UNAOHM AP 301 User manual
UNAOHM S.r.l. - Via G. di Vittorio 49 - 20068 Peschiera Borromeo (MI) Italy
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INDEX
1.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL WARNINGS..............................................4
1.1.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................4
1.2.GENERAL WARNINGS ....................................................................................5
1.3.MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................5
1.4.NOTES..........................................................................................................6
2.INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................7
2.1.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................8
2.2.Standard ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................11
3.CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS .................................................14
4.INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................15
4.1.TURNING THE DEVICE ON/OFF ....................................................................15
4.2.USE OF BATTERY ........................................................................................15
4.2.1.BATTERY STATUS .................................................................................16
4.2.1.1.
PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR USE ...........................................16
4.3.AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS .............................................................................16
4.4.TUNING......................................................................................................16
4.4.1.LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) ENGAGED MENU .............................................16
4.4.2.USE OF LOCAL OSCILLATORS (LO) ........................................................17
4.4.2.1.
CHECK THE CHANNELIZATION IN USE ..............................................17
4.5.PROGRAM STORAGE....................................................................................17
4.5.1.PR ENGAGED MENU ..............................................................................17
4.5.1.1.
INSPECTION/MODIFICATION OF STORED CHANNELS.........................18
4.6.MEASUREMENT ...........................................................................................19
4.6.1.MEA ENGAGED MENU............................................................................19
4.6.2.MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH SETTING ..................................................20
4.6.3.USE OF ATTENUATOR ...........................................................................20
4.6.4.SYNCH PULSE.......................................................................................21
4.6.5.DCP DIGITAL CHANNEL POWER.............................................................21
4.6.6.CARRIER/NOISE RATIO MEASUREMENT .................................................21
4.6.7.SATELLITE VIDEO POLARITY.................................................................21
4.6.8.FULL-SCREEN TV PICTURE ....................................................................21
4.6.9.TV ENGAGED MENU ..............................................................................21
4.6.9.1.
TV STANDARD.................................................................................22
4.6.9.2.
STD AT POWER ON..........................................................................22
4.6.9.3.
SAT VIDEO POLARITY ......................................................................22
4.6.9.4.
INPUT SOURCE................................................................................22
4.7.POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROL OF LNB........................................................22
4.7.1.LNB ENGAGED MENU ............................................................................22
4.7.1.1.
VOLT/AMP FUNCTION ......................................................................22
4.7.2.DiSEqC.................................................................................................23
4.7.3.DiSEqC ENGAGED MENU .......................................................................23
4.7.3.1.
USE OF DISEQC SCR FUNCTION .......................................................24
4.8.SOUND .......................................................................................................25
4.8.1.FOR TERRESTRIAL CHANNELS...............................................................25
4.8.2.FOR SATELLITE CHANNELS ...................................................................25
4.8.2.1.
USER SOUND...................................................................................25
4.8.2.2.
BANDWIDTH ...................................................................................26
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4.8.2.3.
DEEMPHASIS .................................................................................. 26
4.9.SPECTRUM ANALYZER................................................................................. 26
4.9.1.USE OF MARKERS ................................................................................ 26
4.9.2.SPECT ENGAGED MENU ........................................................................ 27
4.9.2.1.
SPECTRUM GRID............................................................................. 27
4.9.2.2.
SPECTRUM SCALE ........................................................................... 27
4.9.2.3.
LEVEL INDICAT. (use of level indicator) ............................................ 27
4.9.2.4.
HOLD FUNCTION ............................................................................ 27
4.10.DATA LOGGER............................................................................................ 27
4.11.THE MAIN MENU ........................................................................................ 29
4.11.1.FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN MENU .......................................................... 29
4.11.1.1.
DATE.............................................................................................. 29
4.11.1.2.
TIME .............................................................................................. 29
4.11.1.3.
CONFIGURATION ............................................................................ 29
4.11.1.4.
NOISE GENERATOR......................................................................... 29
4.11.1.5.
LANGUAGE ..................................................................................... 29
4.11.1.6.
PLUG and PLAY ............................................................................... 29
4.11.2.KEYS WITH 2nd FUNCTION.................................................................... 29
4.12.MENU CH (CHANNEL).................................................................................. 30
4.12.1.CHANNEL TABLE .................................................................................. 30
4.12.2.SEARCH CHANNEL................................................................................ 30
4.12.3.LTE ..................................................................................................... 30
5.AUXILIARY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.................................................................. 31
5.1.STANDARD SCART SOCKET ......................................................................... 31
5.2.RS232 SERIAL CONNECTION ....................................................................... 31
5.2.1.TRANSMISSION FORMAT ...................................................................... 31
6.DIGITAL MEASUREMENTS .............................................................................. 31
7.DEMODULATOR CARDS FOR DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C................................. 32
7.1.INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 32
7.2.MEASUREMENTS IN QPSK / 8PSK................................................................. 32
7.2.1.USE OF THE CARD ............................................................................... 33
7.2.2.TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................. 33
7.3.MEASUREMENTS IN OFDM (DVB-T/T2)......................................................... 34
7.3.1.CH BER, POST VITERBI BER and BCHBER .............................................. 34
7.3.2.MER in OFDM....................................................................................... 34
7.3.3.NM (Noise Margin)................................................................................ 35
7.3.4.RU ...................................................................................................... 35
7.3.5.CSI (Channel Status Information) .......................................................... 35
7.3.6.USE OF THE CARD ............................................................................... 35
7.3.7.AER (Adaptive Equalizer Response) in OFDM .......................................... 36
7.3.8.TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................. 37
7.4.MEASUREMENTS IN QAM ............................................................................ 38
7.4.1.CH BER in QAM .................................................................................... 38
7.4.2.MER in QAM......................................................................................... 38
7.4.3.NM (Noise Margin)................................................................................ 38
7.4.4.RU ...................................................................................................... 38
7.4.5.Use of the Card .................................................................................... 39
7.4.6.Technical characteristics ....................................................................... 39
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8.CONSTELLATION ............................................................................................40
8.1.Use of constellation .....................................................................................40
9.MPEG2 DECODER ...........................................................................................42
9.1.Introduction................................................................................................42
9.2.Use of module.............................................................................................42
9.2.1.Description of the Network Information Table .........................................42
10.NOISE GENERATOR ........................................................................................43
10.1.Introduction................................................................................................43
10.2.Use ............................................................................................................43
10.3.Technical specifications................................................................................43
11.REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE FROM PC .........................................................44
11.1.General information .....................................................................................44
11.2.Program installation file content....................................................................44
11.3.Warning......................................................................................................44
12.PROGRAM USE ...............................................................................................44
12.1.Select RS232 Port........................................................................................45
12.2.User Program Setup.....................................................................................47
12.3.Data Logger Setup.......................................................................................48
12.4.Data Logger................................................................................................49
12.5.Plant certification Report (ICT) .....................................................................50
13.WARRANTY ....................................................................................................52
13.1.OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICING...................................................................52
13.2.MISCELLANEA .............................................................................................52
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1.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL WARNINGS
MARK
This instrument is in conformity with the following standards and regulations:
•ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC):
EN55011 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-5 EN61000-4-8 EN61000-4-11 ENV50204
•SAFETY:
EN61010-1
The below-indicated safety precautions and general warnings must be carefully observed during
all phases of use and maintenance of the instrument in order to prevent from damaging people,
animals and property.
UNAOHM S.r.l. assumes no responsibility for incorrect use of the instrument or
in case the specified rules are not complied with.
1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Supply the instrument with a voltage which complies with the limits set out in the Specifications.
•Insert into a standard socket the three-pole power cable, provided as standard and equipped
with valid electric protection ground (the instrument belongs to Class 1).
•Do not use the instrument unless completely housed with all covers.
•The instrument has been designed to be used in covered environments. Do not expose it to rain
or dripping.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmosphere made up of gas, vapours, fumes and
flammable dusts.
•The instrument may be used in over-voltage Category II and Pollution Degree 2.
•Do not switch on the instrument immediately after taking it from a hot to a cold environment, in
order to avoid condensation.
•Do not either obstruct possible cooling slits or place the instrument next to heat sources.
•For prolonged use in labs or fixed positions, the instrument may be removed from its carrying
case to enable a better heat dissipation.
•Do not apply to the input connectors a DC or RF voltage higher than indicated.
•It is recommended to periodically check the carrying strap, the related fasteners and spring hooks
which may be damaged by use. As soon as signs of wear appear, replace these parts.
•For instruments with battery installed on them:
1° ) Do not short-circuit the battery, since it may explode.
2° ) Do not dip the battery into water or throw it into the fire.
3° ) Do not perforate or try to open the battery.
4° ) If replacing is necessary, use an original spare and throw the old battery away into the
dedicated containers.
5° ) Do not connect the battery with reversed polarity.
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1.2. GENERAL WARNINGS
•The liquid of the monitor is harmful. If the module breaks and the liquid eventually
comes out, do not touch with your hands or any part of your body, especially eyes and
mouth. In any case, wash immediately with water and soap.
•Do not expose the LCD to direct sunlight or to intense ultraviolet rays for a long time. It
might deteriorate.
•Keep the instrument in a place where the temperature is higher than the minimum
storage temperature, otherwise the liquid inside the crystal solidifies and causes damage
to the monitor. Where temperatures are higher than the maximum storage temperature,
as well, the liquid inside the crystal returns to the isotropic state and the process could
be non-reversible.
•One of the most common causes of demand for technical support are internal short-
circuits, due to even tiny outer bodies which may enter the instrument, despite all
precautions to avoid it. Therefore it is strongly recommended not to cut coaxial cables
near the instrument, since even very small pieces of wire from the shielding braid could
fall into the instrument and thus provoke occasional short-circuits, not easily-detectable
by technicians.
1.3. MAINTENANCE
Permitted interventions are only: connection or replacement of the battery and/or fuses,
and insertion of internal accessories as specified in the manual.
The opening of the instrument and possible servicing must be carried out only by qualified
personnel or by operators with basic electrotechnical and electrical safety knowledge.
•Disconnect the power-supply cable before servicing.
•For instruments with battery, please refer to paragraph 1.1.
•Replace fuses with specified value and type.
•Do not come into contact with circuits keeping electric charge, although not power-
supplied (capacitors).
•Take appropriate measures against the accumulation of electrostatic charges. Do not
touch internal circuits unless wearing the special antistatic strap.
•To clean external surfaces:
1° Remove the power-supply cable.
2° Use a soft cloth. Use non-aggressive liquid detergents and avoid hydrocarbon-based
products.
3° Make sure liquids or other substances do not penetrate into the instrument.
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1.4. NOTES
•Some bright dots (pixels) may remain fixed on the LCD screen. These shall be considered
as normal and they are within the manufacturing tolerances.
•The specified tolerances refer to an instrument at normal usage temperature
(approximately 10 minutes after switching on).
•Prevent the instrument from falling and from suffering strong shocks; when the
instrument is carried on vehicles, place it onto a non-rigid support in order to avoid
strong vibrations.
•It is recommended to carefully read the instructions of this user manual before using the
instrument.
•This instrument may be used either on horizontal or on vertical position, seated on the
bottom.
•It is strongly recommended to regularly check the instrument (at least once a year) and
make it be calibrated.
Furthermore, the replacement of worn-out bags and straps is highly suggested in order
to avoid mishaps, as per paragraph 1.1.
This symbol indicates it is necessary to look through the user manual to
get supplementary information.
This symbol indicates parts of the circuits with eventual dangerous
voltage.
UNAOHM S.r.l. reserves the right to bring modifications to this product at any
moment and without notice, regardless of whether the change is of technical or
commercial nature or being implemented to comply with legal requirements of
specific countries.
Therefore, data inside this manual may be not up-to-date.
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2.INTRODUCTION
The AP 301 field strength meter offers a full range of terrestrial TV, cable TV (CATV), the 1st
IF satellite bands and, as an option, the return path 5÷65 MHz.
Its outstanding features are:
•Broad dynamics of measurable level: from 20 to 130 dBµV in terrestrial, CATV and SAT
ranges, from 40 to 130 dBµV in HF range (5÷65 MHz).
•Huge quantity of possible measures. In particular, besides the traditional level of
analogue signals, the instrument provides the ratio between video and audio carriers for
terrestrial and CATV bands, the carrier/noise ratio and the power of digital signals, both
terrestrial and satellite.
•An accurate analysis of digital signals. According to the different available versions, BER,
MER and other important parameters of QPSK/8PSK, QAM, COFDM modulations can be
measured. These digital channels, if free-to-air, may be watched through the MPEG
decoder.
•Colour LCD 5.7” to display TV signals, spectrum analysis, horizontal synch pulse,
analogue measurement bars, options on OSD during programming, indication of
frequency, channel, level, program and instrument status, menu.
•Frequency-synthesis tuning (PLL) throughout all ranges with double frequency marker.
•Spectrum analyzer with variable selectivity and frequency scan, display of frequency on
the abscissas (X) and width on the ordinates (Y).
•Audio demodulation: AM, FM, intercarrier TV mono, audio satellite subcarriers with
frequency-synthesis tuning (PLL) and variable selectivity.
•Optional noise generator.
•LNB power supply and control from 5 to 24 V, 22 kHz and current-absorption monitor.
•DiSEqC 0
1transmitter/analyzer 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and SCR function.
•Data Logger with 5 plans of 50 programs each, capability of approximately 1500
acquisitions.
•Standard SCART socket.
•RS232 and USB connection to PC.
•Mains power supply through external charger or internal-battery power supply with built-
in battery charger.
1) DiSEqC is an EUTELSAT registered trademark.
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2.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Level VHF/UHF/SAT from 20 to 130 dBµV (-90 ÷ +20 dBm)
HF from 40 to 130 dBµV (-70 ÷ +20 dBm)
Measurement unit dBµV, dBmV, dBm e V, dB (for ratio measurement)
Attenuator (Selectable manual or automatic insertion)
HF/VHF/UHF/SAT from 0 to 60 dB in seven 10 dB steps
Attenuator accuracy HF/ VHF/UHF ± 1dB, SAT ± 1.5 dB
Frequency response within ±1 dB throughout the whole frequency range
(automatic linearity correction)
Reading
1° Digital of level with 0.1 dB resolution
2° Digital of C/N ratio (video carrier / noise)
3° Digital of V/A ratio (video / audio)
4° Analogue of level through a luminous bar with 50 dB linear
reading scale located on the upper part of the screen
5° Digital of power (for broadband digital transmissions)
6° Acoustic; possibility of including a note whose tonality is
proportional to the level of the applied signal
Measurement Switchable: quasi peak or average value
Measurement
bandwidth (at -3 dB) HF/ VHF/UHF 100 kHz - 1 MHz (selectable)
SAT 100 kHz - 1 MHz - 4 MHz (selectable)
Input impedance 75Ωunbalanced (50 Ωon request),
VDC blocker
Maximum applicable
voltage 100 Vdc ("LNB" voltage excluded) and/or 5 Vpp RF
Input connector BNC (BNC/IEC and BNC/F external adapters as standard
accessories)
"LNB" power supply
Output of input connector in two selectable modes:
•steps :0 – 5 – 13 – 15 –18 –24 V.
•continuous: from 5 to 23.8 V with 0.2 V resolution.
Maximum current: 500 mA. Output-current monitor with 20
mA resolution, indication of the ohmic continuity of external
circuit and overload
22KHz tone (Output of input connector) Frequency: 22 kHz ± 0.5kHz –
Width : 0.6 Vpp – Rectangular waveform
DiSEqC 1transmitter In conformity with DiSEqC 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 standards;
monitoring capabilities of received signals
1) DiSEqC is an EUTELSAT registered trademark.
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Frequency
Frequency range VHF/UHF/SAT from 45 to 2150 MHz (2); HF from 5 to 65 MHz
Tuning
PLL frequency synthesis with direct setting of frequency,
channel or stored program through keypad and/or shaft
encoder
Possibility of selecting the channelization in force in the
country where the instrument is used
Storage capability 200 programs
Display Frequency in MHz, channel name and program number
Resolution 50 kHz steps in HF/VHF/UHF, 125 kHz steps in SAT
Accuracy Better than 0.001%
Spectrum analyzer
Presentation Level on "Y" (vertical) axis – Frequency on "X" (horizontal)
axis
Frequency range
From 5 MHz to 2150 MHz (in 5 bands) in real time
C 5 ÷ 65 MHz
L 45 ÷ 156 MHz
M 156 ÷ 454 MHz
H 454 ÷ 900 MHz
SAT 900 ÷ 2150 MHz
Level VHF/UHF/SAT bands from 20 to 130 dBµV
C band 5÷65 MHz from 40 to 130 dBµV
Dynamic range on
screen 40 dB for HF/VHF/UHF/SAT bands
Explored frequency
range
100% of each selected band (C - L - M - H - SAT) with
possibility of exploring in 8 steps (6 in C band) a portion of
approx. 1% (in SPAN MIN) up to 1 ÷5 channels (depending on
the band) in SPAN MAX
Bandwidth at
- 3 dB HF/VHF/UHF bands: 100 kHz or 1 MHz (selectable).
SAT band: 100 kHz, 1 MHz (selectable)
Video filter Included - excluded (selectable)
Frequency markers
2, direct reading of frequency, measurement of frequency
difference "ΔF" between the two markers
Measurement of level and measurement of level difference "Δ
L" between the two markers
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Monitor
Picture area 5.7 ” (Diagonal)
Resolution 320 (L) x 240 (A) pixels
Contrast 300:1
Brightness 400 cd/m2
Pretreatment Anti-Reflection and Hard-coating (>2H)
Visual angle ±55 ° (L), -30/+60 ° (A)
Rear light LCD
Reception standard All with colour coding PAL - SECAM - NTSC.
Functions
The following may be displayed on the screen:
1° Full-screen TV picture;
2° Partial-screen TV picture – analogue indication of related
level with luminous horizontal band and waveform of TV
horizontal synch pulse;
3° Full frequency spectrum with two markers;
4° Partial frequency spectrum (SPAN) with two markers;
5° Video monitor (through SCART socket);
6° Menus and submenus.
Video polarity Positive or negative, automatic according to reception standard
(selectable in SAT band).
Audio
Demodulators Selectable for TV - AM – FM modulated signals
Subcarriers’ frequency
1° For VHF/UHF frequency range: automatically selected
according to TV standard
2° For SAT frequency range: adjustable from 5 MHz to 9.77
MHz, with 10 kHz steps in PLL frequency synthesis
De-emphasis Selectable in 4 steps (only for SAT frequency range): flat - J17-
50µS - 75 µS
Modulation’s frequency
deviation
Selectable in 4 steps (only for SAT frequency range): narrow,
medium, wide, extra wide, corresponding to bandwidths from
140 to 400 kHz approx.
Loudspeaker Magnetodynamic, 70 mm
Output power Adjustable in continuity up to max. 0.2 W
Auxiliary inputs and outputs
SCART socket (complete)
V
ideo and audio in/out (1V /75Ω- 0.3V/600 Ω)
–
RGB input
RGB out
p
ut of all functions dis
p
la
y
ed on the LCD
Serial ports
RS 232 and USB For data exchange with PC
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Data Lo
gg
er
Stora
g
e capability 5 plans of 50 pro
g
rams each, 1500 acquisitions
Power suppl
y
Vac from 90 to 260 V 50/60 Hz
Power 50 W
Internal Vdc
T
hrou
g
h 1 Li-Ion battery (standard) 16 V / 4.5 Ah
Autonom
y
a
pp
rox. 4 hr
(
de
p
endin
g
on
p
erformed services
)
Battery charger Built-in, automatic. Rechar
g
e time: approx. 4 hr.
Recharge must be carried out when the instrument is on
stand-b
y
mode
Indicators Low battery, battery char
g
er on, monitorin
g
of battery
status
External Vdc From 11.5 V to 15.5 V/ 5 A max.
Mechanical features
Dimensions (hei
g
ht x width x depth) 110 x 250 x 250 mm
Weight 4 k
g
(equipped with all options and battery), in carryin
g
ba
g
with accessories
Presentation Nylon carryin
g
ba
g
with accessories compartment and strap
for eas
y
trans
p
ort
Environment features
Calibration
temperature The specified tolerances refer to an air temperature of 23°C
± 5°C. Typical thermal drift: 0.2 dB/°C.
Operatin
g
tem
p
erature From 5°C to +40°C
Max. operatin
g
altitude 2000 m
Relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31°C (with linear decrease to
50% at 40° C
)
Stora
g
e
t
emperature From -10°C to + 60°C.
2.2. Standard ACCESSORIES
1 reinforced - nylon bag
1external power supplier
1 BNC/IEC adapter - P80
1 BNC/F adapter - P82
1 Li-Ion battery 4,5 Ah
1 user manual.
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Picture 1 Front – control panel
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Picture 2 Right side Picture 3 Left side
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3.CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS
Front panel:
1. Bargraph for level measure
2. Shaft-encoder
(to be turned to make adjustments and settings; to be pressed for “ENTER”)
3. RF input connector - terrestrial TV and SAT bands
4. Alphanumeric keypad and function keys
5. Colour LCD 5.7”, high brightness
Right side:
6. USB connector for connection to PC
7. RS232 connector for connection to PC
8. Standard SCART socket
Left side:
9. External DC power socket
10.RF output connector of noise generator
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4.INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The field strength meter may be powered in three modes:
1) From the AC mains network by means of an external power supply. The power supply
accepts mains voltage ratings of 90V to 260 V. The protection fuses are internal and are
not accessible.
⇒NOTE: In the event that any of these fuses should burn out, do not attempt to replace
them: send the power supply to the manufacturer's assistance centre for testing.
Insert the power cable into the DC power supply’s input connector. The Ch indicator on
the front panel will light up, indicating that the device is receiving power and the battery
is charging. The indicator light will be either green or red, indicating one of the following
conditions:
Green = battery charge complete
Red = battery charging
Flashing Red = battery charging procedure reduced or suspended due to an extremely
low battery charge or temperature.
In this situation, the device is receiving electrical power and is waiting to be turned on
(Stand-By).
2) From the battery.
3) By means of an external Vdc power source, between 11.5V and 15V, capable of
providing at least 3 A (using the same input as that which is used for the external power
supply).
4.1. TURNING THE DEVICE ON/OFF
Press the button to turn the instrument on. In order to shut the device off, hold the
same button down for a few seconds.
This procedure ensures that the data saved during the work session will remain in the unit’s
non-volatile memory and that the device will return to the same operating mode when
turned back on.
4.2. USE OF BATTERY
If the supplied external DC is enough, the instrument automatically recharges its internal
battery, when it is on stand-by mode.
Some important notes about the use of batteries:
•It is recommended to recharge the battery when the instrument is new
•When the battery is almost totally flat, before the instrument is unserviceable the battery
icon on the upper left side of the screen becomes red. In this case it is recommended to
stop using the instrument as soon as possible and recharge its battery. If you persist in
using it (5 ÷10 minutes max), the instrument switches off.
•When the instrument remains unoperational for long, it is suggested to recharge the
battery at least once a month, in order to offset the auto-discharge.
•It is recommended to switch on the instrument at least once a month, and keep it
switched on a few hours to recharge the battery of its internal clock.
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4.2.1.BATTERY STATUS
In order to know the charge level of the battery and thus the remaining autonomy, look at
the battery icon on the screen, in the upper part on the left.
4.2.1.1. PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR USE
The instrument switches on in the same mode in use when it was switched off, the only
exceptions being:
•For safety reasons, output voltage from the input connector RF IN (5) is always
excluded.
•The status of digital boards QPSK , OFDM and QAM is not re-established.
Every time a key is pressed, a short acoustic note confirms this operation.
This acoustic note can be deactivated from the main menu, selecting the item “BUZZER”.
4.3. AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS
In order to adjust volume, brightness, contrast, colour, buzzer volume and tone, press
several times the key until the desired adjustment appears. Modify its value turning
the shaft encoder. Press ENTER to confirm it or just wait for time out.
4.4. TUNING
Tuning can be carried out by frequency, by channel or by program. To select one of these
modes, press the corresponding key: PR for program, CH for channel, FR for frequency to
alternate between channel mode and frequency mode. The indicator corresponding to the
selection flashes on the status bar. Whichever mode is selected, tuning is carried out
turning the shaft encoder or inserting values through the alphanumeric keypad. Press
ENTER to confirm setting.
In satellite band, the frequency display, from 1st IF to transponder frequency, can be
alternated pressing the LO key.
Moreover, using the TP SAT function in the side menu (which is activated pressing ENTER
when the instrument is in satellite band), satellite transponders’ tuning is carried out
selecting the transponder number.
To select the desired satellite, press keys 2nd and TP SAT and select the item SATELLITE
in the menu shown on the screen. Then press ENTER.
Turn the shaft-encoder to highlight the desired satellite, then press ENTER again to confirm
it.
4.4.1.LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) ENGAGED MENU
Keep the LO (4) key pressed for approx. two seconds to activate the related menu:
•LO DEFAULT: to display the default frequency of local oscillators of a universal LNB:
LO1=9750 MHz, LO2=10600 MHz
•LO USER: to set the frequency of four available local oscillators.
To exit menu and go back to normal functioning press the LO (4) key.
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4.4.2.USE OF LOCAL OSCILLATORS (LO)
Pressing more times the LO key, the satellite frequency will be displayed as follows
(depending on the selection):
FOR “LO DEFAULT”:
•1st IF: 1st IF frequency is displayed
•LO 1: the tuned frequency related to the 9750 MHz local oscillator is displayed
•LO 2: the tuned frequency related to the 10600 MHz local oscillator is displayed
FOR “LO USER":
•1st IF: 1st IF frequency is displayed
•LO 1: the tuned frequency related to the set local oscillator is displayed
•LO 2: the tuned frequency related to the set local oscillator is displayed
•LO 3: the tuned frequency related to the set local oscillator is displayed
•LO 4: the tuned frequency related to the set local oscillator is displayed
4.4.2.1. CHECK THE CHANNELIZATION IN USE
Keeping the CH key pressed, the menu appears on the screen. Select CHANNEL TABLE to
check the channelization in use.
4.5. PROGRAM STORAGE
Remember that stored programs are used also by the Data Logger.
In order to store a frequency or channel in one of the 100 available storage locations,
proceed as follows:
I. Set the program number where the frequency (or channel) must be stored
II. Set the frequency (or channel)
III. Press the “2nd” key and then the STORE key
IV. Make the same to store further programs.
PLEASE NOTE: if the LNB power-supply voltage is inserted when storing, this will
be applied by the Data Logger, and not by the direct recall of a program.
⇒The channel storage requires, besides the acquisition of video/audio carriers, also the
acquisition of other parameters such as "BW" (bandwidth), "STD" (TV standard).
Therefore, when you recall a program with SAT frequency from the memory, also video
and audio are displayed; it is recommended to first tune the desired audio subcarrier,
before storing a SAT channel.
4.5.1. PR ENGAGED MENU
Keeping the PR STORE key pressed, you enter the menu for inspection/modification of
stored channels. Once you have carried out the desired operations, press PR STORE again
to exit menu.
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4.5.1.1. INSPECTION/MODIFICATION OF STORED CHANNELS
When the table of the currently-stored program is displayed on the screen, it is possible to
modify the same program as follows.
Press the MENU key; on the right side of the screen the following commands appear:
•EXIT: select this item to exit function;
•MODIFY: select this item to modify the table;
•SAVE: select this item to save the modifications you have made;
•DELETE: select this item to delete all the content of the selected data cell.
In order to make the selection, turn the SHAFT ENCODER (2) until the desired item is
highlighted and then press ENTER. Bring modifications and press ENTER again.
Here you have some examples of channel tables.
Analogue terrestrial channel Digital terrestrial channel
Analogue satellite channel Digital satellite channel
PR: 2 ID:NEWS4
FR: 471.25 STD(BG)
CH: 21 (ITALY)
DEM(TV) RBW(w)
LNB OFF 13V 22kHz OFF
ANLG
C/N(OFF)
A/V(ON)
PR: 12 ID:CULT
FR: 471.25 STD(BG)
CH: 21 (ITALY)
DEM(TV) RBW(w)
LNB OFF 13V 22kHz OFF
DIGI
OFDM
CHBW: 8MHZ
MOD: 64QAM
SPECT:Dir
CARR:8K
CODE:2/3
GUARD:1/32
CHBW( 8)
C/N(OFF)
BER(OFF)
PR: 2 ID:MOVI4
FR: 1263.4 VP(Ku)
LO: 1IF
DEM(TV) RBW(n)
LNB OFF 23V 22kHz OFF
ANLG
DS: SW4 OFF LNB 3
AUDIOSAT1(6.50)
C/N(OFF)
PR 4 ID: FAS65
FR: 2012.0 VP(Ku)
LO: L4A
DEM(TV) RBW(n)
LNB ON 13V 22kHz OFF
DIGI
DS:SW4 OFF LNB 3 QPSK
SYM RATE:27500
CODE Auto
SPECT:Auto
CHBW(30)
C/N(OFF)
BER(OFF)
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4.6. MEASUREMENT
Connect the signal to be measured to the input connector RF IN (5)
PLEASE NOTE: an input voltage higher than the maximum limit value (100
V DC or
\5 Vpp) may damage the instrument.
Do not supply input DC when the LNB is powered.
Select the measurement function pressing the MEA key.
Fix the measurement unit.
Select analogue or digital mode of carrier to be measured, pressing the 2nd key and then
the D/A key. The measure indicator on status bar changes from “LEV” (measure of
analogue level) to “POW” (measure of digital carriers).
Set the proper demodulator according to the kind of signal to be measured: TV for analogue
TV video carriers, FM for Frequency Modulation carriers, AM for Amplitude Modulation
carriers.
The instrument displays the following information:
•the signal level in numerical format;
•the related analogue level by bargraph;
•TV picture (partial), if the TV demodulator is selected;
•Waveform of TV line synch.
In audio:
•Acoustic indicator of level, if activated.
4.6.1. MEA ENGAGED MENU
Press the MEA key to enter the menu. Select the desired item through the shaft encoder
and press ENTER (8). Turn the shaft encoder to select setting and press ENTER to
confirm.
Press MEA again to exit.
The menu items are:
1. TONE TUNING: active or non-active setting of acoustic indicator of level
2. UNIT: selection of level measurement unit
3. DCP INTEGRAL: integral measure of the power of digital carriers
4. DCP PRMT: setting of bandwidth of digital terrestrial and satellite carriers for a
correct integral measure.
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