Applied Instruments XR-3 - Off-Air Cable TV Signal Tester Module (PN XR-CA-01)

The XR-CA-01 from Applied Instruments is a tuner module for use with the XR-3 Modular Test Instrument Base Unit. It allows for testing digital and analog CATV/VHF/UHF Off-Air signal levels.

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Features:

Works with the XR-3 Modular Test Instrument base unit
Friendly user interface
Tune by frequency or tune by channel number
Field replaceable type F-female barrel connector
Fast system boot-up time in less than 5 seconds
Compatible with digital and analog signals
Store measurements for Proof-of-Performance
Programmable Pass/Fail limit scan for all channels
Quick scan of all channels
Easily create new custom channel plans or use standard base plans
Spectrum Screen (frequency on x-axis, amplitude on y-axis)
Constellation Screen (I and Q demodulator values)

VHF/UHF Off-Air:

Supplies Pre-Amp / LNA power
Simultaneously displays signal level and quality of multiple channels
Displays measurements for analog and digital signals
High signal sensitivity assures Off-Air antenna alignment optimization
Manually tunes to custom channels
Audible tone for signal lock and peak

CATV:

Compatible with analog and digital CATV signals
Frequency range from 5 MHz to 1 GHz
Tilt measurement

MMDS:

Powers frequency block down-converters

Measurements:

Digital and Analog Signal Level (dBm, dBmV, or dBμV) with present and peak bar graph
Analog Signal Quality (C/N)
Digital Signal Quality (MER & BER)
Locks on 8VSB (ATSC A/53) UHF digital Off-Air signals
Locks on 64QAM and 256QAM (ITU-T J.83, Annex B) CATV signals
Tilt
Analog Video and Audio Carrier Measurements (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
Current draw of off-air antenna pre-amp / LNA

Specifications:

Frequency Range: 5-1000 MHz
Tuning Resolution: Standard channel spacing or 125 kHz increments
Signal Level Range: -40 to +60 dBmV
RF Level Accuracy: +/- 1.5 dB typical
Compatible Analog Signal Formats: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Compatible Digital Signal Lock Formats: 8VSB (ATSC A/53) 64QAM, 256QAM (ITU-T J.83, Annex B)
Nominal Impedance: 75 Ohm
LNA/Pre-Amp Power: 13,18 VDC
RF Connector: Type F-female barrel, field replaceable
Warranty: 12 month limited
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Signal Meter Module - Cable & Off-Air (J.83B) / VHF / UHF 5-1000 MHz
Applications: UHF Off-Air, CATV, SMATV (i.e. DISH Smartbox, Blonder Tongue headends)

Each
5.25 in. wide x 1.75 in. high x 7.25 in. deep
Volume: 66.61 cubic in.
Weight: 1 lbs.
Quantity: 1 ea.