7-1
CHAPTER 7: AUTOMATIC TEST
7.1
INTRODUCTION
Automated tests are easy and provide a convenient way of acquiring
proof-of-performance compliance data. Tests can be executed
immediately or scheduled over a time period. To conserve battery
life, The unit shuts itself off between scheduled intervals. When
configuring an Autotest, you can record information about the
location at which the test is being performed. Files can be created
for commonly tested locations so you need only enter the information
once.
Autotest Mode’s results are time, date, and temperature stamped
and can be viewed on the LCD screen. Limits are applied to the
measurement data with out-of-tolerance conditions concisely
indicated. You can print a test report for each interval or a
comprehensive 24-hour report that summarizes data collected from
up to four intervals. Autotest result files can be uploaded to
StealthWare.
Autotest performs video & audio carrier level measurements for each
enabled channel. Optionally, you can select C/N, hum, or mod tests
for each channel. The unit will run these tests in accordance with
your
Config
setup.
The basic procedure for initiating an
Autotest
is as follows:
1.
Record information about the test location (optional).
2.
Log voltage measurements (optional).
3.
Enter a compensation value for local measurements.
4.
Enter a name for the results file.
5.
Select the type of test, either
Immediate
or
Scheduled
.
6.
If a
Scheduled
test, set the schedule.
7.
Enter the ambient temperature.
To operate in
Autotest
, press the Test Key. This activates the
screen in Figure 7-1, with
Autotest
in the Title Bar. The
Autotest
menu consists of three submenus:
Test Locations
,
Perform
Autotest
, and
Autotest Results
.