Promax NEO 4, NEO 3, NEO 2 User Manual

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RANGER

TV AND SATELLITE ANALYZER

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USER’S MANUAL VERSION

Manual Version Web Published Date Firmware Version

F2.1 February 2018 25.0

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

This user's manual describes operation for models RANGER

3 and RANGER and in certain sections explicitly.

Screen captures of current manual are from the RANGER

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4. Differences between them are specified by an asterisk(*)

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2, RANGER

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WHAT’S NEW on manual version F2.0

•Improvement: RANGER Neo 4 model included.

•Improvement: Joystick section (“Joystick” on page 35).

•New option: Stealth-ID ON/OFF (“?Stealth-ID” on page 58).

•Improvement: Specific chapter for TOOLS (“TOOLS” on page 87).

•New option: Signal Monitoring for Channel plan (“Signal Monitoring” on page 106).

•New setting: GPS Alarm setting (“Signal Coverage” on page 114).

•New tool: Service Recording (“Service Recording” on page 165).

•New tool: Tilt (“Tilt” on page 167).

•New tool: Scan (“Scan” on page 169).

•New tool: Streaming V/A (“Streaming V/A” on page 170).

•Improvement: WiFi chapter (“WIFI MONITORING” on page 172).

•Improvement: IPTV chapter (“IPTV ” on page 179).

•New chapter: OTT signal (“OTT ” on page 193).

•New chapter: Webserver tool (“WEBSERVER” on page 204).

•Improvement: Ethernet Port (“Ethernet Port” on page 212).

•Specifications unified for all models (“SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4” on page 225).

•Improvement: Additional Information Annex (“ADDITIONAL INFORMATION” on page 249).

•Improvement: Index by keywords (“INDEX” on page 251).

WHAT’S NEW on manual F2.1

•Updated: SPAN values (“Spectrum Analyzer Mode” on page 231).

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.

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 .................................................................................. 7

2.4. Switching On/Off...................................................................................15

2.5. Reset...................................................................................................16

2.6. Screen Icons and Dialog Boxes................................................................16

2.7. Menu Tree............................................................................................18

2.8. Controls ...............................................................................................26

3. SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES ................................................................. 41

3.1. Settings Menu.......................................................................................41

3.2. Video & Audio Settings...........................................................................45

3.3. Preferences Menu..................................................................................46

4. RF SIGNAL TUNING ................................................................................. 52

4.1. Introduction .........................................................................................52

4.2. Operation.............................................................................................52

4.3. General Menu Options............................................................................53

4.4. Advanced Options .................................................................................61

4.5. Screen Description ................................................................................63

4.6. Extra Information..................................................................................77

5. TOOLS ..................................................................................................... 87

5.1. Introduction .........................................................................................87

5.2. Constellation ........................................................................................88

5.3. LTE Ingress Test ...................................................................................91

5.4. Echoes.................................................................................................94

5.5. MER by Carrier......................................................................................96

5.6. MEROGRAM ..........................................................................................98

5.7. Spectrogram....................................................................................... 100

5.8. Attenuation Test ................................................................................. 103

5.9. Signal Monitoring ................................................................................ 106

5.10. Signal Coverage ................................................................................ 114

5.11. Datalogger ....................................................................................... 123

5.12. Screen and Data Capture (Export key) ................................................. 131

5.13. Explore Channel Plan ......................................................................... 133

5.14. Discover FM Stations..........................................................................136

5.15. Field Strength ................................................................................... 138

5.16. Task Planner ..................................................................................... 143

5.17. Transport Stream Analyzer ................................................................. 147

5.18. Transport Stream Recording ............................................................... 159

5.19. Network Delay Margin ........................................................................ 162

5.20. Shoulders Attenuation........................................................................ 163

5.21. Service Recording.............................................................................. 165

5.22. Tilt ..................................................................................................167

5.23. Scan ................................................................................................169

5.24. Streaming V/A .................................................................................. 170

6. WIFI MONITORING ............................................................................... 172

6.1. Introduction .......................................................................................172

6.2. Operation........................................................................................... 172

6.3. Settings .............................................................................................173

6.4. WiFi Spectrum .................................................................................... 173

6.5. Site Survey ........................................................................................ 176

7. IPTV ..................................................................................................... 179

7.1. Introduction .......................................................................................179

7.2. Operation........................................................................................... 179

7.3. Screen Description ..............................................................................180

7.4. Tools .................................................................................................186

7.5. Settings .............................................................................................190

8. OTT ...................................................................................................... 193

8.1. Introduction .......................................................................................193

8.2. Operation........................................................................................... 193

8.3. Screen Description ..............................................................................194

9. INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT............................................................. 197

9.1. Introduction .......................................................................................197

9.2. Operation........................................................................................... 197

9.3. Installation Management ......................................................................198

9.4. New Installation ..................................................................................201

9.5. Tools .................................................................................................201

9.6. Importing Data from USB .....................................................................202

10. WEBSERVER ........................................................................................ 204

10.1. Introduction......................................................................................204

10.2. Settings and Remote Access ...............................................................204

10.3. Measurements and Spectrum ..............................................................206

10.4. TV Parameters .................................................................................. 207

10.5. Remote Console ................................................................................208

11. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES ................................................. 210

11.1. Introduction......................................................................................210

11.2. USB Port ..........................................................................................210

11.3. Ethernet Port ....................................................................................212

11.4. HDMI Port ........................................................................................ 215

11.5. Input Jack Connector ......................................................................... 216

11.6. RF Connector .................................................................................... 216

11.7. Common Interface Slot ...................................................................... 221

11.8. TS-ASI Port ...................................................................................... 223

12. SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 ............................................. 225

12.1. General............................................................................................225

12.2. Measurement Mode............................................................................ 227

12.3. Spectrum Analyzer Mode .................................................................... 231

12.4. TV Mode...........................................................................................233

12.6. IPTV Mode ........................................................................................234

12.7. Tools ............................................................................................... 234

12.5. WiFi Analyzer Mode 2.4 GHz................................................................234

12.8. Options ............................................................................................ 236

13. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 238

13.1. Instructions for Returning by Mail ........................................................ 238

13.2. Considerations about the Screen.......................................................... 238

13.3. Cleaning Recommendations ................................................................238

i. OPTICAL OPTION ................................................................................... 240

ii. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................. 249

iii. INDEX .................................................................................................. 251

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The new RANGER 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.

RANGER

Neo

is the seventh generation of field meters that PROMAX

Neo

has been created with the aim to make easy the user

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The RANGER popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2, MPEG4, HEVC... and Dolby audio.

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

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is a universal analyzer that covers several of the most

interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the diagrams constellations or the echoes detection.

The 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.

The RANGER DAB than differ from the RANGER with DAB option). The RANGER functions includes 4K real-time video decoding. All models can be expanded to work with Fibre Optics or WiFi 5G and LTE 2.6 GHz.

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 RANGER 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.

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has an application to manage data generated at each

3 has some extra tools such as T2MI, Network Delay and

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2 (RANGER

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4 in addition to all RANGER

has been designed and developed entirely in the European

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2 can be expanded

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2 SETTING UP

2.1 Package Content

Check that your package contains the following elements:

 RANGER

Neo

Analyzer.

 External DC charger.

 Mains cord for external DC charger.

 Car lighter charger.

 GPS

receiver.

 Dual WiFi Antenna.

 USB WiFi Adapter.

 Aero SMA-H/BNC-M adapter.

 “F” adapters:

•“F”/f - BNC/f adapter.

•“F”/f - DIN/f adapter.

•“F”/f - “F”/f adapter.

 Support belt and carrying bag.

 4V/RCA Jack Cable.

 USB (A) - USB (A) cable.

 Monopod.

 Transport suitcase.

 Quick Start Guide.

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

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

2.2 Power

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The RANGER high quality and long operation time.

*. only available for RANGER Neo 3 and RANGER Neo 4.

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

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

2.2.1 First Charge

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

2.2.2 Charging the Battery

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

Figure 3.

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

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

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:

 Yellow: Battery charging.

 Green: Battery full charge.

 Blinking: Battery failure or no battery.

 Off: Battery is not charging.

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

2.2.3 Charge / Discharge Times

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

 3 hours to achieve an 80% charge.

 5 hours to achieve a 100% charge.

With the equipment on (slow charge):

 5 hours to achieve an 80% charge.

 8 hours to achieve a 100% charge.

Average discharge time (with external supply disabled)

 With the battery full charge the average battery time is 5:30 hours.

 With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 4 h.

2.2.4 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.

*. For the RANGER Neo 4 the average discharge time is 3 hours under this circumstances: DVB-T2,

4k, brightness TFT 80%, TV mode decoding

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2.2.5 Smart Control Battery

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

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

2.2.6 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

2.3.1 RANGER

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Figure 4. Front View.

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Figure 5. Side View.

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*. For Optical Option refer to annex.

Figure 6. Top View*.

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2.3.2 RANGER

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Figure 7. Front View.

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Figure 8. Side View.

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*. For Optical Option refer to annex.

Figure 9. Top View*.

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2.3.3 RANGER

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Figure 10. Front View.

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Figure 11. Side View.

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Figure 12. Top View*.

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 When all indicators light up at once release the button.

3 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.

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

*. For Optical Option refer to annex.

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►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 When the screen goes off, user should release the button.

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

shutdown progress.

4 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.

 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.

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Figure 13.

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2.7 Menu Tree

► RF Menu

Figure 14.

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Figure 15. Tools Menu

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Figure 16. Advanced Menu

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► WiFi Menu

Figure 17.

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► IPTV Menu

Figure 18.

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Figure 19.

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►Installation Management Menu

► Preferences Menu

Figure 20.

Figure 21.

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►Settings Menu

Figure 22.

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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 equipment can be fully operated using both the touch panel (even using wearing gloves) and the conventional keyboard. For measurement and navigation through the menus, the equipment has the touch panel, one joystick, 4 function keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access keys (shortcut keys).

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..

2.8.1 Touch Screen

The control software is designed in such a way that the meter can be fully operated using the touch panel.

Figure 23.

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These actions can be done through the touch panel:

 Menu Selection.

 Frequency or Channel Selection.

 Frequency or Channel Scroll.

 Virtual Keyboard Writing.

 Toolbar Access.

 Screen Mode Switch.

 Installation Manager Access.

 One-touch zoom-in.

► Menu Selection

User can operate on the menus on screen: drop-down a menu, select an option, accept or exit a message, and so on, just touching on the option.

Figure 24.

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Figure 25.

Figure 26.

►Frequency or Channel Selection

At the Spectrum Analyzer mode, user can select a channel or frequency by tapping on the frequency or channel.

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Figure 27. First screen (channel locked).

Figure 28. Tap on the new frequency.

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Figure 29. The cursor moves to the frequency.

►Frequency or Channel Scroll

At the Spectrum Analyzer mode, user can scroll through frequency or channels by dragging and dropping his finger on the screen.

Figure 30.

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Figure 31.

►Virtual keyboard/keypad writing

User can type directly on the on-screen keyboard or keypad.

Figure 32.

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Figure 33.

►Toolbar Access

User can access the most important functions through the toolbar by pressing on the right top corner of the screen. It displays a box with several icons to access several functions.

Figure 34.

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Figure 35.

•Toolbar Icons Description

►Mode Screens

User can switch the view of the current mode by pressing on the top center of the screen.

Figure 36.

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►Installations Management

User can access data from the current installation by pressing on the left top corner.

Figure 37.

►One Touch Zoom-in

In a view with different windows (Measurement, Spectrum and / or TV), if the user clicks on one of the windows, he will directly access the corresponding enlarged view.

Figure 38.

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2.8.2 Joystick

Joystick can make five movements:

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

Figure 39.

Figure 40. 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).

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Figure 41. Channel Tuning selected

Also, depending on the screen, the joystick has some special 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.

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

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Figure 42.

► In WIFI mode, the joystick has these functions:

 Left - Right

•AP:Change of Access Point.

•SP:Change of Span.

 Up - Down

•Reference level change.

► 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:Eco change.

 Up - Down

•Distance span.

2.8.3 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.

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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 or any function key to exit.

2.8.4 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 menu of terrestrial or satellite settings (according to the selected band).

•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 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. More information in the chapter "Export key".

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►Function keys

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

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

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.

2.8.5 Function keys or Softkeys

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

Measurement key.

Spectrum Analyzer key.

TV Mode key.

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

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

2.8.6 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 43.

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Figure 44.

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 selected band, the menu may be different.

Figure 45.

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Figure 46.

►Signal Source

It allows the user to select the signal coming into the equipment: RF (for radiofrequency signals), IPTV (for TV over any type of IP packet based distribution network), WiFi (for WiFi operation bands) or OTT (for Over the Top services).

►Band

It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band for RF, IPTV input (for TV over any type of IP packet based distribution network) or the WiFi operation band.

►Decoder TS Input

It allows the user to select the transport stream coming into the equipment from the RF Demodulators, IPTV input, ASI input or TS Recorded (played from the transport stream recorded with the TS Recording tool).

 RF Demodulators: (This option is available only if RF is selected as a

Signal Source). The TS extracted from the RF signal by means of the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can come from digital terrestrial, satellite or cable.

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 IPTV: (This option is available only if IPTV is selected as a Signal Source).

The TS extracted from the IPTV signal.

 ASI Input: The TS coming directly through the ASI-TS input connector.

 Recorded TS: (This option is available only if there is a TS previously

recorded). The TS comes from the one being played and previously recorded with the TS Recording tool (warning: this option is automatically selected each time a recorded TS is played. Disable it once the TS playing has finished).

►ASI Output

It allows the user to select the signal source for the TS-ASI packets going out through the equipment ASI Output. User can select among Off, RF Demodulators, IPTV, ASI Input and Recorded TS. This transport stream can feed the signal to other devices.

 Off: ASI Output disabled.

 RF Demodulators: (This option is available only if RF is selected as a

Signal Source). The signal through ASI Output is the TS extracted from the RF signal by means of the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can come from digital terrestrial, satellite or cable.

 IPTV: (This option is available only if IPTV is selected as a Signal Source).

The signal through ASI Output is the TS extracted from the IPTV signal.

 ASI Input: TS-ASI packets coming from ASI input connector go out

through the ASI output connector.

 Recorded TS: (This option is available only if there is a TS previously

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

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

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

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►Supply voltages (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

It selects the voltage to be applied to an external unit. Available voltage options change depending on the selected band.

 Voltage available for terrestrial band: 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 and the equipment will not supply power. The equipment does not return to its normal operating state until the problem is solved. During this time the equipment checks every three seconds if there still the problem, warning with an audible signal.The DRAIN LNB light indicator is lit if current is flowing to the external unit.

► 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").

►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").

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►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 mode the Polarization option can not be changed.

►Sat Band (only available for satellite band)

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

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

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

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

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

3.2 Video & Audio Settings

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

Figure 47.

A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

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►Volume

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

►Brightness

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

►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.

 Date & Time: It allows the user to change date and time zone.

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

among other parameters.

 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.

 IPTV: IPTV network parameters settings.

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 Network: Network parameters settings.

Figure 48.

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

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.

 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 (editable by

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

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

code). This field appears on the boot screen.

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►Appearance Options

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

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

 Skin: Colours used on screen.

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

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

 Brightness: User can select between two options:

•Manual: The display brightness is adjusted manually using the brightness setting (see section Video and audio settings)..

•Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted according to the light received by the sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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.

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

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

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

►Measures Options

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

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

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µV.

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

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

µV.

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

for the signal level. Available options are: dBm.

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

between Ku/Ka band and C band.

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

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

 TER. Downlink: If this option is enabled it allows you to work in satellite

band with external units of radio-links converters. Intermediate frequencies (from 1 to 11 GHz) are converted to band base and can be tuned using downlink.

 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.

►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 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.

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

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

► IPTV Options

Network parameters that user has to fill out in order to register the equipment into a data network. This is necessary to receive IPTV signal. Network parameters are:

 MAC: Physical address of the equipment. It is unique and cannot be

edited.

 DHCP: Enable this option to get the proper IP address when the unit is

first connected to a network. That feature contributes to make things easier to installers when debugging network access. Enable the DHCP protocol for proper IP configuration.

 IP Address: IP Address of the equipment into the local network.

 Mask: Subnet mask of the equipment (by default 255.255.255.0).

 Gateway: IP Address of the router into the local network (by default

10.0.1.1).

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 IGMP Version: Protocol for multicast transmissions used by the router.

Available versions are 1, 2 and 3. To disable select Off.

•IMGPv1: IGMP version 1. Each time user selects a multicast address, meter asks for the new multicast stream.

•IMGPv2: IGMP version 2. Each time user selects a multicast address, meter stops receiving the current stream and asks for receiving the new one.

•IMGPv3: IGMP version 3. Each time user selects a multicast address, meter stops receiving the current stream and asks for receiving the new one, from the servers approved by the user.

•Off: Meter does not send any IGMP messages and discards the received ones.

►Network Options

Network parameters that user has to fill out in order to identify the equipment into a data network. This is necessary to connect to a PC via ethernet. Network parameters are:

 MAC: Physical address of the equipment. It is unique and cannot be

edited.

 DHCP: Enable this option to get the proper IP address when the unit is

first connected to a network. That feature contributes to make things easier to installers when debugging network access.

 IP Address: IP Address of the equipment into the local network.

 Mask: Subnet mask of the equipment (by default 255.255.255.0).

 Gateway: IP Address of the router into the local network (by default

10.0.1.1).

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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 and in “Source Signal”

select “RF”.

3 From Settings menu access the “Band” option and select “Terrestrial” to

work on terrestrial band or “Satellite” to work on satellite band.

4 Select the display mode by pressing the MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM

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

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

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

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6 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.

4.3 General Menu Options

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



In general, these options are the same for all modes (Measure, 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

to the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard and gives access to

the signal parameters menu.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

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►Channel Plan

This option allows the user to select a channel plan from the ones available for the current installation.

►Tune by

It allows the user to select between tuning by channel (selecting a channel or channel by channel with the joystick) and tuning by frequency (selecting a frequency or step by step with the joystick).

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.

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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.

►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 appears on screen at bottom right.

Span available values change according to Resolution Bandwidth selected (see “Spectrum Analyzer Mode” on page 231).

To switch among span default values move the joystick (left, right) in span (SP) mode. 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 this frequency range use the "span" option in the Tuning menu ( key)

►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.

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►Downlink

If this option is enabled it allows you to work in satellite band with external units of radio-links converters. Intermediate frequencies (from 1 to 11 GHz) are converted to band base and can be tuned using downlink.

►View all services

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

At the bottom of this option are shown the softkeys with these functions:



Cancel: It exits the option.

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

•By access (Free Only, Scrambled Only, All).

•By type (All, TV, Radio).

•Search by name (filtered by the name).

•Reset list (it restarts the list as at first) Service filtering is persistent until reseting.



Page Up: It jumps one page up.

Page Down: It jumps one page down.

4.3.2 F2: Signal Parameters

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

►Signal Type

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

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Operation:

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.

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.

 When a satellite transponder is working with a non-zero PLS code plus

MSI (multiple streams), system will lock that signal in a quite automatic way.

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►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.

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.

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►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).

 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:

 Signal Monitoring: This tool allows the user to monitor a signal by

measuring its power, MER and C/N. All this data, can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis. In this file are saved all characteristics measurements for each type of signal.

 Signal Coverage

: This option allows the user to check signal coverage by measuring its power, MER and C/N. The position where all these measurements are taken is determined by a GPS receiver. All this data,

*. GPS receiver not included with the RANGER Neo 2. Contact PROMAX to obtain a valid GPS

receiver.

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measurements and GPS position can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis.

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

channel must be selected.

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

belongs to the selected current installation.

 Constellation: It displays the constellation of the locked signal.

 LTE Ingress Test: It enables the detection of signal interferences coming

from mobile phones.

 Attenuation Test: This feature allows the user to easily check the response

of the telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working.

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

reception of the same signal from several transmitters.

 MER by carrier: This function analyses continuosly the measure of the

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

 MEROGRAM: This functions shows a graphical representation of the MER

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

 Spectrogram: This function shows a graphical representation of the

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

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

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

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

strength meter.

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

 TS Analyzer: This function allows the user to make a comprehensive

analysis of the Transport Stream (TS) contained in a tuned signal.

 TS Recording: This function can capture in real time the received transport

stream (TS) contained in the received signal.

 Shoulder Attenuation: This function measures the shoulder-shaped

interferences in the adjacent channels.

 Service Recording: This function records in real-time the digital service

shown on display from the tuned transport stream.

 Tilt: This function shows level difference among four carriers, in graphic

and numerical mode.

 Scan: This function shows signal level in bar graph mode for all channels

in a channel plan.

 Streaming V/A: This function allows the user to broadcast video/audio

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from the meter to a PC through a data network.

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

4.4 Advanced Options

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

The advanced menu for the Spectrum Analyzer mode has these options:

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

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

 Spectrum Line: It defines the spectrum display. 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

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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 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.

 Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): Resolution filters available are: 2 kHz (only

terrestrial band), 10 kHz, 20 kHz, 30 kHz, 40 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz and 1000 kHz. According to filter selected maximum and minimum span changes (for more details see “Spectrum Analyzer Mode” on page 231).

 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.

The Advanced menu for the TV mode has these options:

 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

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(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 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

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► FULL MEASUREMENT (MEASUREMENT 1/3)

Figure 49.

1 Selected installation, date and time.

2 Main measurement value. To select another parameter move joystick up /

down.

3 Number of view/total views.

4 Selected band, battery level.

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.

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

Figure 50.

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.

 Joystick functions:

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

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► MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS (MEASUREMENT 3/3)

Figure 51.

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 52.

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 53.

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 54.

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 55.

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 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 Measures 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.

•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.

•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 56.

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 57.

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 58.

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.

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6 Tuned service information.

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

(Satellite).

 PROVIDER: Program provider name.

 NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.

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

 TSID: Transport stream identifier.

 SID: Service Identifier.

 App. Type: Type of detected interactive service 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.

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: The equipment can identify the HEVC (H.265) signaling and display its

transmission data such as the video type, profile format,

aspect ratio, bit

rate and image. In 4K UHD services will display all transmission data and

images

*. For RANGER Neo 2 and RANGER Neo 3 images are displayed in a slideshow through “4K Frame

Grabber” tool.

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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".

► AUDIO RADIO (RADIO 1/3)

Figure 59.

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

Figure 60.

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► AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA (RADIO 3/3)

Figure 61.

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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4.6.1 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 satellites that avoid any possibility of error. When the signal is locked it identifies the satellite and shows on screen its name.

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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 62.

Figure 63.

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

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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 64.

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4.6.5

*. available as an option for the RANGER Neo 2.

4.6.5.1 Description

DAB / DAB+

This option allows the user to detect, measure, analyze and visualise digital radio DAB and DAB+.

The DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a digital radio standard, designed for both home and portable receivers to broadcast terrestrial and satellite audio and also data. It works with Band III and L-Band frequencies.

The DAB+ is an evolution of DAB using the AAC + audio codec. It also includes Reed-Solomon error correction, which makes it more robust. DAB receivers are not compatible with DAB+ receivers.

4.6.5.2 Operation

1 Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

2 Select RF source signal and terrestrial band in Settings menu.

3 Lock the DAB/DAB+ signal.

4 To enable auto-detection for DAB/DAB+, access "Preferences" pressing the

key

4.6.5.3 Measurement Mode

for one second and in the StealthID tab select the DAB/DAB+ option.

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Figure 65. Measurement 1/3

Figure 66. Measurement 2/3

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Figure 67. Measurement 3/3

4.6.5.4 Spectrum Analyzer Mode

Figure 68. DAB Spectrum 1/3

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Figure 69. DAB Spectrum 2/3

Figure 70. DAB Spectrum 3/3

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4.6.5.5 TV Mode

Figure 71. DAB 1/3

Figure 72. DAB 2/3

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4.6.6 4K Decoding

Neo

RANGER

4 decodes 4K and displays UHD services (Ultra High Definition).

Neo

2 and RANGER

This function decodes UHD video frames and displays them on screen as a slideshow.

Figure 73. DAB 3/3

Neo

3 have the “4K Frame Grabber” function.

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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 DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2

LTE Ingress Test DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-C2 Echoes MER by Carrier MEROGRAM Spectrogram

Attenuation Test

Signal Monitoring

Signal Coverage

Datalogger

Screen and Data Capture (Export key)

Explore Channel Plan

Discover FM Stations Field Strength

Task Planner

Transport Stream Analyzer

DVB-T, DVB-T2 DVB-T, DVB-T2 DVB-T, DVB-T2 DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2, analogue, FM, generic

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

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

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

FM DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2, analogue, FM, generic

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

DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS, DVB-C, DVB-C2, IPTV

GPS connected to USB port is mandatory

Also with TS-ASI input

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Name Type of Signall Additional Data

Transport Stream Recording DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2, IPTV

Network Delay Margin Shoulders Attenuation Service Recording

Tilt

Scan DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

Streaming V/A DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

*. T2MI function in TS Analyzer tool is not available for RANGER Neo 2 **.Not available for RANGER Neo 2

IPTV Also with TS-ASI input

DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-C2 DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2, IPTV DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DSS,

DVB-C, DVB-C2

DVB-C, DVB-C2, IPTV

Also with TS-ASI input

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.

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.

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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.

► Screen Description

Figure 74.

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.

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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.

 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.



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

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

accesses the tuning menu and allows selecting the channel plan.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses

the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

lapse of time the signal stays on the screen before disappearing. Available

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options according to the persistence level are: low, medium, high or permanent.

 Zoom: It allows the user to select a quarter (I, II, III or IV) where apply

the zoom in. To come back to normal view select All.

 Start Carrier/Stop Carrier: This option allows selecting the range of

carriers to be displayed between the first and last.

 Clear: This option clears all symbols in the whole constellation window.

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.

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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".

► 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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