Page 1 RANGER RANGER RANGER TV AND SATELLITE ANALYZER -0 MI2130 -...
Page 2 SAFETY NOTES Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES" paragraph. The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol. WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury hazard or damage to this product or other property.
Page 3 •Update: Measurement and monitoring for FM Advanced in webControl (“webControl” on page 317). •Improvement: Added a step by step to tune a RF signal terrestrial or satellite (“Practical examples” on page 40). •Improvement: For FM signal, parameters PS and PI from RDS are saved on file XML for Signal Monitoring (“Data Viewer”...
Page 4 WHAT’S NEW on manual F6.0 •New tool: Task Management from webControl (“Task Management” on page 234). •New tool (optional): Mask Monitoring from webControl (“Mask Monitoring” on page 237). •Update: Monitoring total time counter and cycle time counter on the quality signal monitoring from webControl (“? Screen Description”...
Page 5 •Update: New parameters available when creating a channel plan from webControl (“Channel Plan Creator” on page 232). •Update: In webControl, the TV Parameters screen allows listening to FM or DAB audio (“TV Parameters” on page 219). •New option: It allows rebooting the meter from webControl (“Measurements and Spectrum”...
Page 6 •Update: Transport Stream Recording (“Transport Stream Recording” on page 167). •Update: Transport Stream Specifications (“? Transport Stream” on page 273). •Update: Compatible with standard DCII (“? DCII (DigiCipher 2)” on page 270). •Update: Last spectrum settings recovered after switching on (“?Advanced Menu in Spectrum Analyzer Mode”...
Page 7 •New chapter: webControl tool (“WEBCONTROL” on page 213). •Improvement: Ethernet Port (“Ethernet Port” on page 250). •Specifications unified for all models (“SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4” on page 264). •Improvement: Additional Information Annex (“ADDITIONAL INFORMATION” on page 326).
Page 8 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 9 SAFETY SYMBOLS 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. CAUTION: The battery used can present danger of fire or chemical burn if it is severely mistreat.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..................1 1.1. Description .................... 1 2. SETTING UP ....................3 2.1. Package Content ..................3 2.2. Power ....................3 2.3. Equipment Details .................. 7 2.4. Switching On/Off ...................16 2.6. Screen Icons and Dialog Boxes..............17 2.5.
Page 11 11.6. RF Connector ..................256 11.7. Common Interface Slot ..............260 11.8. TS-ASI Port ..................262 12. SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 ..........264 12.1. General .................... 264 12.2. Measurement Mode................267 12.3. Spectrum Analyzer Mode ..............271 12.4.
Page 12 12.7. Tools ....................274 12.8. Options .................... 276 13. MAINTENANCE ..................279 13.1. Instructions for Returning by Mail ............279 13.2. Considerations about the Screen............279 13.3. Cleaning Recommendations ..............279 i. OPTICAL OPTION ................... 281 ii. ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION ............294 iii.
Page 13: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Description The new RANGER is the seventh 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 14 interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the diagrams constellations or the echoes detection. The RANGER has an application to manage data generated at each installation. This feature helps the user to manage information generated so he can access it at any time or download it to a PC for further analysis.
Page 15: Setting Up
2 SETTING UP Package Content Check that your package contains the following elements: Analyzer. RANGER External DC charger. Mains cord for external DC charger. Car lighter charger. receiver. Dual WiFi Antenna. USB WiFi Adapter. Aero SMA-H/BNC-M adapter. “F” adapters: •“F”/f - BNC/f adapter. •“F”/f - DIN/f adapter.
Page 16 This equipment can operate on battery or connected to the mains using a DC adapter. An adapter is also supplied to use with the power connector car (cigarette lighter). 2.2.1 First Charge The equipment comes with the battery half charged. Depending on the time elapsed from first charge and environmental conditions may have lost some of the charge.
Page 17 When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension is too weak to start, the LED EXT and DRAIN flashes and the equipment does not start up. In this case please charge the battery immediately. 2.2.3 Charge / Discharge Times Average charging time with the equipment off (fast charge): 3 hours to achieve an 80% charge.
Page 18 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 extend 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 19: Equipment Details
Equipment Details Inputs and Outputs 2.3.1 RANGER Figure 3. Front View. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 20 Figure 4. Side View. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 21 Figure 5. Top View October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 22 2.3.2 RANGER Figure 6. Front View. *. For Optical Option refer to annex. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 23 Figure 7. Side View. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 24 Figure 8. Top View Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 25 2.3.3 RANGER Figure 9. Front View. *. For Optical Option refer to annex. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 26 Figure 10. Side View. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 27 Figure 11. Top View October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 28: Switching On/Off
Switching On/Off Switching On: ► Press for a while (approximately one second) the ON/OFF button placed on the side of the equipment. The boot screen appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system is loading. At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and release. After the system loads, it shows the last status used (mode and screen).
Page 29: Screen Icons And Dialog Boxes
Reset How to RESET: Hold down the key for 6 seconds and release. When to RESET: When it crashes and does not respond to any key. Hold down the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds and if the meter does not turn off then RESET.
Page 30: Menu Tree
Menu Tree RF Menu ► Figure 13. RF Tuning Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 31 Figure 14. Tools Menu October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 32 Figure 15. Advanced Menu Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 33 WiFi Menu ► Figure 16. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 34 IPTV Menu ► Figure 17. Figure 18. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 35 Installation Management Menu ► Figure 19. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 36 Preferences Menu ► Figure 20. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 37 Settings Menu ► Figure 21. Figure 22. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 38: 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 they are grouped by function. Front Panel The equipment can be fully operated using both the touch panel (even using wearing gloves) and the conventional keyboard.
Page 39 Menu Selection ► User can operate on the menus on screen: drop-down a menu, select an option, accept or exit a message, and so on, just touching on the option. Figure 23. Figure 24. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 40 Figure 25. Frequency or Channel Selection ► At the Spectrum Analyzer mode, user can select a channel or frequency by tapping on the frequency or channel. Figure 26. First screen (channel locked). Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 41 Figure 27. Tap on the new frequency. Figure 28. The cursor moves to the frequency. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 42 Frequency or Channel Scroll ► At the Spectrum Analyzer mode, user can scroll through frequency or channels by dragging and dropping his finger on the screen. Figure 29. Figure 30. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 43 Virtual keyboard/keypad writing ► User can type directly on the on-screen keyboard or keypad. Figure 31. Figure 32. October 2021 Chapter 2: SETTING UP...
Page 44 Toolbar Access ► User can access the most important functions through the toolbar by pressing on the right top corner of the screen. It displays a box with several icons to access several functions. Figure 33. Figure 34. •Toolbar Icons Description Icons Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 45 Mode Screens ► User can switch the view of the current mode by pressing on the top center of the screen. Figure 35. Installations Management ► User can access data from the current installation by pressing on the left top corner.
Page 46 One Touch Zoom-in ► In a view with different windows (Measurement, Spectrum and / or TV), if the user clicks on one of the windows, he will directly access the corresponding enlarged view. Figure 37. Chapter 2: SETTING UP October 2021...
Page 47 2.8.2 Joystick Joystick can make five movements: Figure 38. In some modes or tools, the joystick is multifunctional, that is, each time you press on it (validate), its function changes: Figure 39. Functions of Joystick in SPECTRUM ANALYZER mode. The user can see the active function according to the icon that is displayed at the upper right corner of the equipment (see next figure).
Page 48 Figure 40. Channel Tuning selected Also, depending on the screen, the joystick has some specific functions. They are: In MEASUREMENT mode, the joystick has these functions: ► Left - Right •Channel change or frequency change (according to tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).
Page 49 Figure 41. In WIFI mode, the joystick has these functions: ► Left - Right •AP or CH:Change of Access Point (AP) or Channel (CH) (according to tune selected: tune by Access Point or tune by Channel). •SP:Change of Span. Up - Down •Reference level change.
Page 50 Move the joystick up/down to select one option. To move between figures press right/left and to change it press up/down. After finish press joystick to confirm or any function key to exit. 2.8.4 Shortcut Keys Management Keys ► There are two Management keys. Depending on how long you press these keys, it has two different functions: Installations / Preferences key •Short Press (<1s): It shows the list of installations and the menus to...
Page 51 Mode keys ► On the left side there are three keys to access the most important modes of the meter. Measurement key. Spectrum Analyzer key. TV Mode key. The active function on screen is indicated by the LED next to the function key. Pressing on one of these keys repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same function.
Page 52: Practical Examples
Figure 43. To edit a word 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. Once edition is finished, press OK to accept or to Cancel.
Page 53 Select the type of signals you want to identify when the meter is searching a signal. Press “Save” and “Exit”. Press the Settings key. At “Source of signal” select RF. At “Band” select Terrestrial. Press the Spectrum key. The signal spectrum appears on screen. Press again this key to switch among views.
Page 54 Press the Settings key. At “Source of signal” select RF. At “Band” select Satellite. If you want to use a rotor to move the satellite dish, press the Settings key and enable the option “Supply output”. Then select the communication protocol you are going to use to send commands to the rotor (DiSEqC, SCD, SCD2).
Page 55: Settings And Preferences
3 SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES Settings Menu Press the Settings key to access the settings menu. Depending on the signal source, the menu may be different. Figure 44. Settings for RF (Terrestrial and Satellite band) Figure 45. Settings for WiFi and IPTV / Video & Audio October 2021 Chapter 3: SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES...
Page 56 It allows the user to select the signal source for the TS-ASI packets going out through the equipment ASI Output. User can select among Off, RF *. It works with the CV-150 adapter. Contact PROMAX for more info. Chapter 3: SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES...
Page 57 Demodulators, IPTV, ASI Input and Recorded TS. This transport stream can feed the signal to other devices. Off: ASI Output disabled. RF Demodulators: (This option is available only if RF is selected as a Signal Source). The signal through ASI Output is the TS extracted from the RF signal by means of the internal RF demodulator.
Page 58 LNB Drain (available for terrestrial and satellite band) ► The LNB drain option shows the voltage and current flowing to the external unit. The DRAIN LNB light indicator is lit if current is flowing to the external unit. If there is any problems (e.g. short circuit), an error message appears on the screen ('SHORTCIRCUIT'), a warning beep sounds.
Page 59: Video & Audio Settings
Sat Band (only available for satellite band) ► It allows the user to select the High or Low band frequency for satellite channel tuning. In channel tuning mode the Band Sat can not be changed. In tuning by channel mode this option can not be changed because is defined by the channel. LNB Low Osc.
Page 60: Preferences Menu
Colour System ► The coding system used in analogue transmissions. Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, PAL-M, NTSC, SECAM. Preferences Menu Preferences Menu Preferences menu is available by pressing the Installations Management for one second. The options are grouped in tabs as follows: Equipment: Equipment information.
Page 61 Figure 47. To navigate between tabs move the joystick left or right. To navigate between options inside the tab move the joystick up or down. Press Exit to exit Preferences. Press Save to save changes. October 2021 Chapter 3: SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES...
Page 62 A brief explanation of the options available in each tab: Equipment Information ► Provider: Provider’s name. Name: Equipment’s name. Serial number: Unique identification number for this equipment. Release: Version of software installed on the equipment. Date: Date of software installed on the equipment. Free system memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the equipment / Size of the flash memory installed on the equipment for system (equipment software).
Page 63 pressing any key. Time options are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. Color System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions. Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, PAL-M, NTSC and SECAM. Values Format: It allows the user to select the format to show on fields PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID in TV mode screen 3/3 and on field SID in “Select Service”...
Page 64 to be identified when channel exploring or datalogger. Min. SAT. Power: It sets the minimum power for a satellite digital signal to be identified when channel exploring or datalogger. Min. TER. Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue signal to be identified when channel exploring or datalogger.
Page 65 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 66 •IMGPv3: IGMP version 3. Each time user selects a multicast address, meter stops receiving the current stream and asks for receiving the new one, from the servers approved by the user. •Off: Meter does not send any IGMP messages and discards the received ones.
Page 67 SNMP version 1 / SNMP version 2 •Traps: It allows enabling or disabling alert messages. •Manager IP: IP address for SNMP Manager. •Community: Community identification name. SMTP Options ► SMTP stands for simple mail transfer protocol. User has to fill in all these parameters in order to receive by e-mail all the notifications triggered during monitoring (for more details refer to “Signal Quality Monitoring”...
Page 68: Rf Signal Tuning
4 RF SIGNAL TUNING Introduction On the panel left side, the equipment has three functions keys, which give direct access to three ways to display RF signal. MEASUREMENT : This mode shows main measures of RF signal and allows you to identify if any measure is above or below usual values. SPECTRUM ANALYZER : This mode shows spectrum and allows you to visually identify any anomalies over the RF signal.
Page 69: General Menu Options
Once you are placed on the channel or frequency, the StealthID function tries to identify and lock the signal and its characteristic parameters and will show results on screen. General Menu Options At the bottom of the screen four menus are accessible via the softkeys or function keys.
Page 70 Channel Plan ► This option allows the user to select a channel plan from the ones available for the current installation. Tune by ► It allows the user to select between tuning by channel (selecting a channel or channel by channel with the joystick) and tuning by frequency (selecting a frequency or step by step with the joystick).
Page 71 After finished press the joystick to save the selected value or any function key to exit without saving. •The frequency can be changed directly with the joystick in FR mode in 50 kHz steps. Manual input of frequencies Center Frequency ►...
Page 72 at the center of the screen. This option does not work with FULL span or if main cursor is very close to band boundaries. Downlink ► This option shows up if “Terrestrial Downlink” option in Preferences is enabled and if it is selected tune by frequency. It displays downlink (DL) frequency calculated from local oscillator value.
Page 73 4.3.2 F2: Signal Parameters Access by the , function key. It allows selecting the standard transmission and displays the parameters for signal transmission. Signal Type ► It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another standard in the same band (terrestrial or satellite): Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick.
Page 74 demodulate (by default it will randomly select one stream from the signal). Measuring and decoding DVB-S2 multi-stream Stealth-ID ► The StealthID function is a RF signal identification function performed automatically by the equipment without any user intervention. The equipment tries to identify the channel or frequency of the input signal it receives, and according to the band selected by the user (terrestrial or satellite), it applies identifying criteria according to the standards available on that band.
Page 75 Icons that appear next to the service name identify the features of the service. The meaning is given in the following table: *. Included for RANGER Neo 3 and 4. Available as an option for RANGER Neo 2. October 2021...
Page 76 MHz. Field Strength: This function allows the equipment to measure as a field strength meter. *. GPS receiver not included with the RANGER Neo 2. Contact PROMAX to obtain a valid GPS receiver. Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING October 2021...
Page 77: Advanced Options
Task Planner: This function allows the user to schedule specific tasks. TS Analyzer: This function allows the user to make a comprehensive analysis of the Transport Stream (TS) contained in a tuned signal. TS Recording: This function can capture in real time the received transport stream (TS) contained in the received signal.
Page 78 move left/right by the joystick in MK mode (press the joystick until the icon MK appears). When the Marker is ON at the top right corner a window pops up with the following data: •Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker. •Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker.
Page 79 Dashed BW: When it is ON the channel bandwidth area is hatched by lines. Reference: (Set / Clear). It memorizes the current trace on screen, which can be used as a reference for further comparison. It may be also very helpful for visually measure the gain or attenuation in a TV distribution network.
Page 80: Screen Description
Screen Description The information that appears on screens for each mode (Measurement mode, Spectrum mode and TV mode) is described below. To change the mode, press the corresponding mode key. To change the screen in the same mode, press the same mode key consecutively.
Page 81 4.5.1 Measurement Mode Screens FULL MEASUREMENT (MEASUREMENT 1/3) ► Figure 48. Selected installation, date and time. Main measurement and its numeric value. To select another main measurement move joystick up / down. The main measurement selection does not change even if you change screen or switch off the meter. Number of view/total views.
Page 82 MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM (MEASUREMENT 2/3) ► Figure 49. Selected installation, date and time. Image of locked signal. Number of view/total views. Selected band, battery level. Spectrum of locked signal. Measurement values for the type of locked signal. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkeys menus.
Page 83 MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS (MEASUREMENT 3/3) ► Figure 50. Selected installation, date and time. Number of view/total views. Selected band, battery level. Demodulation parameters for the locked signal. Measurement values for the type of locked signal. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkeys menus. Joystick functions: •Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.
Page 84 4.5.2 Spectrum Analyzer Mode Screens SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (SPECTRUM 1/3) ► Figure 51. 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.
Page 85 SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV (SPECTRUM 2/3) ► Figure 52. 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 86 FULL SPECTRUM (SPECTRUM 3/3) ► Figure 53. 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 signal locked.
Page 87 FULL SPECTRUM (SPECTRUM 3/3) WITH MARKER ► Figure 54. Horizontal reference line: It shows level of signal. 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. Span values available changes according to Resolution Bandwidth selected.
Page 88 use the joystick (left, right) in FR mode (tuning by frequency) or CH mode (tuning by channel). Marker: It is a special cursor that can be placed on a given frequency to check the power in this point. This option can be enabled using the "Marker" option from the Advanced menu ( key).
Page 89 4.5.3 TV Mode Screens FULL TV (TV 1/3) ► Figure 55. 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. Softkeys menus. Joystick functions: •Joystick up/down: It changes service.
Page 90 TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (TV 2/3) ► Figure 56. 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 91 TV + SERVICE DATA (TV 3/3) ► Figure 57. 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. PID: Video program identifier. Number of view/total views.
Page 92 App. Type: Type of detected interactive service such as HbbTV, MHP and MHEG-5. It also shows the URL related to the interactive service in F4: Advanced - Discovered URLs. LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
Page 93 AUDIO RADIO (RADIO 1/3) ► Figure 58. AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT (RADIO 2/3) ► Figure 59. October 2021 Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING...
Page 94 AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA (RADIO 3/3) ► Figure 60. RDS Data: PS: Programme service. PI: Programme Identification. PTY: Program type. UTC Time: Universal time. Local: Local time. ECC: Extended country code. LIC: Language Identification Code. TP: Traffic program. TA: Traffic announcement. MS: Music switcher.
Page 95: Additional Functions
Additional Functions In this chapter there is explained some additional functions for the meter. There are: Generic Signal Satellite Identification IRG Descriptor DAB / DAB+ 4K Decoding LTE Signals 4.6.1 Generic Signal This is a special digital signal that the equipment does not demodulate. It can be used for special signals as DAB/DAB + or COFDM modulation with narrow BW.
Page 96 100 kHz resolution, all with a sweep time of 90 ms. Figure 61. Figure 62. More info about satellite signals in the application note “How to point a dish antenna” available on the PROMAX website. Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING October 2021...
Page 97 4.6.3 IRG Descriptor The analyzer is compatible with IRG recommendations and it can extract the Carrier ID information and display it conveniently showing all the details. This information is useful to identify the interference, thanks to the carrier ID. This identifier provides enough information to detect the interference source (customer name, contact data, geo coordinates, etc.) and allows the operators to communicate directly with the RFI source to resolve the incident.
Page 98 4.6.4 DAB / DAB+ *. available as an option for the RANGER Neo 2. 4.6.4.1 Description This function allows the user to detect, measure, analyze 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 99 4.6.4.3 Measurement Mode Figure 64. Measurement 1/3 Figure 65. Measurement 2/3 October 2021 Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING...
Page 100 Figure 66. Measurement 3/3 4.6.4.4 Spectrum Analyzer Mode Figure 67. DAB Spectrum 1/3 Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING October 2021...
Page 101 Figure 68. DAB Spectrum 2/3 Figure 69. DAB Spectrum 3/3 October 2021 Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING...
Page 102 4.6.4.5 TV Mode Figure 70. DAB 1/3 Figure 71. DAB 2/3 Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING October 2021...
Page 103 Figure 72. DAB 3/3 4.6.5 4K Decoding The equipment can identify the HEVC (H.265) signalling and display its transmission data such as the video type, profile format, aspect ratio, bit rate and image. 2 and RANGER 3 have the “4K Frame Grabber” function. RANGER This function decodes UHD video frames and displays them on screen as a slideshow.
Page 104 If using tuning by channel just select a channel. Figura 73. Set the SPAN to better signal view. Measure on downlink and uplink frequencies. LTE signal measurement (mobile telephony) *. Contact PROMAX for specific LTE channel plans. Chapter 4: RF SIGNAL TUNING October 2021...
Page 105: Tools
5 TOOLS Introduction Tools are specific functions that complement the standard functions of the meter. These tools can help solve specific situations where the usual measurement is not enough. In this chapter, each of these tools is described in detail. It is advisable to know them to make the most of the meter potential. Tools are accessible by pressing the key .
Page 106: Constellation
*. T2MI function in TS Analyzer tool is not available for RANGER Neo 2 **. Not available for RANGER Neo 2 Constellation 5.2.1 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.
Page 107 The Constellation of the tuned signal appears. Screen Description ► Figure 74. 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.
Page 108 Joystick functions: •Joystick left/right: Frequency/Channel change (depending on the tuning mode). 5.2.3 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.
Page 109: Lte Ingress Test
TV antenna or a passive shield in the way between the two antennas (TV and LTE). For more information, refer to application note “LTE Digital Dividend” available on the PROMAX website. LTE ingress test 5.3.2 Operation The LTE Ingress Test is available to all digital terrestrial signals.
Page 110 Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences". Operation ► Connect the external LTE filter between the signal and the RF input. Tune the channel that is possibly affected by a LTE interference. Press the key : Tools. Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.
Page 111 Screen Description ► Figure 75. Selected installation; date and time. Elapsed time with filter enabled (ON). Measurement with LTE filter enabled: MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned (the one probably affected by the LTE interference signal). LTE Power: Maximum and minimum power for the complete band, between minimum and maximum filter frequencies.
Page 112: Echoes
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkeys menus. 5.3.3 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.
Page 113 This function is only available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2. Therefore, previously have to configure the equipment for the reception of such signals. Echoes analyzer 5.4.2 Operation Echoes function is available for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2 signals. Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 digital signal at the terrestrial band.
Page 114: Mer By Carrier
the echo on the main path (the stronger signal).The vertical axis represents the attenuation of the echo in dB on the main path. Data box with main data regarding echoes. EIn the list of echoes it shows the power, the delay in microseconds and the distance in kilometres to the echoes.
Page 115 in which signals of different type and origin interfere with each other, as may occur during the transition from analogue to digital TV. MER by carrier 5.5.2 Operation The MER by carrier tool is available for signals with carriers: DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2.
Page 116: Merogram
Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel selected. Average measurement value and standard deviation value of MER. MER by carrier graphic. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkeys menus. Joystick functions: •Joystick left/right: Channel/frequency change (according to the tuning mode). Axis description: •Axis X: Number of Carriers.
Page 117 5.6.2 Operation The MEROGRAM function is available for signals with carriers: DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C2. Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Select the terrestrial band and tune a DVB-T, DVB-T2 or DVB-C2 channel or frequency. Press the Tools key.
Page 118 Selected band, battery level. Maximum and minimum MER value and MER average over time. Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the option "User measure" (see next section). Elapsed time after starting the MEROGRAM function. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
Page 119: Spectrogram
Spectrogram 5.7.1 Description The Spectrogram function shows a graphical representation of the spectrum superimposed over time of a channel or frequency selected by the user. During the Spectrogram, maximum and minimum of several measures and time are registered. This tool is especially useful to analyse the behaviour of a spectrum over time, because sporadic and indeterminate anomalies can be detected.
Page 120 Screen Description ► Figure 78. 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. Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the option "User measure"...
Page 121: Attenuation Test
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. It displays the Advanced menu. In the Advanced menu there are some options for the spectrogram configuration: User measure: It allows the user to select a measure to view on screen among the several available for each type of signal.
Page 122 Then it is necessary to Set References. This requires a signal generator. We recommend to use of one of the PROMAX signal generators: RP-050, RP-080, RP-110 or RP-250 (depending on the frequency band). Connect the generator and the meter where the origin of the signal distribution is in the installation (antenna, headend, etc.) or connect the...
Page 123 Screen Description ► Figure 79. 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 124: Signal Monitoring
Pressing this option the current power values are captured and they are assigned as reference values. Access the Tools main menu. Access the Advanced menu. In the Advanced menu there are five parameters to set the attenuation test. They are: Threshold Attenuation: It defines the maximum difference that may exist between the pilot signal of higher level and the pilot signal of lower level.
Page 125 Access the Spectrum mode. Select the channel plan (key F1) and tune the signal for monitoring In case of tuning a DVB-T2 signal, in the Signal Parameters menu select the Profile (Base or Lite) and in the key select the PLP identifier. User has to choose one profile and one PLP identifier per each monitoring .
Page 126 Screen Description ► Figure 80. Single Channel Monitoring Figure 81. Channel Plan Monitoring Selected installation; date and time. Spectrum. Power measurement over time (window size is span time set in configuration). MER and C/N measurement over time (window size is span time set in configuration).
Page 127 Indicator of signal monitoring started. LNB, Selected band; battery level. Signal information window 1: Frecuency: frequency at which signal is locked; Profile (only for DVB-T2 signals): Base or Lite; PLP identifier (only for DVB-T2 signals): identifier of the layer being measured, TS Hierarchy (table hierarchy at the transport stream) TS Priority (packet priority at the transport stream).
Page 128 In the Advanced menu there are some options for the Signal Monitoring. They are: Start: It starts the signal monitoring. Stop: It stops the signal monitoring. Pause: It stops the signal monitoring for a while until resuming. Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters (for more details refer to next section).
Page 129 Sample Time: Time between samples. Only when working in continuous or schedule mode. Minimum time is 1 second. Span Time (only for single channel monitoring): It is the width, in time, shown on screen for the X axis. Save to: There are two options: Internal or USB. For Internal option it saves the file with all data in the internal memory of the equipment.
Page 130 Joystick mode selected: PA mode (panoramic) or MA mode (cursor movement). LNB, selected band; battery level. Signal information window 1: Measurement where the cursor is. Signal information window 2: Date, time and elapsed time. Scroll-bar: it shows position and size of the data displayed related to total data.
Page 131 You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file (you can download the “COVERAGE.xsl” file from the PROMAX website). Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file is providing.
Page 132: Signal Coverage
RF and terrestrial or satellite band. Access the Spectrum mode and tune the signal for coverage study. *. GPS is not included for RANGER Neo 2. Contact PROMAX to get a valid GPS. Chapter 5: TOOLS October 2021...
Page 133 In case of tuning a DVB-T2 signal, in the Signal Parameters menu select the Profile (Base or Lite) and the PLP identifier. User has to choose one profile and one PLP identifier per each signal coverage analysis . Press the Tools key Select the Signal Coverage option.
Page 134 Screen Description ► Figure 86. Signal Coverage for Single Channel Figure 87. Signal Coverage for Channel Plan Selected installation; date and time. The “Current installation” in 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 135 Indicator of Signal coverage started. LNB, Selected band; battery level. Signal information window 1: •Frequency: frequency at which signal is locked; Profile (only for DVB-T2 signals): Base or Lite; PLP identifier (only for DVB-T2 signals): identifier of the layer being measured, TS Hierarchy (table hierarchy at the transport stream) TS Priority (packet priority at the transport stream).
Page 136 It displays the Advanced menu. In the Advanced menu there are some options for the Signal Coverage. They are: Start: It starts the signal coverage study. Stop: It stops the signal coverage study. Pause: It stops the signal monitoring for a while until resuming. Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters (for more details refer to next section).
Page 137 Figure 89. File name: User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement will be stored on the data file. Be sure to change the file name when starting a new Signal coverage analysis. If not, a warning message appears before new data file will be saved on the last one.
Page 138 According to the monitoring signal, saved parameters can change. For example, in case of a FM signal, it also saves some RDS data like the PI and PS. Screen Description ► Figure 90. Selected installation; date and time. Power measurement over time. MER and C/N measurement over time.
Page 139 Joystick functions: •Joystick up/down: It increases / decreases zoom. •Joystick left/right: In PA mode it moves time span along the total time. In MA mode it moves the cursor along the samples of the time span. •Joystick Press: It switches between panoramic (PA) and movement (MA) mode.
Page 140 You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file (you can download the “COVERAGE.xsl” file from the PROMAX website). Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file is providing.
Page 141 “CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES” on page 248). Access the KML Generator application by PROMAX (http://www.promax.es/ tools/kml-generator/). Click on the KML Generator screen and then a file explorer opens. Select your data file (COVERAGE.XML) exported from the meter.
Page 142: Datalogger
Automatic: If you check this option it uses the highest and / or lowest value detected in your exported data file. Threshold value: It allows you to select the limit value to paint the measurements of one color or another. Generate and overlay a legend: It shows a legend that provides information to understand the map.
Page 143 5.11.2 Operation Creating a new datalogger ► First select one installation of the list of installations and load it pressing the "Load" key . An installation contains the channel plans and DiSEqC commands selected by the user and it stores dataloggers and screenshots when it is selected (for more information refer to “Installation Management”...
Page 144 Figure 93. 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 94. Chapter 5: TOOLS October 2021...
Page 145 Figure 95. Figure 96. In the next window, the user can select among some options: Capture service list during process: This option slows down the process but provides more information about the services detected in the channel. Pause before changing channel plan: This option allows the user to enable a pause between channel plans (the process stops until the user wants to carry on).
Page 146 Include attenuation tests: This option allows the user to perform a datalogger on the attenuation test, terrestrial or satellite (for more details refer to “Attenuation Test” on page 109). At the last step, user can select to open the just created new datalogger (by default, this option is selected).
Page 147 TER ICT and SAT 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 148 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. Softkey menus. Current channel plan, progress bar in the current channel plan, selected test point.
Page 149 Figure 100. Attenuation Test Data Viewer. Selected installation; date and time. Tab identifying the displayed test point. Current datalogger name. Selected band; battery level. Tab identifying each test point. Date and time when the datalogger was created. Number of channels locked (PASS) or not locked (FAIL).
Page 150 5.11.3 Menu Options Data Viewer Menu ► It starts the datalogger in the selected test point. It clears all the acquired data. It displays a menu with the available channel plans to select the channel plan whose data want to be displayed. Channel plans available are those that have been selected during the creation of the datalogger.
Page 151: Screen And Data Capture (Export Key)
If "Test & Go" is performed when using the "Attenuation test" tool, then the datalogger created will be specific to save attenuation test data. 5.12 Screen and Data Capture (Export key) 5.12.1 Description The Screen and Data Capture function captures what is displaying on screen at the moment.
Page 152: Explore Channel Plan
Then the virtual keyboard appears with the default name assigned to the file. The filename for the screen capture is automatically generated with the following code: capture mode (SP for Spectrum mode, TV for TV mode, ME for Measurement mode), capture channel (CHXX) and a consecutive number.
Page 153 the current channel plan signal is received. With this information it explores these channels with signal, looking for any broadcast and identifying them. Explore channel plan 5.13.2 Operation The Explore Channel plan function is available for all signals. Connect the RF input signal to the equipment. Access Preferences by pressing the Installations key for 1s.
Page 154 Screen Description ► Figure 102. 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 155: Discover Fm Stations
exploration as a new channel plan. The name of the original channel plan is assigned to the new one by default and the user can modify the name using the virtual keyboard that appears prior to saving. Each channel takes its name from the service name extracted from RDS data. The new channel plan is now available in the list of channel plans in the installation and can be used as any other channel plan.
Page 156 Figure 103. After the exploration the following screen appears: Screen Description ► Figure 104. 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 157 will not be identified. It can be configured in the "Measures" tab in "Preferences" Progress Bar: It shows the signal type detected and the scan progress in real time. At the end a box shows a message informing the exploration process has finished.
Page 158: Field Strength
Discard (at the end of the process): This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It discards the results obtained from the exploration. 5.15 Field Strength 5.15.1 Description The Field Strength function allows the equipment to work as a field strength meter, measuring dBµV per meter.
Page 159 Figure 105. To save FSM data, go to "Tools", select "Datalogger" and then "New" to create a new datalogger. Keep in mind that the "FSM" tool does not demodulate any signal, it only detects the transmitted energy, so it is identied as a GENERIC signal.
Page 160 5.15.4 Creating and Importing Calibration Tables The user can import the antenna calibration data obtained from the manufacturer. There is a template (available on the download area at PROMAX Chapter 5: TOOLS October 2021...
Page 161 Next are the steps to fill in the template data and import them to the equipment: Antenna Generator ► Download the "Antenna XML Generator" template from the PROMAX website. In the "Model" box enter the name by which the antenna will be identified (maximum 8 characters).
Page 162 In the drop down menu "Save as type" select the "XML Data" option. Then click "Save”. If a warning message shows up, click "Continue". Now the file is already generated with the selected name and the extension "xml". Now just import it to your equipment and load the calibration table of the antenna in the installation.
Page 163: Task Planner
5.16 Task Planner 5.16.1 Description The Task Planner function allows the user to set-up a task list, selecting when to start, a repetition rate and other parameters. The equipment can be switched off after setting all parameters and it will wake-up, at the required time, to perform the scheduled tasks.
Page 164 Figure 109. The "Capture" option performs the capture task. The user can select the screen and type of capture. The screen options include any view in the three modes: Measurement, Spectrum or TV. The options for type of capture are: screen only, data only or screen+data (for more details refer to “Screen and Data Capture (Export key)”...
Page 165 The "Monitoring" option performs a monitoring task. The user must first select the monitoring from those available for the current installation and its duration (days, hours and minutes). If there is not any monitoring task available the user must create one using the webControl program (for more details refer to “Signal Quality Monitoring”...
Page 166 or to indicate if something prevented its execution. To access this function, from Task Manager, press : Task and then "View Log...". NOTE: The equipment can be turned off after task planning as it will automatically turn on when the time to task execution comes. Two tasks cannot be executed simultaneously.
Page 167: Transport Stream Analyzer
Stop •Manual: The user finishes the task. •On date: The user selects the stop date for the task (day / month / year) and (hour: minute). •Repeat a number of times: The task execution ends after the number of times set. Turn off after execution: By checking this option, the equipment turns off after the execution of the task.
Page 168 So the user can analyse the tables and see in detail what is being transmitted and if the information is properly encapsulated. This tool requires detailed knowledge about the contents of these tables. *. not available for RANGER Neo 2 Chapter 5: TOOLS October 2021...
Page 169 Screen Description ► Figure 113. Selected installation; date and time. Selected function. Selected band; battery level. Main Table Tree. Detail Table Tree. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name). Softkey menus. •Advanced : It shows the "Restart Analysis" option which makes a new detection and updating of the TS tables.
Page 170 Tables Description ► Below is a brief explanation of the main tables that can appear in the detection of a TS. For more details we recommend to consult guidelines ETSI TR 101 211. There are two generic groups of tables: PSI (Program Specific Information) Tables: These tables are specified by the MPEG-2 standard worldwide.
Page 171 commercial reasons (packs of a particular distribution platform, packs of a particular film genre or sport, etc.). SDT (Service Description Table): It is a table with a description of each service, providing a service name and other related information such as head-end and service details, if it is scrambled or not, if it is radio or tv, the provider, etc.
Page 172 Screen Description ► Figure 114. Selected installation; date and time. Selected function. Selected band; Battery level. Pie Chart. The graph represents and shows the percentage of each service on the total bitrate for the tuned channel. The colours of the graph correspond to the services detected.
Page 173 Joystick functions: •Joystick up/down: It moves among detected services. •Joystick press: Pressing on a service it will show details of the selected service. 5.17.5 Alarms Description ► This tool monitors the TS. It is a dynamic tool as it displays in real time the evolution of the TS and the alarms that may occur.
Page 174 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 175 Figure 116. The "Log" tab shows the alarm log data. The "Description" tab shows a description of the alarm. The "Settings" tab shows the following settings options: Enable this alarm: When this box is checked the alarm is enabled. Notify on error: It enables or disables the alarm warnings. If it is enabled it will notify the alarm status on screen.
Page 176 Selected band; Battery level. PID, real-time bitrate and description. 5.17.7 T2MI *. not available for RANGER Neo 2 Description ► In DVB-T2 broadcast technology, the multiplexers are delivering one or more MPEG-2 TS signals to a T2 Gateway. The T2 Gateway is assigning each MPEG-2 TS to a specific PLP (Physical Layer Pipe) and building up a more complex multi- layered signal known as T2-MI (T2 Modulator Interface).
Page 177 The equipment receives T2-MI through its TS-ASI, RF or IP (multicast) input, letting the user record the T2-MI signal into a file and play out that file containing the recorded T2-MI through the meter’s TS-ASI output. Every type of T2-MI packet that has been found in the received stream is added to a hierarchial tree view where user can navigate through all parameters.
Page 178 Figure 119. Selected installation; date and time. Selected function. Selected band; battery level. Main Table Tree. Detail Table Tree. Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/span). Softkey menus. •Advanced :It shows the “Restart Analysis” option wich makes a new detection and updating of the TS tables. It also show the “Extract TS” option which extracts and shows DVB-SI tables that belong to the MPEG-2 TS encapsulated in the PLP.
Page 179: Transport Stream Recording
5.18 Transport Stream Recording 5.18.1 Description The Transport Stream Recording function captures in real-time transport streams received by any input (RF, ASI or IP) such as a DTT channel. The TS recording can be stored in the internal memory or on an external USB drive.
Page 180 End recording by pressing the STOP key To play the recorded transport stream press the PLAY key . The TS keeps playing even if you quit the TS Recording screen. To finish playing press on the STOP key During the playback of the transport stream it can be analysed by the TS Analyzer tool as if it was received live.
Page 181 Screen Description ► Figure 120. Selected installation; date and time. Recording icon (if recording); Selected band; Battery level. Recording / playback image. Recording / Playback time elapsed. Control Keys: : Recording. : Rewind. : Stop. : Forward. : Play. File information window that reports about file duration, the recording date and maximum bit rate.
Page 182: Network Delay Margin
•Record onto: It allows to select where to save the TS between internal memory or external USB memory. 5.19 Network Delay Margin *. not available for RANGER Neo 2 5.19.1 Description The Network Delay Margin function shows time delay of the transport stream from beginning to the final destiny.
Page 183 5.19.2 Operation The Network Delay function is available for all digital signals. Connect the signal to be measured to the RF input. Connect the synchronization signal to the 1PPS input. Tools key. Press the Select the Network Delay option. The Network Delay screen shows up. Screen Description ►...
Page 184: Shoulders Attenuation
5.20 Shoulders Attenuation 5.20.1 Description The Shoulders Attenuation function measures interferences in adjacent channels that look like shoulders. Broadcast signals such as DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-T or ATSC are constructed to follow strict RF requirements mostly aimed to ensure they occupy the bandwidth they have been assigned and they do not interfere with any other adjacent channels.
Page 185: Service Recording
Screen Description ► Figure 122. Frequency / tuned channel; Power; C/N; MER; CBER; VBER of pilot signal. Channel spectrum showing shoulder attenuation delimited by two vertical red markers. These markers delimit the area of calculation for Upper shoulder attenuation and Lower shoulder attenuation. The Parameters window shows the Resolution of the bandwidth.
Page 186 Tune the channel and select the service to record. Connect the adapter cable to the mini-USB port on the equipment and then connect a USB memory. Press the key : Tools and select the PVR option. The screen to record the service appears. Start the recording by pressing the RECORD key End the recording by pressing the STOP key The recording file is saved in the PVR folder created by the equipment in the...
Page 187: Tilt
Window with some information about recorded files such as name, size and created date. It only shows files inside the memory device selected (internal memory or USB). Size of recording file and time duration. Window with information about the service being recorded: recording length, maximum bit rate, channel service recorded and free available memory.
Page 188 Typically, CATV networks transmit two pilot signals at the beginning and at the end of the band. These signals are the ones that can be tuned simultaneously on the screen. By this way you can evaluate the losses slope and therefore readjust equalizers of the amplifiers in order to compensate these losses and ensure a flat response along the band.
Page 189: Scan
Pilot frequencies 1 to 4 and power level of each one. These frequencies can be selected by the user. TILT value in dB/MHz and difference between pilot frequency 1 and pilot frequency 4 in dB. Graphic bar for each frequency pilot power and resulting TILT. Softkeys.
Page 190 Screen Description ► Figure 125. Selected installation; date and time. Icon area. Frequency and measurement for the selected channel. Graphic bar of power for each channel in the selected channel plan. The shadow area with a red arrowhead shows the selected channel. Softkeys.
Page 191: Streaming V/A
5.24 Streaming V/A 5.24.1 Description The Streaming V/A function broadcasts video/audio from the meter to a PC using a data network. 5.24.2 Operation The Streaming V/A function is available for all digital signals. Settings ► Press "Installation management" key for one second to access the “Preferences”...
Page 192 In the box “Enter a network URL” enter this text udp://@:1234 and press on “Play”. “1234” is the port in the computer (see settings section). If everything is right, it will play the service on the computer screen. If you are streaming the whole TS, open “Playback” from toolbar and select “Program”.
Page 193: Wifi Monitoring
6 WIFI MONITORING Introduction WiFi allows connectivity and communication among devices in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency band. These bands are used by several technologies simultaneously, such as Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Zigbee (used in Domotics), cordless phones, security cameras, microwave ovens, etc. which may interfere on WiFi devices.
Page 194: Wifi Access Point Connect
through signal coming from the RF input. So it shows any signal using this band, not only WiFi signals (for more details refer to next section). To display Access Points information, press Measurement key . Press "Advanced" key for more details about access points (for more details refer to next section).
Page 195: Wifi Spectrum
WiFi Spectrum 6.4.1 Description This function shows spectrum on the WiFi band over access points and also data and measurements such as power, identification and channel bandwidth. Set the screen to clearly see each channel occupation. With this function you can determine the occupation of each channel, how many APs share the same spectrum and activity at any point on the spectrum.
Page 196 -When tuning by Channel it shows current channel. If selected channel is the central channel of an Access Point then the AP is highlighted and shows data for that Access Point. BW: It shows Access Point (AP) bandwidth. Bandwidth changes depending on the AP.
Page 197 Joystick functions: •Joystick press: It changes mode. -In tuning by Access Point: (-> AP -> SP ->). -In tuning by Channel: (-> CH -> SP ->). •Joystick left/right: -In AP mode: It changes Access Point. -In CH mode: It changes WiFi channel. -In SP mode: It changes span.
Page 198: Site Survey
► Advanced Menu Press to access this menu. It has some options to display the spectrum. Persistence samples: It allows you to set retentive depth of spectrum. This option helps to identify level of channel usage by non-wireless signals such as those generated by microwave ovens or some wireless video cameras.
Page 199 6.5.2 Screen Description ► Access Points at Site Survey Figure 127. SSID (Service Set ID): Access Point Name. BSS (Basic Service Set ID): MAC of Access Point. CH: Central Channel of Access Point. RSSI: Power (in dBm) of AP received. This power is measured by the USB WiFi adapter.
Page 200 ► Access Point Report Figure 128. Joystick functions: •Joystick up / down: It scrolls along the report. 6.5.3 Menu Options ► From Site Survey screen: Advanced Menu •View all parameters: It shows a detailed report about the access point selected. ►...
Page 201: Iptv
7 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 202: Screen Description
Screen Description 7.3.1 Measurement Mode Figure 129. 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. Measurements on data network: Delay Factor (MDI - Media Delivered Index): Maximum time that one multicast packet stream is within the receiving buffer of the equipment (measurement done over the last second of data received) (recommended...
Page 203 Measurement on the multicast reception: received packets, RTP missing packets, FEC fixed packets, buffer usage, stable reception and TS bitrate (if TS input has many variations in packet reception a stable packet rate cannot be established). Measurements over all traffic data in the network: network bitrate, IP packets with errors and IPER (IP Packet Error Ratio;...
Page 204 Figure 131. Selected installation; date and time. IPTV mode enabled; battery level. Internet parameters: Ethernet speed, IGMP protocol version, multicast server address, detected communication protocol (UDP/RTP), forward error correction (FEC) status, FEC rows, FEC columns and TS packets / IP frame. Measurement on the multicast reception: received packets, RTP missing packets, FEC fixed packets, buffer usage, TS locked/unlocked and TS bitrate.
Page 205 Figure 132. Interarrival Packet Time Figure 133. Packet Rate Over Time Selected installation; date and time. IPTV mode enabled; battery level. There are two specific tools: October 2021 Chapter 7: IPTV...
Page 206 Interarrival packet time: It shows the IP packet percentage as a function of time between packets. Its purpose is check for reception packet continuity, for the selected stream. Usually, the graph should concentrate around small time values. Spreading through the time axis may point to a network problem.
Page 207 Figure 135. 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. PID: Video program identifier. Number of view/total views. IPTV mode enabled;...
Page 208: Tools
LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number assigned to the first channel in the receiver. NIT v.: Network Information Table version (NIT). +Info: Additional service information. v. NIT: Network Information Table (NIT) version. FREE/SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission. DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission. STTL: Subtitles available.
Page 209 •TRACE: It shows all IP servers between the meter and the IP address measuring transit delays of packets across the network. •Avg Packet Delay / IPDV: It shows delay between two points in the network and changes in this delay. Pings for each IP (only for PING tool): Number of times to repeat the ping test.
Page 210 7.4.2 View IP Network Log This function shows a log with network events about protocols IGMP, PING, ARP, DHCP and also Ethernet link detection. Data shown is date, hour and a description. Figure 137. Options: The log can be exported to an USB flash memory or be cleared.
Page 211: Settings
Figure 138. Multicast: It allows user to change multicast address. Capture: The system captures an Ethernet packet that belongs to the multicast stream been received. Information of this packet is shown as a tree that can be deployed to show header data of each protocol available (Ethernet, IPv4, UDP and RTP).
Page 212 Port: It allows the user to select the port (protocol is automatically detected by the meter). Recent Multicast Addresses: It shows a list of multicast addresses recently used. Discovered Multicast Addresses: It discovers and shows all multicast streams into the network. It shows a complete list including IP addresses and bitrates for each stream.
Page 213 DHCP: Enable this option to get the proper IP address when the unit is first connected to a network. That feature contributes to make things easier to installers when debugging network access. Enable the DHCP protocol for proper IP configuration. IP Address: IP Address of the equipment into the local network.
Page 214: Ott
8 OTT Introduction OTT or Over The Top refers to video, audio and other media services delivered directly to the user over the Internet, for Video on Demand or Live broadcasting. There are different standards being used to deliver OTT services. MPEG-DASH and HLS are the most popular.
Page 215: Screen Description
The meter validates the description file and shows basic information about the description file (type and profile). If there is any problem while downloading it will show a message on screen. Then meter selects available stream shows “Representation”. OTT 1/2 screen shows detailed information about the selected stream.
Page 216 Figure 140. Log for Segment request and status 8.3.2 OTT Segment Bitrate Figure 141. URL selected. Representation selected (resolution and profile). Chapter 8: OTT October 2021...
Page 217 Bitrate of segments download. Graph scrolls to right while segments downloading. Standard status. Softkeys menus (for more details refer to next section). Joystick functions: •Joystick up/down: Decreases/Increases time span. Axis description: •Axis X: Time Span (s). •Axis Y: Download size (bytes). This axis re-scales according to biggest value.
Page 218: Installations Management
9 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT Introduction 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 219: 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 220 Figure 143. The window is divided into three areas: Display Area: It is the area where data file description is displayed. The file data is displayed only if the cursor is placed for a moment on the file name. For a screenshot, it displays a thumbnail of the full screen, as captured. In the remaining cases, it only shows some data description of the file type.
Page 221 NetUpdate program. To do this the datalogger files must be exported directly through the NetUpdate program (for more details refer to NetUpdate manual on PROMAX website). •Send via mail: It allows you to send files, selected from the file list, via e- mail.
Page 222: New Installation
to the selected satellite channel plan from the list of diseqc programs available for the current installation. •Open File: This options appears if the file type selected is datalogger, data capture or signal monitoring. In case of datalogger it opens the data viewer.
Page 223: Importing Data From Usb
re-zip it if necessary. To transfer an installation file from the equipment to a PC, it must have been previously zipped. Delete: It deletes the selected installations and all the files associated to them. The DEFAULT installation cannot be deleted. Rename: It edits the name of the installation selected in the list of installations.
Page 224 Figure 144. Import Files window If the file import is successful then a window shows a confirmation message. Chapter 9: INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT October 2021...
Page 225: Webcontrol
: It monitors RF spectrum by comparing against a reference spectrum. Next section explains how to configure the meter to be able to connect remotely. Following sections explain each work mode. webControl introduction *. Contact PROMAX if you want to buy this option. October 2021 Chapter 10: WEBCONTROL...
Page 226: Settings And Remote Access
10.2 Settings and Remote Access ► Meter Settings The meter can be connected to a data network via an Ethernet cable or via WiFi. To access the configuration parameters: •Ethernet network: From the meter, access the preferences options by pressing the "Installations" key for 1 second.
Page 227 From the PC click on Start menu in Windows. On the Search box write CMD and press Enter. In opens a command line in a window. Write IPCONFIG and press enter. It displays a window with some lines with info. On line "Local Network Ethernet Adapter"...
Page 228 NOTE: There are many ways to connect to the meter from an external network. If you have follow these instructions and you fail to connect the webControl, please contact PROMAX technical assistance and we will help you (promax@promax.es). Password Recovery ►...
Page 229: Icon Table
10.3 Icon Table At the top of the screen there is a bar notification where some icons show up: Icon Description Icon Description Installation Monitoring Terrestrial Band WiFi Connection Satellite Band USB connected Battery level Notification Battery charging HDMI connection Emulating Hard drive detected / in use Pending tasks...
Page 230: Measurements And Spectrum
Icon Description Icon Description Error Warning full memory 10.4 Measurements and Spectrum ► Description Measurements and Spectrum screen shows real time spectrum and all measurements of the RF channel if it is tuned. It also allows modifying the reference level, span, type of tuning and channel plan among others. To communicate you need at least 200 kB/s of bandwidth.
Page 231: Tv Parameters
Icon bar, selected installation and current date and hour Access to settings: •Change Password: It allows you to change your password. •Reboot Equipment: It allows you to reset your meter after confirmation. •About Equipment: It gives information about your meter: model name, serial number, release version / webControl version.
Page 232 ► Screen Description Figure 147. Selected function (TV Parameters). Source of Signal. Icon bar, selected installation and current date and hour Access to settings: •Change Password: It allows you to change your password. •Reboot Equipment: It allows you to reset your meter after confirmation. •About Equipment: It gives information about your meter: model name, serial number, release version / webControl version.
Page 233: Remote Console
TV Monitor: It shows a slideshow of the selected service from the channel locked. The symbol shows the service full screen. If it is a DAB or FM signal, the audio is demodulated and can be listened to. If the DAB signal contains images they are also shown.
Page 234 ► Screen Description Figure 148. Selected function (Console). icon bar, selected installation and current date and hour Access to settings: •Change Password: It allows you to change your password. •Reboot Equipment: It allows you to reset your meter after confirmation. •About Equipment: It gives information about your meter: model name, serial number, release version / webControl version.
Page 235: Signal Quality Monitoring
10.7 Signal Quality Monitoring Description ► The Signal Quality Monitoring function allows users to select and monitor channels from a channel plan by setting alarms on specific parameters. The meter monitors certain signal quality parameters according to value ranges established by the user. If values are outside these margins, the system will notify the user.
Page 236 by pressing “Import” (this monitoring previously must be created and exported using the “Export” option). If you create a new monitoring, a box will appear that allows you to select the channel plan that you want to monitor. In case the system detects a monitoring that was not finished, then it allows you to load it in order to finish Next, the "Name"...
Page 237 The active monitoring screen shows the measurements obtained and alarms and pre-alarms for the last cycle if there are any. Also it displays a bar graph with the measurements of the selected parameter. Under the bar graph it shows the monitoring channel, total monitoring time and cycle time. To select the parameter in the graph, select "Select Parameter".
Page 238 channel will be displayed to set alarms. At the bottom there is the ”Save” button to save all changes made. When pressing on “Start Monitoring” it will start monitoring. The “Delete” button deletes the selected monitoring, the “Export” button exports the monitoring and the “New” button creates a new monitoring. It shows a list of e-mails.
Page 239: Historical Monitoring
and can be organised from lowest to highest or viceversa by pressing on the parameter at table heading. 10.8 Historical Monitoring Description ► Historical Monitoring screen shows data obtained during monitoring. It stores all data about alarms, pre-alarms and system messages like memory problems, short-circuits, etc.
Page 240 Screen Description ► Figure 151. Selected function (Historical Monitoring). Selected installation and current date and hour Access to settings: •Change Password: It allows you to change your password. •Reboot Equipment: It allows you to reset your meter after confirmation. •About Equipment: It gives information about your meter: model name, serial number, release version / webControl version.
Page 241: Installations Management
10.9 Installations Management Description ► Installations Management allows you to access the File Manager and the Create Channel Plan tool. To access this screen, click on the Installations Management icon 10.9.1 File Manager This function allows you to manage files inside an installation (channel plans, screenshots, dataloggers, etc.).
Page 242 Upload: It transfers a document from your PC to the meter. It shows a window where you can drag files, paste URLs or images or select files or folders from your PC. Open: It opens a folder or downloads the selected file. Download: It downloads a folder or file to your PC.
Page 243 Extract files from archive: It unzips a zipped file in a new folder or in the current folder. Select All: It selects all the files. Invert selection: It reverts the current selection. Get info: It shows some info about the selected file. File and Installations Management Screen ►...
Page 244 •About Equipment: It gives information about your meter: model name, serial number, release version / webControl version. •Logout: It exits your current session. 10.9.2 Channel Plan Creator This functions allows you to create a channel plan from scratch. Channel plan creator and editor Channel Plan Creator Operation ►...
Page 245 Figure 153. Channel Creation 10.9.3 Channel Plan Editor This function allows you to edit channel plans. Channel Plan Editor Operation ► Files with channel plans are inside the “CH” folder. “SAT” sub-folder contains satellite channel plans, “TERR” sub-folder contains terrestrial channel plans and “AUX”...
Page 246: Task Management
-Signal Quality Monitoring: Selection of Quality Monitoring. This function is available only for meters with the “Mask Monitoring” option installed. Contact PROMAX for more information This function is available only for equipment with the “DAB Advanced” option installed. Contact PROMAX for more information.
Page 247 -Mask Monitoring: Selection of Mask Monitoring. -Datalogger: Selection of Datalogger. -TS Record: Selection of channel and the complete transport stream or only one service. -ETI Record: Selection of channel and service. -Audio Record: Selection of channel and service. -Capture: Selection of data capture, screenshot or both. •Time Configuration: Date, time start and time end.
Page 248 Task Management Screen Description ► Figura 155. Task Management Selected function (Task Management). Button to set a new task. Scheduled list task with info from each one: task type, repetition type, start date, expiration date and last execution status. Chapter 10: WEBCONTROL October 2021...
Page 249: Mask Monitoring
10.11 Mask Monitoring This function is available only for meters with the “Mask Monitoring” option installed. Contact PROMAX for more information. Description ► The Mask Monitoring function allows the user to save a spectrum in a specific frequency band and time. This spectrum will work as a reference or mask when comparing to other spectrum.
Page 250 Spectrum monitoring (4G/5G interference) Settings ► Check in "Preferences", date, time and time zone where the meter is located (for more details refer to “?Time & Date Options” on page 51) or synchronise time with a NTP server (for more details refer to “?NTP Options”...
Page 251 -Max Threshold: Signals exceeding this value will be considered as an operating station. -Reiteration: Number of consecutive times that the threshold condition must be met to trigger the alarm. •Spectrum -Start Freq: Start frequency to monitor. -End Freq: End frequency to monitor. -Reference Level: It must be set to a proper level (according to the antenna) to avoid saturation or not viewing the signal.
Page 252 -Max Threshold: It indicates how many dB above the reference mask before trigger the alarm. -The other parameters are the same than Max/Min detection. After setting the parameters, press “Acquire references” to acquire a reference spectrum according to the settings. After a few seconds the reference spectrum will appear.
Page 253 Screen Description (FM Detection type) (1/2) ► Figure 156. Monitoring Creation / Edition Selected function (Monitoring). Monitoring selection. In “Monitoring Type” select Mask Monitoring. In “Monitorings” box select a monitoring to start (it must be a monitoring previously created in order to show here). Below there is a box with the monitoring description.
Page 254 Screen Description (FM detection type) (2/2) ► Figure 157. Mask Monitoring Creation / Edition Reference spectrum, thresholds (red horizontal lines) and detected stations (black dots). Settings parameters for reference spectrum. Detected stations (for FM detection). For other type of detection it shows: Thresholds (for Max/Min detection);...
Page 255 Screen Description ► Figure 158. Mask Monitoring in Operation (FM Detection) View Mode selection. Start / Stop monitoring. Monitoring parameters: Selected input, monitoring name, time interval between samples (ms) and time elapsed since monitoring start. Spectrum at monitoring frequency band for the detection type selected (in this case for FM detection).
Page 256: Mask Historical Monitoring
10.12 Mask Historical Monitoring *. This function is available only for equipment with “Mask Monitoring” option installed. Contact PROMAX for more information. Description ► Historical Monitoring screen shows data obtained during monitoring. It stores all data about alarms and system messages like memory problems, short-circuits, etc.
Page 257 Screen Description: Historical Mask Monitoring ► Figure 159. Data table from Historical Mask Monitoring Selected function (Historical Monitoring). Boxes to select query parameters from the historical data: •Monitoring Type: Select “Mask Monitoring”. •Monitoring: Select monitoring. •Input: Select input. •From / to: Select date range. •Done: Press to run query.
Page 258 Historical Mask Monitoring by Detection Type ► Figure 160. Spectrum Graph Monitoring (FM detection) Figure 161. Spectrum Graph Monitoring (Max/Min detection) Chapter 10: WEBCONTROL October 2021...
Page 259 Figure 162. Spectrum Graph Monitoring (Deviation Detection) October 2021 Chapter 10: WEBCONTROL...
Page 260: Connecting To External Devices
11 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 11.1 Introduction The meter can interact with external devices, sharing information through its interfaces. Connection types are: Input/output data via Ethernet port (IPCTRL). Input/output data via USB port. Video/Audio digital output via HDMI port. Video/Audio analogue input via V/A port. DiSEqC, SCD/EN50494 standard (also known as SatCR) and SCD2/ EN50607 standard (also known as JESS) interface via RF connector.
Page 261 USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port. Press the Installations key and check the installation to download some of its data. Press the key : Manage to access the data of the selected installation.
Page 262: Ethernet Port
This connection allows communication between the meter and a device via an Ethernet cable using the IP CTRL port. You can communicate the meter in different ways: Through the NetUpdate software by PROMAX. Chapter 11: CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES October 2021...
Page 263 Through a web browser using the webControl tool by PROMAX. Through a software that allows to send remote control commands (such as hyperterminal or PuTTY). Through SFTP protocol (using software such as Filezilla). Meter Settings ► From the meter access Preferences by long press on "Installations" key Go to "Network"...
Page 264 11.3.1 NetUpdate Connection Description ► The NetUpdate software is available for free on the download page at the PROMAX website. NetUpdate has the following functions: Update the firmware of the meter. Open/Receive/Save/Print data files captured with the Datalogger function. Transmit/Receive/Edit/Save channel plans.
Page 265 NetUpdate program, download the manual from the PROMAX website). 11.3.2 webControl Connection The webControl function allows you to connect remotely to the meter in order to visualize measurements and operate on it. The meter must be connected to a data network.
Page 266 Select connection type: Telnet and press OK. It should appear a window with a command line where you can write and send remote control commands (download “Remote Control Commands” from PROMAX website for more details). 11.3.4 SFTP Protocol Connection Description ►...
Page 267: Hdmi Port
Once is connected you can access several folders and download its files. 11.4 HDMI Port 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 268: Rf Connector
With the option : Aspect, you can select the aspect ratio of the image, between 4:3 and 16:9. NOTE: If the equipment is displaying an external analogue video, it will not switch to internal video mode anymore when that external video is disconnected or lost.
Page 269 (for more information about DiSEqC commands and programs download document from PROMAX website). How to align a dish via DiSEqC 11.6.2 SCD / EN50494 (SatCR) Commands By means of function SCD/EN50494 (international standard, also known as SatCR) it is possible to control the devices of a TV satellite installation that are compatible with this standard, which allows to concentrate downlink frequencies (slots) by an only cable.
Page 270 Figura 163. 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 271 For information about JESS technology, developed by JULTEC, refer to its website (http://jultec.de/). Connect the RF cable to the RF connector for the input signal of the equipment. Press the Spectrum key to access the spectrum analyzer mode. Press the Settings key and select the satellite band. From the Settings menu, select the polarization (horizontal/vertical) and the satellite band (high/low).
Page 272: Common Interface Slot
Figura 165. Once it is configured, the user, through the key "Tuning" can select the user band. User frequency tuned is stored for each User band (UB) and it is restored each time the multiswitch is being configured. NOTE: When not detecting any SCD2 receiver, the function enters in a more basic mode, allowing sending configuration commands even with nothing connected.
Page 273 following the SimulCrypt model. It provides a standard connector to insert CAM modules (Conditional Access Module), which allows a specific management for each codification system. SimulCrypt is a process that supports various parallel conditional access systems, together with the encryption algorithms specified by DVB-CSA (Common Scrambling Algorithm) to control access to pay-TV services.
Page 274: Ts-Asi Port
To extract an inserted CAM module, press the button from extractor mechanism and remove the module. If the equipment detects the CAM module extraction it shows a confirmation message. 11.8 TS-ASI Port It is an asynchronous serial interface. It is the serial standard used for MPEG-2 TS, in multimedia equipment interconnection: Synchronous 270 Mbps data flow (up to 218 Mbps payload).
Page 275 11.8.2 TS-ASI Output It can transmit in packet mode or burst mode. User can use the transport stream received by the equipment to feed the signal to other devices as well through the TS-ASI output. Operation ► Press the Settings key to access the settings.
Page 276: Specifications Ranger Neo 2 / 3 / 4
Functions: Installation management and firmware update. *.These specifications are for models RANGER Neo 2, 3 and 4. When a specification is for a specific model it is explained between brackets. Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 277 TFT 80%, TV mode and decoding TV image Recharging time 3 hours up to 80% With meter off External Voltage 12 V DC Only using PROMAX supplied accessories October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 278 Quick Reference Guide 1x MN-001 Monopod NOTE: It is recommended to keep all the packing material in order to return the equipment, if necessary, to the Technical Service. Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 279: Measurement Mode
0 - 256 Cell ID Detected from transmitter station Network ID Detected from transmitter station T2 System ID Detected from transmitter station Tuning Range 45 – 1000 MHz October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 280 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 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 281 ESR, Wrong Packets and Link Margin Displayed Data Numeric and level bar Symbol Rate 2 - 45 MSps QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK *. available as option OP-002-DAB+ for RANGER October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 282 From 2150 to 2350 MHz does not meet sensitivity specifications ► DCII (DigiCipher 2) Parameter Value Additional Data DCII It plays video and audio It does not show additional info Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 283: Spectrum Analyzer Mode
According to modulation type ► Analogue Signal Parameter Value Additional Data General Parameter Attenuation scale Auto-range Numerical indication Absolute value according to selected units Graphical indication Analogue bar on screen October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 284: Tv Mode
Bitrate 40 Mbps Aspect Ratio 16/9; 4/3 SI/PSI Data Service list and main PIDs HD Video Resolution 1080, 720 and 576 Progressive or interlaced HDMI Output Resolution 1080p Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 285: Wifi Analyzer Mode 2.4 Ghz
Access Point Number Access Point number in the same BW 12.6 IPTV Mode Parameter Value Additional Data 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255 Ports 1024 - 65535 Maximum Bitrate 80 Mbit/s October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 286: Tools
DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-C2 Displayed Data LTE band plus quality parameters for a selected TV channel ► Attenuación Test Parameter Value Additional Data Test Frequencies 3 selectable pilots Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 287 RJ45 for IP Transport Stream Format DVB-T: TS with MIP packets DVB-T2: T2-MI Resolution 0.1 ms DVB-T Measurements Network Delay Network Delay Margin DVB-T2 Measurements Network Delay Margin October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 288: Options
-8 dB Flatness ±5 dB Spurious < 45 dBμV (-65 dBm); typical value Inter-modulation Products <15 dB typical value Maximum Input Signal RF: 120 dBμV; DC: 50 V Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 289 Descriptive Code (for RANGER OP-004-FM Frequency Deviation 240 kHz Max peak theoretical value Frequency Deviation 100 kHz Signal modulated with a 1 kHz tone Modulation Power from -20 to -14.4 dBr October 2021 Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4...
Page 290 Marker Accuracy ±1 kHz Temperature: 5 - 45ºC Marker Accuracy (using a 10 ±250 Hz External reference must have an external reference) accuracy equal or less than ±125 Hz Chapter 12: SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4 October 2021...
Page 291: Maintenance
13 MAINTENANCE 13.1 Instructions for Returning by Mail Instruments returned for repair or calibration, either within or out of the warranty period, should be sent with the following information: Name of the Company, name of the contact person, address, telephone number, receipt (in the case of coverage under warranty) and a description of the problem or the service required.
Page 292 Cleaning the Plastic Case ► The equipment has to be disconnected before cleaning the case. The case must be cleaned with a solution of neutral soap and water, using a soft cloth dampened with this solution. Before use, the equipment has to be completely dry. Never clean with abrasive soaps, chlorinated solvents or aromatic hydrocarbons.
Page 293: Optical Option
i OPTICAL OPTION Description This annex contains operating instructions for the next option: OP-00x-PS. This option expands the meter with these functions: Selective Optical Power Meter Selective Optical to RF Converter RF 6 GHz Input WiFi 5 GHz LTE 2,6 GHz The evolution of the telecommunications market, more and more demanding in quality standards, speed, services and so on and also economical and competitiveness factors has changed the trend in telecommunications...
Page 294 The 2.6 GHz LTE option expands the spectrum analyzer to the band 7 of LTE. Band 7 is defined by an uplink band between 2.5 and 2.57 GHz and a downlink band between 2.62 and 2.69 GHz. Band 7 of LTE is one of the most used globally since it allows to transmit with greater speed but at a shorter distance and is more exposed to suffer interference.
Page 295 measurement of each wavelength. With this feature, user will be able to certify any installation according to the telecommunications infrastructure policies. Operation ► To access the Fibre Optical Test tool: Connect the optical input signal to the optical input of the equipment. Press the Tools key Select the Fibre Optic Test option.
Page 296 Screen Description ► Figure 168. Status message depending on the level of attenuation. Power level of signal. Wavelength of signal (nm). Power level of reference signal, which is used to calibrate and calculate the attenuation level (dBm). Power level of test signal at the user's access point (dBm). Attenuation level (dB);...
Page 297 Menu Options ► On the bottom of the screen there are three menus accessible via 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 298 Turn on the PROLITE-105 and the meter. Press key to access the Tools menu. Select the Fibre Optic Test option and press the joystick. In the PROLITE-105, press once the SEQ key to select the SIMULTANEOUS mode. This mode simultaneously sends three wavelengths signals.
Page 299 Connect the field strength meter to a receiving node of the optical network that is going to be measured, such as for example in a UAP (User Access Point). Using the field strength meter, check measurements on the Fibre Optic Test screen.
Page 300 Selective Optical to RF Converter 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 301 Settings ► 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 in “Signal source” select “Fiber optic”. From Settings, select the corresponding band, whether terrestrial (for optical link) or satellite (for optical LNB).
Page 302 6 GHz Auxiliary RF Input Description ► The 6 GHz auxiliary RF input option can be used among other applications to directly connect optical LNBs with 5.4 GHz output. The RF input works for three bands: Band I From 2150 MHz to 3000 MHz Band II From 3400 MHz to 4400 MHz Band III From 4400 MHz to 6000 MHz Connection...
Page 303 Figure 174. Auxiliary Input Signal Selection Figure 175. Band Selection October 2021 Chapter i: OPTICAL OPTION...
Page 304 Configuration ► Figure 176. Signal Power for RF Auxiliary Input Signal Frequency for RF Auxiliary Input Signal Frequency Input Optical LNB Power Level Auxiliary RF Input Enabled Central Frequency WiFi 5 GHz Description ► The 5 GHz WiFi option extends the WiFi Analyzer to the second frequency range used for WiFi.
Page 305 the screen. Press F1 to exit because it is not necessary to log in a WiFi network to use this tool. Connect the RF omni-directional antenna (supplied) to the RF input. This antenna detects WiFi band spectrum. Press "Settings" key to access Settings menu. In "Signal Source" select "WiFi".
Page 306: Advanced Dab/Dab+ Option
ii ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION ii.1 Description This annex contains operating instructions for the next option: OP-00x-DAB2: Measurement of DAB y DAB+ digital radio with advanced features. This option allows the user to detect, measure, analyze 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 307 Select RF source signal and terrestrial band in Settings Lock the DAB/DAB+ signal. To enable auto-detection for DAB/DAB+, access "Preferences" pressing the for one second and in the StealthID tab select the DAB option. For more details refer to “RF SIGNAL TUNING” on page ii.3 Operation Modes The information that appears on screens for each mode (Measurement mode,...
Page 308 ► Measurement Mode Screens Figure 177. Measurement 1/3 Figure 178. Measurement 2/3 Chapter ii: ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION October 2021...
Page 309 Figure 179. Measurement 3/3. ii.3.2 Spectrum Analyzer Mode Joystick Functions: •Joystick up/down: Change of reference level. •Joystick right/left (according to joystick mode): -SP: Change of SPAN. -FR or CH: Change of channel/frequency. Function Keys: •F1 Tuning: Tuning options. •F2 DAB: DAB detected parameters. •F3 Tools: Tools enabled for DAB.
Page 310 ► Spectrum Analyzer Mode Screen Figure 180. Spectrum 1/3 Figure 181. Spectrum 2/3 Chapter ii: ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION October 2021...
Page 311 Figure 182. Spectrum 3/3 ii.3.3 DAB Mode ► Info extracted from DAB (DAB 3/3) -Ensemble -Country ID -Service -Extended Country Code (ECC) -Content -Programme Type (PTY) -Component -Category -SubChannel ID -Format -Protection Level -Bitrate -Audio -Language -Radiotext Joystick Functions: •Joystick up/down: Change of service. •Joystick right/left: Change of channel/frequency.
Page 312 Function Keys: •F1 Tuning: Tuning options. •F2 DAB: DAB detected parameters. •F3 Tools: Tools enabled for DAB. •F4 Advanced: Spectrum Analyzer advanced options. Status Bar: It shows if the ETI is locked or unlocked. If it is locked then it shows the TII (Transmitter Identification Information) that is received with more power.
Page 313 Figure 184. DAB 2/3 Figure 185. DAB 1/3 ii.4 Tools Pressing on the key you access the Tools menu. Tools that are not compatible with DAB/DAB+ are disabled. October 2021 Chapter ii: ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION...
Page 314 DAB ADVANCED option has some exclusive tools for these signals: DAB ETI Recordings. DAB IQ Recordings. DAB TII. Also Echoes, MER by Carrier and Constellation tools are also available for DAB/ DAB+. All the other tools are explained in “Tools” chapter (“TOOLS”...
Page 315 Control keys: : Record. : Rewind. : Stop. : Forward. : Play. Function keys. From left to right: USB (when connected); selected band; battery level. Location where the service is being recorded: internal memory or USB. Information window about recorded files. It shows name, size and creation date.
Page 316 ► Screen Description Figure 187. Selected installation; date and time. (Not in use. Control keys: : Record. : Stop. Softkeys. From left to right: USB (when connected); selected band; battery level. Location where the service is being recorded: internal memory or USB. Information window about recorded files.
Page 317 ► Screen Description Figure 188. Selected installation; date and time. ETI locked data: frequency, power, C/N and span. Transmitters data. Transmitters are ordered from highest to lowest power. It also allows you to select one of the transmitters by clicking on it. Data shown are as follows: Main identifier (Main) and sub-identifier (Sub) of the transmitter.
Page 318 Advanced Menu •Tii Labels: -Import from USB: It allows you to import data from a USB flash drive. Data imported must be a file in XML format with the description labels of transmitters. -Export to USB: It allows you to export data to a USB flash drive. Data exported is a XML file with all the description labels of transmitters.
Page 319 Advanced Menu •Grid type: -Full Grid:The grid where the constellation is displayed is a complete grid. -Cross Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is made of crosses. •Persistence: It allows the user to set the level of persistence, which is the lapse of time the signal stays on the screen before disappearing.
Page 320 Joystick Functions: •Joystick left/right (Channel/Frequency mode): It changes the channel/ frequency (according to the tuning type selected). •Joystick left/right (Echoes active mode): It changes Echo. •Joystick up/down (Echoes active mode): It changes zoom. Remember to press the joystick to switch between the Echoes (EC) mode and the Channel/Frequency (CH/FR) mode.
Page 321 For more details refer to “MER by Carrier” on page 102. ii.4.7 Datalogger The Datalogger function stores automatically measurements in a file set by the user (name, channel plan). User can store for each datalogger measurements taken at different test points of the selected installation. Measurements are made for all channels in the active channel plan, both analogue and digital.
Page 322 Specific measurements for DAB/DAB+ (MSC CBER; FIC CBER; CBER; FIB Ratio) are also saved. For more details refer to “Signal Coverage” on page 120 Chapter ii: ADVANCED DAB/DAB+ OPTION October 2021...
Page 323: Advanced Fm Option
iii ADVANCED FM OPTION This annex contains operating instructions for the next option: OP-00x-FM: Measurement of FM with advanced features. This option adds advanced features and tools to the FM measurement and demodulation. Some of this new measurements are signal level for demodulated multiplex and deviations for several sub-carriers that form the multiplex.
Page 324 iii.2 Measurement Mode ► Measurement Mode Screen Figure 192. Measurement 1/3 ► Advanced Measurements for FM •L+R Dev: Frequency deviation caused only by L+R (or mono) component of MPX. •L-R Dev: Frequency deviation caused only by L-R (or stereo) component of MPX.
Page 325 Status Bar: It shows if the FM is locked or unlocked. If it is locked then it shows the PI (Programme Identification) and the PS (Programme Service) ► Measurement Mode Screen 4/4 Figura 193. Measurement 4/4 ► Advanced measurement for FM Graph bars show dynamically levels for each component of the FM signal: •L LVL: Left channel level.
Page 326 •F1 Tune: Tune options. •F2 FM: FM signal parameters. •F3 Tools: Tools enabled for FM. •F4 Advanced (Reset Bars): It resets bar graph measurements. Status bar: It shows if the FM signal is locked or unlocked. If it is locked it will show the PI (Program Identification) and the PS (Service Program).
Page 327 L+R subcarrier. Stereo Pilot. L-R subcarrier. RDS subcarrier. ► Measurements •Level: FM signal level. •MPX: FM Multiplex level (dBr = dB relative to reference level). •Dev: Deviation for the multiplex (with all the subcarriers). Function Keys: •F1 Tuning: Tuning options. •F2 FM: FM demodulation parameters.
Page 328 Measurements: •Frequency: It is the selected threshold for MPX FM deviation. •Samples: Percentage of MPX FM deviation samples that are equal to the selected threshold (yellow graph). •Accumulated: Percentage of MPX FM deviation samples that are equal o higher than the selected threshold (green graph). Selected threshold for the MPX FM deviation (tipically 75 kHz).
Page 329 For more details refer to “Datalogger” on page 130. iii.3.4 Signal Monitoring The Signal Monitoring tool allows monitoring one locked signal or a channel plan (several channels) by measuring its power and other parameters over time. All this data can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis Specific measurements for FM (FM Level, Multiplex FM Level and deviation) are also stored.
Page 330 Measurement and Spectrum: It shows spectrum and measurement from the tuned channel. TV Parameters: It shows data, video and audio from the tuned channel. Console: It emulates and allows you to interact with the meter in first person. Quality Signal Monitoring: It monitors a signal according to some parameters selected by the user.
Page 331 Figure 197. Monitoring advanced FM parameters For more details refer to “WEBCONTROL” on page 213. October 2021 Chapter iii: ADVANCED FM OPTION...
Page 332: High Frequency Option
The frequency on the marker’s window has an accuracy of ±1 kHz (3 decimals). When using an external reference signal of 10 MHz, accuracy reaches ±250 Hz (6 decimals). *. For the RANGER NEO 2 it is labeled as EXT REF. Chapter iv: HIGH FREQUENCY OPTION October 2021...
Page 333 Screen Description ► Figure 198. Icon when external reference is tuned. Joystick in Marker mode (MK). Marker window: •Freq: Frequency where the marker is pointing (MHz). •Level: Power level at the frequency where the marker is pointing. •ΔF: Frequency difference between marker and cursor. •ΔL: Power level difference between marker and cursor.
Page 334: Rack Option
v RACK OPTION Introduction This annex describes special features for the rack version of RANGER equipment. Each portable model has its counterpart in 4U rack format. Package Content Check that your package contains the following elements: RACK Analyzer. RANGER Mains cord. receiver.
Page 335 Switching On: ► Press the ON/OFF switch at the back of the equipment. The boot screen appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system is loading. At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and release. After the system loads, it shows the last status used (mode and screen).
Page 336 Figure 200. Side View Figure 201. Back View Chapter v: RACK OPTION October 2021...
Page 337 1x DG0234 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: All other specifications are equal to the portable model and can be consulted on the Specifications chapter (“SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo 2 / 3 / 4” on page 264). October 2021 Chapter v: RACK OPTION...
Page 338: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION vi.1 Additional Documents On the PROMAX website you can find additional information to go deeper in some aspects related to the field strength meter. Name Description Link PROMAX Download Documentation related to PROMAX equipment http://www.promaxelectronics.com/ing/ Area downloads/user-manuals...
Page 339: Multimedia Content
vii MULTIMEDIA CONTENT The following table shows all the links to video tutorials included in this manual: Chapter Title Link QR Code 1. Introduction Introducing the RANGER Neo https://youtu.be/UBGLAf-oDP4 2. Setting Up Inputs and outputs https://youtu.be/K41-LxUgOY8 2. Setting Up Front panel https://youtu.be/1rDrBoBAdYI 2.
Page 340 Chapter Title Link QR Code 4. RF Signal Tuning How to locate satellite beacon https://youtu.be/POqhXWxfsYw carriers 4. RF Signal Tuning DAB / DAB+ measurements https://youtu.be/pUDkiOHvrVM 4. RF Signal Tuning Decoding a real 4K signal in DVB- https://youtu.be/XZnhX0JWvbw 4. RF Signal Tuning LTE signal measurement (mobile https://youtu.be/ApNOxR9dpTg telephony)
Page 341 Chapter Title Link QR Code 5. Tools Task planner https://youtu.be/u2wVhioZikE 5. Tools Transport Stream analyzer https://youtu.be/9YP5Q8FHOWw 5. Tools Transport Stream recording https://youtu.be/l1iiqVhogJU 5. Tools Shoulder attenuation https://youtu.be/GhdA3oaZagE 5. Tools Service recording https://youtu.be/NYYRn3G-QMo 6. WiFi Monitoring WiFi measurement https://youtu.be/75cJlm880_k 7. IPTV IPTV analyzer https://youtu.be/VP1XgAxHM5c 8.
Page 342 Chapter Title Link QR Code 10. webControl Spectrum monitoring (4G/5G https://youtu.be/7d3Ar1qDpmQ interference) 11. Connecting to How to align a dish via DiSEqC https://youtu.be/i5O-e5qOsDA external devices 11. Connecting to How to create channel plans https://youtu.be/YwbpfRNGJYI external devices using NetUpdate4 11. Connecting to How to generate a measurement https://youtu.be/fQP8n-59pHc external devices...
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viii INDEX 1PPS Analogue Signal Antenna adding Antenna remove ASI Output Aspect Ratio Attenuation test Audio Audio Signal Audio Tone Audio tone Average Band selection battery Battery Time battery, charge Battery, time charge Beacon signal Bitrate Analyzer Brightness 47, CAM, module CCTV Center Frequency 52, Center Tuned Frequency...
Page 344 DiSEqC DiSEqC Commands DiSEqC program, add Downlink DVB-CI Echoes Edit Parameters e-mail, settings Equipment Information Ethernet Port Explore channel plan Export Button External devices, connection External Power Supply Fiber optics Field Strength FM Advanced FM RADIO FM Stations, discover Generic Signal Google Earth 3D map GPS Signal Receiver HDMI Port...
Page 345 IPTV Operation IPTV parameters IPTV Tools IRG data descriptor IRG Descriptor JESS, commands Joystick Keyboard Shorcuts Keyboard, virtual Language LNB Drain LNB High Oscillator LNB Low Oscillator LTE Filter F. Max LTE Filter F. Min LTE Ingress Test LTE, medición de señales Marker 65, Marker Trace Max.
Page 346 Persistence of Spectrum PING/TRACE Polarization Position Tone Power Off 50, Preferences PSI Tables RACK, features RDS Data Reference key Reference Level 51, 59, Reference of Spectrum Remote Control Command Reset Resolution Bandwidth RF tuning RF, Signal Parameters Sat Band High Low SatCR commands Satellite Band Satellite Identification...
Page 347 Social Networks Span 59, Specifications, RANGER Neo Spectrogram Spectrum Line Streaming V/A Streaming V/A Options Supply voltages Switching Off by hardware Switching Off by software Switching Off, Automatic Switching On T2MI Task Planner TER. Downlink Terrestrial Units TFT Screen Tilt Time &...
Page 348 WebControl Historical Monitoring 227, WebControl Measurements and Spectrum WebControl Remote Console WebControl Settings WebControl TV Parameters Webcontrol, channel plan Webcontrol, Mask Monitoring Webcontrol, password Webcontrol, Password Recovery Webcontrol, Remote Access Webcontrol, service / TS Record Webcontrol, Task Management WiFi Access Points WiFi Operation WiFi Site Survey WiFi Spectrum...
Page 349 PROMAX TEST & MEASUREMENT, S.L.U. Francesc Moragas, 71 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain Phone: 93 184 77 00 - International: (+34) 93 184 77 02 e-mail: promax@promaxelectronics.com www.promaxelectronics.com...

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