RM-404 user manual
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1. TV EXPLORER HD DTMB Page 2 Pal BG Pal DK Pal Pal M Secam L Secam BG Secam DK NTSC FM Satellite 06 2013 USER S MANUAL RM 404 AXPROMAX MEASURES THAT CAN BE MONITORED ANALOGUE DIGITAL Terrestrial POWER Terrestrial C N LEVEL CBER C N V A VBER TV EXPLORER Il TV EXPLORER Il DESV FM TV EXPLORER HD Satellite Satellite POWER C N LEVEL C N CBER VBER LBER Terrestrial Terrestrial POWER C N LEVEL MER C N CBER V A VBER DESV FM TV EXPLORER HD Satellite Satellite POWER C N LEVEL MER C N CBER VBER LBER Terrestrial Terrestrial POWER C N LEVEL MER C N SER V A CBER DESV FM VBER TV EXPLORER HD ATSC Satellite Satellite POWER C N LEVEL MER C N CBER VBER LBER 06 2013 Page 3 Zx PROMIAX MEASURES THAT CAN BE MONITORED TV EXPLORER HD ISDB T USER S MANUAL RM 404 ANALOGUE Terrestrial LEVEL C N V A DESV FM Satellite LEVEL C N DIGITAL Terrestrial POWER C N MER SER CBER VBER Satellite POWER C N MER CBER VBER LBER TV EXPLORER HD DTMB ALARM CONFIGURATION IN TV EXPLORER II TV EXPLORER 1 TV EXPLORER HD Terrestrial LEVEL C N V A DESV FM Satellite LEVEL C N ANALOGUE Terrestrial POWER C N MER SER CBER VBER Satellite POWER C N MER CBER VBER LBER DIGITAL TV EXPLORER HD ISDB T ATSC DTMB Page 4 06 2013 13 Requi2. Software at the download area in the PROMAX web page http www promaxelectronics com 06 2013 Page 7 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 2 INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE RM 404 CONTROL SOFTWARE 2 1 Start Follow the next steps to start using the RM 404 program Check the TV EXPLORER is ON 2 Check the connection cable between TV EXPLORER and computer is well connected Double click on the icon RM 404 at the desk to run the program It appears the main window of the program see figure below PROMAXI Aa PROMAX Figure 2 RM 404 Main Window The main window has a menu bar at the top Below this there is a toolbar with some icons which are enumerated according to the steps to follow in a monitoring process Occupying the most of the main window there is a grey area where the tables with monitoring data are shown 5 Follow the steps by order to start the monitoring process see section Steps for monitoring Page 8 06 2013 LEGAL NOTE In case PROMAX ELECTRONICA S L responsible for data loss or other damages that may cause this program directly or indirectly Although we put our efforts in developing a useful and reliable product it is understood that the use of the program and data and information generated with it are the sole responsibility of the user 2 2 Menu Bar Options on the menu bar are File Model Report Test Point View Config Language Hel
3. went off Page 18 06 2013 users MANDAL SS LAX PROMI a Alarm Configuration L1 Mailing Max CBER Max VYBER Max LBER Alarm DFF v OFF Mir CBER Min VBER Min LBER OFF OFF FF Miny Marly MinC M MinV Min MER MaxMER u Su u Su uv Nu B Figure 9 In Automatic mode user can define a tolerance for each type of measurement level C N V A MER and the alarm is automatically applied to all test points of the table when the measurement is above or below the tolerance The alarm for the type of measure must be ticked in the Activated column For the automatic alarm system works it must be ticked the Autoconfiguration alarm option in the Configuration Operating menu If not it will work in the manual mode Auto Alarm ACTIVATED TOLERANCE CI LEVEL OCEN Ova CIMER Figure 10 The option GPS allows the user to connect a GPS device to the computer to use it as a geo locator in the measures taken through the meter The user defines the communication port and the baud rate for the serial port to comunicate with the GPS Checking the box Enable the GPS reception it activates the communication with the GPS To start the GPS signal searching process you should click on the button Search signal To stop the process you should click on the button Cancel 06 2013 Page 19 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 The Shutdo
4. RM 404 MONITORING AND WARNING ALARMS PROGRAM FOR TERRESTRIAL CABLE AND SATELLITE TV TV EXPLORER SERIES een AXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 AXPROMAX TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL ua aa aa aa 1 1 1 General descriptlOT s uuu u ses roten eos ke ia ikanta ia 1 1 2 Spe ifi atioS iii keta fi bii dd d 1 1 3 Requirements hardware software 5 sciita 5 1 4 1 Software Installation 1022222 5 1 4 2 u kar aa ka dia 6 1 5 Connection between TV EXPLORER and the 7 2 INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE RM 404 CONTROL SOFTWARE 8 2 1 STATE C 8 2 25 Menu Bl IUOS 9 2 221 Files n 10 2 22 Modistas 10 2 2 3 REDO Emanan ses eese TA 11 ZA diestPontar TUUM 12 2 2 5 O 15 2 2 6 Configuratii na AA 16 2 2 7 La QUAQ B ii ic 20 2 2 8 dei badd 20 2 3 Steps for Monitoring Toolbar nos 21 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 MONITORING AND WARNING ALARMS PROGRAM FOR TERRESTRIAL CABLE AND SATELLITE TV TV EXPLORER SERIES 1 GENERAL 11 General description This program is a software application developed to allow communicating a computer and field meter belonging t
5. Read the contract carefullv in its entiretv before vou install the program Installing the program means that vou have accepted the following terms and conditions 1 SUBJECT The subject matter of this Contract is the grant to the end user by PROMAX ELECTRONICA S L a non exclusive and non transferrable personal license to use this version of the program for an indefinite period of time 2 LICENCE The Licence of Use granted hereby refers exclusively to the end user who shall be considered legitimised to use the program only 3 OWNERSHIP OF THE SOFTWARE The end user acknowledges that the program referred to in this Contract is the exclusive property of PROMAX ELECTRONICA S L The end user may only acquire the personal and non transferrable right to use the software that is the subject matter of this Contract for the purposes herein expressed Since the program granted is protected by industrial and intellectual copyright infringements by the user of these aforementioned obligations will give rise to the corresponding liabilities in accordance with the legislation in force 4 RESOLUTION The licence or authorisation of use is granted for an indefinite period of time However in the event of non compliance by the end user with any of the clauses hereof the Contract may as of right be terminated without any legal formality 5 EXPLANATORY PROVISION Not with standing the accuracy of the software granted PROMAX ELECTRONICA S L
6. T 06 2013 Page 15 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 To do this first the user has to select band TER terrestrial or SAT satellite Next he has to click on the button Receive Exploration to download the whole list from the meter After downloading the user should unfold the Channels List and select one Then click on Add Channels The selected channels will be added to the list of Test Points In the case of selecting satellite band the user should select suitable values for Low Oscillator and High Oscillator IMPORTANT The option Add Test Points From Exploration only works with channels plans created by the meter by means of the Explorer function 2 2 6 Configuration Options on the Configuration menu are Operating Mail Data Report Monitor Energy Saver Alarms GPS Shutdown The option Operating allows the user to select between four forms of work Continuous Loops ON OFF Cycles or Loop Single Test Point The Continuous mode works in uninterrupted monitoring until the user stops it by pressing the STOP icon on the toolbar The Loops mode makes the same measurements over a number of times defined by the user When it reaches this number it stops monitoring automatically The ON OFF Cycles makes measurements according to cycles of work that are defined by the user The user must enter working time monitoring time in the field Time ON and the stopping time not m
7. X USER S MANUAL RM 404 Figure 13 The third step in monitoring is to establish communication with the meter Previously the user must verify that the computer is connected to the meter by means of the USB cable provided Next click on Search COM Port and the program will change to status DETECTING until it finds the port of communication with the meter The program gives a confirmation message and the status will change back to STOP aa bi FI Figure 14 The fourth step is start monitoring Clicking on icon PLAY DI the monitoring process will begin The program will automatically store the measures collected from the test points to the table report Page 22 06 2013 To stop the monitoring at anv time the user must click on the icon STOP The monitoring will not stop until the measurement at that moment is finished Report Viewer bu Time Figure 15 The fifth step is the visualization of the data collected during monitoring The program is able to generate a report according to the data the user want to see Min Avg The report presents the average minimum and maximum value of all acquisitions By Time The report will present all measures based on time Test Point The report presents measures grouped for each test point By Alarm This report shows all measures out of limit In addition to follow the five steps just described the user has additional informat
8. archivos adjuntos que puedan contener un virus Descargar im genes V Bloquear im genes y otro contenido en electr nico HTML Corea segura Los identficadores digtales lo certificados son M s informaci n documentos especiales que permiten demostrar la AA identidad en transacciones electr nicas ide digtales Para firmar digitalmente mensajes o recibir mensajes cfradoe debs tener un identficador digital L Obtener id dotal Cirar contenido y datos adjuntos de todos los mensajes salentes Firmar digitalmente todos los mensajes salientes Figure 8 The option Data Report allows the user to define a series of data that will appear in the report such as the company data report data technical data and meter data The option Alarm allows the user to define several types of alarms based on the value of several parameters such as CBER VBER LBER etc There are two ways to set alarms In Manual mode or in Automatic mode In Manual mode to set an alarm first the user should select a test point and then edit the values When the box Alarm is ON it enables all the alarms of the selected test point when is OFF it disables all them When the box Mailing is checked it sends an email when the alarm goes off It also appears an icon on the toolbar that indicates that this option is checked If this box is unchecked it will not send any email but it will be stated in the report that the alarm
9. contains the plan channels on the meter Key D and A Next the user will be able to modify them in the list that has been created Page 14 06 2013 The Copv option copies the line selected in the user s test point table in the clipboard memory The Cut option cuts the line selected in the user s test point table and saves it in the clipboard memory The Paste option inserts in the user s test point table the test point line saved in the clipboard memory The same line can be pasted several times The option Add New adds an empty new line at the end of the user s table The option Insert New adds an empty new line upon the selected line of the user s table The option Delete deletes the line selected in the table of the user s table The option Delete All deletes all the lines of the user s table 2 2 5 View Options on the View menu are Test Point Table Report Table Add Test Points From Exploration The option Test Point Table puts in first plane of the main window the Test Point Table The option Report Table puts in first plane of the main window the Report Table The option Add Test Points From Exploration allows the user to recover test points used in the user s TV EXPLORER meter by adapting them to a new list of Test Points that work with the monitoring program To use this option previously the user must establish communication between the program and the meter through the option Search COM POR
10. dv existing report When clicking on this option a window pops up in order to select a file of a report table that the user wants to open Bv defect this window opens in the folder Measurements This table will appear in the viewing window of the program With this table a report time will be able to be generated 06 2013 Page 11 USER S MANUAL RM 404 The option Export to csv exports data from the Table Report to a file with csv extension The CSV format is an open format to represent data in tabular form where the columns are separated bv a semicolon and the rows bv a new line This tvpe of file can be opened with a standard spreadsheet program 2 2 4 Test Point Options on the Test Point menu are Open Test Point Set New Test Point Set Edit Test Point Edit Test Point Table The Test Points are the points defined by the user so the program measures and monitors them through the meter The option Open Test Point Set allows the user to open a table of test points already existing When clicking on this option open a window to select the table file with the test points By defect it is opened in the folder TestPoints of the program 9393999999999392129123931213 on on on on on on Figure 4 Example of Table of Test Points Page 12 06 2013 The option New Test Point Set creates a table of Test Points This table appears in the pro
11. g to the steps for monitoring They are Figure 11 The first step in monitoring is to create or display a table to store measurement data To create a new table the user must click on New Table Report In the case that the table had been created previously he must click on Open Table Report Figure 12 The second step in monitoring is to create or display a table with measurement points or test points to be monitored In order to create a new table the user must click on New Test Point Set In the case that the table had been created previously he must click on Open Test Point Set After finishing click on Save Test Point Set Before proceeding to the next step if the user wants the program to notify in case of problems with a signal the user should set the alarms for a test point In order to set the alarm of a test point first the user should select the test point he wants to control Then select the option Alarms on the Configuration menu Next put to ON the Active tab and edit the limit values for each measure For Level C N MER and V A the user should select the minimum value and the maximum value To disable an alarm put both values to 0 For CBER VBER and LBER the user should select the minimum value and the maximum value To disable an alarm select the option OFF Repeat the process with each test point you want ON Enabled OFF Disabled 06 2013 Page 21 ZXPROMA
12. gram main window This table has to be filled up with test points channels frequencies to be monitored the user This table is filled up through the options available in the program and explained next Once defined the table it must be saved The user can make manv tables of test points as he wants in order to select later the one that needs The option Edit Test Points opens a window that allows the user to change the parameters of the point on the selected table For it the user should follow these steps 1 When selecting the option Edit Test Point a window pop ups to edit a Point of Test Edit Test Points Channel Layer v Freq Symb Rate System Modulation Caries BW v v v Code Rate InvSpect LNB v Figure 5 NOTE In the case of ISDB T standard it also allows selecting laver 2 Next the user should select a Test Point from the Test Point Table and press the Edit button 3 The window pick up the data of the Test Point selected Edit Test Points Channel Layer Freq Symb Rate Band System 375 25 viNTSCM Modulation Carriers Bw Type 8 Analog Code Rate Inv Spect LNB G Interval Figure 6 06 2013 Page 13 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 4 Now the user by clicking on the field and typing a new value or by selecting it from the dropdown menu can change the data field 5 Once the user has finished the field edition he has to click
13. ion on the right part of the toolbar where there is a window with the information of the status and the system hour Status Information System Time Figure 16 The messages of the state information can be STOPPED When the monitoring process is stopped MONITORING When the monitoring process is working SEARCHING COM When searching for the COM port where the meter is connected WAITING When working in Cycle mode and it is in the OFF phase 06 2013 Page 23 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 Page 24 06 2013
14. is fully exempt of liability for consequences arising from any possible omission existing in the program or from improper use by the end user of any of the information it contains and generates Nor can PROMAX ELECTRONICA S L be held liable for the suitability or accuracy of the data obtained for particular purposes or functions since the only obligation of the latter under this Contract is the provision of means and not of results 6 FINAL CLAUSE The use of this software referred to herein signifies the tacit and unconditional acceptance of its conditions Page 6 06 2013 7 JURISDICTION Both parties explicitly waiving rights that may correspond to them agree to submit all controversies that may arise from this Contract to the jurisdiction and competence of the Judges ad Courts of Barcelona 15 Connection between TV EXPLORER and the PC The TV EXPLORER and the PC is connected by means of the USB cable data transmission that is provided with the equipment Connect an end to a free USB port at the PC Connect the other end to the mini USB port located at the back of the meter USB CABLE usB PORT Y 3 HD s ECC NOE Figure 1 Connection between TV EXPLORER and PC If the communication between the program and the meter does not work maybe is because the USB driver for the communication of PROMAX devices has not been installed This driver can be downloaded from the page Firmware and
15. n and open the folders Drivers Native Paradox In the window that appears there are some parameters and the user should change the parameter BLOCK SIZE by default to 2048 to the desired value The maximum record number is 2 billions 2x10 The option Mail contains two options E Mail and Test mailing In the E Mail option the user defines the email address at which he wants to receive the program information as alarms or reports The user can define up to three different email addresses a main one and two secondary He can enable or disable the sending to the secondary emails It is advisable not to use the e mail manager program of the user Otherwise Outlook Express is recommended The Test Mailing performs a test mailing with the email addresses defined by the user in order to check that they have been configured correctly In case of using the e mail manager program of the user to work without problems the user has to disable the notification for emails sent by other applications from the email manager see figure 06 2013 Page 17 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 Segundad Conexi n Mantenimento Protecci n antivirus 9 Seleccione la zona de seguridad de intemet Explorer que desee utilizar Zona Intemet monos segura poro maa funcional Ja NO Zona de stios restingidos m s segura Avisarme cuando otras aplicaciones intenten enviar un como ctr nico con mi nombre V No permitir que se guarden abran
16. o the TV EXPLORER SERIES This program allows vou to monitor in real time measures that the field meter is obtaining and to store them in a PC Next some of the most important functions are detailed e Analyse the performance of signals as time goes by e Control signals through alarms in order to keep them within optimal parameters e Warnings by means of electronic mail about any message of alarm e Generate different reports with the content obtained from monitoring e Automatic report sending to the electronic mail 12 Specifications The program offers some possibilities in order to analyse different types from signals and modulations available at the present time in TV systems Terrestrial and Satellite The frequency range varies depending on the equipment you have MODEL 5MHz 860MHz 5 MHz 1000 MHz 950 MHz 2150 MHz TV EXPLORER YES 63 Ys TV EXPLORER II 6 5 TVEXPLORERHD 12 vES yes TV EXPLORER Yes VES 06 2013 1 Zx PROMIAX SYSTEMS THAT CAN BE MONITORED TV EXPLORER Il TV EXPLORER 1 TV EXPLORER HD USER S MANUAL RM 404 ANALOGUE Pal BG Pal DK Pal Pal M Secam L Secam BG Secam DK NTSC M FM Satellite DIGITAL TV EXPLORER HD Pal BG Pal DK Pal Pal M Secam L Secam BG Secam DK NTSC FM Satellite TV EXPLORER HD ATSC Satellite NTSC M FM Palm TV EXPLORER HD ISDB T Satellite FM Pal M NTSC M
17. on the Insert button If everything is correct the new values will replace the previous ones If any field is unfilled or the new value exceeds the maximum value or it does not reach a certain minimum value the user receives an error message The Edit Test Points option opens a window with several options to edit the Test Point table Test Point Edition CANALIZATIONS TEST POINTS Add TEN co Add New Delete Paste Figure 7 Insert New Delete All Following each option is explained detail The option Add TER access to a database with the more common terrestrial plan channels of several countries The user should select one of these plan channels Each plan channel is composed a list of test points that can be selected and added to the table of test points created bv the user The user can also select standard transmission between analogue and digital The option Add SAT access to a database with the more common satellite plan channels The user should select one of these plan channels Each plan channel is composed by a list of test points that can be selected and added to the table of test points created by the user The list with all transponders of the different satellites is updated In the case that the parameters of the transponders change the user should identify them with the meter Auto ID key and to visualize the new parameters by unfolding the menu that
18. onitoring in Time OFF A work phase is followed by a stop phase When finishing the stop phase it begins the work phase again It will be looping until the user click on the STOP button in the Operation window to stop the process Page 16 06 2013 The Autoconfiguration alarm option enables the automatic alarms that are defined in the menu Alarms Auto in the Operating menu The Loop Single Test Point mode monitors the first test point of the table The meter will be set during the first cvcle and then it will take continuously measures The Extra delay time for measurement defines an additional waiting time to measure once the equipment has been configured with the information of the test point up to 60 seconds The Time between test points defines a stop time when monitoring between each test point in the table up to 43200 seconds The Time between loops defines a stop time when monitoring between each test point table up to 86400 seconds The Sending reports option allows sending periodic reports every time interval defined by the user up to 2880 minutes The user can also select the type of report or reports to be received section 2 2 1 When capturing over 200 000 records in continuous mode the user must modify a parameter within BDE ADMIN In order to change this parameter the user has to go to the Windows Control Panel and double click on the icon BDE Administrator icon then select the tab Configuratio
19. p It contains options to manage and quit the program It allows you to select the transmission standard DVB ATSC ISDB T or DTMB It allows you to open or create a report table It contains the options to create or edit test points in order to be monitored It contains the options to view the tables It contains several options to configure It allows you to select the program language between English and Spanish It contains the options to access the user s manual and the license option Next sections explain each one of these menus 06 2013 Page 9 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 2 2 1 File Options on the File menu are Open report Report Viewer Save Test Point Set Exit The option Open Report opens a window from where it is possible to recover a report previously created QRP format to view data generating a report per time and to print it The option Report Viewer generates a report from data taken from the opened Table Report The type of view can be Min Max Avg This report shows the average minimum and maximum value of all acquisitions made By Time This report shows all measures based on time Test Point This report shows all measures grouped by test point By Alarm This report shows all measures out of limit The option Save Test Point Set allows you to save the table with the test points in a file with extension db and the name that the user a
20. rements hardware and software In order to use the program vour computer must fulfil the following requirements e Personal compatible computer Pentium or higher e Compatible operating systems Windows 98 Windows XP Vista Windows and Windows 7 e Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 for a correct display e 23 MB of space available in the hard disk Puerto USB available 14 Installation 1 4 1 Software Installation The RM 404 install file is provided in a memorv support pen drive or CD ROM can be download from the page Firmware and Software at the Download area in the PROMAX Web page www promaxelectronics com Find the file setup exe and start installation following these steps 1 Double click on the file to run it 2 Follow the instructions that will guide vou during the installation process 3 The install program creates by defect a folder in C Program files PROMAX RM404 where it copies the program files and the folder Database this is the folder where by defect a set of folders are copy in order to store all data files It also creates a shortcut to the program in the desk and in Start All Programs V PROMAX Y RM404 4 run the program click twice on the icon of direct access RM404 that is in the desk 06 2013 Page 5 ZXPROMAX USER S MANUAL RM 404 5 Inthe section Instructions to use the program operation is explained with detail 1 4 2 Legal conditions
21. ssigns to it When the test point table is modified there is necessary to use this option to save changes made The option Exit closes the program without confirmation 2 2 2 Model It allows you to select between the three worldwide standards for digital television transmission DVB ATSC ISDB T DTMB Page 10 06 2013 If the meter is connected to the computer and communication with the program is done the program will automatically detect the standard transmission to which the meter belongs On the contrarv the user should select it manuallv 2 2 3 Report Options on the Report menu are New Table Report Open Table Report Export to csv A Report Table is a new table that gathers the data that the meter will take during the monitoring process Afterwards the report will be based on the report table with these meter data The option New Table Report allows vou to create an emptv report table When clicking on this option a window pops up in order to assign a name and to save a new file as a report table Bv defect it is opened in the folder Measurements of the program This table will contain all the measures being captured since the moment that begins the monitoring process Data will be recorded in an automatic wav When stopping the monitoring process it will not store anv data anvmore Figure 3 Report Table Example The option Open Table Report allows the user to open a table of an alrea
22. wn option allows the user to define the date and hour to turn off the computer When the shutdown function of your PC is activated it appears the icon of a clock on the toolbar The program will automatically save the data captured before turning off The user can also select the type of report and the date and hour to send Reports are saved by default in the folder C Program Files PROMAX RM404 Database SaveReports 2 2 7 Language It allows selecting between languages Spanish or English 2 2 8 Help Options on the Help menu are Tutorial About Buy RM 404 Insert license The option Tutorial give you access to the user s manual in pdf format The option About sample shows the version number of the software The RM 404 program has a trial period of 30 days after which it does not work unless the license is activated The option Buy RM 404 gives access to a code that has to be provided when purchasing the program in exchange for the activation code of the program The option Insert license gives access to a window where you must enter the code supplied when purchasing the program The user should copy the activation code in case of future re installations VERY IMPORTANT NOTE The purchased license is for an unlimited period but restricted to the PC from which the user purchased the code Page 20 06 2013 2 3 Steps for Monitoring Toolbar The toolbar consists of several icons arranged accordin
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