language is selected, the equipment shows a warning message and re-starts in order to load the new language.

Skin: Colours used on the screen.

Power Off: It allows the user to select the time to power off, which is

the time after which the equipment shuts down automatically unless user press any key.

Brightness: User can select between two options:

Manual: The display brightness is adjusted manually

using the brightness setting (see section

Video and audio settings).

Automatic: The display brightness is automatically

adjusted according to the light received by the sensor.

Background: It allows the user to select the background colour on the

display screen. Options available are: white, green, red, black and blue.

Battery Time: It hides or shows the remaining battery time. Remaining

battery time is displayed on the inside of the battery level icon.

TFT Screen: User can select a time after which the TFT screen turns

off, but the equipment is still running normally. The screen turns on by pressing any key. Time options are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.

Colour System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions.

Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and SECAM.

Boot Screen: User can select the image that appears when the

equipment is booting.

► Time & Date Options:

Date: It allows the user to edit the date. Press the joystick for

edit mode.

Time: It allows the user to edit the time. Press the joystick for

edit mode.

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Date Format: It allows the user to change the date format, which is the

order in which is shown day (DD), month (MM) and year (YYYY or YY).

Time Zone: It allows the user to select the time zone where he is.

► Measures Options:

Terrestrial

Units: It allows the user to select the terrestrial measurement

units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm dBmV and dB

µV.

Satellite

Units: It allows the user to select the satellite measurement

units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm, dBmV and dB

µV.

Optical Units: It allows the user to select the optical measurement units

for the signal level. Available options are: dBm.

Satellite Band: It allows the user to select the type of satellite band used

between Ku/Ka band and C band.

Reference

Level: It allows the user to select the type of reference level

adjustment between manual (modified by the user) or automatic (selected by the equipment).

Datalogger

PSI: If you select the option "Capture", when datalogger is

working it captures the service list of each channel. This process slows the datalogger, but provides additional information that can be downloaded in XML files. To disable this option select "Don't capture".

Database

services: When it is enabled, it saves all the services been

detected in the current installation. There is a database for services in terrestrial band and another for services in satellital band. Services are included automatically when the signal is locked. If enabled, these services will be displayed on the "View all services" option in the

Tuning

menu. When disabling the option all services

in the database of the installation will be deleted.

Min. TER.

Power: It sets the minimum power for a terrestrial digital signal

to be identified.

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Min. SAT.

Power: It sets the minimum power for a satellite digital signal to

be identified.

Min. TER.

Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue signal

to be identified.

Export button: It allows the user to select the data to be exported when

pressing the export key among the following options: screen only, data only or both. More info in the "Export key" chapter.

► StealthID Options:

It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used while auto identifying any modulation type. More information in the "StealthID function" chapter.

► Security Options:

It allows the user to change the PIN code that gives access to protected data fields. The default PIN code is "1234". To change the PIN, first enter the current PIN code, then enter the new PIN.

In case the user forgets the PIN, after the third attempt, a 12-digit code will appear on screen. Sending this 12 digit code to the PROMAX customer service, the user will recover the PIN.

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3 MEASUREMENT MODE

3.1

Introduction

On the panel left side, the equipment has three functions keys, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One of them is the key

MEASUREMENT

that measures the signal received through the RF input

connector.

The user should connect a signal to the input and select the band, whether terrestrial or satellite. Then the auto-identification function (for more information refer to "StealthID function") locks the signal and demodulates it in real time, automatically detecting its characteristic parameters.

Having identified the signal, the equipment measures according to the signal type. All information about transponders or multiplex is automatically displayed without introducing any additional parameter identification.

Next there is a list of signals that the equipment can automatically detect. For more information about characteristics of each signal type refer to Annex 1: Signals description.

Digital Terrestrial Television First Generation (DVB-T) Digital Terrestrial Television Second Generation (DVB-T2: T2-Base and

T2-Lite profiles)

Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)

Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2) Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)

Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)

Digital Cable Television Second Generation (DVB-C2) Generic 2

Analogue terrestrial TV Analogue Cable TV Analogue Satellite TV Analogue Terrestrial FM

3.2

Operation

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select through the “Settings” menu the frequency band (terrestrial or

satellite).

For this signal type refer to "Generic Signal" paragraph.

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Access the MEASUREMENT option by pressing the key.

Press again to display the next view.

3.3

Screen description

Views for digital signals are:

MEASUREMENT 1/3: FULL MEASUREMENT

Figure 24.

Selected installation, date and time.

Measurement value of the selected parameter.

Number of view/total views. Selected band, battery level.

Total power detected over the whole selected band (terrestrial or satellite).

It also shows the link margin measurement. The total power can be used to know when it is close to saturation. The link margin is the margin of safety remaining for a good reception.

Graphical measurement of the selected parameter. Measurement values for the type of locked signal. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes selected parameter. ► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.

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MEASUREMENT 2/3: MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM

Figure 25.

Selected installation, date and time.

Image of the locked signal.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Spectrum of the locked signal.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick right/left: It changes the selected channel/frequency.

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MEASUREMENT 3/3: MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS

Figure 26.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Demodulation parameters of the locked signal.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick right/left: It changes the selected channel/frequency.

"Signals description" annex describes in detail the measurement parameters for each type of signal.

3.4

GENERIC Signal

This a special digital signal that the equipment does not demodulate. It can be used for special signals as DAB/DAB + or COFDM modulation with narrow BW.

In this type of signal the user can select the signal bandwidth by accessing the "Signal Parameters" menu on the

key.

The power measure and C/N ratio is calculated according to the bandwidth selected by the user. The triple cursor shows on screen the BW selected by the user.

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4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE

4.1

Introduction

On the left side, the equipment has three function keys, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One of them is the SPECTRUM

ANALYSER key

that displays the signal spectrum received through the RF

input connector.

The Spectrum Analyser mode allows checking the signals on the frequency band, to visually identify any anomalies and to measure the signal and display the image tuned.

Thanks to the auto-identification or StealthID function, the system is constantly identifying the signal it receives (for more information refer to "StealthID" function). When it detects the signal type, it locks it and displays the information.

4.2

Mode of operation

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select through the Settings menu the frequency band (terrestrial or

satellite).

Access the SPECTRUM ANALYSER option by pressing the key.

Press again to display the next view.

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Available views are:

SPECTRUM 1/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 27.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing

the cursor. Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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SPECTRUM 2/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV ∗

Figure 28.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing

the cursor. Image of the tuned signal.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

∗

Only available for digital channels.

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SPECTRUM 3/3: FULL SPECTRUM

Figure 29.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal. Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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4.3

Full Spectrum screen description

Figure 30.

Horizontal reference line

It indicates the signal level.

Vertical axis

It indicates the signal level. Vertical reference line

It indicates the frequency. SPAN

It is the frequency range displayed on the horizontal axis.

The current span value appears at the bottom right of the screen. To

change use the joystick (left, right) in span mode (SP) or change it by the

"span" option in the Tuning menu (

key).

Span values available are: Full (full band), 500 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz,

50 MHz, 20 MHz and 10 MHz. Reference Level

It is the power range represented on the vertical axis.

To change use the joystick (up, down; 5 dB steps).

This equipment has an option to activate the automatic adjustment of the

reference level, so it detects the optimal reference level for each situation.

This option can be enabled or disabled through the PREFERENCES menu

and Measures tab.

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Cursor

Red vertical line that indicates position during the channel or frequency

tuning.

When a digital signal is detected, there is a triple cursor that shows the

frequency for the signal locked and two vertical lines that shows the

bandwidth of the digital carrier.

In the case of a GENERIC signal, the bandwidth shown is the one selected

by the user on the "Signal Parameters" menu when pressing the

key.

To change frequency/channel use the joystick (left, right) in FR mode

(tuning by frequency) or CH mode (tuning by channel). Marker

It is a special cursor that can be placed on a given frequency to check the

power in this point.

This option can be enabled using the "Marker" option from the Advanced

menu (

key). To change use the joystick (left, right) in MARKER (MK)

mode.

The window Marker shows the following data:

Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker.

Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker.

ΔF: Difference of frequency between the marker and the main

cursor.

ΔL: Difference of power level between the marker and the main

cursor.

Centre frequency

Frequency at which the screen is centered. This frequency can be set

through the Tuning

menu. It also changes when moving the cursor.

4.4

Joystick Operation in Spectrum Analyser mode

In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick can make different actions depending on its active mode.

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The active mode of the joystick appears as an icon at the top right of the screen. Available modes are:

► Frequency tuning. ► Channel tuning. ► SPAN change. ► Marker moving.

To change the active mode press the joystick.

Figure 31.

Pressing left or right will take appropriate action according to the active mode.

Pressing up or down will change the reference level regardless the active mode.

The frequency or channel tuning mode will appear depending on the selected tuning type. Access the TUNE BY

menu to select the type of tuning.

To show the Marker mode, it must be ON. Access the ADVANCED menu to activate the Marker.

Pressing the joystick for 1 second, a box appears explaining the joystick modes available. From here user can also select the active mode.

Figure 32.

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4.5

Specific Options

Access by the

function key. It allows selecting among several parameters to

display the spectrum.

The advanced menu consists of the following options:

► Average: The user can select the amount of signal values to be used

to set the average signal value to be displayed on screen. The larger the average value, the more stable the displayed signal appears.

► Spectrum

Line: It defines the spectrum display. Outline option displays the

spectrum outline. The Solid option displays the contour of the spectrum with solid background. The Transparence option shows the outline in yellow and the background in a softer yellow.

► Tone Level: This option produces a tone that changes according to the

input level of the signal so the tone is sharper if the level increases and deeper if the level decreases.

► Marker: It allows enabling/disabling the marker. This marker is

displayed on screen with the shape of an arrowhead, showing on screen some information about the frequency and power level where it points. You can move left/right by the joystick in MK mode (press the joystick until the icon MK appears). When the Marker is ON at the top right corner a window pops up with the following data:

Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker. Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the

marker.

ΔF: Difference of frequency between the marker and

the main cursor.

ΔL: Difference of power level between the marker and

the main cursor.

► Max. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the

current signal with the maximum values measured for each frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The Curtain option displays the maximum values in blue for a moment with the current signal. The Permanent option maintains maximum signal on the screen. This option is especially useful for detecting sporadic noises.

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► Min. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the

current signal with the minimum values measured for each frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The Curtain option displays the minimum values in green for a moment with the current signal. The Permanent option maintains minimum signal on the screen. This option is useful for detecting interferences in TV cable or identify deterministic interference in analogue and digital channels.

► Persistence: When active, the signal is displayed on a coloured

background. The signal prior to current signal persists for a while before disappearing so the user can see how the signal changes easily.

► Filter Type: (Max / RMS). It allows the user to select between maximum

peak detector or RMS detector. The maximum peak detector is mainly used for analogue modulated signals, while the RMS option is the right choice for digital modulated signals. The MAX peak detector is mostly used for analogue modulated signals, while the RMS is the proper choice for digital modulations. The maximum peak detector causes the noise floor to rise, according to the RMS to peak ratio. That same effect causes digital signals to apparently grow in level when maximum peak detector is used.

► Vertical Range: It allows to adjust the vertical scale on screen. Available

values are 1, 2, 5 and 10 dB per division.

► Dashed BW: When it is ON the channel bandwidth area is hatched by

lines.

► Reference: (Set / Clear). It memorizes the current trace on screen,

which can be used as a reference for further comparison. It may be also very helpful for visually measure the gain or attenuation in a TV distribution network. To delete the reference, select the "clear" option. It can also be activated by a short press on the export key in the Spectrum Analyzer mode.

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To edit or select any parameters of these described above, follow these instructions:

Place over the option and press the joystick.

The data field gets into the edit mode, indicated by the yellow

background.

A menu is displayed at the right with some options or if it is numeric, a

number gets a black blackground.

Move the joystick up/down to select one option. To move between

figures press right/left and to change it press up/down.

When finished press joystick or any function key to exit.

4.6

Locking a signal

Connect the cable with the input signal to the RF input connector.

Press the SPECTRUM key. The spectrum of the signal is displayed.

Adjust the span (recommended value for a terrestrial signal 50 MHz

and for a satellite signal 100 MHz). The current value of the span is at the right bottom of the screen.

Find the frequency of the signal by moving the joystick left or right to

move sweeping the entire band.

If you know the channel change the tuning by frequency to tuning by channel. The channel mode allows you to navigate from channel to channel, using the selected channel plan.

When the channel is locked information appears at the bottom left of

the screen. A triple cursor shows the detected BW for a digital carrier.

The equipment automatically detects transmission parameters of the signal and makes the corresponding measurements.

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4.7

Satellite Identification

The spectrum analyser makes easier the fieldwork for engineers when working with SNG mobile units and VSAT communications, since it allows adjusting transmission-reception systems. It also has several functions to identify satellites that avoid any possibility of error. When the signal is locked it identifies the satellite and shows on screen its name.

Often satellite operators request to look for the "Beacon" signal, as a method of satellite identification. This signal is easily identified by the equipment, because it has high resolution, high sensitivity and short sweep times.

Below are two BEACON screenshots signals, with a span of 10 MHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz resolution, all with a sweep time of 90 ms.

Figure 33.

Figure 34.

More data for installations with satellite signals in annex "How to point a dish antenna."

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5 TV MODE

5.1

Introduction

On the left side of the front panel there are three functions, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One is the TV MODE key

which

displays the resulting image from decoding received RF signal.

TV MODE, thanks to the StealthID function of automatic identification, automatically identifies and demodulates the signal received by the RF input, so the user can check the signal on the screen. It shows information about the channel and its services.

5.2

Operation

To access the TV MODE option, press the key. If locks, the screen shows the tuned signal demodulated.

For digital carriers, the first service of the terrestrial multiplex or satellite transponder appears. In case the signal is scrambled the image will not appear and it shows the icon for scrambled signal.

In the case of an analogue signal, tuned signal will appear.

To access the next view (if digital signal) of the TV MODE, press the

again. At the last view it will return back to the first.

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5.3

Screen Description

5.3.1

TV MODE: TV views

Views for TV mode are:

TV 1/3: FULL TV

Figure 35.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected

service. Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

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TV 2/3: TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 36.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Spectrum.

Measured values of the signal in the frequency/channel the cursor is

pointing. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected

service. Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

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TV 3/3: SCREEN TV + SERVICE DATA

Figure 37.

Selected installation; date and time. Tuned service image. Tuned service information.

► TYPE: Encoding type and video transmission rate. ► FORMAT: Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and

frequency.

► PROFILE: Profile level. ► PID: Video program identifier.

Number of view/total views. Selected band; battery level. Tuned service information.

► NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital

position (Satellite).

► PROVIDER: Program provider name. ► NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed. ► ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal

originates.

► TSID: Transport stream identifier. ► SID: Service Identifier. ► App. Type: Type of detected interactive service (HbbTV, MHP,

MHEG...).

► LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number

assigned to the first channel in the receiver.

► +Info: Additional service information. ► FREE/

SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.

► DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.

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Tuned audio information.

► TYPE: Type of audio encoding and transmission speed ► FORMAT: Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency;

sound reproduction.

► LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language. ► PID: ID of the audio program.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected

service.

Softkeys menu.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

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5.3.2

TV MODE: Radio views

Radio views are:

RADIO 1/3: AUDIO RADIO

Figure 38.

RADIO 2/3: AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENTS

Figure 39.

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RADIO 3/3: AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA

Figure 40.

It shows the most representative RDS data. RDS data are:

Details: It has the following fields:

► PS: Programme service. ► PI: Programme Identification. ► PTY: Program type. ► UTC Time: Universal time. ► Local: Local time. ► ECC: Extended country code. ► LIC: Language Identification Code. ► TP: Traffic program. ► TA: Traffic announcement. ► MS: Music switcher.

Radiotext: Extra text information.

Decoder ID (decoder identifier): It identifies different operation modes of

the decoder.

Alternative freqs: It shows alternative frequencies and total number.

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5.4 Specific Options

► Analogue Signal

This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE.

Pressing the F3 key

it allows selecting the type of analogue input,

between antenna (via RF connector) and external (via V/A input connector).

To get an external analogue signal use the A/V input (see figure 5

►

Aspect Ratio

This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE. It allows the user to select the image aspect ratio (4:3; 16:9).

► Advanced

It gives access to two options:

Audio: It allows the user to select among the audio tracks available.

TS Data: It shows the IRG data descriptor. If the signal contains this

carrier identifier, this option will be enabled. If the signal does not contain this identifier, the option will be disabled (for more information refer to section "IRG descriptor").

5.5

IRG Descriptor

The analyser is compatible with IRG recommendations and it can extract the Carrier ID information and display it conveniently showing all the details.

This information is useful to identify the interference, thanks to the carrier ID. This identifier provides enough information to detect the interference source (customer name, contact data, geo coordinates, etc.) and allows the operators to communicate directly with the RFI source to resolve the incident.

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IRG descriptor function is available only for signals containing the carrier identifier. To access this feature:

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Tune the channel that produces interferences.

Access to TV mode.

Press the Advanced menu

Select the TS Data option. If the signal has a carrier identifier, this option is enabled. If the signal does not contain this identifier, this option is disabled.

The IRG descriptor window is displayed with the data about the provider (see figure below).

Figure 41.

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6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS

At the bottom of the screen four menus are accessible via the softkeys or programmable keys.

It displays the channel where is pointing the cursor and gives access to the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard and gives access to the signal parameters menu.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In general, these options are the same for all modes (Measure, Spectrum Analyser and TV).

The specific options for a mode are placed in the menu "Advanced" pressing the

key. For more details about these options go to section "Specific Options" in

the chapter.

Next each one of these menus is described.

6.1 F1: Tuning

Access by the function

key. It contains the options to tune a channel.

The tuning menu consists of the following options:

► Channel/Frequency: It displays the channel/frequency pointed by the

cursor. Tuning type (channel/frequency) is selected by means of the "Tune by" option.

► Channel Plan: This option allows the user to select a channel plan

from the ones available for the current installation.

► Tune by: It allows the user to select between tuning by channel

(selecting a channel or channel by channel with the joystick) and tuning by frequency (selecting a frequency or step by step with the joystick).

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In case of tuning by channel, it allows selecting a channel from the active

channel plan:

Place over the Channel option and press the joystick.

A box appears with all channels of the active channel plan and its

frequency.

Move the joystick on the box to select a channel. When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving. The cursor will place on the selected channel and it will appear on the

option.

When using tune by channel on satellite, the polarity parameters

(horizontal/vertical and left/right) and satellite band (high/low) are selected automatically by the equipment, according to the channel plan enabled and cannot be changed by the user. To change these parameters, the user may switch to frequency tuning. But the user can change the voltage output while in a channel plan, as long as none has been defined in that same channel plan. For instance, if a standard channel plan is being used like the CCIR, there is now need for switching to frequency tuning mode or make special channel plans for using active antennas.

The channel can be changed directly with the joystick in CH mode. In case of tuning by frequency, the frequency can be edited:

Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.

The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode. Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down

to change the figure.

When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving.

The frequency can be changed directly with the joystick in FR mode.

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► Centre Frequency: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser

mode. It displays the value of the central frequency on the screen. To edit:

Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick. The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode. Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down

to change the figure.

When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving.

► Reference level: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser

mode. It displays the reference level. To edit:

Place over the Reference Level option and press joystick. The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode. Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down

to change the figure.

When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving.

The Reference Level can be changed directly pushing the joystick up or

down.

► Span: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser mode. It

shows the span, which is the frequency range displayed on screen. To edit:

Place over the span option and press the joystick. The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode. Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down

to change the figure.

When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving.

The span can be changed directly with the joystick in SP mode.

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► View all services: This option only appears if the Database services

option is enabled in the Preferences menu. This option displays a window with a list of services that have been detected in the current installation. The list shows service name, provider, SID (stream identifier) and an icon that shows its type (radio, tv) and if it is scrambled. When hovering on the service for one second it displays a hint window with more information. If user presses the joystick on a service, it will access that service. When disabling the Database services option, all services in the installation will be deleted from the list. At the bottom of this option are shown the softkeys with these functions:

Cancel: It exits the option.

Filter List: It shows several options to filter

the list of services: By access (Free Only, Scrambled Only, All); By type (All, TV, Radio); Search by name (filtered by the name); Reset list (it restarts the list as at first) Service filtering is persistent until reseting.

Page Up: It jumps one page up.

Page Down: It jumps one page down.

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6.2 F2: Signal Parameters

Access by the function key. It allows selecting the standard transmission and displays the parameters for signal transmission.

This menu allows selecting the transmission standard:

► Type of signal: It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another

standard in the same band (terrestrial or satellite):

Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick. It displays a menu at the right with the transmission standards. Move the joystick up / down to select a standard.

Press joystick to select the standard or any function key to exit

without selecting.

► View Advanced

Parameters: It shows the TPS parameters (Transmission Parameters

Signalling) for the locked signal according to the modulation standard. This option is available only when these parameters are detected.

The remaining transmission parameters are detected demodulating the

locked signal.

In case of a DVB-S2 signal, there will be some special settings for this type

of signal. They are:

Physical Layer Scrambling or PLS is used in DVB-S2 as a way to improve data integrity. A number called the "scrambling sequence index" is used by the modulator as a master key to generate the uplink signal. This same number must be known by the receiver so that demodulation is possible.

Most satellite transponders use PLS 0 as a default value but there are some transponders that use other values.

If it is a multistream signal, it will appear an option that enables filtering by the input stream identifier (ISI) and to select the stream to demodulate.

In case of a Generic signal, the menu shows an option to select the signal bandwidth.

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6.3 F3: Tools

Access by the

key. It shows the Tools menu. This menu can change

depending on the type of selected standard. Tools are:

► Select Service: It displays the list of services available in the multiplex

tuned, with the service name, icons that identify the service type, SID (stream identifier) and LCN (logic channel number).

Icons that appear next to the service name identify the features of the service. The meaning is given in the following table:

Digital TV service

High Definition TV service

Digital radio

Data

Scrambled

service

► Signal monitoring: This tool allows the user to monitor a signal by

measuring its power, MER and C/N. All this data, can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis.

► Explore channel

plan: It explores the selected channel plan. Tune by channel

must be selected.

► Constellation: It displays the constellation of the locked signal. ► LTE Ingress Test: It enables the detection of signal interferences coming

from mobile phones.

► Attenuation test: This feature allows the user to easily check the response

of the telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working.

► Echoes: It detects the echoes that may appear due to the

simultaneous reception of the same signal from several transmitters.

► Mer by carrier: This function analyses continuously the measure of the

MER value for each one of the carriers forming the selected channel and they are displayed in a graphic on screen.

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► MEROGRAM: This function shows a graphical representation of the

MER level for each carrier of the locked signal, which is superimposed over time.

► Datalogger: It creates a file in which are stored measurements. This

file belongs to the selected current installation.

► Spectrogram: This function shows a graphical representation of the

spectrum superimposed over time of a channel or frequency selected by the user.

► Discover FM

Stations: This function scans the FM band and creates a FM

channel plan from scratch. Scanned frequency range is from 87 to 108 MHz.

► Field strength: This tool allows the equipment to measure as a field

strength meter.

For more information about these features, see the "Tools" chapter.

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7.1

Constellation

7.1.1

Description

The constellation diagram is a graphic representation of the digital symbols received over a period of time. There are different types of constellation diagrams according to the modulation type.

In the case of an ideal transmission channel without noise or interference, all symbols are recognized by the demodulator without errors. In this case, they are represented in the constellation diagram as well defined points hitting in the same area forming a very concentrated dot.

Noise and interferences cause the demodulator to not always read the symbols correctly. In this case hits are dispersed and create different forms which can visually determine the type of problem in the signal.

Each type of modulation is represented differently. A 16-QAM signal is shown on screen by a diagram of a total of 16 different zones and a 64-QAM signal is represented by a diagram of 64 different zones and so on.

The constellation diagram shows in different colours the density of hits and includes features to zoom, move and delete the display on screen.

7.1.2

Operation

The constellation is available to all DIGITAL signals, both TERRESTRIAL and SATELLITE.

To access the CONSTELLATION tool:

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Tune to a digital signal from satellite or terrestrial band.

Press the key (Tools). Select CONSTELLATION. The CONSTELLATION of the tuned signal appears.

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Constellation screen description:

Figure 42.

Selected installation; date and time.

Constellation window.

The colour scale placed at the left side indicates the signal quality in a

qualitative way by a gradation of colours proportional to the density of

symbols concentrated in a given area. The colour scale ranges from black

(no symbols) to red (highest density).

Greater dispersion of the symbols indicates higher noise level or worse

signal quality signal. If there is symbols concentration with respect to the

full grid (see advanced menu for types of grid) this is indicative of good

ratio signal/noise or absence of problems. Selected band, battery level.

Constellation modulation.

Data Window.

The data shown are: Start Carrier, Stop Carrier, Power, C/N and

frequency/channel. Spectrum of the tuned signal.

Spectrum is displayed with the span selected at the SPECTRUM mode. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick Left/Right: Frequency/Channel change (depending on the tuning

mode).

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7.1.3

Menu Options

On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function keys.

It displays the channel / frequency where is pointing the cursor, accesses the tuning menu and allows selecting the channel plan.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options to set the constellation tool. They are:

► Grid type:

Full Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is a complete

grid.

Cross Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is made of

crosses.

► Persistence:

It allows the user to set the level of persistence, which is the lapse of time the signal stays on the screen before disappearing. Available options according to the persistence level are: low, medium, high or permanent.

► Zoom:

It allows the user to select a quarter (I, II, III or IV) where apply the zoom in. To come back to normal view select All.

► Start Carrier/Stop Carrier:

This option allows selecting the range of carriers to be displayed between the first and last.

► Clear:

This options clears all symbols in the whole constellation window.

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7.2

LTE Ingress test

7.2.1

Description

Long Term Evolution is a new standard for mobile networks. This mobile

communication standard uses a frequency band close to the bands used by television. For this reason it can cause interferences.

The LTE Ingress Test identifies this type of interferences in a television distribution system, so that they can be compared on the same screen measurements with LTE filter and without LTE filter and thus if there is any interference it can be detected and take appropriate action to fix it.

7.2.2

Operation

The LTE Ingress Test input is available to all DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL signals.

To access the LTE Ingress Test tool:

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Tune a digital signal of the terrestrial band.

Press the key (Tools). Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.

Enable/disable the LTE filter pressing the key : Filter ON/OFF.

The Lte icon on the screen upper right corner means the filter is

enabled.

This function displays measurements obtained with LTE filter or without LTE filter. Measuring the signal with filter or without filter is not done

simultaneously, but alternately, by means of the

key that enables or

disables the filter.

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The following describes the LTE display:

Figure 43.

Selected installation; date and time.

Elapsed time with filter ON.

Measurement with filter ON: MER (minimum and maximum for channel)

and power (minimum and maximum power for all the signals present in

the LTE band; both upload and download). Signal with LTE filter enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF).

Identifier icon of the LTE filter ON.

Selected band; battery level.

Measuring time with filter OFF.

Measurement with filter OFF: MER (minimum and maximum for channel)

and power (minimum and maximum power for all the signals present in

the LTE band; both upload and download).

Measurement units/centre frequency/span (span: 10 MHz/division).

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

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7.2.3

Menu options

On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function keys.

It displays channel/frequency and access the tuning menu. It allows selecting the channel plan and the channel where apply the LTE ingress test.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the LTE filter.

7.3

Echoes

7.3.1

Description

The Echoes function shows the response in time of a digital terrestrial channel and therefore it can detect echoes that can occur due to the simultaneous reception of the same signal from several transmitters with different delays and amplitudes.

Another cause that may cause echoes is reflection of the signal on large objects, as buildings or mountains. This may be the explanation that having a good C/N and a good signal, the BER does not reach the minimum value.

With the Echoes function is possible to know the distance from where the equipment is to the transmitter or the object that caused the echo. Thus, the installer can minimise the effect that the echo may cause on the installation, reorienting the antenna and reducing the effect of received echoes.

This function is only available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2. Therefore, previously have to configure the equipment for the reception of such signals.

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7.3.2

Operation

Echoes function is available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2 signals.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital signal at the terrestrial

band.

Press the key (Tools). Select ECHOES. The ECHOES function of the tuned signal appears on screen.

The following describes the ECHOES screen:

Figure 44.

Selected installation; date and time.

Selected band, battery level.

Main signal data: Frequency, Power and C/N.

ECHOES Diagram.

The display shows a graphical representation of the echoes. The

horizontal axis of the graph corresponds to the delay in receiving the

echo on the main path (the stronger signal).The vertical axis represents

the attenuation of the echo in dB on the main path. Data box with main data regarding echoes.

In the list of echoes it shows the power, the delay in microseconds and

the distance in kilometres to the echoes.

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Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick left/right (CHANNEL/FREQUENCY active mode): It changes the

channel/frequency (according to the tuning type selected).

► Joystick up/down (ECHOES mode): It changes Zoom.

Remember to press the joystick to change the ECHOES mode to CHANNEL mode.

7.3.3

Menu Options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor, it allows the user to select a channel or frequency, a channel plan and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu. The ZOOM option changes the zoom on the echoes windows. Zooms are 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x.

7.4

MER by carrier

7.4.1

Description

This function analyses continuously the measure of the MER value for each one of the carriers forming the selected channel and they are displayed in a graphic on screen. This tool is especially useful for the analysis of systems in which signals of different type and origin interfere with each other, as may occur during the transition from analogue to digital TV.

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7.4.2

Operation

The Mer by carrier tool is available for signals with carriers: DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Select terrestrial band and tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital

signal.

Press the Tools key . Select Mer by carrier option. To exit this tool press any key of mode (TV mode, Spectrum mode or

Measurement mode).

The following describes the MER BY CARRIER screen:

Figure 45.

Selected installation; date and time. Joystick active mode; Selected band, battery level. Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel

selected. Average measurement value and standard deviation value of MER. MER by carrier graphic. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkeys menus.

Axis X: Carriers

Axis Y: Power

► Joystick left/right: Channel/frequency change (according to the tuning

mode).

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7.4.3

Menu options

At the bottom of the screen there are three menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor, it allows selecting channel plan and channel and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

7.5

MEROGRAM

7.5.1

Description

This function shows a graphical representation of the MER level for each carrier of the locked signal, which is superimposed over time. During the MEROGRAM function, maximum and minimum of some parameters and the time when they are reached are stored. This tool is especially useful for detecting sporadic problems over time.

7.5.2 Operation

The MEROGRAM tool is available for signals with carriers: DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select the terrestrial band and tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 channel or frequency.

Press the Tools key

Select the MEROGRAM function.

It shows the MEROGRAM function of the signal.

To exit this function press any key of mode (TV mode, Spectrum mode

or Measurement mode). All data registered is cleaned after leaving.

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The following describes the MEROGRAM function screen:

Figure 46.

Selected installation; date and time.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel

selected.

Maximum level of MER.

MEROGRAM graphic.

Minimum level of MER.

Selected band, battery level.

Maximum and minimum MER value and MER average over time.

Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the

option "User measure".

Elapsed time after starting the MEROGRAM function.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

X Axis: Carriers

Y Axis: Power

► Joystick does not have any function in this tool.

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7.5.3

Menu option

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor, it allows selecting channel plan and channel and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the MEROGRAM function configuration. They are:

► User measure:

It allows the user to select the measure to view on screen among the several available for each type of signal.

► Details:

It allows the user to view on screen the date and time when maximum and minimum measures were reached. To quit this view press the key

► Clear measures:

It cleans the MEROGRAM function and measures and it restarts the timer.

7.6

Spectrogram

7.6.1

Description

This function shows a graphical representation of the spectrum superimposed over time of a channel or frequency selected by the user. During the Spectrogram, maximum and minimum of several measures and time are registered. This tool is especially useful to analyse the behaviour of a spectrum over time, because sporadic and indeterminate anomalies can be detected.

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7.6.2

Operation

The Spectrogram tool is available for all signals.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select a channel or frequency.

Select the SPAN within the spectrogram will be displayed.

Press the Tools key

Select the Spectrogram option.

It shows the Spectrogram of the signal.

To exit this function press any key of mode (TV mode, Spectrum

mode or Measurement mode). All data registered is cleaned after leaving.

While using the Spectrogram function, if the signal unlocks, timer and measurement registered will clean and they will start to register when the signal is locked again.

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The following describes the SPECTROGRAM screen:

Figure 47.

Selected installation; date and time.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel

selected.

Spectrum over time at the selected span.

Softkeys menus.

Selected band, battery level.

Maximum and minimum values of signal power and band power over

time.

Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the

option "User measure".

Elapsed time.

Signal status (searching / locked / multiplex name / selected span).

X Axis: Span (MHz)

Y Axis: Power

► Joystick does not have any function in this tool.

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7.6.3

Menu options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the spectrogram configuration. They are:

► User measure:

It allows the user to select the measure to view on screen among the several available for each type of signal.

► Details:

It allows the user to view on screen the date and time when maximum and minimum measures were reached. To quit this view press the key

► Clear measures:

It cleans the spectrogram and measures and it restarts the timer.

7.7

Attenuation Test

7.7.1

Description

This feature allows the user to easily check the response of the telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working. It allows the user to evaluate the response along the complete range of frequencies by measuring the losses (attenuation) in the distribution of TV signals, comparing reference levels at headend output and at each house antenna plugs.

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7.7.2

Operation

Attenuation test function is available for all signals.

In Settings select the terrestrial or satellite band.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Attenuation Test option.

The Attenuation Test function for the signal appears on screen.

First, set the parameters before the test, pressing the Advanced

key: Frequencies of pilot signals (pilot 0, pilot 1 and pilot 2), maximum attenuation and threshold attenuation (see more details in the next section).

Then it is necessary to Set References. This requires a signal

generator. We recommend to use of one of the PROMAX signal generators: RP-050, RP-080, RP-110 or RP-250 (depending on the frequency band).

Connect the generator and the equipment where the origin of the

signal distribution is in the installation (antenna, headend, etc.) or connect the generator directly to the RF input of the equipment. If necessary, the equipment can feed the generator using the "Supply

Output” option from the Settings menu

Active the signal generator and in the equipment, press the Set

Reference key

Once are set the references for the pilot signals, let the signal

generator connected to the source point of the distribution system and take measurements in each user access point with the equipment.

In each measurement a message over each pilot signal indicates

whether the measure "Pass" or "Fail" according to the parameters set.

The measurement data from the Attenuation Test can be saved

through the Datalogger tool. To do this, when creating a new datalogger, in the option "Include Attenuation Tests", select Terrestrial and/or Satellite. Then, the user must perform a datalogger from the test point where he is performing the attenuation test. The data will be saved and can be checked and transferred to a PC. For more information, see "Datalogger" section under the "Tools" chapter. Also measurement data or screen image can be exported by pressing the

Export

key (see more details in section "Export key") and after

that display the images or download the data files (in XML format).

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The following describes the Attenuation Test screen:

Figure 48.

Installation selected, date and time.

Selected band; battery level.

Status message depending on the attenuation level.

Power level of the signal.

Signal Frequency (MHz).

Power level of the reference signal obtained when setting the reference

and used to calculate the attenuation level (dBµV).

Power level of the test signal at the user access point (dBµV).

Attenuation level (dB); Attenuation = Reference – Current.

Softkeys.

X-axis: Pilot signals

Y-axis: Power

► Joystick: The joystick does not have any function in this tool.

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7.7.3

Menu Options

In the bottom of the screen are four menu accessible via the softkeys.

Exit: Exits the tool.

Set Reference: Pressing this option the current

power values are captured and they are assigned as reference values.

Tools: It access the Tools main menu.

Advanced: It access the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are five parameters to set the attenuation test. They are:

► Threshold Attenuation:

It defines the maximum difference that may exist between the pilot signal of higher level and the pilot signal of lower level. All pilot signals out of this range will be removed and not used as a pilot signal during the measurement process.

► Maximum Attenuation:

It sets the attenuation level used by the equipment to show on screen if the signal passes or fails. When the attenuation level is below this value the message on screen is "PASS" and when it is above this value is "FAIL".

► Pilot 0:

It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 0 (MHz).

► Pilot 1:

It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 1 (MHz).

► Pilot 2:

It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 2 (MHz).

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7.8

Signal Monitoring

7.8.1

Description

This tool allows the user to monitor a locked signal over time, measuring its power, MER and C/N. All this data can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis.

7.8.2

Operation

The Signal Monitoring tool is available for all signals.

In Settings menu

select the terrestrial band.

Access the SPECTRUM mode and tune the signal for monitoring.

In case of tuning a DVB-T2 signal, in the Signal Parameters menu

select the Profile (Base or Lite) and in the

key select the PLP identifier. User has to choose one profile and one PLP identifier per each monitoring.

Press the Tools key

Select the Signal Monitoring option.

The Signal Monitoring function appears on screen.

Before starting the monitoring, access the Configuration option in the

Advanced menu

for settings (more details in next section).

After settings, access the Advanced menu and press on Start to

start the signal monitoring. In Automatic mode, the equipment takes samples automatically. In

Manual mode each time the user presses the joystick the equipment takes a sample.

Access the Advanced menu and press on Stop to finish the signal

monitoring. Data obtained is automatically stored.

Access the data by pressing the Installation List key to check that

the monitoring data file has been saved. This file is a "Data Capture" type. To manage the data, see below the section "Data File Processing".

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7.8.2.1

Settings

User can adjust some parameters on the Signal Monitoring:

Figure 49.

► File name:

User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement that can be seen in the MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen (frequency, power/level, C/N, PLP identifier, MER, CBER, LBER and LM) will be stored on the data file. Be sure to change the file name when starting a new signal monitoring. If not, new data file will be saved on the last one.

► Comment:

User can write some comments about the monitoring.

► Mode:

There are two options: Continuous or Manual. In continuous mode a sample is taken automatically every sample time. In manual mode a sample is taken every time that user presses the joystick.

► Sample Time:

Time between acquisitions. Only when working in continuous mode. Minimum time is 1 second.

► Span time:

It is the width, in time, shown on screen for the X axis.

► Save to:

There are two options: Internal or USB. For Internal option it saves the file with all data in the internal memory of the equipment. For USB option it saves the file with all data in a USB flashdrive connected to the micro-USB port of the equipment.

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7.8.2.2

Screen Description

The following describes the Signal Monitoring screen:

Figure 50.

Selected installation; date and time.

Spectrum.

Power measurement over time (shows span time).

MER and C/N measurement over time (shows span time).

Signal monitoring started.

LNB, Selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

Frecuency: frequency at which signal is locked; Profile (only for DVB-T2 signals): Base or Lite; PLP identifier (only for DVB-T2 signals): identifier of the layer being measured, TS Hierarchy (table hierarchy at the transport stream) TS Priority (packet priority at the transport stream).

Signal information window 2:

Power, C/N, MER measurements of the signal over time. It shows on screen only the span time selected in settings.

Signal information window 3:

Elapsed: Time elapsed since the beginning of the monitoring. Samples: Samples taken since the beginning of the monitoring. Space left: Space left in the memory to save data.

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7.8.3

Menu Options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the Signal Monitoring. They are:

► Start: It starts the signal monitoring. ► Stop: It stops the signal monitoring. ► Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters. (see the

"Configuration" section for more details).

► GPS Status: It shows a list and a graph with satellites detected to locate the

GPS signal. It is also provided additional data such as longitude, latitude, date and universal time, visible satellites and GPS status (locked or not) (this option is available only for equipment with GPS, see annex OP-001-GPS).

7.8.4

Data file processing

7.8.4.1

Description

This document is an explanation about the process that is needed to be done in order to obtain a more comfortable view of the XML data obtained with

RANGER family equipment, when performing a Signal Monitoring.

Once you got the monitoring data, copy the XML data file from the equipment to a USB memory using the Installation Manager. See the equipment’s documentation in how to get files from an Installation.

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7.8.4.2

Obtaining an excel file

For this section, you must have at least Excel 2003 or newer version. Excel 2007 (or later) is highly recommended to avoid macro problems.

First of all we need to locate the XML data file in the folder from which we

want to work. There are no requirements needed to be satisfied. A file named COVERAGE.XSL must be placed in the same data file folder. That second file allows proper data formatting when processed by Excel.

Select the XML data file and then right click with the mouse button on the file name.

Choose the option “Open with” and then select Excel 2007 (or the available version)

Figure 51.

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When Excel tries to open the file it will ask you the import method to

open the XML data file by this way:

Figure 52.

You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear

as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file.

Figure 53.

Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file

is providing. This step could take few seconds depending on the size of the XML data file.

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At this point, you should have an excel file with three different sheets.

Each sheet corresponds to a different view of the same data:

3 The first one will show you the generic signal information and the

different coverage measures for each point acquired.

3 In the second one, you will find the same data but presented in a

table format, more user friendly for working with graphs based on each measured parameter.

3 The third one provides data in a format adapted for geolocation. This

is available only for users with GPS option (refer to annex OP-001-GPS).

Now save the data as a true excel file. No specific name or path is

required, but you must remember the path.

7.9

Datalogger

7.9.1

Description

The Datalogger function stores automatically measurements in a file set by the user (name, channel plan), and associated to a specific installation. User can store for each datalogger measurements taken at different test points of the selected installation. Measurements are made for all channels in the active channel plan, both analogue and digital.

7.9.2

Operation

► To create a new datalogger:

First select one installation of the list of installations

and load it

pressing the "Load" key

. An installation contains the channel plans and DiSEqC commands selected by the user and it stores dataloggers and screenshots made while it is selected (more information in chapter "Installations management").

Check the installation is selected. The name of the installation should

appear on the upper left corner of the screen.

Press the : Tools key.

Press on the "Datalogger" option.

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It displays a menu with the "New ..." option and a list of all

dataloggers at the selected installation.

Select "New ..." to create a new datalogger or select the file name of

an existing datalogger if the user want to save data on a specific datalogger already existing.

If "New ..." is selected, a installation wizard shows how to create a

new datalogger. Follow its instructions (

: Next to move to the next

screen,

: Previous to move to the previous screen or : Cancel to

cancel).

When creating a new datalogger through the wizard, the user can give

a name to the datalogger.

Figure 54.

Next, the user can select the terrestrial and/or satellite channel plan to

use in the datalogger. The channel plans that are shown depends on the channel plans available for the current installation.

Figure 55.

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Figure 56.

In the next window, the user can select an option to capture de

service list when performing the datalogger (this option slows down the process but provides more information). Another option allows the user to enable a pause between channel plans (the process stops until the user wants to carry on). There is also the option to perform a datalogger on the attenuation test, terrestrial or satellite (see section "Attenuation Test" under "Utilities" for more information).

Figure 57.

At the last step, user can select to open the just created new

datalogger (by default, this option is selected).

Once a new datalogger is created or selected an already existing one,

it shows the datalogger viewer screen and measurements of test points can start.

If it is a new datalogger, in first place before starting the datalogger,

user must create a new test point (see next section).

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► To start the datalogger:

After creating a new datalogger file or selecting an existing one, the user can start the datalogging process.

From the datalogger viewer screen, press the "Test point" key and

from the menu select an existing test point using the "Jump to ..." option or "Create new ..." to create a new test point. If a new test point is created, user has to give it a name.

Figure 58.

Now datalogger is ready to start. Press the "Datalogger" key

and select "Start". The datalogger process starts, during which all the measurements of all channels that are part of the datalogger and also the attenuation test are saved.

During datalogger, it catches the list of available services of all channels in the channel plan that are part of the datalogger (if this option was selected when creating the datalogger or if the "Datalogger PSI" option is enabled in the Preferences menu). If there is a change of channel plan during datalogger there will be a pause (if this option was selected when creating the datalogger). User can pause and resume the datalogger process at any time by pressing on the key

"Pause"

. If the "Attenuation Test" option was included when

creating the datalogger, these measures will also saved.

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At the end it saves the data and allows watching the results on screen by channel plan/attenuation test. To change the view of channel plan

or attenuation test data press on the

key. Data about terrestrial and satellite attenuation will appear as the option TER ICT and SAT ICT respectively.

It is also possible to download Datalogger files to a PC by the

NetUpdate software (free download on the PROMAX website). Once downloaded, the program can generate reports with these files. This is not possible with the datalogger files exported directly to a USB (without using NetUpdate). Information of Service lists are in the XML files downloaded to the PC.

► Description of Datalogger screens

The following describes the datalogger screen:

Figure 59.

Selected installation; date and time.

Current datalogger name.

Selected band; battery level.

Exploring the spectrum in real time.

Level/Power, C/N ratio, MER, time remaining to identify a channel,

elapsed time since the start of the channel identification.

Softkey menus.

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Cancel It cancels the datalogger.

Pause

It pauses datalogger until the user resumes by pressing again.

Current channel plan, progress bar in the current channel plan, selected

test point. Channel, frequency and Downlink.

The following describes the display of data acquired:

Figure 60. Channel Plan Datalogger.

Figure 61. Attenuation test Datalogger.

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