HD RANGER SERIES

HD RANGER + ISDB-T/TB
HD RANGER 2 ISDB-T/TB
TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER

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 SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES"
paragraph.

The symbol on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual
may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.

WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury
hazard or damage to this product or other property.

MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
You can access instantly to any chapter by clicking on the title of the chapter in the
table of contents.

Click on the arrow at the top right of the page to return to the table of contents.

Throughout this manual are boxes with the symbol . It identifies a direct
access to an explanatory video related to the function where it is. User has to click on
this icon to watch the video.

All videos are in the PROMAX channel on YouTube, which is accessible through the
PROMAX website at: www.promaxelectronics.com

USER'S MANUAL VERSION

Version Date Software Version

1.0 July 2016 20.2

Please update your equipment to the latest software version to maximize its
capacity.
This user's manual describes operation for models HD RANGER+ and
HD RANGER 2. Differences between them are specified by an asterisk (*).
Screen captures of current manual are from the HD RANGER 2.

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SAFETY RULES
* The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.

* Use this equipment connected only to systems with their negative of

measurement connected to ground potential.

* The AL-103 external DC charger is a Class I equipment, for safety reasons plug it
to a supply line with the corresponding ground terminal.

* This equipment can be used in Overvoltage Category I installations and

Pollution Degree 2 environments.
External DC charger can be used in Overvoltage Category II, installation and
Pollution Degree 1 environments.

* When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to
ensure safety.:

Rechargeable battery
External DC charger
Car lighter charger cable
Power cord

* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.

* Remember that voltages higher than 70 V DC or 33 V AC rms are dangerous.

* Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.

* When using the power adaptor, the negative of measurement is at ground

potential.

* Do not obstruct the ventilation system of the instrument.

* Use for the signal inputs/outputs, specially when working with high levels,
appropriate low radiation cables.

* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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* Symbols related with safety:

Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories

Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.

Cat II Portable domestic installations.

Cat III Fixed domestic installations.

Cat IV Industrial installations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Description .................................................................................... 1-1
2 SETTING UP ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.1 Package Content ............................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Power ........................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 First charge................................................................................ 2-4
2.2.2 Charging the battery ................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Charge/discharge times ............................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Energy saving ............................................................................ 2-5
2.2.5 Smart control battery .................................................................. 2-6
2.2.6 Usage Tips ................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 Equipment Details .......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.1 HD RANGER + ......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 HD RANGER 2 ......................................................................... 2-9
2.4 Switching On/Off the equipment ......................................................2-11
2.5 Screen Icons and Dialog boxes ........................................................2-13
2.6 Menu Tree ....................................................................................2-14
2.7 Controls .......................................................................................2-18
2.7.1 Touch Screen* ..........................................................................2-18
2.7.2 Joystick ....................................................................................2-25
2.7.3 Keyboard shortcuts ....................................................................2-26
2.7.4 Softkeys ...................................................................................2-31
2.7.5 Virtual Keyboard ........................................................................2-31
2.8 StealthID Function .........................................................................2-32
2.9 Settings and Configuration..............................................................2-34
2.9.1 Settings Menu ...........................................................................2-34
2.9.2 Video & Audio settings................................................................2-38
2.9.3 Preferences Menu ......................................................................2-38

3 MEASUREMENT MODE ......................................................................3-45

3.1 Introduction..................................................................................3-45
3.2 Operation .....................................................................................3-46
3.3 Screen Description.........................................................................3-46
3.4 GENERIC Signal.............................................................................3-48

4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE .............................................................4-49

4.1 Introduction..................................................................................4-49
4.2 Operation .....................................................................................4-49
4.3 Screen Description.........................................................................4-50
4.4 Joystick Operation .........................................................................4-54
4.5 Specific Options.............................................................................4-56
4.6 Select and edit parameters .............................................................4-58
4.7 Locking a signal.............................................................................4-58
4.8 Satellite Identification ....................................................................4-58

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5 TV MODE ......................................................................................5-60
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................5-60
5.2 Operation .....................................................................................5-60
5.3 Screen Description.........................................................................5-61
5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views....................................................................5-61
5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views ...............................................................5-65
5.4 Specific Options.............................................................................5-67
5.5 IRG Descriptor ..............................................................................5-67
6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS .........................................................................6-69
6.1 F1: Tuning....................................................................................6-69
6.2 F2: Signal Parameters ....................................................................6-73
6.3 F3: Tools ......................................................................................6-74
7 TOOLS ...................................................................................................7-76
7.1 Transport Stream Analyser*............................................................7-76
7.1.1 Description ...............................................................................7-76
7.1.2 Operation .................................................................................7-76
7.1.3 Table Analyser...........................................................................7-77
7.1.4 Bitrate Analyser.........................................................................7-80
7.1.5 Alarms .....................................................................................7-81
7.1.6 PID list .....................................................................................7-83
7.2 Transport Stream Recording* ..........................................................7-84
7.2.1 Description ...............................................................................7-84
7.2.2 Operation .................................................................................7-84
7.2.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-86
7.3 Constellation.................................................................................7-87
7.3.1 Description ...............................................................................7-87
7.3.2 Operation .................................................................................7-87
7.3.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-89
7.4 LTE Ingress test ............................................................................7-90
7.4.1 Description ...............................................................................7-90
7.4.2 Operation .................................................................................7-90
7.4.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-93
7.5 Echoes .........................................................................................7-93
7.5.1 Description ...............................................................................7-93
7.5.2 Operation .................................................................................7-94
7.5.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-95
7.6 Spectrogram .................................................................................7-95
7.6.1 Description ...............................................................................7-95
7.6.2 Operation .................................................................................7-96
7.6.3 Menu options ............................................................................7-97
7.7 Attenuation Test............................................................................7-98
7.7.1 Description ...............................................................................7-98
7.7.2 Operation .................................................................................7-98
7.7.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-100
7.8 Signal Monitoring......................................................................... 7-101

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 7.8.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-101
7.8.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-101
7.8.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-103
7.8.4 Settings ................................................................................. 7-104
7.8.5 Data viewer ............................................................................ 7-105
7.8.6 Data file processing.................................................................. 7-106
7.9 Datalogger ................................................................................. 7-108
7.9.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-108
7.9.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-109
7.9.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-115
7.9.4 Test & Go ............................................................................... 7-116
7.10 Screen and Data capture (Export key) ............................................ 7-116
7.10.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-116
7.10.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-117
7.11 Explore Channel Plan ................................................................... 7-118
7.11.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-118
7.11.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-118
7.11.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-120
7.12 Discover FM stations .................................................................... 7-120
7.12.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-120
7.12.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-121
7.12.3 Menu options .......................................................................... 7-123
7.13 Field Strength ............................................................................. 7-124
7.13.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-124
7.13.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-124
7.13.3 Settings ................................................................................. 7-125
7.13.4 Creating and importing calibration tables .................................... 7-127
7.14 Task Planner ............................................................................... 7-129
7.14.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-129
7.14.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-129
7.14.3 Timer ..................................................................................... 7-132
7.15 Service Recording ........................................................................ 7-133
7.15.1 Description ............................................................................. 7-133
7.15.2 Operation ............................................................................... 7-133
8 IPTV*................................................................................................... 8-135
8.1 Introduction................................................................................ 8-135
8.2 Operation ................................................................................... 8-135
8.3 Screen Description....................................................................... 8-136
8.3.1 Measurement mode.................................................................. 8-136
8.3.2 Interarrival Packet Time / Packet Rate Over Time ......................... 8-139
8.3.3 TV mode................................................................................. 8-140
8.4 Tools ......................................................................................... 8-142
8.4.1 PING / TRACE.......................................................................... 8-142
8.4.2 View IP Network Log ................................................................ 8-143
8.4.3 IP Ethernet Frame Viewer ......................................................... 8-144

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 8.5 Settings ..................................................................................... 8-144
8.5.1 Multicast Settings .................................................................... 8-144
8.5.2 IPTV parameters and reset measures ......................................... 8-145
8.5.3 General Settings and Preferences ............................................... 8-145
9 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT................................................................ 9-147
9.1 Description ................................................................................. 9-147
9.2 Operation ................................................................................... 9-147
9.3 Installation Management .............................................................. 9-148
9.4 New installation........................................................................... 9-152
9.5 Tools for installations ................................................................... 9-152
9.6 Importing Data from USB ............................................................. 9-153
10CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES..................................................... 10-155
10.1 Mini-USB connector.................................................................... 10-156
10.1.1 Connecting the HD RANGER (host) to an USB memory (device) . 10-156
10.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER (device)........ 10-158
10.2 V/A Output Connector ................................................................ 10-158
10.3 V/A Input Connector .................................................................. 10-159
10.4 RF Connector ............................................................................ 10-159
10.4.1 DiSEqC commands ................................................................. 10-159
10.4.2 SCD/EN50494 (SatCR) commands ........................................... 10-160
10.4.3 SCD2/EN50607 (JESS) commands ........................................... 10-161
10.5 HDMI Output*........................................................................... 10-164
10.6 Common Interface Slot* ............................................................. 10-164
10.7 TS ASI Input / Output* .............................................................. 10-166
10.7.1 TS-ASI Input......................................................................... 10-166
10.7.2 TS-ASI Output....................................................................... 10-167
10.8 IP network* .............................................................................. 10-167
11SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 11-168
11.1 HD RANGER+ ......................................................................... 11-168
11.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................ 11-168
11.1.2 Measurement Mode ................................................................ 11-170
11.1.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ........................................................ 11-173
11.1.4 TV Mode ............................................................................... 11-175
11.1.5 Tools.................................................................................... 11-176
11.1.6 Options ................................................................................ 11-177
11.2 HD RANGER2 ......................................................................... 11-178
11.2.1 General Specifications ............................................................ 11-178
11.2.2 Measurement Mode ................................................................ 11-181
11.2.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode ........................................................ 11-183
11.2.4 TV Mode ............................................................................... 11-185
11.2.5 Tools.................................................................................... 11-186
11.2.6 IPTV .................................................................................... 11-187
11.2.7 Transport Stream Analyser...................................................... 11-187
11.2.8 Options ................................................................................ 11-188

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12MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 12-189
12.1 Considerations about the Screen.................................................. 12-189
12.2 Cleaning Recommendations ........................................................ 12-189
ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 190
ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA ................................................. 202
ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS .................................................................... 210
ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS .................................................... 220
ANNEX 5 OP-002-PS: OPTICAL + 5 GHz RF AUXILIARY.................................. 243
ANNEX 6 OP-002-GPS: SIGNAL COVERAGE OPTION...................................... 257
ANNEX 7 DIGITAL DIVIDEND (LTE)............................................................. 271
ANNEX 8 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT................................................................ 276

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 TV & SATELLITE ANALYSER
HD RANGER SERIES
HD RANGER 2 ISDB-T/TB
HD RANGER + ISDB-T/TB

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The new HD RANGER is the sixth generation of field meters that PROMAX
launches. As each new generation, it represents an evolution from the previous,
since it integrates the latest technological innovations and develops applications
for the new demands and needs that have emerged in recent years.
The new HD RANGER has been created with the aim to make easy the user
experience. From its ergonomic design and stylized lines to the reduction of keys
and the easy use of its interface, everything has been designed so the user has a
simple tool to use but powerful and useful.

Figure 1.

1
Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project.

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 The HD RANGER is a universal analyser that covers several of the most popular
standards, as well as formats such as MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 and Dolby audio. There
is also the possibility of an extension to work in fibre optics installations and GPS
(see these options on the manual annex).
Besides the basic functions of TV meter and spectrum analyser for terrestrial and
satellite band, it provides additional tools, such as LTE interferences (some of its
working frequencies are close to the TV bands), the diagrams constellations or
the echoes detection.
The HD RANGER has an application to manage data generated at each
installation. This feature helps the user to manage information generated so he
can access it at any time or download it to a PC for further analysis.
The HD RANGER has been designed and developed entirely in the European
Union. A multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals has dedicated
effort and commitment to the development of a powerful, efficient and reliable
tool. During the manufacturing process, all used materials have been subjected
to a strict quality control.
In an effort to facilitate its work to professionals, our long experience ensures an
after sales quality service, which includes software updates and upgrades for
free.

Figure 2.

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2 SETTING UP

2.1 Package Content

Check that your package contains the following elements:

HD RANGER Analyser.
External DC charger.
Mains cord for external DC charger.
Car lighter charger.
"F" Adapters (3 units).
• "F" / H - BNC / H Adapter.
• "F" / H - DIN / H Adapter.
• "F" / H - "F" / H Adapter.
Support belt and carrying bag.
USB On-the-go (OTG)(A) Male - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
USB cable (A) Female - Mini USB (B) Male cable.
4V/RCA Jack Cable.
Transport suitcase.
Quick Start Guide.

NOTE: Keep the original packaging, since it is specially designed to protect the
equipment. You may need it in the future to send the analyser to be
calibrated.

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2.2 Power

The HD RANGER is powered by a 7.2 V built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery of

high quality and long operation time.
This equipment can operate on battery or connected to the mains using a DC
adapter. An adapter is also supplied to use with the power connector car
(cigarette lighter).

2.2.1 First charge

The equipment comes with the battery half charged. Depending on the time
elapsed from first charge and environmental conditions may have lost some of
the charge. You should check the battery level. It is advisable a first full charge.

2.2.2 Charging the battery

Connect the DC power adapter to the equipment through the power connector
on the left side panel (see figure 3).

Figure 3.

Then connect the DC power adapter to the mains via the mains cord. Ensure
that your mains voltage is compatible with the adapter voltage.
For a fast charging of the battery is necessary to switch off the equipment.
If the equipment is ON, the battery charging will be slower, depending on the
type of work you are doing. When connecting the equipment to the mains the
mains connected symbol appears inside the battery icon.

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 When the equipment is connected to the mains, the CHARGER indicator remains
on. This indicator changes its colour according to the percentage of battery
charge:

RED Less than 80 % of charge.

ORANGE Between 80 % and 90 % of charge.
GREEN 100% full charge.

When switching on the equipment, the battery voltage is checked. If the tension
is too weak to start, the LED EXT and DRAIN flashes and the equipment does
not start up. In this case please charge the battery immediately.

2.2.3 Charge/discharge times

Average charging time with the equipment off (fast charge):

3 hours to achieve an 80 % charge.

5 hours to achieve a 100 % charge.

With the equipment on (slow charge):

5 hours to achieve an 80 % charge.

8 hours to achieve a 100 % charge.

Average discharge time (with external supply disabled):

With the battery full charge the average battery time is 5:30 hours.
With the battery at 80% charge the average battery time is 4 h.

2.2.4 Energy saving

These options are available in the Preferences menu, pressing the key for
1 s.

Power Off: It allows the user to select the time to power off, which is the
time after which the equipment shuts down automatically
unless user press any key.

TFT Screen: User can select a time after which the TFT screen turns off,
but the equipment is still running normally. The equipment
can measure (for example, making a datalogger or channel
exploration) and the battery will last longer, about 10 %
more. The screen turns on by pressing any key. Time options
are: off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.

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2.2.5 Smart control battery

The built-in battery of the equipment is of the "smart" type, which means that
reports its state of charge. This information is displayed inside the battery icon
in the form of the average time available. In this way the user can know at any
time the remaining battery level.
The remaining time charge that appears is calculated according to the work that
has been doing. If you activate the external supply of the equipment, the
average time would be reduced according to the increase in consumption that
occurs.

2.2.6 Usage Tips

The battery is losing storage capacity as you go through its life. Contact your
PROMAX distributor when necessary to replace the battery.
To prolong battery life the user should follow these tips:
In case of providing a long inactivity period of the equipment it is
advisable to make every 3 months a charge / discharge cycle and a
subsequent partial charge (40% aprox.).
It is advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from heat.
You should avoid keeping the battery for a long period of time at full load
or fully discharged.
There is not necessary to wait to fully discharge before a charge because
these batteries have no memory effect.

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2.3 Equipment Details

2.3.1 HD RANGER +

Front View

Figure 4.

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 Side view

Figure 5.

Top view

Figure 6.

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2.3.2 HD RANGER 2

Front View

Figure 7.

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 Side view

Figure 8.

Top view

Figure 9.

* Optical Option. Refer to annex.

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 Bottom view

Figure 10.

2.4 Switching On/Off the equipment

This analyser is designed for use as a portable equipment and it does not
require any previous installation.

► Switching On:
Slide for a while (approximately one second) the power slide switch
located on the left side of the equipment.
When all indicators light up at once release the switch, which returns to
its rest position.
The boot screen (user can select the boot screen from "Preferences"
menu) appears and also a progress bar that indicates the system load.
At the top left corner it shows the equipment model and the installed
software release detected.
After the system load, the same view and screen before shutdown
appears.

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 ► Switching Off:
Use the power slide switch located on the left side of the equipment.
There are two options:
Short slide down (<1 s): A menu on screen allows the user to select
between power off or reboot.
Long slide down (>1 s): The equipment turns off directly.
When the screen goes off, user should release the switch, which returns
to its rest position.
The boot screen picture appears and also a bar showing the system
shutdown progress.
The equipment keeps its last status (mode and screen) which is
recovered when power on.

► Reset:

Press the key for 5 seconds. The equipment automatically turns off.
Use only in case of system crash.

In the PREFERENCES menu (press 1s), APPEARANCE tab, option "Off" the
user can activate the automatic shutdown option, selecting a waiting time (time
without pressing any key) after which the equipment turns off automatically.

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2.5 Screen Icons and Dialog boxes

On the screen are some icons that provide useful information to the user about
the current status of the instrument.

Battery charging. Warning.

Battery not charging.

Yellow level indicates USB flash drive inserted.
charge left.

Battery not charging,

LTE filter enabled.
time left indicator.

Current installation.

USB in serial port mode. GPS locked.

GPS unlocked.
SATCR (SCD/EN50494)
Satellite band.
commands enabled.
JESS (SCD2/EN50607)
Current voltage, 22 kHz
commands enabled.
signal and LNB power
level. 5 GHz RF Auxiliary Input*

Task scheduled.

Terrestrial band. Multi-function Joystick

enabled.
Two-letter code indicates the
exact function:
IPTV mode enabled.*

Compressed FR Frequency tuning.

installation.
CH Channel tuning.
SP Span change.
OK. MK Marker moving.
EC Echo/zoom change.
Searching.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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2.6 Menu Tree

SPECTRUM ANALYSER MENU

Only available for digital channels Only available for analogue channels

Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 TV MENU

MEASUREMENT MENU

Only available for digital channels Only available for analogue channels

Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 SETTINGS MENU

Option available for terrestrial band Option available for satellite band

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT

PREFERENCES MENU

Figure 11.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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2.7 Controls

The equipment has been designed to be an easy tool to use. For this reason the
number of keys has been reduced and these are grouped by function.
The menu navigation includes hints that appear when the cursor is placed on a
disabled (greyed) option for a while. This hints help the user to understand why
an option is disabled and what to do to enable it.
The equipment can be fully operated using both the touch panel* (even using
wearing gloves) and the conventional keyboard.
For measurement and navigation through the menus, the equipment has the
touch panel, a joystick, 4 programmable keys (softkeys) and 6 direct access
keys (shortcut keys).
Next the use of each one of them is described:

2.7.1 Touch Screen*

The control software is designed in such a way that the meter can be fully
operated using both the touch panel and the conventional keyboard.
These actions can be done through the touch panel:
Menu Selection.
Frequency or channel selection.
Frequency or channel scroll.
Virtual keyboard writing.
Toolbar access.
Mode screens switch.
Installations Management.
Each touch on the screen is associated with a physical vibration. This vibration
can be enabled or disabled through the option “Vibration” in the “Preferences”
menu.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 ► Menu Selection

User can operate on the menus on screen: drop-down menu, select an

option, accept or exit a message, and so on, just touching on the option.

Figure 12.

Figure 13.

Figure 14.

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 ► Frequency or Channel Selection

At the Spectrum Analyser mode, user can select a channel or frequency by

tapping on the frequency or channel.

Figure 15. First screen (channel locked).

Figure 16. Tap on the new frequency.

Figure 17. The cursor moves to the frequency.

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 ► Frequency or Channel Scroll

At the Spectrum Analyser mode, user can scroll through frequency or

channels by dragging and dropping his finger on the screen.

Figure 18.

Figure 19.

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 ► Virtual keyboard/keypad writing

User can type directly on the on-screen keyboard or keypad.

Figure 20.

Figure 21.

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 ► Toolbar

User can access the more important functions through the toolbar by
pressing on the right top corner of the screen.

Figure 22.

Figure 23.

● Toolbar icons description

Measurement Mode Settings Video & Audio Settings

Spectrum Analyser Mode Terrestrial Band Preferences
TV Mode Satellite Band Screen Capture
Installations Management

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 ► Mode screens

User can switch the view of the current mode by pressing on the top center
of the screen.

Figure 24.

► Installations Management

User can access data of the current installation by pressing on the left top
corner.

Figure 25.

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2.7.2 Joystick

Joystick positions are five:

Figure 26.

The joystick is multifunctional, that is, each time you press its function changes.
The user can see the active function according to the icon that is displayed at
the upper right corner of the equipment, as shown in the image.
In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick has the following functions:

► CH or FR: Channel change (CH) or

frequency (FR) change
(according to the tune
selected: tune by channel or
tune by frequency).
► SP: Span change.

► MK: Marker moving (if marker is

enabled).

Figure 27.

Using the ECHOES tool, the joystick is also multifunctional:

► CH or FR: Channel (CH) change or frequency (FR) change (according to the

tune selected: tune by channel or tune by frequency).

► EC: Echo change.

According to the selected function, the joystick will do a specific action.

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2.7.3 Keyboard shortcuts

► Management Keys

There are two Management keys. Each one has two different functions according
to the pressing time:

Short press: It shows the list of installations and

the menus to manage them.
Long press: It shows the preferences menu.
Short press: It shows the menu of terrestrial or
satellite settings (according to the selected band).
Long press: It shows the Video & audio settings.

► Export / Reference key

Depending on how long you press this key, it has two different functions:
Short Press: Pressing this key for less than one second on the Spectrum
Analyser mode, it holds on screen the current waveform as a reference. It is
equivalent to go to the option "Reference - Set" from the "Advanced" menu.
Pressing short again, it deletes the waveform reference. It is equivalent to go to
the option "Reference - Clear" in the "Advanced" menu.
Long press: Pressing this key for one second it makes a capture of what it is
shown on screen at the time. The capture may be from the screen image, from
the measurement data or from both. The type of capture, either screen, data, or
both can be set in the "Export button" option which is on the label
"Measures" in the "Preferences" menu.
More information in the chapter "Export key".

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 ► Mode keys

On the left side there are 3 keys to access the equipment modes.

Measurement Mode key.

Spectrum Analyser Mode key.

TV Mode Key.

The active function on screen is indicated by the LED next to the mode key.
Pressing a key repeatedly provides access to a different view within the same
mode. Each view is shown at the top. When reaching the third view it returns to
the first view. For some signals (analogue, generic) not all the views are
available.
Following there is an example of the views available for each mode (examples
extracted from a digital terrestrial signal):

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 Measurements

Figure 28. FULL MEASUREMENT

Figure 29. MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM

Figure 30. MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS

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 Spectrum Analyser

Figure 31. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 32. SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV

Figure 33. FULL SPECTRUM

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 TV Mode

Figure 34. FULL TV

Figure 35. TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 36. TV + SERVICE DATA

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2.7.4 Softkeys

There are four programmable keys, also called softkeys, numbered from to
.
Each key provides access to a menu. This menu varies depending on the
function the user is working on the meter.
The menu is displayed on each softkey at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 37.

2.7.5 Virtual Keyboard

When a user needs to enter or edit a text (from an image, Channel Plan, etc.), a
screen with a virtual keyboard appears as shown at the figure.

Figure 38.

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 To edit the file name user should follow these steps:
Place the cursor over the text box where the name appears.
Move the cursor to place it next to the letter that user wants to edit.
Press on the virtual keyboard to edit.
To delete a letter, move the cursor to the right side of the letter and then press

the joystick on the Delete key or press (Del).

To enter an upper case letter press first or press on the key. To block

upper case press or press on the key twice consecutively. To return to

lower case press or the key again.
Keys with a point at the top right corner give access to special characters, by
keeping pressed for one second on the key.

After editing press (Ok) to validate the name and continue the process or
(Cancel) to cancel.

2.8 StealthID Function

The StealthID function of the HD RANGER is a signal identification function

performed automatically by the equipment without any user intervention.
The equipment tries to identify the channel or frequency of the input signal it
receives, and according to the band selected by the user, it applies identifying
criteria according to the standards of that band. When the equipment recognizes
in the input signal the identification parameters of a standard, it decodes the
signal and shows the data of that signal on the screen.
The identification system tries to lock the first signal using the modulation
defined in the channel plan for that signal. If after five seconds it fails to lock
with that modulation, it starts the wheel for automatic detection. If then it locks
in a modulation other than indicated, it generates an internal temporary channel
plan to accelerate tuning the same channel later on.

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 ► Operation

The user only has to follow these steps in order to identify a signal:

Press the Preferences key for 1 second.

In the StealthID tab, select the signal types to auto-identify (see "Menu
tree" figure 7). By default all them are selected. Press the key to save
the changes made and the key to exit the Preferences screen.

Press the Settings key.

Select the band (terrestrial or satellite).

Select a channel or frequency to identify.

The bottom of the screen shows the message "Searching for signal" and
the standard transmission checking. Wait a few seconds for the equipment
to identify the signal. User can force the auto-identification of a signal by
pressing the key and selecting the type of signal from the menu.

When the equipment identifies the signal a text shows the detected signal
type.

Press (Signal Parameters) to see the signal parameters.

► Signals automatically detected by the StealthID function

Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting - Terrestrial (ISDB-T)

Digital multi-programme systems for television, sound and data services
for cable distribution (J83 Annex B)
Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)
Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2)
Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)
Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)
Analogue terrestrial TV
Analogue Terrestrial FM

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2.9 Settings and Configuration

2.9.1 Settings Menu

Press the Settings key to access the settings menu.

Depending on the selected band, the menu may be different.

Figure 39.

A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Signal Source*
It allows the user to select the signal coming into the equipment between the
RF input for RF signal and the IPTV input for TV over any type of IP packet
based distribution network.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 ► Band (available for satellite and terrestrial band)

It allows the user to select between terrestrial or satellite frequency band.

► Decoder TS Input*

It allows the user to select the transport stream coming into the equipment
between the RF Demodulators, IPTV input, ASI input and the transport
stream played from the TS Recording tool.

RF Demodulators: (This option is available only if RF is selected as a

Signal Source). The TS extracted from the RF
signal by means of the internal RF demodulator.
The RF signal can come from digital terrestrial,
satellite or cable.

IPTV: (This option is available only if IPTV is selected as a

Signal Source). The TS extracted from the IPTV
signal.

ASI Input: The TS coming directly through the ASI-TS input

connector.

Recorded TS: The TS comes from the one being played and
previously recorded with the TS Recording tool
(warning: this option is automatically selected each
time a recorded TS is played. Disable it once the
TS playing has finished).

► ASI Output*

It allows the user to select the signal source for the TS-ASI packets going out
through the equipment ASI Output. User can select among Off, RF
Demodulators, IPTV and ASI Input. This transport stream can feed the signal
to other devices.

Off: ASI Output disabled.

RF Demodulators: (This option is available only if RF is selected as a

Signal Source). The signal through ASI Output is
the TS extracted from the RF signal by means of
the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can
come from digital terrestrial, satellite or cable.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 IPTV: (This option is available only if IPTV is selected as a
Signal Source). The signal through ASI Output is
the TS extracted from the IPTV signal.

ASI Input: TS-ASI packets coming from ASI input connector

go out through the ASI output connector.

► External power supply (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

It enables or disables the power supplied to external units such as

preamplifiers for antennas in terrestrial television or LNBs and FI simulators
in the case of satellite TV.
When this option is enabled the equipment applies at the output the voltage
selected by the user in the Supply Voltage option (see below). When this
option is disabled the equipment does not apply the voltage to the output but
it will behave as if it did.

► Supply voltages (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

It selects the voltage to be applied to an external unit.

Available voltage options change depending on the selected band.
Voltage available for terrestrial band is: External, 5 V, 12 V and 24 V.
Voltage available for satellite band is: External, 5 V (for devices working with
5 V such as GPS active antennas), 13 V, 13 V + 22 kHz, 15V, 18 V, 18 V
+ 22 kHz.
In the External supply voltage option the power supplier to the external units
is the power supplier of the antenna preamplifiers (terrestrial television) or
the satellite TV receiver (collective or domestic).

► LNB Drain (available for terrestrial and satellite band)

The LNB drain option shows the voltage and current flowing to the external
unit. If there is any problems (e.g. short circuit), an error message appears
on the screen ('SHORTCIRCUIT'), a warning beep sounds and the equipment
will not supply power. The equipment does not return to its normal operating
state until the problem is solved .During this time the equipment checks
every three seconds if there still the problem, warning with an audible signal.
The DRAIN LNB light indicator is lit if current is flowing to the external unit.

► LTE Filter (only available for terrestrial band with LTE filter selected
"internal" in Preferences)

It enables or disables the LTE filter (see section: “LTE Interference Test”).
When the LTE filter is enabled an icon will appear at the top right of the
screen.

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 ► DiSEqC Mode (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables DiSEqC mode. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment

Control) is a communication protocol between the satellite receiver and
accessories of the satellite system (see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL
DEVICES").

► SCD/EN50494 (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables the SCD/EN50494 function to control devices of a

satellite TV installation that supports this technology (see chapter
"CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

► SCD2/EN50607 (only available for satellite band)

It enables or disables SCD2/EN50607 mode to control devices in a satellite

TV installation which must be compatible with this technology (see chapter
"CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES").

► Polarization (only available for satellite band)

It allows the user to select the signal polarization between Vertical/Right

(vertical and circular clockwise) and Horizontal/Left (horizontal and circular
anti-clockwise), or disable it (OFF). In tuning mode the Polarization option
can not be changed.

► Sat Band (only available for satellite band)

It allows the user to select the High or Low band frequency for satellite
channel tuning. In channel tuning mode the Band Sat can not be changed.

► LNB Low Osc. (only available for satellite band)

It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB low band. When a channel
plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly selected, a warning
is issued.

► LNB High Osc. (only available for satellite band)

It defines the local oscillator frequency for the LNB high band (up to 25 GHz).
When a channel plan is selected but LNB oscillator values are not properly
selected, a warning is issued.

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2.9.2 Video & Audio settings

Press the Settings key for one second to access the Video & Audio settings
menu.

Figure 40.

A brief explanation of each option available on the menu:

► Volume

It increases or decreases the volume of the speaker audio output by moving

the joystick to the right (+ volume) or left (- volume).

► Brightness

It increases or decreases the screen brightness by moving the joystick to the

right (+ brightness) or left (- brightness).
► Video Output

It enables or disables the video output through the audio/video connector

(see chapter "CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES).
► Color System

The coding system used in analogue transmissions. Available options are:

PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and SECAM.

2.9.3 Preferences Menu

You access the Preferences menu by pressing the Installations

Management key for one second. The options are grouped in tabs as
follows:
► Equipment: Equipment information.

► Appearance: Equipment customization options.

► Date & Time: It allows the user to change date and time zone.

► Measures: It allows the user to choose between several units of measure

among other parameters.

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 ► Tools: It allows to edit some parameters for different tools.

► StealthID: It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used
while auto identifying any modulation type.
► Network*: Network parameters settings.

► Security: It allows to edit the PIN code.

Figure 41.

To navigate between tabs move the joystick left or right. To navigate between
the options within the tab move the joystick up or down.

Press Exit to exit Preferences.

Press Save to save changes.

A brief explanation of the options available in each tab:

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 ► Equipment information:

Provider: Provider's name.

Name: Equipment's name.
Serial number: Unique identification number for this equipment.
Release: Version of the software and hardware installed on the
equipment.
Date: Date of the software installed on the equipment.
Free memory: Free size of the flash memory installed on the
equipment / Size of the flash memory installed on the
equipment.
Company: Name of the company which owns the equipment
(editable by user; protected by PIN code). This field
appears on the boot screen.
User: Name of the equipment's user (editable by user;
protected by PIN code). This field appears on the boot
screen.

► Appearance Options:

Language: Language used on menus, messages and screens.

Available languages are: Spanish, Catalan, English,
German, French, Czech, Italian, Norwegian, Polish,
Russian and Slovak. Once the new language is selected,
the equipment shows a warning message and re-starts
in order to load the new language.
Skin: Colours used on the screen.
Power Off: It allows the user to select the time to power off, which
is the time after which the equipment shuts down
automatically unless user press any key.
Brightness: User can select between two options:
Manual: The display brightness is adjusted
manually using the brightness setting (see
section Video and audio settings).
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically
adjusted according to the light received by
the sensor.
Background: It allows the user to select the background colour on the
display screen. Options available are: white, green, red,
black and blue.

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 Battery Time: It hides or shows the remaining battery time. Remaining
battery time is displayed on the inside of the battery
level icon.
TFT Screen: User can select a time after which the TFT screen turns
off, but the equipment is still running normally. The
screen turns on by pressing any key. Time options are:
off, 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes.
Color System: The coding system used in analogue transmissions.
Available options are: PAL 50 Hz, PAL 60 Hz, NTSC and
SECAM.
Vibration*: User can turn the vibration on or off. When the vibration
is ON the user feels a vibration when touching the
screen.
Boot Screen: User can select the image that appears when the
equipment is booting.
Values Format: It allows the user to select the format to show on fields
PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID in TV mode screen 3/3.
Available formats are decimal or hexadecimal.

► Time & Date Options:

Date: It allows the user to edit the date. Press the joystick for
edit mode.
Time: It allows the user to edit the time. Press the joystick for
edit mode.
Date Format: It allows the user to change the date format, which is
the order in which is shown day (DD), month (MM) and
year (YYYY or YY).
Time Zone: It allows the user to select the time zone where he is.

► Measures Options:

Terrestrial
Units: It allows the user to select the terrestrial measurement
units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm
dBmV and dBµV.
Satellite
Units: It allows the user to select the satellite measurement
units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm,
dBmV and dBµV.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 Optical Units: It allows the user to select the optical measurement
units for the signal level. Available options are: dBm.

Satellite Band: It allows the user to select the type of satellite band
used between Ku/Ka band and C band.

Reference
Level: It allows the user to select the type of reference level
adjustment between manual (modified by the user) or
automatic (selected by the equipment).
TER.
Downlink: If this option is enabled it allows to work in terrestrial
band with radio link down converters external units
(from 1 to 11 GHz) and tune using the link frequency.
Min. TER.
Power: It sets the minimum power for a terrestrial digital signal
to be identified.
Min. SAT.
Power: It sets the minimum power for a satellite digital signal
to be identified.
Min. TER.
Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue
signal to be identified.
Min. FM.
Level: It sets the minimum level for a terrestrial analogue
signal to be identified.
Inp. Impedance: It allows to select the impedance for the RF input signal
between 50 Ω and 75 Ω.

► Tools Options:

Datalogger
PSI: If you select the option "Capture", when datalogger is
working it captures the service list of each channel. This
process slows the datalogger, but provides additional
information that can be downloaded in XML files. To
disable this option select "Don't capture".
Database
services: When it is enabled, it saves all the services been
detected in the current installation. There is a database
for services in terrestrial band and another for services
in satellital band. Services are included automatically
when the signal is locked. If enabled, these services will
be displayed on the "View all services" option in the
Tuning menu. When disabling the option all services
in the database of the installation will be deleted.

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 Export button: It allows the user to select the data to be exported
when pressing the export key among the following
options: screen only, data only or both. More info in the
"Export key" chapter.

LTE Filter F.Min: Select the minimum frequency for the external LTE
filter.

LTE Filter F.Max: Select the maximum frequency for the external LTE
filter.

LTE Filter: Select between "internal" to use internal filter or

"external" to use external filter.

Center Freq: User can set the center of frequency to Manual or

Auto mode. In Manual mode the user sets the center
of frequency and the equipment does not change it
never, so the main cursor can be moved out of
screen. In Auto mode the equipment changes the
center of frequency to display always the main cursor
on screen.

► StealthID Options:

It allows the user to select the set of signal types being used while auto
identifying any modulation type. More information in the "StealthID function"
chapter.

► Network Options*:

Network parameters that user has to fill out in order to identify the
equipment into a data network. This is necessary to receive IPTV signal (refer
to IPTV chapter for more information). Network parameters are:

MAC: Physical address of the equipment. It is unique and

cannot be edited.
DHCP: Enable this option to get the proper IP address when
the unit is first connected to a network. That feature
contributes to make things easier to installers when
debugging network access. Enable the DHCP protocol
for proper IP configuration.
IP Address: IP Address of the equipment into the local network.
Mask: Subnet mask of the equipment (by default
255.255.255.0).
Gateway: IP Address of the router into the local network (by
default 10.0.1.1).

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 IGMP Version:
Protocol for multicast transmissions used by the router. Available versions
are 1, 2 and 3. To disable select Off.

― IGMPv1: IGMP version 1. Each time user selects a multicast

address, meter asks for the new multicast stream.

― IGMPv2: IGMP version 2. Each time user selects a multicast

address, meter stops receiving the current stream
and asks for receiving the new one.

― IGMPv3: IGMP version 3. Each time user selects a multicast

address, meter stops receiving the current stream
and asks for receiving the new one, from the servers
approved by the user.

― Off: Meter does not send any IGMP messages and

discards the received ones.

► Security Options:

It allows the user to change the PIN code that gives access to protected data
fields. The default PIN code is "1234". To change the PIN, first enter the
current PIN code, then enter the new PIN.
In case the user forgets the PIN, after the third attempt, a 12-digit code will
appear on screen. Sending this 12 digit code to the PROMAX customer
service, the user will recover the PIN.

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3 MEASUREMENT MODE

3.1 Introduction

On the panel left side, the equipment has three functions keys, which give direct
access to the three most important functions. One of them is the key
MEASUREMENT that measures the signal received through the RF input
connector.
The user should connect a signal to the input and select the band, whether
terrestrial or satellite. Then the auto-identification function (for more information
refer to "StealthID function") locks the signal and demodulates it in real time,
automatically detecting its characteristic parameters.
Having identified the signal, the equipment measures according to the signal
type. All information about transponders or multiplex is automatically displayed
without introducing any additional parameter identification.
Next there is a list of signals that the equipment can automatically detect. For
more information about characteristics of each signal type refer to Annex 1:
Signals description.
Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting - Terrestrial (ISDB-T)
Digital multi-programme systems for television, sound and data services for
cable distribution (J83 Annex B)
Digital Satellite Television First Generation (DVB-S)
Digital Satellite Television Second Generation (DVB-S2)
Digital Satellite Television, exclusive for DirecTV (DSS)
Digital Cable Television First Generation (DVB-C)
Analogue terrestrial TV
Analogue Terrestrial FM

"Signals description" annex describes in detail the measurement parameters for

each type of signal.

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3.2 Operation

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select through the “Settings” menu the frequency band (terrestrial or

satellite).

Access the MEASUREMENT option by pressing the key.

Press again to display the next view.

3.3 Screen Description

Views for digital signals are:

MEASUREMENT 1/3: FULL MEASUREMENT

Figure 42.

Selected installation, date and time.

Measurement value of the selected parameter.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Total power detected over the whole selected band (terrestrial or satellite).
It also shows the link margin measurement. The total power can be used
to know when it is close to saturation. The link margin is the margin of
safety remaining for a good reception.
Graphical measurement of the selected parameter.
Measurement values for the type of locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
Softkeys menus.

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 ► Joystick up/down: It changes selected parameter.
► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency.

MEASUREMENT 2/3: MEASUREMENT + TV + SPECTRUM

Figure 43.

Selected installation, date and time.

Image of the locked signal.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band, battery level.
Spectrum of the locked signal.
Measurement values for the type of locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).
Softkeys menus.

► Joystick right/left: It changes the selected channel/frequency.

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 MEASUREMENT 3/3: MEASUREMENT + PARAMETERS

Figure 44.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Demodulation parameters of the locked signal.

Measurement values for the type of locked signal.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick right/left: It changes the selected channel/frequency.

3.4 GENERIC Signal

This a special digital signal that the equipment does not demodulate. It can be
used for special signals with narrow BW.
In this type of signal the user can select the signal bandwidth by accessing the
"Signal Parameters" menu on the key.
The power measure and C/N ratio is calculated according to the bandwidth
selected by the user.
The triple cursor shows on screen the BW selected by the user.

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4 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE

4.1 Introduction

On the left side, the equipment has three function keys, which give direct access
to the three most important functions. One of them is the SPECTRUM
ANALYSER key that displays the signal spectrum received through the RF
input connector.
The Spectrum Analyser mode allows checking the signals on the frequency band,
to visually identify any anomalies and to measure the signal and display the
image tuned.
Thanks to the auto-identification or StealthID function, the system is constantly
identifying the signal it receives (for more information refer to "StealthID"
function). When it detects the signal type, it locks it and displays the information.

4.2 Operation

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Select through the Settings menu the frequency band (terrestrial or

satellite).

Access the SPECTRUM ANALYSER option by pressing the key.

Press again to display the next view.

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4.3 Screen Description

Available views are:

SPECTRUM 1/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 45.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing

the cursor.
Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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 ∗
SPECTRUM 2/3: SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT + TV

Figure 46.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Measured values of the signal at the frequency/channel where is pointing

the cursor.
Image of the tuned signal.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name/selected span).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

∗
Only available for digital channels.

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 SPECTRUM 3/3: FULL SPECTRUM

Figure 47.

Selected installation, date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Joystick active mode, selected band, battery level.

Spectrum in the band with the selected span.

Centre frequency and cursor. It also shows the bandwidth of a digital

locked signal.
Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes the reference level.

► Joystick left/right (depending on the joystick active mode):

SP: SPAN change.

FR or CH: Frequency change or channel change.

MK: Marker change (if marker is ON).

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 ► Full Spectrum screen description

Figure 48.

Horizontal reference line

It indicates the signal level.
Vertical axis
It indicates the signal level.
Vertical reference line
It indicates the frequency.
SPAN
It is the frequency range displayed on the horizontal axis.
The current span value appears at the bottom right of the screen. To
change use the joystick (left, right) in span mode (SP) or change it by the
"span" option in the Tuning menu ( key).
Using the joystick, span values available are: Full (full band), 500 MHz,
200 MHz, 100 MHz, 50 MHz, 20 MHz and 10 MHz.
Using the "span" option in the Tuning menu it is possible to use any span
value between 10 Hz and FULL.
Tune by frequency works in 50 kHz steps o by frequency selection.
Reference Level
It is the power range represented on the vertical axis.
To change use the joystick (up, down; 5 dB steps).
This equipment has an option to activate the automatic adjustment of the
reference level, so it detects the optimal reference level for each situation.
This option can be enabled or disabled through the PREFERENCES menu
and Measures tab.

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 Cursor
Red vertical line that indicates position during the channel or frequency
tuning.
When a digital signal is detected, there is a triple cursor that shows the
frequency for the signal locked and two vertical lines that shows the
bandwidth of the digital carrier.
In the case of a GENERIC signal, the bandwidth shown is the one selected
by the user on the "Signal Parameters" menu when pressing the key.
To change frequency/channel use the joystick (left, right) in FR mode
(tuning by frequency) or CH mode (tuning by channel).

Marker
It is a special cursor that can be placed on a given frequency to check the
power in this point.
This option can be enabled using the "Marker" option from the Advanced
menu ( key). To change use the joystick (left, right) in MARKER (MK)
mode.
The window Marker shows the following data:
Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker.
Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the marker.
ΔF: Difference of frequency between the marker and the main
cursor.
ΔL: Difference of power level between the marker and the main
cursor.

Centre frequency
Frequency at which the screen is centered. This frequency can be set
through the Tuning menu. It also changes when moving the cursor out
of the screen.

4.4 Joystick Operation

In the SPECTRUM ANALYSER mode, the joystick can make different actions
depending on its active mode.

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 The active mode of the joystick appears as an icon at the top right of the screen.
Available modes are:

► Frequency tuning.
► Channel tuning.
► SPAN change.
► Marker moving.

To change the active mode press the joystick.

Figure 49.

Pressing left or right will take appropriate action according to the active mode.
Pressing up or down will change the reference level regardless the active mode.
The frequency or channel tuning mode will appear depending on the selected
tuning type. Access the TUNE BY menu to select the type of tuning.

To show the Marker mode, it must be ON. Access the ADVANCED menu to
activate the Marker.
Pressing the joystick for 1 second, a box appears explaining the joystick modes
available. From here user can also select the active mode.

Figure 50.

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4.5 Specific Options

Access by the function key. It allows selecting among several parameters to

display the spectrum.

The advanced menu consists of the following options:

► Average: The user can select the amount of signal values to be used
to set the average signal value to be displayed on screen.
The larger the average value, the more stable the displayed
signal appears.

► Spectrum
Line: It defines the spectrum display. Outline option displays the
spectrum outline. The Solid option displays the contour of
the spectrum with solid background. The Transparence
option shows the outline in yellow and the background in a
softer yellow.

► Tone Level: This option produces a tone that changes according to the
input level of the signal so the tone is sharper if the level
increases and deeper if the level decreases.

► Marker: It allows enabling/disabling the marker. This marker is

displayed on screen with the shape of an arrowhead,
showing on screen some information about the frequency
and power level where it points. You can move left/right by
the joystick in MK mode (press the joystick until the icon
MK appears).
When the Marker is ON at the top right corner a window
pops up with the following data:
Freq: Frequency where is placed the marker.
Level: Power level at the frequency where is placed the
marker (in case of working with FSM tool, it shows
FSM level).
ΔF: Difference of frequency between the marker and
the main cursor.
ΔL: Difference of power level between the marker and
the main cursor.

► Marker Trace: It allows the user to place the marker on a specific trace:

Normal: Marker is placed on the spectrum trace in real

time.
Reference: Marker is placed on the spectrum reference,
captured by the Reference function.
Max. Hold: Marker is placed on the spectrum trace by the
Max. Hold function.
Min. Hold: Marker is placed on the spectrum trace by the
Min. Hold function.

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 ► Max. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the
current signal with the maximum values measured for each
frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The
Curtain option displays the maximum values in blue for a
moment with the current signal. The Permanent option
maintains maximum signal on the screen. This option is
especially useful for detecting sporadic noises.
► Min. Hold: (Off/Permanent/Curtain). It allows the user to display the
current signal with the minimum values measured for each
frequency. The OFF option disables this function. The
Curtain option displays the minimum values in green for a
moment with the current signal. The Permanent option
maintains minimum signal on the screen. This option is
useful for detecting interferences in TV cable or identify
deterministic interference in analogue and digital channels.
► Persistence: When active, the signal is displayed on a coloured
background. The signal prior to current signal persists for a
while before disappearing so the user can see how the signal
changes easily.
► Detector Type: (PEAK / RMS). It allows the user to select between
maximum PEAK detector or RMS detector. The maximum
peak detector is mainly used for analogue modulated
signals, while the RMS option is the right choice for digital
modulated signals. The MAX peak detector is mostly used for
analogue modulated signals, while the RMS is the proper
choice for digital modulations. The maximum peak detector
causes the noise floor to rise, according to the RMS to peak
ratio. That same effect causes digital signals to apparently
grow in level when maximum peak detector is used.
► Resolution
Bandwidth: Resolution filters availables. For terrestrial: 2, 10, 20, 40,
100, 200 and 1000 kHz. For satellite: 10, 20, 40, 100, 200
and 1000 kHz. According to the filter being selected, that
maximum and minimum span allowed is modified.
► Vertical Range: It allows to adjust the vertical scale on screen. Available
values are 1, 2, 5 and 10 dB per division.
► Dashed BW: When it is ON the channel bandwidth area is hatched by
lines.
► Reference: (Set / Clear). It memorizes the current trace on screen,
which can be used as a reference for further comparison. It
may be also very helpful for visually measure the gain or
attenuation in a TV distribution network. To delete the
reference, select the "clear" option. It can also be activated
by a short press on the export key in the Spectrum Analyzer
mode. Pressing short again on the export key it clears the
reference.

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4.6 Select and edit parameters

To edit or select any parameters of these described above, follow these

instructions:
Place over and press on the option.
The data field gets into the edit mode, indicated by the yellow
background.
A menu is displayed at the right with some options or if it is numeric, a
number gets a black blackground.
Move up/down to select one option. To move between figures press
right/left and to change it press up/down.
When finished press again or any function key to exit.

4.7 Locking a signal

Connect the cable with the input signal to the RF input connector.
Press the SPECTRUM key. The spectrum of the signal is displayed.
Adjust the span (recommended value for a terrestrial signal 50 MHz
and for a satellite signal 100 MHz). The current value of the span is at
the right bottom of the screen.
Find the frequency of the signal by moving the joystick left or right to
move sweeping the entire band.
If you know the channel change the tuning by frequency to tuning by
channel. The channel mode allows you to navigate from channel to
channel, using the selected channel plan.
When the channel is locked information appears at the bottom left of
the screen. A triple cursor shows the detected BW for a digital carrier.
The equipment automatically detects transmission parameters of the
signal and makes the corresponding measurements.

4.8 Satellite Identification

The spectrum analyser makes easier the fieldwork for engineers when working
with SNG mobile units and VSAT communications, since it allows adjusting
transmission-reception systems. It also has several functions to identify satellites
that avoid any possibility of error. When the signal is locked it identifies the
satellite and shows on screen its name.

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 Often satellite operators request to look for the "Beacon" signal, as a method of
satellite identification. This signal is easily identified by the equipment, because it
has high resolution, high sensitivity and short sweep times.
Below are two BEACON screenshots signals, with a little span and a bandwidth of
100 kHz resolution, all with a sweep time of 90 ms.

Figure 51.

Figure 52.

More data for installations with satellite signals in annex "How to point a dish
antenna."

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5 TV MODE

5.1 Introduction

On the left side of the front panel there are three functions keys, which give
direct access to the three most important functions. One is the TV MODE key
which displays the resulting image from decoding received RF signal.
TV MODE, thanks to the StealthID function of automatic identification,
automatically identifies and demodulates the signal received by the RF input, so
the user can check the signal on the screen. It shows information about the
channel and its services.

5.2 Operation

To access the TV MODE option, press the key.

If it locks the signal, the screen shows the tuned signal demodulated.
For digital carriers, the first service of the terrestrial multiplex or
satellite transponder appears. In case the signal is scrambled the
image will not appear and it shows the icon for scrambled signal.
In the case of an analogue signal, tuned signal will appear.
To access the next view (if digital signal) of the TV MODE, press the
again. At the last view it will return back to the first.

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5.3 Screen Description

5.3.1 TV MODE: TV views

Views for TV mode are:

TV 1/3: FULL TV

Figure 53.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected

service.
Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

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 TV 2/3: TV + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENT

Figure 54.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Spectrum.

Measured values of the signal in the frequency/channel the cursor is

pointing.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected
service.
Softkeys menus.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

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 TV 3/3: SCREEN TV + SERVICE DATA

Figure 55.

Selected installation; date and time.

Tuned service image.
Tuned service information.
► TYPE: Encoding type and video transmission rate.
► FORMAT: Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and
frequency.
► PROFILE: Profile level.
► PID: Video program identifier.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band; battery level.
Tuned service information.
► NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital
position (Satellite).
► PROVIDER: Program provider name.
► NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.
► ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal
originates.
► TSID: Transport stream identifier.
► SID: Service Identifier.
► App. Type: Type of detected interactive service such as HbbTV,
MHP and MHEG-5. It also shows the URL related to the
interactive service in F4: Advanced - Discovered URLs.
► LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number
assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
► +Info: Additional service information.
► VCH: Virtual channel.

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 ► FREE/
SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.
► DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.

Tuned audio information.

► TYPE: Type of audio encoding and transmission speed
► FORMAT: Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency;
sound reproduction.
► LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language.
► PID: ID of the audio program.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name) and name of the selected
service.

Softkeys menu.

► Joystick up/down: It changes service.

► Joystick left/right: It changes channel/frequency (depending on the tuning

mode).

NOTE: The equipment can identify the HEVC (H.265) signaling and display its
transmission data such as the video type, profile, format, aspect ratio and
bit rate. However HEVC cannot be decoded so no image on screen will be
displayed.

NOTE: PID, NID, ONID, TSID and SID fields can be shown in decimal or
hexadecimal format. To select this parameter go to "Values Format" in
"Preferences" - "Appearance".

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5.3.2 TV MODE: Radio views

Radio views are:

RADIO 1/3: AUDIO RADIO

Figure 56.

RADIO 2/3: AUDIO RADIO + SPECTRUM + MEASUREMENTS

Figure 57

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 RADIO 3/3: AUDIO RADIO + RDS DATA

Figure 58.

It shows the most representative RDS data. RDS data are:

Details: It has the following fields:

► PS: Programme service.
► PI: Programme Identification.
► PTY: Program type.
► UTC Time: Universal time.
► Local: Local time.
► ECC: Extended country code.
► LIC: Language Identification Code.
► TP: Traffic program.
► TA: Traffic announcement.
► MS: Music switcher.

Radiotext: Extra text information.

Decoder ID (decoder identifier): It identifies different operation modes of

the decoder.

Alternative freqs: It shows alternative frequencies and total number.

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5.4 Specific Options

► Analogue Signal

This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE.

Pressing the key it allows selecting the type of analogue input, between
antenna (via RF connector) and external (via V/A input connector).
To get an external analogue signal use the A/V input (see figure 5).

► Aspect Ratio

This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is ANALOGUE.

It allows the user to select the image aspect ratio (4:3; 16:9). It remembers
this selection even after switch off.

► Advanced

This option is available only if the detected or selected signal is DIGITAL.

It gives access to these options:
Audio: It allows the user to select among the audio tracks available.

TS Data: It shows the IRG data descriptor. If the signal contains this
carrier identifier, this option will be enabled. If the signal
does not contain this identifier, the option will be disabled
(for more information refer to section "IRG descriptor").

Discovered
URLs: If shows the URL related to the interactive service.

5.5 IRG Descriptor

The analyser is compatible with IRG recommendations and it can extract the
Carrier ID information and display it conveniently showing all the details.
This information is useful to identify the interference, thanks to the carrier ID.
This identifier provides enough information to detect the interference source
(customer name, contact data, geo coordinates, etc.) and allows the operators to
communicate directly with the RFI source to resolve the incident.

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 IRG descriptor function is available only for signals containing the carrier
identifier. To access this feature:
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune the channel that produces interferences.
Access to TV mode.

Press the Advanced menu .

Select the TS Data option. If the signal has a carrier identifier, this
option is enabled. If the signal does not contain this identifier, this
option is disabled.
The IRG descriptor window is displayed with the data about the
provider (see figure below).

Figure 59.

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6 GENERAL MENU OPTIONS
At the bottom of the screen four menus are accessible via the softkeys or
programmable keys.

It displays the channel where is pointing the cursor

and gives access to the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard and

gives access to the signal parameters menu.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In general, these options are the same for all modes (Measure, Spectrum
Analyser and TV).
The specific options for a mode are placed in the menu "Advanced" pressing the
key. For more details about these options go to section "Specific Options" in
the chapter.
Next each one of these menus is described.

6.1 F1: Tuning

Access by the function key. It contains the options to tune a channel.

The tuning menu consists of the following options:

► Channel/Frequency: It displays the channel/frequency pointed by the

cursor. Tuning type (channel/frequency) is selected by
means of the "Tune by" option.

► Channel Plan: This option allows the user to select a channel plan
from the ones available for the current installation.

► Tune by: It allows the user to select between tuning by channel

(selecting a channel or channel by channel with the
joystick) and tuning by frequency (selecting a
frequency or step by step with the joystick).

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 In case of tuning by channel, it allows selecting a channel from the active
channel plan:
Place over the Channel option and press the joystick.
A box appears with all channels of the active channel plan and its
frequency.
Move the joystick on the box to select a channel.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function
key to exit without saving.
The cursor will place on the selected channel and it will appear on the
option.
The channel can be changed directly with the joystick in CH mode.

NOTE: When using tune by channel on satellite, the polarity parameters

(horizontal/vertical and left/right) and satellite band (high/low) are selected
automatically by the equipment, according to the channel plan enabled and
cannot be changed by the user. To change these parameters, the user may
switch to frequency tuning. But the user can change the voltage output
while in a channel plan, as long as none has been defined in that same
channel plan. For instance, if a standard channel plan is being used like the
CCIR, there is now need for switching to frequency tuning mode or make
special channel plans for using active antennas.

In case of tuning by frequency, the frequency can be edited:

Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.
The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down
to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function
key to exit without saving.
The frequency can be changed directly with the joystick in FR mode in 50
kHz steps.

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 ► Center Frequency: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser
mode. It allows to edit the center frequency. The
center frequency is the frequency at which the screen
is centered. To edit:

Place over the Frequency option and press the joystick.

The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down
to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function
key to exit without saving.

► Reference level: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser
mode. It allows to edit the reference level. The
reference level is the power range represented on the
vertical axis. To edit:

Place over the Reference Level option and press joystick.

The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down
to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function
key to exit without saving.

The Reference Level can be changed directly pushing the joystick up or

down.

► Span: This option is available only for the Spectrum Analyser mode. It
allows to edit the span, which is the frequency range displayed on
screen. To edit:

Place over the span option and press the joystick.

The option is highlighted in yellow to indicate it is in edit mode.
Move the joystick left/right to move between the figures and up/down
to change the figure.
When finished press joystick to save the selected value or any function
key to exit without saving.

The span can be changed directly with the joystick in SP mode.

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 ► Center tuned
frequency: This option is only available for the Spectrum Analyser
mode. When selecting this option, the frequency
tuning (where the main cursor is pointing) is placed at
the center of the screen. Even if changing span or
mode (TV or MEASURES), frequency will keep at the
screen center. This option does not work with FULL
span.

► Downlink: This option is available only if the option Ter.

Downlink in Preferences menu has been enabled. It
allows user to work in terrestrial band with radio link
down converters external units (from 1 to 11 GHz)
and tune using the link frequency.

► View all services: This option only appears if the Database services
option is enabled in the Preferences menu.
This option displays a window with a list of services
that have been detected in the current installation.
The list shows service name, provider, SID (stream
identifier) and an icon that shows its type (radio, tv)
and if it is scrambled. When hovering on the service
for one second it displays a hint window with more
information.
If user presses the joystick on a service, it will access
that service.
When disabling the Database services option, all
services in the installation will be deleted from the list.
At the bottom of this option are shown the softkeys
with these functions:

Cancel: It exits the option.

Filter List: It shows several options to filter

the list of services: By access (Free Only,
Scrambled Only, All); By type (All, TV,
Radio); Search by name (filtered by the
name); Reset list (it restarts the list as at
first) Service filtering is persistent until
reseting.

Page Up: It jumps one page up.

Page Down: It jumps one page down.

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6.2 F2: Signal Parameters

Access by the function key. It allows selecting the standard transmission and
displays the parameters for signal transmission.
This menu allows selecting the transmission standard:
► Type of signal: It displays the selected standard. It allows selecting another
standard in the same band (terrestrial or satellite):
Place over the Signal Type option and press the joystick.
It displays a menu at the right with the transmission standards.
Move the joystick up / down to select a standard.
Press joystick to select the standard or any function key to exit
without selecting.

► View Advanced
Parameters: It shows the TPS parameters (Transmission Parameters
Signalling) for the locked signal according to the modulation
standard. This option is available only when these
parameters are detected.
The remaining transmission parameters are detected demodulating the
locked signal.
In case of a DVB-S/S2 signal, the symbol-rate parameter can be set
manually.
In case of a DVB-S2 signal, there will be some special settings for this type
of signal. They are:
Physical Layer Scrambling or PLS is used in DVB-S2 as a way to improve
data integrity. A number called the "scrambling sequence index" is used by
the modulator as a master key to generate the uplink signal. This same
number must be known by the receiver so that demodulation is possible.
Most satellite transponders use PLS 0 as a default value but there are some
transponders that use other values.
If it is a multistream signal (MSI), it will appear an option that enables
filtering by the input stream identifier (ISI) and to select the stream to
demodulate.
When a satellite transponder is working with a non-zero PLS code plus MSI
(multiple streams), system will lock that signal in a quite automatic way.

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 In case of a Generic signal, the menu shows an option to select the signal
bandwidth.

6.3 F3: Tools

Access by the key. It shows the Tools menu. Tools that are not available for
the current locked signal are disabled. Tools are:
► Select Service: It displays the list of services available in the multiplex
tuned, with the service name, icons that identify the
service type, SID (stream identifier) and LCN (logic
channel number).
Icons that appear next to the service name identify the
features of the service. The meaning is given in the
following table:

Digital TV High Definition

service TV service
Digital radio Data
Scrambled
service

► TS Analyser*: This tool allows the user to make a comprehensive

analysis of the Transport Stream (TS) contained in a
tuned signal.
► TS Recording*: This tool can capture in real time the received transport
stream (TS) contained in the received signal.
► Signal monitoring: This tool allows the user to monitor a signal by
measuring its power, MER and C/N. All this data, can be
downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later
analysis. In this file are saved all characteristics
measurements for each type of signal.
► Explore channel
plan: It explores the selected channel plan. Tune by channel
must be selected.
► Constellation: It displays the constellation of the locked signal.
► Service Recording: The equipment records in real-time one digital service
from the transport-steam received that is shown on
screen. This service is saved directly on the USB flash
drive memory connected to the equipment.
► LTE Ingress Test: It enables the detection of signal interferences coming
from mobile phones.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 ► Attenuation test: This feature allows the user to easily check the response
of the telecommunications installations before antennas
and headers are working.

► Echoes: It detects the echoes that may appear due to the

simultaneous reception of the same signal from several
transmitters.

► Datalogger: It creates a file in which are stored measurements. This

file belongs to the selected current installation.

► Spectrogram: This function shows a graphical representation of the

spectrum superimposed over time of a channel or
frequency selected by the user.

► Discover FM
Stations: This function scans the FM band and creates a FM
channel plan from scratch. Scanned frequency range is
from 87 to 108 MHz.

► Field strength: This tool allows the equipment to measure as a field

strength meter.

► Task Planner: It allows the user to schedule specific tasks.

For more information about these features, see the "Tools" chapter.

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7 TOOLS

7.1 Transport Stream Analyser*

7.1.1 Description

This tool allows the user to make a comprehensive analysis of the Transport
Stream (TS) contained in a tuned signal. The signal can be received through any
of the equipment inputs: TS -IN, RF, IP, CAM module and terrestrial and satellite
demodulators. This feature gives a great flexibility to process the signal in
multiple ways, so the equipment becomes a portable laboratory for the analysis
of digital signal.
This tool can be of great interest to research centres, broadcasting operators,
universities or training centres as well as to installers that want to expand their
technical knowledge or training in analysing the smallest unit of a digital signal
transmission.
This tool has these main functions:

► Tables: It shows all the metadata carried in the corresponding

PSI/SI tables in a tree diagram so user can deploy its
content to the detail.

► Bitrates: It shows the bitrate information for each program in real

time, in a graphical way and also shows the percentage
contribution of each one to the total TS.

► Alarms: It shows a list of alarms that warn about any possible

failure in the TS layer according to the three priority
levels described in the TR 101 290 measurement
guidelines by the DVB group.

► PID list: It shows an ordered PID list with a short explanation of

its contents. PID bitrate is refreshed continuously to help
in understand bandwidth usage.

7.1.2 Operation

The Transport Streams (TS) Analyser tool is available for all DIGITAL signals.
Connect the digital signal to any input of the equipment.
Select the channel or frequency and tune the signal.

Press the Tools key .

Select the TS Analyser option.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 A drop down menu appears with three options: Tables, Bitrates,
Alarms and PID list. Select your option.
While starting, the TS Analyser takes few seconds to detect and
identify the TS signal (it shows the table capture process on screen),
and then the results appear.
An error message pops up if the signal does not contain any TS or if
the TS cannot be found. In this case, check the signal.
The following describes in detail each one of these functions.

7.1.3 Table Analyser

► Description:

This function displays the TS tables. When system starts it shows the table
capture process. When it finishes tables are shown in a tree diagram for easy
browsing with the joystick. All components and contents of tables can be
consulted by deploying the nodes. So the user can analyse the tables and see
in detail what is being transmitted and if the information is properly
encapsulated. This tool requires detailed knowledge about the contents of
these tables.

► Screen Description:

Figure 60.

Selected installation; date and time.

Selected function.

Selected band; battery level.

Main Table Tree.

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 Detail Table Tree.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkey menus.

► Joystick left/right: It changes between Main menu tree and Detail menu
tree.
► Joystick up/down: It moves along the tables in the tree.
► Joystick: Pressing on a node with the symbol it deploys the
tree. Pressing on a node with the symbol it closes the
tree.

► Advanced : It shows the "Restart Analysis" option which makes a

new detection and updating of the TS tables.

► Tables Description:

Below is a brief explanation of the main tables that can appear in the
detection of a TS. For more details we recommend to consult the these
guidelines ETSI TR 101 211.

There are two generic groups of tables:

PSI (Program Specific Information) Tables: These tables are specified by

the MPEG-2 standard worldwide. They are used by all the digital
transmission standards. The TS analyzer detects all the PSI tables.

SI (Service Information) Tables: These tables are specified by the

standard used in the area or country (in this case DVB). These tables are
more detailed and imply a higher level of information relating to the PSI
tables. The TS analyzer detects the most important SI tables.

The PID (Packet Identification) code next to the name of the table is a 13-
bit code that identifies each packet type and therefore to what kind of
table corresponds.

► PSI Tables:

PSI tables are:

PAT (Program Association Table): It is a master table that lists all

services found in the TS being transmitted. It also points the table where
are specified each one of the services.

PMT (Program Map Table): It is a table that identifies all the components
within a service (video, audio and/or data).

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 NIT (Network Information Table): Optional table with information about
TS and multiplex of a given network. The content in detail is described in
the tables used by the digital standard (DVB in this case).

CAT (Conditional Access Table): Table that controls the scrambling of a

service.

► SI Tables:

Most important SI tables are:

NIT (Network Information Table): It is a master table used by the

broadcasting network to manage the services. It provides logic network
info by grouping several TS together and adding tuning information for all
network services. In the case of a satellite provides information about its
channels. It also contains the LCN descriptor that provides information to
order the services.

BAT (Bouquet Association Table): It is a table containing information

required to group a set of services or content, which is related for
commercial reasons (packs of a particular distribution platform, packs of a
particular film genre or sport, etc.).

SDT (Service Description Table): It is a table with a description of each

service, providing a service name and other related information such as
head-end and service details, if it is scrambled or not, if it is radio or tv,
the provider, etc.

EIT (Event Information Table): Table that provides information on events

(program or programs being broadcasted) in a given service. It is the
basis for building an EPG (Electronic Program Name), the program guide
shown on TV.

TDT (Time and Date Table): Table that provides UTC (Universal Time
Coordinated) coded as MJD (Modified Julian Date) that means, time and
date at the current moment and universal.

TOT (Time Offset Table): Table that provides the time offset related to
UTC in order to calculate the local time. It also provides information on
daylight saving time changes.

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7.1.4 Bitrate Analyser

► Description:

This function shows the TS bitrate in a graphical way, and also by numbers
and percentage. A pie graph, which is updated in real time, shows the
evolution of the bitrate distribution for each one of the services in the tuned
multiplex. It also allows selecting any of the services to check its composition,
which is also shown in bar graph.
This function allows the user to compare between television services and to
check the bitrate used by each one. User can observe dynamically the
variation that when changing the transmission content. Another use may be to
identify the amount of null packets and therefore to know the amount of
available payload by the multiplex.

► Screen Description:

Figure 61.

Selected installation; date and time.

Selected function.

Selected band; Battery level.

Pie Chart. The graph represents and shows the percentage of each service
on the total bitrate for the tuned channel. The colours of the graph
correspond to the services detected. They are shown on the right side of
the screen. Services with a very low percentage are grouped with the
legend "Others".

Detected services. It shows all the services identified in the tuned multiplex
and the percentage of each service relating to the total bitrate.

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 Detail of the Selected Service: Service name and percentage related to the
total bitrate (bitrate/total bitrate).

Bar graph representing the bitrate percentage for each component (video,
audio, data).

Video bitrate, audio and data.

Softkey menus.

► Joystick up/down: It moves among detected services.

► Joystick: Pressing on a service it will show details of the selected
service.

► Advanced : It shows the "Restart Analysis" option which makes a

new detection and updating of the TS tables.

7.1.5 Alarms

► Description:
This tool monitors the TS. It is a dynamic tool as it displays in real time the
evolution of the TS and the alarms that may occur. The priority levels of
alarms are set according to the recommendations by technical standards TR
101 290.
Each alarm has a log where events are stored. These data can be exported.
► Screen Description

Figure 62.

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 Selected installation; date and time.

Selected function.

Selected band; Battery level.

Priority 1: High level security parameters. These are alarms that make
the TS vulnerable and avoid them to be received. The parameters at this
level must be correct for the TS to be decoded. If any of these parameters
fails the information cannot be recovered and therefore the signal cannot
be decoded.

Priority 2: Medium level security parameters. These are alarms

recommended by DVB for continuous or periodic monitoring of TS and
ensure quality of transmission parameters. The alarm in any of these
parameters does not prevent the receiving but it is indicative of a possible
problem.

Priority 3: Low level security parameters. These are parameters that are
not harmful but are required for getting the most from the receiver
capabilities. They ensure that the receiver can extract in the best
conditions the TS information especially when there are additional features
such as the program guide or the services list.

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkey menus.

Advanced : It shows the "Restart Analysis" option which makes a

new detection and updating of the TS tables.

► Joystick up/down: It moves among alarms and highlights one on blue

background.
► Joystick press: When you press on an alarm, it gives access to the
alarm log.
► Icons that appear according to the alarm type are:

OK.

Warning.

Error.

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 ► Alarm Log description: To access the alarm log screen, press on the alarm
to access its log screen.
The "Log" tab shows the alarm log data.

The "Description" tab shows a description of the alarm.

The "Settings" tab shows the following settings options:

• Enable this alarm: When this box is checked the alarm is

enabled.
• Notify on error: It enables or disables the alarm warnings. If it is
enabled it will notify the alarm status on screen.
• Log Size: It allows the user to select the number of events stored
(10, 25 or 50).
• Order of events: Select the order for keeping the events between
keeping the first or the last ones.

To export the alarm log connect an USB memory to the equipment and press
: Export. The data is exported into a plain text file.

7.1.6 PID list

► Description:

This tool shows an ordered PID list with a short explanation of each PID and its
bitrate. Bitrate is refreshed continuously to help in understand bandwidth
usage.

► Screen Description:

Figure 63.

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 Selected installation; date and time.
Selected function.
Selected band; Battery level.
PID, real-time bitrate and description.

7.2 Transport Stream Recording*

7.2.1 Description

This tool captures in real-time transport streams received by any input (RF, ASI
or IP) such as a DTT channel. The recording is stored in an internal dedicated
memory of 1 GB. After recording, it can be played on the equipment itself as if it
were a live received signal. The recording time depends on the bit rate of the
transport stream, but by reference to a signal of 19.9 Mbps, six minutes of
transmission can be stored.

7.2.2 Operation

Transport Stream recording is available for all DIGITAL signals.

To access the Transport Stream recording tool:
Connect the signal to any of the equipment inputs.

Access the SETTINGS menu and in the Source Signal option

select between IPTV or RF.
Access the SETTINGS menu and in the Decoder TS Input select
from where comes the transport stream: RF, IPTV or ASI Input.

Press : Tools and select the option TS Recording.

It shows the screen for TS recording / playback.

Start recording by pressing the RECORD key .

End recording by pressing the STOP key .

To play the recorded transport stream press the PLAY key .

During the playback of the transport stream it can be analysed by the
TS Analyser tool as if it was received live. All services encapsulated in
the transport stream are also available in the TV mode.
When playback ends verify that the Decoder TS Input option in the
Settings menu is properly set in order to receive the
corresponding type of signal.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 Only one transport stream can be recorded, regardless of size.
When a new transport stream is recorded, the previous one, if any, is deleted.

► Screen Description

Figure 64.

Selected installation; date and time.

Selected band; Battery level.

Recording / playback image.

Recording / Playback time elapsed.

Control Keys:

: Recording.

: Rewind.

: Stop.

: Forward.

: Play.
File information window that reports about file duration, the recording date
and maximum bit rate.

This window reports about the recording source.

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 This window reports about available space and total space.

Softkey menus.

► Joystick Left / Right: Navigation through the control keys.

7.2.3 Menu options

In the bottom of the screen are two options accessible via the softkeys.

Exit: It exits the tool.

Erase File: It erases the internal memory dedicated

to record transport stream, prior a confirmation
message.

Export to USB: It copies the captured TS to an

external USB memory. It displays a menu with two
options:
Start copy: It starts to copy if a USB is
connected.
Start at: The user can set an offset in seconds
from the capture start.
While copying the following data are indicated:
percentage completed, amount of data and seconds
copied. The copy can be interrupted at any time by
pressing Cancel. The piece of copy after the
cancellation is fully functional.

Advanced: It allows to enable the "Play Loop" option

for playing the recorded stream in an endless loop.

ATTENTION: Please note that due to the huge size of such files and the slow
transfer speed, the total time for a copy of TS can take several
hours. For this reason it is recommended to use this option only
when the internal TS capabilities are not enough. In that case, a 15
seconds TS capture is enough to detect tables issues.

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7.3 Constellation

7.3.1 Description

The constellation diagram is a graphic representation of the digital symbols

received over a period of time. There are different types of constellation
diagrams according to the modulation type.
In the case of an ideal transmission channel without noise or interference, all
symbols are recognized by the demodulator without errors. In this case, they
are represented in the constellation diagram as well defined points hitting in
the same area forming a very concentrated dot.
Noise and interferences cause the demodulator to not always read the symbols
correctly. In this case hits are dispersed and create different forms which can
visually determine the type of problem in the signal.
Each type of modulation is represented differently. A 16-QAM signal is shown
on screen by a diagram of a total of 16 different zones and a 64-QAM signal is
represented by a diagram of 64 different zones and so on.
The constellation diagram shows in different colours the density of hits and
includes features to zoom, move and delete the display on screen.

7.3.2 Operation

The constellation is available to all DIGITAL signals, both TERRESTRIAL and

SATELLITE.
To access the CONSTELLATION tool:
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune to a digital signal from satellite or terrestrial band.

Press the key (Tools).

Select CONSTELLATION.
The CONSTELLATION of the tuned signal appears.

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 ► Screen description:

Figure 65.

Selected installation; date and time.

Constellation window.
The colour scale placed at the left side indicates the signal quality in a
qualitative way by a gradation of colours proportional to the density of
symbols concentrated in a given area. The colour scale ranges from black
(no symbols) to red (highest density).
Greater dispersion of the symbols indicates higher noise level or worse
signal quality signal. If there is symbols concentration with respect to the
full grid (see advanced menu for types of grid) this is indicative of good
ratio signal/noise or absence of problems.
Selected band, battery level.

Constellation modulation.

Data Window.
The data shown are: Start Carrier, Stop Carrier, Power, C/N and
frequency/channel.
Spectrum of the tuned signal.
Spectrum is displayed with the span selected at the SPECTRUM mode.
Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick Left/Right: Frequency/Channel change (depending on the tuning

mode).

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7.3.3 Menu options

On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function
keys.

It displays the channel / frequency where is pointing

the cursor, accesses the tuning menu and allows
selecting the channel plan.
It displays the selected transmission standard menu
and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options to set the constellation tool.
They are:

► Grid type:

Full Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is a complete

grid.
Cross Grid: The grid where the constellation is displayed is made of
crosses.

► Persistence:

It allows the user to set the level of persistence, which is the lapse of time the
signal stays on the screen before disappearing. Available options according to
the persistence level are: low, medium, high or permanent.
► Zoom:

It allows the user to select a quarter (I, II, III or IV) where apply the zoom in.
To come back to normal view select All.
► Start Carrier/Stop Carrier:

This option allows selecting the range of carriers to be displayed between the
first and last.

► Clear:

This options clears all symbols in the whole constellation window.

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7.4 LTE Ingress test

7.4.1 Description

Long Term Evolution is a new standard for mobile networks. This mobile
communication standard uses a frequency band close to the bands used by
television. For this reason it can cause interferences.
The equipment has a built-in filter to reject the LTE band that can be activated
with this tool. This filter can be enabled to check if the quality of the TV signal
reception improves, when much of the LTE band has been attenuated by the
filter. With this tool you can measure the MER of a DTT channel, presumably
affected by an LTE signal, and evaluate the effects of enabling an LTE filter.
To be clarified that these filters, internal or external, cannot completely
remove the LTE band signals. Especially for the TV channels close to 790 MHz,
where is the end for the current UHF. If we are close to a LTE station with low
downlink channels, a filter cannot be a sufficient solution.
Other options to better mitigate the LTE signals can be considered, such as a
change in the location of the TV antenna or a passive shield in the way
between the two antennas (TV and LTE).
For more information, refer to annex "digital dividend".

7.4.2 Operation

The LTE Ingress Test is available to all DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL signals.

► Setting:
Press the "Installation manager" key for one second to access
"Preferences" settings.
Go to "Tools" tab and edit the LTE filter settings.
LTE Filter: Select external or internal filter.
LTE Filter F.Min: In case of use, select the minimum frequency for
the external LTE filter.
LTE Filter F.Max: In case of use, select the maximum frequency
for the external LTE filter.

Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences".

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 ► Operation with LTE internal filter:
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune the channel that is possibly affected by a LTE interference.

Press the key: Tools.

Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.

Enable/disable the LTE filter pressing the key: Filter ON/OFF.

The Lte icon on the screen upper right corner means the filter is
enabled.
Check how to enable and disable the filter affects the installation, by
comparing the MER measure and the LTE band power.

► Operation with LTE external filter:

Connect the external LTE filter between the signal and the RF input.
Tune the channel that is possibly affected by a LTE interference.

Press the key: Tools.

Select the LTE Ingress Test mode.

Screen shows a confirmation message. Press on : "Yes" if filter is

connected or : "No" if filter is not connected.
It starts to measure.

To change filter status (ON / OFF), press again the key and will
appear a confirmation message. Connect / disconnect the LTE filter at
the RF input and then press key: Ok to start measuring.

The user can enable / disable the LTE measure by pressing the :
ON/OFF. Remember to connect / disconnect the LTE filter to the RF
input. Each time a LTE measure starts, the time counter will reset.
Check how to connect and disconnect the LTE filter affects the
installation, by comparing the MER measure and the LTE band power.

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 ► Screen description

The following describes the LTE display:

Figure 66.

Selected installation; date and time.

Elapsed time with filter enabled (ON).

Measurement with LTE filter enabled:

MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned

(the one probably affected by the LTE interference
signal).
LTE Power: Maximum and minimum power for the complete band,
between minimum and maximum filter frequencies
(internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).
Spectrum band, frequencies between minimum and maximum filter
frequencies (internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).
Identifier icon of the LTE filter ON (only when using internal LTE filter).

Selected band; battery level.

Time elapsed with filter disabled (OFF).

Measurement with LTE filter disabled:

MER: Maximum and minimum MER for the TV channel tuned

(the one probably affected by the LTE interference
signal).
LTE Power: Maximum and minimum power for the complete band,
frequencies between minimum and maximum filter
frequencies (internal filter between 776 and 876 MHz).

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 Measurement units/centre frequency/span (span: 10 MHz/division).

Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

7.4.3 Menu options

On the bottom of the screen there are four menus accessible via the function
keys.

It displays channel/frequency and access the tuning

menu. It allows selecting the channel plan and the
channel where apply the LTE ingress test.
It displays the selected transmission standard menu
and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the LTE filter.

7.5 Echoes

7.5.1 Description

The Echoes function shows the response in time of a digital terrestrial channel
and therefore it can detect echoes that can occur due to the simultaneous
reception of the same signal from several transmitters with different delays and
amplitudes.
Another cause that may cause echoes is reflection of the signal on large objects,
as buildings or mountains. This may be the explanation that having a good C/N
and a good signal, the BER does not reach the minimum value.
With the Echoes function is possible to know the distance from where the
equipment is to the transmitter or the object that caused the echo. Thus, the
installer can minimise the effect that the echo may cause on the installation,
reorienting the antenna and reducing the effect of received echoes.
This function is only available for ISDB-T, J83 annex B and DVB-C. Therefore,
previously have to configure the equipment for the reception of such signals.

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7.5.2 Operation

Echoes function is available for ISDB-T, J83 annex B and DVB-C signals.
Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Tune a ISDB-T, J83 annex B and DVB-C digital signal at the
terrestrial band.

Press the key (Tools).

Select ECHOES.
The ECHOES function of the tuned signal appears on screen.

► Screen description
The following describes the ECHOES screen:

Figure 67.

Selected installation; date and time.

Selected band, battery level.

Main signal data: Frequency, Power, C/N and Cell ID (it shows the main
signal transmitter, if available).
ECHOES Diagram.

The display shows a graphical representation of the echoes. The

horizontal axis of the graph corresponds to the delay in receiving the
echo on the main path (the stronger signal).The vertical axis represents
the attenuation of the echo in dB on the main path.
Data box with main data regarding echoes.

In the list of echoes it shows the power, the delay in microseconds and
the distance in kilometres to the echoes.

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 Signal status (searching/locked/multiplex name).

Softkeys menus.

► Joystick left/right (CHANNEL/FREQUENCY active mode): It changes the

channel/frequency (according to the tuning type selected).

► Joystick up/down (ECHOES mode): It changes Zoom.

Remember to press the joystick to change the ECHOES mode to CHANNEL

mode.

7.5.3 Menu options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing

the cursor, it allows the user to select a channel or
frequency, a channel plan and access the tuning
menu.
It displays the selected transmission standard menu
and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu. The ZOOM option

changes the zoom on the echoes windows. Zooms
are 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x.

7.6 Spectrogram

7.6.1 Description

This function shows a graphical representation of the spectrum superimposed

over time of a channel or frequency selected by the user. During the
Spectrogram, maximum and minimum of several measures and time are
registered. This tool is especially useful to analyse the behaviour of a spectrum
over time, because sporadic and indeterminate anomalies can be detected.

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7.6.2 Operation

The Spectrogram tool is available for all signals.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.
Select a channel or frequency.
Select the SPAN within the spectrogram will be displayed.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Spectrogram option.
It shows the Spectrogram of the signal.
To exit this function press any key of mode (TV mode, Spectrum
mode or Measurement mode). All data registered is cleaned after
leaving.

While using the Spectrogram function, if the signal unlocks, timer and
measurement registered will clean and they will start to register when the signal
is locked again.

► Screen description

The following describes the SPECTROGRAM screen:

Figure 68.

Selected installation; date and time.

Measurement values for the signal tuned at the frequency/channel

selected.
Spectrum over time at the selected span.

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 Softkeys menus.

Selected band, battery level.

Maximum and minimum values of signal power and band power over
time.
Maximum and minimum value of the measure selected by the user in the
option "User measure".

Elapsed time.

Signal status (searching / locked / multiplex name / selected span).

X Axis: Span (MHz)

Y Axis: Power

► Joystick does not have any function in this tool.

7.6.3 Menu options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing

the cursor and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu

and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the spectrogram configuration.
They are:

► User measure:
It allows the user to select the measure to view on screen among the several
available for each type of signal.

► Details:
It allows the user to view on screen the date and time when maximum and
minimum measures were reached. To quit this view press the key .

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 ► Clear measures:
It cleans the spectrogram and measures and it restarts the timer.

7.7 Attenuation Test

7.7.1 Description

This feature allows the user to easily check the response of the
telecommunications installations before antennas and headers are working. It
allows the user to evaluate the response along the complete range of frequencies
by measuring the losses (attenuation) in the distribution of TV signals, comparing
reference levels at headend output and at each house antenna plugs.

7.7.2 Operation

Attenuation test function is available for all signals.

In Settings select the terrestrial or satellite band.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Attenuation Test option.
The Attenuation Test function for the signal appears on screen.

First, set the parameters before the test, pressing the Advanced
key: Frequencies of pilot signals (pilot 0, pilot 1 and pilot 2),
maximum attenuation and threshold attenuation (see more details in
the next section).
Then it is necessary to Set References. This requires a signal
generator. We recommend to use of one of the PROMAX signal
generators: RP-050, RP-080, RP-110 or RP-250 (depending on the
frequency band).
Connect the signal generator and the field strength meter where the
origin of the signal distribution is in the installation (antenna,
headend, etc.) or connect the signal generator directly to the RF input
of the equipment. If necessary, the equipment can feed the generator
using the "Supply Output” option from the Settings menu .
Active the signal generator and in the equipment, press the Set
Reference key .
Once are set the references for the pilot signals, let the signal
generator connected to the source point of the distribution system and
take measurements in each user access point with the equipment.

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 In each measurement a message over each pilot signal indicates
whether the measure "Pass" or "Fail" according to the parameters set.
The measurement data from the Attenuation Test can be saved
through the Datalogger tool. To do this, when creating a new
datalogger, in the option "Include Attenuation Tests", select
Terrestrial and/or Satellite. Then, the user must perform a datalogger
from the test point where he is performing the attenuation test.
Another quick option it is to select the "Test & Go" function in the
"Datalogger" menu. This option creates automatically one channel plan
(TER ICT or SAT ICT according to the current band) and starts to save
measurements. The data will be saved and can be checked and
transferred to a PC. For more information, see "Datalogger" section
under the "Tools" chapter. Also measurement data or screen image
can be exported by pressing the Export key (see more details in
section "Export key") and after that display the images or download
the data files (in XML format).

NOTE: In both satellite and terrestrial band, the system saves the LNB state every
time the user sets a reference and uses this value always that the
equipment is working in this mode.

► Screen Description:

Figure 69.

Installation selected, date and time.

Selected band; battery level.

Status message depending on the attenuation level.

Power level of the signal.

Signal Frequency (MHz).

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 Power level of the reference signal obtained when setting the reference
and used to calculate the attenuation level (dBµV).
Power level of the test signal at the user access point (dBµV).

Attenuation level (dB); Attenuation = Reference – Current.

Softkeys.
X-axis: Pilot signals
Y-axis: Power

► Joystick: The joystick does not have any function in this tool.

7.7.3 Menu options

In the bottom of the screen are four menu accessible via the softkeys.

Exit: Exits the tool.

Set Reference: Pressing this option the current

power values are captured and they are assigned as
reference values.

Tools: It access the Tools main menu.

Advanced: It access the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are five parameters to set the attenuation test.
They are:

► Threshold Attenuation:
It defines the maximum difference that may exist between the pilot signal of
higher level and the pilot signal of lower level. All pilot signals out of this
range will be removed and not used as a pilot signal during the measurement
process.

► Maximum Attenuation:
It sets the attenuation level used by the equipment to show on screen if the
signal passes or fails. When the attenuation level is below this value the
message on screen is "PASS" and when it is above this value is "FAIL".

► Pilot 0:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 0 (MHz).

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 ► Pilot 1:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 1 (MHz).

► Pilot 2:
It defines the frequency of the pilot signal 2 (MHz).

7.8 Signal Monitoring

7.8.1 Description

This tool allows the user to monitor a locked signal over time, measuring its
power, MER and C/N. All this data can be downloaded to a PC and exported to a
file for later analysis.

7.8.2 Operation

The Signal Monitoring tool is available for all signals.

In Settings menu select the band.

Access the SPECTRUM mode and tune the signal for monitoring.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Signal Monitoring option.
The Signal Monitoring function appears on screen.
Before starting the monitoring, access the Configuration option in the
Advanced menu for settings (more details in next section).

After settings, access the Advanced menu and press on Start to

start the signal monitoring.
In Continuous mode, the equipment takes samples automatically
according to sample time (see next). In Manual mode each time the
user presses the joystick the equipment takes a sample.

Access the Advanced menu and press on Stop to finish the signal
monitoring. Data obtained is automatically stored.
After stopped, it opens the signal monitoring viewer that allows the user
to watch the final results (more details in chapter "Data viewer").

Access the data by pressing the Installation List key to check that
the monitoring data file has been saved. This file is a "Signal monitoring"
type. To manage the data, see below the section "Data File Processing".

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 ► Screen Description:

The following describes the Signal Monitoring screen:

Figure 70.

Selected installation; date and time.

Spectrum.
Power measurement over time (shows span time).
MER and C/N measurement over time (shows span time).
Indicator of signal monitoring started.
LNB, Selected band; battery level.
Signal information window 1:
Frecuency: frequency at which signal is locked; TS Hierarchy (table
hierarchy at the transport stream) TS Priority (packet priority at the
transport stream).
Signal information window 2:

Power, C/N, MER measurements of the signal over time. It shows on

screen only the span time selected in settings.

Signal information window 3:

Elapsed: Time elapsed since the beginning of the monitoring.
Samples: Samples taken since the beginning of the monitoring.
Space left: Space left in the memory to save data.

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7.8.3 Menu options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing

the cursor and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu

and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the Signal Monitoring. They
are:
► Start: It starts the signal monitoring.
► Stop: It stops the signal monitoring.
► Pause: It stops the signal monitoring for a while until resuming.
► Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters (see the
"Settings" section for more details).
► Audio: It allows disable or disable audio. When this option is enabled, the
user can listen to any service in the monitored signal, knowing about signal
reception while driving or doing other tasks.
► GPS Status: It shows a list and a graph with satellites detected to locate the
GPS signal. It is also provided additional data such as longitude, latitude, date
and universal time, visible satellites and GPS status (locked or not) (this
option is available only for equipment with GPS, see annex OP-002-GPS).

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7.8.4 Settings

User can adjust some parameters on the Monitoring Configuration:

Figure 71.

► File name:

User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement that
can be seen in the MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen (frequency, power/level, C/N,
PLP identifier, MER, CBER, LBER and LM) will be stored on the data file. Be
sure to change the file name when starting a new signal monitoring. If not,
new data file will be saved on the last one.

► Comment:

User can write some comments about the monitoring.

► Mode:

There are two options: Continuous or Manual. In continuous mode a

sample is taken automatically every sample time. In manual mode a sample is
taken every time that user presses the joystick.

► Sample Time:

Time between acquisitions. Only when working in continuous mode. Minimum

time is 1 second.

► Span time:

It is the width, in time, shown on screen for the X axis.

► Save to:

There are two options: Internal or USB. For Internal option it saves the file
with all data in the internal memory of the equipment. For USB option it saves
the file with all data in a USB flashdrive connected to the micro-USB port of
the equipment.

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7.8.5 Data viewer

The data viewer allows the user to browse along the final results. It opens
directly after saving the data or by opening the associated data file (that is
located in the installation manager).

► Screen description:

Figure 72.

Selected installation; date and time.

Power measurement over time.

MER and C/N measurement over time.

Joystick mode selected: PA mode (panoramic) or MA mode (cursor

movement).

LNB, selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

Measurement of power, C/N, Offset, MER, CBER, VBER and Link Margin
where the cursor is.

Signal information window 2:

Date, time and elapsed time.

Scrollbar: it shows position and size of the data displayed related to total
data.

Time span of displayed data.

Menu Options:

: Exits the data viewer.

: It shows transmission parameters of the monitored signal.

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 ► Joystick up/down: It increases / decreases zoom.
► Joystick left/right: In PA mode it moves time span along the total
time.
In MA mode it moves the cursor along the samples of the time span.
► Joystick pressing: It switches between panoramic (PA) and movement
(MA) mode.

7.8.6 Data file processing

► Description:
This document is an explanation about the process that is needed to be done
in order to obtain a more comfortable view of the XML data obtained with
HD RANGER family equipment, when performing a Signal Monitoring.
Once you got the monitoring data, copy the XML data file from the equipment
to a USB memory using the Installation Manager. See the equipment’s
documentation in how to get files from an Installation.
► Obtaining an excel file:
For this section, you must have at least Excel 2003 or newer version. Excel
2007 (or later) is highly recommended to avoid macro problems.
First of all we need to locate the XML data file in the folder from which we
want to work. There are no requirements needed to be satisfied. A file
named COVERAGE.XSL must be placed in the same data file folder. That
second file allows proper data formatting when processed by Excel.
Select the XML data file and then right click with the mouse button on the
file name.
Choose the option “Open with” and then select Excel 2007 (or the
available version).

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 Figure 73.

When Excel tries to open the file it will ask you the import method to
open the XML data file by this way:

Figure 74.

You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear
as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file.

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 Figure 75.

Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file
is providing. This step could take few seconds depending on the size of
the XML data file.
At this point, you should have an excel file with three different sheets.
Each sheet corresponds to a different view of the same data:
3 The first one will show you the generic signal information and the
different coverage measures for each point acquired.
3 In the second one, you will find the same data but presented in a
table format, more user friendly for working with graphs based on
each measured parameter.
3 The third one provides data in a format adapted for geolocation. This
is available only for users with GPS option (refer to annex
OP-001-GPS).
Now save the data as a true excel file. No specific name or path is
required, but you must remember the path.

7.9 Datalogger

7.9.1 Description

The Datalogger function stores automatically measurements in a file set by the

user (name, channel plan). User can store for each datalogger measurements
taken at different test points of the selected installation. Measurements are made
for all channels in the active channel plan, both analogue and digital. Each
installation has its own datalogger files.

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7.9.2 Operation

► To create a new datalogger:

First select one installation of the list of installations and load it

pressing the "Load" key . An installation contains the channel plans
and DiSEqC commands selected by the user and it stores dataloggers
and screenshots made while it is selected (more information in chapter
"Installations management").
Check the installation is selected. The name of the installation should
appear on the upper left corner of the screen.

Press the : Tools key.

Press on the "Datalogger" option.
It displays a menu with the "New ...", "Test & Go"option and a list of
all dataloggers at the selected installation.
Select "New ..." to create a new datalogger, select "Test & Go" to
create a quick datalogger (see next) or select the file name of an
existing datalogger if the user want to save data on a specific
datalogger already existing.
If "New ..." is selected, a installation wizard shows how to create a
new datalogger. Follow its instructions ( : Next to move to the next
screen, : Previous to move to the previous screen or : Cancel to
cancel).
When creating a new datalogger through the wizard, the user can give
a name to the datalogger.

Figure 76.

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 Next, the user can select the terrestrial and/or satellite channel plan to
use in the datalogger. The channel plans that are shown depends on
the channel plans available for the current installation.

Figure 77.

Figure 78.

In the next window, the user can select an option to capture de

service list when performing the datalogger (this option slows down
the process but provides more information). Another option allows the
user to enable a pause between channel plans (the process stops until
the user wants to carry on). There is also the option to perform a
datalogger on the attenuation test, terrestrial or satellite (see section
"Attenuation Test" under "Tools" for more information).

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 Figure 79.

At the last step, user can select to open the just created new
datalogger (by default, this option is selected).
Once a new datalogger is created or selected an already existing one,
it shows the datalogger viewer screen and measurements of test
points can start.
If it is a new datalogger, in first place before starting the datalogger,
the system will create a new test point.

► To start the datalogger:

After creating a new datalogger file or selecting an existing one, the

user can start the datalogging process.

From the datalogger viewer screen, press the "Test point" key and
from the menu select an existing test point using the "Jump to ..."
option or "Create new ..." to create a new test point. If a new test
point is created, user has to give it a name.

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 Figure 80.

Now datalogger is ready to start. Press the key "Start". The

datalogger process starts, during which all the measurements of all
channels that are part of the datalogger and also the attenuation test
are saved.
During datalogger, it catches the list of available services of all
channels in the channel plan that are part of the datalogger (if this
option was selected when creating the datalogger or if the "Datalogger
PSI" option is enabled in the Preferences menu). If there is a change
of channel plan during datalogger there will be a pause (if this option
was selected when creating the datalogger). User can pause and
resume the datalogger process at any time by pressing on the key
"Pause" . If the "Attenuation Test" option was included when
creating the datalogger, these measures will also saved.
At the end it saves the data and allows watching the results on screen
by channel plan / attenuation test. To change the view of channel plan
or attenuation test data press on the key. Data about terrestrial
and satellite attenuation will appears as the option TER ICT and SAT
ICT respectively.
It is also possible to download Datalogger files to a PC by the
NetUpdate software (free download on the PROMAX website). Once
downloaded, the program can generate reports with these files. This is
not possible with the datalogger files exported directly to a USB
(without using NetUpdate). Information of Service lists are in the XML
files downloaded to the PC.

NOTE: To make a datalogger with the Field Strength tool, in first place user has to
enable the field strength tool, and then to create a new datalogger file. The
field strength data will be stored in this datalogger.

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 ► Datalogger screen description

The following describes the datalogger screen:

Figure 81.

Selected installation; date and time.

Current datalogger name.

Selected band; battery level.

Exploring the spectrum in real time.

Level/Power, C/N ratio, MER, time remaining to identify a channel,

elapsed time since the start of the channel identification.
Softkey menus.

Current channel plan, progress bar in the current channel plan, selected
test point.
Channel, frequency and Downlink.

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 ► Datalogger viewer screen description

The following describes the display of data acquired:

Figure 82. Channel Plan Datalogger viewer.

Figure 83. Attenuation test Datalogger viewer.

Selected installation; date and time.

Tab identifying the displayed test point.

Current datalogger name.

Selected band; battery level.

Tab identifying each test point.

Date and time when the datalogger was created. Number of channels
locked (PASS) or not locked (FAIL).

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 Data table with measurement data for each channel. In order from left to
right: Colour identifying if the channel has been locked (WHITE) or not
locked (RED) channel; signal type; power/level; Carrier/Noise (C/N) rate;
MER; Link Margin. Move the joystick up or down to navigate along the
measurement data. Press the joystick on a channel to display the signal
parameters.
Softkey menus.

Table with the measurement data for each pilot signal in the attenuation
test. In order from left to right: number of pilot signal, pilot signal
frequency, maximum attenuation allowed, reference level value, level
value at the test point, error and signal status.

7.9.3 Menu options

► Datalogger viewer menu options

Start:
It starts the datalogger in the selected test point.

Clear:
It clears all the acquired data.

Channel plan
It displays a menu with the available channel plans
to select the channel plan whose data want to be
displayed. Channel plans available are those that
have been selected during the creation of the
datalogger.
Test Point
It contains four options:
Jump to: It allows selecting a test point.
Create New…: It creates a new test point.
Delete current: It deletes the current test point.
Delete all: It deletes all test points of the
datalogger.

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 ► Datalogger menu options

Cancel
It cancels the datalogger.
Pause
It pauses datalogger until the user resumes by
pressing again.

7.9.4 Test & Go

"Test & Go" function inside the "Datalogger" tool allows the user to create a quick
datalogger by creating automatically a new datalogger, a new test point and then
starting it.
Datalogger parameters are set automatically based on:
File name: DL [current band - terrestrial or satellite][consecutive
number]
Channel plan: Current channel plan selected in the equipment.
Test point: PM01
No capture of services list.
If "Test & Go" is performed when using the "Attenuation test" tool, then the
datalogger created will be specific to save attenuation test data.

7.10 Screen and Data capture (Export key)

7.10.1 Description

It captures what is displaying on screen at time.

The capture can be an image, measurement data or both. This is set through the
Preferences menu ("Export button" option).
Data capture is saved in a XML file with all data, measurements and text, that is
on screen at this time. The image is saved in a PNG file.
Captures can be displayed on the equipment or also can be download and
displayed through an external software.

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7.10.2 Operation

► Settings

Press the "Management Installation" key for one second to enter

"Preferences" menu.
Go to the label "Tools" and select your option in "Export button".
There are three options available: Screen Only, Data Only or
Screen+Data. "Screen Only" saves the screen image in PNG format.
"Data Only" saves measurement data on screen in a XML file format.
"Screen + Data" saves both screen and data.

Once selected, press to save changes and to exit "Preferences".

► Capture

Press the Export key for one second when on screen appears the
screen to be captured. The LED next to key lights.
A progress bar shows the progress of the capture process. When
finished, the screen is captured and the LED is OFF.
Then the virtual keyboard appears with the default name assigned to
the file. The filename for the screen capture is automatically generated
with the following code: capture mode (SP for Spectrum mode, TV for
TV mode, ME for Measurement mode), capture channel (CHXX) and a
consecutive number.
Edit the name if necessary (see section "Virtual keyboard"). Then
press : OK to end the capture or : Cancel for cancellation.

► Display

To display the captured screen press the Installations Management

key .

Select the installation where the capture was done and press :
Manage.

Press : Filter by type. Select the “Screen Shots” or "Data

Captures" option. This will limit the list to the selected.
It appears a list of all the captures.
Move up or down to find the file to be displayed.
Leave the cursor on the file to be displayed. It appears a progress bar
that lasts a few seconds, depending on the size. Then the capture
appears.

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 To see the capture in full screen just press the : Options key and
then on the menu press "View in Full Screen". To exit the full screen
view press any softkey.
To delete or copy the capture to a USB stick, select the capture by
pressing the joystick, and then select the appropriate option from the
menu : File.
Captures can also be viewed on a PC, by downloading the whole
installation file using the NetUpdate software (see the NetUpdate
manual for more information).

7.11 Explore Channel Plan

7.11.1 Description

This option performs a scan of the selected channel plan. It detects where active
signals are in a channel plan and in which channels of the current channel plan
signal is received. With this information it explores these channels with signal,
looking for any broadcast and identifying them.

7.11.2 Operation

Explore Channel plan tool is available for all signals.

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Explore Channel Plan option.
The first screen of Explore Channel Plan appears.

Figure 84.

After the exploration the following screen appears:

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 ► Screen description

Figure 85.

The window is divided into three areas:

Spectrum and Measurement

It shows the cursor scrolling through each of the channels of the channel
plan. On the bottom of the screen the channel and frequency appears
next to the Power/Level and the C/N ratio.
Progress Bar
It shows the signal type detected and the scan progress in real time. At
the end a box shows a message informing the exploration process has
finished.
Channel plan
At the end of the process it shows the channels that have been detected
during the channel plan exploration. In parentheses shows the number of
detected channels to total channels of the channel plan. When moving
the cursor through the channels, the spectrum and measurement
windows are dynamically updated for the selected channel.

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7.11.3 Menu options

At the bottom are the function keys. They are detailed below.

Cancel (during the process):

This option appears only while performing the exploration

process. It cancels the exploration before finish. When pressing,
a confirmation message appears before cancelling.

Save (at the end of the process):

This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It

saves the results obtained during the exploration. The name of
the original channel plan is assigned to the new one by default
and the user can modify the name using the virtual keyboard
that appears prior to saving. The new channel plan is now
available in the list of channel plans in the installation and can
be used as any other channel plan. After saving it becomes the
selected channel plan to work with.

Skip (during the process):

This option allows skipping the current channel and explore the
next one in the channel plan.

Discard (at the end of the process):

This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It

discards the results obtained from the exploration.

7.12 Discover FM stations

7.12.1 Description

The Discover FM Stations tool scans the FM band and creates a FM channel
plan from scratch. Scanned frequency range is from 87 to 108 MHz.

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7.12.2 Operation

To scan the FM band:

Connect the RF input signal to the equipment.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Discover FM Stations option.
The first screen of Channel Plan Exploration appears and the
exploration starts.

Figure 86.

After the exploration the following screen appears:

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 ► Screen description

Figure 87.

The window is divided into three areas:

Spectrum and Measurement

It shows the cursor scrolling through each of the channels of the FM
band. On the bottom of the screen the channel and frequency appears
next to the Power/Level and the C/N ratio.
In the spectrum area there is the Minimum FM Level. This line is the
minimum signal level required to identify the FM signal. The channels
below that signal level will not be identified. It can be configured in the
"Measures" tab in "Preferences" .
Progress Bar
It shows the signal type detected and the scan progress in real time. At
the end a box shows a message informing the exploration process has
finished.
Channel Plan
It shows a list with the channels being detected during the exploration of
the FM band. At the top and between parentheses there is the number of
detected channels to total channels. When moving the cursor through the
channels, the spectrum and measurement windows are dynamically
updated for the selected channel. User can mark / unmark the FM
channels to save in the channel plan.

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7.12.3 Menu options

At the bottom are the function keys. They are detailed below:

Cancel (during the process)

This option appears only while performing the exploration

process. It cancels the exploration before finish. When pressing,
a confirmation message appears before cancelling.

Save (at the end of the process)

This option appears at the end of the channel plan exploration

process. This option saves the results obtained during the
exploration if they are selected by the user. A name by default it
is assigned to the channel plan but the user can modify the
name using the virtual keyboard that appears prior to saving.
The new channel plan is now available in the list of channel plans
in the installation and can be used as any other channel plan.
After saving it becomes the selected channel plan to work with.

Skip (during the process)

This option allows skipping the current channel and explore the
next one.

Mark All (at the end of the process)

This option marks all the channels that appear on the channel
list.

Unmark All (at the end of the process)

This option unmarks all the channels that appear on the channel
list.

Discard (at the end of the process)

This option appears at the end of the exploration process. It

discards the results obtained from the exploration.

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7.13 Field Strength

7.13.1 Description

This function allows the equipment to work as a field strength meter, measuring
dBµV per meter. To perform this type of measurement is needed to enter the
calibration parameters of the antenna being used to receive the signal.

7.13.2 Operation

The Field Strength tool is available for all signals received by the RF input.
Connect the antenna to the RF input of the equipment.
Select a channel or frequency.
Press the Tools key.
Select the Field Strength option and in the drop down menu select
On.
Select again the Field Strength option, now select the new option that
appears, called Configuration.
In the configuration window enter the antenna calibration parameters,
by hand or selecting one of the available antenna types (data of
different antenna types should be imported by the user. Refer to the
following section).
Now access the Spectrum Analyser or Measurement mode to check
the field strength measure shown as FSM (dBµV/m). This measure
replaces the power.

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 Figure 88.

To save FSM data, go to "Tools", select "Datalogger" and then "New" to

create a new datalogger. Keep in mind that the "FSM" tool does not
demodulate any signal, it only detects the transmitted energy, so it is
identied as a GENERIC signal. For this reason only FSM data is saved
for each channel (for more information refer to "Datalogger" chapter).

Once finished, return to the Tools menu and in the Field Strength
option select Off.

WARNING: Some tools (Constellation, Echoes, MER by carrier, Merogram ...) are
disabled when the Field Strength option is enabled. Remember to
turn off “FSM” option if you want to use these other tools.

7.13.3 Settings

The Field Strength configuration option allows the user to enter the correction
factors for the antenna and cable used when measuring the field strength.

Figure 89.

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 Data fields to be filled are:

► Antenna:
Type: In this field the user can select the type of antenna between
manual and any other type of antenna available. If you select the
manual antenna, you must enter the correction factor by hand. If you
select an antenna type then the correction factors associated with each
frequency are applied. These data are defined in the antenna file
imported by the user.
Factor: This is the correction factor (K) for the antenna at the
measurement frequency.
Detector Type: (PEAK / RMS). It allows the user to select between
maximum PEAK detector or RMS detector. The maximum peak detector
is mainly used for analogue modulated signals, while the RMS option is
the right choice for digital modulated signals.

► Cable
Type: In this field contains the user can select the type of antenna
between manual and any other type of cable available. If you select the
manual cable, you must enter cable loss by hand.
Loss (dB): In this field you must enter the estimated loss for the cable
used to connect to the antenna.
In the bottom of the configuration window you can see the field strength in real
time according to the current frequency and correction factors.

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7.13.4 Creating and importing calibration tables

The user can import the antenna calibration data obtained from the
manufacturer. There is a template (available on the download area at PROMAX
website) that can be filled and imported into the equipment (this template has
been created in an Excel file; the procedure explained below only works from the
Excel 2007 version and above).

Figure 90.

Next are the steps to fill in the template data and import them to the equipment:

► Generation
Download the "Antenna XML Generator" template from the PROMAX
website.
In the "Model" box enter the name by which the antenna will be
identified (maximum 8 characters).
In the "Description" box, type a description to identify the antenna.
In the "Impedance" box select the impedance of the antenna between
50 and 75 ohms.
In the "Height" box enter the antenna height in meters.
Now fill the calibration table of the antenna with the K factor according
to frequency.
When filling the table does not change the units.
Extend or contract the calibration table to the number of filled lines.
After filling the calibration table, go to option "Save As -> Other
Formats."
In the window that appears, edit the file name in "File name".
In the drop down menu "Save as type" select the "XML Data" option.
Then click "Save."

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 If a warning message shows up, click "Continue".
Now the file is already generated with the selected name and the
extension "xml".
Now just import it to your equipment and load the calibration table of
the antenna in the installation.

► Import
Copy the generated file on a flash drive and connect it to the mini-USB
port using the supplied cable.
Press the Installation Manager key .

Press the “Tools” key.

Select "Import from USB" option.
The Import Files window appears. Select the generated file and press
the "Import" key.
Press the Installation Manager key , select the installation to
which you want to add the antenna calibration table and press the
"Manage" key.

Press key: "Installation" and select the "Add Antenna" option.

Select the antenna to be added and OK.
The antenna calibration table is now added to the installation.
Now this antenna will be available in the type of antenna field in the
configuration menu of the "Field Strength" tool.

► Remove
Press the Installation manager key.

Press : Tools key.

Select “Installed Antennas” option.
Check the antenna to remove.

Press : Remove key.

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7.14 Task Planner

7.14.1 Description

The Task Planner allows the user to set-up a task list, selecting when to start, a
repetition rate and other parameters. The equipment can be switched off after
setting all parameters and it will wake-up, at the required time, to perform the
scheduled tasks.

7.14.2 Operation

The Task Planner tool is available to run screenshots and dataloggers with RF
and IPTV source signals.

Press the Utility key.

Select the Task Planner option to access the Task Planner window
that shows a list of scheduled tasks. In the right column and next to
each task there is its status: if the date of the next execution appears
then the task is pending; if “finished” appears then the task has been
executed; if nothing appears then the task has not been scheduled.

Figure 91.

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 To add a new task press : Tasks and select the "Add" option. It
deploys a menu with two options: Capture and Datalogger.

Figure 92.

The "Capture" option performs the capture task. The user can select
the screen and type of capture. The screen options include any view in
the three modes: Measurement, Spectrum or TV. The options for type
of capture are: screen only, data only or screen+data (for details about
capture refer to "Screen and data captures (Export button)" section).

Figure 93.

The "Datalogger" option performs the datalogger task. The user must
first select the datalogger from those available for the current
installation (for details about datalogger read "Datalogger" section).

After selecting the type of task, check the box next to it and press
:Timer to schedule the time to execute the task (see next section
for details about the timer).

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 When saving the timer for the task, the upper right corner shows an
icon of a clock indicating that the equipment has tasks pending to
execute.

Figure 94.

To change any parameter of the task, check the box next to the task
and press : Parameters.

To delete a task, check the box next to it and in :Tasks, press

"Delete".

After setting up the tasks press :Exit. Since this moment the timer
for task execution starts.
When the task is finished, the user can access the data through "Go to
file ..." option in :Tasks. It will take you directly to the
management installation window where the data for each installation
are stored.
Once the task is completed, user can access a short log for each
programmed task, just to know if each task has been successfully
completed or to indicate if something prevented its execution. To
access this function, from Task Manager, press : Task and then
"View Log...".

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 NOTE: The equipment can be turned off after task planning as it will
automatically turn on when the time to task execution comes.
Two tasks cannot be executed simultaneously.
It is recommended that the datalogger selected have not enabled the
option to pause between channel plans, since in that case the process
would stop during the execution of the task.
The filename for the screen capture is automatically generated with the
following code: capture mode (SP for Spectrum mode, TV for TV mode,
ME for Measurement mode), capture channel (CHXX) and a
consecutive number.

7.14.3 Timer

The timer window contains several options for task scheduling.

Figure 95.

► Start

Start Now: The task begins immediately after leaving the task
planner.

On date: The user selects the start date for the task (day / month /
year) and time (hour: minute).

► Repeat every

The task repeats each cycle of time (days, hours and minutes).

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 ► Stop
Manual: The user finishes the task.

On date: The user selects the stop date for the task (day / month /
year) and (hour: minute).

Repeat a number
of times: The task execution ends after the number of times set.

► Turn off after execution

By checking this option, the equipment turns off after the execution of the
task.

7.15 Service Recording

7.15.1 Description

The equipment records in real-time one digital service from the transport-steam
received that is shown on screen. This service is saved directly on the USB flash
drive memory connected to the equipment. Afterwards that record can be played
on a PC with a video player.

7.15.2 Operation

The Service Recording tool is available for all DIGITAL signals (except for DAB
digital radio services).
To access this tool:
Connect the signal to the equipment input.
Tune the channel and select the service to record.
Connect the adapter cable to the mini-USB port on the equipment and
then connect a USB memory.
Press the F3 key: Tools and select the PVR option.
The screen to record the service appears.

Start the recording by pressing the RECORD key.

End the recording by pressing the STOP key.

The recording file is saved in the PVR folder created by the equipment in
the USB memory.
The file name is PVR plus a consecutive number and the file extension is
TS.
The file can be played in a computer with a media player like VLC. This file
cannot be played from the meter itself.

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 ► Screen description

Figure 96.

Installation selected; date and time.

Icons from left to right: recording; USB connected; selected band; battery
level.
Recording Service.
Window with information about the record file like size and date creation.
Bar graph showing free memory space.
Size of the recording service.
Window with information about the service being recorded: recording
length, maximum bit rate, channel service recorded and free available
memory.
Control Keys:

: Recording

: Stop
Menu options:

: Exit Exits the tool.

: Delete Deletes the selected record file.

► Joystick left / right: Navigation between the control keys.
If no tuned service, the record button will be disabled.

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8 IPTV*

8.1 Introduction

IPTV stands for TV over IP networks. It actually means TV over any type of IP
packet based distribution network. They can be referred to as LAN (Local Area
Network), ethernet, computer networks, etc.. With the growth of LAN based TV
distribution systems, having an IPTV input in your field strength meter becomes
a handy feature.
The equipment allows you to receive television programmes coming from IPTV
networks. Those programmes can be displayed on the screen together with other
important service information.
Although some concepts are similar, signal quality assessment metrics is not the
same in IPTV as it is in digital TV over RF. The equipment offers you the
measurements you need to understand, identify and correct the new problems
that can be found in this new type of television distribution networks.

8.2 Operation

Connect the IPTV input/output signal to the equipment through the

Ethernet connector.

In the "Settings" menu, in the option "Signal source" select IPTV.

The IPTV icon will appear at the screen corner.

Press the Multicast key. Set the server IP address and server
port. The equipment automatically detects if it is UDP or RTP protocol
(for more details see next).
Now the signal should appear on screen.
Access the MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM ANALYSER or TV mode by
pressing the corresponding key to view measurement data and image.
Press again to display the next view.

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8.3 Screen Description

8.3.1 Measurement mode

IPTV views in MEASUREMENT mode are:

► 1/3 IP GENERAL MEASUREMENTS

Figure 97. IP MEASUREMENTS 1/3.

Selected installation; date and time.

IPTV mode enabled; battery level.

Graphic bar "Buffer Usage" showing the internal multicast stream buffer
usage.
Graphic bar "TS Bitrate" showing the recovered TS bitrate.

Measurements on the data network:

Delay Factor (MDI - Media Delivered Index): Maximum time

that one multicast packet stream is within the receiving buffer of the
equipment (measurement done over the last second of data
received) (recommended value < 100 ms).
Media Loss Rate (MDI): Ratio of lost packets to received packets
in one multicast stream (only for RTP protocol after FEC)
(recommended value < 0.005 pkt/s).
Resources Busy: Resources busy shows the “%” of equipment
resources used for handling current IP traffic. Arriving at 100%,
means the receiver can’t handle all packets related to data and IP
protocols other than Multicast stream. In that situation, data loss
may happen.

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 Measurement on the multicast reception: received packets, RTP missing
packets, FEC fixed packets, buffer usage, stable reception and TS bitrate
(if TS input has many variations in packet reception a stable packet rate
cannot be established).
Measurements over all traffic data in the network: network bitrate, IP
packets with errors and IPER (IP Packet Error Ratio; ratio of Ethernet
packets with errors to Ethernet packets received).
Softkey menus (see next "Settings" chapter for more details).

► 2/3 IP TV + MEASUREMENTS

Figure 98. IP MEASUREMENTS 2/3.

Selected installation; date and time.

IPTV mode enabled; battery level.

Image of the tuned signal.

Measurements on the data network: Delay Factor, Media Loss Rate and
Resources busy (see previous section for more details).

Measurement on the multicast reception: received packets, RTP missing

packets, FEC fixed packets, buffer usage, stable reception and TS bitrate
(if TS input has many variations in packet reception a stable packet rate
cannot be established).

Measurements over all traffic data in the network: network bitrate, IP

packets with errors and IPER (IP Packet Error Ratio; ratio of Ethernet
packets with errors to Ethernet packets received).

Softkey menus (see next "Settings" chapter for more details).

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 ► 3/3 IP PARAMETERS

Figure 99. IP MEASUREMENTS 3/3.

Selected installation; date and time.

IPTV mode enabled; battery level.

Internet parameters:
Ethernet speed, IGMP protocol version, multicast server address,
detected communication protocol (UDP/RTP), forward error correction
(FEC) status, FEC rows, FEC columns and TS packets / IP frame.

Measurement on the multicast reception: received packets, RTP missing

packets, FEC fixed packets, buffer usage, TS locked/unlocked and TS
bitrate.

Measurements over all traffic data in the network: network bitrate, IP

packets with errors and IPER (IP Packet Error Ratio; ratio of Ethernet
packets with errors to Ethernet packets received).

Softkey menus (see next "Settings" chapter for more details).

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8.3.2 Interarrival Packet Time / Packet Rate Over Time

IPTV view in Spectrum Analyser mode shows the "Interarrival packet time" or
"Packet Rate Over Time" screen. To change between these two options press :
Tools and select on IPTV Graph submenu.

Figure 100. Interarrival packet time.

Figure 101. Packet rate over time.

Selected installation; date and time.

IPTV mode enabled; battery level.

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 Interarrival packet time: It shows the IP packet percentage as a
function of time between packets. Its purpose is check for reception
packet continuity, for the selected stream. Usually, the graph should
concentrate around small time values. Spreading through the time axis
may point to a network problem. Maximum interval measure shows the
maximum time detected between consecutive IP packets.
Packet Rate Over Time: This graph shows the number of IP packets
being received from the current streaming over time.

Advanced

For Interarrival Packet Time allows to change span (4, 8, 40, 200, 400
and 1920 ms) or restart analysis.
For Packet Rate Over Time allows change resolution (1, 5, 10, 50, 200
and 1000 ms) or restart analysis.

8.3.3 TV mode

IPTV views in TV mode are:

Figure 102. IP TV 1/3.

Selected installation; date and time.

Number of view/total views.

Selected band, battery level.

Tuned service image.

Multicast IP address and name of the selected service.

Softkeys menus.

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 Figure 103. IP TV 3/3.

Selected installation; date and time.

Tuned service image.
Tuned service information.
► TYPE: Encoding type and video transmission rate.
► FORMAT: Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and
frequency.
► PROFILE: Profile level.
► PID: Video program identifier.
Softkeys menu.
Number of view/total views.
Selected band; battery level.
Tuned service information.
► NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital
position (Satellite).
► PROVIDER: Program provider name.
► NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.
► ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal
originates.
► TSID: Transport stream identifier.
► SID: Service Identifier.
► App. Type: Type of detected interactive service such as HbbTV,
MHP and MHEG-5. It also shows the URL related to the
interactive service.
► LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number
assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
► VCH: Virtual Channel
► +Info: Additional service information.

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 ► FREE/
SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.
► DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.
Tuned audio information.
► TYPE: Type of audio encoding and transmission speed
► FORMAT: Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency;
sound reproduction.
► LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language.
► PID: ID of the audio program.

Multicast IP address and name of the selected service.

8.4 Tools

Press : Tools to access the tools in the IPTV mode. The IP Ethernet Frame
Viewer, PING and View IP Network log are the specific tools for IPTV. The
other tools (TS Analyzer, TS Recording, Task Planner) are generic and its
operation can be found in the "Tools" chapter.

8.4.1 PING / TRACE

The PING tool is a diagnostic tool about the network. To use it follow these steps:

Set parameters for the PING/TRACE test. Press on : Advanced.

Options are:
Mode: Select between PING (it confirms if a given unit can get
any response from another machine in the same network), TRACE
(it shows all IP servers between the meter and the IP address
measuring transit delays of packets across the network) or Avg
Packet Delay / IPDV (it shows delay between two points in the
network and changes in this delay).
Pings for each IP (only for PING tool): Number of times to
repeat the ping test. If "Forever" is selected, it can be stopped
with "Cancel" or "Exit".
Ping range (only for PING tool): Range of addresses to apply the
ping test. It adds the number selected to the original IP address.
Click on IP Address and enter the IP address of the remote machine
you want to check its communication. It works for both local network
or external network.

Press : Start.
The equipment starts sending data packets to the IP address of the
remote machine.

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 If it gets response, on screen appears the message "Reply from" with
the response IP address, number of bytes received, time of response,
TTL (time-to-live) or average IPTD (average IP Packet Transfer Delay)
and IPDV (IP Packet Delay Variation).

Figure 104.

To exit the tool press : Exit.

8.4.2 View IP Network Log

This function shows a log with network events about protocols IGMP, PING,
ARP, DHCP and also Ethernet link detection. Data shown is date, hour and a
description.

Figure 105.

Pressing on : Options the log can be exported to an USB flash memory or

be cleared.

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8.4.3 IP Ethernet Frame Viewer

This function only works for Multicast streaming.

When user presses on F2: Capture the system captures an Ethernet packet
that belongs to the multicast stream been received. Information of this packet
is shown as a tree that can be deployed to show header data of each protocol
available (Ethernet, IPv4, UDP and RTP).

Figure 106.
Pressing on : Multicast allows user to change multicast address.

Pressing on : Capture allows user to capture a new packet in the multicast

stream.

8.5 Settings

8.5.1 Multicast Settings

The IPTV tuning options are on the : Multicast key. These options are
available to receive a multicast signal. Multicast is an open broadcasting over IP
in which the device only takes data packets with a specific address.
For multicast distribution, options are:
Multicast Address: Multicast address at which the equipment is
subscribed to receive a multicast transmission.
UDP Port: It allows the user to select the port when working with UDP
protocol.

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 Recent Multicast Addresses: It shows a list of multicast addresses
recently used.
Discovered Multicast Addresses: It discovers and shows all multicast
streams into the network. It shows a complete list including IP addresses
and bitrates for each stream.
IGMPv3 Server Sources: Multicast IP servers validated by the user to
receive multicast streams (only for IGMPv3 protocol; select IGMP version
protocol in "Preferences").

8.5.2 IPTV parameters and reset measures

Pressing on the : IPTV key it displays a list of IP Parameters: ethernet speed,

IGMP version, multicast address, protocol, FEC status and TS packets/IP frame.

Pressing on : Advanced there is an option to reset measured values.

8.5.3 General Settings and Preferences

► Preferences

To access Preferences press the key for 1 second. Go to the Network

options tab to fill out the network options to identify the equipment into a data
network. This is necessary to receive IPTV signal.
Network parameters are:
MAC: Physical address of the equipment. It is unique and cannot be
edited.
DHCP: Enable this option to get the proper IP address when the unit is
first connected to a network. That feature contributes to make things
easier to installers when debugging network access. Enable the DHCP
protocol for proper IP configuration.
IP Address: IP Address of the equipment into the local network.
Mask: Subnet mask of the equipment (by default 255.255.255.0).
Gateway: It allows the meter to get out from the local network when
using PING or TRACE (if the network does not have gateway, use
0.0.0.0).
IGMP Version:
Protocol for multicast transmissions used by the router. Available
versions are 1, 2 and 3. To disable select Off.
• IGMPv1: IGMP version 1. Each time user selects a multicast address,
meter asks for the new multicast stream.

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 • IGMPv2: IGMP version 2. Each time user selects a multicast address,
meter stops receiving the current stream and asks for receiving the
new one.
• IGMPv3: IGMP version 3. Each time user selects a multicast address,
meter stops receiving the current stream and asks for receiving the
new one, from the servers approved by the user.
• Off: Meter does not send any IGMP messages and discards the
received ones.
► General Settings

The IPTV settings when pressing the settings key are:

Signal Source: It allows the user to select the signal coming into the
equipment between the RF input for RF signal and the IPTV input. In this
case select IPTV.
Decoder TS Input: It allows the user to select the transport stream
coming into the equipment. In this case select IPTV. If you want to save
the transport stream received by the IPTV, select the IPTV input.
ASI Output: It allows the user to select the way out for TS-ASI packets.
User can select among Off, IPTV and ASI Input. This transport stream
received by the equipment can feed the signal to other devices as well. In
the case of IPTV option the TS-ASI packets go out through the IPTV
connector. If you want to send to the output the transport stream from
the IPTV signal, select IPTV.

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9 INSTALLATIONS MANAGEMENT

9.1 Description

The Installations Management is a program embedded in the equipment that

allows the user to easily create a file (installation) to individually store and
manage data for each installation. Measurements, channel plans, screenshots
and any other data associated with the installation will be stored in the folder
corresponding to that installation. These measures can then be displayed and
downloaded to a PC.
If the user does not create any file installation, the equipment stores
measurements in the installation file that is preinstalled by default (named
"DEFAULT").

9.2 Operation

To access the Installations menu press the key.

It shows up a window with a list of all available installations. On the
softkeys appears the options to manage these installations.

To exit the list of installations press the key .

Figure 107.

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 There are the following options:

Load : It loads the selected installation. To select a installation

from the list, place the cursor on the installation and press
the joystick, then press “Load” to load it. Once loaded,
the name of the installation appears on the upper left
corner of the screen, accompanied by the symbol , that
means that is the current installation. All measurements,
screenshots, channel plans and other data since this
moment will be stored in the current installation.

Manage : It opens a window that displays all data of the current

installation and from where they can be edited, changed or
view (more details in section "Installation management").

Create new : It creates a new installation with the data introduced by the
user (more details in section "New installation").

Tools : It shows up a menu with some tools to use with the

installations (see section "Tools for installations").

9.3 Installation Management

In the list of installations, press on the option Manage to access to the

Installation manager screen:

Figure 108.

The DEFAULT installation is the installation preinstalled on the equipment. It is

like any other installation and it can load channel plans, DiSEqC programs, etc.
The DEFAULT installation can not be deleted or renamed.

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 The window is divided into three fields:
General data

In the first line shows general information about the installation and
in the second line shows information about the selected file. Data
fields are:
► Name:
Name of the current installation file.
► Created:
Date and time the current installation was created.
► Size:
Data size of the current installation.
► TER:
It shows the number of terrestrial channel plans in the
installation.
► SAT:
It displays the number of satellite channel plans in the
installation.
► Date:
Date and time when the selected file was created.
► Size:
Size of the selected file.
► Type:
Type of the selected file.

List of files area

It shows all file types associated to the installation. File types are:
screenshot, channel plan, datalogger, DiSEqC commands, data capture,
signal monitoring, services databases and antennas.
To move along this file list move the joystick up or down.
Any of these files can be selected or deselected by pressing the joystick.
Display area

It is the area where a description of the file, on which the cursor is placed
at the file list, is displayed. Description data is displayed only if the cursor
is placed for a moment.
For a screenshot, it displays a thumbnail of the full screen, as captured.
In the remaining cases, it only shows data description of the file type.
If there is any additional option associated with the file type, it will
appear in the key.

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 ► Menu options

The installation manager menu has four options linked with the softkeys. They
are described below:

Filter by type

It shows all available file types in the current installation and the
amount of them between brackets. User can filter by file type.
The selected file type will be the only one available in the list of
files. Available file types are: screenshots, channel plans,
dataloggers, DiSeqC commands, data captures, signal
monitoring, service databases and antennas (or all).

File

► Mark All:
It marks all files on the list of files area.
► Unmark All:
It deselects all files on the list of files area.
► Delete:
It deletes all selected files on the list of files area.
► Copy to USB:
It saves selected files on the list of files area to an USB stick
connected to the equipment.
If the name of the file to be copied is greater than 8 characters
the system cuts it. If the file name is cut and matches with
another one, then it is added a number to the name to make
them different. For instance, 2 files with similar names, like
FILENAME01 and FILENAME02 both files will be correctly
copied with names FILENA~1 and FILENA~2.
To keep the file names with more than 8 characters it is
recommended to export the complete installation using the
"Export to USB" option (see "Tools" section).
The Datalogger files copied to the USB cannot be used to
generate reports by the NetUpdate program. To do this the
datalogger files must be exported directly through the
NetUpdate program (see the NetUpdate user's manual for
details).

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 Installation

► Add Channel Plan:

It opens a window to add a channel plan, terrestrial or
satellite, to the current installation.
► Add Antenna:
It allows the user to add an specific antenna between the ones
available. To import an antenna refer to "Field Strength"
section in chapter "Tools".
► Add DiSEqC Program:
It allows the user to select and add to the current installation
any DiSEqC program available in the equipment.

Options
This option shows up only if the selected file has an additional
option associated.
► See full screen:
This option only appears if user selects an image in the list of
files. It displays the selected image full screen.
► DiSEqC program:
This option only appears if a satellite channel plan is selected
in the list of files area. It allows the user to add a Diseqc
program to the selected satellite channel plan from the list of
diseqc programs available for the current installation.
► Open file:
This option appears if datalogger, data capture or monitoring
signal is selected in the file list. For datalogger it directly
accesses the datalogger viewer. For data capture (if it has
been done in the Spectrum Analyzer mode) it shows the
reference spectrum. For monitoring signal it accesses the data
viewer.

To get out from the Installation manager press any key to access
MEASUREMENT, SPECTRUM or TV mode.

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9.4 New installation

In the list of installations, when selecting the option Create New it runs the
installation wizard that helps to create a new installation:
During the process, the user has the option to edit the default name
assigned or import data from another installation.
The user can select the channel plans (terrestrial and satellite) that
will be used in that installation. At least one for each band has to be
selected.
For satellite channel plans the user can select the DiSEqC commands
associated to the installation and also the satellite band (Ku-Ka or C
band) and the frequencies of the LNB Oscillator.
During the creation process the softkeys function are: Next (it goes to
the next step), Previous (it goes to the previous step) or Cancel (it
cancels the process).
When finish, the new installation created will be the current
installation.

9.5 Tools for installations

In the list of installations, when pressing the Tools option it shows a menu
with some options to edit the installation files:

► Mark All:
It selects all installations in the list of installations.

► Unmark All:
It deselects all installations in the list of installations.

► Archive:
It compresses (using the ZIP algorithm) the selected installations to save

more space. A zipped installation shows a box icon at the left side in the
list of installations. A zipped installation can be loaded as anyone else, but
the load time can be slightly higher because previously it is unzipped
automatically. Once the installation is unzipped the user must re-zip it if
necessary. To transfer an installation file from the equipment to a PC, it must
have been previously zipped.

► Delete:
It deletes the selected installations and all the files associated to them. The
DEFAULT installation cannot be deleted.

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 ► Rename:
It edits the name of the installation selected in the list of installations. The
installation by default DEFAULT cannot be renamed.

► Export to USB:
It saves the installations files selected in the list of installations to an USB
stick connected to the instrument. The installation file is exported in zip
format.

► Import from USB:

It imports installation files from a USB stick connected to the equipment. It
has to use the same folder structure that is generated when exporting to
USB.

► Installed Antennas:
It allows user to remove antennas in the installation.

9.6 Importing Data from USB

The data import tool allows the user to import data files in a simple way from an
USB flash drive to the equipment.

Data available to be imported are:

Installations.

Channel Plans.

Antennas.

► Operation
Copy the file to be imported on a flash drive and plug it into the mini-
USB port using the supplied cable. The file must be in the proper
format so the system can recognize it.

Press the Installation Management key .

Press the key “Tools”.

Select the “Import from USB” option.

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 The Import Files window appears. Select the file and press the key:
"Import".

Figure 109.

If the file import is successful then a window shows a confirmation

message.

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10 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
The HD RANGER can interact with external devices, sharing information
through its interfaces. Connection types are:
Input/output data interface via mini-USB connector to USB memory or
PC.
Video/Audio analogue output interface via V/A connector output.
Video/Audio analogue input interface via V/A connector input.
DiSEqC, SCD/EN50494 standard (also known as SatCR) and
SCD2/EN50607 standard (also known as JESS) trough the RF
connector.
Digital High Resolution Video/Audio interface via HDMI connector*.
CAM modules input via Common Interface slot*.
TS-ASI Input/Output via F connector*.
IP network via 8P8C connector*.

Figure 110.

Next is described each of these interfaces and their interaction with external
devices.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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10.1 Mini-USB connector

The equipment has a female mini USB port that uses a USB media specific
protocol called "On-the-Go" (OTG abbreviated). This type of communication
allows the equipment to work in two different ways depending on the device
connected to the USB port: as a server (host) or device. More often, the
HD RANGER will work as a host when connecting a USB memory and as device
when connecting to a computer. This feature makes the equipment in a much
more versatile tool.

10.1.1 Connecting the HD RANGER (host) to an USB memory (device)

This connection allows the user to copy files (screenshots, channel plans,
dataloggers, DiSEqC commands and others) and export/import installations from
the equipment to the USB and vice versa.

► To copy some select data from the installation:

Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket (see figure 5) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This
icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.

Press the Installations key and select check the installation to

download some of its data.

Press the key : Manage to access the data of the selected

installation.

Press : Filter by type to select the type of list to view (list of all the
files, only screenshots, only channel plans, only dataloggers or only
DiSEqC commands).
Select the files from the list to be copied on the USB memory stick, by
pressing the joystick or by pressing : File and selecting “Mark All”
(it selects all files on the list displayed).

Once files are selected press : File and select the “Copy to USB”
option. This option is enabled only if it detects that there is an USB
connected to the equipment and if any file has been selected.
It shows a progress bar and a message informing that files are being
copied to the USB.
When finish you can remove the cable with the USB stick memory
directly from the equipment and connect it to a computer to view the
files copied.

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 Default files are copied to the root directory of the USB memory.
Screenshots appear with PNG extension and data with XML extension.

► To export one or more complete installations:

Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket (see figure 5) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This
icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.
Press the Installations key and check the installations to export.

Press the key : Tools and select Export to USB.

A progress bar and a message indicates that the files are being copied
to the USB. The files are copied to the root directory of the USB in ZIP
format.
When finished, the cable can be extracted directly with the USB stick
and connect it to a computer to display the copied files.
Unzip the installation file to access the data.

► To import one installation:

Connect the CC-045 cable (USB (A) Female - Mini USB (A) Male) to
the mini-USB socket (see figure 5) of the equipment.
Connect the USB stick to the female port of the cable.
USB icon should appear on the top right corner of the equipment. This
icon indicates that an USB stick has been detected at the port.
Press the Installations key and check the installation to export.

Press de key : Tools and select Import from USB.

A dropdown menu shows the installations identified in the USB
memory. An installation can be imported if it has the same folder
structure than when exporting. Select the installation to import from
those available.
The import process starts. If the name of the installation matches with
an existing one, it gives a warning before import.

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10.1.2 Connecting a computer (host) to the HD RANGER (device)

This connection allows the communication between the equipment and a

computer via an USB cable or using the program NetUpdate of PROMAX.
NetUpdate program can be downloaded for free from the PROMAX website.
Connect the equipment to your computer using the cable CC-041 (mini USB male
– USB male) supplied with the equipment.
For more information about the NetUpdate program, see the user's manual,
which is available on the PROMAX website.

10.2 V/A Output Connector

The V/A output connector allows connecting a video/audio analogue output

signal. This connection allows you to switch between the image from the
equipment to an auxiliary monitor by following these steps:
Connect the jack 4V cable to the video/audio output connector
(see figure 5), ensuring that the plug is fully inserted.
5

Connect the opposite end (RCA connector) to the auxiliary monitor

where video and audio of the equipment will be played.

Switch on the equipment and press the Settings key for 1 second.
In the Video & Audio Settings menu, enable Video output.
Then, the image on the equipment disappears and the auxiliary
monitor shows a message asking for confirmation to switch the image.

NOTE: When tuning by channel is selected, polarization, satellite band and supply
output cannot be changed, because these parameters are determined by
the channel plan.

Press the joystick to accept and the image will appear on the auxiliary
monitor. If you do not press the joystick after ten seconds the image
will return to the equipment.
To recover the image from the auxiliary monitor to the equipment,
press the key for two seconds.

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10.3 V/A Input Connector

The V/A input connector allows connecting a video/audio analogue input signal.
This connection allows the user to view an image on the equipment screen
coming from an external source by following these steps:

Connect the supplied jack 4V cable to the video/audio input connector

(see Figure 5), ensuring that the plug is fully inserted.
Connect the opposite end (RCA connector) to the source of
video/audio.
Switch on the equipment and select the terrestrial and analogue
signal.

Select TV mode and press : Input.

From the menu, select “External”. A message shows that the external
input has been selected.
After a few seconds, the input image will be displayed on screen.

With the option : Aspect, you can select the aspect ratio of the
image, between 4:3 and 16:9.

NOTE: If the equipment is displaying an external analogue video, it will not switch
to internal video mode anymore when that external video is disconnected
or lost.

10.4 RF Connector

10.4.1 DiSEqC commands

The RF connector allows controlling an antenna using DiSEqC commands. DiSEqC

(Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication protocol between the
satellite receiver and the installation accessories of satellite (switches, LNBs,
etc.) proposed by Eutelsat, in order to standardize the diversity of switching
protocols (13 to 18 V, 22 kHz) and meet the needs of the installations for the
reception of digital TV.

Connect the RF cable (see Figure 6) to the RF connector for the input
signal of the equipment.

Press the Spectrum key to access the spectrum analyser mode.

Press the Settings key and select the satellite band.

From the Settings menu, select the polarization (horizontal/vertical)
and the satellite band (high/low).

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 If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage
for the LNB.

NOTE: When tuning by channel is selected, polarization, satellite band and supply
output cannot be changed, because these parameters are determined by
the channel plan.

Select the option DiSEqC mode.

Two new functions appear on the softkeys: Command and

Software . DiSEqC programs appear classified in categories or
folders.
Select the command or program and press the joystick to send it to
the antenna. These commands or programs allow the user to control
an antenna (for more information about DiSEqC commands and
programs see Annex 3).

10.4.2 SCD/EN50494 (SatCR) commands

By means of function SCD/EN50494 (internacional standard, also known as

SatCR) it is possible to control the devices of a TV satellite installation that are
compatible with this standard, which allows to concentrate downlink frequencies
(slots) by an only cable. By this way each user using a slot can tune and decode
any signal present in the satellite.
Connect the RF cable (see Figure 6) to the RF connector for the input
signal of the equipment.

Press the Spectrum key to access the Spectrum analyser mode.

Press the Settings key and select the satellite band.

Select the polarization (horizontal/vertical) and the satellite band
(high/low).
If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage
for the LNB.

NOTE: When tuning by channel is selected, polarization, satellite band and supply
output cannot be changed, because these parameters are determined by
the channel plan.

In the option SCD/EN50494, select ON to enable it. It appears the

icon at the top right corner.
Also in the SCD/EN50494 option, select Configuration to access
SCD/EN50494 parameters.

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 Figure 111. SCD/EN50494 command screen.

The configuration window shows the options that user can modify:
number of slots, slot selected, device address, pilot signal activation
(when activating the SatCR device located in the headend, it emits a
pilot signal with constant level for each downlink frequency to
identificate available channels), selected satellite and frequency step.
For each type of slot number unit there is a list of independent
frequencies to select. The user may have separate frequencies for 2, 4
or 8 slots units and these values are not lost when switching from one
type to another.
Once SCD/EN50494 is configured, the user can select the slot by
pressing the "Tuning" key in the Spectrum mode.

10.4.3 SCD2/EN50607 (JESS) commands

Through the SCD2/EN50607 (international standard, also known as JESS)

function is possible to control the devices of a TV satellite installation that are
compatible with this standard. This technology has two main functionalities: one
for configuring headends, and another for configuring sockets. Thanks to its
bidirectional DiSEqC capabilities, the meter can automatically read the
configuration from any SCD2/EN50607 compatible unit connected to it. In case
that no compatible device is detected, the meter allows the user to make a blind
configuration of the unit without any confirmation other than spectrum reference.
For information about JESS technology, developed by JULTEC, refer to its website
(http://jultec.de/).

Connect the RF cable (see Figure 6) to the RF connector for the input
signal of the equipment.
Press the Spectrum key to access the spectrum analyser mode.

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 Press the Settings key and select the satellite band. From the
Settings menu, select the polarization (horizontal/vertical) and the
satellite band (high/low).
If necessary, enable the Supply output and select the supply voltage
for the LNB.

NOTE: When tuning by channel is selected, polarization, satellite band and supply
output cannot be changed, because these parameters are determined by
the channel plan.

In the option SCD2/EN50607, select ON to enable it. It appears the

JESS icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Now the SCD2/EN50607 option shows a new menu. Select
Configuration to access the configuration parameters. The user can
select the power, central frequency, tone beacon and satellite for each
band. The user can also select the number of user bands and the
available satellites through the option "Configuration" on key .

Figure 112.

Also from option SCD2/EN50607, select Socket to access the

configuration of SCD2/EN50607 socket. The user can select the user
bands that should be enabled for the socket and to send them to
configure the socket.

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 Figure 113.

Once is configured, the user, through the key "Tuning" can select
the user band.

Figure 114.

User frequency tuned is stored for each User band (UB) and it is
restored each time the multiswitch is being configured.

NOTE: When not detecting any SCD2 receiver, the function enters in a more basic
mode, allowing sending configuration commands even with nothing
connected. In that mode, the user can debug cable issues or even SCD2
units problems.

NOTE: For special devices that use non-standard commands, it has been added a
channel bandwidth for every user band.

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10.5 HDMI Output*

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface

for transmitting uncompressed digital data. HDMI supports, on a single cable,
any TV or PC video format, including standard, enhanced, and high-definition
video; up to 8 channels of digital audio; and a Consumer Electronics Control
(CEC) connection. The CEC allows HDMI devices to control each other when
necessary and allows the user to operate multiple devices with one remote
control handset.
This connection allows the equipment to interface with other High Definition
equipment. It can also be very useful to check proper operation of the client’s TV
while on a service call. Everything that can be seen on the meter’s screen is
available through the HDMI.
To switch between the image from the equipment to an auxiliary monitor by
following these steps:
Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output connector (see figure 5),
ensuring that the plug is fully inserted.
Connect the opposite end to the auxiliary monitor where video and
audio of the equipment will be played.

Switch on the equipment and press the Settings key for 1 second.
In the Video & Audio Settings menu, enable Video output.
Then, the image on the equipment disappears and the auxiliary
monitor shows a message asking for confirmation to switch the image.
Press to accept and the image will appear on the auxiliary monitor. If
you do not press after ten seconds the image will return to the
equipment.

10.6 Common Interface Slot*

This connection enables the conditional access (decryption) for encoded digital
TV signals, in agreement with the DVB-CI (Common Interface) recommendation.
This technology supports all those decryption systems for which a valid CAM
module exists, according to DVB-CI, with the corresponding subscriber card.
The equipment by means of Common Interface method offers the possibility of
supporting various conditional access systems, so that video and/or audio
broadcast by encrypted services (scrambled TV for subscribers) may be decoded
following the SimulCrypt model. It provides a standard connector to insert CAM
modules (Conditional Access Module), which allows a specific management for
each codification system.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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 SimulCrypt is a process that supports various parallel conditional access systems,
together with the encryption algorithms specified by DVB-CSA (Common
Scrambling Algorithm) to control access to pay-TV services. The SimulCrypt
broadcasts Transport Stream contains keys for various conditional accesses,
thereby allowing reception by more than one type of decoder.

NOTE: The insertion of a CAM module or a SMART-CARD in a wrong position might

produce the instrument malfunction and could generate damages to the
equipment.

► Operation

Insert the subscriber Smart-Card* in the CAM module*.

Figure 115. Subscriber Smart-Card and CAM module insertion.

Insert the CAM module in the Common Interface slot of the

equipment. The CAM module connector is located on the equipment
rear panel. Place the instrument on a stable surface and insert the
module so the printed arrow appears on visible upper face, pressing
until the extractor mechanism button becomes activated.
If the equipment detects the CAM module it shows a confirmation
message.

Press the Settings key .

Select the Common Interface option.
By means of this option the user can navigate through the CAM
module menu. Each time an option is selected, the waiting icon
appears, until the module allows accessing the next menu or option.
To extract an inserted CAM module, press the button from extractor
mechanism and remove the module. If the equipment detects the CAM
module extraction it shows a confirmation message.

* CAM module and Smart card are not included.

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10.7 TS ASI Input / Output*

It is an asynchronous serial interface. It is the serial standard used for MPEG-2

TS, in multimedia equipment interconnection:
Synchronous 270 Mbps data flow (up to 218 Mbps payload).
Differential signal over coax interface.
It allows intermediate node test in broadcast and distribution infrastructures.

10.7.1 TS-ASI Input

The TS-ASI option is a key feature. You can monitor and analyze streams coming
from satellite receivers, transport stream players, multiplexers, etc... It
automatically detects whether the stream is composed of 188 or 204 bytes.
► Operation

Press the Settings key to access the settings.

Select the Decoder TS Input option. It shows up a menu to select
the transport stream coming into the equipment between the RF
Demodulators, IPTV and the ASI Input.
The RF Demodulators option (this option is available only if RF is
selected as a Signal Source) extracts the TS from the RF signal by
means of the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can come from
digital terrestrial, satellite or cable.
The IPTV option (this option is available only if IPTV is selected as a
Signal Source) extracts the TS from the IPTV signal.
The ASI Input option gets the TS directly through the ASI-TS input
connector.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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10.7.2 TS-ASI Output

It can transmit in packet mode or burst mode. User can use the transport stream
received by the equipment to feed the signal to other devices as well through the
TS-ASI output.
► Operation

Press the Settings key to access the settings.

Select the ASI Output option. It allows the user to select the signal
source for the TS-ASI packets going out through the ASI Output. User
can select among Off, IPTV, RF demodulators and ASI Input. By this
way, the transport stream can feed another device.
The Off disables the ASI Output. If the RF Demodulators option (this
option is available only if RF is selected as a Signal Source) is selected,
the signal through ASI Output is the TS extracted from the RF signal
by means of the internal RF demodulator. The RF signal can come
from digital terrestrial, satellite or cable. If the IPTV option is selected
(This option is available only if IPTV is selected as a Signal Source),
the signal through ASI Output is the TS extracted from the IPTV
signal. The ASI Input option enables the TS-ASI packets coming from
ASI input connector go out through the ASI output connector.

10.8 IP network*

Refer to IPTV chapter.

*only available for HDRANGER 2

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11 SPECIFICATIONS

11.1 HD RANGER+

11.1.1 General Specifications

► Inputs and Outputs

Parameter Value Additional data

RF Input
Connector Input type F male 75 Ω
Maximum Signal 130 dBμV
Maximum Input Voltage 50 V rms DC to 100 Hz; powered by the
AL-103 power charger
30 V rms DC to 100 Hz; not powered by the
AL-103 power charger
140 dBuV Protected up to 30 seconds

Video/Audio Input/Output
Connector Input Multipole Jack 75 Ω
Connector Output Multipole Jack 75 Ω
Sensibility 1 Vpp 75 Ω; positive video

Sound Input/Output
Connector Input Multipole Jack 75 Ω; same V/A input multipole jack
Outputs Built-in speaker
Multipole Jack 75 Ω; same V/A output multipole
jack

USB Interface
Connector mini-USB
Characteristics OTG (On-the-go)
Mass storage host Can read/write on flash drives
Serial port emulation Virtual serial port
USB CDC Communications Device Class

Monitor Display
Monitor 7" TFT Transmissive colour dot matrix type
Aspect ratio 16:9
Dot Format 800 x 480 dots (R,G,B)(W) x (H)
Brightness 700 cd/m2

External Unit Power (through the RF input connector)

Terrestrial Supply External, 5, 12 and 24 V
Satellite Supply External Up to 500 mA
13 V Up to 500 mA
15 V Up to 500 mA
18 V Up to 500 mA
22 kHz signal Voltage 0.65 V ± 0.25 V Selectable in Satellite band
22 kHz signal Frequency 22 kHz ± 4 kHz Selectable in Satellite band
Maximum Power At least 6 W for 13, 15, 18, 24 V If you select 5V, the maximum power
shall not excede 2.25 W (450 ma)
DiSEqC Generator According to DiSEqC 1.2 standard DiSEqC is a trademark of EUTELSAT

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► Mechanical Features

Parameter Value Additional data

Dimensions 290x185x65 mm WxHxD
Weight 1.9 kg without installed options
Size 3.487 cm3

► Power Supply

Parameter Value Additional data

Internal battery 7.2 V; 13 Ah Li-Ion Intelligent battery
Battery Operation Time > 5 hours in continuous mode No EXTERNAL supply active
Recharging time 3 hours up to 80% Instrument off
External Voltage 12 V DC Using only PROMAX supplied
accessories
Consumption 50 W
Auto Power Off Programmable After the selected amount of minutes
without operating on any control.
Deactivable

► Operating Environmental Conditions

Parameter Value Additional data

Altitude Up to 2000 m
Temperature range From 5 °C to 45 °C Automatic disconnection by excess of
temperature
Max. Relative humidity 80% up to 31°C; decreasing lineally up to
50 % at 40 °C.

NOTE: Equipment specifications are set in these environmental operating

conditions. Operation outside these specifications are also possible. Please
check with us if you have specific requirements.

► Included Accessories

Parameter Value Additional data

1x CC-046 Jack 4V/RCA cable
1x CC-041 Connection USB Cable On-the-go (A) Male –
Mini USB (B) Male
1x CC-045 USB Cable (A) Female – Mini USB (A) Male
1x AA-103 Car lighter charger
1x AL-103 External DC charger
1x AD-055 "F"/H-BNC/H adapter
1x AD-056 "F"/H-"DIN"/H adapter
1x AD-057 "F"/H-"F"/H adapter
1x CA-005 Mains cord
1x CB-084 Rechargeable Li+ battery 7,2 V 13 Ah Built-in
1x DC-300 Transport belt
1x DC-302 Carrying bag
1x DC-230 Transport suitcase
1 x DG0165 Quick Reference Guide

RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE PACKING

It is recommended to keep all the packing material in order to return the equipment, if necessary, to the
Technical Service.

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11.1.2 Measurement Mode

► ISDB-T

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation COFDM
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Link
margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Mode 1 (2k), 2 (4k), 3 (8k)
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Constellation DQPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Bandwidth 6, 7 and 8 MHz.
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto
Layer A, B, C
Segments 1…13

► J83 Annex B

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation COFDM
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, BER, MER, C/N and Link Margin.
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Bandwidth 5, 6, 7 and 8 MHz.
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto
Demodulation 64/256 QAM
Symbol rate 5057/5361 kbauds
Roll-off (α)factor of Nyquist 0.18/0.12
filter
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto

► DVB-C

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QAM
Margin of power From 45 dBμV to 115 dBμV 256QAM: 42 dBμV;
measurement 128QAM: 39 dBμV;
64QAM: 36 dBμV;
32QAM: 33 dBμV;
16QAM: 30dBμV
Measures Power, BER, MER, C/N and Link margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Demodulation 16/32/64/128/256 QAM
Symbol rate 1800 to 7200 kbauds
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.15
Nyquist filter
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto

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► Analogue TV

Parameter Value Additional data

Colour System PAL, SECAM and NTSC
Standard supported M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L
Sensibility 40 dBuV for a correct synchronism

► FM

Parameter Value Additional data

Tuning range 45 to 1000 MHz
Tuning step size 10 kHz
Sensitivity 5 dBμV 150 MHz (S+N/N = 40 dB)
Selectivity (mono) ± 200 kHz 25 dB

► DVB-S

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV 18 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
measurement 30 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
33 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 45 MSs
Measures Power, CBER, MER, C/N and Link Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 2 to 45 Mbauds
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.35
Nyquist filter
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto

► DVB-S2

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV 8PSK:
measurement 24 dBμ[email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
34 dBμ[email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
Measures Power, CBER, LBER, MER, C/N, BCH ESR,
Wrong Packets and Link Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 2 to 45 MSps QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20, 0.25 and 0.35
Nyquist filter
Code Rate (8PSK) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Code Rate (QPSK) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto
Pilots Presence Indication
TS clock Warning message when the TS clock
is too high.

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► DSS

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Noise
Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 20 Mbauds or variable Auto detected
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20
Nyquist filter
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 6/7 and AUTO
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto

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11.1.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode

► Digital Signal

Parameter Value Additional data

General Parameters
Resolution filter 100 kHz, 200 kHz, 1 MHz
Markers 1 It displays frequency, level
indication, level difference, frequency
difference
Reference Level 65 dBμV to 135 dBμV Adjustable in steps of 5 dB
Spectrum range Span, dynamic range and reference
level are variable by means of arrow
cursors

Terrestrial
Tuning range 45 to 1000 MHz Continuous tuning from 5 to
1000 MHz
Tuning mode Channel or frequency Channel plan configurable; tune step
50 kHz
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 10 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Span Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz Full span (full band); selectable by
joystick
Digital channels measures Channel power, C/N, MER, CBER According to modulation type

Satellite
Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz
Tuning mode Intermediate frequency or downlink Channel plan configurable; tune step
50 kHz
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 10 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Span Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz Full span (full band); selectable by
joystick
Digital channels measures Channel power, C/N, MER, CBER According to modulation type

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► Analogue Signal

Parameter Value Additional data

General Parameters
Attenuation scale Auto-range
Numerical indication Absolute value according to selected units
Graphical indication Analogue bar on screen
Audible indicator Pitch sound Tone with pitch proportional to signal
strength

Terrestrial
Tuning range 5 to 1000 MHz
Tuning mode Manual
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 15 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Analogue channels Level, C/N, V/A
measures
Accuracy ±1.5 dB 25-120 dBμV; 45-1000 MHz; 22 °C ±
5 °C
Out of range indication <, >

Satellite
Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz
Tuning mode Intermediate frequency or downlink Channel plan configurable
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 20 dBμV to 130 dBμV 31.6 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Analogue channels Level, C/N
measures
Accuracy ±1.5 dB 35-100 dBμV; 950-2050 MHz; 22 °C
± 5 °C
Out of range indication <, >

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11.1.4 TV Mode

► Video

Parameter Value Additional data

Codecs MPEG-1
MPEG-2 MP@HL (Main profile high level)
MPEG-4 AVC H.264 High Profile Level 4.1; maximum
bitrate 40 Mbps
Maximum Image Size 1920x1080x60i; 1280x720x60p/50p
Minimum Image Size 352x240x30p; 352x288x25p
Bitrate 40 Mbps
Aspect Ratio 16/9; 4/3
SI/PSI data Service list and main PIDs
HD Video Resolution 1080, 720 and 576 Progressive or interlaced
HDMI output resolution 1920x1080

► Audio

Parameter Value Additional data

Codecs MPEG-1
MPEG-2
HE-AAC
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital +
Demodulation According to the TV standard
De-emphasis 50 μs 75 μs (NTSC)
Sound subcarrier Digital frequency synthesis according to the
TV standard

► Transport Stream

Parameter Value Additional data

Communication protocol UDP or RTP/UDP
Packets 188 or 204 bytes Automatic detection
Transmission Packet or burst mode
Methode MULTICAST / IGMP version 2
Payload From 1 to 7 packets MPEG-2
Video Info Type, bitrate, format, aspect ratio, frequency,
profile, PID
Service Info Network, provider, NID, ONID,
scrambled/free, TSID, SID, LCN
Audio Info Type, bitrate, format, frequency,
mono/stereo, language, PID

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11.1.5 Tools

► Constellation

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of Signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B, DVB-C, DVB-C2, DSS,
DVB-S and DVB-S2
Displayed data I-Q graph

► Echoes

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of Signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B
Measurement range Depends on the standard, carrier and guard
interval
Delay 0.1 μs to 224 μs
Distance 0.3 km to 67.2 km
Power range 0 dBc to –30 dBc
Time scale 1/3 symbol period

► LTE Ingress Test

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B, DVB-C
Displayed data LTE band plus quality parameters for a
selected TV channel

► Attenuation Test

Parameter Value Additional data

Test frequencies 3 selectable pilots

► Datalogger

Parameter Value Additional data

Stored data Signal type, modulation parameters, all
measures available for the detected signal
type, and time stamp
Timestamp Date and time at each measured channel

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11.1.6 Options

► Fibre Optics

Parameter Value Additional data

Selective Optical Power Meter

Optical Measure bands 1310 nm ± 50 nm;
1490 nm ± 10 nm;
1550 nm ± 15 nm
Connector FC/APC
Measurement Dinamic - 49,9 dBm to +10 dBm Accuracy ± 0,5 dB
Range
Isolation between bands > 45 dB

Optical to RF Converter
Dynamic range of From -5 dBm to +10 dBm
conversion
Atenuación RF ON = 15 dB; OFF = 0 dB
RF band converted (Optical From 65 MHz to 1000 MHz
Cable and DTT links)
RF band converted (Optical From 950 MHz to 5450 MHz for universal optical LNB
IF-Satellite Installations)
RF output From 65 MHz to 2150 MHz

► GPS

Parameter Value Additional data

Chipset GSP3F SIRF Start III technology
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20
Accuracy Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
<5 meters (50%), DGPS corrected
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Snap start 1 sec., average
Hot start 8 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Altitude 18.000 meters max
Velocity 515 meters/second max
Acceleration 4g, max
Jerk 20 meters/second, max

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11.2 HD RANGER2

11.2.1 General Specifications

► Inputs and Outputs

Parameter Value Additional data

RF Input
Connector Input type F female 75 Ω
Maximum Signal 130 dBμV
Maximum Input Voltage 50 V rms DC to 100 Hz; powered by the
AL-103 power charger
30 V rms DC to 100 Hz; not powered by the
AL-103 power charger
140 dBμV Protected up to 30 seconds

Video/Audio Input/Output
Connector Input Multipole Jack 75 Ω
Connector Output Multipole Jack 75 Ω
Sensibility 1 Vpp 75 Ω; positive video

Sound Input/Output
Connector Input Multipole Jack 75 Ω; same V/A input multipole jack
Outputs Built-in speaker
Multipole Jack 75 Ω; same V/A output multipole
jack

DVB-ASI Input/Output
Connector Input BNC female 75 Ω
Connector Output BNC female 75 Ω
Bit Rate max 80 Mbit/s

IP Interface
Connector RJ45 Also known as 8P8C. With Tx/Rx LED
indication
Type Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Protocol UDP/RTP
Transmission Multicast, IGMP v2 standard SMPTE 2022-1
Protection FEC standard SMPTE 2022-2
Payload from 1 to 7 Transport stream MPEG-2 packets

USB Interface
Connector mini-USB
Characteristics OTG (On-the-go)
Mass storage host Can read/write on flash drives
Serial port emulation
USB CDC Communications Device Class

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Parameter Value Additional data

Monitor Display
Monitor 7" TFT Transmissive colour dot matrix type
Aspect ratio 16:9
Dot Format 800 x 480 dots (R,G,B)(W) x (H)
Brightness 700 cd/m2

External Unit Power (through the RF input connector)

Terrestrial Supply External, 5, 12 and 24 V
Satellite Supply External Up to 500 mA
13 V Up to 500 mA
15 V Up to 500 mA
18 V Up to 500 mA
22 kHz signal Voltage 0.65 V ± 0.25 V Selectable in Satellite band
22 kHz signal Frequency 22 kHz ± 4 kHz Selectable in Satellite band
Maximum Power At least 6 W for 13, 15, 18, 24 V If you select 5V, the maximum power
shall not excede 2.25 W (450 ma)
DiSEqC Generator According to DiSEqC 1.2 standard DiSEqC is a trademark of EUTELSAT

► Mechanical Features

Parameter Value Additional data

Dimensions 290x185x95 mm WxHxD
Weight 2.2 kg without options
Size 5.096 cm3

► Power Supply

Parameter Value Additional data

Internal battery 7.2 V; 13 Ah Li-Ion Intelligent battery
Battery Operation Time > 5 hours in continuous mode No EXTERNAL supply active
Recharging time 3 hours up to 80% Instrument off
External Voltage 12 V DC Using only PROMAX supplied
accesories
Consumption 50 W
Auto Power Off Programmable After the selected amount of minutes
without operating on any control.
Deactivable

► Operating Environmental Conditions

Parameter Value Additional data

Altitude Up to 2000 m
Temperature range From 5 °C to 45 °C Automatic disconnection by excess of
temperature
Max. Relative humidity 80% up to 31°C; decreasing lineally up to
50 % at 40 °C.

NOTE: Equipment specifications are set in these environmental operating

conditions. Operation outside these specifications are also possible. Please
check with us if you have specific requirements.

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► Included Accesories

Parameter Value Additional data

1x CC-046 Jack 4V/RCA cable
1x CC-041 Connection USB Cable On-the-go (A) Male –
Mini USB (B) Male
1x CC-045 USB Cable (A) Female – Mini USB (A) Male
1x AA-103 Car lighter charger
1x AL-103 External DC charger
1x AD-055 "F"/H-BNC/H adapter
1x AD-056 "F"/H-"DIN"/H adapter
1x AD-057 "F"/H-"F"/H adapter
1x CA-005 Mains cord
1x CB-084 Rechargeable Li+ battery 7,2 V 13 Ah
1x DC-300 Transport belt
1x DC-303 Carrying bag
1x DC-230 Transport suitcase
1 x DG0166 Quick Reference Guide

RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE PACKING

It is recommended to keep all the packing material in order to return the equipment, if necessary, to the
Technical Service.

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11.2.2 Measurement Mode

► ISDB-T

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation COFDM
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Link
margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Mode 1 (2k), 2 (4k), 3 (8k)
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Constellation DQPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Bandwidth 6, 7 and 8 MHz.
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto
Layer A, B, C
Segments 1…13

► J83 Annex B

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation COFDM
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, BER, MER, C/N and Link Margin.
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Bandwidth 5, 6, 7 and 8 MHz.
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto
Demodulation 64/256 QAM
Symbol rate 5057/5361 kbauds
Roll-off (α)factor of Nyquist 0.18/0.12
filter
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto

► DVB-C

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QAM
Margin of power From 45 dBμV to 115 dBμV 256QAM:42dBμV
measurement 128QAM: 39dBμV
64QAM: 36dBμV
32QAM: 33dBμV
16QAM: 30dBμV
Measures Power, BER, MER, C/N and Link margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Demodulation 16/32/64/128/256 QAM
Symbol rate 1800 to 7200 kbauds
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.15
Nyquist filter
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto

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► Analogue TV

Parameter Value Additional data

Colour System PAL, SECAM and NTSC
Standard supported M, N, B, G, I, D, K and L
Sensibility 40 dBμV for a correct synchronism

► FM

Parameter Value Additional data

Tuning range 45 to 1000 MHz
Tuning step size 10 kHz
Sensitivity 5 dBμV 150 MHz (S+N/N = 40 dB)
Selectivity (mono) ± 200 kHz 25 dB

► DVB-S

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV 18 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
measurement 30 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
33 dBµ[email protected] GHz / 45 MSs
Measures Power, CBER, MER, C/N and Link Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 2 to 45 Mbauds
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.35
Nyquist filter
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto

► DVB-S2

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV 8PSK:
measurement 24 dBμ[email protected] GHz / 2 MSs;
34 dBμ[email protected] GHz / 27 MSs;
Measures Power, CBER, LBER, MER, C/N, BCH ESR,
Wrong Packets and Link Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 2 to 45 MSps QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20, 0.25 and 0.35
Nyquist filter
Code Rate (8PSK) 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Code Rate (QPSK) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Spectral inversion ON, OFF Auto
Pilots Presence Indication
TS clock Warning message when the TS clock
is too high.

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► DSS

Parameter Value Additional data

Modulation QPSK
Margin of power From 35 dBμV to 115 dBμV
measurement
Measures Power, CBER, VBER, MER, C/N and Noise
Margin
Displayed data Numeric and level bar
Symbol rate 20 Mbauds or variable Auto detected
Roll-off (α) factor of 0.20
Nyquist filter
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 6/7 and AUTO
Spectral Inversion ON, OFF Auto

11.2.3 Spectrum Analyser Mode

► Digital Signal

Parameter Value Additional data

General Parameters
Resolution filter 10 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz, Also 2 kHz only for terrestrial band
1 MHz
Markers 1 It displays frequency, level
indication, level difference, frequency
difference
Reference Level 60 dBμV to 135 dBμV Adjustable in steps of 5 dB
Spectrum range Span, dynamic range and reference
level are variable by means of arrow
cursors

Terrestrial
Tuning range 5 to 1000 MHz Continuous tuning from 5 to
1000 MHz
Tuning mode Channel or frequency Channel plan configurable
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 10 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Span Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz Full span (full band); selectable by
joystick
Digital channels measures Channel power, C/N, MER, CBER According to modulation type

Satellite
Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz
Tuning mode Intermediate frequency or downlink Channel plan configurable; tune step
50 kHz
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 10 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Span Full span-500-200-100-50-20-10 MHz Full span (full band); selectable by
joystick
Digital channels measures Channel power, C/N According to modulation type

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► Analogue Signal

Parameter Value Additional data

General Parameters
Attenuation scale Auto-range
Numerical indication Absolute value according to selected units
Graphical indication Analogue bar on screen
Audible indicator Pitch sound Tone with pitch proportional to signal
strength

Terrestrial
Tuning range 5 to 1000 MHz
Tuning mode Manual
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 15 dBμV to 130 dBμV 3.16 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Analogue channels Level, C/N, V/A
measures
Accuracy ±1.5 dB 25-120 dBμV; 45-1000 MHz;
22 °C ± 5 °C
Out of range indication <, >

Satellite
Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz
Tuning mode Intermediate frequency or downlink Channel plan configurable
Resolution 10 kHz
Measurement range 20 dBμV to 130 dBμV 31.6 μV to 3.16 V
Measurement bandwidth 100 kHz
Analogue channels Level, C/N
measures
Accuracy ±1.5 dB 35-100 dBμV; 950-2050 MHz; 22 °C
± 5 °C
Out of range indication <, >

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11.2.4 TV Mode

► Video

Parameter Value Additional data

Codecs MPEG-1
MPEG-2 MP@HL (Main profile high level)
MPEG-4 AVC H.264 High Profile Level 4.1; maximum
bitrate 40 Mbps
Maximum Image Size 1920x1080x60i; 1280x720x60p/50p
Minimum Image Size 352x240x30p; 352x288x25p
Bitrate 40 Mbps
Aspect Ratio 16/9; 4/3
SI/PSI data Service list and main PIDs
HD Video Resolution 1080, 720 and 576 Progressive or interlaced
Conditional Access Type Common Interface By means the CAM module
HDMI output resolution 1920x1080

► Audio

Parameter Value Additional data

Codecs MPEG-1
MPEG-2
HE-AAC
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital +
Demodulation According to the TV standard
De-emphasis 50 μs 75 μs (NTSC)
Sound subcarrier Digital frequency synthesis according to the
TV standard

► Transport Stream

Parameter Value Additional data

Communication protocol UDP or RTP/UDP
Packets 188 or 204 bytes Automatic detection
Transmission Packet or burst mode
Methode MULTICAST / IGMP version 2
Payload From 1 to 7 packets MPEG-2
Video Info Type, bitrate, format, aspect ratio, frequency,
profile, PID
Service Info Network, provider, NID, ONID,
scrambled/free, TSID, SID, LCN
Audio Info Type, bitrate, format, frequency,
mono/stereo, language, PID

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► Constellation

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of Signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B, DVB-C, DSS, DVB-S Type of Signal
and DVB-S2
Displayed data I-Q graph Displayed data

► Echoes

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of Signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B
Measurement range Depends on the standard, carrier and guard
interval
Delay 0.1 μs to 224 μs
Distance 0.3 km to 67.2 km
Power range 0 dBc to –30 dBc
Time scale 1/3 symbol period

► LTE Ingress Test

Parameter Value Additional data

Type of signal ISDB-T, J83 Annex B, DVB-C
Displayed data LTE band plus quality parameters for a
selected TV channel

► Attenuation Test

Parameter Value Additional data

Test frequencies 3 selectable pilots

► Datalogger

Parameter Value Additional data

Stored data Signal type, modulation parameters, all
measures available for the detected signal
type, and time stamp
Timestamp Date and time at each measured channel

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11.2.6 IPTV

► Streams Multicast

Parameter Value Additional data

IP 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
Ports 1024 to 65535
Maximum bitrate 80 Mbit/s
IPER (ITU Y-1540) Population of interest: all Ethernet frames
received on the interface; recommended
value < 100 ms
MDI (RFC4445) Population of interest: specified multicast
stream; recommended value < 0.005 pkt/s
Mean IPTD, IPDV (ITU Population of interest: PING packets with
Y.1540) 16 bytes of data. Packet Transfer Delays
are based in the halved round-trip time of
PING packets
Autodetection of crossover Yes
cables

11.2.7 Transport Stream Analyser

► Tables

Parameter Value Additional data

PSI Tables PAT Program Association Table
PMT Program Map Table
NIT Network Information Table
CAT Conditional Access Table
SI Tables NIT Network Information Table
BAT Bouquet Association Table
SDT Service Description Table
EIT Event Information Table
TDT Time and Date Table
TOT Time and Date Table

► Bitrate

Parameter Value Additional data

Maximum bitrate 80 Mbit/s

► Alarm

Parameter Value Additional data

According to ETSI std Sections 3.3, 3.9 and 3.10 (no
TR101 290 V1.2.1 measurements done)

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11.2.8 Options

► Fibre Optics

Parameter Value Additional data

Selective Optical Power Meter

Optical Measure bands 1310 nm ± 50 nm; 1490 nm ± 10 nm; 1550
nm ± 15 nm
Connector FC/APC
Measurement Dinamic - 49,9 dBm to +10 dBm Accuracy ± 0,5 dB
Range
Isolation between bands > 45 dB

Optical to RF Converter
Dynamic range of From -5 dBm to +10 dBm
conversion
Atenuación RF ON = 15 dB; OFF = 0 dB
RF band converted (Optical From 65 MHz to 1000 MHz
Cable and DTT links)
RF band converted (Optical From 950 MHz to 5450 MHz for universal optical LNB
IF-Satellite Installations)
RF output From 65 MHz to 2150 MHz

5 GHz RF Auxiliary input

Connector SMA
Frequency bands Band1 = De 2150 MHz a 3000 MHz
Band2 = De 3400 MHz a 4400 MHz
Band3 = De 4400 MHz a 5400 MHz
Dynamic Range 45 -105 dBμV ATT OFF
60 - 120 dBμV ATT ON
Conversion Gain 7 dB
-8 dB
Flatness ± 5 dB
Spurious < 45 dBμV (-65 dBm) typical
Intermodulation products <15 dB typical
Maximum input signal RF: 120 dBμV; DC: 50 V

► GPS

Parameter Value Additional data

Chipset GSP3F SIRF Start III technology
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20
Accuracy Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
<5 meters (50%), DGPS corrected
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Snap start 1 sec., average
Hot start 8 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Altitude 18.000 meters max
Velocity 515 meters/second max
Acceleration 4g, max
Jerk 20 meters/second, max

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12 MAINTENANCE

12.1 Considerations about the Screen

This paragraph offers key considerations regarding the use of the colour screen,
taken from the specifications of the manufacturer.
In the TFT display, the user may find pixels that do not light up or pixels that are
permanently lit. This should not be regarded as a defect in the TFT. In
accordance with the manufacturer quality standard, 9 pixels with these
characteristics are considered admissible.
Pixels which are not detected when the distance from the surface of the TFT
screen to the human eye is greater than 35 cm, with a viewing angle of 90°
between the eye and the screen should not be considered manufacturing defects
either.
It is advisable a viewing angle of 15° in the 6.00 o’clock direction in order to
obtain the optimum visualization of the screen.

12.2 Cleaning Recommendations

The equipment consists of a plastic case and a TFT screen. Each element has its
specific cleaning treatment.

Cleaning the TFT screen

The TFT screen surface is VERY DELICATE. It has to be cleaned with a soft
fabric cloth (cotton or silk), always making the same move from left to right
and from top to bottom, without putting pressure on the screen.
The TFT screen has to be dry-cleaned or with a product specifically designed
for TFT screens, by slightly dampening the cloth. NEVER use tap or mineral
water, alcohol or conventional cleaning products, because they contain
components that can damage the screen.
Turn off the equipment to locate dirt on the screen. After cleaning, wait a few
seconds before turning on.

Cleaning the plastic case

The equipment has to be disconnected before cleaning the case.
The case must be cleaned with a solution of neutral soap and water, using a
soft cloth dampened with this solution.
Before use, the equipment has to be completely dry.
Never clean with abrasive soaps, chlorinated solvents or aromatic
hydrocarbons. These products may degrade the case.

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ANNEX 1 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION

A1.1 DIGITAL signals

A1.1.1 Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting - Terrestrial (ISDB-T)

ISDB-T Parameters

► Bandwidth
It shows the channel bandwidth.

► Code Rate
It defines the ratio between the data bits number and the total number of
bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control bits
for the error detection and recovery).

► Modulations
Carriers modulation. It also defines the system noise immunity.
(QPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM).

► Time interleaving
Length of time interleaving (in bits).

► High layer
It shows information about the high priority layer.

► Partial reception
It shows If it is or not possible the partial reception.

► Guard Interval
The Guard Interval parameter corresponds to the dead time between
symbols, its purpose is to permit a correct detection in multi path
situations. This parameter is defined according to the symbol length: 1/4,
1/8, 1/16, 1/32.

► Mode
Transmission mode identification based on the separation of OFDM carrier
frequencies. In the case of Brazil, the separation of frequency must
necessarily be about 4 kHz, 2 kHz or 1 kHz, respectively for modes 1, 2
and 3. The number of carriers varies depending on the mode, but the
useful rate of each mode must necessarily be exactly the same in all
modes.

► Spectral Inversion
This option enables spectral inversion to be applied to the input signal,
though in the majority of cases it in the OFF position.

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 ► TS Layers
It indicates layers used by the demodulator to generate the TS. The
default value is "A + B + C", so the TS will be built with data from these
three layers. If Partial Reception is available, you should choose "A" if you
want just a TS with partial reception information. Keep in mind that the
layers assigned to the TS will affect the MPEG-2 / H.264 Decoder so the
list of services can change depending on the selected layers.

► Layer
Information about encoding parameters for each layer during the
hierarchy transmission. The layer can be selected (A, B or C) depending
on what is the layer active at the channel.

ISDB-T Measurements

Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.

C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio, where C is the received power of the modulated
carrier signal and N is the received noise power. To measure it correctly
the channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.

MER
Modulation error ratio with link margin (LM). The link margin indicates the
safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the degradation of
the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER represents the
ratio between the average power of the signal and the average noise
power of the signal constellation.

BER (VBER/CBER)
It is the system error rate. In a system of digital terrestrial signal
reception, after the COFDM decoder two methods of error correction are
applied. Each time an error correction is applied on the digital signal, the
error rate changes, so if the error rate is measured at the demodulator
output at the Reed-Solomon decoder output, different error rates are
obtained.

CBER
BER measurement for digital signal before the error correction (BER
before FEC).

VBER
BER measurement for digital signal after error correction.

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 In order to have a reference about the image quality, it is considered that
a system has good quality when it produces less than one un correctable
error per hour of transmission. This border is called QEF (Quasi-English
Error-Free,) and corresponds to one error rate after correction equal to
2x10E-4, or 2 bit errors per 10.000.

This value is marked on the BER measurement bar after correction. This
the BER for acceptable signals should be to the left of this mark.

Digital multi-programme systems for television, sound and data

A1.1.2
services for cable distribution (J83 Annex B)

J83 Annex B Parameters

► Spectral inversion
If necessary, activates the Spectral inversion (On).

► Modulation
It defines the modulation type 64 or 256.

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 J83 Annex B Measurements

Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.

C/N
(Carrier/Noise) where C is the received power of the modulated carrier
signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the
channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.

MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin (LM).The link margin
indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the
degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER
represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the
average noise power of the signal constellation.

BER (VBER/CBER)
It is the system error rate. In a system of digital terrestrial signal
reception, after the decoder two methods of error correction are applied.
Each time an error correction is applied on the digital signal, the error
rate changes, so if the error rate is measured at the demodulator output
at the Reed-Solomon decoder output, different error rates are obtained.

CBER
BER measurement for digital signal before the error correction (BER
before FEC).
VBER
BER measurement for digital signal after error correction.
In order to have a reference about the image quality, it is considered
that a system has good quality when it produces less than one un
correctable error per hour of transmission. This border is called QEF
(Quasi-English Error-Free,) and corresponds to one error rate after
correction equal to 2x10E-4, or 2 bit errors per 10.000.
This value is marked on the BER measurement bar after correction.
This the BER for acceptable signals should be to the left of this mark.

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 Digital SATELLITE Television FIRST Generation
A1.1.3 (DVB-S standard/QPSK modulation)

DVB-S Parameters

► Channel Bandwidth
It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz.

► Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.

► Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times that the signal status changes in a
period of time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.

► Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the excess of bandwidth over
the ideal bandwidth

► Constellation
QPSK modulation for constellations with DVB-S signals.

► Code rate
Also known as Viterbi ratio. It defines the ratio between the number of
data bits and the total number of bits transmitted (the difference
corresponds to the number of control bits for the error detection and
recovery). This value should be between 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.

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Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.

C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier
signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the
channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.

MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin (LM). The link margin
indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level, measured for the
degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER
represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the
average noise power of the signal constellation.

BER (CBER/VBER)
It is the error rate. There are two measurements related to BER:

CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate):

BER of the signal after the QPSK demodulator and before applying the
error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).

VBER (Viterbi Bit Error Rate):

Measurement of the BER for the digital signal after error correction
(BER after Viterbi).

In a system for receiving digital satellite signals (DVB-S) after the QPSK
decoder two methods of error correction are applied. Each time an error
correction is applied on a digital signal its error rate changes, so if we
measure the error rate at the output of the QPSK demodulator or after
Viterbi or after the Reed-Solomon output decoder, the error rates
obtained are different.

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 Digital SATELLITE television signal of SECOND generation
A1.1.4
(DVB-S2 standard/QPSK/8PSK modulation)

DVB-S2 Parameters

► Channel Bandwidth
It displays the channel bandwidth from 1.3 MHz to 60.75 MHz.

► Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.

► Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of
time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.

► Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the excess of bandwidth over
the ideal bandwidth.

► Constellation
QPSK or 8PSK modulation for DVB-S2 signal constellation.

► Code rate
It defines the ratio between the number of data bits and the total number
of bits transmitted (the difference corresponds to the number of control
bits for the error detection and recovery).

► PLP id
It is the PLP identifier. In the case of PLP Single mode identifies the input
stream (0-255). In the case of PLP Multiple mode clients can choose the
PLP ID to view.

DVB-S2 Measurements

Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.

C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier
signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the
channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.

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Modulation Error ratio. MER represents the ratio between the average
power of the DVB signal and the average noise power of the signal
constellation.
Next to the MER appears the Link Margin (LM) measurement. The LM is
equivalent to the noise margin (NM) and indicates the distance to the QEF
(usually defined as a one lost packet per hour).The LM is measured in dB
and its value corresponds to the safety margin that separates from the
QEF. The greater is the LM better the quality signal. LM of negative values
implies no reception or that video errors are starting to appear in the
video or audio so clear. LM of 0 (zero) value will display a service and
occasionally some artefact.

BER (CBER/LBER)
It is the bit error rate. There are two measurements related to BER:

CBER (Channel Bit Error Rate):

BER of the signal after the QPSK/8PSK demodulator and before
applying the error correction or FEC (Forward Error Correction).

LBER (LDPC Bit Error Rate):

BER after applying LDPC error correction (Low-density parity-check).

This standard makes use of two codes to correct errors that are the LDPC
(Low Density Parity Check) codes combined with BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri -
Hocquengham) to protect against high levels of signal noise and
interference. Each time you apply an error correction to the digital signal,
the error rate changes, so if we measure the error rate at the output of
the QPSK/8PSK demodulator or after LDPC (Low Density Parity Check)
decoder or at the BCH decoder output, error rates obtained are different.
Next to the LBER measure appears ESR (Error Second Ratio).This
measures indicates the percentage of time with errors after BCH. The
error correction is internal with BCH or external with LDPC. The internal
error correction provides basic minimum load while the outer error
correction is an additional correction with load. It also measures the PER,
which is the number of erroneous packets, that is packets received during
the measurement time not correctable by the demodulator.

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 Digital CABLE television signal of FIRST generation
A1.1.5 (DVB-C standard/QAM modulation)

DVB-C Parameters

► Bandwidth channel
It displays the channel bandwidth up to 9.2 MHz.

► Spectral inversion
It detects if the input signal has been inverted.

► Symbol Rate
It represents the number of times the signal status changes in a period of
time. The bandwidth is related to this parameter.

► Roll-Off Factor
Roll-off factor of Nyquist filter. It indicates the bandwidth excess over the
ideal bandwidth.

► Constellation
Modulation used by the carriers. It also defines immunity to the system
noise (16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM and 256QAM).

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Power
Measured power over the entire bandwidth of the channel.

C/N
Carrier/Noise ratio where C is the received power of the modulated carrier
signal and N is the noise power received. To measure it correctly the
channel should be tuned at its centre frequency.

MER
Modulation Error ratio with indication of Link Margin(LM).The link margin
indicates the safety margin respect to the MER level , measured for the
degradation of the signal up to the QEF (Quasi Error Free) value. MER
represents the ratio between the average power of the DVB signal and the
average noise power of the signal constellation.

BER (CBER)
It is the system error rate. In a digital signal reception via cable, after the
QAM demodulator an error correction method is applied, called Reed-
Solomon. The error rate after correction is less than the error rate at the
output of the QAM demodulator. For this reason the BER is given prior to
error correction.

CBER
BER measurement for digital signal before the error correction (BER
before FEC)

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A1.2 ANALOGUE signals

A1.2.1 Terrestrial band

Analogue TV

In the measurement of analogue signals in terrestrial band, measurements

available are:

► LEVEL
Indication of the carrier level of the tuned video.

► C/N
Ratio between the modulated signal power and noise power for the same
bandwidth (depending on TV standard).The modulation error ratio (MER),
used in digital systems is analogue to the Signal-Noise (S/N) ratio in
analogue systems. T Carrier level is measured by a quasi-peak detector
(100 kHz BW).The noise level is measured with an average detector and
corrected to refer it to the bandwidth equivalent to channel noise
(according to its definition for the TV selected standard).

► Video/Audio
Ratio between levels of the video carrier to audio carrier.

Analogue FM

In the analogue FM measurement mode signal, the display acts as an

analogue indicator of signal representing the signal at the input. The
equipment also demodulates the FM carrier (radio) and can be listened
through the speaker.

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A1.2.2 Satellite band

Analogue TV

In the measurement mode of analogue signals in the satellite band, measures

available are:

► Level
Measurement of the tuned carrier level.

► C/N
Ratio between the modulated signal power and noise power equivalent to
the same bandwidth (as TV standard).The modulation error ratio (MER),
used in digital systems is analogue to the Signal-Noise (S/N) ratio in
analogue systems. The carrier level is measured by a quasi-peak detector
(4 MHz BW).The noise level is measured with an average value detector
(230 kHz) and corrected to refer it to the channel bandwidth.

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ANNEX 2 HOW TO POINT A DISH ANTENNA

A2.1 INSTALLING A SATELLITE DISH USING HD RANGER

A2.1.1 A bit of history

That's it, a bit of history. First artificial satellite "Sputnik I" was launched 4th of
October of 1957 by former Soviet Union. It was about the size of a basketball
with a weight below 100 Kgrs but went down in history as the start point for the
space age. For three weeks it was transmitting radio signals to the excited
scientist on the ground that were gathering fundamental data for the launches to
come.

Figure A2.1.

The first telecommunications satellite was Telstar I launched in 1962. Some

people refers to Echo I as the World's first in 1960 but it was a passive signal
reflector as opposite to Telstar that carried electronics on board like today's
satellites. It was also the first to use the modern transponder concept where the
satellite "transposes" the up-link frequency (6,390 GHz in Telstar) to another
down-link frequency (4,170 GHz in this case). Telstar I trans-mitter power was 3
Watts and the antenna was omnidirectional.

Figure A2.2.

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 The antenna used to receive the test transmission from Telstar I was a huge horn
inside a bubble radome 48 metres high. Only four decades later we have broken
all records and we have high power DBS geostationary satellites carrying a lot of
digital transponders on board and we start to worry about space junk having
thousands of satellites in orbit, plenty of them beyond its useful life. Satellites
use highly efficient directional antennas and very high transmitters power, digital
transponders, meaning in plain words that we can receive hundreds of TV
channels with a small, fix, cheap, 60 cm dish.

Figure A2.3.

Modern broadcast satellites use geostationary orbits. This simply means that
they could be seen from the ground hunging in the sky at the same exact
position all the time and therefore receiving signals from them does not require
complex steering systems. A piece of cake.
All we need to do to receive their signals with the enormous amount of programs
they carry is to set up the satellite receiving antenna properly and to ensure that
the signals are received with the proper quality levels…and here is where the
HD RANGER comes into action.

A2.1.2 The basics

A professional installer will instantly tell us from the top of his head what to have
in the to-do-list if we want to install a satellite dish properly. Surely the list will
require us to select the proper mount kit and dish size from the numerous
options available in the market, pick a good location for the dish, free of
obstacles to the south (in the north hemisphere) or to the north (in the south
hemisphere), etc.
Other than the mechanical bits and pieces the dish is made of two clearly
differentiated parts, the reflector and the LNB.
The reflector is passive and simply reflects signals from the satellite in such a
way that the beam is collimated to the LNB's mounting point.

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 Figure A2.4.

The LNB (Low Noise Block-converter) is an active device fruit of the great
evolution of RF circuit manufacturing and includes amplifiers, oscillators and
frequency converters in a small low cost package. The first section is made of a
device called polarisation shifter that receives one polarisation or the other
depending on the supply voltage given to the LNB. This voltage is necessary to
supply the active devices inside the LNB.
Signals broadcast from the satellites use two polarisations simultaneously. These
can be LINEAR VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL or CIRCULAR LEFT/RIGHT depending on
the type of transmitting antenna used in the satellite. The transponder
frequencies for each polarisation are carefully selected to avoid interference to
the other polarisation commonly referred to as the crossed polarisation. In
general they are imbricate or in other words frequencies used in one polarisation
are free in the crossed polarisation and viceversa.

13 VDC VERTICAL CIRCULAR RIGHT

18 VDC HORIZONTAL CIRCULAR LEFT

Modern universal LNB's use mostly linear polarisation and have also the
capability to select a different input frequency range depending on a control
signal called 22 kHz switching tone which is overlapped with the supply voltage.

SUPPLY VOLTAGE POLARISATION BAND

13 VDC VERTICAL LOW
18 VDC HORIZONTAL LOW
13 VDC + 22 kHz VERTICAL HIGH
18 VDC + 22 kHz HORIZONTAL HIGH

In other words our LNB will output a different set of satellite transponders
depending on which supply voltage we use.

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 Figure A2.5. An example of LNB(Low Noise Block-converter)

A2.1.3 Coarse dish alignment

We can use different techniques to find out where in the sky the satellite we want
is located. They can be anything from a pure guessing game to a sophisticated
procedure.
The satellites we are interested in are all positioned in a geostationary orbit
above the earth's equator. Each of them has a fix given position in that orbit,
something like a street number, that we can know from various sources. Orbital
position is an important datum so it is commonly part of the name as well.
Websites like http://www.lyngsat.com/ or http://www.satcodx.com/ offer plenty
of useful information about the satellites we are talking about.
For example ASTRA 19E refers to ASTRA satellite which is positioned at 19
degrees East in the orbit.
Knowing where we are in terms of latitude and longitude is also easy. We can
read that information from a map or even from our car's navigation system if we
have one.

Figure A2.6.

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 With this information in hand we can calculate the elevation and azimuth we
should put on the dish to begin our coarse antenna alignment. There are
formulas to do that but some websites are again quite useful. There are also free
mobile applications, as Dish Aligner, which calculates the elevation and azimuth
and also your current location determined by the GPS of the mobile phone. This
one is especially interesting for you can select the satellite you want and then
position yourself on a graphical map:

http://science.nasa.gov/realtime/jtrack/3d/JTrack3D.html/

For example if we take ASTRA (19E position) and select a location somewhere in
Germany:

• Latitude: 50 degrees North

• Longitude: 12 degrees East

The required elevation and azimuth for the dish are:

• Azimuth: 170 degrees

• Elevation: 31 degrees

Elevation must be measured from the horizontal level (may be using an

inclinometer) and azimuth from magnetic north (with a compass) there are some
applications for smartphones, as mentioned above, that include compass and
inclinometer, although it should be noted that the measurements made by
mobile phone may be affected by interferences from the antenna itself. It is
normally more practical to start with azimuth moving the dish horizontally and
then look for the elevation.

Figure A2.7.

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A2.1.4 Knowing what satellite we are on

And the HD RANGER comes into action. Our dish is now more ore less "looking"
in the direction where we presume our "bird" is parked. With the
HD RANGER connected to the output of the LNB we select satellite frequency
range, antenna alignment mode, span of 200 MHz and set the power supply
voltage to one of the possible values. We will take for example 13 VDC, which
will take us to the VERTICAL polarisation and LOW band. We can use 80 dBµV for
the reference level for we can change that at pleasure depending on the amount
of signal we get.
Something will come up on the HD RANGER screen. It will normally be a weak
signal that may come from the desired satellite or from the neighbour ones for
the dish is not properly tuned up yet. Swing the dish slightly horizontally and
vertically until a decent signal is shown on the screen.
There we have a satellite but which one is it? Most probably the signals we are
looking at are digital transponders from the unknown satellite. The
HD RANGER can be operated in frequency or channel modes.
Tune any of those digital channels in frequency mode using the joystick and the
markers shown on the screen. The HD RANGER will tell you what satellite
and/or orbital position you are on in a matter of seconds!
If we are unlucky and this is not the satellite we want then we only need to move
the dish slightly to pick the signal from the next satellite and repeat the process.

Figure A2. 8.

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A2.1.5 Fine tuning the dish

Once we know for certain that we are on ASTRA 19E it is time to make fine
adjustments to the dish to optimise the alignment. There are two goals to
achieve. On the one hand we want to receive the maximum amount of power
possible and on the other hand we need to make sure we minimise the
interference from the crossed polarisation.
In order to maximise the received signal power we need only to move the dish's
azimuth and elevation very carefully ensuring that the display of the spectrum
analyser show us the highest values possible.
As you move the dish's position you will see the signal change on the spectrum
analyser. Cross-polarisation is adjusted by rotating the LNB on its axis. As you do
so you will see on the HD RANGER screen how the channels interfering from
the opposite polarisation go up and down the objective being to leave the LNB in
such a position that those channels are as low as possible.

A2.1.6 Testing signal quality

The HD RANGER is the ideal instrument for quick and effective checks of signal
quality not only because it shows all measurements in one single screen but also
because the meter doesn't require bothering configuration processes.

► Option 1: Frequency mode

I can tune in frequency mode all channels coming up in the screen, all of
them or the most representative ones only. We can move our cursor in
frequency mode, in spectrum, through out the band. When we stop on a
channel, the meter will acquire all the settings needed to measure the
channel without bothering us. Then pressing the measurement button and
voilà.

► Option 2: Channel mode

I can select channel mode and a satellite channel table from the list. The
HD RANGER has several of them preloaded but this can be changed using
software application.

Once we select the desired table, ASTRA 19E in this case, we can browse the
channels at once. There are channel tables grouped by polarisation or band
or those with all channels in the satellite.

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A2.1.7 Look what we’ve got

The HD RANGER can also display the free to air programs available in the
satellite. That is very practical not so much for the picture itself but for amount
of interesting data related to the transponders we can display as well. This
includes:

Tuned video information.

► TYPE: Encoding type and video transmission rate.
► FORMAT: Resolution (horizontal x vertical), aspect ratio and
frequency.
► PROFILE: Profile level.
► PID: Video program identifier.

Tuned service information.

► NETWORK: Television distribution network (Terrestrial). Orbital
position (Satellite).
► PROVIDER: Program provider name.
► NID: Network identifier where the signal is distributed.
► ONID: Identifier of the original network where the signal
originates.
► TSID: Transport stream identifier.
► SID: Service Identifier.
► MHP: Interactive service.
► LCN: Logic Channel Number. It is the first logic number
assigned to the first channel in the receiver.
► +Info: Additional service information.
► FREE/
SCRAMBLED: Free/scrambled transmission.
► DTV/DS: Standard type of transmission.

Tuned audio information.

► TYPE: Type of audio encoding and transmission speed
► FORMAT: Service audio format. Bit depth; sampling frequency;
sound reproduction.
► LANGUAGE: Broadcasting language.
► PID: ID of the audio program.

At any time it is possible to display the SERVICE LIST pressing the F3 key and
show all the programs and services available within the tuned channel. Selecting
one particular channel or service becomes very intuitive.

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ANNEX 3 DiSEqC COMMANDS

A3.1 DiSEqC introduction

The DiSEqCTM (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is an open protocol created

by Eutelsat in 1997 as a communication standard between satellite TV receivers
and external peripherals. The DiSEqCTM communications are based on the control
commands, which travel combined with power voltage through the coaxial cable
that leads the TV signal. The compatible peripherals and receivers detect these
commands and react in agreement with such.
A DiSEqCTM command is a digital command represented by a succession of
binary messages: “0” and “1” obtained when modulating the 22 kHz signal.
The DiSEqCTM usually is used in the satellite TV facilities in order to use different
types of switchers, through the coaxial cable that leads the TV signal.

A3.2 To begin: The Universal LNB

The Universal LNB is the simplest and most used LNB. This allows the signal
reception coming from one single satellite.
TWIN (2 independent outputs), QUAD (4 independent outputs) and OCTO
(8 independent outputs) versions exist in the market. Each output is independent
from others and can be connected to a different receiver.
An universal LNB is controlled by means of a power voltage and a 22kHz signal,
sent through the RF cable, which allows us to switch between the different bands
and polarities, according to the following table:

‘TWIN’ ∗
‘Standard’ ‘QUAD’ ‘OCTO’

1 satellite only 1 satellite only 1 satellite only 1 satellite only

1 receiver 2 receivers 4 receivers 8 receivers

Power Band Polarization(linear / circular)

13 V Low Vertical / Right
18 V Low Horizontal / Left
13 V + 22 kHz High Vertical / Right
18 V + 22 kHz High Horizontal / Left

∗
Not to confuse with LNB Quattro used in collective facilities.

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 Note: The LNB accept a very wide range of values for these voltages, usually
10-14.5V (for 13V) and 15.5-20V (for 18V).

In the HD RANGER, the band and the polarisation selection can be done from
different menus (all the different ways indicate dare equivalent):

Menu Line
External units power supply 13 V, 18 V, 13 V+22kHz, 18 V+22kHz
Band: High / Low
Configuration
Polarization: Vertical / Horizontal
Band: High / Low
DiSEqC
Polarization: Vertical / Horizontal

A3.3 DiSEqCTM around the world

The use of DiSEqCTM devices requires to know previously which commands are
acknowledged by these ones, since it will determine the wiring diagram of the
different elements, as well as the way as they can be controlled. This information
must be provided by the device manufacturer.
Following appear the DiSEqCTM devices more usually installed in the individual
and collective facilities.

A3.4 In the individual facilities

A3.4.1 Tone-burst switcher (2 inputs – 1 output)

Figure A3. 1.

It is the simpler DiSEqCTM switcher. This one uses the « SAT A/B » commands
and allows to switch between two different Universal LNB:

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 Command Selected input
SAT A Satellite 1
SAT B Satellite 2

These switchers are transparent to the LNB's (13V, 18V, 22 kHz) commutation
commands. Then, once chosen the satellite with the SAT command, the
corresponding LNB can be used in a normal way. (see Universal LNB).

Note: There are switchers of 2 inputs and 1 output in which other DiSEqCTM
commands are used, such as POSITION or OPTION, to allow more
complex assemblies. Refer to the manufacturer technical information
to make sure which are the commands to use.

A3.4.2 Monobloc LNB

A Monobloc LNB is a module composed by 2 Universal LNB connected by a Tone-

burst switcher (2 inputs – 1 output). So, it can be managed in the same way.
Also TWIN (2 independent outputs), QUAD (4 independent outputs) and OCTO
versions exist (8 independent outputs). In this case, each output is controlled in
a different way from the rest.
Important: If it is desired to use Monobloc LNB with DiSEqCTM switchers, is
necessary to make sure that these are compatible.

Figure A3. 2.

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A3.4.3 DiSEqCTM Switcher with 4 inputs and 1 output

Figure A3. 3.

This switcher allows the signal reception from four independent Universal LNBs
(coming from 4 different satellites) on a single receiver.
As it is possible to observe in the attached scheme, there are “OPTION” and
“POSITION” switchers in cascade. In order to switch it, will be necessary to send
an OPTION command and later a POSITION command that yields, therefore, a
total of 4 possibilities.
Note: the manufacturers usually assure the compatibility with the Tone-burst
commands (SAT A/B) so that the second stage can be switched as
much using a «POSITION A/B» command as using a «SAT A/B»
command. This allows us then to use the switcher like a Tone-burst
type with 2 inputs and 1 output.
With the HD RANGER, it is very easy to use this type of switcher, because it
incorporates a specific «OPT / POS»command:

HD RANGER Combination of DiSEqCTM

Selected input
Command Commands send
OPT/POS A-A Option A + Position A Satellite 1
OPT/POS A-B Option A + Position B Satellite 2
OPT/POS B-A Option B + Position A Satellite 3
OPT/POS B-B Option B + Position B Satellite 4

These switchers are transparent to the LNB's (13V, 18V, 22 kHz) switching
commands. Then, once the satellite is chosen by means of the SAT command,
the corresponding LNB can be used in a normal way. (see Universal LNB).

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A3.5 In the collective facilities

The most frequent satellite signal distribution system in the small collective
facilities is the “BIS-switched”. This technology implies to use the “Quattro” type
LNBs (not to confuse with the “QUAD” type) and also supports specific
multiswitches for this type of facilities.
A Quattro-LNBis a LNB with 4 outputs that provides in a separated way the four
frequency bands (vertical low, vertical high, horizontal low and horizontal high).
These four signal scan then be distributed in the building through multiswitches.

Figure A3. 4.

The signal is distributed in the network by means of multi-outlet

multiswitches. The number of inputs and outputs is variable. The number of
inputs depends on the number of satellites (LNB).Usually a multiswitch includes
also an input for the TV terrestrial signal. The number of outputs depends on the
number of terminals (receivers) that can be connected to the multiswitch. In
addition, multiswitch in cascade incorporate pass connectors to be able to
distribute the signal and thus to connect several multiswitch in cascade mode
and therefore to give access to more users.

Figure A3. 5.

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 ► Examples of multiswitch

SAT Inputs TER Inputs Satellites Terminals

Multiswitch 9/4 8 1 2 4
Multiswitch 5/16 4 1 1 16
Multiswitch 17/16 16 1 4 16
… … … … …

We will not consider the input of terrestrial TV, since this does not take part in
the satellite signal. Also the following indicated examples do not show more than
a single output. In the case of several outputs, the own operation scheme is
reproduced for each one of them, because they are independent of the others.

A3.5.1 Multiswitch (1 satellite)

Figure A3. 6.

In the DiSEqCTM menu of the HD RANGER, select the band and the
polarisations desired and send the SAT A command, as it is indicated in the
following table:

Band Polarization Command

Low Horizontal SAT A
Low Vertical SAT A
High Horizontal SAT A
High Vertical SAT A

Very important: Whenever you wish to change of band or polarisation, it is

necessary to send the SAT A command at the same time, since multiswitch does
not respond to the habitual switching commands for a LNB (13V/18V/+22kHz): it
is necessary the complete DiSEqCTM sequence to cause the commutation.

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A3.5.2 Multiswitch (2 Satellites)

Figure A3. 7.

This type of multiswitch is used usually to switch the Astra 19º and Hotbird 13º
satellites.
As in the previous case, if for a certain satellite it is desired to change of band or
polarisation, it is not sufficient with changing the corresponding parameter, but in
addition it is necessary to send the command SAT A/B corresponding to cause
the switching (even if one does not change of satellite).

Band Polarization Command Output

Low Horizontal SAT A Satellite-1
Low Vertical SAT A Satellite-1
High Horizontal SAT A Satellite-1
High Vertical SAT A Satellite-1
Low Horizontal SAT B Satellite-2
Low Vertical SAT B Satellite-2
High Horizontal SAT B Satellite-2
High Vertical SAT B Satellite-2

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A3.5.3 Multiswitch (4 Satellites)

Figure A3. 8.

This type of multiswitch allows to distribute the signal coming from 4 different
satellites. It uses a combination of OPTION, POSITION, Polarisation and Band
commands. The equipment allows to use easily this type of multiswitch thanks to
the « OPT/POS » command, which sends the OPTION et POSITION commands in
the necessary order. Like in the others multiswitch, if itis wanted to change of
band or polarisation, if the satellite is even he himself, is necessary to send
OPT/POS command to cause the commutation again.

Band Polarization Command Satellite

Low Horizontal OPT/POS A-A Satellite-1
Low Vertical OPT/POS A-A Satellite-1
High Horizontal OPT/POS A-A Satellite-1
High Vertical OPT/POS A-A Satellite-1
Low Horizontal OPT/POS A-B Satellite-2
Low Vertical OPT/POS A-B Satellite-2
High Horizontal OPT/POS A-B Satellite-2
High Vertical OPT/POS A-B Satellite-2

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 Band Polarization Command Satellite
Low Horizontal OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3
Low Vertical OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3
High Horizontal OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3
High Vertical OPT/POS B-A Satellite-3
Low Horizontal OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4
Low Vertical OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4
High Horizontal OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4
High Vertical OPT/POS B-B Satellite-4

A3.6 DiSEqC programs and commands in the HD RANGER

► Commands

The Commands option allows executing any of the following commands:

COMMAND
SAT AB-A
SAT AB-B
SWITCH OPTION AB-A
SWITCH OPTION AB-B
DISABLE LIMITS
LIMIT EAST
LIMIT WEST
DRIVE ROTOR
GOTO
HALT
STORE
RECALCULATE
SWITCH 1A
SWITCH 1B
SWITCH 2A
SWITCH 2B
SWITCH 3A
SWITCH 3B
SWITCH 4A
SWITCH 4B
POWER
RESET
STANDBY

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 ► Programs

There are eight predefined programs that execute basic functions to control an
universal switch with two or four inputs. It also has more programs that control
installations with 8 or 16 satellite antennas using SPAUN devices or switches
Commited/Uncommited. Whenever a DiSEqCTM program is sent, the commands
that correspond to the equipment status in relation to the Horizontal or Vertical
polarization and High or Low frequency band are also sent. This allows assuring
that the installation status is the one indicated by the equipment.

DiSEqC Programs
16x1 LNB01 U1A2A/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB02 U1A2A/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB03 U1A2A/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB04 U1A2A/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB05 U1B2A/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB06 U1B2A/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB07 U1B2A/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB08 U1B2A/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB09 U1A2B/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB10 U1A2B/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB11 U1A2B/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB12 U1A2B/OpB_PoB
16x1 LNB13 U1B2B/OpA_PoA
16x1 LNB14 U1B2B/OpA_PoB
16x1 LNB15 U1B2B/OpB_PoA
16x1 LNB16 U1B2B/OpB_PoB
8x1 LNB1 U1A/OptA_PosA
8x1 LNB2 U1A/OptA_PosB
8x1 LNB3 U1A/OptB_PosA
8x1 LNB4 U1A/OptB_PosB
8x1 LNB5 U1B/OptA_PosA
8x1 LNB6 U1B/OptA_PosB
8x1 LNB7 U1B/OptB_PosA
8x1 LNB8 U1B/OptB_PosB
LNB4 (Sw1A-OptB-PosB)
LNB8 (Sw1B-OptB-PosB)
Position AB-A
Position AB-A
Sat A (Toneburst)
Sat B (Toneburst)
Switch Uncom.1/AA
Switch Uncom.1/AB
Switch Uncom.1/BA
Switch Uncom.1/BB
Switch Uncom.2/AA
Switch Uncom.2/AB
Switch Uncom.2/BA
Switch Uncom.2/BB

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ANNEX 4 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS

A4.1 Introduction

The design of HD RANGER based on a microprocessor, allows data to be

exchanged between the equipment and a remote controller (usually a personal
computer) via USB. By this way, data can be obtained from the equipment and
also control it remotely. These data can be stored and subsequently processed
for use in maintenance work. Furthermore, the remote control allows tracking
and monitoring installations.

A4.2 Protocol for communication between the HD RANGER and a PC

This protocol is controlled by software and is using a virtual serial port over an
USB interface. Data and information are exchanged using messages consisting of
ASCII alphanumerical characters. This method ensures easy carrying between
different types of personal computers.
To activate the virtual serial port, a special driver must be installed. The driver is
included with the purchased instrument.
► Connections
The cable between the HD RANGER and the PC is supplied with the
equipment.
You need at least Windows XP to work with HD RANGER. Drivers only work
for Windows operative systems. What drivers do is to create a virtual COM port,
so the software application can “see” the equipment.

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A4.3 Operation Mode

The HD RANGER accepts remote commands at any time, which the instrument
is on. That is, it is not necessary to put the instrument in special remote control
mode; rather, this mode is selected immediately when it detects a complete
command during the time necessary for its execution. The protocol
communication is as follows:

1.- HD RANGER transmits a XON code (11H) every second. The aim is to
indicate to any possible remote device that the equipment is ready to
receive data.

2.- At this moment, data streams can be sent it. Each data stream is
composed by:

a. Stream beginning: ‘*’ (code 2AH).

b. Set of characters that describe data message.

c. CR (carriage return, code 0DH).

3.- Once a data stream has been sent, will be received a XOFF (code 13H)
indicating that the transmission is stopped.

4.- Next, in case of correct message an ACK (acknowledge, code 06H) is

expected or a NAK (not acknowledge, code 15H) in the opposite case.

5.- If the sent message requires answers it will be sent at this moment.

6.- Once completed the data stream transmission, the HD RANGER will send
a XON (code 11H) indicating that already it is prepared to receive a new
data stream.

A typical communication chronogram would be as follows:

PC (REMOTE CONTROLLER) HD RANGER

1) <------ XON
2) *?TV<CR> ------>
3) <------ XOFF
4) <------ ACK 5
5) <------ *TV0<CR>
6) wait…
7) <------ XON

(all characters are transmitted in ASCII code).

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 Commands should always be sent in capital letter and cannot be edited online,
i.e., once a character is received it is stored in the HD RANGER buffer and
cannot be rectified by sending an erase code.
Commands in remote control are divided into two groups, orders and
interrogations. Orders modify a variable or the equipment status. Interrogations
respond with information concerning equipment status or the value of a variable.
For interrogative command, it is necessary to add the character ´?´ after the
character '*'.

A4.4 Virtual Serial Port Configuration

In order to ensure error-free communication between the computer and the

HD RANGER you must programme following communication parameters into
the control console via USB:

Rate: 115200 bits/s

Data bits: 8 bits
Parity: No
Stop Bits: 1

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A4.5 Remote commands table

Remote Commands Short Description

BATTERY It provides information about the battery actual status
CAPTURE It makes and read screen captures
CAPTURE READ It reads a file with the current screen capture
DISEQC It gets a list of available diseqc programs and can send
a specific one
EQUIPMENT POWER It shutdowns the equipment
OFF
EQUIPMENT SN It provides the serial number of the equipment
INSTALLATION It provides information about all the installations
INSTALLATION It provides information about the current installation
CURRENT
INSTALLATION It removes all files of the current installation. The
CURRENT CLEAR installation itself is not remove, only its contents
INSTALLATION It removes the files of the same type in the current
CURRENT REMOVE installation
INSTALLATION FILE It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and
sends it to a PC
INSTALLATION FILE It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and
ZIP sends all the installation files zipped to a PC
INSTALLATION PC It sends a file of the current installation to the PC
FILE
INSTALLATION PC ZIP It sends a file from a PC to the equipment zipped with
all files of the installation
INSTALLATION It removes an installation
REMOVE
IP CONFIG It sets IPTV parameters
LNB It provides / configures the LNB output
LTE It provides / configures the LTE filter status
MEASURE It provides information of all active measurements
MODE It provides / sets the operation mode of the equipment
NAM It provides the program name
PRINT SCREEN It makes a screenshot in PNG format
PSI It provides / configures services
PSI SERVICE It provides / configures services
RTC It provides / sets date and time
SIGNAL It provides / configures the signal type
SPECTRUM It configures the span and/or the reference level
TS MUX CONTROL It selects the input and output transport stream
TUNE It provides / configures the frequency
TUNE CH It provides / configures the channel
TUNE PLAN It configures a channel plan
VER It provides the version of the main software application
VIDEO It configures the video source

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 Name BATTERY
Description: It provides information about the battery current status.
Question: *?BATTERY parameter
Response: *BATTERY parameter_resp
parameter parameter_resp Description parameter_resp
<empty> LEVEL, It provides a complete set of
PERCENT, TIME, information about the battery
SMART current status (see the
BATTERY, following parameters for an
CHARGER explanation).
LEVEL XXXXmV It provides the voltage level
in mV.
PERCENT XX It provides the charge
remaining as a percentage.
TIME XXmin Provides an estimation of the
remaining time of functioning.
The time is given in minutes.
Message
CHARGER_CONNECTED will
be the answer if the charger
is connected.
SMART_BAT XXX It answers YES or NO
TERY depending if there is a smart
battery or not.
CHARGER XXX It answers ON or OFF
depending if charger is
connected or not.

Name CAPTURE
Description It builds a file with the current screen data in xml or png
format.
Configuration *CAPTURE FORMAT=format
format Description format
PNG It makes a screen capture in PNG format.

XML It makes a screen capture in xml format.

Note: Before saving the file, this command deletes the previous
made capture.

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 Name CAPTURE READ
Description: It reads a file with the current screen capture (see command
CAPTURE)
Question: *?CAPTURE BLOCK=bbbb <CR>
Response: *CAPTURE SIZE= size
bbbb Description bbbb
nnn bbbb is the number of bytes sent in each data
block. The file data is sent in blocks, every block is
confirmed with an ACK. The value ‘bbbb’ can be a
decimal one (if starts by 0 to 9, like 1234) or in hex
format, if started by “0x” followed by hex
characters (like in 0x3FF).
size Description size
nnn Size in bytes (nnn) of file. Decimal value.

Protocol: PC→*?CAPTURE BLOCK=bbbb <cr>

RANGER→ Xoff It checks if file exists then it sends ACK, otherwise
it sends NACK + Xon and aborts the command.
RANGER→*CAPTURE SIZE=size.
RANGER→Xon.
PC→ ACK.
RANGER→Xoff.
RANGER→block1 + crc (1 byte) + Xon.
PC→ It Calculates the block crc if correct send ACK.
RANGER→ If detect ACK then send Xoff.
RANGER→block2 + crc2 (1 byte) + Xon.
PC→ It Calculates the block crc if correct send ACK.
....
Until last block.

Name DISEQC
Description: It gets a list of available diseqc programs and can send a specific
one.
Question: *?DISEQC PROGRAMS<CR>
Response: *DISEQC PROGRAMS= PROGRAMS=nn program_name
Response Description lnb_resp
PROGRAMS=nn nn is the number of available programs

program_name the name description of the available

programs
Configuration: *DISEQC PROGRAM=program_name
Program_name Description program_name
POS_AB_A It sends the diseqc program name. This
POS_AB_B program must exist in the current installation.
etc… Check the available programs with *?DISEQC
PROGRAMS

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 Name EQUIPMENT POWER OFF
Description It shutdowns the equipment
Order *EQUIPMENT POWEROFF

Name EQUIPMENT SN
Description It provides the serial number of the equipment
Question *?EQUIPMENT SN
Response *EQUIPMENT SN = equipment_resp
equipment_resp Description equipment_resp
nnn Unique numeric code that identifies the
equipment

Name INSTALLATION
Description It provides information about all the installations
Question *?INSTALLATION install
Response *INSTALLATION install_resp
install install_resp Description install_resp
<empty> NUMBER=nn Number (nn) of
installations
CURRENT NAME=name Name (name) of current
installation
TER-CH=nn Number (nn) of terrestrial
channel plans in the
current installation
SAT-CH=nn Number (nn) of satellite
channel plans in the
current installation
DISEQC=nn Number (nn) of DISEQC
programs in the current
installation
SCREEN=nn Number (nn) of print
screens in the current
installation
DATALOGGER=nn Number (nn) of
dataloggers in the current
installation
SP=nn Number (nn) of spectrum
captures in the current
installation
MER=nn Number (nn) of captures
MERxcarrier in the current
installation
ECHOES=nn Number (nn) of echo
captures in the current
installation
CONSTELLATION=nn Number (nn) of
constellation captures in
the current installation
NUMBER=nn NAME=name Name of the installation
with index “nn”

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 Name INSTALLATION CURRENT
Description It provides information about the current installation
Question *?INSTALLATION CURRENT current=nn
Response *INSTALLATION NAME=current_resp
current Description nn Description
(decimal value) current_resp
<empty> <empty> Available data from the
current installation
TER-CH Terrest. channel Terrestrial channel plan
plan index name with “nn” index
SAT-CH Sat. channel plan Satellite channel plan
index name with “nn” index
DISEQC_PROGRAM DISEQC program DISEQC program name
index with “nn” index
PNG Print screen file Print screen file name
index with “nn” index
DATALOGGER Datalogger index Datalogger name with
“nn” index
SPECTRUM Capture index Spectrum capture name
with “nn” index
CONSTELLATION Constellation Constellation capture
index name with “nn” index
ECHOES Capture index Echo capture name with
“nn” index
MER Capture index MER capture name with
“nn” index
NUMBER Installation index Installation name with
“nn” index

Name INSTALLATION CURRENT CLEAR

Description It removes all files of the current installation. The installation
itself is not remove, only its contents
Order *INSTALLATION CURRENT CLEAR

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 Name INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE
Description It removes the files of the same type in the current installation
Order *INSTALLATION CURRENT REMOVE tag=name
tag Description tag
SPECTRUM Spectrum capture file
TER-CH Terrestrial channel plan file
SAT-CH Satellite channel plan file
DISEQC_PROGRAM DISEQC program file
PNG Print screens file
CONSTELLATION Constellation capture file
ECHOES Echo capture file
MER MER x carrier capture file
DATALOGGER Datalogger file
SPECTROGRAM Spectrogram file
MEROGRAM Merogram file
TS Transport stream file
name Description name
<empty> It removes all files belonging to the same
type, which is determined by the tag
It removes the file with name (“abcd”) of
abcd the type indicated by the tag

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 Name INSTALLATION FILE
Description It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends it to a
PC
Question *?INSTALLATION CURRENT tag=name BLOCK=bbbb
Response *INSTALLATION SIZE=size
tag Description tag
SPECTRUM It reads spectrum captures in the current
installation
TER-CH It reads terrestrial channel plans in the
current install
SAT-CH It reads satellite channel plans in the
current install
DISEQC_PROGRAM It reads DISEQC programs in the current
installation
PNG It reads print screens in the current
installation
CONSTELLATION It reads constellation captures in the
current install
ECHOES It reads echo captures in the current
installation
MER It reads MER x carrier captures in the
current install
DATALOGGER It reads datalogger in the current
installation
SPECTROGRAM It reads spectrograms in the current
installation
MEROGRAM It reads merograms in the current
installation
TS It reads transport stream in the current
installation
name Description name
abcd Name (“abcd”) of the capture.

bbbb Description bb
nnn Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file
will be divided to be send
size Description size
nnn File byte (nnn decimal) size when send

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 Name INSTALLATION FILE ZIP
Description It reads an “xml” file of the current installation and sends all
the installation files zipped to a PC
Question *?INSTALLATION CURRENT ZIP BLOCK=bbbb
Response *INSTALLATION SIZE=size
bbbb Description bb
nnn Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file will be divided
to be send
size Description size
nnn File byte (nnn decimal) size when send

Name INSTALLATION PC FILE

Description It sends a file of the current installation to the PC.
Order *INSTALLATION CURRENT tag=name SIZE=size BLOCK=bbbb
tag Description tag
SPECTRUM Spectrum captures files to the current
installation
TER-CH Terrestrial channel plans files to the
current install
SAT-CH Satellite channel plans files to the
current instal.
DISEQC_PROGRAM DISEQC programs files to the current
installation
PNG Print screens files to the current
installation
CONSTELLATION Constellation captures files to the current
install
ECHOES Echo captures files to the current
installation
MER MER x carrier captures files to the
current install
DATALOGGER Datalogger files to the current
installation
SPECTROGRAM Spectrograms files to the current
installation
MEROGRAM Merograms files to the current
installation
TS Transport stream files to the current
installation
name Description name
abcd Capture name (“abcd”).

size Description size

nnn File byte (nnn decimal) size when send

bbbb Description bbbb

nnn Byte (nnn decimal) size to which the file
will be divided to be send

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 Name INSTALLATION PC ZIP
Description It sends a file from a PC to the equipment zipped with all files of
the installation
Order *INSTALLATION ZIP NAME=name SIZE=size BLOCK=bbbb
name Description name
abcd Name (“abcd”) of the installation
size Description size
nnn Byte (nnn decimal) size of the file when send
bbbb Description bbbb
nnn Byte size (nnn decimal) of blocks that will be send
from the ZIP file

Name INSTALLATION REMOVE

Description It removes a installation
Order *INSTALLATION NAME= name REMOVE
name Description name
abcd Installation name (“abcd”)

Name IP CONFIG
Description: It provides / configures the IP parameters such as: DHCP
option, MAC address, IP address and subnet MASK.
Question: *?IP ip_option
Response: *IP ip_option=ip_resp
ip_option ip_response
<empty> MAC, DHCP, IP and MASK
MAC MAC address
DHCP DHCP protocol enabled / disabled
ADDRESS IP address
MASK Subnet MASK
Configuration: *IP ip_option=ip_config
ip_option ip_config Description lte_conf
DHCP ON It enables DHCP protocol
OFF It disables DHCP protocol
ADDRESS www.xxx.yyy.zzz It sets IP address
MASK www.xxx.yyy.zzz It sets Subnet mask

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 Name LNB
Description It provides / configures the LNB output
Question *?LNB lnb
Response *LNB lnb = lnb_resp
lnb Description lnb_resp
OUTPUT Current selected output
ENABLE LNB enable (ON) or disabled (OFF)
VOLTAGE Last measurement of the LNB output
voltage
CURRENT Last measurement of the LNB output
current
AVAILABLE Available output with the current
configuration
UNDERVOLTAGE Under voltage alarm
OVERCURRENT Overvoltage alarm
SHORTCIRCUIT Short circuit alarm
DRAINLED LED DRAIN lit (ON) or not (OFF)
Configuration *LNB lnb = lnb_conf
lnb lnb_conf Description lnb_conf
ENABLE ON Enables the LNB.
ENABLE OFF Disables the LNB.
OUTPUT nnn LNB output voltage (nnn must
be one of the available
options seen on the command
*?LNB AVAILABLE)

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 Name LTE
Description It provides/configures the LTE filter status
Question *?LTE
Response *LTE lte_resp
lte_resp Description lte_resp
ON LTE filter enabled
OFF LTE filter disabled
Configuration *LTE lte_conf
lte_conf Description lte_conf
ON It enables the LTE filter
OFF It disables the LTE filter

Name MEASURE
Description It provides information of all active measurements
Question *?MEASURE measure
Response *MEASURE measure=measure_resp units
measure Description measure_resp
<empty> All the active measures
POWER Digital channel power
LEVEL Analogue channel level
C/N C/N of the measured channel (dB)
V/A Video/Audio carrier ratio
MER MER measurement value
CBER CBER measurement value
VBER VBER measurement value
LBER LBER measurement value
LM Link Margin value
= Measurement within scale
< Measurement under the value shown
> Measurement over the value shown
units Description units
dB Measurement units for C/N, V/A, MER
dBm/dBuV/dBmV Measurement units for POWER, LEVEL

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 Name MODE
Description It provides/sets the operation mode of the equipment
Question *?MODE
Response *MODE mode_resp
mode_resp Description mode_resp
TV TV mode
TV+SP+MEASURE TV mode with spectrum and
measurements
TV+PARAMETERS TV mode with TS parameters
SP Spectrum mode
SP+MEASURE Spectrum mode with measurement
SP+MEASURE+TV Spectrum mode with TV and
measurement
MEASURE Measurement mode.
MEASURE+TV+SP Measurement mode with TV and
spectrum
MEASURE+PARAMETERS Measurement mode with
demodulator parameters
ECHOES Echoes tool
CONSTELLATION Constellation tool
Configuration *MODE mode_conf
mode_conf Description mode_conf
TV TV mode
TV+SP+MEASURE TV mode with spectrum and
measurements
TV+PARAMETERS TV mode with TS parameters
SP Spectrum mode
SP+MEASURE Spectrum mode with measurement
SP+MEASURE+TV Spectrum mode with TV and
measurement
MEASURE Measurement mode
MEASURE+TV+SP Measurement mode with TV and
spectrum
MEASURE+PARAMETERS Meas. mode with demodulator
parameters
ECHOES Echoes tool
CONSTELLATION Constellation tool

Name NAM
Description It provides the program name
Question *?NAM
Response *NAM nam_resp
nam_resp Description nam_resp
abc It provides the program name “abc”

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 Name PRINT SCREEN
Description It makes a screenshot in PNG format
Configuration *PRINT SCREEN=printscreen_conf
=printscreen_conf Description =printscreen_conf
<empty> It gives a name by default
=abc It gives the name “abc”

Name PSI
Description It provides / sets services
Question *?PSI
Response *PSI STATUS=status_resp NUMBER= number_resp ONID=onid
NID=nid TSID=tsid NETWORK=name
status_resp Description status_resp
ACQUIRED Acquired services of channel (in this case,
service information is not shown).
IN_PROGRESS Acquiring services of channel (in progress).
FAIL Acquisition failed.
STOPPED Acquisition stopped.
number_resp Description number_resp
nn Number of services
Services Description service information
information
ONID Original Network id
NID Network id
TSID Transport Stream id
NETWORK Name of service network
Configuration: *PSI SERVICE= index_conf [AUDIO=index_audio]
index_conf Description index_conf
nn Index of service. Selecting service from the
index service.
index_audio Description index_audio
nn Index of audio. OPTIONAL: [AUDIO=xx].
Configuration: *PSI SID= service_id_conf [AUDIO=index_audio]
service_id_conf Description service_id_conf
nn Service id. Selecting service from the service
id.
index_audio Description index_audio
nn Index of audio. OPTIONAL: [AUDIO=xx].

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 Name PSI SERVICE
Description It provides / configures services
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service
service Description service
CURRENT Current service
nn Index of service
Response *PSI SERVICE=ss NAME=name PROVIDER=provider SID=sid
TYPE=type SCRAMBLED=lcn
response Description response
ss CURRENT for current service or index of
service.
name Service name
provider Service provider
sid Service id
type Type of service (radio/tv/data)
scrambled Service (service scrambled) or No (service
free)
LCN Logical channel number
Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT AUDIO
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn AUDIO=aa PID=pid BITRATE=bitrate TYPE=type
FORMAT=format LANGUAGE=language
response Description response
nn Audios number
aa Index of audio
pid PID number
bitrate Bitrate in kbps
type Type of audio (MPEG-1, DD, DD+...)
format Format of audio (Stereo/Mono...)
language Language of audio
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service AUDIO
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn
response Description response
nn Audios number
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service AUDIO=aa
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn AUDIO=aa PID=pid TYPE=type
LANGUAGE=language
response Description response
nn Audios number
aa Index of audio
pid PID number
type Type of audio (MPEG-1, DD, DD+…)
language Language of audio

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 Question *?PSI SERVICE=CURRENT VIDEO
Response *PSI PID=pid BITRATE=bitrate TYPE=type RESOLUTION=resolution
FORMAT=format FRAME=frame PROFILE=profile
response Description response
pid PID number
bitrate Bitrate in kbps
type Type of video (MPEG-2,H264,...).
resolution Resolution of video.
format Format of video (16:9/4:3...)
frame Freq
profile Profile level
Question *?PSI SERVICE=xx VIDEO
Response *PSI PID=pid TYPE=type
response Description response
pid PID number
type Type of audio (MPEG-2, H264,...)
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service DATA
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn
response Description response
nn Number of datas
Question *?PSI SERVICE=service DATA=dd
Response *PSI NUMBER=nn DATA=dd PID=pid TYPE=type
response Description response
nn Number of datas
dd Index of data
pid PID number
type Type of data (txt, subtitles, data...)

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 Name RTC
Description It provides/sets date and time
Question *?RTC rtc
Response *RTC rtc=rtc_resp
rtc rtc_resp Description rtc_resp
DATE=date It shows current date, time and
TIME=time date format
FORMAT=format
TIME hh:mm:ss Hours:minutes:seconds
DATE DD/MM/YYYY day/month/year
DD/MM/YY day/month/year (last two digits)
MM/DD/YYYY month/day/year
YYYY/MM/DD year/month/day
FORMAT Selected format
Configuration *RTC rtc= rtc_conf
rtc rtc_conf Description rtc_conf
TIME hh:mm:ss Hours:minutes:seconds
DATE Date according to the selected
format
FORMAT DD/MM/YYYY day/month/year
DD/MM/YY day/month/year (last two digits)
MM/DD/YYYY month/day/year
YYYY/MM/DD year/month/day

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 Name SIGNAL
Description It provides/configures the signal type
Question *?SIGNAL signal
Response *SIGNAL signal=signal_resp
signal Description signal_resp
TYPE Signal standard type
CR Current code rate
BANDWIDTH Signal bandwidth
SR Signal symbol rate
SP Spectral inversion enabled (ON) or
disabled (OFF)
MODE Measurement of the FFT in a COFDM
modulation
GI Measurement of the guard interval
CONSTELLATION Constellation type
COLOR Type of colour coding
STANDARD Analogue standard type
RATE Field frequency
Configuration *SIGNAL signal=signal_config
signal signal_config Description signal_config
TYPE DVB-C Cable signal standard
ANALOG Analogue signal standard
DVB-S Satellite signal standard
DVB-S2 Satellite signal standard
(2d generation)
PAL PAL coding colour
COLOR NTSC NTSC coding colour
SECAM SECAM coding colour
BG Analogue standard type BG
STANDARD DK Analogue standard type DK
I Analogue standard type I
N Analogue standard type N
M Analogue standard type M
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 Name SPECTRUM
Description It configures the span and/or the reference level
Configuration *SPECTRUM spectrum=spectrum_config
spectrum spectrum_config Description spectrum_config
REF nn.n Value (nn.n) of the reference
level in units of the current band
nnn= span value number
SPAN nnnF F= Order of magnitude for the
span.
F values:
<empty> = 1
K= 1 x 10 E3
M=1 x 10 E6
G=1 x 10 E9

Name TS MUX CONTROL

Description: It selects the input and output transport stream
Configuration: *TSMUX, DECODER=decoder_input, OUT=asi_out
decoder_input Description decoder_input
DEMOD Input from demodulators.
ASI_IN Input from ASI_IN.
IPTV Input from IPTV (when equipment is on a
IPTV mode I.E. IPTV+TV).
asi_out Description asi_out
OFF No ASI output signal.
DEMOD Output from demodulators.
ASI_IN Output from ASI_IN.
IPTV Output from IPTV (when equipment is on a
IPTV mode I.E. IPTV+TV).

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 Name TUNE
Description It provides/configures the frequency
Question *?TUNE
Response *TUNE BAND=band_resp FREQ= freq_resp
band_resp Description band_resp
TER Terrestrial band
SAT Satellite band
freq_resp Description freq_resp
nnnK nnn=Number value for the frequency; K= (kHz)
Configuration *TUNE BAND= band_conf FREQ= freq_conf
band_conf Description band_conf
TER Terrestrial band
SAT Satellite band
freq_conf Description freq_conf
nnnF nnn= Number value for the frequency
F= Order of magnitude for the frequency
F values:
<empty> = 1
K= 1 x 10 E3
M=1 x 10 E6
G=1 x 10 E9

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 Name TUNE CH
Description It provides/configures the channel
Question *?TUNE CH
Response *TUNE BAND= band_resp PLAN=plan_ resp CH= ch_ resp
band_resp Description band_resp
TER It means that channel belongs to the terrestrial
band
SAT It means that channel belongs to the satellite
band
plan_resp Description plan_resp
xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies the channel
plan
ch_resp Description ch_resp
xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies the channel
Configuration *TUNE ch_conf
ch_conf Description ch_conf
CH=xyz “xyz” is an alphanumeric code that identifies a
channel
CH NEXT It increases +one channel
CH PREV It decreases –one channel

Name TUNE PLAN

Description It configures a channel plan
Configuration *TUNE PLAN= plan_conf
plan_conf Description plan_conf
xyz Alphanumeric code that identifies a channel plan

Name VER
Description It provides the version of the main software application
Question *?VER
Response *VER ver_resp
ver_resp Description ver_resp
x.yy.zzz Alphanumeric code that identifies a version

Name VIDEO
Description It configures the video source
Configuration *VIDEO video= video_conf
video video_conf Description video_conf
SOURCE INTERNAL It enables internal video source
EXTERNAL It enables external video source
SYSTEM PAL_50 Hz It enables the video system selected
PAL_60 Hz It enables the video system selected
NTSC It enables the video system selected
SECAM It enables the video system selected

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ANNEX 5 OP-002-PS: OPTICAL + 5 GHz RF AUXILIARY
INPUT OPTION

A5.1 GENERAL

A5.1.1 Description

This annex contains operating instructions for the next option:

OP-002-PS: Selective Optical Power Meter +

Optical to RF Selective Converter + 5 GHz RF Auxiliary Input.

The evolution of the telecommunications market, more and more demanding in

quality standards, speed, services and so on and also economical and
competitiveness factors has changed the trend in telecommunications
installations, and increasingly, fibre-optics is being imposed on traditional ADSL
twisted-pair copper lines.
For this reason and in anticipation of an increase of fibre-optics installations, this
option has been developed. It is applicable to the HD RANGER analysers and
allows adapting it in order to work with fibre-optics networks.
This optical module expansion includes two separate functions: The selective
optical power meter and the selective optical to RF converter.
The selective meter option allows measurements on optical fibre networks, which
are necessary to certify an installation according to the parameters set by local
policies.
The optical to RF selective converter has a photosensor for each wavelength,
which obtains the RF signal carried by each one. With this module, user can
measure terrestrial or cable (up to 1 GHz) networks or optical LNB for satellite
antennas (up to 5.45 GHz), so that the installer does not need any additional
equipment to measure this type of installations.
The 5 GHz RF auxiliary option can be used among other applications for direct
connection to optical LNBs with 5.4 GHz output.
This expansion module is available for both for new equipments or to upgrade
equipments owned.

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A5.2 DESCRIPTION OF INTERNAL OPERATION

The selective meter consists, in first place, of a selective triple filter for 1310,
1490 and 1550 nm signals. The filter separates each wavelength and each one
leads to an independent circuit with a photosensor, which obtains the RF signal
that it carries. Next, a circuit measures the optical signal power received by the
photosensor. The RF signal obtained for each wavelength goes to a band switch.
The band switch receives a signal and converts it to a frequency within the RF
band (65 — 2150 MHz). In the case of a terrestrial/cable signal the signal is not
converted since that signal is within the RF range.
After the conversion, the RF signal output is connected to the analyser input
connector and the measurement is performed in the usual way to an RF signal.
In the conversion, bear in mind that for every unit of optical attenuation
(one dB), occurs two dBs of power loss in RF. As an example, every 3 dB of
optical attenuation for each splitter are equivalent to 6 dB of power loss for RF.
The following diagram explains graphically how works the module:

Figure A5.1.

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A5.3 Fibre optical test

A5.3.1 Description

The optical function of this module allows the user to certify a telecommunication
installation by calibrating the signals at the installation and then measuring them
in each of the user access points.
The HD RANGER with optical module can measure simultaneously and in a
selective way the three wavelengths used in optical fibre (1310, 1490 and
1550 nm). It has a selective receiver with a filter for each band that makes a real
and very stable measurement of each wavelength. With this feature, user will be
able to certify any installation according to the telecommunications infrastructure
policies.

A5.3.2 Operation

To access the FIBRE OPTIC TEST tool:

Connect the optical input signal to the optical input of the
equipment.
Enter the MEASUREMENT or SPECTRUM mode.

Press the TOOLS key .

Select the FIBRE OPTIC TEST option.
It appears the screen to perform the FIBRE OPTIC TEST on the
signal.

Figure A5.2.

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 Next it is shown the screen to perform the fibre optic test:

► Screen description:

Figure A5.3.

Status message depending on the level of attenuation.

Power level of the signal.

Wavelength of the signal (nm).

Power level of the reference signal, which is used to calibrate and

calculate the attenuation level (dBm).
Power level of the test signal at the user's access point (dBm).

Attenuation level (dB); Attenuation = Current - Reference.

"Advanced" key to access these options: Threshold attenuation and

Max. attenuation (see Max. dashed line).

"Exit" button to exit the screen.

"Set Reference" key to calibrate the reference signal.

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A5.3.3 Menu options

On the bottom of the screen there are three menus accessible via the function
keys.

It exits the tool.

When pressing this key it uses the current values of

power as a reference values.

It accesses the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are two parameters to configure the fibre optical
test. They are:

► Threshold Attenuation:
It defines the maximum difference that can exist between the reference signal
with the highest power level and the reference signal with the lowest power
level. Any signal out of this range will be deleted and not used as a reference
signal during the measurement process.

► Max. Attenuation:
It defines the attenuation level used by the field meter to display the status
message on screen. If the attenuation level is below this value the status
message will be "PASS" and if it is above this value the status message will
be "FAIL".

NOTE: Datalogger can be done while working with FO (Fiber Optic) signal input,
exactly as on RF input. Anyway, it must be clear that measured values for
Power are not corresponding solely to the antenna input signal, but to the
internal optical to RF conversion.

Example of a practical application in order to certify an

A5.3.4
installation by using the HD RANGER

Next there is a step by step example to certify a telecommunication installation

of optical fibre by using the HD RANGER optical module.
To make the required certification it is necessary:
HD RANGER with the optical module.
A signal generator of the three wavelengths used in fibre optical
installations in order to calibrate and measure (PROLITE-105).
A pigtail with a FC to SC adapter.

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 ► Stage 1. Capturing reference measurements.

Connect the SC pigtail end connector to the PROLITE-105 output

connector.
Connect the FC end of the pigtail to the optical input of the
HD RANGER (see figure below).
Turn on the PROLITE-105 and the HD RANGER.

Press key to access the Tools menu.

Select the FIBRE OPTIC TEST option and press the joystick.

In the PROLITE-105, press once the SEQ key to select the

SIMULTANEOUS mode. This mode simultaneously sends three
wavelengths signals.

In the HD RANGER, press the key Set Reference. All current

values are captured, which will be used as reference values.
Now, user can proceed to Stage 2 in order to measure the attenuation
at each user's access point.

Figure A5.4.

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 ► Stage 2. Attenuation Test Measurement.

Connect the PROLITE-105 in a source node of the transmission

optical network, for example in a free strip of the main
telecommunications cabinet of the building.
Keep the PROLITE-105 in simultaneous mode for generating signals,
so it SIMULTANEOUSLY generates all three wavelengths (1310 nm,
1490 nm and 1550 nm).

Connect the HD RANGER to a receiving node of the optical network

that is going to be measured, such as for example in a UAP (User
Access Point).

Using the HD RANGER, check measurements on the FIBRE OPTIC

TEST screen.

Figure A5.5.

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A5.4 Selective optical to RF converter

A5.4.1 Description

The selective optical to RF converter has a filter that separates each wavelength
and directs it to an independent circuit with a photosensor, which obtains the RF
signal that carries. The RF signal obtained for each wavelength passes to a band
switch.
The band switch receives a signal and converts it to a frequency within the RF
band (65 — 2150 MHz). In the case of a terrestrial / cable signal the signal is not
converted since that signal is within the RF range. After the conversion, the RF
signal output is connected to the analyser input connector and the measurement
is performed in the usual way to an RF signal. In the conversion, bear in mind
that for every unit of optical attenuation (one dB), occurs two dBs of power loss
in RF. As an example, every 3 dB of optical attenuation for each splitter are
equivalent to 6 dB of power loss for RF.

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A5.4.2 Operation

Signal connection to use this option is as follows:

Figure A5.6. Upper panel of HD RANGER (with this option installed).

Pigtail adapter (supplied with the module) with input optical signal.

Cable (supplied with this expansion module) with RF signal.

FC—APC input connector for optical signal.

SMA Connector (RF aux input signal).

Output BNC connector for the RF signal converted from optical.

Universal Connector for F/F or F/BNC adapter input for RF signal (coming
from the optical conversion).

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A5.4.3 Configuration

After the connection is made, the user can use the equipment for measurement
of optical signals as if they were RF signals. Steps to measure a signal are as
follows:

Press the Settings key, and in the "Signal Source" option select
"Fiber optic" in order to work with the fiber optic converted signal.

From the same Settings menu select the corresponding band,

whether terrestrial (for optical link) or satellite (for optical LNB). In the
case of a satellite optical signal and frequency tuning, user has to
select the signal type, characterized by the band (low/high) and the
type of polarization (vertical/horizontal). In the case of a satellite
optical signal and channel tuning, the parameters are defined by the
channel (refer to the Settings menu section for more details).
Select the Optical module option and press the joystick.
It appears a window to enable the optical module and to configure
additional parameters.
Select Enable.
At the top right area of the screen appears the OPT icon meaning
there is external power.
It appears a window with some setting parameters.

Figure A5.7.

In this window appears the level power for each wavelength and also the user
can set two parameters:

► Wavelength:
Wavelength selection at the RF output by the user among the three
wavelength available: 1310, 1490 and 1550 nm.

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 ► Attenuator:

This options allows enabling (ON) or disabling (OFF) the attenuator. When the
attenuator is ON is 15 dB RF attenuation. When the attenuator is OFF is 0 dB
RF attenuation. The attenuator must be adapted to the installation according
to the RF power (modulation index).
Also, on the right side appears the selective power in dBm for each
wavelength.

A5.5 5 GHz RF Auxiliary Input

A5.5.1 Description

The optical fibre option comes along with a 5 GHz RF auxiliary input which can be
used among other applications for direct connection to optical LNBs with 5.4 GHz
output. This RF input covers three bands:

Band I From 2150 MHz to 3000 MHz

Band II From 3400 MHz to 4400 MHz
Band III From 4400 MHz to 5400 MHz

A5.5.2 Operation

Figure A5.8.

SMA Connector (RF aux. input signal).

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A5.5.3 Configuration

The user can use the equipment for direct connection to optical LNB with 5.4 GHz
output. Steps to measure it are as follows:

Figure A5.9a.

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 Figure A5.9b.

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Band 1: 2150 - 3000 MHz; Band 2: 3400 - 4400 MHz; Band 3: 4400 - 5400 MHz.

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A5.5.4 Screen Description

Figure A5.10.

RF Aux. Input Signal Power.

Auxiliary Frequency Input.

Input Signal Frequency.

LNB Optical Power Level.

RF Auxiliary Input Enabled.

Center Frequency.

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A6.1 GENERAL

A6.1.1 Description

This annex contains operating instructions for the next option:

OP-002-GPS: Signal coverage analysis with GPS for HD RANGER.
This option allows the user to check signal coverage by measuring its power,
MER and C/N. The position where all these measurements are taken is
determined by a GPS receiver. All this data, measurements and GPS position can
be downloaded to a PC and exported to a file for later analysis.
Please, read the user's manual of the equipment for detailed information about
general operation, specifications and other data.

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A6.2 Signal Coverage Analysis

A6.2.1 Operation

The Signal Coverage tool is available for all signals.

Connect the GPS receiver to the equipment.

In Settings menu select the terrestrial band.

Access the SPECTRUM mode and tune the signal for coverage study.

Press the Tools key .

Select the Signal Coverage option.
The Signal Coverage function appears on screen.
Before starting the signal coverage analysis, access the Configuration
option in the Advanced menu for settings (more details in next
section).

After settings, access the Advanced menu and press on Start to

start the signal coverage analysis.
In Automatic mode, the equipment takes samples automatically
according to settings (see next section). In Manual mode each time the
user presses the joystick the equipment takes a sample. Measurement
are linked to the GPS reference.

Access the Advanced menu and press on Stop to finish the signal
coverage analysis. Data obtained is automatically stored.

Access the data by pressing the Installation List key to check that
the monitoring data file has been saved. This file is a "Data Capture"
type. To manage the data, see below the section "Data File Processing".

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A6.2.2 Settings

User can adjust some parameters on the Signal Coverage analysis:

Figure A6.1.

► File name:
User can give a name to the file where data is saved. All measurement that
can be seen in the MEASUREMENT 1/3 screen (frequency, power/level, C/N,
MER, CBER, LBER and LM) will be stored on the data file. Be sure to change
the file name when starting a new Signal coverage analysis. If not, new data
file will be saved on the last one.
► Comment:
User can write some comments about the study.
► Mode:
There are two options: Continuous or Manual. In continuous mode a
sample is taken automatically every sample time. In manual mode a sample is
taken every time that user presses the joystick.
► Sample Time:
Time between acquisitions. Only when working in continuous mode. Minimum
time is 1 second.
► Span time:
It is the width, in time, shown on screen for the X axis.
► Save to:
There are two options: Internal or USB. For Internal option it saves the file
with all data in the internal memory of the equipment. For USB option it saves
the file with all data in a USB flashdrive connected to the micro-USB port of
the equipment.

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A6.2.3 Description of signal coverage screen

The following describes the Signal Coverage screen:

Figure A6.2.

Selected installation; date and time. The “Current installation” green

indicates the system has locked the GPS signal. The “Current installation”
in red indicates that the system has not locked the GPS signal.
Spectrum.

Power measurement over time (shows span time).

MER and C/N measurement over time (shows span time).

Signal coverage started.

LNB, Selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

Frecuency: frequency at which signal is locked; TS Hierarchy (table

hierarchy at the transport stream) TS Priority (packet priority at the
transport stream).
Signal information window 2:

Power, C/N, MER measurements of the signal over time. It shows on

screen only the span time selected in settings.

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 Signal information window 3:
Elapsed: Time elapsed since the beginning of the coverage study.
Samples: Samples taken since the beginning of the coverage study.
Space left: Space left in the memory to save data.
GPS status: It shows if the GPS receiver is locked or unlocked.
Latitude, Longitude: It shows the latitude and longitude at the current
position, if GPS is locked. Measurement are linked to the GPS position.

A6.2.4 Menu Options

At the bottom of the screen there are four menus available via the function keys.

It displays the channel/frequency where is pointing

the cursor and access the tuning menu.

It displays the selected transmission standard menu

and accesses the signal parameters.

It displays the Tools menu.

It displays the Advanced menu.

In the Advanced menu there are some options for the Signal Coverage. They
are:
► Start: It starts the signal coverage study.
► Stop: It stops the signal coverage study.
► Pause: It stops the signal monitoring for a while until resuming.
► Configuration: It shows the settings window with some parameters.
► Audio: It allows enable or disable audio. When this option is enabled, the user
can listen to any service in the monitored signal, knowing about signal
reception while driving or doing other tasks.

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 ► GPS Status: It shows a list and a graph with satellites detected to locate the
GPS signal. It is also provided additional data such as longitude, latitude, date
and universal time, visible satellites and GPS status (locked or not).

Figure A6.3.

A6.2.5 Data viewer

The data viewer allows the user to browse along the final results. It opens
directly after saving the data or by opening the associated data file (that is
located in the installation manager).

► Screen description:

Figure A6.4.

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 Selected installation; date and time.

Power measurement over time.

MER and C/N measurement over time.

Joystick mode selected: PA mode (panoramic) or MA mode (cursor

movement).

LNB, selected band; battery level.

Signal information window 1:

Measurement of power, C/N, Offset, MER, CBER, VBER and Link Margin
where the cursor is.

Signal information window 2:

Date, time and elapsed time.

Scrollbar: it shows position and size of the data displayed related to total
data.

Time span of displayed data.

Menu Options:

: Exits the data viewer.

: It shows transmission parameters of the monitored signal.

► Joystick up/down: It increases / decreases zoom.

► Joystick left/right: In PA mode it moves time span along the total
time.
In MA mode it moves the cursor along the samples of the time span.
► Joystick pressing: It switches between panoramic (PA) and movement
(MA) mode.

A6.3 Data File Processing

A6.3.1 Description

This document is an explanation about the process that is needed to be done in

order to obtain a more comfortable view of the XML data obtained with
HD RANGER family equipment, with GPS option, when doing a Signal Coverage
analysis.

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 Once you got the coverage data, copy the XML data file from the equipment to a
USB memory using the Installation Manager. See the equipment’s documentation
in how to get files from an Installation.

A6.3.2 Obtaining an excel file

For this section, you must have at least Excel 2003 or newer version. Excel 2007
(or later) is highly recommended to avoid macro problems.
First of all we need to locate the XML data file in the folder from which we
want to work. There are no requirements needed to be satisfied. A file
named COVERAGE.XSL must be placed in the same data file folder. That
second file allows proper data formatting when processed by Excel.
Select the XML data file and then right click with the mouse button on the
file name.
Choose the option “Open with” and then select Excel 2007 (or the
available version)

Figure A6.5.

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 When Excel tries to open the file it will ask you the import method to
open the XML data file by this way:

Figure A6.6.

You must choose the option in which a stylesheet is asked. It will appear
as an option the “COVERAGE.xsl” file.

Figure A6.7.

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 Now Excel is opening the XML data file using the format that the XSL file
is providing. This step could take few seconds depending on the size of
the XML data file.
At this point, you should have an excel file with three different sheets.
Each sheet corresponds to a different view of the same data:
3 The first one will show you the generic signal information and the
different coverage measures for each point acquired.
3 In the second one, you will find the same data but presented in a
table format, more user friendly for working with graphs based on
each measured parameter.
3 The third one provides data in a format adapted for geolocation.
Information is shown in terms of parameters required for presenting
the measured data as a map layer (latitude, longitude, id, description
and an icon identifier number) as required for GIS and Google Earth
technologies. This third sheet is formatted mainly to be compatible
with main Google Earth format converters available in Internet.
Now save the data as a true excel file. No specific name or path is
required, but you must remember the path.

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A6.3.3 Presenting measurements in Google Earth

For this process Google Earth must be installed on the computer and internet
connection will be needed.

Open a web browser and then search for a converter from Excel file to
KML file, for instance, googling “excel to kml” (a kind of XML file used by
Google Earth) We propose this one (and this is the one we will explain in
detail in the following example explanation).

Navigate to: http://www.earthpoint.us/ExcelToKml.aspx

Figure A6.8.

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 Click on the BROWSE icon:

Figure A6.9.

A new window will appear in which you will be able to search the Excel
file you saved in the step number 9 of the previous section of this
document.

Figure A6.10.

After doing the file selection click on the option VIEW ON GOOGLE
EARTH:

Figure A6.11.

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 The web page will perform the file conversion and then will ask if you
want to save the resulting file or just open it using Google Earth
software. Select OPEN WITH Google Earth.

Figure A6.12.

Google Earth will try to open the three different excel sheet explained
before in this document (see step 8 from Excel opening process for XML
data file in the previous section of this document). The first one is not
using the format that the converter is expecting and will generate an
error. The second and the third one will represent the coverage
measurement points, but only the third one will be with the really suitable
format.

Figure A6.13.

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 Disable the first and the second sheets for a more comfortable view, and
click over the third one.

Figure A6.14.

The yellow flag symbol mark the first and the last coverage measure
point. The other measurement points will be presented as a C symbol.

Figure A6.15.

Every point will show the POWER and MER measurements, when
selected.

Figure A6.16.

Finally, the KML file generated with the procedure described here can be
used directly with most of the GIS tools, to import such data into a layer
over a GIS map.

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ANNEX 7 DIGITAL DIVIDEND (LTE)

7.1 Introduction

LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a standard for mobile data connection, commonly
called 4G, with up to 44 frequency bands assigned. These bands are located in
the radio spectrum between the frequencies 698 MHz and 3600 MHz.
Although LTE standard is applied virtually worldwide, each country and each
operator chooses the bands and the individual technological aspects of its
implementation.

Figure A7.1. Map of 4G-LTE deployment in late 2014.

© Global mobile-Suppliers Association - GSA.

7.2 Why LTE is a problem for television installations?

As TV installers, LTE worries us because of its ability to generate interferences

over the TV signals, especially in those cases where an LTE repeater is located in
the surroundings of our receiving antenna. Specifically, the band 20 in the LTE
(also called LTE-800) corresponds to frequencies between 791 MHz and 862 MHz,
and it is one of the bands that will be used in Europe.
Currently, TV operators are restructuring some UHF channels in order to release
the frequencies corresponding to the band LTE-800. These channels are those
between 61 and 69 inclusive. This process is called “Digital Dividend”. After
migration of frequencies has been completed, the mobile operators, which own
the concession, will begin to transmit LTE signals.

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7.3 Detection and correction of LTE interferences

Fortunately, all the PROMAX field strength meters in the HD RANGER series
have tools to detect and correct any interference caused by LTE / 4G mobile
phone signals.
The interference caused over DTT signals by LTE can be produced because of
near 4G mobile telephony base stations, as well as the proximity of mobile
devices that use this band. The TV reception installations, especially in the
channels near to LTE-800 band, can be protected from interference with the
installation of a filter to reject the LTE band. Such filters are easily found in
shops, are easy to install and have a reasonably high attenuation for such
interfering signals.

Step by Step: Solving the case of a LTE interference with any

7.4
HD RANGER field strength meter

Now we are going to simulate a case of interference and how it can be solved
with a field strength meter of the HD RANGER series.
The best option is to start measuring the highest power of LTE signals in the
band between 791 MHz and 862 MHz. This frequency band comprises a first
block for downlink with 6 channels of 5 MHz bandwidth each, and a second block
for uplink with the same distribution. See this spectrum in the following figure:

Figure A7.2 Picture of the terrestrial band occupied by LTE frequencies.

We will use the Spectrum Analyser mode with the Max Hold and Marker
option. Now the step by step explanation.

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 First tune the channel 60 in the 786 MHz frequency. This is the last channel
currently available for DTT (or highest frequency channel in the UHF band, in
our case).DT (o el canal de frecuencia más alta en la banda de UHF, en
nuestro caso).

Figure A7.3 Pointer over the spectrum at channel 60 in the terrestrial band.
The spectrum band reserved for LTE is visible on the right.

In the Spectrum Analyser mode, drop down the Advanced menu and
select the Max Hold option in Permanent mode. Keep in mind that the LTE
signal changes continuously its power, according to the instant traffic data.
With this option, we can view on screen not only the signals in real time but
also the peak values. A trace in blue shows the peaks.

Figure A7.4 Max hold on the signal. The maximum power of the spectrum is traced in blue,
behind the real-time spectrum (yellow).

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 Then, drop down again the Advanced menu and switch the Marker option
to ON. With the joystick move the marker to the LTE channel at the lowest
frequency. In our case, we assume that this frequency is 793.5 MHz, the
first data multiplex at the downlink area. With these settings we can quantify
in real time the difference between real-time DTT levels and the LTE signal.

The experience, to observe pixelations in the image or artefacts in the

sound, as well as measurements of the TV signal quality, especially the MER,
will tell us if we are in a risk situation.

Figure A7.5 Marker enabled and placed in one of the LTE channels, at the frequency
793.5 MHz.

In case of anomalies on the DTT signal, the procedure to follow would be to

connect a filter in the RF signal to determine if the presence of LTE signals is
the cause of our interferences.

In the HD RANGER Lite, this filter should be external to the equipment and can
be easily connected, by screwing it in the proper input connector (see photo).

Figure A7.6 LTE filter coupled to a HD RANGER Lite field strength meter.

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7.4 LTE filter built-in the HD RANGER+ and HD RANGER 2 meters

The most advanced equipment such as the HD RANGER + and the

HD RANGER 2, have a built-in rejection filter for the LTE band. This filter can be
enabled to check if the quality of the TV signal reception improves, when much of
the LTE band has been attenuated by the filter.
To be clarified that these filters, internal or external, cannot completely remove
the LTE band signals. Especially for the TV channels close to 790 MHz, where is
the end for the current UHF. If we are close to a LTE station with low downlink
channels, (as in the example) a filter cannot be a sufficient solution.
Other options to better mitigate the LTE signals can be considered, such as a
change in the location of the TV antenna or a passive shield in the way between
the two antennas (TV and LTE).
As an additional feature, the HD RANGER + and the HD RANGER 2 equipment
have a specific tool for LTE, called LTE Ingress Test. With this tool you can
measure the MER of a DTT channel, presumably affected by an LTE signal, and
evaluate the effects of enabling an LTE filter.
Specifically, in the screen of this tool you can view the spectrum of the LTE-800
band between frequencies 776 and 876 MHz. In the measurement window is
shown the minimum and maximum MER for the tuned TV channel (the one we
suspect may be affected by a possible interference of a LTE signal) and the
minimum and maximum power in the LTE bandwidth. The measurement can be
done with the filter on and off.
By this way, the installer will check if the installation of a filter will absorb the
effects of the LTE signal and if it affects in a positive way the quality of reception
for the television signals.
With these options, the HD RANGER field strength meters are the ones better
prepared to deal with interference problems that may arise with the beginning of
the LTE emissions.

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ANNEX 8 MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
Next it is the list with all the links of the multimedia content in the user's
manual:

TITLE LINK
Introducing the HD RANGER Series http://youtu.be/XpNxlOSfkf0

Introducing the HD RANGER 2 http://youtu.be/dl11jXoi_FQ

Navigating through the menus http://youtu.be/Zm_QT-_qtY4

Switching satellite/terrestrial
http://youtu.be/ecv1P0Cf_fI
bands

Manual input of frequencies http://youtu.be/81l5ezO4cgg

DVB-S2 multi stream decoding http://youtu.be/xuv9ESed_Ak

What is LTE? http://youtu.be/ZNPeDC4K-YI

Datalogger http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI?t=3m55s

Channel plan exploration http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI?t=2m54s

Installation manager http://youtu.be/TUuHJBX0BQI

Generating a measurement report http://youtu.be/fQP8n-59pHc

Creation of a channel plan http://youtu.be/YwbpfRNGJYI

Digital dividend http://www.promaxelectronics.com/ing/news/437/the

-hd-ranger-meters-ready-for-the-digital-dividend-lte

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