Rohde&Schwarz TA-TRS User Manual

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R&S®TA-TRS RF Performance Testing User Manual
1528936102 Version 05
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This manual applies to the following options:
R&S QuickStep Sequencer (1528.9049.02)
R&S QS-ETM (1528.9110.02)
R&S QS-ETMU (1529.9126.02)
The contents of this manual correspond to R&S QuickStep Sequencer version 4.60 or higher.
The firmware of the instrument uses several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source
Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the customer web section on GLORIS, the global
Rohde & Schwarz information system: https://extranet.rohde-schwarz.com.
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing.
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Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding.
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Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
1528.9361.02 | Version 05 | R&S®TA-TRS
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S® is abbreviated as R&S ; e.g. R&S®TA-TRS is abbreviated as
R&S TA-TRS.
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2.1 EN303340....................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 One Box Setup................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 Multi Box Setup............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 EN303345....................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 One Box Setup................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Multi Box Setup............................................................................................................... 9
2.3 EN303372-2.................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1 One Box Setup.............................................................................................................. 11

Contents

Contents
1 R&S TA-TRS Overview...........................................................................5
2 Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Multi Box Setup............................................................................................................. 12
3 Starting TA-TRS....................................................................................14
3.1 Quickstep Setup..........................................................................................................14
3.2 Instrument Setup Menu.............................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 QS-ETM........................................................................................................................ 15
4 Test Setup............................................................................................. 18
4.1 EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup.........................................................18
4.2 EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup with Camera.................................. 19
4.3 EN303345 Automated Test Setup.............................................................................. 21
5 Test Configuration............................................................................... 24
5.1 Test Properties............................................................................................................ 24
5.1.1 File Settings.................................................................................................................. 24
5.1.2 ReRun Settings............................................................................................................. 24
5.1.3 General Dialog.............................................................................................................. 25
5.1.4 Compensation Dialog....................................................................................................32
5.1.5 Remote Control DUT Dialog......................................................................................... 33
5.1.6 Signal Mode List Dialog................................................................................................ 33
5.2 Test Cases....................................................................................................................35
5.2.1 EN303340..................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2 EN303345 Test Case.................................................................................................... 40
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5.2.3 EN303372-2 Test Case.................................................................................................44
6.1 Compensating Losses................................................................................................46
6.1.1 Compensation Setup.....................................................................................................48
6.1.2 Instrument Configuration...............................................................................................49
6.1.3 Status............................................................................................................................ 51
6.1.4 Result and Normalization Tab....................................................................................... 51
6.1.5 Compensation File Save / Open................................................................................... 52
6.2 Learning DUT IR Commands..................................................................................... 52
6.2.1 RedRat Prerequisites.................................................................................................... 52
6.2.2 Start RedRat................................................................................................................. 54
6.2.3 Teaching RedRat...........................................................................................................56
Contents
6 Test Preparation................................................................................... 46
6.2.4 Constructing Sequences............................................................................................... 58
6.3 AVB Camera Setup......................................................................................................60
6.3.1 AVB Camera Prerequisites............................................................................................61
6.3.2 AVB Camera Connection Test with Pylon Software...................................................... 61
6.3.3 AVB Camera Test Setup................................................................................................63
7 Test Status and Results.......................................................................71
7.1 Test with Auto Mode................................................................................................... 71
7.2 Test with Full Manual Mode........................................................................................72
7.3 Test with Semi Manual Mode......................................................................................73
7.4 Test with Simple Manual Mode.................................................................................. 74
7.5 Test Result................................................................................................................... 75
Index......................................................................................................77
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R&S TA-TRS Overview

1 R&S TA-TRS Overview

R&S TA-TRS is a sequencer software tool that is used together with R&S BTC and certain accessories to provide the user with test automation and test reporting capabili­ties. The software features a user-friendly interface and unique test configurations such as compensation loss, multiple interfering signals and smart learning of DUT control via infrared remote control.
Used together with the R&S Broadcast Instruments, it offers users easy execution and management of test cases for product validation and production testing. Offers an automated test platform to perform RF and interoperability tests. In these tests, you verify your product in accordance to the ETSI standards.
The test suite is designed to optimize the testing time. The versatile configuration allows you to tailor the tests according to your different requirements, for example you can perform the tests only on a subset of test signals.
The key facts are as followed:
Supports all test cases for EN 303340, EN 303345 and EN 303372-2
Automated detection of picture failure point for video and audio
Optional camera solution for automated error detection on TV screens
Intuitive state-of-the-art GUI with signal path loss compensation
Reproducible and consistent test results
Future-proof solution since more standards can easily be integrated into the soft­ware solution
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2.1 EN303340

2 Prerequisites

These required equipment need to be installed before using R&S TA-TRS:
Required hardware and operating system
Standard PC
Windows 7 as 64 bit version, including service pack 1 and universal C runtime
update (KB2999226) or Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (capped by Windows 7 only if uses with AVBCAM)
R&S QuickStep sequencer software tool V4.60
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC) firmware version 02.32 or higher.
The following provides information for one or multiple box setup requirements.
Prerequisites
EN303340

2.1.1 One Box Setup

R&S BTC test instrument with the following options:
BTC - Main Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Generator second channel (R&S BTC-B2)
Baseband Main Module, two I/Q paths to RF (R&S BTC-B12)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
RF Path B, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3203)
Extended Baseband Routing (R&S BTC-K8)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (R&S BTC-K35)
Basic Stream library (R&S LIB-K70)
DVB-T/DVB-H Coder (R&S BTC-K501)
DVB-T2 Coder (R&S BTC-K516)
DTV Interferers (R&S WV-K1114)
AV Distortion Analysis (R&S VT-K2111)
HDMI RX 300 MHz (R&S VT-B2361)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
Camera option for DUT with screen like TV
AVB Camera Software (R&S BTC-KT3329)
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Prerequisites
Camera accessories (R&S BTC-Z3329)
Required files in R&S BTC
Stream files: After installing TA-TRS in the PC, TimeCodeTRP.zip file is saved under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
TimeCodeTRP.zip: Unzip and copy them into D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\
Grouper_576i_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp
Colorbar_720p_50.trp
Interferer signals: After installing TA-TRS in the PC,
EN303340_interferer_files_V2.zip file is saved under C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
EN303340_interferer_files_V2.zip: Unzip and copy them into D:\ARB\DTV_INTERFERERS\
LTE_BS-idle_V3_synth.wv
LTE_BS-100PC_synth.wv
Short_UE-Video-Stream_V2.wv
DVB-T_8MHz.wv (SFU-K354)
EN303340

2.1.2 Multi Box Setup

R&S BTC (1path) and R&S SFE instruments with the following options:
BTC - Main Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Generator second channel (R&S BTC-B2)
Baseband Main Module, one I/Q path to RF (R&S BTC-B11)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
Basic stream library (R&S LIB-K70)
DVB-T/DVB-H Coder (R&S BTC-K501)
DVB-T2 Coder (R&S BTC-K516)
AV Distortion Analysis (R&S VT-K2111)
HDMI RX 300 MHz (R&S VT-B2361)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
SFE - Interferer Signal
Broadcast Tester (R&S SFE)
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Memory Expansion (R&S SFE-B3)
ARB Waveform Generator (R&S SFE-K35)
DTV Interferers (R&S SFU-K354)
Camera option for DUT with screen like TV
AVB Camera Software (R&S BTC-KT3329)
Camera accessories (R&S BTC-Z3329)
Required files in R&S BTC
Stream files: After installing TA-TRS in the PC, TimeCodeTRP.zip file is saved under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
TimeCodeTRP.zip: Unzip and copy them into D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\
Grouper_576i_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp
Colorbar_720p_50.trp
EN303345
Required files in R&S SFE
Interferer signals: After installing TA-TRS in the PC,
EN303340_interferer_files_V2.zip file is saved under C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
EN303340_interferer_files_V2.zip: Unzip and copy them into D:\ARB\DTV_INTERFERERS\
LTE_BS-idle_V3_synth.wv
LTE_BS-100PC_synth.wv
Short_UE-Video-Stream_V2.wv
DVB-T_8MHz.wv (SFU-K354)

2.2 EN303345

The following provides information for one or multiple box setup requirements.

2.2.1 One Box Setup

R&S BTC test instrument with the following options:
BTC - Main Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Generator second channel (R&S BTC-B2)
Baseband Main Module, two I/Q paths to RF (R&S BTC-B12)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
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RF Path B, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3203)
Extended Baseband Routing (R&S BTC-K8)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
AM/FM RDS RDBS Coder (R&S BTC-PK570)
DAB/DAB+/T-DMB Coder (R&S BTC-PK511)
T-DMB/DAB Streams (R&S LIB-K51)
DRM/DRM+ Coder (R&S BTC-PK519)
DRM/DRM+ MDI Stream Library (R&S LIB-K60)
Analog A/V RX (R&S VT-B2370)
Audio Analysis (R&S VT-K2150)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
Required files in R&S BTC
FM and AM noise source. Above BTC2.30, It is default files under
D:\AUDIOPLAYER\CCIR559\
AWGN_CCIR559_4500Hz_120s_V3.wav
AWGN_CCIR559_15kHz_120s_V3.wav
DAB stream(LIB-K51 option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\TDMB_DAB\DAB\
RED_Sine+_120s_eti_ni_file.dab_c
PRODUCT-STREAM-01_V1.0.eti
PRODUCT-STREAM-02_V1.0.eti
DRM stream(LIB-K60 option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\DRM\
HF.DCP_C
LFMF.DCP_C
VHF.DCP_C
HF_wanted.DCP_C
HF_unwanted.DCP_C
LFMF_wanted.DCP_C
LFMF_unwanted.DCP_C
VHF_wanted.DCP_C
VHF_unwanted.DCP_C
Prerequisites
EN303345

2.2.2 Multi Box Setup

R&S BTC(1path) and R&S SFE instruments with the following options:
SFE - Main Signal
Broadcast Tester (R&S SFE)
Memory Expansion (R&S SFE-B3)
AM/FM/RDS Coder (R&S SFE-K170)
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TRP Player (R&S SFE-K22)
T-DMB/DAB Coder (R&S SFE-K11)
T-DMB/DAB Streams (R&S SFU-K221)
DRM/DRM+ Coder (R&S BTC-PK519)
DRM/DRM+ MDI Stream Library (R&S LIB-K60)
BTC - Interferer Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Generator second channel (R&S BTC-B2)
Baseband Main Module, one I/Q path to RF (R&S BTC-B11)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
AM/FM RDS RDBS Coder (R&S BTC-K570)
DAB/DAB+/T-DMB Coder (R&S BTC-K511)
T-DMB/DAB Streams (R&S LIB-K51)
DRM/DRM+ Coder (R&S BTC-PK519)
DRM/DRM+ MDI Stream Library(R&S LIB-K60)
Analog A/V RX (R&S VT-B2370)
Audio Analysis (R&S VT-K2150)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
Prerequisites
EN303345
Required files in R&S SFE
DAB stream(SFU-K221option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\TDMB_DAB\DAB\
RED_Sine+_120s_eti_ni_file.dab_c
PRODUCT-STREAM-01_V1.0.eti
PRODUCT-STREAM-02_V1.0.eti
DRM stream(LIB-K60 option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\DRM\
HF.DCP_C
LFMF.DCP_C
VHF.DCP_C
HF_wanted.DCP_C
HF_unwanted.DCP_C
LFMF_wanted.DCP_C
LFMF_unwanted.DCP_C
VHF_wanted.DCP_C
VHF_unwanted.DCP_C
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Required files in R&S BTC
FM and AM noise source: Above BTC2.30, It is default files under D:\AUDIOPLAYER\CCIR559\
AWGN_CCIR559_4500Hz_120s_V3.wav
AWGN_CCIR559_15kHz_120s_V3.wav
DAB stream(LIB-K51 option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\TDMB_DAB\DAB\
RED_Sine+_120s_eti_ni_file.dab_c
PRODUCT-STREAM-01_V1.0.eti
PRODUCT-STREAM-02_V1.0.eti
DRM stream(LIB-K60 option): Copy them into D:\TSGEN\DRM\
HF.DCP_C
LFMF.DCP_C
VHF.DCP_C
HF_wanted.DCP_C
HF_unwanted.DCP_C
LFMF_wanted.DCP_C
LFMF_unwanted.DCP_C
VHF_wanted.DCP_C
VHF_unwanted.DCP_C
Prerequisites
EN303372-2

2.3 EN303372-2

The following provides information for one or multiple box setup requirements.

2.3.1 One Box Setup

R&S BTC test instrument with the following options:
BTC - Main Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Generator second channel (R&S BTC-B2)
Baseband Main Module, two I/Q paths to RF (R&S BTC-B12)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
RF Path B, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3203)
Extended Baseband Routing (R&S BTC-K8)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
Basic stream library (R&S LIB-K70)
DVB-S/DVB-S2, DSNG Coder (R&S BTC-PK508)
Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) (R&S BTC-K1040)
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EN303372-2
AV Distortion Analysis (R&S VT-K2111)
HDMI RX 300 MHz (R&S VT-B2361)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
Camera Option for DUT with screen like TV
AVB Camera Software (R&S BTC-KT3329)
Camera accessories (R&S BTC-Z3329)
Required files in R&S BTC
Stream files: After installing TA-TRS in the PC, TimeCodeTRP.zip file is saved under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
TimeCodeTRP.zip: Unzip and copy them into D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\
Grouper_576i_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp
Colorbar_720p_50.trp

2.3.2 Multi Box Setup

R&S BTC(1path) and R&S SFE instruments with the following options:
BTC - Main Signal
Broadcast Test Center (R&S BTC)
Baseband Generator first channel (R&S BTC-B1)
Baseband Main Module, one I/Q path to RF (R&S BTC-B11)
RF Path A, 100 kHz to 3 GHz (R&S BTC-B3103)
Multimedia Generator Suite (R&S BTC-K20 Included in base unit)
Basic Stream Library (R&S LIB-K70)
DVB-S/DVB-S2, DSNG Coder (R&S BTC-K508)
Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) (R&S BTC-K1040)
AV Distortion Analysis (R&S VT-K2111)
HDMI RX 300 MHz (R&S VT-B2361)
Power Measurement (R&S BTC-K2055)
Power Sensor that BTC supports
RedRat IR Remote Controller (R&S BTC-Z)
SFE - Interferer Signal
Broadcast Tester (R&S SFE)
Memory Expansion (R&S SFE-B3)
DVB-S/DVB-DSNG Coder (R&S SFE-K3)
DVB-S2 Coder (R&S SFE-K8)
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EN303372-2
TRP Player(R&S SFE-K22)
Camera Option for DUT with screen like TV
AVB Camera Software (R&S BTC-KT3329)
Camera accessories (R&S BTC-Z3329)
Required files in R&S BTC
Stream files: After installing TA-TRS in the PC, TimeCodeTRP.zip file is saved under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
TimeCodeTRP.zip: unzip and copy them into D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\
Grouper_576i_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp
Colorbar_720p_50.trp
Required files in R&S SFE
Stream files: After installing TA-TRS in the PC, TimeCodeTRP.zip file is saved under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\Projects\
TimeCodeTRP.zip: unzip and copy them into D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\
Grouper_576i_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50.trp
Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp
Colorbar_720p_50.trp
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3.1 Quickstep Setup

Starting TA-TRS
Quickstep Setup

3 Starting TA-TRS

To start using TA-TRS:
Install R&S Quickstep
Insert the Quickstep Dongle and connect with the instrument.
Start the R&S Quickstep from the Windows "Start" menu
The following descries the steps need to be setup and configure in Quickstep to run TA-TRS:
1. Open QuickStep.
2. Select Test Project (.tpl file) - for file with _Simulation naming convention runs without instruments for demo purpose.
Figure 3-1: Test project files for ETM
a) Under
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rohde-Schwarz\QuickStep\ Projects\, The folder (QS-ETM) and files are created by installer automati-
cally.
b) QS-ETM: Test projects files for multi legacy instrument solution
3. Over at the "Test Steps" under "Test Project Browser", check that the test plan is loaded correctly.
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Instrument Setup Menu
Figure 3-2: Test plan name check
4. Set report name, type, path
a) Click "Test Cases" under "Test Procedure Before/After" b) Set "Report Name"
Default name is "R&S EN303340 Test Report" for EN303340
c) Set "Report Type"
Default Report type is DOC (Word file)
Available format: HTML, PDF, PDF + HTML, DOC
d) Set "Report Path"
Default Report path is "C:\QuickStep_Report\EN303340\" for EN303340
Figure 3-3: Report name, type, and path setting

3.2 Instrument Setup Menu

3.2.1 QS-ETM

1. Over at the "Test Steps" under "Test Project Browser", select the Test Plan
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Starting TA-TRS
Instrument Setup Menu
Figure 3-4: Instrument setup menu
2. In the"Instrument" combo box, select setup
3. EN303340 / EN303372-2 setup list
BTC 2 Path
BTC + SFx
BTC + SFx +VTx
SFU + SFx +VTx
4. EN303345 setup list
BTC 2 Path
BTC 2 Path + UPx
SFx + BTC
SFx + BTC + UPx
5.
Figure 3-5: Configure VISA resource
Click "VISA"
6. Enter correct information Visa Resource
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Instrument Setup Menu
User can input any Visa Resource information or make it blank for instruments that are not used. For empty information, there is warning message. However, user can ignore it
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4.1 EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup

Test Setup
EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup

4 Test Setup

There are different test setups for different standard manually and automatically. All the different test setups describes in following sub section.
The following setups are for EN303340/EN303372 automated testing for DUT without screen like set-top box. Based on K8 (Baseband routing) option, additional coupler or combiner is required. Legacy instrument option allows using SFU and SFE as an inter­ferer signal with 1 path BTC.
Figure 4-1: Instrument setup without K8 option for DUT without screen
Figure 4-2: Instrument setup with K8 option for DUT without screen
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Test Setup
EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup with Camera
Figure 4-3: Instrument setup with legacy instrument for DUT without screen (Optional)
There is a limitation when you use K8 option. Dynamic range between two signals like wanted signal and unwanted signal is 56 dB. So, result is more than 56 dB, report shows >56 dB.
The above setup consists of the following:
Computer: TA-TRS installed connected to BTC via LAN or GPIB
BTC: Proper options that mentioned in Chapter 2, "Prerequisites", on page 6
Matching pad: DUT input is 75 ohm and BTC output is 50 ohm
RedRat/RedRatX: DUT control for channel searching using IR (infrared) signal, which connected to computer. You need to run learning process to create control sequence before testing
Coupler or Combiner: without K8 option, it is required to combine two signals
Cables: RF cables, HDMI cable, LAN cables

4.2 EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup with Camera

Please do not use router to connect camera and BTC with PC. It drops transmission data rate from camera and cause missing frame.
The following setup is for EN303340/EN303372 automated testing with AVB Camera for DUT with screen like TV.
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Test Setup
EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup with Camera
Figure 4-4: Instrument setup without K8 option for DUT with screen
Figure 4-5: Instrument setup with K8 option for DUT with screen
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Test Setup
EN303345 Automated Test Setup
Figure 4-6: Instrument setup with legacy instrument for DUT with screen (Optional)
The above setup consists of the following:
Computer: TA-TRS installed connected to BTC via LAN. HDMI port is required with camera setup
BTC: Proper options that mentioned in Chapter 2, "Prerequisites", on page 6
Matching pad: DUT input is 75 ohm and BTC output is 50 ohm
RedRat/RedRatX: DUT control for channel searching using IR (infrared) signal, which connected to computer. You need to run learning process to create control sequence before testing
Coupler or Combiner: Without K8 option, it is required to combine two signals
Cables: RF cables, HDMI cable, LAN cables
AVB Camera software and camera: Camera capture TV screen and stream to PC via LAN. AVB camera software in PC detects correct video and output it to BTC via HDMI
USB to LAN adapter: Main LAN port in PC is for camera. The adapter is for BTC control

4.3 EN303345 Automated Test Setup

The following setups are for EN303345 automated testing for Radio receiver DUT like analog or digital radio. Based on K8 (Baseband routing) option, additional coupler or combiner is required. Legacy instrument option allows using SFU and SFE as a main signal only because SFx does not have audio player which requires to play CCIR noise source for interferer signal.
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Test Setup
EN303345 Automated Test Setup
Figure 4-7: Instrument setup without K8 option for Radio receiver
Figure 4-8: Instrument setup with K8 option for Radio receiver
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EN303345 Automated Test Setup
Figure 4-9: Instrument setup with legacy instrument for Radio receiver (Optional)
There is a limitation when you use K8 option. Dynamic range between two signals like wanted signal and unwanted signal is 56 dB. So, result is more than 56 dB, report shows >56 dB.
The above setup consists of the following:
Computer: TA-TRS installed connected to BTC via LAN or GPIB
BTC: Proper options that mentioned in Chapter 2, "Prerequisites", on page 6
UPL/UPV: Audio quality measurement
Matching pad: DUT input is 75 ohm and BTC output is 50 ohm
RedRat/RedRatX: DUT control for channel searching using IR (infrared) signal, which connected to computer. You need to run learning process to create control sequence before testing
Coupler or Combiner: without K8 option, it is required to combine two signals
Cables: RF cables, HDMI cable, LAN cables
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5.1 Test Properties

Test Configuration
Test Properties

5 Test Configuration

Several dialogs are provided for further test case configuration. The parameters in these dialogs apply to all test cases in the test suite.
Figure 5-1: Test configuration menu

5.1.1 File Settings

For the File Section, there are three functions as follows:
Open Test Setting: Load existing test setting.
Open Default Setting: Reset all settings back to default.
Save Test Setting: Save the setting for the test for loading in future.
Figure 5-2: File settings menu

5.1.2 ReRun Settings

ReRun features provide convenient test plan and report file generation. Whenever test is done, TA-TRS generates report file (PDF, HTML, WORD) based on you setting. In addition, the log file, which contains all test result information, is automatically gener­ated in the same location with the same filename. Using the log file, you can use below menus.
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Figure 5-3: ReRun Settings menu
For the ReRun Section, there are two functions as follows:
ReRun Failed TC
It works for the test result that is finished
TA-TRS only run the test cases that have "FAIL" result
Other "PASS" results are copied to the report without testing
Resume Failed TC
It works for the test result that is stopped or canceled during the test
TA-TRS find final test position and resume the test
All results before final test position are copied to the report without testing

5.1.3 General Dialog

In the "Test Properties", select "General" tab.
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5.1.3.1 EN303340 and EN303372-2
Test Configuration
Test Properties
Test condition
Figure 5-4: Video test conditions in General dialog
The Test Conditions tab under "General" dialog consists of the followings:
Test Setup Set the test setup. Two setups are available based on BTC-K8 (Baseband routing):
"2RF Paths"
It uses 2 RF path BTC with combiner or coupler 2 Path Compensation file (*.2comp) is only available for "Compensation Set­ting"
"1RF Path (K8)"
It uses 1 RF path BTC with baseband routing option (BTC-K8) 1 Path Compensation file (*.1comp) is only available for "Compensation Set­ting"
Method Set the test method. Two approaches are available:
"Detailed Method"
Iterates through a range of levels to find out the exact level where the picture failure happens in the DUT
"Quick Method"
Directly tests the DUT with the limit requirement. At the end of the test, a Passed/failed verdict is given
"Picture Degradation Judgement"
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Select the mode of the picture failure point measurement.
"Auto"
Measures the picture failure using the AV distortion analyzer application. Requires AV distortion analysis (R&S VT-K2111) with HDMI hardware. If this option is not installed, you can perform the measurement manually.
"Manual"
Measures the picture failure using the human eyes. Watch the TV screen to judge the picture failure point. For manual mode, it is classified to "Full Man­ual", "Semi Manual" and simple manual. It is describes in detail in the Chap-
ter 7, "Test Status and Results", on page 71 section. Alarm can be sounded
during either start or finish by checking on the "Start" and "Finish" checkbox.
Figure 5-5: Manual mode with sound alarm selection
A/V Interface Select the input signal for measurement. The available signals depend on the installed options and modules
"HDMI"
HDMI input of the HDMI RX module (R&S VT-B2361)
"Composite"
Composite input of the A/V RX module (R&S VT-B2370)
"Camera"
Camera input module (R&S BTC-KT3329 & BTC-Z3329)
Test Video Stream Select the video stream for the test.
The stream location is D:\TSGEN\AVBrun\ on the R&S BTC. Default steam is Grouper_720p_50.trp. You can also load your own stream after changing filename to User.trp and save it to the stream location.
To change video output format for DUT using EDID, check on the "EDID Loading" checkbox.
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Picture failure
Figure 5-6: Picture Failure in General dialog
The Picture Failure tab under "General" dialog consists of the followings:
Visible Error Definition To define the quality parameters used for A/V analysis to reliably assess video quality and detect any deviation from a reference signal. PSNR and SSIM are the objective metric and most commonly used for quality measurements of com­pressed images.
"SSIM"
Define structural similarity index to be used for the threshold limit setting for picture failure point measurement. The value range is 0 dB to 1 dB and value of 1 is achieved if there is two similar sets of data. Recommended is 0.97
"PSNR"
Define peak signal to noise ratio to be used for the threshold limit setting for picture failure point measurement. The value range is 0 dB to 100 dB. The higher the value, the better the quality. Recommended are 35 dB.
"Measurement Duration"
Define measurement period. The value range is 20 ms to 999 ms. Recommen­ded is 200 ms.
Reference Video Quality Define the reference video quality for Auto test. Auto test is required to make refer­ence video file. After making it, TA-TRS will check whether the quality is good enough. If the result is lower than threshold, the test stops and issues a warning message
"Threshold"
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Defines SSIM or PSNR value for threshold. Recommended are 100 dB for PSNR and 1 for SSIM with HDMI input video. Note: Using camera for A/V interface, Threshold value is changed automati­cally because the setup has more noise and uncertainty. Recommended are 37 dB for PSNR and 0.98 for SSIM
Onset of Picture Degradation To determine the picture failure, the signal quality is evaluated. The evaluation is determined by degradation criteria specified in the test standard.
"Time"
Defines how many seconds a period should last. Recommended default is 15 s.
Measurement Delay Time after RF setting After changing RF parameter especially level, it needs some time for error-free from instrument effect.
"Time"
Defines the delay time after setting the RF. Recommended is 1000 ms.
5.1.3.2 EN303345
Test condition
Figure 5-7: Audio test conditions in General dialog
The Test Conditions tab under General dialog consists of the followings:
Test Setup Set the test setup. Two setups are available based on BTC-K8 (Baseband routing):
"2RF Paths"
It uses 2 RF path BTC with combiner or coupler 2 Path Compensation file (*.2comp) is only available for "Compensation Setting".
"1RF Path (K8)"
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It uses 1 RF path BTC with baseband routing option (BTC-K8) 1 Path Compen­sation file (*.1comp) is only available for "Compensation Setting".
"Audio Degradation Judgement" Select the mode of the audio failure point measurement.
"Auto"
Measures the audio failure using Audio analyzer. Requires additional instru­ment UPL or UPV. If Audio analyzer is not available, you can perform the mea­surement manually.
"Manual"
Measures the audio failure using the human ears. Listen audio signal to judge the audio failure point. For manual mode, it is classified to Full manual, Semi manual and simple manual. It is describes in detail in the Chapter 7, "Test Sta-
tus and Results", on page 71 section. Alarm can be sounded during either
start or finish by checking on the Start and Finish checkbox.
"Audio Interface" Select the input signal for measurement.
"Composite"
Composite input of the A/V RX module (R&S VT-B2370).
"Measurement Setup" Select type of setup for measurement. Two approaches are available:
"Conducted"
Measurement setup will be done in conducted mode.
"Radiated"
Measurement setup will be done in radiated mode.
Note: For "Radiated", limit line and level unit are changed based on standard. You need to apply TEM-cell factor into compensation file during Compensating Losses.
Measurement Channel Set the measurement channel. Two channels are available:
"Left (Ch1)"
Ch1 is selected as the measurement channel.
"Right (Ch2)"
Ch2 is selected as the measurement channel.
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Audio failure
Figure 5-8: Audio Failure in General dialog
The "Audio Failure" tab under "General" dialog consists of the followings:
"Impairment Criteria" Judgment parameters for analog radio.
SNR: Standard mentioned threshold (28dB for AM, 40dB for FM).
─ Audio: Manual listening test
Judgment parameters for digital radio
Audio: Manual listening test
THDN (Optional): Standard does not mentions parameter for measurement.
Result with THDN is closed to manual listening. TA-TRS uses it as optional method
"Sufficient Audio Level Range" Define the sufficient audio level range. By default the range is set to 0.3 V to 0.8 V.
"Clean Audio" Define the time for clean audio. By default the time is set to 10 s.
"Measurement Delay Time after RF Setting" Only available if “Auto” test method is used. Define the delay time before any auto­mated measurement to allow the DUT to settle down/pick-up the signal. By default the time is set to 1000 ms.
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5.1.3.3 Report for All Test Cases
Test Configuration
Test Properties
Figure 5-9: Report information in General dialog
The "Report" tab under "General" dialog consists of the followings:
This information is shown on the first page of the report.
"Basic" Tab Enter the DUT information (Model, Serial Number, Operator and Description) in the test report.
"Additional" Tab Enter additional information (Up to 3 titles and descriptions) in the test report.
"Environment Information" Enter the environment information (Temperature, Humidity, and Uncertainty) in the test report.

5.1.4 Compensation Dialog

To ensure a precise result for the testing, loss incurred by external parts should not be neglected. TA-TRS provides auto-compensation methods that use compensation files. Select the file you want to use as compensation file in the test and load it. Further details see Chapter 6.1, "Compensating Losses", on page 46 to create a new com­pensation file using power sensor.
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5.1.5 Remote Control DUT Dialog

Test Configuration
Test Properties
Figure 5-10: Compensation loading dialog
To allow full automation, TA-TRS controls the DUT using IR signals (IR remote control).
"Load" button Select the sequence file you want to use in the test.
"Make New Sequence" button Create a new sequence file using the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X IR remote control. Further details see Chapter 6.2, "Learning DUT IR Commands", on page 52.
Figure 5-11: Remote control making or loading dialog

5.1.6 Signal Mode List Dialog

The following illustrates the different signal model list dialog.
5.1.6.1 EN303340
TA-TRS specifies the signal information for EN30340 based on standard for DVB-T and DVB-T2. Default values are from the standard.
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Figure 5-12: EN303340 signal parameters
5.1.6.2 EN303345
TA-TRS specifies the signal information for EN30345 based on standard for AM, FM, DAB, DRM. Default values are from the standard.
Figure 5-13: EN303345 signal parameters
5.1.6.3 EN303372-2
TA-TRS specifies the signal information for EN30372-2 based on standard for DVB-S, DVB-S2. Default values are from the standard. It also contains menu for Adjacent Sig­nal stream selection and transponder frequency setting for remote control.
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5.2 Test Cases

5.2.1 EN303340

To select a test case for individual configuration.
Under "Test Case", click the test case name.
The selected test case name is highlighted in blue color. For example above, "4.2.3 Sensitivity" is selected. You can also select all test cases by checking the "Select All" checkbox. Each individual configuration is applied to the selected test case
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Figure 5-14: Test case selection and details for EN303340
5.2.1.1 4.2.3 Sensitivity
For Sensitivity test arrangement, 1
1. Band selection and frequency.
2. Signal mode selection for DVB-T and DVB-T2 .
3. Limit value (level) for each signal mode and frequency.
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Figure 5-15: 4.2.3 Sensitivity arrangement for EN303340
5.2.1.2 4.2.4 Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Figure 5-16: 4.2.4 Adjacent channel selectivity for EN303340
For Adjacent Channel Selectivity test arrangement:
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1. Band selection with interferer signal.
2. Wanted signal and unwanted signal frequencies.
3. Signal mode selection for DVB-T and DVB-T2.
4. Limit value (I/C) for each signal mode and frequency.
5. Measurement Algorithm
Start from Limit I/C (Default): Test starts from limit I/C to find picture failure error
Figure 5-17: 4.2.4 Algorithm - Start from Limit I/C
Test Range Margin: Test starts from limit I/C to find picture failure error. If test­ing I/C is more/less than margin value (below screen example is 10dB) from limit line. It stops test and show results like > 45 dB or < 25 dB when limit I/C is
35. It helps you to check certain performance instead of finding picture failure error.
Figure 5-18: 4.2.4 Algorithm - Test Range Margin
For Adjacent Channel Selectivity test arrangement, select the sensitivity that is need band selection and wanted signal center frequency, the required sensitivity limit for DTT configuration for DVB-T and DVB-T2. You can also select to perform either DVB-T or DVB-T2 or both.
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5.2.1.3 4.2.5 Blocking
Test Configuration
Test Cases
For Blocking test arrangement:
1. Band selection with interferer signal.
2. Wanted signal and unwanted signal frequencies.
3. Signal mode selection for DVB-T and DVB-T2.
4. Limit value (Interferer level) for each signal mode and frequency.
5.2.1.4
Figure 5-19: 4.2.5 Blocking for EN303340
4.2.6 Overloading
For Overloading test arrangement:
1. Preamplifier conditions (With Preamp (On/Off) or Without Preamp).
2. Wanted signal and unwanted signal frequencies.
3. Signal mode selection for DVB-T and DVB-T2.
4. Limit value (Interferer level) for each signal mode and preamplifier conditions.
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Figure 5-20: Overloading for EN303340

5.2.2 EN303345 Test Case

It supports three standard versions with latest version EN303 345 -2 to -5 included as V1.1.1 (2020).
V1.1.1
V1.1.1 (2020)
V1.1.7
Figure 5-21: Version selection menu for EN303345
From TA-TRS software V2 onwards, test case number will be removed from the GUI for EN303345 testing.
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Test Configuration
Test Cases
Figure 5-22: 4.2.4 Sensitivity - Conducted for EN303345
Figure 5-23: 4.2.4 Sensitivity - Radiated for EN303345
For Sensitivity test arrangement, you can change test environment - Radiated or Con­ducted in "Test condition" on page 26.
1. Band selection for analog and digital.
2. Wanted signal frequency.
3. Limit value (level) for each frequency.
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Test Configuration
Test Cases
Figure 5-24: Adjacent Channel Selectivity and Blocking - Conducted for EN303345
Figure 5-25: Adjacent channel selectivity and Blocking - Radiated for EN303345
For Adjacent Channel Selectivity and Blocking test arrangement, you can change test environment - Radiated or Conducted in "Test condition" on page 26.
1. Band selection for analog and digital.
2. Wanted signal frequency and level.
3. Limit value (I/C) for each offset of frequencies.
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4. "Wanted signal ON During Unwanted signal set": It helps to hold wanted signal dur­ing unwanted signal is set.
5. Measurement Algorism
Start from Limit I/C (Default): Test starts from limit I/C to find audio failure error
Figure 5-26: 4.2.5 Algorism - Start from Limit I/C (Default)
Test Range Margin: Test starts from limit I/C to find picture failure error. If test-
ing I/C is more/less than margin value (below screen example is 10dB) from limit line. It stops test and show results like > 45 dB or < 25 dB when limit I/C is
35. It helps you to check certain performance instead of finding picture failure error.
Figure 5-27: 4.2.5 Algorism - Test Range Margin
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5.2.3 EN303372-2 Test Case

5.2.3.1 4.3.1 Adjacent Signal Selectivity
Test Configuration
Test Cases
Figure 5-28: 4.3.1 Adjacent Signal Selectivity for EN303372-2
For Adjacent Signal Selectivity test arrangement:
1. Signal mode selection for DVB-S and DVB-S2.
2. Wanted signal frequency.
3. Low and high symbol rate for DVB-S and DVB-S2.
4. Frequency offset selection and power level offset for interferer signal.
5. Limit value (Result difference between with noise and without noise).
6. Different Constellation for Low & High SR: You can set different constellation for low & high symbol rate in "Test condition" on page 26.
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Test Configuration
Test Cases
Figure 5-29: 4.3.2 Dynamic Range for EN303372-2
For Dynamic Range test arrangement:
1. Signal mode selection for DVB-S and DVB-S2.
2. Band selection.
3. Wanted signal frequencies and levels.
4. Limit value (Dynamic range).
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6.1 Compensating Losses

Test Preparation
Compensating Losses

6 Test Preparation

In order to run the different test cases, you need to provide the following files:
Compensation setting file
Remote control command sequence file
Setting up of AVBCamera for EN303340 and EN303372 automated test with cam­era setup
A new file should be created if there is no existing compensation setting file or remote control command sequence file.
TA-TRS provides auto-compensation methods to compensate the loss that occurs in external parts connected to the R&S BTC and DUT, such as cables and impedance matching pad.
User need to check frequency range based on standard
The supported power sensors are as follows:
R&S NRP-Z11
R&S NRP-Z21, R&S NRP-Z22, R&S NRP-Z23, R&S NRP-Z24
R&S NRP-Z31
R&S NRP-Z51, R&S NRP-Z52, R&S NRP-Z55, R&S NRP-Z56
R&S NRP-18T
R&S NRP-6A
To create a new compensation file
Select and open the calibration test plan
QS-ETM
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Figure 6-1: QS-ETM Calibration test project
QS-ETM support multi instrument with Power sensor and R&S spectrum analyzer. User need to set Visa Resource following to QS-ETM
Figure 6-2: QS-ETM instrument setup
The "Compensation" dialog is displayed.
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Figure 6-3: Compensation form

6.1.1 Compensation Setup

Figure 6-4: Compensation setup menu
1. "BTC Setup"
2 RF Paths: You need combiner or coupler to add two signals. There are two
steps measurements for path 1 and path 2. Compensation file extension is *.2comp.
1 RF Path: BTC need K8 (Baseband routing) option. Compensation file extension is *.1comp.
2. "Type" Select the type of compensation method.
"Atten. Absolute": Directly measure the setup loss without reference cable.
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"Atten. Relative": Measure the loss for reference cable and measure the setup
loss with reference cable. Normalization tab appears for reference cable mea­surement.
Figure 6-5: Atten. Relative type with Normalization tab

6.1.2 Instrument Configuration

BTC setup for compensation.
1. Power
Level: Compensation power from BTC. Default is 0 dBm.
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Figure 6-6: Power menu
2. Frequency It has a predefine frequency list based on standard.
Figure 6-7: Frequency list selection menu
Below menus are only available when "User Define" is selected. You can change parameters on their own.
"Start": Start frequency. Default is 474 MHz
"Stop": Stop frequency. Default is 850 MHz
"Step": Step frequency. Default is 8 MHz
3. "Matching Pad loss" Matching pad is necessary to match the impedance between BTC and DUT. How­ever, power sensor cannot compensate the matching pad because of different impedance. It is added manually into measured setup loss.
Constant: Constant value applies to all frequency range. Default is 5.72 dB.
Figure 6-8: Matching pad loss menu
4. "Additional loss" You can apply additional loss based on frequency. It can be used to add TEM-cell factor or matching pad loss when loss is different over the frequency.
Figure 6-9: Additional loss menu
Loss Table: You can create loss table over frequency and save/open it.
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Figure 6-10: Additional loss table

6.1.3 Status

It shows the status messages and progress information.
Figure 6-11: Status menu

6.1.4 Result and Normalization Tab

When "Atten. Relative" type is selected, You need to compensate reference cable first in "Normalization" tab before measure setup loss.
Number of tabs are changed based on "Compensation Setup".
Each tab has a "Start" button that runs individually.
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6.1.5 Compensation File Save / Open

Test Preparation
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Figure 6-12: Result tab
When compensation is finished, "Save" button is enabled automatically. Compensation file is used for "Compensation Setting " in Chapter 5.1.4, "Compensation Dialog", on page 32.
"Open" button is used for checking the compensation file.
Figure 6-13: Compensation save / open menu

6.2 Learning DUT IR Commands

6.2.1 RedRat Prerequisites

Driver needs to be installed before using RedRat. Install correct driver for your Redrat type - RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X.
6.2.1.1 RedRat 3-II
1. Download driver - Link: https://www.redrat.co.uk/support/firmware-drivers/.
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Figure 6-14: RedRat 3-II driver download menu
2. Extract zip file. It contains system file.
3. Go to "Device Manager" and find "Infrared Remote Control IO".
4. "Update Driver Software" using system file.
6.2.1.2
Figure 6-15: RedRat driver update in Device manager
RedRat-X
1. Download driver - Link: https://www.redrat.co.uk/support/firmware-drivers/
Figure 6-16: Redrat-X driver download menu
2. Extract zip file. It contains exe file.
3. Execute InstallRedRatDriver.exe.
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6.2.2 Start RedRat

Test Preparation
Learning DUT IR Commands
To allow full automation, TA-TRS is using the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X IR remote con­trol to establish an intelligent learning system. Firstly, you teach the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X the IR signals of the original DUT remote control. Then you construct the sequences to remotely control the DUT using the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X.
The RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X IR remote control consists of a hardware and software component. The hardware component sends and receives IR signals. The software component controls the hardware component and is integrated into the TA-TRS.
To display the "Infrared Remote Control" dialog and connect the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X.
Open the "Remote Control DUT dialog" and click "Make New Sequence".
Figure 6-17: Make new sequence menu
The "Infrared Remote Control" dialog is displayed.
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Figure 6-18: Infrared remote control menu
It consists of four steps to create remote control file and Instrument need to generate correct signal for scanning channels.
Figure 6-19: Step selection menu
1. "Learn Functionality of Remote Control" Mapping IR signal into button in "Software Remote Control".
2. "Test Functionality of Remote Control" Testing mapped IR signal is generated correctly using button in "Software Remote Control".
3. "Learn Sequences" Making the sequence for auto scan or manual scan using button in "Software Remote Control".
4. "Test Sequences" Testing the sequence is generated correctly.
If the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X is not connected, the error message appears.
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6.2.3 Teaching RedRat

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Figure 6-20: Missing Redrat error message
Use the original remote control of the DUT to teach the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X the IR signal for each button.
1. To create a new functionality file: Under "Action", select "Step 1: Learning Functionality of Remote Control".
2. To save an IR signal for necessary buttons, repeat the following steps for each but­ton:
Under "Software Remote Control", an image of the DUT remote control is pro-
vided. Click a button on the remote control image. The "Signal Input" dialog is displayed.
Figure 6-21: RedRat signal input dialog
While the "Signal Input" dialog is being displayed, press the corresponding but-
ton on the original remote control to generate an IR signal. This information is saved and assigned to the button on the remote control image.
If the IR signal is successfully learned, the "Signal Input" dialog is closed.
In the "Remote Control DUT" dialog under "Remote Control", the font color of
the button changes form black to white.
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Figure 6-22: Functionality recording procedure
3. After all buttons have been successfully assigned, the remote control image looks as follows:
Figure 6-23: Necessary buttons mapping
4. To save functionality into the file:
Under "Functionality", click "Save".
The saved functionality file is used to create new sequence file.
Figure 6-24: Functionality save / open menu
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6.2.4 Constructing Sequences

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5. To generate and verify an IR signal of the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X IR remote con­trol:
Under "Action", select "Step 2: Test Functionality of Software Remote Control".
6. Under "Software Remote Control", click the button on the remote control image to check whether IR signal operates correctly.
Construct the sequences to remotely control the DUT after learning all buttons.
It is used for channel or frequency scan for DUT during the test. Before constructing the sequence, BTC needs to generate proper signal to DUT to work with DUT.
1. Under "Action", select "Step 3: Learn Sequences" to create a new sequence file.
2. Under "Mode", select "Channel/Frequency switching" which is only selection at this moment.
3. Under "Type of scanning", select one of four options.
Figure 6-25: Type of scanning menu
"Full Scan - no channel/Frequency"
It is known as auto scan without any additional frequency input during scan procedure. This mode can cover most of applications.
" Scan entering Frequency [MHz]"
It is known as manual scan with frequency(MHz) input during scan procedure. This frequency keeps changing during the actual test. It needs to give timing information to generate proper frequency (MHz). "Insert Freq.[MHz]" button works for it. Put "Insert Freq.[MHz]" into sequence when manual frequency is required during scan procedure.
Figure 6-26: Manual scan with frequency menu
"Scan entering Frequency [kHz]"
Same with "Scan entering Frequency [MHz]" procedure. Frequency is kHz unit instead of MHz.
"Scan Freq.[MHz] & SR[KS/s]"
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It is only for DVB-S/S2. Same with "Scan entering Frequency [MHz]" proce­dure. It has one more parameter, which is symbol rate.
Figure 6-27: Manual scan with frequency and symbol rate menu
4. Uses the IR signals assigned to the buttons on the "Software Remote Control", as learned earlier. Click the buttons on the remote control image to create the sequence list. Note: During clicking the buttons, RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X must direct to DUT to control. You can see what is the next step. Between clicking the buttons, delay time is recorded and saved in the list.
Figure 6-28: Sequence recording example
5. If you want to modify the sequence list:
In the sequence list table, right-click a row.
Select either "Insert Line", "Insert Delay", "Delete Line" or "Delete All".
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Figure 6-29: Sequence modification menu
6. Under "Sequence", click "Save" to save sequence into the file. The saved sequence file contains not only the sequence list, but also the function­ality information. The saved sequence file can be selected in Chapter 5.1.5,
"Remote Control DUT Dialog", on page 33 for controlling the DUT during the test.
Figure 6-30: Sequence save / open menu
7. To generate and verify an IR signal sequence of the RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X IR remote control:
Under "Action", select "Step 4:Test Sequences".
Under "Sequence", select" Channel/Frequency switching" in the "Mode" to play
the sequence list.

6.3 AVB Camera Setup

R&S AVB Camera consists of both the software and hardware required to perform the video quality measurement. It includes the controlling software for the processing of the video output from the camera and transmits it to AV Distortion Analyzer. The Hard­ware consists of the camera, power adaptor and tripod.
The following features shall be provided:
Get frames from camera output
Crop frame to get the TV screen only
Detect time code of each frame
Filter out all the disturbed frames
Select the best frame
Output frame through HDMI port to BTC
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6.3.1 AVB Camera Prerequisites

Test Preparation
AVB Camera Setup
These required equipment need to be installed before using AVB Camera on which the following lists are required:
PC
Windows7 OS
HDMI output port
Installed software
Pylon 4 Camera Software Suite 4.1.0.3660
AVB Camera software
Accessories USB to LAN adapter for controlling instruments
HDMI cable
2 x Category 6 shielded GigE cable
Power over Ethernet device (Optional) - It gives power over Ethernet to camera
instead of using power adapter.
4. BTC
AVB Camera software (R&S BTC-KT3329)
AV distortion analysis (R&S VT-K2111)
HDMI RX 300 MHz (R&S VT-B2361)
Other options in Chapter 2, "Prerequisites", on page 6

6.3.2 AVB Camera Connection Test with Pylon Software

To help and check whether camera is working correctly:
1. Connect power adapter to camera.
2. Connect LAN cable between camera and PC main LAN port. Note: You should use PC main LAN port to connect PC because of high-speed data rate from camera. Additional USB to LAN port is needed to connect BTC.
3. Set DHCP for IP address of PC.
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Figure 6-31: DHCP setting for PC
4. Run the "pylon IP Configurator".
Figure 6-32: Program in start menu
5. Run pylon IP Configurator.
Set DHCP for camera.
Click "Refresh" button.
Check "Status" is "OK".
IP address may be different.
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6.3.3 AVB Camera Test Setup

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AVB Camera Setup
Figure 6-33: Pylon IP configurator status
The following shows the AVB camera test setup.
Figure 6-34: AVB camera test setup
6.3.3.1 AVB Camera Hardware Setup
The following describes the procedure for AVB camera test setup:
1. Connect BTC RF port to TV antenna input by RF cable and matching pad.
Depend on K8 (Baseband routing) option, you may need coupler or combiner.
It transmits terrestrial or satellite standard signal.
2. Connect camera to PC main LAN port by a LAN cable.
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AVB Camera Setup
Check connection in Chapter 6.3.2, "AVB Camera Connection Test with Pylon
Software", on page 61.
It transmits video signal to AVB camera software.
3. Connect BTC to PC USB to LAN adapter by a LAN cable. Recommend to use static IP (ex. 192.168.1.100).
4. Connect PC HDMI output to BTC HDMI (B2361) module input by HDMI cable. It transmits video signal after processing by AVB camera software.
5. Connect RedRat 3-II or RedRat-X to PC USB port.
Upon analysis, the selected frame is shown on the left window area. On the right hand side is the analyzer log and camera exposure setting. It indicates the time, frame time code, for each time code, how many frames have been captured by the camera and which frame is selected. At the bottom green color area is the "Status" log. It indicates what operation has been performed.
Figure 6-35: AVB camera GUI
Control Buttons
There are total 12 control buttons. Upon start-up, only "Unlock", "About" and "Exit" but­ton are enabled.
When option key is verified, the control buttons are enabled and allowed to use.
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Figure 6-36: AVB Camera menu icons
The functionality of each button is listed as follows:
"Unlock" Pop up unlock dialog and connect to BTC to verify option key. Upon success, the rest of the buttons are enabled.
"Crop Display" Pop up cropping dialog and allow you to select the cropping area. Upon finish, the analysis of the frame is only done on the cropping area. You are able to press and drag to select the cropping area. The recommended area is within upon and bottom blue line and outside the middle rectangle. This window is auto exit after you finish the cropping. The cropping area’s information is then saved in a file. So that next time if you need to run the application, it reads back the information from the file and auto set accordingly as the cropping area.
Figure 6-37: AVB camera cropping window
"Calibration" Currently is not supported.
"Start Analysis" Start analyzing on the cropping area, detect time code, discard disturbed frames, select the frame and display on the left display window.
"Stop" Stop analysis.
"Camera" Connect or disconnect camera.
"HDMI Out"
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Output selected frame on the second monitor through HDMI. This is a toggle but­ton, press one more time the application stops outputting frame on the second monitor.
"AutoScroll" The status log is auto scrolled to the last line.
"About" Pop up about dialog to show software version.
"Exit" Close window and exit from the application.
Capture Frame Window
This is the displayed video after cropping process. It shows timecode at the bottom. If timecode is not displayed, the window shows black screen when the timecode is not detected during analysis.
Analyzer Log Area
It shows current frame number and number of captured pictures. Selected frame is transmitted to BTC. It only works when timecode in the bottom is detected during analysis.
Camera Properties
"Camera Settings"
Exposure value helps to solve flickering issue and brightness from TV. Default
value is 10000 us.
Other solution is to change lens setting manually.
"Frame Selection Settings" It decides which picture is transmitted to BTC among captured pictures. First and last pictures are not counted because it has a chance to be overlapped with other frame picture.
"Max Brightness": The most brightest picture is selected
"2nd Frame": First valid captured picture is selected
"3rd Frame": Second valid captured picture is selected
"4th Frame": Third valid captured picture is selected
Figure 6-38: Frame selection example
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Test Preparation
AVB Camera Setup
TV backlight cannot be turned on always for power consumption issue. It is the reason why user need to set backlight setting to max to minimize off time. Even though, each picture from capturing by camera has different brightness, which can affect AV distor­tion measurement algorism. AVBCamera helps to send consistent brightness picture using Frame Selection Settings.
The following are settings required before running TA-TRS.
1. Set the position for TV and camera. Camera needs to face the center of TV screen to get correct video.
2. Connect all required cables and accessories explained in Chapter 6.3.3, "AVB
Camera Test Setup", on page 63.
3. PC: Set screen resolution of HDMI output which appears as a second monitor.
Screen properties
Display: 2. R&S HDMI RX
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Extend these displays
Figure 6-39: PC screen setting
4. TV: Turns off all enhanced functions for display and set back light illumination to maximum to avoid flickering issue. Note: AV distortion analyzer compares between reference video and incoming video for picture failure. The latest TV has many enhanced functions like auto brightness control. It may affect test results because screen keep changing even human eyes cannot detect. You should turn off all enhanced functions.
5. BTC
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Generate DVB-T/T2 or DVB-S/S2 signal depends on DUT support.
Use Grouper_720p_50_Camera.trp under D:\TSGEN\AVBrun folder.
6. DUT: Scan channel to show video.
7. PC: Run AVB Camera software.
Figure 6-40: AVB camera starting window
8. AVB Camera: Option detection.
Click "Unlock" button.
Type BTC IP address and click "Connect" button to detect R&S®BTC-KT3329.
Figure 6-41: BTC connection menu for option detection
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Figure 6-42: Option detection error message
9. AVB Camera: Crop display.
Click "Crop Display" button.
Press left mouse button and drag to select the cropping area. It should contain
timecode correctly. The recommend area is within upon and bottom blue line and outside the middle rectangle. The window is auto exit after you finish the cropping. The cropping area's information is saved in a file. So that next time if you need to run the application, it reads back the information from the file and auto set accordingly as the cropping area.
Figure 6-43: AVB camera cropping window
10. AVB Camera: Video out to BTC.
Click "HDMI Out" button
It transmits cropped video to BTC
11. AVB Camera: Analysis
Click "Start Analysis" button
AVB camera can captures 4~7 same picture per frame. You can see number of
pictures in below "Captures" column.
AVB camera selects only one picture to send to BTC by "Frame Selection Set-
tings", which is mentioned in "Camera Properties" on page 66.
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Note: It is recommended capturing at least five pictures for accurate process­ing. Depend on crop size, capture speed is changed and it affects number of captured pictures. If AVB camera cannot detect time code, screen is black and log information update is stopped. Try to change brightness setting in lens and camera tilt position.
Figure 6-44: AVB camera processing window
12. PC: Run TA-TRS
Select "Camera" for "A/V Interface " in "General" menu.
Before running test cases, it makes reference video and test quality. If quality
checking is failed, change "Frame Selection Settings" in "AVB Camera".
Figure 6-45: Camera selection in General menu
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Test Status and Results
Test with Auto Mode

7 Test Status and Results

While running the TA-TRS, a "Status Information" window showing the overall and cur­rent test status and the signal information uses for the test cases.
When choose "Auto" mode in the picture degradation judgment, the test is auto run by itself. You can abort the test by clicking the "Abort" button. You can switch between "Current Test" mode and "Overall Result" mode.
Figure 7-1: Current test mode
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Figure 7-2: Overall result mode

7.2 Test with Full Manual Mode

When "Full Manual" mode in the picture degradation judgment, there is a manual oper­ation column for you to enter the level and set it using the "Set" button and click "Final Level" button if the level is the final level. Start the test by clocking on the "Start" but­ton.
During the test, when an error is observed, click the "Error" button, if there is no error, click the "No Error" button. You can also retest the test again by clicking the "Retest" button. You can abort the test by clicking the "Abort" button. There also shortcut keys for some of the button, which stated beside the name of the button.
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Figure 7-3: Full manual mode
It is possible for keyboard control using shortcut key.
Arrow up: Level or CI value increase
Arrow down: Level or CI value decrease
For alternate control, you only need to press ALT+ any below key first time. After acti­vate it, you can press alphabet only without ALT key.
ALT + A: Level or CI set
ALT + F: Final Level
ALT + S: Start test
ALT + E: Error
ALT + D: No Error
ALT + R: Retest

7.3 Test with Semi Manual Mode

When "Semi Manual" mode in the picture degradation judgment, there is a manual operation column for you to start the test by clocking on the "Start" button. During the test, when an error is observed, click the "Error" button, if there is no error, click the "No Error" button. You can also retest the test again by clicking the "Retest" button.
You can abort the test by clicking the "Abort" button. The level and final level is done automatically. There also shortcut keys for some of the button, which stated beside the name of the button.
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Figure 7-4: Semi manual mode
It is possible for keyboard control using shortcut key.
Arrow up: Level or CI value increase
Arrow down: Level or CI value decrease
For alternate control, you only need to press ALT+ any below key first time. After acti­vate it, you can press alphabet only without ALT key.
ALT + A: Level or CI set
ALT + F: Final Level
ALT + S: Start test
ALT + E: Error
ALT + D: No Error
ALT + R: Retest

7.4 Test with Simple Manual Mode

When Simple Manual mode is selected in the picture degradation judgment, there is a "Start (Enter)" button to start the test. When the picture failure will analyze for 15s, if there is any error observed, click the "Start (Enter)" button and it will auto set to the next level. You can abort the test by clicking the "Abort" button.
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Figure 7-5: Simple manual mode

7.5 Test Result

After the test had completed or aborted, a test report and log file will be auto gener­ated. The following shows a sample of test report information, test configurations and test results of the report.
Figure 7-6: Test report information
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Figure 7-7: Test configuration
Figure 7-8: Test result
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Index
A
AVB Camera Graphical User Interface
Analyzer Log Area ...................................................... 64
Camera Properties ...................................................... 64
Capture Frame Window .............................................. 64
Control Buttons ........................................................... 64
AVB Camera Setup
AVB Camera Connection Test with Pylon Software ....60
AVB Camera Prerequisites ......................................... 60
AVB Camera Test Setup ............................................. 60
AVB Camera Test Setup
AVB Camera Graphical User Interface ....................... 63
AVB Camera Hardware Setup .................................... 63
AVB Camera Test Sequence ...................................... 63
C
Compensating Losses
Compensation File Save / Open ................................. 46
Compensation Setup .................................................. 46
Instrument Configuration ............................................ 46
Result and Normalization Tab ..................................... 46
Status .......................................................................... 46
E
EN303340
4.2.3 Sensitivity ........................................................... 35
4.2.4 Adjacent Channel Selectivity ............................. 35
4.2.5 Blocking ............................................................. 35
4.2.6 Overloading ....................................................... 35
Picture Failure ............................................................. 25
Test Condition ............................................................. 25
EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup ............... 18
EN303340 & EN303372 Automated Test Setup with Camera
.......................................................................................... 18
EN303345
4.2.4 Sensitivity ........................................................... 40
4.2.5 Adjacent channel selectivity and Blocking ......... 40
4.3.1 Adjacent signal selectivity .................................. 44
4.3.2 Dynamic range ................................................... 44
Audio Failure ............................................................... 25
Multi Box Setup ............................................................. 8
One Box Setup ............................................................. 8
Test Condition ............................................................. 25
EN303345 Automated Test Setup ..................................... 18
EN303372-2
Multi Box Setup ....................................................... 6, 11
One Box Setup ........................................................ 6, 11
Picture Failure ............................................................. 25
Test Condition ............................................................. 25
P
Prerequisites
EN303340 ..................................................................... 6
EN303345 ..................................................................... 6
EN303372-2 .................................................................. 6
Q
QuickStep
Setup .......................................................................... 14
R
R&S TA-TRS Overview ....................................................... 5
RedRat Prerequisites
RedRat 3-II ................................................................. 52
RedRat-X .................................................................... 52
S
Setup
QuickStep ................................................................... 14
Signal Mode List Dialog
EN303340 ................................................................... 33
EN303345 ................................................................... 33
EN303372-2 ................................................................ 33
T
Test Cases ........................................................................ 35
Test Configuration ............................................................. 24
Compensation Dialog ................................................. 24
File Settings ................................................................ 24
General Dialog ............................................................ 24
Remote Control DUT Dialog ....................................... 24
ReRun Settings ........................................................... 24
Signal Mode List Dialog .............................................. 24
Test Preparation ................................................................ 46
AVB Camera Setup ..................................................... 46
AVB Camera Test Sequence ...................................... 46
Compensating Losses ................................................ 46
Learning DUT IR Commands ..................................... 46
Test Results ....................................................................... 75
Test Setup ......................................................................... 18
Test Status and Results .................................................... 71
Test with Auto Mode ................................................... 71
Test with Full Manual Mode ........................................ 71
Test with Semi Manual Mode ...................................... 71
Test with Simple Manual Mode ................................... 71
L
Learning DUT IR Commands
Constructing Sequences ............................................. 52
RedRat Prerequisites .................................................. 52
Start RedRat ............................................................... 52
Teaching RedRat ........................................................ 52
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