Promax HD RANGER 2 User manual

HD RANGER 2
TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
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SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES"
paragraph.
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may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.
WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury
hazard or damage to this product or other property.
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USER'S MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Software Version
5.0 May 2016 20.2
Please update your equipment to the latest software version to maximize its
capacity.
New features in this version of the manual are marked with the label NEW!

What's new in manual version 5.0
IPTV new function: IP Ethernet Frame Viewer.
IPTV new measures: IPER, DF, MLR, IPTD, IPDV.
New function “Test & Go”.
Added 40 kHz, 200 kHz and 1MHz resolution filter.
New function "Service Recording".
FSM measure is also made with the marker.
SCD2/EN50607 (JESS): Added channel bandwidth for every User band.
TV 3/3: parameters in decimal o hexadecimal format and NIT version.
DVB-S2: warning when TS clock is too high.
DVB-S/S2: symbol-rate parameter can be set manually.
In "Preferences" shows the hardware version of the equipment.
Several minor corrections.
Screens updated to r20.2.
Menus updated to r20.2.
What's new in manual version 4.0
IPTV tool improved (IGMPv3, PING settings, new TRACE tool, TTL displayed, external
PING, IP network log, packet rate graph, resources busy, max. interval measure)
New option: Center frequency available in manual or auto mode.
HbbTV related link displayed.
SCD2/EN50607 (JESS) improved.
Signal monitoring improved (audio and pause options).
TS Player loop option.
Task planner for IPTV mode.
Datalogger for fibre optic.
TS Analyser shows capture process and PID list.
New option to work with LTE external filter.
New option "Center tuned frequency".
Link Margin (LM) measurement on SPECTRUM screen 1/3 and 2/3.
Datalogger for "FSM" tool.
New option to work with radio link down converters (from 1 to 11 GHz).
More info about HEVC video.
PLS multistream automatic identification (non-zero PLS).
New tab "Tools" in "Preferences".
New logger for "Task Planner".
Improvement in LBER, VBER, CBER measurements.
Several minor corrections.
Screens updated to r19.1.
Menus updated to r19.1.

What's new in manual version 3.0
New tool: "Task Planner".
Identification of HEVC standard (H.265).
New IPTV screen: "Interarrival packet time".
TS Analyser: new alarm log with option to export.
TS Record: option to copy TS to a USB.
Installation manager updated.
New option "Marker trace" to use marker over references.
New signal monitoring viewer.
IPTV measurement data restructured.
New "Cell ID" indication in Echoes screen.
PING function now with response time.
New option in "Preferences": Input impedance (50/75 Ohm).
New option in "Preferences": Minimum FM level.
SatCR now named SCD/EN50494.
JESS now named SCD2/EN50607.
Several minor corrections.
Screens updated to r16.2.
Menus updated to r16.2.

What's new in manual version 2.0
Transport Stream Recording.
New tool: Field Strength meter.
Improvement in importing files tool.
New constellation zoom.
RTP/UDP protocol automatically detected.
New IPTV measurements screen with more information.
New PING tool.
New DHCP option for proper IP address configuration.
New function for controlling JESS devices.
PER measurement.
Bandwidth power and link margin measurement.
PEAK and RMS detector type.
New tool: "Discover FM Stations".
Reference capture in Spectrum Analyser.
Improved LNB supply management.
GPS locked/unlocked graphic indication (only for GPS option).
New options in "Preferences": "Boot Screen"; several in "Equipment"; "Security".
New option in Spectrum Analyser: "Dashed BW".
Spectrum Analyser screen 3/3 available por analogue signal.
Datalogger for "Attenuation test" tool.
Interactive service detection and identification.
Independient frequencies for SatCR slots.
Protection by PIN for some data fields and recovery PIN system.
Function to recover to the equipment the image from video output.
DiSEqC commands multiple selection.
Improvement in copying files to USB with filename > 8 letters.
Exclusive key for PLP identification.
User's Manual: New Chapter "General Menu Options".
New section: "Generic Signal".
Link in each page to access the contents table.

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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 III Fixed 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 Energy saving ............................................................................ 2-5
2.2.5 Smart control battery .................................................................. 2-6
2.2.6 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 ....................................................................................2-23
2.7.3 Keyboard shortcuts ....................................................................2-24
2.7.4 Softkeys ...................................................................................2-29
2.7.5 Virtual Keyboard........................................................................2-29
2.8 StealthID Function.........................................................................2-30
2.9 Settings and Configuration..............................................................2-32
2.9.1 Settings Menu ...........................................................................2-32
2.9.2 Video & Audio settings................................................................2-36
2.9.3 Preferences Menu ......................................................................2-36
3MEASUREMENT MODE ......................................................................3-43
3.1 Introduction..................................................................................3-43
3.2 Operation .....................................................................................3-44
3.3 Screen Description.........................................................................3-44
3.4 GENERIC Signal.............................................................................3-46
4SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE .............................................................4-47
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................4-47
4.2 Operation .....................................................................................4-47
4.3 Screen Description.........................................................................4-48
4.4 Joystick Operation .........................................................................4-52
4.5 Specific Options.............................................................................4-54
4.6 Select and edit parameters .............................................................4-56
4.7 Locking a signal.............................................................................4-56
4.8 Satellite Identification ....................................................................4-56

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5TV MODE ......................................................................................5-58
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................5-58
5.2 Operation .....................................................................................5-58
5.3 Screen Description.........................................................................5-59
5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views....................................................................5-59
5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views ...............................................................5-63
5.4 Specific Options.............................................................................5-65
5.5 IRG Descriptor ..............................................................................5-65
6GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .........................................................................6-67
6.1 F1: Tuning....................................................................................6-67
6.2 F2: Signal Parameters ....................................................................6-71
6.3 F3: Tools......................................................................................6-72
7TOOLS ...................................................................................................7-74
7.1 Transport Stream Analyser .............................................................7-74
7.1.1 Description ...............................................................................7-74
7.1.2 Operation .................................................................................7-74
7.1.3 Table Analyser...........................................................................7-75
7.1.4 Bitrate Analyser.........................................................................7-78
7.1.5 Alarms .....................................................................................7-79
7.1.6 PID list .....................................................................................7-81
7.2 Transport Stream Recording............................................................7-82
7.2.1 Description ...............................................................................7-82
7.2.2 Operation .................................................................................7-82
7.2.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-84
7.3 Constellation.................................................................................7-85
7.3.1 Description ...............................................................................7-85
7.3.2 Operation .................................................................................7-85
7.3.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-87
7.4 LTE Ingress test ............................................................................7-88
7.4.1 Description ...............................................................................7-88
7.4.2 Operation .................................................................................7-88
7.4.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-91
7.5 Echoes .........................................................................................7-91
7.5.1 Description ...............................................................................7-91
7.5.2 Operation .................................................................................7-92
7.5.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-93
7.6 MER by carrier ..............................................................................7-94
7.6.1 Description ...............................................................................7-94
7.6.2 Operation .................................................................................7-94
7.6.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-95
7.7 MEROGRAM ..................................................................................7-95
7.7.1 Description ...............................................................................7-95
7.7.2 Operation .................................................................................7-96
7.7.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-97
7.8 Spectrogram.................................................................................7-98
7.8.1 Description ...............................................................................7-98

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7.8.2 Operation .................................................................................7-98
7.8.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-100
7.9 Attenuation Test.......................................................................... 7-100
7.9.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-100
7.9.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-101
7.9.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-103
7.10 Signal Monitoring......................................................................... 7-104
7.10.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-104
7.10.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-104
7.10.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-106
7.10.4 Settings ................................................................................. 7-107
7.10.5 Data viewer ............................................................................ 7-108
7.10.6 Data file processing.................................................................. 7-109
7.11 Datalogger ................................................................................. 7-111
7.11.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-111
7.11.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-112
7.11.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-118
7.11.4 Test & Go ............................................................................... 7-119
7.12 Screen and Data capture (Export key) ............................................ 7-119
7.12.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-119
7.12.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-120
7.13 Explore Channel Plan ................................................................... 7-121
7.13.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-121
7.13.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-121
7.13.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-123
7.14 Discover FM stations .................................................................... 7-123
7.14.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-123
7.14.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-124
7.14.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-126
7.15 Field Strength ............................................................................. 7-127
7.15.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-127
7.15.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-127
7.15.3 Settings ................................................................................. 7-128
7.15.4 Creating and importing calibration tables .................................... 7-130
7.16 Task Planner ............................................................................... 7-132
7.16.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-132
7.16.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-132
7.16.3 Timer ..................................................................................... 7-135
7.17 Service Recording........................................................................ 7-136
7.17.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-136
7.17.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-136
8IPTV..................................................................................................... 8-138
8.1 Introduction................................................................................ 8-138
8.2 Operation ................................................................................... 8-138
8.3 Screen Description....................................................................... 8-139
8.3.1 Measurement mode.................................................................. 8-139

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8.3.2 Interarrival Packet Time / Packet Rate Over Time ......................... 8-142
8.3.3 TV mode................................................................................. 8-143
8.4 Tools ......................................................................................... 8-145
8.4.1 PING / TRACE.......................................................................... 8-145
8.4.2 View IP Network Log ................................................................ 8-146
8.4.3 IP Ethernet Frame Viewer ......................................................... 8-147
8.5 Settings ..................................................................................... 8-147
8.5.1 Multicast Settings .................................................................... 8-147
8.5.2 IPTV parameters and reset measures ......................................... 8-148
8.5.3 General Settings and Preferences............................................... 8-148
9INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT................................................................ 9-150
9.1 Description ................................................................................. 9-150
9.2 Operation ................................................................................... 9-150
9.3 Installation Management .............................................................. 9-151
9.4 New installation........................................................................... 9-155
9.5 Tools for installations ................................................................... 9-155
9.6 Importing Data from USB ............................................................. 9-156
10 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES .................................................... 10-159
10.1 Mini-USB connector.................................................................... 10-160
10.1.1 Connecting the HD RANGER 2 (host) to an USB memory (device) .. 10-160
10.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER 2 (device) ........ 10-162
10.2 V/A Output Connector ................................................................ 10-162
10.3 V/A Input Connector .................................................................. 10-163
10.4 RF Connector ............................................................................ 10-163
10.4.1 DiSEqC commands ................................................................. 10-163
10.4.2 SCD/EN50494 (SatCR) commands ........................................... 10-164
10.4.3 SCD2/EN50607 (JESS) commands ........................................... 10-165
10.5 HDMI Output ............................................................................ 10-168
10.6 Common Interface Slot............................................................... 10-168
10.7 TS ASI Input / Output ................................................................ 10-170
10.7.1 TS-ASI Input......................................................................... 10-170
10.7.2 TS-ASI Output....................................................................... 10-171
10.8 IP network................................................................................ 10-171
11 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 11-172
11.1 General Specifications ................................................................ 11-172
11.2 Measurement Mode.................................................................... 11-175
11.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ............................................................ 11-178
11.4 TV Mode................................................................................... 11-180
11.5 Tools ....................................................................................... 11-181
11.6 IPTV ........................................................................................ 11-182
11.7 Transport Stream Analyser ......................................................... 11-183
11.8 Options .................................................................................... 11-184
12 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 12-186
12.1 Considerations about the Screen.................................................. 12-186
12.2 Cleaning Recommendations ........................................................ 12-186

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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....................................56
ANNEX 6 OP-002-GPS: SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION........................................70
ANNEX 7 OP-002-DAB: DAB/DAB+ OPTION ...................................................84
ANNEX 8 DIGITAL DIVIDEND (LTE)...............................................................88
ANNEX 9 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT..................................................................94

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TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
HD RANGER 2
1
1INTRODUCTION
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.

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2SETTING UP
2.1 Package Content
Check that your package contains the following elements:
HD RANGER 2 Analyser.
External DC charger.
Mains cord for external DC charger.
Car lighter charger.
"F" Adapters (3 units).
•"F" / H - BNC / H Adapter.
•"F" / H - DIN / H Adapter.
•"F" / H - "F" / H Adapter.
Support belt and carrying bag.
USB On-the-go (OTG)(A) Male - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
USB cable (A) Female - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
4V/RCA Jack Cable.
Transport suitcase.
Quick Start Guide.
NOTE: Keep the original packaging, since it is specially designed to protect the
equipment. You may need it in the future to send the analyser to be
calibrated.

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2.2 Power
The
HD RANGER 2 is powered by a 7.2 V built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery
of high quality and long operation time.
This equipment can operate on battery or connected to the mains using a DC
adapter. An adapter is also supplied to use with the power connector car
(cigarette lighter).
2.2.1 First charge
The equipment comes with the battery half charged. Depending on the time
elapsed from first charge and environmental conditions may have lost some of
the charge. You should check the battery level. It is advisable a first full charge.
2.2.2 Charging the battery
Connect the DC power adapter to the equipment through the power connector
on the left side panel (see figure 3).
Figure 3.
Then connect the DC power adapter to the mains via the mains cord. Ensure
that your mains voltage is compatible with the adapter voltage.
For a fast charging of the battery is necessary to switch off the equipment.
If the equipment is ON, the battery charging will be slower, depending on the
type of work you are doing. When connecting the equipment to the mains the
mains connected symbol appears inside the battery icon.

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When the equipment is connected to the mains, the CHARGER indicator remains
on. This indicator changes its colour according to the percentage of battery
charge:
RED Less than 80 % of charge.
ORANGE Between 80 % and 90 % of charge.
GREEN 100% full charge.
When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension
is too weak to start, the LED EXT and DRAIN flashes and the equipment does
not start up. In this case please charge the battery immediately.
2.2.3 Charge/discharge times
Average charging time with the equipment off (fast charge):
3 hours to achieve an 80 % charge.
5 hours to achieve a 100 % charge.
With the equipment on (slow charge):
5 hours to achieve an 80 % charge.
8 hours to achieve a 100 % charge.
Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):
With the battery full charge the average battery time is 5:30 hours.
With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 4 h.
2.2.4 Energy saving
These options are available in the Preferences menu, pressing the key for
1 s.
Power Off: It allows the user to select the time to power off, which is the
time after which the equipment shuts down automatically
unless user press any key.
TFT Screen: User can select a time after which the TFT screen turns off,
but the equipment is still running normally. The equipment
can measure (for example, making a datalogger or channel
exploration) and the battery will last longer, about 10 %
more. The screen turns on by pressing any key. Time options
are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.

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2.2.5 Smart control battery
The built-in battery of the equipment is of the "smart" type, which means that
reports its state of charge. This information is displayed inside the battery icon
in the form of the average time available. In this way the user can know at any
time the remaining battery level.
The remaining time charge that appears is calculated according to the work that
has been doing. If you activate the external supply of the equipment, the
average time would be reduced according to the increase in consumption that
occurs.
2.2.6 Usage Tips
The battery is losing storage capacity as you go through its life. Contact your
PROMAX distributor when necessary to replace the battery.
To prolong battery life the user should follow these tips:
In case of providing a long inactivity period of the equipment it is
advisable to make every 3 months a charge / discharge cycle and a
subsequent partial charge (40% aprox.).
It is advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from heat.
You should avoid keeping the battery for a long period of time at full load
or fully discharged.
There is not necessary to wait to fully discharge before a charge because
these batteries have no memory effect.

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2.3 Equipment Details
Front View
Figure 4.

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Side view
Figure 5.
Top view
Figure 6.
* Optical Option. Refer to annex.