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USER’S GUIDE

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GET TO KNOW YOUR TAB 900

FRONT PANEL __________________________________

• WHEEL

• POWER

To turn on press the ‘HOME’ key.

To turn off press and hold the ‘HOME’ key

Use the wheel to navigate across the screen and adjust the values

• RESET HARDWARE • RESET SOFTWARE

With instrument ON, Keep the “HOME” key pressed for 10” and turn on again.

From instrument OFF, Switch on the meter, immediately after keep the “VOLUME” key pressed until a beep is heard.

Rotate to select a menu item or to change a value

Press to select a menu item or a numeric field,

Select a menu item, press and hold 2” to display the pop-up menu.

NB: The MENU (functions and Graphics) an be change without advise.

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• LEFT SIDE

• TOP SIDE

• RIGHT SIDE

1. = LAN Eternet RJ45

2. = HDMI Output

3. = USB B SW upgrades

4. = USB A memory stick

5. = Power Supply input (12 V DC - 2A)

6. = Fan

7. = Analog video IN (CVBS)

8. = Remote Power Supply switch DC at RF IN ON/OFF

9. = IF/RF IN “F” 75 Ω

10. = OPTIC IN: SC opt.

SIDE PANELS

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Make work easier by taking advantage of your multi-purpose bag.

Work safely and without restrictions with both hands free.

The sunlight shield flap allows improved visibility of the high brightness display.

Secure your meter by connecting it to the

antenna mast or in your car using the practical

ring belt with quick attachment.

If you change the configuration of the shoulder strap, you can easily carry the meter vertically by your side.

carry your instrument using its practical handle.

MULTI-PURPOSE BAG

You can use the bag’s convenient stand flap for operation on a counter.

Connect the shoulder

strap to the two hooks at the

corners of the bag (top left

and bottom right), so you can

hang your meter around your

neck leaving both hands free.

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HOME AND NAVIGATION

Press the ‘HOME’ key to go to the home screen, then rotate the wheel to navigate on ‘SAT’, ‘TV’ or ‘CATV’ icons and press the wheel to select the measurement mode required.

‘HOME’ SCREEN

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Press the ‘HOME’ key at any time to return to the home screen

NAVIGATION

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Use the touch screen and the wheel to navigate across the screen and to change values

DISPLAY ZONES

tuning parameters

live picture

measurements

channel info

transport stream info

context sensitive menu

How to select from the menus and adjust the value:

• Rotate the wheel and select from the menu required (fig. 1)

• Press the wheel (fig. 2)

• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3)

• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 4)

NAVIGATION USING MECHANICAL COMMANDS

Example of TV/CATV channel selection:

ﬁg. 1

ﬁg. 1 ﬁg. 3ﬁg. 2 ﬁg. 4

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ﬁg. 3

Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):

Example of remote TV-CATV power supply selection (DC&RF):

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How to select from the menus and change a value using the drop down menus:

• Rotate the wheel and select the menu required (fig. 1)

• Keep the wheel pressed for 2” to visualized the drop down menu (fig. 2)

• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3)

• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 4)

How to select the frequency and set the value using the numerical keyboard:

• Rotate the wheel and select frequency (FREQ) (fig. 1)

• Keep the wheel pressed for 2” to visualize the keyboard (fig. 2)

• Press the relative number keys to digit the frequency value required, rotate the wheel to

navigate within the window (fig. 3)

• Finally rotate the wheel and select enter (fig. 4)

• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 5)

Example of TV/CATV channel selection:

Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):

Example of manual frequency (FREQ) selection:

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ﬁg. 3

ﬁg. 2

ﬁg. 4

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ﬁg. 3ﬁg. 2

ﬁg. 4

ﬁg. 1

ﬁg. 2

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• Touch a value in the menu (fig. 1)

• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 3) or touch the value required (fig.2)

• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig.3)

or touch the monitor outside the drop down menu (fig.3)

NAVIGATION USING MIXED COMMANDS: MECHANICAL & TOUCH

ﬁg. 5

ﬁg. 4

ﬁg. 3

Select from the menus and adjust the value using the drop down menu:

• Touch a value in the menu to visualize the drop down menu (fig. 1)

• Rotate the wheel to adjust the value (fig. 2) or touch the value required (fig. 2)

• Press the wheel and confirm the selection (fig. 3), or touch the monitor outside the drop down

menu (fig. 3)

Example of TV channel selection:

ﬁg. 1

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Example of SATELLITE transponder selection (TP/TS):

ﬁg. 2

ﬁg. 3

ﬁg. 1

ﬁg. 2

ﬁg. 3

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Select the frequency and set the value using the numerical keyboard:

• Touch FREQ to show the menu “INSERT FREQ” (fig. 1)

• Touch the numbers to digit the required frequency value (fig. 2)

• Finally touch enter and confirm the selection (fig. 3)

Example of manual frequency selection (FREQ):

ﬁg. 1

ﬁg. 2

ﬁg. 3

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CONFIGURATION

BATTERY SAVING AND TIMER OFF

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VIDEO IN AND HDMI OUT

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Volume selection is immediately active, press “ENTER” for the Display configuration and other important settings

Choose “BATTERY SAVING”

from the volume screen. In ON mode,

if no key is pressed, after 30 seconds, the display brightness is reduced and after 5 minutes the meter automatically

turns off. press any key to temporarily

reset the battery save mode.

Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” then

“METER” in the volume screen and set

the “TIMER OFF” value required. The meter

will turn off after 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes of

inactivity. Press any key to interrupt the

automatic turn-off.

Settings for battery save mode.

• “HDMI OUT” (connector 2): Connect an HDMI cable to automatically send the TFT monitor pictures to a TV or video projector. The video will only be available on an external display;

• “VIDEO IN” (connector 7): Select “EXT” to visualize an external video source.

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Touch the center of the squares that appear

in the corners of the screen,

repeat four times for every squares.

NOTE: use the pen and touch the the screen

exactly in the center of the circle. if you do not

carry out this procedure correctly the touch

commands may be inaccurate.

TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION

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Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU”

from the volume window;

Touch “METER”

then “CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN”;

if the touchscreen does not respond to the commands, it may be necessary to calibrate:

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DISCOVERY

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Touch the “CONFIGURATION MENU”

in the VOLUME window.

TV MODE

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CATV (CABLE) MODE

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Identifies the modulation of a tuned TV channel in the TV master PLAN

Touch “TV” and then “DISCOVERY” and set the identification mode:

- TERR ONLY

- TERR & CABLE

Touch “CATV” and then “DISCOVERY” and set the identification mode:

- CABLE ONLY

- TERR & CABLE

NOTES:

- DISCOVERY mode is active only if the antenna cable is connected to the instrument

- DISCOVERY mode is not active if you use a manual (ManuMemory Mix) or automatic memory plan (Automemory TV)

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C/N TYPE

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Set the measurement mode of the carrier noise ratio “C/N” (in band-out band).

C/N measurement mode “OUTSIDE THE BAND”:

The signal/noise ratio is measured between the

signal level of the video carrier

(signal/carrier, red marker) and the noise level

estimated in the guard band

(-1.282 MHz from the video carrier, white marker).

Touch ‘CONFIGURATION MENU’

from the volume screen.

Touch “TV” then “C/N TYPE”.

C/N measurement mode “IN BAND”:

the signal/noise ratio is measured

between the signal level of the video

carrier (signal/carrier, red marker) and the

noise level, estimated in the band between

the coloured subcarrier

and the audio carrier (white marker).

NOTE: the “C/N TYPE” setup is available in TV and CATV mode.

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SCREEN SHOT

The “SCREEN SHOT” function allows you to directly save the TFT monitor screens in an external memory.

• Connect an external memory source (not provided) to the USB A socket.

• Set the instrument on the screen to be saved: Spectrum, Measurements, Constellation,

Echoes etc.

• Press the SPECT (4” Screenshot) key for 4 seconds keys and wait for file to be saved: the instrument will make a series of beeps.

• Digit the file name and touch ENTER.

N.B.:

• If the memory is not inserted correctly, or is not recognised, the following message will be shown: “PLEASE INSERT USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE”.

• Full screen picture zooms can not be saved.

• the ENTER command is not active If the file name is already present in the external

memory source.

• The files are saved in .bmp (bitmap) format.

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SATSAT

SAT MEASUREMENTS

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SAT”, and then “PLAN”

or use the encoder to obtain the

Satellite list.

Touch directly the desided satellite, or use

the encoder. At the end touch “MEAS” to

make the measure or “SPECT” for visualize

the spectrum.

NOTE:

The chosen Satellite and Transponder will remain in memory also if you change mode (TV/CATV) or if you switch off the meter.

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RELATED FUNCTIONS

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DVB-S, DVB-S2 & S2M SAT MEASURES

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Press the “HOME” key.

Main measures and image.Touch “SAT” and then “MEAS & PICT”

or use the encoder.

Press repeatedly to navigate into

SAT measures screens: Measures,

Constellation.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

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VISUALIZE NIT

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“NIT INFO VISUALIZATION” referring

to an HOTBIRD 13° East transponder

Touch “VISUALIZE NIT”.Touch “MENU&?” from the “MAIN

MEASUREMENTS & PICTURES”.

Example 1:

NOTE:

The function VISUALIZE NIT is available also in TV & CATV mode

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CHANNEL MONITOR

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NOTE: the Channel Monitor function is available also in TV and CATV mode.

Example 1:

SINGLE CHANNEL MONITORING: 30 minutes.

Touch “MENU” from MAIN MEASURES &

IMAGES screen.

Touch “CHANNEL LOGGER”.

Tou c h “ M E NU ”.

Select the time interval (TIME INTVL)

and where you want to store the file,

either in the meter’s memory, or in the USB

memory stick (send to USB-ON),

with the relative file name (File name).

The weekly application of SW CHANNEL MONITOR allow you to controll and register the trend of the main parameters of a digital signal over time (from 30 minutes to one week): TV, CATV & SAT. This application is indicated to resolv the reception problems which occur occasionally, it allow you also to measure, memorize and visualize (local or in remote) the digital signals parameters tested: DVB-S/T/C = Power, MER, ERROR, bBer, aBer; DVB-S2 / T2 / C2 = Power, MER, ERROR, aBer, Lber, PER, LDCP. Every registered parameters is graphically represented on the display using differents colours for a easy identification.

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Example 1:

DVB-S2M SIGNAL: ISI SELECTION

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PLS CONFIGURATION

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Touch “MENU” on the main measurements

and picture screen

Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU” in the

volume window

Select the PLS required and set the

parameters

Touch “ISI #” and select the ISI

(Transport Stream) required

Touch “SAT” and select “PLS

CONFIGURATION”

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SAT SPAN FULL SAT Spectrum

(from 930 to 2250 MHz).

éress again the SPECT key to activate the

“MAX HOLD” function.

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SAT” and then “SPECT”or use the

encoder.

“SAT” spectrum SPAN FULL EXT

(from 230 to 2610 MHz) with universal LNB.

“SAT” spectrum SPAN FULL EXT

(from 230 to 2610 MHz) with LNB WIDE BAND.

Example 2:Example 1:

Touch “SPAN” and rotate the encoder to select the SPAN value desired:

10-20-50-100-200-500-FULL SAT-FULL EXT

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

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RBW FILTER

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Visualization of an SCPC transponder with settings:

“RBW FILTER 5 MHz” and “dB DIV 5dB” (Span 50 MHz)

Touch “MENU&?” from the

SAT SPECTRUM screen,

select “dB DIV 2dB” and

“RBW FILTER 1 MHz”.

Visualization of a SAT SCPC transponder

(SPAN 10 MHz).

EXAMPLE 1:

EXAMPLE 2:

NOTE: You can only select RBW filter in SAT mode.

The RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) filter function determines the bandwidth of the bandpass filter, which is used to generate the spectrum of the input signal (IF).

This bandpass filter works like a window: the smaller the bandwidth, the more detailed is the representation of the spectrum. However, a smaller value RBW provides a slower refresh rate of the spectrum.

You can choose (high resolution, slower refresh rate) between the RBW filter between a bandwidth of 1 MHz or 5 MHz (lower resolution, fast refresh rate).

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SAT EXPERT

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The SATEXPERT SW function (guided satellite tracking function), is a valuable aid for a fast satellite antenna pointing to a wanted satellite.

Through text messages, which appear from time to time on the screen, the measuring instrument will indicate in which direction to move the satellite dish, to the east or to the west, until you reach the wanted satellite.

EXAMPLE 1: EXAMPLE 2:

The satellite you have pointed is not correct.

the lower part of the display shows the

following information:

EUTE 16 > G0 WEST

(move the satellite dish west).

Satellite found.

the lower part of the display shows the

following information:

HBIR13 FOUND!

(the satellite that has been pointed is correct)

Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU”

from the VOLUME screen

In SAT mode, press the PLAN key and select the satellite to be pointed, for example HBIR

13.

Press the SPECT key, touch “SPAN” and select “Satxprt”.

Here you can find some examples:

Touch “SAT”, then in “SAT EXPERT”

and select “ON”

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The pointed Salellite is not the correct one.

The lower part of the display shows the following information:

EUTE7 < G0 EAST (move the satellite dish EAST).

EXAMPLE 3:

SAT to

be found

SAT

detected

IMPORTANT: The text messages that from time to time will appear on the screen of the

instrument when moving the satellite dish to east or west, are bounded to the diameter of the used antenna: 60-80-90 cm etc. Therefore, using antennas with a small diameter, the messages related to some satellites may not be reported.

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RELATED FUNCTIONS

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CONSTELLATION ANALYSIS

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “CONST”

or use the encoder.

Touch “FULL and select the zone of constellation to elnarge.

QPSK constellation. 8PSK constellation.

Example 2:Example 1:

Press repeatedly to navigate into

SAT measures screens: Measures,

Constellation.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

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SAT FINDER

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “SAT FINDER”

or use the encoder.

Satellite locked.

Touch the selected transponder, touch

YES/NO to added or delete from list.

Touch “SAVE & EXIT” to save and exit.

Touch “PARAM” to modify the

transponders list.

Satellite locked.

The SAT FINDER function allow you to check the quality of 4 transponders simultaneity and to check the operation of the 4 LNB polarities.

If the chosen satellite is found the buzzer will start, if this does not happen, continue looking for the right satellite. Optimize the dish alignment and skew to obtain the maximum NsMAR value (noise margin).

NOTE: For a proper use of the “SAT FINDER” function, verify the tuning parameters for all three

transponders (frequency, polarity, band, and symbol rate) and the type of lnb you are using (universal or quatro)

Go to the www.lyngsat.com site for more information

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Calculation of the pointing data:

- Touch “SAT ORBIT” and set up the orbit position of the desired satellite, for example 13,0 EAST.

- Touch “COUNTRY” and select your Nation, for example Italy.

- Touch “CITY” and select your city, for example Roma.

- Touch “COMPUTE” to obtain the automatic calculation of pointing parameters: Azimuth, Elevation & Tilt.

Press “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “AZ/EL”.

AZ/EL POINTING DATA

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Touch the “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “SCR DCSS”

or use the encoder.

SCR test.

SCR measures.

Or touch “TEST”, in Spectrum mode,

to perform a verify of the 8 exit frequencies

(user 1-4) from LNB/multiswitch.

MEASURES WITH SCR LNB/MULTISWITCH

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- Touch “LNB TYPE” and select the installed

LNB/multiswitch model (see NOTE).

- Touch “USER” and select the user’s number

to test (user 1-4).

- Press “SPECT” to visualize the spectrum

or “SAT” to make the measure.

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then “SCR DCSS”

or use the encoder.

dCSS test.

dCSS measures.

Or touch “TEST”, in Spectrum mode,

to perform a verify of the 8 exit frequencies

(user 5-16) from LNB/multiswitch.

LNB/MULTISWITCH dCSS MEASURES

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- Touch “LNB TYPE” and select the installed

LNB/multiswitch model (see NOTE).

- Touch “USER” and select the user’s

number to test (user 5-16).

- Press “SPECT” to visualize the spectrum

or “SAT” to make the measure.

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IMAGES VISUALIZATION & SERVICE CHOICE

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Images and MPEG service list.

Touch the image to enlarge.

Touch again to come back at the service list.

RADIO & TV service selection.

Press “HOME” key. Touch “SAT” and then“MPEG”

ou use the encoder.

Touch directly the RADIO/TV desired

service or use the encoder.

or touch “Vpid-Apid” in Measure screen.

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Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “TV” and then “PLAN”

or use the encoder to access

at the TV canalizations list.

Touch directly the desided canalization

or use the encoder. At the end touch

“MEAS” to make the measure or “SPECT”

for visualize the spectrum.

TVTV

TV MEASURE

TVTV

NOTE:

The chosen canalization and channel will remain in memory also if you change mode (CATV/SAT) or if you switch off the meter.

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RELATED FUNCTIONS

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Press the “HOME” key.

Main menu and image.Touch “TV” and then “MEAS & PICT”

or use the encoder.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

DIGITAL TV MEASUREMENT DISPLAYS DVB-T & DVB-T2 M-PLP

Press repeatedly to navigate

into TV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation.

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DVB-T2 SIGNAL: PLP SELECTION

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DVB-T2 SIGNAL: PROFILE SELECTION

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Touch “MENU” from

MAIN MEASURES & IMAGES screen.

Touch “MENU” from

MAIN MEASURES & IMAGES screen.

Touch “PLP #” and select the desired PLP

(transport Stream)

Touch “PROFILE”

and select the desired profile:

“Basic” or “Lite”.

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TV spectrum SPAN 50 MHz Press again te spectrum key to activate the

“MAX HOLD” function.

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “TV” and then “SPECT”

or use the encoder.

“TV” SPAN FULL spectrum

(from 5 to 1.250 MHz).

TV SPAN FULL spectrum with mixed

channels SAT signals (from 5 to 1.250 MHz).

Example 2: Example 1:

Touch “SPAN” and rotate the encoder to select the desired SPAN value: 1-2-5-7-10-20-50-100-200-500-FULL-UHF VHF

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

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CONSTELLATION ANALYSIS

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “TV” and the “CONST”

or use the encoder.

Touch “FULL” and select the box of constellation to enlarge.

Constellation DVB-T. Constellation DVB-T2.

Example 2: Example 1:

RELATED FUNCTIONS

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Press to enter in

the spectrum.

Press repeatedly to navigate

into TV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation, echoes,

MER vs CARRIER

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MER VS CARRIER MEASUREMENT

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The MER vs CARRIER measure allow to make analysis of the trend MER for single COFDM carriers which make up a signal DVB-T or DVB-T2.

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “TV” and then “MER vs CARRIER”

or use the encoder.

Touch “MENU & ?” to obtain

different visualization modes.

MER vs CARRIER: visualization mode

“VIS. TYPE: NORMAL” & “PICTURE: FULL”

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MER vs CARRIER : visualization mode

“VIS. TYPE: NORMAL” & “PICTURE: CONTOURS”.

Example 3:

Example 1: Example 2:

MER vs CARRIER : visualization mode

“VIS. TYPE: REVERSE” & “PICTURE: FULL”

MER vs CARRIER: visualization mode

“VIS. TYPE: NORMAL”, “PICTURE: FULL” & “START/STOP CARR

from 3000 to 4000”.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

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Press repeatedly to navigate

into TV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation. echoes,

MER vs CARRIER.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

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Touch “MENU”, than “TYPE”

and select “µECHOES”.

NOTE: Other echo visualization modes are available in the “TYPE” menus

MicroEchoes visualization,

touch the Marker and rotate the

encoder to select the ECHOES.

MICROECHOES VISUALIZATION

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Touch “TYPE”

and select the echoes

visualization mode:

DISTANCE or TIME

Impulse response (echo).

ECHOES ANALYSIS

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “TV” and then “ECHOES”

or use the encoder.

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The analogue TV switch off is ﬁ nish in Europe. Some countries, such as Spain and Italy, have decided to install digital TV “SFN” (Single Frequency Networks), in other words a national television broadcaster has the same frequency/channel all over the country. This provides a fantastic opportunity, but also means that in areas between two cells, it is possible to receive the same signals from more than one transmitter.

If the “SFN” network has been designed well, the SFN signals’ slight propagation delay (which we will call “echoes”), coming from the different distances in which the transmitters are situated, becomes absorbed in the invaluable GUARD INTERVAL function, present in the DVB-T & T2 (COFDM) modulation and consequently there will not be any reception problems. In any case, experience over the last few years has shown us that reality is different to theory, especially when there are many local television networks that could generate many interferences.

You could therefore encounter the unpleasant experience of receiving a signal with good power, but that cannot show any pictures and not be able to establish the cause of the fault. In this case it is indispensible to measure the IMPULSE RESPONSE in real time, to measure the echo’s delay or advance compared to the main signal. When changing direction and position of the

antenna it is possible to optimize reception intuitively, by maximising the power of the main signal and minimize the power of interference echoes, also at the expense of the channel power.

Once again Rover Instruments is the ﬁ rst company to supply meters for TV installers, that can measure up to 16 ECHOES and PRE-ECHOES in real time. ROVER meters allow you to see ECHOES, measure the power and the delay in uS and the distance of the interfering broadcaster in Km. There are currently very few meters that allow you to measure ECHOES and PRE-ECHOES, in real time and at a distance of up to 75 Km, higher than the maximum amplitude possible with the GUARD INTERVAL and above all that can highlight, using the green mask, the useful reception area, in other words within the guard interval.

The width of the GUARD INTERVAL varies according to the modulation parameters: consult the table below to ﬁ nd the width of the GUARD INTERVAL and all the possible DVB-T conﬁ gurations.

Fig. 4: DVB-T-64Q CONSTELLATION:

The table to the right shows all the received modulation parameters

N.B.* Valid examples for a DVB-T OFDM 8k signal with an 8 MHz Bandwidth and a 1/8 Guard Interval, this data is shown on ROVER meters to the right of the Constellation, see below Fig. 4

ECHO & MICROECHO MEASUREMENT in “SFN” TV NETWORKS

HOW TO REDUCE INTERFERENCES IN “SFN” NETWORKS

DVB-T 2.000 carriers (2K DVB-T)

GUARD INTERVAL

1/4

1/8 1/16 1/32

max time (microsecondi) 56 28 14 7

max distance (Km) 16.8 8.4 4.2 2.1

DVB-T 8.000 carriers (8K DVB-T)

GUARD INTERVAL

1/4

1/8 1/16 1/32

max time (microsecondi) 224 112 56 28

max distance (Km) 67.2 33.6 16.8 8.4

TEMPORAL GUARD INTERVAL WIDTH

(already automatically highlighted by the GREEN mask)

Fig. 1: OPTIMUM RECEPTION:*

no ECHO present either outside or inside the guard interval mask (green area)

Fig. 2: GOOD RECEPTION:* 2 ECHOES present,

but within the guard interval mask (green area) coming from a distance of: 1st echo: 15 Km, the same as a 50 µs delay 2nd echo: 25 Km, the same as a 83 µs delay

Fig. 3: MARGINAL RECEPTION (or IMPOSSIBLE):*

2 ECHOES present outside the guard interval mask (green area), coming from a distance of: 1st echo: 40 Km, the same as a 133 µs delay 2nd echo: 45 Km, the same as a 150 µs delay

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Touch “TV” and then“MPEG”

ou use the encoder.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

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IMAGES VISUALIZATION & SERVICE CHOICE

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Images and MPEG service list.

Touch the image to enlarge.

Touch again to come back at the service list.

RADIO & TV service selection.

Press “HOME” key.

Press repeatedly to navigate

into TV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation. echoes,

MER vs CARRIER.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

Touch directly the RADIO/TV desired

service or use the encoder.

or touch “Vpid-Apid” in Measure screen.

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CHANNEL MONITOR

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SINGLE CHANNEL MONITORING: 30 minutes.

Touch “MENU” Select the time interval (TIME INTVL) and where you

want to store the file, either in the meter’s memory,

or in the USB memory stick (send to USB-ON),

with the relative file name (File name).

NOTE: the Channel Monitor function is available also in CATV and SAT mode.

Example 1:

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “TV” and then “CH MONITOR”

or use the encoder.

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Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “CATV” and then “PLAN” or use

the encoder to access at the CATV

canalizations list.

Touch directly the desided canalization

or use the encoder. At the end touch

“MEAS” to make the measure or “SPECT”

for visualize the spectrum.

NOTE:

The chosen canalization and channel will remain in memory also if you change mode (TV/SAT) or if you switch off the meter.

CATVCATV

CATV MEASURES

CATVCATV

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DIGITAL DVB-C & DVB-C2 MEASURES (opt.)

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Press the “HOME” key.

Main measures and image.Touch “CATV” and then “MEAS & PICT”

or use the encoder.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

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Press repeatedly to navigate

into CATV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation.

Press to enter in the

spectrum.

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CATV spectrum SPAN 50 MHz.

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “CATV” and then “SPECT”

or use the encoder.

CATV spectrum SPAN “10 MHz”. CATV spectrum SPAN VHF.

Example 2: Example 1:

Press again te spectrum key to activate the

“MAX HOLD” function.

Touch “SPAN” and rotate the encoder to select the desired SPAN value: 1-2-5-7-10-20-50-100-200-500-FULL-UHF VHF

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “CATV” and then “CONST”

or use the encoder.

64 QAM constellation. 256 QAM constellation.

Example 2: Example 1:

RELATED FUNCTIONS

_________________________________________

CONSTELLATION ANALYSIS

_______________________________

Touch “FULL” and select the box of constellation to enlarge.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

Press repeatedly to navigate

into CATV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation.

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LEAKAGE

______________________________________________________

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “CATV” and then “LEAKAGE”

or use the encoder.

Set the desired parameters,

at the end touch “START” to start the

leakage measures.

Leakage measures.

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INGRESS

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “CATV” and then “LEAKAGE”

or use the encoder.

Ingress measures.

Set the desired parameters,

at the end touch “START” to start

the Ingress measures.

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Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “CATV” and then “MPEG”

or use the encoder.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

_________________________________________

IMAGES VISUALIZATION & SERVICE CHOICE

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Images and MPEG service list.

Touch the image to enlarge.

Touch again to come back at the service list.

RADIO & TV service selection.

Press repeatedly to navigate

into CATV measures screens:

Measures, Constellation.

Press to enter in

the spectrum.

Touch directly the RADIO/TV desired

service or use the encoder

or touch “Vpid-Apid” in Measure screen.

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Touch “MENU”

NOTE: the Channel Monitor function is available also in TV and SAT mode.

Example 1:

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “CATV” and then “CH MONITOR”

or use the encoder.

CHANNEL MONITOR

________________________________________

The weekly application of SW CHANNEL MONITOR allow you to controll and register the

trend of the main parameters of a digital signal over time (from 30 minutes to one week): TV, CATV & SAT. This application is indicated to resolv the reception problems which occur occasionally, it allow you also to measure, memorize and visualize (local or in remote) the digital signals parameters tested: DVB-S/T/C = Power, MER, ERROR, bBer, aBer; DVB-S2 / T2 / C2 = Power, MER, ERROR, aBer, Lber, PER, LDCP. Every registered parameters is graphically represented on the display using differents colours for a easy identification.

SINGLE CHANNEL MONITORING: 30 minutes.

Select the time interval (TIME INTVL) and where you

want to store the file, either in the meter’s memory,

or in the USB memory stick (send to USB-ON),

with the relative file name (File name).

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Press the “HOME” key. SAT spectrum.

TV spectrum.

CATV spectrum.

Press the “HOME” key.

SAT SPECTRUM

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TV SPECTRUM

______________________________________________________

CATV SPECTRUM

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After selecting the desired Operation Mode, TV, CATV or SAT, you can directly access

the Spectrum Analyzer by touching the “SPECT” icon from the “HOME” menu

or by pressing the “SPECT” button directly.

SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

SPECT

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OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS

(opt.)

OPTICOPTIC

The instrument, equipped with an internal optical converter, allows you to perform POWER and OPTICAL ATTENUATION measurements as well as perform RF measurements from optical inputs, decode services, and display Spectrum.

Touch “STORE” and memorizes the measured

optical power value (Optic Ref.):

for Example 4,51 dBm.

Touch “DC@RF” and, if required,

select the power supply voltage:

for Example 12V.

In the “OPTIC POWER LOSS” field, the optical

attenuation value is displayed with respect to

the stored value (Optic REF):

for Example - 1.87 dBm.

OPTICAL POWER & ATTENUATION MEASURES

Touch “WAVELENGHT”

and select the Wave length desired:

for Example 1550 nm.

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “OPTIC” and then “PWR METER”

or use the encoder.

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NOTE:

In optical mode, you can measure the spectrum and measure just on Low Band

Vertical Transponders (VL).

Main measures and image.

OPTICAL INPUT RF MEASURES

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “OPTIC” and then “MEAS & PICT”

or use the encoder.

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NOTE: for more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor or send an e-mail to:

wecare@roverinstruments.com

NOTE: In OPTIC mode it is possible to analyze the spectrum and measure only vertical/low

band (VL) transponders.

FIBER OPTIC AND REMOTE POWER SUPPLY CABLE CONNECTION

SAT spectrum SPAN “Full EXT”

(from 230 to 2610 MHz).

SAT spectrum SPAN “Full SAT”

(from 930 to 2250 MHz).

RF SPECTRUM FORM OPTIC INGRESS

Optic FIBER

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “OPTIC” and then “SPECT”

or use the encoder.

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Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “WI-FI” to visualize the received

WI-FI networks.

Touch “VIS. TYPE” to access to the received

WI-FI network list.

- Touch “FREQ” to switch WI-FI band from 2,4 to 5 GHz.

- Touch “MAX HOLD” to enable/disable the maximum level of the received signal memorized.

- Touch “CHAN” to select channels reception modalities, all or from 1 to 13 (for 2,4 GHz networks) and from 36 to 165 (for 5 GHz networks).

WI-FI ANALYZER (opt.)

WI-FIWI-FI

The instrument, equipped with an WI-FI analyzer, allows you to analyze the WI-FI networks present in the building in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency range, check the power of the received Signal and display the List of Networks.

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BARSCANBARSCAN

NOTE: Function available only in TV or CATV mode.

In the TV standard canalization the meter displays the level/power of all TV channels. In AUTOMEMORY or MANUMEMORY PLAN the meter displays the memorized channels and distinguishes Analog and Digital signals using 2 different colours.

Standard BARSCAN TV canalization.

Press the “HOME” key, then touch “BARSCAN”.

Touch “MENU” to choose the

bargraph mode: “LEVEL” or “TILT”.

BARSCAN (TILT GRAPHIC).

Touch “PILOT 1” and “PILOT 2” to select

the two channels to be used for the tilt

measurement (level difference).

CHECK ALL CHANNELS LEVEL/POWER

BARSCAN AUTO/MANUALMEMORY.

BARSCAN

ANALOG CHANNELS

DIGITAL CHANNELS

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “AUTOMEMORY tv”

or use the encoder.

AUTOMEMORY (TV)

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MEMORYMEMORY

CHANNEL PLANS AND LOG FILES

______

NOTE: If the words “START OVERWRITE” appear, the selected file will be overwritten.

wait a few mins, the meter indicates the recorded ANALOG & DIGITAL CHannels.

MEMORY:

Set the desired parameters:

Touch “to FILE N” and select the destination file “AUTO” where the search must be saved. Touch “DISCOVERY” and set the channel search mode:

- TERR ONLY (terrestrial only)

- TERR & CABLE (terrestrial & cable)

- Touch “DC&RF” and set the required power supply voltage. Touch “START SAVE” to create a new channel plan and to activate the search.

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Once the Automemory is completed, the

“AUTO” plan is automatically selected.

Search channels complete.

Search channels in progress.

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LOGGER SAVE (TV/CATV)

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Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SAVE DATALOGGER” and set the

parameters required. Touch “START SAVE”

to create a new log file.

Touch “RECALL” to recall the Logger

or “EXIT” to exit.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”

and then “SAVE DATALOGGER”.

DATA LOGGER run.

Example of saved measured in the Log file.

Touch the screen to browse through

measurements saved in the log file.

NOTE: if the MANU plan has mixed TV and SAT programs, the “STOP&GO” function will assist

when running a LOGGER asking to move the cable lead from a TV to a SAT signal source.

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LOGGER RECALL (TV/CATV)

________________________________

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “RECALL DATALOGGER”

and Set the LOG file parameters.

Touch “RECALL?” to see them.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”

and then “RECALL DATALOGGER”.

Example of saved measured in the Log file.

Touch the screen to browse through

measurements.

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LOGGER SAVE (SAT)

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Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT” and then “SAVE

DATALOGGER”

NOTE: if the MANU plan has mixed TV and SAT programs, the “STOP&GO” function will assist

when running a LOGGER asking to move the cable lead from a TV to a SAT signal source.

Touch “SAVE DATALOGGER” and set the

parameters required. Touch “START SAVE”

to create a new log file.

Touch “RECALL” to recall the Logger

or “EXIT” to exit.

DATA LOGGER run.

Example of saved measured in the Log file.

Touch the screen to browse through

measurements.

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LOGGER RECALL (SAT)

_______________________________________

Press the “HOME” key. Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”

and then “RECALL DATALOGGER”.

Touch “RECALL DATALOGGER”

and Set the LOG file parameters.

Touch “RECALL?” to see them.

Example of saved measured in the Log file.

Touch the screen to browse through

measurements.

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RIFLECTOMETER

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TV/CATV SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

In TV mode press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”

and then “REFLECTOMETER”.

Touch “MENU” and set the features

of the coaxial cable you need to analyze

(see next page), at the end touch “EXIT”.

The instrument, equipped with “SW RIFLECTOMETER App”, allows you to check the correct impedance matching of a 75Ω distribution installation.

Through the use of calibrated noise generator (for Example ROVER mod. CNG 90 STC/CNG 70 USB), if in a distribution installation there was an impedance mismatch, such as a cable shortcircuit, a cable cut or a not properly terminated cable to a 75 ohm dummy load, it will create a standing wave pattern that can be seen on the spectrum of the instrument as shown in the figures below.

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

NOTE: the special functions depend

on the active operating mode:

TV SAT or CATV

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In the DISTANCE window, read

the cable’s mismatching value:

example 1.5 m.

In the DISTANCE window, read

the cable’s mismatching value:

example 1.5 m.

Example 1: Example 2:

Touch “SPAN” and select the correct

visualization value.

Touch “VERT.POS” and select the correct

visualization value.

Touch “MRK1.freq” then “MRK2.freq” and set

the marker frequencies in correspondence

with the first and second minimum points.

Touch “dB DIV” and select the correct

visualization value.

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CONFIGURATION OF COAXIAL CABLES

NOTE: for more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor or send an e-mail to:

wecare@roverinstruments.com

Distribution

cable

mod. ROVER

CNG 90 STC

mod. ROVER HD TAB 900

Cable: from 1 to 5.

• Default coaxial cable configurations (adjustable).

TYPE: Type of cable to be tested.

• AIRSPACE: coaxial cable with dielectric in the air.

• COMPACT: coaxial cable with compact dielectric.

• FOAM: coaxial cable with foam dialectric.

V.O.P.: Propagation speed.

• Set the value provided by the cable manufacturer.

UNIT: Measurement unit.

• Set the value in meters or feet.

PICTURE: Spectrum graphics.

• Set the spectrum graphics mode to FULL or CONTOURS.

LOC.OSC.: LOCAL TV OSCILLATOR.

• Leave the value set by the manufacturer: 0 MHz.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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BUZZER & NOISE MARGIN GRAPH _____________________________

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”,

and then touch “BUZZ & NOIS MARGIN”.

Buzzer & Graphic of the progress of the noise NOISE MARGIN of the tuned channel according to time. high tones = the BEST Noise Margin level deep tones = the WORST noise margin level Noise Marg = real time noise margin Max n.marg = maximum stored noise margin MER = MER in real time.

NOTE: The function is also available in CATV and SAT mode.

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TEST INTERFERENZE LTE

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low LTE interference.

The lower part of the display shows

the following information:

PASS = NO filter required

(No interference detected).

High LTE interference.

The lower part of the display shows the

following information:

FAIL = 20dB ATTEN SUGGESTED

(the instrument suggests attenuating the

interfering LTE signals by 20 dB)

Example 1: Example 2:

In TV or CATV mode

press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”,

and then “LTE AUTOTEST”.

Or touch 2 time “BARSCAN” key.

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SAT SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

SPECIAL

FUNCT

NOTE: the special functions depend

on the active operating mode:

TV SAT or CATV.

Press the “HOME” key.

Touch “SPECIAL FUNCT”,

and then touch “BUZZ & NOIS MARGIN”.

BUZZER & NOISE MARGIN GRAPH _____________________________

NOTE: The function is also available in CATV and TV mode.

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OPTIONAL “APPS”

“DHCP” CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES.

REMOTE CONTROLL

____________________________________________

The SW REMOTE CONTROLL application allow to configure and memorized the instruments and all measurements remotely via web browser (PC, TABLET and SMARTPHONE)

Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU”

from “VOLUME” screen.

Touch “IP CONFIG” and select “DHCP”.

IP address assignment to be inserted into

the web browser done.

Touch “METER” and then

“LAN CONFIGURATION”.

Touch “CHECK”.

At the end touch “EXIT” to exit.

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Example of “DHCP” remote connection:

1. Open a web browser,

2. Insert the assigned IP, Example 192.168.15.134/index.html,

3. Insert in the “USERNAME” field the name of the instruments (NAME) preceded and followed with symbol_ , Example: _HD TAB 900_,

4. Insert in the “PASSWORD” field the Instrument Serial Number, Example: 51945,

5. Make the “LOGIN”.

51945

HD TAB 900

_HD TAB 900_

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EXAMPLE OF “STATIC” CONFIGURATION.

Touch “CONFIGURATION MENU”

from “VOLUME” screen.

Touch “IP CONFIG” and select “STATIC”,

insert the “IP”, “NMASK” and “GWAY”

parameters.

At the end touch “EXIT” to exit.

Touch “METER” and then

“LAN CONFIGURATION”

Touch “CHECK”.

NOTE: for more information about the “APP”s, contact your distributor or send an e-mail to:

wecare@roverinstruments.com

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S.M.A.R.T. PROGRAM

The S.M.A.R.T. program was created by ROVER to enable you to interface your Meter with a PC. After you have accessed the Update SW Area, download and install the ROVER S.M.A.R.T.

program on your PC for SW upgrades and upload Memory Plans (.mem). The S.M.A.R.T. program allows you to continuously update your Meter’s SW and to create mixed

SAT-TV-CATV Memory Plans, download Data Loggers and manage your Meter’s Memory.

FREE SW UPGRADE and NEWSLETTER SERVICE:

• ROVERoffersyouthepossibilityofcarryingout Free Software and Memory Plan Upgrades on your Meters, by simply REGISTERING your data in the Update SW Area;

• Onceyouhaveregistered,youcandownloadtheROVER S.M.A.R.T. program free of charge, which is necessary for the installation of SW and/

or Memory Plan upgrades;

• ROVERalsooffersyouthepossibilityofregisteringtoourNewsletter service, which allows you to receive, by email and free of charge, information regarding: New SW upgrades, Technical Communications, Training Courses, Technical Articles, Product News, Invitations to exhibitions and roadshows and much more besides.

UPDATE SW AREA REGISTRATION:

If you have not already registered, click on the words “Update SW“ in the menu in the top, righthand corner of your screen:

• Clickon“Register Now (First Access)” in the dropdown menu to access the Update SW Area;

• Fillintheelectronicformwithallyour Personal Information and the Username of your choice;

• Afteryouhavecompletedtheform,confirmbypressingtheblack“Send“ key at the bottom of

the page;

• Oncesent,apagewillbeshownwithasummaryofyourRegistration Data, where you can

modify your data by clicking on the BLUE “Change Data” key, print it by clicking on the BLACK

“Print Data” key or directly access the Update SW Area by clicking on the RED “Access SW Upgrade Area” key;

• Youwillalsoreceiveane-mail message, reminding you of your chosen User Name and the

Password assigned by ROVER. Keep it in a safe place for future access to the Update SW Area and so that you can download new SW upgrades and/or Memory Plans;

• If you lose your User Name or your Password assigned by ROVER, click on the function “Forgot

User Name or Password? Click here” in the drop down menu in the ”Update SW”.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT WEB REGISTRATION

AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES

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SOFTWARE UPGRADES

SOFTWARE UPGRADES:

Once you have identified and downloaded the correct ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program on your

( for more information, read the respective S.M.A.R.T. page in this user guide ) install it on your PC in order to upgrade your Meter’s Software ( SW ). Then proceed as follows:

• IntheUpdate SW Area identify the exact Name/Model of your Meter and click on the

corresponding picture;

• Thenclickonthecorresponding“SW Upgrade” file and download it on your PC;

• IfyouwanttoseemoredetailedinformationabouttheSWupgradecontents,clickontheblue“i”

icon.

WARNING:

• Before carrying out your Meter’s SW upgrades, we suggest you close all the applications that are

active on your PC: e-mail messages, internet, management programs, etc.

• Also check that the Meter’s batteries are charged and that the Meter is connected to the mains.

Most importantly do not turn off or disconnect the Meter from the mains during the upgrade. The Meter will automatically turn off once the SW upgrade has been completed.

N.B. If the graphic of your PC bar shows that the upgrade advancement is blocked, do not interrupt

the procedure because the SW download is still taking place even if the PC monitor does not correctly show the advancement in sequence.

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect your Meter to the mains and turn it on;

2. Wait for the Start-Up phase of the Meter to finish correctly;

3. Connect the USB cable, first to the Meter and then to the PC;

4. Start up the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program in your PC;

5. In the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program window, click on “Instrument” followed by “Upgrade Firmware”;

6. In the Open window, select the “SW Upgrade ( .rvr )” downloaded from the Update SW Area;

7. Click on “Open” and confirm the selection;

8. The SW upgrade procedure will automatically start up;

9. If this does not happen, the Upgrade Firmware window will open, select the exact model of your

Meter and click on “Upgrade” to carry out the Upgrade manually;

10. Wait a few minutes, the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program will load the new SW in your Meter;

11. Once the download has been completed, the following message on the PC will appear: Power

on the meter to activate FW **PROGRAM SUCCESFUL**;

12. If the Meter did not automatically turn off, turn it back on again and check, in the Start-Up or Self-

Test window ( METER INFO - INFO ABOUT ), the SW version number.

WARNING:

In the case the update is interrupted or is not successful, check the USB cable connection and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

If the procedure described in this paragraph continues to fail, contact the ROVER After Sales and Service Department:

• e-mail: wecare@roverinstruments.com

• Fax: +39 030 990 68 94

It is possible to download the Software Upgrade Procedure directly from the ROVER website at the following address: www.roverinstruments.com. Please refer to the ”F.A.Q.” section.

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TV & SAT MEMORY PLAN UPGRADES

MEM PLANS UPGRADES:

Once you have identified and downloaded the correct ROVER S.M.A.R.T. PRO program on your PC ( for more information, read the respective S.M.A.R.T. page in this user guide ), install it on your PC in order to load the Memory Plans in your Meter. The proceed as follows:

• Once you have accessed the Update SW Area, identify the exact Model/Name of your Meter and click on the corresponding picture;

• Click on the relative file: “Plans and Satellites” and download it on your PC.

WARNINGS:

• Before carrying out your Meter’s Memory Plan upgrades, we suggest you close all the applications that are active on your computer: e-mail messages, internet, management programs, etc.

• Also check that the Meter’s batteries are charged and that the Meter is connected to the mains. Most importantly do not turn off or disconnect the Meter from the mains during the upgrade.

N.B. If the graphic bar showing the upgrade advancement blocks, do not interrupt the procedure

because the Memory Plan Upgrade is still taking place even if the PC monitor does not correctly show the advancement in sequence.

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect your Meter to the mains and turn it on;

2. Wait for the Start Up phase of the Meter to finish correctly;

3. Connect the USB cable, first to the Meter and then to the PC;

4. Make sure that you have installed the PRO Version and start up the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. program in your PC;

5. In the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. PRO program window, click on “Instrument” followed by “Connect Instrument”;

6. Click on “Tools”, then “Mem” e and then “Open Mem” In the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. PRO program window;

7. In the Open window, select the ”Memory Plan ( .mem )” downloaded from the Update SW Area;

8. Click on “Open” and confirm the selection;

9. Click on “Tools”, then “Mem” and then “Write Mem to Instruments”;

10. The following message will appear: WARNING: This operation will delete all the previous plans stored in

the meter;

11. Click on “OK” and confirm to start the upgrade;

12. Wait a few minutes, the ROVER S.M.A.R.T. PRO program will load the new Memory Plans in your Meter;

13. Once the download has been completed, the following message will appear: Plan Memory download

succesfully !.

WARNING:

In the case the update is interrupted or is not successful, check the USB cable connection and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

If the procedure described in this paragraph continues to fail, contact the ROVER After Sales and Service Department:

• e-mail: wecare@roverinstruments.com

• Fax: +39 030 990 68 94

It is possible to download the Software Upgrade Procedure directly from the ROVER website at the following address: www.roverinstruments.com. Please refer to the section ”F.A.Q.”.

This device contains a built-in Li-PO (Lithium polimer) battery that can be recharged many times. The battery contains chemicals that might wear with time even if not used. Please dispose of batteries

properly. Do not take the battery pack apart or expose it to extreme temperatures (over 50°C). If the device has

been exposed to very low or high temperatures let it rest at room temperature before use.

The Battery must be recharged at room temperature (about 20°C) with the device turned off. To avoid premature failure of the battery never leave the device with an empty battery for prolonged

periods.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY __________________

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ________________

WARNINGS

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BATTERY AUTONOMY:

The battery autonomy is up to 3 hours maximum.

properly. Do not take the battery pack apart or expose it to extreme temperatures (over 50°C). If the device has

been exposed to very low or high temperatures let it rest at room temperature before use.

The Battery must be recharged at room temperature (about 20°C) with the device turned off. To avoid premature failure of the battery never leave the device with an empty battery for prolonged

periods.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY __________________

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ________________

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT:

• DO NOT LEAVE THE BATTERIES DISCHARGED FOR LONG PERIODS;

• ALWAYS CHARGE THE BATTERIES AT NIGHT, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT COMPLETELY DISCHARGED.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

The batteries supplied are high quality and tested individually, the autonomy

depending on

the following conditions:

• the LNB power consumption: Single, Dual or Quadruple;

• the external temperature: with temperatures of less than 10°C, 20% of the capacity is lost;

• the age of the batteries: a 10% loss in efﬁ ciency each year;

• Remember that the TIMER OFF function, that automatically turns off the Meter after

5 o 10 minutes of inactivity saves up to 30%.

2. The battery indicator has a tolerance ( like all battery powered electronic devices ) according to the following factors:

• the battery’s charging percentage;

• external temperatures;

• battery wear and tear;

• +/– 2%

ICONS SHOWING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS:

LI-ION POLIMER BATTERIES

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THIS PROCEDURE EXPLAINS HOW TO REGENERATE/CHECK YOUR BATTERIES AND CALIBRATE THE BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR

USEFUL ADVICE:

• Chargethebatterieseverynightafteruse,eveniftheyarenotcompletelydischarged;

• Alwaysusethe“batterysave”&“timeroff”functionstoincreaseyourmeter’sautonomy;

• Themaximumcapacityofthebatteriesandbatterychargeindicator’saccuracyimprovesbyupto20%if

you carry out many battery test cycles;

• Donotreplacethebatteries:firstcarryout3to5batterytestcyclesuntilyourecoverthemaximum

capacity of the batteries.

“BATTERY TEST” INSTRUCTIONS & PROCEDURE:

1. Before carrying out the test connect the meter to the original battery charger:

• Turn on the meter;

• Press the volume key and select “configuration menu” (fig. 1);

• Select the word “meter” and press “ENTER” (fig. 2) & press “ENTER” to confirm;

• Select “battery test” and select “on” (fig. 2);

• Press “enter” to confirm;

• Carefully read the various screens, pressing “enter” in succession;

• In the last instructions window, select “start” and press “enter” to start the test.

WARNING: the procedure will be cancelled if you select “exit” on any screen.

IMPORTANT ADVICE:

• Do not connect any type of load to the “f” input connector (lnb, tv head-end, amplifiers, etc.).

• Extract the conditional access module (cam), if it is present in your meter.

2. The battery test takes approx. 12/18 Hours according to the model (charging/discharging/recharging activities and measurement of the battery autonomy), during this time the meter must not be used. At the end of the test the meter will turn off automatically. In order to make sure that the test has been carried out correctly, all the meter’s commands are blocked except for the reset function, which remains active so that the meter can be turned off if necessary.

3. the batteries will be completely charged at the end of the test.

4. To check the battery test results, enter once again into “meter” in the “configuration menu” and read the results (Fig. 3):

- for example 265BFEY (fig.3) = 265 minutes.

The “Y” of YES confirms that the battery is still good enough, whereas an “N” for NO indicates that it could be faulty, too deteriorated or that the cycle was interrupted.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

If the test is interrupted using “reset”, the battery charge indicator may provide incorrect indications, therefore repeat the battery test procedure.

* The displays shown in this guide may change according to the model and are subject to change without notice. If you connect your meter, using the s.M.A.R.T. Pro program, from the usb port to the pc, you can download the screens shown above.

BATTERY TEST

& BATTERY REGENERATION

FIG. 2*F I G . 1*

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STATO DEI LED DI ALIMENTAZIONE (MAINS)

E DI CARICA BATTERIE (CHRG)

STAT O

STRUMENTO

COLLEGATO

ALLA RETE DI

ALIMENTAZIONE

LED MAINS LED BATT CHRG

NOTE

SPENTO NO SPENTO SPENTO Batterie sufficientemente cariche.

ACCESO NO SPENTO SPENTO Funzionamento a batteria.

SPENTO NO SPENTO

Lampeggiante

2 SECONDI OFF

0,5 SECONDI ON

Lo strumento non si accende.

Ricaricare le batterie.

SPENTO SI ACCESO

Lampeggiante

0,5 SECONDI OFF

0,5 SECONDI ON

Temperatura batterie anomala.

Il ciclo di ricarica è stato sospeso

momentaneamente e si riattiverà

automaticamente.

SPENTO SI ACCESO ACCESO Batterie in carica veloce.

SPENTO SI ACCESO SPENTO Carica batterie completata

SPENTO

CON ALIMENTATORE NON ORIGINALE

ROVER

Lampeggiante

0,5 SECONDI OFF

0,5 SECONDI ON

SPENTO

Lo strumento non si accende.

Controllare il trasformatore di alimentazione

deve essere 12 Vdc e non 18 Vdc.

IN ACCENSIONE Indiiferente

LAMPEGGIA

15 VOLTE

SPENTO Strumento in fase di accensione

ACCESO Indiiferente

LAMPEGGIANTI

CONTEMPORANEAMENTE

0,5 SECONDI OFF - 0,5 SECONDI ON

Lo Strumento ha rilevato un’anomalia

e si spegne automaticamente.

ACCESO SI

L A M P E G G I A N T I A L T E R N AT I V A M E N T E

1 SECONDO OFF - 1 SECONDO ON

BATTERY TEST in esecuzione.

Lo Strumento carica e scarica le Batterie

AUTOMATICAMENTE

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CLEANING THE METER

Cleaning the meter from dust and dirt is easy and helps mantaining it in optimal work conditions through the years. The cleaning procedure is simple and quick and requires only minor attention.

Never use chemical aggressive products (diluent) and/or abrasive or rough clothes which may damage plastics and displays.

Always use a soft cloth, damped with a simple water and alcohol solution or a de-greasing not abrasive liquid soap.

Keyboard and display should be gently cleaned. Rubbing the keyboard and/or the display(s) may seriously damage their functions.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE METER

This meter has been designed to withstand severe conditions of use. Even so, its life may be prolonged by respecting some simple and effective rules:

• The meter has not been designed to withstand high temperatures (over 60°C or 140° F). Those temperatures can be easily reached when the meter is left in a car, especially behind the windshield, or in the trunk. The LCD display and/or other details may easily be damaged by the extreme temperature.

• The internal battery may rapidly loose its efficiency if exposed to high or low temperatures. This will result in reduced autonomy of the meter when powered by internal battery.

• When recharging the internal battery, do allow a good air circulation around the meter and the adapter: do not cover it with clothes and do not recharge the battery when the meter is contained in its transport case

• The meter is not waterproof, even if it is protected against incidental water drops. In case of contact with water, electronic circuits may be damaged, allow the meter to dry thoroughly before trying to turn it on. Do not use hairdryer or other strong heating sources, but just leave the meter in quiet air. If possible, contact Rover Laboratories S.p.A. Technical Assistance.

METER MAINTENANCE

SERVICE NOTES and GUARANTEE REGULATIONS

(CEE and EXTRA CEE)

ROVER Laboratories. S.p.A. has a standard guarante period of 12 months.

This is extended to 24 months for countries within the European Community, and in any case, in accordance with the laws and/or possible regulations applied in your country.

GUARANTEE REGULATIONS:

1. IMPORTANT: the guarantee is valid only upon the presentation of invoice or receipt to ROVER

Laboratories S.p.A. The purchase date must be clearly indicated on the invoice/receipt.

2. The guarantee covers the replacement free of charge of parts only, when malfunctioning

is solely due to manufacturing faults. The faults must be indentified and defined by ROVER personnel only.

3. The guarantee is void if:

a. the equipment is tampered with or repaired by non-authorized personnel

b. damage is found, caused by the incorrect use of the equipment, without following the advice

explained in the User’s Guide accompanying the equipment.

c. damage is found caused by the use of the equipment in unsuitable working environments.

4. The following parts are not covered by the guarantee:

a. Parts subject to wear, such as aesthetic ones, keyboard, plastic chassis, etc.

b. Batteries: 3 months from the date of purchase, if original.

c. Bags and carrying cases, including shoulder straps.

5. The equipment can not be replaced and the guarantee is extended after the repair of a fault.

SERVICE NOTES AND PROCEDURES:

6. The equipment can only be repaired by the manufacturer or by an authorized ROVER

Laboratories service center:

a. Before returning the meter for repair, always contact the distributor where you purchased

the unit or an authorized service center if present in your area to obtain the return procedure for your analyzer. If no authorised ROVER service centers are available in your area, please contact ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. directly at the following data:

• wecare@roverinstruments.com

• +39 030 990 6894 Fax number

b. Important: please take note that non-authorised returns for repair to ROVER Laboratories

S.p.A. will be rejected.

c. When returning the meter, always send it with the following documentation attached:

• the fully-compiled FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM

• transport document

• the eventual request for an estimate of repair costs

d. Please note that the request for an estimate of repair costs must be submitted upon return

of the analyzer with a written note. If the repair cost estimate is not accepted, ROVER Laboratories reserves the right to charge the customer for the estimate costs analysis.

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SERVICE NOTES and GUARANTEE REGULATIONS

(CEE and EXTRA CEE)

ROVER Laboratories. S.p.A. has a standard guarante period of 12 months.

This is extended to 24 months for countries within the European Community, and in any case, in accordance with the laws and/or possible regulations applied in your country.

GUARANTEE REGULATIONS:

1. IMPORTANT: the guarantee is valid only upon the presentation of invoice or receipt to ROVER

Laboratories S.p.A. The purchase date must be clearly indicated on the invoice/receipt.

2. The guarantee covers the replacement free of charge of parts only, when malfunctioning

is solely due to manufacturing faults. The faults must be indentified and defined by ROVER personnel only.

3. The guarantee is void if:

a. the equipment is tampered with or repaired by non-authorized personnel

b. damage is found, caused by the incorrect use of the equipment, without following the advice

explained in the User’s Guide accompanying the equipment.

c. damage is found caused by the use of the equipment in unsuitable working environments.

4. The following parts are not covered by the guarantee:

a. Parts subject to wear, such as aesthetic ones, keyboard, plastic chassis, etc.

b. Batteries: 3 months from the date of purchase, if original.

c. Bags and carrying cases, including shoulder straps.

5. The equipment can not be replaced and the guarantee is extended after the repair of a fault.

SERVICE NOTES AND PROCEDURES:

6. The equipment can only be repaired by the manufacturer or by an authorized ROVER

Laboratories service center:

a. Before returning the meter for repair, always contact the distributor where you purchased

• wecare@roverinstruments.com

• +39 030 990 6894 Fax number

b. Important: please take note that non-authorised returns for repair to ROVER Laboratories

S.p.A. will be rejected.

c. When returning the meter, always send it with the following documentation attached:

• the fully-compiled FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM

• transport document

• the eventual request for an estimate of repair costs

d. Please note that the request for an estimate of repair costs must be submitted upon return

of the analyzer with a written note. If the repair cost estimate is not accepted, ROVER Laboratories reserves the right to charge the customer for the estimate costs analysis.

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7. Risks and costs for transport to ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. must be sustained by the buyer. After repair, if the equipment is under guarantee, ROVER Laboratories S.p.A. will pay for the transport returning the goods to the customer. If the instrument is not under guarantee, after repair, the equipment will be returned by courier service with the amount to be paid by the customer shown on the invoice.

8. The guarantee does not cover compensation for direct or indirect damages of any kind to people or goods caused by the use of the equipment and/or compensation caused by the suspension of use due to eventual repairs.

9. ROVER Laboratories. S.p.A. is not responsible for eventual tampering and/or modifications that may cause the goods to no longer adhere to the European “CE” regulations, especially regarding EMC and safety.

10. ROVER Laboratories instruments is recognised and is fully compliant with DVB regulations and specifications (ETS 300 421–12/94) and is consequently marked with the DVB logo.

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Disposal of electric/electronic equipment (applicable in all CEE countries and whereever separate waste collection system is applied).

This symbol on the packaging indicates that the product should not be considered as domestic waste. The product, at the moment of disposal, should be brought to a waste

collection point with the proper facilities to manage electrical/electronic appliances. Electric/electronical appliances, if not disposed of correctly, may have negative consequences on your health and enivironment. Furthermore, a proper recycling procedure helps mantaining natural resources. For more information about the correct disposal of this product, please refer to your local waste management offices or the shop where this product was bought.

FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM (RMA)

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To: ROVER INSTRUMENTS SERVICE DEPARTMENT • Fax: +39.030.9906894

-mail: wecare@roverinstruments.com • Subject: FAULT Identification Form

PLEASE FILL IN ALL AREAS. CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

• Date .................................. Company: ............................................................................................................

• Name and surname of the holder *: .............................................................................................................

• Company address *: .....................................................................................................................................

City *: ....................................................................................................................... ZIP code *: ....................

• Address delivery/pickup, a subsidiary of *: ...................................................................................................

City *: ....................................................................................................................... ZIP code *: ....................

• VAT *: ..............................................................................................................................................................

• Tax code *: .....................................................................................................................................................

• Telephone: ......................................................................................................................................................

• E-mail *: ...........................................................................................................................................................

• Reference person: ..........................................................................................................................................

• Bank support *: ...............................................................................................................................................

• IBAN code *: ....................................................................................................................................................

* Fields NOT required for official ROVER dealers (required for any end customer).

N.B. Please enter the TAX CODE even if it the same as your VAT number. In the case of sole proprietorship, please communicate the name and surname of the owner.

METER INFORMATION:

• Meter Model: ...................................................................................................................................................

• Purchase date: ................................................................................................................................................

• Copy and invoice number (if under warranty): .............................................................................................

• Bought from:....................................................................................................................................................

• Software Version (SW): ......................................................................................................................

(optional)

• Hardware Version (HW): ....................................................................................................................(optional)

• Serial Number (S.NO): .....................................................................................................................................

NOTE: the information relevant to: model, serial number, firmware/hardware version are shown on the first

display after you switch on (start up), or on the meter’s information display in the configuration menu. If the meter does not switch on, you can find the meter’s serial number on the label placed on the back of the

meter.

DETAILED and ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF FAULT:

Please describe and attach the fault, especially if OCCASIONAL, or if it occurs ONLY under certain conditions: for example “cool instrument” or “warm instrument”, after no. minutes of operation, etc. We suggest you provide photographs of the damaged parts or attach a movie that shows the problem on the display. If descriptions of the fault are incomplete and we are unable to reproduce the fault in our laboratories, we may have to resend you the instrument unrepaired.

..............................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

(*) add lines if more space is needed for your description.

TIMING OF REPAIRS: The applicable Repair times are 10 working days (barring unforeseen circumstances). WARRANTY REPAIRS: Repairs are guaranteed for 3 months on the same intervention.

DO NOT SEND ROVER YOUR INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED OUR “RMA” AND BAR CODE,

WITH SHIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS, OTHERWISE THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE REJECTED ON ARRIVAL AT ROVER.

To receive information regarding the status of your authorization, write to: wecare@roverinstruments.com quoting your “RMA” number

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