Televes H30 Crystal Sprectrum Analyzer User Guide

H30Crystal sprectrum
analyzer

H30 Crystal Sprectrum Analyzer

All the functions you need, also in fiber optics
The H30Crystal expands H30 series of portable and compact meters by bringing strong eciency in optic measurements. Its ability to analyze beroptic networks, along with all the features of previous models, makes this equipment a versatile and comprehensive tool for todays professional technicians, who are used to working with several telecommunication network technologies.
H30Crystal is also a scalable and multi-standard equipment designed to measure DVB-S/S2, DVBT/T2, DVB-C, analogue channels and the return path.
Easily-downloadable software licences will let you update your meter with new options. These features, together with its wide range of tools and functionalities, make the meter a multifunctional equipment ideal for installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of coaxial and ber-optic networks.
All of this in just one device!
Operating the meter is more exible thanks to its multiscreen system: the user can manage it remotely and display its contents on their own mobile device (Android, iOS or PC). Wi-Fi and  Bluetooth connectivity will let you work with all the conveniences of a wireless connection. In addition, a universal armband for mobile devices up to 6 is included, so that using a smartphone is even more comfortable.
Just as the rest of the meters fully designed and manufactured in Televes Corporation, H30Crystal takes advantage of the digital processing technology, and provides the user with a speed and mathematical accuracy equivalent to that of laboratory equipment.

Other features

Complement| Meter + Carrying Case +
Protective Sleeve Lead +
Smartphone Armband
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Standards included| DVB-S/S2 + ISDB-T/Tb +
F.O.

Physical data

Packing

Highlights

• Accurate power and optical attenuation measurement
• Multistandard: DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, analogue channels and return path
• Multiscreen system with touch control: display the meter screen on a mobil device, and control the meter by touch gestures and buttons
• WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
• WideBand LNB supported
• Guided satellite pointing
• Real-time digital processing
• Light-weight handheld meter
• User friendly interface
• Option to expand through Wi-Fi analyser, IPTV and HEVC display both on the meter and on the mobile device
• All measurements are carried out by pressing a single button equipped with Pass/Fail indicators to reduce installation errors

Discover
Meter from H30 series: How to choose the most convenient model?
The H30 series consists of dierent customizable multistandard meters, all of them designed to carry out installation, maintenance and monitoring of telecommunications networks. Each model stands out for oering new functionalities, while preserving all the advantages of the previous model.
Through the following comparative table, it is possible to choose the most suitable meter model for each professional:

| H30FLEX| H30EVOLUTION| H30CRYSTAL
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Multi-standard customizable| | OK| OK| OK
Frequency range| Return P.: 5-50 MHz| X| X| OK
Terrestrial: 50-880 MHz| OK| OK| OK
Satellite: 250-2400 MHz| OK (up to 2200MHz)| OK| OK
Screen| | 2.8″ TFT 400 x 240 full color| 2.8″ TFT 400 x 240 full color| 2.8″ TFT 400 x 240 full color
Multi-screen with touch control on mobile device| | X| OK| OK
Smartphone armband| | X| OK| OK
2,4 / 5GHz WiFi connectivity| | X| OK| OK
WiFi analyzator| | X| OK()| OK()
Bluetooth connectivity| | X| OK| OK
Ethernet interface| | OK| OK| OK
USB interface| | USB (A-type)| USB (A-type)| USB (A-type)
Optical measures| | X| X| OK
Guided satellite pointing| | X| OK| OK
IPTV analyzator| | X| OK()| OK()
LNB Wideband compatible| | X| OK| OK
HEVC displaying| on the meter| X| X| OK()
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on the mobile device| X| OK()| OK(*)
Terrestrial input level to 120dBμV| | OK()| OK()| OK()
dCSS compatible| | OK()| OK()| OK()
Management interface access (datalogs, channel plan…)| | Cable Ethernet| Wireless (WiFi/Bluetooth) Ethernet cable| Wireless (WiFi/Bluetooth) Ethernet cable
Dimensions| | 175x100x52 mm| 175x100x52 mm| 175x100x52 mm
Weight| | 510 g.| 510 g.| 550 g.
Color| | Black & White| Black & Grey| Light & dark grey

• According to reference
  ** Free activation of the options with the meter registration

Features

Multiscreen and remote control
Controllable from any Android or iOS device or a PC with H30Suite

The H30Crystal multiscreen system allows you to display the meters screen on your smartphone or tablet to wirelessly control the meter or just for the sake of working with a larger screen.
The installer may wirelessly access the equipment at any time from anywhere in the installation (depending on the local network connection range), with the convenience of always using his/her own device.
Simply install the H30Suite App (ref. 100016) on your device and connect it to the Wi-Fi network generated by the meter (AP mode).

Multi Standard
Fully congurable equipment to meet your needs

H30Crystal is fully prepared to meet the specic needs of each individual user. It is a multi-standard equipment, ready to take measurements on the satellite band, but also on the terrestrial band channels. In order to meet the changing needs of individual users,
the equipment allows them to easily add new options, with no need to send the meter back to the factory.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Wireless access to the meter

Equipped with 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the equipment allows a secure access through an Android or iOS device, or a PC. The web management application H30Suite (ref. 100016) may be used to check and export stored measurements, access to quality proles, meter settings cloning, meter registration through a friendlier interface or real-time consultation of the user manual.

Ready to Capture
signal from any satellite

H30Crystal allows you to congure the parameters required for the reception of your satellite signal. To do this, H30Crystal allows preamplier powering, and conguration of both DiSEqC and SCR parameters.

Interactive User Interface
Optimize the learning curve

Scrolling through the menu is now very easy, thanks to its single-level structure, which includes all the functions in a very intuitive way: better utility, higher operation speed, and maximum productivity. No  function requires more than three successive button pushes to achieve the desired operation. You will not nd any easier-to-use device, and will be able to surf the dierent functions with no need for a user manual.

Comprehensive Functionality
Pass/Fail indicators

A full range of functionalities such as Single-channel measurements, Constellation diagram, Spectrum analyser, Service identication, Data logs, Channel plan auto-learning, and more.

Accuracy and Speed
Real-time digital processing

Designed to instantly obtain all the information about the signal in real time, it is a true milestone in eld work. H30Crystal provides the required accuracy and speed to detect minor transient radiation, or spurious signals that could aect the system during signal reception.

Signal detection

Fully automatic, it detects the parameters of dierent modulations with no need for conguration. H30Crystal will detect at once whether the input signal is analogue or digital, and will determine its constellation, symbol rate and other modulation parameters, providing an instant reading without any user intervention.

Absolute reliability
Its exclusive casing made of double-injection rubber and polycarbonate plastic guarantees protection and durability. Weighing only one pound, H30Crystal is convenient to carry and use. You can slip it in your pocket or use its strap around your shoulder You  will barely notice it is there!

Made in Televes
Your Quality Warranty

The H30Crystal is entirely designed by Gsertel, company within Televes Corporation, where our team of experienced and highly qualied telecommunication engineers managed to integrate digital processing in a handheld unit of 1lb of weight. Each H30Crystal includes more than 5,000 components and integrated circuits.

Functionalities

Optical measurements
Accurate analysis for high-capacity networks

This equipment is tted with an optical receiver (selective or nonselective options) allowing to measure power and attenuation at wavelengths of 1310nm, 1490nm and 1550nm. Combining the selective option with the triple-light generator (OPS3L) is the right
choice to certify many optical infrastructures.
The optical connector is SC/APC and the equipment comes with a kit including optical accessories making it more exible with other types of connections.

*Services and IPTV Analyzer ()**
IPTV and RF services information

Allows the demodulation and analysis of IPTV streams (both Unicast and Multicast), not only through video display but also by displaying the total bitrate and bitrate for each service. The relevant information for each service is already given: SID, VPID, AID, video prole, bit rate for both audio and video.
In addition, this option completes the RF measurements since all this information by service is analysed as well for this type of signals.
For IPTV signals, specic protocol measurements (UDP/RTP) are also analysed, such as UDP format, Media Loss Rate, Lost IP frames.
(*) Optional feature: Ref. 593251

*Wi-Fi Analyser ()**
All bands (2.4 and 5 GHz)

This functionality allows a full analysis of the Wi-Fi band for the automatic detection of all the networks. Each of them is identied by name, and the power of the signal at the access point is also displayed. Two display modes are provided for the user to choose.
The list mode provides a list of the detected networks with the associated data and power, while the map mode represents them on a dual-axis map: power vs. frequency.
(*) Optional feature: Ref. 593250

Measuring return path
From 5 MHz

The capacity of the meter to measure the backwards channel from 5 MHz is very useful for cable installation technicians. By displaying the signal in the spectrum, measuring power and C/N, it is possible to ensure a good status and quality of the upload data transmitted on this bandwidth.

Pass/Fail Indicators
Easy decision-making

Reduce installation mistakes with the on-screen Pass/Fail indicators, a graphical tool that helps and speeds up the interpretation of measurement results. Dierent thresholds are available depending on the network area to be analysed: headend, multi-band ampliers, bridging connection, connection records, user home, etc. Besides the pre-set values, you will be able to customize your own threshold values.

Channel Information
The less the better

Sometimes, taking a quick glance at one channel is all you need. The advanced H30Crystal single-channel measurement option automatically detects the channel type, displaying the audio and video levels, A/V and C/N for analogue signals, and power, C/N, and
appropriate quality measures for each type of digital signal. All these measures are taken by means of one single button; at that point, all indicators will be activated and display the Pass/Fail condition based on the thresholds specied by the user. Easy-to- interpret results, even for junior technicians.

System Scan
Monitored installation

Scan each existing analogue and digital channel in real time to determine the overall system frequency response. This function leverages the location-based thresholds to clearly show whether the signal levels meet the cable systems specications with green, yellow and red bars. This feature provides an easy- to-understand, real-time view of the system, including the BER and MER values of the selected channel.

Spectrum Analyser
From 5MHz to “full span

H30Crystal spectrum analyser provides a value range of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 MHz and Full, as well as a reference level auto-adjust feature. Real- time processing speeds ensure the capture of any signal incidents. You will be surprised by the accuracy and the level of detail provided by this ultra- portable pocket spectrum analyser. The ultimate tool for identifying and localising noise, interference, radiation, and any other signals that may be aecting the quality of the television signal distribution service.

Guided satellite pointing
LNB self-conguration

This functionality speeds up the dish pointing work. The meter has a typical satellite and a stable transponder according to the regional zone previouly set, and it is self-congurated for the LNB connection. In addition, a sound indicator can be activated in order to audibly guide the user in the satellite dish pointing. The reference satellite can be manually changed and start a new pointing.

Wideband LNB compatible
From 250 to 2300 MHz

This functionality for DVB-S/S2 allows the complete analysis of a satellite channel in any frequency within the 250 MHz to 2300 MHz range. Thus, the meter can be directly connected to any output of a LNB Wideband (2 outputs: Vertical and Horizontal)

MPEG
MPEG video and detailed information

Do you wish to know the contents oered on a DIGITAL channel?
H30Crystal function MPEG will tell you. In addition to channel services display, you will get their key parameters: Service name, PID, resolution, audio types and gures, and NIT. A valuable help when troubleshooting your encoder conguration.

*HEVC display on the meter ()**
and also on your mobile device

This functionality supports HEVC H.265 new compression format and allows to display video signals with a maximum Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080). Information can be displayed both on the meter screen or on the mobile device (multiscreen mode) as long as your hardware is H.265 compatible (usually a smartphone, tablet or PC).
() Optional function: Ref. 593252

Constellation Diagram
Fine-tune your digitals

Constellation analysis is essential for determining the quality of digital signals. Constellation diagrams help detecting noise, jitter, interference and signal saturation, and all the variables that could impact signal quality, eventually leading to service suspension. By visually inspecting the size and shape of the dots in the constellation matrix, the technician will be able to easily identify the nature of the problem

Capture Plan
Custom channel plans

Identify the channels in your distribution with the ultra-fast Capture Plan function, and from there build your own channel plan containing only the channels you are interested in. Furthermore, each channel will be displayed on a bar chart with the appropriate
colour based on the selected quality threshold.

Echos
Optimal signal reception

In terms of terrestial signal reception, controlling the absence of any echoes that could jeopardize reception is crucial. H30Crystal displays the echoes of the received signal, allowing the installer to minimize them for optimal signal reception.

Datalogs
Save and download

While you are taking measurements or looking for possible problems, you can save sample signal parameters for further indepth analysis or just for record and use in your reports. It can also prove to be a useful tool for training purposes.

Always updated
Automatic detection of new software versions

The meter automatically detects if there is a new software version when it connects to the internet (WiFi, Ethernet). To notify that new software is available, an icon in the upper right part is activated without interrupting the users work. The system update can be accessed on the settings menu.
If the meter is not connected to the internet, it can also be updated using a PC (USB port) where the software version was previously downloaded.

Technical specications

H30Crystal

Mechanical Specifications
Screen| 2.8″ TFT 400 x 240 full color
Weight| 550 g.
Dimensions| 175x100x52 mm / 6,9×3,9×2 (HxWxD)
AC Adaptor| Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz Output: 12VDC, 3A
Battery| Li-ion (7,2VDC, 2300mAh)
Baterry range| >4hours without LNB powering
Interfaces| Ethernet 1Gb
USB 2.0 for Data log download and software upgrades
Resilience| It withstands drops From 1 m (3.2 ft) onto concrete on all sides
Storage capacity| 400 MB (internal) for measurements
Impedance| F-type connector – 75 Ohm
Technical Specifications

| | 593603| 593601| 593602| 593604| 593605| 593621| 593622| 593624| 593625| 593661
Frecuency
Range| | Return path: 5-50 MHz / Terrestrial: 50 – 880 MHz / Satellite: 950 – 2400 MHz / Wideband: 250 – 2350 MHz
Resolution| | 125 kHz
Tunning| | Frequency or channel
Spectrum analyser
Span| | 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 MHz and Full
Scale| | 5 and 10 dB/div
Reference level (automatic and manual)| | OK
Optical fibre
Not Selective| -40dBm to
+7dBm| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| –| –| –| –| OK
Selective| -40dBm to
+7dBm| –| –| –| –| –| OK| OK| OK| OK| –
RF Overlay| -10dBm to
+5dBm| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
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Optical Attenuation| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
DVB-S digital measurements [Modulation: QPSK]
Image| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
| From 45
to 120 dBµV| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235
CBER| 9.9E-2 –
1.0E-6| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
VBER| 1.0E-4 –
1.0E-8| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
MER| Up to 20dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
C/N| Up to 20dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Constelation| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
DiSEqC| | OK
SCR| EN 50494| OK
dCSS| EN 50607| Upgrade 593234
DVB-S2 digital measurements [Modulations: QPSK, 8PSK]
Image| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
| From 45 to 120 dBµV| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235
Link Margin| Up to 10 dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
MER| Up to 20 dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
LDPCBER| 9.9E-2 –
1.0E-6| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
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BCHBER| 9.9E-2 – 1.0E-8| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Constelation| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
DiSEqC| | OK
SCR| EN 50494| OK
dCSS| EN 50607| Upgrade 593234
DVB-T digital measurements [Modulations: COFDM (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM)]
Image| | Upgrade 593231| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593231
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| Upgrade 593231| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593231
| From 45
to 120 dBµV| Upgrade 593231 + Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593231 + Upgrade 593235
CBER| 9.9E-2 –
1.0E-6| Upgrade 593231| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593231
VBER| 1.0E-3 –
1.0E-8| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
MER| Up to 35 dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
C/N| Up to 40dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Echoes| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Constelation| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
DVB-T2 digital measurements [Modulations: COFDM ( QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256 QAM)]
Image| | Upgrade 593231 +
Upgrade 593232| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| Upgrade 593231 +
Upgrade 593232| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232
| From 45
to 120 dBµV| Upgrade 593231 +
Upgrade 593232 +
Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593232 +
Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593232 +
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LDPCBER*| 9.9E-2 –

1.0E-6

| Upgrade 593231 +
Upgrade 593232| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232| OK| OK| OK| Upgrade 593232
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BCHBER*| 1.0E-3 –

1.0E-8

| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Link Margin| Up to 30 dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
MER| Up to 35 dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
C/N| Up to 40dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Echoes| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Constelation| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
DVB-C digital measurements [Modulations: 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM and 256 QAM]
Image| | OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233
| From 45 to120 dBµV| Upgrade 593235| Upgrade 593233 +
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CBER| 1.E-2 –
1.0E-8| OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233| Upgrade 593233| OK| OK| Upgrade 593233
MER| Up to 38| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
C/N| Up to 40dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Digital measurements ISBT-T/Tb
Image| | –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
Power| From 45
to 110 dBµV| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
| From 25
to 120 dBµV| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| Upgrade 593235
Pre-VER (by layer)| 9.9E-2 –
1.0E-6| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
Post-VER (by layer)| 1.0E-3 –
1.0E-8| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
MER| Up to 35 dB| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
C/N| Up to 40dB| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Echoes| | –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
Constelation| | –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| OK
Analogue measurements
Level| 25 and
125 dBµV| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
V/A| | OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
C/N| Up to 45dB| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK| OK
Measurements and functions
Wifi analyzer| | Upgrade 593250| Upgrade 593250| Upgrade 593250| Upgrade 593250| OK| Upgrade 593250| Upgrade 593250| Upgrade 593250| OK| Upgrade 593250
IPTV analyser| | Upgrade 593251| Upgrade 593251| Upgrade 593251| Upgrade 593251| OK| Upgrade 593251| Upgrade 593251| Upgrade 593251| OK| Upgrade 593251
Analog A/V display| | Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236| Upgrade 593236
4K – UHD display (HEVC)| | OK
Terrestrial plans| | Channel plans from different regions of the world
Satellite plans| | Channel plans from different regions of the world
Units| | dBµV, dBmV, dBm
Powering| | 24 Vdc / 140 mA max.
LNB: 13, 18 Vdc / 475, 370 mA max.
LNB tono| | 22 kHz

• Notes:
  LDPCBER is the BER measurement before LDPC correction.
  BCHBER is the BER measurement after LDPC corrector and before BCH correction.
  ** Ref. 593234 & 593235: Free upgrade when registering the equipment

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