Tektronix RFM210 User Manual
User Manual
RFM210
DVB-T Measurement Receiver
071-1098-00
This document applies to firmware version
FW0722 Rev04 and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures a nd sells will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this
warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for t he defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warrant y period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
responsible for pac kaging and shipping the defective product to the service cent er designated by Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment i s to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service c enter is locate d. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix sha ll not be obli gated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repa ir damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or i ntegration increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS W ARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
General Information
Installation
Introduction
List of Figures v............................................
List of Tables vi.............................................
General Safety Summary vii...................................
Service Safety Summary ix....................................
Contacting Tektronix xiii.............................................
General Information 1--1.......................................
Product Description 1--1..............................................
Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1--1..................................
Rear Panel Connectors 1--3............................................
Options 1--3........................................................
Installation 2--1...............................................
Checking the Environment Requirements 2--1.............................
Powering On the RFM210 2--2.........................................
DVB-T Transmission Principles 3--1..............................
RFM210 DVB-T Measurement Receiver 3--3.......................
Functional Block Diagram 3--3.........................................
Application Examples 3--5......................................
Using the RFM210 in the Measurement and Monitoring of
DVB-T Transmissions 3--5.........................................
Application A -- Direct Measurement and Monitoring of Transmitters for
Performance and Fault Diagnosis 3--5................................
Application B -- Provision of Standby Transport Stream (TS) at Transmitter Site
Through the Reception of Secondary Transmitted DVB-T Service 3--6......
Application C -- Reception Field Trials for the Collating of Measurement and
Coverage Data 3--7...............................................
Application Solutions for the RFM210 in Off-air Measurement and Monitoring 3--8
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Measurement
Operation
COFDMIQSignalAnalysis 4--1.................................
Modulation Error Ratio 4--1........................................
Signal to Noise Ratio 4--1..........................................
System Target Error (Mean and Deviation) 4--2........................
Amplitude Imbalance 4--2.........................................
Quadrature Error 4--2.............................................
Carrier Suppression 4--2...........................................
Phase Jitter 4--2..................................................
Bit Error Measurement 4--3.....................................
Pre-Viterbi Bit Error Ratio 4--3.....................................
Post-Viterbi Bit Error Ratio 4--3.....................................
UCE Error Rate (Post Reed Solomon) 4--3............................
Uncorrectable Errors (UCE) 4--3....................................
Remote BER logging 4--3.........................................
Initial Set-up 5--1..............................................
Menu Operation 5--1.................................................
Main Screen 5--1....................................................
Security Menu 5--2...................................................
DVB Options Menu 5--2..............................................
System Options Menu 5--2............................................
Input/Output Options Menu 5--3........................................
Monitoring Menu 5--3................................................
Alarm Setup Menu 5--3...............................................
DSP Setup Menu 5--4.................................................
Fault History Menu 5--4...............................................
System Status Menu 5--4..............................................
Output to VGA Monitor 5--5...........................................
Main Screen 5--7..............................................
Security Menu 5--9............................................
Main Screen to Security Menu 5--9......................................
Procedure to Lock or Unlock the Receiver 5--10............................
DVB Options Menu 5--13........................................
Main Screen to DVB Options Menu 5--13.................................
System Options Menu 5--17......................................
Main Screen to System Options Menu 5--17................................
Input/Output Options Menu 5--21................................
Main Screen t o Input/Output Options Menu 5--21...........................
Monitoring Menu 5--25..........................................
Main Screen to Monitoring Menu 5--25...................................
Alarm Setup Menu 5--31........................................
Main Screen to Alarm Setup Menu 5--31..................................
Setting Up Relays, Open Collector Alarms and Logging Parameters 5--33........
DSP Setup Menu 5--35..........................................
Main Screen to DSP Setup Menu 5--35....................................
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System Status Menu 5--39.......................................
Main Screen to System Status Menu 5--39.................................
Constellation Mode 5--43........................................
V iewing on a VGA Display 5--43........................................
Viewing on an Oscilloscope 5--44........................................
Channel State Mode 5--45.......................................
V iewing on VGA Display 5--45..........................................
Viewing on an Oscilloscope 5--45........................................
Remote Operation 5--47.........................................
Alarms 5--49...................................................
Calibration Mode 5--51..........................................
Enabling Calibration Mode 5--51........................................
Setting the END Level 5 --51............................................
Technical Specifications 6--1....................................
Description 6--9.....................................................
Tuner 6--9......................................................
RF Input 6--9....................................................
Baseband 6--9...................................................
A--D Conversion 6--10.............................................
Demodulation 6--10...............................................
Hierarchical Modes 6--10...........................................
Transport Stream (TS) Output 6--10...................................
Forward Error Correction (FEC) 6--10.................................
BER 6--10.......................................................
Channel Monitoring 6--11..........................................
Measurement Facilities 6--11........................................
Remote Control RS232 Serial Port 6--11...............................
Ethernet Port 6--11................................................
Certifications and Compliances 6--13..............................
Appendices
Appendix A: RFM210 Functional Check Procedure A--1.............
Part A – Local Operation A-- 1..........................................
Part B – Remote Operation A --4........................................
Appendix B: RS232 Remote Control B--1..........................
Serial Commands B--1................................................
Command String Format B--5..........................................
Reply String Format B--6..............................................
Checksum Calculation B--7............................................
Bypassing Checksum Calculation B--7...................................
Creating Command Files B--8..........................................
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Operator Command Descriptions B--9....................................
Command B--9..................................................
Data fields B--9..................................................
Reply data fields B--9.............................................
Example B--9....................................................
Appendix C: Ethernet Setup and Operation C--1...................
How to Connect C--1.................................................
Using the Application Monitor C--3......................................
Changing the IP Address with the Application Monitor C--4..................
Upgrading Firmware C--5..............................................
Appendix D: RFM210 MIB D--1.................................
RFM210 MIB Definitions D--1.........................................
Appendix E: Channel Tables E--1................................
Appendix F: Firmware Upgrade Procedure F--1....................
Remote Download of Firmware F--1.....................................
Procedure to downloa d firmware update F--1..............................
Remote Control of DVB--T receiver in Download Mode via
RS232 connection F--2............................................
Serial Commands F--2................................................
Command String Format F--2..........................................
Reply String Format F--4..............................................
Checksum Calculation F--5............................................
Appendix G: Cleaning and Maintenance G--1......................
General Care G--1....................................................
Preventive Maintenance G--1...........................................
Cleaning the Exterior G--2.........................................
Repacking for Shipment G --2...........................................
Replacement Packaging G--2.......................................
Appendix H: DIP Switch Settings H--1............................
DIP Switch Function H-- 1.............................................
How to Change DIP Switch Settings H--2.................................
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List of Figures
Table of Contents
Figure 1--1: RFM210 DVB--T Measurement Receiver front panel
display, controls and indicators 1--1...........................
Figure 1--2: RFM210 DVB-T Measurement Receiver rear panel
connectors 1--3............................................
Figure 5--1: Example of output to VGA monitor 5--5................
Figure 5--2: Example of output to VGA monitor 5--43................
Figure A--1: Example of output to VGA monitor A--3................
Figure B--1: Location of RS232 serial port on rear panel B--1.........
Figure C--1: Ethernet Port Pin Numbering C--1.....................
Figure C--2: Test Port Pin Numbering C--2.........................
Figure H--1: Location of SW1 and SW2 H--3.......................
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List of Tables
Table 1--1: Front-panel LED indicators 1--2.......................
Table 1--2: Instrument Bandwidth/Attenuation Options 1--3.........
Table 1--3: Power Cords Available 1--4...........................
Table 6--1: RFM210 Technical Specifications 6--1..................
Table 6--2: Connectors Technical Specifications 6--4................
Table 6--3: Certifications and compliances 6--13.....................
Table C--1: Primary Ethernet Port Pin Assignment C--2.............
Table C--2: Test Port Pin Assignment C--2.........................
Table D--1: RFM210 Information group D--2......................
Table D--2: RFM210 Measurement group D--4.....................
Table D-- 3: RFM210 DVB Settings group D--7.....................
Table D--4: RFM210 DSP Settings group D--9......................
Table D-- 5: RFM210 Device Settings group D--11....................
Table D--6: RFM210 Presets group D--13...........................
Ta ble D--7: RFM210 Status group D--15............................
Table H--1: SW1 Switch Settings H--1.............................
Table H--2: SW2 Switch Settings H--2.............................
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Symbols and Terms
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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Preface
This manual describes the functions and use of the Tektronix RFM210 DVB-T
Measurement Receiver. The manual is organized into the following sections:
H General Information.
This section provides a product description, identifies front panel controls,
rear panel connectors and instrument options.
H Installation.
This section describes how to install the RFM210.
H Introduction.
This section provides a functional description of the RF M210, DVB-T
transmission principles and a number of application notes.
H Measurement.
This section explains COFDM signal analysis and BER (Bit Error Ratio).
H Operation.
This section describes how to set up the RFM210, the menu structure and
how to set menu selections.
H Specifications.
This section lists the electrical, physical, and environmental specifications
for your instrument. This section also describes the safety and EMC
standards with which the RFM210 complies.
H Appendices.
This section is comprised of the following appendices:
H Appendix A: RFM210 Functional Check Procedure. This appendix
provides a brief procedure to check if the RFM210 is operating properly.
H Appendix B: RS232 Remote Control. This appendix provides serial
interface requirements and commands for controlling the RFM210 over
the RS232 serial interface.
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H Appendix C: Ethernet Setup and Operation. This appendix describes
how to connect and setup the ethernet connection on the RFM210.
H Appendix D: RFM210 MIB. This appendix describes the MIB (Manage-
ment Interface Base) for interacting with the RFM210 over a TCP/IP
network.
H Appendix E: Channel Tables. This appendix describes the instrument
Channel Table.
H Appendix F: Firmware Upgrade Procedure. This appendix describes
how to perform a firmware upgrade procedure.
H Appendix G: Cleaning and Maintenance. This appendix describes how
to perform periodic user maintenance. This section does not include
repair or replacement procedures.
H Appendix H: DIP Switch Settings. This appendix describes the instru-
ment DIP switch settings.
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Contacting Tektronix
Preface
Phone 1-800-833-9200*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Bra un Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
* This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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General Information
General Information
Product Description
The RFM210 DVB-T Measurement Receiver operates in accordance with the
ETSI EN 300 744 standard. The RFM210 provides both 2K and 8K carrier mode
options, and supports all DVB modulation options, guard intervals and FEC
rates. Different versions support VHF, UHF, and for 6/7/8 MHz bandwidths.
The RFM210 accepts a standard RF or baseband input and demodulates the
COFDM signal to give both SPI and ASI MPEG transport streams. BNC
connectors on the rear of the unit enable display of constellation and channel
state diagrams on a standard oscilloscope. A range of status and alarm outputs
are also available. A built-in Digital Signal Processor enables real-time
monitoring and measurement of the baseband modulating signals (I, Q) in
accordance with TR 101 290, including Modulation Error Ratio (MER)
measurement.
The RFM210 can be controlled from the front panel or from a PC using the rear
panel RS232 port. Selected parameters can be monitored and controlled via the
Ethernet port using Tektronix Network Monitoring software or other compatible
SNMP supervisory system.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Menu Navigation
buttons
Display
Figure 1- 1: RFM210 DVB- T Measurement Receiver front panel display, controls and indicators
Display
The LCD display presents menus and measurement readouts.
Escape
Enter Power Indicator
Alarm Indicator
Temperature Indicator
Micro Processor Indicator
Power Supply
Indicator
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Escape
Enter
Menu Navigation Buttons
Used to move up a level within the menus.
Used to select choices within menus.
Used to change levels and select options within menus.
The following table describes the function of the front-panel LED indicators.
Table 1- 1: Front-panel LED indicators
Indicator Meaning when lit
Temperature The RFM210 internal temperature exceeds
normal parameters. Ensure that proper
clearance around the unit is provided for
cooling. If LED remains lit with proper
clearance, contact your local Tektronix Service
representative.
Micro Processor A micro processor fault has occurred. Contact
your local Tektronix Service representative.
Power Supply A power supply fault has occurred. Contact
your local Tektronix Service representative.
Alarm An Alarm condition has occured. See Alarm
Setup Menu on page 5--31 for more information on alarms.
Power Power is applied to the RFM210
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Rear Panel Connectors
General Information
Ground
Alarm Port 1
Power
Alarm Port 2
Serial Port
VGA
Tes t
X/TRIG
Secondary
(not used)
Y/W
Primary
(Ethernet)
Z
DVB--ASI
OUT LP (HP)
DVB--ASI
OUT HP
Figure 1- 2: RFM210 DVB-T Measurement Receiver rear panel connectors
Descriptions of the rear panel connectors are located in Table 6--2 on page 6--4.
DVB--SP
HP OUT
Gain Adjust
Baseband Output
DVB--SPI LP
(HP) OUT
Baseband Input
RF In
Gain Adjust
Options
Table 1--2 describes the configuration options available for the RFM210.
Table 1- 2: Instrument bandwidth/attenuation options
Option Description Default channel table
B6 6 MHz bandwidth USA008
B7 7 MHz bandwidth AUS013
B8 8 MHz bandwidth UK010
TN No attenuator n/a
Alternate channel tables can be loade provided they are for the same bandwidth.
See Appendix E, Channel Tables for more information.
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Table 1--3 describes the power cord options available for the RFM210. The
standard power cord is a Universal European plug configuration
Table 1- 3: Power cords available
Plug configuration Normal usage Option number
North America
125 V/15 A Plug
NEMA 5-15P
Europe
230 V
United Kingdom
230 V
Australia
230 V
A0
Standard
A2
A3
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Switzerland
230 V
No power cord supplied A99
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Installation
Installation
This chapter covers installation of the RFM210.
Checking the Environment Requirements
Read this section before attempting any installation procedures. This section
describes site considerations, power requirements, and ground connections for
your RFM210.
Site Considerations
Operating Requirements
The RFM210 requires no assembly and is designed to operate in standard
19-inch instrumentation rack. Always allow approximately 100 mm (4 inches) of
rear panel clearance for cable and power cord connections. Ensure that ventilation slots on the sides on the product are not obstructed and provide a free
airflow path.
CAUTION. Keep the sides of the RFM210 clear of obstructions to ensure proper
cooling.
The specifications in Technical Specifications, on page 6--1, list the operating
requirements for the RFM210. Power source, temperature, humidity, and altitude
are listed.
The unit is designed to operate from a single-phase power source having one of
its current-carrying conductors at or near earth ground (the neutral conductor).
Only the line conductor is fused for over-current protection.
Systems that have both current-carrying conductors live with respect to ground
(such as phase-to-phase on multiphase systems) must not be used as power
sources. A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in
the power cord is essential for safe operation.
The mains outlets intended to supply the unit, should either be close to the unit
and easily accessible to the user or the unit mains inlet should be easily
accessible in the final installation.
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Powering On the RFM210
Perform the following step to power on the RFM210.
H Connect the power cord to the RFM210 and to the mains supply.
The RFM210 does not have a power switch. It will power up as soon as it is
connected to the m ains supply.
The RFM210 connects the chassis to the power cord safety ground. The chassis
is not designed to be “floated”. A rear-panel chassis ground screw is fitted, to
bond the product to a functional system ground if desired. This can be used to
improve chassis ground connections to other equipment.
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