User's Manual

PC-IP Software
User’s Manual
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Limits Setup
Selects the measurements that will be made in the
SMART auto tests and sets the pass/fail measurement
limits for each of the locations in the cable system.
Alarms (indicated by red lettering) are turned on and
off utilizing the criteria set in these limit files. For each
test location (Tap, Ground Block and Set-Top) the
user selects the tests to be performed from three
groups: Analog tests, Digital Video tests or Cable
Modem tests. Configuration information may be
copied from one location to another and the user may
get or send the configuration information to the Install
Profiler.
Upstream Spectrum Option
Presets the marker frequencies and type of detector
used for TDMA signal measurements, ingress
measurements and noise measurements made in the
Return Spectrum mode. Limits are also set for the
upstream C/I and C/N ratio. The user may get or send
the configuration information to the Install Profiler.
Return Pilot Generator
Accesses Return Pilot Generator Frequency Table to
program up to six frequencies for use in the return
pilot generator mode. Select from these frequencies
when using the Install Profiler in the Return Pilot
Generator mode.
Leakage
Sets up the LP100 configuration. Configuration
parameters include the: Channel to monitor, leakage
Limit, Distance, Signal Type (CW, Analog or Tagged)
and the Tagging modulation type and frequency. The
configuration information may then be saved in the
database file and or uploaded to another Install Profiler.