The PROPOWER-5 is six functions in one instrument, Level Meter, Datalogger, Scan, Tilt, Spectrum Analyser and Transient Detector which makes it an excellent tool for the installation and maintenance of Power Line Communications (PLC) systems working in the 1 to 50 MHz range.
As a Level Meter, the PROPOWER-5 enables the following measurements:
Digital PLC channels: Channel power measurement by integration, Carrier/Noise ratio measurement (C/N),
Level measurement in a frequency.
The Datalogger function allows up to 55 loggers or measurements to be taken and stored, each with C/N ratios and channel power of up to 140 channels. The measurements obtained may be checked, transferred to a PC or printed at any time.
In Scan operating mode, the PROPOWER-5 indicates the level of all channels present on the band in a bar-graph display. The span and reference level are user definable. A moving marker shows the exact level of each specific channel.
In Tilt operating mode, the screen shows, both graphically and numerically, the difference in levels between any four previously defined pilot frequency channels, in order to obtain a qualitative measurement on band
equalization.
As a Spectrum Analyser it provides the analysis of the entire band, with a span defined by the user from 1 to 50 MHz. Furthermore, it is possible to alter the reference level, and to detect and maintain the maximum and minimum values for INGRESS measurements.
The Transient Detector mode, permits to count the number of impulsive interferences and with a level higher than a threshold defined by the user.
The maximum frequency range is from 1 to 50 MHz.
In designing the PROPOWER-5, special attention was given to building a multi-purpose, accurate, yet easy-to-use instrument. A simple keyboard gives direct access to the various operating modes and, once in them, any measurement parameter can be easily changed using the rotary selector/button.
In addition, it has an RS-232C terminal for connecting to a printer or computer for producing reports on the measurements obtained.
