Satlink ST-5810 User manual

ST-5810 Operation Manual
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ST-5810
Universal TV Signal Level Meter
Operation Manual
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Notices
Copyright © 2020 Fujian Satlink Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2020 StarLink LLC. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or
translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Satlink Electronics Co., Ltd. as
governed by United States and international copyright laws.
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All of the company names and/or brand names and/or product names referred to in this document, in particular, the name
“Satlink”, “ST-5810”,”ST-5610”, its logo and device, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Satlink Electronics Co.,
Ltd. pending registration in accordance with relevant national laws. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Warranty
The material contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Satlink makes no warranty of any kind with
regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Satlink shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with
the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an
implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this
warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Satlink products.
For sales assistance or technical support, contact Satlink Sales and/or Service office.
Warning
Using the supplied equipment in a manner not specified by Satlink may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
End of Life Recycling and Disposal Information
Do not dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted municipal waste. For proper disposal return
the product to Satlink. Please contact our local offices or server centers for information on how to arrange the return and
recycling of any of our products.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview and Functions ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Important Safeguards and Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Convention Used In This Manual................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Copyright ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Safety Notices ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6.1 Limitation of Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.7 Statement of FCC Compliance .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Glossary of Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. WALKTHROUGH .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Identify Components ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Navigating Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Display Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Home ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Measurement Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Configuration Screen ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 Battery Charging .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Package........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Key Ffeatures ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 System Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3 About ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4. MEASUREMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Channel Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.1.1 Network (Profile) Editor ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Channel Plan Editor .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

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4.2 Channel Discovery ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Limit Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Power Level ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Constellation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.6 Spectrum Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.6.1 How To Identify Channel Frequency From Spectrum Trace ............................................................................................. 26
4.7 Signal-Over-Noise Ratio (SNR) Monitoring ................................................................................................................................. 27
4.8 Multi-Channel Scan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.9 Tilt ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.10 Report List .................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5 DVB-S/S2 SPECIFIC ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Measurement ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Multi-Transponder Scan ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3 DiSEqC Switch Test ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Rotor Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.5 Angle Calculation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
5.6 Limit Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.7 Satellite and Transponder Editor ................................................................................................................................................. 37
6. REFERENCE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.1 Customer ServIce ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.2 Testing and Calibration Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 38
6.3 Express Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 38

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW AND FUNCTIONS
ST-5810 is the new signal level meter presented by SatLink. With cutting edge technologies and advanced platform, ST-5810
supports universal digital TV standards to analyze signals in real time, including spectrum analysis, demodulation parameters,
and constellation to provide you with optimal features for reduced cost. The device is the ideal signal level meter for
broadcasting TV installations. It is durable, has many features, and is light weighted, rugged, simple to use in a wide range of
conditions with one hand.
Automatic channel discovery and user defined channel plans may be stored and loaded to perform complete test of all
channels in the selected channel plan to specific limits.
Patented real time spectrum analysis methodology is used to provide precise spectrum scan and analysis functions over
Satellite TV, Terrestrial TV, Cable TV and Over-The-Air TV signals in all frequency range. dCSS MDU and DisEqc applications
are also supported.
ST-5810 equips with capacitive touch panel and high-resolution LCD screen. Together with friendly and intuitive graphical
user interface, the learning curve of operating ST-5810 is minimal.
With its low-cost and high-performance feature set, ST-5810 can be used to measure and validate all kinds of TV service
deployed by service providers with following key features.
Highlights
 Compatible with all digital TV standards - DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, ISDB-T/S/C, ATSC 1.0/3.0, DVB-C/C2, J.83 A/B/C
 Fast and reliable signal data processing
 Patented dual-frequency spectrum scan and capture module
 Rich spectrum analysis functions
 Specific details of measurement statistics for channel quality
 Constellation for all kinds of digital TV signals
 Antenna/LNB angle calculation
 Satellite motor DisEqc and dCSS MDU application support
 dCSS MDU support
 LNB power compensation
 Audible tone to reflect signal strength
 High-resolution LCD display
 Capacitive touch panel
 Friendly and intuitive graphical user interface
 High-capacity lithium battery for long operation and storage hours
 USB interface for firmware upgrade and file transfer
 Built-in parameters for global satellites and transmitters
1.2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Utmost care has been taken in the manufacture of the ST-5810. Please keep the following instructions in mind while using the
tester.
 Please keep the tester away from fire, extremely hot areas, water or moisture of any kind.
 Do not service your tester by yourself.
 Opening the tester housing will void the warranty.
 Always follow the instructions to configure and maintain.
1.3 CONVENTION USED IN THIS MANUAL
This manual has several standard conventions for presenting information.
Dangerous voltage
Protective ground

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Frame or chassis ground
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Caution
1.4 COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed
under the copyright laws. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
SatLink and StarLink makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
SatLink shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
1.5 SAFETY NOTICES
Observe the following safety precautions whenever you operate any SatLink instrument. Failure to comply with these and
other specific warnings and cautions is violation of SatLink’s safety standards of design, manufacturing, and intended use of
the measurement device. SatLink assumes no liability for the operators’ failure to comply with these precautions.
Do not use this product if it shows visible damage, fails to perform, has been stored in unfavorable conditions, or has been
subject to severe transportation stresses. Make the product inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation.
Contact your SatLink representative for assistance.
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
To avoid possibility of severe injury or death, observe the following precautions when using any SatLink equipment:
 Do not remove system cover, and do not preform electrical tests if there are signs of shipping damage to the outer
enclosure.
 When connecting test cables to a line, do not touch the cable’s metal contact points, or allow the cable leads to
touch each other.
 Use only the supplied power cords and connect only to a properly grounded wall outlet. Do not use extension cords
that do not have a protective ground conductor.
1.6 WARRANTY
This SatLink product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, SatLink will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be
defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to an authorized service center designated by SatLink. The
buyer shall prepay shipping charges to SatLink or the service center and SatLink or the service center shall pay the shipping
charges to return the product. However, the buyer is responsible for all duties and taxes to receive the product after service
or repair.
SatLink warrants that its software and firmware are designated by SatLink for use with SatLink equipment, and will execute its
programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. SatLink does not warrant that the operation of the
instrument, software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free but strive to insure the best operating condition as per
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1.6.1 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Unauthorized repair or update, physical damage or improper operational voltage (at the power supply or RF input) will void
this warranty. The main lithium battery is covered for a period of 1 year.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use or maintenance by buyer.
Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or misuse, operation outside of the environment
specifications for the product.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. SatLink specifically disclaims the limited warranty of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose.
1.7 STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
The ST-5810 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
In some situations, operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
1.8 GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding
AC
-
3
Dolby AC
-
3 audio coding
ACPR
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
AEC
Audio Engineering Society
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
ATDMA
Advanced Time Division Multiple Access
ATSC
Advanced Television Systems Committee
AVG Average
BAT
Bouquet Association Table
BER
Bit Error Rate
BPCP
Bidirectional Coded Picture
CAT
Conditional Access Table
CCIR
International Radio Consultative Committee
CCN
Carrier-to-Composite Noise Ratio
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check
CSO
Composite Second Order Beat
CTB
Composite Triple Beat
CM
Cable Modem
CLDI
Chrominance-Luminance Delay Inequality
CLGI
Chrominance-Luminance Gain Inequality
CMTS
Cable Modem Terminal System
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment
CVBS
Composite Video Broadcast Signal Color Video Blanking and Sync
Composite Video, Blanking, Synchronization
Composite Video Bar Signal
CW
Continuous Wave
DAVIC
Digital Audio Video Council
DCT
Discrete Cosine Transform
DFT
Discrete Fourier Transform
DG
Differential Gain
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DIT
Discontinuity Information Table

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DOM
Depth of Modulation
DNS
Domain Name System
DOCSIS
Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications
DP
Differential Phase
DTS
Decoding Time Stamp
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting
DVB-C
Digital Video Broadcasting-Cable
EAP
Extensible Authentication Protocol
EBU
European Broadcasting Union
ECM
Entitlement Control Message
EIA
Electronic Industries Association
EIT
Event Information Table
EMM
Entitlement Management Message
eMTA
Embedded multimedia terminal adapter
EPG Electronic Program Guide
ES
Elementary Stream
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETT
Extended Text Table
EVM
Error Vector Magnitude
EVS
Error Vector Spectrum
ES
Errored second
FCC
Federal
Communications Commission
FDD
Frequency division duplex
FEC
Forward Error Correction
FFT
Fast Fourier Transform
FIP
Fiber Inspection Probe
FM
Frequency Modulation
FSK
Frequency-Shift Keying
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
GCR
Ghost Cancellation Reference
GOP
Group of Pictures
GPS
Global Positioning System
HD
High Definition (video)
HFC
Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial
ICP
Intra Coded Picture
ICR
In Channel Frequency Response
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
IMD
Intermodulation Distortion
IP
Internet Protocol
IRD
Integrated Receiver Decoder
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
ITU
International Telecommunications Union
JCTEA
Japan Cable Television Engineering Association
LAN
Local Area Network
LSB
Least Significant Bit
LTE
Long term evolution
MAC
Media Access Control layer
MER
Modulation Error Ratio
MGT
Master Guide Table
MPE
Multi-Protocol Encapsulation
MPEG
Moving
Pictures Expert Group
MSB
Most Significant Bit
MSD
Minimum Signal Duration
NCTA
National Cable Television Association
NEG
Negative peak
NIT
Network Information Table
NTSC
National Television Standards Committee
NVOD
Near Video On Demand
OFDM
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
OFDMA
Orthogonal frequency division multiple access
OPM
Optical Power Meter
PAL
Phase Alternate Line
PAT
Program Association Table

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PCP
Predictive Coded Picture
PCR
Program Clock Reference
PDCCH
Physical downlink control channel
PES
Packetized Elementary Stream
PID
Packet Identifier
PMT
Program Map Table
POS
Positive Peak
POI
Probability Of Intercept
PING
Packet Internet Groper
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet
PSI
Program
Specific Information
PSIP
Program and System Information Protocol
PSK
Phase Shift Key
PTS
Presentation Time Stamp
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
QPSK
Quadrature phase shift keying
RMS
Root Mean Square
RBW
Resolution Band Width
RRT
Ratings Text Table
RSSI
Received signal strength indicator
RST
Running Status Table
RF
Radio Frequency
SAM
Sample detector
SES
Severely errored second
SCDMA
Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access
SC-FDMA
Single carrier frequency division multiple access
SCTE
Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers
SD
Standard Definition (video)
SDT
Service Description Table
SES
Severely errored second
SECAM
Sequential Color and Memory Sequential Couleur avec Memoire
SI
Service
Information
SIT
Selection Information Table
SMPTE
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
SNR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
SSID
Service Set Identifier
ST
Stuffing Table
STB Set Top Box
STC
System Time Clock
STD
System Target Decoder
STT
System Time Table
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access
TDD
Time division duplex
TDT
Time and Date Table
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
TOD Time Of Day
TOT
Time Offset Table
TS
Transport Stream
TSDT
Transport Stream Description Table
TVCT
Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table
UCD
Upstream Channel Descriptor
UE
User equipment
UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
VBW
Video Band Width
VCT
Virtual Channel Table
VFL
Visual Fault Locator
V/A
Video to Audio carrier level ratio
VITS
Vertical Interval Test Signal
VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol
VSB
Vestigial Sideband Modulation
WiFi
Wireless Fidelity
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy
WPA
-
PSK
Wi
-
Fi Protected Access
-
Pre
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2. WALKTHROUGH
2.1 IDENTIFY COMPONENTS
Front Panel
Back Panel
RF F connector for signal input
Power On/Off
3.95“, 480 x 320, 16-bit color LCD with bright backlight
capacitive touch panel 55.68 x 83.52mm
Navigation keys & OK button
Back key
Battery chamber
Speaker
Sound and signal alarm/lock
USB-A DC 12V

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2.2 NAVIGATING FUNCTIONS
Several methods are used to navigate the ST-5810 functions, including context sensitive Home button and alphanumerical
soft keypad as shown below.
Return to Home
Edit button
Drop down selection
Delete
Backspace
Collapse soft keypad
Enter
Editable field
Function/Command button
Measurement display area
Parameter description
Numerical soft keypad
Toggle to numerical soft keypad
Alphabetical soft keypad

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2.3 DISPLAY SCREEN
ST-5810 equips with 3.95” high-resolution LCD display and capacitive touch panel to enrich excellent user experience. Its
smart-phone UI style makes the operation friendly and intuitive without learning curve.
2.3.1 HOME
2.3.2 MEASUREMENT SCREEN
Title bar
TV (modulation) standard
Battery (charging) status
Functional icons
Measurement display area
Drop down for selection
Detail measurement values
Network profile selected
Applicable commands

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2.3.3 CONFIGURATION SCREEN
2.4 BATTERY CHARGING
The ST-5810 has built-in 7.4V/2000mAh Li-Ion battery installed. When fully charged, it can be used for up to 8 hours. When the
battery capacity drops below 10%, the battery symbol shows red at the top of the display screen. If the charge drops below
6.4V, the ST-5810 shuts off automatically to protect the battery. The ST-5810 cannot be turned on again until it’s recharged.
To charge the ST-5810 battery, connect the battery charger to the charge socket on the bottom of ST-5810 (see chapter 2,
section 2.: Identify Components) and plug the charger into an AC outlet. The battery must be charged with the SatLink
charge cube provided with the ST-5810. Using other charge cube may damage the battery.
A full charge will be achieved in less than three hours. The charging status may be observed by tapping the Power button
or turn the unit on while the charger is connected. The charging progress will be seen with a charging bar and an
approximate percentage of charge. The ST-5810 can be operated while the batter
2.5 PACKAGE
The ST-5810 comes with the followings:
 ST-5810 Universal Signal Level Meter with protective rubber bumper
 7.4V/2000mAh Li-Ion battery (installed)
 AC to DC power adapter and battery charger 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
 USB-C to USB-A data cable
 Operation manual
Parameter status
Editable fields with popup soft
keypad
Parameter description

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3. OVERVIEW
ST-5810 supports digital TV analysis and measurement of all broadcast TV standards – DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, ISDB-T/C/S, DVB-
C/C2, J.83A/B, and ATSC 1/0/3.0 over Satellite TV, Terrestrial TV, Cable TV and Over-the-Air Broadcasting TV in full frequency
range.
Before using the tester, dedicated digital TV standard needs to be selected by dropping down the selection box form the
top of the display screen as shown below. Depending on the regional requirement, your tester may not be configured to list
all digital TV standards for selection. Contact your local sales channel for optional standards to be enabled in case required
settings are missing.
3.1 KEY FFEATURES
Level Measurement
When tuned to a single channel, the ST-5810 displays bar graphs for the video and audio carriers or power of a digital
channel. It also shows numeric readouts of the carrier amplitudes and V/A difference or digital power.
QAM Measurement
The ST-5810 is capable of measuring the channel power of QAM, QPSK, and COFDM signals. This function also enables the
measurement of pre- and post-BER and MER for QAM modulated signals. The QAM measurement mode also features a single
channel spectrum display and an optional Constellation diagram is available to enable users to find errors more quickly.
BER Measurement
The BER Measurement function displays the ratio of corrupted bits to total bits in the QAM signal. The analyzer dwells on the
selected channel, counting good bits and watching for individual corrupted bits. The BER graph shows errored bits as vertical
lines that expand horizontally across the display with advancing time.
Tilt Measurement
The Tilt Measurement function displays a graph showing the amplitudes of up to twelve user- selected video carriers. This display
also shows the calculated difference in amplitude (tilt) between the highest and lowest channels in the user-selected group. The
ST-5810 can also display a numeric list that shows the amplitudes of the carriers in the group.
Multi-Channel Scan
The Channel Scan Measurement function displays the full span of video and audio carriers in the selected user channel plan. This
mode is useful to make a quick check of your system's overall flatness and amplitude.
Amplitude limits can be imposed on the display and the frequency marker can be used to isolate any suspect channel that
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Spectrum Analysis
The ST-5810 can also provide a spectral display of the selected channel including intermodulation products or other undesired
signals that may be present.
For a digital channel, this measurement shows the actual shape of the modulation "haystack" to determine if there are any
problems with the digital transmission system. This feature provides you with a powerful tool for checking in-channel flatness or
mismatches that might affect digital transmission quality.
Multi-Channel Scan
The Channel Scan Measurement function displays the full span of video and audio carriers in the selected user channel plan. This
mode is useful to make a quick check of your system's overall flatness and amplitude.
Amplitude limits can be imposed on the display and the frequency marker can be used to isolate any suspect channel that
appears in the display.
Limit Measurement
The ST-5810 can perform a complete test of all analog channels in the selected user channel plan to specified limits. All
channels are listed with Pass or Fail results, and the user may select any channel to review its individual test results. In addition,
results for the entire channel plan, such as Maximum ∆ Video and Maximum ∆ Adjacent Channel, are seen on the test-result display.
SNR Measurement
The ST-5810 can perform measurement of the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (or SNR) of Analog (NTSC, PAL) non-scrambled channels.
Measurement Report Saving and Viewing
Power Level, Tilt, Spectrum, Channel Scan, Limit measurements can be saved and transferred through the USB-C to local
computer. The ST-5810 has the capability to store the amplitudes of all video and audio carriers. These data records can be
captured in memory and later recalled or uploaded.

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3.2 SYSTEM SETUP
3.3 ABOUT
The About command will show firmware version and the serial number of the instrument.
Language of graphical user
interface
Restore factory default
settings
Enter the optional Longitude,
Latitude, Address and additional
Notes of testing point
Shutdown timer to save
(battery) power
Power measurement unit
Loud speaker volume

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4. MEASUREMENT
Different measurement functions can be available for different TV standards. Following sections cover most of the general
measurement functions. Special notes are added in case the measurement function described doesn’t apply to specific TV
standard.
4.1 CHANNEL PLAN
TV channel lineup can be discovered or composed and saved on the unit for easily traversing different channels in different
measurement modes without entering channel frequency. If channel number and channel frequency are known to the
user, channel plan can be composed by using Channel Editor function described below. Otherwise, Channel Discovery
function can automatically discover available TV channels from the input signal.
4.1.1 NETWORK (PROFILE) EDITOR
All information of channel lineup is grouped and saved under Network (profile). Network profile can be selected and
loaded before the measurement gets started. Multiple Network profiles can be saved with different channel lineup
information, but only one Network profile can be selected at once for measurement purpose. Depending on the TV signal
type enabled, a default Network profile might be available for selection. If default Network profile is unavailable, it’s easy to
create one by using the Add button.
Edit Network profile Name
Alphanumerical soft keypad
Network profile name
OK button

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Manage Network profile
Add Network profile
Selected Network profile name
Network profile list
Delete, Edit, Add Network profile
Network profile name
List of existing Network profiles
name
OK
Cancel

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4.1.2 CHANNEL PLAN EDITOR
Channel information can be manually edited from or added to the existing Network profile.
Channel list with selected
channel highlighted
Information of selected channel
Command buttons to Delete, Edit
or Add channel
Channel information to add
Starting channel number
Add multiple channels
Note: consecutive multiple
channels are added in
step of bandwidth (6MHz,
7MHz, or 8MHz)
Starting channel frequency
Channel bandwidth
Channel count to add
Channel frequency
Symbol rate
Channel number
Add single channel
Dropdown of Network profile for
selection

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4.2 CHANNEL DISCOVERY
TV channel lineup can be discovered and saved by ST-5810 for easily traversing different channels in different measurement
modes without entering channel frequency. To discover channels available on the RF signal received, enter following
parameters before hitting Start button:
A message box will confirm the number of new channels discovered and saved to
the selected Network profile.
Depending on the modulation
standard, (channel) bandwidth
can be 6000Hz (6MHz ATSC/J.93B),
7000Hz (7MHz DVB-C J.83A) or
8000Hz (8MHz DVB-C J.83A, DVB-S,
DVB
-
T)
Channel discovery frequency
range
Channel discovery progress bar
List of channels discovered
Start/Stop button of
channel
discovery
Save channel list to current
Network profile
Discovered channel count
Dropdown of Network profile for
selection