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TR-3 Signal Level Meter Operation Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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2. Introduction ............... 9 What is the TR-3? ................ 9 Features ..................9 Equipment Supplied with Your TR-3 ........... 10 Accessories & Replacement Parts for Your TR-3 ...... 11 3. Walkthrough ..............13 Meter Components ..............13 Front Panel and Display ............14 Back of Meter ...............
Chapter 3, “Walkthrough” describes the components and features of the TR-3. • Chapter 4, “Operation” describes how to use the features of TR-3. • Chapter 5, “Specifications” shows the technical specifications of the TR-3. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data. A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
(AC or DC). A larger voltage will damage the meter. The accuracy of the meter may be affected when in a strong electromagnetic field. Do not use the TR-3 in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
Chapter 2 Introduction What is the TR-3? The TR-3 is an economical solution ideal for your basic HFC installation needs. This simple to use meter provides fast and efficient measurements including: analog signal levels with V/A level or digital power levels, 6 favorite channels and Tilt measurements to balance your system, and features an extended battery life.
Equipment Supplied with Your TR-3 The TR-3 comes with the following: • TR-3 Signal Level Meter with Protective Rubber Bumper • Shoulder Strap • AC Battery Charger • Built-in 3.6V/2.5AH Ni-MH Battery • Spare F-Type Connector • Operation Manual TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
Accessories & Replacement Parts for Your TR-3 The following accessories and replacement parts are available for the TR-3: Part Number Description 0930156000 Channel Editor Software w/ Data Cable 2072105000 Data Cable 2131196000 Leather Case with Belt Clip 2131197000 Replacement Bue Rubber Protective Bumper...
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Chapter 3 Walkthrough Now that you have your TR-3, take a few moments to look it over and become familiar with its controls. The thin protective film layer placed over the display for protection during shipping should be removed. Your TR-3 battery should be charged for 12 to 14 Hours for full charge.
The following display functions are shown for Single Channel Measurement Mode. Battery Status Video Carrier Digital Channel Level Units ΔV/A Frequency Channel Number TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
Battery Voltage function. Pages through Favorite Channel measurements and Tilt mode. Power switch (ON / OFF). Selects active field and switches channels between Analog and Digital types. Increases channel or frequency. Decreases channel or frequency. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
The backlight will shut off after 15 seconds to conserve battery power. Auto Shutdown The TR-3 will automatically power off when there has been no keyboard activity for 3 minutes. It will also power off when the battery is low. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
TR-3. Using any other charge cube may damage the battery. While charging, the LED on the TR-3 front panel will have a RED light. The TR-3 should be charged for 12 to 14 Hours for a full charge.
Remove the screw from the battery enclosure door on the back of the meter. Lift off the door and remove the TR-3 battery pack. Disconnect the battery plug from the socket. Connect the new TR-3 battery and insert into the TR-3.
(TV) icon is also displayed above the channel number to indicate it is an analog channel. Use the keys to select the desired channel. When the signal level is less than -32 dBmV, the display will indicate “Lo”. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
Also, the frequency will change from the analog Video carrier frequency to the center frequency of the digital channel. The TR-3 will measure the power over the bandwidth of the selected channel. A channel may be switched back from a digital channel to an analog channel by the same method of pressing the key for 3 seconds.
(not power level for the full channel bandwidth seen in the Single Channel measurement mode). In the frequency mode, the TR-3 can be tuned to any frequency from 46 MHz to 1002 MHz. To change the frequency, press the until the desired digit in the frequency is blinking and then press the keys to select the desired value.
2 of 6 favorite channels and the Video or digital power level for each. P1 is displayed to indicate this is the first page (first 2 channels) of favorites. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
Select the channel to be changed by momentarily pressing the so the “Ch” symbol blinks for the desired channel. • Press the key for 3 seconds to change the channel type between Analog and Digital. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
A favorite channel may be changed between Analog and Digital as described for Page 1 favorites. In the example screen above for P2, both channels have the (TV) icon above the channel number to indicate they are both analog channels. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
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In the example screen above for P3, the QAM symbol appears at the top of the screen and both channels do not have the (TV) icon above the channel number indicating they are both digital channels. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
In Tilt mode, as in Favorites mode, analog channels will be indicated by the (TV) icon above the channel number. Also, the QAM symbol will appear at the top of the display if either tilt channel is digital. TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
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Miscellaneous Dimensions: 6.65 x 2.80 x 1.61 in (169 x 71 x 41 mm) Weight: 0.68 lbs (308 g) Display: LCD with backlight Operational Temperature: 14 to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C) TR-3 Signal Level Meter - Operation Manual...
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