Promax HD RANGER Eco User Manual

HD

TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

RANGER

Eco

-0 MI2132 -

SAFETY NOTES

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paragraph.

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also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.

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

Manual Version Web Published Date Firmware Version

F2.0 February 2019 26.8

Please update your equipment to the latest firmware version available.

WHAT’S NEW on manual F2.0

•It keeps main measurement selection in MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen even after
switching off.

•Frequency marker shows up to 6 decimals (Hz).

•Compatible with LNB SKY UK.

•Offset adds a value to power/level measurement.

•It allows disabling short-circuit at LNB.

•Datalogger stores information from PLPs in DVB-T2 signals.

•In TV 3/3 screen shows subtitles, teletext and audio description if available.

•Compatible with DCII signals.

•User’s manual re-structured to make it more user-friendly.

•Index sorted by words added at the end of the manual.

•Annex removed from manual and now available online at PROMAX website.

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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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SAFETY SYMBOLS

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.

CAUTION: The battery used can present danger of fire or chemical burn if it is

severely mistreat. Do not disassembly, cremate or heat the battery
above 100 °C under no circumstances.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1

1.1. Description............................................................................................ 1

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

2.1. Package Content .................................................................................... 3

2.2. Power ................................................................................................... 3

2.3. Equipment Details .................................................................................. 6

2.5. Reset.................................................................................................... 8

2.4. Switching On/Off.................................................................................... 8

2.6. Screen Icons and Dialog Boxes................................................................. 9

2.7. Menu Tree............................................................................................10

2.8. Controls ...............................................................................................13

3. SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES ................................................................. 20

3.1. Settings Menu.......................................................................................20

3.3. Preferences Menu..................................................................................23

3.2. Video & Audio Settings...........................................................................23

4. RF SIGNAL TUNING ................................................................................. 28

4.1. Introduction .........................................................................................28

4.2. Operation.............................................................................................28

4.3. General Menu Options............................................................................29

4.4. Advanced Options .................................................................................36

4.5. Screen Description ................................................................................38

4.6. Extra Information..................................................................................51

5. TOOLS ..................................................................................................... 54

5.1. Introduction .........................................................................................54

5.2. Constellation ........................................................................................54

5.3. LTE Ingress Test ...................................................................................58

5.4. Echoes.................................................................................................61

5.5. Attenuation Test ...................................................................................63

5.6. Datalogger ...........................................................................................66

5.7. Screen and Data Capture (Export key) .....................................................74

5.8. Explore Channel Plan .............................................................................76

5.9. Field Strength .......................................................................................79

5.10. Task Planner .......................................................................................84

6. INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT............................................................... 89

6.1. Introduction .........................................................................................89

6.2. Operation.............................................................................................89

6.3. Installation Management ........................................................................90

6.4. New Installation ....................................................................................93

6.5. Tools ...................................................................................................93

6.6. Importing Data from USB .......................................................................94

7. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES ..................................................... 96

7.1. Description...........................................................................................96

7.2. USB Port ..............................................................................................96

7.3. Input Jack Connector .............................................................................99

7.4. RF Connector...................................................................................... 100

8. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 105

8.1. General.............................................................................................. 105

8.2. Measurement Mode .............................................................................107

8.3. Spectrum Analyzer Mode......................................................................111

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8.4. TV Mode ............................................................................................112

8.5. Tools .................................................................................................113

9. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 115

9.1. Instructions for Returning by Mail .......................................................... 115

9.2. Considerations about the Screen ........................................................... 115

9.3. Cleaning Recommendations .................................................................. 115

i. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 117

ii. INDEX ................................................................................................... 119

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TV AND SATELLITE ANALYZER

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The new
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
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.

HD

RANGER

HD

Neo

RANGER

Eco

is the sixth generation of field meters that PROMAX

has been created with the aim to make easy the user

Eco

Figure 1.

The

HD

RANGER

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

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

The

HD

RANGER

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.

Cap. 1: INTRODUCTION 1 February 2019

Eco

is a universal analyzer that covers several of the most

Eco

has an application to manage data generated at each

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.

The

HD

RANGER

Eco

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.

Figure 2.

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2 SETTING UP

2.1 Package Content

Check that your package contains the following elements:

 HD RANGER Eco Analyzer.

 External DC charger.

 Mains cord for external DC charger.

 Car lighter charger.

 “F” adapters:

•“F”/f - DIN/f adapter.

•“F”/f - “F”/f adapter.

 Support belt and carrying bag.

 USB On-the-go (OTG) (A) Female - Mini USB (B) Male cable.

 USB (A) Male - Mini USB (A) Male cable.

 Monopod.

 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 analyzer to be
calibrated.

2.2 Power

The HD RANGER Eco 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.

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2.2.2 Charging the Battery

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

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 is necessary to switch off the equipment.

Figure 3.

If the equipment is ON, the battery charge 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.

The CHARGER led indicator shows the battery status:

 On: Battery charging.

 Off: Battery full charge and / or not charging.

 Blinking: Battery failure or no battery.

When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension
is too weak to start 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.

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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 3 hours.

 With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 2 h.

2.2.4 Energy Saving

These options are available in the Preferences menu, pressing the key for
1 s.

 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 pressing
any key.

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

but the equipment is still running normally. The equipment can measure
(for example, making a datalogger or channel exploration) and the battery
will last longer, about 10% more. The screen turns on by pressing any
key. Time options are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes..

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 extend 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

Figure 4. Front View.

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Figure 5. Side View.

Figure 6. Top View.

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2.4 Switching On/Off

►Switching On:

1 Press for a while (approximately one second) the ON/OFF button placed on

the side of the equipment.

2 The boot screen appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system

is loading. At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and release.

3 After the system loads, it shows the last status used (mode and screen).

►Switching Off:

1 Press the ON/OFF button placed on the side of the equipment:

 Short Press (<1 s): A menu on screen allows the user to select between

power off or reboot.

 Long Press (>2 s): The equipment turns off directly.

2 The boot screen picture appears and also a bar showing the system

shutdown progress.

3 The equipment keeps its last status (mode and screen) which is recovered

when power on.

In the PREFERENCES menu (press 1 s), 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.

2.5 Reset

How to RESET: Hold down the key for 6 seconds and release.

When to RESET:

 When it crashes and does not respond to any key. Hold down the

ON/OFF button for 10 seconds and if the meter does not turn off then
RESET.

 When it does not switch on. If it does not start after trying turning on

by the normal procedure (by pressing the ON/OFF button with the meter
connected to the mains) then RESET.

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 When it does not finish the boot process. Hold down the ON/OFF

button for 10 seconds and if the meter does not turn off then RESET.

2.6 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.

Figure 7.

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2.7 Menu Tree

► Spectrum Analyser Menu

Figure 8.

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► TV Menu

►Measurement Menu

Figure 9.

Figure 10.

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► Settings Menu

► Installations Menu

Figure 11.

Figure 12.

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►Preferences Menu

2.8 Controls

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

The menu navigation includes hints that appear when the cursor is placed on an
disabled (grayed) option for a while. These 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 one
joystick, 4 function keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access keys (shortcut keys).

2.8.1 Joystick

Joystick can make five movements:

Figure 13.

Cap. 2: SETTING UP 13 February 2019

Figure 14.

In some modes or tools, the joystick is multifunctional, that is, each time you
press on it (validate), its function changes:

Figure 15. Functions of Joystick in SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode.

The user can see the active function according to the icon that is displayed at
the upper right corner of the equipment (see next figure).

Figure 16. Joystick with SP function enabled (SP: Span)

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Also, depending on the screen, the joystick has some specific functions. They
are:

► In MEASUREMENT mode, the joystick has these functions:

 Left - Right

•Channel change or frequency change (according to tune selected: tune by
channel or tune by frequency).

 Up - Down

•Change of main measure on screen (screen MEASUREMENT 1/3).

► In TV mode, the joystick has these functions:

 Left - Right

•Channel change or frequency change (according to tune selected: tune by
channel or tune by frequency).

 Up - Down

•Change of TV service.

► In SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode, the joystick has these functions:

 Left - Right

•CH or FR: Channel change (CH) or frequency (FR) change (according to
tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).

•SP: Span change.

•MK: Marker move (if marker is enabled).

 Up - Down

•Reference level change.

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

Figure 17.

Cap. 2: SETTING UP 15 February 2019

► In ECHOES tool, the joystick has these functions:

 Left - Right

•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.

 Up - Down

•Distance span.

2.8.2 Select and Edit Parameters

To edit or select any parameters follow these instructions:

1 Place over the option and press the joystick.

2 The data field gets into the edit mode (yellow background).

3 A menu is deployed with some options or if it is numeric, a number gets a

black background.

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

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

5 After finish press joystick to confirm or any function key to exit.

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2.8.3 Shortcut Keys

►Management Keys

There are two Management keys. Depending on how long you press these keys,
it has two different functions:

 Installations / Preferences key

•Short Press (<1s): It shows the list of installations and the menus to
manage them.

•Long Press (>1s): It shows the Preferences menu.

 Tune Settings / Video - Audio Settings

•Short Press (<1s): It shows the Settings menu (menu changes according
to signal source selected).

•Long Press (>1s): It shows the Video & audio settings.

►Screenshot / Reference key

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

•Short Press (<1s): Pressing this key for less than one second on the
Spectrum Analyzer mode, it holds on screen the current waveform as a
trace or reference. It is equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Set"
from the "Advanced" menu. Pressing short again, it deletes the waveform
reference. It is equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Clear" in the
"Advanced" menu.

•Long Press (>1s): 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 (for
more details refer to “Screen and Data Capture (Export key)” on page 74).

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►Mode keys

On the left side there are three keys to access the most important modes of the
meter.







Pressing on one of these keys 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 name is shown at the top centre of the screen.
When reaching the third view it returns to the first view.

2.8.4 Function keys or Softkeys

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

.

Each key provides access to one menu. This menu changes according to the
mode or tool selected.

Measurement key.

Spectrum Analyzer key.

TV Mode key.

to

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

2.8.5 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 (see figure).

Figure 18.

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Figure 19.

To edit a word user should follow these steps:

1 Place the cursor over the text box where the name appears.

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

3 Press on the virtual keyboard to edit.

4 Once edition is finished, press OK to accept or to Cancel.

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 Delete .

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. To
return to lower case press

or the key again.

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

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3 SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES

3.1 Settings Menu

Press the Settings key to access the settings menu. Depending on the signal
source, the menu may be different.

Figure 20. Settings for Terrestrial and Satellite band

►Band

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

►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

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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. In tuning by channel mode this option
can not be changed because is defined by the channel.

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

 Voltage available for satellite band: 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. The equipment allows you to
disable the output tension that feeds the LNB when the short-circuit warning is
displayed.

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.

► 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").

►SCD/EN50494 (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables the SCD/EN50494 function to control devices of a satellite
TV installation that supports this technology (see chapter "Connecting to
External Devices").

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►SCD2/EN50607 (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables SCD2/EN50607 mode 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 anti­clockwise), or disable it (OFF). In tuning by channel mode this option can not be
changed because is defined by the channel.

►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. In tuning by
channel mode this option can not be changed because is defined by the channel.

►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.

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3.2 Video & Audio Settings

Press the Settings key for one second to access the Video & Audio settings
menu.

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).

Figure 21.

►Brightness

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

►Colour System

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

3.3 Preferences Menu

Preferences menu is available by pressing the Installations Management

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

 Equipment: Equipment information.

 Appearance: Equipment customizing options.

 Time & Date: It allows the user to change date, time, date format and

time zone (selecting continent and country/city).

 Measurements: It allows the user to choose between several units of

measure among other parameters.

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 Tools: It allows to edit some parameters for different tools.

 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.

Figure 22.

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

Press

Press

Exit to exit Preferences.

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 software installed on the equipment.

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 Date: Date of software installed on the equipment.

 Free system memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the

equipment / Size of the flash memory installed on the equipment for
system (equipment software).

 Free data memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the

equipment / Size of the flash memory installed for data (dataloggers,
screenshots, service recording and so on...).

 Company: Name of the company which owns the equipment (set by user;

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

 User: Name of the equipment's user (set by user; protected by PIN code).

This field appears on the boot screen.

►Appearance Options

 Language: Language used on menus, messages and screens. Available

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

 Skin: It is the theme and colours used on 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.

 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.

 Color System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions.

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

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

is booting.

 Values Format: It allows the user to select the format to show on fields

PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID in TV mode screen 3/3. Available formats
are decimal or hexadecimal.

►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).

►Measurement Options

 Terrestrial Units: It allows the user to select the terrestrial measurement

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

 Satellite Units: It allows the user to select the satellite measurement units

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

µV.

 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).

 TER. Downlink: If this option is enabled it allows you to set a local

oscillator in terrestrial band from Settings

and it displays intermediate

and downlink (DL) frequencies calculated from local oscillator. For
example, it allows you to work with terrestrial radio-links or frequency
converters.

µV.

 Min. TER. Power: It sets the minimum power for a terrestrial digital signal

to be identified when channel exploring.

 Min. SAT. Power: It sets the minimum power for a satellite digital signal to

be identified when channel exploring.

 Min. TER. Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue signal

to be identified when channel exploring.

 Min. FM Level: It sets the minimum power for a FM signal to be identified

when channel exploring.

 Input Impedance: It allows the user to select the impedance at the RF

input between 50 Ω and 75 Ω.

 Power Offset: It adds this value to the power/level measurement. When

this value is different to 0 dB, next to power/level measurement an
asterisk (*) is shown as a warning that offset is been applied.

►Tools Options

 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 satellite band. Services are
included automatically when the signal is locked. If enabled, these

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services will be displayed on the "View all services" option in the

Tuning menu.

 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.

 LTE Filter F. Min: Select the minimum frequency for the external LTE filter.

 LTE Filter F. Max: Select the maximum frequency for the external LTE

filter.

 Center Frequency: User can set the center of frequency to Manual or

Auto mode. In Manual mode the user sets the frequency center and the

equipment does not change it never, so the main cursor can be moved out
of screen. In Auto mode the equipment changes the center of frequency to
display always the main cursor on screen.

►Stealth-ID 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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4 RF SIGNAL TUNING

4.1 Introduction

On the panel left side, the equipment has three functions keys, which give direct
access to three ways to display RF signal.

 MEASUREMENT : This mode shows main measures of RF signal and

allows you to identify if any measure is above or below usual values.

 SPECTRUM ANALYZER : This mode shows spectrum and allows you to

visually identify any anomalies over the RF signal.

 TV : This mode shows RF signal demodulated and allows you to check

broadcasting quality for video and audio.

Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same
mode displaying different windows. Each view combines several RF modes
(demodulated, spectrum, measures) which is very convenient to identify
problems.

The StealthID function is an auto-identification system which identifies type and
characteristic parameters of the signal and then tries to tune and demodulate it
with no need to enter any parameter by hand.

4.2 Operation

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Press the “Settings” key to access Settings menu. From Settings menu

access the “Band” option and select “Terrestrial” to work on terrestrial band
or “Satellite” to work on satellite band.

3 Select the display mode by pressing the MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM

ANALYZER or TV mode. Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to
different views.

4 Enter frequency or channel using the “Tuning” (F1) menu or using the

joystick to go left or right along the frequency / channel band.

5 Once you are placed on the channel or frequency, the StealthID function tries

to identify and lock the signal and its characteristic parameters and will show
results on screen.

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4.3 General Menu Options

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



to the tuning menu.



the signal parameters menu.





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

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

In next sections each one of these menus is described.

It displays the channel where is pointing the cursor and gives access

It displays the selected transmission standard and gives access to

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

4.3.1 F1: Tuning - Selecting Channel / Frequeny

Press to access. It contains tuning options.

Tuning options are:

►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.

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►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).

In case of tuning by channel:

1 Place over the Channel option and press the joystick.

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

3 Move the joystick on the box to select a channel.

4 After finished press the joystick to save the selected value or any function

key to exit without saving.

5 The cursor will place on the selected channel and it will appear on the

option.

 Channels can be changed directly with the joystick in CH mode.

NOTE: 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 no need for switching
to frequency tuning mode.

In case of tuning by frequency:

1 Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.

2 The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.

3 Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down to

change the figure.

4 After finished press the 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

in 50

kHz steps.

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►Center Frequency

This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyzer mode. It allows to edit
the center frequency. The center frequency is the frequency at which the screen
is centered.

►Reference Level

This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyzer mode. It allows you to
edit the reference level. The reference level is the power range represented on
the vertical axis.

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

►Span

This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyzer mode. It allows to edit
the span, which is the frequency range displayed on screen on the horizontal
axis. The current span value appears on screen at bottom right.

►Center Tuned Frequency

This option is only available for the Spectrum Analyzer mode. When selecting
this option, the frequency tuning (where the main cursor is pointing) is placed
at the center of the screen. This option does not work with FULL span or if main
cursor is very close to terrestrial or satellite band boundaries.

►Downlink

This option shows up if “Terrestrial Downlink” option in Preferences is enabled
and if it is selected tune by frequency. It displays downlink (DL) frequency
calculated from local oscillator value. To set a local oscillator value press
Settings from terrestrial band.

►View all services

This option only appears if the Database services option is enabled in the
Preferences menu.

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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:





•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.





4.3.2 F2: Signal Parameters

Access by the , function key. It allows selecting the standard transmission and
displays the parameters for signal transmission. It also allows you to enable /
disable StealthID auto-identification function.

Cancel: It exits the option.

Filter List: It shows several options to filter the list of services:

Page Up: It jumps one page up.

Page Down: It jumps one page down.

►Signal Type

It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another standard in the
same band (terrestrial or satellite):

1 Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick.

2 It displays a menu with transmission standards.

3 Move the joystick up / down to select a standard.

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4 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-S/S2 signal, the symbol-rate parameter can be set
manually.

•In case of a Generic signal, the bandwidth of the channel can be set
manually.

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 (MIS), it will appear an option that enables

filtering by the input stream identifier (ISI) and to select the stream to
demodulate (by default it will randomly select one stream from the
signal).

►Stealth-ID

The StealthID function is a RF 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 (terrestrial or satellite),
it applies identifying criteria according to the standards available on that band.
When the equipment recognizes in the input signal the identification parameters
of a specific standard, it decodes and identifies data of that signal.

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Settings:

1 Press the Preferences key for 1 second.

2 In the StealthID tab, select the signal types to auto-identify. By default all

them are selected. Press the

key to save the changes made and the

key to exit the Preferences screen.

Operation:

1 Press the key and check the StealthID option is ON.

2 Press the Settings key.

3 Select the band (terrestrial or satellite).

4 Select a channel or frequency to identify.

5 The bottom of the screen shows the message "Searching for signal" and

the standard transmission checking. 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.

6 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.

7 When the equipment identifies the signal it displays on screen its standard

and type.

8 Press Signal Parameters to see all signal parameters.

9 Once the signal has been identified, to disable auto-identification press

and on StealthID option select OFF. Doing this, if it unlocks the signal, the
system will try to lock the same type of signal, without restarting the auto­identification.

Signals automatically detected

 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).

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 Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS).

 Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C).

 Digital Cable Television Second Generation (DVB-C2)

 Analogue terrestrial TV.

 Analogue Cable TV.

 Analogue Terrestrial FM

4.3.3 F3: Tools

Access by the

key. It shows the Tools menu. If a specific tool is not available

for the signal locked then the option is disabled. 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:

 Explore Channel Plan: It explores the selected channel plan. Tune by

channel must be selected.

 Field Strength: This function allows the equipment to measure as a field

strength meter.

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

belongs to the selected current installation.

 Echoes: It detects the echoes that may appear due to the simultaneous

reception of the same signal from several transmitters.

 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.

 Task Planner: This function allows the user to schedule specific tasks.

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

4.4 Advanced Options

Press key , to access advanced options for the mode selected.

►Advanced Menu in Spectrum Analyzer mode

 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. The 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.

 Marker Trace: It allows the user to select the trace to place the marker

on:

•Normal: It places the marker on the spectrum trace in real time.

•Reference: It places the marker on the spectrum reference trace. To make
a spectrum reference use the Reference function.

•Max. Hold: It places the marker on the max. hold trace. To make a
maximum hold trace use the Max. Hold function.

•Min. Hold:It places the marker on the min. hold trace. To make a
minimum hold trace use the Min. Hold function.

 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.

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

current signal with the minimum values measured for each frequency. The

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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.

 Detector Type: (PEAK/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 setting 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. The trace can

be also captured by a short press on the export key in the Spectrum

Analyzer mode. Pressing short again on the export key it clears the
reference.

►Advanced Menu in TV mode

 Analogue Signal: This option is available only if the detected or selected

signal is ANALOGUE. Pressing the key it allows you to select the source
for the analogue signal between antenna (via RF connector) and external
(via V/A input connector). To get an external analogue signal use the A/V
input.

 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). It remembers this selection even after switch off.

 Advanced: This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is

DIGITAL. There are these 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

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this identifier, the option will be disabled (for more information refer to
section "IRG descriptor").

•Discovered URLs: If shows the URL related to the interactive service.

4.5 Screen Description

The information that appears on screens for each mode (Measurement mode,
Spectrum mode and TV mode) is described below. To change the mode, press
the corresponding mode key. To change the screen in the same mode, press the
same mode key consecutively.

4.5.1 Measurement Mode Screens

► FULL MEASUREMENT (MEASUREMENT 1/3)

Figure 23.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Main measurement and its numeric value. To select another main

measurement move joystick up / down. It keeps main measurement
selection even after changing screen or switching off.

3 Number of view/total views.

4 Selected band, battery level.

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

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

6 Graphical measurement of the main measurement.

7 Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

8 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

9 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: Change of main measurement on screen.

•Joystick left/right: Change of channel/frequency.

► MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM (MEASUREMENT 2/3)

Figure 24.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Image of locked signal.

3 Number of view/total views.

4 Selected band, battery level.

5 Spectrum of locked signal.

6 Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

7 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

8 Softkeys menus.

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 Joystick functions:

•Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.

► MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS (MEASUREMENT 3/3)

Figure 25.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Selected band, battery level.

4 Demodulation parameters for the locked signal.

5 Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

6 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

7 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.

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4.5.2 Spectrum Analyzer Mode Screens

► SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (SPECTRUM 1/3)

Figure 26.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

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

cursor.

5 Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

signal.

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

8 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes 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 enabled).

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► SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV (SPECTRUM 2/3)

Figure 27.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Joystick active mode; selected band; battery level.

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

cursor.

5 Image of the tuned signal.

6 Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

locked.

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

9 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes 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 enabled).

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► FULL SPECTRUM (SPECTRUM 3/3)

Figure 28.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Joystick active mode; selected band; battery level.

4 Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

locked.

6 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes 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 enabled).

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► FULL SPECTRUM (SPECTRUM 3/3) WITH MARKER

Figure 29.

1 Horizontal reference line: It shows level of signal.

2 Vertical axis: It indicates the signal level.

3 Vertical reference line: It indicates the frequency.

4 SPAN: It is the frequency range displayed on the horizontal axis. Span values

available changes according to Resolution Bandwidth selected. The current
span value appears at the bottom right of the screen. To switch among span
default values use the joystick (left, right) in span mode (SP). For example,
for RBW = 100 kHz default span values are Full (full band), 500 MHz, 200
MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 20 MHz and 10 MHz. To change to any other span
value in that frequency range use the "span" option in the Tuning menu (
key).

5 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.

In automatic mode, it sets the

optimum reference level each time it enters the spectrum mode. This option
can be enabled or disabled through the PREFERENCES menu and
Measurements tab.

6 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

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use the joystick (left, right) in FR mode (tuning by frequency) or CH mode
(tuning by channel).

7 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 (MHz units; accurate to Hz).

•Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker (in case of
working with FSM tool, it shows FSM level).

•ΔF: Difference of frequency between the marker and the main cursor (MHz
units; accurate to Hz).

•ΔL: Difference of power level between the marker and the main cursor.

8 Centre Frequency: Frequency at which the screen is centered. This frequency

can be set through the Tuning key
cursor out of screen.

4.5.3 TV Mode Screens

► FULL TV (TV 1/3)

. It also changes when moving the

Figure 30.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Selected band, battery level.

4 Tuned service image.

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

service.

6 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes service.

•Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning
mode).

► TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (TV 2/3)

Figure 31.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Number of view/total views.

3 Selected band, battery level.

4 Tuned service image.

5 Spectrum.

6 Measured values of the signal in the frequency/channel the cursor is pointing.

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

service.

8 Softkeys menus.

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 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes service.

•Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning
mode).

► TV + SERVICE DATA (TV 3/3)

Figure 32.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Tuned service image.

3 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.

4 Number of view/total views.

5 Selected band; battery level.

6 Tuned service information.

 NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital position

(Satellite).

 PROVIDER: Program provider name.

 NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.

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 ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal originates.

 TSID: Transport stream identifier.

 SID: Service Identifier.

 App. Type: Type of detected interactive service such as HbbTV, MHP and

MHEG-5. It also shows the URL related to the interactive service in F4:
Advanced - Discovered URLs.

 LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number assigned to the

first channel in the receiver.

 +Info: Additional service information.

 v. NIT: Network Information Table (NIT) version.

 FREE/SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.

 DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.

 STTL: Subtitles available.

 Text: Teletext available.

 AD: Audio description available (for visually impaired).

7 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.

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

service.

9 Softkeys menu.

 Joystick functions:

•Joystick up/down: It changes service.

•Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning
mode).

NOTE: PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID fields can be shown in decimal or

hexadecimal format. To select this parameter go to "Values Format" in
"Preferences" - "Appearance".

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► AUDIO RADIO (RADIO 1/3)

Figure 33.

► AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (RADIO 2/3)

Figure 34.

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► AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA (RADIO 3/3)

Figure 35.

1 RDS Data:

 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.

2 Radiotext: Extra text information.

3 Decoder ID: It identifies different operation modes of the decoder.

4 Alternative Freqs: : It shows alternative frequencies and its total number.

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4.6 Extra Information

4.6.1 Generic Signal

This is 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.

4.6.2 Locking a Signal

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

2 Press and enable StealthID function.

3 Press the Spectrum key. The spectrum of the signal is displayed.

4 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.

5 Find the frequency of the signal by moving the joystick left or right.

6 If you know the channel number 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.

7 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.

8 The equipment automatically detects transmission parameters of the signal

and makes the corresponding measurements.

4.6.3 Satellite Identification

The spectrum analyzer 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

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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 meter, because it has
high resolution, high sensitivity and short sweep times.

Below are two Beacon screen-shots signals, with a span of 10 MHz and a
bandwidth of 100 kHz resolution, all with a sweep time of 90 ms.

Figure 36.

Figure 37.

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More info about satellite signals in the application note “How to point a dish
antenna” available on the PROMAX website.

4.6.4 IRG Descriptor

The analyzer 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.

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

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Tune the channel that produces interferences.

3 Access the TV mode.

4 Press the Advanced menu .

5 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.

6 The IRG descriptor window is displayed with the data about the provider

(see figure below).

Figure 38.

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5 TOOLS

5.1 Introduction

Tools are specific functions that complement the standard functions of the
meter. These tools can help solve specific situations where the usual
measurement is not enough. In this chapter, each of these tools is described in
detail. It is advisable to know them to make the most of the meter potential.

Tools are accessible by pressing the key . Some tools may be disabled or
unavailable when they are incompatible with the type of signal tuned.

The following lists shows all available tools and the type of signal they are
compatible with:

Name Type of Signall Additional Data

Constellation All digital signals
LTE Ingress Test
Echoes
Attenuation Test
Datalogger
Screen and Data Capture (Export

key)

Explore Channel Plan
Field Strength
Task Planner

All terrestrial digital signals

DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C2

All signals

All signals

DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,
DVB-C, DVB-C2, analogue, FM,
generic

All signals

All signals

All signals

5.2 Constellation

5.2.1 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.

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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.

5.2.2 Operation

The constellation is available to all digital signals, both terrestrial and
satellite.

To access the Constellation tool:

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Tune to a digital signal from satellite or terrestrial band.

3 Press the key (Tools).

4 Select Constellation.

5 The Constellation of the tuned signal appears.

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► Screen Description

Figure 39.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 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.

3 Selected band; battery level.

4 Constellation modulation.

5 Data Window. Data shown are: Start Carrier, Stop Carrier, Power, C/N and

frequency/channel.

6 Spectrum of the tuned signal. Spectrum is displayed with the span selected

at the Spectrum mode.

7 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

8 Softkeys menus.

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 Joystick functions:

•Joystick left/right: Frequency/Channel change (depending on the tuning
mode).

5.2.3 Menu Options

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



accesses the tuning menu and allows selecting the channel plan.



the signal parameters.





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.

It displays the channel / frequency where is pointing the cursor,

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

 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 option clears all symbols in the whole constellation window.

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5.3 LTE Ingress Test

5.3.1 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 equipment allows you to use an LTE external filter to put on the RF input
connector. This filter can be enabled to check if the quality of the TV signal
reception improves, when much of the LTE band has been attenuated by the
filter. With this tool you can measure the MER of a DTT channel, presumably
affected by an LTE signal, and evaluate the effects of enabling an LTE filter.

To be clarified that these filters cannot completely remove the LTE band signals.
Especially for the TV channels close to 790 MHz, where is the end for the current
UHF. If we are close to a LTE station with low downlink channels, a filter cannot
be a sufficient solution.

Other options to better mitigate the LTE signals can be considered, such as a
change in the location of the TV antenna or a passive shield in the way between
the two antennas (TV and LTE).

For more information, refer to application note “LTE Digital Dividend” available
on the PROMAX website.

5.3.2 Operation

The LTE Ingress Test is available to all Digital Terrestrial signals.

► Settings

1 Press the "Installation manager" key for one second to access

"Preferences" settings.

2 Go to "Tools" tab and edit the LTE filter settings:

 LTE Filter F. Min.: Select the minimum frequency for the external LTE

filter.

 LTE Filter F. Max.: Select the maximum frequency for the external LTE

filter.

3 Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences".

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► Operation

1 Connect the external LTE filter between the signal and the RF input.

2 Tune the channel that is possibly affected by a LTE interference.

3 Press the key : Tools.

4 Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.

5 Screen shows a confirmation message. Press on "Yes" if filter is connected

or "No" if filter is not connected.

6 It starts to measure.

7 To change filter status (ON / OFF), press again the key and will appear a

confirmation message. Connect / disconnect the LTE filter at the RF input and
then press key: Ok to start measuring.

8 The user can enable / disable the LTE measure by pressing the : ON/

OFF. Remember to connect / disconnect the LTE filter to the RF input. Each
time a LTE measure starts, the time counter will reset.

9 Check how to connect and disconnect the LTE filter affects the installation,

by comparing the MER measure and the LTE band power.

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► Screen Description

Figure 40.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Elapsed time with filter enabled (ON).

3 Measurement with LTE filter enabled:

 MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned (the one

probably affected by the LTE interference signal).

 LTE Power:Maximum and minimum power for the complete band, between

minimum and maximum filter frequencies.

4 Spectrum band, frequencies between minimum and maximum filter

frequencies.

5 Identifier icon of the LTE filter ON (only when using internal LTE filter).

6 Selected band; battery level.

7 Time elapsed with filter disabled (OFF).

8 Measurement with LTE filter disabled:

 MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned (the one

probably affected by the LTE interference signal).

 LTE Power: Maximum and minimum power for the complete band,

frequencies between minimum and maximum filter frequencies.

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

10 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

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11 Softkeys menus.

5.3.3 Menu Options

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



selecting the channel plan and the channel where apply the LTE ingress
test.



the signal parameters.





It displays channel/frequency and access the tuning menu. It allows

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses

It displays the Tools menu.

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

5.4 Echoes

5.4.1 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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5.4.2 Operation

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

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital signal at the terrestrial band.

3 Press the Tools key.

4 Select the Echoes option.

5 The Echoes function of the tuned signal appears on screen.

► Screen Description

Figure 41.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Selected band, battery level.

3 Main signal data: Frequency, Power, C/N and Cell ID (it shows the main signal

transmitter, if available).

4 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.

5 Data box with main data regarding echoes. EIn the list of echoes it shows the

power, the delay in microseconds and the distance in kilometres to the
echoes.

6 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

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7 Softkeys menus.

 Joystick functions:

•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 switch between the Echoes (EC) mode and
the Channel/Frequency (CH/FR) mode.

5.4.3 Menu Options

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



allows the user to select a channel or frequency, a channel plan and
access the tuning menu.



the signal parameters.





on the echoes windows. Zooms are 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor, it

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu. The ZOOM option changes the zoom

5.5 Attenuation Test

5.5.1 Description

The Attenuation Test function 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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5.5.2 Operation

Attenuation test function is available for all signals.

1 In Settings select the terrestrial or satellite band.

2 Press the Tools key .

3 Select the Attenuation Test option.

4 The Attenuation Test function for the signal appears on screen.

5 First, set the parameters before the test, pressing the Advanced key.

Parameters to set are: Frequencies of pilot signals (pilot 0, pilot 1 and pilot

2), maximum attenuation and threshold attenuation (see more details in next
section).

6 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).

7 Connect the generator and the meter 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 meter. If necessary, the meter can
feed the generator using the Supply Output option from the Settings menu

.

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

key .

9 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.

10 In each measurement a message over each pilot signal indicates whether

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

11 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. Another quick option it is to select the "Test
& Go" function in the "Datalogger" menu. This option creates automatically
one channel plan (TER ICT or SAT ICT according to the current band) and
starts to save measurements. 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).

NOTE: In both satellite and terrestrial band, the system saves the LNB state

every time the user sets a reference and uses this value always that the
equipment is working in this mode.

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► Screen Description

Figure 42.

1 Installation selected, date and time.

2 Selected band; battery level.

3 Status message depending on the attenuation level.

4 Power level of the signal.

5 Signal Frequency (MHz).

6 Power level of the reference signal obtained when setting the reference and

used to calculate the attenuation level (dBµV).

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

8 Attenuation level (dB); Attenuation = Reference - Current.

9 Softkeys.

 Joystick functions:

•No function for this tool.

 Axis description:

•Axis X: Pilot signals.

•Axis Y: Power.

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5.5.3 Menu Options

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





are assigned as reference values.





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".

Exits the tool.

Pressing this option the current power values are captured and they

Access the Tools main menu.

Access the Advanced menu.

 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).

5.6 Datalogger

5.6.1 Description

The Datalogger function stores automatically measurements in a file set by the
user (name, channel plan). 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.
installation has its own datalogger files.

As an example, you can picture the Installation folder as a folder that includes
all the measurements of a building. Within the installation folder the datalogger

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Each

sub-folders would group the measurements for each apartment inside that
building. Finally the test points would be the files with the measurements that
would be taken in each one of the TV sockets inside the apartment.

5.6.2 Operation

► Creating a new datalogger

1 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
when it is selected (more information in chapter "Installations
management").

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

on the upper left corner of the screen.

3 Press the : Tools key.

4 Press on the "Datalogger" option.

5

It displays a menu with the "New ...", "Test & Go" option and a list of all
dataloggers at the selected installation

.

6 Select "New ..." to create a new datalogger, select "Test & Go" to create a

quick datalogger (see next) or select the file name of an existing datalogger
(if the user want to save data on a specific datalogger already existing).

7 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.

• Cancel: to cancel.

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

name to the datalogger.

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Figure 43.

9 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 44.

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Figure 45.

10 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
"Tools" for more information).

Figure 46.

11 At the last step, user can select to open the just created new datalogger (by

default, this option is selected).

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12 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.

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

system will create a new test point (see next section). Test points represent
a specific point such a TV antenna socket.

► Starting a datalogger

1 After creating a new datalogger file or selecting an existing one, the user can

start the datalogging process.

2 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 47.

3 Now datalogger is ready to start. Press the key and "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.

4 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

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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.

5 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.

6 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 is in the XML files downloaded to the PC.

NOTE: To make a datalogger with the Field Strength tool, in first place user has

to enable the field strength tool, and then to create a new datalogger file.
The field strength data will be stored in this datalogger.

► Screen Description (Datalogger)

Figure 48.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

2 Current datalogger name.

3 Selected band; battery level.

4 Exploring the spectrum in real time.

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

time since the start of the channel identification.

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6 Softkey menus.

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

point.

8 Channel, frequency and Downlink.

►Screen Description (Data Viewer)

Figure 49. Channel Plan Data Viewer.

Figure 50. Attenuation Test Data Viewer.

1 Selected installation; date and time.

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2 Tab identifying the displayed test point.

3 Current datalogger name.

4 Selected band; battery level.

5 Tab identifying each test point.

6 Date and time when the datalogger was created. Number of channels locked

(PASS) or not locked (FAIL).

7 Data table with measurement data for each channel. In order from left to

right: Colour identifying if the channel has been locked (WHITE) or not locked
(RED) channel; signal type; power/level; Carrier/Noise (C/N) rate; MER; Link
Margin. Move the joystick up or down to navigate along the measurement
data. Press the joystick on a channel to display the signal parameters.

8 Softkey menus.

9 Table with the measurement data for each pilot signal in the attenuation test.

In order from left to right: number of pilot signal, pilot signal frequency,
maximum attenuation allowed, reference level value, level value at the test
point, error and signal status.

5.6.3 Menu Options

► Data Viewer Menu







channel plan whose data want to be displayed. Channel plans available
are those that have been selected during the creation of the datalogger.



•Jump to:It allows selecting a test point.

•Create New...:It creates a new test point.

•Delete Current:It deletes the current test point.

•Delete All:It deletes all test points of the datalogger.

It starts the datalogger in the selected test point.

It clears all the acquired data.

It displays a menu with the available channel plans to select the

It contains four options:

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► Datalogger Menu Options





It cancels the datalogger.

It pauses datalogger until the user resumes by pressing again.

5.6.4 Test & Go

"Test & Go" function inside the "Datalogger" tool allows the user to create a
quick datalogger by creating automatically a new datalogger, a new test point
and then starting it.

Datalogger parameters are set automatically based on:

 File name: DL [current band - terrestrial or satellite][consecutive

number].

 Channel plan: Current channel plan selected in the equipment.

 Test point: PM01.

 No capture of services list.

If "Test & Go" is performed when using the "Attenuation test" tool, then the
datalogger created will be specific to save attenuation test data.

5.7 Screen and Data Capture (Export key)

5.7.1 Description

The Screen and Data Capture function captures what is displaying on screen at
the moment. The capture can be an image, measurement data or both. This is
set through the Preferences menu ("Export button" option).

Data capture is saved in a XML file with all data, measurements and text, that
is on screen at this time. The image is saved in a PNG file.

Captures can be displayed on the equipment or also can be downloaded and
displayed through an external software.

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5.7.2 Operation

► Settings

1 Press the "Management Installation" key for one second to enter

“Preferences" menu.

2 Go to the label " Tools" and select your option in "Export button". There

are three options available: Screen Only, Data Only or Screen+Data. "Screen
Only" saves the screen image in PNG format. "Data Only" saves
measurement data on screen in a XML file format. "Screen + Data" saves
both screen and data.

3 Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences".

► Capture

1 Press the Export key for one second when on screen appears the screen

to be captured. The LED next to key lights.

2 A progress bar shows the progress of the capture process. When finished,

the screen is captured and the LED is OFF.

3 Then the virtual keyboard appears with the default name assigned to the file.

The filename for the screen capture is automatically generated with the
following code: capture mode (SP for Spectrum mode, TV for TV mode, ME
for Measurement mode), capture channel (CHXX) and a consecutive
number.

4 Edit the name if necessary (see section "Virtual keyboard"). Then press :

OK to end the capture or : Cancel for cancellation.

► Display

1 To display the screen captured press on the Installations Management

key .

2 Select the installation where the capture was done and press Manage.

3 Press Filter by type. Select “Screen Shots” or "Data Captures" option.

This shortens the list to the selected option.

4 It appears a list of all the captures.

5 Move up or down to find the file to be displayed.

6 Leave the cursor on the file to be displayed. It appears a progress bar that

lasts a few seconds, depending on the size. Then the capture appears.

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7 To see the capture in full screen just press the F4: Options key and then on

the menu press "View in Full Screen". To exit the full screen view press any
softkey.

8 To delete or copy the capture to a USB stick, select the capture by pressing

the joystick, and then select the appropriate option from the menu : File.

9 Captures can also be displayed on a PC, by downloading the whole

installation file using the NetUpdate software (see the NetUpdate manual for
more information).

5.8 Explore Channel Plan

5.8.1 Description

The Explore Channel Plan function performs a scan of the selected channel plan.
It detects where active signals are in a channel plan and in which channels of
the current channel plan signal is received. With this information it explores
these channels with signal, looking for any broadcast and identifying them.

5.8.2 Operation

The Explore Channel plan function is available for all signals.

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Access Preferences by pressing the Installations key for 1s.

3 At the 'Measures' tab check the minimum values for the signal to be

identified during the scan (for more information refer to section: Preferences

-> Measures options).

4 Press the Tools key .

5 Select the Explore Channel Plan option.

6 The first screen of Explore Channel Plan appears.

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Figure 51.

7 After the exploration the following screen appears:

► Screen Description

Figure 52.

1 Spectrum and Measurement: It shows the cursor scrolling through each

of the channels of the channel plan. On the bottom of the screen the channel
and frequency appears next to the Power/Level and the C/N ratio.

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2 Progress Bar: It shows the signal type detected and the scan progress in

real time. At the end a box shows a message informing the exploration
process has finished.

3 Channel plan: At the end of the process it shows the channels that have

been detected during the channel plan exploration. In parentheses shows the
number of detected channels to total channels of the channel plan. When
moving the cursor through the channels, the spectrum and measurement
windows are dynamically updated for the selected channel. It allows you to
select/unselect channels to save them as a new channel plan.

5.8.3 Menu Options

At the bottom are the function keys. They are detailed below.



performing the exploration process. It cancels the exploration before
finish. When pressing, a confirmation message appears before cancelling.



the exploration process. It saves the results obtained during the
exploration as a new channel plan. The name of the original channel plan
is assigned to the new one by default and the user can modify the name
using the virtual keyboard that appears prior to saving. The new channel
plan is now available in the list of channel plans in the installation and can
be used as any other channel plan. After saving it becomes the selected
channel plan to work with.



channel and explore the next one in the channel plan.



of the exploration process. It discards the results obtained from the
exploration.

Cancel (during the process): This option appears only while

Save (at the end of the process): This option appears at the end of

Skip (during the process): This option allows skipping the current

Discard (at the end of the process): This option appears at the end

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5.9 Field Strength

5.9.1 Description

The Field Strength function allows the equipment to work as a field strength
meter, measuring dBµV per meter. To perform this type of measurement is
needed to enter the calibration parameters of the antenna being used to receive
the signal.

5.9.2 Operation

The Field Strength tool is available for all signals received by the RF input.

1 Connect the antenna to the RF input of the equipment.

2 Select a channel or frequency.

3 Press the Tools key.

4 Select the Field Strength option and in the drop down menu select On.

5 Select again the Field Strength option, now select the new option that

appears, called Configuration.

6 In the configuration window enter the antenna calibration parameters, by

hand or selecting one of the available antenna types (data of different
antenna types should be imported by the user. Refer to the following
section).

7 Now access the Spectrum Analyzer or Measurement mode to check the

field strength measure shown as FSM (dBµV/m). This measure replaces the
power.

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Figure 53.

8 To save FSM data, go to "Tools", select "Datalogger" and then "New" to

create a new datalogger. Keep in mind that the "FSM" tool does not
demodulate any signal, it only detects the transmitted energy, so it is
identied as a GENERIC signal. For this reason only FSM data is saved for each
channel (for more information refer to "Datalogger" chapter).

9 Once finished, return to the Tools menu and in the Field Strength

option select Off.

NOTE: Some tools (Constellation, Echoes, MER by carrier, Merogram...) are

disabled when the Field Strength option is enabled. Remember to turn
off "FSM" option if you want to use these other tools.

5.9.3 Settings

The Field Strength configuration option allows the user to enter the correction
factors for the antenna and cable used when measuring the field strength.

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Figure 54.

Data fields to be filled are:

► Antenna:

 Type: In this box the user must select the type of antenna between

manual and any other type of antenna available. If you select the manual
antenna, you must enter the correction factor by hand. If you select an
antenna type then the correction factors associated with each frequency
are applied. These data are defined in the antenna file imported by the
user (refer to next section to know how import antenna data).

 Factor: This is the correction factor (K) for the antenna at the

measurement frequency.

 Detector Type: (PEAK/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.

► Cable

 Type: In this box the user must select the type of antenna between

manual and any other type of cable available. If you select the manual
cable, you must enter cable loss by hand.

 Loss (dB): In this box the user must enter the estimated loss for the cable

used to connect to the antenna.

At the bottom of the configuration window you can see the field strength in real
time according to the current frequency and correction factors.

5.9.4 Creating and Importing Calibration Tables

The user can import the antenna calibration data obtained from the
manufacturer. There is a template (available on the download area at PROMAX

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website) that can be filled and imported into the equipment (this template has
been created in an Excel file; the procedure explained below only works for the
Excel 2007 version and above).

Figure 55.

Next are the steps to fill in the template data and import them to the equipment:

► Antenna Generator

1 Download the "Antenna XML Generator" template from the PROMAX website.

2 In the "Model" box enter the name by which the antenna will be identified

(maximum 8 characters).

3 In the "Description" box, type a description to identify the antenna.

4 In the "Impedance" box select the impedance of the antenna between 50

and 75 ohms.

5 In the "Height" box enter the antenna height in meters.

6 Now fill the calibration table of the antenna with the K factor according to

frequency.

7 Do not change units when filling the table.

8 Extend or contract the calibration table to the number of filled lines.

9 After filling the calibration table, go to option "Save As -> Other Formats.

10 In the window that appears, edit the file name in "File name".

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11 In the drop down menu "Save as type" select the "XML Data" option. Then

click "Save”.

12 If a warning message shows up, click "Continue".

13 Now the file is already generated with the selected name and the extension

"xml".

14 Now just import it to your equipment and load the calibration table of the

antenna in the installation.

► Import

1 Copy the generated file on a flash drive and connect it to the meter’s USB

port.

2 Press the Installation Manager key .

3 Press the Tools key .

4 Select "Import from USB" option.

5 The Import Files window appears. Select the generated file and press the

"Import" key.

6 Press the Installation Manager key , select the installation to which you

want to add the antenna calibration table and press the

"Manage" key.

7 Press key: "Installation" and select the "Add Antenna" option.

8 Select the antenna to be added and OK.

9 The antenna calibration table is now added to the installation.

10 Now this antenna will be available in the type of antenna field in the

configuration menu of the "Field Strength" tool.

► Remove

1 Press the Installation manager key .

2 Press "Tools" key.

3 Select “Installed Antennas” option.

4 Check the antenna to remove.

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5 Press : “Remove” key.

5.10 Task Planner

5.10.1 Description

The Task Planner function allows the user to set-up a task list, selecting when
to start, a repetition rate and other parameters. The equipment can be switched
off after setting all parameters and it will wake-up, at the required time, to
perform the scheduled tasks.

5.10.2 Operation

The Task Planner tool is available to run screenshots and dataloggers.

1 Press the Tools key.

2 Select the Task Planner option to access the Task Planner window that

shows a list of scheduled tasks. In the right column and next to each task
there is its status: if the date of the next execution appears then the task is
pending; if “finished” appears then the task has been executed; if nothing
appears then the task has not been scheduled.

Figure 56.

3 To add a new task press : Tasks and select the "Add" option. It deploys

a menu with two options: Capture and Datalogger.

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Figure 57.

4 The "Capture" option performs the capture task. The user can select the

screen and type of capture. The screen options include any view in the three
modes: Measurement, Spectrum or TV. The options for type of capture are:
screen only, data only or screen+data (for details about capture refer to
"Screen and data captures (Export button)" section).

Figure 58.

5 The "Datalogger" option performs the datalogger task. The user must first

select the datalogger from those available for the current installation (for
details about datalogger read "Datalogger" section).

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6 After selecting the type of task, check the box next to it and press :Timer

to schedule the time to execute the task (see next section for details about
the timer).

7 When saving the timer for the task, the upper right corner shows an icon of

a clock indicating that the equipment has tasks pending to execute.

Figure 59.

8 To change any parameter of the task, check the box next to the task and

press : Parameters.

9 To delete a task, check the box next to it and in :Tasks, press "Delete".

10 After setting up the tasks press : Exit. Since this moment the timer for

task execution starts.

11 When the task is finished, the user can access the data through "Go to file

..." option in : Tasks. It will take you directly to the management
installation window where the data for each installation are stored.

12 Once the task is completed, user can access a short log for each

programmed task, just to know if each task has been successfully completed

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or to indicate if something prevented its execution. To access this function,
from Task Manager, press : Task and then "View Log...".

NOTE: The equipment can be turned off after task planning as it will

automatically turn on when the time to task execution comes.

Two tasks cannot be executed simultaneously.

It is recommended that the datalogger selected have not enabled the
option to pause between channel plans, since in that case the process
would stop during the execution of the task.

The filename for the screen capture is automatically generated with the
following code: capture mode (SP for Spectrum mode, TV for TV mode,
ME for Measurement mode), capture channel (CHXX) and a consecutive
number.

5.10.3 Timer

The timer window contains several options for task scheduling.

Figure 60.

 Start

•Start Now: The task begins immediately after leaving the task planner.

•On Date: The user selects the start date for the task (day / month / year)
and time (hour: minute).

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 Repeat every: The task repeats each cycle of time (days, hours and

minutes).

 Stop

•Manual: The user finishes the task.

•On date: The user selects the stop date for the task (day / month / year)
and (hour: minute).

•Repeat a number of times: The task execution ends after the number of
times set.

 Turn off after execution: By checking this option, the equipment turns off

after the execution of the task.

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6 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT

6.1 Introduction

The Installations Management is a program embedded in the equipment that
allows the user to easily create a file (installation) to individually store and
manage data for each installation. Measurements, channel plans, screenshots
and any other data associated with the installation will be stored in the folder
corresponding to that installation. These measures can then be displayed and
downloaded to a PC.

If the user does not create any file installation, the equipment stores
measurements in the installation file by default (named "DEFAULT").

6.2 Operation

1 To access the Installations menu press the key .

2 It shows up a window with a list of all available installations. On the softkeys

appears the options to manage these installations.

3 To exit the list of installations press the key .

Figure 61.

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There are the following options:

 Load : It loads the selected installation. To select a installation from the

list, place the cursor on the installation and press the joystick, then press

“Load” to load it. Once loaded, the name of the installation appears on

the upper left corner of the screen, accompanied by the symbol , that
means that is the current installation. All measurements, screenshots,
channel plans and other data since this moment will be stored in the
current installation.

 Manage : It opens a window that displays all data of the current

installation and from where they can be edited, changed or view (more
details in "Installation Management" section).

 Create New : It creates a new installation with the data introduced by

the user (more details in "New installation" section).

 Tools : It shows up a menu with some tools to use with the installations

(see "Tools" section).

6.3 Installation Management

In the list of installations, press on the option Manage to access to the
Installation manager screen.

The DEFAULT installation is the installation preinstalled on the equipment. It is
like any other installation and it can load channel plans, DiSEqC programs, etc.
The DEFAULT installation can not be deleted or renamed.

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Figure 62.

The window is divided into three areas:

1 General Data: The first line shows general information about the installation.

The second line shows information about the selected file. Data fields are:

 Created: Date and time the current installation was created.

 Size: Data size of the current installation.

 TER: It shows the number of terrestrial channel plans in the installation.

 SAT: It displays the number of satellite channel plans in the installation.

 Date: Date and time when the selected file was created.

 Size: Data size of the selected file.

 Type: Data type of the selected file.

2 List of Files: It shows all types of data files in the selected installation. These

can be: screenshots, channel plans, dataloggers, DiSeqC commands, data
captures, signal monitoring, service databases and antennas. To move along
this file list move the joystick up or down. Any of these files can be selected
or deselected by pressing the joystick.

3 Display Area: It is the area where data file description is displayed. The file

data is displayed only if the cursor is placed for a moment on the file name.
For a screenshot, it displays a thumbnail of the full screen, as captured. In
the remaining cases, it only shows some data description of the file type. If
there is any extra option associated with the file, it will appear on the key.

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► Menu Options

The installation manager menu has four options linked with the softkeys. They
are described below:



installation and the amount of them between brackets. User can filter by
file type. The selected file type will be the only one available in the list of
files. Available file types are: screenshots, channel plans, dataloggers,
DiSeqC commands, data captures, signal monitoring, service databases
and antennas (or all).



•Mark All: It marks all files on the list of files area.

•Unmark All: It deselects all files on the list of files area.

•Delete: It deletes all selected files on the list of files area.

•Copy to USB: It saves selected files on the list of files area to an USB stick
connected to the equipment.If the name of the file to be copied is greater
than 8 characters the system cuts it. If the file name is cut and matches
with another one, then it is added a number to the name to make them
different. For instance, 2 files with similar names, like FILENAME01 and
FILENAME02 both files will be correctly copied with names FILENA~1 and
FILENA~2. To keep the file names with more than 8 characters it is
recommended to export the complete installation using the "Export to
USB" option (see "Tools" section). The Datalogger files copied to the USB
cannot be used to generate reports by the NetUpdate program. To do this
the datalogger files must be exported directly through the NetUpdate
program (see the NetUpdate user's manual for details).

Filter by Type: It shows all available file types in the current

File



•Add Channel Plan: It opens a window to add a channel plan, terrestrial or
satellite and band (for optical option), to the current installation.

•Add Antenna: It allows the user to add an specific antenna among the
ones available. To import an antenna refer to "Field Strength" section in
chapter "Tools".

•Add DiSEqC program: It allows the user to select and add to the current
installation any DiSEqC program available in the equipment.



with the file type.

•See Full Screen: This option only appears if user selects an image in the
list of files. It displays the selected image full screen.

•DiSEqC Program: This option only appears if a satellite channel plan is
selected in the list of files area. It allows the user to add a Diseqc program

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Installation

Options: This option appears if there is any extra option associated

to the selected satellite channel plan from the list of diseqc programs
available for the current installation.

•Open File: This options appears if the file type selected is datalogger, data
capture or signal monitoring. In case of data capture
(if the capture was done in the Spectrum Analyzer mode) shows the
spectrum reference. In case of signal monitoring it opens the signal
monitoring viewer.

To get out from the Installation manager press any key to access
MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM or TV mode.

6.4 New Installation

In the list of installations, when selecting the option Create New it runs the
installation wizard that helps to create a new installation.

1 During the process, the user has the option to edit the default name assigned

or import data from another installation.

2 The user can select the channel plans (terrestrial and satellite) that will be

used in that installation. At least one for each band has to be selected.

3 For satellite channel plans the user can select the Diseqc commands

associated to the installation and also the satellite band (Ku-Ka or C band)
and the frequencies of the LNB Oscillator.

4 During the creation process the softkeys functions are: Next (it goes to the

next step), Previous (it goes to the previous step) or Cancel (it cancels the
process).

5 When finish, the new installation created will be the current installation.

6.5 Tools

In the list of installations, when pressing the Tools option it shows a menu
with some options to edit the installation files:

 Mark All: It selects all installations in the list of installations.

 Unmark All: It deselects all installations in the list of installations.

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 Archive: It compresses (using the ZIP algorithm) the selected installations

to save more space. A zipped installation shows a box icon at the left
side in the list of installations. A zipped installation can be loaded as
anyone else, but the load time can be slightly higher because previously it
is unzipped automatically. Once the installation is unzipped the user must
re-zip it if necessary. To transfer an installation file from the equipment to
a PC, it must have been previously zipped.

 Delete: It deletes the selected installations and all the files associated to

them. The DEFAULT installation cannot be deleted.

 Rename: It edits the name of the installation selected in the list of

installations. The installation by default DEFAULT cannot be renamed.

 Export to USB: It saves the installations files selected in the list of

installations to an USB stick connected to the instrument. The installation
file is exported in zip format.

 Import from USB: It imports installation files from a USB stick connected

to the equipment. It has to use the same folder structure that is
generated when exporting to USB (for more details see next section).

 Installed Antennas: It allows user to remove antenna files on the meter.

6.6 Importing Data from USB

The data import tool allows the user to import data files in a simple way from an
USB flash drive to the equipment.

Data available to be imported are:

 Installations.

 Channel Plans.

 Antennas.

► Operation

1 Copy the file to be imported on a flash drive and plug it into USB port. The

file must be in the proper format so the system can recognize it.

2 Press the Installation Management key .

3 Press the key "Tools".

4 Select the “Import from USB” option.

5 The Import Files window appears. Select the file and press the key:

"Import".

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