KWS VAROS109 User manual

VAROS109
Digital satellite measuring receiver
Manual

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Contents
Contents............................................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 01 Notes on Safety and Use, Maintenance and Service.................................................. 6
1.1 Safety notes .........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Usage Notes..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Calibration............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 02 Specifications................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 03 Contol and connections elements, pin configurations ........................................... 12
3.1 Front Panel with Top and Bottom Section..............................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Back of the device............................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.3 USB-A socket .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 DVI output..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.5 12 V power supply...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 04 Installation .................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Mains operation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2 Battery opreation.............................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.1 Replacing the battary ....................................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.2 Battery management.....................................................................................................................................................................15
4.3 Operation using an external power supply ............................................................................................................................................15
4.4 Fan control.........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.5 Turn on ................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.6 Adjust volume, image brightness, color temperature and saturation ..........................................................................................16
Chapter 05 Menu structure............................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 06 Measuring range......................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Frequency input...............................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1.1 IF input................................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1.2 RF input..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1.2.2 C band.............................................................................................................................................................................................18

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6.2 DVB-S mode.......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
6.2.1 Symbol rate input...........................................................................................................................................................................19
6.2.2 Scan.....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.3 DVB-S parameters...........................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.4 AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)........................................................................................................................................20
6.2.5 BER measurement (bit erroe rate measurement)................................................................................................................21
6.2.6 MER measurement.........................................................................................................................................................................21
6.2.7 Noise Margin (NM)..........................................................................................................................................................................21
6.3 DVB-S2 mode....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
6.3.1 Symbol rate input...........................................................................................................................................................................22
6.3.2 Scan.....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
6.3.3 DVB-S2 parameters........................................................................................................................................................................23
6.3.4 AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)........................................................................................................................................23
6.3.5 BER measurement (bit error rate measurement).................................................................................................................23
6.3.6 MER measurement.........................................................................................................................................................................24
6.3.7 Systemreserve NM (Noise Margin)............................................................................................................................................24
6.3.8 Packet error measurement..........................................................................................................................................................24
6.4 Level measurement ........................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.4.1 MAX-Hold function ........................................................................................................................................................................25
6.4.2 Acoustic level trend indicator.....................................................................................................................................................25
6.5 LNB supply.........................................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.5.1 14/18 V–22 kHz contol..................................................................................................................................................................25
6.5.2 DiSEqC................................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.5.2.1 DiSEqC V1.0 control.........................................................................................................................................................26
6.5.2.2 DiSEqC V1.1 control.........................................................................................................................................................26
6.5.2.3 DiSEqC V1.2 control.........................................................................................................................................................28
6.5.2.4 DiSEqC V2.0 control....................................................................................................................................................................29
6.5.3 UNICABLE ..........................................................................................................................................................................................29
6.5.3.1 Activation and Configuration .................................................................................................................................................29
6.5.3.2 Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................................31
6.5.4 JESS (EN 50607) ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
6.5.4.1 Activation and Configuration.......................................................................................................................................33
6.5.4.2 Operation............................................................................................................................................................................33
6.5.5 Show Continuous Wave (CW) tones.........................................................................................................................................35
6.5.6 Program antenna sockets............................................................................................................................................................35

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6.5.7 LNB current measurement...........................................................................................................................................................37
6.5.8 DiSEqC Skript....................................................................................................................................................................................37
6.5.8.1 Execute DiSEqC script .....................................................................................................................................................37
6.5.8.2 Skript structure..................................................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 07 Analyzer....................................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Accessing the analyzer...................................................................................................................................................................................39
7.2 Frequency segment (SPAN)..........................................................................................................................................................................39
7.3 Cursor...................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
7.4 Level measurement.........................................................................................................................................................................................40
7.5 Progress bar.......................................................................................................................................................................................................40
7.6 Switching to measuring receiver mode...................................................................................................................................................40
7.6.1 Switching to measuring receiver mode with SCAN............................................................................................................40
7.6.2 Transponder SCAN.........................................................................................................................................................................41
7.7 Activating the remote supply......................................................................................................................................................................41
Chapter 08 SCAN support for satellite discovery ........................................................................ 42
8.1 SAT SCAN............................................................................................................................................................................................................42
8.2 SAT list .................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
8.3 Transponder list................................................................................................................................................................................................44
8.4 Favourites list ....................................................................................................................................................................................................44
8.5 Importing a SAT list.........................................................................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 09 Assistance mode ......................................................................................................... 46
9.1 SAT Dish alignment.........................................................................................................................................................................................46
9.2 Check SAT-Signal at socket ..........................................................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 10 MPEG decoder............................................................................................................. 50
10.1 Program Service Information (PSI) ..........................................................................................................................................................50
10.2 Network Information Table (NIT) .............................................................................................................................................................50
10.3 Picture and sound control..........................................................................................................................................................................51
10.4 Display of MPEG video parameters.........................................................................................................................................................53
10.5 Video bit rate measurement......................................................................................................................................................................53
10.6 Dynamic program switching.....................................................................................................................................................................53
Chapter 11 Memory management................................................................................................ 54
11.1 Saving................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
11.2 Recalling...........................................................................................................................................................................................................54
11.3 Memory functions.........................................................................................................................................................................................54

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11.3.1 Erasing the memory....................................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.2 Erasing a memory location .......................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.3 Sorting the memory....................................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.4 Memory protection .....................................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.5 Disable memory protection......................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.6 Memory export .............................................................................................................................................................................55
11.3.7 Memory import.............................................................................................................................................................................56
Chapter 12 USB-A interface ...........................................................................................................57
Chapter 13 Common Interface.......................................................................................................58
13.1 Inserting a CA module.................................................................................................................................................................................58
13.1.1 Install before version Vxx.02.....................................................................................................................................................58
13.1.2 Install after version V01.02........................................................................................................................................................58
13.2 Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................58
13.3 Card menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................................59
Chapter 14 Optical Receiver (Option) ...........................................................................................60
14.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................60
14.2 Activating the optical input.......................................................................................................................................................................61
14.3 Setting the wavelength ..............................................................................................................................................................................61
14.4 Measuring the optical power....................................................................................................................................................................62
14.5 Measuring the optical modulation index (OMI) .................................................................................................................................62
14.6 Remote supply...............................................................................................................................................................................................63
14.7 Cleaning the fibre optic plug connection.............................................................................................................................................63
14.8 USB Microskope.............................................................................................................................................................................................63
14.8.1 Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................65
14.8.2 Logging ...........................................................................................................................................................................................66
Chapter 15 Constellation diagram (Option).................................................................................67
15.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................67
15.2 Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................67
Chapter 16 Device management ...................................................................................................69
16.1 Language of the operator guidance.......................................................................................................................................................69
16.2 Software version............................................................................................................................................................................................69
16.3 Software update............................................................................................................................................................................................69
16.4 Serial number .................................................................................................................................................................................................69
16.5 Default setting................................................................................................................................................................................................69

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16.6 Clock ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................69
16.7 Modulation......................................................................................................................................................................................................70
16.8 Botton tone (beeper)....................................................................................................................................................................................70
16.9 Hard copy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................70
16.9.1 Transfer of the internally stored images to a USB stick ...................................................................................................71
16.10 Activating software options....................................................................................................................................................................71
16.11 Display MER or C/N.....................................................................................................................................................................................71
Chapter 17 DVI output................................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 18 DataLogger ................................................................................................................. 73
18.1 Automatic recording of measurement sets..........................................................................................................................................73
18.2 Transferring and evaluating the measurements on a PC ................................................................................................................74
18.3 Deleting measurement sets from the device.......................................................................................................................................75

6Chapter 01 – Notes on Safety and Use, Maintenance and Service
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Chapter 01
Notes on Safety and Use, Maintenance and Service
1.1 Safety notes
Please note the instructions and warnings contained in these operating instructions.
This device is built and tested according to EN 61010-1 (protective measures for electronic measuring instruments).
Important!
This device may only be powered with the power cable originally delivered from the factory.
The device is in perfect working order upon leaving the factory. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, the user must check the device and the power cord regularly for damage. A damaged power cord must be
replaced immediately.
The device has protection class IP20 in accordance with EN 60529.
Discharges across the plug connector can damage the device. Protect the device from electrostatic discharge when
handling and operating it.
The maximum external voltage that van be applied to the measuring receiver’s RF input is 24 V. A higher voltage may
destroy the input circuits.
Do not cover the ventilation slots on the device. Covering the slots can result in reduced air circulation in the device,
which can cause heat build-up and overheating of the electronic components.
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.
1.2 Usage Notes
The guarantee for a new device ends 24 months after delivery.
The guarantee is invalidated if the device is opened.
Sharp tools (e.g. a screwdriver) can damage the plastic glass in front of the TFT display, thus destroying the TFT.
The contrast of the TFT display deteriorates at ambient temperatures below 5 °C.
The TFT display does not reach maximum brightness for a few seconds after the device is cold-started.
The device reaches full measurement accuracy after about 5 minutes of operation.
The use of wireless DECT phones and GSM phones close to the device can cause disturbances and faulty
measurements.

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1.3 Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free.
1.4 Cleaning
The case and the TFT display should be cleaned 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.
Any dust should be removed from the ventilation slots regularly so that the air circulation provided by the built-in
ventilator is not obstructed.
1.5 Calibration
The device should be recalibrated at least every two years. It is automatically calibrated at the factory in case of
upgrading, repairs or servicing.
1.6 Service
Service address: see back cover of operating manual.

8Chapter 02 – Specifications
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Chapter 02
Specications
Subject to technical change
FREQUENCY RANGE
SAT
910–2,150 MHz
Auflösung
1 MHz
Transponder frequency or 1st IF entry
OPERATING MODES
DVB-S, DVB-S2
Analyzer in all ranges
OPERATION
Input
via keyboard
Monitor
5.7“ Color TFT, VGA resolution
User promting
via OSD (On Screen Display)
in German, English, French and Italian
Built
-in speaker for audio reproduction
RF-INPUT
F socket/75 Ohm (IEC 60169-24) (ACCESSORIES, exchangeable)
R
eturn loss > 8 dB (910– 2,150 MHz)
INPUT ATTENUATOR
0–30 dB in 4 dB increments
LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Me
asuring range 30–100 dBµV
Information
range 30 – 110 dBµV
Resolution
0.5 dB
Measuring accuracy
±2.0 dB (at 20 °C)
±2.5 dB (0 °C–40 °C)
Measuring bandwidth
(RB) > = 10 MHz depending on symbol rate
Acoustic level trend indicator
can be switched on/off
Level trend bar
with MaxHold Indicator
ANALYZER
Digital analyzer
Measuring bandwidth (RB)
10 MHz full Span, 4 MHz for Span 1 and 2
Span (
frequency segment)) SAT: Total range, 300 MHz or 76 MHz
Switch directly between analyzer and receiver modes