Promax RANGER Neo Lite, RANGER Neo plus User Manual

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RANGER

Neo Lite

RANGER

Neo+

TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

- 0 MI2128 -

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SAFETY NOTES

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

The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual August also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.

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

MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

You can access instantly to any chapter by clicking on the title of the chapter in the table of contents.

Click on the arrow at the top right of the page to return to the table of contents.

Throughout this manual are boxes with the symbol . It identifies a direct access to an explanatory video related to the function where it is. User has to click on this icon to watch the video.

All videos are in the PROMAX channel on YouTube, which is accessible through the PROMAX website at: www.promaxelectronics.com

USER'S MANUAL VERSION

Version

Date

Software Version

1.1

March 2017

23.2

Please update your equipment to the latest software version available

This user's manual describes operation for models RANGER

Neo

Lite and

RANGER Neo +. Differences between them are specified by an

asterisk(*).

Screen captures of current manual are from the RANGER

Neo

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SAFETY RULES

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

followed.

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

measurement connected to ground potential.

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

to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal.

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

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

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

safety.:

Rechargeable battery External DC charger Car lighter charger cable Power cord

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

potential.

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

appropriate low radiation cables.

* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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* Symbols related with safety:

Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories

Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.

Cat II Portable domestic installations.

Cat III Fixed domestic installations.

Cat IV Industrial installations.

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

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

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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

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

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

2.1 Package Content ............................................................................ 2-3

2.2 Power ........................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 First charge ............................................................................... 2-4

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

2.2.3 Charge/discharge times .............................................................. 2-5

2.2.4 Energy saving ............................................................................ 2-5

2.2.5 Smart control battery* ............................................................... 2-6

2.2.6 Usage Tips ................................................................................ 2-6

2.3 Equipment Details .......................................................................... 2-7

2.3.1 RANGER

Neo

Lite .................................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 RANGER

Neo

+ ....................................................................... 2-9

2.4 Switching On/Off the equipment .................................................... 2-11

2.5 Reset ......................................................................................... 2-11

2.6 Screen Icons and Dialog boxes ...................................................... 2-12

2.7 Menu Tree .................................................................................. 2-13

2.8 Controls ...................................................................................... 2-17

2.8.1 Touch Screen .......................................................................... 2-17

2.8.2 Joystick .................................................................................. 2-24

2.8.3 Joystick Operation .................................................................... 2-25

2.8.4 Select and edit parameters ....................................................... 2-26

2.8.5 Keyboard shortcuts .................................................................. 2-27

2.8.6 Softkeys ................................................................................. 2-28

2.8.7 Virtual Keyboard ...................................................................... 2-29

3 SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES ................................................................. 3-30

3.1 Setting Menu ............................................................................... 3-30

3.2 Video & Audio settings .................................................................. 3-32

3.3 Preferences Menu ........................................................................ 3-33

4 RF SIGNAL TUNING (Terrestrial and Satellite Band) .................................... 4-39

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 4-39

4.2 Operation ................................................................................... 4-39

4.3 General Menu Options .................................................................. 4-40

4.3.1 F1: Tuning – Selecting Channel / Frequency ................................ 4-40

4.3.2 F2: Signal Parameters .............................................................. 4-43

4.3.3 F3: Tools ................................................................................ 4-44

4.4 Advanced Options ........................................................................ 4-46

4.5 Screen Description ....................................................................... 4-49

4.5.1 Measurement Mode Screens ...................................................... 4-49

4.5.2 Spectrum Analyser Mode Screens .............................................. 4-52

4.5.3 TV Mode Screens ..................................................................... 4-57

4.6 Extra Information ........................................................................ 4-63

4.6.1 StealthID Function ................................................................... 4-63

4.6.2 Generic Signal ......................................................................... 4-64

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4.6.3 Locking a signal ....................................................................... 4-64

4.6.4 Satellite Identification ............................................................... 4-65

4.6.5 IRG Descritor .......................................................................... 4-66

4.7 Tools .......................................................................................... 4-67

4.7.1 Constellation ........................................................................... 4-67

4.7.2 LTE Ingress test ....................................................................... 4-70

4.7.3 Echoes .................................................................................... 4-73

4.7.4 MER by carrier* ....................................................................... 4-75

4.7.5 MEROGRAM* ........................................................................... 4-76

4.7.6 Spectrogram* .......................................................................... 4-79

4.7.7 Attenuation Test ...................................................................... 4-81

4.7.8 Signal Monitoring* ................................................................... 4-84

4.7.9 Datalogger .............................................................................. 4-91

4.7.10 Screen and Data capture (Export key) ........................................ 4-98

4.7.11 Explore Channel Plan .............................................................. 4-100

4.7.12 Discover FM stations .............................................................. 4-103

4.7.13 Field Strength ........................................................................ 4-106

4.7.14 Task Planner ......................................................................... 4-111

5 WIFI SIGNAL TUNING ........................................................................... 5-116

5.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 5-116

5.2 Operation ................................................................................. 5-116

5.3 Settings .................................................................................... 5-117

5.4 WiFi Spectrum ........................................................................... 5-117

5.4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 5-117

5.4.2 Screen Description ................................................................. 5-118

5.4.3 Menu Options ........................................................................ 5-119

5.5 Site survey ............................................................................... 5-120

5.5.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 5-120

5.5.2 Screen Description ................................................................. 5-121

5.5.3 Menu Options ........................................................................ 5-122

6 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 6-123

6.1 Description ............................................................................... 6-123

6.2 Operation ................................................................................. 6-123

6.3 Installation Management ............................................................ 6-124

6.4 New installation ......................................................................... 6-128

6.5 Tools ........................................................................................ 6-128

6.6 Importing Data from USB ........................................................... 6-129

7 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES ..................................................... 7-131

7.1 USB connector ........................................................................... 7-131

7.1.1 Connecting a USB flash drive ................................................... 7-131

7.1.2 Connecting the RANGER Neo to the WiFi USB adapter ................ 7-133

7.2 Connecting to a computer via Ethernet ......................................... 7-133

7.3 Digital V/A Output via HDMI connector ......................................... 7-133

7.4 Analogue V/A Input via jack connector ......................................... 7-134

7.5 Connecting to antenna via RF Connector ....................................... 7-134

7.5.1 DiSEqC commands ................................................................. 7-134

7.5.2 SCD/EN50494 (SatCR) commands ........................................... 7-135

7.5.3 SCD2/EN50607 (JESS) commands ........................................... 7-136

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8 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 8-139

8.1 RANGER

Neo

Lite .................................................................... 8-139

8.1.1 General ................................................................................ 8-139

8.1.2 Measurement Mode ................................................................ 8-141

8.1.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ........................................................ 8-144

8.1.4 WiFi Analyser Mode ................................................................ 8-145

8.1.5 TV Mode ............................................................................... 8-146

8.1.6 Tools .................................................................................... 8-147

8.2 RANGER

Neo

+ ....................................................................... 8-148

8.2.1 General ................................................................................ 8-148

8.2.2 Measurement Mode ................................................................ 8-150

8.2.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ........................................................ 8-153

8.2.4 TV Mode ............................................................................... 8-155

8.2.5 Tools .................................................................................... 8-156

8.2.6 Options ................................................................................. 8-157

9 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................158

9.1 Instructions for returning by mail .....................................................158

9.2 Considerations about the Screen ......................................................158

9.3 Cleaning Recommendations ............................................................158

ANNEX 1 OPTICAL OPTION OP-001-PS* ..........................................................160

ANNEX 2 SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION OP-001-GPS* ........................................169

ANNEX 3 OPTION DAB/DAB+ OP-001-DAB* ....................................................182

ANNEX 4 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT ...................................................................190

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TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

RANGER

Neo

Lite

RANGER

Neo

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1

Description

The new RANGER

Neo

is the seventh generation of field meters that PROMAX

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

The new RANGER

Neo

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

Figure 1.

The RANGER

Neo

is a universal analyser that covers several of the most popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2 H.265 or MPEG-4 and Dolby audio.

Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project.

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

The RANGER

Neo

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

The RANGER

Neo

+ has some tools that differentiate it from the RANGER

Neo

Lite, such as Spectrogram, web remote control, MER by carrier, etc. In

addition, the RANGER

Neo

+ has several expansion modules to adapt to

different environments: the optical module for measurement in fiber optic installations, the GPS module for mobile measurement or the DAB module for digital radio measurement.

The RANGER

Neo

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

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

Figure 2.

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2 SETTING UP

2.1

Package Content

Check that your package contains the following elements:

RANGER

Neo

Analyser.

External DC charger.

Mains cord for external DC charger.

Car lighter charger.

Dual WiFi Antenna.

USB WiFi adapter.

Aero SMA-H/BNC-M adapter.

"F" Adapters.

• "F" / H - BNC / H Adapter.

• "F" / H - DIN / H Adapter.

• "F" / H - "F" / H Adapter.

Support belt and carrying bag.

4V/RCA Jack Cable.

Monopode.

Transport suitcase*.

Quick Start Guide.

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

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

2.2

Power

The RANGER

Neo

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

high quality and long operation time.

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

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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2.2.1

First charge

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

2.2.2

Charging the battery

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

Figure 3.

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

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

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

mains connected symbol appears inside the battery icon.

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

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.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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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.

► RANGER

Neo

Lite

Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):

With the battery full charge the average battery time is 3 hours.

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

► RANGER

Neo

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 1s.

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.

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.

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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 prolong battery life the user should follow these tips:

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

advisable to make every 3 months a charge / discharge cycle and a subsequent partial charge (40% aprox.).

It is advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from heat.

You should avoid keeping the battery for a long period of time at full load

or fully discharged.

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

these batteries have no memory effect.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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2.3

Equipment Details

2.3.1

RANGER

Neo

Lite

Front View

Figure 4.

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Side view

Figure 5.

Top view

Figure 6.

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2.3.2

RANGER

Neo

Front View

Figure 7.

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Side view

Figure 8.

Top view

Figure 9*.

* Optical Option. Refer to annex.

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2.4

Switching On/Off the equipment

► Switching On:

Press for a while (approximately one second) the button located on the side

of the equipment.

When all indicators light up at once release the button.

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

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

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

► Switching Off:

Press the button located 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.

When the screen goes off, user should release the button, which returns

to its rest position.

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

shutdown progress.

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

recovered when power on.

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

2.5

Reset

How to RESET: Hold down the F4 key for 6 seconds and release.

When to RESET:

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

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

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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 key 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.

Battery charging.

USB flash drive inserted.

Battery not charging. Yellow level indicates charge left.

WiFi source Signal

Battery not charging, time left indicator.

Current installation.

Satellite band.

GPS locked.

GPS unlocked.

Current voltage, 22 kHz signal and LNB power level.

SATCR (SCD/EN50494) commands enabled.

Terrestrial band.

JESS (SCD2/EN50607) commands enabled.

Compressed installation.

Task scheduled.

OK.

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

Searching.

FR Frequency tuning.

CH Channel tuning.

SP Span change.

MK Marker moving.

EC Echo/zoom change.

AP WiFi Acces Point

Warning.

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2.7

Menu Tree*

Tuning

Channel:

Channel Plan Tune by:

View all services...

Channel Plan 1

Channel Plan 2

Channel Frequency

Signal Parameters

Signal Type:

View Advanced Parameters

Frequency: Channel Plan: Tune By: Center Freq: Ref. Level: Span: Center tuned frequency View all services...

Tuning

Channel

Channel plan 1

Channel Plan 2

Frequency

Figure 10.

Only available for digital channels

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

* Some options on the menu tree are only available for RANGER

Neo

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Figure 11.

Only available for digital channels

Only available for analogue channels

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

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INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT MENU

Load

Manage

Create New

Tools

Mark All Unmark All Archive Delete Rename Export to USB Import from USB Installed Antennas

Filter by Type

All (0) Screen shots (0) Channel Plans (0) Dataloggers (0) DiSEqC (0) Data Captures (0) Signal Monitoring (0) Service Databases (0) Antennas (0) TS (0)

File

Mark All Unmark All Delete Copy to USB

Installation

Add Channel Plan Add Antenna Antena Add DiSEqC Program

Figure 12.

PREFERENCES MENU

Figure 13.

Equipment Appearance Time and Date Measures Tools Stealth-ID Security Network

Preferences

(1s)

Date: Time: Date Format: Time Zone:

PIN Code 1234

MAC: DHCP: IP Address: Mask: Gateway:

Datalogger PSI: Database services:

Export button: LTE Filter F.Min:

LTE Filter F.Max: Center Freq:

Sat. Band: Ref. Level: Ter. Downlink

Terrestrial Units: Satellite Units: Optical Units:

Min. TER. Power: Min. SAT. Power: Min. TER. Level:

Min. FMI. Level:

np. Impedance:

Analog Terrestrial Digital Terrestrial Digital Satellite

Language: Skin:

Power Off: Background:

TFT Screen: Color System:

Vibration: Boot screen:

Values Format:

Provider Name

SN Release

Date Free System Memory

Free Data Memory Company

User

ANALOG FM

ANALOGDVB-S DVB-S2 DSS

ANALOGDVB-T DVB-C DVB-T2 DVB-C2

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SETTINGS MENU

Figure 14.

Option available for terrestrial band

Option available for satellite band

Terrestrial Settings

Signal Source:

Band: Supply Output:

Supply Voltage: LNB Drain:

WiFi

Terrestrial

Satellite

Enabled Disabled

External 24 V5 V 12 V

(1s)

Volume Brightness Color System:

Video & Audio Settings

PAL 50 Hz PAL 60 Hz PAL-M NTSC SECAM

Wi-Fi Settings

Signal Source:

Band:

WiFi

2.4 GHz

Satellite Settings

Signal Source: Band: DiSEqC Mode: SCD/EN50494:

SCD2/EN50607: Polarization: Sat. Band: LNB Low Osc: LNB High Osc: Supply Output: Supply Voltage:

LNB Drain:

WiFi

Terrestrial Satellite

High Low

Off On

Off

Disabled Enabled

External 5 V 13 V 15 V

18 V

13 V + 22 kHz

18 V + 22 kHz

Off Horizontal/Left Vertical/Right

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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 these are grouped by function.

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

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, a joystick, 4 programmable keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access keys (shortcut keys).

2.8.1

Touch Screen

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

These actions can be done through the touch panel:

Menu Selection.

Frequency or channel selection.

Frequency or channel scroll.

Virtual keyboard writing.

Toolbar access.

Mode screens switch.

Installations Management.

One-touch zoom in.

Each touch on the screen is associated with a physical vibration. This vibration

can be enabled or disabled through the option “Vibration” in the “Preferences”

menu.

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► Menu Selection

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

Figure 15.

Figure 16.

Figure 17.

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► Frequency or Channel Selection

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

Figure 18. First screen (channel locked).

Figure 19. Tap on the new frequency.

Figure 20. The cursor moves to the frequency.

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► Frequency or Channel Scroll

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

Figure 21.

Figure 22.

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► Virtual keyboard/keypad writing.

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

Figure 23.

Figure 24.

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► Toolbar

User can access the more important functions through the toolbar by pressing on the right top corner of the screen.

Figure 25.

Figure 26.

● Toolbar icons description

Measurement Mode

Settings

Video & Audio Settings

Spectrum Analyser Mode

Terrestrial Band

Preferences

TV Mode

Satellite Band

Screen Capture

Installations Management

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► Mode screens

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

Figure 27.

► Installations Management

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

Figure 28.

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► 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.

FULL MEASUREMENT

SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

MPEG2 TS locked: RGE2

23/1 2/20 16 07 :40

DEFAULT

MEASUREMENTS 2/3

La 1 H D

CH 31 DVB-T Tools

dBµV

Offset

MER CBER VBER 1.8

Po wer

C/N2

80.8

34.7

6.9

30.5

554.00 MHz

kHz

dBm dB

dB E-05 E-08

Freq

DL 11747.00 MHz

CH 31

DVB-T To ols

23/12/2016 07:40

DEFAULT

SPECTRUM 1/3

Ad vanc ed

MP EG2 TS locked : RG E2 Span : 100 MHz

Freq: DL:

1147.00

11747.00

MHz MHz

Power: C/N:

<-19.2

<36.2

dBmdBMER: 30.3 dB CBER:

VBER:

6.7

<1.0

E-05 E-08

554 .00

dBµV

LM: 8.9 dB

CH 31 DV B-S To ols

MP EG2 TS locked : RG E2

23/12/2016 07:40

DEFAU LT

MEASUREMENT 1/ 3

Offset

MER CBER VBER 1.8

Power

C/N2

80.8

34.7

6.9

30.5554.00

Power:

10 30 50 70 90 110 130

MHz

kHz

dBm dB

E-05 E-08

80.8dBµV

Freq

BandLM65.6 dBµV

14.1dB

DL 11747.00 M Hz

CH: 31 DVB -T To ols

23/12/2016 07:40

DEFAU LT

TV 2/3

Ad vanc ed

MP EG2 TS locked : RG E2 La 1 HD

Figure 29.

2.8.2

Joystick

Joystick positions are five:

Figure 30.

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

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

► CH or FR:

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

► SP:

Span change.

► MK:

Marker moving (if marker is enabled).

Figure 31.

Working in WIFI mode, the joystick has the following functions:

► AP: Change of Access Point.

► SP: Change of Span.

Using the ECHOES tool, the joystick is also multifunctional:

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

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

► EC: Echo change.

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

2.8.3

Joystick Operation

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

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

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

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To change the active mode press the joystick.

Figure 32.

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

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

The frequency or channel tuning mode will appear depending on the selected

tuning type. Access the Tune by menu to select the type of tuning.

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

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

Figure 33.

2.8.4

Select and edit parameters

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

Place over the option and press the joystick.

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

background.

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

number gets a black ground.

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

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

When finished press joystick or any function key to exit.

2.8.5

Keyboard shortcuts

► Management Keys

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

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

Long press: It shows the preferences menu.

Short press: It shows the menu of terrestrial or

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

► Export / Reference key

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

Short Press: Pressing this key for less than one second on the Spectrum

Analyser mode, it holds on screen the current waveform as a reference. It is equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Set" from the "Advanced" menu.

Pressing short again, it deletes the waveform reference. It is equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Clear" in the "Advanced" menu.

Long press: Pressing this key for one second it makes a capture of what

it is shown on screen at the time.

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

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

More information in the chapter "Export key".

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► Function keys

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

Measurement key.

Spectrum Analyser key.

TV Mode Key.

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

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

2.8.6

Softkeys

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

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

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

Figure 34.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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2.8.7

Virtual Keyboard

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

Figure 35.

To edit the file name user should follow these steps:

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

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

Press on the virtual keyboard to edit.

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

the joystick on the Delete key or press (Del).

To enter an upper case letter press first or press the joystick on the key.

To block upper case press or press the joystick on the key twice

consecutively. To return to lower case press or the key again.

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

After editing press (Ok) to validate the name and continue the process or (Cancel) to cancel.

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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 August be different.

Figure 36.

A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Signal Source

It allows the user to select the signal coming into the equipment between RF (forradio-frequency signals) or WiFi (for wireless signals).

► Band

It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band for RF or the WiFi operation band.

Terrestrial Settings

Signal Source:

Band: Supply Output:

Supply Voltage: LNB Drain:

WiFi

Terrestrial

Satellite

Enabled Disabled

External 24 V5 V 12 V

(1s)

Volume Brightness Color System:

Video & Audio Settings

PAL 50 Hz PAL 60 Hz PAL-M NTSC SECAM

Wi-Fi Settings

Signal Source:

Band:

WiFi

2.4 GHz

Satellite Settings

Signal Source: Band: DiSEqC Mode: SCD/EN50494:

SCD2/EN50607: Polarization: Sat. Band: LNB Low Osc: LNB High Osc: Supply Output: Supply Voltage:

LNB Drain:

WiFi

Terrestrial Satellite

High Low

Off On

Off

Disabled Enabled

External 5 V 13 V 15 V

18 V

13 V + 22 kHz

18 V + 22 kHz

Off Horizontal/Left Vertical/Right

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

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

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

► Supply voltages (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

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

Available voltage options change depending on the selected band.

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

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

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

► LNB Drain (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

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

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

► 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").

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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► 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").

► Polarization (only available for satellite band)

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

► Sat Band (only available for satellite band)

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

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

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

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

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

3.2

Video & Audio settings

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

Figure 37.

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A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Volume

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

► Brightness

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

► Colour System

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

3.3

Preferences Menu

You access the Preferences menu by pressing the Installations Management key for one second. The options are grouped in tabs as follows:

► Equipment: Equipment information.

► Appearance: Equipment customization options.

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

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

among other parameters.

► 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. ► Network: Network parameters settings.

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Figure 38.

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

Press Exit to exit Preferences.

Press Save to save changes.

A brief explanation of the options available in each tab:

► Equipment information:

Provider: Provider's name.

Name: Equipment's name.

Serial number: Unique identification number for this equipment.

Release: Version of the software installed on the equipment.

Date: Date of the software and hardware installed on the

equipment.

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

/ Size of the flash memory installed on the equipment.

Company: Name of the company which owns the equipment

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

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

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

Equipment Appearance Time and Date Measures Tools Stealth-ID Security Network

Preferences

(1s)

Date: Time: Date Format: Time Zone:

PIN Code 1234

MAC: DHCP: IP Address: Mask: Gateway:

Datalogger PSI: Database services:

Export button: LTE Filter F.Min:

LTE Filter F.Max: Center Freq:

Sat. Band: Ref. Level: Ter. Downlink

Terrestrial Units: Satellite Units: Optical Units:

Min. TER. Power: Min. SAT. Power: Min. TER. Level:

Min. FMI. Level:

np. Impedance:

Analog Terrestrial Digital Terrestrial Digital Satellite

Language: Skin:

Power Off: Background:

TFT Screen: Color System:

Vibration: Boot screen:

Values Format:

Provider Name

SN Release

Date Free System Memory

Free Data Memory Company

User

ANALOG FM

ANALOGDVB-S DVB-S2 DSS

ANALOGDVB-T DVB-C DVB-T2 DVB-C2

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► Appearance Options:

Language: Language used on menus, messages and screens.

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

Skin: Colours used on the screen.

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

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

Brightness: User can select between two options:

Manual: The display brightness is adjusted manually

using the brightness setting (see section

Video and audio settings).

Automatic: The display brightness is automatically

adjusted according to the light received by the sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Color System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions.

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

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

equipment is booting.

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

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

► Time & Date Options:

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

edit mode.

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

edit mode.

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

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

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 dBµV.

Satellite

Units: It allows the user to select the satellite measurement

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

dBmV and dBµV.

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 to work in terrestrial

band with radio link down converters external units (from 1 to 11 GHz) and tune using the link frequency.

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.

Inp.

Impedance: It allows the user to select the impedance at the RF input

between 50 Ω and 75 Ω.

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► 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 satellital band. Services are included automatically when the signal is locked. If enabled, these services will be displayed on the "View all services" option in the

Tuning menu. When disabling the option all services in the database of the installation will be deleted.

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

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

LTE Filter

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

LTE Filter

F.Max: Select the maximum frequency for the external LTE filter.

Center Freq: 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.

► StealthID Options:

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

► Security Options:

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

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

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► 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. 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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4 RF SIGNAL TUNING (Terrestrial and Satellite Band)

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 ANALYSER: 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

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Press the “Settings” key to access Settings menu and in “Source Signal”

select “RF”.

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

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

Select the display mode by pressing the MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM

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

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

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

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

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

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4.3

General Menu Options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

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

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

the chapter.

Next each one of these menus is described.

4.3.1

F1: Tuning – Selecting Channel / Frequency

Access by the function key. It contains the options to tune a channel.

The tuning menu consists of the following options:

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

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

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

from the ones available for the current installation.

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

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

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

channel plan:

Place over the Channel option and press the joystick.

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

frequency.

Move the joystick on the box to select a channel.

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

key to exit without saving.

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

option.

The channel 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 August switch to frequency tuning. But the user can change the voltage output while in a channel plan, as long as none has been defined in that same channel plan. For instance, if a standard channel plan is being used like the CCIR, there is now need for switching to frequency tuning mode or make special channel plans for using active antennas.

In case of tuning by frequency, the frequency can be edited:

Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick. The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.

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

to change the figure.

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

key to exit without saving.

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

50 kHz steps.

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

mode. It allows to edit the center frequency. The center frequency is the frequency at which the screen is centered. To edit:

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

mode. It allows to edit the reference level. The reference level is the power range represented on the vertical axis. To edit:

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

down.

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

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

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

► Center tuned

frequency: This option is only available for the Spectrum Analyser

mode. When selecting this option, the frequency tuning (where the main cursor is pointing) is placed at

the center of the screen. Even if changing span or mode (TV or MEASURES), frequency will keep at the screen center. This option does not work with FULL span.

► Downlink: This option is available only if the option Ter.

Downlink in Preferences menu has been enabled. It

allows user to work in terrestrial band with radio link down converters external units (from 1 to 11 GHz) and tune using the link frequency.

► 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.

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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.

This menu allows selecting the transmission standard:

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

standard in the same band (terrestrial or satellite):

Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick.

It displays a menu at the right with the transmission standards.

Move the joystick up / down to select a standard.

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

without selecting.

► View Advanced

Parameters: It shows the TPS parameters (Transmission Parameters

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

The remaining transmission parameters are detected demodulating the

locked signal.

In case of a DVB-S/S2 signal, the symbol-rate parameter can be set

manually.

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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.

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

4.3.3

F3: Tools

Access by the key. It shows the Tools menu. If an 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:

Digital TV service

High Definition TV service

Digital radio

Data

Scrambled

service

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► 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.

► Explore channel

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

must be selected.

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

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

from mobile phones.

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

of the telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working.

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

simultaneous reception of the same signal from several transmitters.

► MER by carrier*: This function analyses continuously the measure of the

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

► MEROGRAM*: This function shows a graphical representation of the

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

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

file belongs to the selected current installation.

► Spectrogram*: This function shows a graphical representation of the

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

► Discover FM

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

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

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

strength meter.

► Task Planner: It allows the user to schedule specific tasks.

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

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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4.4

Advanced Options

Access by the function key. It allows selecting among several parameters related to mode selected.

The advanced menu in the Spectrum Analyser mode consists of the following options:

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

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

► Spectrum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

marker.

F: Difference of frequency between the marker and

the main cursor.

L: Difference of power level between the marker and

the main cursor.

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

Normal: It places the marker on the spectrum trace in

real time.

Reference: It places the marker on the spectrum reference

trace. To make a spectrum reference use the

Reference function.

Max. Hold: It places the marker on the max. hold trace. To

make a maximum hold trace use the Max. Hold function.

Min. Hold: It places the marker on the min. hold trace. To

make a minimum hold trace use the Min. Hold function.

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

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

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

current signal with the minimum values measured for each frequency. The 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: Resolution filters availables. For terrestrial and satellite:

100, 200 and 1000 kHz. According to the filter being selected, that maximum and minimum span allowed is modified.

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

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

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

lines.

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

which can be used as a reference for further comparison. It August 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 of the TV mode consists of the following options:

► Analogue Signal

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

Pressing the F3 key it allows selecting the type of analogue input, between antenna (via RF connector) and external (via V/A input connector).

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

► Aspect Ratio

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

It allows the user to select the image aspect ratio (4:3; 16:9). It remembers this selection even after switch off.

► Advanced

It gives access to these options:

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

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.

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4.5

Screen Description

4.5.1

Measurement Mode Screens

MEASUREMENT 1/3: FULL MEASUREMENT

Figure 39.

Selected installation, date and time.

Measurement value of the selected parameter.To change parameter move

joysticjk up / down.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

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

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

Graphical measurement of the selected parameter.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes selected parameter.

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

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MEASUREMENT 2/3: MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM

Figure 40.

Selected installation, date and time.

Image of the locked signal.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Spectrum of the locked signal.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

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

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MEASUREMENT 3/3: MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS

Figure 41.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Demodulation parameters of the locked signal.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

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

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4.5.2

Spectrum Analyser Mode Screens

SPECTRUM 1/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 42.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

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

the cursor.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

locked signal.

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

Softkeys menus.

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

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

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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SPECTRUM 2/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV 

Figure 43.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

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

the cursor.

Image of the tuned signal.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

locked signal.

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

Softkeys menus.

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

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

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).



Only available for digital channels.

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SPECTRUM 3/3: FULL SPECTRUM

Figure 44.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

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

locked signal.

Softkeys menus.

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

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

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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► Full Spectrum screen description

Figure 45.

Horizontal reference line

It indicates the signal level.

Vertical axis

It indicates the signal level.

Vertical reference line

It indicates the frequency.

SPAN

It is the frequency range displayed on the horizontal axis.

The current span value appears at the bottom right of the screen. To change use the joystick (left, right) in span mode (SP) or change it by the

"span" option in the Tuning menu ( key).

Using the joystick, span values available are: Full (full band), 500 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 20 MHz and 10 MHz.

Using the "span" option in the Tuning menu it is possible to use any span value between 10 Hz and FULL.

Tune by frequency works in 50 kHz steps o by frequency selection.

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.

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Cursor

Red vertical line that indicates position during the channel or frequency tuning.

When a digital signal is detected, there is a triple cursor that shows the frequency for the signal locked and two vertical lines that shows the bandwidth of the digital carrier.

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

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

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

Marker

It is a special cursor that can be placed on a given frequency to check the power in this point.

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

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

The window Marker shows the following data:

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

of working with FSM tool, it shows FSM level).

F: Difference of frequency between the marker and the main

cursor.

L: Difference of power level between the marker and the main

cursor.

Centre frequency

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

through the Tuning menu. It also changes when moving the cursor out of the screen.

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4.5.3

TV Mode Screens

4.5.3.1

TV views

TV 1/3: FULL TV

Figure 46.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

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

service.

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

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

mode).

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TV 2/3: TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT *

Figure 47.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Spectrum.

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

pointing.

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

service.

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

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

mode).

*Only available for digital channels

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TV 3/3: SCREEN TV + SERVICE DATA *

Figure 48.

Selected installation; date and time.

Tuned service image.

Tuned service information.

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

frequency.

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

Number of view/total views.

Selected band; battery level.

Tuned service information.

► NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital

position (Satellite).

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

originates.

► TSID: Transport stream identifier. ► SID: Service Identifier.

► App. Type: Type of detected interactive service 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.

► NIT v.: Network Information Table version.

* Only available for digital channels

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► FREE/

SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.

► DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.

Tuned audio information.

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

sound reproduction.

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

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

Softkeys menu.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

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

mode).

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 UHD services will display all transmission data except for the image.

NOTE:

PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID fields can be shown in decimal or hexadecimal format. To select this parameter go to "Values Format" in "Preferences" - "Appearance".

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4.5.3.2

Radio views

RADIO 1/3: AUDIO RADIO

Figure 49.

RADIO 2/3: AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENTS

Figure 50.

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RADIO 3/3: AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA

Figure 51.

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

Details: It has the following fields:

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

Radiotext: Extra text information.

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

the decoder.

Alternative freqs: It shows alternative frequencies and total number.

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4.6

Extra Information

4.6.1

StealthID Function

The StealthID function of the RANGER

Neo

is a signal identification function

performed automatically by the equipment without any user intervention.

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

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

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

► Operation

Press the Preferences key for 1 second.

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

tree" figure 7). By default all them are selected. Press the key to save

the changes made and the key to exit the Preferences screen.

Press the Settings key.

Select the band (terrestrial or satellite).

Select a channel or frequency to identify.

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

pressing the key and selecting the type of signal from the menu.

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

type.

Press (Signal Parameters) to see the signal parameters.

► Signals automatically detected

Digital Terrestrial Television First Generation (DVB-T)

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

Lite profiles)

Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)

Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2)

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Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)

Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)

Digital Cable Television Second Generation (DVB-C2)

Analogue terrestrial TV

Analogue Cable TV

Analogue Terrestrial FM

4.6.2

Generic Signal

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

In this type of signal the user can select the signal bandwidth by accessing the

"Signal Parameters" menu on the key.

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

4.6.3

Locking a signal

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

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

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

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

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

move sweeping the entire band.

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

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

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

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

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4.6.4

Satellite Identification

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

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

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

Figure 52.

Figure 53.

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

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4.6.5

IRG Descritor

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

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

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

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Tune the channel that produces interferences.

Access to TV mode.

Press the Advanced menu .

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

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

Figure 54.

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4.7

Tools

4.7.1

Constellation

4.7.1.1

Description

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

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

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

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

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

4.7.1.2

Operation

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

To access the CONSTELLATION tool:

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Tune to a digital signal from satellite or terrestrial band.

Press the key (Tools).

Select CONSTELLATION.

The CONSTELLATION of the tuned signal appears.

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► Screen description

Figure 55.

Selected installation; date and time.

Constellation window.

The colour scale placed at the left side indicates the signal quality in a qualitative way by a gradation of colours proportional to the density of symbols concentrated in a given area. The colour scale ranges from black (no symbols) to red (highest density).

Greater dispersion of the symbols indicates higher noise level or worse signal quality signal. If there is symbols concentration with respect to the full grid (see advanced menu for types of grid) this is indicative of good ratio signal/noise or absence of problems.

Selected band, battery level.

Constellation modulation.

Data Window.

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

Spectrum of the tuned signal.

Spectrum is displayed with the span selected at the SPECTRUM mode.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

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

mode).

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4.7.1.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

► Grid type:

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

grid.

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

crosses.

► Persistence:

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

► Zoom:

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

► Start Carrier/Stop Carrier:

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

► Clear:

This options clears all symbols in the whole constellation window.

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4.7.2

LTE Ingress test

4.7.2.1

Description

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

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

The 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 annex "digital dividend".

4.7.2.2

Operation

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

► Setting:

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

"Preferences" settings.

Go to "Tools" tab and edit the LTE filter settings.

LTE Filter F.Min: In case of use, select the minimum frequency for

the external LTE filter.

LTE Filter F.Max: In case of use, select the maximum frequency

for the external LTE filter.

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

► Operation:

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

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

Press the key: Tools.

Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.

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

connected or : "No" if filter is not connected.

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It starts to measure.

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.

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.

Check how to connect and disconnect the LTE filter affects the

installation, by comparing the MER measure and the LTE band power.

► Screen description

Figure 56.

Selected installation; date and time.

Elapsed time with filter enabled (ON).

Measurement with LTE filter enabled:

MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned

(the one probably affected by the LTE interference signal).

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

between minimum and maximum filter frequencies (internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).

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Spectrum band, frequencies between minimum and maximum filter

frequencies (internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).

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

Selected band; battery level.

Time elapsed with filter disabled (OFF).

Measurement with LTE filter disabled:

MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned

(the one probably affected by the LTE interference signal).

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

frequencies between minimum and maximum filter frequencies (internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).

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

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

4.7.2.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

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

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4.7.3

Echoes

4.7.3.1

Description

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

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

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

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

4.7.3.2

Operation

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

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

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

band.

Press the key (Tools).

Select ECHOES.

The ECHOES function of the tuned signal appears on screen.

► Screen description:

Figure 57.

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Selected installation; date and time.

Selected band, battery level.

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

signal trasmitter, if available).

ECHOES Diagram.

The display shows a graphical representation of the echoes. The horizontal axis of the graph corresponds to the delay in receiving the echo on the main path (the stronger signal).The vertical axis represents the attenuation of the echo in dB on the main path.

Data box with main data regarding echoes.

In the list of echoes it shows the power, the delay in microseconds and the distance in kilometres to the echoes.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

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

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

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

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

4.7.3.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

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

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4.7.4

MER by carrier*

4.7.4.1

Description

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

4.7.4.2

Operation

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

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select terrestrial band and tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital

signal.

Press the Tools key .

Select MER by carrier option.

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

Measurement mode).

► Screen description:

Figure 58.

Selected installation; date and time.

Joystick active mode; Selected band, battery level.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel

selected.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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Average measurement value and standard deviation value of MER.

MER by carrier graphic.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

Axis X: Carriers Axis Y: MER

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

mode).

4.7.4.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

4.7.5

MEROGRAM*

4.7.5.1

Description

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

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4.7.5.2

Operation

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

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

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

Press the Tools key .

Select the MEROGRAM function.

It shows the MEROGRAM function of the signal.

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

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

► Screen description:

Figure 59.

Selected installation; date and time.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel selected.

Maximum level of MER.

MEROGRAM graphic.

Minimum level of MER.

Selected band, battery level.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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Maximum and minimum MER value and MER average over time.

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

option "User measure".

Elapsed time after starting the MEROGRAM function.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

X Axis: Carriers Y Axis: Power

► Joystick does not have any function in this tool.

4.7.5.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

► User measure:

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

► Details:

It allows the user to view on screen the date and time when maximum and

minimum measures were reached. To quit this view press the key .

► Clear measures:

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

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4.7.6

Spectrogram*

4.7.6.1

Description

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

4.7.6.2

Operation

The Spectrogram tool is available for all signals.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select a channel or frequency.

Select the SPAN within the spectrogram will be displayed.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Spectrogram option.

It shows the Spectrogram of the signal.

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

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

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

► Screen description:

Figure 60.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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Selected installation; date and time.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel selected.

Spectrum over time at the selected span.

Softkeys menus.

Selected band, battery level.

Maximum and minimum values of signal power and band power over time.

Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the option "User measure".

Elapsed time.

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

X Axis: Span (MHz) Y Axis: Power

► Joystick does not have any function in this tool.

4.7.6.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

► User measure:

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

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► Details:

It allows the user to view on screen the date and time when maximum and

minimum measures were reached. To quit this view press the key .

► Clear measures:

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

4.7.7

Attenuation Test

4.7.7.1

Description

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

4.7.7.2

Operation

Attenuation test function is available for all signals.

In Settings select the terrestrial or satellite band.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Attenuation Test option.

The Attenuation Test function for the signal appears on screen.

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

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

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

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

Connect the generator and the meter where the origin of the signal

distribution is in the installation (antenna, headend, etc.) or connect the generator directly to the RF input of the meter. If necessary, the meter can feed the generator using the Supply Output option from

the Settings menu .

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

Reference key .

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

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

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In each measurement a message over each pilot signal indicates

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

The measurement data from the Attenuation Test can be saved

through the Datalogger tool. To do this, when creating a new datalogger, in the option Include Attenuation Tests, select Terrestrial and/or Satellite. Then, the user must perform a datalogger from the test point where he is performing the attenuation test. Another quick option it is to select the "Test & Go" function in the "Datalogger" menu. This option creates automatically one channel plan (TER ICT or SAT ICT according to the current band) and starts to save measurements. The data will be saved and can be checked and transferred to a PC. For more information, see "Datalogger" section under the "Tools" chapter. Also measurement data or screen image

can be exported by pressing the Export key (see more details in section "Export key") and after that display the images or download the data files (in XML format).

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

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

► Screen description:

Figure 61.

Installation selected, date and time.

Selected band; battery level.

Status message depending on the attenuation level.

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Power level of the signal.

Signal Frequency (MHz).

Power level of the reference signal obtained when setting the reference and used to calculate the attenuation level (dBµV).

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

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

Softkeys.

X-axis: Pilot signals Y-axis: Power

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

4.7.7.3

Menu options

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

Exit: Exits the tool.

Set Reference: Pressing this option the current

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

Tools: It access the Tools main menu.

Advanced: It access the Advanced menu.

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

► Threshold Attenuation:

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

► Maximum Attenuation:

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

► Pilot 0:

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

► Pilot 1:

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

► Pilot 2:

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

4.7.8

Signal Monitoring*

4.7.8.1

Description

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

4.7.8.2

Operation

The Signal Monitoring tool is available for all signals.

In Settings menu select the band.

Access the SPECTRUM mode and tune the signal for monitoring.

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

select the Profile (Base or Lite) and in the key select the PLP identifier. User has to choose one profile and one PLP identifier per each monitoring.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Signal Monitoring option.

The Signal Monitoring function appears on screen.

Before starting the monitoring, access the Configuration option in the

Advanced menu for settings (more details in next section).

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

start the signal monitoring.

In Continuous mode, the equipment takes samples automatically according to sample time (see next section). In Manual mode each time the user presses the joystick the equipment takes a sample.

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

monitoring. Data obtained is automatically stored.

*only available for RANGER

Neo +

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After stopped, it appears the Signal Monitoring Viewer that allows the

user to watch the final results (more details in "Signal Monitoring Viewer" section).

Access the data by pressing the Installation Management key to

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

► Screen Description:

The following describes the Signal Monitoring screen:

Figure 62.

Selected installation; date and time.

Spectrum.

Power measurement over time (shows span time).

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

Indicator of signal monitoring started.

LNB, Selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

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

Signal information window 2:

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

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Signal information window 3:

Elapsed: Time elapsed since the beginning of the monitoring.

Samples: Samples taken since the beginning of the monitoring.

Space left: Space left in the memory to save data.

4.7.8.3

Menu options

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

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

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

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

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

► Start: It starts the signal monitoring. ► Stop: It stops the signal monitoring. ► Pause: It stops the signal monitoring for a while until resuming. ► Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters. (see the

"Configuration" section for more details).

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

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

► Audio: It allows disable or disable audio. When this option is enabled, the

user can listen to any service in the monitored signal, knowing about signal reception while driving or doing other tasks.

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4.7.8.4

Settings

User can adjust some parameters on the Signal Monitoring:

Figure 63.

► File name:

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

► Comment:

User can write some comments about the monitoring.

► Mode:

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

► Sample Time:

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

► Span time:

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

► Save to:

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

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4.7.8.5

Data viewer

The data viewer allows the user to watch the monitoring final results. It accesses directly when signal monitoring ends or also by opening the data file in the installation management screen.

► Screen description:

Figure 64.

Selected installation; date and time.

Power measurement over time.

MER and C/N measurement over time.

Joystick mode selected: PA mode (panoramic) or MA mode (cursor

movement).

LNB, selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

Measurement of power, C/N, Offset, MER, CBER, VBER and Link Margin where the cursor is.

Signal information window 2:

Date, time and elapsed time.

Scrollbar: it shows position and size of the data displayed related to total

data.

Time span of displayed data.

Menu Options:

: Exits the data viewer.

: It shows transmission parameters of the monitored signal.

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► Joystick up/down: It increases / decreases zoom. ► Joystick left/right: In PA mode it moves time span along the total

time. In MA mode it moves the cursor along the samples of the time span.

► Joystick pressing: It switches between panoramic (PA) and movement

(MA) mode.

4.7.8.6

Data file processing

► Description:

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

RANGER

Neo

family equipment, when performing a Signal Monitoring.

Once you got the monitoring data, copy the XML data file from the equipment to

a USB memory using the Installation Manager. See the equipment’s

documentation in how to get files from an Installation.

► Obtaining an excel file:

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 65.

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

open the XML data file by this way:

Figure 66.

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

as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file.

Figure 67.

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

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

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

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

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

different coverage measures for each point acquired.

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

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

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

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

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

required, but you must remember the path.

4.7.9

Datalogger

4.7.9.1

Description

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

4.7.9.2

Operation

► To create a new datalogger:

First select one installation of the list of installations and load it

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

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

appear on the upper left corner of the screen.

Press the : Tools key.

Press on the "Datalogger" option.

It displays a menu with the "New ...", "Test & Go" option and a list of

all dataloggers at the selected installation.

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

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

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

new datalogger. Follow its instructions ( : Next to move to the next

screen, : Previous to move to the previous screen or : Cancel to cancel).

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

a name to the datalogger.

Figure 68.

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

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

Figure 69.

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Figure 70.

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

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

Figure 71.

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

datalogger (by default, this option is selected).

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

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

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

the system will create a new test point (see next section).