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HD
RANGER
Lite
TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
- 0 MI2008 -
RANGER
USER’S MANUAL
SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES" paragraph.
The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.
WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
You can access instantly to any chapter by clicking on the title of the chapter in the table of contents.
Click on the arrow at the top right of the page to return to the table of contents.
Throughout this manual are boxes with the symbol . It identifies a direct access to an explanatory video related to the function where it is. User has to click on this icon to watch the video.
All videos are in the PROMAX channel on YouTube, which is accessible through the
PROMAX website at: www.promaxelectronics.com
USER'S MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Software Version
SAFETY RULES
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The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.
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Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of
measurement connected to ground potential.
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The AL-103 external DC charger is a Class I equipment, for safety reasons plug it to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal.
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This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category I installations and
Pollution Degree 2 environments.
External DC charger can be used in Overvoltage Category II, installation and
Pollution Degree 1 environments.
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When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure safety.: battery
External DC charger
Car lighter charger cable
Power
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Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
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Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous.
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Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
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When using the power adaptor, the negative of measurement is at ground potential.
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Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the instrument.
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Use for the signal inputs/outputs, specially when working with high levels, appropriate low radiation cables.
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Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.
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Symbols related with safety:
Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat III Fixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
2.1 Package Content ............................................................................ 2-3
2.2.2 Charging the battery ................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Equipment Details .......................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Switching On/Off the equipment ....................................................... 2-8
2.5 Screen Icons and Dialog boxes ......................................................... 2-9
2.8 StealthID Function: Signal Auto-identification ....................................2-21
2.9 Equipment Settings and Configuration ..............................................2-23
2.9.2 Video & Audio settings................................................................2-25
3.3 GENERIC Signal.............................................................................3-33
4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE .....................................................................4-34
4.2 Mode of operation..........................................................................4-34
4.3 Description in detail of the Full Spectrum screen ................................4-38
4.4 Joystick Operation in Spectrum Analyser mode ..................................4-39
4.5 Specific Options in the Spectrum Analyser Mode ................................4-41
4.6 Location of a signal with the Spectrum Analyser.................................4-42
5.2.1 TV MODE: TV views....................................................................5-45
5.2.2 TV MODE: Radio views ...............................................................5-49
5.3 Specific Options for TV Mode ...........................................................5-50
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6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .........................................................................6-52
6.2 F2: Signal Parameters ....................................................................6-56
7.3 Attenuation Test............................................................................7-63
7.6 Explore Channel Plan .....................................................................7-73
8 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT ..................................................................8-76
8.3 Installation Management ................................................................8-77
8.4 Create a new installation ................................................................8-80
9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES .........................................................9-82
9.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER Lite (device).........9-84
10.1 General Specifications .................................................................. 10-87
10.2 Measurement Mode...................................................................... 10-89
10.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode .............................................................. 10-92
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11.1 Considerations about the Screen.................................................... 11-96
11.2 Cleaning Recommendations .......................................................... 11-96
ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 1
ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA ...................................................15
ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS ......................................................................23
ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS ......................................................33
ANNEX 5 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT ..................................................................55
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TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
HD
RANGER
Lite
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description
The new HD RANGER Lite is the sixth generation of field meters that PROMAX launches. As each new generation, it represents an evolution from the previous, since it integrates the latest technological innovations and develops applications for the new demands and needs that have emerged in recent years.
The new HD RANGER Lite has been created with the aim to make easy the user experience. From its ergonomic design and stylized lines to the reduction of keys and the easy use of its interface, everything has been designed so the user has a simple tool to use but powerful and useful.
Figure 1.
The HD RANGER
MPEG-4.
Lite is a universal analyser that covers several of the most popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2 or
1
Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project.
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Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyser for terrestrial and satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as the diagrams constellations or the echoes detection.
The HD RANGER Lite has an application to manage data generated at each installation. This feature helps the user to manage information generated so he can access it at any time or download it to a PC for further analysis.
The HD RANGER Lite has been designed and developed entirely in the
European Union. A multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals has dedicated effort and commitment to the development of a powerful, efficient and reliable tool. During the manufacturing process, all used materials have been subjected to a strict quality control.
In an effort to facilitate its work to professionals, our long experience ensures an after sales quality service, which includes software updates and upgrades for free.
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Figure 2.
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2 SETTING UP
2.1 Package Content
Check that your package contains the following elements:
HD RANGER Lite Analyser.
External DC charger.
Mains cord for external DC charger.
Car lighter charger.
"F" Adapters (2 units).
• "F" / H - DIN / H Adapter.
• "F" / H - "F" / H Adapter.
Support belt and carrying bag.
USB On-the-go (OTG)(A) Male - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
USB cable (A) Female - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
Quick Start Guide.
NOTE: Keep the original packaging, since it is specially designed to protect the equipment. You may need it in the future to send the analyser to be calibrated.
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2.2 Power
The HD RANGER Lite is powered by a 7.2 V built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery of high quality and long operation time.
This equipment can operate on battery or connected to the mains using a DC adapter. An adapter is also supplied to use with the power connector car
(cigarette lighter).
2.2.1 First charge
The equipment comes with the battery half charged. Depending on the time elapsed from first charge and environmental conditions may have lost some of the charge. You should check the battery level. It is advisable a first full charge.
2.2.2 Charging the battery
Connect the DC power adapter to the equipment through the power connector on the left side panel (see figure 3).
Figure 3.
Then connect the DC power adapter to the mains via the mains cord. Ensure that your mains voltage is compatible with the adapter voltage.
For a fast charging of the battery is necessary to switch off the equipment.
If the equipment is ON, the battery charging will be slower, depending on the type of work you are doing. When connecting the equipment to the mains the mains connected symbol appears inside the battery icon.
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The CHARGER led indicator (red colour) shows the battery status:
On:
Off:
Blinking:
Battery charging.
Battery full charge.
Battery failure or no battery.
When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension is too weak to start, the equipment does not start up. In this case please charge the battery immediately.
2.2.3 Charge/discharge times
Average charging time with the equipment off (fast charge):
3 hours to achieve an 80% charge.
5 hours to achieve a 100% charge.
With the equipment on (slow charge):
5 hours to achieve an 80% charge.
8 hours to achieve a 100% charge.
Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):
With the battery full charge the average battery time is 3 hours.
With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 2 h.
2.2.4 Usage Tips
The battery is losing storage capacity as you go through its life. Contact your
PROMAX distributor when necessary to replace the battery.
To prolong battery life the user should follow these tips:
In case of providing a long inactivity period of the equipment it is advisable to make every 3 months a charge / discharge cycle and a subsequent partial charge (40% aprox.).
It is advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from heat.
You should avoid keeping the battery for a long period of time at full load or fully discharged.
There is not necessary to wait to fully discharge before a charge because these batteries have no memory effect.
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2.3 Equipment Details
Front View
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Figure 4.
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Lateral view
Top view
Figure 5.
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Figure 6.
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Switching On/Off the equipment 2.4
This analyser is designed for use as a portable equipment and it does not require any previous installation.
â–º Switching On:
Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch located on the left side of the equipment.
When all indicators light up at once release the switch, which returns to its rest position.
The boot image (user can select the boot image from "Preferences" menu) appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system load. At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and the installed software release detected.
After the system load, the last screen before shutdown appears.
â–º Switching Off:
Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch located on the left side of the equipment.
When the screen goes off release the switch, which returns to its rest position.
The starting display picture appears and the progress bar showing the system shutdown progress.
â–º Reset:
Press the key for 5 seconds. The equipment automatically turns off.
Use only in case of system crash.
In the PREFERENCES menu (press 1s), APPEARANCE tab, option "Off" the user can activate the automatic shutdown option, selecting a waiting time (time without pressing any key) after which the equipment turns off automatically.
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Screen Icons and Dialog boxes 2.5
On the screen are some icons that provide useful information to the user about the current status of the instrument.
Battery charging. Warning.
Battery not charging.
Yellow level indicates charge left.
USB flash drive inserted.
USB in serial port mode.
Satellite band.
LNB power level.
Terrestrial band.
Compressed installation.
OK.
Current installation.
SATCR commands enabled.
Multi-function Joystick enabled.
Two-letter code indicates the exact function:
FR Frequency tuning.
CH Channel tuning.
SP Span change.
MK Marker moving.
EC Echo/zoom change.
Searching.
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2.6 Menu Tree
SPECTRUM ANALYSER MENU
Only available for digital channels
Option available for terrestrial band
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Only available for analogue channels
Option available for satellite band
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TV MENU
MEASUREMENT MENU
Only available for digital channels
Option available for terrestrial band
Only available for analogue channels
Option available for satellite band
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SETTINGS MENU
Option available for terrestrial band
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Option available for satellite band
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INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT
PREFERENCES MENU
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Figure 7.
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2.7 Controls
The equipment has been designed to be an easy tool to use. For this reason the number of keys has been reduced and these are grouped by function.
The menu navigation includes hints that appear when the cursor is placed on an disabled (grayed) option for a while. This hints help the user to understand why an option is disabled and what to do to enable it.
For measurement and navigation through the menus, the equipment has a joystick, 4 programmable keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access keys (shortcut keys).
Next the use of each one of them is described:
2.7.1 Joystick
Joystick positions are five:
Figure 8.
The joystick is multifunctional, that is, each time you press its function changes.
The user can see the active function according to the icon that is displayed at the upper right corner of the equipment, as shown in the image.
In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick has the following functions:
â–º CH or FR: Channel change (CH) or frequency (FR) change
(according to the tune
â–º SP: selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).
Span change.
â–º MK:
Figure 9.
Marker moving (if marker is enabled).
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Using the ECHOES tool, the joystick is also multifunctional:
â–º CH or FR: Channel (CH) change or frequency (FR) change (according to the tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).
â–º
According to the selected function, the joystick will do a specific action.
2.7.2 Keyboard shortcuts
â–º Export key
Pressing this key for one second it makes a capture of what it is shown on screen at the time.
The capture may be from the screen image, from the measurement data or from both.
The type of capture, either screen, data, or both can be set in the "Export
button" option which is on the label "Measures" in the "Preferences" menu.
More information in the chapter "Export key".
â–º Management Keys
There are two Management keys. Each one has two different functions according to the pressing time:
Short press: It shows the list of installations and the menus to manage them.
Long press: It shows the preferences menu.
Short press: It shows the menu of terrestrial or satellite settings (according to the selected band).
Long press: It shows the Video & audio settings.
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â–º Function keys
On the left side there are 3 keys to access the most important functions of the equipment.
Measurement key.
Spectrum Analyser key.
TV Mode Key.
Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same function. For analogue signals only the first view of each function is available.
Each view is shown at the top. When reaching the third view it returns to the first view.
Following there is an example of the views available for each function (examples extracted from a digital terrestrial signal):
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Measurements
Figure 10. FULL MEASUREMENT
Figure 11. MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM
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Figure 12. MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS
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Spectrum Analyser
Figure 13. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT
Figure 14. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV
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Figure 15. FULL SPECTRUM
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TV Mode
Figure 16. FULL TV
Figure 17. TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT
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Figure 18. TV + SERVICE DATA
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2.7.3 Softkeys
There are four programmable keys, also called softkeys, numbered from to
.
Each key provides access to a menu. This menu varies depending on the function the user is working on the meter.
The menu is displayed on each softkey at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 19.
2.7.4 Virtual Keyboard
When a user needs to enter or edit a text (from an image, Channel Plan, etc.), a screen with a virtual keyboard appears as shown at the figure.
Figure 20.
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To edit the file name user should follow these steps:
Using the joystick, place the cursor over the text box where the name appears.
Move the cursor to place it next to the letter that user wants to edit.
Move the joystick on the virtual keyboard to edit.
To delete a letter, move the cursor to the right side of the letter and then press the joystick on the Delete key or press (Del).
To enter an upper case letter press first or press the joystick on the key.
To block upper case press or press the joystick on the consecutively. To return to lower case press or the key again.
key twice
Keys with a point at the top right corner give access to special characters, by keeping pressed the joystick for one second on the key.
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After editing press (Ok) to validate the name and continue the process or
(Cancel) to cancel.
StealthID Function: Signal Auto-identification
â–º Description
The StealthID function of the intervention.
HD RANGER Lite is a signal identification function performed automatically by the equipment without any user
The equipment tries to identify the channel or frequency of the input signal it receives, and according to the band selected by the user, it applies identifying criteria according to the standards of that band. When the equipment recognizes in the input signal the identification parameters of a standard, it decodes the signal and shows the data of that signal on the screen.
The identification system tries to lock the first signal using the modulation defined in the channel plan for that signal. If after five seconds it fails to lock with that modulation, it starts the wheel for automatic detection. If then it locks in a modulation other than indicated, it generates an internal temporary channel plan to accelerate tuning the same channel later on.
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â–º Operation the for 1 second. tree"
). By default all them are selected. Press the key to save the changes made and the key to exit the Preferences screen.
Press the Settings key.
Select the band (terrestrial or satellite).
Select a channel or frequency to identify.
The bottom of the screen shows the message "Searching for signal" and the standard transmission checking. Wait a few seconds for the equipment to identify the signal. User can force the auto-identification of a signal by pressing the key and selecting the type of signal from the menu.
When the equipment identifies the signal a text shows the detected signal type.
Press (Signal Parameters) to see the signal parameters.
â–º Signals automatically detected by the StealthID function
Digital Terrestrial Television First Generation (DVB-T)
Digital Terrestrial Television Second Generation (DVB-T2: T2-Base and
T2-Lite profiles)
Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)
Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2)
Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)
Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)*
Digital Cable Television Second Generation (DVB-C2) Generic 2
Analogue terrestrial TV
Analogue Cable TV
Analogue Satellite TV
Analogue Terrestrial FM
* User has to enter the symbol rate in order the equipment detects the DVB-C signal.
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2.9 Equipment Settings and Configuration
2.9.1 Settings Menu
Press the Settings key to access the settings menu.
Depending on the selected band, the menu may be different.
Figure 21.
A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:
â–º Band (available for satellite and terrestrial band)
It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band.
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â–º External power supply (available for terrestrial and satellite band)
It enables or disables the power supplied to external units such as preamplifiers for antennas in terrestrial television or LNBs and FI simulators in the case of satellite TV.
When this option is enabled the equipment applies at the output the voltage selected by the user in the Supply Voltage option (see below). When this option is disabled the equipment does not apply the voltage to the output but it will behave as if it did.
â–º Supply voltages (available for terrestrial and satellite band)
It selects the voltage to be applied to an external unit.
Available voltage options change depending on the selected band.
Voltage available for terrestrial band is: External, 5 V, 12 V and 24 V.
Voltage available for satellite band is: External, 5 V (for devices working with
5 V such as GPS active antennas), 13 V, 13 V + 22 kHz, 15V, 18 V, 18 V
+ 22 kHz.
In the External supply voltage option the power supplier to the external units is the power supplier of the antenna preamplifiers (terrestrial television) or the satellite TV receiver (collective or domestic).
â–º LNB Drain (available for terrestrial and satellite band)
The LNB drain option shows the voltage and current flowing to the external unit. If there is any problems (e.g. short circuit), an error message appears on the screen ('SHORTCIRCUIT'), a warning beep sounds and the equipment will not supply power. The equipment does not return to its normal operating state until the problem is solved .During this time the equipment checks every three seconds if there still the problem, warning with an audible signal.
The DRAIN LNB light indicator is lit if current is flowing to the external unit.
â–º DiSEqC Mode (only available for satellite band)
It enables or disables DiSEqC mode. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment
Control) is a communication protocol between the satellite receiver and
accessories of the satellite system (see section 8.4
).
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â–º
SatCR
(only available for satellite band)
It enables or disables the SatCR function (Satellite Channel Router) to control devices of a satellite TV installation that supports this technology
(see section
). In this menu there is another option to access the
configuration menu.
â–º Polarization (only available for satellite band)
It allows the user to select the signal polarization between Vertical/Right
(vertical and circular clockwise) and Horizontal/Left (horizontal and circular anti-clockwise), or disable it (OFF). In tuning mode the Polarization option can not be changed.
â–º Sat Band (only available for satellite band)
It allows the user to select the High or Low band frequency for satellite channel tuning. In channel tuning mode the Band Sat can not be changed.
â–º LNB Low Osc. (only available for satellite band)
It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB low band. When a channel plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly selected, a warning is issued.
â–º LNB High Osc. (only available for satellite band)
It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB high band (up to 25 GHz).
When a channel plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly selected, a warning is issued.
2.9.2 Video & Audio settings
Press the Settings key for one second to access the Video & Audio settings menu.
Figure 22.
A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:
â–º Volume
It increases or decreases the volume of the speaker audio output by moving the joystick to the right (+ volume) or left (- volume).
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â–º Brightness
It increases or decreases the screen brightness by moving the joystick to the right (+ brightness) or left (- brightness).
â–º Colour System
The coding system used in analogue transmissions. Available options are: PAL
50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and SECAM.
2.9.3 Preferences Menu
You access the Preferences menu by pressing the Installations Management key for one second. The options are grouped in tabs as follows:
â–º Equipment: Equipment information (only read).
â–º Appearance: Equipment customization options.
â–º Date & Time: It allows the user to change date and time zone.
â–º Measures: It allows the user to choose between several units of measure among other parameters.
â–º StealthID: It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used while auto identifying any modulation type.
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To navigate between tabs move the joystick left or right. To navigate between the options within the tab move the joystick up or down.
Press
Press
Exit to exit Preferences.
Save to save changes.
A brief explanation of the options available in each tab:
â–º Equipment information:
Serial number: Unique identification number for this equipment.
Release: Version of the software installed on the equipment.
Date: Date of the software installed on the equipment.
Free memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the equipment
/ Size of the flash memory installed on the equipment.
Company: Name of the company which owns the equipment.
User: Name of the equipment's user.
â–º Appearance Options:
Language: Language used on menus, messages and screens.
Available languages are: Spanish, Catalan, English,
German, French, Czech, Italian, Norwegian, Polish,
Russian and Slovak. Once the new language is selected, the equipment shows a warning message and re-starts in order to load the new language.
Skin:
Power Off:
Brightness:
Colours used on the screen.
It allows the user to select the time to power off, which is the time after which the equipment shuts down automatically unless user press any key.
User can select between two options:
Manual: The display brightness is adjusted manually using the brightness setting (see section
Video and audio settings).
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted according to the light received by the sensor.
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Background: It allows the user to select the background colour on the display screen. Options available are: white, green, red, black and blue.
TFT Screen: User can select a time after which the TFT screen turns off, but the equipment is still running normally. The screen turns on by pressing any key. Time options are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.
Colour System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions.
Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and
SECAM.
Boot Image: User can select the image that appears when the equipment is booting.
â–º Time & Date Options:
Date: It allows the user to edit the date. Press the joystick for edit mode.
Time: It allows the user to edit the time. Press the joystick for edit mode.
Date Format: It allows the user to change the date format, which is the order in which is shown day (DD), month (MM) and year
(YYYY or YY).
Time Zone: It allows the user to select the time zone where he is.
â–º Measures Options:
Terrestrial
Units: It allows the user to select the terrestrial measurement units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm dBmV and dB
µ
V.
Satellite
Units: It allows the user to select the satellite measurement units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm, dBmV and dB
µ
V.
Optical Units: It allows the user to select the optical measurement units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm.
Satellite Band: It allows the user to select the type of satellite band used between Ku/Ka band and C band.
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Reference
Level: It allows the user to select the type of reference level adjustment between manual (modified by the user) or automatic (selected by the equipment).
Datalogger
PSI: If you select the option "Capture", when datalogger is working it captures the service list of each channel. This process slows the datalogger, but provides additional information that can be downloaded in XML files. To disable this option select "Don't capture".
Database
services: When it is enabled, it saves all the services been detected in the current installation. There is a database for services in terrestrial band and another for services in satellital band. Services are included automatically when the signal is locked. If enabled, these services will be displayed on the "View all services" option in the
Tuning menu. When disabling the option all services in the database of the installation will be deleted.
Min. TER.
Power: It sets the minimum power for a terrestrial digital signal to be identified.
Min. SAT.
Power: It sets the minimum power for a satellite digital signal to be identified.
Min. TER.
Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue signal to be identified.
Export button: It allows the user to select the data to be exported when pressing the export key among the following options: screen only, data only or both. More info in the "Export key" chapter.
â–º StealthID Options:
It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used while auto identifying any modulation type. More information in the "StealthID function" chapter.
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3 MEASUREMENT MODE
3.1 Introduction
On the panel left side, the equipment has three functions keys, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One of them is the key
MEASUREMENT that measures the signal received through the RF input connector.
The user should connect a signal to the input and select the band, whether terrestrial or satellite. Then the auto-identification function (for more information refer to "StealthID function") locks the signal and demodulates it in real time, automatically detecting its characteristic parameters.
Having identified the signal, the equipment measures according to the signal type. All information about transponders or multiplex is automatically displayed without introducing any additional parameter identification.
Next there is a list of signals that the equipment can automatically detect. For more information about characteristics of each signal type refer to Annex 1:
Signals description.
Digital Terrestrial Television First Generation (DVB-T)
Digital Terrestrial Television Second Generation (DVB-T2: T2-Base and
T2-Lite profiles)
Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)
Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2)
Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)
Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)
Digital Cable Television Second Generation (DVB-C2)
Generic
Analogue terrestrial TV
Analogue Cable TV
Analogue Satellite TV
2 For this signal type refer to "Generic Signal" paragraph.
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3.2 Operation
Select through the “Settings” menu the frequency band (terrestrial or satellite). the key.
Views for digital signals are:
MEASUREMENT 1/3: FULL MEASUREMENT
Figure 24.
Selected installation, date and time.
Measurement value of the selected parameter.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Total power detected over the whole selected band (terrestrial or satellite).
It is shown when POWER is selected as bar graph measure.
Graphical measurement of the selected parameter.
Measurement values for the type of locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
Softkeys menus.
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes selected parameter.
â–º Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.
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MEASUREMENT 2/3: MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM
Figure 25.
Selected installation, date and time.
Image of the locked signal.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Spectrum of the locked signal.
Measurement values for the type of locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
â–º Joystick right/left : It changes the selected channel/frequency.
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MEASUREMENT 3/3: MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS
Figure 26.
Selected installation, date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Demodulation parameters of the locked signal.
Measurement values for the type of locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
â–º Joystick right/left : It changes the selected channel/frequency.
3.3
"Signals description" annex describes in detail the measurement parameters for each type of signal.
GENERIC Signal
This a special digital signal that the equipment does not demodulate. It can be used for special signals as DAB/DAB + or COFDM modulation with narrow BW.
In this type of signal the user can select the signal bandwidth by accessing the
"Signal Parameters" menu on the key.
The power measure and C/N ratio is calculated according to the bandwidth selected by the user. The triple cursor shows on screen the BW selected by the user.
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4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE
4.1 Introduction
On the left side, the equipment has three function keys, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One of them is the SPECTRUM
ANALYSER key that displays the signal spectrum received through the RF input connector.
The Spectrum Analyser mode allows checking the signals on the frequency band, to visually identify any anomalies and to measure the signal and display the image tuned.
4.2
Thanks to the auto-identification or StealthID function, the system is constantly identifying the signal it receives (for more information refer to "StealthID" function). When it detects the signal type, it locks it and displays the information.
Mode of operation
Select through the Settings menu the frequency band (terrestrial or satellite). the key.
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Available views are:
SPECTRUM 1/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT
Figure 27.
Selected installation, date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.
Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing the cursor.
Spectrum in the band with the selected span.
Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.
â–º Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):
FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.
MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).
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SPECTRUM 2/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV
Figure 28.
Selected installation, date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.
Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing the cursor.
Image of the tuned signal.
Spectrum in the band with the selected span.
Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.
â–º Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):
FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.
MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).
∗
Only available for digital channels.
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SPECTRUM 3/3: FULL SPECTRUM
Figure 29.
Selected installation, date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.
Spectrum in the band with the selected span.
Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital locked signal.
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.
â–º Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):
FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.
MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).
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4.3 Description in detail of the Full Spectrum screen
Figure 30.
Horizontal reference line
It indicates the signal level.
Vertical axis
It indicates the signal level.
Vertical reference line
It indicates the frequency.
SPAN
It is the frequency range displayed on the horizontal axis.
The current span value appears at the bottom right of the screen. To change use the joystick (left, right) in span mode (SP) or change it by the
"span" option in the Tuning menu ( key).
Span values available are: Full (full band), 500 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz,
50 MHz, 20 MHz and 10 MHz.
Reference Level
It is the power range represented on the vertical axis.
To change use the joystick (up, down; 5 dB steps).
This equipment has an option to activate the automatic adjustment of the reference level, so it detects the optimal reference level for each situation.
This option can be enabled or disabled through the PREFERENCES menu and Measures tab.
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Cursor
Red vertical line that indicates position during the channel or frequency tuning.
When a digital signal is detected, there is a triple cursor that shows the frequency for the signal locked and two vertical lines that shows the bandwidth of the digital carrier.
In the case of a GENERIC signal, the bandwidth shown is the one selected by the user on the "Signal Parameters" menu when pressing the key.
To change frequency/channel use the joystick (left, right) in FR mode
(tuning by frequency) or CH mode (tuning by channel).
Marker
It is a special cursor that can be placed on a given frequency to check the power in this point.
This option can be enabled using the "Marker" option from the Advanced menu ( key). To change use the joystick (left, right) in MARKER (MK) mode.
The window Marker shows the following data:
Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker.
Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker.
ΔF:
ΔL:
Difference of frequency between the marker and the main cursor.
Difference of power level between the marker and the main cursor.
Centre frequency
Frequency at which the screen is centered. This frequency can be set
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through the Tuning menu. It also changes when moving the cursor.
Joystick Operation in Spectrum Analyser mode
In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick can make different actions depending on its active mode.
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The active mode of the joystick appears as an icon at the top right of the screen.
Available modes are:
â–º Frequency tuning.
â–º Channel tuning.
â–º SPAN change.
â–º Marker moving.
To change the active mode press the joystick.
Figure 31.
Pressing left or right will take appropriate action according to the active mode.
Pressing up or down will change the reference level regardless the active mode.
The frequency or channel tuning mode will appear depending on the selected tuning type. Access the TUNE BY menu to select the type of tuning.
To show the Marker mode, it must be ON. Access the ADVANCED menu to activate the Marker.
Pressing the joystick for 1 second, a box appears explaining the joystick modes available. From here user can also select the active mode.
Figure 32.
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Specific Options in the Spectrum Analyser Mode 4.5
Access by the function key. It allows selecting among several parameters to display the spectrum.
The advanced menu consists of the following options:
â–º Average: The user can select the amount of signal values to be used to set the average signal value to be displayed on screen.
The larger the average value, the more stable the displayed signal appears.
â–º Spectrum
Line: It defines the spectrum display. Outline option displays the spectrum outline. The Solid option displays the contour of the spectrum with solid background. The Transparence option shows the outline in yellow and the background in a softer yellow.
â–º Tone Level: This option produces a tone that changes according to the input level of the signal so the tone is sharper if the level increases and deeper if the level decreases.
â–º Marker: It allows enabling/disabling the marker. This marker is displayed on screen with the shape of an arrowhead, showing on screen some information about the frequency and power level where it points. You can move left/right by the joystick in MK mode (press the joystick until the icon
MK appears).
When the Marker is ON at the top right corner a window pops up with the following data:
Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker.
Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker.
ΔF:
ΔL:
Difference of frequency between the marker and the main cursor.
Difference of power level between the marker and the main cursor.
â–º Max. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the current signal with the maximum values measured for each frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The
Curtain option displays the maximum values in blue for a moment with the current signal. The Permanent option maintains maximum signal on the screen. This option is especially useful for detecting sporadic noises.
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â–º Min. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the current signal with the minimum values measured for each frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The
Curtain option displays the minimum values in green for a moment with the current signal. The Permanent option maintains minimum signal on the screen. This option is useful for detecting interferences in TV cable or identify deterministic interference in analogue and digital channels.
â–º Persistence: When active, the signal is displayed on a coloured background. The signal prior to current signal persists for a while before disappearing so the user can see how the signal changes easily.
â–º Vertical Range: It allows to adjust the vertical scale on screen. Available values are 1, 2, 5 and 10 dB per division.
â–º Dashed BW: When it is ON the channel bandwidth area is hatched by lines.
To edit or select any parameters of these described above, follow these instructions:
Place over the option and press the joystick.
The data field gets into the edit mode, indicated by the yellow background.
A menu is displayed at the right with some options or if it is numeric, a number gets a black blackground.
Move the joystick up/down to select one option. To move between figures press right/left and to change it press up/down.
When finished press joystick or any function key to exit.
Location of a signal with the Spectrum Analyser
Connect the cable with the input signal to the RF input connector.
Press the SPECTRUM key. The spectrum of the signal is displayed.
Adjust the span (recommended value for a terrestrial signal 50 MHz and for a satellite signal 100 MHz). The current value of the span is at the right bottom of the screen.
Find the frequency of the signal by moving the joystick left or right to move sweeping the entire band.
If you know the channel change the tuning by frequency to tuning by channel. The channel mode allows you to navigate from channel to channel, using the selected channel plan.
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When the channel is locked information appears at the bottom left of the screen. A triple cursor shows the detected BW for a digital carrier.
The equipment automatically detects transmission parameters of the signal and makes the corresponding measurements.
4.7 Satellite Identifier
The spectrum analyser makes easier the fieldwork for engineers when working with SNG mobile units and VSAT communications, since it allows adjusting transmission-reception systems. It also has several functions to identify satellites that avoid any possibility of error. When the signal is locked it identifies the satellite and shows on screen its name.
Often satellite operators request to look for the "Beacon" signal, as a method of satellite identification. This signal is easily identified by the equipment, because it has high resolution, high sensitivity and short sweep times.
Below are two BEACON screenshots signals, with a span of 10 MHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz resolution, all with a sweep time of 90 ms.
Figure 33.
Figure 34.
More data for installations with satellite signals in annex "How to point a dish antenna."
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5 TV MODE
5.1 Introduction
On the left side of the front panel there are three functions, which give direct access to the three most important functions. One is the TV MODE key which displays the resulting image from decoding received RF signal.
5.2
TV MODE, thanks to the StealthID function of automatic identification, automatically identifies and demodulates the signal received by the RF input, so the user can check the signal on the screen. It shows information about the channel and its services.
Operation
To access the TV MODE option, press the key.
If locks, the screen shows the tuned signal demodulated.
For digital carriers, the first service of the terrestrial multiplex or satellite transponder appears. In case the signal is scrambled the image will not appear and it shows the icon for scrambled signal.
In the case of an analogue signal, tuned signal will appear.
To access the next view (if digital signal) of the TV MODE, press the
again. At the last view it will return back to the first.
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5.2.1 TV MODE: TV views
Views for TV mode are:
TV 1/3: FULL TV
Figure 35.
Selected installation; date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Tuned service image.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected service.
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes service.
â–º Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning mode).
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TV 2/3: TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT
Figure 36.
Selected installation; date and time.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Tuned service image.
Spectrum.
Measured values of the signal in the frequency/channel the cursor is pointing.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected service.
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes service.
â–º Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning mode).
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TV 3/3: SCREEN TV + SERVICE DATA
Figure 37.
Selected installation; date and time.
Tuned service image.
Tuned service information.
â–º
â–º
TYPE:
FORMAT:
Encoding type and video transmission rate.
Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and frequency.
â–º
â–º PID: Video program identifier.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band; battery level.
Tuned service information.
â–º
â–º
â–º
â–º
â–º
NETWORK:
TSID:
Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital position (Satellite).
PROVIDER: Program provider name.
NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.
ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal originates.
Transport stream identifier.
â–º
â–º
â–º LCN:
â–º
â–º
+Info:
FREE/
Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
Additional service information.
â–º DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.
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Tuned audio information.
â–º
â–º
TYPE:
FORMAT:
Type of audio encoding and transmission speed
Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency; sound reproduction.
â–º LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language.
â–º PID: ID of the audio program.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected service.
â–º Joystick up/down: It changes service.
â–º Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning mode).
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5.2.2 TV MODE: Radio views
Radio views are:
RADIO 1/2: AUDIO RADIO
Figure 38.
RADIO 2/2: AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENTS
Figure 39.
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5.3
â–º
Specific Options for TV Mode
Analogue Signal
This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE.
Pressing the key it allows selecting the type of analogue input, between antenna (via RF connector) and external (this option is not in operation for this model).
â–º Aspect Ratio
â–º
This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE.
It allows the user to select the image aspect ratio (4:3; 16:9).
Advanced
It gives access to two options:
Audio: It allows the user to select among the audio tracks available.
TS Data: It shows the IRG data descriptor. If the signal contains this carrier identifier, this option will be enabled. If the signal does not contain this identifier, the option will be disabled
(for more information refer to section "IRG descriptor").
5.4 IRG Descriptor
The analyser is compatible with IRG recommendations and it can extract the
Carrier ID information and display it conveniently showing all the details.
This information is useful to identify the interference, thanks to the carrier ID.
This identifier provides enough information to detect the interference source
(customer name, contact data, geo coordinates, etc.) and allows the operators to communicate directly with the RFI source to resolve the incident.
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IRG descriptor function is available only for signals containing the carrier identifier. To access this feature:
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune the channel that produces interferences.
Access to TV mode.
Press the Advanced menu .
Select the TS Data option. If the signal has a carrier identifier, this option is enabled. If the signal does not contain this identifier, this option is disabled.
The IRG descriptor window is displayed with the data about the provider (see figure below).
Figure 40.
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6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS
At the bottom of the screen four menus are accessible via the softkeys or programmable keys.
It displays the channel where is pointing the cursor and gives access to the tuning menu.
It displays the selected transmission standard and gives access to the signal parameters menu.
It displays the Tools menu.
It displays the Advanced menu.
In general, these options are the same for all modes (Measure, Spectrum
Analyser and TV).
The specific options for a mode are placed in the menu "Advanced" pressing the
key. For more details about these options go to section "Specific Options" in the chapter.
Next each one of these menus is described.
6.1 F1: Tuning
Access by the function key. It contains the options to tune a channel.
The tuning menu consists of the following options:
â–º Channel/Frequency: It displays the channel/frequency pointed by the cursor. Tuning type (channel/frequency) is selected by means of the "Tune by" option.
â–º Channel Plan: This option allows the user to select a channel plan from the ones available for the current installation.
â–º Tune by: It allows the user to select between tuning by channel
(selecting a channel or channel by channel with the joystick) and tuning by frequency (selecting a frequency or step by step with the joystick).
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In case of tuning by channel, it allows selecting a channel from the active channel plan:
Place over the Channel option and press the joystick.
A box appears with all channels of the active channel plan and its frequency.
Move the joystick on the box to select a channel.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving.
The cursor will place on the selected channel and it will appear on the
option.
The channel can be changed directly with the joystick in CH mode.
In case of tuning by frequency, the frequency can be edited:
Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.
The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving.
The frequency can be changed directly with the joystick in FR mode.
â–º Centre Frequency: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser mode. It displays the value of the central frequency on the screen. To edit:
Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.
The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving.
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â–º Reference level: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser mode. It displays the reference level. To edit:
Place over the Reference Level option and press joystick.
The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving.
The Reference Level can be changed directly pushing the joystick up or down.
â–º Span: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser mode. It shows the span, which is the frequency range displayed on screen. To edit:
Place over the span option and press the joystick.
The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving.
The span can be changed directly with the joystick in SP mode.
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â–º View all services: This option only appears if the Database services option is enabled in the Preferences menu.
This option displays a window with a list of services that have been detected in the current installation.
The list shows service name, provider, SID (stream identifier) and an icon that shows its type (radio, tv) and if it is scrambled. When hovering on the service for one second it displays a hint window with more information.
If user presses the joystick on a service, it will access that service.
When disabling the Database services option, all services in the installation will be deleted from the list.
At the bottom of this option are shown the softkeys with these functions:
Cancel: It exits the option.
Filter List: It shows several options to filter the list of services: By access (Free Only,
Scrambled Only, All); By type (All, TV,
Radio); Search by name (filtered by the name); Reset list (it restarts the list as at first) Service filtering is persistent until reseting.
Page Up: It jumps one page up.
Page Down: It jumps one page down.
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F2: Signal Parameters 6.2
Access by the function key. It allows selecting the standard transmission and displays the parameters for signal transmission.
This menu allows selecting the transmission standard:
â–º Type of signal: It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another standard in the same band (terrestrial or satellite):
Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick.
It displays a menu at the right with the transmission standards.
Move the joystick up / down to select a standard.
Press joystick to select the standard or any function key to exit without selecting.
â–º View Advanced
Parameters: It shows the TPS parameters (Transmission Parameters
Signalling) for the locked signal according to the modulation standard. This option is available only when these parameters are detected.
The remaining transmission parameters are detected demodulating the locked signal.
In case of a DVB-S2 signal, there will be some special settings for this type of signal. They are:
Physical Layer Scrambling or PLS is used in DVB-S2 as a way to improve data integrity. A number called the "scrambling sequence index" is used by the modulator as a master key to generate the uplink signal. This same number must be known by the receiver so that demodulation is possible.
Most satellite transponders use PLS 0 as a default value but there are some transponders that use other values.
If it is a multistream signal, it will appear an option that enables filtering by the input stream identifier (ISI) and to select the stream to demodulate.
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In case of a Generic signal, the menu shows an option to select the signal bandwidth.
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F3: Tools 6.3
Access by the key. It shows the Tools menu. This menu can change depending on the type of selected standard. Tools are:
â–º Select Service: It displays the list of services available in the multiplex tuned, with the service name, icons that identify the service type, SID (stream identifier) and LCN (logic channel number).
Icons that appear next to the service name identify the features of the service. The meaning is given in the following table:
Digital TV service
Digital radio
High Definition
TV service
Data
Scrambled service
â–º Explore channel
plan: It explores the selected channel plan. Tune by channel must be selected.
â–º Datalogger: It creates a file in which are stored measurements. This file belongs to the selected current installation.
â–º Echoes: It detects the echoes that may appear due to the simultaneous reception of the same signal from several transmitters.
â–º Constellation: It displays the constellation of the locked signal.
â–º Attenuation test: It checks the response along the complete range of frequencies by measuring the losses (attenuation) in the distribution of TV signals, comparing reference levels between the headend output and each antenna plug.
For more information about these features, see the "Tools" chapter.
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7 TOOLS
7.1 Constellation
7.1.1 Description
The constellation diagram is a graphic representation of the digital symbols received over a period of time. There are different types of constellation diagrams according to the modulation type.
In the case of an ideal transmission channel without noise or interference, all symbols are recognized by the demodulator without errors. In this case, they are represented in the constellation diagram as well defined points hitting in the same area forming a very concentrated dot.
Noise and interferences cause the demodulator to not always read the symbols correctly. In this case hits are dispersed and create different forms which can visually determine the type of problem in the signal.
Each type of modulation is represented differently. A 16-QAM signal is shown on screen by a diagram of a total of 16 different zones and a 64-QAM signal is represented by a diagram of 64 different zones and so on.
The constellation diagram shows in different colours the density of hits and includes features to zoom, move and delete the display on screen.
7.1.2 Operation
The constellation is available to all DIGITAL signals, both TERRESTRIAL and
SATELLITE.
To access the CONSTELLATION tool:
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune to a digital signal from satellite or terrestrial band.
Enter the MEASUREMENT or SPECTRUM mode .
Press the key (Tools).
Select CONSTELLATION.
The CONSTELLATION of the tuned signal appears.
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Constellation screen description:
Figure 41.
Selected installation; date and time.
The colour scale placed at the left side indicates the signal quality in a qualitative way by a gradation of colours proportional to the density of symbols concentrated in a given area. The colour scale ranges from black
(no symbols) to red (highest density).
Greater dispersion of the symbols indicates higher noise level or worse signal quality signal. If there is symbols concentration with respect to the full grid (see advanced menu for types of grid) this is indicative of good ratio signal/noise or absence of problems.
Selected band, battery level.
The data shown are: Start Carrier, Stop Carrier, Power, C/N and frequency/channel.
Spectrum of the tuned signal.
Spectrum is displayed with the span selected at the SPECTRUM mode.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
â–º Joystick Left/Right: Frequency/Channel change (depending on the tuning mode).
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7.1.3 Menu Options
On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function keys.
It displays the channel / frequency where is pointing the cursor, accesses the tuning menu and allows selecting the channel plan.
It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.
It displays the Tools menu.
It displays the Advanced menu.
In the Advanced menu there are some options to set the constellation tool.
They are:
â–º Grid type:
Full Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is a complete grid.
Cross Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is made of crosses.
â–º Persistence:
It allows the user to set the level of persistence, which is the lapse of time the signal stays on the screen before disappearing. Available options according to the persistence level are: low, medium, high or permanent.
â–º Start Carrier/Stop Carrier:
This option allows selecting the range of carriers to be displayed between the first and last.
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Echoes 7.2
7.2.1 Description
The Echoes function shows the response in time of a digital terrestrial channel and therefore it can detect echoes that can occur due to the simultaneous reception of the same signal from several transmitters with different delays and amplitudes.
Another cause that may cause echoes is reflection of the signal on large objects, as buildings or mountains. This may be the explanation that having a good C/N and a good signal, the BER does not reach the minimum value.
With the Echoes function is possible to know the distance from where the equipment is to the transmitter or the object that caused the echo. Thus, the installer can minimise the effect that the echo may cause on the installation, reorienting the antenna and reducing the effect of received echoes.
This function is only available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2. Therefore, previously have to configure the equipment for the reception of such signals.
7.2.2 Operation
Echoes function is available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2 signals.
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital signal at the terrestrial band.
Enter the MEASUREMENT mode or SPECTRUM mode .
Press the key (Tools).
Select ECHOES.
The ECHOES function of the tuned signal appears on screen.
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The following describes the ECHOES screen:
Figure 42.
Selected installation; date and time.
Selected band, battery level.
Main signal data: Frequency, Power and C/N.
ECHOES Diagram.
The display shows a graphical representation of the echoes. The horizontal axis of the graph corresponds to the delay in receiving the echo on the main path (the stronger signal).The vertical axis represents the attenuation of the echo in dB on the main path.
Data box with main data regarding echoes.
In the list of echoes it shows the power, the delay in microseconds and the distance in kilometres to the echoes.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
â–º Joystick left/right (CHANNEL/FREQUENCY active mode): It changes the channel/frequency (according to the tuning type selected).
Joystick up/down (ECHOES mode): It changes Zoom. â–º
Remember to press the joystick to change the ECHOES mode to CHANNEL mode.
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7.2.3 Menu Options
At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.
It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing the cursor, it allows the user to select a channel or frequency, a channel plan and access the tuning menu.
It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.
It displays the Tools menu.
It displays the Advanced menu. The ZOOM option changes the zoom on the echoes windows. Zooms are 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x.
7.3 Attenuation Test
7.3.1 Description
This feature allows the user to easily check the response of the telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working. It allows the user to evaluate the response along the complete range of frequencies by measuring the losses (attenuation) in the distribution of TV signals, comparing reference levels at headend output and at each house antenna plugs.
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7.3.2 Operation
Attenuation test function is available for all signals.
In Settings select the terrestrial or satellite band.
Access the MEASURES or SPECTRUM mode.
Press the Tools key .
Select the Attenuation Test option.
The Attenuation Test function for the signal appears on screen.
First, set the parameters before the test, pressing the Advanced key: Frequencies of pilot signals (pilot 0, pilot 1 and pilot 2), maximum attenuation and threshold attenuation (see more details in the next section ).
Then it is necessary to Set References. This requires a signal generator. We recommend to use of one of the PROMAX signal generators: RP-050, RP-080, RP-110 or RP-250 (depending on the frequency band).
Connect the generator and the equipment where the origin of the signal distribution is in the installation (antenna, headend, etc.) or connect the generator directly to the RF input of the equipment. If necessary, the equipment can feed the generator using the "Supply
Output” option from the Settings menu .
Active the signal generator and in the equipment, press the Set
Reference key .
Once are set the references for the pilot signals, let the signal generator connected to the source point of the distribution system and take measurements in each user access point with the equipment.
In each measurement a message over each pilot signal indicates whether the measure "Pass" or "Fail" according to the parameters set.
Measurement data or screen image can be exported by pressing the
Export key (see more details in section "Export key") and after that display the images or download the data files (in XML format).
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The following describes the Attenuation Test screen:
Figure 48.
Installation selected, date and time.
Selected band; battery level.
Status message depending on the attenuation level.
Power level of the signal.
Signal Frequency (MHz).
Power level of the reference signal obtained when setting the reference and used to calculate the attenuation level (dBµV).
Power level of the test signal at the user access point (dBµV).
Attenuation level (dB); Attenuation = Reference – Current.
Softkeys.
X-axis: Pilot signals
Y-axis: Power
â–º Joystick: The joystick does not have any function in this tool.
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7.3.3 Menu Options
In the bottom of the screen are four menu accessible via the softkeys.
Exit: Exits the tool.
Set Reference: Pressing this option the current power values are captured and they are assigned as reference values.
Tools: It access the Tools main menu.
Advanced: It access the Advanced menu.
In the Advanced menu there are five parameters to set the attenuation test.
They are:
â–º Threshold Attenuation:
It defines the maximum difference that may exist between the pilot signal of higher level and the pilot signal of lower level. All pilot signals out of this range will be removed and not used as a pilot signal during the measurement process.
â–º Maximum Attenuation:
It sets the attenuation level used by the equipment to show on screen if the signal passes or fails. When the attenuation level is below this value the message on screen is "PASS" and when it is above this value is "FAIL".
â–º Pilot 0:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 0 (MHz).
â–º Pilot 1:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 1 (MHz).
â–º Pilot 2:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 2 (MHz).
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Datalogger 7.4
7.4.1 Description
The Datalogger function stores automatically measurements in a file set by the user (name, channel plan), and associated to a specific installation. User can store for each datalogger measurements taken at different test points of the selected installation. Measurements are made for all channels in the active channel plan, both analogue and digital.
7.4.2 Operation
To create a new datalogger:
First select one installation of the list of installations and load it pressing the "Load" key . An installation contains the channel plans and DiSEqC commands selected by the user and it stores dataloggers and screenshots made while it is selected (more information in chapter
"Installations management").
Check the installation is selected. The name of the installation should appear on the upper left corner of the screen.
Enter the MEASUREMENT mode or the SPECTRUM mode.
Press the : Tools key.
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Press on the "Datalogger" option.
It displays a menu with the "New ..." option and a list of all dataloggers at the selected installation.
Select "New ..." to create a new datalogger or select the file name of an existing datalogger if the user want to save data on a specific datalogger already existing.
If "New ..." is selected, a installation wizard shows how to create a new datalogger. Follow its instructions ( : Next to move to the next screen, : Previous to move to the previous screen or : Cancel to cancel).
During the creation of a new datalogger using the wizard, the user can assign a name and select the channel plans. The channel plans are the ones available for the current installation. At least one channel plan has to be selected, either terrestrial or satellite. The wizard also gives an option to select if during datalogger user wants to capture the list of services (it slows down the process but gives more information) and also if user wants a pause between channel plans (the process stops until the user resume it). At the end user has the option to open the new datalogger (by default, these last three options are enabled).
Once a new datalogger is created or selected an already existing one, it shows the datalogger viewer screen and measurements of test points can start.
If it is a new datalogger, in first place before starting the datalogger, user must create a new test point (see next section).
To start the datalogger:
After creating a new datalogger file or selecting an existing one, the user can start the datalogging process.
From the datalogger viewer screen, press the "Test point" key and from the menu select an existing test point using the "Go to ..." option or "Create new ..." to create a new test point. If a new test point is created, user has to give it a name.
Now datalogger is ready to start. Press the "Datalogger" key and select "Start".
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During datalogger, it catches the list of available services of all channels in the channel plan that are part of the datalogger (if this option was selected when creating the datalogger or if the "Datalogger
PSI" option is enabled in the Preferences menu). If there is a change of channel plan during datalogger there will be a pause (if this option was selected when creating the datalogger). User can pause and resume the datalogger process at any time by pressing on the key
"Pause" .
At the end it saves the data and allows watching the results on screen by channel plan. To change the channel plan press on the key.
It is also possible to download Datalogger files to a PC by the
NetUpdate software (free download on the PROMAX website). Once downloaded, the program can generate reports with these files. This is not possible with the datalogger files exported directly to a USB
(without using NetUpdate).
Information of Service lists are in the XML files downloaded to the PC.
â–º Description of Datalogger screens
The following describes the datalogger screen:
Figure 44.
Selected installation; date and time.
Current datalogger name.
Selected band; battery level.
Exploring the spectrum in real time.
Level/Power, C/N ratio, MER, time remaining to identify a channel, elapsed time since the start of the channel identification.
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Cancel
It cancels the datalogger.
Pause
It pauses datalogger until the user resumes by pressing again.
Current channel plan, progress bar in the current channel plan, selected test point.
Channel, frequency and Downlink.
The following describes the display of data acquired:
Figure 45.
Selected installation; date and time.
Tab identifying the displayed test point.
Current datalogger name.
Selected band; battery level.
Tab identifying each test point.
Date and time when the datalogger was created. Number of channels locked (PASS) or not locked (FAIL)
Data table with measurement data for each channel. In order from left to right: Colour identifying if the channel has been locked (WHITE) or not locked (RED) channel; signal type; power/level; Carrier/Noise (C/N) rate;
MER; Link Margin. Move the joystick up or down to navigate along the measurement data. Press the joystick on a channel to display the signal parameters.
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Softkey menus.
Acquisition
It contains two options:
Start: It starts the datalogger in the selected test point.
Clear: It deletes the data in the selected test point.
Channel plan
It displays a menu with the available channel plans to select the channel plan whose data want to be displayed. Channel plans available are those that have been selected during the creation of the datalogger.
Test Point
It contains four options:
Jump to: It allows selecting a test point.
Create New…: It creates a new test point.
Delete current: It deletes the current test point.
Delete all: It deletes all test points of the datalogger.
7.5 Export key
7.5.1
Description
It captures what is displaying at that moment.
The capture can be an image, measurement data or both. This is set through the
Preferences menu ("Export button" option).
Data capture is saved in a XML file with all data, measurements and text, that is on screen at this time. The image is saved in a PNG file.
Data can be viewed later on through an external software.
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7.5.2 Operation
â–º Settings
Press the "Management Installation" key for one second to enter
"Preferences" menu.
Go to the label "Measures" and select your option in "Export
button". There are three options available: Screen Only, Data Only or
Screen+Data. "Screen Only" saves the screen image in PNG format.
"Data Only" saves measurement data on screen in a XML file format.
"Screen + Data" saves both screen and data.
Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences".
â–º Capture
Press the Export key for one second when on screen appears the screen to be captured.
A progress bar shows the progress of the capture process.
Then the virtual keyboard appears with the default name assigned to the file.
Edit the name if necessary (see section 2.7.4
: OK to end the capture or : Cancel for cancellation.
â–º Display
To display the captured screen click on the Installations
Management key .
Select the installation where the capture was done and press :
Manage.
Press : Filter by type. Select the “Screen Shots” or "Data
Captures" option. This will limit the list to the selected.
It appears a list of all the captures.
Move the joystick up or down to find the file to be displayed.
Leave the cursor on the file to be displayed. It appears a progress bar that lasts a few seconds, depending on the size. Then the capture appears.
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To see the capture in full screen just press the : Options key and then on the menu press "View in Full Screen". To exit the full screen view press any softkeys.
To delete or copy the capture to a USB stick, select the captures by pressing the joystick, and then select the appropriate option from the menu : File.
Captures can also be viewed on a PC, by downloading the installation file using the NetUpdate software (see the NetUpdate manual for more information).
7.6 Explore Channel Plan
7.6.1 Description
This option performs a scan of the selected channel plan. It detects where active signals are in a channel plan and in which channels of the current channel plan signal is received. With this information it explores these channels with signal, looking for any broadcast and identifying them.
7.6.2 Operation
Explore Channel plan tool is available for all signals.
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Access the MEASUREMENTS mode or SPECTRUM mode.
Press the Tools key .
Select the Explore Channel Plan option.
The first screen of Explore Channel Plan appears.
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Figure 46.
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After the exploration the following screen appears:
Figure 47.
The window is divided into three areas:
Spectrum and Measurement
It shows the cursor scrolling through each of the channels of the channel plan. On the bottom of the screen the channel and frequency appears next to the Power/Level and the C/N ratio.
Progress Bar
It shows the signal type detected and the scan progress in real time. At the end a box shows a message informing the exploration process has finished.
Channel plan
At the end of the process it shows the channels that have been detected during the channel plan exploration. In parentheses shows the number of detected channels to total channels of the channel plan. When moving the cursor through the channels, the spectrum and measurement windows are dynamically updated for the selected channel.
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At the bottom are the function keys. They are detailed below.
Cancel (during the process):
This option appears only while performing the exploration process. It cancels the exploration before finish. When pressing, a confirmation message appears before cancelling.
Save (at the end of the process):
This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It saves the results obtained during the exploration. The name of the original channel plan is assigned to the new one by default and the user can modify the name using the virtual keyboard that appears prior to saving. The new channel plan is now available in the list of channel plans in the installation and can be used as any other channel plan. After saving it becomes the selected channel plan to work with.
Skip (during the process):
This option allows skipping the current channel and explore the next one in the channel plan.
Discard (at the end of the process):
This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It discards the results obtained from the exploration.
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8 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT
8.1 Description
The Installations Management is a program embedded in the equipment that allows the user to easily create a file (installation) to individually store and manage data for each installation. Measurements, channel plans, screenshots and any other data associated with the installation will be stored in the folder corresponding to that installation. These measures can then be displayed and downloaded to a PC.
8.2
If the user does not create any file installation, the equipment stores measurements in the installation file that is preinstalled by default (named
"DEFAULT").
Operation
To access the Installations menu press the key.
It shows up a window with a list of all available installations. On the softkeys appears the options to manage these installations.
To exit the list of installations press the key .
Figure 48.
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There are the following options:
Load
: It loads the selected installation. To select a installation from the list, place the cursor on the installation and press the joystick, then press “Load” to load it. Once loaded, the name of the installation appears on the upper left corner of the screen, accompanied by the symbol , that means that is the current installation. All measurements, screenshots, channel plans and other data since this moment will be stored in the current installation.
Manage
: It opens a window that displays all data of the current installation and from where they can be edited, changed or
view (more details in section 8.3
).
Create new
: It creates a new installation with the data introduced by the
user (more details in section 8.4
).
Tools
: It shows up a menu with some tools to use with the
installations (see section 8.5
).
8.3 Installation Management
In the list of installations, press on the option Manage to access to the
Installation manager screen:
Figure 49.
The DEFAULT installation is the installation preinstalled on the equipment. It is like any other installation and it can load channel plans, DiSEqC programs, etc.
The DEFAULT installation can not be deleted or renamed.
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The window is divided into three fields:
Installation data
It displays information about the installation using the following fields:
â–º
â–º
Name:
Name of the current installation file.
Created:
Date and time the current installation was created.
â–º
â–º
â–º
â–º
Size:
Data size of the current installation.
TER Channel Plans:
It shows the number of terrestrial channel plans in the installation.
SAT Channel Plans:
It displays the number of satellite channel plans in the installation.
Free Space:
It displays the amount of memory available.
List of files area
It shows all channel plans, screenshots, dataloggers, DiSEqC commands, data captures and service databases available for the selected installation.
To move along this file list move the joystick up or down.
Any of these files can be selected or deselected by pressing the joystick.
Display area
It is the area where the file, on which the cursor is placed at the file list, is displayed. The file is displayed only if the cursor is placed for a moment.
In the case of displaying a channel plan file, it shows the name, the band and the DiSEqC commands.
For a screenshot, it displays a thumbnail of the full screen, as captured.
In the remaining cases, it only shows the description of the file type.
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The installation manager menu has four options linked with the softkeys. They are described below:
Filter by type
â–º All:
On the list of files area it shows all type of files.
â–º Screenshots:
On the list of files area it shows all available screenshots.
â–º Channel Plans:
On the list of files area it shows all available channel plans.
â–º Datalogger:
On the list of files area it shows all available dataloggers.
â–º DiSEqC:
On the list of files area it shows all available DiSEqC commands.
â–º Data Captures
On the list of files area it shows all available data captures.
â–º Service Databases
On the list of files area it shows the service database available.
File
â–º Mark All:
It marks all files on the list of files area.
â–º Unmark All:
It deselects all files on the list of files area.
â–º Delete:
It deletes all selected files on the list of files area.
â–º Copy to USB:
It saves selected files on the list of files area to an USB stick connected to the equipment.
If the name of the file to be copied is greater than 8 characters the system cuts it. To keep the file names with more than 8 characters it is recommended to export the complete installation using the "Export to USB" option (see
"Tools" section).
The Datalogger files copied to the USB cannot be used to generate reports by the NetUpdate program. To do this the datalogger files must be exported directly through the
NetUpdate program (see the NetUpdate user's manual for details).
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Installation
â–º Add TER Channel Plan:
It adds a terrestrial channel plan available in the equipment to the current installation.
â–º Add SAT Channel Plan:
It adds a satellite channel plan available in the equipment to the current installation.
â–º Add DiSEqC Program:
It adds a DiSEqC program available in the equipment to the current installation.
Options
â–º See full screen:
This option only appears if user selects an image in the list of files. It displays the selected image full screen.
â–º Diseqc program:
This option only appears if a satellite channel plan is selected in the list of files area. It allows the user to add a Diseqc program to the selected satellite channel plan from the list of diseqc programs available for the current installation.
To get out from the Installation manager press any key to access
MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM or TV mode.
Create a new installation 8.4
In the list of installations, when selecting the option Create New it runs the installation wizard that helps to create a new installation:
During the process, the user has the option to edit the default name assigned or import data from another installation.
The user can select the channel plans (terrestrial and satellite) that will be used in that installation. At least one for each band has to be selected.
For satellite channel plans the user can select the Diseqc commands associated to the installation and also the satellite band (Ku-Ka or C band) and the frequencies of the LNB Oscillator.
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During the creation process the softkeys function are: Next (it goes to the next step), Previous (it goes to the previous step) or Cancel (it cancels the process).
When finish, the new installation created will be the current installation.
8.5 Tools
In the list of installations, when pressing the Tools option it shows a menu with some options to edit the installation files:
â–º Mark All:
It selects all installations in the list of installations.
â–º Unmark All:
It deselects all installations in the list of installations.
â–º Archive:
It compresses (using the ZIP algorithm) the selected installations to save more space. A zipped installation shows a box icon at the left side in the list of installations. A zipped installation can be loaded as anyone else, but the load time can be slightly higher because previously it is unzipped automatically. Once the installation is unzipped the user must re-zip it if necessary. To transfer an installation file from the equipment to a PC, it must have been previously zipped.
â–º Delete:
It deletes the selected installations and all the files associated to them. The
DEFAULT installation cannot be deleted.
â–º Rename:
It edits the name of the installation selected in the list of installations. The installation by default DEFAULT cannot be renamed.
â–º Export to USB:
It saves the installations files selected in the list of installations to an USB stick connected to the instrument. The installation file is exported in zip format.
â–º Import from USB:
It imports installation files from a USB stick connected to the equipment. It has to use the same folder structure that is generated when exporting to
USB.
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9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
The HD RANGER Lite can interact with external devices, sharing information through its interfaces. Connection types are:
Input/output data interface via mini-USB connector to USB memory or
PC.
DiSEqC and SatCR interface via RF connector.
Next is described each of these interfaces and their interaction with external devices.
9.1 Mini-USB connector
The equipment has a female mini USB port that uses a USB media specific protocol called "On-the-Go" (OTG abbreviated). This type of communication allows the equipment to work in two different ways depending on the device connected to the USB port: as a server (host) or device. More often, the
HD RANGER Lite will work as a host when connecting a USB memory and as device when connecting to a computer. This feature makes the equipment in a much more versatile tool.
9.1.1 Connecting the HD RANGER Lite (host) to an USB memory (device)
This connection allows the user to copy files (screenshots, channel plans, dataloggers, DiSEqC commands and others) and export/import installations from the equipment to the USB and vice versa.
To copy some select data from the installation:
Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket ( see figure 5
) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.
Press the Installations key and select check the installation to download some of its data.
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Press the key : Manage to access the data of the selected installation.
Press : Filter by type to select the type of list to view (list of all the files, only screenshots, only channel plans, only dataloggers or only
DiSEqC commands).
Select the files from the list to be copied on the USB memory stick, by pressing the joystick or by pressing : File and selecting “Mark All”
(it selects all files on the list displayed).
Once files are selected press : File and select the “Copy to USB” option. This option is enabled only if it detects that there is an USB connected to the equipment and if any file has been selected.
It shows a progress bar and a message informing that files are being copied to the USB.
When finish you can remove the cable with the USB stick memory directly from the equipment and connect it to a computer to view the files copied.
Default files are copied to the root directory of the USB memory.
Screenshots appear with PNG extension and data with XML extension.
To export one or more complete installations:
Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket ( see figure 5
) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.
Press the Installations key and check the installations to export.
Press the key : Tools and select Export to USB.
A progress bar and a message indicates that the files are being copied to the USB. The files are copied to the root directory of the USB in ZIP format.
When finished, the cable can be extracted directly with the USB stick and connect it to a computer to display the copied files.
Unzip the installation file to access the data.
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To import one installation:
Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket ( see figure 5
) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.
Press the Installations key and check the installation to export.
Press de key : Tools and select Import from USB.
A dropdown menu shows the installations identified in the USB memory. An installation can be imported if it has the same folder structure than when exporting. Select the installation to import from those available.
The import process starts. If the name of the installation matches with an existing one, it gives a warning before import.
9.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER Lite (device)
This connection allows the communication between the equipment and a computer via an USB cable or using the program NetUpdate of PROMAX.
NetUpdate program can be downloaded for free from the PROMAX website.
Connect the equipment to your computer using the cable CC-041 (mini USB male
– USB male) supplied with the equipment.
For more information about the NetUpdate program, see the user's manual, which is available on the PROMAX website.
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9.2 RF Connector
â–º DiSEqC commands:
The RF connector allows controlling an antenna using DiSEqC commands. DiSEqC
(Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication protocol between the satellite receiver and the installation accessories of satellite (switches, LNBs, etc.) proposed by Eutelsat, in order to standardize the diversity of switching protocols (13 to 18 V, 22 kHz) and meet the needs of the installations for the reception of digital TV.
Connect the RF cable ( see Figure 6 ) to the RF connector for the input
signal of the equipment.
Press the Spectrum key to access the spectrum analyser mode.
Press the Settings key and select the satellite band.
From the Settings menu, select the polarization (horizontal/vertical) and the satellite band (high/low).
If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage for the LNB.
Select the option DiSEqC mode.
Two new functions appear on the softkeys: Command and Software
. DiSEqC programs appear classified in categories or folders.
Select the command or program and press the joystick to send it to the antenna. These commands or programs allow the user to control an antenna (for more information about DiSEqC commands and
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â–º SatCR commands:
By means of function SatCR it is possible to control the devices of a TV satellite installation that are compatible with the SatCR (Satellite Channel Router) technology, which allows to concentrate downlink frequencies (slots) by an only cable. By this way each user using a slot can tune and decode any signal present in the satellite.
Connect the RF cable ( see Figure 6 ) to the RF connector for the input
signal of the equipment.
Press the Spectrum key to access the Spectrum analyser mode.
Press the Settings key and select the satellite band.
Select the polarization (horizontal/vertical) and the satellite band
(high/low).
If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage for the LNB.
In the option SatCR, select ON to enable it. It appears the icon at the top right corner.
Also in the SatCR option, select Configuration to access SatCR parameters.
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Figure 50. SatCR command screen.
The configuration window shows the options that user can modify: number of slots, slot selected, device address, pilot signal activation
(when activating the SatCR device located in the headend, it emits a pilot signal with constant level for each downlink frequency to identificate available channels), selected satellite and frequency step.
In other box appears the frequencies corresponding to each slot.
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10 SPECIFICATIONS
10.1 General Specifications
â–º Inputs and Outputs
Value Parameter
RF Input
Connector Input type
Maximum Signal
Maximum Input Voltage
Additional data
F male
30 V rms
140 dBuV
75 Ω
130 dBμV
50 V rms DC to 100 Hz; powered by the AL-
103 power charger
DC to 100 Hz; not powered by the
AL-103 power charger
Protected up to 30 seconds
Sound Input/Output
Outputs
USB Interface
Connector
Characteristics
Monitor Display
Built-in speaker mini-USB
OTG (On-the-go)
Mass storage host
Serial port emulation
USB CDC
Can read/write on flash drives
Communications Device Class
Monitor
Aspect ratio
Dot Format
Brightness
7" TFT
800 x 480 dots
350 cd/m 2
Transmissive colour dot matrix type
16:9
(R,G,B)(W) x (H)
External Unit Power (through the RF input connector)
Terrestrial Supply
Satellite Supply
22 kHz signal Voltage
22 kHz signal Frequency
Maximum Power
DiSEqC Generator
External, 5, 12 and 24 V
External
13 V
15 V
18 V
0.65 V ± 0.25 V
22 kHz ± 4 kHz
At least 6 W for 13, 15, 18, 24 V
According to DiSEqC 1.2 standard
Up to 500 mA
Up to 500 mA
Up to 500 mA
Up to 500 mA
Selectable in Satellite band
Selectable in Satellite band
If you select 5V, the maximum power shall not excede 2.25 W (450 ma)
DiSEqC is a trademark of EUTELSAT
â–º Mechanical Features
Parameter
Dimensions
Weight
Size
Value
290x185x65 mm
1.5 kg
3.487 cm 3
Additional data
WxHxD without options
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â–º Power Supply
Parameter
Internal battery
Battery Operation Time
Recharging time
External Voltage
Consumption
Auto Power Off
Value
7.2 V; 6,6 Ah
> 2,5 hours in continuous mode
3 hours up to 80%
12 V DC
50 W
Programmable
Additional data
Li-Ion battery
No EXTERNAL supply active
Instrument off
Using only PROMAX supplied accesories
After the selected amount of minutes without operating on any control.
Deactivable
â–º Operating Environmental Conditions
Parameter
Altitude
Temperature range
Max. Relative humidity
Value
Up to 2000 m
From 5 °C to 45 °C
80%
Additional data
Automatic disconnection by excess of temperature up to 31°C; decreasing lineally up to
50 % at 40 °C.
â–º Included Accesories
Parameter
1x CC-046
1x CC-041
1x CC-045
1x AA-103
1x AL-103
1x AD-056
1x AD-057
1x CA-005
1x CB-086
1x DC-300
1x DC-301
1x DG0168
Value
Jack 4V/RCA cable
Connection USB Cable On-the-go (A) Male –
Mini USB (B) Male
USB Cable (A) Female – Mini USB (A) Male
Car lighter charger
External DC charger
"F"/H-"DIN"/H adapter
"F"/H-"F"/H adapter
Mains cord
Rechargeable Li+ battery 7,2 V 6.6 Ah
Transport belt
Carrying bag
Quick Reference Guide
Additional data
Built-in
RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE PACKING
It is recommended to keep all the packing material in order to return the equipment, if necessary, to the
Technical Service.
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10.2 Measurement Mode
â–º DVB-T
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Value
COFDM
From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
Additional data
Displayed data
Carriers
Guard Interval
Code Rate
Constellation
Bandwidth
Spectral inversion
Hierarchy
Cell ID
TPS signalling
â–º DVB-T2
Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Link margin
Numeric and level bar
2k, 8k
1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
6, 7 and 8 MHz.
ON, OFF
Indicates hierarchy mode.
Detected from transmitter station.
Time slicing, symbol interleaver and MPE-FEC.
Auto
Parameter Value Additional data
Profiles
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
T2-Base, T2-Lite
COFDM
From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
Displayed data
Carriers
Power, CBER, C/N, LBER, MER, Link Margin,
BCH ESR, LDP Iterations and wrong packets
Numeric and level bar
1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 8k+ EXT, 16k, 16k+ EXT, 32k,
32k+ EXT.
1/4, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128.
5, 6, 7 and 8 MHz.
Guard Interval
Bandwidth
Spectral Inversion
Pilot Pattern
ON, OFF
PP1 - PP8
PLP Code Rate
PLP Constellation
1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM.
PLP Constellation Rotation ON, OFF
PLP ID
Cell ID
Network ID
C2 System ID
0 - 256
Detected from transmitter station
Detected from transmitter station
Detected from transmitter station
Auto
Auto
â–º DVB-C
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Displayed data
Demodulation
Symbol rate
Roll-off (α) factor of
Nyquist filter
Spectral inversion
Value
QAM
From 45 dBμV to 115 dBμV
Power, BER, MER, C/N and Link margin
Numeric and level bar
16/32/64/128/256 QAM
1800 to 7200 kbauds
0.15
ON, OFF
Additional data
256QAM: 42 dBμV;
128QAM: 39 dBμV;
64QAM: 36 dBμV;
32QAM: 33 dBμV;
16QAM: 30dBμV
Auto
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â–º DVB-C2
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Displayed data
Carriers
Guard Interval
Bandwidth
Spectral Inversion
PLP Code Rate
PLP Constellation
Dslice ID
PLP ID
Cell ID
Network ID
C2 System ID
â–º Analogue TV
Parameter
Colour System
Standard supported
Sensibility
â–º FM
Parameter
Tuning range
Tuning step size
Sensitivity
Selectivity (mono)
â–º DVB-S
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Displayed data
Symbol rate
Roll-off (α) factor of
Nyquist filter
Code rate
Spectral inversion
Value Additional data
COFDM
From 45 dBμV to 115 dBμV TBD
Power, CBER, MER, C/N, LBER, BCH ESR, LDP
Iterations and wrong packets
Numeric and level bar
4k
1/64, 1/128
6 and 8 MHz
ON, OFF
2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
64QAM, 256QAM, 1kQAM, 4kQAM
0-256
0 - 256
Detected from transmitter station
Detected from transmitter station
Detected from transmitter station
Auto
Value
PAL, SECAM and NTSC
M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L
40 dBuV for a correct synchronism
Value
45 to 1000 MHz
10 kHz
5 dBuV
± 200 kHz 25 dB
Additional data
Additional data
150 MHz (S+N/N = 40 dB)
Value Additional data
QPSK
From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
Power, CBER, MER, C/N and Link Margin
Numeric and level bar
18 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
30 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
33 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 45 MSs
2 to 45 Mbauds
0.35
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
ON, OFF Auto
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â–º DVB-S2
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Displayed data
Symbol rate
Roll-off (α) factor of
Nyquist filter
Code Rate (8PSK)
Code Rate (QPSK)
Spectral inversion
Pilots
â–º DSS
Parameter
Modulation
Margin of power measurement
Measures
Displayed data
Symbol rate
Roll-off (α) factor of
Nyquist filter
Code Rate
Spectral Inversion
Value Additional data
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV 8PSK:
Power, CBER, LBER, MER, C/N, BCH ESR,
Wrong Packets and Link Margin
Numeric and level bar
24 [email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
34 [email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
2 to 45 MSps
0.20, 0.25 and 0.35
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
ON, OFF
Presence Indication
Auto
Value Additional data
QPSK
From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Noise
Margin
Numeric and level bar
20 Mbauds or variable Auto detected
0.20
1/2, 2/3, 6/7 and AUTO
ON, OFF Auto
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10.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode
â–º Digital Signal
Parameter
General Parameters
Resolution filter
Markers
Reference Level
Spectrum range
Value
100 kHz
1
65 dBμV to 135 dBμV
Additional data
It displays frequency, level indication, level difference, frequency difference
Adjustable in steps of 5 dB
Span, dynamic range and reference level are variable by means of arrow cursors
Terrestrial
Tuning range
Tuning mode
Resolution
Measurement range
Measurement bandwidth
Span
45 to 1000 MHz
Channel or frequency
10 kHz
100 kHz
Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz
Continuous tuning from 5 to 1000 MHz
Channel plan configurable
Full span (full band); selectable by joystick
Digital channels measures Channel power, C/N
Satellite
Tuning range
Tuning mode
Resolution
Measurement range
Measurement bandwidth
Span
Digital channels measures
950 to 2150 MHz
Intermediate frequency or downlink
Channel power, C/N
Channel plan configurable
10 kHz
μV to 3.16 V
100 kHz
Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz Full span (full band); selectable by joystick
According to modulation type
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â–º Analogue Signal
Parameter
General Parameters
Attenuation scale
Numerical indication
Graphical indication
Value Additional data
Auto-range
Absolute value according to selected units
Analogue bar on screen
Pitch sound
Tone with pitch proportional to signal strength Audible indicator
Terrestrial
Tuning range
Tuning mode
Resolution
Measurement range
Measurement bandwidth
Analogue channels measures
Accuracy
5 to 1000 MHz
Manual
10 kHz
15 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16
100 kHz
Level, C/N, V/A
±1.5 dB
<, >
25-120 dBμV; 45-1000 MHz; 22 °C ±
5 °C
Out of range indication
Satellite
Tuning range
Tuning mode
Resolution
Measurement range
Measurement bandwidth
Analogue channels measures
950 to 2150 MHz
Intermediate frequency or downlink
10 kHz
100 kHz
Level, C/N
Channel plan configurable
Accuracy
Out of range indication
±1.5 dB
<, >
35-100 dBμV; 950-2050 MHz; 22 °C
± 5 °C
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10.4 TV Mode
â–º Video
Parameter
Codecs
Maximum Image Size
Minimum Image Size
Bitrate
Aspect Ratio
SI/PSI data
HD Video Resolution
â–º Audio
Value Additional data
MPEG-1
MPEG-2 MP@HL (Main profile high level)
MPEG-4 AVC H.264
1920x1080x60i; 1280x720x60p/50p
352x240x30p; 352x288x25p
40 Mbps
High Profile Level 4.1; maximum bitrate 40 Mbps
16/9; 4/3
Service list and main PIDs
1080, 720 and 576 Progressive or interlaced
Parameter
Codecs
Demodulation
De-emphasis
Sound subcarrier
â–º Transport Stream
Value Additional data
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
HE-AAC
According to the TV standard
μs (NTSC)
Digital frequency synthesis according to the
TV standard
Parameter
Communication protocol
Packets
Transmission
Methode
Payload
Video Info
Service Info
Audio Info
Value
UDP or RTP/UDP
188 or 204 bytes
Packet or burst mode
MULTICAST / IGMP version 2
From 1 to 7 packets MPEG-2
Type, bitrate, format, aspect ratio, frequency, profile, PID
Network, provider, NID, ONID, scrambled/free, TSID, SID, LCN
Type, bitrate, format, frequency, mono/stereo, language, PID
Additional data
Automatic detection
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10.5 Tools
â–º Constellation
Parameter
Type of Signal
Value
DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-C2, DSS, DVB-S y DVB-S2
Gráfico I-Q
Additional data
Displayed data
â–º Echoes
Parameter
Type of Signal
Measurement range
Delay
Distance
Power range
Time scale
â–º Test de Atenuación
Value Additional data
DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C2
Depends on the standard, carrier and guard interval
0.1 μs to 224 μs Typical
= 1/4)
0.3 km to 67.2 km.
0 dBc to –30 dBc
1/3 symbol period
Typical configuration (DVB-T 8K, GI
= 1/4)
Typical configuration (DVB-T 8K, GI
= 1/4)
Parameter Value Additional data
Test frequencies 3 selectable pilots
â–º Adquisición de datos
Parameter
Stored data
Value
Signal type, modulation parameters, all measures available for the detected signal type, and time stamp
Date and time at each measured channel Timestamp
Additional data
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11 MAINTENANCE
11.1 Considerations about the Screen
This paragraph offers key considerations regarding the use of the colour screen, taken from the specifications of the manufacturer.
In the TFT display, the user may find pixels that do not light up or pixels that are permanently lit. This should not be regarded as a defect in the TFT. In accordance with the manufacturer quality standard, 9 pixels with these characteristics are considered admissible.
Pixels which are not detected when the distance from the surface of the TFT screen to the human eye is greater than 35 cm, with a viewing angle of 90° between the eye and the screen should not be considered manufacturing defects either.
It is advisable a viewing angle of 15° in the 6.00 o’clock direction in order to obtain the optimum visualization of the screen.
11.2 Cleaning Recommendations
The equipment consists of a plastic case and a TFT screen. Each element has its specific cleaning treatment.
Cleaning the TFT screen
The TFT screen surface is VERY DELICATE. It has to be cleaned with a soft fabric cloth (cotton or silk), always making the same move from left to right and from top to bottom, without putting pressure on the screen.
The TFT screen has to be dry-cleaned or with a product specifically designed for TFT screens, by slightly dampening the cloth. NEVER use tap or mineral water, alcohol or conventional cleaning products, because they contain components that can damage the screen.
Turn off the equipment to locate dirt on the screen. After cleaning, wait a few seconds before turning on.
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Cleaning the plastic case
The equipment has to be disconnected before cleaning the case.
The case must be cleaned with a solution of neutral soap and water, using a soft cloth dampened with this solution.
Before use, the equipment has to be completely dry.
Never clean with abrasive soaps, chlorinated solvents or aromatic hydrocarbons. These products may degrade the case.
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ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION
A1.1
DIGITAL signals
Digital TERRESTRIAL Television FIRST Generation
A1.1.1
(DVB-T standard/COFDM modulation)
DVB-T Parameters
â–º Channel Bandwidth
This parameter affects the frequency separation of the carriers. Its value is 6 MHz, 7 MHz or 8 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
â–º FFT Mode
It defines the number of modulation carriers between values 2k, 4k and
8k.
â–º Guard Interval
This parameter is the dead time between symbols; its purpose is to detect problems due to multipath echoes. This parameter is expressed in terms of the symbol duration: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32.
â–º Constellation
Modulation used by the carriers. It also defines the noise immunity of the system (QPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM).
â–º Code rate
Also known as Viterbi ratio. It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits for the detection and recovery of errors).
â–º TS Hierarchy
The DVB-T standard gives the possibility of TDT transmissions with hierarchical levels, that is, the simultaneous transmission of the same program with different image qualities and levels of protection to different noises, so the receiver can switch to a signal of lesser quality when reception conditions are not optimal.
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DVB-T Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio, where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the received noise power. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
MER
Modulation error ratio with link margin (LM). The link margin indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
BER (VBER/CBER)
It is the system error rate. In a system of digital terrestrial signal reception, after the COFDM decoder two methods of error correction are applied. Each time an error correction is applied on the digital signal, the error rate changes, so if the error rate is measured at the demodulator output or after Viterbi or at the Reed-Solomon decoder output, different error rates are obtained.
CBER
BER measurement for digital signal before the error correction (BER before FEC).
VBER
BER measurement for digital signal after error correction (BER after
Viterbi).
In order to have a reference about the image quality, it is considered that a system has good quality when it produces less than one un correctable error per hour of transmission. This border is called QEF (Quasi-English
Error-Free,) and corresponds to one error rate after Viterbi equal to
2x10E-4, or 2 bit errors per 10.000.
This value is marked on the BER measurement bar after Viterbi. This the
BER for acceptable signals should be to the left of this mark.
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A1.1.2
Digital TERRESTRIAL Television SECOND Generation
(DVB-T2 standard/COFDM modulation)
The DVB-T2 demodulator version allows working with Base (standard version) and Lite (mobile devices version) profiles.
DVB-T2 Parameters
â–º Channel Bandwidth
This parameter affects the frequency separation of the carriers. Its value is 6 MHz, 7 MHz or 8 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
â–º FFT Mode
It defines the number of modulation carriers between values 1k, 2k, 4k,
8k, 8k + EXT, 16k, 16k + EXT, 32k, 32k + EXT.
â–º Pilot Pattern
There are several pilot patterns available from PP1 to PP8, which offer different features depending on the type of channel. Each pattern supports time and frequency variations up to the Nyquist limit. Limits depend on certain characteristics such as the receiver operation, if the interpolation is in frequency and time or just in time, and so on.
â–º Guard Interval
This parameter is the dead time between symbols; its purpose is to detect problems due to multipath echoes. This parameter is expressed in terms of the symbol duration: 1/4, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128.
â–º Constellation
COFDM modulation with constellations QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM.
â–º Constellation rotation
It detects if the constellation is rotated (ON) or not (OFF).
â–º Code rate
It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits for the detection and recovery of errors).
â–º PLP id
It is the PLP identifier. In the case of PLP Single mode identifies the input stream (0-255).In the case of PLP Multiple mode clients can choose the
PLP ID to view.
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DVB-T2 Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
(Carrier/Noise) where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
PLP id
It is the PLP identifier. In the case of PLP Single mode identifies the input stream (0-255).In the case of PLP Multiple mode clients can choose the
PLP ID to view.
MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin (LM).The link margin indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
BER (CBER/LBER)
It is the bit error rate. There are two measurements related to BER:
CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate):
BER of the signal after the COFDM demodulator and before applying the error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).
LBER (LDPC Bit Error Rate):
BER after been applied the LDPC (Low-density parity-check) error correction.
In a digital signal reception (DVB-T2), after the COFDM decoder two methods of error correction are applied. DVB-T2 uses two codes to correct errors that are the LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) combined with the
BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri - Hocquengham) to protect against high levels of signal noise and interferences. Next to the measurement LBER is shown the number of iterations LDPC, that is, the number of times the LDPC error correction decoder has to pass through the signal and the ESR
(Error Second Ratio) after 20 seconds of the BCH decoder. This measure indicates the percentage of time with errors after the BCH. Error correction is internal with BCH and external with LDPC. The internal gives basic error correction with minimum load while the external gives error correction with a correction additional charge.
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A1.1.3
Digital SATELLITE Television FIRST Generation
(DVB-S standard/QPSK modulation)
DVB-S Parameters
â–º Channel Bandwidth
It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times that the signal status changes in a period of time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.
â–º Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the excess of bandwidth over the ideal bandwidth
â–º Constellation
QPSK modulation for constellations with DVB-S signals.
â–º Code rate
Also known as Viterbi ratio. It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits for the error detection and recovery). This value should be between 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
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DVB-S Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin (LM). The link margin indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
BER (CBER/VBER)
It is the error rate. There are two measurements related to BER:
CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate):
BER of the signal after the QPSK demodulator and before applying the error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).
VBER (Viterbi Bit Error Rate):
Measurement of the BER for the digital signal after error correction
(BER after Viterbi).
In a system for receiving digital satellite signals (DVB-S) after the QPSK decoder two methods of error correction are applied. Each time an error correction is applied on a digital signal its error rate changes, so if we measure the error rate at the output of the QPSK demodulator or after
Viterbi or after the Reed-Solomon output decoder, the error rates obtained are different.
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A1.1.4
Digital SATELLITE television signal of SECOND generation
(DVB-S2 standard/QPSK/8PSK modulation)
DVB-S2 Parameters
â–º Channel Bandwidth
It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
â–º Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.
â–º Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the excess of bandwidth over the ideal bandwidth.
â–º Constellation
QPSK or 8PSK modulation for DVB-S2 signal constellation.
â–º Code rate
It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits for the error detection and recovery).
â–º PLP id
It is the PLP identifier. In the case of PLP Single mode identifies the input stream (0-255). In the case of PLP Multiple mode clients can choose the
PLP ID to view.
DVB-S2 Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
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MER
Modulation Error ratio. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
Next to the MER appears the Link Margin (LM) measurement. The LM is equivalent to the noise margin (NM) and indicates the distance to the QEF
(usually defined as a one lost packet per hour).The LM is measured in dB and its value corresponds to the safety margin that separates from the
QEF. The greater is the LM better the quality signal. LM of negative values implies no reception or that video errors are starting to appear in the video or audio so clear. LM of 0 (zero) value will display a service and occasionally some artefact.
BER (CBER/LBER)
It is the bit error rate. There are two measurements related to BER:
CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate):
BER of the signal after the QPSK/8PSK demodulator and before applying the error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).
LBER (LDPC Bit Error Rate):
BER after applying LDPC error correction (Low-density parity-check).
This standard makes use of two codes to correct errors that are the LDPC
(Low Density Parity Check) codes combined with BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri -
Hocquengham) to protect against high levels of signal noise and interference. Each time you apply an error correction to the digital signal, the error rate changes, so if we measure the error rate at the output of the QPSK/8PSK demodulator or after LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) decoder or at the BCH decoder output, error rates obtained are different.
Next to the LBER measure appears ESR (Error Second Ratio).This measures indicates the percentage of time with errors after BCH. The error correction is internal with BCH or external with LDPC. The internal error correction provides basic minimum load while the outer error correction is an additional correction with load. It also measures the PER, which is the number of erroneous packets, that is packets received during the measurement time not correctable by the demodulator.
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A1.1.5
Digital CABLE television signal of FIRST generation
(DVB-C standard/QAM modulation)
DVB-C Parameters
â–º Bandwidth channel
It displays the channel bandwidth up to 9.2 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
â–º Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.
â–º Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the bandwidth excess over the ideal bandwidth.
â–º Constellation
Modulation used by the carriers. It also defines immunity to the system noise (16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM and 256QAM).
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DVB-C Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin(LM).The link margin indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level , measured for the degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
BER (CBER)
It is the system error rate. In a digital signal reception via cable, after the
QAM demodulator an error correction method is applied, called Reed-
Solomon. The error rate after correction is less than the error rate at the output of the QAM demodulator. For this reason the BER is given prior to error correction.
CBER
BER measurement for digital signal before the error correction (BER before FEC)
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A1.1.6
Digital CABLE television signal of SECOND generation
(DVB-C2 standard/COFDM modulation)
DVB-C2 Parameters
â–º Channel Bandwidth
It is the channel bandwidth between 6 MHz, 7 MHz and 8 MHz.
â–º Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.
Guard Interval
It corresponds to the dead time between symbols; its purpose is to detect echoes due to multi-paths. This parameter is expressed in terms of the symbol duration: 1/64 or 1/128.
â–º Constellation
COFDM modulation with constellations QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM,
1024QAM, 4096QAM. The constellation refers to all the selected PLP data.
â–º Code rate
It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits for the error detection and recovery): 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10.
â–º DSLICE id
DSLICE identifier. A DSLICE is a data packet containing a group of several
PLPs.
â–º PLP id
PLP (Physical Layer Pipes) identifier. Layers are used by the system to transmit compressed data such audio, video and more.
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DVB-C2 Measurements
Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.
MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin(LM).The link margin indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level , measured for the degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal constellation.
BER (CBER/LBER)
System error rate. In DVB-C2 makes use of two codes to correct errors that are the LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) codes combined with BCH
(Bose - Chaudhuri - Hocquengham) to protect against high levels of signal noise and interferences. On screen, under LBER measurement the number of iterations LDPC is shown, that is, the number of times the LDPC decoder for error correction has to pass through the signal and the ESR
(Error Second Ratio) that indicates the percentage of time with errors after the BCH. Error correction is internal with BCH or external with LDPC.
The internal error correction provides basic minimum load while the outer error correction is a correction with additional load. Also the PER measurement is displayed, which is the number of erroneous packets, that is, packets received during the measurement time and not correctable by the demodulator.
CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate)
BER of the signal after passing through the COFDM demodulator and before applying the error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).
LBER (LDPC Bit Error Rate)
BER of the signal after applying the correction errors LDPC (Low-density parity-check).
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A1.2
ANALOGUE signals
A1.2.1 Terrestrial band
Analogue TV
In the measurement of analogue signals in terrestrial band, measurements available are:
â–º LEVEL
Indication of the carrier level of the tuned video.
â–º C/N
Ratio between the modulated signal power and noise power for the same bandwidth (depending on TV standard).The modulation error ratio (MER), used in digital systems is analogue to the Signal-Noise (S/N) ratio in analogue systems. T Carrier level is measured by a quasi-peak detector
(100 kHz BW).The noise level is measured with an average detector and corrected to refer it to the bandwidth equivalent to channel noise
(according to its definition for the TV selected standard).
â–º Video/Audio
Ratio between levels of the video carrier to audio carrier.
Analogue FM
In the analogue FM measurement mode signal, the display acts as an analogue indicator of signal representing the signal at the input. The equipment also demodulates the FM carrier (radio) and can be listened through the speaker.
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A1.2.2 Satellite band
Analogue TV
In the measurement mode of analogue signals in the satellite band, measures available are:
â–º Level
Measurement of the tuned carrier level.
â–º C/N
Ratio between the modulated signal power and noise power equivalent to the same bandwidth (as TV standard).The modulation error ratio (MER), used in digital systems is analogue to the Signal-Noise (S/N) ratio in analogue systems. The carrier level is measured by a quasi-peak detector
(4 MHz BW).The noise level is measured with an average value detector
(230 kHz) and corrected to refer it to the channel bandwidth.
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ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA
A2.1
INSTALLING A SATELLITE DISH USING
HD
RANGER
Lite
A2.1.1 A bit of history
That's it, a bit of history. First artificial satellite "Sputnik I" was launched 4th of
March of 1957 by former Soviet Union. It was about the size of a basketball with a weight below 100 Kgrs but went down in history as the start point for the space age. For three weeks it was transmitting radio signals to the excited scientist on the ground that were gathering fundamental data for the launches to come.
Figure A2.1.
The first telecommunications satellite was Telstar I launched in 1962. Some people refers to Echo I as the World's first in 1960 but it was a passive signal reflector as opposite to Telstar that carried electronics on board like today's satellites. It was also the first to use the modern transponder concept where the satellite "transposes" the up-link frequency (6,390 GHz in Telstar) to another down-link frequency (4,170 GHz in this case). Telstar I trans-mitter power was 3
Watts and the antenna was omnidirectional.
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Figure A2.2.
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The antenna used to receive the test transmission from Telstar I was a huge horn inside a bubble radome 48 metres high. Only four decades later we have broken all records and we have high power DBS geostationary satellites carrying a lot of digital transponders on board and we start to worry about space junk having thousands of satellites in orbit, plenty of them beyond its useful life. Satellites use highly efficient directional antennas and very high transmitters power, digital transponders, meaning in plain words that we can receive hundreds of TV channels with a small, fix, cheap, 60 cm dish.
Figure A2.3.
Modern broadcast satellites use geostationary orbits. This simply means that they could be seen from the ground hunging in the sky at the same exact position all the time and therefore receiving signals from them does not require complex steering systems. A piece of cake.
All we need to do to receive their signals with the enormous amount of programs they carry is to set up the satellite receiving antenna properly and to ensure that the signals are received with the proper quality levels…and here is where the
HD RANGER Lite comes into action.
A2.1.2 The basics
A professional installer will instantly tell us from the top of his head what to have in the to-do-list if we want to install a satellite dish properly. Surely the list will require us to select the proper mount kit and dish size from the numerous options available in the market, pick a good location for the dish, free of obstacles to the south (in the north hemisphere) or to the north (in the south hemisphere), etc.
Other than the mechanical bits and pieces the dish is made of two clearly differentiated parts, the reflector and the LNB.
The reflector is passive and simply reflects signals from the satellite in such a way that the beam is collimated to the LNB's mounting point.
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Figure A2.4.
The LNB (Low Noise Block-converter) is an active device fruit of the great evolution of RF circuit manufacturing and includes amplifiers, oscillators and frequency converters in a small low cost package. The first section is made of a device called polarisation shifter that receives one polarisation or the other depending on the supply voltage given to the LNB. This voltage is necessary to supply the active devices inside the LNB.
Signals broadcast from the satellites use two polarisations simultaneously. These can be LINEAR VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL or CIRCULAR LEFT/RIGHT depending on the type of transmitting antenna used in the satellite. The transponder frequencies for each polarisation are carefully selected to avoid interference to the other polarisation commonly referred to as the crossed polarisation. In general they are imbricate or in other words frequencies used in one polarisation are free in the crossed polarisation and viceversa.
13 VDC
18 VDC
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
CIRCULAR RIGHT
CIRCULAR LEFT
Modern universal LNB's use mostly linear polarisation and have also the capability to select a different input frequency range depending on a control signal called 22 kHz switching tone which is overlapped with the supply voltage.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
13 VDC
18 VDC
13 VDC + 22 kHz
18 VDC + 22 kHz
POLARISATION
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
BAND
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
In other words our LNB will output a different set of satellite transponders depending on which supply voltage we use.
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Figure A2.5. An example of LNB(Low Noise Block-converter)
A2.1.3 Coarse dish alignment
We can use different techniques to find out where in the sky the satellite we want is located. They can be anything from a pure guessing game to a sophisticated procedure.
The satellites we are interested in are all positioned in a geostationary orbit above the earth's equator. Each of them has a fix given position in that orbit, something like a street number, that we can know from various sources. Orbital position is an important datum so it is commonly part of the name as well.
Websites like http://www.lyngsat.com/ or http://www.satcodx.com/ offer plenty of useful information about the satellites we are talking about.
For example ASTRA 19E refers to ASTRA satellite which is positioned at 19 degrees East in the orbit.
Knowing where we are in terms of latitude and longitude is also easy. We can read that information from a map or even from our car's navigation system if we have one.
Figure A2.6.
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With this information in hand we can calculate the elevation and azimuth we should put on the dish to begin our coarse antenna alignment. There are formulas to do that but some websites are again quite useful. There are also free mobile applications, as Dish Aligner, which calculates the elevation and azimuth and also your current location determined by the GPS of the mobile phone. This one is especially interesting for you can select the satellite you want and then position yourself on a graphical map: http://science.nasa.gov/realtime/jtrack/3d/JTrack3D.html/
For example if we take ASTRA (19E position) and select a location somewhere in
Germany:
• Latitude: 50 degrees North
• Longitude: 12 degrees East
The required elevation and azimuth for the dish are:
• Azimuth: 170 degrees
• Elevation: 31 degrees
Elevation must be measured from the horizontal level (may be using an inclinometer) and azimuth from magnetic north (with a compass) there are some applications for smartphones, as mentioned above, that include compass and inclinometer, although it should be noted that the measurements made by mobile phone may be affected by interferences from the antenna itself. It is normally more practical to start with azimuth moving the dish horizontally and then look for the elevation.
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Figure A2.7.
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A2.1.4 Knowing what satellite we are on
And the HD RANGER Lite comes into action. Our dish is now more ore less
"looking" in the direction where we presume our "bird" is parked. With the
HD RANGER Lite connected to the output of the LNB we select satellite frequency range, antenna alignment mode, span of 200 MHz and set the power supply voltage to one of the possible values. We will take for example 13 VDC, which will take us to the VERTICAL polarisation and LOW band. We can use
80 dBµV for the reference level for we can change that at pleasure depending on the amount of signal we get.
Something will come up on the HD RANGER Lite screen. It will normally be a weak signal that may come from the desired satellite or from the neighbour ones for the dish is not properly tuned up yet. Swing the dish slightly horizontally and vertically until a decent signal is shown on the screen.
There we have a satellite but which one is it? Most probably the signals we are looking at are digital transponders from the unknown satellite. The
HD RANGER Lite can be operated in frequency or channel modes.
Tune any of those digital channels in frequency mode using the joystick and the markers shown on the screen. The HD RANGER Lite will tell you what satellite and/or orbital position you are on in a matter of seconds !
If we are unlucky and this is not the satellite we want then we only need to move the dish slightly to pick the signal from the next satellite and repeat the process.
Figure A2. 8.
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A2.1.5 Fine tuning the dish
Once we know for certain that we are on ASTRA 19E it is time to make fine adjustments to the dish to optimise the alignment. There are two goals to achieve. On the one hand we want to receive the maximum amount of power possible and on the other hand we need to make sure we minimise the interference from the crossed polarisation.
In order to maximise the received signal power we need only to move the dish's azimuth and elevation very carefully ensuring that the display of the spectrum analyser show us the highest values possible.
As you move the dish's position you will see the signal change on the spectrum analyser. Cross-polarisation is adjusted by rotating the LNB on its axis. As you do so you will see on the HD RANGER Lite screen how the channels interfering from the opposite polarisation go up and down the objective being to leave the
LNB in such a position that those channels are as low as possible.
A2.1.6 Testing signal quality
The HD RANGER Lite is the ideal instrument for quick and effective checks of signal quality not only because it shows all measurements in one single screen but also because the meter doesn't require bothering configuration processes.
â–º Option 1: Frequency mode
I can tune in frequency mode all channels coming up in the screen, all of them or the most representative ones only. We can move our cursor in frequency mode, in spectrum, through out the band. When we stop on a channel, the meter will acquire all the settings needed to measure the channel without bothering us. Then pressing the measurement button and voilà.
â–º Option 2: Channel mode
I can select channel mode and a satellite channel table from the list. The
HD RANGER Lite has several of them preloaded but this can be changed using software application.
Once we select the desired table, ASTRA 19E in this case, we can browse the channels at once. There are channel tables grouped by polarisation or band or those with all channels in the satellite.
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A2.1.7 Look what we’ve got
The HD RANGER Lite can also display the free to air programs available in the satellite. That is very practical not so much for the picture itself but for amount of interesting data related to the transponders we can display as well. This includes:
Tuned video information.
â–º
â–º
TYPE:
FORMAT:
Encoding type and video transmission rate.
Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and frequency.
â–º
â–º PID: Video program identifier.
Tuned service information.
â–º
â–º
â–º
â–º
â–º
NETWORK:
TSID:
Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital position (Satellite).
PROVIDER: Program provider name.
NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.
ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal originates.
Transport stream identifier.
â–º
â–º
â–º LCN:
â–º +Info:
â–º FREE/
Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
Additional service information.
â–º DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.
Tuned audio information.
â–º TYPE:
â–º FORMAT:
Type of audio encoding and transmission speed
Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency; sound reproduction.
â–º LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language.
â–º PID: ID of the audio program.
At any time it is possible to display the SERVICE LIST pressing the F3 key and show all the programs and services available within the tuned channel. Selecting one particular channel or service becomes very intuitive.
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ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS
A3.1 DiSEqC introduction
The DiSEqC TM (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is an open protocol created by Eutelsat in 1997 as a communication standard between satellite TV receivers and external peripherals. The DiSEqC TM communications are based on the control commands, which travel combined with power voltage through the coaxial cable that leads the TV signal. The compatible peripherals and receivers detect these commands and react in agreement with such.
A DiSEqC TM command is a digital command represented by a succession of binary messages: “0” and “1” obtained when modulating the 22 kHz signal.
The DiSEqC TM usually is used in the satellite TV facilities in order to use different types of switchers, through the coaxial cable that leads the TV signal.
A3.2 To begin: The Universal LNB
The Universal LNB is the simplest and most used LNB. This allows the signal reception coming from one single satellite.
TWIN (2 independent outputs), QUAD (4 independent outputs) and OCTO
(8 independent outputs) versions exist in the market. Each output is independent from others and can be connected to a different receiver.
An universal LNB is controlled by means of a power voltage and a 22kHz signal, sent through the RF cable, which allows us to switch between the different bands and polarities, according to the following table:
‘Standard’ ‘TWIN’ ‘QUAD’
‘OCTO’
1 satellite only
1 receiver
1 satellite only
2 receivers
1 satellite only
4 receivers
Power
13 V
18 V
13 V + 22 kHz
18 V + 22 kHz
Band
Low
Low
High
High
∗
Not to confuse with LNB Quattro used in collective facilities.
1 satellite only
8 receivers
Polarization(linear / circular)
Vertical / Right
Horizontal / Left
Vertical / Right
Horizontal / Left
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Note: The LNB accept a very wide range of values for these voltages, usually
10-14.5V (for 13V) and 15.5-20V (for 18V).
In the HD RANGER Lite the band and the polarisation selection can be done from different menus (all the different ways indicate dare equivalent):
Menu Line
External units power supply
Configuration
DiSEqC
13 V, 18 V, 13 V+22kHz, 18 V+22kHz
Band: High / Low
Polarization: Vertical / Horizontal
Band: High / Low
Polarization: Vertical / Horizontal
A3.3 DiSEqC
TM
around the world
The use of DiSEqC TM devices requires to know previously which commands are acknowledged by these ones, since it will determine the wiring diagram of the different elements, as well as the way as they can be controlled. This information must be provided by the device manufacturer.
Following appear the DiSEqC TM devices more usually installed in the individual and collective facilities.
A3.4 In the individual facilities
A3.4.1 Tone-burst switcher (2 inputs – 1 output)
Figure A3. 1.
It is the simpler DiSEqC TM switcher. This one uses the « SAT A/B » commands and allows to switch between two different Universal LNB:
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SAT A Satellite 1
SAT B Satellite 2
These switchers are transparent to the LNB's (13V, 18V, 22 kHz) commutation commands. Then, once chosen the satellite with the SAT command, the corresponding LNB can be used in a normal way. (see Universal LNB).
Note: There are switchers of 2 inputs and 1 output in which other DiSEqC TM commands are used, such as POSITION or OPTION, to allow more complex assemblies. Refer to the manufacturer technical information to make sure which are the commands to use.
A3.4.2 Monobloc LNB
A Monobloc LNB is a module composed by 2 Universal LNB connected by a Toneburst switcher (2 inputs – 1 output). So, it can be managed in the same way.
Also TWIN (2 independent outputs), QUAD (4 independent outputs) and OCTO versions exist (8 independent outputs). In this case, each output is controlled in a different way from the rest.
Important: If it is desired to use Monobloc LNB with DiSEqC TM switchers, is necessary to make sure that these are compatible.
Figure A3. 2.
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A3.4.3 DiSEqC TM Switcher with 4 inputs and 1 output
Figure A3. 3.
This switcher allows the signal reception from four independent Universal LNBs
(coming from 4 different satellites) on a single receiver.
As it is possible to observe in the attached scheme, there are “OPTION” and
“POSITION” switchers in cascade. In order to switch it, will be necessary to send an OPTION command and later a POSITION command that yields, therefore, a total of 4 possibilities.
Note: the manufacturers usually assure the compatibility with the Tone-burst commands (SAT A/B) so that the second stage can be switched as much using a
«POSITION A/B» command as using a «SAT A/B» command. This allows us then to use the switcher like a Tone-burst type with 2 inputs and 1 output.
With the HD RANGER Lite , it is very easy to use this type of switcher, because it incorporates a specific «OPT / POS»command:
HD RANGER Lite
Command
OPT/POS A-A
OPT/POS A-B
OPT/POS B-A
OPT/POS B-B
Combination of DiSEqC TM
Commands send
Option A + Position A
Option A + Position B
Option B + Position A
Option B + Position B
Selected input
Satellite 1
Satellite 2
Satellite 3
Satellite 4
These switchers are transparent to the LNB's (13V, 18V, 22 kHz) switching commands. Then, once the satellite is chosen by means of the SAT command, the corresponding LNB can be used in a normal way. (see Universal LNB).
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In the collective facilities A3.5
The most frequent satellite signal distribution system in the small collective facilities is the “BIS-switched”. This technology implies to use the “Quattro” type
LNBs (not to confuse with the “QUAD” type) and also supports specific multiswitches for this type of facilities.
A Quattro-LNBis a LNB with 4 outputs that provides in a separated way the four frequency bands (vertical low, vertical high, horizontal low and horizontal high).
These four signal scan then be distributed in the building through multiswitches.
Figure A3. 4.
The signal is distributed in the network by means of multi-outlet
multiswitches. The number of inputs and outputs is variable. The number of inputs depends on the number of satellites (LNB).Usually a multiswitch includes also an input for the TV terrestrial signal. The number of outputs depends on the number of terminals (receivers) that can be connected to the multiswitch. In addition, multiswitch in cascade incorporate pass connectors to be able to distribute the signal and thus to connect several multiswitch in cascade mode and therefore to give access to more users.
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Figure A3. 5.
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1
4
16
16
â–º Examples of multiswitch
Multiswitch 9/4
Multiswitch 5/16
Multiswitch 17/16
SAT Inputs
8
4
16
TER Inputs
1
1
1
Satellites
2
Terminals
4
… … … … …
We will not consider the input of terrestrial TV, since this does not take part in the satellite signal. Also the following indicated examples do not show more than a single output. In the case of several outputs, the own operation scheme is reproduced for each one of them, because they are independent of the others.
A3.5.1 Multiswitch (1 satellite)
Figure A3. 6.
In the DiSEqC TM menu of the HD RANGER Lite , select the band and the polarisations desired and send the SAT A command, as it is indicated in the following table:
Low
Low
High
High
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
SAT A
SAT A
SAT A
SAT A
Very important: Whenever you wish to change of band or polarisation, it is necessary to send the SAT A command at the same time, since multiswitch does not respond to the habitual switching commands for a LNB (13V/18V/+22kHz): it is necessary the complete DiSEqC TM sequence to cause the commutation.
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A3.5.2 Multiswitch (2 Satellites)
Figure A3. 7.
This type of multiswitch is used usually to switch the Astra 19º and Hotbird 13º satellites.
As in the previous case, if for a certain satellite it is desired to change of band or polarisation, it is not sufficient with changing the corresponding parameter, but in addition it is necessary to send the command SAT A/B corresponding to cause the switching (even if one does not change of satellite).
Low
Low
High
High
Low
Low
High
High
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
SAT A
SAT A
SAT A
SAT A
SAT B
SAT B
SAT B
SAT B
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
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A3.5.3 Multiswitch (4 Satellites)
Figure A3. 8.
This type of multiswitch allows to distribute the signal coming from 4 different satellites. It uses a combination of OPTION, POSITION, Polarisation and Band commands. The equipment allows to use easily this type of multiswitch thanks to the « OPT/POS » command, which sends the OPTION et POSITION commands in the necessary order. Like in the others multiswitch, if itis wanted to change of band or polarisation, if the satellite is even he himself, is necessary to send
OPT/POS command to cause the commutation again.
Low
Low
High
High
Low
Low
High
High
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
OPT/POS A-A
OPT/POS A-A
OPT/POS A-A
OPT/POS A-A
OPT/POS A-B
OPT/POS A-B
OPT/POS A-B
OPT/POS A-B
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-1
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
Satellite-2
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Low
Low
High
High
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
OPT/POS B-A
OPT/POS B-A
OPT/POS B-A
OPT/POS B-A
Satellite-3
Satellite-3
Satellite-3
Satellite-3
Low
Low
High
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal
OPT/POS B-B
OPT/POS B-B
OPT/POS B-B
Satellite-4
Satellite-4
Satellite-4
High Vertical OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4
A3.6 DiSEqC programs and commands in the
â–º C ommands
HD
RANGER
Lite
The Commands option allows executing any of the following commands:
COMMAND
SAT AB-A
SAT AB-B
SWITCH OPTION AB-A
SWITCH OPTION AB-B
DISABLE LIMITS
LIMIT EAST
LIMIT WEST
DRIVE ROTOR
GOTO
HALT
STORE
RECALCULATE
SWITCH 1A
SWITCH 1B
SWITCH 2A
SWITCH 2B
SWITCH 3A
SWITCH 3B
SWITCH 4A
SWITCH 4B
POWER
RESET
STANDBY
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â–º Programs
There are eight predefined programs that execute basic functions to control an universal switch with two or four inputs. It also has more programs that control installations with 8 or 16 satellite antennas using SPAUN devices or switches
Commited/Uncommited. Whenever a DiSEqC TM program is sent, the commands that correspond to the equipment status in relation to the Horizontal or Vertical polarization and High or Low frequency band are also sent. This allows assuring that the installation status is the one indicated by the equipment.
DiSEqC Programs
16x1 LNB01 U1A2A/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB02 U1A2A/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB03 U1A2A/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB04 U1A2A/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB05 U1B2A/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB06 U1B2A/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB07 U1B2A/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB08 U1B2A/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB09 U1A2B/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB10 U1A2B/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB11 U1A2B/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB12 U1A2B/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB13 U1B2B/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB14 U1B2B/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB15 U1B2B/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB16 U1B2B/OpB_PoB
8x1 LNB1 U1A/OptA_PosA
8x1 LNB2 U1A/OptA_PosB
8x1 LNB3 U1A/OptB_PosA
8x1 LNB4 U1A/OptB_PosB
8x1 LNB5 U1B/OptA_PosA
8x1 LNB6 U1B/OptA_PosB
8x1 LNB7 U1B/OptB_PosA
8x1 LNB8 U1B/OptB_PosB
LNB4 (Sw1A-OptB-PosB)
LNB8 (Sw1B-OptB-PosB)
Position AB-A
Position AB-A
Sat A (Toneburst)
Sat B (Toneburst)
Switch Uncom.1/AA
Switch Uncom.1/AB
Switch Uncom.1/BA
Switch Uncom.1/BB
Switch Uncom.2/AA
Switch Uncom.2/AB
Switch Uncom.2/BA
Switch Uncom.2/BB
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ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS
A4.1 Introduction
The design of HD RANGER Lite based on a microprocessor, allows data to be exchanged between the equipment and a remote controller (usually a personal computer) via USB. By this way, data can be obtained from the equipment and also control it remotely. These data can be stored and subsequently processed for use in maintenance work. Furthermore, the remote control allows tracking and monitoring installations.
A4.2
Protocol for communication between the
PC
HD RANGER Lite and a
This protocol is controlled by software and is using a virtual serial port over an
USB interface. Data and information are exchanged using messages consisting of
ASCII alphanumerical characters. This method ensures easy carrying between different types of personal computers.
To activate the virtual serial port, a special driver must be installed. The driver is included with the purchased instrument.
â–º Connections
The cable between the equipment.
HD RANGER Lite and the PC is supplied with the
You need at least Windows XP to work with HD RANGER port, so the software application can “see” the equipment.
Lite . Drivers only work for Windows operative systems. What drivers do is to create a virtual COM
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A4.3 Operation Mode
The HD RANGER Lite accepts remote commands at any time, which the instrument is on. That is, it is not necessary to put the instrument in special remote control mode; rather, this mode is selected immediately when it detects a complete command during the time necessary for its execution. The protocol communication is as follows:
1.- HD RANGER Lite transmits a XON code (11H) every second. The aim is to indicate to any possible remote device that the equipment is ready to receive data.
2.- At this moment, data streams can be sent it. Each data stream is composed by:
a. Stream beginning: ‘*’ (code 2AH).
b. Set of characters that describe data message.
c. CR (carriage return, code 0DH).
3.- Once a data stream has been sent, will be received a XOFF (code 13H) indicating that the transmission is stopped.
4.- Next, in case of correct message an ACK (acknowledge, code 06H) is expected or a NAK (not acknowledge, code 15H) in the opposite case.
5.- If the sent message requires answers it will be sent at this moment.
6.- Once completed the data stream transmission, the new data stream.
HD RANGER Lite will send a XON (code 11H) indicating that already it is prepared to receive a
A typical communication chronogram would be as follows:
PC (REMOTE CONTROLLER) HD RANGER
1)
2) *?TV<CR>
3)
4)
5)
6) wait…
7)
<------
<------
<------
<------
<------
Lite
XON
XOFF
ACK 5
*TV0<CR>
XON
(all characters are transmitted in ASCII code).
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Commands should always be sent in capital letter and cannot be edited online, i.e., once a character is received it is stored in the cannot be rectified by sending an erase code.
HD RANGER Lite buffer and
Commands in remote control are divided into two groups, orders and interrogations. Orders modify a variable or the equipment status. Interrogations respond with information concerning equipment status or the value of a variable.
For interrogative command, it is necessary to add the character ´?´ after the character '*'.
A4.4 Virtual Serial Port Configuration
In order to ensure error-free communication between the computer and the
HD RANGER Lite you must programme following communication parameters into the control console via USB:
Parity: No
Stop Bits: 1
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A4.5 Remote commands table
Remote Commands Short Description
CAPTURE
It makes and read screen captures.
It shutdowns the equipment
It provides the serial number of the equipment
It provides information about all the installations
It provides information about the current installation
It removes all files of the current installation. The installation itself is not remove, only its contents
It removes the files of the same type in the current installation
It compresses the installation, if it exists. If is the current installation, it changes to DEFAULT installation before the compression
It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends it to a PC
It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends all the installation files zipped to a PC
It decompresses the installation, it it exists
It sends a file of the current installation to the PC
INSTALLATION PC ZIP It sends a file from a PC to the equipment zipped with
all files of the installation
It removes an installation
PSI
It receives the installation from the host
It provides / configures the LNB output
It provides / configures the LTE filter status
It provides information of all active measurements
It provides / sets the operation mode of the equipment
It provides the program name
It makes a screenshot in PNG format
It provides / configures services
It provides / sets date and time
It provides / configures the signal type
It configures the span and/or the reference level
It provides / configures the frequency
It provides / configures the channel
It configures a channel plan
It provides the version of the main software application
It configures the video source
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Name
Description
CAPTURE (MAKES SCREEN CAPTURE)
It build a file with the current screen data in xml/png format
Configuration *CAPTURE FORMAT=format
* Before save file, this command delete the files “capture” from c: directory.
format Description format
PNG
XML
Makes a screen capture in PNG format and save this capture as “c:/capture.png”.
TODO. Copy a file from “a:/usr/var/prova.xml” to
“c:/capture.xml”.
Name
Description
Question
Response
CAPTURE (READ SCREEN CAPTURE)
It read a file with the current screen capture. See command
*CAPTURE
*?CAPTURE BLOCK=bbbb <CR>
*CAPTURE SIZE=nnn blockn crcn name Description name size Description size nnn Size in bytes (nnn) of file
Description blockn crcn blockn crcn Amount of data blocks (blockn) and CR code
(crcn)
Read a file from c:/ .
Files: capture.xml or capture.png.
Protocol:
PC→*?CAPTURE BLOCK=xx <cr>
RANGER→Xoff It check if file exist then send ACK, otherwise send NACK + Xon abort the command.
RANGER→*CAPTURE SIZE=xx
RANGER→Xon
PC→ ACK
RANGER→Xoff
RANGER→block1 + crc (1 byte) + Xon
PC→It Calculates the block crc if correct send ACK
RANGER→ if detect ACK then send Xoff
RANGER→block2 + crc (1 byte) + Xon
PC→It Calculates the block crc if correct send ACK
....
Until last block.
*See File command.
Name EQUIPMENT POWER OFF
Description It shutdowns the equipment
Order *EQUIPMENT POWEROFF
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Name EQUIPMENT SN
Description It provides the serial number of the equipment
Question
Response
*?EQUIPMENT SN
*EQUIPMENT SN = equipment_resp
equipment_resp Description equipment_resp nnn Unique numeric code that identifies the equipment
Name INSTALLATION
Description It provides information about all the installations
Question
Response
*?INSTALLATION install
*INSTALLATION install_resp
install install_resp Description install_resp
<empty>
CURRENT
NUMBER=nn
NUMBER=nn
NAME=name
TER-CH=nn
SAT-CH=nn
DISEQC=nn
SCREEN=nn
DATALOGGER=nn
SP=nn
MER=nn
ECHOES=nn
CONSTELLATION=nn
NAME=name
Number (nn) of installations
Name (name) of current installation
Number (nn) of terrestrial channel plans in the current installation
Number (nn) of satellite channel plans in the current installation
Number (nn) of DISEQC programs in the current installation
Number (nn) of print screens in the current installation
Number (nn) of dataloggers in the current installation
Number (nn) of spectrum captures in the current installation
Number (nn) of captures
MERxcarrier in the current installation
Number (nn) of echo captures in the current installation
Number (nn) of constellation captures in the current installation
Name of the installation with index “nn”
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Name INSTALLATION CURRENT
Description It provides information about the current installation
Question
Response
*?INSTALLATION CURRENT current=nn
*INSTALLATION NAME=current_resp
current Description nn
(decimal value)
<empty> <empty>
Description
current_resp
Available data from the current installation
TER-CH Terrest. channel plan index
Terrestrial channel plan name with “nn” index
SAT-CH
DISEQC_PROGRAM
PNG
DATALOGGER
SPECTRUM
CONSTELLATION
ECHOES
MER
NUMBER
Sat. channel plan index
DISEQC program index
Print screen file index
Datalogger index
Capture index
Constellation index
Capture index
Capture index
Installation index
Satellite channel plan name with “nn” index
DISEQC program name with “nn” index
Print screen file name with “nn” index
Datalogger name with
“nn” index
Spectrum capture name with “nn” index
Constellation capture name with “nn” index
Echo capture name with
“nn” index
MER capture name with
“nn” index
Installation name with
“nn” index
Name
Description
Order
INSTALLATION CURRENT CLEAR
It removes all files of the current installation. The installation itself is not remove, only its contents
*INSTALLATION CURRENT CLEAR
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Name
Description
Order
INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE
It removes the files of the same type in the current installation
*INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE tag=name tag
SPECTRUM
TER-CH
Description tag
Spectrum capture file
Terrestrial channel plan file
SAT-CH
DISEQC_PROGRAM
PNG
CONSTELLATION
ECHOES
MER
DATALOGGER
SPECTROGRAM
MEROGRAM
TS
Satellite channel plan file
DISEQC program file
Print screens file
Constellation capture file
Echo capture file
MER x carrier capture file
Datalogger file
Spectrogram file
Merogram file
Transport stream file name
<empty> abcd
Description name
It removes all files belonging to the same type, which is determined by the
tag
It removes the file with name (“abcd”) of the type indicated by the tag
Name
Description
INSTALLATION DEFLATE
It compresses the installation, if it exists. If is the current installation, it changes to DEFAULT installation before the compression
Configuration *INSTALLATION NAME= name DEFLATE
name Description name abcd Name of the installation (“abcd”)
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Name
Description It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends it to a
PC
Question
Response
INSTALLATION FILE
*?INSTALLATION CURRENT tag=name BLOCK=bbbb
*INSTALLATION SIZE=size tag Description tag
SPECTRUM
TER-CH
SAT-CH
DISEQC_PROGRAM
PNG
CONSTELLATION
ECHOES
MER
DATALOGGER
SPECTROGRAM
MEROGRAM
TS name
It reads spectrum captures in the current installation
It reads terrestrial channel plans in the current install
It reads satellite channel plans in the current install
It reads DISEQC programs in the current installation
It reads print screens in the current installation
It reads constellation captures in the current install
It reads echo captures in the current installation
It reads MER x carrier captures in the current install
It reads datalogger in the current installation
It reads spectrograms in the current installation
It reads merograms in the current installation
It reads transport stream in the current installation
Description name abcd bbbb nnn
Name (“abcd”) of the capture. In case of a
DATALOGGER tag, the name could be the header file of a datalogger or the file name of a test point (datalogger.xml or datalogger/tp.xml).
Description bb
Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file will be divided to be send size nnn
Description size
File byte (nnn decimal) size when send
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Name
Description
Question
Response
INSTALLATION FILE ZIP
It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends all the installation files zipped to a PC
*?INSTALLATION CURRENT ZIP BLOCK=bbbb
*INSTALLATION SIZE=size
bbbb Description bb nnn Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file will be divided to be send size Description size nnn File byte (nnn decimal) size when send
Name
Description
INSTALLATION INFLATE
It decompresses the installation, if it exists
Configuration *INSTALLATION NAME= name INFLATE
name Description name abcd Name of the installation (“abcd”)
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Name
Description
Order
INSTALLATION PC FILE
It sends a file of the current installation to the PC.
*INSTALLATION CURRENT tag=name SIZE=size BLOCK=bbbb tag Description tag
SPECTRUM
TER-CH
SAT-CH
DISEQC_PROGRAM
PNG
CONSTELLATION
ECHOES
MER
DATALOGGER
SPECTROGRAM
MEROGRAM
TS name abcd
Spectrum captures files to the current installation
Terrestrial channel plans files to the current install
Satellite channel plans files to the current instal.
DISEQC programs files to the current installation
Print screens files to the current installation
Constellation captures files to the current install
Echo captures files to the current installation
MER x carrier captures files to the current install
Datalogger files to the current installation
Spectrograms files to the current installation
Merograms files to the current installation
Transport stream files to the current installation
Description name
Capture name (“abcd”). size nnn
Description size
File byte (nnn decimal) size when send bbbb nnn
Description bbbb
Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file will be divided to be send
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Name
Description
Order
Name
Description
Order
INSTALLATION PC ZIP
It sends a file from a PC to the equipment zipped with all files of the installation
*INSTALLATION ZIP NAME=name SIZE=size BLOCK=bbbb
name Description name abcd Name (“abcd”) of the installation size nnn
Description size
Byte (nnn decimal) size of the file when send bbbb Description bbbb nnn Byte size (nnn decimal) of blocks that will be send from the ZIP file
INSTALLATION REMOVE
It removes a installation
*INSTALLATION NAME= name REMOVE
name Description name abcd Installation name (“abcd”)
Name
Description
INSTALLATION ZIP
It receives the installation from the host
Configuration *INSTALLATION NAME= name ZIP
name Description name abcd Name of the installation (“abcd”)
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Name
Description
Question
Response
LNB
It provides / configures the LNB output
*?LNB lnb
*LNB lnb = lnb_resp lnb Description lnb_resp
OUTPUT
ENABLE
VOLTAGE
CURRENT
AVAILABLE
UNDERVOLTAGE
OVERCURRENT
SHORTCIRCUIT
DRAINLED
Configuration *LNB lnb = lnb_conf
Current selected output
LNB enable (ON) or disabled (OFF)
Last measurement of the LNB output voltage
Last measurement of the LNB output current
Available output with the current configuration
Under voltage alarm
Overvoltage alarm
Short circuit alarm
LED DRAIN lit (ON) or not (OFF)
ENABLE
ENABLE
OUTPUT
ON
OFF nnn
Enables the LNB.
Disables the LNB.
LNB output voltage (nnn must be one of the available options seen on the command
*?LNB AVAILABLE)
Name
Description
Question
Response
LTE
It provides/configures the LTE filter status
*?LTE
*LTE lte_resp lte_resp Description lte_resp
ON
OFF
LTE filter enabled
LTE filter disabled
Configuration *LTE lte_conf
ON
OFF
It enables the LTE filter
It disables the LTE filter
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Name MEASURE
Description It provides information of all active measurements
Question
Response
*?MEASURE measure
*MEASURE measure=measure_resp units
<empty>
POWER
LEVEL
C/N
V/A
MER
All the active measures
Digital channel power
Analogue channel level
C/N of the measured channel (dB)
Video/Audio carrier ratio
MER measurement value
CBER
VBER
LBER
LM
=
CBER measurement value
VBER measurement value
LBER measurement value
Link Margin value
<
>
Measurement within scale
Measurement under the value shown
Measurement over the value shown
units Description units dB dBm/dBuV/dBmV
Measurement units for C/N, V/A, MER
Measurement units for POWER, LEVEL
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Name
Description
Question
Response
MODE
It provides/sets the operation mode of the equipment
*?MODE
*MODE mode_resp
TV
TV+SP+MEASURE
TV+PARAMETERS
SP
SP+MEASURE
SP+MEASURE+TV
MEASURE
MEASURE+TV+SP
MEASURE+PARAMETERS
ECHOES
CONSTELLATION
Configuration *MODE mode_conf
TV mode
TV mode with spectrum and measurements
TV mode with TS parameters
Spectrum mode
Spectrum mode with measurement
Spectrum mode with TV and measurement
Measurement mode.
Measurement mode with TV and spectrum
Measurement mode with demodulator parameters
Echoes tool
Constellation tool
TV
TV+SP+MEASURE
TV+PARAMETERS
SP
SP+MEASURE
SP+MEASURE+TV
MEASURE
MEASURE+TV+SP
MEASURE+PARAMETERS
ECHOES
CONSTELLATION
TV mode
TV mode with spectrum and measurements
TV mode with TS parameters
Spectrum mode
Spectrum mode with measurement
Spectrum mode with TV and measurement
Measurement mode
Measurement mode with TV and spectrum
Meas. mode with demodulator parameters
Echoes tool
Constellation tool
Name NAM
Description It provides the program name
Question
Response
*?NAM
*NAM nam_resp abc It provides the program name “abc”
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Name
Description
PRINT SCREEN
It makes a screenshot in PNG format
Configuration *PRINT SCREEN=printscreen_conf
=printscreen_conf Description =printscreen_conf
<empty>
=abc
It gives a name by default
It gives the name “abc”
Name
Description
Question
Response
Comments:
If status!=ACQUIRED then service information isn’t shown.
PSI
It provides / configures services
*?PSI
*PSI STATUS=status_resp NUMBER=number_resp ONID=onid
NID=nid TSID0tsid NETWORK=name status_resp Description status_resp
ACQUIRED
IN_PROGRESS
FAIL
Acquired services of channel.
Acquiring services of channel (in progress).
Acquisition failed.
STOPPED Acquisition stopped. number_resp Description number_resp xx xx=Number of services
Information services
(ACQUIRED)
ONID
NID
TSID
NETWORK
Description
Original Network id
Network id
Transport Stream id
Name of service network
Configuration: *PSI SERVICE= index_conf [AUDIO=index_audio]
OPTIONAL:
[AUDIO=xx] index_conf index_audio
Index of service. Selecting service from the index service.
Index of audio.
Configuration: *PSI SID= service_id_conf [AUDIO=index_audio]
OPTIONAL:
[AUDIO=xx] service_id_conf index_audio
Service id. Selecting service from the service id.
Index of audio.
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Name PSI SERVICE
Description It provides / configures services
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service
-*?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT.
-*?PSI SERVICE=xx
Response *PSI SERVICE=ss NAME=name PROVIDER=provider SID=sid
TYPE=type FREE/SCRAMBLED LCN=lcn
Information service Description information service
SERVICE
NAME
PROVIDER
Service number. ss=CURRENT o ss=index of service.
Service name.
Service provider.
SID
TYPE
FREE/SCRAMBLED
LCN
Service id.
Type of service (Radio/TV/Data...)
Service free or not.
Logical channel number.
Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT AUDIO
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn AUDIO=aa PID=pid BITRATE=bitrate TYPE=type
FORMAT=format LANGUAGE=language
Question
Information service
Description information service
NUMBER
AUDIO
PID
BITRATE
TYPE
FORMAT
LANGUAGE
Audios number
Index of audio
PID number
Bitrate in kbps
Type of audio (MPEG-1, MPEG-2...)
Format of audio (Stereo/Mono...)
Language of audio
*?PSI SERVICE=xx AUDIO
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn
Information service
Description information service
NUMBER number
Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT/xx AUDIO=aa
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn AUDIO=aa PID=pid TYPE=type
LANGUAGE=language
Information service
PID
TYPE
LANGUAGE
Description information service
NUMBER
AUDIO
Audios number
Index of audio
PID number
Type of audio (MPEG-1, MPEG-2…)
Language of audio
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Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT/xx AUDIO=aa
Response *PSI PID=pid BITRATE=bitrate TYPE=type RESOLUTION=resolution
FORMAT=format FRAME=frame PROFILE=profile
Information service
Description information service
PID
BITRATE
TYPE
PID number.
Bitrate in kbps.
Type of video (MPEG-2,H264,...).
Question
RESOLUTION
FORMAT
FRAME
PROFILE
Resolution of video.
Format of video (16:9/4:3...)
Freq
Profile level
*?PSI SERVICE= xx VIDEO
Response *PSI PID=pid TYPE=type
Information service
Description information service
PID
TYPE
PID Number
Type of audio (MPEG-1, MPEG-2…)
Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT/xx DATA
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn
Information service
NUMBER
Description information service
Number of datas
Question
Response
*?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT/xx DATA=dd
*PSI NUMBER=nn DATA=nn PID=pid TYPE=type
Information service
Description information service
NUMBER
DATA
PID
TYPE
Number of datas
Index of data
PID number
Type of data (txt, subtitles, data...)
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Name
Description
Question
Response
RTC
It provides/sets date and time
*?RTC rtc
*RTC rtc=rtc_resp
TIME
DATE
FORMAT
DATE=date
TIME=time
FORMAT=format hh:mm:ss
DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
Configuration *RTC rtc= rtc_conf
TIME
DATE
FORMAT hh:mm:ss
DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
It shows current date, time and date format
Hours:minutes:seconds day/month/year day/month/year (last two digits) month/day/year year/month/day
Selected format
Hours:minutes:seconds
Date according to the selected format day/month/year day/month/year (last two digits) month/day/year year/month/day
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Name
Description
Question
Response
SIGNAL
It provides/configures the signal type
*?SIGNAL signal
*SIGNAL signal=signal_resp
signal Description signal_resp
TYPE
CR
BANDWIDTH
SR
SP
MODE
GI
CONSTELLATION
HIERARCHY
COLOR
STANDARD
RATE
Signal standard type
Current code rate
Signal bandwidth
Signal symbol rate
Spectral inversion enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF)
Measurement of the FFT in a COFDM modulation
Measurement of the guard interval
Constellation type
DVB-T hierarchy
Type of colour coding
Analogue standard type
Field frequency
Configuration *SIGNAL signal=signal_config
signal signal_config Description signal_config
TYPE
COLOR
STANDARD
DVB-T
DVB-C
ANALOG
DVB-S
DVB-S2
PAL
NTSC
SECAM
BG
DK
I
N
M
L
Terrestrial signal standard
Cable signal standard
Analogue signal standard
Satellite signal standard
Satellite signal standard
(2d generation)
PAL coding colour
NTSC coding colour
SECAM coding colour
Analogue standard type BG
Analogue standard type DK
Analogue standard type I
Analogue standard type N
Analogue standard type M
Analogue standard type L
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Name
Description
SPECTRUM
It configures the span and/or the reference level
Configuration *SPECTRUM spectrum=spectrum_config
spectrum spectrum_config Description spectrum_config
REF
SPAN nn.n nnnF
Value (nn.n) of the reference level in units of the current band nnn= span value number
F= Order of magnitude for the span.
F values:
<empty> = 1
K= 1 x 10 E3
M=1 x 10 E6
G=1 x 10 E9
Name
Description
Question
Response
TUNE
It provides/configures the frequency
*?TUNE
*TUNE BAND=band_resp FREQ= freq_resp
TER
SAT
Terrestrial band
Satellite band nnnK nnn=Number value for the frequency; K= (kHz)
Configuration *TUNE BAND= band_conf FREQ= freq_conf
TER
SAT
Terrestrial band
Satellite band
freq_conf Description freq_conf nnnF nnn= Number value for the frequency
F= Order of magnitude for the frequency
F values:
<empty> = 1
K= 1 x 10 E3
M=1 x 10 E6
G=1 x 10 E9
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Name
Description
Question
Response
TUNE CH
It provides/configures the channel
*?TUNE CH
*TUNE BAND= band_resp PLAN=plan_ resp CH= ch_ resp
TER
SAT
It means that channel belongs to the terrestrial band
It means that channel belongs to the satellite band xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies the channel plan xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies the channel
Configuration *TUNE ch_conf
CH=xyz
CH NEXT
CH PREV
“xyz” is an alphanumeric code that identifies a channel
It increases +one channel
It decreases –one channel
Name TUNE PLAN
Description It configures a channel plan
Configuration *TUNE PLAN= plan_conf xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies a channel plan
Name
Response
VER
Description It provides the version of the main software application
Question *?VER
*VER ver_resp x.yy.zzz Alphanumeric code that identifies a version
Name
Description
VIDEO
It configures the video source
Configuration *VIDEO video= video_conf
video video_conf Description video_conf
SOURCE
SYSTEM
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
PAL_50 Hz
PAL_60 Hz
NTSC
SECAM
It enables internal video source
It enables external video source
It enables the video system selected
It enables the video system selected
It enables the video system selected
It enables the video system selected
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ANNEX 5 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
Next it is the list with all the links of the multimedia content in the user's manual:
TITLE LINK
Introducing the HD RANGER Series http://youtu.be/XpNxlOSfkf0
Navigating through the menus http://youtu.be/Zm_QT-_qtY4
Switching satellite/terrestrial bands http://youtu.be/ecv1P0Cf_fI
Manual input of frequencies
DVB-S2 multi stream decoding http://youtu.be/81l5ezO4cgg http://youtu.be/xuv9ESed_Ak
Datalogger
Channel plan exploration
Installation manager
Generating a measurement report
Creation of a channel plan http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI?t=3m55s http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI?t=2m54s http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI http://youtu.be/fQP8n-59pHc http://youtu.be/YwbpfRNGJYI
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PROMAX ELECTRONICA, S.
L.
Francesc Moragas, 71-75
08907 L’HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT (Barcelona)
SPAIN
Tel. : 93 184 77 00 * Tel. Intl. : (+34) 93 184 77 02
Fax : 93 338 11 26 * Fax Intl. : (+34) 93 338 11 26 http://www.promaxelectronics.com e-mail: [email protected]
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