Promax HD RANGER 2 User manual

HD RANGER 2
TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
- 0 MI1985 -

SAFETY NOTES
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USER'S MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Software Version
1.0 June 2014 13.2

SAFETY RULES
* The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.
* Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of
measurement connected to ground potential.
* The AL-103 external DC charger is a Class I equipment, for safety reasons plug it
to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal.
* This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category I installations and
Pollution Degree 2 environments.
External DC charger can be used in Overvoltage Category II, installation and
Pollution Degree 1 environments.
* When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to ensure
safety.:
Rechargeable battery
External DC charger
Car lighter charger cable
Power cord
* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
* Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous.
* Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
* When using the power adaptor, the negative of measurement is at ground
potential.
* Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the instrument.
* Use for the signal inputs/outputs, specially when working with high levels,
appropriate low radiation cables.
* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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* Symbols related with safety:
Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat IIIFixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Description .................................................................................... 1-1
2SETTING UP ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.1 Package
Content ............................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Power ........................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 First
charge................................................................................ 2-4
2.2.2 Charging the battery ................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Charge/discharge
times ............................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Smart
control battery .................................................................. 2-5
2.2.5 Usage
Tips................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 Equipment
Details .......................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Switching On/Off the equipment ....................................................... 2-9
2.5 Screen Icons and Dialog boxes ........................................................2-11
2.6 Menu
Tree ....................................................................................2-12
2.7 Controls .......................................................................................2-16
2.7.1 Touch
Screen ............................................................................2-16
2.7.2 Joystick ....................................................................................2-21
2.7.3 Keyboard
shortcuts ....................................................................2-22
2.7.4 Softkeys...................................................................................2-27
2.7.5 Virtual
Keyboard........................................................................2-27
2.8 StealthID Function: Signal Auto-identification ....................................2-28
2.9 Equipment Settings and Configuration ..............................................2-30
2.9.1 Settings
Menu ...........................................................................2-30
2.9.2 Video & Audio settings................................................................2-33
2.9.3 Preferences
Menu ......................................................................2-34
3MEASUREMENT MODE ..............................................................................3-39
3.1 Introduction..................................................................................3-39
3.2 Operation .....................................................................................3-40
3.3 Screen
Description.........................................................................3-40
3.4 GENERIC
Signal.............................................................................3-42
4SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE .....................................................................4-43
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................4-43
4.2 Operation .....................................................................................4-43
4.3 Screen
description .........................................................................4-47
4.4 Joystick
Operation .........................................................................4-48
4.5 Specific
Options.............................................................................4-50
4.6 Locking
a signal.............................................................................4-51
4.7 Satellite
Identification ....................................................................4-52

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5TV MODE ................................................................................................5-53
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................5-53
5.2 Operation .....................................................................................5-53
5.3 Screen
Description.........................................................................5-54
5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views....................................................................5-54
5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views ...............................................................5-58
5.4 Specific
Options.............................................................................5-60
5.5 IRG
Descriptor ..............................................................................5-60
6GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .........................................................................6-62
6.1 F1:
Tuning....................................................................................6-62
6.2 F2:
Signal Parameters....................................................................6-66
6.3 F3:
Tools......................................................................................6-67
7TOOLS ...................................................................................................7-69
7.1 TS
Analyser ..................................................................................7-69
7.1.1 Description ...............................................................................7-69
7.1.2 General
Operation......................................................................7-69
7.1.3 Table
Analyser...........................................................................7-70
7.1.4 Bitrate
Analyser.........................................................................7-72
7.1.5 Alarms .....................................................................................7-74
7.2 Constellation.................................................................................7-76
7.2.1 Description ...............................................................................7-76
7.2.2 Operation .................................................................................7-76
7.2.3 Menu
Options............................................................................7-78
7.3 LTE Ingress test ............................................................................7-79
7.3.1 Description ...............................................................................7-79
7.3.2 Operation .................................................................................7-79
7.3.3 Menu
options ............................................................................7-81
7.4 Echoes .........................................................................................7-81
7.4.1 Description ...............................................................................7-81
7.4.2 Operation .................................................................................7-82
7.4.3 Menu
Options............................................................................7-84
7.5 MER
by carrier ..............................................................................7-84
7.5.1 Description ...............................................................................7-84
7.5.2 Operation .................................................................................7-84
7.5.3 Menu
options ............................................................................7-86
7.6 MEROGRAM ..................................................................................7-86
7.6.1 Description ...............................................................................7-86
7.6.2 Operation .................................................................................7-86
7.6.3 Menu
option..............................................................................7-88
7.7 Spectrogram.................................................................................7-88
7.7.1 Description ...............................................................................7-88
7.7.2 Operation .................................................................................7-89
7.7.3 Menu
options ............................................................................7-91

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7.8 Attenuation Test............................................................................7-91
7.8.1 Description ...............................................................................7-91
7.8.2 Operation .................................................................................7-92
7.8.3 Menu
Options............................................................................7-94
7.9 Signal
Monitoring...........................................................................7-95
7.9.1 Description ...............................................................................7-95
7.9.2 Operation .................................................................................7-95
7.9.2.1 Settings ................................................................................7-96
7.9.2.2 Screen
Description..................................................................7-97
7.9.3 Menu
Options............................................................................7-98
7.9.4 Data
file processing....................................................................7-98
7.9.4.1 Description ............................................................................7-98
7.9.4.2 Obtaining an excel file .............................................................7-99
7.10 Datalogger ................................................................................. 7-101
7.10.1 Description .............................................................................7-101
7.10.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-101
7.11 Export key.................................................................................. 7-105
7.11.1 Description .............................................................................7-105
7.11.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-106
7.12 Explore Channel Plan ................................................................... 7-107
7.12.1 Description .............................................................................7-107
7.12.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-107
8IPTV..................................................................................................... 8-110
8.1 Description ................................................................................. 8-110
8.2 Operation
and Options ................................................................. 8-110
8.3 Settings and Preferences .............................................................. 8-111
9INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT................................................................ 9-112
9.1 Description ................................................................................. 9-112
9.2 Operation ................................................................................... 9-112
9.3 Installation
Management .............................................................. 9-113
9.4 New
installation........................................................................... 9-116
9.5 Tools ......................................................................................... 9-117
10CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES..................................................... 10-118
10.1 Mini-USB connector.................................................................... 10-119
10.1.1 Connecting the HD RANGER 2(host) to an USB memory (device) . 10-119
10.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER 2(device)........ 10-121
10.2 V/A Output Connector ................................................................ 10-121
10.3 V/A Input Connector .................................................................. 10-122
10.4 RF Connector ............................................................................ 10-122
10.5 HDMI Output ............................................................................ 10-124
10.6 Common Interface Slot............................................................... 10-125
10.7 TS ASI Input / Output ................................................................ 10-126
10.7.1 TS-ASI
Input......................................................................... 10-126
10.7.2 TS-ASI
Output....................................................................... 10-127
10.8 IP network................................................................................ 10-127

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11SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 11-128
11.1 General Specifications ................................................................ 11-128
11.2 Measurement Mode.................................................................... 11-131
11.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ............................................................ 11-134
11.4 TV Mode................................................................................... 11-136
11.5 Tools ....................................................................................... 11-137
11.6 IPTV ........................................................................................ 11-138
11.7 Transport Stream Analyser ......................................................... 11-139
11.8 Options .................................................................................... 11-140
12MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 12-142
12.1 Considerations about the Screen.................................................. 12-142
12.2 Cleaning Recommendations ........................................................ 12-142
ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 1
ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA ...................................................15
ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS ......................................................................23
ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS ......................................................33
ANNEX 5 OP-002-PS: OPTICAL + 5 GHz RF AUXILIARY INPUT OPTION ..............55
ANNEX 6 OP-002-GPS: SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION........................................70
ANNEX 7 OP-002-DAB: DAB/DAB+ OPTION ...................................................83
ANNEX 8 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT..................................................................87

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TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
HD RANGER 2
1
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Description
The new
HD RANGER 2 is the sixth generation of field meters that PROMAX
launches. As each new generation, it represents an evolution from the previous,
since it integrates the latest technological innovations and develops applications
for the new demands and needs that have emerged in recent years.
The new
HD RANGER 2 has been created with the aim to make easy the user
experience. From its ergonomic design and stylized lines to the reduction of keys
and the easy use of its interface, everything has been designed so the user has a
simple tool to use but powerful and useful.
Figure 1.
The
HD RANGER 2 is a universal analyser that covers several of the most
popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2 or
MPEG-4 and Dolby audio. There is also the possibility of an extension to work in
fibre optics installations, DAB/DAB+ and GPS (see these options on the manual
annex).
1Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project.

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Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyser for terrestrial and
satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as the detection of 4G signal
interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the
diagrams constellations or the echoes detection.
The
HD RANGER 2 has an application to manage data generated at each
installation. This feature helps the user to manage information generated so he
can access it at any time or download it to a PC for further analysis.
The
HD RANGER 2 has been designed and developed entirely in the European
Union. A multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals has dedicated
effort and commitment to the development of a powerful, efficient and reliable
tool. During the manufacturing process, all used materials have been subjected
to a strict quality control.
In an effort to facilitate its work to professionals, our long experience ensures an
after sales quality service, which includes software updates and upgrades for
free.
Figure 2.