KWS Electronic VAROS 106 User manual

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Contents
Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and Service.......................................................7Chapter 1
1.1 Safety notes ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Usage notes ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Service ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Technical Data ...............................................................................................................9Chapter 2
Control and connection elements, pin configurations...................................................19Chapter 3
3.1 Front panel ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Rear panel.......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Top section of instrument................................................................................................................... 21
USB-A socket..................................................................................................................................... 213.3.1
DVI output .......................................................................................................................................... 223.3.2
3.4 Bottom section of instrument.............................................................................................................. 22
12V power supply............................................................................................................................... 223.4.1
Startup..........................................................................................................................23Chapter 4
4.1 Mains operation.................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 Battery operation................................................................................................................................ 23
Replacing the Li-Ion battery ............................................................................................................... 234.2.1
Battery management.......................................................................................................................... 244.2.2
4.3 Operation using an external power supply......................................................................................... 24
4.4 Ventilation control............................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Switching on....................................................................................................................................... 24
4.6 Setting volume, brightness, contrast and color saturation ................................................................. 24
Menu structure .............................................................................................................25Chapter 5
5.1 Menu bar ............................................................................................................................................ 25
5.2 Drop-down menu................................................................................................................................ 26
SAT Measuring Range.................................................................................................27Chapter 6
6.1 Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 27
IF input ............................................................................................................................................... 276.1.1
RF input.............................................................................................................................................. 276.1.2
6.1.2.1 Input of the oscillator frequencies....................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2.2 LO assignment ................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 DVB-S/S2 operating mode................................................................................................................. 29
Selection of modulation...................................................................................................................... 296.2.1
Symbol rate input ............................................................................................................................... 296.2.2
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 306.2.3
DVB-S/S2 parameters........................................................................................................................ 316.2.4
6.2.4.1 Parameters in the MPEG area ........................................................................................................... 31
Special receiver settings .................................................................................................................... 316.2.5
6.2.5.1 AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) .................................................................................................. 32
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 326.2.6
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 336.2.7
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 336.2.8
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 336.2.9
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 336.2.10
Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 336.2.11
6.3 Level measurement............................................................................................................................ 33
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 336.3.1

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6.4 LNB supply......................................................................................................................................... 34
14/18 V –22 kHz control.................................................................................................................... 346.4.1
Changing the fixed voltages............................................................................................................... 346.4.2
DiSEqC............................................................................................................................................... 366.4.3
6.4.3.1 DiSEqC V1.0 control .......................................................................................................................... 36
6.4.3.2 DiSEqC V1.1 control .......................................................................................................................... 36
6.4.3.3 DiSEqC V1.2 control .......................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.3.4 DiSEqC V2.0 control .......................................................................................................................... 40
UNICABLE (EN 50494)...................................................................................................................... 406.4.4
6.4.4.1 Activation and configuration ............................................................................................................... 41
6.4.4.2 Operation............................................................................................................................................ 43
6.4.4.3 Reading UB slot frequencies from CSS............................................................................................. 44
6.4.4.4 Programming antenna wall outlets..................................................................................................... 44
JESS (EN 50607)............................................................................................................................... 466.4.5
6.4.5.1 Activation and configuration ............................................................................................................... 46
6.4.5.2 Operation............................................................................................................................................ 47
6.4.5.3 Reading UB slot frequencies from CCS............................................................................................. 47
6.4.5.4 Programming antenna wall outlet....................................................................................................... 48
6.4.5.5 Show Continuous Wave (CW) tones.................................................................................................. 49
LNB current measurement ................................................................................................................. 506.4.6
DiSEqC Script .................................................................................................................................... 506.4.7
6.4.7.1 Do the DiSEqC Script......................................................................................................................... 50
6.4.7.2 Script structure ................................................................................................................................... 51
TV Measuring Range ...................................................................................................52Chapter 7
7.1 Switching between frequency and channel input ............................................................................... 52
Channel input ..................................................................................................................................... 527.1.1
Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 527.1.2
7.2 Selecting of the operating mode......................................................................................................... 53
Analog (ATV) operating mode............................................................................................................ 537.2.1
7.2.1.1 Selecting the TV standard.................................................................................................................. 53
7.2.1.2 Sound carrier...................................................................................................................................... 53
7.2.1.3 Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 54
7.2.1.4 Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 54
7.2.1.5 S/N measurement .............................................................................................................................. 54
7.2.1.6 Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 55
DIGITAL (DVB-C, DOCSIS-Downstream, DVB-T/T2) operating mode ............................................. 557.2.2
7.2.2.1 DVB-C ................................................................................................................................................ 55
Symbol rate input ............................................................................................................................... 567.2.2.1.1
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 567.2.2.1.2
DVB-C parameters............................................................................................................................. 577.2.2.1.3
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 577.2.2.1.4
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 587.2.2.1.5
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 587.2.2.1.6
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 587.2.2.1.7
Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 587.2.2.1.8
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 58
7.2.2.1.9
7.2.2.2 DOCSIS (downstream)....................................................................................................................... 58
DOCSIS parameters .......................................................................................................................... 607.2.2.2.1
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 617.2.2.2.2
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 617.2.2.2.3
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 617.2.2.2.4
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 617.2.2.2.5
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 617.2.2.2.6
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 627.2.2.2.7
7.2.2.3 DVB-T................................................................................................................................................. 62

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Selection of the COFDM bandwidth (channel bandwidth) ................................................................. 637.2.2.3.1
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 63
7.2.2.3.2
DVB-T parameters ............................................................................................................................. 647.2.2.3.3
Further DVB-T parameters................................................................................................................. 657.2.2.3.4
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 657.2.2.3.5
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 657.2.2.3.6
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 667.2.2.3.7
Impulse response............................................................................................................................... 667.2.2.3.8
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 687.2.2.3.9
Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 687.2.2.3.10
Remote supply ................................................................................................................................... 687.2.2.3.11
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 687.2.2.3.12
7.2.2.4 DVB-T2............................................................................................................................................... 69
Selecting the COFDM bandwidth (channel bandwidth) ..................................................................... 697.2.2.4.1
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 697.2.2.4.2
DVB-T2 parameters ........................................................................................................................... 707.2.2.4.3
Further DVB-T2 parameters............................................................................................................... 717.2.2.4.4
Selection of PLPs (Physical Layer Pipes) .......................................................................................... 717.2.2.4.5
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 717.2.2.4.6
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 727.2.2.4.7
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 727.2.2.4.8
Impulse response............................................................................................................................... 727.2.2.4.9
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 737.2.2.4.10
Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 737.2.2.4.11
Remote supply ................................................................................................................................... 737.2.2.4.12
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 737.2.2.4.13
7.2.2.5 DTMB (Option) ................................................................................................................................... 74
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 757.2.2.5.1
DTMB parameters.............................................................................................................................. 757.2.2.5.2
BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 767.2.2.5.3
MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 767.2.2.5.4
Noise Margin (NM) ............................................................................................................................. 777.2.2.5.5
Impulse response............................................................................................................................... 777.2.2.5.6
PE measurement (Packet Error) ........................................................................................................ 787.2.2.5.7
Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................... 78
7.2.2.5.8
Constellation diagram......................................................................................................................... 787.2.2.5.9
Remote supply ................................................................................................................................... 787.2.2.5.10
7.3 Level measurement............................................................................................................................ 78
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 787.3.1
Level measurement with DVB-C or DOCSIS ..................................................................................... 787.3.2
Level measurement with analog TV (ATV) ........................................................................................ 797.3.3
7.4 Diagrams............................................................................................................................................ 79
Operation............................................................................................................................................ 797.4.1
7.5 Blind Scan .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Starting a new scan............................................................................................................................ 807.5.1
Aborting a scan manually................................................................................................................... 807.5.2
Exporting the channel list ................................................................................................................... 817.5.3
FM (VHF) Measuring Range ........................................................................................82Chapter 8
8.1 Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 82
8.2 Sound reproduction............................................................................................................................ 82
8.3 Stereo indicator .................................................................................................................................. 83
8.4 RDS (Radio Data System) ................................................................................................................. 83
8.5 Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 83
8.6 Level measurement............................................................................................................................ 83
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 848.6.1
RC (Return Channel) Measuring Range ......................................................................85Chapter 9
9.1 Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 85
9.2 Level measurement............................................................................................................................ 85

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Max hold function ............................................................................................................................... 869.2.1
Setting the channel bandwidth ........................................................................................................... 87
9.2.2
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 879.2.3
DAB Measuring Range.................................................................................................88Chapter 10
10.1 Switching between frequency and channel input ............................................................................... 88
Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 8810.1.1
Channel input ..................................................................................................................................... 8910.1.2
10.2 Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 89
10.3 Level measurement............................................................................................................................ 89
Acoustic level trend ............................................................................................................................ 8910.3.1
10.4 DAB parameters................................................................................................................................. 90
10.5 BER measurement (Bit Error Rate).................................................................................................... 90
10.6 MER measurement (Modulation Error Rate)...................................................................................... 91
10.7 FIC decoding...................................................................................................................................... 91
10.8 MSC decoding and audio playback.................................................................................................... 91
10.9 Remote supply ................................................................................................................................... 92
Setting the remote supply................................................................................................................... 9210.9.1
Measuring the remote supply current................................................................................................. 9210.9.2
Electromagnetic Interference Measurement.................................................................93Chapter 11
11.1 Calling-Up........................................................................................................................................... 93
11.2 Frequency input.................................................................................................................................. 93
11.3 Antenna selection............................................................................................................................... 94
User-defined EMI antenna ................................................................................................................. 9411.3.1
11.4 Entering the distance.......................................................................................................................... 94
11.5 Entering the limit................................................................................................................................. 94
11.6 Analysis of identifier ........................................................................................................................... 95
11.7 Measuring the interference field strength........................................................................................... 95
11.8 Setting the identifier............................................................................................................................ 95
11.9 Remote supply ................................................................................................................................... 96
Setting the remote supply voltage...................................................................................................... 9611.9.1
Changing the fixed remote supply voltages ....................................................................................... 96
11.9.2
MPEG Decoder............................................................................................................97Chapter 12
12.1 Program Service Information (PSI) .................................................................................................... 97
12.2 Network-Information-Table (NIT)........................................................................................................ 98
12.3 Logical Channel Numbering (LCN-List).............................................................................................. 99
12.4 Picture and sound check.................................................................................................................. 100
12.5 Display of MPEG video parameters ................................................................................................. 101
12.6 Video bit rate measurement ............................................................................................................. 101
12.7 Dynamic program switching ............................................................................................................. 101
Constellation diagram.................................................................................................102Chapter 13
13.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 102
13.2 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 103
13.3 Examples.......................................................................................................................................... 103
Memory management ................................................................................................106Chapter 14
14.1 Saving .............................................................................................................................................. 106
14.2 Recalling........................................................................................................................................... 106
14.3 Memory functions............................................................................................................................. 107
Erasing all memory........................................................................................................................... 10714.3.1
Erasing a memory location............................................................................................................... 10714.3.2
Sorting memory................................................................................................................................ 10714.3.3
Memory protection............................................................................................................................ 10714.3.4
Cancelling memory protection.......................................................................................................... 10814.3.5
Exporting the memory ...................................................................................................................... 10814.3.6
Importing the memory ...................................................................................................................... 10814.3.7
Spectrum analyzer .....................................................................................................109Chapter 15

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15.1 Accessing the analyzer .................................................................................................................... 109
15.2 Frequency segment (SPAN) ............................................................................................................ 110
15.3 Measuring bandwidth (RBW) ........................................................................................................... 110
15.4 Cursor............................................................................................................................................... 110
15.5 Input of the center frequency............................................................................................................ 110
15.6 Switching between frequency and channel mode............................................................................ 111
15.7 Level display..................................................................................................................................... 111
15.8 Progress bar..................................................................................................................................... 111
15.9 Level diagram in the broadband cable range................................................................................... 111
15.10 TILT measurement in the TV range ................................................................................................. 112
Digital level reduction ....................................................................................................................... 11315.10.1
Selecting a profile............................................................................................................................. 11315.10.2
Creating or changing a profile .......................................................................................................... 11415.10.3
Application........................................................................................................................................ 11515.10.4
15.11 Switching to measuring receiver mode ............................................................................................ 115
SAT range ........................................................................................................................................ 11515.11.1
15.11.1.1 Transponder SCAN.......................................................................................................................... 115
TV range in the channel input mode ................................................................................................ 11515.11.2
15.12 Max-Hold-Function........................................................................................................................... 116
15.13 Ingress measurement in the return path .......................................................................................... 117
SCAN Support for Finding Satellites ..........................................................................118Chapter 16
16.1 SAT SCAN ....................................................................................................................................... 118
16.2 SAT list............................................................................................................................................. 119
16.3 Transponder list................................................................................................................................ 120
16.4 Favorites list ..................................................................................................................................... 120
16.5 Importing a SAT list.......................................................................................................................... 121
Optical Receiver.........................................................................................................122Chapter 17
17.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 122
17.2 Activating the optical input................................................................................................................ 123
17.3 Setting the wavelength..................................................................................................................... 123
17.4 Measuring the optical power ............................................................................................................ 124
17.5 Measuring the optical modulation index (OMI)................................................................................. 124
17.6 Cleaning the fiber optic plug connection .......................................................................................... 125
17.7 USB Microscope............................................................................................................................... 126
Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 12817.7.1
Logging............................................................................................................................................. 12917.7.2
Management of the instrument...................................................................................130Chapter 18
18.1 Keypad ............................................................................................................................................. 130
18.2 Language of the user guidance........................................................................................................ 130
18.3 Software ........................................................................................................................................... 130
Info ................................................................................................................................................... 13018.3.1
Update.............................................................................................................................................. 13018.3.2
18.4 Clock ................................................................................................................................................ 130
18.5 Serial number................................................................................................................................... 131
18.6 Factory settings................................................................................................................................ 131
18.7 User-defined TV channel table......................................................................................................... 132
D-Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 13218.7.1
18.8 Dynamic program switching ............................................................................................................. 132
18.9 Hardcopy.......................................................................................................................................... 133
18.10 Unlock software options ................................................................................................................... 134
Measurement Data Memory (DataLogger).................................................................135Chapter 19
19.1 Automatically storage of series of measurements............................................................................ 135
19.2 Transferring and evaluating a series of measurements on the PC .................................................. 136
19.3 Deleting a series of measurements from the instrument.................................................................. 136
Measurement Data Recording (DataGrabber) ...........................................................137Chapter 20

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20.1 Starting the recording....................................................................................................................... 138
20.2 Evaluating of the recording............................................................................................................... 140
20.3 Documenting a recording ................................................................................................................. 140
DVI Output .................................................................................................................141Chapter 21
USB-A Interface .........................................................................................................143Chapter 22
Common Interface......................................................................................................144Chapter 23
23.1 Inserting a CA module...................................................................................................................... 144
23.2 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 144
23.3 Card menu........................................................................................................................................ 145
Wi-Fi™ .......................................................................................................................146Chapter 24
24.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 146
24.2 Connecting antenna ......................................................................................................................... 146
24.3 Entering the WLAN Measurement Mode.......................................................................................... 146
24.4 MAC address of the wireless module............................................................................................... 146
24.5 Measurement Capabilities................................................................................................................ 147
Channel allocation............................................................................................................................ 14724.5.1
Overview of all access points in the area......................................................................................... 14724.5.2
Level measurement of a single access point ................................................................................... 14824.5.3
24.6 Tips for WiFi™ receive..................................................................................................................... 149
Figure Index ...............................................................................................................150Chapter 25

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Notes on Safety, Usage, Maintenance and ServiceChapter 1
1.1 Safety notes
Please note the instructions and warnings contained in these operating instructions.
This instrument is built and tested according to EN61010-1 (protective measures for electronic
measuring instruments) .
Important! This instrument may only be powered with the power supply originally
delivered from the factory.
The instrument is in perfect working order upon leaving the factory. To maintain this condition and
to ensure safe operation, the user must check the instrument and the power cord regularly for
damage. A damaged power cord must be replaced immediately.
The instrument complies with the IP20 protection class according to EN60529.
Discharging via connectors may damage the instrument. Protect the instrument from electrostatic
discharge when handling and operating it.
Make sure that no external voltages greater than 70 Veff are applied to the measuring receiver’s RF
input since they may destroy the input circuits.
Do not cover the ventilation slots on the instrument. Doing so can lead to reduced air circulation in
the instrument, causing heat to accumulate. The electronic components can overheat as a result.
Important! Depending on the operating mode and the ambient temperature, overheating
can occur when the instrument is operated for extended periods in its
protective case and is on a flat surface. In this case, the instrument outputs a
warning message and then switches off.
Lithium-Ion accumulators must not be exposed to high temperatures or fire. If battery is replaced
incorrectly, there is a risk of explosion. Replace the batteries only with the original type (available
from a salesman in your area, wholesaler, or the manufacturer of the instrument). Do not short-
circuit the batteries.
Passage from the battery regulations (BattV)
This device contains a battery which incorporates hazardous substances. It
must not be disposed of I domestic waste. At the end of its working life it
should be disposed of only through the ESC customer service department
or at a designated collection point.

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1.2 Usage notes
The guarantee for a new instrument ends 24 months after delivery.
The guarantee is invalidated if the instrument is opened!
Sharp tools (such as screwdrivers) can damage the plastic pane in front of the TFT display and
thus ruin the TFT.
The contrast of the TFT deteriorates at ambient temperatures below 5°C.
The TFT display does not reach maximum brightness until several seconds after the instrument is
cold-started.
The instrument reaches full measurement accuracy after about 5 minutes of operation.
Wireless DECT telephones and GSM mobile phones can cause malfunctions and incorrect
measurements if they are operated in the immediate vicinity of the measuring receiver.
1.3 Maintenance
The instrument is maintenance-free.
1.4 Cleaning
Clean the case and the TFT display with a soft, lint-free dust cloth. Never use solvents such as
diluents for cellulose lacquers, acetone or similar since they may damage plastic parts or the
coating on the front panel.
Remove dust from the ventilation slots regularly so that the air circulation provided by the
integrated ventilator is not obstructed.
1.5 Calibration
The instrument should be recalibrated at least every two years. The instrument is automatically
calibrated at the factory if returned for service.
1.6 Service
Service address: see back cover of operating manual.

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Technical DataChapter 2
FREQUENCY RANGE
SAT
910 –2,150 MHz
Resolution
1 MHz
IF- / Transponder frequency input
TV
45 –868 MHz
868 –1,214 MHz (Option)
Resolution
50 kHz
Frequency input / Channel input
FM (VHF)
87.4 –108.2 MHz
Resolution
50 kHz
RC (Return channel)
5 –65 MHz
Resolution
50 kHz
EMI
45 –868 (1,214) MHz
Resolution
50 kHz
DAB
170 –250 MHz
Resolution
50 kHz
Wi-Fi™
802.11 b/g/n
2,412 - 2,472 MHz
802.11 a
5,180 –5,700 MHz
OPERATION
Input
Illuminated silicone keypad
Monitor
5.7" TFT, VGA resolution (640 x 480)
User Prompting
via OSD (On Screen Display) german, english
Audio reproduction
Integrated stereo-loudspeaker
RF INPUT
IEC socket / 75 Ohm (DIN 45 325)
Return loss
> 12 dB (5 –1.214 MHz) all ranges except SAT
> 10 dB (910 –2.150 MHz) SAT
External voltage
max. 70 Veff (DC –50 Hz)
RF summation power
max. 500 mW (5 –2.150 MHz)
INPUT ATTENUATOR
0 –60 dB in 2 dB increments

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LEVEL RANGE
Measuring Ranges
SAT
30 –120 dBµV
TV
20 –120 dBµV
FM
20 –120 dBµV
RC
25 –120 dBµV
DAB
20 –120 dBµV
Resolution
0.1 dB
Measuring accuracy
± 1.5 dB (at 20°C) warm up time > 5 min.
± 2.0 dB (0°C –40°C) warm up time > 5 min.
Measuring bandwidth
SAT DVB-S/S2
8 MHz, 4 MHz or 1 MHz depending on symbol rate
TV analog
Video carrier 200 kHz
Audio carrier 200 kHz
DVB-C
4 MHz, 1 MHz, or 200 kHz depending on symbol
rate
FM
200 kHz
RC
1 MHz, 200 kHz or 90 kHz depending on bandwidth
symbol rate setting
EMI
200 kHz
DAB
1 MHz
Acoustic level trend
indicator
can be switched on/off
ANALYZER
Measuring bandwidth
SAT
8 MHz, 4 MHz, 1 MHz
(RBW(-3dB))
TV
4 MHz, 1 MHz, 200 kHz, 90 kHz
FM
200 kHz, 90 kHz
DAB
1 MHz, 200 kHz
RC
200 kHz, 90 kHz
Span (frequency segment)
SAT
Total range, 600 MHz, 150 MHz, 75 MHz
TV
Total range, 250 MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 25 MHz
FM
Total range, 10 MHz
DAB
Total range, 30 MHz
RC
Total range, 20 MHz
MAX hold function
Switch directly between analyzer mode and receiver mode