Tektronix Y350C User Manual

User Manual

Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform

Serial Number B033000 and above

071-0805-05

This document supports firmware version 1.118 and above.

www.tektronix.com

Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.

Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077

TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.

WARRANTY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized T ektronix distributor. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warranty.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than T ektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE LISTED PRODUCTS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

General Safety Summary v............................

Battery Recycling vii................................

Preface ix............................................

Manual Organization ix.................................

Conventions x........................................

Firmware Version x....................................

Contacting Tektronix xii................................

Getting Started

Product Description 1--1..................................

Components and Accessories 1--3.......................

Installing Batteries 1--5...................................

Checking the Battery Charge 1--8........................

Optimizing Battery Life 1--8............................

Removing Batteries 1--8..................................

Connecting the Desktop Power Supply 1--10...................

Connecting the In-Vehicle Power Adapter 1--11................

Installing and Removing Instrument Modules 1--11.............

Setting Up the Tilt Stand 1--15..............................

Installing the Shoulder Strap 1--17...........................

Using the Strand Hook 1--18................................

Powering On the NetTek Analyzer 1--19......................

Performing a Power On Self Test 1--19.......................

Calibrating the Touch-Screen Display 1--20...................

Setting the Stylus Sensitivity 1--20........................

Setting the Stylus Centering 1--20........................

Powering Off the NetTek Analyzer 1--21......................

Suspend Mode 1--21...................................

Shutdown 1--21.......................................

Restart (Software Reset) 1--22...........................

Understanding the Power Switch 1--22.......................

Front-Panel Reset Switch 1--22...........................

Preventing Personal Injury from the Effects of Lightning 1--23....

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Operating Basics

Functional Overview 2--1.................................

Identifying Front-Panel Controls and Indicators 2--2............

Locating Inputs, Outputs, and Storage Devices 2--3............

Navigating the Desktop 2--5...............................

Icons 2--5...........................................

Taskbar 2--5.........................................

Using Menu and Toolbar Buttons 2--7.......................

Using the Input Panel (Soft Keyboard) 2--9...................

Getting Help 2--10.......................................

Loading Module Software 2--11.............................

Reference

Using the Start Menu 3--1................................

Managing Batteries 3-- 3.................................

Caring for Batteries 3--3.................................

Continuous Charging 3--3..............................

Charging Temperature 3--4.............................

Discharging Temperature 3--4...........................

Short Term Storage 3--4...............................

Long Term Storage 3--4...............................

Service Life 3--4.....................................

Checking the Charge and Calibration Status 3--5...............

Battery Indicator 3--5.................................

Taskbar Icon 3--6.....................................

Control Panel 3--6....................................

Charging Batteries 3--7...................................

Internal Charge 3--7...................................

External Charge 3--8..................................

Partial Charge 3--8....................................

Calibrating Batteries 3--8.................................

External Calibration 3--9...............................

Internal Calibration 3--9...............................

Replacing the Original Batteries 3--10.......................

Conserving Battery Power 3--11.............................

PowerSaver Options 3--11...............................

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Understanding Memory Resources 3--15....................

Loading a Floppy Disk 3--17..............................

Installing a PC Card 3-- 19................................

Connecting to a Remote Computer 3--21....................

PC Requirements 3--21....................................

Connecting the Analyzer to a PC 3--21.......................

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the PC 3-- 21................

Establishing a Connection Between the NetTek Analyzer

and PC 3--22.........................................

Setting up a Partnership 3--22...............................

Establishing Future Connections 3--23........................

Troubleshooting 3--23.....................................

Remote Control 3--25....................................

Installing the Virtual CE for NetTek Software 3--25.............

Setting Up the Virtual CE for NetTek Software 3--26............

Using Virtual CE for NetTek over a Modem Connection 3--30.....

Recording Actions 3--31...................................

Recording Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks 3--31..............

Playing Recorded Keystrokes and Mouse Clicks 3--32........

Recording an AVI (Series of Screen Captures) 3--33..........

Performing Screen Captures 3--34...........................

About the vxHpc Software 3--36............................

Changing Languages and Upgrading Software 3--37..........

Installing Software 3--37...................................

Instrument Module Language Support 3--38...................

Appendices

Appendix A: Specifications A-- 1...........................

Appendix B: Accessories B--1.............................

Standard Accessories B--1.................................

Optional Accessories B-- 2.................................

Upgrade Kits B--3.......................................

Appendix C: Options C--1................................

Appendix D: Maintenance D--1...........................

Installing the Screen-Protector Sheet D-- 1....................

Cleaning D-- 3...........................................

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Transporting the Analyzer D-- 3.............................

Repackaging for Shipment D--4............................

Appendix E: Diagnostic Tests E--1.........................

Test Results Reporting E--2................................

Test Descriptions E--4....................................

Index

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

WARNING. To avoid injury, do not connect this product to any source which may be subject to the effects of lightning. See page 1--23 for complete information.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this

product and certified for the country of use.

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all

ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type

and rating specified.

Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended

charge cycle only.

Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this

product.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with

covers or panels removed.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and

components when power is present.

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Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity

rays or laser radiation exists.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage

to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

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Battery Recycling

This product contains a Lithium-Ion battery, which must be recycled or disposed of properly. For the location of a local battery recycler in the U.S. or Canada, please contact:

RBRC (800) BATTERY Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. (800) 227-7379 P.O. Box 141870 www.rbrc.com Gainesville, Florida 32614

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Preface

This manual contains set up and operating instructions for the Tektronix Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform.

Information specific to the instrument module test tools (that attach to the Y350C) is available separately. Refer to the individual test tool manuals for information specific to each instrument module product.

Manual Organization

The following table identifies where to find information in this manual.

For information on See page

Product overview 1--1

Battery and AC power 1--5

Instrument module installation 1--11

Power on and functional check 1--19

Touch-screen calibration 1--20

Operating instructions 2--1

Online help 2--10

Menu descriptions 3--1

Battery care 3--3

Memory resources 3--15

Floppy disk storage 3--17

PCMCIA interface 3--19

Remote PC connection 3--21

Upgrade software, change language 3--37

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For information on See page

Technical specifications A--1

Accessories B--1

Options C--1

Maintenance D--1

Diagnostics E--1

Conventions

The NetTek Analyzer Platform uses the following convention to control basic operations, such as opening windows, changing settings, or running programs.

To open the help window and find information on a specific topic, you would be instructed to select Start > Help. To accomplish this, tap Start in the toolbar at the bottom of the desktop window; then tap Help in the resulting WindowsCE menu.

See page 2--1 for an introduction to tapping and dragging objects on the touch-screen.

Related Products

The Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform supports the NetTek Series of OTDR and BTS instrument module test tools that you can add or remove from the analyzer platform.

Firmware Version

This manual supports NetTek Analyzer Platform firmware version 1.118 and above.

To verify your firmware version, do the following:

1. Select Start > Programs > Tektronix Utilities > System Configuration.

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2. Open the Hardware tab.

3. Select Platform; then select Properties.

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Contacting Tektronix

Phone 1-800-833-9200*

Address Tektronix, Inc.

Web site www.tektronix.com

Department or name (if known) 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA

Sales support

Service support

Technical support

* This phone number is toll free in North America. After office

hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

1-800-833-9200, select option 1*

1-800-833-9200, select option 2*

Email: techsupport@tektronix.com

1-800-833-9200, select option 3*

6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

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Getting Started

This section introduces you to the Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform and provides information on the following topics:

H Installing batteries and connecting external power

H Installing and removing instrument m odules

H Installing the support stand and carrying strap

H Powering the analyzer on and off

H Performing a functional check

H Calibrating the touch-screen

Product Description

Figure 1- 1: Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform

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The NetTek Analyzer Platform is a hand-held battery operated user interface that supports the NetTek Series of instrument module test tools. The NetTek Series of test tools is designed for technicians who install and maintain cable, telephony, and wireless networks.

You can attach up to four separate instrument modules onto the rear of the NetTek Analyzer Platform. Instrument module test tools communicate with the platform through the internal bus and to the network under test through their own input and output connectors.

The Windows CE operating system and large touch-screen display administer platform utilities and communications. With the purchase of a PCMCIA Ethernet or modem card, network and Internet capabilities are also possible. With the optional Virtual CE for NetTek software, remote control of instrument modules across a network by modem or ethernet is possible.

Y350C NetTek Analyzer Platform features include the following:

H Touch-sensitive color liquid-crystal display

H Modular instrument architecture

H Standards-based interfaces

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H Flexible networking capabilities

H Built-in speaker

H Removable battery packs

H Ruggedized package

NOTE. You must charge the batteries before you can operate the NetTek Analyzer Platform and instrument modules from internal battery power. See page 3--7 for additional information.

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Components and Accessories

Table 1--1 contains general information on the NetTek Analyzer Platform components and accessories.

For a complete list of standard and optional accessories, see Appendix B, beginning on page B--1.

Table 1- 1: Components and accessories

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Battery Calibrator and Charger.

1, 2

Charge and calibrate NetTek Analyzer batteries. Holds two batteries. See the list of optional accessories on page B--2.

CD-ROM. Install language options and software upgrades from your desktop or laptop computer. See page 3--37 for additional information.

Desktop Power Supply with Cord.

1, 2

120VACto24VDC.See

page 1--10 for additional information.

Hard Carrying Cases. Transport NetTek Series products in these rugged carrying cases, attache or steamer trunk available. See the list of optional accessories on page B--2.

Instrument Modules.2Perform OTDR, base station analysis,

and antenna testing with NetTek Series instrument module test tools. You must purchase these products separately.

In-Vehicle Power Adapter

1, 2.

Operate the NetTek Analyzer from your vehicle and charge batteries: 12 VDC input 24 VDC output. See the list of optional accessories on page B--2.

Keyboard. Use the miniature keyboard to input text or issue commands to the NetTek Analyzer. See the list of optional accessories on page B--2.

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Table 1- 1: Components and accessories (Cont.)

Battery. Li-Ion battery to power the NetTek Analyzer at remote locations. The product includes one battery as a standard accessory. Additional batteries are available; see page B--2 optional accessories.

Screen-Protector Sheet. Protect the touch-screen display from abrasion and scratching. Available in packages of five. See page D--1 for additional information.

Shoulder Strap. Attaches to the top of the NetTek Analyzer for easy carrying.

Soft Carrying Case. Protect the NetTek Analyzer and organize your accessories. Use the soft case to transport your test equipment to the measurement site.

Strand Hook. Hang the NetTek Analyzer from a wire strand or other support. See the list of optional accessories on page B--2.

Stylus. Use this tool to tap the NetTek Analyzer touch-screen display

Tilt Stand. Supports the NetTek Analyzer in an upright position. Use the tilt stand for bench or desktop operation. See page 1--15 for additional information.

User Manual. Contains information on set up and basic operation.

Power adapters and chargers are not rated for temperatures below freezing and are not intended for outdoor use.

Environmental ratings for instrument modules may not be the same as those for the NetTek Analyzer Platform. Refer to your instrument module user manual for environmental ratings.

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Installing Batteries

The battery is not installed when the NetTek Analyzer is shipped from the factory. To operate the analyzer from battery power, use the following procedure to install the battery.

NOTE. The NetTek Analyzer comes standard with a single battery. You can add a second battery to increase the operating time of the analyzer. To purchase a battery from Tektronix, see Table B--2 on page B--2 for the correct part number.

1. Place the NetTek Analyzer on a flat surface with the touch-screen

display facing towards you and the battery compartment door facing up. See Figure 1--2.

2. Push the battery door latch towards the rear of the analyzer.

3. Lift up the battery compartment door and rotate it towards the

rear of the analyzer.

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Battery door latch

Figure 1- 2: NetTek Analyzer battery compartment

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Battery

compartment door

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4. Locate the battery retaining tab. See Figure 1 --3.

5. Push down on the tab with your finger to release the battery

6. Lift up the battery retaining door and rotate it towards the rear of

retaining door.

the analyzer. You must hold the door in place to install the battery.

Battery retaining door

Battery retaining tab

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Figure 1- 3: Battery retaining tab

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7. Position the battery above the analyzer. The electrical contacts on

the bottom of the battery must face in the direction shown in Figure 1--4.

8. Lower the battery into the battery compartment and apply a firm

pressure to seat the electrical contacts.

9. Rotate the battery retaining door down over the battery; then

press down until you hear the latch click.

10. Close and latch the battery compartment door.

Battery removal strap

Figure 1- 4: Installing a battery

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Battery retaining door in open position

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Checking the Battery Charge

The batteries may not be completely charged when the analyzer arrives from the factory. To verify the charge status of the ba tteries, do the following:

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Open (double-tap) the Power Management icon. The Batteries

tab lists the status of each battery.

If the charge level is low, see Charging Batteries on page 3--7.

Optimizing Battery Life

For tips on how to maximize battery operating time, refer to the NetTek Analyzer online help. Select Start > Help > Settings > Power Management.

Removing Batteries

Use the following procedure to remove a battery for charging or replacement.

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1. Place the NetTek Analyzer on a flat surface with the touch-screen

display facing towards you and the battery compartment door facing up. See Figure 1--2.

2. Push the battery door latch towards the rear of the analyzer.

3. Lift up the battery compartment door and rotate it towards the

rear of the analyzer.

4. Locate the battery retaining tab. See Figure 1 --3.

5. Push down on the tab with your finger to release the battery

retaining door.

6. Lift up the battery retaining door and rotate it towards the rear of

the analyzer. You must hold the door in place to remove a battery.

7. Pull up on the battery removal strap to remove the battery. See

Figure 1--5.

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Battery removal strap

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Figure 1- 5: Removing a battery

NOTE. To install a new or recharged battery, follow the instructions on page 1--7 steps 7 through 10.

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Connecting the Desktop Power Supply

To supply external power for bench or desktop use, connect the Desktop Power Supply to the NetTek Analyzer as shown in Figure 1--6.

The universal power supply operates from 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz mains. See Appendix B on page B--1 for power cord options.

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Figure 1- 6: Desktop power supply

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Connecting the In-Vehicle Power Adapter

To supply external power or quick charge a battery in your vehicle, connect the In-Vehicle Adapter to the NetTek Analyzer as shown in Figure 1--7.

Plug into vehicle

12 VDC power outlet

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Figure 1- 7: In-vehicle power adapter

Installing and Removing Instrument Modules

Use the following procedure to install an instrument module onto the rear of the NetTek Analyzer Platform or to attach one module onto another. Refer to Figure 1--9 throughout this procedure.

Installing an Instrument Module

1. Power off the NetTek Analyzer Platform. Press the large oval

blue button in the lower-left corner.

2. Disconnect all cables to the NetTek Analyzer Platform and

instrument modules.

3. Place the NetTek Analyzer face down on a flat surface. Support

the analyzer by its four corner bumpers only.

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4. Remove the bus door from the rear of the NetTek Analyzer

Platform or instrument module. See Figure 1--8 or 1--9.

Bus door

Bus connector

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Figure 1- 8: Removing the bus door

5. Carefully lower an Instrument module onto the NetTek Analyzer

Platform or previously installed module to engage the bus connector. See Figure 1--9.

6. Press down firmly to seat the connector and ensure electrical

contact.

7. Locate the four thumb screws. See Figure 1--9.

8. For each thumb screw, push down on the head and turn it in a

counter-clockwise direction to extend the length.

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