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First, the instrument measures the peak of the video carrier on the current
channel.
You are prompted to move the marker to the first beat to be measured. You may
make any required changes to the instrument setup to help locate beats. For
example, you can use menu choice [6] to select the analog display.
If you are using the in-service basis, the instrument first finds quiet lines, if none
were specified in the channel table. Then the algorithm that performs the earnest
beat amplitude measurements will reset the RF attenuator/preamp combination to
appropriate settings. The algorithm has its own means of adequate averaging for
the measurement.
To measure the beat, the instrument returns to the specified frequency, sets the
instrument to NCTA-recommended settings (span at 50 kHz/div, RBW to
30 kHz, and video filter to 10 Hz). The 2715 may adjust the reference level so
that the reading is at least one division from the bottom of the screen to
minimize logging errors. It then searches for the maximum value within two
divisions (100 kHz) of the specified frequency and returns this as the measure-
ment (normal basis).
When earnestly measuring each CSO product on an in-service basis, the
instrument moves to slightly below the selected beat frequency, sets 30 kHz
RBW, and turns the video filter off. The instrument begins gating the signal path
so that the path is on only during quiet lines in the vertical interval. It then
internally acquires and averages a reasonable number of readings during gate on
times, for each of a series of closely spaced frequencies bracketing the selected
beat frequency. The highest reading for the collection of averaged submeasure-
ments is reported as the amplitude of the selected beat. The 2715 then verifies
the quiet lines.
After the measurement has been made, or [Z] is pressed, the instrument returns
to the spectral display.
In the Automatic mode, the instrument measures the level of the signals at
frequencies specified in the setup table. Up to five (5) frequencies can be
specified. For each table entry, the instrument measures the beat using the same
settings as specified for the interactive case.
The Automatic With Pause mode is identical to the Automatic mode except that
after measuring the video carrier, the instrument pauses and prompts you to turn
off the carrier. The Automatic With Pause mode is not available when in-service
basis is selected.
Interactive Mode
Automatic Mode
Automatic With Pause
Mode
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