Each Combo AutoTest is based on three types of configuration: your configuration
of one Video Channels AutoTest and one Cable Modem AutoTest, the parameters
of your limit sets, and your selection of a set of measurement limits
(based on test location).
Follow these steps to perform a COMBO Autotest:
1) Select AutoTest Key.
The AUTOTEST screen is displayed.
2) On the AUTOTEST screen, use the arrow keys to highlight COMBO TEST,
press ENTER softkey.
3) Press NEXT to continue.
The COMBO AUTOTEST screen is displayed.
Each COMBO CONFIGURE AUTOTEST is based on two types of configuration -
selection of channel plan and a selection of limit plan.
Channel Plan
4) Use the arrow keys to highlight your channel plan preference in the
CHANNEL PLAN drop down box.
5) Press Enter.
Limit Plan
6) Use the arrow keys to highlight your limit plan preference in the LIMIT
PLAN drop down box.
Limit-set parameters correspond to each of four available test locations
- cable modem, ground block, TV, or tap.
NOTE: The limit-set parameters you define will remain constant in all
channel plans and measurement modes.
NOTE: The selected limit set will apply to both the physical limits
sets and the data limit sets separately. (See Help section on CONFIGURE
MEASURE - LIMIT SETS, for more information about limit sets.)
NOTE: To perform the AutoTest without checking the results against
limit values, choose "Off < no limit checking >" from
the menu.
7) Press Enter.
SOFTKEYS
Two softkeys on the COMBO AUTOTEST screen provide the following options:
Settings
Access the EDIT TEST POINT COMPENSATION screen or access the EDIT MAC ADDRESS
screen
Start
Displays the COMBO AUTOTEST in progess screen
8) When you have selected your preferences, press the START softkey
to begin the test.
9) To stop the COMBO AUTOTEST test process at any time, press the STOP
softkey. A confirmation dialog box then appears with options of canceling
or continuing the process.