Vision V18-310 User manual

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V18-310
TV/SATELLITE
DCPowerTester
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................... Page 2
Test the 12V supply to a masthead amplier ............................ Page 5
Test the LNB input of a satellite receiver .................................. Page 7
Test the LNB input of IRS ......................................................... Page 9
Test the PSU and load on IRS installation ................................ Page 11
Test the voltage and current on large IRS ................................ Page 13

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VISIONTV/SATPowerTester-V18-310
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Instructions
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• This innovative tester will assist professional installers of
domestic TV and satellite systems, commercial and
communalIRS,CATVandMATV.
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• It will accurately simultaneously measure the DC voltage
(30vMax)andDCcurrent(10Amax)passingthrougha75
ohmcoaxialcable.Itwillalsosimultaneouslyindicateifa
22kHz signal is present on the coax cable in satellite
systems connected to:  legacy satellite receivers SKY+,
Sky+HD,SkyQ,Freesat,FreesatHD,dSCR,SCRandDiSEq
installationsetc.
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• IMPORTANT:TheV18-310TV/SATPowerTesterrequires
a PP3 (6LR61, MN1604) 9V battery and the press to test
button operated to make accurate current
measurements, but for convenience it will indicate an
approximatecurrentvaluewhenlinepoweredand/orthe
presstotestbuttonisnotoperated.
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• TheV18-310TV/SATPowerTesterwillpassRFfrequencies
with minimal attenuation so that voltage and current
measurements can be made while operating TV and
satelliteequipment.
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Introduction

ReadallinstructionsinthisUserManualandonthe
productcarefullyBEFOREoperatingthisdevice.
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• The latest version of this handbook can be found at
www.vision-products.co.uk
• Many Vision products are intended for indoor use only.
Under no circumstances must these products be used
outdoorsunlessexplicitlystatedotherwise.
• Clean the exterior of the product with a clean and dry,
non-abrasivecloth.Donotusesolventsorliquidstoclean
theproduct.
• There are no user replacement parts inside the product.
Do not open the product for any reason. This will
invalidate your Manufacturer Warranty and may impair
thesafetyfeaturesoftheproduct.
• Do not use the product if you suspect it has been
damaged in any way, including being dropped, is
malfunctioning or has been exposed to liquids or
moisture.
• Theunitmustberepairedbyanauthorisedservicecentre
only.
• Manufacturer Warranty is void if unit is opened or
adaptedinanyway.
• Iftheproductappearstobemalfunctioningoroperating
inanunexpectedmanner,stopusingtheunitimmediately
andcontactyoursupplier.
• Neverlift,moveorcarrytheproductbyanyothermeans
otherthanthecaseasawholeorhandleifprovided.
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ThisproductcomplieswiththerelevantclausesoftheEuropean
Directive2002/96/EC.Theunitmustberecycledordiscarded
accordingtoapplicablelocalandnationalregulations.
Equipmentintendedforindooruseonly.VisionProducts(Europe)
Ltdconfirmsthatthisproductisinaccordancetofollowingnorms
ofEUEMCnormEN50083-2andsafetynormEN60065.
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Please note this product may be improved or updated without notice. Please refer to your
supplier before purchasing. Examples shown and the possible faults indicated in those
examples are suggestions only. It is the operator’s sole responsibility to ensure the correct
conclusions are drawn from any tests or test results.
Coax cables, electronic products and connectors etc. may not be able to sustain the maximum
operating parameters of this tester and great care must be taken to ensure the specications
and limitations of peripheral items are not exceeded. E&OE.

ReadallinstructionsinthisUserManualandonthe
productcarefullyBEFOREoperatingthisdevice.


• The latest version of this handbook can be found at
www.vision-products.co.uk
• Many Vision products are intended for indoor use only.
Under no circumstances must these products be used
outdoorsunlessexplicitlystatedotherwise.
• Clean the exterior of the product with a clean and dry,
non-abrasivecloth.Donotusesolventsorliquidstoclean
theproduct.
• There are no user replacement parts inside the product.
Do not open the product for any reason. This will
invalidate your Manufacturer Warranty and may impair
thesafetyfeaturesoftheproduct.
• Do not use the product if you suspect it has been
damaged in any way, including being dropped, is
malfunctioning or has been exposed to liquids or
moisture.
• Theunitmustberepairedbyanauthorisedservicecentre
only.
• Manufacturer Warranty is void if unit is opened or
adaptedinanyway.
• Ifthe product appears tobe malfunctioning or operating
inanunexpectedmanner,stopusingtheunitimmediately
andcontactyoursupplier.
• Neverlift,moveorcarrytheproductbyanyothermeans
otherthanthecaseasawholeorhandleifprovided.







ThisproductcomplieswiththerelevantclausesoftheEuropean
Directive2002/96/EC.Theunitmustberecycledordiscarded
accordingtoapplicablelocalandnationalregulations.
Equipmentintendedforindooruseonly.VisionProducts(Europe)
Ltdconfirmsthatthisproductisinaccordancetofollowingnorms
ofEUEMCnormEN50083-2andsafetynormEN60065.
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EXAMPLE1:
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Totestthe12VsupplytoaTVmastheadamplifier.
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1. Disconnectthemastheadamplifierfromthepower
supply.
2. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTestertothepowersupply
(source).
3. Checkthevoltageiscorrect
4. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connectthemastheadamplifierto
theTV/SATPowerTester(Load).
5. Presstheredtestbutton.Checkthevoltageandcurrent
display
6. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanat{step4.}or
thecurrentishigherthanthemastheadamplifierratings
label,thereisafaultintheinstallation.
7. Thefaultismostlikelyfoundataconnection,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductor.ThefaultcouldalsobeafaultyPSUor
mastheadamplifier.
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EXAMPLE1:
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Totestthe12VsupplytoaTVmastheadamplifier.
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1. Disconnectthemastheadamplifierfromthepower
supply.
2. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTestertothepowersupply
(source).
3. Checkthevoltageiscorrect
4. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connectthemastheadamplifierto
theTV/SATPowerTester(Load).
5. Presstheredtestbutton.Checkthevoltageandcurrent
display
6. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanat{step4.}or
thecurrentishigherthanthemastheadamplifierratings
label,thereisafaultintheinstallation.
7. Thefaultismostlikelyfoundataconnection,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductor.ThefaultcouldalsobeafaultyPSUor
mastheadamplifier.
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EXAMPLE2:
TotesttheLNBinputofasatellitereceiver
1. DisconnectthesatellitereceiverfromthewallsocketorLNB
feedcable.ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDCIN(Source)to
thesatellitereceiverinput1orinput2.
2. Checkthevoltageiseither18Vforhorizontalor13Vforvertical
polarity.IfusingaSkyQreceivercheckthereis12Vfromeither
input.
3. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDC
OUT(Load)tothewallsocketorLNB.Presstheredtestbutton.
Checkthevoltageandcurrentdisplay.
4. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanat{step3.}orthe
currentishigherthantheequipmentratingslabel,thereisa
faultintheinstallation.Checkthe22KHzLEDisilluminatedifa
high-bandsignalisselected.
5. Anyfaultismostlikelyfoundataconnectionpoint,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductorinthewallsocketorataconnector.Thefaultcould
alsobeafaultyLNBorlineamplifier.
Note:SkyHDreceivershave2inputs.Eachcanindependentlysupply
13Vor18VDCuptoacombinedmaximumof275mA.
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Note:SkyQreceivershave2inputs.Eachinputcansupplyonly12VDC
uptoacombinedmaximumupto275mA.
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EXAMPLE2:
TotesttheLNBinputofasatellitereceiver
1. DisconnectthesatellitereceiverfromthewallsocketorLNB
feedcable.ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDCIN(Source)to
thesatellitereceiverinput1orinput2.
2. Checkthevoltageiseither18Vforhorizontalor13Vforvertical
polarity.IfusingaSkyQreceivercheckthereis12Vfromeither
input.
3. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDC
OUT(Load)tothewallsocketorLNB.Presstheredtestbutton.
Checkthevoltageandcurrentdisplay.
4. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanat{step3.}orthe
currentishigherthantheequipmentratingslabel,thereisa
faultintheinstallation.Checkthe22KHzLEDisilluminatedifa
high-bandsignalisselected.
5. Anyfaultismostlikelyfoundataconnectionpoint,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductorinthewallsocketorataconnector.Thefaultcould
alsobeafaultyLNBorlineamplifier.
Note:SkyHDreceivershave2inputs.Eachcanindependentlysupply
13Vor18VDCuptoacombinedmaximumof275mA.
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Note:SkyQreceivershave2inputs.Eachinputcansupplyonly12VDC
uptoacombinedmaximumupto275mA.
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EXAMPLE3:
TotesttheLNBinputofanIRSinstallationwhen
poweredbyanEV5-100Tlaunchamplifierorsimilar
1. Werecommendthistestisaccomplishedwiththeoutputofthe
amplifierdisconnectedfromthesystemnetwork.Disconnect
thefourLNBfeedsfromthedish.
2. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDCIN(Source)tothe
amplifierinputmarkedH:Lo(green).Checkthevoltagedisplay
isshowing18V.
3. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDC
OUT(Load)totheLNBfeedmarkedH:Lo(greencable).
4. Presstheredtestbutton.Checkthevoltageandcurrentdisplay
5. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanatpointc)orthe
currentishigherthantheratingslabeloftheLNB,thereisa
faultintheinstallation.
6. Thefaultismostlikelyfoundataconnectionpoint,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductorataconnector.ThefaultcouldalsobeafaultyLNB.
7. Ifthevoltagedropsbelow18VwhentheLNBisconnecteditis
alsopossiblethatthepowersupplyhasfailedasitisunableto
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EXAMPLE3:
TotesttheLNBinputofanIRSinstallationwhen
poweredbyanEV5-100Tlaunchamplifierorsimilar
1. Werecommendthistestisaccomplishedwiththeoutputofthe
amplifierdisconnectedfromthesystemnetwork.Disconnect
thefourLNBfeedsfromthedish.
2. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDCIN(Source)tothe
amplifierinputmarkedH:Lo(green).Checkthevoltagedisplay
isshowing18V.
3. Ifthevoltageiscorrect,connecttheTV/SATPowerTesterDC
OUT(Load)totheLNBfeedmarkedH:Lo(greencable).
4. Presstheredtestbutton.Checkthevoltageandcurrentdisplay
5. Ifthevoltagedisplayedisnowlowerthanatpointc)orthe
currentishigherthantheratingslabeloftheLNB,thereisa
faultintheinstallation.
6. Thefaultismostlikelyfoundataconnectionpoint,suchasa
whiskerofcoaxialcablebraidshortingacrossthecentre
conductorataconnector.ThefaultcouldalsobeafaultyLNB.
7. Ifthevoltagedropsbelow18VwhentheLNBisconnecteditis
alsopossiblethatthepowersupplyhasfailedasitisunableto
deliverenoughpower.
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EXAMPLE4:
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TotestthepowersupplyandloadonanI
RS
installation
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1. DisconnecttheEV5-034powersupplyfromtheDCauxiliary
inputoftheEV5multiswitch.
2. ConnectthepowersupplytotheDCinput(source)onthe
meter.
3. Checkthevoltagereads18V.
4. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerMeterDCout(load)totheAuxiliary
DCinputofthemultiswitch.
5. Pressandholdthered“test”button.
6. Checkthevoltageremainsat18Vwhenunderload.
7. Addthecurrentratingforeachdeviceonthesystemincluding
allmultiswitches,theLNBandanyamplifier.
8. Checkthecurrentdisplayedmatchesthetotalsystemload
9. Ifthevoltageunderloadisbelow18Vcheckthepowersupplyis
notfaulty.
10. Ifthecurrentdisplayedissignificantlyhigherthanthe
calculatedcurrent,checkforfaultyconnections(whiskersof
braid)andalsoforfaultyequipment.Useaprocessof
illuminationtocheckforfaultyequipment.
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EXAMPLE4:
TotestthepowersupplyandloadonanIRS
installation
1. DisconnecttheEV5-034powersupplyfromtheDCauxiliary
inputoftheEV5multiswitch.
2. ConnectthepowersupplytotheDCinput(source)onthe
meter.
3. Checkthevoltagereads18V.
4. ConnecttheTV/SATPowerMeterDCout(load)totheAuxiliary
DCinputofthemultiswitch.
5. Pressandholdthered“test”button.
6. Checkthevoltageremainsat18Vwhenunderload.
7. Addthecurrentratingforeachdeviceonthesystemincluding
allmultiswitches,theLNBandanyamplifier.
8. Checkthecurrentdisplayedmatchesthetotalsystemload
9. Ifthevoltageunderloadisbelow18Vcheckthepowersupplyis
notfaulty.
10. Ifthecurrentdisplayedissignificantlyhigherthanthe
calculatedcurrent,checkforfaultyconnections(whiskersof
braid)andalsoforfaultyequipment.Useaprocessof
illuminationtocheckforfaultyequipment.
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EXAMPLE5:
TotestthevoltageandcurrentinalargerIRS
installation
1. Disconnectall5cablesofthetrunkfromtheamplifier/power
source.
2. Connectthe18VfromH:LooftheEV5-100TtotheDCIn
(source)connectoroftheTV/SATPowerMeter.
3. Checkthedisplayreads18V.
4. Ifthedisplayislessthan18V,check/replacethepowersupply.
5. ConnecttheDCOUTconnectoroftheTV/SATPowerMeterto
theH:Loterminalofthenextpieceofequipmentinthetrunk
networktopowerthesystem.
6. Pressandholdtheredtestbutton.
7. Readthecurrentconsumptionofthesystem.Doesthereading
matchtheratingsplatecalculationforthesystem?
8. Ifthecurrentreadingishigherorlowerthanexpected,check
theconnectionsforawhiskerofbraidataconnectorthen
checkeachpieceofequipmentbysubstitution.
9. Breakthesystemintosectionsbydisconnectingthetruck
cablesatconvenientpoints.Thencomparethecurrent
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EXAMPLE5:
TotestthevoltageandcurrentinalargerIRS
installation
1. Disconnectall5cablesofthetrunkfromtheamplifier/power
source.
2. Connectthe18VfromH:LooftheEV5-100TtotheDCIn
(source)connectoroftheTV/SATPowerMeter.
3. Checkthedisplayreads18V.
4. Ifthedisplayislessthan18V,check/replacethepowersupply.
5. ConnecttheDCOUTconnectoroftheTV/SATPowerMeterto
theH:Loterminalofthenextpieceofequipmentinthetrunk
networktopowerthesystem.
6. Pressandholdtheredtestbutton.
7. Readthecurrentconsumptionofthesystem.Doesthereading
matchtheratingsplatecalculationforthesystem?
8. Ifthecurrentreadingishigherorlowerthanexpected,check
theconnectionsforawhiskerofbraidataconnectorthen
checkeachpieceofequipmentbysubstitution.
9. Breakthesystemintosectionsbydisconnectingthetruck
cablesatconvenientpoints.Thencomparethecurrent
consumptiononeachsection.
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