1. Select the desired channel “PLAN” for the particular
channelization and format (ie: “CblQAM” for digital CATV).
2. To measure a particular channel press the “MEAS” key once.
a. Set the desired channel to be measured by using the < or
> keys to scroll up or down the channels. The channel
must be highlighted and blinking to change. If it is not, press
the ENTER key. The channel can also be set by directly
entering a channel with the numeric keys. Note that channels
2 through 9 must be preceded with a zero (0), ie: “02”. After the
channel has been entered, press the “ENTER” key to make the
change.
b. QAM Measurements
• The 1st screen contains the QAM signal level.
• The 2nd screen (push “MEAS”) provides the Noise Margin and
MER measurements
•
The 3rd screen (push “MEAS” again) is BER figures
• The 4th screen (push “MEAS” once more) is the Constellation
information
c. Analog Measurements (PLAN = CblAna)
•
The first screen contains the analog (NTSC) signal level
• The 2nd screen (push “MEAS”) provides Video to Aural Ratio
and C/N
d. Special Features
• “Spectrum” provides a display based on user selectable
frequency span, level range, and marker frequency
• LOGGER Save/Recall Scans and stores all measurements
pertaining to the “PLAN” for later retrieval or downloading to a
PC using the SMART software
GETTING STARTED:
Signal Level and Performance Measurements
E
Main Function
Secondary Function (press and hold for 2s)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
L
M
N
Main switch (ON/OFF):
LEFT:
ENTER:
Pro:Idiom™ Rekey Option:
PLAN:
MEAS:
LCD (dot matrix)
INGRESS MODE:
LEAKAGE MODE:
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU:
RIGHT:
Level/Ch. Power meas. (press once)
RESET (press and hold for 10s)
PLAN SELECTION
METER CONFIGURATION
NOTE: The number keys can be used for direct frequency input, direct
numerical channel input or alphabetical input (logger file names).
Side Body Panel Descriptions
Location
RF IN
RK Opt
USB
PWR
RF input
Pro:Idiom™ Recovery Opt (RF-OUT)
USB 2.0 connector
External Power inlet
Upper side, left
Upper side, right
Right side
Lower side
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F
B
N
C
M
3
2
Functions Table
BTPRO-1000