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TR-2

OPERATION

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for TR-2

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Page 2: ...ommunications solutions for major broadband RF and microwave markets around the world As an ISO 9000 2001 certified company with over 40 years of collective expertise in engineering and custom assembly Trilithic is dedicated to providing quality products services and communications solutions that exceed customer expectations Trilithic is comprised of three major divisions Broadband Instruments Sys...

Page 3: ...ts 9 Front Panel Display 18 Back Of Meter 18 LCD 18 Keypad 18 Battery Charging 14 Battery Replacement 15 2 TR 2 Operation 17 Before You Begin 17 General 18 LCD Backlight 18 Auto Shutdown 18 Digital Levels 18 Single Channel Measurement 19 Frequency 20 Voltmeter Mode 21 Dual Channel Measurement 22 Tilt Mode 23 C N Measurement 24 3 Specifications 27 Warranty Information 39 ...

Page 4: ...able Monday through Friday from 8 00AM to 5 00PM EST Callers in North America can dial 1 317 895 3600 or 1 800 344 2412 toll free International callers should dial 1 317 895 3600 or fax questions to 1 317 895 3613 You can also e mail technical support at techsupport trilithic com For quicker support response when calling or sending e mail please provide the following information Your name and your...

Page 5: ...ould damage the battery or meter The maximum input voltage to the meter is 100 V AC or DC A larger voltage will damage the meter The accuracy of the meter may be affected when in a strong electromagnetic field Do not use the TR 2 in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer Precautions ...

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Page 7: ...r The TR 2 is an economical solution ideal for your basic HFC installation needs This simple to use meter provides fast and efficient measurements including signal level with V A level dual channel and Tilt measurements to balance your system carrier to noise measurement a voltmeter function and features an extended battery life Weighing less than 1 pound this simple to use rugged little meter is ...

Page 8: ...y Operation Manual Protective Bumper The following items are also available Replacement Battery P N 0090049000 Replacement Charger P N 0610168000 Replacement F connector P N 0200579000 Replacement Protective Bumper 2131197000 Leather Cover Beltclip 2131196000 For more information please contact Trilithic at www trilithic com or 1 800 344 2412 Equipment ...

Page 9: ...l Measurements Voltmeter function Dual Channel Level Measurements Tilt measurement Carrier to Noise C N The TR 2 s keypad and backlit display are on the front panel The charge socket is on the bottom of the meter The following illustrations show Front Panel and Display Back of meter LCD Keypad Features Meter Components ...

Page 10: ...10 TR 2 Operation Manual RF input LCD Charge LED Power on off Speaker Front Panel and Display ...

Page 11: ...11 TR 2 Operation Manual Location to attach Carry Strap Battery enclosure Back of Meter ...

Page 12: ...12 TR 2 Operation Manual Single Channel measurement screen is shown Battery status Video carrier Level Channel number Units Frequency Δ V A LCD ...

Page 13: ...en Single Channel Frequency mode and Voltmeter function Toggles between Dual Channel Measurement Tilt mode and C N mode Power switch ON OFF Steps the control to the next field Increases channel or frequency Decreases channel or frequency CH F TILT ...

Page 14: ...automatically to protect the battery The battery will need to be recharged To charge the TR 2 s battery connect the charge cube to the charge socket on the bottom of the meter and plug the charger into an AC outlet WARNING The battery MUST be charged with the Trilithic charge cube provided with the TR 2 Using any other charge cube may damage the battery While charging the LED on the TR 2 front pan...

Page 15: ...closure door on the back of the meter Lift off the door and remove the TR 2 battery pack Replace the battery in the compartment with the proper polarity as shown by the Battery Installation Guide on the battery Replace the battery only with a TR 2 battery P N 0090049000 Battery Replacement ...

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Page 17: ...r Your TR 2 battery should be charged for 10 to 14 hours for full charge The thin protective film layer placed over the display for protection during shipping should be removed Before You Begin Provides information on TR 2 operation and measurement modes ...

Page 18: ...uto Shutdown The TR 2 will automatically power off when there has been no keyboard activity for 3 minutes It will also power off when the battery is low Digital levels QAM The TR 2 will display levels for TV signals with Video and Audio carriers For level readings on Digital channels QAM 64 128 or 256 add 8 2dB to the displayed level This will provide the correct power level for the digital channe...

Page 19: ...ideo frequency Video level dBmV and Δ Δ Δ Δ ΔV A level difference between the video and audio carriers in dB Use the and keys to select the desired channel Use the CH F key to select Single Channel measurement Single Channel Measurement When the signal level is less than 30 dBmV the display will indicate Lo ...

Page 20: ...of the audio carrier is also shown The audio is automatically enabled in the Frequency mode when the signal level is greater than 25 dBmV The volume is not adjustable In the frequency mode the TR 2 can be tuned to any frequency from 46MHz to 864MHz To change the frequency press the key until the desired digit in the frequency is blinking and then press the and keys to select the desired value Freq...

Page 21: ... mode the TR 2 will detect the trunk voltage at the RF input and display the AC or DC voltage CAUTION The maximum input voltage must not exceed 100 V AC or DC A larger voltage can cause damage to the meter The TR 2 will also display the battery voltage in the Voltmeter mode Voltmeter Mode ...

Page 22: ...d Channels and the video level for each Any 2 channels may be selected for monitoring video levels in the Dual Channel Mode The CH symbol will blink for the selected channel Press the and keys to tune to the desired channel To set the other channel press the key and the CH symbol will blink for the other channel so it can be tuned Dual Channel Measurement ...

Page 23: ...els of the 2 selected channels tilt is also displayed in the lower right side of the display in dB The CH symbol will blink for the selected channel Press the and keys to tune to the desired channel To set the other channel press the key and the CH symbol will blink for the other channel so it can be tuned Tilt Mode Any 2 channels may be selected for monitoring the tilt like the Dual Channel measu...

Page 24: ...e video level The selected channel can be changed by using the and keys When the video level of the selected channel is at least 25 dBmV the C N measurement will be displayed If the video level is too low less than 20dBmV the meter will display Err A Carrier to noise measurement can be made with the video carrier on or shut off after entering C N mode to read the video level C N Measurement ...

Page 25: ... during the test This allows the noise measurement to be taken within the channel bandwidth A C N measurement greater than 50 dB will display 50dB A C N measurement less than 20 dB will display 20dB To perform another C N measurement you must exit C N mode and enter it again Press TILT key 3 times ...

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Page 27: ... 5 dB 20 C 5 C with carrier off Resolution 0 5 dB Voltage Input range 1 to 100 V AC or DC Accuracy 2 V Resolution 1 V Miscellaneous Dimensions 169mm X 71mm X 41mm Weight 0 85 lbs 386g Display LCD with backlight Working Temperature 10 C to 40 C Audio Built in speaker Auto on in FREQUENCY mode Battery Built in 3 6V 2 1AH Ni MH battery Work Time More than 6 Hours with full charge without audio and ba...

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Page 31: ...nder this Warranty and in no event shall Trilithic Inc be liable for incidental or consequential damages for any alleged breach of this Warranty This Warranty shall not apply to any part of the product which without fault of Trilithic Inc has been subject to alteration failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic Inc accident fire or other casualty negligence or misuse or to any cause whatso...

Page 32: ...9710 Park Davis Drive Indianapolis IN 46235 317 895 3600 www trilithic com P N 0010259000 rev 08 06 Made in U S A ...

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