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Contents
Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service ....................................................... 7
1.1
Safety notes ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2
Usage notes ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5
Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6
Service ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Technical Data ............................................................................................................... 9
Control and connection elements, pin configurations ................................................... 19
3.1
Front panel ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2
Rear panel .......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3
Top section of instrument ................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1
USB-A socket ..................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.2
DVI output .......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4
Bottom section of instrument .............................................................................................................. 22
3.4.1
12V power supply ............................................................................................................................... 22
Startup .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1
Mains operation .................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2
Battery operation ................................................................................................................................ 23
4.2.1
Replacing the Li-Ion battery ............................................................................................................... 23
4.2.2
Battery management .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.3
Operation using an external power supply ......................................................................................... 24
4.4
Ventilation control ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.5
Switching on ....................................................................................................................................... 24
4.6
Setting volume, brightness, contrast and color saturation ................................................................. 24
Menu structure ............................................................................................................. 25
5.1
Menu bar ............................................................................................................................................ 25
5.2
Drop-down menu ................................................................................................................................ 26
SAT Measuring Range ................................................................................................. 27
6.1
Frequency input .................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1.1
IF input ............................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1.2
RF input .............................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1.2.1
Input of the oscillator frequencies....................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2.2
LO assignment ................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2
DVB-S/S2 operating mode ................................................................................................................. 29
6.2.1
Selection of modulation ...................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.2
Symbol rate input ............................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.3
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.4
DVB-S/S2 parameters ........................................................................................................................ 31
6.2.4.1
Parameters in the MPEG area ........................................................................................................... 31
6.2.5
Special receiver settings .................................................................................................................... 31
6.2.5.1
AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) .................................................................................................. 32
6.2.6
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate) .................................................................................................... 32
6.2.7
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate) ...................................................................................... 33
6.2.8
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 33
6.2.9
Constellation diagram ......................................................................................................................... 33
6.2.10
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 33
6.2.11
Picture and sound check .................................................................................................................... 33
6.3
Level measurement ............................................................................................................................ 33
6.3.1
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service ............7 Safety notes ............................7 Usage notes ............................8 Maintenance ............................8 Cleaning ............................... 8 Calibration ............................8 Service ..............................8 Chapter 2 Technical Data ....................... 9 Chapter 3 Control and connection elements, pin configurations ...........
  • Page 2 Contents LNB supply ............................34 6.4.1 14/18 V – 22 kHz control ........................34 6.4.2 Changing the fixed voltages ....................... 34 6.4.3 DiSEqC ............................... 36 6.4.3.1 DiSEqC V1.0 control .......................... 36 6.4.3.2 DiSEqC V1.1 control .......................... 36 6.4.3.3 DiSEqC V1.2 control .......................... 38 6.4.3.4 DiSEqC V2.0 control ..........................
  • Page 3 Contents 7.2.2.3.1 Selection of the COFDM bandwidth (channel bandwidth) ..............63 7.2.2.3.2 Scan ..............................63 7.2.2.3.3 DVB-T parameters ..........................64 7.2.2.3.4 Further DVB-T parameters ......................... 65 7.2.2.3.5 BER measurement (Bit Error Rate) ....................65 7.2.2.3.6 MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate) ..................65 7.2.2.3.7 Noise Margin (NM) ..........................
  • Page 4 Contents 9.2.1 Max hold function ..........................86 9.2.2 Setting the channel bandwidth ......................87 9.2.3 Acoustic level trend ..........................87 Chapter 10 DAB Measuring Range ....................88 10.1 Switching between frequency and channel input ................88 10.1.1 Frequency input ..........................88 10.1.2 Channel input .............................
  • Page 5 Contents 15.1 Accessing the analyzer ........................109 15.2 Frequency segment (SPAN) ......................110 15.3 Measuring bandwidth (RBW) ......................110 15.4 Cursor ............................... 110 15.5 Input of the center frequency......................110 15.6 Switching between frequency and channel mode ................111 15.7 Level display .............................
  • Page 6 Contents 20.1 Starting the recording ........................138 20.2 Evaluating of the recording ....................... 140 20.3 Documenting a recording ......................... 140 Chapter 21 DVI Output ......................... 141 Chapter 22 USB-A Interface ......................143 Chapter 23 Common Interface ...................... 144 23.1 Inserting a CA module ........................144 23.2 Operation ............................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Notes On Safety, Usage, Maintenance And Service

    Chapter 1 - Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service Chapter 1 Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service Safety notes Please note the instructions and warnings contained in these operating instructions. This instrument is built and tested according to EN61010-1 (protective measures for electronic measuring instruments) .

  • Page 8: Usage Notes

    Chapter 1 - Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service Usage notes The guarantee for a new instrument ends 24 months after delivery. The guarantee is invalidated if the instrument is opened! Sharp tools (such as screwdrivers) can damage the plastic pane in front of the TFT display and thus ruin the TFT.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Technical Data

    Chapter 2 - Technical Data Chapter 2 Technical Data FREQUENCY RANGE 910 – 2,150 MHz Resolution 1 MHz IF- / Transponder frequency input 45 – 868 MHz 868 – 1,214 MHz (Option) Resolution 50 kHz Frequency input / Channel input FM (VHF) 87.4 –...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 - Technical Data LEVEL RANGE Measuring Ranges 30 – 120 dBµV 20 – 120 dBµV 20 – 120 dBµV 25 – 120 dBµV 20 – 120 dBµV Resolution 0.1 dB Measuring accuracy ± 1.5 dB (at 20°C) warm up time > 5 min. ±...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 - Technical Data DVB-S QPSK demodulator (per ETS 300421) Symbol rates 2 – 45 MSym/s Frequency offset (df) Resolution 0.1 MHz Measuring accuracy ± 200kHz Measuring parameters CBER (before Viterbi) 1.00•10 VBER (after Viterbi) 1.00•10 up to 20 dB Noise Margin, NM up to 10 dB Resolution...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 - Technical Data TV ANALOG Television standards B/G, D/K, L, I, M/N Color standards PAL, NTSC, SECAM Sound demodulator Sound carrier 1 and 2 Decoding of MONO, STEREO and dual sound broadcasts Sound carrier measurement Sound carrier 1 and 2 relative to the video carrier, in dB Resolution 0.1 dB...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 - Technical Data J83B (US-DOCSIS) QAM demodulator (per ITU-T J.83B) Symbol rates 5.057, 5.361 MSym/s Modulation scheme 64, 256 QAM De-Interleaver-Depths I=8 / J=16, 16/8, 32/4, 64/2, 128/1 Measuring parameters (per ETR 290) VBER (after Viterbi) 1.00 • 10 up to 40 dB Noise Margin, NM up to 10 dB...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 - Technical Data DVB-T2 COFDM demodulator (per ETS 302755) Bandwidth 6, 7, 8 MHz 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k Modulation scheme QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM Guard intervals 1/4, 19/128, 1/8, 19/256, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128 Pilot pattern PP1…PP8 Measuring parameters (per ETR 290) CBER (before LDPC)
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 - Technical Data I/Q analysis of digitally modulated signals CONSTELLATION DIAGRAM Sources DVB-C, J83B, DVB-T, DVBT2, DTMB, DVBS, DVBS2 3-dimensional display In color (Status frequency) Zoom function In all 4 quadrants (except DTMB) Stop function Freezes the diagram FM (VHS) MONO-/STEREO indicator RDS (Radio Data System)
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 - Technical Data TRANSPORT STREAM EVALUATION NIT evaluation Separate views for video, audio and data services Dynamic PMT LCD (Logical Channel Descriptor) LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) selected SI data Chinese character set GB2312 Cyrillic character set 1 CI slot CI (COMMON INTERFACE) Presentation of card menu INTERFACE...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 - Technical Data OPTICAL RECEIVER Connector SC/APC (with protective cap) Wavelength (Lambda) 1,260 – 1,620 nm (no optical filter) Max. optical input power +8 dBm (continuous power) Return loss > 40 dB Equivalent input noise (ON) < 8 pA/√Hz RF frequency range 5 –...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 - Technical Data POWER SUPPLY External 12V 11 – 15 V DC max. 3.0A or external primary power supply 12 V / 3 A (included in delivery) via extra-low voltage jack according to DIN 45323 Power consumption max. 36 W Battery Li-Ion battery package 7.2 V / 6.6 Ah Operation time...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Control And Connection Elements, Pin Configurations

    Chapter 3 - Control and connection elements, pin configurations Chapter 3 Control and connection elements, pin configurations Front panel Figure 3-1 Front panel 106 V3.2...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    Chapter 3 - Control and connection elements, pin configurations Rear panel Figure 3-2 Rear panel 106 V3.2...

  • Page 21: Top Section Of Instrument

    Chapter 3 - Control and connection elements, pin configurations Top section of instrument DVI-D RF Input Digital Video 75 Ohm output USB-A port Wi-Fi™ Optical input CAM/PCMCIA (slot) Antenna connector Figure 3-3 Top section of instrument 3.3.1 USB-A socket Pin 1 = V (+5V) Pin 2 = Data D - Pin 3 = Data D +...

  • Page 22: Dvi Output

    Chapter 3 - Control and connection elements, pin configurations 3.3.2 DVI output According to DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Revision 1.0 Figure 3-5 DVI socket Bottom section of instrument Figure 3-6 Bottom section of instrument 3.4.1 12V power supply Extra-low voltage jack according to DIN 45 323 Figure 3-7 Extra-low voltage jack...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Startup

    Chapter 4 - Startup Chapter 4 Startup Mains operation Only power the instrument from the mains using an external mains adapter connected to the 12 V extra-low voltage jack. A suitable adapter with connecting cable is included in delivery (see chapter 4.3 - Operation using an external power supply).

  • Page 24: Battery Management

    Chapter 4 - Startup 4.2.2 Battery management The instrument has internal battery management, which optimizes the charging and discharging of the battery. The battery begins to charge as soon as the instrument is connected to the mains or an external voltage supply. The instrument starts in charging mode if it is not being used; during this time only the OSD window on the top left is shown with the text “Charging BATT”...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Menu Structure

    Chapter 5 - Menu structure Chapter 5 Menu structure The device functions can be controlled via the menu bar associated with the function keys F1 – F5. The menu bar is permanently displayed in most operating modes. It disappears after a few moments in analyzer and play mode and can be called up again by pressing one of the five function keys.

  • Page 26: Drop-Down Menu

    Chapter 5 - Menu structure Drop-down menu This user interface is used for general settings when in default status and for lists. Selecting main menu Press MODE key Leaving the menu Press MODE or HOME key Selecting a menu point Select the desired menu item using the arrow keys (↑or ↓) and press ENTER Back to previous menu level...

  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Sat Measuring Range

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Chapter 6 SAT Measuring Range You access the SAT range via RANGE -> SAT. Figure 6-1 SAT measuring range Frequency input Enter the value of the frequency in MHz or GHz (see below). Set the desired frequency using the number keys or arrow keys.

  • Page 28: Input Of The Oscillator Frequencies

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.1.2.1 Input of the oscillator frequencies With MODE -> Settings-> LNB- Frequencies, you can choose to enter three LO frequencies or to switch to the menu LO-Allocation. The local oscillator frequencies are available for Ku-Low, Ku- High and C-Band.

  • Page 29: Dvb-S/S2 Operating Mode

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range DVB-S/S2 operating mode Here you can receive the digitally modulated signals in the DVB-S/S2 standard and measure their signal quality. 6.2.1 Selection of modulation Under MODULATION -> DVB-S or DVB-S2, you can select the modulation type DVB-S/S2. Figure 6-3 SAT modulation preset Automatic standard detection: The measuring receiver uses the set standard as the starting point for automatic standard...

  • Page 30: Scan

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range First select menu item SYMBOLRATE. Then you get a menu for 10 preset symbol rates. Select one of them and press ENTER. A short menu appears where you can choose set for apply the preset symbol rate or edit for changing it.

  • Page 31: Dvb-S/S2 Parameters

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.2.4 DVB-S/S2 parameters As soon as the receiver has completed the synchronization process, several parameters are shown on the display. When LOCK appears, it means that the digital receiver is receiving a valid data stream.

  • Page 32: Afc (Automatic Frequency Control)

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.2.5.1 AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) The device operates with the AFC switched on in the standard settings. This means that if the DVB-S/S2 receiver detects a frequency offset between the transmitter and the receiver, the tuner on the receiver is adjusted accordingly so that the frequency offset disappears.

  • Page 33: Mer Measurement (Modulation Error Rate)

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.2.7 MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate) In addition to measurement of the bit error rate, it is established practice with digital transmission to also measure MER. It is defined in ETR290. MER is calculated from the constellation points. It is the counterpart to S/N measurement with analog transmission methods.

  • Page 34: Lnb Supply

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range LNB supply The measuring receiver controls a connected LNB or multi-switch with the conventional 14/18 V – 22 kHz control (max. 4 SAT-IF layers) or with DiSEqC control. The supply is short-circuit proof and provides a maximum current of 500 mA. The instrument automatically switches off the LNB supply if there is a short-circuit or if the current is too high.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Figure 6-8 Change LNB-voltage 106 V3.2...

  • Page 36: Diseqc

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.3 DiSEqC DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) defines a standard which transfers the control commands from the master (e.g. receiver) to the slave (e.g. multi-switch, positioner) via FSK (frequency shift keying of 22 kHz) on the RF cable. DiSEqC is backwards compatible to the 14V/18V/22 kHz control.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range requires multiple repetitions of the DiSEqC command. See the example that follows for further information. The settings for the SAT-IF layer and the satellite position are identical to those for V1.0. Added to this is the control of ‘Uncommitted switches’, which is operated under LNB -> Uncommitted Switch.

  • Page 38: Diseqc V1.2 Control

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Figure 6-13 24 DiSEqC 1.1 setup with 64 SAT-IF layers The structure includes 3 hierarchy levels. Consequently, 2 repetitions must be set. The following settings must be made to connect the SAT-IF route marked in bold type: Relay 1 works with ‘uncommitted switches’...
  • Page 39 Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Drive: This allows the motor to be turned to the east and west. Figure 6-14 DiSEqC 1.2, menu drive After the menu is opened, the menu item STOP (motor is stopped) is activated. While you press the left arrow key, the rotor moves in the easterly direction and stops immediately after releasing the key.

  • Page 40: Diseqc V2.0 Control

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Recall: With the menu item Go to, you can recall a previously stored rotor position. The motor then turns to the saved position. Position 0 corresponds to the reference position 0 degrees. The most recently recalled motor position is shown on the display.

  • Page 41: Activation And Configuration

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.4.1 Activation and configuration The Key LNB -> DiSEqC -> UNIC activates the UNICABLE control. A menu is then displayed which can be used to edit the relationship between the satellite channel router (SCR) address and the center frequency of the user band (UB) band pass slot that the measuring receiver is to use: SCR-ADR.
  • Page 42 Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Here you can set the UB center frequency that corresponds to the selected SCR address. This is the frequency that a connected receiver needs to tune to. Use the ← and → keys, or the numeric keypad to set the UB center frequencies within the range from 950 MHz to 2.150 MHz.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range tuning memory. This makes it possible for you to combine memory locations with Bank0 to Bank7 as desired. You can switch between the banks using LNB -> SCR-ADR-Bank -> BANK0 up to BANK7. The menu item names “BANK0” to “BANK7” are used in place of the user-defined bank designations.

  • Page 44: Reading Ub Slot Frequencies From Css

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Figure 6-19 UNICABLE LNB menu Wideband RF mode: As described above, these UNICABLE units operate with a single oscillator frequency and the low and high bands combined on one band. This reduces the number of SAT IF levels to 2 (vertical and horizontal).
  • Page 45 Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range Figure 6-20 Antanna wall outlet configurator Note: With UNICABLE EN 50494 only the first 8 UB slots are addressable (see also chapter 6.4.5 - JESS (EN 50607)). An X represents a locked UB bandpass slot and a green check mark indicates an unlocked UB slot.

  • Page 46: Jess (En 50607)

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.5 JESS (EN 50607) JESS (Jultec Enhanced Stacking System) is an expansion on the EN 50494 standard (UNICABLE). The following additions to UNICABLE have been incorporated: • Up to 32 UB slots are supported (8 with UNICABLE). •...

  • Page 47: Operation

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.5.2 Operation The JESS control can be used to convert 32 SAT-IF layers in a maximum of 32 UB slots. These are further divided into 8 satellite positions with 4 SAT-IF layers each. Each connected receiver (maximum of 32) operates using a dedicated UB slot.

  • Page 48: Programming Antenna Wall Outlet

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.5.4 Programming antenna wall outlet See chapter 6.4.4.4 - Programming antenna wall outlets. 106 V3.2...

  • Page 49: Show Continuous Wave (Cw) Tones

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.5.5 Show Continuous Wave (CW) tones To get a general survey of the available UBs and the frequency-response curve, a CW tone at all available UBs is started and can displayed by the analyzer. Figure 6-24 LNB menu JESS First, the JESS-Mode must be activated.

  • Page 50: Lnb Current Measurement

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.6 LNB current measurement For this, you must bring the measuring instrument into the default status of the SAT measuring range. You can do this by pressing the HOME key. If an LNB supply is activated, the measuring receiver measures the amount of DC current flow at the RF input socket (e.g.

  • Page 51: Script Structure

    Chapter 6 - SAT Measuring Range 6.4.7.2 Script structure Sample of a DiSEqC-Script: WideBand mode UAS 474 2 x 950..3000 MHz E2 7F FB 40 00 00 03 52 00 00 03 52; LOF 9,75 GHz, IF 950..3000 MHz E2 7F FB FE; store data // comment First line: Comment, which is shown during the whole processing.

  • Page 52: Chapter 7 Tv Measuring Range

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Chapter 7 TV Measuring Range You access the TV range via RANGE -> TV. Figure 7-1 TV measuring range Switching between frequency and channel input The instrument can be tuned by entering the channel center frequency (DVB-C und DOCSIS), the video carrier frequency (ATV) or by entering the channel.

  • Page 53: Selecting Of The Operating Mode

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Use the HOME, Arrow or the Number keys to end the measurement procedure. A new frequency can be set as described above. Selecting of the operating mode Using the ANA/DIG menu item you can select the operating mode of the measuring instrument in the TV range.

  • Page 54: Scan

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.1.3 Scan You can use this function to scan the entire TV range for analog TV signals. For this, the instrument must operate in channel input mode. In this operating mode, the arrow keys have a dual function. After entry of a new channel, the menu item 2.FUNCTION is not inverted.

  • Page 55: Noise Margin (Nm)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.1.6 Noise Margin (NM) In contrast to digital signals there is no fixed point here at which the image display is disturbed, but a continuous deterioration of the image. Therefore here the value S/N = 45 dB for the minimum quality at the BK socket according to EN 500083-7 is taken as reference value.

  • Page 56: Symbol Rate Input

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.1.1 Symbol rate input You must set the corresponding symbol rate before a DVB-C (QAM) signal can be received. Figure 7-5 Symbol rate setting First select menu item SYMBOLRATE. A drop-down menu with three symbol rates then appears. Select the desired symbol rate using the ↑/↓arrow keys.

  • Page 57: Dvb-C Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Figure 7-6 DVB-C select service In this operating mode, the arrow keys have a dual function. After entry of a new channel, the menu item 2.FUNCTION is inverted. That means that the program list can be operated with the arrow keys.

  • Page 58: Mer Measurement (Modulation Error Rate)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Via the menu item e-8 the measuring depth can be set back to the default setting 1•10 . This setting is non-volatile. In the operating mode DATAGRABBER and DATALOGGER the measurement of the bit error rate generally operates with a depth of 1•10 bits.
  • Page 59 Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Similarities and differences in the downstream: US-DOCSIS EURO-DOCSIS Modulation type 64QAM, 256QAM 64QAM, 256QAM Symbol rate 5,057 and 5,361 6,952 J.83/B DVB-C Channel bandwidth 6 MHz 8 MHz Transmission frequency range 50…862 MHz 112…862 MHz As you can see in the comparison, you can use a DVB-C receiver for the reception of a Euro- DOCSIS downstream signal.

  • Page 60: Docsis Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range You can select the modulation scheme for the DOCSIS variant in another menu. Figure 7-8 DOCSIS modulation type The associated symbol rate is automatically set. Automatic scan with DOCSIS: If you enter a new channel, the receiver attempts to synchronize with the current settings (DOCSIS variants, modulation schemes).

  • Page 61: Scan

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.2.2 Scan With this function, you can scan the entire TV range for DOCSIS signals. For this, you must switch the instrument to channel input mode. The scan function includes the automatic scan of the DOCSIS variants as described above. That means that the instrument scans every channel with EUDOC64, EUDOC256, USDOC64 and USDOC256.

  • Page 62: Constellation Diagram

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.2.7 Constellation diagram The constellation diagram can be called via the menu item CONST, if the measurement receiver is tuned. For further information see Chapter 13 - Constellation diagram. 7.2.2.3 DVB-T The DVB-T receiver of the measuring instrument is activated via the menu item MODULATION -> DVB-T.

  • Page 63: Selection Of The Cofdm Bandwidth (Channel Bandwidth)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.3.1 Selection of the COFDM bandwidth (channel bandwidth) The DVB-T standard provides for transmission in 6, 7 or 8 MHz channels. Figure 7-10 DVB-T selection bandwidth The bandwidth of the COFDM signal is set via BANDWIDTH -> AUTO, 8MHz, 7MHz or 6MHz. In the AUTO setting, which is also the default setting, the measuring instrument uses the channel bandwidth that is stored in the respective channel table.

  • Page 64: Dvb-T Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.3.3 DVB-T parameters As soon as the receiver has completed the synchronization process, several parameters are shown on the display. When LOCK appears, it means that the digital receiver is receiving a valid data stream.

  • Page 65: Further Dvb-T Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.3.4 Further DVB-T parameters The menu item PARAMETERS opens a sub menu with further DVB-T parameters. Figure 7-12 DVB-T parameter information One of the parameters, the Cell ID, uniquely identifies the cell of the transmitter. 7.2.2.3.5 BER measurement (Bit Error Rate) The measurement of the bit error rate aids in the determination of the quality of a DVB signal.

  • Page 66: Noise Margin (Nm)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.3.7 Noise Margin (NM) In case of white noise a limit value of MER for the minimum signal quality (QEF) can be determined dependent on the modulation type and the FEC.The difference of MER to this limit value corresponds to the system reserve NM (noise margin).
  • Page 67 Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Figure 7-14 DVB-T Impulse response Figure 7-14 shows an impulse response with a primary impulse (left picture edge) and several secondary impulses at a distance of approximately 23 km from the primary impulse. You can move the cursor (small triangle) left and right using the ←/→keys. At the top area of the screen, the distance of the secondary impulses and their attenuation (-21 dB) in relation to the primary impulse is displayed.

  • Page 68: Pe Measurement (Packet Error)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.3.9 PE measurement (Packet Error) Short interruptions in the DVB-T signal usually cannot be detected using MER and BER measurement. They can make entire packets in the transport stream unusable for the MPEG decoder, however. This can lead to short picture freezes or sound that crackles. The extent of this depends largely on the receiver hardware.

  • Page 69: Dvb-T2

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.4 DVB-T2 The DVB-T2 receiver of the measuring instrument is activated via the menu item MODULATION -> DVB-T2. Figure 7-16 Modulation mode DVB-T2 The modulation method for DVB-T2 is COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex). It involves a very robust digital transmission method that is optimized in particular for transmission channels with multipath reception.

  • Page 70: Dvb-T2 Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.4.3 DVB-T2 parameters As soon as the receiver has completed the synchronization process, several parameters are shown on the display. When LOCK appears, it means that the digital receiver is receiving a valid data stream.

  • Page 71: Further Dvb-T2 Parameters

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.4.4 Further DVB-T2 parameters The PARAMETERS menu item can be used to display a window in which additional DVB-T2 parameters are listed. Figure 7-18 DVB-T2 parameters info Explanations: • Pilot Pattern = PP4 • PAPR = OFF (“Peak to Average Power Reduction = OFF”) –...

  • Page 72: Mer Measurement (Modulation Error Rate)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Both values are shown on the display in exponential form. The depth of measurement for the CBER is1•10 bits, for the LBER it is 1•10 bits. 7.2.2.4.7 MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate) In addition to measure the bit error rate, it is established practice with digital transmission to also measure MER.

  • Page 73: Pe Measurement (Packet Error)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Figure 7-19 DVB-T2 Impulse response The printed example shows an impulse response with a primary impulse (left picture edge) and several secondary impulses at a distance of approximately 16 km from the primary impulse. You can move the cursor (small triangle) left and right using the ←/→keys.

  • Page 74: Dtmb (Option)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.5 DTMB (Option) DTMB (Digital Terrestrial Multimedia Broadcasting) is a Chinese standard for digital TV and radio program transmission. DTMB was developed in 2007 out of the two drafts of DMB-T and ADTB-T. DMB-T, developed at the University of Beijing, is a multiple carrier standard similar to the European DVB-T/T2.

  • Page 75: Scan

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range After activating a new menu will appear where the DTMB mode can be adjusted. Figure 7-21 DTMB selecting carrier mode The single carrier mode (C1) is activated with SINGLECAR whereas the receiver is set to multi carrier mode (C3780) with MULTICAR.

  • Page 76: Ber Measurement (Bit Error Rate)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Figure 7-22 DTMB parameters Once the receiver is synchronized, additional parameters are shown on the display. The DTMB receiver determines these automatically. In the figure shown above, the instrument receives a DTMB-Signal with the following parameters: Multi carrier modulation: MULTICAR (C3780) Multi carrier modulation (MULTICAR –...

  • Page 77: Noise Margin (Nm)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.2.2.5.5 Noise Margin (NM) In case of white noise a limit value of MER for the minimum signal quality (QEF) can be determined dependent on the modulation type, the FEC and the other parameters. The difference of MER to this limit value corresponds to the system reserve NM (noise margin).

  • Page 78: Pe Measurement (Packet Error)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Peak-Search Function While the impulse response is built up, the instrument determines the four highest secondary impulses apart from the main impulse. If there are echoes, the cursor moves to the highest secondary impulse after the second cycle. By pressing the keys ↑ and ↓ the cursor may be moved to further echoes cyclically one after the other.

  • Page 79: Level Measurement With Analog Tv (Atv)

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range 7.3.3 Level measurement with analog TV (ATV) With ATV, the peak value of the video carrier is measured. This coincides in time with the line sync pulse. The level of the currently set sound carrier (see above) is measured and displayed relative to the video carrier level (e.g.

  • Page 80: Blind Scan

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Blind Scan This function can be used to determine the channel configuration in an unknown cable network. The measuring receiver scans the specified frequency range for ATV, DVB-C and DOCSIS signals. The instrument creates a channel list, which is displayed on the TFT during the scan. Once the function is complete, the list can be transferred in the tuning memory, saved as a XML file or exported as a CHA file.

  • Page 81: Exporting The Channel List

    Chapter 7 - TV Measuring Range Figure 7-26 BlindScan Channeltable The scan can be aborted at any time using the F5 key. After a manual abort, the channel list determined up to that point remains available for further processing. The following figure shows a list as it is displayed on the TFT of the instrument. 7.5.3 Exporting the channel list Once the function is ended (either regularly or manually), the list determined by the instrument is...

  • Page 82: Chapter 8 Fm (Vhf) Measuring Range

    Chapter 8 - FM (VHF) Measuring Range Chapter 8 FM (VHF) Measuring Range You activate the FM (VHF) range via RANGE -> FM. Figure 8-1 VHF measuring range Frequency input You can enter a frequency between 87.40 and 108.20 MHz using the numeric keypad or the arrow keys.

  • Page 83: Stereo Indicator

    Chapter 8 - FM (VHF) Measuring Range Stereo indicator The stereo decoder of the VHF receiver evaluates the 19 kHz pilot signal. If a pilot is present, STEREO appears in the top line; MONO is otherwise displayed. Figure 8-2 VHF stereo indicator display RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is the counterpart to videotext for TV.

  • Page 84: Acoustic Level Trend

    Chapter 8 - FM (VHF) Measuring Range 8.6.1 Acoustic level trend When no line of sight to the measuring instrument exists while lining up an antenna, an acoustic level trend signal can be switched on. A sound signal is emitted from the loudspeaker. Its frequency changes in proportion to the measured level.

  • Page 85: Chapter 9 Rc (Return Channel) Measuring Range

    Chapter 9 - RC (Return Channel) Measuring Range Chapter 9 RC (Return Channel) Measuring Range You access the RC range via RANGE -> RC. Figure 9-1 RC measuring range Frequency input You can enter a frequency between 5.0 MHz and 65.0 MHz using the numeric keypad or the arrow keys.

  • Page 86: Max Hold Function

    Chapter 9 - RC (Return Channel) Measuring Range 9.2.1 Max hold function The usable signal on the return path of a cable system is generated by the active (online) cable modem. According to the cluster size of a network, the cable modem can transmit more or fewer frequencies.

  • Page 87: Setting The Channel Bandwidth

    Chapter 9 - RC (Return Channel) Measuring Range 9.2.2 Setting the channel bandwidth Cable modems transmit in bursts with the modulation types QPSK or QAM. Because every active cable modem is assigned to only certain time slots, it can only transmit briefly. This means that a short burst is generated in QPSK or QAM.

  • Page 88: Chapter 10 Dab Measuring Range

    Chapter 10 - DAB Measuring Range Chapter 10 DAB Measuring Range DAB stands for “Digital Audio Broadcasting”. The measuring receiver can demodulate both DAB and DAB+ modulated signals and decode the FIC (Fast Information Channel) and MSC (Main Service Channel) information contained within. You access the DAB range via RANGE ->...

  • Page 89: Channel Input

    Chapter 10 - DAB Measuring Range 10.1.2 Channel input A channel table stored in the instrument serves as the basis for channel input. The table contains a center frequency for each channel. The DAB channel grid is derived from the original TV channel grid in the VHF range. A DAB channel has a bandwidth of 1.75 MHz.

  • Page 90: Dab Parameters

    Chapter 10 - DAB Measuring Range 10.4 DAB parameters As soon as the receiver has completed the synchronization process, several parameters are shown on the display. When LOCK appears, it means that the digital receiver is receiving a valid data stream.

  • Page 91: Mer Measurement (Modulation Error Rate)

    Chapter 10 - DAB Measuring Range 10.6 MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate) In addition to measurement of the bit error rate, it is established practice with digital transmission to also measure MER. It is defined in ETR290, e.g. for DVB-T, and can be applied to DAB in a similar manner.

  • Page 92: Remote Supply

    Chapter 10 - DAB Measuring Range 10.9 Remote supply The measuring receiver can provide a remote power supply via the RF input; for example, this may provide power for an active receiving antenna. You may choose between 5 V, 14V, 18 V and no remote supply.

  • Page 93: Chapter 11 Electromagnetic Interference Measurement

    Chapter 11 - Electromagnetic Interference Measurement Chapter 11 Electromagnetic Interference Measurement The German regulation on the protection of public telecommunication networks and transmission and receiving radio plants that are operated in the defined frequency ranges for security purposes (SchuTSEV) [“Verordnung zum Schutz von oeffentlichen Telekommunikationsnetzen und Sende- und Emfpangsfunkanlagen, die in definierten Frequenzbereichen zu Sicherheitszwecken betrieben werden”] has been in effect since May 2009.

  • Page 94: Antenna Selection

    Chapter 11 - Electromagnetic Interference Measurement 11.3 Antenna selection The field strength that is displayed is acquired by measuring the antenna voltage and converting it, taking into consideration the physical properties of the antenna used. The antenna being used can be set under ANTENNA.

  • Page 95: Analysis Of Identifier

    Chapter 11 - Electromagnetic Interference Measurement 11.6 Analysis of identifier The electromagnetic interference measurement is based on using the KFG 242 frequency identification generator. This generator is used as a defined source of interference in a cable system and should be integrated into the head end. The signal of the interference transmitter is modulated with an identifier for the unique assignment of the interference emission.

  • Page 96: Remote Supply

    Chapter 11 - Electromagnetic Interference Measurement 11.9 Remote supply The measuring receiver can provide a remote power supply for active receiving antennas via the RF input. Antennas EMI 240 (with the EMI 240/V pre-amplifier) and EMI 241 require a supply of 5 V. The supply is short circuit-proof and provides a maximum current of 500 mA.

  • Page 97: Chapter 12 Mpeg Decoder

    Chapter 12 - MPEG Decoder Chapter 12 MPEG Decoder The instrument is equipped as standard with a MPEG2/4 decoder. This forms the back-end of a DVB receiver. It analyses the Program Service Information (PSI) and decodes the digital audio and video data.

  • Page 98: Network-Information-Table (Nit)

    Chapter 12 - MPEG Decoder 12.2 Network-Information-Table (NIT) The NIT (Network Information Table) is a special table containing information about other transponders/channels within the network (e.g. satellite, cable, DVB-T network). Information from the NIT can be used for navigation purposes (program search). The measuring receiver must first receive a digital channel.

  • Page 99: Logical Channel Numbering (Lcn-List)

    Chapter 12 - MPEG Decoder If the NIT includes more than 8 entries, you can use the ←/→ keys to scroll between the individual pages in the list. 12.3 Logical Channel Numbering (LCN-List) For a suitable receiver, the order of the stations can be controlled using the logical channel descriptor (LCD) which is transmitted within the NIT.

  • Page 100: Picture And Sound Check

    Chapter 12 - MPEG Decoder 12.4 Picture and sound check As described in the chapter 12.1 - Program Service Information (PSI), several video and audio programs are transmitted in the same multiplex (TS). As soon as the MPEG decoder identifies a TS, it analyses the PSI data and then generates the program lists.

  • Page 101: Display Of Mpeg Video Parameters

    Chapter 12 - MPEG Decoder Press ENTER to show the previous program list again where you can select another program. Press HOME to stop the measurement and immediately reset values back to the default status of the respective measuring range. 12.5 Display of MPEG video parameters As soon as a live picture can be seen, the MPEG decoder displays the following parameters in a...

  • Page 102: Chapter 13 Constellation Diagram

    Chapter 13 - Constellation diagram Chapter 13 Constellation diagram 13.1 Introduction The constellation diagram is a graphic representation of the signal states of a digitally modulated signal in a two-dimensional coordinate system. The individual signal states can be viewed as position vectors with the components I (Inphase - horizontal axis) and Q (Quadrature - vertical axis).

  • Page 103: Operation

    Chapter 13 - Constellation diagram 13.2 Operation As has already been mentioned, the constellation diagram can be displayed with all digital standards (DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DTMB and DOCSIS). The measuring receiver first has to be tuned in a digital range. Subsequently the constellation diagram can be activated by selecting the menu item CONST.
  • Page 104 Chapter 13 - Constellation diagram Figure 13-3 Constellation diagram with phase jitter Error phase jitter: The carrier is subjected to a low-frequency frequency modulation. Cause: Defect or not correctly adjusted QAM modulator. Figure 13-4 Constellation diagram with noisy signal Error: noisy signal Cause: bad C/N ->...
  • Page 105 Chapter 13 - Constellation diagram Figure 13-5 Real constellation diagram DVB-T2 Figure 13-6 DTMB constellation diagram 106 V3.2...

  • Page 106: Chapter 14 Memory Management

    Chapter 14 - Memory management Chapter 14 Memory management The instrument has a tuning memory with 199 program locations. The memory preview allows the user to gain an overview of the tuning memory without having to access all memory locations or having to make corresponding notes when saving.

  • Page 107: Memory Functions

    Chapter 14 - Memory management 14.3 Memory functions The memory functions can only be controlled when the measuring receiver has not been tuned. 14.3.1 Erasing all memory Press MODE -> Memory -> Erasing all memory to delete the entire tuning memory. A warning is issued beforehand.

  • Page 108: Cancelling Memory Protection

    Chapter 14 - Memory management 14.3.5 Cancelling memory protection This function is used to disable an existing memory protection. This function can be accessed via MODE -> Memory -> Disable memory protection. This is done in the same way as memory protection is activated. The instrument then responds with a corresponding message.

  • Page 109: Chapter 15 Spectrum Analyzer

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer Chapter 15 Spectrum analyzer You can access the spectrum analyzer in the SAT, TV, FM, RC and DAB ranges. An example of a broadband cable spectrum is shown below. Figure 15-1 Spectrum analyzer The level-axis has a step width of 10 dB/div. The maximum dynamic range is 40 dB. The blue region at the bottom of the screen contents the center frequency (CF), the resolution band width (RBW) and the frequency segment (span), or in full span mode the start- and stop-frequency.

  • Page 110: Frequency Segment (Span)

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer 15.2 Frequency segment (SPAN) In all measuring ranges, you can change the frequency segment displayed. You can do this via the menu items SPAN -> FULLSPAN , FULL EXT or xxMHz , or the Up/Down keys.

  • Page 111: Switching Between Frequency And Channel Mode

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer 15.6 Switching between frequency and channel mode You can only do this in the TV range. You can switch between modes via the menu items CHANNEL and FREQUENCY. 15.7 Level display During each search, the level of the cursor frequency is measured and displayed in the upper right edge of the screen in dBµV.

  • Page 112: Tilt Measurement In The Tv Range

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer The green bars are analog and the red bars are digital channels. The cursor is marked with an “A” or “D”. In this diagram, tilted levels or abnormal drops in levels can be immediately detected with digital channels.

  • Page 113: Digital Level Reduction

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer The level differential between the two cursor positions is also displayed in the 1 line to the right “2- 1” stands for the difference between the right (2 ) and left (1 ) cursor. No level reduction is taken into account in the level displays. This means that these are the absolute levels.

  • Page 114: Creating Or Changing A Profile

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer 15.10.3 Creating or changing a profile The currently active profile can be adjusted using the menu item SETTINGS. After the menu item was selected, the diagram is frozen and the 2 cursor appears. Figure 15-6 TILT measurement - Selecting a profile You can use the ←/→...

  • Page 115: Application

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer 15.10.4 Application There are two basic applications. „Line up“ a system: A profile is created with the channels that are occupied in the system. Move the 1 cursor onto the lowermost channel and the 2 cursor onto the uppermost channel.

  • Page 116: Max-Hold-Function

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer If it is a digital channel, the instrument switches to the last digital mode that was active (DVB-C, DVB-T or DOCSIS). 15.12 Max-Hold-Function This function can be switched on and off via the menu item MAX HOLD. The menu item is then displayed inverted.

  • Page 117: Ingress Measurement In The Return Path

    Chapter 15 - Spectrum analyzer 15.13 Ingress measurement in the return path This function is activated via the menu item INGRESS. Ingress refers to all interference spectra those mix with the signal in the return path. Those can be strong short wave stations, CB radio, baby monitors or interference emissions from electrical machines.

  • Page 118: Chapter 16 Scan Support For Finding Satellites

    Chapter 16 - SCAN Support for Finding Satellites Chapter 16 SCAN Support for Finding Satellites Several functions are gathered together in the SCAN-function which makes looking and identifying a satellite position easier. First of all the device should be in range SAT and in default state. Using MODE ->...

  • Page 119: Sat List

    Chapter 16 - SCAN Support for Finding Satellites Figure 16-2 SAT SCAN satellite found The scan parameter (satellite, transponder frequency etc.) are a fixated component of the satellite list. Therefore the SAT list should be kept up-to-date. (View chapter 16.5 - Importing a SAT list). Note: If Quattro LNBs are used, the various SAT identifications are not sent on all levels.

  • Page 120: Transponder List

    Chapter 16 - SCAN Support for Finding Satellites 16.3 Transponder list In addition to reception parameters such as frequency and modulation, the transponder list includes transponder numbers and names if they are known. A transponder can be selected with the ↑ and ↓...

  • Page 121: Importing A Sat List

    Chapter 16 - SCAN Support for Finding Satellites 16.5 Importing a SAT list The current SAT-list can be found at www.kws-electronic.de. To import a SAT list, you first need to connect a USB memory device with the downloaded corresponding file. First of all the device should be in range SAT and in default state.

  • Page 122: Chapter 17 Optical Receiver

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver Chapter 17 Optical Receiver 17.1 Introduction RF signals are increasingly being transmitted via fiber optic cables. Optical transmission in broadband networks is gaining importance. While optical transmission in most existing networks still occurs exclusively at network level 2, the trend is moving towards fiber optic distribution up to the subscriber terminals.

  • Page 123: Activating The Optical Input

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver Optical input power The measuring instrument does not have an integrated adjustable optical attenuator element. As a result, the measuring instrument’s optical receiver can be operated with up to 8 dBm of continuous power. However, the optimal range for the receiver is from -7 dBm to +3 dBm. At lower power levels, the reception quality is reduced because of the receiver noise.

  • Page 124: Measuring The Optical Power

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver 17.4 Measuring the optical power Figure 17-2 Optical power measurement Optical transmission involves modulation of the intensity of the light power. The measuring instrument measures the average optical power in dBm. This power is also measured when the light is supplied from an unmodulated laser source.

  • Page 125: Cleaning The Fiber Optic Plug Connection

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver Figure 17-3 Spectrum analyzer in optical mode Note! The level specified after the OMI value corresponds to the internal RF level after the optical/electrical converter. This information is only relative. This specification is primarily used to determine the relationships between the levels of the individual channels.

  • Page 126: Usb Microscope

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver 17.7 USB Microscope A USB microscope can be connected to the device for plug connector inspection. The device supports DI-1000 type USB microscopes from Lightel Technologies. Contamination in optical plug connections can impair the signal quality. Typical types of contamination include dust particles, hand lotion, skin and alcohol residues.
  • Page 127 Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver Figure 17-5 Poor physical contact because of dust particles The microscope image in the measuring receiver shows a large magnification of the optical fiber (Figure 17-6). That figure is taken with Lightel DI-1000 USB microscope with an optical magnification of 200.

  • Page 128: Operation

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver The figure shows the schematic structure of a typical single-mode fiber with a 9µm core. Figure 17-7 Schematic structure of a typical single-mode fiber 17.7.1 Operation The microscope range is called up by pressing the RANGE -> Microscope key. The following image settings can be made with the F buttons: Brightness BRIGHT +...

  • Page 129: Logging

    Chapter 17 - Optical Receiver 17.7.2 Logging For documentation purposes, it is possible to make a screenshot of the current microscope image. As the measuring instrument is only equipped with a single USB interface, 4 images can be saved in the internal buffer of the measuring instrument. Once all 4 storage locations are occupied, you will have to save these images on a USB stick to free up these locations up again.

  • Page 130: Chapter 18 Management Of The Instrument

    Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument Chapter 18 Management of the instrument These functions can only be accessed when the instrument is not tuned. 18.1 Keypad The key tone and the key illumination can be switched on and off via the MODE -> Settings -> Keypad menu.

  • Page 131: Serial Number

    Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument Figure 18-1 Clock adjustment Another way to set the clock is to use the DVB time. The measuring receiver must first receive a digital channel. Press MODE and if there were time information received, the item Setup clock to DVB time is available.

  • Page 132: User-Defined Tv Channel Table

    Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument 18.7 User-defined TV channel table In addition to the preset channel tables that the instrument uses in combination with the used TV- standard, a user-defined channel table can be loaded onto the instrument. Users can use the AMA.remote PC software to create their own tables and export them as files.

  • Page 133: Hardcopy

    Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument 18.9 Hardcopy For documentation purposes, the screen contents can be saved on a USB stick or on one of two internal memory locations. Videos and drop-down menus for settings, etc. cannot be copied. By selecting PRINT, you can access a menu where you can choose between “Screenshot ->...

  • Page 134: Unlock Software Options

    Chapter 18 - Management of the instrument 18.10 Unlock software options Software options can be unlocked by entering an 8-digit key code. You can request the individual key code for each option from the manufacturer. MODE -> Settings -> SoftwareKeys appears a submenu, which contains the options available currently (e.g.: DVB-T / DVB-T2, UMS).

  • Page 135: Chapter 19 Measurement Data Memory (Datalogger)

    Chapter 19 - Measurement Data Memory (DataLogger) Chapter 19 Measurement Data Memory (DataLogger) The instrument is equipped with a measurement data memory (DataLogger). This allows you to save measured values automatically on a USB stick as an XML file. The data can then be read and processed using a spreadsheet program such as MSExcel™...

  • Page 136: Transferring And Evaluating A Series Of Measurements On The Pc

    Chapter 19 - Measurement Data Memory (DataLogger) 19.2 Transferring and evaluating a series of measurements on the PC To evaluate, document or process the measurements, the data must first be transferred to a PC or laptop using a USB stick. As already mentioned, the measurement data saved in an XML file on the USB stick, which can be readed and processed using MSExcel™...

  • Page 137: Chapter 20 Measurement Data Recording (Datagrabber)

    Chapter 20 - Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) Chapter 20 Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) The DataGrabber allows the measuring receiver to record measurement data over a specified period of time and display the results graphically. The shortest period of time that you can enter is one minute.

  • Page 138: Starting The Recording

    Chapter 20 - Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) Note! Packet errors can also occur when the measuring receiver's automatic attenuation control changes the input attenuation. In order to achieve optimal performance at all times, attenuation control must also operate during measurement data recording. Packet errors that occurred due to a change in the input attenuation are displayed in magenta by the measuring receiver while “normal”...
  • Page 139 Chapter 20 - Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) Figure 20-2 DataGrabber recording The absolute number of packet errors is also displayed in this operating mode. You can use the ABORT menu item to stop the recording before the specified time period has elapsed.

  • Page 140: Evaluating Of The Recording

    Chapter 20 - Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) 20.2 Evaluating of the recording Once the DataGrabber has finished (automatically or stopped manually), you can use the cursor function to determine the time at which a possible error occurred in the system. To do this, you use the ←/→...

  • Page 141: Chapter 21 Dvi Output

    Chapter 21 - DVI Output Chapter 21 DVI Output The measuring instrument is equipped with a DVI/HDMI interface for connecting a Full HD TV set. This allows you to check the functionality of the DVD/HDMI interface on an external LCD screen, for example.
  • Page 142 Chapter 21 - DVI Output Adjusting the picture of HEVC and AVS+ programs to the display of the instrument is done by downscaling first. For the output via DVI/HDMI upscaling is done to the default resolution 1920x1080i again. This results in loss of picture quality in the output signal. While running HEVC and AVS+ programs the DVI/HDMI output can be directly fed by the decoder with full resolution in the formats 1280x720p50Hz, 1920x1080p50Hz, 3840x2160p25Hz and 3840x2160p30Hz via MODE->...

  • Page 143: Chapter 22 Usb-A Interface

    Chapter 22 - USB-A Interface Chapter 22 USB-A Interface The measurement receiver has a USB-A interface. The corresponding port is at the top section of instrument (see chapter 3.3 - Top section of instrument). The interface is compatible with USB 2.0 specification in high speed mode.

  • Page 144: Chapter 23 Common Interface

    Chapter 23 - Common Interface Chapter 23 Common Interface The instrument is equipped with a CI interface. This consists of a PCMCIA slot (see chapter 3.3 - Top section of instrument). The PCMCIA slot is compatible with all common conditional access modules (CAM).

  • Page 145: Card Menu

    Chapter 23 - Common Interface 23.3 Card menu This option allows you to access the module-specific menu. Various details and services can be called up for each module. For example, smartcard information, software version, software update, PIN code entry for youth protection, and so on. The menu is laid out just like the other menus on the instrument.

  • Page 146: Chapter 24 Wi-Fi

    Chapter 24 - Wi-Fi™ Chapter 24 Wi-Fi™ 24.1 Introduction Wireless range supports field technicians when setting a wireless router at the customer side. Decisive for a good wireless reception throughout the home is the site and possibly the orientation of the antennas at the access point. With the measuring receiver receiving conditions can be compared at different locations within the household in the wireless mode.

  • Page 147: Measurement Capabilities

    Chapter 24 - Wi-Fi™ 24.5 Measurement Capabilities 24.5.1 Channel allocation The cannel assignment of all access points found in the area are plotted on a graph (Figure 24-1 Wi-Fi™ channel diagram). The function keys 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz you can call the diagram for the 2.4 GHz band (802.11 b/g/n) or 5 GHz band (802.11a).

  • Page 148: Level Measurement Of A Single Access Point

    Chapter 24 - Wi-Fi™ Figure 24-2 Wi-Fi™ accesspoint list 24.5.3 Level measurement of a single access point In the level measurement, the measuring device has to connect with the access point before. For this purpose, depending on the encryption of the connection, a password is required. The entry of the password is performed with the function key PASSPHRASE: here can be selected between 4 memory locations for storing.

  • Page 149: Tips For Wifi™ Receive

    Chapter 24 - Wi-Fi™ 24.6 Tips for WiFi™ receive Common questions about the installation of an WiFi™ router in a flat/house often can not be simple answered. If the radius of the to covered area small, then mostly the router can be placed anywere, and the antenna orientation is also second-rate.

  • Page 150: Chapter 25 Figure Index

    Chapter 25 - Figure Index Chapter 25 Figure Index Figure 3-1 Front panel ..........................19 Figure 3-2 Rear panel ..........................20 Figure 3-3 Top section of instrument ....................... 21 Figure 3-4 USB-A socket ......................... 21 Figure 3-5 DVI socket ..........................22 Figure 3-6 Bottom section of instrument ....................
  • Page 151 Chapter 25 - Figure Index Figure 7-20 Modulation selection DTMB ....................74 Figure 7-21 DTMB selecting carrier mode ....................75 Figure 7-22 DTMB parameters ........................ 76 Figure 7-23 DTMB Impulse response ...................... 77 Figure 7-24 Diagram display ........................79 Figure 7-25 BlindScan start menu ......................80 Figure 7-26 BlindScan Channeltable .......................
  • Page 152 Chapter 25 - Figure Index Figure 20-4 DataGrabber recording packed errors ................. 140 Figure 21-1 DVI output, selection menu ....................141 Figure 21-2 Video resolution at HDTV via DVI menu ................142 Figure 21-3 Note during HDTV via DVI ....................142 Figure 23-1 Inserting a CA module ......................

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