ANTIFERENCE ASM02 User manual

ASM02
Digital Signal Meter for Satellite &Terrestrial with DSCR Mode & Data Logging
User Guide

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Important Safety Notice
Thank you for purchasing this Antiference signal analyser product. Please read
the following instructions carefully, retain for future reference and read the
following safety considerations:
1. Do not place any items on the device
2. Ensure no liquids are on or near the device as splashes may damage the unit
3. For cleaning, use a damp cloth only without solvents
4. Do not attempt to open the case as there is a danger of electric shock
5. Repairs should be carried out by a qualied technician
6. Keep the protective jacket in place while using the meter
7. Store the meter in the carry case when not in use to protect the screen from
damage
8. Use only the supplied power supply as 3rd party products may damage the
product

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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Package Contents
4. Front & Top Panel Layouts
4.1 Top Panel Layout
4.2 Front Panel Layout
5. Main Menu
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode
6.1 Measurement
6.2 Spectrum
6.3 Constellation
6.4 Dish Setup
6.5 Motor Settings
6.6 Angle Calculation
6.7 TP Control
6.8 Datalog
6.9 DSCR
7. DVB-T/T2 Mode
7.1 Measurement
7.2 Spectrum
7.3 Constellation
7.4 Scope
7.5 Datalog
8. DVB-C Mode
8.1 Measurement
8.2 Spectrum
8.3 Constellation
8.4 Scope
8.5 Datalog
9. DAB/DAB+
10. DiSEqE Monitor
11. Settings
12. Help
13. Memory
14. LNB/RF Overload
15. Program Play Menu
16. Technical Specications
17. Declaration of Conformity
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The Antiference ASM02 is an advanced signal analyser for satellite and terrestrial signals.
It features an 8.9 inch touch screen display and simple to use menu system. It supports
DVB-S/S2/DVB-T/T2/DVB-C/C2, DAB/DAB+. Also included is a DSCR mode for
analysis of SKY Q systems and a data logging function allowing the user to download
logs to a USB drive and view in an Excel spreadsheet. Supplied in a protective holder
and carry case, this meter is ideal for use in the eld for professional installers.
2. Features
• 8.9 inch touch screen display
• Supports DVB-S/S2/DVB-T/T2/DVB-C/C2, DAB/DAB+
• Video decoding: MPEG- 1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, HVEC/H.265(up to
4K@60fps),AVS,VC-1,VP8, MVC
• Audio decoding: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ISO/IEC 13818-3 LAYER I&II
• Measurement values MER, dbµV,VBER, CBER, LBER
• LNB & RF short circuit protection
• Signal lock audible notication
• Data log function
• USB interface for data log download & rmware updates
• HDMI output
• LED ashlight
• Li-ion battery [email protected] with fast charging function
• OSD with multi-languages
• Internal storage
• Protective case
• Power supply 100-240V/50/60Hz 12V 2000mA
1. Introduction

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3. Package contents
4. Front & Top Panel Layouts
4.1.Top Panel Description
1. Satellite LNB Input
2. Terrestrial RF Input
3. Reset Button
4. HDMI Output
5. USB Interface
6. 12V DC Input
7. On/off Switch
1. ASM02 Signal Meter
2. 12V 2000mA Mains Charger with 3 Pin UK Plug
3. 12V In-Car Charger
4. Soft Carry Case
5. Rubber/Plastic ASM02 Protective Jacket
6. F Connector Adaptors
7. 4 Point Shoulder Strap

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4. Front & Top Panel Layouts (cont)
4.2. Front Panel Description
1. Green LED.When lit, indicates 13V is enabled in DVB-S/S2 mode
2. Green LED.When lit, indicates 18V is enabled in DVB-S/S2 mode
3. Green LED.When lit, indicates 22KHz tone is enabled in DVB-S/S2 mode
4. Green LED.When lit, indicates 5V DC power is enabled in DVB-T mode
5. Green LED.When lit, indicates 12V DC power in is enabled in DVB-T mode
6. Charging Indicator LED. Red when charging, blue when charged
7. Red LED. Lit to indicate a short on the LNB or RF input
8. Power Indicator LED. Green when on.
9. Mode button to toggle between TV mode and measurement
10. LED/ashlight on/off control button.
11. Increase volume
12. Decrease volume
13. Menu button
14. Exit menu button
15. Search function. Press to scan for channel in measurement mode
16. Store button. Press to save screen shots
17. Hotkey F1
18. Hotkey F2
19. Hotkey F3
20. Hotkey F4
21. Info button

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5. Main Menu
When the ASM02 has booted, the main menu will appear.To navigate to the sub-menu’s,
simply tap the icon of the mode you wish to operate and the menu for that function will
appear.
To return to the previous menu, press [EXIT]
Tap DVB-S/S2 icon to enter the satellite measurement menu.This menu shows all the
analysis of the incoming satellite signal.The available satellite channel plans are listed
down the left hand side of the screen and the measurement details on the right.
Select the satellite required from the list to begin.
Once the satellite is selected, choose the transponder required from the next column
by tapping the frequency value. Scroll to see additional transponders not in view.
Tap and hold the transponder value to enter manual edit mode. Pop up window will
appear.
6.1. Measurement Menu
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.1. Measurement Menu (cont)
Tap the [BACK] icon to return to the main menu
Tap the [SPECTRUM] icon to enter spectrum mode
Tap the [CONSTELLATION] icon to enter constellation mode
Tap the [DISH SETUP] icon to enter the dish setup menu
Tap the [ANGLE SETTING] icon to view the angle calculation menu
Tap the [TRANSPONDER] icon to enter the transponder control menu
Tap the [ZOOM] icon to enter the zoom menu
This icon indicates a signal lock
This icon indicates a signal no lock
Tap this icon to start a pop-up channel scan
Explanation of Functions in DVB-S/S2 Mode
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.1. Measurement Menu (cont)
MER - Modulation error ratio value
LKM - Link margin test results
CBER - CBER test results
LBER - LBER test results
Pilot Pattern - The pilot pattern of signal value
Orbit Position - The orbit position of the TS in the NIT table
TS Bit rate - The bit rate of the input TS
Freq Offset - The offset value of the setting frequency and input signal
Feed Current - The feed current of the LNB port
FeedVoltage - The feed voltage of the LNB port
ONID - The Original Network ID of the input transport stream
TSID - The Transport Stream identication of the input stream
66.1dBµV - The power level of the input signal
DVB-S QPSK 5/6 - DVB type, demodulation type & FEC value
Explanation of Elements
Dish Set Up TP Control Mute Help
Hot Key Function in DVB-S/S2 Mode
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu

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6.2. Spectrum
The ASM02 can display live spectrum from 950MHz to 2150MHz covering legacy
satellite analysis and limited wideband frequencies.
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
• Tap the spectrum chart to see more detail including the centre of the frequency
and power level
• To return to the previous menu, press [EXIT]
• Tap [RANGE] segment to set the frequency scan range
• To set the LNB voltage output tap [13V/18V] segment
• Toggle 22kHz tone on and off by tapping the [22K ON/OFF] segment
• Start or stop the spectrum run process by tapping the [RUN/STOP] segment
• Tap and hold on the screen for ne setting of frequency
Functions in Spectrum Mode
LO band 22K on/off 13V/18V Mute Help
Hot Key Function in Spectrum Mode
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.3. Constellation
This menu shows the constellation chart of the live stream.The transponder list is
shown on the left hand side of the screen.Touch a transponder in the list to switch to it.
Power level - The power level of the input signal
Astra 2 - Current satellite name
DVB-S QPSK 5/6 - DVB type, demodulation type & FEC value
CNR - Carrier to noise ratio
LKM - Link margin test results
CBER - CBER test results
LBER - LBER test results
Feed Current - The feed current of the LNB port
FeedVoltage - The feed voltage of the LNB port
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
Explanation of Elements
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.4. Dish Setup
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
The dish setup menu allows the manual conguration of various parameters including
LNB type, power, tone & switch type.
LNB Type - Tap desired value to set.The edit pop up window allows the
setting of the local oscillator value if required
22K - Tap to adjust the 22KHz tone status
LNB Power - Tap to set the LNB voltage
Switch Type - Tap ‘NONE’ to disable all switch types.Tap DiSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 to
select DiSEqC option.Adjust port selection via pop up.Tap SCR or
DSCR options and user band selection via pop up window
Motor Type - Tap to select motor type
Explanation of Elements
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.5. Motor Settings
The motor setting menu allows changes to be made to a motorised satellite system.A
dish can be controlled in this menu as part of the set up process.
67.3 dBµV - The power level of the input signal
DVBS QPSK 5/6 - DVB type, demodulation type & FEC value
MER - Modulation error ratio value
LKM - Link margin test results
CBER - CBER test results
LBER - LBER test results
Feed Current - The feed current of the LNB port
FeedVoltage - The feed voltage of the LNB port
Local Longitude - Testing local longitude.Tap value to edit
Local Latitude - Testing local latitude.Tap value to edit
Explanation of Elements
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
6.5. Motor Settings (cont)
DiSEqC Command Buttons
Tap to send MOVE TO EAST command
Tap to send MOVE TO WEST command
Tap to send STOP MOVING command
Tap to set the east limit command
Tap to send the west limit command
Tap to send the DISABLE LIMITATION command
Tap to centre the dish position
Tap to send command to saved position
Tap to save position
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.6.Angle Calculation
This menu calculates the azimuth & elevation of the satellite dish via the current satellite
settings and local position.The ASM02 can monitor the alignment process helping the
user to get the dish in the correct position.
Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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Tap this icon or press [EXIT] to return to the previous menu
6.7.TP Control
Within the transponder (TP) control menu, more detail can be seen on each
transponder being received.This includes the frequencies, MER, signal strength & quality
in percentages.
In this menu it is possible to create and download a data log of the signals being
received by transponder.
Tap this icon to edit the transponder list for this menu. See page 16.
Adjust the speed between normal and fast or pause the scan
Tap this icon to save the datalog in Excel format. See page 17.This can also be
downloaded to a USB drive.
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode

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6.8.TP Control (cont)
The transponder list can be edited in this menu manually.The top list of transponders
are already available in the TP control menu.The bottom list are the rest of the
transponders which are not currently available in the TP control menu.
Tap an item to add it to the TP control menu.
When nished, tap DONE to return to the TP control menu.
It is also possible to remove or add all should this be required.
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6.9. Datalogging
The ASM02 can save a datalog via the TP control menu.This can be done from the
DVB-S mode or DVB-T mode, See page 15 (DVB-S) or page 23 (DVB-T) to view how
this process is started. Once the datalog has been saved, this data can be downloaded to
a USB drive.
From the TP control menu (DVB-S) or the datalog/scope menu (DVB-T), tap the
icon and the menu below will appear Choose a le name and location for the datalog to
be stored and then tap ‘done’.
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6.10. DSCR Mode
6. DVB-S/S2 Mode
The ASM02 is pre-programmed with the UK DSCR user bands for analysis of DSCR
systems.To access this menu, navigate to the DVB-S/S2>dish setup>switch type menu
(shown below) and select the user band required.
When the DSCR option is selected, the following menu will appear. Select the user band
required and then click ‘done’.

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7.1. Measurement
From the main menu, tap the DVB-T/T2 icon to enter the terrestrial measurement
menu.This menu shows all the analysis of the incoming terrestrial signal.The
incoming terrestrial frequencies are listed on the left hand side of the screen and the
measurement details on the right.
Select the frequency required by tapping to highlight.Tap and hold to toggle pop up
window to change parameters such as bandwidth, frequency or system type.
Tap the [BACK] icon to return to the main menu
Tap the [SPECTRUM] icon to enter spectrum mode
Tap the [CONSTELLATION] icon to enter constellation mode
Tap the [SCOPE] icon to enter the scope menu
Tap to zoom
This icon indicates a signal lock
This icon indicates a signal no lock
Tap this icon to start a pop-up channel scan
7. DVB-T/T2 Mode