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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use MSK 130 English You will find an English version of this document at www.kathrein.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ................. 6 Validity of Manual ..............6 Intended Use ................ 6 Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words ......8 Symbols ......................8 Signal Words ...................... 8 Other Symbols ....................8 Presentation of Operating Instructions ............9 Safety Instructions ............... 9 Important Information on the Battery .........
  • Page 3 12.10 Changing the Frequency Value Using the Numeric Field ......21 Changing Basic Parameters ..........23 13.1 Changing Volume .................... 23 13.2 Changing Brightness ..................23 13.3 VIDEO OUT ....................... 24 13.4 Displaying an Analogue Video Signal ............24 13.5 Changing the Image Format ................
  • Page 4 MPEG Services ..............60 17.1 Decoding the Signal Content ................. 60 17.2 Streaming the Content over IP and USB ............62 17.3 Performing LTE Interference Analysis ............63 Performing ASI IP Measurements (Optional) ....... 64 18.1 Performing ASI Analysis ................. 64 18.1.1 Performing ASI Analysis of Signals Fed over the RF Input .......
  • Page 5 21.4 Changing Settings ................... 86 21.5 Defining Measurement and Logger Settings ..........86 21.5.1 Entering Measurement Settings ................ 86 21.5.2 Defining Logger Settings ................... 87 21.6 Performing the Measurement ................ 88 21.7 Performing Spectrum Analysis ..............88 21.8 Performing ASI Analysis ................. 89 21.8.1 Performing HF and ASI Analysis ...............

  • Page 6: Preface

    MSK 130/OIA BN 21710054 The instructions used in this manual are important for operating the MSK 130 and must be observed under all circumstances. The functions of the MSK 130 described in these oper- ating instructions are not available for every device version due to the different hardware versions of the device.
  • Page 7 <Features: ● Level measurement of analogue and digital TV signals (DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-H/T/ T2, TV, FM) including the return path ● Video display of analogue and digital TV signals ● BER/MER measurement and display ● Constellation diagram display ● 9" touch TFT colour display (800 x 480 pixels), splash-proof ●...

  • Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols And Signal Words

    Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Explanation of Symbols and Signal Words Symbols General warning sign Risk of material damage or malfunctions Signal Words Notice This signal word indicates a hazard which can lead to damage to property or malfunction. This signal word indicates useful tips and recommendations.

  • Page 9: Presentation Of Operating Instructions

    Presentation of Operating Instructions The operating instructions in this document are shown either in the short form or the long form. Short form Step 1 ▶ Step2 ▶ Step3 ▶... Example: CONFIG ▶ CONFIGURATION MENU ▶ METER Long form Step 1 Example: 1. Press CONFIG.

  • Page 10: Important Information On The Battery

    Charging the Battery ► Always turn the MSK 130 off before connecting the battery charger. ► Do not leave the battery uncharged over a longer period of time. ► Always charge the battery for at least 7 hours, even if it is not completely discharged.

  • Page 11: Transport And Storage

    ● 1 carrying strap ● Car adapter ● RF connector set ● Safety Instructions ● RF measurement cable ● Declaration of Conformity ● Video cable Optional Accessories ● Optional (MSK 130/O): FC/Clik! adapter cable ● Optical adapter set 11 of 100...

  • Page 12: Abbreviations And Technical Terms

    Abbreviations and Technical Terms Abbreviations and Technical Terms APID (Audio Packet Identifier) Audio reception parameters in the MPEG data stream aBER (Bit Error Rate after Viterbi) Ratio of the transmitted bits to the erroneous bits after Reed Solomon (Viterbi) (Bose Chaudhuri Hocquenghem) external error protection decoder (Bit Error Rate) The bit error rate shows the quality of the DVB signals.
  • Page 13 NsMargin (Noise Margin) Signal to Noise Ratio margin Optical modulation index The Packet Error Ratio (Packet Error Ratio) displays the number of incor- rectly received data packets relative to the total number of transmitted packets (after Viterbi) . (Quasi Error Free) Bit error rate equals 2.00e-4 Noise level Sum of noise factor and thermal noise floors.

  • Page 14: Device Description

    Device Description Device Description 11.1 Front Panel No. Name Function ① Touch screen displays signals and enables operation ② Rotary wheel navigates between menu items and confirms a selection ③ opens the measurement range of SAT signals ④ opens the measurement range of TV signals ⑤...
  • Page 15 No. Name Function ⑪ PLAN activates SAT, CATV channel lists ⑫ MAINS LED is on when the meter is turned on or connected to the mains; see also 12.6 Reading the LED Display, p. 19 ⑬ ON/OFF turns the meter on and off and navigates to the main menu HOME ⑭...

  • Page 16: Plan View

    ② Optical In (optional, only connects the optical 75 Ω F-connector; a special MSK 130/O/OIA) optical measurement interface is available in the MSK 130/O/OIA main menu ③ DC RF In activates/deactivates the remote feed voltage ④ interface (optional, only transmits MPEG transport streams MSK 130/IA/OIA)

  • Page 17: Right And Left Panels

    ⑧ HDMI output connects an external monitor or TV The meter detects automatically when a screen is connected and switches the display from the embed- ded touch screen to the external monitor. 11.3 Right and Left Panels Name Function ① Ethernet connection The MSK 130 is equipped with a standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector supporting both DHCP...

  • Page 18: Operating The Signal Meter

    ➯ A reset is being carried out. The meter restarts automatically. 12.4 Updating Firmware and Channel Plans You can find information about the firmware and channel plans update performed via the ▶ S.M.A.R.T. Software in the S.M.A.R.T. Software manual at www.kathrein.com Solutions ▶ ▶ product page Satellite Reception ▶ Products ▶ Measuring Instruments▶...

  • Page 19: Reading The Led Display

    0.5 sec- onds on Fast charging of battery Battery charge complete Other than flashing The meter does not turn on. Kathrein ► Check the power supply 0.5 sec- power supply onds off unit. unit is used. 0.5 sec-...

  • Page 20: Touch Screen Display Area

    Operating the Signal Meter 12.7 Touch Screen Display Area ① Setting parameters and values ② Image display ③ Context-sensitive menu ④ Transport stream information ⑤ Measurements Use the main menu on the touch screen or the buttons to call up the following functions: ●...

  • Page 21: Changing A Setting Value Using The Navigation Wheel And The Drop-Down Menu

    12.9 Changing a Setting Value Using the Navi- gation Wheel and the Drop-down Menu 1. Press the navigation wheel to activate the line with set- ting parameters. ➯ A setting parameter is active (marked in orange). 2. Rotate the navigation wheel to select the desired set- ting parameter.
  • Page 22 Operating the Signal Meter 3. Press and hold the navigation wheel to call up the numeric field. ➯ The menu shown on the left appears. 4. Enter a frequency value using the numeric field at the bottom of the touch screen. The cursor goes to the next input field automatically.

  • Page 23: Changing Basic Parameters

    Changing Basic Parameters In the volume menu, you can change the following settings of the signal meter: ● ● VOLUME ASI IN ● ● BRIGHTNESS RF IN ● ● VIDEO OUT LTE FILTER (only display) (Video output) ● BATTERY SAVING (power ●...

  • Page 24: Video Out

    Changing Basic Parameters 6. Press the navigation wheel to save the selection. ➯ The brightness value is saved. The parameter BRIGHTNESS is active (marked in orange). To select other menu items and values, take Steps 1 – 6, see Changing Brightness.

  • Page 25: Changing The Image Format

    RF IN is set to F (75 Ω) by default. It is possible to switch it to OPTICAL (MSK 130/O) to activate the meter’s optional optical input; see Performing Optical Measurements (Optional), p. 53. To change the RF IN setting, see Changing Brightness .

  • Page 26: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu Configuration Menu In the configuration menu, you can change the follow- ing settings: ● METER ● SAT, CATV configurations ● METER INFO (meter information, display only) ● SAT&TV THRESHOLD ● COMMON INTERFACE ● DIAGNOSTIC 14.1 Editing Meter Configuration Name Function ①...
  • Page 27 ⑤ GRAPHICS colour scheme of the user interface; set to BLUE by default COLOUR GREY/BLUE/GREEN/BROWN ⑥ DISP. LIGHT max. display brightness; set to FULL ON by default (Display bright- When set to other settings,the display back light decreases ness) automatically after 15/30/60 seconds of inactivity for battery saving.
  • Page 28 Configuration Menu ⑩ TIME & DATE determines time and date SETTINGS 1. Tap TIME & DATE SETTINGS or press the navigation wheel. ➯ The following screen appears: The time setting in the format hour: minute: second is active (marked in orange). 2.
  • Page 29 ⑪ LAN CONFIGU- chooses the Ethernet port mode (DHCP/static RATION In the static mode the IP address, netmask and the gateway are configured. To change the mode: 1. Tap LAN CONFIGURATION or press the navigation wheel. ➯ The following screen appears: IP CONFIG is active (marked in orange).

  • Page 30: Editing Tv Configuration

    Configuration Menu 14.2 Editing TV Configuration Name Function ① LNB L. O. Set to 0.0 MHz by default (LNB local oscillator) If the signal frequency is converted into the TV band (VHF or UHF), it is necessary to set the desired value before starting the measurement.
  • Page 31 ③ DISCOVERY selects the mode for the automatic scan TERR. ONLY scans only terrestrial channels (DVB-T/T2) TERR & Scans for terrestrial and cable channels CABLE (DVB-T/T2 and DVB-C) ④ FIELD STRENGTH selects the configuration when the meter is used to perform series of field measurements using an external antenna;...
  • Page 32 Configuration Menu ⑤ EDIT ANT. FACTOR is enabled only if FIELD STRENGTH is set to CUSTOM. It displays a table containing 10 calibration (Editing the antenna points, each identified by the frequency, the antenna factor) factor value and the cable loss: To edit the antenna factor: 1.

  • Page 33: Editing Sat Configuration

    14.3 Editing SAT Configuration Name Function ① LNB L. O. ② ③ STANDARD , it is possible to select the down-converter local oscillator. The signal frequencies are displayed according to the selected values (base- band frequency and local oscillator). 0 MHz (IF) The signal frequency is displayed as a baseband value (950 – 2250 MHz).
  • Page 34 Configuration Menu ⑦ SATEXPERT Using this automatic satellite search function it is pos- sible to identify the received signal (Astra, HotBird, etc) based on the satellite fingerprint recognition. During the spectrum analysis of a satellite signal, the meter compares the fingerprint with a data- base-compatible configuration and shows the name and the exact azimuth of the pointed satel- lite.

  • Page 35: Editing Catv Configuration

    14.4 Editing CATV Configuration Name Function ① LNB L. O. Set to 0.0 MHz by default If the signal frequency is converted into the TV band (VHF or UHF), it is necessary to set the desired value before starting the measurement. To do so: 1.

  • Page 36: Displaying Meter Info

    Configuration Menu 14.5 Displaying Meter Info This menu gives an overview of the meter basic information, such as serial number, firm- ware version etc.: 14.6 SAT & TV Threshold The threshold value for the SAT and TV measurements can be loaded using the S.M.A.R.T. software.

  • Page 37: Iptv Configuration (Only Msk 130/Ia And Msk 130/Oia)

    14.7 IPTV Configuration (only MSK 130/ IA and MSK 130/OIA) This submenu is available in the signal meters with the incorporated IPTV option. In this menu it is possible to set the addressing for the IPTV transmission. ✔ An IPTV signal is transmitted via the IPTV port.
  • Page 38 Configuration Menu ► Tap IP ADDRESS to determine the IP parameters of the IP data stream to be meas- ured . ➯ The following image appears: Note that the setting of theRATE MODE depends on the signal type and choose between the two settings: For measurements on MPTS signals For measurements on SPTS signals 38 of 100...

  • Page 39: Common Interface

    14.8 Common Interface The MSK 130 is equipped with a Common Interface slot which can host professional, multi-service and consumer, single-service Conditional Access Modules (CAM). In this menu it is possible to verify if the CAM module inserted in the meter is powered up and responsive.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    PLAN instead of OPTIC. The menu PLAN contains satellite and channel lists; see also p. 42 and p. 46. The MSK 130/IA and MSK 130/OIA display ASI IP instead of HELP. ASI IP is used to measure ASI or IP transport streams; for more information, see Performing ASI IP Measurements (Optional), p. 64.

  • Page 41: Measuring Sat, Tv, Catv And Optical Signals

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals 16.1 General Information 16.1.1 Selecting Signal Type 1. Press VOL CONFIG to open the main menu. ➯ The main menu is shown and the menu item SATis active (the symbol is larger). 2. Rotate the navigation wheel or select between SAT, TV, CATV OPTIC by tapping...

  • Page 42: Performing Sat Measurements

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals 16.2 Performing SAT Measurements 1. Select using the main menu or by pressing the button. ➯ The SAT measurement range opens. 2. Press PLAN so select a different satellite from the satel- lite list saved in the signal meter. When you open the SAT measure- ment interface for the first time, you are requested to select a satellite.
  • Page 43 The first screen: ① Satellite tuning The frequency, modulation and the polarisation parameters parameters of the received satellite signal as well as the selected satellite and the transponder number are displayed. Once the signal is locked, the modulation type (DVB-S, DVB-S2 single/multi stream, DSS) and symbol rate are auto- matically detected.
  • Page 44 Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals ► Touch the Vpid/Apid line to switch to the SERVICE screen (MPEG service list screen); see also Decoding the Signal Content, p. 60. ➯ It is possible to switch between channels allocated to the selected transponder. ►...
  • Page 45 For DVB-S2 multi-stream signals, it is possible for the user to select which ISI should be demodulated from the signal. The meter demodulates the ISI #1 by default. The selection is done via the MENU & ? contextual menu: Once selected the ISI of interest, the meter will automatically demodulate it, providing the constellation and other ISI-dependent modulation information as well as the service list.

  • Page 46: Performing Digital Tv Measurements

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals The NIT visualisation function (NIT INFO VISUALIZATION) allows the user to decode and visualise the content of the NIT table carried by the demodulated satellite signal. The screen is dynamically filled with the decoded information, including: frequency, band- width, constellation, etc., as shown in the next figure: 16.3 Performing Digital TV Measurements...
  • Page 47 The first screen: ① Channel tuning The frequency, modulation type, channel bandwidth and parameters channel number are displayed. In the case of terrestrial chan- nels, the modulation type is automatically identified by the meter: DVB-T/H, DVB-T2 or analogue TV. In case the signal is received through a centralised distribu- tion system which requires a specific power supply, the meter is capable to provide a DC voltage variable between 5 and 18 V at RF input (F connector).
  • Page 48 Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals The second screen ► Touch the left half of the screen or press the button again to switch to the second measurement screen. ➯ The second screen is displayed. ➯ The second measurement screen contains the constellation diagram and informa- tion related to the modulation parameters: code rate, FEC, constellation type, etc.
  • Page 49 The third screen ► Touch the left half of the screen or press the button again to switch to the second measurement screen. ➯ The third measurement screen shows the SFN echo diagram: At the top of the screen the meter provides the channel tuning parameters along with the diagram type (distance or delay modes) and a marker.
  • Page 50 Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals Using the MENU & ? contextual menu, it is possible to activate visualisation and select between ECHOS/µECHOS/preECHOS/postECHOS centreECHOS via TYPE.to carry out a detailed echo analysis. Thefourth screen visualises the MER per carrier. This function allows the user to meas- ure the MER value for each carrier composing the DVB-T or DVB-T2 signal: It is possible to move the marker along the signal envelope: At the top of the screen, CARRIER...

  • Page 51: Performing Analogue Tv Measurements

    16.4 Performing Analogue TV Measurements The terrestrial measurement interface allows to perform measurements on analogue TV signals. As the meter automatically detects the modulation type, the interface automati- cally switches to the correct view in presence of an analogue signal: The terrestrial meas- urement interface is composed of two screens.

  • Page 52: Performing Cable Measurements

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals 16.5 Performing Cable Measurements ► Select CATV using the main menu or by pressing the button. ➯ The CATV measurement range opens. The cable measurement interface is identical to the terrestrial and satellite ones. It is com- posed of two screens: The first screen displays the RF measurements and A/V decoding, the second one shows the constellation diagram and the modulation parameters.

  • Page 53: Performing Optical Measurements (Optional)

    ► Perform all operating steps in the specified sequence. ► Make sure that the MSK 130/O and the MSK 130/OIA are operated only by staff who have received the necessary training for working with optical and electrical equipment and who have been instructed in the safety precautions for working with lasers.

  • Page 54: Performing Optical Measurements

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals ► All individual or multiple ends of optical fibres or ends that have not been capped off which carry a power classed as hazard class 1 should be covered individually or collectively when not being worked on. Only use covers or covering materials with sufficient optical energy screening capability for the respective wavelengths.

  • Page 55: Omi Measurement

    5. Tap STORE to save the power level provided by the meter (OPTIC POWER). ➯ The meter evaluates the difference between the stored value and the actual optical power value, giving the user a feedback on the line attenuation. This value is dis- played as OPTIC POWER LOSS.

  • Page 56: Performing Spectrum Analysis

    Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals 16.7 Performing Spectrum Analysis ► Tap the SPECT push button in the main menu on the screen or press the SPECT button on the keyboard to open the spectrum analyser. ➯ The spectral analysis starts automatically on the channel plan previously selected or, if the user performed SAT, TV or CATV measurements, on the last channel tuned by the meter: TER Span...
  • Page 57 Max Hold Function 1. Press the SPECT button again to activate the MAX HOLD function: 2. Press Menu & ➯ The following functions are displayed: ① SPECTRUM FAST The spectrum is refreshed once per second. SUPERFAST The visualisation switches to real time, guaran- teeing an instantaneous refresh of the spectrum.
  • Page 58 Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals ③ MRK. BB Activates the bandwidth and power measurements (Marker bandwidth) It is possible to measure the bandwidth of the tuned signal, view the signal in the spectrum diagram and read the value of the bandwidth in the top bar.
  • Page 59 ⑪ HELP The meter is switched to the auto-discovery function in which it tries to automatically identify the tuning parameters for the pointed digital carrier. First of all, the meter tries to deter- mine the modulation type. Once the modulation has been identified, the meter determines (in a certain range) the exact centre frequency of the carrier.

  • Page 60: Mpeg Services

    MPEG Services MPEG Services 17.1 Decoding the Signal Content ► Touch SERVICE (MPEG services list) in the main menu. ➯ The MPEG decoder is activated. The meter saves the last measurement carried out by the user. This means that the MPEG decoder tunes on the last measured chan- nel (SAT, TER or CATV).
  • Page 61 ④ Video decoding The video content of the selected service is visualised. By default (without any selection) the meter starts decoding and visualising the A/V content of the first non-encrypted service in the list. ► Touch a different service in the list or mark it using the navigation wheel to start the A/V decoding of this service.

  • Page 62: Streaming The Content Over Ip And Usb

    MPEG Services 17.2 Streaming the Content over IP and USB As the meter is equipped with a 10/100 T-Base Ethernet port and an USB-A port, it is also possible to activate the streaming of the selected elementary stream (service). Activating Streaming over IP 1.

  • Page 63: Performing Lte Interference Analysis

    Activating Streaming over USB It is also possible to record the transport stream carried by the demodulated signal on an external USB 2.0 device connected to the USB-A port. The procedure is the same: 1. Press MENU & 2. In the streaming, select the setting.

  • Page 64: Performing Asi Ip Measurements (Optional)

    Performing ASI IP Measurements (Optional) Performing ASI IP Measurements (Optional) Using the ASI IP button it is possibly to carry out ASI and IPTV analysis. 18.1 Performing ASI Analysis During the ASI analysis, a transport stream is analysed which is fed into the meter either over the RF input, the ASI input or the optical input.
  • Page 65 2. Touch the NEXT push button to open the second screen. ➯ The following image appears: This screen displays errors for the decoding ability: ① Priority 1 Substantial transport stream errors, e.g. no image or fault in the transmitter station (TS sync loss, sync byte error, PAT error, continuity count error, PMT error, PID error) ②...

  • Page 66: Performing Asi Analysis Of Signals Fed Over The Asi Input

    Performing ASI IP Measurements (Optional) 3. Touch the NEXT push button to open the third screen. ➯ The following image appears: This screen displays the results of the PSI/SI table analysis: PAT, CAT, NIT and SDT. 18.1.2 Performing ASI Analysis of Signals Fed over the ASI Input ✔...

  • Page 67: Performing Asi Analysis Of Optical Signals

    18.1.3 Performing ASI Analysis of Optical Signals The ASI analysis of the optical signals is similar to the analysis of the RF signals. ► Comply with the safety instructions in 16.6.1 Safety Instructions, p. 53. ✔ An optical signal is fed over the Optical In port (Plan View, p. 16).

  • Page 68: Using Memory Functions

    Using Memory Functions 2. Touch the NEXT push button to open the second and the third screen. ➯ The second and the third screen display the same information as described in Per- forming ASI Analysis of Signals Fed over the RF Input, p. 64. 3.

  • Page 69: Automemory (Only Tv And Catv)

    19.2 Automemory (Only TV and CATV) This auto-discovery function is used to automatically detect all analogue and digital chan- nels present in a certain service area. ► In the MEMORY MENU, touch AUTOMEMORY TV (automatic search function) . ➯ The contextual configuration menu opens: Depending on the operation mode, the view may vary.

  • Page 70: Datalogger Functions

    Using Memory Functions ⑦ START SAVE Activates the automatic search function and starts the chan- nel search: Depending on the meter operation mode, the display may vary. If the meter displays START OVERWRITE instead of START SAVE, it means that the destination file already exists and will be overwritten after the function has started.
  • Page 71 ① FROM FILE determines which channel plan the datalogger will process It can be a standard SAT channel plan, a manual memory plan or an auto-memory plan. Using the auto memory, the datalogger can also process terrestrial plans indirectly. For example, the EUROPE channel plan contains the generic...
  • Page 72 Using Memory Functions ⑨ START SAVE starts data logging The following screen is shown: For each channel composing the selected plan, the meter detects its type (analogue/digital) and performs the RF measurements, determining signal strength and quality. The PASS/MARG (marginal)/FAIL indications are based on the noise margin measurement: A negative noise margin (very low MER) results in the...

  • Page 73: Recalling Data Logger

    1.1.1 Recalling Data Logger This function is used to recall and open stored data loggers. ► In the MEMORY MENU, touch the RECALL DATALOGGER submenu. ➯ The list of measurements opens. It is possible to search the list according to the channel type, power/level, MER and BER values as well as the quality indicator.
  • Page 74 Using Memory Functions To edit a manual plan: 1. Under PLAN , select the desired channel plan. 2. Press START EDIT. ➯ The following image appears: 3. Select a channel in the channel list on the left. ① ⑨ 4. Select one of the actions –...

  • Page 75: File Manager

    ② ADD BELOW 1. Press ADD BELOW ADD ABOVE to add a new item above or underneath the marked item in the list. ③ ADD ABOVE ➯ A pop-up window similar to the one used for modify- ing the item appears. 2.

  • Page 76: Copying Memory Plans

    Special Functions 19.3.2 Copying Memory Plans This function is used to copy all memory plans from one device to the other. ► Press UPGRADE MEM PLANS to load memory plans from a USB device onto the meter or to save memory plans stored in the meter on a USB device. ➯...

  • Page 77: Sat Scr

    20.1.1 SAT SCR The Satellite Channel Router (SCR) is a special LNB with typically four or eight RF outputs usually used for central installation in buildings enabling the connection of up to eight dif- ferent receivers (decoders) to the same LNB. Each user (RF output) is assigned a specific frequency to which the satellite channels will be down converted before being sent to the receiver (see also Technical Data, p. 94).

  • Page 78: Diseqc Motor

    Special Functions ► Press START to begin the measurement. ➯ The meter tunes the first setting parameter for each one of the selected plans and displays the signal strength and noise margin values: 20.1.3 DiSEqC Motor This function allows the user to control motorised satellite antennas using DiSEqC com- mands.

  • Page 79: Sat Finder

    20.1.4 SAT Finder This function allows the user to determine the correctness of the satellite antenna align- ment by detecting three transponders selected for the requested satellite. The meter tries to log onto the selected transponder and displays the measurement values for the RF power and noise margin: 20.1.5 Buzzer and Noise Margin...

  • Page 80: Attenuation Test

    Special Functions 20.1.6 Attenuation Test During the attenuation test, the level measurement is carried out in one place. This level is defined as a reference level. After this, the meter is calibrated so that all the settings are set to 0. When the level measurement is carried out in a different location, the meter shows the level deviation between the two measurement points.

  • Page 81: Tv And Catv Special Functions

    20.2 TV and CATV Special Functions For terrestrial and cable TV, MSK 130 provides several special tools to verify the correct- ness of the aerial and cable installation. One of these tools is the Buzzer and Noise Margin described in the previous chapter. Other tools are described in the following sections.

  • Page 82: Leakage (Catv)

    Special Functions 20.2.2 Leakage (CATV) By means of this test a technician can verify the presence of any signal leak in a distribu- tion system. It is possible to configure the antenna type, the antenna gain, the distance between the meter and the distribution system under test and the threshold above which the measured signal should be considered as a leak: When the test is started, the meter tests the frequency of 470 MHz by default.

  • Page 83: Ingress Measurement (Catv)

    20.2.3 Ingress Measurement (CATV) The ingress test is typical for cable TV distribution systems. Its aim is to check the quality of the CATV uplink path in a frequency band ranging from 4 to 66 MHz. In the configura- tion menu, it is possible to define the lower and upper frequency limits of the test band and enable/disable the max hold in the spectrum (HOLD parameter) :...

  • Page 84: Remote Controlling The Meter (Optional)

    Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) Using the remote control function it is possible to control all measurement functions over a network connection. Only a web browser is necessary to recall and control DVB-T/-S and -C signals as well as ration and analogue TV signals. The remote control can be car- ried out from a smart phone, tablet, PC or a laptop.

  • Page 85: Activating The Watchdog

    ➯ The following page appears: 21.2 Activating the Watchdog Under Main ▶ Unit/Status, it is possible to activate the Watchdog (a monitoring system). When the monitoring system is activated, the meter restarts as soon as the data transfer is interrupted. Note that the user-defined settings are deleted after the meter has been restarted.

  • Page 86: Deactivating The Remote Control

    Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) 21.3 Deactivating the Remote Control To turn off the meter remote control: 1. Pull out the LAN cable out of the meter. 2. Press the SPECT button for 4 seconds. ➯ The remote control is deactivated. It is possible to operate the meter using the but- tons, navigation wheel and the touch screen.

  • Page 87: Defining Logger Settings

    21.5.2 Defining Logger Settings , enter the settings (① for DVB-S, ② for analogue TV in the 1. Under Settings ▶ Logger example below) for up to 6 logger channels: At ③ it is also possible to determine the chronological sequence of the record in the logger function.

  • Page 88: Performing The Measurement

    Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) 21.6 Performing the Measurement 1. Click on Monitor ▶ Measure (①). ➯ The measurement is performed. The measurement results are displayed at ② (here, example of a SAT measurement; see also Measuring SAT, TV, CATV and Optical Signals, p. 41): 21.7 Performing Spectrum Analysis...

  • Page 89: Performing Asi Analysis

    21.8 Performing ASI Analysis 21.8.1 Performing HF and ASI Analysis 1. Click on Monitor ▶ TS Analyzer (①). 2. Click on Get Input (③) to check which input is active in the meter. 3. Select an input at Input (②). 4. Click on Set Input (④) to confirm the selection.

  • Page 90: Performing Iptv Analysis

    Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) 21.8.2 Performing IPTV Analysis 1. Click on Monitor ▶ TS Analyzer (①). 2. Select an input at Input (②). ➯ The following image appears: 3. At ③, enter the IP parameters of the IP data stream to be measured; see also IPTV Configuration (only MSK 130/IA and MSK 130/OIA), p. 37.
  • Page 91 4. Click Set Input (⑤) to confirm the settings and start the measurement. ➯ ⑧ shows the measurement results; see also Performing IPTV Analysis, p. 67. ➯ ⑨ shows error indications for the decoding ability; see also Performing IPTV Analy- sis, p. 67. 5.

  • Page 92: Activating Data Logger

    Remote Controlling the Meter (Optional) 21.9 Activating Data Logger 21.9.1 Activating Data Logger 1. Click on Logger ▶ Measure (①). ➯ The following screen appears: 2. Click on ③ Start Logger to start data logging: see also Save Datalogger, p. 70. ➯ The following screen appears: Click on Stop Logger to stop data logging.

  • Page 93: Using Memory Functions

    21.10 Using Memory Functions 21.10.1 Recalling a Memory Plan from the Meter 1. Click on Memory ▶ Mem Plan (①). ➯ The following screen appears: ③ shows the memory plans. 2. At ②, select a channel plan from the drop-down menu to show memory plans for this channel.

  • Page 94: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data MSK 130 MSK 130/O Type Unit MSK 130/IA MSK 130/OIA 21710045 21710046 Order no. 21710053 21710054 RF component Frequency range DVB-C/T/T2, DAB, 4 – 1010 TV, FM Frequency range DVB-S/DVB-S2 930 – 2250 Frequency resolution Cable/TV/FM: 50, Sat: 100 TV standards B/G, I, D/K, M, N...
  • Page 95 Measurement accuracy ± 0.5 RF frequency range 5 – 2250 TV system Colour standards PAL, SECAM, NTSC Audio FM, NICAM and AM sound Digital image decoding MPEG-2; MPEG-4/AVC DVB transport stream Data rate Services can be measured in MBit/s Level measuring part Level measuring range dBµV 30 – 120...

  • Page 96: Service

    If, despite studying this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly, or if unexpected problems occur, please contact the Kathrein customer hotline at +49 731 270 909 70. 96 of 100...

  • Page 97: Cleaning

    Cleaning Follow the following instructions to avoid material damage: ► Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning the unit. ► Do not open the unit. ► Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slots. ► Use a dry cloth for cleaning. ►...

  • Page 98: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal Electronic equipment Electronic equipment is not domestic waste – in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning used electrical and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly. At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a designated public collection point.
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