Channel Scan; Collect Test Data - Applied Instruments XR-3 Cable Air Operation Manual

XR-3 Cable Air Module Operation Manual

7. Channel Scan

Definition of a Channel Scan
A "channel scan" is a quick measurement of each channel in the selected channel plan or plan
subset. It measures the level and quality of each channel and compares the measurements to a
set of limits if one is selected.
The Channel Scan feature allows you to:
1) Collect and store signal level and quality data to the flash storage of the XR-3 for later
recalling and viewing on the meter or for transfer to a PC for reporting or archiving
2) Select favorite and tilt channels
3) Save found channels as a new channel plan

Collect Test Data

Perform your installation as usual. When the system is fully installed, use the Favorites Graph
(Favorites Scan) or the Channel Scan feature to perform the scan and collect the data:
Favorites Graph (Favorites Scan) – scans only your defined tilt and favorite channels (up to 5) in
the active channel plan and collects data. For more information on the Favorites Scan, see the
Favorites section of the operation manual.
Channel Scan – scans all channels in the active channel plan and collects data
To activate the Channel Scan, press the 'Chan Scan' shortcut soft-key on Run screen or select
'Channel Scan' from the Main Menu.
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