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PICO-PRO/Q

PICO-PRO/Q Digital QAM Signal Analysis Meter

The Pico-Pro/Q Signal Analysis Meter is a portable, high performance QAM or analog signal meter speciﬁcally designed and

manufactured to meet the requirements of modern day CATV systems. The PICO-PRO/Q can test the CATV QAM or analog

signals in the scan, spectrum or channel modes. In the analog mode, the unit will measure video carrier, audio carrier, A/V ratio

and C/N ratio. In the digital mode, it will measure BER, MER of QAM 16, 32, 64 and 256 in ANNEX B and QAM 16, 32, 64, 128,

and 256 in ANNEX A mode. The Pico-Pro/Q will display a constellation of the measured digital signals. CATV cable tilt and

trunk AC voltage can also be measured with this unit.

The Pico-Pro/Q features a large 2.4 x 1.8 inch LCD that conveniently displays all the measurements and graphs for easy

interpretation. The data logging capability of the

Pico-Pro/Q allows measurements made in the ﬁeld to be conveniently

retrieved by a computer using RS232 interface. When fully charged, the Pico-Pro/Q provides continuous and reliable

operation up to 5 hours in the ﬁeld.