CaLan Sweep (Return Sweep Settings)
8.2.1 Sweep Screen
Connect the network to the RF input and tap the green
Connect
button. The Sweep icon flashes green during Sweep.
Sweep Screen
To receive the communications signal the sweep input level to the CX380C must be at least -20 dBmV with the attenuation set to 0 dB.
If
Auto Attenuator
is enabled on the Setup screen, the attenuation setting is set automatically when sweep is initialized. If
communication is not established, go to the Scale screen and manually adjust the attenuation. Too little Attenuation can cause the
communications to fail due to overload. Too much Attenuation can cause loss of communication due to noise or show a noisy sweep
trace.
Pilot level bar graphs and their associated pass fail limits are displayed. Digital Level measurements are provided in the lower right
corner of the display. In addition to the sweep trace two markers are provided to allow measurements at any point on the sweep trace.
Tap on the Marker radial button to select the desired marker and then tap on the desired screen location or use the Right and Left
arrow buttons for each marker,
Tilt and P/V (peak-to-valley) calculations are made between the marker settings. Vertical or Horizontal markers may be selected by
tapping on the Vertical Marker or Horizontal Marker radial buttons at the bottom of the screen. When selected the Horizontal makers
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