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Acterna MS1400 Operation Manual

Acterna MS1400 Operation Manual (100 pages)

Digital Scanning Signal Level Meter

Brand: Acterna | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Section 1: Introducing the Ms1400

13
Introduction

13
Digital Carrier Measurement

13
Measurement Logging

13
Auto Tests

14
Ingress Scan

14
The Front Panel and Keyboard

14
- Soft Keys
  17
- Power Key - On/Off
  17
- Mode Selection Keys
  17
  - Installation Mode
    17
  - Level Mode
    17
  - Full Scan Mode
    17
  - Navigator
    17
- Enter Key
  17
- Alphanumeric Keys
  18
- Shift Key (Green Key)
  18
- Secondary Functions
  18
  - Configure Mode
    18
  - Auto Reference
    19
  - Snap Shot
    19
  - Clear
    19
  - Backlight On/Off
    19
  - Positive/Negative
    19
  - Help
    19
  - Print
    19
  - Store File
    20
The Screen

21
- The Title Bar
  21
- Title Bar Indicators
  21
- The Status Bar
  22
- Soft Key Icons
  22
  - Lists
    24
- The Edit Box: How to Enter Values
  25
The Navigator Screen

26
Configure Screen

27
- Printing a Configuration Report
  27
Global Configuration Screen

28
- Operator Name
  28
- Contrast Level
  28
- Shutoff Time-Out
  28
- Backlight Time-Out
  29
- Time
  29
- Date Format
  30
- Date
  30
- Printer
  30
- Lines/Page
  30
- Baud Rate
  31
- Clone
  31
- Diagnostics
  31
- Factory Default
  31
- Test Display
  31
Measurement Configuration Screen

32
- Temperature Units
  32
- Signal Level Units
  32
- Probe Compensation
  32
- Frequency Tuning Step Size
  32
- Scan Audio Carriers
  33
- Scan Scrambled Channels
  33
- How to Edit Test Points
  33
- Setting Digital Limits
  35
- Calibration
  35
- Noise Floor Correction
  35
Channel Plan Configuration

36
- What Is a Channel Plan
  36
- Why Do We Need a Channel Plan
  36
- How to Build a Channel Plan
  36
- Select a Channel Plan
  37
- Select Video Signal Type
  38
- Select Channel Sequence
  38
- Learn the Channel Plan
  38
- How to Edit the Channel Plan
  41
- Channel Plan Parameters/Characteristics to Edit
  42
- Enabled
  43
- Type
  43
- Frequency
  43
- Measurement Bandwidth (Digital Format Only)
  43
- Channel Number
  43
- Label
  44
- Package
  44
- Scrambled
  44
- Audio Offset (TV and DUAL Type Only)
  44
- Audio Offset 2 (DUAL Type Only)
  44
- How to Configure a Digital Carrier
  44
- Select Tilt Channels
  45
- Select Channel Packages
  45
- Copy Remote Plan
  46
Ingress Configuration

47
- Start Frequency
  47
- Stop Frequency
  47
- Resolution
  47
- Dwell
  47
- Check Limit
  48
- Limit Value
  48
- Section 2: Using the Ms1400
  49
- Introduction
  49
Installation

50
- Selecting Channel Packages
  50
- Selecting the Test Point
  50
- Installation Results Summary
  51
- The Channel List
  52
- The Pass/Fail Indicator
  52
- Channel Measurement
  53
- Printing an Installation Report
  53
- Storing Installation Results
  54
Level

55
- Adjusting the Reference Level
  55
- Tuning by Channel
  55
- Tuning by Frequency
  56
- Measuring Digital Carriers
  56
  - Why Two Measurement Techniques
    57
- Measurement Hold
  58
- Printing the Screen
  58
- Warning Indicators
  58
- Over-Range
  59
- Under-Range
  59
- Error
  59
Full Scan

60
- Moving the Marker
  60
- Adjusting the Reference Level
  60
- Adjusting the Scale
  60
- Zooming in and out
  61
- Checking Limits
  61
- Checking Limits on an Individual Channel
  63
- Measurement Hold
  63
- Printing the Screen
  63
- Storing a Scan File
  64
- Warning Indicators
  64
- Tilt
  65
- Moving the Marker
  65
- Selecting the Low and High Carriers
  65
- Adjusting the Reference Level
  66
- Adjusting the Scale
  66
- Measurement Hold
  66
- Printing the Screen
  66
- Storing a Tilt File
  66
Scan

67
- Moving the Marker
  67
- Adjusting the Reference Level
  67
- Adjusting the Scale
  68
- Checking Limits
  68
- Measurement Hold
  69
- Printing the Screen
  69
- Storing a Scan File
  69
Auto Test

70
- Configuring an Auto Test
  70
  - Choose Location
    70
  - New/Edit Location
    71
  - Choose Probe Point
    71
  - Measure Voltage
    71
  - Compensation
    71
  - Results File Name
    72
  - Type of Test
    72
  - Set Schedule
    72
  - Temperature
    72
- Performing an Auto Test
  73
- Canceling an Auto Test
  74
View

75
- The File Directory
  75
- Viewing Installation Files
  76
- Viewing Scan Files
  77
- Viewing Auto Test Files
  78
- Viewing Ingress Files
  81
- Ingress
  82
- Moving the Marker
  82
- Adjusting the Reference Level
  82
- Adjusting the Scale
  82
- Zooming in and out
  83
- Resolution
  83
- Peak Measurement Hold
  83
- Measurement Hold
  84
- The Pass/Fail Indicator
  84
- Printing the Screen
  84
- Storing an Ingress File
  84
Section 3: Reference

85
Using the Reference Section

85
Help

86
Information

87
Technical Support

88
Appendix A: Specifications

89
- Frequency
  89
- Level Measurement
  89
- Scan Mode
  89
- General
  90
- Powering
  90
- Optional Accessories and Parts
  90
- Precision F-Connector
  91
Appendix B: Power and Battery Management

93
Battery Pack Location and Installation

93
- Charging the Battery Pack
  93
- Battery Tips
  94
Appendix C: Interface Port

95
- Connector
  95
- Cable Specifications
  96

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