Wavetek MS1000 Spécifications

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10This indicator is displayed to warn you that the battery islow. When you see this, recharge the battery or change to afresh one as soon as possible.

11A list can be either "active" or "inactive". You can tell by looking atthe border. If the border is solid, the list is active an

12THE NAVIGATORYou can easily travel to any mode using the NAVIGATOR. Toaccess the NAVIGATOR, press the key.An icon appears on the screen for each a

13To configure your microStealth, press the SHIFT + keys orchoose the icon from the NAVIGATOR. The following screenappears:Configuration setting

14NoteYou can manually turn off your microStealth at any time by pressingthe button.BACKLIGHT TIME-OUTSets the amount of inactive time allowed befor

15Test DisplayExercises all pixels on the LCD for test purposes. Repeatedpressing of the key sequences the display between allpixels "on",

16You can enable or disable each test point in the list. When a testpoint is disabled, you cannot use it when performing tests. Use theup or down arro

17You can selectively enable or disable each individual limit. When alimit is disabled, your microStealth excludes it when checkinglimits. If the hig

18Channel Plan ConfigurationVIDEO SIGNAL TYPEYour microStealth is capable of measuring signal levels on NTSC orPAL video signals. You should make sure

19Step 2There are several base channel plans to use as a foundationfor building your plan. Use the up or down arrows tohighlight the one that is appro

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20You must enable a channel in order to perform measurements on it.A check mark appears in the left-hand column when the channel isenabled. When you b

21TypeThere are three channel types from which to choose:TV -the standard video and audio carriersDUAL -a video carrier with two independent audio ca

22Audio Offset 2 (DUAL type only)This is the offset between the video and second audiocarriers in MHz.When you are finished editing the channel, press

23NoteThe SCAN channel numbers are displayed above the list in order ofincreasing frequency - not in the order in which they were selected.When you ar

24ImportantThe number in the right-hand column of the package list indicateshow many channels are currently using the package. When youdisable a packa

25 MODEL MS1000INTRODUCTIONThe best way to learn about microStealth is to use it. Section 2discusses the individual measurements available with the M

26SELECTING CHANNEL PACKAGESIf you have configured channel packages, a list of available pack-ages will appear. From this list, you can select the pa

27NoteBe sure that you have enabled all of the test points that you areinterested in using. The soft key is only available if there ismore than one

28THE CHANNEL LISTPress the soft key or to sequence to the channel listscreen.TipIn addition to using the and keys, you can also use theleft a

29Adjacent Channel Failures lower adjacent channel level upper adjacent channel level both upper and lower adjacent channel levelsVideo Level Fai

ContentsIntroducing microStealth ...5Introduction ...

30LEVELPress the key to select LEVEL mode or choose the iconfrom the NAVIGATOR. Here you can measure the signal level of aspecific channel or freq

31TUNING BY FREQUENCYThe soft key toggles between frequency and channel tuning.When you choose frequency tuning, microStealth tunes to the videocarr

32Over-rangeThe signal level is above the measurement range of theinstrument.Under-rangeThe signal level is below the measurement range of theinstrume

33ImportantYou can choose which carriers appear on this screen when youconfigure your channel plan (see SELECT SCAN CHANNELS).MOVING THE MARKERYou can

34Subscriber DropGround BlockTapUser DefinedNoteBe sure that you have enabled all of the test points that you areinterested in using. The soft key

35MEASUREMENT HOLDYou can freeze the SCAN measurement at any time by pressing theSHIFT + keys. The measurement is retained even if the cableis disc

37 MODEL MS1000USING THE REFERENCE SECTIONThis section provides additional information concerning the use ofthe MS1000. Items to be discussed include

Next to the icon is a brief description of the function that the softkey performs. If an icon is currently inactive "not available" isdispla

TECHNICAL SUPPORTAlthough we've worked hard to make the MS1000 as easy-to-use aspossible, the wide range of cable television applications can mak

Appendices ... 41Appendix A: Specifications ...

41 MODEL MS1000SPECIFICATIONSFrequencyRange: 45 to 550 MHz; 45 to 890 MHz (optional)Accuracy: +10kHz @ 25°C; (+20 kHz over temp.)Tuning Resolution: 2

42PoweringBattery Life: 3 hours continuous (backlight off), replaceable battery cartridgeCharge Time: 16 hours with unit off; 30 hours slowcharge (wit

43 MODEL MS1000Battery Pack Location and InstallationThe MS1000 battery pack is located on the back of the unit. Toremove or replace the battery pack

5 MODEL MS10001IntroducingmicroSTEALTHINTRODUCTIONThe MS1000 Signal Level Meter is a high performance instrumentdesigned for cable television install

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7GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE KEYPADThe keypad consists of the following:• three Soft keys• a Power key• four Mode Selection keys• an Enter key• eleven

84. ENTER KEYPress this key to terminate your entry or selection.5. ALPHANUMERIC KEYSYou use the alphanumeric keys to enter data while operating you

9BACKLIGHT ON/OFFQuickly turn the backlight on when it is too dark to see thedisplay.POSITIVE/NEGATIVEEnter positive and negative values (when allowed