To configure the MiniScan measurement feature, select:
- the channel plan to be tested,
- up to twelve channels for MiniScan measurement,
- a set of measurement limits (based on test location),
- the parameters of those limit sets, and
- the vertical resolution of the MiniScan graph for the best viewing.
To configure your meter for MiniScan measurement:
1) Confirm that you are using the correct downstream channel plan for your
specific CATV system.
2) Press the SETTINGS softkey, use the arrow keys to select Channel
Plans, and press ENTER.
3) On the SELECT A DOWNSTREAM PLAN screen, use the arrow keys to highlight
the correct plan for the network you are currently servicing and press
ENTER or the DONE softkey.
The name of the plan you have chosen will be displayed on the right-hand
side of the title bar at the top of all subsequent screens.
4) Select up to twelve channels for MiniScan measurement.
5) Press the SETTINGS softkey, use the arrow keys to select MiniScan
Channels, and press ENTER.
6) On the SELECT MINISCAN CHANNELS screen, use the arrow keys to highlight
the channel you intend to edit and press the SELECT softkey to
enable or disable (depending on its prior status) that channel.
7) Repeat the process for other channels as necessary.
8) Select a set of measurement limits.
9) Press the LIMITS softkey and use the arrow keys to select the
limit set you prefer - Off, Cable Modem, Ground Block,
Tap, or TV.
10) Press ENTER to make your selection.
11) If necessary, edit the parameters of a specific limit-set.
12) Press the LIMITS softkey, use the arrow keys to select Edit,
and press ENTER.
13) Use the CONFIGURE MEASURE - LIMIT SETS configuration screen to edit
limit-set parameters to meet your needs.
NOTE: The limit-set parameters you define will remain constant in all
channel plans and measurement modes.
14) Adjust the vertical resolution of the MiniScan graph for the best viewing.
15) Press the VIEW softkey and use the arrow keys to choose 5
dB/div or 10 dB/div and press ENTER.