KWS Varos 306

VAROS 306 – ANTENNA MEASURING RECEIVER
• 5˝ VGA colour-TFT
• Frequency range from 5 MHz – 2.150 MHz
• Level measurement with picture/sound reproduction for analogue signals: FM, TV and SAT
• Level measurement, Bit Error Rate, MER for DVB-C, DVB-T and DVB-S/S2
• Picture display for MPEG2 signals, indication of MPEG 4 signals
• Spectrum display for all ranges
• Ci slot for CA modules and smartcards
• Return channel measurement
• Video/audio input and output via SCART
• Battery and 12 V external supply
• Integrated charging supply unit
• Datalogger via USB socket
POSSIBLE OPTIONS
• MPEG4 decoder
• DVB-S2
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency ranges
SAT 910 – 2150 MHz
TV 44.75 – 867.25 MHz
FM (VHF) 87.5 – 108.3 MHz
TV 44.75 – 867.25 MHz
RC (Return channel) 5 – 65 MHz

Operating modes
SAT analog, DVB-S, DVB-S2 (optional)
TV analog, DVBC, DVBT
FM (VHF)
RC (Return channel)
Analyzer in all ranges

User Prompting
via OSD (On Screen Display)
in german, English, French and Italian

RF-Input
IEC socket / 75 Ohm (DIN 45 325)

Input Attenuator
0 – 60 dB in 2 dB-increments

Level Measurement
SAT 30 – 110 dBµV
TV 25 – 110 dBµV
FM 25 – 110 dBµV
RC 25 – 110 dBµV

Measuring accuracy
±1.5 dB at 20° C
±2.0 dB at 0° C – 40° C

Acoustic level trend indicator
can be switched on/off

Analyzer
Digital analyzer

Sat analog
Video features:
Video bandwidth 5 MHz
Inversion for C-band reception
Audio features:
Audio subcarrier 5.00 – 9.75 MHz

DVB-S
QPSK demodulator (per ETS 300421)
Symbol rates 2 – 45 MSym/s

Measuring parameters (per ETR 290)
VBER 10-2 to 10-8 (per Viterbi)
CBER 10-2 to 10-8 (befor Viterbi)
MER 2 – 20 dB resolution 0.1 dB

DVB-S2
QPSK demodulator (per ETS 302307)
Symbol rates 2 – 45 MSym/s

Measuring parameters (per ETR 290)
LBER 10-1 to10-8 (perLDPC)
CBER 10-2 to 10-8 (before LDPC)
MER 1 – 20 dB resolution 0.1 dB

TV analog
Television standards: B/G-D/K-L-I-M/N
Color standards: PAL, NTSC
Sound demodulator: Sound carrier 1 and 2
Decoding of MONO, STEREO and dual sound broadcasts
Sound carrier measurement: resolution 0.5 dB

DVB-C
QAM demodulator (per ETS 300429)
Symbol rates 0.5 – 7.2 MSym/s
Modulation scheme 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM

Measuring parameters (per ETR 290)
BER 10-2 to 10-8
MER 10 – 35 dB resolution 0.1 dB

DVB-T
COFDM demodulator (per ETS 300744)
Modulation scheme QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Guard intervall 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

Measuring parameters (per ETR 290)
VBER 10-2 to 10-8 (per Viterbi)
CBER 10-2 to 10-6 (before Viterbi)
MER 3 – 24 dB resolution 0.1 dB

MPEG2 decoder
Video decoding per MPEG-2 (ISO/IEC 13818-2)
Audio -decoding per MPEG-2 (ISO/IEC 13818-3)
Dolby Digital AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus,
MPEG-2 AAC (ISO/IEC 13818-7),
MPEG-4 AAC (ISO/IEC 14496-3)

MPEG4 decoder (optional)
Video decoding H.264/AVC Level 4.1 HP (ISO/IEC 14496-10)

Interface
SCART: CCVS input, impedance 75 Ohm
CCVS output, output impedance 75 Ohm, 1 Vpp at 75 Ohm

USB-A: USB-A socket for data logger and software update USB 2.0

Tuning memory
99 Memory locations
Memory protection function

Remote supply
SAT: maximum power 500 mA (short circuit-proof), voltages 14 V/18 V
Current measuring: range 0 – 500 mA, resolution 1 mA
measuring accuracy +/- 5% of final value

TV/FM/RC: maximal power 100 mA (short circuit-proof), voltages 5 V/18 V
Current measuring: range 0 – 100 mA, resolution 1 mA
measuring accuracy +/- 5% of final value

Measuring range
SAT: 0 – 500 mA
TV/FM/RC: 0 – 100 mA

Power supply
Line: 100-120V AC, 200-240V AC; 50 – 60 Hz
External 12 V: 10 – 15 V DC max. 3 A
through extra-low voltage jack per DIN 45323

Storage battery: NI-MH battery pack 12 V/4.5 Ah
Devices from serial number 60001
Storage battery: Li-Ion battery pack 7.2 V/6.6 Ah

Operating time approx. 2 hours
automatic cutout as protection against exhaustive discharge

Battery management: Battery can be charged using mains and 12 V external supply

Protection
according to EN 61010-1

Electromagnetic compatibility
According to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3

Dimensions (W x H x D)
252 mm x 135 mm x 272 mm

Weight
Approx. 4.8 kg with battery pack and bag
Devices from serial number 60001
Approx. 4.4 kg with battery pack and bag

Quantity of delivery
bag (CANVAS) with straps, power cord, adaptor cable for cigarette lighter with 12V external, IEC measuring cable, manual