Promax HD RANGER 2 User manual

HD RANGER 2
TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
- 0 MI1985 -

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.

May 2016
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.

May 2016
*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