
SDA-5500/SDA-5510 Sweep Configuration: Configuring Reverse Sweep
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• Using the TX diagnostics menu of the SDA-5500, generate a CW signal
at the same level and frequency that will be used for forward telemetry.
Use the Frequency mode of the SDA-5000 to measure this telemetry
level. It should be 10dB below video signal levels. Verify that when the
CW transmission stops, the level drops by at least 20dB.
• The next step is to test the sweep by connecting an SDA-5000 receiver
to a test point and pressing the SWEEP key (Be sure that the SDA-5500
transmitter is also in the Sweep mode). After telemetry is found, the
receiver will begin sweeping. If telemetry is not found, make sure the
SDA-5500 and the SDA-5000 are configured for the same telemetry
frequency. Check to ensure the level of the sweep, seen in empty
spectrum areas, is 15 dB below video carrier level. At first there will be
no references for the normalized comparison.
This section covers the operation of the SDA-5500 and SDA-5510 reverse
sweep option. Included are detailed descriptions of how to connect to the
headend, set levels and telemetry, create a reverse sweep channel plan,
and perform a reverse sweep.
See Also
½ If you are using both the SDA-5500 and SDA-5510, see
"Using Both Headend Units," for important information
about how to use the two units together (page 297).
Stealth Reverse Sweep Concept
With the reverse sweep option, a transmitter is built into the hand-held
sweep receiver. The headend sweep transmitter (SDA-5500) or reverse
sweep receiver (SDA-5510) is set up to receive the reverse sweep sent from
the field. When a reverse sweep is activated from a field test point, the
headend unit receives the telemetry signal that indicates which receiver is
sending the sweep. The headend unit measures the sweep, and, via its
telemetry signal, sends the results to the field along with the serial number of
the sending receiver. Only one receiver at a time can perform reverse
sweeping with a SDA-5500. Up to ten receivers can perform reverse
sweeping with a SDA-5510. If additional receivers attempt to sweep, a
message is displayed. During reverse sweep with the SDA-5500, receivers
CONFIGURING REVERSE SWEEP
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