Kathrein MSK 33 manual

Operating manual Sat/TV/FM Test Receiver MSK 33 Software version 8.3 December 2002[...]

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Preface 3 Preface Dear customer, This following manual will help you obtain t he best optimal use from the extensive functions of the MSK 33. Therefore, obser ve all instructions. The Kathrein-Werke KG has made every effort to ensure that the data and descriptions in this manual are accurate and complete. We reserve the right to make changes to th [...]

Contents 4 PREFACE ........................................................................................................................ .................................. 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................................ ...................... 12 Validity of th is [...]

Contents 5 RF out put ...................................................................................................................... ................................ 23 Headphone c onnection ........................................................................................................... ...................... 23 Modem / RS232 int[...]

Contents 6 V-SEC menu ..................................................................................................................... ............................ 36 Entering the hex numbers ....................................................................................................... ................... 36 Sending a V-SEC command (T[...]

Contents 7 TV DIGITA L menu ................................................................................................................ ........................ 47 DVB-C.......................................................................................................................... ............................... 47 Level-dependent ac[...]

Contents 8 SETTING MENU................................................................................................................... ........................... 58 Modem menu ..................................................................................................................... ......................... 58 Screen menu ..........[...]

Contents 9 Position and triggering of the DiSEq C signal ................................................................................... .......... 68 SPECTRUM MENU .................................................................................................................. ....................... 69 Level measurement of analogue si gnals [...]

Contents 10 Display of t he check point..................................................................................................... ...................... 88 Display of the entry field for t he respective m easurement task................................................................. .8 8 INTERFACES .....................................[...]

Contents 11 Channel and frequency table stand ard D/K (frequency in MHz) .............................................................. 103 Channel and frequency table stand ard I (frequenc y in MHz) ................................................................... 104 Channel and frequency ta ble standard M/N (fre quency in MHz) ................[...]

Important Notes 12 Important Notes Validity of this manual This manual is valid for the MSK 33, order no.: 208 299, 208 302, 208 303, 208 305, 208 209, 208 311, 208 312, 208 313, 208 314, 208 316, 208 318, 208 319, 208 321, 208 322, 208 325, 208 326, 217 10001, 217 10002, 217 10003, 217 10004. The following notes are relevant for the operation of t[...]

Safety Instructions 13 Safety Instructions - Observe the VDE safety regulations! - Observe the admissible maximum level when feeding signals. - A maximum of 0.5 watts of total power may be applied to the RF input. - Only fuses which have the same cut out characteristic may be used. - The unit is also live when disconnected. - In order to avoid elec[...]

Functions 14 Functions Functions With Sat/TV/FM signal meter MSK 33, detailed quality assessment of DVB-C, DVB-T and DVB-S signals may be carried out along with level measurements of analogue and digital TV and Sat reception signals. The unit is constructed in modular technology, so future function ext ensions by means of plug-in cards are easily p[...]

Functions 15 Functions overview Function SAT TV Return path (LP) FM Digital An a- logue Digital An a- logue Digital Analogue Mains and battery operation X X X X X X X External battery supply X* X* X* X* X* X* X* Picture assessment X* X X* X X* X* - DVB level measurement (DVB-S/C/T) DVB-S DVB- T/C DVB- T/C - Level measurement by frequency entry X X [...]

Displays, Operating Elements and Connections 16 Displays, Operating Elements and Connections Front panel All operating elements, the display screen and the RF i nput are located on the front panel of the MSK 33. 1 6 3 7 8 2 4 9 10 5 11 12 1 TFT display screen 2 Softkeys The functions of the individual softkeys are in- dicated on the right-hand side[...]

Displays, Operating Elements and Connections 17 Rear panel The interfaces, output and input sockets and the mains connection are located on the rear panel of the MSK 33. 1 Mains connection 2 Mains fuse 3 Mains sw itch 4 Loudspeaker 5 DC socket (Option / XLR-socket) for the operation of an external DC voltage of 10.8...14 V and for charging the accu[...]

Displays, Operating Elements and Connections 18 Observing angle of the on screen display The viewpoint of the TFT display is chos en so that a picture assessment is seen from an angle of up to 15° from the top and up to 30° from below . The observing angle from the side is ± 45°. Side view MSK 33 MSK 33 front viel The angle of view from the sid[...]

Operating Concept 19 Operating Concept The screen Softkeys The MSK 33 is operated via a menu guided on screen representation with main menus and submenus. By means of the six softkeys, the commands displayed on the right-hand side of the TFT screen can be called up. The screen displays can be switched off for observation of the entire screen by pre[...]

Operating Concept 20 General information for operation The follow ing explanations are important for understanding the logical menu structure of the MSK 33. Please take time carefully reading the following paragraphs. Menu selection The MSK 33 is operated via the buttons and various displayed screen menus. The selection of the menu items are effect[...]

Operation 21 Operation Place of installation of the MSK 33 When installing the unit, ensure, that there is adequate heat dissipation. To avoid heat build-up, the openings for t he ventilators and the ventilation slots on the top of the unit must always be free. Use the leather case MZK 15 from Kathrein for mobile use. Mains voltage / mains switch T[...]

Accumulator and Battery Operation 22 Accumulator and Battery Operation Accumulator operation The accumulator of the MSK 33 is not charged in delivery status and must be charged before initial operation. To do so, connect the unit with the mains, and switch on the power supply with the main s switch on the front panel of the unit. When the green LED[...]

Connections 23 Connections RF output The receiving signal is fed into the RF input socket (BNC socket). It delivers also the remote power feeding voltage. The remote power feeding voltage is adjustable and disconnectable from 10 to 20V. For control, the red LED over t he RF input socket lights up when the LNB voltage is switched on. The green LED u[...]

Measurement Possibilities 24 Measurement Possibilities Level measurement The MSK 33 is designed for the level meas urements on receiving systems in the measuring range of 30 dBµV to 130 dBµV. The level measurement is automati- cally carried out after connecting the unit and setting a frequency and is displayed on the display screen. The table sho[...]

Sat Operation 25 Sat Operation Sat menu Call up the main menu Entry of the transponder frequency from 00000 MHz to16000 MHz The field lights up yellow, as soon as a so ftkey is pressed. Now, the transponder frequency can be entered-in using the num erical buttons „0-9“ and „MHz“ or changed with the cursor buttons, ◄► . The transponder f[...]

Sat Operation 26 Setting of the LNB voltage supply: Activate the supply voltage for vertical polarisation 14.0 V in the LNB-CONTROL menu. In the upper display field, the supply voltage (14.0 V) and the current draw of the LNB (181 mA) are displayed. Press the BACK button to open the Sat menu once more. Selecting the LO frequency Press the LNB-CONTR[...]

Sat Operation 27 SCAN With the function SCAN , satellites can be searched for, whose transponder fre- quencies are not known. Here, the fr equency range of 920 to 2150 is continuously scanned for the receiving signals. If the receiving signals are available, the recep- tion level is displayed on the screen as a bar diagram. Four measurement ranges [...]

Sat Operation 28 LNB control menu In the LNB control menu, the LNB supply voltage, 22 kHz control signal, DiSEqC and VSEC commands can be set. The voltage or signals are available on the RF socket. If the LNB supply voltage is activa ted, the red LED above the RF sockets lights up. Selection of menu items: refer to section „Operating concept.“ [...]

Sat Operation 29 Checking the LNB supply voltage of a satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver (IF input) wi th the MSK 33 (RF input socket). Switch the supply voltage of the MSK 33 OFF and t he voltage of the receiver ON. You can now read the output voltage on the screen. Calling up the DiSEqC/V SEC menu In this menu, all the DiSEqC/V SEC[...]

Sat Operation 30 DiSEqC menu With the MSK 33, DiSEqC commands can be sent (TX) and received (RX). The code words –framing, address, command, data- are displayed on the screen in the upper RX display field for received DiSEqC commands and in the lower TX display field for transmitted DiSEqC commands. Two additional display fields are available for[...]

Sat Operation 31 Submenu for entering DiSEqC commands This submenu is called up by pressing t he button „tx input“ in the DiSEqC menu. Entry The hex number, where the cursor is posi- tioned, is displayed and flashes. This hex number can be edited with the numerical button field (1-9), with one of the softkey buttons (A to F) or with the buttons[...]

Sat Operation 32 * Example Entering and transmitting a DiSEqC command Assume you want to enter-in and send the DiSEqC command E0 14 22: Here, open the DiSEqC menu. Press the button, „tx input“. The cursor flashes in the lower left-hand corner in the TX field. Enter in the first digit of the hex number with the softkey button „E.“ Enter in t[...]

Sat Operation 33 UFOmicro DiSEqC menu General information In the UFOmicro mode, one or various head stations EXU 544 in a Kathrein in- house system can be tested. The test can be carried with or without a KATHREIN satellite receiver from the 400 series or higher. The following functions and features are available: 1. Simulates the basic function of[...]

Sat Operation 34 Rec adr r-zf t0 t1 t2 st >02<244 1200 20 12 4 2 FRAME ADD COM DATA TX E2 00 F2 1390-- Receiver field In the receiver field, the setti ng status of the receiver 01...12 simulated by the MSK 33 is displayed. Refer to the example to the left: The receiver 2 is registered in the head st ation with the address 244. The remote IF i[...]

Sat Operation 35 The receiver no. is edited by calling up ◄ of the receiver no. –of the field with the aid of the button, ▲ or ▼ . Installation of a UFOµ unit EXU 544 in conjunction with the MSK 33 In this arrangement, the MSK 33 is connec ted to the output of the head station and simulates up to 12 Kathrein receivers. A registration of th[...]

Sat Operation 36 V-SEC menu By repeatedly pressing the second softkey , you access the V-SEC menu. V-SEC simply offers the possibility to send a data item. It gives no reply. Entering the hex numbers Call up a submenu by entering in the hex numbers. This hex number can be set with the numerical button field (0 to 9) or with the softkey ( A to F). S[...]

Sat Operation 37 Initial ANALOG-menu With this softkey, the Sat menu is called up. Calling up the sound subcarrier menu Level-dependent acoustic signal In the function, level beep,“ an acoustical signal is produced, whose pitch is proportional to the received signal level. With it, it is po ssible to optimally align the receiving antenna to a tra[...]

Sat Operation 38 Second ANLAOG menu The Sat menu is called up. Selecting the colour standards PAL, SECAM and NTSC Selecting the video hub 16 MHz for ASTRA reception, 25 MHz for EutelSat reception. Video polarity Switch-over of the video polar ity between positive and negative. A „ + “ stands for positive video signal. A „ - “ stands for neg[...]

Sat Operation 39 Sat subcarrier menu Calls up the first ANA- LOG menu Selecting the subcarrier recep- tion type (refer to the subcarrier table) MONOn: Audio subcar- rier reception (narrow bandwidth) MONOw : Main audio subcarrier reception (wide bandwidth) STEREO: The two audio carriers are de- modulated, which were set in the field audio carrier fr[...]

Sat Operation 40 Audio carrier tables for the satellite reception The reception parameters – audio frequency, audio carrier bandwidth, de- emphasis – are linked to each other by t he software, so no operation error can re- sult from calling up an incorrect parameter. Audio carrier table for reception type: MODUS STEREO ↔ next subc 1 ↔ next [...]

Digital Measurements 41 Digital Measurements SAT DIGITAL menu Calls up the previous menu. Level-dependent acoustic signal In the function, “level beep,“ an acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is proportional to the received signal level. With this signal, it is possible to optimally align the receiving antenna to a transmitter. In this me[...]

Digital Measurements 42 Level measurement DIGITAL (Min./Max. levels) Calls up the level measurement DIGITAL as well as MIN./MAX. In this function, minimal and maximal levels are measured. This function serves for monitoring the measurement points to level fluctuations . Even after exiting the menu, the MSK 33 stays set to DIGITAL reception. When th[...]

TV Operation 43 TV Operation TV menu Calls up the main menu Frequency entry of 44.75-867.2 MHz / DVB-T / BIII / UHF The field lights up yellow as soon as the softkey is pressed. Now, the frequency can be entered-in with numerical buttons, „0...9,“ and „MHz“ or changed with the cursor buttons, ◄► , in 50 kHz increments. The frequency is [...]

TV Operation 44 TV control menu 22 kHz control signal The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pressed. The switchable 22 kHz signal over superimposes the supply voltage. By pressing the button once more, the 22 kHz signal is disconnected LNB supply voltage (Remote power supply) The field lights up yellow, as soon as the softkey is pre[...]

TV Operation 45 Analogue menu Calls up the TV menu Selecting the standard With this softkey, the following standards can be selected: B/G, D/K, I, L, M, M – jap. (Japan) and N. Refer to the audio carrier table. In this menu, the channel setting can be changed using the cursor buttons, ◄► . In the RP menu, the receiving frequency can be change[...]

TV Operation 46 - Minimal and maximal levels (min./max.) – Level measurement ANALOGUE The respective following displays appear on the screen, when the button, „meas- ure“ is pressed. Measuring audio carrier spacing Audio carrier 1: -13.5 dB Audio carrier 2: -19.5 dB Measuring the Nicam audio carrier spacing and bit error rate Nicam audio carr[...]

TV Operation 47 TV DIGITAL menu DVB-C Calls up the previous menu Level-dependent acoustic signal In the function, “level beep,“ a acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is proportional to the received signal level. With this signal, it is possible to optimally align the receiving antenna to a transmitter. In this menu, the receiving frequenc[...]

TV Operation 48 DVB-T (optional) Calls up previous menu. Level-dependent acoustic signal In the function, „level beep,“ a acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is proportional to the received signal level. With this signal, it is possible to optimally align the receiving antenna to a transmitter. In this menu, the receiving frequency can be[...]

Return Path IF Menu 49 Return Path IF Menu Return path IF menu In this menu, the video carriers -each according to optional assignment- can be measured on IF levels (38.9 MHz analogue and 36.15 MHz digital) or on the entire return path area (Optional return path card) from 4 MHz to 80 MHz. Each according to assignment, the MSK 33 answers with the I[...]

Return Path IF Menu 50 ANALOG menu In this menu, all settings for the measurement of the analogue IF signal with the frequency of 38.9 MHz can be made. Calls up the RP(IF) menu Selecting the standard With this softkey, the following standards can be selected: B/G, D/K, I, L, M, M - jap (Japan) and N. See also audio carrier table. Audio carrier tabl[...]

Return Path IF Menu 51 Carrying out measurements By pressing this button, the MSK 33 is set to analogue reception and measures the following values: - Audio carrier spacing from TT1 (sc1) and TT2 (sc2) - Nicam audio carrier spacing (if available) - Nicam bit error rate (BER) - Minimal and maximal level (min./max.) Level measurement ANALOGUE The fol[...]

IF RP DIGITAL Menu 52 IF RP DIGITAL Menu DVB-C Calls up the previous menu Level-dependent acoustic signal In the function, „level beep,“ a acoustic signal is generated, whose pitch is proportional to the received signal level. With this signal, it is possible to optimally align the receiving antenna to a transmitter. In this menu, the receiving[...]

Radio Operation 53 Radio Operation RADIO menu Returns to TV menu. Entering a frequency from 44.75 MHz to 867.20 MHz The field lights up yellow as soon as the softkey is pressed. Now, the frequency can be entered in with the nu- merical buttons, „0...9,“ and the „MHz“ button or changed with the cursor buttons, ◄► . The frequency is displ[...]

Radio Operation 54 Measuring the min/max level In the display, the following values are represented: Minimal level: 61.5 dBµ V Maximal level: 64.5 dBµ V) Measuring the current level In the display, appears: Frequency: 98.50 MHz Analogue reception : A Current level: 62.5 dBµ V As long as this measurement function is called up, the MSK 33 measures[...]

AV Menu 55 AV Menu Calls up main menu Selects the colour stan- dards PAL, SECAM and NTSC With the third softkey from the top, the following four operating types can be set on the Scart socket. Decoder operation In this operating type, a decoder for dec oding coded signals, e.g. Premiere, can be connected to the Scart socket. Decoder operation baseb[...]

AV Menu 56 Breaking voltage This function serves for supplying a break ing voltage on the Scart socket, in order to control external units. By pressing this button, the breaking voltage can be switched ON or OFF. RGB operation With this softkey, a RGB signal is available on the Scart socket or a RGB signal can be fed-in at the Scart socket. Also ob[...]

MPEG Decoder Menu (Optional) 57 MPEG Decoder Menu (Optional) After calling up this MPEG menu, you receive the PAT list for selecting the desired video or audio programme from the digital measurement for SAT, TV, IF or return path. Moreover, the PID numbers of the selected programme are displayed. The data from the MPEG decoder appears In the last t[...]

Setting Menu 58 Setting Menu Calls up main menu Modem menu In this menu, all settings for the remote control of the MSK 33 can be car- ried out via the interface RS232 (refer to respec- tive section). Screen menu In this menu, brightness, contrast, co lour and background light of this TFT screen are set. SYSTEM menu In this menu, date and time as w[...]

Screen Menu 59 Screen Menu Returns to SETTING menu Setting the brightness By pressing this button, the brightness of the screen can be set with the cursor buttons, ◄► . The set value is auto- matically saved. Setting the contrast Pressing this button al- lows the contrast setting can with the cursor but- tons, ◄► . The set value is automati[...]

System Menu 60 BACK time date click off fact. setup S0 operatin g system S1 FPGA fi rmware -SOFTWA RE-VERSIO NS- BE --- -- --- - S0 = V8.1 S1 = V2.1 serv TIME: 14:31 :26 DATE: 14.11 .01 SN : 00612 System Menu Calls up the SYS- TEM menu The screen displays the following in the individual fields: Software versions of the modules (S0 shows information[...]

Copy Menu 61 Copy Menu The copy menu is called up with the copy button. Exit the menu by pressing the but- ton once more. Saving and calling up unit settings Saving the unit settings One hundred memory positions (00-99) are av ailable for saving the settings of the unit. First, select the unit setting, which is to be saved, and then call up the COP[...]

Copy Menu 62 Printing the measurement results By pressing the softkey, the current m easurement result along with the date and time are printed out. Printing out a measurement result in TV mode with: - Date and time - Channel number, frequency - Analogue measurement (A), level. If the function, „measure,“ is called up in the TV, Sat or FM menu,[...]

Mode Menu 63 TRACK MVG10 Mode Menu Calls up the automatic run of the measurement Running function with sweep generator MVG 10 (refer to the appropriate section). Calls up the spectrum analyser (option, refer to appropriate section). Calls up the constellation menu (option, refer to the appropriate menu). Calls up the TEXT menu (refer to the appropr[...]

Text Menu 64 Text Menu The videotext page number can be en- tered in with the numerical buttons. The page number is displayed in the upper left- hand corner. Returns to the main menu. Holding the videotext page By pressing this button, the current video- text page freezes. The field is now high- lighted in yellow. By pressing the button again, the [...]

Scope Menu 65 BACK zoom + x zoom - x signal /noise rflev +0dB sample 1 Scope Menu The last set menu is called up. With this button, you can switch on the video scope. Switches on the audio scope menu. Switches on the DiS- EqC scope. Video scope menu The last set menu is called up. Horizontal zoom –Enlarging the video signal By pressing this butto[...]

Scope Menu 66 The following values are displayed on the screen: Line 6 Time 38 µ s – based on the line and is measured in the centre of the screen. Signal/noise spacing S/N = 37.5 dB w (weighted) With this softkey, the input loss can be changed to +4 dB and +8 dB. This in- creases the measurement dynamic. ( Be careful of intermodulation !). Numb[...]

Audio Scope 67 Audio Scope The last set menu is called up. Increasing time / unit With this function, the audio signal can be com- pressed on the display. Eight time-stages are available. The unit switches to the next highest time stage once the button is pressed. If the softkey field no longer changes colour, the highest time stage is reached. Red[...]

DiSEqC Scope 68 DiSEqC Scope Calls up the last set menu. Increasing time / unit With this function, the DiSEqC signal can be compressed on the dis- play. Eight control time- stages are available. The unit switched accordingly to the next highest stage, when the button is pressed once more. If the softkey field no longer changes colour, the highest [...]

Spectral Menu 69 BACK C: 203.25M Hz 20M Hz/Div A 64.0dBµV C- M: 11.5dB span large  ¡ mark ß leve l 30 70 50 60 40 Mark 208.7 5 A 52 .5dBµV zoom marker max off  Anz e ige de r F reque nz u nd des Peg el s d es ge lbenMa rk e rs marker ana.  Spectral Menu The function spectrum can be called up in the operating modes, SAT, TV, RADIO an[...]

Spectral Menu 70 Selecting the spectrum representation By pressing this button, the repres ented frequency range can be defined per scale unit. The following settings are possible: Setting SAT operation TV operation Return path op- eration RADIO opera- tion Span/DIV BW Span/DIV BW Span/DIV BW large 100 MHz 8 MHz 20 MHz 1 MHz ------- ----- med. 20 M[...]

Spectral Menu 71 C/N measurement of digital signals in Sat operation The spectrum menu is opened in the setting, digital reception. The yellow marker is moved between two carriers or in fr equency gaps. The C/N measurement is car- ried out in medium or small span. The softkey (yellow marker) must display the setting „dig.“ For noise bandwidth m[...]

Const Menu 72 Const Menu The function constellation diagram can be called up in the operation types, SAT (DVB-S), TV (DVB-C and DVB-T) , TV-IF or return path (DVB-C). Operating the constellation functions is principally the same in the various operating types. The differences are described below. Colour representation of I/Q value pairs The colour [...]

Const Menu 73 BACK rate, which the MSK 33 can measure, is 1.0 e-8. If the rate is lower than these values, the display of the BER jumps to zero „0“ (no longer bit error). The highest BER, which can be displayed, is 1 e-2. G enerally, it can be assumed, that picture disturbance can occur by a BER of ca. 1 e-3. Measurement of signal noise ratio ([...]

Const Menu 74 27.500 SR 1 ► 3/4 CR ► Invers (no) Mode QPSK Selecting the symbol rate (sy mbol-clock) 27.5 MS, 20 MS, 24.5 MS or 22 MS – or entry between 0.5…32 MS. Selecting the code rate (1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9) Inverting /not inverting a constellation diagram Display the status of the frequency spectr ums or the constellat[...]

Const Menu 75 Examples for QPSK constellation diagrams QPSK signal without faults QPSK signal with phase noise (LNC) QPSK signal with intermodulation noise QPSK signal with superposed broadband noise. Possible cause: Defective amplifier or high cable loss. QPSK signal with amplitude hum of an amplifier[...]

Const Menu 76 Constellation diagram for QAM (DVB-C) For digital transmission via cables, the modulation type QAM (Quadrature Ampli- tude Modulation) is used. The MSK 33 can represent the constellation of the modula- tion types, QAM64 and QAM128. For QAM 64, every 6 information bits are put together to one symbol and modulate one carrier in its ampl[...]

Const Menu 77 Invers (no) Frontend locked If the receiving part of the MSK 33 is locked on the carrier frequency of the re- ceived signal, the display, „Frontend lo cked“ appears on the screen. If a represen- tation of the constellation diagram is not po ssible, the display „not locked“ is dis- played. An analysis of the constellation diagr[...]

Const Menu 78 Examples for QAM constellation diagram The following examples show possible errors and t heir representation in the constellation diagram. 64 QAM signal without faults 64 QAM si gnal with intermodulation of narrow band noise 64 QAM signal with low broadband noise. 64 QAM signal with strong broadband Possible cause: Bad amplifier or to[...]

Const Menu 79 64 QAM Signal with phase noise of a 64 QAM signal with amplitude hum converter of an amplifier 64 QAM signal with I/Q phase error of 64 QAM signal with signal I/Q amplitude error a converter of the converter Unsynchronised demodulator- no input signal.[...]

DVB-T 80 param. on ► DVB-T Constellation diagram DVB-T (optional) For the terrestrial digital transmission of television signals (DVB-T), the modulation type COFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex) is used. In 2k mode, 1705 carries and in 8k mode 6817 carriers either QPSK-, QAM16- or QAM64 are modulated. DVB-T signals are transmitted in t[...]

DVB-T 81 Hierarchy Meaning: Two carriers streams are si multaneously transmitted and the transport stream with the higher priority is QPSK modulated. There are four hierarchy steps (0, 1, 2 and 4). Hierarchy = 0 menus, that the signal is not hierarchy modulated. Hierarchy = 1 means, that the signal is hierarchically modulated. Two transport streams[...]

DVB-T 82 Code rate Display the measured code rate ½, 2/3, ¾, 5/6 or 7/8. Guard Displays the ratio between guard interval and symbol time 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 or 1/32. Invers The display of the condition of the frequency spectrum or the constellation diagram. Setting occurs automatically. Frontend locked If the reception part of the MSK 33 is locked on [...]

DVB-T 83 zoom on ► Press this button to enlarge the constellation diagram. The upper left-hand section of the constellation diagram is now represented and allows a closer look of signal symbols. By pressing the button again, the orig inal size of the constellation diagram is represented. Impulse response representation (Echo representation) (opti[...]

Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 / MVG 84 Broadband Cable An alysis Measuring Sy stem MSK 33 / MVG The broadband cable analysis syst em consists of the antenna measuring instrument MSK 33 (including return path option) and the signal generator MVG 10. Both units function in the frequenc y range from 4.0 MHz to 860 MHz. It allows the[...]

Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 / MVG 85 TRACK. MVG10 <> mar k  reflv mvg10 only ► First select the reception frequency in the reception menu TV or RP. With this, the MVG 10 begins to „sweep.“ From the MODE menu, man reaches track. MVG 10 the spectrum display in MVG 10 tracking mode with the second softkey. In this m[...]

Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 / MVG 86 A few functions such as „Clear disp lay,“ „Printout the spectrum“ (prt 123) and switch-over functions can be remotely controlled via the MVG 10. Refer to the operating manual MVG 10! Comfortable upstream 4.0…80 MHz and Downstream 47…860 MHz measurement Cable system with return pa[...]

Broadband Cable Analysis Measuring System MSK 33 / MVG 87 Retransmission of the spectrum re ceived by the MSK 33 (1) with a MVG 10 (2). It is possible to transmit the received spectrum on the head station or a FBAS sig- nal of an external unit (camera, head stat ion computer etc.) via the MVG 10 (2) on free CATV channels. Here, the MSK 33 is connec[...]

Auto Measure 88 BACK edit list set point stop on/off start measure input ListNo measurement point >48< !after start is po int +1 list rcl. ---setti ng--- 1 >85< NO SETT INGS 2 02 3 03 4 04 5 05 6 06 7 07 8 08 9 09 Au to Measure In the setting, AUTO MEASURE, the measuring instrument settings which are saved in the ‚Copy menu can be car[...]

Interfaces 89 Interfaces Modem / RS 232 interface The serial interface RS 232 is executed as 25-pin SUB-D socket. it is required for controlling the MSK 33 via mode, or PC. Connection cable for modem / RS 232 In order for he MSK 33 to be able to be remotely controlled via the RS 232, a con- nection between the signal meter and the PC or external mo[...]

Interfaces 90 Modem/RS232 menu The RS232 interface of the MSK 33 can be configured in the most important points in this menu. Return to the ‚SETTING menu.‘ Setting baud rate The field lights up yellow, as soon as the so ftkey is pressed. A fterwards, the inter- face speed from 2400 to 115200 baud (each 8 bi ts / no parity /no stop bit) can be s[...]

Interfaces 91 After pressing this button, the MSK 33 is reset to the factory setting. Code (Password) Here, the currently valid password can be read, which must be known by the used for the remote request or control of the MSK 33. The password can only be changed in active modem operation. PIN1 is the master PIN and opens all functions of the MSK 3[...]

Interfaces 92 Requesting help In the TTY mode, the list of the ava ilable commands can be requested with the question mark. In this list, t he first three letters are capitalised, which should indi- cate that it concerns a key abbreviation. T he entry of the first three characters the command (occurs with RETURN) is here suffi cient to trigger the [...]

Interfaces 93 Note: Alt + S + cipher is in general base on functions of the respective terminal programme. The picture of the left shows an example of a pulldown menu. On the left of the picture, there is a frame for entering parameter- afflicted commands, which repre- sents a summary of current unit setting. Example: Entry of the LNB oscilla- tor [...]

Interfaces 94 List of the command abbreviations General commands TTY Switch over from the ANSI terminal (menu-or ientated operation accordi ng to the SAA standard) into the TTY terminal mode (line-oriented operation). ANS Switch over from the TTY terminal mode (line- orientated operation) to t he NASI terminal mode (menu- orientated operation accor[...]

Interfaces 95 Loading and saving predefined settings STU Saving of the current unit setting under a use r-defined programme position number from 00-99. Entry: Action: STU <RET> You are asked for the programme position, under which the unit set- ting should be saved. STU 34 <RET> Current setting is saved on the programme position 34. LDU[...]

Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service 96 Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service Maintenance The maintenance of the unit is confined to cleaning the interior and exterior of the unit. Unit calibration The calibration interval depends on the use and demand, and should be made every 1 and 2 years. The calibration can be carried out by the KATHR[...]

Maintenance, Storage and Customer Service 97 Printer paper-exchanging the ribbon Before opening the unit, disconnect the supply v oltage. Paper exchange Remove the housing cover of the MSK 33. The housing cover is attached with four screws. After opening the unit, take out the ax le with the empty paper roll. Insert the beginning of the paper of th[...]

Technical Appendix 98 Technical Appendix Overview of DiSEqC commands Command overview framing byte Hex-byte Description E0 Commando from master, one time transmission E1 Commando from master, repeated transmission E2 Commando from master, answer expected, first transmission E3 Commando from master, answer expected, repeated transmission E4 Answer f[...]

Technical Appendix 99 Command overview command byte Hex- byte Command identification Description Number Data/ Byte 00 Reset Reset DiSEqC minico ntroller - 01 Clr. Reset Reset flag clear - 02 Standby Switches off the peripheric pow er supply unit - 03 Pow er on Switches on the peripheric pow er supply unit - 04 Set Contend Sets the contention flag -[...]

Technical Appendix 100 Command overview data byte An appropriate data byte must only be tr ansmitted, if the command byte requires the data byte(s). You can take these fr om the command byte table. To find out which data byte must be transmitted to t he respective command byte, please refer to the data sheets of the respective unit. Orbit position [...]

Technical Appendix 101 Channel tables Channel and frequency table sta ndard B/G (frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. VHF-CCIR UHF-CCIR UHF-CCIR Pilot freq. 01 80.15 21 C21 471.25 46 C46 671.25 E2 C02 48.25 22 C22 479.25 47 C47 679.25 E3 C03 55.25 23 C23 487.25 48 C48 687,25 E4 C04 62.25 24 C24 495.25 49 C49 6[...]

Technical Appendix 102 Channel and frequency table standard L(frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. VHF UHF UHF C01 80.75 21 C21 471.25 46 C46 671.25 *LB C02 55.75 22 C22 479.25 47 C47 679.25 *LC C03 60.50 23 C23 487.25 48 C48 687.25 *LC1 C04 63.75 24 C24 495.25 49 C49 695.25 L1 C05 176.00 25 C25 503.25 50 C50 [...]

Technical Appendix 103 Channel and frequency table standard D/K (frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. VHF UHF UHF R-I C01 49.75 21 C21 471.25 46 C46 671.25 R-II C02 59.75 22 C22 479.25 47 C47 679.25 R-III C03 77.25 23 C23 487.25 48 C48 687.25 R-IV C04 85.25 24 C24 495.25 49 C49 695.25 R-V ? ? 25 C25 503.25 50 [...]

Technical Appendix 104 Channel and frequency table standard I (frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. VHF UHF UHF IA C01 45.75 21 C21 471.25 46 C46 671.25 IB C02 53.75 22 C22 479.25 47 C47 679.25 IC C03 61.75 23 C23 487.25 48 C48 687.25 ID C04 175.25 24 C24 495.25 49 C49 695.25 IE C05 183.25 25 C25 503.25 50 C50[...]

Technical Appendix 105 Channel and frequency table standard M/N (frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. VHF UHF UHF 01 C72.00 14 C14 471.25 47 C47 669.25 A02 02 C55.25 15 C15 477.25 48 C48 675.25 A03 03 C61.25 16 C16 483.25 49 C49 681.25 A04 04 C67.25 17 C17 489.25 50 C50 687.25 A05 05 C77.25 18 C18 495.25 51 C5[...]

Technical Appendix 106 Channel and frequency table standard M/N(frequency in MHz) The table show the channel, display MSK 33 and frequency. Special channels Special channels A-5 95 959 S01 91.25 OO 51 S43 385.25 A 4 96 S02 97.25 PP 52 S44 391.25 A-3 97 S03 103.25 QQ 53 S45 397.25 A-2 98 S04 109.25 RR 54 S46 403.25 A-1 99 S05 115.25 SS 55 S47 409.25[...]

Technical Data 107 Technical Data Technical data Pow er supply Mains operation Accumulator operation Power draw DCP max Power draw ACP max 100…250 V~/50…400 Hz Lead accumulator 12 VDC/3.5 Ah 50 W 62 W Dimensions Width 275 mm, Height 130 mm, Depth317 mm Safety standards CE-symbol Protection class I VDE EN 61010 Screen 5,5“ TFT screen 320 x 240[...]

Technical Data 108 TV FM Standard B/G TT1=5.5 MHz, TT2=5.74 MHz Standard D/K TT1=6.5 MHz, TT2=6.26 MHz Standard I TT1=6.0 MHz Standard M/M jap. TT1=4.5 MHz, TT2=4.72 MHz Standard L AM 6.5 MHz, Nicam=5.85 MHz Standard B/G Nicam=5.85 MHz Standard I Nicam=6.552 MHz FM audio processing 45 MHz…867 MHz Nicam –audio - bit error rate TV 0 – 1.5 x 10 [...]

Technical Data Scope of delivery 1 Mains cable 1 Measurement cable- BNC-connector - BNC- connector - 1 Adapter - BNC- socket - F-socket 1 Adapter - BNC- socket - F- connector - 1 Adapter - BNC- socket - IEC connector - 1 Adapter - BNC- socket - IEC socket 1 Operating manual Accessories Leather bag Order no.: 208 589 Measurement software MZS 33 Orde[...]

Technical Data 110 Assignment of RS232 socket Connection Signal Note 1 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 7 S-GND 8 DCD 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DTR 21 22 23 24 25[...]

Technical Data 111 Assignment of socket TS PARALLEL (optional) Connection Signal Abbreviation 1 Clock for data item CLOCK A 2 Earth GND 3 Data bit 7 (high-value data bit) DATA BIT 7 A (MSB) 4 Data bit 6 DATA BIT 6 A 5 Data bit 5 DATA BIT 5 A 6 Data bit 4 DATA BIT 4 A 7 Data bit 3 DATA BIT 3 A 8 Data bit 2 DATA BIT 2 A 9 Data bit 1 DATA BIT 1 A 10 D[...]

Technical Data 112 Unit variants MSK 33/G Integrated graphic card Spectrum analyser S/N measurement (weighted) Digital video-, audio- and DiSEqC- oscilloscope MSK 33/Q Integrated graphic card and digital card (DVB-C-S card) Coloured representation of the conste llation analysis for QAM and QPSK signals Measurement of bit error rate for QAM and QPSK[...]

Downloading New MSK33 Operating Software 113 Downloading New MSK33 Operating Softw are General notes: Observe the bold lines. The non-bold notes can only help you solve a problem in cases of error. <RET> means to tri gger the command with RETURN on the termi- nal programme. 1. Copy the file „MSK33.BXX“ (XX stands for the version number) f[...]

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