Applied Instruments XR-3, Operation Manual

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XR-3 TS2 Module Operation Manual XR-3
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1. Introduction to XR-3’s TS2 Module
The XR-3’s TS2 module is used with the XR-3 modular test instrument base unit.
FEATURES
 Compatible with XR-3 Modular Test Instrument
 Friendly user interface
 Satellite ID by "align-to-lock" or "automatic scan“
 ID multi-lock algorithm eliminates false positives
 Powers LNBs and multi-switches
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Use for L, C, X, Ku, or Ka band applications
 High sensitivity assures alignment optimization
 Geo-sensitive "Field Guide" software database stores all compatible satellites and
transponders per global region
 Program and store up to 256 custom transponders
 Controls multi-LNBs/switches with 22kHz DiSEqC tone
 Manually tune to custom transponders using front panel keypad
 Audible tone for signal lock or peak

Store measurements for Proof-of-performance reporting
 "Limit Scan" Pass/Fail for key transponders
 Displays antenna settings (AZ / EL / Skew) based on user's postal code or latitude and
longitude coordinates
 Field replaceable type F barrel connectors
 Fast system boot-up time in less than 5 seconds
MEASUREMENTS
 Demodulates DVB-S, DSS / DIRECTV Legacy, Digicipher 2, Turbo FEC, & DVB-S2
(QPSK & 8PSK, CCM) signals

Signal Level (dBm, dBmV, or dBµV) with present and peak bar graph
 Signal Quality (IRD, C/N, Eb/No, or Es/No)
 BER (Pre FEC / Viterbi & Post FEC / Reed Solomon) for DVB-S, DSS / DIRECTV
Legacy, and Digicipher 2 signals

Bad blocks, corrected blocks, and frame errors for DVB-S2 and Turbo FEC signals
 Voltage output of IRD / IDU (29V max)
 Current draw of LNB
 LNB frequency deviation (LNB LO drift estimate)
 Symbol Rate error
 Spectrum Screen (frequency on x-axis, amplitude on y- axis)
 Constellation Screen (I and Q demodulator values)
XR-3 base unit
XR-TS2-01
tuner module
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