Promax PROMAX-10 Premium User manual

USER’S MANUAL. PROMAX-10 Premium
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Description........................................................................................................1
1.2 Specifications....................................................................................................2
2 SAFETY RULES .....................................................................................................9
2.1 Generals ..........................................................................................................9
2.2 Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories ..........................................11
3 INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................13
3.1 Power supply ..................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Battery charge ..........................................................................................13
3.1.2 Recommendations for using the battery....................................................14
3.2 Installation and start-up...................................................................................14
3.2.1 Contrast adjustment..................................................................................14
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................15
4.1 Description of the controls and elements.........................................................15
4.2 Operating instructions .....................................................................................17
4.2.1 Global configuration menu ........................................................................19
4.2.2 SCAN operating mode..............................................................................22
4.2.2.1 SCAN mode configuration...................................................................23
4.2.3 CHANNEL-FREQUENCY operating mode................................................24
4.2.3.1 Channel tuning....................................................................................24
4.2.3.1.1 Video carrier + V/A + C/N measurement.......................................24
4.2.3.1.2 Audio carrier measurement and demodulation..............................25
4.2.3.1.3 CSO-CTB distortion products measurement.................................25
4.2.3.1.4 Power and C/N ratio measurement of digital channels (DVB-C /
DVB-T / DAB)...............................................................................27
4.2.3.1.5 Constellation Diagram representation, Bit Error Rate (BER) and
Modulation Error Ratio (MER) measurement in digital channels. ..29
4.2.3.1.6 Configuration of QAM signal measurement using edit channel plan....29
4.2.3.2 Frequency tuning and configuration....................................................30
4.2.3.3 CHANNEL-FREQUENCY mode configuration....................................33
4.2.4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER operating mode. ...............................................34
4.2.4.1 SPECTRUM operating mode..............................................................34
4.2.4.2 MAX operating mode..........................................................................35
4.2.4.3 MIN operating mode. ..........................................................................36
4.2.4.4 TRANSIENT DETECTOR operating mode..........................................36
4.2.4.5 SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode configuration.....................................37
4.2.5 TILT operating mode.................................................................................38
4.2.5.1 TILT mode configuration.....................................................................38
4.2.6 DATALOGGER operating mode................................................................39
4.2.6.1 Datalogger configuration.....................................................................41
4.3 Connection to a Computer or Printer...............................................................42

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CABLE TV ANALYSER
PROMAX-10 Premium
1GENERAL
1.1 Description
The PROMAX-10 Premium is seven functions in one instrument, Level Meter,
Datalogger, Scan, Tilt, Spectrum Analyser, Transient Detector, and Cable Digital
Analyser which makes it an excellent tool for the installation and maintenance of
analogue and digital television signal reception/distribution systems working in the 5 to
862 MHz range, which includes FM radio, community TV systems (MATV), cable TV
(CATV) and wireless cable TV (MMDS) including the sub-band (return path).
The PROMAX-10 Premium incorporates the power level measurement function
in the whole frequency band, very useful to check a possible input saturation of some
broadband demodulators.
As a Level Meter, the PROMAX-10 Premium enables the following
measurements:
Analogue channels:
-Video carrier level measurement
-Carrier / Noise ratio measurement (C/N)
-Video / Audio ratio measurement (V/A)
-CSO and CTB Intermodulation distortion measurement
Digital channels DVB-C, DVB-T and DAB:
-Channel power measurement by integration
-Carrier / Noise ratio measurement (C/N)
-Bit Error Rate (BER) measurement
-Modulation Error Ratio (MER) measurement
-Graphical representation of DVB-QAM signals Constellation
Diagram.
The Datalogger function allows up to 55 loggers or measurements to be taken
and stored, each with carrier levels, C/N and V/A ratios, channel power or MER of up to
140 channels. The measurements obtained may be checked, transferred to a PC or
printed at any time.
In Scan operating mode, the PROMAX-10 Premium indicates the level of all
channels present on the band in a bar-graph display. The span and reference level are
user definable. A moving marker shows the exact level of each specific channel.
In Tilt operating mode, the screen shows, both graphically and numerically, the
difference in levels between any four previously defined pilot frequency channels, in
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As a Spectrum Analyser it provides the analysis of the entire band, with a
span defined by the user from 1 to 100 MHz. Furthermore, it is possible to alter the
reference level, and to detect and maintain the maximum and minimum values for
INGRESS measurements.
The Transient Detector mode, permits to count the number of impulsive
interferences in the return path and with a level higher than a threshold defined by the
user. The maximum frequency range is from 5 to 100 MHz.
In designing the PROMAX-10 Premium, special attention was given to building
a multi-purpose, accurate, yet easy-to-use instrument. A simple keyboard gives direct
access to the various operating modes and, once in them, any measurement parameter
can be easily changed using the rotary selector/button.
In addition, it has an RS-232C terminal for connecting to a printer or computer
for producing reports on the measurements obtained.
The instrument is powered by means of an internal rechargeable battery.
All these functions have been brought together in one instrument weighing only
half a kilo. The ergonomic, sturdy design makes the PROMAX-10 Premium a working
tool without parallel.
1.2 Specifications
TUNING
Tuning range From 5 to 862 MHz.
Tuning mode By channels or by frequency.
Channel plan 10 channel plans, each one with a maximum of 140
channels. Factory start-up channel plans: CCIR,
EIA, OIRL, JAP2, UK, FCC, STD2L, AUST (1).
Resolution 10 kHz.
Indication Graphic LCD with back lighting.
Channel frequency offset ±2 MHz (10 kHz resolution).
POWER LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Measuring range From 70 to 120 dBµV (From 10 dBmV to 60 dBmV (2)).
Bandwidth From 5 to 862 MHz
Resolution 1 dB
Accuracy ±3 dB (From 5 to 40 °C)
LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Measurement
Analogue channels Video carrier level measurement.
Digital channels Power measurement in the channel bandwidth by
integration method.
Measuring range From 25 to 120 dBµV. (From -35 dBmV to 60
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Maximum input level
From 5 to 862 MHz 120 dBµV. (60 dBmV (2)).
DC to 60 Hz 60 V DC or RMS
Reduction of the measurement range depending on the number of channels.
Up to 10 channels 110 dBµV.
From 11 to 20 channels 107 dBµV.
From 21 to 50 channels 103 dBµV.
From 51 to 80 channels 101 dBµV.
Readout Digital in dBµV, dBmV or dBm and analogue
through a graphic bar. 1 dB resolution
IF bandwidth 230 kHz ±50kHz
Input impedance 75 Ω
Audible indicator Tone which varies with the signal level.
Accuracy
Analogue channels ±2 dB (from 0 to 40 °C) for negative video
modulation (3).
Digital channels ±3 dB (from 0 to 40 °C) for 8 MHz bandwidth
channels.
DIGITAL SIGNALS MEASUREMENT
MER (Modulation error ratio)
Measurement range 22 dB to 34 dB for 64 QAM.
Accuracy ±2 dB
BER (Bit error rate)
Measured before RS decoding
Measurement range 10 E-2 to 10 E-8
Constellation Diagram DVB-QAM signals (Annex A/B/C) and DOCSIS /
Euro-DOCSIS
Lock range -10 dBmV to 60 dBmV
Symbol rate
Measurement range 1000 to 7200 Msym/s*for 16/64/256 QAM
Datalogger For each digital channel, the level and the MER can
be stored.
(BER for data dumping to printer or transfer to PC)
Modulation type 16/32/64/128/256 QAM ITU J1 annex A/C and
64/256 QAM ITU J1 annex B.
Bandwidth 8 MHz
Frequency tuner 62.5 kHz.
VIDEO / AUDIO RATIO MEASUREMENT (ANALOGUE CHANNELS)
Measurement Ratio of video to audio carrier levels.
Measurement range From 0 to 40 dB
Audio subcarrier frequency
Variable 4-9 MHz.
Accuracy ± 2 dB (from 5 to 40 °C) for FM audio carrier (4).
*Including the OP-010-E option, otherwise the margin is from 1000 to 7000.

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CARRIER / NOISE RATIO MEASUREMENT
Measurement
Analogue channels Ratio between carrier level and the channel's noise
level.
Digital channels Ratio between the channel power and the noise
level. The frequency where noise is measured is
user definable in absolute or relative value. In the
relative mode, the unit takes as default frequency
offset the value BW/2 + 0.5 MHz.
Measurement range(5)
Analogue channels 40-50 dB for input level between 60 and 70 dBµV.
> 50 dB for input level > 70 dBµV.
Digital channels > 30 dB for input level > 60 dBµV.
Accuracy ±2 dB (45 –862 MHz) ±3 dB (5 –45 MHz)
CSO & CTB INTERMODULATION PRODUCTS MEASUREMENT
(ANALOGUE CHANNELS)
CSO Ratio of the peak level of the video carrier to the
peak of the distortion products of second order
beat. Measured at four frequencies user definable.
Measuring frequencies User definable from -2.50 to -0.50 MHz and from
0.50 to 2.50 MHz. (Default values -1.50, -0.50, 0.50
and 1.50 MHz).
CTB Ratio of the peak level of the video carrier to the
peak of the distortion products of third order beat.
Measured at the carrier frequency or, approximately
mode, in a channel previously defined by the user.
DATALOGGER FUNCTION
Max. number of loggers 55
Number of channels/logger 140
Measurements
Analogue channels Level, C/N and V/A.
Digital channels Channel power and MER. (BER for data dumping to
printer or transfer to PC).
SCAN
Span Variable: 10, 30, 100, 300 MHz and full band (from
5 to 862 MHz, according to the channel plan).
Power detection Forward band (45 to 862 MHz).
Reference level Variable from 60 to 120 dBµV in 10 dB steps.
TILT
Indication Numerical and by level bar.
Analysed band Forward (45 to 862 MHz) or Return path (5 to 100
MHz).
Number of pilots 4 per band.
Pilots frequency From 5 to 862 MHz.
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SPECTRUM ANALYSER
Span From 1 to 100 MHz (1, 5, 15, 30, 50, 100 MHz).
Reference level Variable from 60 to 120 dBµV in 10 dB steps.
Analysed band Forward (45 to 862 MHz) or Return path (5 to 100
MHz).
Detector Peak or average.
Bandwidth 230 kHz.
Resolution
Peak detector
Span 100 MHz 900 kHz.
Span 50 MHz 450 kHz.
Span 30 MHz 280 kHz.
Span 15 MHz 140 kHz.
Span 5 MHz 50 kHz.
Span 1 MHz 10 kHz.
Average detector
Span 30 MHz 280 kHz.
Span 15 MHz 140 kHz.
Span 5 MHz 50 kHz.
Span 1 MHz 10 kHz.
TRANSIENT DETECTOR
Detection threshold From 20 to 60 dBµV in steps of 1 dB.
Detection range From 5 to 100 MHz maximum.
Readout Number of detected transitory in the measuring
time. Present detected level and maximum detected
level in the time of the measurement.
AUDIO
Demodulation AM / FM / LEVEL (variable tone according to the
signal level).
Output Internal speaker / external headphones.
POWER SUPPLY LNB
Input By external power supply.
Output By input signal connector.
Voltage 24 V nominal (25 V max.).
Current 500 mA max.
Protection Current limiter.
POWER SUPPLY
NiMh battery 7.2 V –1.4 Ah.
Low battery indication Graphic indication on the display:
Autonomy Approximately 3 hours (30 % on / off excepting
measurements of MER / BER).
Automatic power-off Power-off after approximately 10 minutes of non-use.
Battery charge By fast internal charger.
Equipment consumption 13.5 W.

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Mains to charger adapter 230 V / 50-60 Hz / 13.5 V DC minimum (EUROPE
and other countries).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This equipment could be used on the following environmental conditions, in these
conditions the specifications could also be applied:
Altitude Up to 2000 metres.
Temperature range From 5 °C to 40 °C.
Maximum relative humidity 80 % (up to 31 °C),
decreasing lineally up to 50% at 40ºC.
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Dimensions 70 W (90 on the display) x 218 H x 50 D mm.
Weight 825 g. (including battery and holster).
(1) Under request carried out at the factory. (See option OP-010-61)
(2) Because of safety reasons, the maximum input power over the entire band is
limited up to 120 dBµV. The equivalent power level for a group of channels of
similar levels is related with the input power level over the entire band according to
the following expression:
LT= L+10 log N (LT: total level , L: mean level of one channel, N: number of
channels present).
For higher input power levels, the use of an external attenuator of 20 dB is
recommended.
There may be certain frequencies where the symbol "<" appears at levels higher
than 25 dBµV (maximum 28 dB). This is due to the automatic correction of the
frequency response.
The value measured remains correct, although the accuracy becomes ±3 dB
(3) For the positive video modulation (L standard) it can vary from 0 to -2 dB among
white and black image.
(4) For the AM audio carrier (L standard), it can vary from 0 to -3 dB below the V/A
value.
(5) See appendix E
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
AL-012 EUROPE and other countries 230 V / 50-60 Hz mains adapter
(basic version only).
AL-022 USA and CANADA 120 V / 50-60 Hz mains adapter (only with
the OPT-010-1).
AL-032 UK 230 V / 50-60 Hz mains adapter (only with the OP-010-2).
AL-042 Australia 240 V/50-60 Hz mains adapter (only with the OP-010-3)
AL-052 Japan 100 V / 50-60 Hz mains adapter (only with the OP-010-4).
AA-012 Car cigarette lighter adapter cable.
DC-239 PROMAX-10 Premium Carrying case.
DC-286 Carrier belt.
AD-057 F/female - F/female input adapter.
AD-058 F/male - F/female rapid adapter.
CC-030 F/male - F/male (1m) coaxial cable.
DC-284 Rubber holster.

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OPTIONS
OP-010-1 Substitute mains adapter by AL-022.
OP-010-2 Substitute mains adapter by AL-032.
OP-010-3 Substitute mains adapter by AL-042.
OP-010-4 Substitute mains adapter by AL-052.
OP-010-61 Change channel plan. (Carried out under request in the
factory).
OP-010-E Extension of SYMBOL RATE measurement range.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AD-055 F/female - BNC/female adapter.
AD-056 F/female - IEC/female adapter.
CI-023 Portable serial printer.
CC-208 Data transfer cable to PC or printer.
RM-010 Remote control software for PROMAX-10 Premium.
AT-20C 20 dB attenuator.

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2SAFETY RULES
2.1 Generals
*Use this equipment connected only to devices or systems with their common
at ground potential.
*This equipment can be used in Over-Voltage Category I installations and
Pollution Degree 2 environments.
Use the mains adapter in Over-Voltage Category II installations and Pollution
Degree 1 environments. It is for INDOOR USE.
*When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to
ensure safety.
Power adapter
Car cigarette lighter adapter
*Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
*Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
*The user is not authorised to manipulate inside the instrument:
Any other change on the equipment should be carried out by qualified
personnel.
On the Maintenance paragraph the proper instructions are given.
*Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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*Symbols related with safety:
DIRECT CURRENT
ALTERNATING CURRENT
DIRECT AND ALTERNATING
GROUND TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR
FRAME TERMINAL
EQUIPOTENTIALITY
ON (Supply)
OFF (Supply)
DOUBLE INSULATION
(Class II protection)
CAUTION
(Risk of electric shock)
CAUTION REFER TO MANUAL
FUSE

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2.2 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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3INSTALLATION
3.1 Power supply
The PROMAX-10 Premium is a portable instrument powered by a built-in 7.2 V
NiMh rechargable battery. Before taking any measurement, the user should make sure
that the battery is fully charged (use the mains adapter supplied with the instrument).
3.1.1 Battery charge
The instrument has a 230 V / 50-60 Hz, mains adapter, for use in EUROPE and
other countries, to power or to charge the instrument. (See accessories to request other
types of adapters).
There are two different situations on battery charge:
1) With the instrument stopped, on having connected the external power adapter,
begins a cycle of fast load which duration will depend on the battery state. For an
empty battery this time will be of 2.5 h. approximately. The charge indicator of
frontal panel will remain illuminated during this period.
On having finished the battery charge the indicator will be illuminated blinking to
indicate that a maintenance charge takes place.
2) With the instrument working, when connecting the power adapter, this one feeds
the instrument and provides a maintenance charge, remaining illuminated the
charge indicator. The MER / BER measurements produce a light discharge of the
battery in spite of the external power adapter being connected.
ATTENTION
When stopping the instrument is reinitiated a charge
process.
It is for that reason recommendable to discharge the
battery using instrument without external power adapter
to make complete the charge / discharge process.
ATTENTION
The charge system of PROMAX-10 Premium
incorporates a security system that does not allow the
process charge from certain temperature limit, begining
the maintenance charge instead.
CAUTION
Before using the power adapter, make sure that the
adapter is suitable for the mains voltage. Figure 1.- PROMAX-10
Premium and mains
adapter connection.

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3.1.2 Recommendations for using the battery
In case of anticipating a long period of inactivity for the equipment it is
recommended to store it with the battery discharged.
When the equipment starts the operation after a long period of inactivity to
follow next steps:
•Put to charge the instrument with the external adapter.
•If it starts on the maintenance mode (indicator flashing) wait for the pass to the
charging mode (indicator lighting permanently).
•Start up the equipment, assuring that the function AUTO POWER OFF is OFF, the
indicator will stand permanently lighted and it will stay in this condition during a
period of time about 10 to 14 hours.
Use the equipment in normal way, reason why after one to three whole cycles
of charge/discharge, depending on the time and temperature of inactivity, the battery
will have been reconditioned.
3.2 Installation and start-up.
The PROMAX-10 Premium has been designed for use as portable equipment.
A fully charged battery can power the equipment for more than three hours.
When the low battery indicator appears on the display ( ), the battery must be
recharged.
When a fully discharged battery is installed, it is possible that, due to residual
charges, the PROMAX-10 Premium may start up. In this case, the instrument will
automatically disconnect before the low battery indicator appears on the display.
3.2.1 Contrast adjustment
When turning on the PROMAX-10 Premium, if the on/off key [16] is held
pushed, on the display will appear the message 'CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT - Turn
the rotary selector', then turning the rotary selector [9] it is possible to adjust the
display contrast to get the best viewing according to working conditions. The new
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4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Description of the controls and elements
Front panel
Figure 2.- Front panel.
[1] F-F (or F-BNC or F-IEC) adapter.
Maximum input voltage level 60 VAC rms /50-60 Hz.
[2] "F" male base connector.
[3] Graphic display with back lighting.
[4] DC power adapter external input.
[5] Volume control.
[6] Keyboard. 7 keys for function selection.

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[7] Loudspeaker.
[8] Connection to computer or printer.
CC-208 specific connection cable.
Do not connect any cable other than that supplied by the
manufacturer, otherwise the instrument may suffer serious
damage.
[9] Rotary selector / Push button.
Figure 3.- PROMAX-10 Premium keyboard.
[10] Selects the CHANNEL - FREQUENCY operating mode.
[11] Selects the SCAN operating mode.
[12] Selects the TILT operating mode.
[13] Selects the SPECTRUM ANALYSER and the TRANSIENT DETECTOR
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[14] Access to CONFIGURATION menus specific to each operating mode and to the
global configuration menu of the unit.
[15] Selects the DATALOGGER operating mode. Enables multiple measurements to
be taken, visualised, printed or transferred to a PC automatically.
[16] On/Off key.
[17] LNB exterrnal supply indicator.
[18] Battery charge indicator.
4.2 Operating instructions
The PROMAX-10 Premium has 6 independent operating modes:
The CHANNEL-FREQUENCY operating mode measures the video carrier
level, the Carrier/Noise ratio (C/N), the Video/Audio ratio (V/A) and activates
audio carrier demodulation for analogue channels; as well as measuring the
channel power and the Carrier/Noise ratio (C/N), the Bit Error rate (BER)
and the Modulation Error ratio (MER) and represent the Constellation
Diagram for digital channels. It also permits to measure the CSO and CTB
intermodulation distortion.
The DATALOGGER operating mode enables multiple measurements to be
performed and memorised for subsequent checking, transfer to PC or
printing. It can perform and store up to 55 obtained measurements or loggers
in the memory. Each logger carries out level, C/N, V/A, channel power or
MER measurements on the channels activated in the channel plan (up to a
maximum of 140 channels).
The SCAN operating mode shows the signal level of all channels present on
the chosen frequency band in a bar-graph display. The span and the
reference level may be selected through the rotary selector. In addition, a
moving marker shows the numeric level of any specific channel. This mode
also permits to define the pilot channels, used for the TILT measurement
(only in the forward band).
This key permits to accede to 2 operating modes:
The SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode provides a spectrum analysis over the
entire band in two parts: return path or sub-band (5 to 100 MHz) and forward
band (5 to 862 MHz). The span is user definable between 1 and 100 MHz. In
addition, it is possible to change the reference level, and maximum and
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In the TRANSIENT DETECTOR mode, the PROMAX-10 Premium operates
as a transitory counter in the return path. The level detection threshold and
the frequency margin are user definable.
The TILT operating mode shows on the display, both graphically and
numerically, the level difference between any four channels, previously
defined as pilot channels, in order to obtain information about band
equalisation. This function can be applied to the forward band and to the
return path, independently.
To access any operating mode, simply press the corresponding key.
The parameters relative to a particular operating mode can be modified through
the configuration menu associated to the mode. In order to accede to the
configuration menu associated to a particular operating mode, simply press the
CONFIG key [14]. Some modes have more than one configuration page, to accede to
the second page it is necessary to press the CONFIG key again. The general
parameters of configuration (selecting/editing the channel plan, measurement units,
language, etc.) can be changed through the Global Configuration Menu, to which it is
acceded by pressing again the CONFIG key [14]. To leave a configuration menu, just
press the key of the operating mode you wish to accede.
Figure 4.- PROMAX-10 Premium configuration menus.

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4.2.1 Global configuration menu
In order to accede to the global
configuration menu, from any operating
mode (SCAN, CH-FR, SPECT, etc.), you
must press the CONFIG [14] key repeatedly (the first
time that presses this key accedes to the configuration
menu relative to the mode in use, which can have more
than one page). The global configuration menu
consists of two pages (attached figure shows the
first one), to switch from one to the other simply
press the CONFIG [14] key.
In order to modify the state of a given parameter, you must turn the rotary
selector [9] until this one appears shaded and next press it, then the value of the
parameter will appear shaded and turning the selector a new value will be able to be
defined. Finally, to validate the new state, press the rotary selector [9] again.
The first page of the global configuration menu permits to modify the following
parameters:
a) CHANNEL PLAN
It allows you to choose the active channel plan between the 10 channel plans that
unit can store (CCIR, EIA, FCC, etc.).
b) EDIT CHANNEL PLAN.
When selecting this field and pressing the rotary selector, the unit accedes to the
active CHANNEL PLAN.
The attached figure shows an example of
channel plan. The first line shows the name of the
channel plan (CCIR in the figure), the audio carrier
offset (5.50 MHz), the modulation type (FM) and the
units of measurement (dBµV). Next line shows the
head of the columns that constitute the channel plan:
the first column (CHAN) shows the name of each
channel and the second one (FREQ) the associated
frequency, in MHz. The third column (BW) defines channel bandwidth, in MHz. The
fourth column (ON) activates or deactivates the channel and the fifth ones (DIG) defines
if the channel is analogue or digital.
In the case of defining the channel as digital, the configuration page of
parameters relative to QAM measurement will be accessed directly (see section
4.2.3.1.6).
The maximum number of channels in a channel plan is of 140.
The activation (ON) / deactivation (OFF) of the channels affects to the following
operation modes: CH-FR, SCAN and DATALOGGER. When a channel has been
deactivated, this one will not be able to be tuned nor to be measured. This property
allows to make agile the operation of the PROMAX-10 Premium, because it allows to
activate only those channels in which we are interested.
Figure 5.- Global configuration. 1/2.
Figura 6.- Editing a channel plan.

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The Edit Channel Plan function allows to automatically activate all the channels
defined in the channel plan by means of the ALL field on the third line. When to the
right of ALL we select ON, all the channels of the plan will be activated, otherwise, if we
select OFF all channels will be deactivated. In order to activate / deactivate a particular
channel, turn the rotary selector [9] until this one appears shaded and then press it, the
cursor will jump to the ON column, then turning the selector it will be possible to activate
it (it appears a cross) or to deactivate it (it does not appear a cross).
By means of the Edit Channel Plan function also it is possible to define
channels as analogue or digital. To do this, turn the rotary selector [9] until the channel
that you wish to modify appears shaded and then press it twice, the cursor will jump to
the DIG column, then turning the selector it will be possible to define it as digital
(appears a cross, channel C04 in the example of the previous figure) or as analogue (it
does not appear a cross). In the case of selecting it as digital it is possible to accede
directly to the digital channel configuration. In order to return to the Edit Channel Plan
function press the CONFIG [14] key.
To modify the rest of characteristics of the channel plans it is necessary to have
the RM-010 software (optional accessory).
c) UNITS
The PROMAX-10 Premium permits to select the level units between dBmV, dBµV
and dBm.
d) TIME
To enter the time select the TIME field and press the rotary selector. Firstly, turn the
rotary selector to change the minutes field. Next press the selector again to modify
the hours and finally press it once again to confirm the new time.
e) DATE
To enter the date select the DATE field and press the rotary selector. First change
the year field, then the month and finally the day.
The parameters which may be modified on the second page of the global
configuration menu of the unit are as follows:
Figure 7.- Global configuration. 2/2.
f) AUTO POWER OFF
This field permits to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the POWER-OFF function.
When this function is ON, the unit automatically turns off when it has remained
inactive for a period of 10 minutes.
g) BEEP
This function permits to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the PROMAX-10
Premium beeper. When it is on, it sounds on pressing any key or when turning the
rotary selector in order to alert the user.

USER’S MANUAL. PROMAX-10 Premium
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h) LANGUAGE
This field permits to select the language between: ESPANOL, FRANÇAIS,
ENGLISH and DEUTSCH.
i) EXTERNAL UNITS POWER SUPPLY (VLNB)
By means of the PROMAX-10 Premium it is possible to provide the voltage
necessary to feed external units (MMDS antennas Multichannel Multipoint
Distribution Service in case of terrestrial television without cable wireless cable) by
the signal input connector.
This voltage will have to be provided externally by the power input [4] and to be
included in the margin from 21 to 25 V, in opposite case the instrument will not allow to
activate this function, displaying the message "Error VEXT " at the moment of the
configuration.
The activation or deactivation of VLNB takes place according to the described
process next:
-Press repeatedly the key CONFIG until acceding to the second screen of
the configuration menu.
-Turn the rotary selector until appears shaded line VLNB.
-Press the rotary selector to activate the selection. Turning the rotary
selector, this one goes successively of OFF to ON.
-Finally, to press the rotary selector to activate the configuration changes.
When surpassing the maximum LNB current consumption the output feeding
will be deactivated and LED (VLNB) from frontal will blink during a minute. In order to
reactivate again the LNB voltage, after solving the cause of malfuction, it must be
access again to the instrument configuration according to the sequence previously
described.
ATTENTION
Before using the LNB feeding function make sure of absence of other power
supplies in the measurement/power supply connector like DC / AC voltages.
The entrance of external voltages when trying to feed from the PROMAX-10
Premium, can produce damages in the implied equipment.
IMPORTANT
To leave the global configuration menu, just press the key of the operating mode
you wish to accede.
The lower line of the screen shows the version of the unit control software
(2.32 in previous figure).