Page 1 RANGER SERIES RANGER ATSC RANGER ATSC TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER - 0 MI2036 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
Page 2 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. USER'S MANUAL VERSION...
Page 3 SAFETY RULES The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely followed. Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of measurement connected to ground potential. 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.
Page 4 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. November 2014...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1-1 1.1 Description ..................1-1 2 SETTING UP ..................... 2-3 2.1 Package Content ................2-3 2.2 Power ................... 2-4 2.2.1 First charge................2-4 2.2.2 Charging the battery ..............
Page 6 5 TV MODE ....................5-57 5.1 Introduction..................5-57 5.2 Operation ..................5-57 5.3 Screen Description.................5-58 5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views..............5-58 5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views ...............5-62 5.4 Specific Options................5-64 5.5 IRG Descriptor ................5-64 6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .................6-66 6.1 F1: Tuning..................6-66 6.2 F2: Signal Parameters ..............6-70 6.3 F3: Tools ..................6-71 7 TOOLS ....................7-73...
Page 7 7.7.4 Data file processing..............7-99 7.7.4.1 Description ................7-99 7.7.4.2 Obtaining an excel file ............7-100 7.8 Datalogger ................. 7-102 7.8.1 Description ................7-102 7.8.2 Operation ................7-102 7.9 Export key.................. 7-110 7.9.1 Description ................7-110 7.9.2 Operation ................7-110 7.10 Explore Channel Plan ..............7-111 7.10.1 Description ................
Page 8 10.7 TS ASI Input / Output ..............10-145 10.7.1 TS-ASI Input................. 10-145 10.7.2 TS-ASI Output............... 10-146 10.8 IP network................10-146 11 SPECIFICATIONS ................11-147 RANGER +................11-147 11.1 11.2 Measurement Mode..............11-149 11.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ............11-152 11.4 TV Mode................... 11-154 11.5 Tools ..................
Page 9: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Description The new RANGER 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.
Page 10 Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyser for terrestrial and satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as LTE interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the diagrams constellations or the echoes detection. RANGER has an application to manage data generated at each installation.
Page 11: Setting Up
2 SETTING UP Package Content Check that your package contains the following elements: RANGER Analyser. External DC charger. Mains cord for external DC charger. Car lighter charger. "F" Adapters (3 units). • "F" / H - BNC / H Adapter. •...
Page 12: Power
Power RANGER 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).
Page 13: Charge/Discharge Times
When the equipment is connected to the mains, the CHARGER indicator remains on. This indicator changes its colour according to the percentage of battery charge: Less than 80% of charge. ORANGE Between 80% and 90% of charge. GREEN 100% full charge. When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked.
Page 14: Usage Tips
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.).
Page 15: Equipment Details
Equipment Details 2.3.1 RANGER Front View Figure 4. November 2014...
Page 16 Lateral view Figure 5. Top view Figure 6. * Optical Option. Refer to annex. November 2014...
Page 17: Hd Ranger 2
2.3.2 RANGER Figure 7. November 2014...
Page 18 Lateral view Figure 8. Top view Figure 9. * Optical Option. Refer to annex. 2-10 November 2014...
Page 19: Switching On/Off The Equipment
Bottom view Figure 10. Switching On/Off the equipment This analyser is designed for use as a portable equipment and it does not require any previous installation. Switching On: ► Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch located on the left side of the equipment.
Page 20 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.
Page 21: Screen Icons And Dialog Boxes
Screen Icons and Dialog boxes 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 USB flash drive inserted. charge left. Battery not charging, LTE filter enabled.
Page 22: Menu Tree
Menu Tree SPECTRUM ANALYSER MENU Only available for digital channels Only available for analogue channels Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band ∗ only available for RANGER 2-14 November 2014...
Page 23 TV MENU MEASUREMENT MENU Only available for digital channels Only available for analogue channels Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band ∗ only available for RANGER 2-15 November 2014...
Page 24 SETTINGS MENU Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band ∗ only available for RANGER 2-16 November 2014...
Page 25 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES MENU Figure 11. ∗ only available for RANGER 2-17 November 2014...
Page 26: Controls
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 a disabled (greyed) option for a while.
Page 27 Menu Selection ► User can operate on the menus on screen: drop-down menu, select an option, accept or exit a message, and so on, just touching on the option. Figure 12. Figure 13. Figure 14. 2-19 November 2014...
Page 28 Frequency or Channel Selection ► At the Spectrum Analyser mode, user can select a channel or frequency by tapping on the frequency or channel. Figure 15. First screen (channel locked). Figure 16. Tap on the new frequency. Figure 17. The cursor moves to the frequency. 2-20 November 2014...
Page 29 Frequency or Channel Scroll ► At the Spectrum Analyser mode, user can scroll through frequency or channels by dragging and dropping his finger on the screen. Figure 18. Figure 19. 2-21 November 2014...
Page 30 Virtual keyboard/keypad writing. ► User can type directly on the on-screen keyboard or keypad. Figure 20. Figure 21. 2-22 November 2014...
Page 31: Joystick
2.7.2 Joystick Joystick positions are five: Figure 22. 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: CH or FR: Channel change...
Page 32: Keyboard Shortcuts
2.7.3 Keyboard shortcuts 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).
Page 33 Mode keys ► On the left side there are 3 keys to access the equipment modes. Measurement Mode key. Spectrum Analyser Mode key. TV Mode Key. The active function on screen is indicated by the LED next to the mode key. Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same mode.
Page 34 Measurements Figure 24. FULL MEASUREMENT Figure 25. MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM Figure 26. MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS 2-26 November 2014...
Page 35 Spectrum Analyser Figure 27. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT Figure 28. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV Figure 29. FULL SPECTRUM 2-27 November 2014...
Page 36 TV Mode Figure 30. FULL TV Figure 31. TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT Figure 32. TV + SERVICE DATA 2-28 November 2014...
Page 37: Softkeys
2.7.4 Softkeys There are four programmable keys, also called softkeys, numbered from 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 33.
Page 38: Stealthid Function: Signal Auto-Identification
To edit the file name user should follow these steps: 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. Press 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...
Page 39 Then, the user only has to follow these steps in order to identify a signal: Press the Preferences key for 1 second. In the StealthID tab, select the signal types to auto-identify (see "Menu tree" figure 7). By default all them are selected. Press the key to save the changes made and the key to exit the Preferences screen.
Page 40: Equipment Settings And Configuration
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 35. A brief explanation of each option available on the menu: Signal Source* ►...
Page 41 Band (available for satellite and terrestrial band). ► It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band. Decoder TS Input* ► It allows the user to select the transport stream coming into the equipment between the RF Demodulators, IPTV input, ASI input and the transport stream played from the TS Recording tool.
Page 42 ASI Input: TS-ASI packets coming from ASI input connector go out through the ASI output connector. 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.
Page 43: Video & Audio Settings
SatCR (only available for satellite band) ► It enables or disables the SatCR function (Satellite Channel Router) to control devices satellite installation that supports this technology (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES"). JESS (only available for satellite band) ► It enables or disables JESS mode (JULTEC Enhanced Stacking System) to control devices in a satellite TV installation which must be compatible with this technology (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").
Page 44: Preferences Menu
A brief explanation of each option available on the menu: Volume ► It increases or decreases the volume of the speaker audio output by moving the joystick to the right (+ volume) or left (- volume). Brightness ► It increases or decreases the screen brightness by moving the joystick to the right (+ brightness) or left (- brightness).
Page 45 Figure 37. 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 Exit to exit Preferences. Press Save to save changes. A brief explanation of the options available in each tab: Equipment information: ►...
Page 46 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.
Page 47 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).
Page 48 PIN code, then enter the new PIN. In case the user forgets the PIN, after the third attempt, a 12-digit code will appear on screen. Sending this 12 digit code to the PROMAX customer service, the user will recover the PIN.
Page 49: Measurement Mode
3 MEASUREMENT MODE 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.
Page 50: Operation
Operation Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Select through the “Settings” menu the frequency band (terrestrial or satellite). Access the MEASUREMENT option by pressing the key. Press again to display the next view. 3-42 November 2014...
Page 51: Screen Description
Screen Description Views for digital signals are: MEASUREMENT 1/3: FULL MEASUREMENT Figure 38. 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 also shows the link margin measurement.
Page 52 MEASUREMENT 2/3: MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM Figure 39. 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).
Page 53: Generic Signal
MEASUREMENT 3/3: MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS Figure 40. 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). Softkeys menus. Joystick right/left It changes the selected channel/frequency.
Page 54: Spectrum Analyser Mode
4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE 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.
Page 55 Available views are: SPECTRUM 1/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT Figure 41. 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.
Page 56 ∗ SPECTRUM 2/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV Figure 42. 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.
Page 57 SPECTRUM 3/3: FULL SPECTRUM Figure 43. 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.
Page 58: Full Spectrum Screen Description
Full Spectrum screen description Figure 44. 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"...
Page 59: Joystick Operation
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"...
Page 60 The active mode of the joystick appears as an icon at the top right of the screen. Available modes are: Frequency tuning. ► Channel tuning. ► SPAN change. ► Marker moving. ► To change the active mode press the joystick. Figure 45.
Page 61: Specific Options
Specific Options Access by the function key. It allows selecting among several parameters to display the spectrum. The advanced menu consists of the following options: 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.
Page 62 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.
Page 63: Locking A Signal
To edit or select any parameters of these described above, follow these instructions: Place over and press on the option. 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.
Page 64: Satellite Identification
Satellite Identification 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.
Page 65: Tv Mode
5 TV MODE Introduction On the left side of the front panel there are three functions keys, 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. 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.
Page 66: Screen Description
Screen Description 5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views Views for TV mode are: TV 1/3: FULL TV Figure 49. 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.
Page 67 TV 2/3: TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT Figure 50. 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.
Page 68 TV 3/3: SCREEN TV + SERVICE DATA Figure 51. Selected installation; date and time. Tuned service image. Tuned service information. TYPE: Encoding type and video transmission rate. ► FORMAT: Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and ► frequency. PROFILE: Profile level. ►...
Page 69 Tuned audio information. TYPE: Type of audio encoding and transmission speed ► FORMAT: Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency; ► sound reproduction. LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language. ► PID: ID of the audio program. ► Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected service.
Page 70: Tv Mode: Radio Views
5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views Radio views are: RADIO 1/3: AUDIO RADIO Figure 52. RADIO 2/3: AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENTS Figure 53. 5-62 November 2014...
Page 71 RADIO 3/3: AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA Figure 54. It shows the most representative RDS data. RDS data are: Details: It has the following fields: Programme service. ► Programme Identification. ► PTY: Program type. ► UTC Time: Universal time. ► Local: Local time.
Page 72: Specific Options
Specific Options 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 (via V/A input connector). To get an external analogue signal use the A/V input (see figure Aspect Ratio...
Page 73 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.
Page 74: General Menu Options
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.
Page 75 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.
Page 76 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.
Page 77 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.
Page 78: F2: Signal Parameters
F2: Signal Parameters 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: Type of signal: It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another ►...
Page 79: F3: Tools
F3: Tools Access by the key. It shows the Tools menu. Tools that are not available for the current locked signal are disabled. Tools are: 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).
Page 80 Datalogger: It creates a file in which are stored measurements. This ► file belongs to the selected current installation. Spectrogram: This function shows a graphical representation of the ► spectrum superimposed over time of a channel or frequency selected by the user. Discover ►...
Page 81: Tool
7 TOOLS ∗ TS Analyser 7.1.1 Description This tool allows the user to make a comprehensive analysis of the Transport Stream (TS) contained in a tuned signal. The signal can be received through any of the equipment inputs: TS -IN, RF, IP, CAM module and terrestrial and satellite demodulators.
Page 82: Description
While starting, the TS Analyser takes few seconds to detect and identify the TS signal, and then the results appear on screen. An error message pops up if the signal does not contain any TS or if the TS cannot be found. In this case, check the signal. The following describes in detail each one of these functions.
Page 83 Joystick left/right: It changes between Main menu tree and Detail menu ► tree. Joystick up/down: It moves along the tables in the tree. ► Joystick: Pressing on a node with the symbol deploys the tree. ► Pressing on a node with the symbol it closes the tree.
Page 84: Bitrate Analyser
CAT (Conditional Access Table): Table that controls the scrambling of a service. SI Tables: ► Most important SI tables are: NIT (Network Information Table): It is a master table used by the broadcasting network to manage the services. It provides logic network info by grouping several TS together and adding tuning information for all network services.
Page 85 This function allows the user to compare between television services and to check the bitrate used by each one. User can observe dynamically the variation that when changing the transmission content. Another use may be to identify the amount of null packets and therefore to know the amount of available payload by the multiplex.
Page 86: Alarms
Joystick up/down: It moves among detected services. ► Joystick: Pressing on a service it will show details of the selected ► service. Advanced It shows the "Restart Analysis" option which makes a ► new detection and updating of the TS tables. 7.1.5 Alarms Description:...
Page 87 Priority 1: High level security parameters. These are alarms that make the TS vulnerable and avoid them to be received. The parameters at this level must be correct for the TS to be decoded. If any of these parameters fails the information cannot be recovered and therefore the signal cannot be decoded.
Page 88: Transport Stream Recording
∗ Transport Stream Recording 7.2.1 Description This tool captures in real-time transport stream received by any of its inputs: RF, ASI or IP, for example a DTT channel. The recording is stored in an internal dedicated memory of 1 GB. After recording, it can be played on the equipment itself as if it were a live received signal.
Page 89 Only one transport stream can be recorded, regardless of size. When a new transport stream is recorded, the previous one, if any, is deleted. The TS Recording screen is described below: Figure 59. Selected installation; date and time. Selected band; Battery level. Recording / playback image.
Page 90: Menu Options
This window reports about available space and total space. Softkey menus. Joystick Left/Right: Navigation through the control keys. ► 7.2.3 Menu options In the bottom of the screen are two options accessible via the softkeys. It exits the tool. It erases the internal memory dedicated to record transport stream, prior a confirmation message.
Page 91: Constellation
Constellation 7.3.1 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.
Page 92 Constellation screen description: Figure 60. Selected installation; date and time. Constellation window. 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).
Page 93: Menu Options
7.3.3 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.
Page 94: Lte Ingress Test
LTE Ingress test 7.4.1 Description Long Term Evolution is a new standard for mobile networks. This mobile communication standard uses a frequency band close to the bands used by television. For this reason it can cause interferences. The LTE Ingress Test identifies this type of interferences in a television distribution system, so that they can be compared on the same screen measurements with LTE filter and without LTE filter and thus if there is any interference it can be detected and take appropriate action to fix it.
Page 95 The following describes the LTE display: Figure 61. Selected installation; date and time. Elapsed time with filter ON. Measurement with filter ON: MER (minimum and maximum for channel) and power (minimum and maximum power for all the signals present in the LTE band;...
Page 96: Menu Options
7.4.3 Menu options On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function keys. It displays channel/frequency and access the tuning menu. It allows selecting the channel plan and the channel where apply the LTE ingress test. It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters.
Page 97 7.5.2 Operation The Spectrogram tool is available for all signals. Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Select a channel or frequency. Select the SPAN within the spectrogram will be displayed. Press the Tools key Select the Spectrogram option. It shows the Spectrogram of the signal.
Page 98 The following describes the SPECTROGRAM screen: Figure 62. Selected installation; date and time. Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel selected. Spectrum over time at the selected span. Softkeys menus. Selected band, battery level. Maximum and minimum values of signal power and band power over time.
Page 99: Attenuation Test
7.5.3 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 and access the tuning menu. It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters. It displays the Tools menu.
Page 100: Operation
(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).
Page 101 The measurement data from the Attenuation Test can be saved through the Datalogger tool. To do this, when creating a new datalogger, in the option "Include Attenuation Tests", select Terrestrial and/or Satellite. Then, the user must perform a datalogger from the test point where he is performing the attenuation test.
Page 102 The following describes the Attenuation Test screen: Figure 63. 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).
Page 103: Menu Options
7.6.3 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.
Page 104: Signal Monitoring
Signal Monitoring 7.7.1 Description This tool allows the user to monitor a locked signal over time, measuring its power, MER and C/N. All this data can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis. 7.7.2 Operation The Signal Monitoring tool is available for all signals.
Page 105: Settings
7.7.2.1 Settings User can adjust some parameters on the Signal Monitoring: Figure 64. File name: ► User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement that can be seen in the MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen (frequency, power/level, C/N, PLP identifier, MER, CBER, LBER and LM) will be stored on the data file.
Page 106: Screen Description
7.7.2.2 Screen Description The following describes the Signal Monitoring screen: Figure 65. Selected installation; date and time. Spectrum. Power measurement over time (shows span time). MER and C/N measurement over time (shows span time). Signal monitoring started. LNB, Selected band; battery level. Signal information window 1: Frecuency: frequency at which signal is locked.
Page 107: Menu Options
7.7.3 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 and access the tuning menu. It displays the selected transmission standard menu and accesses the signal parameters. It displays the Tools menu.
Page 108: Obtaining An Excel File
7.7.4.2 Obtaining an excel file For this section, you must have at least Excel 2003 or newer version. Excel 2007 (or later) is highly recommended to avoid macro problems. First of all we need to locate the XML data file in the folder from which we want to work.
Page 109 When Excel tries to open the file it will ask you the import method to open the XML data file by this way: Figure 67. You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file. Figure 68.
Page 110: Datalogger
At this point, you should have an excel file with three different sheets. Each sheet corresponds to a different view of the same data: The first one will show you the generic signal information and the different coverage measures for each point acquired. In the second one, you will find the same data but presented in a table format, more user friendly for working with graphs based on each measured parameter.
Page 111 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.
Page 112 Next, the user can select the terrestrial and/or satellite channel plan to use in the datalogger. The channel plans that are shown depends on the channel plans available for the current installation. Figure 70. Figure 71. 7-104 November 2014...
Page 113 In the next window, the user can select an option to capture de service list when performing the datalogger (this option slows down the process but provides more information). Another option allows the user to enable a pause between channel plans (the process stops until the user wants to carry on).
Page 114 ICT respectively. 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).
Page 115 Description of Datalogger screens ► The following describes the datalogger screen: Figure 74. 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.
Page 116 The following describes the display of data acquired: Figure 75. Channel Plan Datalogger. Figure 76. Attenuation test Datalogger. 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.
Page 117 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.
Page 118: Export Key
Export key 7.9.1 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.
Page 119: Explore Channel Plan
Display ► display captured screen click 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.
Page 120: Operation
7.10.2 Operation Explore Channel plan tool is available for all signals. Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Press the Tools key Select the Explore Channel Plan option. The first screen of Explore Channel Plan appears. Figure 77. After the exploration the following screen appears: Figure 78.
Page 121 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.
Page 122: Discover Fm Stations
7.11 Discover FM stations 7.11.1 Description The Discover FM Stations tool scans the FM band and creates a FM channel plan from scratch. Scanned frequency range is from 87 to 108 MHz. 7.11.2 Operation To scan the FM band: Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Press the Tools key Select the Discover FM Stations option.
Page 123 After the exploration the following screen appears: Figure 80. The window is divided into three areas: Spectrum and Measurement It shows the cursor scrolling through each of the channels of the FM band. On the bottom of the screen the channel and frequency appears next to the Power/Level and the C/N ratio.
Page 124 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.
Page 125: Field Strength
7.12 Field Strength 7.12.1 Description This function allows the equipment to work as a field strength meter, measuring dBµV per meter. To perform this type of measurement is needed to enter the calibration parameters of the antenna being used to receive the signal. 7.12.2 Operation The Field Strength tool is available for all signals received by the RF input.
Page 126: Configuration
Once finished, return to the Tools menu and in the Field Strength option select Off. WARNING: Some tools (Constellation, Echoes, MER by carrier, Merogram ...) are disabled when the Field Strength option is enabled. Remember to turn off this option if you want to use these other tools. 7.12.3 Configuration The Field Strength configuration option allows the user to enter the correction...
Page 127: Creating And Importing Calibration Tables
There is a template (available on the download area at PROMAX website) that can be filled and imported into the equipment (this template has been created in an Excel file; the procedure explained below only works from the Excel 2007 version and above).
Page 128 In the "Impedance" box select the impedance of the antenna between 50 and 75 ohms. In the "Height" box enter the antenna height in meters. Now fill the calibration table of the antenna with the K factor according to frequency. When filling the table does not change the units.
Page 129: Iptv
∗ 8 IPTV Introduction IPTV stands for TV over IP networks. It actually means TV over any type of IP packet based distribution network. They can be referred to as LAN (Local Area Network), ethernet, computer networks, etc.. With the growth of LAN based TV distribution systems, having an IPTV input in your field strength meter becomes a handy feature.
Page 130: Screen Description
Screen Description 8.3.1 MEASUREMENT mode IPTV views in MEASUREMENT mode are: Figure 84. Selected installation; date and time. IPTV mode enabled; battery level. Graphic bar "Buffer Usage" showing the internal multicast stream buffer usage. Graphic bar "TS Bitrate" showing the recovered TS bitrate. Server address data and communication protocol detected (UDP/RTP).
Page 131 Figure 85. Figure 86. 8-123 November 2014...
Page 132: Tv Mode
8.3.2 TV mode IPTV views in TV mode are: Figure 87. Specific Options 8.4.1 Tools Press F3: Tools to access the tools in the IPTV mode. The PING tool is the only one specific for IPTV. The other tools, TS Analyzer and TS Recording, are generic and its operation can be found in the "Tools"...
Page 133 Figure 88. To exit the tool press F1: Exit. 8.4.2 Tuning Options The IPTV tuning options are on the F1: Multicast key. These options are available to receive a multicast signal. Multicast is an open broadcasting over IP in which the device only takes data packets with a specific address. For multicast distribution the options are: Server IP Address: The IP address for the server to send.
Page 134: Settings And Preferences
Settings and Preferences 8.4.3 Preferences ► To access Preferences press the key for 1 second. Go to the Network options tab to fill out the network options to identify the equipment into a data network. This is necessary to receive IPTV signal. Network parameters are MAC, IP Address and Mask.
Page 135: Installations Management
9 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT 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.
Page 136: Installation Management
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.
Page 137 The window is divided into three fields: Installation data It displays information about the installation using the following fields: Name: ► Name of the current installation file. Created: ► Date and time the current installation was created. Size: ► Data size of the current installation. TER Channel Plans: ►...
Page 138 The installation manager menu has four options linked with the softkeys. They are described below: Filter by type All: ► On the list of files area it shows all type of files. Screenshots: ► On the list of files area it shows all available screenshots. Channel Plans: ►...
Page 139: New Installation
Installation Add Channel Plan: ► It opens a window to add a channel plan, terrestrial or satellite, to the current installation. Add Antenna: ► It allows the user to add an specific antenna between the ones available. To import an antenna refer to "Field Strength" section in chapter "Tools".
Page 140: Tools
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. 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).
Page 141: Importing Data From Usb
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. Importing Data from USB The data import tool allows the user to import data files in a simple way from an USB flash drive to the equipment.
Page 142 Figure 91. If the file import is successful then a window shows a confirmation message. 9-134 November 2014...
Page 143: 10 Connecting To External Devices
10 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES RANGER 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 Video/Audio analogue output interface via V/A connector output. Video/Audio analogue input interface via V/A connector input. DiSEqC, JESS and SatCR interface via RF connector.
Page 144: Mini-Usb Connector
10.1 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 RANGER will work as a host when connecting a USB memory and as device when connecting to a computer.
Page 145 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...
Page 146: Connecting A Computer (Host) To The Hd Ranger (Device)
RANGER (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 –...
Page 147: V/A Input Connector
10.3 V/A Input Connector The V/A input connector allows connecting a video/audio analogue input signal. This connection allows the user to view an image on the equipment screen coming from an external source by following these steps: Connect the supplied jack 4V cable to the video/audio input connector (see Figure 5), ensuring that the plug is fully inserted.
Page 148 Select the option DiSEqC mode. Two new functions appear on the softkeys: Command 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 programs see Annex...
Page 149 Figure 93. 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.
Page 150 If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage for the LNB. In the option JESS, select ON to enable it. It appears the JESS icon at the top right corner of the screen. Now the JESS option shows a new menu. Select Configuration to access the JESS parameters.
Page 151: Hdmi Output
Once JESS is configured, the user, through the F1 key "Tuning" can select the JESS user band. 10.5 HDMI Output HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. HDMI supports, on a single cable, any TV or PC video format, including standard, enhanced, and high-definition video;...
Page 152: Common Interface Slot
10.6 Common Interface Slot This connection enables the conditional access (decryption) for encoded digital TV signals, in agreement with the DVB-CI (Common Interface) recommendation. This technology supports all those decryption systems for which a valid CAM module exists, according to DVB-CI, with the corresponding subscriber card. The equipment by means of Common Interface method offers the possibility of supporting various conditional access systems, so that video and/or audio broadcast by encrypted services (scrambled TV for subscribers) may be decoded...
Page 153: Ts Asi Input / Output
Insert the CAM module in the Common Interface slot of the equipment. The CAM module connector is located on the equipment rear panel. Place the instrument on a stable surface and insert the module so the printed arrow appears on visible upper face, pressing until the extractor mechanism button becomes activated.
Page 154: Ts-Asi Output
The RF Demodulators option (this option is available only if RF is selected as a Signal Source) extracts the TS from the RF signal by means of the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can come from digital terrestrial, satellite or cable. The IPTV option (this option is available only if IPTV is selected as a Signal Source) extracts the TS from the IPTV signal.
Page 155: 11 Specifications
11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.1 RANGER Inputs and Outputs ► Parameter Value Additional data RF Input Connector Input type F male 75 Ω Maximum Signal 130 dBμV Maximum Input Voltage 50 V rms DC to 100 Hz; powered by the AL-103 power charger 30 V rms DC to 100 Hz;...
Page 156: Power Supply
> 5 hours in continuous mode No EXTERNAL supply active Recharging time 3 hours up to 80% Instrument off External Voltage 12 V DC Using only PROMAX supplied accesories Consumption 50 W Auto Power Off Programmable After the selected amount of minutes without operating on any control.
Page 157: Measurement Mode
11.2 Measurement Mode ATSC ► Parameter Value Additional data Modulation 8-VSB Margin of power From 45 dBμV to 100 dBμV measurement Measures Power, SER, VBER, MER, C/N and noise margin Displayed data Numeric and level bar Demodulation 16/32/64/128/256 QAM Symbol rate 10,762 Mb/s Code Rate Spectral inversion...
Page 158 Analogue TV ► Parameter Value Additional data Colour System PAL, SECAM and NTSC Standard supported M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L Sensibility 40 dBuV for a correct synchronism ► Parameter Value Additional data Tuning range 45 to 1000 MHz Tuning step size 10 kHz Sensitivity...
Page 159 ► Parameter Value Additional data Modulation QPSK Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV measurement Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Noise Margin Displayed data Numeric and level bar Symbol rate 20 Mbauds or variable Auto detected Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20 Nyquist filter...
Page 160: Spectrum Analyser Mode
11.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode Digital Signal ► Parameter Value Additional data General Parameters Resolution filter 100 kHz Markers It displays frequency, level indication, level difference, frequency difference Reference Level 65 dBμV to 135 dBμV Adjustable in steps of 5 dB Spectrum range Span, dynamic range and reference level are variable by means of arrow...
Page 161 Analogue Signal ► Parameter Value Additional data General Parameters Attenuation scale Auto-range Numerical indication Absolute value according to selected units Graphical indication Analogue bar on screen Audible indicator Pitch sound Tone with pitch proportional to signal strength Terrestrial Tuning range 5 to 1000 MHz Tuning mode Manual...
Page 162: Tv Mode
11.4 TV Mode Video ► Parameter Value Additional data Codecs MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL (Main profile high level) MPEG-4 AVC H.264 High Profile Level 4.1; maximum bitrate 40 Mbps Maximum Image Size 1920x1080x60i; 1280x720x60p/50p Minimum Image Size 352x240x30p; 352x288x25p Bitrate 40 Mbps Aspect Ratio 16/9;...
Page 163: Tools
11.5 Tools Constellation ► Parameter Value Additional data Type of Signal ATSC (8-VSB), QAM -B/-A, DVB-C, DSS, DVB-S and DVB-S2 Displayed data I-Q graph LTE Ingress Test ► Parameter Value Additional data Type of signal ATSC Displayed data LTE band plus quality parameters for a selected TV channel Attenuation Test ►...
Page 164 11.6 Options Fibre Optics ► Parameter Value Additional data Selective Optical Power Meter Optical Measure bands 1310 nm ± 50 nm; 1490 nm ± 10 nm; 1550 nm ± 15 nm Connector FC/APC Measurement Dinamic - 49,9 dBm to +10 dBm Accuracy ±...
Page 165: Hd Ranger
11.7 RANGER Inputs and Outputs ► Parameter Value Additional data RF Input Connector Input type F male 75 Ω Maximum Signal 130 dBμV Maximum Input Voltage 50 V rms DC to 100 Hz; powered by the AL- 103 power charger 30 V rms DC to 100 Hz;...
Page 166 No EXTERNAL supply active Recharging time 3 hours up to 80% Instrument off External Voltage 12 V DC Using only PROMAX supplied accesories Consumption 50 W Auto Power Off Programmable After the selected amount of minutes without operating on any control.
Page 167 Included Accesories ► Parameter Value Additional data 1x CC-046 Jack 4V/RCA cable 1x CC-041 Connection USB Cable On-the-go (A) Male – Mini USB (B) Male 1x CC-045 USB Cable (A) Female – Mini USB (A) Male 1x AA-103 Car lighter charger 1x AL-103 External DC charger 1x AD-055...
Page 168: Measurement Mode
11.8 Measurement Mode ATSC ► Parameter Value Additional data Modulation 8-VSB Margin of power From 45 dBμV to 100 dBμV measurement Measures Power, SER, VBER, MER, C/N and noise margin Displayed data Numeric and level bar Demodulation 16/32/64/128/256 QAM Symbol rate 10,762 Mb/s Code Rate Spectral inversion...
Page 169 Analogue TV ► Parameter Value Additional data Colour System PAL, SECAM and NTSC Standard supported M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L Sensibility 40 dBμV for a correct synchronism ► Parameter Value Additional data Tuning range 45 to 1000 MHz Tuning step size 10 kHz Sensitivity...
Page 170 ► Parameter Value Additional data Modulation QPSK Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV measurement Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Noise Margin Displayed data Numeric and level bar Symbol rate 20 Mbauds or variable Auto detected Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20 Nyquist filter...
Page 171: Spectrum Analyser Mode
11.9 Spectrum Analyser Mode Digital Signal ► Parameter Value Additional data General Parameters Resolution filter 100 kHz Markers displays frequency, level indication, level difference, frequency difference Reference Level 60 dBμV to 135 dBμV Adjustable in steps of 5 dB Spectrum range Span, dynamic range and reference level are variable by means of arrow cursors...
Page 172 Analogue Signal ► Parameter Value Additional data General Parameters Attenuation scale Auto-range Numerical indication Absolute value according to selected units Graphical indication Analogue bar on screen Audible indicator Pitch sound Tone with pitch proportional to signal strength Terrestrial Tuning range 5 to 1000 MHz Tuning mode Manual...
Page 173: Tv Mode
11.10 TV Mode Video ► Parameter Value Additional data Codecs MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL (Main profile high level) MPEG-4 AVC H.264 High Profile Level 4.1; maximum bitrate 40 Mbps Maximum Image Size 1920x1080x60i; 1280x720x60p/50p Minimum Image Size 352x240x30p; 352x288x25p Bitrate 40 Mbps Aspect Ratio 16/9;...
Page 174: Tools
11.11 Tools Constellation ► Parameter Value Additional data Type of Signal ATSC (8-VSB), QAM -B/-A, DVB-C, DSS, DVB- S and DVB-S2 Displayed data I-Q graph LTE Ingress Test ► Parameter Value Additional data Type of signal ATSC Displayed data LTE band plus quality parameters for a selected TV channel Attenuation Test ►...
Page 175: Iptv
11.12 IPTV Streams Multicast ► Parameter Value Additional data 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 Ports 1024 to 65535 Maximum bitrate 80 Mbit/s 11-167 November 2014...
Page 176: Transport Stream Analyser
11.13 Transport Stream Analyser Tables ► Parameter Value Additional data PSI Tables Program Association Table Program Map Table Network Information Table Conditional Access Table SI Tables Network Information Table Bouquet Association Table Service Description Table Event Information Table Time and Date Table Time and Date Table Bitrate ►...
Page 177: Options
11.14 Options Fibre Optics ► Parameter Value Additional data Selective Optical Power Meter Optical Measure bands 1310 nm ± 50 nm; 1490 nm ± 10 nm; 1550 nm ± 15 nm Connector FC/APC Measurement Dinamic - 49,9 dBm to +10 dBm Accuracy ±...
Page 178 ► Parameter Value Additional data Chipset GSP3F SIRF Start III technology Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels Accuracy Position 10 meters, 2D RMS 5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected <5 meters (50%), DGPS corrected Velocity 0.1 meters/second Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time...
Page 179: 12 Maintenance
12 MAINTENANCE 12.1 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.
Page 180 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...
Page 181: Annex 1 Signals Description
ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION A1.1 DIGITAL signals Advanced Television System Committee (ATSC standard / 8-VSB A1.1.1 modulation) ATSC parameters Channel BW ► This parameters affects the frequency separation of the carriers. Its value is 6 MHz. Spectral Inversion ► This option enables spectral inversion to be applied to the input signal, though in the majority of cases it should be in the OFF position (not inversion).
Page 182 ATSC Measurements Power Channel power is measured assuming that power spectral density is uniform throughout channel bandwidth. 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.
Page 183 Digital SATELLITE Television FIRST Generation A1.1.2 (DVB-S standard/QPSK modulation) DVB-S Parameters Channel Bandwidth ► It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz. 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.
Page 184 DVB-S Measurements Power Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel. 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. Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin (LM).
Page 185 Digital SATELLITE television signal of SECOND generation A1.1.3 (DVB-S2 standard/QPSK/8PSK modulation) DVB-S2 Parameters Channel Bandwidth ► It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz. Spectral inversion ► It detects if the input signal has been inverted. Symbol Rate ►...
Page 186 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.
Page 187 A1.1.4 Digital Satellite System (DSS standard / QPSK modulation) DSS Parameters Channel Bandwidth ► It displays the channel bandwidth. Spectral inversion ► It detects if the input signal has been inverted. Symbol Rate ► It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of time.
Page 188 LINK MARGIN LM 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.
Page 189 Digital CABLE television signal of FIRST generation A1.1.5 (DVB-C standard/QAM modulation) DVB-C Parameters Bandwidth channel ► It displays the channel bandwidth up to 9.2 MHz. Spectral inversion ► It detects if the input signal has been inverted. Symbol Rate ► It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of time.
Page 190 Digital multi-programme systems for television, sound and data A1.1.5 services for cable distribution (J83 Annex B) J83 Annex B Parameters Spectral inversion ► If necessary, activates the Spectral inversion (On). Modulation ► It defines the modulation type 64 or 256. J83 Annex B Measurements Power Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.
Page 191 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.
Page 192 A1.2 ANALOGUE signals Terrestrial band A1.2.1 Analogue TV In the measurement of analogue signals in terrestrial band, measurements available are: LEVEL ► Indication of the carrier level of the tuned video. ► 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.
Page 193 Satellite band A1.2.2 Analogue TV In the measurement mode of analogue signals in the satellite band, measures available are: Level ► Measurement of the tuned carrier level. ► 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.
Page 194: Annex 2 How To Point A Dish Antenna
ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA A2.1 INSTALLING A SATELLITE DISH USING RANGER A bit of history A2.1.1 That's it, a bit of history. First artificial satellite "Sputnik I" was launched 4th of October 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.
Page 195 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.
Page 196 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.
Page 197 Figure A2.5. An example of LNB(Low Noise Block-converter) Coarse dish alignment A2.1.3 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.
Page 198 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.
Page 199 Knowing what satellite we are on A2.1.4 And the RANGER comes into action. Our dish is now more ore less "looking" direction where presume "bird" parked. With RANGER 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.
Page 200 Fine tuning the dish A2.1.5 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.
Page 201 Look what we’ve got A2.1.7 RANGER 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.
Page 202: Annex 3 Diseqc Commands
ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS A3.1 DiSEqC introduction The DiSEqC (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 communications are based on the control commands, which travel combined with power voltage through the coaxial cable that leads the TV signal.
Page 203 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 RANGER 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...
Page 204 Command Selected input 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 commands are used, such as POSITION or OPTION, to allow more complex assemblies.
Page 205 DiSEqC Switcher with 4 inputs and 1 output A3.4.3 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”...
Page 206 A3.5 In the collective facilities 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.
Page 207 Examples of multiswitch ► SAT Inputs TER Inputs Satellites Terminals Multiswitch 9/4 Multiswitch 5/16 Multiswitch 17/16 … … … … … 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.
Page 208 Multiswitch (2 Satellites) A3.5.2 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).
Page 209 Multiswitch (4 Satellites) A3.5.3 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 «...
Page 210 Band Polarization Command Satellite Horizontal OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3 Vertical OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3 High Horizontal OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3 High Vertical OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3 Horizontal OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4 Vertical OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4 High Horizontal OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4 High Vertical OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4 DiSEqC programs and commands in the A3.6 RANGER...
Page 211 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.
Page 212: Annex 4 Remote Control Commands
ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS Introduction A4.1 The design of RANGER 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.
Page 213 Operation Mode A4.3 RANGER 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 time...
Page 214 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 RANGER buffer and cannot be rectified by sending an erase code. Commands in remote control are divided into two groups, orders and interrogations.
Page 215 Remote commands table A4.5 Remote Commands Short Description BATTERY It provides information about the battery actual status CAPTURE It makes and read screen captures CAPTURE READ It reads a file with the current screen capture DISEQC It gets a list of available diseqc programs and can send a specific one EQUIPMENT POWER It shutdowns the equipment...
Page 216 Name BATTERY Description: It provides information about the battery current status. *?BATTERY parameter Question: *BATTERY parameter_resp Response: parameter parameter_resp Description parameter_resp <empty LEVEL, It provides a complete set of > PERCENT, TIME, information about the battery SMART current status (see BATTERY, following parameters for an CHARGER...
Page 217 Name CAPTURE READ Description: It reads a file with the current screen capture (see command CAPTURE) *?CAPTURE BLOCK=bbbb <CR> Question: Response: *CAPTURE SIZE= size bbbb Description bbbb bbbb is the number of bytes sent in each data block. The file data is sent in blocks, every block is confirmed with an ACK.
Page 218 Name EQUIPMENT POWER OFF Description It shutdowns the equipment Order *EQUIPMENT POWEROFF Name EQUIPMENT SN Description It provides the serial number of the equipment Question *?EQUIPMENT SN *EQUIPMENT SN = equipment_resp Response equipment_resp Description equipment_resp Unique numeric code that identifies the equipment Name INSTALLATION...
Page 219 Name INSTALLATION CURRENT Description It provides information about the current installation *?INSTALLATION CURRENT current=nn Question Response *INSTALLATION NAME=current_resp current Description nn Description current_resp (decimal value) <empty> <empty> Available data from the current installation TER-CH Terrest. channel Terrestrial channel plan plan index name with “nn”...
Page 220 Name INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE Description It removes the files of the same type in the current installation *INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE tag=name Order Description tag SPECTRUM Spectrum capture file TER-CH Terrestrial channel plan file SAT-CH Satellite channel plan file DISEQC_PROGRAM DISEQC program file Print screens file CONSTELLATION Constellation capture file...
Page 221 Name INSTALLATION FILE Description It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends it to a *?INSTALLATION CURRENT tag=name BLOCK=bbbb Question Response *INSTALLATION SIZE=size Description tag SPECTRUM It reads spectrum captures in the current installation TER-CH It reads terrestrial channel plans in the current install SAT-CH It reads satellite channel plans in the...
Page 222 Name INSTALLATION FILE ZIP Description It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends all the installation files zipped to a PC Question *?INSTALLATION CURRENT ZIP BLOCK=bbbb Response *INSTALLATION SIZE=size bbbb Description bb Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file will be divided to be send size Description size...
Page 223 Name INSTALLATION PC ZIP Description It sends a file from a PC to the equipment zipped with all files of the installation Order *INSTALLATION ZIP NAME=name SIZE=size BLOCK=bbbb name Description name abcd Name (“abcd”) of the installation size Description size Byte (nnn decimal) size of the file when send bbbb Description bbbb...
Page 224 Name Description It provides / configures the LNB output *?LNB lnb Question *LNB lnb = lnb_resp Response Description lnb_resp OUTPUT Current selected output ENABLE LNB enable (ON) or disabled (OFF) VOLTAGE Last measurement of the LNB output voltage CURRENT Last measurement of the LNB output current AVAILABLE Available output with the current...
Page 225 Name Description It provides/configures the LTE filter status Question *?LTE *LTE lte_resp Response lte_resp Description lte_resp LTE filter enabled LTE filter disabled *LTE lte_conf Configuration lte_conf Description lte_conf It enables the LTE filter It disables the LTE filter Name MEASURE Description It provides information of all active measurements *?MEASURE measure...
Page 226 Name MODE Description It provides/sets the operation mode of the equipment Question *?MODE *MODE mode_resp Response mode_resp Description mode_resp TV mode TV+SP+MEASURE TV mode with spectrum and measurements TV+PARAMETERS TV mode with TS parameters Spectrum mode SP+MEASURE Spectrum mode with measurement SP+MEASURE+TV Spectrum mode with TV and measurement...
Page 227 Name PRINT SCREEN Description It makes a screenshot in PNG format Configuration *PRINT SCREEN=printscreen_conf =printscreen_conf Description =printscreen_conf <empty> It gives a name by default =abc It gives the name “abc” Name Description It provides / sets services Question *?PSI Response *PSI STATUS=status_resp NUMBER= number_resp ONID=onid NID=nid TSID=tsid NETWORK=name status_resp...
Page 228 Name PSI SERVICE Description It provides / configures services Question *?PSI SERVICE=service service Description service CURRENT Current service Index of service Response *PSI SERVICE=ss NAME=name PROVIDER=provider SID=sid TYPE=type SCRAMBLED=lcn response Description response CURRENT for current service or index of service. name Service name provider...
Page 229 Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT VIDEO Response *PSI PID=pid BITRATE=bitrate TYPE=type RESOLUTION=resolution FORMAT=format FRAME=frame PROFILE=profile response Description response PID number bitrate Bitrate in kbps type Type of video (MPEG-2,H264,...). resolution Resolution of video. format frame Format of video (16:9/4:3...) profile Freq Profile level Question *?PSI SERVICE=xx VIDEO Response...
Page 230 Name Description It provides/sets date and time *?RTC rtc Question *RTC rtc=rtc_resp Response rtc_resp Description rtc_resp DATE=date It shows current date, time and TIME=time date format FORMAT=format TIME hh:mm:ss Hours:minutes:seconds DATE DD/MM/YYYY day/month/year DD/MM/YY day/month/year (last two digits) MM/DD/YYYY month/day/year YYYY/MM/DD year/month/day FORMAT...
Page 231 Name SIGNAL Description It provides/configures the signal type *?SIGNAL signal Question *SIGNAL signal=signal_resp Response signal Description signal_resp TYPE Signal standard type Current code rate BANDWIDTH Signal bandwidth Signal symbol rate Spectral inversion enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) MODE Measurement of the FFT in a COFDM modulation Measurement of the guard interval CONSTELLATION...
Page 232 Name SPECTRUM It configures the span and/or the reference level Description *SPECTRUM spectrum=spectrum_config Configuration spectrum spectrum_config Description spectrum_config nn.n Value (nn.n) of the reference level in units of the current band SPAN nnnF nnn= span value number F= Order of magnitude for the span.
Page 233 Name TUNE Description It provides/configures the frequency Question *?TUNE *TUNE BAND=band_resp FREQ= freq_resp Response band_resp Description band_resp Terrestrial band Satellite band freq_resp Description freq_resp nnnK nnn=Number value for the frequency; K= (kHz) *TUNE BAND= band_conf FREQ= freq_conf Configuration band_conf Description band_conf Terrestrial band Satellite band freq_conf...
Page 234 Name TUNE CH Description It provides/configures the channel Question *?TUNE CH *TUNE BAND= band_resp PLAN=plan_ resp CH= ch_ resp Response band_resp Description band_resp It means that channel belongs to the terrestrial band It means that channel belongs to the satellite band plan_resp Description plan_resp...
Page 235: Annex 5
ANNEX 5 OP-002-PS: OPTICAL + 5 GHz RF AUXILIARY INPUT OPTION A5.1 GENERAL A5.1.1 Description This annex contains operating instructions for the next option: OP-002-PS: Selective Optical Power Meter + Optical to RF Selective Converter + 5 GHz RF Auxiliary Input. The evolution of the telecommunications market, more and more demanding in quality standards, speed, services and so on and also economical and competitiveness...
Page 236 A5.2 DESCRIPTION OF INTERNAL OPERATION The selective meter consists, in first place, of a selective triple filter for 1310, 1490 and 1550 nm signals. The filter separates each wavelength and each one leads to an independent circuit with a photosensor, which obtains the RF signal that it carries.
Page 237 A5.3 Fibre optical test A5.3.1 Description The optical function of this module allows the user to certify a telecommunication installation by calibrating the signals at the installation and then measuring them in each of the user access points. RANGER with optical module can measure simultaneously and in a selective way the three wavelengths used in optical fibre (1310, 1490 and 1550 nm).
Page 238 Next it is shown the screen to perform the fibre optic test: Figure A5.3. Status message depending on the level of attenuation. Power level of the signal. Wavelength of the signal (nm). Power level of the reference signal, which is used to calibrate and calculate the attenuation level (dBm).
Page 239 A5.3.3 Menu options On the bottom of the screen there are three menus accessible via the function keys. It exits the tool. When pressing this key it uses the current values of power as a reference values. It accesses the Advanced menu. In the Advanced menu there are two parameters to configure the fibre optical test.
Page 240 Step 1. Capturing reference measurements. ► Connect the SC pigtail end connector to the PROLITE-105 output connector. Connect the FC end of the pigtail to the optical input of the RANGER (see figure below). RANGER . Turn on the PROLITE-105 and the In the RANGER, from the SPECTRUM or MEASUREMENT screen, press...
Page 241 Step 2. Attenuation Test Measurement. ► Connect the PROLITE-105 in a source node of the transmission optical network, example free strip main telecommunications cabinet of the building. Keep the PROLITE-105 in simultaneous mode for generating signals, so it SIMULTANEOUSLY generates all three wavelengths (1310 nm, 1490 nm and 1550 nm).
Page 242 A5.4 Selective optical to RF converter A5.4.1 Description The selective optical to RF converter has a filter that separates each wavelength and directs it to an independent circuit with a photosensor, which obtains the RF signal that carries. The RF signal obtained for each wavelength passes to a band switch.
Page 243 A5.4.2 Operation Signal connection to use this option is as follows: Figure A5.6. Upper panel of RANGER (with this option installed). Pigtail adapter (supplied with the module) with input optical signal. Cable (supplied with this expansion module) with RF signal. FC—APC input connector for optical signal.
Page 244 A5.4.3 Configuration After the connection is made, the user can use the equipment for measurement of optical signals as if they were RF signals. Steps to measure a signal are as follows: Press the Settings key and select the corresponding band, whether terrestrial (for optical link) or satellite (for optical LNB).
Page 245 A5.5 5 GHz RF Auxiliary Input A5.5.1 Description RANGER optical fibre option comes along with a 5 GHz RF auxiliary input which can be used among other applications for direct connection to optical LNBs with 5.4 GHz output. This RF input covers three bands: Band I From 2150 MHz to 3000 MHz Band II...
Page 246 A5.5.3 Configuration The user can use the equipment for direct connection to optical LNB with 5.4 GHz output. Steps to measure it are as follows: Figure A5.9a. November 2014...
Page 247 Figure A5.9b. ∗ Band 1: 2150 - 3000 MHz; Band 2: 3400 - 4400 MHz; Band 3: 4400 - 5400 MHz. November 2014...
Page 248 A5.5.4 Screen Description Figure A5.10. RF Aux. Input Signal Power. Auxiliary Frequency Input. Input Signal Frequency. LNB Optical Power Level. RF Auxiliary Input Enabled. Center Frequency. November 2014...
Page 249: Annex 6 Op-002-Gps: Signal Coverage Option
ANNEX 6 OP-002-GPS: SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION GENERAL A6.1 Description A6.1.1 This annex contains operating instructions for the next option: OP-002-GPS: Signal coverage analysis with GPS for RANGER This option allows the user to check signal coverage by measuring its power, MER and C/N.
Page 250 Signal Coverage Analysis A6.2 Operation A6.2.1 The Signal Coverage tool is available for all signals. Connect the GPS receiver to the equipment. In Settings menu select the terrestrial band. Access the SPECTRUM mode and tune the signal for coverage study. Press the Tools key Select the Signal Coverage option.
Page 251 Settings A6.2.2 User can adjust some parameters on the Signal Coverage analysis: Figure A6.1. File name: ► User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement that can be seen in the MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen (frequency, power/level, C/N, PLP identifier, MER, CBER, LBER and LM) will be stored on the data file.
Page 252 Description of signal coverage screen A6.2.3 The following describes the Signal Coverage screen: Figure A6.2. Selected installation; date and time. The “Current installation” green indicates the system has locked the GPS signal. The “Current installation” in red indicates that the system has not locked the GPS signal. Spectrum.
Page 253 Signal information window 3: Elapsed: Time elapsed since the beginning of the coverage study. Samples: Samples taken since the beginning of the coverage study. Space left: Space left in the memory to save data. GPS status: It shows if the GPS receiver is locked or unlocked. Latitude, Longitude: It shows the latitude and longitude at the current position, if GPS is locked.
Page 254 GPS Status: It shows a list and a graph with satellites detected to locate the ► GPS signal. It is also provided additional data such as longitude, latitude, date and universal time, visible satellites and GPS status (locked or not). Figure A6.3.
Page 255 Choose the option “Open with” and then select Excel 2007 (or the available version) Figure A6.4. When Excel tries to open the file it will ask you the import method to open the XML data file by this way: Figure A6.5. November 2014...
Page 256 You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file. Figure A6.6. Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file is providing. This step could take few seconds depending on the size of the XML data file.
Page 257 Presenting measurements in Google Earth A6.3.3 For this process Google Earth must be installed on the computer and internet connection will be needed. Open a web browser and then search for a converter from Excel file to KML file, for instance, googling “excel to kml” (a kind of XML file used by Google Earth) We propose this one (and this is the one we will explain in detail in the following example explanation).
Page 258 Click on the BROWSE icon: Figure A6.8. A new window will appear in which you will be able to search the Excel file you saved in the step number 9 of the previous section of this document. Figure A6.9. After doing the file selection click on the option VIEW ON GOOGLE EARTH: Figure A6.10.
Page 259 The web page will perform the file conversion and then will ask if you want to save the resulting file or just open it using Google Earth software. Select OPEN WITH Google Earth. Figure A6.11. Google Earth will try to open the three different excel sheet explained before in this document (see step 8 from Excel opening process for XML data file in the previous section of this document).
Page 260 Disable the first and the second sheets for a more comfortable view, and click over the third one. Figure A6.13. The yellow flag symbol mark the first and the last coverage measure point. The other measurement points will be presented as a C symbol. Figure A6.14.
Page 261: Annex 7 Op-002-Dab: Dab/Dab+ Option
ANNEX 7 OP-002-DAB: DAB/DAB+ OPTION A7.1 Description This annex contains instructions for the following option: OP-002-DAB: DAB/DAB+ signal analysis. This option allows the user to detect, measure, analyse and visualise digital radio DAB and DAB+ . The DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a digital radio standard, designed for both home and portable receivers to broadcast terrestrial and satellite audio and also data.
Page 262 A7.3 MEASUREMENT Mode Views for DAB/DAB+ signal in MEASUREMENT mode are: Figure A7 1. Measurement 1/3 Figure A7 2. Measurement 2/3 Figure A7 3. Measurement 3/3 November 2014...
Page 263 A7.4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER Mode Views for DAB/DAB+ signal in MEASUREMENT mode are: Figure A7 4. Spectrum 1/3 Figure A7 5. Spectrum 1/3 Figure A7 6. Spectrum 1/3 November 2014...
Page 264 A7.5 TV Mode Views for DAB/DAB+ signal in TV mode are: Figure A7 7. TV 1/3 Figure A7 8. TV 2/3 Figure A7 9. TV 3/3 November 2014...
Page 265: Annex 8 Multimedia Content
ANNEX 8 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 Introducing the HD RANGER + http://youtu.be/XpNxlOSfkf0 Introducing the HD RANGER 2 http://youtu.be/dl11jXoi_FQ http://youtu.be/Zm_QT-_qtY4 Navigating through the menus...
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