Promax RANGER Neo Lite User manual

RANGER Neo Lite
TV AND SATELLITE ANALYZER
-0 MI2128 -
RANGER Neo +

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SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES"
paragraph.
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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.
ELECTRONIC MANUAL VERSION
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of contents.
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USER’S MANUAL VERSION
Please update your equipment to the latest software version available.
This user's manual describes operation for models RANGER
Neo Lite and RANGER
Neo +. Differences between them are specified by an asterisk (*) and in certain
sections explicitly.
Screen captures of current manual are from the RANGER
Neo +.
WHAT’S NEW on manual F3.0
•New tool: Channel plan edition from webControl (“Channel Plan Editor” on
page 172).
•New tool: PDF report creation from webControl (“? Options Menu (mouse right
button):” on page 170).
•Update: New parameters available when creating a channel plan from
webControl (“Channel Plan Creator” on page 171).
Manual Version Web Published Date Firmware Version
F3.0 October 2019 28.0

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•Update: In webControl, the TV Parameters screen allows listening to FM or DAB
audio (“TV Parameters” on page 160).
•New option: It allows rebooting the meter from webControl (“Measurements and
Spectrum” on page 158).
•New preference: Using a hard drive for webcontrol monitoring (“?Tools Options”
on page 42).
•Update: Ethernet communication specs (“? Inputs and Outputs” on page 186).
•Update: Available SID identifier in hexadecimal format (“?Appearance Options”
on page 41).
PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF USER’S MANUAL
WHAT’S NEW on manual F2.1
•Others: Error corrections and minor improvements.
WHAT’S NEW on manual F2.0
•New tool: OTT signal (“OTT ” on page 144).
•New tool: webControl tool (“WEBCONTROL” on page 155).
•New tool: Service Recording (“Service Recording” on page 129).
•New tool: Tilt (“Tilt” on page 131).
•New tool: Scan (“Scan” on page 133).
•New tool: Streaming V/A (“Streaming V/A” on page 134).
•New Signal Source: CCTV (“? Signal Source” on page 36).
•New option: Stealth-ID ON/OFF (“?Stealth-ID” on page 52).
•New setting: 22 kHz Tone Position (“?Measurement Options” on page 42).
•New preference: SMTP e-mail server settings (“?SMTP Options” on page 45).
•Update: Date and time are updated when locking a GPS signal (“SIGNAL
COVERAGE OPTION” on page 220).
•New setting: GPS Alarm setting (“SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION” on page 220).
•New option: Schedule for signal monitoring and coverage (“Settings” on
page 100).
•New preference: Offset for power/level (“?Measurement Options” on page 42).
•New setting: Touch panel calibration (“?Appearance Options” on page 41).
•New preference: SNMP protocol settings (“?SNMP Options” on page 45).
•Update: DAB/DAB+ screens (“DAB/DAB+ OPTION” on page 230).
•Update: Datalogger shows profile and PLP number for DVB-T2 channels
(“Datalogger” on page 104).
Manual Version Web Published Date Firmware Version
F2.1 May 2019 27.2
F2.0 May 2019 27.2
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•Update: The Task Planner can run and stop alarm monitoring (“Task Planner” on
page 124).
•Update: The IP by default for the meter to connect via Ethernet using webControl
or Netupdate is 10.8.8.188 (for previous firmware versions it was 10.0.6.198)
(“Settings and Remote Access” on page 155).
•Update: TV 3/3 screen screen show more service features (“?TV + SERVICE
DATA (TV 3/3)” on page 68).
•Update: Compatible with standard DCII (“? DCII (DigiCipher 2)” on page 193).
•Update: Last spectrum settings recovered after switching on (“?Advanced Menu
in Spectrum Analyzer Mode:” on page 55).
•Update: Improvement of Optical option annex (“OPTICAL OPTION” on
page 202).
•Update: New section “LTE Signals” (“LTE Signals” on page 75).
•Update: New annex for RACK models (“RACK OPTION” on page 236).
•Update: Code Rate DVB-S2 Specifications (“? DVB-S2” on page 192).
•Update: Boot screen option removed (on Preferences/Appearance).
•Updated: It allows disable LNB when short-circuit (“?LNB Drain (available for
terrestrial and satellite band)” on page 37).
•Updated: Frequency marker displays values until Hz.
•Updated: In Signal Monitoring/Coverage user can start even if signal is unlocked.
•Updated: In Signal Monitoring/Coverage shows the file name on screen.
•Updated: In Signal Monitoring/Coverage by channel plan the “span time” setting
has been removed.
•Improvement: Joystick section (“Joystick” on page 29).
•Improvement: Specific chapter for TOOLS (“TOOLS” on page 77).
•New option: Signal Monitoring for Channel plan (“Signal Monitoring” on
page 96).
•Improvement: WiFi chapter (“WIFI MONITORING” on page 136).
•Improvement: Ethernet Port (“Ethernet Port” on page 176).
•Improvement: Specifications unified for all models (“SPECIFICATIONS RANGER
Neo Lite / +” on page 186).
•Improvement: Additional Information Annex (“ADDITIONAL INFORMATION” on
page 240).
•Improvement: Index by keywords (“INDEX” on page 242).
•Others: Other minor updates and improvements.

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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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SAFETY SYMBOLS
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.
CAUTION: The battery used can present danger of fire or chemical burn if it is
severely mistreat. Do not disassembly, cremate or heat the battery
above 100 °C under no circumstances.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1
1.1. Description ............................................................................................ 1
2. SETTING UP .............................................................................................. 3
2.1. Package Content .................................................................................... 3
2.2. Power ................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Equipment Details .................................................................................. 7
2.5. Reset...................................................................................................13
2.4. Switching On/Off...................................................................................13
2.6. Screen Icons and Dialog Boxes................................................................14
2.7. Menu Tree............................................................................................15
2.8. Controls ...............................................................................................20
3. SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES ................................................................. 35
3.1. Settings Menu.......................................................................................35
3.2. Video & Audio Settings...........................................................................38
3.3. Preferences Menu..................................................................................39
4. RF SIGNAL TUNING ................................................................................. 46
4.1. Introduction .........................................................................................46
4.2. Operation.............................................................................................46
4.3. General Menu Options............................................................................47
4.4. Advanced Options .................................................................................55
4.5. Screen Description ................................................................................57
4.6. Additional Functions ..............................................................................72
5. TOOLS ..................................................................................................... 77
5.1. Introduction .........................................................................................77
5.2. Constellation ........................................................................................78
5.3. LTE Ingress Test ...................................................................................81
5.4. Echoes.................................................................................................84
5.5. MER by Carrier......................................................................................86
5.6. MEROGRAM ..........................................................................................88
5.7. Spectrogram.........................................................................................90
5.8. Attenuation Test ...................................................................................93
5.9. Signal Monitoring ..................................................................................96
5.10. Datalogger ....................................................................................... 104
5.11. Screen and Data Capture (Export key) ................................................. 112
5.12. Explore Channel Plan ......................................................................... 114
5.13. Discover FM Stations.......................................................................... 117
5.14. Field Strength ................................................................................... 119
5.15. Task Planner ..................................................................................... 124
5.16. Shoulders Attenuation ........................................................................ 128
5.17. Service Recording.............................................................................. 129
5.18. Tilt .................................................................................................. 131
5.19. Scan ................................................................................................ 133
5.20. Streaming V/A .................................................................................. 134
6. WIFI MONITORING ............................................................................... 136
6.1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 136
6.2. Operation........................................................................................... 136
6.3. WiFi Access Point Connect .................................................................... 137
6.4. WiFi Spectrum .................................................................................... 137
6.5. Site Survey ........................................................................................ 141

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7. OTT ...................................................................................................... 144
7.1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 144
7.2. Operation........................................................................................... 144
7.3. Screen Description .............................................................................. 145
8. INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT............................................................. 148
8.1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 148
8.2. Operation........................................................................................... 148
8.3. Installation Management ...................................................................... 149
8.4. New Installation .................................................................................. 152
8.5. Tools ................................................................................................. 152
8.6. Importing Data from USB ..................................................................... 153
9. WEBCONTROL ....................................................................................... 155
9.1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 155
9.2. Settings and Remote Access ................................................................. 155
9.3. Measurements and Spectrum................................................................ 158
9.4. TV Parameters .................................................................................... 160
9.5. Remote Console .................................................................................. 161
9.6. Monitoring.......................................................................................... 163
9.7. Historical Monitoring ............................................................................ 167
9.8. Installations Management..................................................................... 169
10. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES ................................................. 174
10.1. Introduction...................................................................................... 174
10.2. USB Port .......................................................................................... 174
10.3. Ethernet Port .................................................................................... 176
10.4. HDMI Port ........................................................................................ 179
10.5. Input Jack Connector ......................................................................... 180
10.6. RF Connector .................................................................................... 181
11. SPECIFICATIONS RANGER Neo Lite / + .............................................. 186
11.1. General ............................................................................................ 186
11.2. Measurement Mode............................................................................ 190
11.3. Spectrum Analyzer Mode .................................................................... 193
11.5. WiFi Analyzer Mode 2.4 GHz................................................................ 196
11.4. TV Mode........................................................................................... 196
11.6. Tools ............................................................................................... 197
11.7. Options ............................................................................................ 198
12. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 200
12.1. Instructions for Returning by Mail ........................................................ 200
12.2. Considerations about the Screen.......................................................... 200
12.3. Cleaning Recommendations ................................................................ 200
i. OPTICAL OPTION ................................................................................... 202
ii. WIFI 5 GHz+LTE 2.6 GHz+RF 6 GHz OPTION ........................................ 215
iii. SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION ................................................................. 220
iv. DAB/DAB+ OPTION.............................................................................. 230
v. RACK OPTION....................................................................................... 236
vi. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................ 240
vii. INDEX ................................................................................................. 242

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION 1 October 2019
TV AND SATELLITE ANALYZER
RANGER
Neo Lite
RANGER Neo +
1 INTRODUCTION
The new RANGER Neo is the seventh 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 RANGER
Neo 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 RANGER
Neo is a universal analyzer that covers several of the most
popular standards of the DVB family, as well as formats such as MPEG-2, MPEG-
4, HEVC... and Dolby audio.
Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyzer for terrestrial and
satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as the detection of LTE signal
interferences (some of its working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the
diagrams constellations or the echoes detection.
1.1 Description

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The RANGER Neo 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 RANGER
Neo +has some extra tools such as Spectrogram, web remote
control, spectrogram, MER by carrier, merogram and others than differ from the
RANGER
Neo Lite. The RANGER Neo + in addition can be expanded with
several modules: GPS for mobile measurement, DAB for digital radio
measurement, Fibre Optics and WiFi 5G+RF 6 GHz+LTE 2.6 GHz (for more
details about expansion modules see annex).
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.
The RANGER
Neo 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.
Figure 2.

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2 SETTING UP
Check that your package contains the following elements:
RANGER
Neo Analyzer.
External DC charger.
Mains cord for external DC charger.
Car lighter charger.
Dual WiFi Antenna.
USB WiFi Adapter.
Aero SMA-H/BNC-M adapter.
“F” adapters:
•“F”/f - BNC/f adapter.
•“F”/f - DIN/f adapter.
•“F”/f - “F”/f adapter.
Support belt and carrying bag.
4V/RCA Jack Cable.
USB (A) - USB (A) cable.
Monopod.
Transport suitcase*.
Quick Start Guide.
The RANGER
Neo is powered by a 7.2 V built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery of
high quality and long operation time.
2.1 Package Content
*. only available for RANGER Neo +
NOTE: Keep the original packaging, since it is specially designed to protect the
equipment. You may need it in the future to send the analyzer to be
calibrated.
2.2 Power

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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).
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.
Connect the DC power adapter to the equipment through the power connector
on the side panel (see figure).
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 is necessary to switch off the equipment.
If the equipment is ON, the battery charge 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.
The CHARGER led indicator shows the battery status:
Yellow: Battery charging.
Green: Battery full charge.
Blinking: Battery failure or no battery.
Off: Battery is not charging.
2.2.1 First Charge
2.2.2 Charging the Battery

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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.
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.
►RANGER Neo Lite
Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):
With the battery full charge the average battery time is 3 hours.
With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 2 h.
►RANGER Neo +
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.
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 pressing
any key.
*.only available for RANGER Neo +
**.only available for RANGER Neo +
2.2.3 Charge / Discharge Times
2.2.4 Energy Saving

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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.
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.
The battery is losing storage capacity as you go through its life. Contact your
PROMAX distributor when necessary to replace the battery.
To extend 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.
2.2.5 Smart Control Battery*
*. only available for RANGER Neo +
2.2.6 Usage Tips

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Figure 4. Front View.
2.3 Equipment Details
2.3.1 RANGER Neo Lite

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Figure 5. Side View.

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Figure 6. Top View.

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Figure 7. Front View.
2.3.2 RANGER Neo +

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Figure 8. Side View.

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Figure 9. Top View (for Optical Option refer to annex).