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Wavetek Wandel Goltermann CLI-1450 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Enabling Australia’s Field Technicians to build, troubleshoot and maintain better communications networks. This reference material is provided by TMG Test Equipment, VIAVI’s only Master Distributor for Contractors in Australia Industry Best Pricing Finance Available Short to Medium Project-Based Rental Solutions Dedicated Technical &...
  • Page 2 This document contains information proprietary to Wavetek Wandel Goltermann. The information in this document is not to be used or duplicated in any manner without the prior approval, in writing, of Wavetek Wandel Goltermann. Wavetek Wandel Goltermann Wavetek Wandel Goltermann...
  • Page 3 This warranty is not transferrable and does not apply to used or demonstration products. The obligation of Wavetek Wandel Goltermann arising from a Warranty claim shall be limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing without charge, any assembly or component (except batteries) which in Wavetek Wandel Goltermann's sole opinion proves to be defective within the scope of the Warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the CLI-1450 ..............1-1 Introduction ................1-1 Leakage Detection and Measurement ........1-1 Level Measurements ..............1-2 Digital Carrier Measurement Option 1450Dig ......1-3 Measurement Logging ............... 1-3 Auto Tests ................... 1-3 Multiple Channel Plans ............. 1-4 Docking Station Option .............. 1-4 Reverse Ingress Scan (MSSUB Option Only) ......
  • Page 5 Installation Results Summary..........2-9 The Channel List ............... 2-10 The Pass/Fail Indicator ............. 2-11 Channel Measurement ............. 2-11 Printing an Installation Report .......... 2-12 Storing Installation Results ..........2-12 Level ..................2-12 Adjusting the Reference Level ........2-13 Tuning by Channel ............2-13 Tuning by Frequency ............
  • Page 6 Scan .................... 2-22 Moving the Marker ............2-23 Adjusting the Reference Level ......... 2-23 Adjusting the Scale ............2-23 Checking Limits ..............2-23 Measurement Hold ............2-24 Printing the Screen ............2-25 Storing a Scan File ............. 2-25 Auto Test ................... 2-25 Configuring an Auto Test ..........
  • Page 7 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications ............A-1 Appendix B: Power Management and Battery ......B-1 Battery Pack Location and Installation ......B-1 Charging the Battery Pack ..........B-1 Battery Tips ..............B-1 Appendix C: Interface Port ............. C-1 Connector ................. C-1 Cable Specifications ............

  • Page 8: Introducing The Cli-1450

    RF carrier for the purpose of monitoring leakage. Your CLI-1450 is frequency agile — you can configure it to monitor a carrier frequency between 115 to 140 MHz.

  • Page 9: Level Measurements

    These measurements are adequate for grading leaks you have found and prioritizing your repair schedule based on leak severity. The CLI-1450 has the ability to interface with GPS tracking systems using its built-in serial port. LEVEL MEASUREMENTS Your CLI-1450 performs accurate signal level measurements —...

  • Page 10: Digital Carrier Measurement Option 1450Dig

    You can also print a report that lists all configuration settings including the channel plan. The CLI-1450 tunes from 45 to 559 MHz with options to extend the range to 5 to 890 MHz. DIGITAL CARRIER MEASUREMENT OPTION 1450DIG...

  • Page 11: Multiple Channel Plans

    MULTIPLE CHANNEL PLANS The CLI-1450 stores channel plans that you have built and edited. This is convenient if you use your CLI-1450 for more than one plant. You can quickly select the correct channel plan for the plant at which you are working.
  • Page 12 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2...
  • Page 13 Docking Station Port Docking Station Port Docking Station Port Docking Station Port Docking Station Port RF Port RF Port RF Port RF Port RF Port Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Port Port Port Port Port Serial Port Serial Port Charger Charger Serial Port Serial Port...

  • Page 14: Getting Acquainted With The Keypad

    POWER KEY - ON/OFF POWER KEY - ON/OFF POWER KEY - ON/OFF POWER KEY - ON/OFF POWER KEY - ON/OFF Turns your CLI-1450 on and off. 3. MODE SELECTION KEYS 3. MODE SELECTION KEYS 3. MODE SELECTION KEYS 3. MODE SELECTION KEYS 3.
  • Page 15 KEYS You use the alphanumeric keys to enter data while operating your CLI-1450. Notice that these keys have a numeral and up to three alphabetic characters labeled on them. You can only access the characters when alphanumeric entry is appropriate. In the alphanu- meric entry mode, you sequence through each character and the numeral by repeatedly pressing the key.

  • Page 16: Getting Acquainted With The Screen

    Store an Installation, Scan, or Tilt screen for later viewing, printing or uploading to StealthWare (Version 3.0). GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE SCREEN There are certain elements of the screen that will become familiar to you as you use your CLI-1450. The Title Bar The Title Bar The Title Bar...
  • Page 17 Look for the status bar in the lower portion of the screen. It displays the current date and time. A bar meter indicates the charge remaining in your CLI-1450’s battery. When the battery meter reads low, you should switch to a freshly charged battery soon.
  • Page 18 The Edit Box The edit box appears in the lower portion of the screen when it is necessary to enter values into your CLI-1450. An edit box can be either “active” or “inactive”. You can tell by looking at the border. If the border is solid, the edit box is active and any keys that you press are directed toward it.

  • Page 19: The Navigator

    NAVIGATOR screen. Each key corresponds to an icon in the matrix. CONFIGURE Before using your CLI-1450, you may want to configure it for your specific needs. The CONFIGURE mode allows you to select global, leakage and measurement related preferences and to build and edit a channel plan that matches your cable plant.

  • Page 20: Global Configuration

    The report lists all of the configurable settings including the active channel plan. Global Configuration OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR NAME NAME NAME OPERATOR OPERATOR NAME NAME You can personalize your CLI-1450 by entering your name here. Your name will then appear on report printouts. 1-13...
  • Page 21 "always on" setting that defeats the automatic shutoff feature if desired. Note Note Note Note Note You can manually turn off your CLI-1450 at any time by pressing the button. Note Note Note Note Note The Shutoff Time-out feature is disabled during LEAKAGE mode.
  • Page 22 Important Important Important The baud rate of both your CLI-1450 and your printer must match (see BAUD RATE). A serial to parallel converter (such as the one manufactured by Black Box Corp.) can be used for printing to a parallel printer.
  • Page 23 If you wish to copy only channel plans, use the Copy Remote Channel Plan command. Important Important Important Important Important Be sure that the baud rate setting of your CLI-1450 matches that of the device that it is connected to (see BAUD RATE). DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Performs hardware diagnostics and defaults stored preferences to factory presets.

  • Page 24: Measurement Configuration

    Measurement Configuration TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS Selects the units in which temperature measurements are displayed and printed. You can select between; °C or °F. SIGNAL LEVEL UNITS SIGNAL LEVEL UNITS SIGNAL LEVEL UNITS SIGNAL LEVEL UNITS SIGNAL LEVEL UNITS Selects the units that will be used for all signal level measurements.
  • Page 25 TEST POINTS TEST POINTS TEST POINTS Your CLI-1450 is capable of performing tests at various locations including; SUBSCRIBER DROP, GROUND BLOCK, TAP, and USER DEFINED (or CUSTOM). Each test point has its own set of limits that you can edit. Press the key to edit the test points.
  • Page 26 You can selectively enable or disable each individual limit. When a limit is disabled, your CLI-1450 excludes it when checking limits. If the highlighted limit is disabled, you can enable it by pressing the soft key. A check mark appears in the left-hand column to indicate when a limit is enabled.
  • Page 27 Noise Floor Correction Noise Floor Correction Noise Floor Correction Noise Floor Correction Noise Floor Correction This calibration measures the noise floor of your CLI-1450. You should perform it periodically to ensure accurate mea- surements. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Before performing the Noise Floor Correction calibration,...

  • Page 28: Leakage Configuration

    There is a maximum of 140 measurement points. If you select the start, stop and increment such that more than 140 points are required, your CLI-1450 will create only as many points as possible. This means that the stop frequency may be lower than what you desired.
  • Page 29 · when the threshold is exceeded · when a tag signal is detected · when the threshold is exceeded and a tag signal is detected · disable the alarm ALARM THRESHOLD ALARM THRESHOLD ALARM THRESHOLD ALARM THRESHOLD ALARM THRESHOLD This is the leakage measurement level at which the alarm will occur. ALARM MUTE TIME-OUT ALARM MUTE TIME-OUT ALARM MUTE TIME-OUT...
  • Page 30 ANTENNA TYPES ANTENNA TYPES There are several different types of antennas that you can use with your CLI-1450 when measuring leakage. Press the key to edit the antenna factor for each type. You can edit the antenna factor of the highlighted type by pressing the key.
  • Page 31 the dipole antenna corresponds to theHD-1 Dipole Antenna that was shipped with your unit. If you choose to use another type of dipole antenna, you must change the antenna factor to that specified for the antenna. You can enable or disable each antenna type. When a type is disabled, you cannot use it when performing tests.

  • Page 32: Channel Plan Configuration

    CHANNEL PLAN CONFIGURATION What is a Channel Plan? A channel plan is a framework of cable network parameters chosen by the user for his network. The basic entities are: • Channel format (analog, digital, scrambled, etc.) • System Bandwidth • Test Limits (digital and analog) •...
  • Page 33 Using the up/down arrow keys, highlight Channel Plan and then press to bring up the Configure - Channel Plan screen. This screen lists the various ingredients/processes for building (configuring) a channel plan. Select a Channel Plan Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight SELECT CHANNEL PLAN and then press .
  • Page 34 NOTE: The SCAN screen always displays channels in order of frequency regardless of the CHANNEL SEQUENCE setting. Learn the Channel Plan The CLI-1450 is capable of identifying which channels are on your cable plant. This allows you to quickly and easily generate a custom- ized channel plan.
  • Page 35 NOTE NOTE NOTE: If your system is a PAL M type, select NTSC for your NOTE NOTE channel plan. Using up or down arrow key, highlight a base channel plan from the list and then press . Press the softkey to proceed to the Build Channel Plan - STEP 3 screen Using the numeric keypad, type in a value for the Stop Frequency in the Edit box and press .Then press the right softkey.
  • Page 36 The unit will complete the build and display the Build Channel Plan- STEP 5 screen (shown right above). Press the right softkey to return to the main Channel Plan menu (page 1-26). How to Edit the Channel Plan How to Edit the Channel Plan How to Edit the Channel Plan How to Edit the Channel Plan How to Edit the Channel Plan...
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: You may find an enabled channel that is IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT not in your channel plan. This should be disabled. A channel may be missed if the frequency is special or level too low. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: You must enable a channel to perform measure- IMPORTANT ments on it.
  • Page 38 Type Type Type Type Type There are three channel types from which to choose: -the standard video and audio carriers DUAL -a video carrier with two independent audio carriers (a European format) SNGL -a single carrier Carrier (SNGL Type only -1450DIG Option) Carrier (SNGL Type only -1450DIG Option) Carrier (SNGL Type only -1450DIG Option) Carrier (SNGL Type only -1450DIG Option)
  • Page 39 (see the section on CHANNEL PACKAGES). When you are checking an installation, you can specify which packages the subscriber has ordered and your CLI-1450 will verify that the channels are correctly installed. Scrambled...
  • Page 40 How to configure a digital carrier How to configure a digital carrier How to configure a digital carrier How to configure a digital carrier How to configure a digital carrier From the Configure - Edit Channel Plan screen (page 1-29), highlight the channel that you wish to configure as digital, or select an unused channel.
  • Page 41 Up to six channels can be selected. To select a channel, use the up or down arrow to highlight the desired channel in the list, then press the soft key. A check mark appears in the left-hand column of the list indicating that this is now a TILT channel.
  • Page 42 Copy Remote Plan Once a plan has been created in one unit, it can be copied to another similar unit (Example: CLI-1450 to CLI-1450). Connect the two units with the cloning cable. Set the baud rates for the two units equal. On the host unit’s Configure - Channel Plan screen (page 1-25), select...

  • Page 44: Using The Cli-1450

    Using the CLI-1450 INTRODUCTION The best way to learn about the CLI-1450 is to use it. Section 2 discusses the individual measurements available with the CLI-1450. Each measurement mode discussion includes detailed descriptions on how to perform the measurement as well as operating controls and indicators.

  • Page 45: Annunciators

    If you are using the LST 1700 with tagger activated or the optional LT1000 Leakage Tagger, this icon appears when your CLI-1450 has detected the tag signal. This is an indication that the source of the leak originates from the plant...

  • Page 46: Measurement Peak

    SELECTING THE ANTENNA TYPE SELECTING THE ANTENNA TYPE You can use your CLI-1450 with several different types of antennas. For accurate measurements, you should be sure that you have se- lected the correct type for the antenna you are currently using. Press soft key to sequence through the available antenna types.

  • Page 47: Entering The Leakage Distance

    ENTERING THE LEAKAGE DISTANCE If you find a leak in an inaccessible area, you can enter the estimated distance from the leak and your CLI-1450 will calculate what the equivalent field strength would be at the reference distance. These measurements are adequate for grading leaks you have found and prioritizing your repair schedule based on leak severity.

  • Page 48: Compensation

    COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMPENSATION Compensation allows you to adjust your CLI-1450 to a calibrated leak field (see Appendix D). Press the soft key to adjust compensation. A new set of soft keys will appear. Use the soft keys to increment and decre- ment the compensation value.

  • Page 49: Measurement Hold

    Notice that the mode icon in the upper left-hand portion of the screen flashes when the measurement is on hold. Press the SHIFT + keys again to release the hold. The measurement is not retained when another mode is selected or the CLI-1450 is shut off.

  • Page 50: Printing The Screen

    WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS If the current measurement is inaccurate due to an out-of-range condition or a hardware failure, your CLI-1450 warns you by display- ing one of the following warning indicators: Over-range Over-range Over-range Over-range...

  • Page 51: Selecting Channel Packages

    SELECTING THE TEST POINT SELECTING THE TEST POINT The next thing you should do is tell your CLI-1450 at which test point you are located. This determines which set of limits are used. Press soft key to sequence through the available test points. The...

  • Page 52: Installation Results Summary

    Subscriber Drop Ground Block User Defined Note Note Note Note Note Be sure that you have enabled all of the test points that you are interested in using. The soft key is only available if there is more than one enabled test point. (see EDIT TEST POINTS). Important Important Important...

  • Page 53: The Channel List

    Note Note Note Note Note Only the limits that are enabled in the selected test point appear on this screen. If there are no enabled test points, this screen will not be available. You can however, view the CHANNEL LIST and CHAN- NEL MEASUREMENT screens described below.

  • Page 54: The Pass/Fail Indicator

    THE PASS/FAIL INDICATOR THE PASS/FAIL INDICATOR THE PASS/FAIL INDICATOR THE PASS/FAIL INDICATOR THE PASS/FAIL INDICATOR Use the PASS/FAIL indicator located directly above the channel list to quickly determine whether the highlighted channel has passed the limits check. If the channel failed, you can identify the reason(s) for the failure by looking at the symbols that appear in this indicator.

  • Page 55: Printing An Installation Report

    This screen displays video and audio carrier level measurements along with the DVA for the selected channel. Use the up or down arrows to select the previous or next channel in the list. PRINTING AN INSTALLATION REPORT PRINTING AN INSTALLATION REPORT PRINTING AN INSTALLATION REPORT PRINTING AN INSTALLATION REPORT PRINTING AN INSTALLATION REPORT...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Reference Level

    TUNING BY FREQUENCY TUNING BY FREQUENCY TUNING BY FREQUENCY TUNING BY FREQUENCY TUNING BY FREQUENCY soft key toggles between frequency and channel tuning. When you choose frequency tuning, CLI-1450 assumes a CW and readings are compensated as such. 2-13...

  • Page 57: Measurement Hold

    A bar graph appears indicating the status of the printout. If you are using your CLI-1450 at a location where it is not convenient to connect to a printer (such as on a pole), you can put the measure- ment on hold until you are able to access the printer (see MEASURE- MENT HOLD).

  • Page 58: Warning Indicators

    WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS If the current measurement is inaccurate due to an out-of-range condition or hardware failure, your CLI-1450 warns you by dimming the numeric measurement value and displaying one of the following warning indicators. Over-range Over-range...

  • Page 59: Moving The Marker

    MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER A vertical marker appears over the currently selected channel. The channel number, type and label appear in the upper right-hand portion of the screen. The frequency and level of the video and audio carriers for the selected channel can be seen directly beneath the graph.

  • Page 60: Checking Limits

    CHECKING LIMITS CHECKING LIMITS You can verify that the carrier levels are within limits. First, you need to tell your CLI-1450 which test point you are at. This determines which set of limits are used. Press the soft key to access the limits submenu. A new set of soft keys appear.

  • Page 61: Checking Limits On An Individual Channel

    Only the limits that are enabled in the selected test point appear on this screen. Your CLI-1450 can indicate the minimum and maximum carrier level limits on the graph. The out-of-limit portions appears as diagonal “hash” areas. You can toggle the hash lines on and off by pressing the key.

  • Page 62: Measurement Hold

    VIEW mode to find out how to access files that you have stored. WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS If the current measurement is inaccurate due to an out-of-range condition or a hardware failure, your CLI-1450 warns you by 2-19...

  • Page 63: Tilt

    displaying one of the following warning indicators to the left of the numeric level measurement in the marker information area: Over-range The signal level is above the measurement range of the instrument. Under-range The signal level is below the measurement range of the instrument.

  • Page 64: Moving The Marker

    Important Important Important Important Important You can choose which carriers appear on this screen when you config- ure your channel plan (see SELECT TILT CHANNELS). MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER You can view up to six carriers.

  • Page 65: Measurement Hold

    VIEW mode to find out how to access files that you have stored. SCAN The CLI-1450 includes an additional SCAN mode that can display up to six video carriers. You can access this mode by choosing the icon from the NAVIGATOR.

  • Page 66: Moving The Marker

    CHECKING LIMITS CHECKING LIMITS You can verify that the carrier levels are within limits. First, you need to tell your CLI-1450 which test point you are at. This determines which set of limits are used. Press the soft key to sequence through the available test points.

  • Page 67: Measurement Hold

    Press the SHIFT + keys again to release the hold. The measurement is not retained when another mode is selected or the CLI-1450 is shut off. 2-24...

  • Page 68: Printing The Screen

    CONFIGURING AN AUTO TEST CONFIGURING AN AUTO TEST CONFIGURING AN AUTO TEST Choose the icon from the NAVIGATOR to configure an auto- mated test sequence. Your CLI-1450 will guide you step by step. Choose Location Choose Location Choose Location Choose Location...
  • Page 69 Note Note Note Note Note Your CLI-1450 will remind you when you have not stored the location. You should only do this, however, if you think you will return for another test. Choose Probe Point Choose Probe Point Choose Probe Point...
  • Page 70 Results File Name Enter the name you want to use for the results file that is created. Your CLI-1450 will let you know if there is already a results file with the name that you enter. If desired, you can overwrite an existing file of the same name.

  • Page 71: Performing An Auto Test

    PERFORMING AN AUTO TEST PERFORMING AN AUTO TEST PERFORMING AN AUTO TEST The following screen appears when your CLI-1450 is performing Auto Test measurements: The number, type and carrier frequency of the channel currently being measured is displayed. The bar graph indicates the percentage of channels measured.

  • Page 72: Canceling An Auto Test

    Important To conserve battery life, your CLI-1450 will automatically shut itself off between scheduled intervals. When the auto test is complete, your CLI-1450 will display a list of Auto Test files that are available for viewing and printing. Note Note...

  • Page 73: View

    VIEW To access measurement files that you have stored in your CLI-1450, choose the icon from the NAVIGATOR. Files are categorized into Installations, Scans (including Tilt measurements), and Auto Tests. Use the up and down arrows to select the type of file that you want to view from the main menu and then press the key.

  • Page 74: Viewing Installation Files

    To view a file, use the up and down arrows to highlight the name of the file that you want to view and then press either the soft key or the key. To delete the highlighted file, press the soft key. You can delete more than one file at a time by selecting multiple files using the soft key.

  • Page 75: Viewing Scan Files

    You can resave an Installation file by pressing the SHIFT + keys. This allows you to change the name of the file. VIEWING SCAN FILES VIEWING SCAN FILES VIEWING SCAN FILES VIEWING SCAN FILES VIEWING SCAN FILES There are three types of scans that you can store and view — full scans, six-channel scans and tilt measurements.

  • Page 76: Viewing Auto Test Files

    Note Note Note Note Note You can print the entire screen at any time by pressing the SHIFT + keys. A bar graph appears indicating the status of the printout. Note Note Note Note Note When viewing a Scan file, the date and time that the file was stored appears in the status bar and the file name appears at the top of the screen above the title bar.
  • Page 77 Press the soft key to view information about the Auto Test file. This displays the information that was logged when you configured the test. The items presented depend upon the location type that you selected. Note Note Note Note Note To print a 24-hour format report, use the up and down arrows to highlight the first interval that you want included in the report and then press SHIFT +...
  • Page 78 The first screen that will appear is a tabular list that includes the video and audio carrier levels along with the delta V/A for each channel. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list. Indicators appear within the list to flag out-of-limit conditions. The following table relates each indicator with its meaning: * adjacent channel limit violation (does not apply to digital channels)

  • Page 79: Ingress Scan (Mssub Option Only)

    Press the soft key to sequence through the available test points. The test point that you have selected is represented in the upper portion of the screen by one of the following icons: Subscriber Drop Ground Block User Defined Note Note Note Note...

  • Page 80: Moving The Marker

    MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER MOVING THE MARKER A vertical marker appears over the currently selected ingress fre- quency. The frequency and level of the ingress for the selected frequency can be seen directly beneath the graph. You can use the left or right arrows to select the previous or next frequency.

  • Page 81: The Pass/Fail Indicator

    Press the SHIFT + keys again to release the hold. The measurement is not retained when another mode is selected or the CLI-1450 is shut off. PRINTING THE SCREEN PRINTING THE SCREEN PRINTING THE SCREEN...

  • Page 82: Reference

    MODEL CLI-1450 Reference USING THE REFERENCE SECTION This section provides additional information concerning the use of the CLI-1450. Items include; Help, Information, and Technical Support. HELP The HELP mode provides on-line user assistance by means of context-sensitive help screens. During normal operations, soft key icons appear at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 83: Information

    INFORMATION Choose the icon from the NAVIGATOR. Here you can view information concerning your CLI-1450. The type of information includes; model, frequency range, serial #, firmware version, calibration date, channel plan, memory used, and current tempera- ture. Example of INFOrmation Screen...

  • Page 84: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Wavetek Wandel Goltermann has worked hard to make the CLI-1450 as easy-to-use as possible. However, if you have a problem using your unit you can contact WWG's Technical Support for help. You can reach WWG's Technical Support, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm EST.

  • Page 86: Appendix A: Specifications

    MODEL CLI-1450 Appendix A: Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range: 45 to 559 MHz; 5 to 890 MHz (optional); sub band option (5 to 80 MHz) Accuracy: 20 ppm Tuning Resolution: 25 kHz Level Measurement Range: -20 to +50 dBmV Resolution: 0.1 dB Accuracy +0.75 dB Flatness;...
  • Page 87 1450DIG: For measuring the average power of digital signals MSUHF: Frequency extension to cover range: 45 to 890 MHz MSSUB: Frequency extension to include 5 to 80 MHz, and reverse ingress scan mode 1019-00-0476: CLI-1450 Soft Carrying Case DS-1: Vehicle mount "Docking Station"...
  • Page 88 MSCLI Printer: Portable serial thermal fusion printer kit 1019-00-0468: P-Stealth printer cable 1019-00-0467: Generic serial printer cable - 25 pin male connector 1019-00-0469: CLI-1450 and microStealth to PC Cable 1019-00-0460: Replacement input Connectors, F/BNC & F/F 3010-16-0025: Flexible Rubber Antenna...

  • Page 90: Appendix B: Power Management And Battery

    Wavetek. Use of any other adapter could damage the unit. Battery Tips The CLI-1450 is shipped from the factory only with a light charge. You should recharge the battery upon receipt of your unit to ensure a full charge.
  • Page 91 To maximize battery life, set Auto Shutoff to 1 minute and Back- light Shutoff to "always off". These items are described in the Global Configuration section.

  • Page 92: Appendix C: Interface Port

    Appendix C: Interface Port CONNECTOR The CLI-1450 has a serial interface with RS232 drive, using a 3-pin stereo connector. The serial interface has a driver built in for RS232 serial binary data interchange. The connector is located on the bottom of the unit behind a water-resistent cover.

  • Page 93: Cable Specifications

    CABLE SPECIFICATIONS CLI-1450 TO PC (1019-00-0469) CLI-1450 TO PRINTER (STANDARD) (1019-00-0468)
  • Page 94 CLI-1450 TO CLI-1450 (1019-00-0470) CLI-1450 TO PRINTER (CITIZEN) (1019-00-0467)

  • Page 96: Appendix D: Setting Up A Calibrated Leak Field

    If you're using some other antenna other than the VMA-3, you should set up a calibrated leak for verification of accuracy and calibration of the system, which includes the CLI-1450 and whatever antenna and configuration you choose to use. The following procedure describes a setup for this method.

  • Page 97: Setup

    Set the leak as follows: Using a CLI-1450 or other calibrated receiver and a dipole (1/2 λ), stand at least 10 feet from the leak reference source. With the antenna 10 feet off the ground and oriented with the proper polar-...

  • Page 98: Calibration

    You can find the compensation value in the upper right-hand portion of the screen directly below the measurement distance. Adjust the compensation so that the leakage measurement value displayed on the CLI-1450 matches the calibrated reference field. Press the soft key when you have finished.
  • Page 99 Important Your CLI-1450 stores a separate compensation value for each antenna type. The value automatically becomes effective when you select the antenna. If you are using a calibrated leak field, be sure to make the adjustment for each type of antenna that you want to...

  • Page 100: Appendix E: Technical Note - Vma-3

    The VMA-3 Quarterwave Antenna is a field tunable antenna designed to perform leakage measurements when used with the WWG Model CLI-1450 leakage meters. The field tunable 1/4 λ antenna can be cut to any frequency in the 115-140 MHz range.
  • Page 101 It is highly recommended that the element be cut long and trimmed down to the exact frequency desired. 5. Cutting the element may be easier by using the edge of a file or grinding wheel to score the rod around its circumference. Then snap it off with a pair of pliers.

  • Page 102: Operation

    OPERATION For normal measurements, connect the connector on the antenna assembly directly to the antenna connection on the Model CLI-1450 leakage meter or to the DS-1 Docking Station. The antenna used in leakage detection is also referred to as a quarter-wave antenna because it is equal in length to one-quarter the measured wavelength in free space.

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