To configure the Level measurement feature, select:
- the channel plan to be tested,
- the tuning mode you prefer,
- a set of measurement limits (based on test location), and
- the parameters of those limit sets.
To configure your meter for level 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 the tuning mode you prefer.
5) Press the SETTINGS softkey and use the arrow keys to select Channel
Tuning or Frequency Tuning.
6) Press ENTER to make your selection. (See the Help System section
entitled "How Level Works" for more information about tuning
modes.)
7) Select a set of measurement limits.
8) Press the LIMITS softkey and use the arrow keys to select the
limit set you prefer - Off, Cable Modem, Ground Block,
Tap, or TV.
9) Press ENTER to make your selection.
NOTE: Limit checking is not available in Frequency Tuning mode.
10) If necessary, edit the parameters of a specific limit-set.
11) Press the LIMITS softkey, use the arrow keys to select Edit,
and press ENTER.
12)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.