Sunrise telecom CaLan N1776A User Manual

User Manual

CaLan N1776A

Network Profiler

CaLan N1776A

Network Proﬁler

User Manual

ersion 2.1

November 2003

Part number:

N1776A-M01

DISCLAIMER

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sunrise Telecom Broadband, Inc. The software and/or hardware described in this document are furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement. The purchaser may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. No part of this manual and/or hardware may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval system, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission of Sunrise Telecom Broadband Inc.

Throughout this book, trademarked names are used in an editorial manner only and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial capital letters.

SUNRISE, the SUNRISE logo, are registered trademarks of SUNRISE TELECOM INC.

Windows®, W are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks, copyrights, logos, brand names, etc. mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

indows Explorer®, W

indows CE®, MS-DOS

®,

and Internet Explorer®

Warning!

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Notices

Observe the following safety precautions whenever you operate the CaLan N1776A Network Profiler. Failure to comply with these and other specific warnings and cautions in this manual is a violation of Sunrise Telecom Broadband’s safety standards of design, manufacturing, and intended use of the test module.

Sunrise Telecom Broadband assumes no liability for the operator’s failure to comply with these precautions.

Product Damage

Danger!

been stored in unfavorable conditions, or has been subject to severe transportation stresses. Make the product inoperative and secure it against any unintended operation. Contact your Sunrise Telecom Broadband representative for assistance.

Do not use this product if it shows visible damage, fails to perform, has

Explosion Hazard

Danger!

fumes.

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or

Electric Shock Hazard

Danger!

precautions when using the N1776A CaLan Network Profiler:

Do not remove the system covers, and do not perform electrical tests if there are signs of shipping damage to the outer enclosure.

When connecting test cables to a line, do not touch the cable’s metal contact points, or allow the cable leads to touch each other.

To avoid the possibility of severe injury or death, observe the following

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Symbols

The following are general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment and in manuals.

Dangerous voltage.

Protective ground.

Frame or chassis ground.

Alternating current.

Direct current.

Alternating or direct current.

Caution! Read the manual.

arranty

Sunrise products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of sale. Sunrise agrees to repair or replace any assembly or component found to be defective under normal use during this period. The obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing the instrument that proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned to the fac tory. Transport costs to the factory are to be prepaid by the customer.

Sunrise assumes no liability for secondary charges or consequential damages and, in any event, Sunrise's liability for breach of contract, shall not exceed the pur chase price of the products shipped and against which a claim is made.

Any application recommendation made by Sunrise for the use of its products are based upon tests believed to be reliable and accurate, but Sunrise makes no war ranty for the results to be obtained. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Sunrise any liability in connection with the sale of our products other than set forth herein.

Repairs and/or calibration is typically completed in 5 to 10 working days. Shipping costs are paid by the factory only when returning equipment to a customer follow ing warranty repair. It is the responsibility the customer to notify the factory technical support persons prior to shipping products for servicing, since many times problems may be solved over the telephone, saving the user more precious time and shipping costs. Sunrise maintains regular ofﬁce hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday. A toll free 800 number and e-mail address for technical and sales support are provided below:

North America Toll Free: (800) 297-9726 International: 1-514-725-6652

E-mail address for Sales or Technical Support: catv@sunrisetelecom.com

Typical warranty on our products covers all parts and labor, as well as software and required hardware updates. The warranty period starts from the day the equip ment is delivered, however, Sunrise extends a grace period of 60 days after the end of the ofﬁcial warranty period to cover any contingencies. Please note that the war ranty period for rechargeable batteries is three months and the grace period does not apply.

GETTING ST

ARTED

Receiving & Unpacking

The CaLan N1776A Network Proﬁ container specially designed to prevent damage during transportation.

The original Sunrise shipping container and packing materials should be saved since they may be needed for long-term storage and for protecting the unit if it must be moved long distances.

1. Inspect the shipping container prior to accepting delivery. If any exterior damages are present, notify the transport carrier immediately. Sunrise is not responsible for damage caused during shipping.

2. Carefully open the shipping container without destroying it. Verify the contents of the package. Each container should have the following:

1 N1776A Network Proﬁler

1 AC/DC adapter with power cord

1 User’s Manual

1 Soft protective carrying case

1 Stylus

1 RS232 Null modem cable

3. Unpack the N1776A and inspect it for damage.

4. Test the operability of the N1776A. If you discover damage or operational defects, notify your Sunrise representative for instructions on how to proceed.

ler is carefully packed at the factory in a shipping

Note:

If the equipment has to be returned to an authorized Sunrise service center, carefully repackage it in the original shipping container and then contact Sunrise’s customer service department to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and proper shipping instructions.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Sunrise Telecom Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: Corporate Head Office

Manufacturer’s Telephone Number: TEL: (408) 363-8000 FAX: (408) 363-8313

Equipment Type/Environment: Measurement, Control and Laboratory Equipment

Trade Name/Model Number: Calan Network Profiler N1776A

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:

Safety: IEC 1010-1:1990+A1/EN 61010-1:1993

EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991 Group 1, Class A

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.

89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.

Can/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92

IEC 801-2:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 4kV CD, 8 kV AD

IEC 801-2:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 4kV CD, 8 kV AD IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 3V/m, 27-500 MHz

IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 3V/m, 27-500 MHz IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1:1992 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1kV Power Lines

IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1:1992 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1kV Power Lines

IEC 1000-3-2:1995/EN 61000-3-2:1995

IEC 1000-3-2:1995/EN 61000-3-2:1995 IEC 1000-3-3:1994/EN 61000-3-3:1995

IEC 1000-3-3:1994/EN 61000-3-3:1995

302 Enzo Drive

302 Enzo Drive San Jose, CA 95138 USA

San Jose, CA 95138 USA

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

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Company: Sunrise Telecom Inc.

Address: 302 Enzo Drive

Telephone: (408) 363-8000

Facsimile: (408) 363-8313

Date: 13 August 2002

San Jose, CA 95138 USA

About this book

Chapter

A functional and physical description of the Network Proﬁ and its components.

Chapter

A tutorial on using the touchscreen, with descriptions of dialog boxes, step con trols, and the “soft” keyboards. Includes a brief discussion of the Start menu and Windows CE taskbar.

Chapter

A tutorial on the Proﬁ data display; markers and how to use them; control tabs and controls.

Chapter

How to run the spectrum analyzer and interpret the results.

Chapter

How to run tests of signal levels, distortion, and hum on individual analog chan nels.

Chapter

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Getting Started: Touchscreen Basics

Getting Started: The Test Display

ler display, including the main menus, toolbar functions, the

The Spectrum Analyzer

Single-Channel Tests: Analog

Single-Channel Tests: Digital

ler, including the display

How to run power channels.

Chapter

How to run multi-channel level measurements, and scan levels of all channels in any part of the spectrum.

Chapter

How to run forward and return sweep and return-spectrum tests, in conjunction with a 3010H at the headend.

, QAM constellation, and Equalizer-tap tests on individual digital

Multi-Channel and Channel Scan Tests

Sweep and Return Spectrum Tests

About this book

Chapter

How to store and review test data, make screen captures, back up data, and com municate with other instruments and equipment.

Chapter

How to use the Channel Plan, T

Chapter

How to use essential components of the W Windows Explorer, the Start menu, and the Taskbar.

Chapter

How to use the external power adapters, set power delays, recharge the battery, and replace the battery.

Chapter

How to recalibrate the stylus, self-calibrate the Network Proﬁ the unit and its accessories.

Maintaining and Managing Your Data

10,

Test points, Locations, and Channel Plans

est Point File, and Location File editors.

11,

Using Windows CE

indows CE operating system, including

12,

Power Management

-conservation (“idle-time”)

13,

Maintenance and Care

ler, and take care of

About this Version

This version of the Firmware Release 2 units only. Be sure to refer to any user’s manual supplements or release notes that came with your unit. For assistance, call Sunrise Telecom Customer Care: in North America at 1-800-297-9726; from other countries at 1-514-725-6652. You may also consult our website at www.sunrisetele com.com/broadband

Printing history

Version

Sunrise edition 1.0

Release 2

2.1

CaLan N1776A Network Profiler User’s Manual

Release date

Notes

jmg

applies to

What you should know before you start

ou should be familiar with the basic functions of the Windows interface: the mouse and its pointer; directories and folders; menus; saving, opening, copying, and moving ﬁles.

ypographic conventions used in this manual

Equipment labels, touchscreen and keypad button labels, and text displayed on the screen are shown in

Menu item selection is shown in boldface as a sequence of steps separated by right angle brackets. Example:

boldface

select

File > Open

means “touch the

File

menu heading, then touch

Open

”.

About this Version

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Purpose and functions 1–2

Connectors and ports 1–5

Keypad controls and indicators 1–7

Touchscreen display 1–9

Other components and accessories 1–11

The Network Profiler

at a Glance

1–1

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Purpose and functions

Connectors and ports (top)

Speaker

Battery cover

The CaLan N1776A Network Profiler is a portable instrument that combines the functions of a spectrum analyzer and a digital modulation analyzer for measuring levels, distortion, and other aspects of both analog and digital channels in a CATV network. It is powered by a lithium-ion “smart” battery, and has a built-in battery charger. An external AC adapter supplies DC power for Network Profiler operation and for the internal charger. (A 12 Vdc car adapter is also available.)

To uc hscreen display

Keypad

Measurement Modules

The Network Profiler’s functions comprise a spectrum analyzer and two software modules for performing these additional measurements:

1–2

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Purpose and functions

CATV module:

•Analog channel signal levels, distortion, and hum

•Digital channel average power, QAM modulation, and equalizer taps

•Multi-channel carrier levels

•Channel scan of visual and aural carrier levels

Dual-path Sweep module (Option 052):

•Forward and reverse sweep

•Return spectrum

Note: The Dual-path Sweep module is now standard on the Network Profiler. If you have

an older unit on which this module is not enabled, you must return the unit to Sun rise Telecom Broadband for recalibration, at which time the module will be enabled. This can also be done on 3010H and 3010R units with firmware version 4.0 or later.

The channel-test measurements can use predefined or user-defined channel plans, test point files, and location data. You can save test results at any point to preserve a record of your work.

Digital IF Annex Options

The following three hardware options are available for the Network Profiler:

•Option 011Annex A

•Option 010 Annex B

•Option 012 Annex C

Supporting functions

The screen-capture utility allows the user to take a snapshot of the display at any time, automatically saving it internally or on an inserted PC Card.

A serial link allows the Network Profiler to exchange files and data with a computer.

Internet or LAN access allows the Network Profiler to exchange information with other stations on a computer network.

Built-in editors allow the user to modify a channel plan and to create or modify test point files and location data.

Operating environment

The Network Profiler runs in the Windows CE® operating system. Channel plans, test point files, location files, and test results are stored in an internal memory, whose state is maintained by the battery between uses. Additional

1–3

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Purpose and functions

data files can be stored on a flash-memory card inserted in the PC card slot on the top of the unit.

A selection of Windows CE applications is accessible from the described in

Chapter 11, Using Windows CE.

START

menu, as

1–4

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Connectors and ports

There are two rows of connectors on the top of the Network Profiler. Those in front are protected by hinged, gasketed covers.

Front row

Connector covers

Audio jacks

RJ45 Ethernet port

DB-9 serial port

Dual USB ports

PC Card slot

Audio in and out

The audio jacks are under the left cover. Plug a set of headphones into the Audio Out jack to monitor the aural carrier. (The Audio In jack is currently in reserve.)

10baseT Ethernet connector (RJ-45)

This is the leftmost connector under the middle cover. It is used to connect to a LAN or other network.

Dual USB port

Use these connectors for accessories such as a keyboard, mouse, external disk drive, or printer.

RS-232 serial port (DB-9)

Use this to connect to a serial COM port on a PC.

1–5

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Connectors and ports

PC Card (PCMCIA) slot

Under the right cover is a Type II PC Card slot, which can hold a flash-memory card for storing test results, screen captures, and ordinary Windows files.

Back row

75-Ohm RF connectors

Out

DC input and cover

RF In and RF Out

These are the RF test connections. They accept standard 75-ohm Type F connectors. Field-replaceable 75-ohm BNC connectors (Part No. SB155) are available as an option.

DC Input

Plug a power adapter into this connector to recharge the battery or to operate the unit from external power. An attached cover protects the connector when it’s not in use.

1–6

Keypad controls and indicators

These are to the right of the display screen.

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Keypad controls and indicators

Power on indicator

Arrow keys

Close Box button

Brightness controls

External temperature sensor

Battery-charge indicator

START

menu and taskbar button

Speaker volume controls

Suspend button

ENTER

key

[not used]

Power ( ) and battery-charge ( ) indicators

The green Power indicator is lit when the unit is on. The red battery-charge indicator is lit only when the unit is in Suspend mode. It flashes while the battery is being charged, and is steady when the battery is fully charged.

Maintaining the battery, page

See

12–9, for information.

Arrow (!"# $ ) and

ENTER

( ) keys

During a test, use the arrow keys to precisely position markers

Navigating with the keypad, page

(see

Use the ENTER key as an alternative whenever a box with an

2–3).

ENTER

or OK but-

ton is active.

In the Windows CE environment, use these keys as you would the arrow and

ENTER

keys on a PC keyboard.

1–7

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Keypad controls and indicators

Windows CE buttons

Start/Taskbar

Pressing this blue button brings up the Windows CE Start menu and, if it is hidden, the taskbar. You can then use the stylus or the arrow and to select and execute a Windows CE application. The taskbar and basic Win dows CE operations are described in the section, page 2–11.

Start Menu and Taskbar,

Close Window (×)

Pressing this button will close most Windows CE dialog boxes, and is equivalent to touching the × in the upper right corner of the box. (You can’t, however, use this button to close an application window.)

ENTER

keys

Brightness

These buttons control the brightness level of the display.

Note: The Vol ume buttons (%), formerly used to control the loudness of demodulated

audio, are no longer functional. Volume is now controlled by a software slider on the Spectrum Analyzer’s Marker tab.

Suspend button

In normal use, the Network Profiler never shuts off completely. Instead, pressing this button puts the unit into Suspend Mode: the backlight and power-supply board are turned off, but the battery continues to maintain the state of internal RAM. This requires only a tiny bit of energy, so the Network Profiler can remain in Suspend mode for up to 60 days before the battery needs to be recharged. You may press Suspend at any time; it isn’t necessary to exit the Profiler application.

When you press the Suspend button again, the Network Profiler automatically returns to its last previous state, usually the last test it was running.

adjustment

(!)

( )

See Other test controls, page 4–7

External temperature sensor

The external temperature is reported, along with the internal temperature of the unit, in the About... box. See

About the N1776A, page

3–7.

1–8

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Touchscreen display

The backlit LCD display incorporates a resistive touchscreen that allows you to use the included stylus, a finger, or any other suitable pointing tool to con trol the Network Profiler’s operation.

Menu bar

To ol bar

Status button

Measurement selectors

Control tabs

Active marker selectors

Data display

Menus

The three menu headings at the top left of the screen give access to functions that apply to the operations of the Network Profiler as a whole, rather than just one test or measurement group. They are described in Chapter 3, Getting

Started: The Test Display

Toolbar

To the right of the menus are six buttons with icons. From the left, the first five buttons let you view test results, save test results, print screen data, view screen captures, and make a screen capture. The fifth button switches the

1–9

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Touchscreen display

data display between the normal white-on-black color palette and the black-on-white “daylight” palette for use in bright sunlight.

Preset

Touching the red Preset button in the upper right corner of the screen restores most test controls to their default state. For a detailed description,

When you have to start over, page

see

3–20.

Measurement selectors

The buttons at the left edge of the screen select the type of measurement:

Channel Tests, Spectrum Analyzer, Sweep, or Return Spectrum. The Channel Test button gives you a menu of three choices: Single, Multi, and Scan. The Sweep button gives you a menu of two choices: Forward or Return.

All these measurements are described in Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Status toggle

Touching this button clears a space below the data display for status information related to the current measurement.

Data display

The top line identifies the current measurement type (and channel, when applicable) and test-point loss setting. If a test-point file is in use, its name appears at the right.

The main display area consists of the current test data and results. The data may be in the form of a signal trace, a digital QAM constellation, a bar graph, or a carrier scan. Markers can be positioned to provide measurement data at precise points in the display.

Active marker selectors

Each of the large buttons below the main data display selects one of the markers to make it active. A marker can be moved only when it is active.

Control tabs

These tabs provide controls for all test parameters, which vary according to the test in progress. Their uses aredescribed in Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Windows CE taskbar and Start menu

These (not shown in the figure) are described in page 2–11, and in Chapter 11, Using Windows CE.

Start Menu and Taskbar,

1–10

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Other components and accessories

Speaker

The speaker is in the left front panel. It provides the “click” when you touch the screen, and lets you hear the demodulated audio carrier when running the spectrum analyzer.

Battery

The Network Profiler is powered by a 10.8V, 5000 mA-hr, Lithium-ion “Smart” battery that fits into a compartment in the lower left side of the Network Profiler. See Chapter 12, Power Management, for instructions on charging, removing, and replacing the battery.

Desktop charger (optional)

A standalone charger and reconditioner that can accommodate two Network Profiler batteries is available separately. Its use is described in Chapter 12,

Power Management

External power adapters

Two a dapt e rs fo r using external power are available:

AC adapter:

work Profiler.

Car (12V) adapter:

the accessory socket of an automobile or truck.

Use of these adapters is described in Chapter 12, Power Management.

This plugs into a 100-240 Vac outlet. It is supplied with the Net-

This optional adapter plugs into a 12 Vdc outlet, such as

Carrying strap

Use the attached strap to remove the Network Profiler from its case and carry it about.

1–11

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Other components and accessories

Carrying case

The carrying case is designed so that the Network Profiler can be used without removing it from the case. A drop-down panel, secured with hook-and-loop fasteners, gives access to the front of the unit:

1–12

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Other components and accessories

An opening in the top of the case allows cables to be attached to the RF connectors and the AC adapter socket. The top itself may be unzipped to gain access to the other I/O ports and PC Card slot, or to remove the unit from the case:

At the rear of the case is a large compartment with pockets for the external charger, cables and connectors, papers, and other useful items:

On the lower left side of the case, a cover secured with hook-and-loop fasteners drops down for access to the battery compartment.

There is a sheath for the stylus on the right side of the case.

1–13

The Network Profiler at a Glance

Other components and accessories

The included karrabiner (snap-link) makes it easy to carry the unit as a backpack or to hang it securely over a cable:

1–14

“Clicking” and navigating the screen 2–2

Dialog boxes 2–4

Check boxes and step controls 2–7

Using the “soft” keyboards 2–8

Start Menu and Taskbar 2–11

Getting Started:

Tou ch screen Basics

2–1

Getting Started: Touchscreen Basics

“Clicking” and navigating the screen

The Network Profiler’s touchscreen is resistive; you can use it when wearing gloves, with the included stylus, or with any other suitable non-abrasive pointing device, such as the eraser end of a pencil or even a toothpick. Keep in mind, though, that a pointer with a smaller tip requires less pressure; take care not to use anything that could damage or mark the face of the screen.

Caution: Do not use metal objects such as a ball point pen or a screwdriver as a pointing device.

These could damage the touchscreen.

You r p o in t i ng device, whether it’s a finger or a stylus, has some of the properties of a computer’s mouse pointer (the little arrow that runs around the screen as you move your mouse). Whenever and wherever you touch the screen, you will hear a click from the speaker.

Touching a button, menu, or tab is equivalent to clicking a mouse button with the pointer over that item. Examples:

•To select a control tab, touch its label.

•To select a menu item, touch the menu label, then the item. In the following chapters, an instruction to select a menu item is shown in boldface as a sequence of steps separated by right angle brackets, thus:

“select File > Open”

•This means “touch the File menu heading, then touch Open”.

•To reposition an active marker, touch the data display; the marker will instantly move to that point.

To confirm the touch, a button will look as though it has been pressed, while a menu item will be highlighted, that is, it changes appearance to show that it has been selected. In most cases, this means that its colors will be reversed (see example on

Almost all Network Profiler operations take effect with a single touch.

page 2–5).

The touchscreen in Windows CE

When you touch an icon, menu, or filename in a Windows CE application such as Explorer, the item is highlighted. “Double-tapping” an item, that is, touching it twice in quick succession, is equivalent to double-clicking a mouse button – it executes the action associated with the item.

If the touchscreen fails to respond normally, you can recalibrate it. See Chapter 13, Maintenance and Care, for instructions.

2–2

Navigating with the keypad

Getting Started: Touchscreen Basics

“Clicking” and navigating the screen

In a Windows CE application, the arrow and

ENTER

keys on the keypad

behave like those on a standard computer keyboard. Use the arrows to scroll

ENTER

through menus and other lists, and

to perform the action associated

with a highlighted item.

In the Network Profiler application, you can use the arrow keys to fine-tune the position of the active marker, and to scroll through lists when using the channel-plan, test point, and location editors. Use

ENTER

to execute the action indicated by an Enter, Save, Close, Done, or OK button in a dialog box, as described in the next section.

2–3

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Sunrise telecom CaLan N1776A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Symbols

Receiving & Unpacking

Table of Contents

About this Version

What you should know before you start

Purpose and functions

Measurement Modules

Digital IF Annex Options

Supporting functions

Operating environment

Connectors and ports

Keypad controls and indicators

Touchscreen display

Other components and accessories

Speaker

Desktop charger (optional)

External power adapters

Carrying strap

Carrying case

“Clicking” and navigating the screen