Each Proof of Performance AutoTest is based on four types of configuration - your selection of channels to be tested, the parameters of your limit sets, your selection of a set of measurement limits (based on test location) and as an option the selection of a configured schedule.

Follow these steps to perform a PROOF OF PERFORMANCE AutoTest:

1) In CONFIGURE mode, configure the limit-set parameters:

Limit-set parameters correspond to each of four available test locations - tap, ground block, TV, or cable modem.

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.

2) In CONFIGURE mode, select the channels to be tested:

3) Select the channels to be tested in CONFIGURE CHANNEL PLANS mode using the AUTOTESTS feature.

NOTE:
The channels you select apply only to this channel plan. Other channel plans require their own AutoTest channel selection.

4) On the PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURE AUTOTEST screen, use the arrow keys to select the CHANNEL PLAN drop down box.

5) Press Enter.

6) Use the arrow keys to highlight your channel plan preference in the CHANNEL PLAN drop down box.

7) Press Enter.

8) On the PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURE AUTOTEST screen, use the arrow keys to select the LIMIT PLAN drop down box.

9) Press Enter.

10) Use the arrow keys to highlight your limit-set preference in the LIMIT PLAN drop down box.

NOTE:
To perform the AutoTest without checking the results against limit values, choose "Off < no limit checking >" from the menu.

11) Press Enter.

12) On the AUTOTEST - PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURE screen, use the arrow keys to select the FILENAME TO SAVE TO text box.

13) Press Enter.

14) Using the arrow keys and the Alphanumeric keys, enter filename.

15) Press Enter.

16) On the AUTOTEST - PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURE screen, use the arrow keys to select the AMBIENT TEMP text box.

17) Press Enter.

18) Using the arrow keys and the Alphanumeric keys, enter temperature.

19) Press Enter.

20) Press the IMMEDIATE softkey to begin a test that is does not require a specified time period.

CONFIGURE - EDIT LOCATION SETTINGS screen is displayed.

21) Press the SCHEDULED softkey to schedule a test for a specified time period.

PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURATION SCHEDULING screen is displayed.

TIP:
To conduct a differently configured PROOF OF PERFORMANCE AutoTest on the same channel plan (such as a test using a different selection of channels), save the entire channel plan under a slightly different name and edit the AutoTest configuration to meet your needs.

22) Use the CONFIGURE - EDIT LOCATION SETTINGS screen to edit location parameters to meet your needs.

23) Use the PROOF OF PERFORMANCE - CONFIGURATION SCHEDULING screen to edit location parameters to meet your needs.