Rover S2 SCOUT User Manual

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USER MANUAL

S2 SCOUT

USER MA N UAL

Analogue and Digital Satellite Analyzer

930 - 2150 MHz QPSK

ROVER LABORATORIES S.p.A.

Via Parini 2 – 25019 Sirmione (BS) – ITALY

www.roverinstruments.com

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MANUAL CODE

UG-S2-1.25-BS1.0-EN-1.0

RELEASE DATE

JUNE 2007

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INDEX

OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................... 5

1 __ FRONT PANEL AND KEYBOARD..........................................................................................5

2 __ SIDE PANELS........................................................................................................................6

USER MANUAL.................................................................................................................... 7

3 __ TURN THE METER ON..........................................................................................................7

4 __ TURN THE METER OFF........................................................................................................7

5 __ CHECK THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS............................................................................7

6 __ METER SETUP: MPEG PROG SERVICE ...............................................................................8

6.1 MAIN SETUP ................................................................................................................8

~ ___ AUTO METER OFF (TIMER O FF).............................................................................8

~ ___ FIELD LEVEL MEASUREMENT UNIT (UNIT)............................................................8

~ ___ LANGUAGE...............................................................................................................9

~ ___ KEYS BEEP ..............................................................................................................9

~ ___ DISPLAY BA C KL IGHT (DISP.L IGHT)........................................................................9

6.2 METER SETUP............................................................................................................9

~ ___ SET THE LOCA L OSC IL L ATOR FRQUE N C Y............................................................9

~ ___ SET THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF POLARIZATIONS FOR THE LNB 1..................9

~ ___ SET THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF POLARIZATIONS FOR THE LNB 2................10

~ ___ MANAGING LNB OR MULTISWITCH SUPPORTI NG THE SCR COMMUNICATIO N

PROTOCOL: SAT SCR MENU................................................................................ 10

{ SatSCR USER:....................................................................................................................10

{ SatSCR FREQ:....................................................................................................................10

7 __ DC AT RF IN.........................................................................................................................11

8 __ SATELLITE DISH ALIGNMENT............................................................................................12

8.1 DISH ALIGNMENT TO A SPECIFIC SATELLITE WITH AUTOMATIC SATELLITE

IDENTIFICATION (SAT FINDER)................................................................................12

8.2 “DUAL FEED” DISH ALIGNMENT...............................................................................13

~ ___ PREPARING TO ALI GNE MENT: SWITCH DiSEqC.................................................13

~ ___ DISH ALIGNMENT AND MEASUREMENTS............................................................13

{ LNB1 SATELLITE SETUP....................................................................................................14

{ LNB2 SATELLITE SETUP....................................................................................................14

{ DISH ALIGNMENT AND FINE ALIGNMENT.........................................................................14

8.3 POINTING AND/OR MOVING A MOTOR CONTROLLED DISH (DISEqC MOTOR)....14

~ ___ MOVE......................................................................................................................15

~ ___ STORE....................................................................................................................15

~ ___ GOTO......................................................................................................................16

~ ___ RESET ....................................................................................................................16

8.4 ANTENNA POINTING AI D TON E: BUZZER................................................................16

9 __ SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN.......................................................................................................17

9.1 EXPLORING ALL THE SATELLITE TRANSPONDERS...............................................17

~ ___ CHANGING THE SATELLITE ..................................................................................17

~ ___ CHANGE TH E TR A N SPONDER..............................................................................18

~ ___ MANUALL Y CHA N G E TH E FR E QUENCY...............................................................18

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9.2 MANUALLY TUNING THE TRANSPONDE R (BY KNOWING A LL THE DISTINCTIVE

PARAMETERS)..........................................................................................................18

9.3 NAVIGATE THE SOLE TRASPONDERS INCLUDED IN A USE R DEFINED MEMORY

PLAN..........................................................................................................................20

~ ___ SELECT THE DESIRED TRANSPONDER...............................................................20

~ ___ MANUALL Y MOD IFY THE FREQU E N C Y V AL U E....................................................21

~ ___ MODIFY THE TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN TO BE NAVIGATED ....................21

10 _ PERFORMING MEASURES: MEAS.....................................................................................22

10.1 ANALOGUE TRANSPONDER.................................................................................... 22

~ ___ LEVEL MEASUREMENT.........................................................................................22

~ ___ SPECTRUM ANALYSIS...........................................................................................22

10.2 DIGITAL TRANSPONDER..........................................................................................23

~ ___ THE TRANSPONDER TUNED IS INCLUDED IN A PRE-MEMORIZED SATELLITE

OR THE TRANSPONDER WAS MANUALLY TUNED..............................................23

~ ___ THE TRANSPONDER IS INCLUDED IN A USER-DEF I N ED TRANSP ONDER

MEMORY PLAN......................................................................................................24

{ CHANNEL POWER MEASUREMENT.................................................................................. 24

{ NOISE MARGIN, QUALITY TEST, MER E EVM MEASUREMENTS..................................... 24

{ BER MEASUREMENTS BEFORE AND AFTER VITERBI CORRECTION .............................25

{ FEC AND BOUQUET MAIN DATA....................................................................................... 25

{ SERVICE LIST OF THE CURRENT BOUQUET ................................................................... 26

{ SPECTRUM ANALYSIS....................................................................................................... 26

11 _ SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE...........................................................................................27

11.1 CHANGE TH E TR AN S PONDER.................................................................................27

11.2 CHANGE TH E MA R KE R POSITION (FR E QU EN C Y)..................................................27

11.3 EDITING THE SIGNAL LEVEL END OF SCALE......................................................... 28

11.4 CHANGE SPAN..........................................................................................................28

11.5 ACTIVATE THE MAX HOLD FUNCTION....................................................................28

12 _ AUTOMATIC STORAGE OF TRANSPONDERS MEASURES (DATA LOGGER)................... 29

12.1 AUTOMATICALLY STORE TRANSPONDER MEASURES (AUTO MEAS&STORE)...29

12.2 DELETE A MEMORY PLAN........................................................................................30

13 _ CREATING A USER DEFINED TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN.......................................31

13.1 MANUALLY CREATE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN: MEMORY.......................31

~ ___ CREATE A BRAND NEW MEMORY PLAN..............................................................31

~ ___ ADD A NEW TRAN S PONDER TO AN E XISTING MEM OR Y PLA N.........................32

13.2 ADD A SELECTED TRASPONDER TO A EXISTING USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN

13.3 DELETE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN.............................................................33

~ ___ DELETE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN..........................................................33

~ ___ DELETE A LOGGER FILE (LOGGER MEMORY PLAN)..........................................33

14 _ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 35

SERVICE NOTES AND GUARANTEE REGULATIONS (UE AND EXTRA UE)................. 37

FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM ........................................................................................ 39

MANTAINING THE METER................................................................................................ 40

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

..................................................................... 41

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OVERVIEW

1 FRONT PA NEL AND KEYBOARD

Main Function Secondary Function

(press and hold for 2”)

A Met er ON/OFF Lev. And CH. Power Meas . (press 2”)

RESET (press and hold 10”) B MPEG SERVICE LIST Enable configuration menu C LCD (Dot matrix) Displa y D PLAN AUTOSCAN E SAT FINDER DUAL LNB F SPECT SAT POINT G MEAS H UP (also “Ente r” k ey) I LED DC at RF IN L DOWN (also “Enter” key) M SELECT N MEMORY STORE P HELP BUZZER Q DATA LOGGER DC ON/OFF R LED external power source ON

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2 SIDE PANELS

[S] External Power Source ~ 12 Vac [T] USB socket

[U] RF inlet (75 Ω, type “F” connec tor)

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3 TURN THE METER ON

Press and release the [A] key.

4 TURN THE METER OFF

Press and hol d for 2” t he [A] key.

5 CHECK THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS

When the meter is on, at the bottom left corner of the LCD disp lay [B] an icon will show the current power source of the meter: built-in battery or mains external feed.

Build-in battery feed Mains external feed

Connect the supplied AC adaptor or the supplied cigarette lighter adaptor to the socket [S] (located on the left side of the meter) to recharge the built-in battery. When the meter is connected to an external power supply, the LED indicator [R] (located on the meter front panel) turns on.

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6 METER SETUP: MPEG PROG SERVICE

Press and hold for 2” the MPEG PROG SERVICE [B] key.

6.1 MAIN SETUP

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label METER SETUP. Press the UP[H] key to access the main set up menu

~ AUTO METER OFF (TIMER OFF)

If no key is pressed, the meter will au tomatically turn off after a certain time-de lay. To set the auto meter off delay: Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label TIMER OFF Press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select: OFF

(meter

always on), 5 min

(meter off after 5 min), 10 min (meter off aft er 10 min)

~ FIELD LEVEL MEASUREMENT UNIT (UNIT)

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label UNIT Press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to set the desired measurem e nt uni t: dBm

, dBmV (dBmillivolt) dBuV (dBmicrovolt)

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~ LANGUAGE

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label LANGUAGE Press repeatedly the UP [H] or DOWN [L] keys to set the desired langauge. In some release only the english language is available.

~ KEYS BEEP

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label KEYS BEEP Press repeatedly the UP [H] o DOWN [L] key to set the desired volume: OFF

LOW

, MEDIUM or HIGH.

~ DISPLAY BACKLIGHT (DISP.LIGHT)

When no key is pressed, the display backlight will turn off after a certain timedelay. To set the proper time: Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label DISP.LIGHT Press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select FullON

(light

always on) or 30 sec

(light off after 30 sec)

6.2 METER SETUP

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label SAT CONFIG.&SCR Press the UP [H] key to access the configuration menu.

~ SET THE LOCAL OSCILLATOR FRQUENCY

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label LOC.OSC. Press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to set STANDARD

(signal

direct from the antenna, req uir i ng down-conver si o n) or 0MHz(IF)

(signal with

interme diate frequency , e.g. coming from a LN B)

~ SET THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF POLARIZATIONS FOR THE LNB 1

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label LNB1 DiSEqC. Press repeadetly the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key to set the required number of polarizations for LNB1 (A

= 4 polarizati o ns, B = 8 polarizations, C = 12

polarizations, D

= 16 polari zati o ns ) .

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~ SET THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF POLARIZATIONS FOR THE LNB 2

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label LNB2 DiSEqC. Press repeadetly the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key to set the required number of polarizations for LNB1 (A

= 4 polarizati o ns, B = 8 polarizations, C = 12

polarizations, D

= 16 polari zati o ns ) .

~ MANAGING LNB OR MULTISWITCH SUPPORTING THE SCR COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: SAT SCR MENU

This function is used when controlling or checking single cable satellite installations. Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label SatSCR Setup?

. Press

the UP [H] key to access this function.

{ SatSCR USER:

Pres s the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label Sa tSCR USE R. Press repeatedl y the UP [H] o DOWN [L] to set the user identification num ber . Th e measurement in progress will be referred to this user. It is possible to identify up to 8 different user, each with a particular SCR frequency. To manually set each user frequency, please refer to next item SatSCR FREQ: at page 10. If the label NONE appears in the field of the selected user, it is not possible to manually set any frequency.

{ SatSCR FREQ:

To manually set the SCR frequency for a given user, select the desired user identification number and then press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label SatSCR FREQ:

. Press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to set the desired frequency in 1 MHz step . If the label NONE appears in the field of the selected user, it is not possible to manually set any frequency.

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7 DC AT RF IN

To turn the DC at RF in function on, press and hold for 2” the DATA LOGGER [Q] key. When the function is on, the yellow led DC at RF in [I] will turn on too.

WARNING: BEFORE TURNING THE DC AT RF IN FUNCTION ON, PLEASE

CAREFULLY CHECK WHETER THE SYSTEM WHICH THE METER IS

CONNECTED TO, IS SUITABLE FOR THE DC AT RF IN.

To turn the DC at RF in function off, Per disattivare la telealimentazione, press and hold for 2” the DATA LOGGER key. When the function is off, the yellow led DC at RF in [I] will turn off.

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8 SATELLITE DISH ALIGNMENT

8.1 DISH ALIGNMENT TO A SPECIFIC SATELLITE WITH AUTOMATIC SATELLITE IDENTIFICATION (SAT FINDER)

The meter can assist you in aligning the satellite dish to a specific satellite. Just mount and briefly align the dish to the desired sa tellite. The meter can detect if you are really point ing to the desired satellite by looking for (maximum) three user-defined reference transponders within any received satellite signal, then it can support you in fine-aligning the dish.

To roughly align the dish to a specified satellite, proceed as follo ws: Select either the des ired satellite (refer to chapter 9 SIGNAL TUNING: PL AN at page 17, and, in detail, to item 9.1 EXPLORING ALL THE SATELLITE TRANSPONDERS at page 17) or the Trasponder Group where one or more trasponder carried by the required satellite are included (refer to chapter 9 SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN at page 17, and, in detail, to item9.3 NAVIGATE THE SOLE TRASPONDERS INCLUDED IN A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN at page 20).

Press the SAT FINDER

[E] key to show the following screen (in this case, the

reference is EUTELSAT 7° satellit e):

If the displayed transponders do not match with the appropriate ones, press repeadetly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the transponder name to be modified, and then select the required transponder by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key. In case you wish to indicate less than three reference transponders, just set up the one or the two reference ones you like, and set into the unused field(s) the reference transponder set up as the first one. After setting the appropriate trasponder(s), press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the item START? and press UP [H] key to activate the SAT FINDER function (automatic satellite identification). During the identification process, the START icon will be replaced by the item SATLOOKING and a rotating bar will be disp layed as an “in progress” indicator.

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When the sa te llite is correctly found, the meter will start the buzzer (chec k item 8.4 ANTENNA POINTING AID TONE: BUZZER at page 16). The Noise Margin value (also displayed on a level bar with peak level) and the Quality Test results will be disp layed on the screen:

With the help of the buzzer sound and maximizing the lenght of the bar, proceed to fine alig n the dis h . To fine align the dis h on the tw o polarizatio ns (“c r oss - pol” ) , pr es s a nd r el ease the MEAS [G] key. The transponder currently under measurement will be highlighted (“A” polarization). Using the UP [H] and DOWN [L] keys, select a transponder with a different polarization (“B” polarization) and just repeat the dish fine alignment on this last transponder. To confirm the alignment, just check that a trasponder with “A” polarization is correctly received.

8.2 “DUAL FEED” DISH ALIGNMENT

This meter allows the alignment of Dual LNB satellite dishes by performing simultaneous measurements on both LNB, with no need to continuously switch between RF cables and to set different frequencies.

~ PREPARING TO ALIGNEMENT: SWITCH DiSEqC

Both cables from the two LNB must be connected to the meter via a DiSEqC switch; this switch is provided with the meter.

~ DISH ALIGNMENT AND MEASUREMENTS

Press and hold for 2” the SAT FIND ER [E] key to show the following screen:

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{ LNB1 SATELLITE SETUP

The display will already highlight either the satellite (the name of the satellite will be shown) or the Transponder Memory Plan (the word PLAN… will be shown) to align the LNB1. Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the desired satellite or Transponder Memory Plan. Then, press once the SELECT [M] key. The field representing the transponder used to align the LNB1 will be highligh ted.

{ LNB2 SATELLITE SETUP

Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight either the satellite (the name of the satellite will be shown) or the Transponder Memory Plan (the word PLAN… will be shown) to align the LNB2. Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the desired satellite o r Tran sponder Memory Plan. Then, press once the SELECT [M] key. The field representing the transponder used to align the LNB1 will be highligh ted.

{ DISH ALIGNMENT AND FINE ALIGNMENT

When LNB1 and LNB2 have been selected, the display shows for each LNB the Noise Margin and Quality Test (FAIL, MARGIN, PASS). The two level bars show the actual Noise Margin value for each of the LNB, also with peak value memory. The dish must be fine aligned up to obtain the minimum of the Noise Margin on the two LNB at the same time. To facilitate this alignment, each bar shows also the maximum value reached by the Noise Margin of the matching LNB during this operation. According to the signal receiving conditions, the Noise Margin might not be at its maximum for both the LNB. In case, the satellite dish must be aligned to have the best possible value – at the same time - for both the signals.

Press the MEAS [G] key to exit this function.

8.3 POINTING AND/OR MOVING A MOTOR CONTROLLED DISH (DISEqC MOTO R )

Select either the satellite (please refer to chapt er 9 SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN and 9.1 EXPLORIN G ALL THE SATELLITE TRAN S PON DERS at page 17) or the re fer ence

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transponder (please refer to chapter 9 SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN and 9.2 MANUALLY TUNING THE TRANSPONDER (BY KNOWING ALL THE DISTINCTIVE PARAMETERS) at oage 18) fo r the satellite to align the dish to.

• Press and hold for 2” the MPEG PROG SERVICE

[B] key.

• Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight DiSEqC MOTOR

• Press the UP [H] key to show the following screen:

The display third row f rom the top shows (left to right): the selected satellite na me (o r the Transponder Memory Plan), the selected transponder and the relevant frequency value. The display bottom rows show (bottom to top, left to right): the name of the selected bouquet, the encryption system in use, the Noise Margin value (also displayed on the level bar with peak memory level), and the result of the Quality Test. Also, the ACT.:

item is highlighted: this item indicates the command which will be sent to the motorized antenna. By pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key, it is possible to select one of the 4 available commands:

~ MOVE

This command moves the antenna to the direction mentioned in the DIR item (EAST o WEST). Press the SELECT [M] key to select the movement direction: highlight the item DIR:

and then select the desired direction (EAST, WEST) by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] keys. The measurement value s rep orted by the meter before the satellite or the transponder identification (while the dish is moving) have to be neglected.

~ STORE

This command allows to store the current motor position. Up to 99 different antenna positions can be stored in the meter (POS.: 1 to 99). Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the item POS.:

. and then select the memory location where the current antenna position will be stored by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] keys. Then press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the item STORE?

. and press the UP

[H] key to confirm.

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~ GOTO

This command selects one of the 99 pre-stored antenna positions. Pres s the SELECT [M] ke y to highli ght the item POS. :

and select the required prestored position by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] keys. Then, press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the item APPLY?

and fina lly press

the UP [H] key to send the command to the dish.

~ RESET

In case some no-go zones (banned sectors) were previously set up on the concerned motor antenna system, this command removes any previously set limitation. Pres s the SELECT [M] ke y to highli ght the item APPLY?

, then press the UP [H] to

send the reset command.

8.4 ANTENNA POI NTING AID TONE: BUZZER

Press and hold for 2” the HELP [P] key. You can hear a beep whose duty cycle is proportional to the signal Noise Margin. This is a dish alignment aid feature: when the multiplex DVB is correctly found (satellite is found) the meter will start the Buzzer and at the same time the screen will display:

The screen second row shows (left to right) the selected Satellite or the selected Transponder Memory Plan, the currently tuned transponder and the relevant frequency value (on a reverse background). The frequency value can be modified by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] keys. The two bottom rows show the Noise Margin measurement (also on a level bar with peak memory function) and the Quality Test result. Press any key to quit this function.

WARNING: THE BUZZER FUNCTION IS ACTIVE WITH DIGITAL SIGNALS ONLY

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9 SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN

Connect the signal cable to the F connector [U] of the meter.

Press and release the PLAN

[D] key.

9.1 EXPLORIN G ALL THE SATEL LITE TRANSPONDERS

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label SATELLITE. The name of required satellite should be highlighted. If not, select the required satellite by pressing repeatedly either the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key.

Press the MEAS

[G] key.

The first row of the display will show the name of the selected satellite, the se lected transponder and its frequency.

~ CHANGING THE SATELLITE

The satellite might be changed only from the PLAN SELECTION MENU screen. This screen can be accessed by pressing and releasing the PLAN [D] key. Only prememorized satellite can be chosen.

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~ CHANGE THE TRANSPONDER

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the transponder number. To select the required transponder, press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to navi gate to th e next or p revious transponder. To quickly shif t transponder, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired transponder.

~ MANUALLY CHANGE THE FREQUENCY

In need of manually change the frequency, press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the area of the actual frequency, then press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to modifiy the frequency in 0,1 MHz step. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

9.2 MANUALLY TUNING THE TRANSPONDER (BY KNOWING ALL THE DISTINCTIVE PARAMETERS)

IT IS MANDATORY TO KNOW ALL THE DISTINCTIVE PARAMETERS.

Select a custo mized Transponder Mem ory Plan (pleas e r efer to chapter 13 CREATING A USER DEFINED TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN at page 31).

From any screen, press repeatedly the MEAS

[G] key up to show either the level measurement screen (in case of tuning an analogue signal) or the channel power measurement screen (in case of tuning a digital signal).

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the kind of signal to be tuned in the second row of the screen.

WARNING: THE FREQUENCY MUST BE MODIFIED AT LAST!

Press repeatedly the UP [H] and DOWN [L] keys to show the kind of signal to be tuned (SAT ANALOG

, SAT QPSK DVB-S, SAT QPSK DSS).

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TO COMPLETE THIS OPERATION, IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE TO GO BACK TO

THE LEVEL/POWER MEASURE SCREEN, BY PRESSING REPEATEDLY THE

MEAS [G] KEY.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO MODIFY THE SIGNAL TYPE FROM OTHER SCREENS.

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight LNB. To modifiy the polarization and the high/low band, press repeatedly the UP [H] and DOWN [L] keys up to reach the desired values.

Pres s once the SELECT [M] key to hi ghlight DiSEqC, and then set the desired va lue by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key.

Press once the SELECT [M] key to highlight the L.O., and then set the required value by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

Pres s once the SELECT [ M] key to hi ghlight S.R. (Symbol Rate), and then set th e required value by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key. To quickly change the Symbol rate, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired value.

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the and then set the required value by pressing the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

Press the HE LP [P] key to s tar t the automatic tuning of the select ed transponder. The following screen will be shown while pe rforming this operation:

When this operation is completed, the fo llowing screen will be shown:

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9.3 NAVIGATE THE SOLE TRASPO NDERS INCLUDED IN A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN

To create a Transponder Memory Plan, please refer to chapter 13 CREATING A USER DEFINED TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN at page 31. A Transponder Memory Plan may contain transponders related to different satellites. Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the label MANUAL MEMORY. Press repeatedly the UP [H] o DOWN [L] to select the required Transponder Memory Plan.

Press the MEAS

[G] key.

The display first row will show the selected transponder memory p lan (MANU) , the current transponder identification number and its frequency.

~ SELECT THE DESIRED TRANSPONDER

Highlight the transponder ID number by pressing the SELECT [M] key. Then, press repeatedly either the UP [H] and DOWN [L] keys to change the transponder, shifthing to the next or to the previous transponder. Ad ogni pressione si passa al transponder successivo o precedente. To quickly shift transponder, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired transponder.

ONLY THE TRANSPONDER IN THE CURRENT TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN

MIGHT BE SELECTED.

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~ MANUALLY MODIFY THE FREQUENCY VAL UE

If necessary, it is possible to manually modifiy the tuned frequency by pressing repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the actual frequency. Then, press repeatedly either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to modify the frequency in 0,1 MHz step. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP[H] or DOW N [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

~ MODIFY THE TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN TO BE NAVIGATED

The Transponder Memory Plan can be changed only from the main screen; to access it, press the PLAN [D] key and select MANUAL MEMORY.

WARNING: after showing all the user-defined groups of transponder, the meter

will show in sequence the pre-memorized groups of transponder, related to

specific satellites, as described in 9.1 EXPLORING ALL THE SATELLITE

TRANSPONDERS at page 17

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10 PERFORMING MEASURES: MEAS

Press the MEAS [G] key to tune the required transponder (please refer to chapter 9 SIGN AL TUNI N G: PL AN at pag e 17).

10.1 ANALOGUE TRANSPONDER

On the display second row SAT ANALOG will appear. On the subsequent rows, the fo llowing informations will appear:

• High/low band and polarization (third row, on the left)

• DiSEqC status (third row on the right)

• Local oscillator frequency (fou rth row on the left)

On the right botto m angle, the letter “S” will appear, mat c hing the “SAT” label on the meter; also, a black square will ap pear, matching the “AN” label on the meter.

~ LEVEL MEASUREMENT

In the lowest part of the display the level of the received signal, and the correspondant measurement unit, are shown. The level is shown also on a level bar. On this bar, the peak value rea c he d during the measurement operation will be shown.

~ SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

Check chapter 11 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE at page 27.

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10.2 DIGITAL TRANSPONDER

~ THE TRANSPONDER TUNED IS INCLUDED IN A PRE- MEMORIZED SATELLITE OR THE TRANSPONDER WAS MANUALLY TUNED

The following screen will be displayed:

On the display second row, either SAT QPSK DVB-S

or SAT QPSK DSS will appear.

In the bottom row, the re levant inf ormation of the network will appear, in o rde r:

• bouquet name: will appear aft er a few seconds and only if the quality of the signal is sufficient;

• orbital position of the received satellite;

• encrypt used by the network, if at least one program of the network is

encrypted: will appear after a few seconds and only if the quality of the signal is sufficient;

• “S”, matching the “SAT” label on the meter;

• a lock, matching the “DIG” label on the meter: it will appear closed if the

signal has been correctly locked; if not, it will appear open.

Press repeatedly the MEAS [G] key up to show the following screen:

Measurement might be performed, as indicated in the following CHANNEL POWER MEASUREMENT.

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~ THE TRANSPONDER IS INCLUDED IN A USER-DEFINED TRANSPONDER MEMORY PLAN

The following screen will be shown:

In the display second row, either SAT QPSK DVB-S

or SAT QPSK DSS will be shown. In the subsequent rows, the following informations will be shown:

• High/low band and polari zation (t hird row on the left ) ;

• DiSEqC status (third row on the right);

• Local oscillator frequency (fou rth row on the left);

• Symbol Rate (fourth row on the right);

On the bottom right ang le, the letter “S” will match the “SAT” label on the meter and a open lock will match the “DIG” label.

WHILE SHOWING THIS SCREEN, THE LOCK WILL ALWAYS APPEAR OPEN,

EVEN IF THE SIGNAL IS CORRECTLY LOCKED.

{ CHANNEL POWER MEASUREMENT

The bottom part of the above screen shows the channel power and the associate measurem e nt uni t. Th er e is al so a level b ar which shows both the ac tu al val ue of the measure (as a black bar) and the peak value (as a vertical row).

{ NOISE MARGIN, QUALITY TEST, MER E EVM MEASUREMENTS

Press once the MEAS [G] key, to switch from the channel power measurement screen to the noise margin measurement screen. If the channel is correctly locked, the meter will sho w the Noise Margin (N.MAR), the quality test (QLTY), the MER and EVM (Error in the Modulation Vector) measurements.

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The Noise Margin and MER measurements will be shown also on a level bar, with peak value memory. Also, in the bottom row, the relevant network informatio n will b e p resent ed :

• bouquet name: will appear aft er a few seconds and only if the quality of the signal is sufficient;

• orbital position of the received satellite;

• encrypt used by the network, if at least one program of the network is

encrypted: will appear after a few seconds and only if the quality of the signal is sufficient;

• “S”, matching the “SAT” label on the meter;

• a lock, matching the “DIG” label on the meter: it will appear closed if the

signal has been correctly locked; if not, it will appear open.

{ BER MEASUREMENT S BEFORE AND AFTER VITERBI

CORRECTION

Press once the MEAS [G] key, to switch from the previous screen to the BER measurement screen. The BER measurement before (bBER

and PreBER ) and

after (aBER

and PosBER) Viterbi correction will appear.

Measurements will appear also on level bars, with peak value memory.

{ FEC AND BOUQUET MAIN DATA

Press once the MEAS [G] key, to switch from the previous screen to the FEC screen. The FEC vaule will be displayed. Only if there are the corresponding values in the bouquet, the following information s will be displayed:

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• the network name (NETW. NAME)

• the bouquet name (BOUQ. NAME)

• the date, as mem orized in the bouque t

If any of these informations are missing, the correspondant fields will be blank.

The channel is correctly locked only if the lock in the bottom left of the screen is closed. The above information however may be missing.

The four mentioned screens will appear in sequence by pressing repeadetly the

MEAS [G] key.

The channel power screen might be accessed directly from any screen by

pressing once the ON [A] key.

{ SERVICE LIST OF THE CURRENT BOUQUET

Press the MPEG PROG SERVICE [B] to show the list of the programs included in the bouquet, the matching Video PID number (Vpid) and Audio PID number (Apid) and an encrypt indicator (N = not encrypted Y= encrypted). There might be a 10 seconds delay to show all the informations. By pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key it is possible to surf the program list. Up to 64 programs may be shown. Press the MEAS [G] key to get back to the previous screen.

{ SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

Please check chapter11 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE at page 27 .

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11 SPECTRUM ANALYZER MODE

Press the SPECT [F] key. The display will show the spectrum of the signal tuned. The bottom row of the display, next to the MRK indication, will show the field/power value corresponding to the marker position.

11.1 CHANGE THE TRANSPONDER

Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the selected transponder. By pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key it is possible to change the transponder.

WARNING: only the channels of the group of channels selected for tuning and

measurements will be displayed. To change the selected group, refer to chapter

9 SIGNAL TUNING: PLAN at page 17

11.2 CHANGE THE MARKER POSITION (FREQUENCY)

Pres s the SELEC T [M] key to highlight the frequency area and modify the ma rker position by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key. The frequency related to the marker position is shown on the display. The value of the level corresponding to the marker position is shown on the bottom left of the screen, following the MRK indication. When aligning the dish, the spectrum scree n might show the pat tern of a t r ansponder of an unknown satellite. In this case, it is possible to tune the corresponding signal by pressing the HELP [P] key (Proceed as described in chapter 9.2 MANUALLY TUNING THE TRANSPONDER (BY KNOWING ALL THE DISTINCTIVE PARAMETER S) at pa ge Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.)

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11.3 EDITING THE SIGNAL LEVEL END OF SCALE

Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight the high end value on the y-axis. The value can be changed by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key.

11.4 CHANGE SPAN

Pres s the SELEC T [M] key to highlight the a ctual sp an value (SP…). The value can be changed by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key. Only pre-defined values (from 50 MHz to FULL) can be set.

11.5 ACTIVATE THE MAX HOLD FUNCTION

Press again th e SPEC T [F] k ey. On the bottom of the display, “MaxH” will appea r, mat ching the ENCRYPT label on the meter. To de-activate the Max-Hold function, just press once the SPECT [F] key

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12 AUTOMATIC STO R AGE OF TRANSPON D ERS

MEASURES (DATA LOGGER)

This meter can automatically tune all of the transponder of a specific satellite , or included in any Transponder Memory Plan (whichever the type), and to automatically perform all the available measurements on each of the tuned transponders. The measurements results are stored into a user selected target file (LOGGER files). Any LOGGER file can be downloaded to a PC in MS Excel ® format using the connection software ROVER SMART ®. The meter is capable to store up to 99 different LOGGER files, thus allowing the user to perform a complete auto Meas&Store at almost every end-user socket in a building, and to archiv e th e res ul ts only w he n back home, without any need to stop th e fi el d activity to fr ee memor y s pa ce for al l owi n g fur th er m easurements

12.1 AUTOMATICALLY STORE TRANSPONDER MEASURES (AUTO MEAS&STORE)

Press and release the DATA LOGGER [Q] key to access the following screen:

In the second row from the top [PLAN], the display shows the channel plan which channels will be automatically tun ed to pe rform the auto Meas&Store. Press and release the SELECT [M] key repeatedly to highlight the item PLAN to edit the channel plan under investigation. Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to set the required channel plan. Only user defined memory plans can be selected. Country channel plans (e.g.: ITALY) cannot be selected to auto Meas&Store. Do not select either transponder or satellite memory plans.

Into the screen third row from the top the current target LOGGER file [DataFile] is displayed. Into this LOGGER file the measurements data will be stored. To edit the target LOGGER file press and release the SELECT [M] key repeatedly to highlight the item DataFile. Press Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the appropriate target file. Tar g et LOGGER file nam es can be s elec t ed from LOG . 1 to LOG.99.

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In case the current target Logger file is blank, the screen bottom row will display SAVE? In case the current target Logger file already contains data from a previous auto Meas&Store, the screen bottom row will d isplay OVERWRITE? In this case, should you proceed to a new Meas&Store, the former data will be de leted withou t further notice.

To start the auto Meas&Store, press the SELECT [M] key repeatedly to highlight the item SAVE? or, resp., OVERWRITE? e press the UP [H] key. In the lowest part of the screen a progress bar will display the status of the running Meas&Store. When the auto Meas&Store is completed the LCD will disp lay ST O RED!

12.2 DELETE A MEMORY PLAN

To delete unnecessary Logger files please proceed as described in chapter 13.3 DELETE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN at page 33.

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13 CREATING A USER DEFINED TRANSPONDER

MEMORY PLAN

13.1 MANUALLY CREATE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN: MEMORY

Press and release the MEMORY [N] key.

~ CREATE A BRAND NEW M EMORY PLAN

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the top left field on the display (MANU 1

, MANU 2, …). Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the different memory plans. When the current target memory plan is blank, the display will show PR 1

in the

first row, next to the selected plan (MANU 1

, MANU 2, …); otherwise, a number

greater than 1 will appear to the right hand-side of item PR

. (e.g. PR4,

PR5

...PR98)

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the top left item on the display (MANU 1

, MANU 2, …) then press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the first avail a bl e fr ee memor y pla n. Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight, in the display second row, the kind of signal to be stored (analogue, digital DVB-S, digital DSS). Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the desired signal.

• Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight high/low band, polarization

(LNB), DiSEqC, loca l oscilla to r (L.O.) and Symbol rate (SR). For each of this variable, the desired value can be selected by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key.

• Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highligjht the frequency value (first

row on the right side) and select the desired value by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

• Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight STORE?.

• Press the Up [H] key to store the transponder.

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To add more transponder to the current Memory plan, just press the SELECT [M] key to highlight, the signal type to store (in the display second row) and then just repeat the sequence of the oper ati o ns ab ove mentioned. To quit this function, press and release the MEAS [G] key.

~ ADD A NEW TRANSPONDER TO AN EXISTING MEMORY PLAN

Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the top-left field on the display (MANU 1

, MANU 2, …). Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the desired memory plan. In the d isplay first row, next to the highlighted Memory Plan (MANU 1

, MANU 2, …) the first blank position in the Memory Plan will appear (PR .. ) Shou ld you need to add

the tran sponder to the selected Memory Plan, go and proceed as described in next point 13.2 ADD A SELECTED TRASPONDER TO A EXISTING USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN. To replace

a transponder previously stored in the current target memory plan:

• Pres s the SELEC T [M] key to highlight the fi eld of the Mem ory position (PR ..

• Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select the transponder to be

replaced.

• Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the signal type to be stored

in the display second row (analogue, digital DVB-S, digital DSS) and select the desired signal by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key.

• Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the high/low band and

polarization (LNB), DiSEqC, local Oscillator (L.O.) e Symbol rate (SR). Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to change the value of each of these variables.

• Press repeatedly the SELECT [M] key to highlight the area of the frequency

value in the top- r igh t c or ner o f the di spl ay and then set the des ir ed v alue by pressing either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key. To quickly change the frequency, just keep pressed either the UP [H] or DOWN [L] key up to reach the desired frequency.

• Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight either STORE?

or OVER WRIT E? (to

replace the selected transponder).

• Press the UP [H] key. to store the transponder. To add and/or replace further transponder to the current Memory Plan press the

SELECT [M] key to highlight the memory position item (PR..

) on the display top row, next to the current Memory Plan (PLAN 1, PLAN 2, …) and proceed as above described.

To quit this function, press and release the MEAS [G] key.

13.2 ADD A SELECTED TRASPONDER TO A EXISTING USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN

Tune a transponder (digital or analogue, check chapter 9.2 MANUALLY TUNING THE TRANSPONDER (BY KNOWING ALL THE DISTINCTIVE PARAMETERS) at page 18).

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• Press and hold for 2” the MEMORY [N] key.

• The selected transponder will be auto matically stored in the first blank position

of the current Memory Plan and the follo wing scree n will appear:

Press the MEAS [G] key to quit this function.

13.3 DELETE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN

THE MEMORY PLAN CURRENTLY IN USE CANNOT BE DELETED. THE

SATELLITE MEMORY PLANS PROGRAMMED EX FACTORY (EUTE70, PANS68,

…), CANNOT BE DELETED.

Please refer to chapter 9 (using the PLAN [D] key).

Press and hold for 2” the MPEG PROG SERVICE

[B] key. Press the SELECT

[M] key to highlight FILE MANAGER. Press the UP [H] key.

~ DELETE A USER DEFINED MEMORY PLAN

Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight SELECT TYPE. Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select PLAN. Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight SELECT FILE. Press either the UP [H] or th e DOWN [L] key to select the name of the Memory Plan to be deleted (PLAN 1, PLAN 2, …). Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight DELETE FILE. Press the UP [H] key to delete the selected memory plan. The meter will show the message DELETED!

to indicate that the Memory Plan

has been deleted. The message VOIDED!

I indicates that a not-deletable Memory

Plan (e.g. EUTE70) has been selected for cancellation.

~ DELETE A LOGGER FILE (LOGGER MEMORY PLAN)

The LOGGER Mem or y Pl a ns c ont ai n th e res ul ts of the AUTO MEAS&STORE function, to say, measurements automatically performed by the meter either on the whole transponders of a satellite or on the whole transponders of a custom

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Transponder Memory Plan (please refer to chapter 12 AUTOMATIC STORAGE OF TRANSPONDERS MEASURES (DATA LOGGER) at page 29) Pres s the SELEC T [M] key to highlight SELECT TYPE. Press either the UP [H] or the DOWN [L] key to select LOGGER

. Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight SELECT FILE. Press either the UP [H] or th e DOWN [L] key to select the name of the Memory Plan to be deleted (LOG.01, LOG.02,…).

Press the SELECT [M] key to highlight DELETE FILE. Press the UP [H] key to delete the selected Logger file. The message DELETED!

indicates that the Logg er file ha s been pe rmanently

deleted.

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14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Analogue and Digital SAT signal analyzer

Useful Frequency Range: SAT: 930 ÷ 2.150 MHz Digital Modulation Type: QPSK

Measurement Capabilities: Analogue Sat ellite

Field level

Digital Satellite

Channel Power

Pre-Viterbi and after-Viterbi BER MER EVM Constellation

Complementary / Common measures

Noise margin Signal automatic quality test Spectrum analysis

MPEG-2 functions: Bouquet ID identification Modulation parameters identification

Encryption status detection Encryption status indicator Bouq uet service list with audio and video PID table

Special function SAT: Exploring satellites

Exploring transponder (SAT) LNB S.C.R. driver DiSEqC motors driver Dual LNB dish alignment ”SAT finder” function DiSEqC standard

RF feed: 5 – 12 – 18 – 24 V Main specifications: SAT meas: Dynamic range 30÷123 dBμV

TV meas accuracy: 1,0 dB

SAT meas accuracy: 1,5 dB Signal Tuning / Surfing: By transponder

(measurement and spectrum analysis) By frequency value

By program

By channel Memory plans: 99 total with 199 Transponder each plan

99 Logger-type plans Other features: Graphic LCD dot matrix (64 x 128)

User-upgradable Firmware (web also)

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USB 2.0 data connection Built in battery operation: 2,5 hr Weight: 1,2 kg Dimensions: 80 x 225 x 215 mm

Standard Package includes: Shock proof ABS carrying case AC adaptor & battery charger 12 V lighter adaptor & batter y c harger

USB 2.0 cable

ROVER’s ever yday efforts co ns ta ntl y ai m at dev el opi n g bet ter an d better instruments, more reliable and easier to u se. Thus, we know you will be on our side when we update the core softwar e powering our instr uments befor e being able to update our user man uals to o. This way, you will always be entitled to rely on having in your hands the best available version of the instrument you have chosen. Thank-you for choosing us.

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SERVICE NOTES AND GUARANTEE REGULATIONS (UE AND EXTRA UE)

Rover Labor a t ori es. S.p.A. guar a nte es its equipment for a peri o d o f 12 months, and in any case, according to the laws and/or possible regulations applied in your country.

GUARANTEE R EGULATIONS

1. IMPORTANT: the guarantee is valid only upon the presentation of invoice or receipt to Rover Laboratories S.p.A.. The date of purchase must be clearly indicated on the invoice/receipt

2. The guarantee cov er s th e fr ee of charge replac ement of the only parts, which malfunctioning is solely due to manufacturing faults. The faults must be individuated and defined by Rover personnel only.

3. The guarantee is void if:

a. the equipment is tampered w ith 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 Gu ide acco mpanying the equipment.

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

environments.

4. The following par ts are not cov ered by the guarantee:

a. Parts subject to wear, such as aesthetic ones, keyboard, plastic chassis,... b. Batteries. c. Bags and carrying case s, included shoulde r straps.

5. The equipment can not be replaced and the guarantee 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 tel ep ho ne / fax numbers and/or e-m ail ad dr es s :

+39.030.9198299

Telephone number

+39.030.9906894

Fax number

wecare@roverinstruments.com

b. Important : please take note that not auth or i se d re tur ns for re pai r to R over

Laboratoris S.p.A. will be rejected.

c. When returning the meter, a lways send it with the follow ing documentation

attached:

i. the fully-compiled FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM

ii. transport document

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iii. the eventual request for an estima te of rep air 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 analysis costs.

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, af ter repair, the equipment will be returne d by courier service with the amount to be paid by the customer shown in 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 are recognised and are fully compliant with DVB regulations and specifications (ETS 300 421 – 12 / 94) and are consequently marked with the DVB logo and registered with id. N. 3088.

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FAULT IDENTIFICATION FORM

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

CUSTOMER: TEL. / MOBILE.: REFERENCE: FAX:

METER INFORMATION METER MODEL: HARDWARE (HW on startup display) SERIAL NUMBER: FIRMWARE (FW on startup display)

FAULT INFORMATION – check the appropriate box with an X-

AFFECTED ITEM

POWER SOURCE

the meter, if connected to external power supply, does not turn on the meter, powered by internal batteries, does not turn on the meter suddendly turn off (not respecting the stand-by time) the led “MAINS” is on when the meter is connected to the external power supply the led “MAINS” is off when the meter is connected to the external power supply

KEYS

each key is not working one or more key (please specify) is not working

ENCODER (IF AVAILABLE)

does not work if pressed does not work if turned

DISPLAYS

on LCD display pictures and/or labels are either totally lacking or incomplete on TFT display pictures are either totally lacking or not complete on TFT display pictures are distorted or in any way disturbed

EXTERNAL SOCKET / PORT

The meter is not connecting to the computer via the USB/RS232 port.

FAULT OCCURRED AT FIRST TIME WHEN:

the meter was first turne d on after ……… days of proper and normal use after any fall or crash

FAULT OCCURS IN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

alw ays immediately after t urni ng on sometimes only after several minutes of use each ti me th e meter is turned on only tapping on the chassis

IS THE METER DAMAGED?

Front panel (display/keys/encoder) Chassis Side panels (plugs/port/socket) Rear panel

FAULT OCCURS WHILE MEASURING… ?

Please specify.

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MANTAINING THE METER

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 degreasing not abrasive liquid soap. Keyboard and display should be gently cleaned. Rubbing the keyboard and/or the display(s) may seriously damage their functions.

MANTEINANCE 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 in ternal ba ttery, do allow a good air circulation around t he 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, when 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. Contact as soon as possible Rover Laboratories S.p.A. Technical Assistance.

• The graphic dis play is protecte d by a s peci al glass scree n. If hit, this protecti v e screen may adhere to the actual display, causing a “stain” effect. The result will be a reduced visibility and blind spots on the screen. It is possible to solve this inconvenient by applying a strip of mild paper-masking tape to the display and gently pulling it out. Do not use any kind of strong adhesive tape (electrical tape, duct tape or even scotch tape) which may leave glue stains on the display. In c ase o f dou bt, pl e ase contact Rover La bor a tor i es S. p.A. Technical Assistance.

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DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Disposal of el e c tric / el e c tronic eq uipme nt ( applic able 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 facilitie s to manage electrical/electronic appliances. Electric/electronical appliances, if not disposed of correctly, may have negative consequences on your health and enivironment. Further m ore, a pr oper recycli ng pr ocedure hel ps m antaining natur al re s o ur ces . To have more information about proper disposal of this product, please refer to your local waste management offices or the shop where this product was bought.

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