UNAOHM AP 401 Full HD User manual

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INDEX
1.WARNINGS ......................................................................................................4
1.1.SAFETY STANDARDS .....................................................................................4
1.2.PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................5
1.3.MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................5
1.4.NOTES..........................................................................................................6
2.INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................7
2.1.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................8
2.2.Standard ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................11
2.3.Optional ACCESSORIES ................................................................................12
3.CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS .................................................15
4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................16
4.1.1.POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................16
4.2.TURNING THE DEVICE ON/OFF ....................................................................16
4.3.USE OF THE BATTERY .................................................................................16
4.3.1.BATTERY STATUS .................................................................................17
4.3.1.1.  CONDITIONS OF USE AT START UP ..................................................17 
4.4.AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................17
4.5.TUNING......................................................................................................17
4.5.1.LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) MENU ............................................................17
4.5.2.USING THE LOCAL OSCILLATORS (LO)...................................................18
4.5.2.1.  VERIFICATION OF THE CHANNELING SYSTEM IN USE........................18 
4.6.FREQUENCY / CHANNEL STORAGE ...............................................................18
4.6.1.PROGRAM (PR) MENU ...........................................................................18
4.6.1.1.  INSPECTING/EDITING STORED CHANNELS........................................19 
4.7.MEASUREMENT ...........................................................................................20
4.7.1.RF MEASUREMENT................................................................................20
4.7.2.MEASUREMENT (MEA) MENU.................................................................20
4.7.3.MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH.................................................................21
4.7.4.USING THE ATTENUATOR .....................................................................21
4.8.MEASURING THE OPTICAL POWER...............................................................22
4.9.MEASURING OPTICAL LOSSES......................................................................23
4.9.1.DIGITAL MEASUREMENTS IN OPTICAL MODE .........................................23
4.10.SYNC PULSE ...............................................................................................23
4.11.MEASUREMENT OF DIGITAL SIGNAL POWER ................................................23
4.12.CARRIER/NOISE RATIO MEASUREMENT........................................................23
4.12.1.SATELLITE VIDEO POLARITY.................................................................24
4.12.2.FULL SCREEN TV PICTURE ....................................................................24
4.12.3.TV MENU .............................................................................................24
4.12.3.1.  STANDARD......................................................................................24 
4.12.3.2.  START UP STD.................................................................................24 
4.12.3.3.  SAT VIDEO POLARITY ......................................................................24 
4.12.3.4.  SOURCE ..........................................................................................24 
4.13.POWERING AND CONTROLLING THE LNB .....................................................24
4.13.1.LNB MENU............................................................................................25
4.13.1.1.  RF INPUT MENU: .............................................................................25 
4.13.1.2.  VOLT/AMP FUNCTION ......................................................................25 
4.13.2.DiSEqC FUNCTIONS ..............................................................................26

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4.13.3.DISEQC MENU ..................................................................................... 26
4.13.3.1.  USING THE DISEQC SCR FUNCTION ................................................. 27 
4.14.SOUND ...................................................................................................... 28
4.14.1.FOR TERRESTRIAL CHANNELS .............................................................. 28
4.14.2.FOR SATELLITE CHANNELS................................................................... 28
4.15.SPECTRUM ANALYZER................................................................................. 29
4.15.1.USING THE MARKERS........................................................................... 29
4.15.2.SPECT MENU ....................................................................................... 30
4.15.2.1.  SPECTRUM GRID............................................................................. 30 
4.15.2.2.  SPECTRUM SCALE ........................................................................... 30 
4.15.2.3.  LEVEL INDICATOR (using the level indicator)..................................... 30 
4.15.2.4.  HOLD FUNCTION ............................................................................ 30 
4.16.DATA LOGGER............................................................................................ 30
4.17.THE MAIN MENU ........................................................................................ 32
4.17.1.MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 32
4.17.1.1.  DATE.............................................................................................. 32 
4.17.1.2.  TIME .............................................................................................. 32 
4.17.1.3.  CONFIGURATION ............................................................................ 32 
4.17.1.4.  NOISE GENERATOR......................................................................... 32 
4.17.1.5.  LANGUAGE ..................................................................................... 32 
4.17.1.6.  PLUG and PLAY ............................................................................... 32 
4.17.2.BUTTONS WITH SECONDARY FUNCTIONS ............................................. 32
4.18.MENU CH (CHANNEL).................................................................................. 33
4.18.1.CHANNEL TABLE .................................................................................. 33
4.18.2.SEARCH CHANNEL................................................................................ 33
4.18.3.LTE ..................................................................................................... 34
5.DIGITAL MEASUREMENTS .............................................................................. 34
6.DEMODULATOR CARDS FOR DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C................................. 35
6.1.INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 35
6.2.MEASUREMENTS IN QPSK / 8PSK................................................................. 35
6.2.1.USE OF THE CARD ............................................................................... 36
6.2.2.TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................. 36
6.3.MEASUREMENTS IN OFDM (DVB-T/T2)......................................................... 37
6.3.1.CH BER, POST VITERBI BER and BCHBER .............................................. 37
6.3.2.MER in OFDM....................................................................................... 37
6.3.3.NM (Noise Margin)................................................................................ 38
6.3.4.RU ...................................................................................................... 38
6.3.5.CSI (Channel Status Information) .......................................................... 38
6.3.6.USE OF THE CARD ............................................................................... 38
6.3.7.AER (Adaptive Equalizer Response) in OFDM .......................................... 39
6.3.8.TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................. 40
6.4.MEASUREMENTS IN QAM ............................................................................ 41
6.4.1.CH BER in QAM .................................................................................... 41
6.4.2.MER in QAM......................................................................................... 41
6.4.3.NM (Noise Margin)................................................................................ 41
6.4.4.RU ...................................................................................................... 41
6.4.5.Use of the Card .................................................................................... 42
6.4.6.Technical characteristics ....................................................................... 42

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7.CONSTELLATION ............................................................................................43
7.1.Use of constellation .....................................................................................43
8.MPEG4/MPEG2 DECODER................................................................................45
8.1.Introduction................................................................................................45
8.2.Use of the Card ...........................................................................................45
8.2.1.Description of the Network information table...........................................45
8.2.2.Program viewing...................................................................................47
9.NOISE GENERATOR ........................................................................................47
9.1.Foreword ....................................................................................................47
9.2.Use ............................................................................................................47
9.3.Technical characteristics...............................................................................47
10.AUXILIARY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ..................................................................48
10.1.STANDARD SCART CONNECTOR...................................................................48
10.2.HDMI CONNECTION ....................................................................................48
10.3.RS 232 SERIAL PORT AND USB PORT ...........................................................48
10.3.1.Transmission format..............................................................................48
11.PC MANAGEMENT AND REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE .....................................49
11.1.General Information ....................................................................................49
11.2.Contents of the program installation folder ....................................................49
11.3.Warnings ....................................................................................................49
12.USING THE PROGRAM ....................................................................................49
12.1.Select RS232 Port........................................................................................51
12.2.User Program Setup.....................................................................................52
12.3.Data Logger Setup.......................................................................................53
12.4.Data Logger................................................................................................54
12.5.Interoperability Certification Testing (ICT) .....................................................55
13.WARRANTY ....................................................................................................57
13.1.OUT OF-WARRANTY ASSISTANCE ................................................................57
13.2.MISCELLANEOUS.........................................................................................57

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1.WARNINGS
Marking
This device complies with the following standards and documents:
•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
ATTENTION: The safety standards and precautions listed hereafter must be scrupulously
applied during all of the instrument’s use and maintenance phases in order to prevent personal
injury and/or property damage
Note: UNAOHM S.r.l. shall bear no responsibility for any use of the instrument
which does not comply with the indications contained herein.
1.1. SAFETY STANDARDS
•The instrument must be powered with a voltage value that falls within the limits specified in the
technical characteristics.
•Do not use the device without the relative closure elements.
•The instrument is designed for use in sheltered environments. It must therefore not be exposed
to rain or steady streams of water.
•Do not use the device in any explosive environments where flammable gases, vapours, fumes
and/or powders are present.
•The instrument can be utilized under Overvoltage Category IIaand Pollution Rating 2 conditions.
•In order to prevent the formation of humidity condensation, avoid turning on the device
immediately after it has been moved from a cold environment to a warm environment.
•Keep the device away from heat sources and be careful to avoid blocking any of its cooling vents.
•For prolonged use in laboratories or at fixed workstations, it is recommended to remove the
device from its carrying case in order to allow for better heat dispersion.
•Do not connect the device to DC voltage or RF sources with output values greater than those
which are indicated.
•It is recommended to periodically inspect the carrying strap, as well as its attachments and
hooks, for any damage due to regular wear. These must be replaced as soon as any deterioration
is encountered.
•Observe the following precautions for any devices with batteries installed:
1. ) Do not short-circuit the battery: this could cause it to explode.
2. ) Do not immerse the battery in water or expose it to open flames.
3. ) Never attempt to perforate or open the battery.
4. ) If the battery needs to be replaced, use an identical battery type and dispose of the old battery
in compliance with your local regulations.
5. ) Do not connect the battery with its polarity reversed.

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1.2. PRECAUTIONS
•The liquid contained within the display is toxic. If the module breaks and liquid comes
out, avoid touching it with your hands or any other parts of the body, especially the eyes
and mouth. In the event of any contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
•Avoid exposing the LCD monitor to direct sunlight or intense ultra violet radiation for long
periods of time; these will cause it to deteriorate.
•The device must be kept in a location where the temperature is greater than its minimum
storage temperature. If not, the liquid crystal could solidify, resulting in damage to the
monitor. Temperatures in excess of the maximum storage temperature must also be
avoided, as these could cause the liquid crystal to irreversibly return to it isotropic state.
•The service department is frequently called upon to intervene in the event of internal
short-circuiting. This may occur whenever any foreign objects (even extremely small
ones) are able to enter the device, despite all of the precautions taken to prevent this
from happening. When abutting coaxial cables, therefore, it is recommended to avoid
doing so in the immediate vicinity of the device, as even tiny pieces of wire from the
braided sheath could enter the unit and result in occasional short circuiting. Such issues
cannot be easily detected by technical service personnel.
1.3. MAINTENANCE
Any operations involving the opening of the device and interventions upon its internal
components must only be carried out by qualified personnel or, regardless, personnel with
basic knowledge of electronics and electrical safety.
•Disconnect the power cable before initiating any operations.
•For devices equipped with batteries, please refer to the notes in section 1.1.
•Replace the fuses with the types and values specified.
•Be careful to avoid making contact with any circuits, as these can maintain an electrical
charge even when not connected to the electrical power supply (capacitors).
•Use appropriate means to prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charges. It is
recommended to avoid touching the device's internal circuits before having put on the
appropriate antistatic wrist strap.
•In order to clean the external components:
1) Disconnect the power cable.
2) Use soft cloths. Employ non-aggressive liquid detergents, avoiding the use of
hydrocarbon-based substances.
3) Do not allow any liquids or other substances to penetrate inside the instrument.

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1.4. NOTES
•A number of more or less luminous fixed pixels may be present upon the LCD display.
This is to be considered normal and coincides with the production tolerance levels of the
display’s manufacturer.
•The specified precision levels refer to the device operating at its normal temperature
(approximately 10 minutes following its activation).
•Avoid subjecting the device to strong jolts and/or falls; when transporting the instrument
upon a vehicle, be sure to place it upon a non-rigid support in order to avoid excessive
vibrations.
•Is recommended to carefully read the instructions contained within this user manual
before using the device.
•In addition to its horizontal position, the instrument can also function in a vertical
position, resting upon its base.
•The customer is advised to check the proper functionality of the instrument on a regular
basis (at least once a year), to be followed by calibration if necessary.
Worn carrying cases and/or straps should also be replaced in order to avoid accidents, as
previously described in section 1.1.
This symbol indicates the necessity to consult the instruction manual for
additional information.
This symbol indicates circuit components where high-voltage may be
present
UNAOHM S.r.l. reserves the right to modify the product described herein at any
time, for either technical or commercial purposes, as well as to adapt the product
to the legal requirements of the various countries.
For this reason, the data contained within this manual may not be up-to-date.

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2.INTRODUCTION
The AP401 is a total coverage field strength meter for terrestrial, cable (CATV) and 1st IF
satellite TV bands, which offers the option of including the return channel of 5-65 MHz.
The instrument is also equipped with an optical input for measuring optical signals in fiber-
optic distribution networks.
Some of its main features include:
•Measurable RF level dynamics: from 20 to 130 dBµV in the terrestrial, CATV and SAT
range, from 40 to 130 dBµV in the HF range (5-65 MHz).
From -20 to +2 dBm (+12 dBm using the 10dB calibrated optical attenuator) for the
wave lengths of 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm.
•Possibility of taking a large number of measurements. In particular, in addition to classic
analogue signal levels, the instrument also provides the user with the ratio between the
video and audio carriers for terrestrial and CATV bands, the carrier/noise ratio and the
strength of the digital signals, both for terrestrial and satellite.
•An accurate analysis of digital signals. BER and MER measurements, as well as the
measurement of other important QPSK/8PSK, QAM, COFDM modulation parameters, can
be provided based on the available versions. These digital signals, if free-to-air, may be
viewed by means of the MPEG4/MPEG2 decoder.
•A 5.7” colour LCD display for viewing TV signals, spectral analyses, horizontal synch
pulses, analogue measurement bars, programming options, the frequency indication, the
channel, the level, the program, the status of the instrument and the menus.
•Frequency synthesis tuning (PLL) throughout all ranges with double frequency markers.
•Spectrum analyzer with variable selectivity and frequency span, display of the frequency
on the abscissa (X) and the amplitude on the ordinates (Y).
•Audio demodulation: AM, FM, intercarriers TV mono, audio satellite subcarriers with
frequency synthesis tuning (PLL) and variable selectivity.
•Optional noise generator.
•LNB power supply and control from 5 to 24V, 22 kHz with current consumption monitor.
•DiSEqC 0F
11.1, 1.2 and 2.0 transmitter/analyzer and SCR function.
•Data Logger with 5 groups of 50 programs each, with an acquisition capability of
approximately 1500 entries.
•Standard SCART connector.
•RS232 and USB ports for connecting to a Personal Computer.
•External power supply for connection to the mains electrical network or internal battery
pack with incorporated battery charger.
1) DiSEqC is a registered trademark of EUTELSAT.

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2.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input characteristics
Level VHF/UHF/SAT: from 20 to 130 dBµV (-90 to +20 dBm).
HF: from 40 to 130 dBµV (-70 to +20 dBm).
OPTICAL: from -20 to + 2 dBm (+12 dBm with attenuator)
Units of measure RF: dBµV, dBmV, dBm and V, dB (for ratio measurements).
OPTICAL: dBm.
Attenuator (With selectable manual or automatic insertion).
HF/VHF/UHF/SAT from 0 to 60 dB in seven increments of 10
dB each.
Attenuator accuracy HF/ VHF/UHF ± 1dB, SAT ± 1.5 dB.
Frequency response within ±1 dB throughout the entire frequency range
(automatic linearity correction).
Reading 1) Digital level with a resolution of 0.1 dB.
2) Digital C/N ratio (video carrier / noise).
3) Digital V/A ratio (video / audio).
4) Analo
g
ue level by means of a luminous bar with a linear 40
dB reading scale, located on the upper portion of the
screen.
5) Digital power (for high-bandwidth digital transmissions).
6) Acoustic; possibility of includin
g
an acoustic note, with a
tone proportional to the level of the input signal.
Measurement Switchable to near 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 Dissymmetrical at 75Ω(50Ωupon request),
with DC component blocker.
Maximum applicable
voltage
100 Vdc (with "LNB" voltage excluded) and/or 5 Vpp RF.
Input connector RF: BNC (supplied BNC/IEC and BNC/F external adapters).
OPTICAL: FC/APC
(optional SC/APC and FC/PC external adapters)
"LNB" Power Supply Input connector output in two selectable modes:
•steps of :0 – 5 – 13 – 15 –18 –24 V.
•continuous: from 5 to 23.8 V with a resolution of 0.2 V.
500 mA maximum current. Output current monitor with a
resolution of 20mA, indication of ohmic continuity for the
external circuit and overload.
Optical LNB power supply (13 V)
22KHz Tone (Input connector output) Frequency: 22 kHz ± 0.5kHz –
Amplitude : 0.6 Vpp - Waveform: rectangular.
DiSEqC Transmitter 1In compliance with the DiSEqC 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 standards,
SCR and monitoring of received signals.
1) DiSEqC is a registered trademark of EUTELSAT.

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Frequency characteristics
Frequency ranges VHF/UHF/SAT: from 45 to 2150 MHz (2) and HF from 5 to 65
MHz.
OPTICAL: 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm
Tuning PLL frequency synthesis with direct frequency, channel or
stored program programmin
g
by means of a keyboard and/or
Shaft Encoder.
Possibility of selectin
g
the current terrestrial channelin
g
system for the country in which the device is employed.
Storage capacity 100 programs.
Display elements frequency in MHz, channel name and program number.
Resolution HF/VHF/UHF in increments of 50 kHz, SAT in increments of
125 kHz.
Accuracy Better than 0.001%.
Spectrum Analyzer
Presentation Level on the "Y" axis (vertical) – Frequency on the "X" axis
(horizontal).
Frequency range From 5 MHz to 2150 MHz (in 5 bands) in real time.
C 5 to 65 MHz.
L 45 to 156 MHz
M 156 to 454 MHz
H 454 to 900 MHz
SAT 900 to 2150 MHz
Optical (converted to RF) from 47 to 2250 MHz
Level For VHF/UHF/SAT bands: from 20 to 130 dBµV.
For C band: 5 to 65 MHz from 40 to 130 dBµV.
Dynamic ran
g
e on
screen 40 dB for the HF/VHF/UHF/SAT bands
Explored frequency
range. 100% of each selected band (C - L - M - H - SAT) with the possibility of exploring a portion, in 8 steps (6 in C band), of
approximately 1% (in SPAN MIN) and from 1 to 5 channels
(depending on the band) in SPAN MAX.
Bandwidth at - 3 dB For HF/VHF/UHF bands: 100 kHz or 1 MHz (selectable).
For SAT band: 100 kHz, 1 MHz (selectable).
Video Filter Included – Excluded (selectable).
Frequency Markers 2, with direct frequency reading, measurement of the
difference in frequency "ΔF" between the two markers.
Level measurement and measurement of the difference in
level "ΔL" between the two markers.

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Display Characteristics
Viewing area 5.7 ” (Diagonal).
Resolution 320 (L) x 240 (H) pixels.
Contrast Ratio 300:1
Brightness 400 cd/m2.
Surface Treatment Anti-Reflection and Hard-coating (>2H).
Viewing Angle ±55 ° (L), -30/+60 ° (H).
Backlighting LCD.
Reception standards All colour PAL, SECAM and NTSC encodings.
Functions The screen is capable of displaying:
1) Full screen TV picture.
2) Partial screen TV picture – analo
g
ue indication of the relative
level with luminous horizontal band and horizontal TV
synch. pulse waveform
3) Full frequency spectrum with two markers.
4) Partial frequency spectrum (SPAN) with two markers.
5) Video monitor (through SCART connector).
6) Menus and submenus.
Video polarity Automatic positive or ne
g
ative, based on the reception
standard (selectable in SAT band).
Audio characteristics
Demodulators Selectable for TV - AM - FM modulated signals.
Frequency subcarriers 1) Automatically selected for the VHF/UHF frequency ran
g
e
based on the TV standard.
2) Ad
j
ustable for the SAT frequency ran
g
e, in increments of 10
kHz from 5 MHz to 9.77 MHz, by means of PLL frequency
synthesis.
De-emphasis Selectable in 4 steps (only for the SAT frequency range): flat -
J17- 50µS - 75 µS.
Modulation frequency
deviation
Selectable in 4 steps. (Only for the SAT frequency ran
g
e):
narrow, medium, wide and extra wide, correspondin
g
to
bandwidths from 140 to 400 kHz approx.
Loudspeaker 70 mm., Magnetodynamic
Output power Continuously adjustable up to a maximum of 0.2 W.
Auxiliar
y
in
p
uts and out
p
uts
SCART connector
(
com
p
lete
)
Audio and video in/out (1V /75Ω- 0.3V/600 Ω)
–
RGB input.
RGB out
p
ut for all functions shown on the LCD.
HDMI Di
g
ital audio and video output
RS 232 serial e USB
p
orts for PC data exchan
g
e

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Data Lo
gg
er
Stora
g
e capacit
y
5
g
roups includin
g
50 pro
g
rams each, 1500 entries
Power supply characteristics
Alternatin
g
curren
t
throu
g
h external power supply, from 90 to 260 V 50/60 Hz
Power 50 W.
Internal direct current
T
hrou
g
h one 16 V / 4.2 Ah Li-Ion battery (standard).
Approx. 4 h autonomy (dependin
g
on the services
p
erformed
)
.
Battery char
g
er Incorporated, automatic. Char
g
e time approx. 4 hours.
Rechar
g
in
g
takes
p
lace with the instrument in Stand-B
y
.
Indicators Low battery and battery char
g
er in function, char
g
e status
monitorin
g
.
External direct current From 11.5 V to 15.5 V/ 5 A max.
Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions (Hei
g
ht x width x depth) 110 x 250 x 250 mm.
Wei
g
ht 4 k
g
(with all options and battery installed).
in carr
y
in
g
case with accessories.
Presentation In a nylon carryin
g
case with accessory compartment and
stra
p
for eas
y
trans
p
ort.
Environmental characteristics
Calibration
temperature
T
he specified precision values refer to a room temperature
of 23°C ± 5°C. Typical thermal drift is 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 temperatures up to 31°C (50% linear reduction at
40°C
)
.
Stora
g
e temperature From -10°C to + 60°C.
2.2. Standard ACCESSORIES
1 Reinforced nylon carrying case.
1 External power supply
1 BNC/IEC adapter – P80.
1 BNC/F adapter – P82.
1 Li-Ion 4.5 Ah battery.
1 Instruction manual.

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2.3. Optional ACCESSORIES
SB 5 ÷ 65: 5 to 65 MHZ CONVERTER MODULE ( FACTORY INSTALLED )
NG 96-F: INTERNAL NOISE GENERATOR
FP 2E: CAR BATTERY CHARGER
ATO-10: FC/APC 10 DB CALIBRATED OPTICAL ATTENUATOR
BR FC/APC – FC/PC: FC/APC – FC/PC CONNECTION ADAPTER
BR FC/APC – SC/APC: FC/APC – SC/APC CONNECTION ADAPTER

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Figure 1 Front control panel

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Figure 2 Right side Figure 3 Left side

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3.CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel:
1. Scale for relative level measurement
2. Shaft-encoder dial (turn to perform adjustments and settings; press to perform the
“ENTER” command)
3. Terrestrial TV and SAT band RF input connector
4. Alphanumeric keyboard and function keys
5. High resolution 5.7” LCD colour display
6. FC/APC optical input connector
On the right side:
1. USB connector for PC connection
2. RS232 connector for PC connection
3. HDMI port (digital Audio and Video output)
4. Standard SCART connector
On the left side:
1. External DC power supply connector
2. RF output connector of the Noise generator

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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1.1.POWER SUPPLY
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).
4.2. 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.
4.3. USE OF THE BATTERY
If the external power supply is connected, the instrument will recharge the internal battery
when it goes into Stand-By.
A number of important indications for using the battery are listed below:
•It is a good idea to recharge the battery before using the device for the first time
•When the battery is low, the battery icon on the upper left-hand portion of the screen
will turn red. When this occurs, it is recommended to stop using the device as soon as
possible and to recharge the battery. If the device is not connected to the battery
charger and continues to be used (max 5 to 10 minutes), the device will shut itself off.
•If the device is left inactive for long periods of time, is recommended to recharge the
battery at least once a month in order to compensate for self-discharge.
•It is recommended to turn on the instrument at least once a month for a few hours. This
also serves to recharge the internal auxiliary battery that powers the clock.

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4.3.1.BATTERY STATUS
The battery icon on the upper left-hand portion of the screen provides information
regarding the battery’s status and indicates the device’s residual autonomy.
4.3.1.1. CONDITIONS OF USE AT START UP
Upon activation, the instrument configures itself with the same usage conditions as when it
was last shut off, with the following exceptions:
•The RF IN (5) input connector’s power supply output voltage is always excluded for
safety reasons.
•The measurement status of the QPSK , OFDM or QAM digital sections is not restored.
Every time a button is pressed to confirm an operation, a brief acoustic note will be emitted.
If desired, this "beep" can be excluded by holding down the button to access the
adjustments menu and then selecting the "BUZZER" item.
4.4. AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS
In order to adjust the device’s volume, brightness, contrast, colour, buzzer volume and
tone, press the repeatedly until the desired adjustment appears on the display. Turn
the shaft encoder to adjust the value. Press ENTER to confirm or else wait for the time
out.
4.5. TUNING
Tuning may be carried out by frequency, channel or program. In order to select the desired
mode, press the corresponding button: PR for program, CH for channel and FR for
frequency, to alternate between channel mode and frequency mode. The indicator that
corresponds to the selection will flash on the status bar. Whichever mode has been
selected, the tuning is carried out by turning the shaft encoder dial or else by inserting the
values using the numeric keyboard. Press ENTER to confirm the settings.
In satellite band, it is possible to alternate between viewing the frequency in 1st IF and
transponder frequency by pressing the LO button.
Furthermore, using the TP SAT function located in the side menu (this can be activated by
pressing ENTER when the instrument is in satellite band), the tuning of the satellite
transponders takes place by selecting the corresponding transponder number.
In order to select the desired satellite, press the 2nd and TP SAT buttons, select the
satellite item from the menu that appears on the screen and then press ENTER.
Turn the shaft encoder dial to highlight the desired satellite, then press ENTER again to
confirm your selection.
4.5.1.LOCAL OSCILLATOR (LO) MENU
Hold down the LO button (4) for about two seconds to access the relative menu:
•DEFAULT LO: select this item to view the default frequency of the local oscillators for
a universal LNB: LO1=9750 MHz, LO2=10600 MHz
•USER LO: select this item to open a second window that will allow for the frequencies
of four available local oscillators to be configured.
To exit the menu and return to normal operating mode, press the LO button (4).

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4.5.2.USING THE LOCAL OSCILLATORS (LO)
By repeatedly pressing the LO (4) button, depending on the settings inserted within the
menu, the satellite frequency will be displayed as follows:
FOR THE “DEFAULT LO” SETTING:
•Ist IF: 1st IF frequency is displayed
•LO 1: the tuned frequency in relation to the 9750 MHz oscillator is displayed.
•LO 2: the tuned frequency in relation to the 10600 MHz oscillator is displayed.
FOR THE “USER LO” SETTING:
•Ist IF: 1st IF frequency is displayed
•LO 1: the tuned frequency in relation to the set local oscillator is displayed.
•LO 2: the tuned frequency in relation to the set local oscillator is displayed.
•LO 3: the tuned frequency in relation to the set local oscillator is displayed.
•LO 4: the tuned frequency in relation to the set local oscillator is displayed.
4.5.2.1. VERIFICATION OF THE CHANNELING SYSTEM IN USE
Hold down the CH button to access the menu on the display and verify the channeling
system is use under the “CHANNEL TABLE” item.
4.6. FREQUENCY / CHANNEL STORAGE
In order to store a frequency or channel in one of the 100 available program memory slots,
proceed in the following manner:
I. Insert the number of the program in which you would like to store the frequency (or
channel).
II. Insert the frequency (or channel).
III. Press the “2nd” button and then the STORE button.
IV. Use the same procedure to store any other desired programs.
WARNING! If the LNB power supply is connected while the storage procedure is
being carried out, it will be applied by directly calling up a program.
⇒NOTE In order to store a channel, the procedure requires not only the acquisition of the
video/audio carriers, but also other parameters such as “BW” (bandwidth) and “STD”
(TV-standard). Therefore, when a program with SAT frequencies is called up, its audio
and video will also be presented: it is therefore recommended to tune the desired audio
subcarrier before storing a SAT channel.
4.6.1.PROGRAM (PR) MENU
Hold down the PR STORE button to access the menu for inspecting/modifying the stored
programs. When finished, press the PR STORE button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.1.1. INSPECTING/EDITING STORED CHANNELS
When the table of the currently stored program is shown on the display, the program itself
can be edited using the procedure below.
Press the MENU button to make the following commands appear on the right hand side of
the display:
•EDIT: select this item to access table editing mode.
•SAVE: select this item to save the changes that have been made.
•CLEAR: select this item to clear all of the contents of the selected memory slot.
•RESTORE: the saved configuration will be restored
•EXIT: select this item to exit the stored channel inspecting/editing function.
In order to make a selection, turn the DIAL to highlight the desired item and press ENTER.
Perform the desired modifications and press ENTER again.
A number of sample program tables are provided below.
PR: 2 ANLG ID:NEWS4
FR: 471.25 STD(BG)
CH: 21 (ITALY)
DEM(TV) RBW(w)
LNB OFF 22kHz OFF
C/N(OFF)
PR: 34 DIGI ID:CULT
FR: 778.00 STD(BG)
CH: 59 (ITALY)
DEM(TV) RBW(1MHz)
LNB OFF 22kHz OFF
OFDM
CHBW: 8MHZ
SPECT:Dir
OFFSET: Auto
CHBW( 8)
C/N OFF)
Analogue terrestrial channel. Digital terrestrial channel.
PR: 2 ANLG ID:MOVI4
FR: 1263.4 VP(Ku)
LO: 1IF
DEM(TV) RBW(100KHz)
LNB OFF 22kHz OFF
DS: SW4 OFF LNB 3
AUDIOSAT1(6.50)
TP SAT: OFF
C/N(OFF)
PR 4 DIGI ID: FAS65
FR: 2012.0 VP(Ku)
LO: L4A
DEM(TV) RBW(100KHz)
LNB ON 13V 22kHz OFF
DS:SW4 OFF LNB 3 DVBS
SYM RATE:27500
TP SAT: OFF
CHBW(30)
C/N (OFF)
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