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Summary of Contents for Psiber Data Systems SignalScout 40
- Page 1 SignalScout User Guide USER GUIDE SignalScout Model 40 Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 2 Warranty/Service Option Psiber Data Systems Inc. warrants that the product shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase if used in accordance with Psiber Data Systems Inc. operating specifications.
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Page 3: Kit Content
The SignalScout also verifies CATV service. The unit is 64/256 QAM fully compliant and DOCSIS 3.1 (OFDM) signal level compatible. Noise return power is measured through a 42MHz low pass filter. Kit Content Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... -
Page 4: Specifications
ATSC 1.0 (A/53), ITU-T J.83, Annex A (DVB-C) (Planned), Annex B (US) Connector Type F Connector Operating: 32°F to 122°F (0 °C to +50 °C) Temperature range Storage: 14°F to +131°F (-10°C to +55°C) Warranty One Year Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... -
Page 5: Preparing The Unit
Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your tester. Psiber assumes no liability for damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... -
Page 6: Getting Started
SETUP and displays the power levels in a single graph. Noise displays a power level graph of detected Noise. • Setup allows the user to customize settings for the LEVEL, SCAN and NOISE. • Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... - Page 7 SignalScout to turn off with either 5, 15 or 30 minutes of inactivity. To save battery life, change the Auto turn off time to 5 minutes. Once completed, select the Return Arrow to return to the Main Setup Screen. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 8 Enter in a Pass Level with the format -5.0 dBmV. Select the Green Enter Arrow to save the entered level or press the X to cancel and return to the Limits screen. Once completed, select the Return Arrow to return to the Main Setup Screen. Limits Screen Enter Pass Level Screen Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
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Page 9: File Explorer
Select the Save button to save the new selections then the Return Arrow to return to the File Explorer Screen. File Explorer Screen Edit ATSC Plan Screen Save ATSC Plan Screen Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... - Page 10 Upper Left +, Upper Right +, Lower Right + then Select the numbers in order from 1 to 5 with your finger or the supplied stylus until the boxes turn green. Once finished, the SignalScout will automatically return to the Home Screen. Setup Screen Calibration Screen Cal Touch Screen Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 11 Finished Compass Screen The Cal Meter (Factory) and Cal Noise (Factory) are used for Factory Default purposes only. A pin must be entered to change Factory Default. Calibration Screen Cal Meter Screen PIN for Cal Meter Screen Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 12 Cal Meter User Level Screen Cal Meter Entered Levels Screen Once complete, select the Return Arrow to return to the Calibration Screen. Once finished with Calibrations, select the Return Arrow to return to the Setup Screen. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
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Page 13: Update Firmware
Firmware screen and not do a firmware update on next power up. 4. If Yes is selected, the pop up messages asks “Are sure you?” Please select Yes. Firmware Screen Confirmation Pop-Up Second Confirmation Pop-Up Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0... - Page 14 Drive (E:) but it could be any drive. However, it will always be labeled “FSL Loader”. If you do not see a drive like this, check the Psiber Data Systems website for an application note or contact technical support.
- Page 15 There will be no tone below -79 dBm. The built-in Compass gives a starting direction for aiming the antenna. For best results, hold the SignalScout flat and horizontal to the ground with the LCD display facing up. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 16 Using the +10 dB Amplifier or AGC Off allows the user to take control of the signal path. This is very useful if you want to check a signal with and without the amplifier in order to determine if an amplifier is necessary. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 17 When it comes to Analog or DOCSIS 3.1 channels, Signal Scout sees their appropriate 6 MHz power and cannot lock on to them. When it comes to Digital QAM channels, the Signal Scout also measures SNR / MER and Bit Error Rate (pre-FEC and post-FEC). Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 18 Pre and Post errors are shown on this screen once the padlock is locked. Pre are coding errors in the data that are automatically corrected by a TV’s error correction algorithm. Post errors cannot be corrected and cause picture problems. If Post errors are found, they will be shown in Red. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 19 Select the Green Enter Arrow button to select a specific number or select the “X” to cancel and go back to the CATV Level Screen without saving entered data. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 20 Select the white Channel button and enter in a specific channel to jump to that specific number instead of scrolling through all the numbers. Select the Green Enter Arrow button to select a specific number or select the “X” to cancel and go back to the ATSC Scan Screen without saving entered data. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 21 Select the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the channels and frequencies on the graph. The selected channel will be displayed as a Blue line. The Channel number, the Virtual number (if entered), Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 22 Once finished, select the Home button to return to the Home Screen. Noise From the Home Screen, Select the Noise button. The Nosie Power Level graph is displayed. The actual power level number is displayed below the graph. Home Screen Noise Screen Noise with Speaker Screen Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
- Page 23 There is no tone below -30 dBmV. Noise return power is measured through a 42MHz low pass filter. Once finished, select the Home button to return to the Home Screen. Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.0...
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