Labgear S601B Multiplatform Meter and Analyser User Guide

Labgear S601B Multiplatform Meter and Analyser User Guide

Safety warnings and important information

Warning

Do not disassemble the meter. Do not submerge in water.
Do not leave it unattended when charging.
Do not leave unused for extended periods of time. Routinely check the charge status of the meter, and charge accordingly.
Lithium-ion batteries can explode, or cause injury if disassembled, short circuited, or exposed to high temperature. The meter is powered by a 7.4V/800mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack and must be treated with caution and care.

To prevent the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury, avoid using any mains charger or 12V car charger other than the one supplied with the product and avoid handling the battery improperly. Always make sure the meter is disconnected from any power sources, and the battery removed when performing any routine cleaning. Do not try to repair the unit or charger yourself.

Important Information:

• Do not dispose of the battery with domestic waste, please use an appropriate recycling facility
• Do not charge the battery in a high temperature environment
• Do not let the battery become wet or immerse the battery in water
• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration
• Do not use a damaged battery
• Keep the battery away from children
• When charging has completed the charger must be switched off and disconnected from the mains and the meter
• Do not pull the lead of the charger when disconnecting it from the mains power supply
• Do not use an extension lead. Plug the charger directly into an electrical socket
• Never use a damaged charger or a charger with a damaged lead. Dispose of the damaged charger safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice. Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• If the charger fails to operate dispose of it safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice. Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• Charging temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
• Operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Labgear S601b, a comprehensive instrument for analysing setting up and testing all types of satellite and terrestrial signal receiver and distribution systems, pre-loaded with masses of data and tools to make your job simpler and quicker. The S601b has been modified

Before you start please take time to read through this instruction leaflet which we hope will help you get the most out of your meter.

Key Features

• Compatible with DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 and 22kHz tone
• Fully compatible with 4k H.265 HEVC format signals
• Large 7 Inch High Definition TFT LCD display with audio output
• Spectrum analyser for DVB functions
• TV recording function in receiver format
• Media playback for videos and photos
• HDMI, AV IN/OUT and USB ports
• LED indicator and tone alarm for locking onto best signal
• Digital metering for signal strength and quality
• Supports Auto, Blind, Manual and NIT scans
• Auto calculates dish and LNB alignment (Az, El, Pol)
• Pre-loaded with data on 100 satellites
• LNB short protection
• Bright LED torch light on the back
• Software upgrades via USB port (cable supplied)
• Rechargeable 7.4V/5000mAh Li-Ion battery (mains & car charger adaptors supplied)
• Easy to carry – supplied with silicon holster and rugged protective shoulder bag
• Supports software upgrades from a PC via USB port – cable supplied

Pack Contents

• 1x Multiplatform meter and analyser
• 1x Silicon holster
• 1x Rugged protective shoulder bag
• 1x Mains Charger/PSU
• 1x Car Charger
• 1x Charger extension cable
• 1x Jack to 3 Phono AV Lead
• 1x BNC Adaptor
• 1x Optical adaptor
• 1x User Guide

Battery Charging

1. Ensure that the meter is switched off. Connect the charger plug to the charging socket (11) on the right hand side of the meter.
2. Plug the charger into a mains socket the charging LED indicator (19) will light up green.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the charging LED indicator (19) will go out.
4. Unplug the charger from the mains socket and disconnect the charger from the meter. Do not leave the meter unsupervised when charging is taking place

Product Overview

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21| F1| Auxiliary function key
22| F2| Auxiliary function key
23| F3| Auxiliary function key
24| F4| Auxiliary function key
25| Red & TTXT| Red KEY & Teletext interface
26| Green & SUBT| Green key & Subtitle interface
27| Orange & TV/R| Orange key & TV and radio switch
28| Blue & AUDIO| Blue key & Audio interface
29| Navigation Keys| Volume control or move cursor/ channel or change, confirm etc.
30| MENU| Show main menu or return to previous menu in sub-menu setting mode
31| EXIT| Leave present menu and save settings
32| INFO| INFO key
33| MUTE| MUTE
34| 0-9| Number keys select channels or enter numbers
35| LCD| TFT LCD Screen
36| Battery Indicator| Shows battery level when power is on
37| Battery Cover| Removable Battery

Connections

Main Menu

Make the required connections as above, switch the power ON and you will enter the main Menu which shows battery status and has the following options:

• DVB-S2
• DVB-T2
• DVB-C
• Spectrum
• Loop Search
• Optical Power
• Others
• System Setting

Use the  keys to move the cursor and navigate the menu interface, then use the OK key to make a selection.

Setting Location

Before you use your meter it is recommended that you enter your location first. Select System Setting from the Main Menu and scroll down to Set Location press OK. Press to select Manual, scroll down and use the number keys to enter Latitude and Longitude then press Exit.

DVB-S2

Now has a menu Shortcut for WIDEBAND LNB’s (UK spec). This makes setup easier when installing WIDEBAND LNB’s for Sky-Q™ reception

1. From the Main Menu select DVB-S2
2. Scroll through Satellites to select – Astra 28.2
3. Scroll down to LNB Type
4. Then scroll right to select WideBand
5. Press OK to enter the DVB-S2 Scan menu.

Satellite

Press to enter the Satellite List and scroll to find the satellite you want and press OK.

Local Frequency
Scroll down to Local Frequency press to enter the LNB List and scroll to find the LNB type you want and press OK.

Transponder
Scroll down to Transponder press to enter the TP List and scroll to find the TP you want and press OK.

Frequency
use the number keys to enter the frequency

Symbol rate
use the number keys to enter the symbol rate.

Polarity
use the  keys to select vertical or horizontal polarization

Tone
use the  keys to turn the 22khz tone switch on or off

Beep tone
Use the keys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen

DiSEqC mode
Use the keys to set the port type as DiseqC 1.0/1.1, DiseqC 1.2/USALS or Unicable.

DiSEqC Type & Input
For diSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 scroll to DiSEqC 1.0/1.1 and use the keys to set the port number or if Unicable is selected use the  to go to IF Channel, use the keys to select channel and the number keys to set Center Frequency

Quick Search

In the Satellite Find menu when Satellite is selected if you press OK the screen to the right opens, press OK again to start quick search.If you have set the Longitude and Latitude in Angle Calculation, the angle of LNB, the orientation and elevation of antenna will all be displayed on the screen.
Also displayed :
PWR: Signal Level
CN: Carrier to Noise Ratio
BER: Bit Error Rate
MER: Modulation Error Rate

• TP Scan: Press OK to search the current TP.
• Auto Scan: Press the Red key to auto blind search the current satellite.
• S/Q: Press the orange key to enlarge signal strength and quality readings.
• Constellation: Press the blue key to view the satellite constellation.

DVB-T2

In the Main Menu select DVB-T2, Press OK to enter Scan Setup. Scroll down to adjust the settings below:

Country Setting
Use the keys to select country.

Channel No.
Use the keys to change channel number

Frequency
Use the number keys to enter frequency

Bandwidth
Use the keys to change the bandwidth, you can select 5, 6, 7 or 8M

Mode
Use the keys change the DVB standard you can select T/T2/T+T2.

Beep Tone
Use the keys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen.

Antenna Power Setting
This is only applicable to terrestrial aerials with built in or masthead amplifiers. Use the key to set the required voltage: 5V/12V/24V.

Antenna Power Setting
If aerial amplifier present use the key to select power ON.

Quick Search
When you have completed the above settings. Press OK to enter the Scan Setup Menu

• Manual Scan – Press OK again or the Red key to start a manual earch of the current channel.

• Auto Scan : Press the Green key to auto search the current channel
  Please Note : The following prompt will appear “Database willl be cleared! Continue?” If you are sure you want to go ahead press OK.

• S/Q : Press the Orange key to enlarge signal strength and quality readings.

• Constellation: Press the Blue key to view the TV constellation.

DVB-C

In the Main Menu select DVB-C, Press OK to enter Scan Setup.

Scroll down to adjust the settings below:

Country Setting
Use the keys to select country.

Channel No.
Use the keys to change channel number.

Frequency
Use the number keys to enter frequency.

Beep Tone
Use the keys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen

Quick Search
When you have completed the above settings. Press OK to enter the Scan Setup Menu.

• Manual Scan – Press OK again or the Red key to start a manual earch of the current channel.

• Auto Scan: Press the Green key to auto search the current channel.
  Please Note : The following prompt will appear “Database willl be cleared! Continue?” If you are sure you want to go ahead press OK.

• S/Q: Press the Orange key to enlarge signal strength and quality readings.

• Constellation: Press the Blue key to view the satellite constellation.

Spectrum

• Satellite-Spectrum
• Terrestrial-Spectrum
• Cable-Spectrum

Satellte Spectrum
Use the keys to change Center Frequency; Press OK to enter Spectrum press the Red key to change bandwidth;
Press the Green key to change Vertical/Horizontal polarization;
Press Orange key to switch 22K on or off; Press Blue key to change mode: Show IF/RF; Use function keys to navigate spectrum: F1 Back TP, F2 Forward TP, F3 TP Find, F4 Service Find.

Terrestrial Spectrum
Use the keys to scan through the spectrum for information.

• Full/Ch: Press Red key to look at all the frequency points on the terrestrial band or look at individual channels.
• Zoom: Press the Green key to zoom in to the frequency selected, press again to zoom out.
• Locked: Press the Orange key to lock all the current frequency points, and remain unchanged points you have so far scanned, press the Orange key again to unlock.
• Scan: When the frequency points have been locked, you can press the Blue key to scan the signals of the selected points.

Cable TV Spectrum
Can be viewed in the same way as the terrestrial TV spectrum.

Loop Search

Select Loop Search, then press OK in Loop Search. 8 TPs will be shown. Press OK then use the keys to select a TP to monitor and then press OK. The meter will then scan continuously through the 8 TPs.

TV Optical Power

Make an optical connection to the optical port, then you can test the optical power after selecting Wave Length andPWR (power) Unit.

Others

Please OK to enter Others.

Channel

• S2<<>>T2_T_C
  Press the OK key three times to enter the S2-S All Service screen.
  Then press the Red key to switch between DVB-S2 (satellite) and DVB-T2/T/C (terrestrial) all service lists.
  Once you have made the change press the Menu key to return to the Main Menu and go to Others and then Channel to start editing channels.

• To Edit channels press the Red key then press:

• To Lock channels use the  keys to select a channel, press the Green key icon will appear. Press the Green key again to unlock.

• To Delete channels use the keys to select a channel, press the Orange key, use the keys to select “Delete Select” or “Delete ALL” the icon will appear against channels then press the OK key to confirm.

PROGRAM INFO
The Program Info screen displays the details of the current TV program.

EPG
Use the  keys to select a program. If EPG information is available for the current program, it will appear in the righthand window. Use the keys to change the EPG date.

Media Playback – Video, Music and Photos
To playback media files you will need to connect a USB device holding the media files you want to play to the USB socket.

Movie – select the movie from the Main Menu

Press the Green key to change the folder file view to show a detailed list, press Green again to return to the folder view. Press the Orange key to change to change folder icon size. Use the pq t u keys to move the cursor, then press to open the file.

In the play menu press:
F1 Key: for Normal play.
F2 Key: for Pause.
F3 Key: for Fast backward. Press F1 key return.
F4 Key: for Fast forward. Press F1 key return.

Music & Photos
Select and play in the same way as for movie.

Satellite Setting

In the all Satellites Setting:
Press the Blue key to clear all of the selected satellites.
Press the Orange key to select all satellites.
Press the Green key to enter the Auto Scan menu.
Press the Red key to enter the Transponder menu.
Use the keys to move the cursor, then press OK to select or unselect the satellite.
Use the keys to set the single satellite setting.
In the setting interface:

1. TP Manage: press the Red key into TP manager.
2. Auto Scan: press the Green key into auto scan.
3. LNB: Use the keys to change the LNB frequency.
4. Transponder: Use the keys to change the current TP.
5. DiSEqc1.0: Use the keys to change the DiSEqC port.
6. DiSEqc1.1: Use the keys to change the DiSEqC port.
7. Motor: Use the keys to change the DiSEqC port

If you select DiSEqC1.2/USALS, press OK to enter the motor menu.

• Transponder: Press OK to change the current TP.

• Mode: A, Position – A1 Direction: Use the keys to move the direction of the dish from west to east. A2 Position: Set the satellite save position. A3 Store: Save the satellite position set in A2 above.

• Mode: B, Drive to Zero – Move the cursor to GO, then press OK, the motor will go to the zero position.

• Mode: C, Drive to the stored position – Move the cursor to GO, then press OK, the motor will go to the position previously saved in mode A2/A3 Position.

• Mode: D, Drive to Satellite – Move the cursor to GO, then press OK the motor will go to the auto calculated position.

• Mode: E, Recalculate
  E1 Direction: Use the keys to change direction from West to East.
  E2 Recalculate: Recalculate the satellite position.

• Mode: F, Set East Limit or Set West Limit Limit the motor movement to East or to West.
  F1 Direction: Use the keys to move the dish direction West or East.
  F2 Store: Save the satellite dish Limit East or Limit West.

• Mode: G, Set Enable Limit or Disable Limit Set limit enable or disable

Unicable: Use the t u keys to select Unicable then press OK to enter the Unicable settings menu.

• Transponder: Use the t u keys to change the current TP.
• IF Channel: Use the t u keys to change SCR channel.
• Center Frequency: Use the number keys to input number.
• Store: Store the setting.

Auto Scan
In the Others submenu, select Auto Scan to enter the
Automatic SAT Scan menu.

• Satellite: Use the  to enter the satellite list.
  Use the  keys to move the cursor, then press OK to select the satellite of you want.

• Transponder: Use the u to enter the TP list. Use the pq keys to move the cursor, then press OK to select a satellite.

• NIT: Use the t u keys to switch the network searcher ON/OFF.

• Programme: Use the u key to select ALL/Free Only TV search.

• Scan Mode : Use the t u keys to select the scan mode:
  Default TP/One TP/Blind.

• Scan Select : Use the t u keys to select scan All Sat or Single Sat.

SAT/TP MANAGER

Use the keys to select the current satellite.

• Edit Sat
  Press the Red key to edit the selected satellite.

• NO.: Satellite number. W-E: Use the t u keys to switch the satellite longitude from West to East.

• Longitude: Use the number keys to input a value.
  Satellite Name: Press u to open the keyboard, use the arrow and OK keys input a satellite name.

• Del Sat: Press the Green key to delete a satellite, then press OK to confirm or press MENU to cancel.

• Add Sat: Press the Orange key to add a satellite.

• Scan Sat: Press the Blue key to enter the Automatic SAT scan menu.

In Sat/Tp Manager press key to enter the Tp list.

• Edit Tp: Press the Red key to edit TP.
  NO : TP number.
  Frequency: Use the number keys to input a value.
  Symbol Rate: Use the number keys to input a value.
  Polarity: Press key to change polarity.

• Del Tp: Press the Green key to delete TP, then press OK to confirm or press MENU to cancel.

• Add Tp: Press the Orange key to add a TP.
  Refer to TP edit instructions above.

• Scan Tp: Press the Blue key to enter the TP scan menu.

Compass

• Sat Longitude: Use the and keys to locate a satellite and press OK.

• Location: If you select Manual, you will need to manually input Longitude and Latitude using the number keys.
  Alternatively you can use the keys to find a city location press OK to confirm. The appropriate data will appear below.

• Calibration: Press the Red key then press OK, a message will appear slowly rotate the meter until the message closes. Your compass should now be calibrated.

System Setting

• Country Setting: Use the t u keys to change the country.

• OSD Language: Use the t u keys to change the OSD language.

• TV Format: Use the t u keys to change the TV format.

• Video Output: Use the t u keys to change the video output format.

• TV Resolution: Use the t u keys to change the TV resolution.

• Digital Audio Output: Use the t u keys to change the digital audio output format.

• Time Zone: Use the t u keys to change the Time Zone.

• Channel Lock: Press the u key to switch the channel lock ON/OFF.

• PWR Unit: Use the t u keys to select the units for PWR.

• Speaker: Press the u key to switch the speaker ON/OFF.

• Flashlight: Press the u key to switch Flashlight ON/OFF.

• 12V: Press the u key to switch DC 12V output ON/OFF.

• KB-BackLight: Use the t u keys to select the amount of time the backlight stays on: 5/10/20 seconds.
  Set Location: Press the u key or OK to set Location,

• Longitude or Latitude. Use the u and t u keys to select
  Manual or a city. If you select Manual, you will need to manually input Longitude and Latitude with the number keys.

• Upgrade: Copy the upgrade file to a USB memory device and insert the USB device in to the meter’s USB socket.
  Select upgrade and press OK. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the folders on the USB device to find the upgrade file and press OK.
  Warning: Please don’t turn power off or disconnect the USB device before the upgrade is complete as this can, damage the meter’s software, and prevent the meter booting up.

• Factory Setting: Press OK key, then press OK again to confirm Set Default.
  NOTE: if you perform a factory reset, all the user settings and the database will be reset.

• System Info:In the system setting, press the INFO key to check the system version.

Troubleshooting

power is on. Charge meter with PSU/Charger
No sound or picture, but the front panel power light is ON.| AV IN/HDMI cable connected, but no video input| Check AV IN/HDMI cable connec- tion, check AV source connection and AV signal
No sound or picture| The satellite dish is not pointing at the satellite.| Adjust the dish. Check the Signal Level in the Antenna Setup Menu
Bad picture/ Blocking Error| No signal or weak signal| Check the cable connections. LNB and other equipment connected between the LNB and the meter and adjust the dish.
The satellite dish in not pointing at the satellite| Adjust the dish.
Signal is too strong| Connect a signal attenuator to the LNB input
Satellite dish is too small| Change to a larger dish
LNB noise factor too high| Change to an LNB with a lower noise factor
The LNB is faulty| Change the LNB
AV out No picture (Video)| The system is connected by SCART cable and TV is not in AV mode.| Check AV IN cable connection, check AV source connection and signal
The keys are not working| Battey is low| Charge meter with PSU/Charger
Transmission Standards

DVB-S2/S, DVBT/T2, DVB-C
Satellite Input/Demodulation
Connector Type| F Type
Input Frequency| 950 to 2150 MHz
Signal Input Level| – 65 to -25 dBm
Band Switch Control| 22KHz
LNB Supply| 13V/18V, IMax 400mA
Demodulation Type| QPSK,8PSK,16APSK
Symbol Rate| 2<Rs<45Mband(SCPC/MCPC)
DVB-T/T2/C Input/Demodulation
Connector Type| Female Type
Input Frequency| 48 to 862 MHz
Signal Input Level| -79.5dBm (MAX)
ANT Supply| 5V, 12V/24V Imax 100mA
Demodulation Type| QPSK,16QAM.64QAM,256QAM
LCD Features
LCD Type| TFT Transmissive
Number of Dots| 800 x 3(RGB) x 480
Active area (WxH)| 154.08 x 85.92 mm2
AV Output Interface
Connector Type| 3.5 mm jack
Video Output| CVBS
Audio Output| Stereo Audio L/R output
HDMI Output Connecter
Format| HDMI 1.3a
AV Input Interface
Connector Type| 3.5 mm jack
Video Input| CVBS
Audio Input| Stereo Audio L/R input
Audio/Video Processing

Video decompression| MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-1 Decoding,MPEG‐4 ASP@L5 HD resolution,

H.265 HEVC MPEG-H, H.264 MP&HP@L4,HW JPEG decoding

Resolving rate| PAL-25 frame@720576,NTSC-30 frame@720480
Signal compatibility| Support conversion for different video formats
Video Format| 4:3,16:9,By Pan & Scan and Letter Box conversion
Audio Decompression| MPEG-1 Layer I/II, MPEG-2 Layer I/II
Audio Output Mode| Stereo, Mono,R/L
Data Service Port
Connector| USB
Data Protocol| USB 2.0 interface
File Management System| NTFS, FAT32, FAT16
File Formats| wma, mp3, mp4, avi, jpg, jpeg, bmp, img
Microprocessor
Microprocessor| NOVATEK
Clock Frequency| 500MHz
SDRAM Memory| 1Gbit DDR3
Power Supply
Li‐Ion Battery| 7.4V/5000mAh
Charger/Adaptor| Output :DC12V1.5A, Input :100-240V~50/60Hz, 0.5A
Power Consumption| Max. 10W
Physical Characterstics
Size (W x D x H)| 250 x 156 x 40mm
Net Weight| 1kg

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